2024-03-14: News Headlines

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-14). Prejudicial Bans: Congress Tosses over TikTok. dissidentvoice.org How delicious is political hypocrisy. Abundant and rich, it manifests in the corridors of power with regularity. Of late, there is much of it in the US Congress, evident over debates on whether the platform TikTok should be banned in the United States. Much of this seems based on an assumption that foreign companies are …

teleSUR (2024-03-13). US House of Representatives Approves TikTok Ban. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act", which requires TikTok to sever ties with its parent company in China or be banned in the United States. | RELATED: | Once approved with 352 votes in favor and 65 against, this bill must be reviewed by the Senate and then ratified by President Joe Biden, who has said he would sign the bill. | Hou…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-14). PFLP: Mass Extermination Behind US Support for Ground Operation in Rafah. libya360.wordpress.com America's support for a "limited" ground operation in Rafah is a permit for the occupation to continue the war of extermination. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) condemns the US administration and the war criminal Biden for any occupation move to invade the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip under…

Ahmed Abdulkareem, MintPress News. (2024-03-14). Ansar Allah Leader Dr. Hizam Al-Assad On Yemen's Struggle. popularresistance.org Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza and subsequent tensions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, MintPress News has sought dialogue with the most important decision-makers in Ansar Allah, who are leading the charge in Yemen's resistance against Israeli interests there in a bid to force Israel to accept a ceasefire and allow aid to enter the besieged Strip. | We aim to ask deep and fundamental questions that are of interest to Western readers and people around the world, particularly in the United States, where the media often fails to provide an alternative, let alone opposing, point of view.

Angela (2024-03-14). Friday 3/29: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Phone Bank with Listen to Wisconsin. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/20: Webinar: Stones Cry Out Delegation to Palestine and Washington DC. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Palestine-Philippines Solidarity. indybay.org

CIIS Public Programs (2024-03-14). Thursday 3/14: A Livestream Conversation with Bayo Akomolafe on Postactivism. indybay.org

Codepink (2024-03-14). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension. pressenza.com I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort of discursive battles they had to face in the United States with other "feminist" groups in the lead up to the US invasions and occupations of the early 2000's. Media or politicians would show pictures of women in Kabul or Baghdad wearing hijabs and insist that it was actually the US military that would bring them empowerment. | That notion is obviously, to us at least, rooted in racism, condescension, and quite frankly — misogyny. And I want to talk about the condescension p…

Connor Freeman (2024-03-14). Putin Threatens To Use Nukes as NATO Continues Sabre Rattling. news.antiwar.com Moscow will use nuclear weapons if Russia perceives an existential threat to its independence or sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed on Wednesday. This comes amid a spate of provocative rhetoric in NATO capitals, including discussions regarding deploying alliance troops to Ukraine. During an interview with Russian state television, Putin said the Kremlin is prepared to …

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2024-03-14). The Panic Of The British Ruling Class. popularresistance.org I have known George Galloway my entire adult life, although we largely lost touch in the middle bit while I was off diplomating. I know George too well to mistake him for Jesus Christ, but he has been on the right side against appalling wars which the entire political class has cheer-led. His natural gifts of mellifluence and loquacity are unsurpassed, with an added talent for punchy phrase making. | He can be fiercely pugnacious in debate and always refuses to let the media set the frame of discussion, which requires an appetite for confrontation that is harder than you might think; it is not a skill I share.

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-03-14). Friday 3/15: Ides of March: Pink Slip Pelosi for Supporting Genocide. indybay.org Nancy Pelosi's house, 2640 Broadway, San Francisco…

Demetrio, Joseph, Maria & Vickie (2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: Salinas CalCare Day of Action. indybay.org CalCare Day of Action Organizing for Healthcare for All | United Farm Workers Hall | 118 E. Gabilan Street | Salinas, CA 93901…

DikelediM (2024-03-14). Concern over learner dropouts and repetition. sanews.gov.za Concern over learner dropouts and repetition | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify their efforts in tackling these issues. | The President addressed the opening of the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla Conference taking place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday. | Taking place under the theme "Equipping learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world," the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla aims to deepen the understanding of advancements…

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Firefighting variant of AG600 seaplane ready for type certification. ecns.cn The AG600M, the fire-extinguishing variant of China's AG600 seaplane, is scheduled to gain its type certification this year, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Nation favored magnet for foreign investors. ecns.cn China will remain a favored destination for global investors, as the country has entered a new era of green and innovation-led growth, senior executives at multinational industrial conglomerates said, refuting claims of an outflow in foreign capital.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Healthgen embraces biotech breakthrough. ecns.cn As the first of its kind in the world, plant-derived recombinant human serum albumin developed by a Chinese biotechnology company is set to be industrialized and commercialized, bringing new hope to patients.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Low-altitude economy given all-clear for takeoff. ecns.cn The central government has prioritized the low-altitude economy in its development and investment agenda, in the hope that the sector can become a new engine for economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Commercial satellite network taking shape. ecns.cn Remote sensing refers to the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of objects on land or at sea by measuring the targets' reflected and emitted radiation.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Experts hail Shanghai action plan on services consumption. ecns.cn Shanghai's plan to lift consumption of services will further boost the city's overall consumption potential and help facilitate the nation's high-quality development, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Financial inclusion for women advocated at UN. ecns.cn A Chinese women's affairs official on Wednesday called for improved financial inclusion for women, aiming to lower the barriers that they face in accessing financial products and services.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Demand for IC talent trends upward in 2024. ecns.cn Demand for talent in the integrated circuits sector is expected to pick up this year, as the downstream electronics sectors regain momentum after a sluggish period and the emerging automotive chips industry brings new blood into the market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Shanghai trials drone-assisted traffic management. ecns.cn Shanghai's traffic police have initiated the use of drones at six key locations across the city to enhance precision and efficiency in traffic management.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). 6 dead, 1 missing after coal mine collapse in Shanxi. ecns.cn On Monday, six people were killed, and one went missing after a colliery shaft collapsed at a warehouse in Shanxi province, authorities said in a statement on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Myopia rate among Chinese children, teenagers falling. ecns.cn The prevalence of myopia among Chinese children and teenagers was showing a decline, according to the statistics released by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Death toll in Hebei gas explosion rises to 7. ecns.cn Seven people were killed and 27 others injured in an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China implements visa-free policy for 6 more European countries. ecns.cn China has adopted a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis starting Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai. ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China retrieves subglacial bedrock sample from East Antarctic. ecns.cn Chinese scientists from Jilin University successfully extracted samples of ice core and subglacial bedrock core by drilling through a 545-meter-thick ice sheet with self-developed drilling equipment in the East Antarctic.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Chinese collage offers spring break, encourages outings, love. ecns.cn A higher vocational school in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday scheduled a 7-day spring break for all faculty and students from March 30 to April 5, encouraging them to enjoy the spring with families, friends and beloved.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Ambassador Xie Feng elaborates on China's high-quality development. ecns.cn On March 13, 2024, Ambassador Xie Feng was invited to deliver a speech at the US' session of the "Opportunities in China" Global Media Dialogue. Noting the theme of the dialogue, Ambassador Xie talked about the bright future of the Chinese economy and underscored that confidence is more important than gold and cooperation makes a better future.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Describing cargo cranes as 'Trojan Horses' only gets one into cycle of excessive anxiety: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng said that the cooperation between China and the U.S. makes for a better future, urging the U.S. government to stop using a microscope to examine the Chinese economy, for it doesn't solve one's own challenges.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China reprimands U.S. for economic bullying over semiconductor restrictions. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in the Philippines criticized the U.S. for voicing further restrictions on chip exports to China on Thursday, saying the act violates market norms and disrupts global supply chains.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China speeds up humanoid robot commercialization to foster new quality productive forces. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot researchers are accelerating the commercial deployment of their latest products, as humanoid robots are highlighted as critical tools to promote the nation's technology level.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Authorities handling blast site in Hebei apologize to media. ecns.cn Local authorities in Sanhe, Hebei province, apologized to the media for forcing them out of the site of an explosion on Wednesday that killed 7 and injured 27 others.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Rescue underway as mainland fishing boat sinks near Kinmen. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland fishing boat with six crew members aboard capsized on Thursday in waters near Kinmen, a cross-Straits joint search and rescue effort is underway.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). New energy cruise ship to operate in night tour. ecns.cn A new energy cruise ship named Min Jiang Hui Ke Ting (Minjiang Meeting Room) is unveiled on Minjiang River in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, March 12, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Breathtaking spring scenery across China. ecns.cn Blossoming peach trees bring spring back to Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Meet Katyusha, first giant panda cub born in Russia. ecns.cn Katyusha, the first panda cub born in Russia, plays at the Moscow Zoo in Russia, March 12, 2024.

EcoWatch (2024-03-14). U.S. Has Produced More Oil Than Any Country in History for Six Consecutive Years. pressenza.com According to a new analysis by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States has produced the most crude In 2023, the daily

Editor (2024-03-14). Mar 14, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Fauré Élégie in C minor Op. 24 — Jacqueline du Pré The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis — The Decline and Fall of It All? by Alfred McCoy The CIA and the Decline of the American Empire, by Rob Urie Depression, thy name is Biden/Trump; A clash of dinosaurs marks the end of empire, by Bill Astore Russia Doesn't Have To Strike Beyond the Ukrainian Battlefield — The West is Destroying Itself, by John Helmer NATO Closer to Direct War, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Rules, Rules Rules, Because that's all they can do, by Aurelien Philip Giraldi — Is Israel a U.S. ally? (Video) Isr…

Frank Chapman, Black Agenda Report. (2024-03-14). Call For Communities To Unite And Oppose Racist Attacks On Migrants. popularresistance.org Throughout the history of Chicago, Black & Brown unity has been at the core of every democratic advancement made by working and oppressed people. Going back to the Black & Brown coalition led by Harold Washington and Rudy Lozano that got Harold Washington elected mayor, to more recent times, when Black/Latino unity won the most democratic police accountability ordinance in ECPS, and later, in getting a progressive mayor from the movement in Brandon Johnson elected. What's clear from this history is that the movement is an unstoppable force when Black and Brown Chicagoans come together. And that fact has…

GABIK (2024-03-14). Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements. sanews.gov.za Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements | A youth-led enterprise from Vrygrond in the Western Cape, is switching on lights, plugs and lives through its portable power stations solution. | Fuelled by a desire to make an impactful change, three young entrepreneurs, Vincent Mosebe, who is the founder and CEO of Mosebe Enterprise (ME); Leandro Antonio, Marketing Director; and Donovan Pedzai, Chief Operations Officer, set out to revolutionise the energy sector. | They used recycled materials to create the power stations for underserved and rural communities in the Western Cape and beyond. | Their p…

Gabisile (2024-03-14). Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan | Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. | This follows a comprehensive, multi-year development process that included various rounds of public consultation. | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement on Thursday on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held the previous day. | "The IndWTMP provides a plan to divert 100% of new waste tyres from storage, while simultaneously targeting the processing of existing stockpiles. This will be done through the development of add…

Gabisile (2024-03-14). Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade | Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | "These included the first-ever Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, as well as Protocols on Investment and on Digital Trade," said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | The Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade aims to promote sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development, provide equal opportunity for women and youth in intra-Africa trade, and the structural transformation of A…

Gabisile (2024-03-14). Progress report on lifestyle audits for senior government managers finalised. sanews.gov.za

haberler (2024-03-14). Hundreds Of Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Shut Down Terminal At Major US Airport. indybay.org The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza's population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave's infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN. Protesters block access to security gates, shut down traffic outside of San Francisco International Airport's international terminal to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the end of all US military assistance to Israel. Israel's war in Gaza has sparked continuous mass demonstrations in major cities across the US and has led to repeated interruptions at US Presi…

Jesus Rodriguez-Espinoza, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-14). More Sanctions On Nicaragua Will Deepen US Migration Crisis. popularresistance.org For Barbara Larcom and Jill Clark-Gollub, increased US economic warfare waged against Nicaragua will only translate into a worsening of the already delicate migration problem in the US and affect supply chains in Central American and Caribbean countries that trade with Nicaragua. The two activists from the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition were interviewed by Orinoco Tribune last Wednesday, March 6. | Barbara Larcom is the current chair of the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, an international alliance of organizations and individuals that support Nicaragua's sovereignty.

K. F. Pearson (2024-03-14). POEM: Moan of Gaza. independentaustralia.net

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-14). Israel To Move Civilians to 'Humanitarian Islands' Before Invasion. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military announced that it plans to relocate the 1.5 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah to "humanitarian islands." After Tel Aviv said it was planning to attack Rafah, the White House urged Israel to develop a strategy for evacuating civilians first. Israel's chief military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said the Palestinians would …

Larry Johnson (2024-03-14). People Who Live in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Rocks — U.S. Hypocrisy and Election Interference. sonar21.com U.S. Attempts at Regime Change | For my American readers you must have been living in a cave hidden away in the mountains if you have not heard politicians yammering on about Russian and Chinese interference in our Presidential election. Almost everyone else is familiar with this red herring. We now know that the whole "Russia helped Trump to win in 2016" was a bogus creation courtesy of the Hillary Clinton campaign. Of course she had some help from the CIA, the FBI and the legacy media in spreading that nonsense and persuading a size-able chunk of the American electorate that it was true. | My foreign readers…

Lee Duffield (2024-03-14). ABC 2024: Battle of wills over ideologies. independentaustralia.net

Leila Warah (2024-03-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 160: Israel kills 7 Palestinians waiting for aid, attacks UN distribution center. mondoweiss.net Israel's Knesset approved a $19.4 billion budget increase to fund the ongoing Israeli genocide, while the Biden administration has indicated that it will greenlight the targeting of "high-value Hamas targets in and underneath Rafah."

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-14). Protesters Target Event Pitching West Bank Real Estate Deals. popularresistance.org On Sunday, hundreds gathered in the New Jersey township of Teaneck to protest an event where dozens of companies pitched real estate deals in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank. | Protesters marched over a mile from the Teaneck Armory to Congregation Keter Torah synagogue, where the real estate show was held. They waved Palestinian flags and chanted, "Free Palestine!" | "In a world where uncertainty looms and antisemitism shows its ugly face more boldly than ever, the decision to invest in a home in Israel is not just wise—it's exhilarating!," declared a post promoting the event.

Michael Fox, The Real News Network. (2024-03-14). Honduras, 2009: Legacy Of A Coup. popularresistance.org In June 2009, Honduras faced a devastating coup that shattered the country's fragile democracy and sunk the country into violence, repression, and a decade-long narco-dictatorship. | But the people fought back. | In this continuation of Episode 7, host Michael Fox looks at the fallout of the 2009 coup in Honduras, walking from 2009 into the present. He takes us to Tegucigalpa to dive into the fraudulent U.S.-backed elections that ushered in a narco-dictatorship, and also the resistance movement that, after years of struggle, ultimately did what it set out to do: remove the dictatorship and return democracy to Hon…

Michelle Pini (2024-03-14). Peter Dutton's recycled nuclear contamination. independentaustralia.net

NEOB (2024-03-14). Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant. sanews.gov.za Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant | The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant — popularly known as the R350 grant — is expected to be raised to R370 from April this year. | This was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the National Assembly on Wednesday. | "His Excellency, the President, in his State of the Nation Address, said that the [SRD grant] is going to continue, and the R350 will be improved. My colleague, the Minister of Social Development, is going to publish for comments a comprehensive social security programme and that… will define a better platform and a future f…

newarab (2024-03-14). Britain in the Middle East: SAS war crimes in the spotlight. newarab.com Last week, five British special forces soldiers were They stand accused of using excessive force in the killing of a suspected militant, found with a suicide vest nearby, although the suspect was reportedly not wearing it when killed. The five soldiers deny these charges, saying they believed he posed a genuine threat. | The soldiers will be investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Unit (DSCU), which focuses on allegations of criminal…

newarab (2024-03-14). Can Jordan ever escape Israel's grip on water resources?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-14). Israel's looming crisis: A bill to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. newarab.com Last week, Israel's Chief Sephardic Rabbi declared that if a "If they force us to go to the army, we'll all go abroad," Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

newarab (2024-03-14). Ramadan reading list: 20 must-read books from Muslim authors. newarab.com Ramadan brings with it a welcome slowdown in the pace of life, as we focus on the people and moments that mean the most to us. And, beyond the religious elements of prayer and reading the Quran to get closer to Allah, connect with those you love by sharing a story or two this Ramadan. | From an introduction to the mosque for young children to essays by a British Palestinian writer, these 20 books are all by Muslim authors and present a range of experiences. Buying (or borrowing from the library) will support Muslim writers through Ramadan and beyond, and inspire and entertain you with your plans for Ramadan an…

newarab (2024-03-14). Hebrew University bars scholar accusing Israel of genocide. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-14). Israel strikes UN warehouse in Rafah as famine looms in Gaza. newarab.com The main UN aid agency in war-ravaged Gaza said an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit one of its warehouses, killing an employee, as calls intensified for land routes to bring food into the besieged territory. | "At least one UNRWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah" in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. | The agency's chief, Philippe Lazzarini, said the "attack on one of the very few remaining UNRWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are r…

newarab (2024-03-14). Israel using starvation as 'weapon of war' in Gaza: Borrell. newarab.com European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Addressing the

newarab (2024-03-14). Israeli drone strike kills two people in southern Lebanon. newarab.com Two people were killed and several injured when an The

newarab (2024-03-14). Mohammad Mustafa tipped to be next PA prime minister. newarab.com Economist and former deputy prime minister Mohammad Mustafa is expected to be named as the Palestinian Authority's next prime minister by

newarab (2024-03-14). Palestinian boy killed by Israel for playing with fireworks. newarab.com The boy, named Rami Hamdan Al-Halhouli, was killed by a bullet fired by an According to Israeli police, a si…

newarab (2024-03-14). Protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire block terminal at San Francisco airport. newarab.com Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. | Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Permanent Ceasefire Now," "Stop the World for Gaza" and "Stop Arming Israel". | Protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza have occurred in many US cities in recent months, including near airports and bridges in New York City and Los Angeles, vigils outside the White House and marches in Washington. |

newarab (2024-03-14). As Ramadan begins, Israeli settlers increase attacks in WB. newarab.com The attack was followed by a wave of house searches by Israeli forces throughout the night, local sources told The New Arab. | "The occupation army forces had been present in the eastern part of the village, and just after the

newarab (2024-03-14). Sinn Fein president meets Rashida Tlaib before Biden event. newarab.com "Met with [Rashida Tlaib] – a powerful voice for Palestine in the US Congress. We stand with her in calling for a ceasefire, an end to occupation and a free Palestine," McDonald wrote on X, accompanied w…

newarab (2024-03-14). South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza to face arrest. newarab.com South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…

newarab (2024-03-14). Spanish ship en route to Gaza with desperately needed aid. newarab.com A Spanish aid boat was en route to In a sign of worsening humanitarian conditions, the territory's health ministry says 27 people have died of malnutrition and dehydration, most of them children. | A weeks-long diplomatic push had sought to bring about a ceasefire and increas…

newarab (2024-03-14). Sullivan rules out US red lines for Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com The Biden Administration has ruled out red lines regarding US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan denied in a press conference that

newarab (2024-03-14). UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers. newarab.com The UK announced on Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move that could scupper the contentious Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Telegraph Media Group. | Stephen Parkinson, a media minister, announced in the upper-chamber House of Lords that the Conservative government would amend proposed legislation so that it "prevents foreign state ownership of newspapers". | A government spokesperson added that the move would "deliver additional protections for a free press, a pillar of our democracy". | It follows pressure over the proposed takeover of the Daily Telegraph ne…

newarab (2024-03-14). UK lawyer to oversee ICC Gaza probe. newarab.com Barrister and former military prosecutor Andrew Cayley has been appointed to oversee the A spokesperson for the prosecutor confirmed Cayley had joined the court as "a principal trial lawyer" overseeing the unit of investigators responsible for the case on Palestine. | Cayley joined the ICC after being chosen by the court's chief pr…

newarab (2024-03-14). UN: Syria experiencing worst wave of violence in four years. newarab.com A new The report, released by the UN

newarab (2024-03-14). US House passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate. newarab.com The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force The legislation is a major setback for The lawmakers vote…

newarab (2024-03-14). US pro-Israel Jewish group backs ban on 'antisemitic' TikTok. newarab.com One of America's largest Jewish pro-Israel groups has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on popular video-sharing and social media app TikTok citing 'anti-Semitism' and growing criticism of Israel among its mostly young users. | American Jewish organisation, "Our comm…

newarab (2024-03-14). KSA says kippah row with US delegation was misunderstood. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-14). Who's Rabbi Shmuley Boteach? How is he tied to Israel-Gaza?>. newarab.com Shmuley Boteach, a Beyond defending Israel, Shmuley combines other ventures in his public persona, with his career spanning a close relationship with t…

newarab (2024-03-14). Five years on, Algeria's Hirak must learn from past mistakes. newarab.com On 22nd February 2024, the Algerian people celebrated the Algerians still recall how, on 22nd February 22, millions took to the streets in disciplined and

newarab (2024-03-14). Lessons not learned: The German tradition of genocide. newarab.com Last month, a group of German lawyers This was followed by Nicaragua's

nosihle (2024-03-14). 30 years of freedom campaign approved. sanews.gov.za 30 years of freedom campaign approved | Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. | "South Africa is marking 30 years since the historic election of 27th of April 1994. The commemoration of this milestone in the trajectory of our developmental democracy requires a government-wide approach," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday. | The campaign to celebrate 30 years of Freedom and Democracy aims to mobilise the country to celebrate the gains, achievements and the milestone of 30 years of demo…

nosihle (2024-03-14). eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights. sanews.gov.za eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights | Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. | "The impact of the strike has seen many residents without water, electricity and waste removal, which is an infringement of the rights of people and a contravention of the Constitution. | "Such behaviour will not be tolerated. Cabinet calls on law enforcement agencies to do all it takes to protect the rights of people," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said at…

nosihle (2024-03-14). Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed. sanews.gov.za Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed | The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam. | "To enable this additional stored water to be treated and supplied to the City of eThekwini, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has completed a project to increase the capacity of the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works from 55 to 75 millilitres (ML) per day, at a cost of…

nosihle (2024-03-14). More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme. sanews.gov.za More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme | As government continues to fast track the pace of land reform, so far 2 345 547 individual beneficiaries, who are members of 460 952 households, have benefited from the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | "Of these households, 177 504 are female-headed households and 1 266 are households headed by persons with disabilities," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday in Cape Town. | During its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet was briefed on the implementation and progress of the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | The Accelerati…

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-14). Haiti's Acting Prime Minister And President Ariel Henry Resigns. popularresistance.org Ariel Henry, Haiti's acting prime minister and president since July 2021, resigned from his post on Monday, March 11. The resignation of Henry was announced by Irfaan Ali, Guyanese President and Chair of CARICOM, in a press conference in Kingston, Jamaica on Monday. Ali also announced that a "transitional governance arrangement" had been achieved in order to restore "rule of law" and ensure a peaceful transition of power, security, and eventual elections. | The announcement came as a result of an urgent meeting on the "multidimensional crisis in Haiti" convened by CARICOM.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Protesters gather near Oscars site to rally against Israeli war in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters gather in Hollywood to rally to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Portugal's far right Chega soars in snap election. presstv.ir Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday's general election.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). At least 26 dead, 6 missing following Indonesia landslide, floods. presstv.ir Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, with 6 still missing.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Gazans search through rubble following strike on house in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search through the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). 'It was out of nowhere', says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir "It was out of nowhere," says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). FIFA under fire: Calls grow for suspension of Israel from intl. football over Gaza war. presstv.ir Two NGOs have called on FIFA to ban Israel from all international competitions over the occupying regime's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). 'Disaster of the century': Iran urges intl. community to stop Israeli genocide, starvation in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the continuation of the Israeli regime's war in the Gaza Strip in the fasting month of Ramadan sounds the alarm about the most unprecedented disaster of the century.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Humans of Gaza: Mohammed Barakat, Palestine's iconic footballer and centurion. presstv.ir Mohammed Baraket, an iconic Palestinian footballer known for his century of goals, was killed in a pre-dawn airstrike targeting his home in Khan Younis on the first day of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). IRGC deploys new warships in combined drills in northern Indian Ocean. presstv.ir Three homegrown warships, recently added to the IRGC naval fleet, have taken part in the Maritime Security Belt 2024 war game at the northern tip of the Indian Ocean.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Russia 'won't stop at Ukraine,' Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). UNRWA statement on Gaza aid supplies 'declaration of world's failure': Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas rejects a statement by UNRWA about aid supplies to the Gaza Strip, saying it attests to the international community's failure.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Iran makes headway in drone production, says export of defense equipment up by 5 times. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister says the country's export of military equipment has witnessed a significant rise over the past years.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Gaza's government says Cyprus aid route deeply inadequate. presstv.ir The government in Gaza says that the maritime aid delivery from Cyprus falls short of meeting the substantial needs of the territory's residents.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Palestinians denounce Israeli field executions in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has expressed support for the killing of Palestinian minors.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). US, UK hit Yemeni airport after attack on US bulk carrier. presstv.ir US and British warplanes launch three round of attacks on the airport in Yemen's al Hudaydah.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). West must stop 'hypocrisy,' end Israel atrocities in Gaza: Malaysia PM. presstv.ir Prime Minister Ibrahim told Chancellor Scholz of Germany the West must stop Israel 'ethnic cleansing' of the Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). 650 Chilean lawyers sue Israel at ICC for Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The complainants are calling for an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and other individuals responsible for these crimes.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). US House passes bill to ban TikTok unless Chinese owner agrees to sell. presstv.ir The bill could ultimately ban the social media app TikTok unless its Chinese owner agrees to divest.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Iraqi security advisor suggests Mossad agents present in Erbil. presstv.ir Qassam Al-Araji has indicated that the presence of the Israeli spy agency in Iraq's Kurdistan region cannot be discounted.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Nasrallah: Israeli army exhausted, will lose war even if it invades Rafah. presstv.ir Hezbollah's leader says the Israeli army, which is waging a genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, is in a state of exhaustion.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Protesters block San Francisco airport, demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters urging ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the US's military support for Israel, block the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). US pause on funding UNRWA may become 'permanent': Report. presstv.ir The US's controversial decision to pause its funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees earlier this year is reportedly likely to become permanent.

Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, Mick Dunford (2024-03-14). What is China's future? Economic decline, or the next industrial revolution? geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by Beijing-based scholar Mick Dunford to discuss what is actually happening in China's economy, explaining its technological development and transition toward a new industrial revolution.

Simon Hooper (2024-03-14). UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism. middleeasteye.net UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism | Government concedes new wording is non-statutory and will create no new powers amid concerns Muslim communities and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations could be targeted | | Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dem…

Staff (2024-03-14). Book on History of Bhopal Riyasat dispelling many myths, fantasy and misinformation released. muslimmirror.com By Pervez Bari BHOPAL — A book christened as "History of Bhopal Riyasat from 1722 to 1949" on the authentic history of Bhopal state was released at the historical Maulana Azad Central Library here the other day in a simple but impressive function amidst a host of enthusiastic intellectuals comprising of the young and the grey-haired both. …

Staff (2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …

Staff (2024-03-14). Delhi Police file FIR against TN minister for 'threatening' PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister T.M. Anbarasan for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The TN Minister stirred controversy after his purported video, in which he was seen threatening the Prime Minister, went viral on Wednesday. Subsequently, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint against the DMK …

Staff (2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader. muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …

Staff (2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel. muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …

Staff (2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …

Steve Lalla (2024-03-14). US Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Haiti. orinocotribune.com (OrinocoTribune.com)—With the resignation of interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the US has suffered another humiliating foreign policy defeat. | Henry was never elected, yet was recognized as prime minister and de facto leader of Haiti by the US and its vassals since July 2021, when he was encouraged to take power by the Core Group. The Core Group is a shadowy imperialist cabal composed of representatives from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the European Union, Brazil, and the Organization of American States (OAS) that has attempted to run Haiti since 2004, when democratically elected and hugely po…

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-14). Emisiones de metano se acercaron a máximos históricos en 2023. telesurtv.net Según el experto en energía de la AIE, Christophe McGlade, alrededor de dos tercios del metano emitido por la industria de combustibles fósiles "proviene solo de diez países".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-14). Israel asesinó a 45 escritores y artistas palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Cultura de Gaza denunció que el ente sionista también está tratando de desmantelar las instituciones culturales.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-14). Tormenta Filipo deja al menos cuatro muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net Autoridades locales indican que la tormenta ha interrumpido el suministro de electricidad y las líneas de comunicación.

teleSUR, hvh, JGN (2024-03-14). Importancia de la conservación de los ríos para la Tierra. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 2.000 millones de personas en el mundo dependen directamente de los ríos para obtener agua potable.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-14). Conoce algunos aportes de Albert Einstein a la ciencia. telesurtv.net A la edad de 26 años, Albert Einstein publicó su teoría de la relatividad especial, al tiempo que trabajaba en la fábrica de patentes de Berna, Suiza.

teleSUR, jb, JGN (2024-03-14). Cinco libros para recordar a Karl Marx, el padre del marxismo. telesurtv.net El filósofo, sociólogo, historiador, economista y político alemán Karl Marx, falleció el 14 de marzo de 1883 a los 64 años de edad en Londres, Inglaterra.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-03-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-14). Congreso español aprueba ley de amnistía para Cataluña. telesurtv.net Luego del trámite en Diputados, ahora corresponde el análisis de la norma en Senado, donde la aguardarían obstáculos que ya fueron anunciados por el Partido Popular (PP).

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-14). Desarticulan estructura criminal de alto impacto en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro subrayó que este "es el golpe más grande dado al contrabando en la historia de Colombia".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-14). Proponen abrir debates en torno a regularización del vapeo en México. telesurtv.net Diputados mexicanos recibieron cerca de 300 estudios científicos sobre los vaporizadores para contribuir a un trabajo legislativo sustentado.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-14). Exigen suma de dinero para liberar niños y rehenes nigerianos. telesurtv.net "Amenazaron con matar a todos los cautivos si no reciben el dinero para finales de este mes", señaló el líder comunitario en la localidad de Kuriga, Abdullahi Uma.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-14). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Chocó, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz refirió que, de acuerdo a la alcaldesa del municipio de Lloró, en Chocó, Luz Stella Serna Moreno, "no fue una contradicción, fue una masacre".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-14). Mueren 60 personas a causa de las lluvias en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Asimismo el ente ministerial refirió que se reportaron 178.000 cabezas de ganado afectadas.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-14). Venezuela inaugura primera expo metalúrgica en estado Bolívar. telesurtv.net Con más de 300 empresas nacionales y locales que expondrán sus inversiones y desarrollo de la producción nacional hasta el 16 de marzo tendrá lugar este espacio.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-14). Dos policías detenidos por la muerte de un normalista en México. telesurtv.net Se indicó que a los detenidos se les informaron sus derechos y se pusieron a disposición de los agentes ministeriales de la FGR en cumplimiento de una orden de aprehensión.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-14). Conoce a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Rusia. telesurtv.net Inicialmente, se presentaron 11 aspirantes a la presidencia de Rusia, pero solo cuatro cumplieron todos los requisitos y obtuvieron la aprobación de la Comisión Electoral Central como candidatos.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-14). Evacúan Cerro Cordillera de Valparaíso, Chile, por incendio forestal. telesurtv.net Desde el municipio se emitió un comunicado informando la instalación de un puesto de mando y se solicitó a la población que facilite las labores de los equipos de emergencia.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-14). Actualizan alertas por lluvias y tormentas en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Este fenómeno es causado por una perturbación atmosférica asociada a una masa de aire húmeda e inestable que está afectando al país.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-14). Convocan a movilización en defensa de la cultura en Argentina. telesurtv.net La convocatoria la hizo extensiva "Acción Cultural Federal", planificada para este jueves 14 de marzo a partir de las 17H00 (horas local).

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-14). Organizaciones sociales solicitan suspensión del acuerdo Israel-UE. telesurtv.net La misiva fue rubricada por más de 200 organizaciones de la sociedad civil europea.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-14). Venezuela muestra preocupación por ola de violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Venezuela reiteró su voluntad política en la promoción "de iniciativas de diálogo inclusivo y la participación de todos los sectores".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-14). Gobierno amplía uso de armas de fuego a policías argentinos. telesurtv.net La excandidata presidencial señaló que las armas podrán usarse por los agentes en caso de "un peligro inminente".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-14). 31.341 asesinados en 160 días de genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unas 73.134 personas han resultado heridas por los ataques del Ejército israelí cuando se cumplen 160 días de genocidio.

teleSUR- jaa, DRL (2024-03-14). Paraguay acoge torneo Conmebol sub17 femenino 2024. telesurtv.net La lid inició este 13 de marzo y se extenederá hasta el 31 de ese mismo mes en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento del Fútbol Femenino de la APF (CARFEM), y el Arsenio Erico.

teleSUR- jaa, JGN (2024-03-14). Asesinan a candidato a alcalde de Morena en México. telesurtv.net Morales Patrón se desarrollaba como político desde el año 2012 en municipios como Chilapa y José Joaquín de Herrera.

tvbrics (2024-03-14). 100 new units of Federal Institutes to be created in Brazil. tvbrics.com The president of the republic presented a plan to expand the federal network of technical education…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). India's Ministry of Heavy Industries unveils Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024. tvbrics.com The scheme incentivises vehicles equipped with advanced battery technology to encourage adoption of advanced solutions in the EV sector…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Iranian authorities announce numerous cultural events this year. tvbrics.com One of the landmark events will be the Tehran Arts Festival…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Representatives of Egypt and China discuss establishment of joint industrial zone. tvbrics.com It will be located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Saudi Arabia increases number of service quality inspections in hospitality industry. tvbrics.com This is due to the growing number of pilgrims in Mecca and Medina…

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Three new special economic zones to be formed in Russia. tvbrics.com The purpose of their creation is to develop industry, high-tech industries and tourism…

WSWS (2024-03-14). US and Canada oust the prime minister they imposed on the Haitian people—A case study in imperialist gangsterism. wsws.org Henry's swift dismissal as Haiti's head of government proves yet again that Washington views Haiti's political leaders, whether elected or unelected, as valets to be dismissed at its convenience, and treats the impoverished Haitian people with criminal indifference and hostility.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Australian Labor government helping to starve Gaza. wsws.org While shedding crocodile tears over mass civilian deaths, Australia continues to march in lockstep with the Biden administration that is funding and overseeing the genocide.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Pentagon sends $300 million in additional weapons to Ukraine. wsws.org The US Defense Department will send another $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, amid growing warning signs that the US-NATO war with Russia is on the verge of a significant escalation.

WSWS (2024-03-14). US financial regulators concerned about another crisis. wsws.org Fearing that the much vaunted "resilience and stability" of the banking and financial system could be undermined at any point regulators are working to put in place measures to prevent such an occurrence.

WSWS (2024-03-14). As East Coast docks contract nears, maritime shippers and Biden administration rely on union bureaucrats to keep workers in line. wsws.org A strike by East Coast dockworkers would have a tremendous impact, not only on the United States, but the entire globe.

WSWS (2024-03-14). US House passes bipartisan bill to ban TikTok or force its sale. wsws.org The US House of Representatives passed a bill banning the short-form video-sharing app TikTok on Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans coming together in support of a law to promote anti-Chinese propaganda and attacks on First Amendment rights.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Brazil's anti-COVID activists denounce Lula government's "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org In the midst of a new wave of the pandemic in Brazil, the WSWS spoke to four anti-COVID activists who have been denouncing on social media a number of aspects of the Workers Party government's criminal negligence in response to the pandemic.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Hundreds of jobs to be axed in New Zealand media restructure. wsws.org The union bureaucracy has accepted the closure of Newshub, which will destroy about 300 jobs, and will assist in imposing more job cuts at the state broadcaster TVNZ.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Teamsters bureaucrats meet with President Biden while continuing to court Republican extreme right. wsws.org The meeting with Biden came as the Teamsters made numerous mutual shows of support with Josh Hawley, one of the main co-conspirators in the Senate on January 6.

WSWS (2024-03-14). The Gaza genocide and the death of Aaron Bushnell: What are the political lessons? wsws.org This lecture was given by World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board Chairman David North at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 12.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-13). Presidente venezolano lidera octavo aniversario de los CLAP. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro destacó que ante las acciones de la oposición, su gobierno garantizó el acceso a los alimentos de la mayoría de los venezolanos.

A Guest Author (2024-03-14). Car caravan for Palestine delivers message to Greater Cleveland. workers.org Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . |

A Guest Author (2024-03-14). Prisoners sue Alabama, charging 'modern day slavery'. workers.org By Zoe Johnson A group of current and former inmates sued the state of Alabama on Dec. 12, 2023, challenging the prison convict labor program, which the lawsuit describes as a "modern-day form of slavery." The Union of Southern Service Workers, a Service Employees Union (SEIU) affiliate, and the Retail, . . . |

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-14). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

albawaba (2024-03-14). Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores, report low earnings amid inflation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Dollar Tree Inc.'s stock fell sharply on Wednesday after the bargain retailer's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecast fell below estimates, with a plan to close 30 Dollar Tree stores as leases expire, 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of 2024 and 370 more in the upcoming years as lease contracts expire, as reported by CNN.Dollar Tree stock price has dropped 7.8 percent in premarket trading, according to Morning Star, as the company reported a net loss of $1.71 billion in the last quarter all the way down from a from net income of $452.2 million reported last year.Dollar Tree stock getting sm…

albawaba (2024-03-14). How to Deal with Difficult Customers: 6 Tips! albawaba.com In business world, interactions with customers can be complex particularly when faced with individuals. Knowing how to deal with difficult customers is crucial! | Whether it is addressing a complaint, resolving a misunderstanding, or handling dissatisfaction about your product or service. | Knowing how to navigate these scenarios tactfully is important for upholding customer satisfaction and safeguarding your brands image. | We will share some strategies and methods to effectively manage customers and transform any potential conflicts into opportunities for positive outcomes and fostering stronger customer loyalt…

albawaba (2024-03-14). US congress votes to ban TikTok today, China warns with legal battle on the table. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…

albawaba (2024-03-14). Xiaomi beats Apple, first EV hitting the roads this month. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Chinese smartphone manufacturer and fifth largest in the republic, Xiaomi, has announced that deliveries will start for its first and highly anticipated electric car, the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7), weeks after Apple had reportedly cancelled its decade-long venture aiming for the same goal. Xiaomi announcement came through a post on Weibo, stating that 59 of its stores across 29 cities nationwide will be taking orders for the vehicle, with an event scheduled on Mar. 28 to celebrate the SU7 launch and reveal its price, causing a 11.34 percent jump in stock price, the company's biggest to date.Will this b…

albawaba (2024-03-14). American-British target Hodeida airport with four airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Ansar Allah, the Houthi group, American-British forces launched four airstrikes on Hodeida International Airport in western Yemen. Al-Masirah TV confirmed the attacks, stating three airstrikes initially targeted the airport, followed by a fourth raid. The outcomes remain undisclosed, and there has been no response from the US or UK. Hodeidah Airport, previously active for domestic and international flights, is currently inactive due to conflict. Earlier this week, the Houthis targeted the US and UK with 13 airstrikes in the province. Despite this, Hodeida experienced relative calmness on Tu…

albawaba (2024-03-14). Earthquake reported in Jordan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – the Jordanian Seismic Observatory recorded on Wednesday an earthquake measuring 3.9-magnitude earthquake north of the country. According to Al Mamlaka, the earthquake at 1: 50 p.m. near the Sea of Galilee, northern Jordan.Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that they felt an earthquake in Jordan. Ÿáÿ≤ÿ© ÿ£ÿ±ÿ∂Ÿäÿ© ŸàŸÑÿß ÿߟÜÿß ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿµŸäÿßŸÖ &yuml…

albawaba (2024-03-14). Israeli minister, Ben Givr, accused of law violation and interference in investigation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Channel 12 reports, citing the Board of Grievances, that Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, has been accused of violating the law. This accusation stems from his visit to the offices of the Attorney General, where he allegedly politicized enforcement agencies. Ben Gvir's visit was purportedly in support of a soldier who had been summoned for his involvement in the death of a Palestinian boy in Shuafat. The Board of Grievances asserts that Ben Gvir's actions constitute a breach of the law and interference in the ongoing investigation.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National…

albawaba (2024-03-14). US bans TikTok amid data privacy concerns. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill with a strong majority, signaling a potential ban on TikTok unless the short-form video platform's Chinese owner divests from its operations. The move comes amidst growing concerns about data privacy and national security, with fears that ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, could be compelled by the Chinese government to hand over user data.While thousands of Americans rely on TikTok for various purposes, including sharing resources and earning income, lawmakers argue that the app's ties to China pose significant risks.The bill faces an uncertain future…

albawaba (2024-03-14). Will Man City accept massive Saudi offer for De Bruyne?>. albawaba.com Manchester City may succumb to pressure from the Saudi Pro League and accept a ‚Ǩ120 million offer for Kevin De Bruyne in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.The 32-year-old still has less than 18 months in his current deal, however, the European champions could be tempted to sell him ahead of the 2024-25 season.The Saudis are keen on making the SPL one of the world's top tournaments and are planning to proceed with investing heavily in new deals.De Bruyne is in fine form despite his recent return from injury.The Belgian has two goals and 13 assists in 14 appearances for the CityZens across…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-14). Dominican prisons overcrowded by 116 percent, report says. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Dominican prisons are overpopulated by 116 percent with about 26,000 inmates concentrated in all 46 prisons nationwide, with capacity for about 12,000 prisoners, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) reported.

ANDY (2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Angela (2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…

Angela (2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Live from Lyd. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/12: Rise Up for Palestine at Stanford. indybay.org Encina Hall | 616 Serra Mall | Stanford, CA…

Angela (2024-03-14). Thursday 3/14: Webinar: Oppenheimer: Sins of Omission. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/13: USCPR Action Phone Zap: Uncommitted campaigns. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/26: Webinar: How to Fight the Climate Crisis & Militarism with Veterans For Peace. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-14). Friday 3/29: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous (2024-03-14). Starbucks Sabotaged with Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org Starbucks covered in Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine!

Asma Aamir (2024-03-14). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-14). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

BAN Toxics (2024-03-14). Warning: Popular Toys Found to Contain Hazardous Chemicals. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised concerns about the safety of certain popular toys commonly used during the summer season, such as turumpo (spinning top game)), sipa (kick the ball game), and jackstone, citing potential health risks to children. | In an effort to promote the campaign for safe toys, the group purchased and monitored the sale and composition of these popular toys. The group analyzed each toy for different hazards and screened for toxic chemicals and metals using a Vanta handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. | The painted turumpo, made from wood, were found to be free from lead, howe…

Baxter Dmitry (2024-03-14). CDC Redacts Every Single Word of 148-Page Study on Myocarditis After COVID Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-14). Matters of Revenue: Meta Abandons Australia's Media Stable. counterpunch.org It was praised to the heavens as a work of negotiated and practical genius when it was struck. The then Australian treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, had finally gotten those titans of Big Tech into line on how revenue would be shared with media outlets for using such platforms as supplied by Facebook and Google. Both companies initially

CADTM International (2024-03-14). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Craig Murray (2024-03-14). The panic of the ruling class. mronline.org Briefly, the chance of the kind of democratic triumph of the working people of which George Galloway dreams, became real with the popular uprising that led to Jeremy Corbyn being placed as Labour leader.

David Giesen (2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/13: Civic Center walking tour: the story of civilization. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, directly across the street from the orangey-colored ACT theater on Market Street. | The intersection of Grove, Hyde, and Market streets. | Your guide will sport a California Republic bicycle cap.

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-14). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-14). Prejudicial Bans: Congress Tosses Over TikTok. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2024-03-14). Islamic Fundamentalism and Turkey's Admission to the EU. The Alevi Minority in Turkey and Its Religious Identity. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-14). COVID-19 Vaccinated: Minor Surgeries Turned Deadly. globalresearch.ca

Earthwurm (2024-03-14). Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack! indybay.org Trees and Clubhouse in Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack by the forces of NeoLiberalism and Privatization!

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Economist: GDP goal within grasp. ecns.cn China can realize its 2024 GDP growth target of around 5 percent, given its favorable conditions, greater efforts to boost industrial upgrade, technological innovation and sufficient policy tools, said a renowned economist.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Ministry: U.S. practice disrupts normal business activities. ecns.cn Beijing slammed Washington on Wednesday for resorting to bullying when it could not succeed in fair competition, saying its practice disrupts normal business activities and will eventually backfire.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Online tree adoptions prove popular. ecns.cn The annual adoption event, which traditionally commences on Tree-planting Day, has become so popular that many people set timers to ensure they can bid as soon as adoptions open.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Red Sea crisis puts rail link in spotlight. ecns.cn Amid the Red Sea crisis that has severely disrupted a critical seaborne route for global trade, a fleet of "steel camels", referring to the freight trains running on the China-Europe railway, stands out as a land-based alternative.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Weaponization of human rights slammed. ecns.cn Experts from nongovernmental organizations voiced their strong opposition on Tuesday to the weaponization of human rights by some countries and called for better promotion of human rights protection by advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Editor (2024-03-14). Instead of 'civil discourse' we have civil terror. mronline.org Last week, the CBC ran an interview on its flagship program, The Current, with Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). Dr Boyagoda is neither Jewish nor Palestinian. He is an English scholar with several novels and critical essays under his belt.

Editor (2024-03-14). Scholar or ideologue? mronline.org In mid-February, Chaguan, the (pen-named) Economist columnist based in Beijing, reviewed a new book by Professor Minxin Pei, who was introduced as an academic based at Claremont McKenna College in California. You can read the introductory paragraphs of this review here. Chaguan is, in real-life, David Rennie, the son of a former MI6 Director.

Editor (2024-03-14). Full Speech: Sen. Schumer Calls For New Elections in Israel. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-14). State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide. workers.org Mainstream Democrats appear to be breathing a sigh of relief after President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech March 7. What was unofficially the first campaign speech for Biden's reelection in November has been deemed well-delivered and coherent — even "fiery." Workers World sees things differently. We noticed that . . . |

Edward Curtin (2024-03-14). The CIA Takeover of America in the 1960s Is the Story of Our Times. The Killing of the Kennedys and Today's New Cold War. globalresearch.ca Sirhan did not kill Robert Kennedy, yet he remains in jail to this very day. Robert Kennedy, Jr., who was 14 years old at the time of his father's death, has visited Sirhan in prison, claims he is innocent, and believes there was another gunman.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Coverage| Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Target Settlement in Al-Khalil (Hebron), Confront Occupation in Nablus. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades confirmed a targeted attack on the "Gush Etzion" settlement in Al-Khalil (Hebron), while also engaging in confrontations with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus. ÿ™ÿ∫ÿ∑Ÿäÿ© ÿµÿ≠ŸÅŸäÿ©: ŸÇŸàÿßÿ™ ÿߟÑÿßÿ≠ÿ™ŸÄŸÄŸÑÿßŸÑ ÿ™ŸÇÿ™ÿ≠ŸÖ ŸÇÿ±Ÿäÿ© ÿ…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Politico: US Secretly Tells 'Israel' What Type of Rafah Operation It Could Support. english.almanar.com.lb The American Newspaper Politico reported that the United States has secretly informed 'Israel' about the kind of Rafah operation it could support. Senior American officials reportedly told their Israeli counterparts that the Biden administration would back 'Israel' in targeting high-value Hamas individuals in and around Rafah, as long as it avoids a large-scale invasion. …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Israeli media: Air defenses activated in Galilee Panhandle after detecting suspicious aerial target. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). IAEA chief discussed Iran's nuclear program with Putin last week: Russian state media. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Health Ministry in Gaza: 69 people martyred in the past 24 hours, raising death toll since the start of Israeli aggression to 31,341. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Iraq Front| New Drone Strike on Israeli Base. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a new drone strike deep in the Zionist entity, in support of the Palestinian resistance. In a statement late on Thursday, its fighters targeted the Israeli Palmachim Airbase with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Iraqi Resistance voiced determination "to go ahead with striking the enemy's strongholds, in completion …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Israeli strike on the outskirts of Kawneen border town: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). 'Israel' Floundering over 'Resounding Failure' of Oct. 7, Alerted over Hezbollah Threat. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist entity is floundering over the ongoing repercussions of the Gaza war and the fronts opened by the Axis of Resistance in support to the besieged enclave, especially the front in south Lebanon. Critical voices started to emerge within the Israeli military establishment. In rare and harsh remarks directed at Israeli political leaders, the …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-14). Zionist media: media: 3 injuries, including one serious, in a stabbing attack inside a café in Beit Kama, north of the Negev Desert. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-14). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-14). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Eva Bartlett (2024-03-14). Israel Is Now Killing Palestinians in Gaza by Starvation: Media Downplaying This Are Complicit in These Preventable Deaths. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-03-14). Selected Articles: Stoltenberg Delusion, Macron's Military Losses, West Weakens on Non-NATO Ukraine. globalresearch.ca By While the U…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). The campaign to free Assange: Reflections on 'Night Falls'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-14). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au

Hank Pellissier (2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/19: Feed Gaza Now. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza in San Francisco…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-14). Cuban residents in Europe to meet in Madrid. plenglish.com Madrid, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The Meeting of Cuban Residents in Europe (ECRE) will be held in Madrid from May 17 to 19 to strengthen ties with their country of origin.

infobrics (2024-03-14). South Africa to Host NDB Annual Meeting. infobrics.org The South African Cabinet has given the green light for the country to host the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in June 2024. This significant event comes a decade after the establishment of the NDB by BRICS countries…

infobrics (2024-03-14). Similar Tasks, Similar Goals. infobrics.org With the help of China, Africa is becoming a key force driving the transformation of the international system and global order…

infobrics (2024-03-14). BRICS: Relations Between Russia and Brazil Will Greatly Expand the Influence of the Union. infobrics.org During the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Brazilian Commission for Trade-Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, important events took place that marked significant progress in Russian-Brazilian relations…

infobrics (2024-03-14). Azerbaijan snubs traditional weapon supplier Russia for Turkey and Pakistan. infobrics.org Turkey has a long history of failed military production ventures.

infobrics (2024-03-14). Kiev's rift with neighbors widens as it continues flooding EU with cheap grain. infobrics.org Many have forgotten that American companies own much of Ukrainian arable land. Corporations such as "Cargill", "DuPont" and "Monsanto" are among the most prominent ones. The likes of "Vanguard", "Blackrock" and "Blackstone" are the largest shareholders in the aforementioned agricultural giants, owning trillions in assets. Together, these massive transnational corporations own over 17 million hectares (or around 30%) of all arable land in Ukraine, making it impossible to hide their role in the ongoing crisis.

Isaac Nellist (2024-03-14). Green Left News Podcast Ep 35: Stand with the women of Gaza, shutting down weapons companies & media bias in Palestine coverage. greenleft.org.au Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

John Feffer (2024-03-14). How to Deconstruct the New Iron Curtain. counterpunch.org The head of the U.S. Strategic Command told Congress last week that a powerful set of countries is ganging up against the United States and World War III is on the horizon. General Anthony Cotton's testimony didn't receive much attention from the U.S. press, other than some breathless coverage from conservative outlets eager to emphasize

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-03-14). Weak from hunger . electronicintifada.net Food has run out in northern Gaza.

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). After Nuland, the Chances for Peace in Ukraine. consortiumnews.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). Released captive tells how Israeli fire killed kibbutz resident. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 160: Israel kills 7 Palestinians waiting for aid, attacks UN distribution center. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). US Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Haiti. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). Here's Why Israel's Burying Evidence From Oct 7th! youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-14). REPORT: Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam. znetwork.org

Lisa Pelling (2024-03-14). Saving the planet means saving the world. indybay.org Instead of today's economic system, which increases inequality, a new system is indispensable, according to Rockstrà∂m and colleagues. What is needed is a 'wellbeing economy' which serves people and the planet—rather than people and the planet serving the economy, as the Wellbeing Economic Alliance (WeAll) puts it.

Live Peace. Create Peace. (2024-03-14). A Call To All To Observe Ramadan!!!! indybay.org

Lynda Carson (2024-03-14). Cops throughout California target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price. indybay.org Cops Target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price:…

Mark Engler, Paul Engler (2024-03-14). Harold Washington's Lessons for Taking on a Political Machine. counterpunch.org Four decades ago, at the start of 1984, Harold Washington was finishing his historic opening year in office as Chicago's first Black mayor. An outsider candidate who had been persuaded to run by the city's social movements, Washington represented a major break from the past, and his 1983 victory served as an important milestone in

Matthew Ehret-Kump (2024-03-14). Video: Hidden Hand Behind UFOs. globalresearch.ca

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-14). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-14). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

Michael Zoosman (2024-03-14). From "Uncle Tom" to Willie Pye: Abolishing the Racist Legacy of the Death Penalty. counterpunch.org Georgia is poised to execute Mr. Willie Pye, a Black man, on March 20th, the very same day that Harriet Beecher Stowe's seminal work Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form, to global acclaim, in 1852. Many are likely unaware of this date's historical significance, but as someone who grew up not far from the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, CT, it is an alignment that strikes me as significant. This certainly unintended synchronicity highlights yet again the unmistakable link between slavery and the death penalty, and the fitting use of the same word – abolition – to apply to the movements to end bo…

newarab (2024-03-14). Erdogan to visit Iraq next month for anti-PKK military plans. newarab.com Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic: The link between HPV and throat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says that while HPV-related throat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Dancing cells show how the brain awakens from anesthesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic neuroscientists found that special immune cells in the brain called microglia can act to shield neurons from the aftereffects of anesthesia to awaken the brain.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Understanding lucid episodes in dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). Transforming Transplant Initiative aspires to save lives through bioengineering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is taking steps to bolster the medical marvel of transplantation while addressing the confounding problem of a critical shortage of donor organs. It created the Transforming Transplant Initiative with a bold goal of providing organ transplants for everyone who needs one. Another objective is to eliminate the waitlist that has grown to more than 100,000 people in the U.S. "My vision is to not just help one patient, but help the thousands who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-14). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…

Paddy Colligan (2024-03-14). Strike promises victory at the New School. workers.org New School student workers, members of SENS-UAW Local 7902 in New York City, hold a practice picket building up to a strike that took place March 6-8. Friday, March 8, was day three of the latest strike at the New School University, and the picket line looked downright professional — . . . |

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-14). How the 'Fight Against Anti-Semitism' Became a Shield for Israel's Genocide." expose-news.com "If you read the establishment media, you might conclude that a serious battle is being waged by Israel and its most ardent supporters to tackle an apparent new wave of anti-Semitism in the West. …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-14). Landmark EU Artificial Intelligence Act — Slammed as Human Rights 'Failure'. expose-news.com The world's first regulations for the AI Act and the rapidly evolving AI technology were adopted by members of the European Parliament yesterday the 13th of March. The regulation,which was agreed by member …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-14). Video: Parasitic Science and the Unproven Virus. expose-news.com No one has ever isolated a virus. This is admitted by modern science who claim it's impossible. So instead, they mix it with a soup of other genetic materials, run it through a computer and create what is known as a consensus genome.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-14). Brooklyn marches for Palestine on International Working Women's Day. peoplesdispatch.org The peaceful demonstration was met with aggression as the protesters were attacked by NYPD officers. Dozens of protesters were arrested at multiple actions that took place across the city as well.

Peter Bach (2024-03-14). Letter from London: Selective Blindness and Corrective Griefa. counterpunch.org Peering across the Atlantic is something I have not really done in a while. How does the US look from here right now as we get up from the floor again after several more rounds of beating ourselves up, most recently with the wealthy widow of a construction tycoon paying for a meeting of over 50 MPs and peers in support of a return for Boris Johnson?

Peter Koenig (2024-03-14). Engineered Destruction of America and Europe."Nations of Sheep Ruled by Wolves" globalresearch.ca

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-14). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza. indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Israel 'weaponized' humanitarian measures in Gaza as tool of mass displacement: Report. presstv.ir A new report has revealed that the Israeli regime has weaponized humanitarian measures in Gaza to facilitate mass displacement of Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Yemen won't backtrack on 'steadfast' pro-Palestine stance: Ansarullah. presstv.ir The Ansarullah resistance movement reiterates Yemen's "steadfast" position in supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). Israeli strike on UN food distribution center in Rafah kills 5, injures 22. presstv.ir The UN says at least five people were killed and 22 others wounded after Israel targeted a food distribution center in Rafah.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-14). Argentina: El Hambre No Espera. indybay.org

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-14). Covid origins and that vaccines were unsafe and ineffective were covered up to protect the integrity of the bioweapon industry, Dr. Harvey Risch says. expose-news.com For 50 years the bioweapon industry has been exploiting a loophole in the Biological Weapons Treaty. The loophole is that bioweapons can be developed for vaccine research. However, this research has failed …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-14). Long Covid: Another successful Fraud. expose-news.com For more than 18 months, Dr. Vernon Coleman has been explaining why "long covid" doesn't exist and why they have created this fake disease. He feels the need to reiterate what he …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-14). UK Covid Inquiry appears to be "fundamentally biased" and appears to have "predetermined conclusions," leading scientists have warned. expose-news.com

Scott Ritter (2024-03-14). Scott Ritter and the Russian 'Path of Redemption'. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-03-14). Book on History of Bhopal Riyasat dispelling many myths, fantasy and misinformation released. muslimmirror.com By Pervez Bari BHOPAL — A book christened as "History of Bhopal Riyasat from 1722 to 1949" on the authentic history of Bhopal state was released at the historical Maulana Azad Central Library here the other day in a simple but impressive function amidst a host of enthusiastic intellectuals comprising of the young and the grey-haired both. …

Staff (2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …

Staff (2024-03-14). Delhi Police file FIR against TN minister for 'threatening' PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister T.M. Anbarasan for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The TN Minister stirred controversy after his purported video, in which he was seen threatening the Prime Minister, went viral on Wednesday. Subsequently, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint against the DMK …

Staff (2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader. muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …

Staff (2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel. muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …

Staff (2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …

Stephanie (2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Action, Tri-Valley. indybay.org Panera Bread Cafe, 7030 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin…

Stephen Karganovic (2024-03-14). In Serbia, Three State-kidnapped "Little Angels" Wait to be Sold Abroad. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-14). Bombardeo en un centro de la Unrwa en Rafah deja cinco muertos. telesurtv.net Un comunicado emitido por la organización indicó que al menos un miembro del personal murió y otros 22 resultaron heridos durante el hecho.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-14). Cuestionan constitucionalidad de manual de consulta previa en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El activista aseguró que "el acuerdo ministerial pretende llevar a cabo una consulta previa no vinculante que podría generar una mayor conflictividad socioambiental".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-14). Tribunal niega que exparamilitar colombiano sea gestor de paz. telesurtv.net Salvatore Mancuso pagó una condena de 15 años por narcotráfico en EE.UU., y a su regreso a Colombia fue recluido en la cárcel La Picota de Bogotá.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-14). Inflación interanual argentina escala hasta el 276 % en febrero. telesurtv.net Los alimentos y bebidas no alcohólicas crecieron un 11,9 por ciento en relación con enero y el 303,8 por ciento en términos interanuales.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-14). Fuertes lluvias provocan desborde de ríos en La Paz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net Las vías 0 y 17 de Obrajes, la plaza de la Mujer de Bajo Següencoma y el puente Amor de Dios se vieron comprometidos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-14). Seis de cada diez niños escolarizados son pobres en Argentina. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la investigación, en los estudiantes de escuelas públicas la pobreza asciende al 71,6 por ciento.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH (2024-03-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-14). Fiscalía de Venezuela denuncia nuevo intento de magnicidio. telesurtv.net En rueda de prensa, el Fiscal General Tarek William Saab, anunció que se detuvieron a dos personas que amenazaron con asesinar al presidente Nicolás Maduro.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-14). Suman 7.565 los civiles secuestrados por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Denuncian que autoridades penitenciarias israelíes aplican la política de matarlos de hambre, violar su derecho a practicar sus ritos religiosos y propinarles palizas y otros abusos.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-14). Convocan a comicios anticipados en Cataluña tras veto presupuestario. telesurtv.net Se realizarán el próximo 12 de mayo. Jefe de Gobierno explicó que lo hará ante irresponsabilidad de actual legislatura que vetó el presupuesto 2024.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-14). Kenia ratifica compromiso con misión de seguridad en Haití. telesurtv.net Presidente keniano dejó claro que previo al despliegue de un contingente policial de su país ha de instalarse en la nación caribeña un Consejo Presidencial de Transición.

The Epoch Times (2024-03-14). Video: The Unseen Crisis: Vaccine Stories You Were Never Told. globalresearch.ca

The Exposé (2024-03-14). The Worrying Correlation Between COVID Vaccines & Rising Cancer Incidences in Children and Young Adults. expose-news.com

The Exposé (2024-03-14). BREAKING: Study Reveals Cancer Deaths Among Youth Surging at Alarming Rates, According to UK Government Statistics. expose-news.com Since the commencement of COVID-19 vaccines, there has been an unprecedented rise in the deaths of young people between 2021 and 2022 from rapidly metastasizing and terminal cancers, according to data from …

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-14). 18] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [O Bid'ee Muhammad Hijaab! Attacking any upright Scholar is one of signs of the absence of sound intellect]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadi Al-Waadi'ee (may Allah have mercy upon him) was asked: "What is the verdict of Shariah regarding one who mocks the scholars of the Sunnah, such as Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, Shaikh Al-Albani, and others, claiming that they are callers …

Thomas Knapp (2024-03-14). UFOs: Don't Expect The Truth From Government. counterpunch.org On March 8, the US Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office released the first volume of a two-volume "Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvementwith Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena." Like all previous government statements on the subject of UAPs — what we used to call, and will likely continue calling, UFOs (Unidentified Flying

Workers World Party (2024-03-14). PDF of March 14 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

WSWS (2024-03-14). Workers at Daimler Truck North America vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike. wsws.org The strike vote at Daimler Truck marks the beginning of the first major battle by a section of autoworkers in 2024 and the first since the UAW's so-called "stand-up strikes" at the Big Three automakers last year.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse. wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.

David Lamb (2024-03-13). Getting Guns Away From Abusers Will Save Lives. progressive.org We can start with better domestic violence gun surrender laws and a stronger implementation system, contributors David Lamb and Megan Walsh write.

Glenn Daigon (2024-03-13). Chicago Is on the Brink of Passing a 'Mansion Tax'. progressive.org On March 19, residents will vote on a ballot initiative that would raise some real estate property transfer taxes to fund affordable housing, Glenn Daigon reports.

Jim Hightower (2024-03-13). Vox Populist: Billionaires in Campaigns; Dead End on the Farm Bill. progressive.org Words from populist author, public speaker, and radio commentator Jim Hightower.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-13). Denuncian que Israel ha matado más niños que en 4 años de guerra. telesurtv.net El el jefe de la Unrwa señaló que los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza es una guerra contra los niños.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-13). Reportan nueva emisión de vog en volcán Taal en Filipinas. telesurtv.net El Instituto Filipino de Volcanología y Seismología apuntó que el lunes pasado se registró la emisión de 6.837 toneladas de dióxido de azufre en el volcán Taal.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Autoridades mexicanas rescatan a más de 220 migrantes. telesurtv.net El INM informó que un grupo de migrantes fue trasladado a instalaciones migratorias para avanzar en sus procesos migratorias correspondientes.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Explosión de restaurante en China deja al menos un muerto. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades chinas, numerosos equipos de rescate fueron enviados al lugar de la explosión para realizar las investigaciones y determinar la causa del desastre.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Más de 80.000 desempleados en lo que va del 2024 en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las provincias ecuatorianas donde se registraron más despidos en los primeros meses del 2024 fueron Pichincha, Guayas, Azuay y Manabí.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Reportan un nuevo rapto masivo en pueblo de Nigeria. telesurtv.net Autoridades nigerianas reportaron que el secuestro masivo se produjo en el distrito Kajuru en el estado de Kaduna, a 150 kilómetros del pueblo de Kuriga.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). Dutch far-right firebrand Geert Wilders says he won't be prime minister. scmp.com The far-right politician, whose anti-Islam, anti-migrant rhetoric swept him to a shock election victory, does not have support of all parties in his coalition.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers. scmp.com Move could upend a planned takeover by a United Arab Emirates-led consortium of the Telegraph Media Group.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). Challenges loom over US plan for temporary pier in Gaza for aid deliveries. scmp.com While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). 'Man in iron lung' Paul Alexander dead at 78. scmp.com Paralysed from age 6, the polio survivor from Texas earned a law degree and wrote a book while relying on the submarine-like device to help him breathe.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-14). Oliver Stone: charges against Donald Trump are 'ridiculous'. scmp.com Maverick American director Oliver Stone that the legal proceedings against Donald Trump are 'all political' and that the ex-president was a victim of 'lawfare'.

Associated Press (2024-03-14). Israel plans to direct Palestinians out of Gaza's Rafah before anticipated offensive. scmp.com The Israeli military said it plans to direct displaced Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip's southernmost town toward 'humanitarian islands' in the centre of the territory.

Associated Press (2024-03-14). AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump as US election looms. scmp.com Test requests for a picture of 'Trump and Biden shaking hands at the beach' led to a warning, and then to an abuse alert after a second attempt.

Bloomberg (2024-03-14). New Microsoft product uses cybersecurity AI to help companies track hackers. scmp.com Copilot for Security is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to infuse its major product lines with AI tools from partner OpenAI and persuade corporate customers to buy subscriptions.

Business Insider (2024-03-14). Angela Chao's death comes after years of complaints to US regulators about Tesla's reverse gear issues. scmp.com Tesla owners raised concerns for years about design flaws and seeming malfunctions that caused them to accidentally drive in reverse before the death of US shipping magnate Angela Chao.

Reuters (2024-03-14). Judge in Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion trial tosses some charges. scmp.com The overall case will still proceed with 35 other criminal counts intact, including 10 against the former US president.

Reuters (2024-03-14). Joe Biden to raise concern over Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel, insider says. scmp.com The US president is expected to issue a statement about the proposed US$14.9 billion purchase before a state visit by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in April.

Reuters (2024-03-14). Who worked on the Boeing door plug that blew out in mid-air? The footage is gone. scmp.com Video sought by US investigators in the Alaska Airlines incident was overwritten, and the manufacturer of the Max 9 plane can't provide names or records.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-14). Encuentran vivo a periodista secuestrado en Jalisco, México. telesurtv.net En una entrevista con Televisa tras su liberación, Barrera aclaró que sus captores lo dejaron en libertad en el municipio de Magdalena, a casi 80 kilómetros al noroeste de Guadalajara.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-14). Alerta Gaza sobre ineficiente la ayuda humanitaria vía marítima. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Gaza dice que enviar un barco de ayuda desde Chipre al territorio asediado fue una respuesta inadecuada a las necesidades de sus 2,4 millones de habitantes.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-14). Acusan a Gobierno español de continuar vendiendo armas a Israel. telesurtv.net Denuncian que empresas españolas exportaron pertrechos bélicos a Israel en noviembre y diciembre, pese a que autoridades afirmaron que estas ventas se congelaron tras el 7 de octubre pasado.

WSWS (2024-03-14). Flint, Michigan teachers organize sickout over district's decision to overturn pay raises. wsws.org Classes in Flint were cancelled Wednesday after 119 teachers called in sick after their contract, which included the first pay raises in years, was unilaterally abrogated.

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (2024-03-13). Oil Security Is Vital for All. telesurenglish.net At the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), we took note of the International Energy Agency (IEA) reaffirming the significance of oil security to energy transitions in its most recent commentary: 'A strong focus on oil security will be critical throughout the clean energy transition'. | RELATED: | We are encouraged by this message and the reference to the continuing importance of oil to the world. The IEA says in its commentary: "An enduring focus on oil s…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). AU Joins UN to Fight Terrorism through Sport and African Culture. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the African Union (AU) Sports Council and the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT) announced their collaboration to use the tools of sports and African culture to prevent violent extremism. | RELATED: | The two institutions disclosed this at a press briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 13th African Games in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. | Valerio de Divitiis, Global Sports Programs Coordinato…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Baseball, from the US To Cuba and Latin America. telesurenglish.net Baseball is a very popular sport in Latin America, with a long history dating back to the late 19th century. Although it has its roots in the U.S., its influence quickly spread to the Caribbean and Latin America, where it became a national pastime in many countries in the region. | RELATED: | The first officially regulated baseball team known to exist was formed in New York in 1842 as the New York Knickerbocker Baseball Club. The sport soon spread to the Caribbean…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). BRICS Universe Exhibition is Held in Russia. telesurenglish.net An exhibition of the "BRICS Universe" project opened in St. Petersburg, featuring images of UNESCO's creative cities from the BRICS countries, taken both on Earth and from the ISS. | RELATED: | A total of 41 foreign and 48 Russian photographers from BRICS countries were involved in the project. Forty images were selected for the exhibitions. | "I am sure that looking at these amazing works, it becomes clear: space is not as far fro…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Civil Organizations Call on EU to Remove Agreements With Israel. telesurenglish.net More than 200 European civil organizations sent a letter to EU leaders calling for the suspension of the Association Agreements with Israel. | RELATED: | The complaint follows human rights violations in Gaza, particularly during the last five months of conflicts in which more than 31000 Palestinian civilians have died. | The signatories of the letter denounce: "Israel's current war against Gaza is causing massiv…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Ecuador Reports 7 Deaths and More Than 8 Thousand Cases of Dengue. telesurenglish.net In Ecuador, seven deaths from dengue and more than 8,000 cases have been reported since the beginning of 2024. | RELATED: | After the rainy season in the coastal area was expected a rise in cases, this added to poor waste collection and high temperatures recorded this month have allowed the proliferation of mosquito species that transmit dengue, the Aedes Aegypti. | The provinces with the highest incidence of the disease is Santo Domingo de…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Ecuador To Create a Force for Investigation Against Extortion. telesurenglish.net Official figures revealed that between January and March of last year, the number of kidnappings and extortion reached 120. However, in the same period of 2024 that volume rose to 618. | Byron Ramos, director of Dinased confirms that extortion is the fastest growing crime in Ecuador, especially in Guayaquil. Mar. 13, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Estonia Opens the Possibility of Sending Troops to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net This Wednesday, Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia, left open the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine in front of the members of the Riigikogu (Legislative Assembly of the country). | RELATED: | The prime minister in the round of questions asked by members of the country's government, refused to guarantee the non-intervention of Estonia in Ukraine. | Kallas on this stated: "I do not make such promises becau…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Israel Continues Air and Ground Offensive Against Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, numerous Palestinians were killed or injured as a result of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which has been under fire for 159 days. | RELATED: | Five citizens, including minors, were killed early this morning after artillery fire on the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood in northern Gaza City, the official Wafa news agency said. | The source said that at least four shells landed in the vicinity of the Al-Quds Hospital, affiliated to the Palest…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Israel Kills Palestinian People and Culture. telesurenglish.net The Palestinian Ministry of Culture denounced on the occasion of the Day of National Culture, that Israel has destroyed more than 200 archaeological and heritage sites, in addition, more than 45 artists and writers have died during Zionist attacks in Gaza. | RELATED: | Tel Aviv has been responsible for the destruction of some 32 cultural centers and institutions, 12 museums, 27 murals, 8 publishing houses and printing…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Israel's Killing of Palestinians Will Have Consequences: Iran. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Israel's continued killing of Palestinians and siege of Gaza had sounded the alarm about an "unprecedented humanitarian disaster" of the century. | RELATED: | He made the remarks in a letter addressed to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha, United Nations Sec…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Become Presidential Nominees. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, U.S. media projected that U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their respective party's 2024 presidential nominee. | RELATED: | By winning the primaries in the state of Washington, former U.S. President Trump became the candidate of the Republican Party, according to projections by NBC and CNN. | With 76 percent of the votes counted in Washington, he obtained a resounding 74 percent of support, far…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Kenya: Global Conference Opens to Promote Food Safety. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, a five-day global conference to promote food safety around the world opened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. | RELATED: | The 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene brought together more than 200 participants, including representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as well as senior government officials, t…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Kenya Puts Police Deployment in Haiti on Hold. telesurenglish.net Kenya asked to be paid in advance, but UN rules require that the funds it administers be used only to reimburse costs already incurred, the newspaper pointed out. | "Police cannot be deployed on the streets of Port-au-Prince without an administration in place," underlined the chief spokesman of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Salim Swaleh. Mar. 13, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Moscow to Host Spaces for Drone Industry Development. telesurenglish.net "Boiling Point", a co-working space dedicated to the development of the drone industry and private space, opened in Moscow. It was organised by the ANO NTI Platform, the NTI Project Support Fund and University 2035. TV BRICS is the general media partner of "Boiling Point". | RELATED: | The site is expected to host engineering teams, scientific and educational institutions, as well as companies involved in drone m…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Panama: Supreme Court Admits Lawsuit Against Candidate Mulino. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Panamanian media reported that the Supreme Court of Justice admitted a lawsuit of unconstitutionality against Jose Mulino, who seeks to compete in the presidential elections scheduled for May 5th. | RELATED: | On March 5, the Achieving Goals party officially nominated Mulino as its presidential candidate, replacing Ricardo Martinelli. | This former Panamanian President (2009-2014) was sentenced to…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Ramadan in the Middle East Takes Place Amid Conflicts. telesurenglish.net This year's Ramadan is like no other. The holy month, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is marred by the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, as well as economic hardships that diminish the joy of many. | RELATED: | BLOODSHED CONTINUES: | For millions of starving Palestinians, the raging Gaza crisis and bloodshed seem to render any thought of festivity utterly absurd. | Israeli warpla…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Russia To Deploy Troops & Armaments Towards Border with Finland. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia will deploy troops and heavy armaments on the border with Finland following the entry of that country and Sweden into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | "We didn't have troops there, but now we will. There were no offensive systems there, but now they will appear," he said and described the Nordic countries' decision as a "senseles…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Venezuela Expresses Concern for Foreign Interference in Haiti. telesurenglish.net The Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yvan Gil, published in his X account a statement expressing concern about the interference by foreign forces in the conflict in Haiti, where criminal gangs have control of the country. | RELATED: | In the communiqué Caracas stated: "Venezuela expresses its deep concern at the events that have been unfolding in the sister Republic of Haiti, and the risks tha…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Venezuelan FM Denounces US Involvement in Assassination Plans. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil criticized U.S. support for citizens involved in plans to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. | RELATED: | Through his social media account, the Venezuelan diplomate reacted to statements by Brian Nichols, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, who openly defends opposition politicians in…

teleSUR (2024-03-13). Venezuelan Production Committees Defeated Imperialist Blackmail. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and social leaders celebrated the eighth anniversary of the Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP). | RELATED: | At an event held in the state of Guarico, the Bolivarian leader recalled that this social program was established in 2015, when the United States intensified its arbitrary sanctions against the South American country. | "Initially, the CLAPs were born…

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Simon Hooper (2024-03-13). Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities. middleeasteye.net Archbishops warn UK extremism definition will target Muslim communities | Church of England leaders say overhaul of UK counter-extremism strategy threatens free speech, rights to worship and peaceful protest, and could 'vilify the wrong people' | | Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbur…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Google fires engineer for protesting during Israeli tech conference. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Recent events include the firing of a Cloud developer by Google for disrupting an anti-Israel technology event in New York with a protest. Barak Regev, the company's general manager in Israel, was giving a speech at the time.In a widely shared video shot by independent journalist Caroline Haskins, the engineer—who was identified as a Google software engineer—was heard yelling, "I refuse to develop technologies that empower genocide or surveillance!" amid jeers from the crowd.The former employee persisted in discussing the Nimbus Project, in which Google and Amazon are contracted to provide…

Gaius Baltar (2024-03-13). WHY IS THE EUROPEAN UNION DESTROYING ITS OWN ECONOMY? sonar21.com Authored by Gaius Baltar ( Things are bleak in Europe these days. European leaders are caught in a "fight or flight" response, deciding whether they should run and hide or send troops into Ukraine to fight the Menace from the East. However, the existential terror of Emmanuel Macron and his toxic-narcissist accomplices in the EU will have to wait for a dedicated article because this one will focus on the European economy. | It has puzzled many how the EU has been managing its economy since the beginning of the Ukraine war. Ther…

albawaba (2024-03-13). 10 Best Documentary Channels on YouTube for 2024. albawaba.com In today's world, With different channels covering diverse subjects, YouTube provides an exceptional chance to explore engaging documentaries from the convenience of your own space. | Whether you have an interest in history, science, wildlife, or societal topics. There is surely a documentary channel on YouTube that caters to your preferences. | We will take a look at some of the 10 best documentary channels on YouTube that are sure to captivate and enlighten audiences across the globe.

albawaba (2024-03-13). Did Angie Khoury remove her Hijab in Ramadan?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Photos of Angie Khoury emerged online and what was shocking to many is that the Syrian star appeared without her Hijab and during Ramadan. In 2023, Angie Khoury surprised fans with a photo of her in a hijab along with plastic surgeon Ahmed Al-Halabi, who congratulated her for officially wearing the hijab. Al-Halabi said to Angie Khoury: "Today I am very happy, happy, and proud of you." However, in Ramadan 2024, photos of the star emerged online without her hijab raising many questions and theories. Angie Khoury. (Instagram)Did Angie Khoury remove her Hijab in Ramadan?: After photos of Angie Khou…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Night Court's beloved Wheelers return amidst new legal woes. albawaba.com In a delightful twist of nostalgia, the iconic duo of Bob and June Wheeler, portrayed by Brent Spiner and Annie O'Donnell, are making a comeback to the courtroom in the latest episode of NBC's revival of "Night Court."Fans of the original series will remember the Wheelers as the endearingly hapless couple who often found themselves on the wrong side of luck—and the law.The upcoming episode, set to air this Tuesday at 8/7c, promises to deliver a hearty dose of laughter and perhaps a touch of sympathy, as the Wheelers face new charges. This time, their misadventure involves animal hoarding, a sheep intended f…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt arrive at The Fall Guy premiere on a pickup truck. albawaba.com In a move that captured the essence of their latest film, "The Fall Guy," Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt made a show-stopping arrival at the SXSW premiere.The duo turned heads as they rolled up on the back of a classic pickup truck, waving to the excited crowd.Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt arrive at the SXSW premiere of The Fall Guy on the back of a pickup truck üõª

albawaba (2024-03-13). Dua for mother in Ramadan 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, and community. It is a time when Muslims around the world seek closeness to Allah and strive to deepen their connection with their faith. One of the most beautiful aspects of Ramadan is the opportunity it provides for believers to express gratitude and seek blessings for their loved ones, including their mothers.In Ramadan 2024, as Muslims embark on their journey of devotion and self-reflection, it's essential to remember the significant role that mothers play in our lives.Mothers are often the pillars…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Horoscope Today, March 14, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to today's horoscope for March 14, 2024. As the celestial bodies dance across the cosmos, they cast their influence upon our lives, offering insights and guidance to help navigate the journey ahead. Whether you're seeking clarity in matters of love, career, or personal growth, the alignment of the stars holds valuable wisdom for each zodiac sign. Horoscope Today – Astrology: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may find yourself torn between your desire for freedom and your responsibilities. It's important to strike a balance between…

albawaba (2024-03-13). 230,000 mothers and children likely to die from hunger in Sudan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the UK-based NGO Save The Children, nearly 230,000 pregnant women, new mothers and children are facing death from hunger if no immediate action is taken to save them from the deteriorating situation in Sudan.According to new figures released by the Nutrition Cluster in Sudan, a partnership of organizations including the UN, Federal Ministry of Health, and NGOs including Save the Children, over 2.9 million children in Sudan are acutely malnourished, with an additional 729,000 children under the age of five suffering from severe acute malnutrition.Save The Children Country Director, Arif Noo…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Democrats urge Biden to stop arming Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A number of Democrat senates called on President Joe Biden to stop providing weapons to Israel until it lifts restrictions on the delivery of American humanitarian assistance to Gaza, according to a New York Times report.Citing a letter on Monday by Senator Bernie Sanders, the New York Times reported that by continuing to arm Israel, Biden was violating the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act.According to Sanders's letter, the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act, stipulates that "no assistance" should be provided to any country that restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of US humanitarian assist…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Romanian court to extradite Andrew Tate to the U.K. after trial. albawaba.com A Romanian court has ruled that controversial influencer Andrew Tate can be extradited to the United Kingdom after his trial in Romania.Tate, who has been embroiled in multiple allegations of sexual assault across different jurisdictions, will face the legal system in the U.K. following his proceedings in Romania.The decision comes after British authorities submitted a request for Tate's extradition, which was granted by the Romanian judiciary.This ruling is pivotal as it pertains to a high-profile figure known for his contentious views and statements.Tate will be extradited to face accusations in the U.K. only a…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shocked internet users worldwide as a live stream showed an Indian wife hitting her husband's elderly father with his own steel crutch that he uses out of old age and necessity. The video in question was broadcast and streamed live through what seems an Indian live-stream service where the wife was seen hitting the elderly man till he fell and started crying, while her husband was working abroad in the Gulf area. Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch: While the wife targeted the elder man's legs, he tried to fight back but en…

ANIS SHIVANI (2024-03-13). The State of the Union is Warlike and Getting Worse. counterpunch.org The SOTU spectacle served its purpose. The warmongers shilling for the liberal establishment were reassured that their figurehead president was strong and vigorous, up to the challenge of fighting wars and demonizing immigrants and supporting genocide. Joe still has it in him to be the standard-bearer of the empire, the sigh of relief went up everywhere in the dinosaur media, he can take the fight to

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-13). Crocodile Tears For Gaza While Backing Its Destruction. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

Charles Xu (2024-03-13). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 3). mronline.org In the last section we explored the Axis of Resistance and its pursuit of material self-sufficiency, as well as Basel al-Araj's incisive Mao-inspired analysis of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior enemy.

Danaka Katovich (2024-03-13). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension. counterpunch.org *The following is from a speech given by CODEPINK co-director, Danaka Katovich, gave at Palestinian Feminist Collective's International Working Women's Day Vigil for Palestine on Friday March 8th* I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-13). US Troops Depart for Mission to Build Gaza Port. news.antiwar.com Four US Army vessels carrying about 100 American troops departed Virginia on Tuesday with equipment to build a temporary port on Gaza's coast, AFP reported. US officials say the idea of the port is to get more aid into Gaza, where the entire population is facing food shortages and children are starving to death. President …

Democracy Now! (2024-03-13). Democracy Now! 2024-03-13 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan Are "Not Serious Responses" to Gaza Suffering; "Revolutionary Love": Michelle Alexander on Gaza, Solidarity, MLK & What Gives Her Hope; Warning to America: Hungarian Green on Authoritarianism as Trump Hosts PM Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago | Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan A…

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Guizhou gears up in computing. ecns.cn Guizhou province in Southwest China will take further steps to speed up the construction of computing infrastructure and intelligent computing center clusters, with a key focus on artificial intelligence technology.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Experts call for more efforts in robotics. ecns.cn The industrial robot market in China experienced steady growth in 2023, with sales reaching 316,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.29 percent.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Beijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisis. ecns.cn Li Hui, the Chinese government's special representative on Eurasia affairs, concluded on Tuesday an 11-day shuttle diplomacy trip that took him to Russia and the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as well as Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China's experience with gender equality shared at UN. ecns.cn A delegate of the Chinese women's association on Tuesday shared the nation's experience in achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls during the annual United Nations meeting focused on women's issues.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). 4-yr-old HK artist wins Wildlife Day contest. ecns.cn Young people from across the world, including a boy from Hong Kong, were recognized for their artistic talent at the annual World Wildlife Day 2024 International Youth Art Contest on March 5.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Breakthrough sets stage for next-generation high-yield rice. ecns.cn A group of rice researchers in Beijing have decoded the genetic puzzle behind the vexing trade-off between the average size of rice grains and their maximum number on rice ears, paving the way for next-generation super high-yield varieties.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Prosecutors take tougher stance on crime involving minors. ecns.cn Chinese prosecutors are taking a tougher stance against crimes targeting minors and juvenile delinquency, which have seen steady increases in recent years, according to a white paper issued by the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Mainland app assists Taiwan residents. ecns.cn Since its official launch in 2017 in Pingtan, Fujian province, a mobile app called Tailutong has provided great convenience and benefits to Taiwan people in Fujian, the so-called first home for compatriots and businesses from the island.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Whole-process people's democracy applauded. ecns.cn The label "autocracy", which some in the West place on China's system of government, is not fair, and China's whole-process people's democracy greatly promotes consultation with the people at all levels for people-focused scientific decision-making.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Measures to boost industrial system. ecns.cn The nation will launch an initiative for pursuing high-quality development of key manufacturing chains, with a focus on shoring up weak links, reinforcing strengths and fostering new capabilities, the report said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Explosion in Hebei, current casualties unknown. ecns.cn An explosion occurred at 7: 55 am on Wednesday at a residential community in Xiaozhangezhuang village of Yanjiao, an area under the administration of Langfang, Hebei province, China Central Television reported.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). NGOs warn against weaponization of human rights. ecns.cn Experts from non-governmental organizations voiced on Tuesday their strong opposition to the weaponization of human rights by some countries and called to better promote human rights protection by advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Over 260 artifacts featuring ancient states set to be exhibited in U.S. ecns.cn A total of 263 artifacts from Central China's Hubei Province, including bronzeware, jade items, lacquerware, gold and silk fabrics, are set to be exhibited in San Francisco, U.S., on April 19.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China to drive global growth, experts say. ecns.cn China will remain a key driver of global economic growth, with analysts expressing confidence that the world's second-biggest economy is on track to hit its 5 percent GDP target this year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Central SOEs to invest 700 bln yuan in 133 projects in Xinjiang by 2026. ecns.cn China's centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) plan to invest in 133 projects in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2024 to 2026, with a total investment of nearly 700 billion yuan ($97.55 billion).

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). International enterprises zoom into China's large market as 7th CIIE heats up. ecns.cn As the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) heats up, a number of international enterprises, especially French companies, have begun to seize the opportunity to zoom into the huge Chinese consumption market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Cabinet vows to deliver on policy pledges. ecns.cn China will flesh out each and every measure laid out in the Government Work Report, and enhance coordination among related departments to maximize collective efforts toward meeting the same goal, the State Council, the country's Cabinet.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China urges S Korea to refrain from hyping up S China Sea issue. ecns.cn The Chinese foreign ministry urged South Korea on Tuesday to make the right choice, refrain from following others to hype up the South China Sea issue.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Officials from central government, HKSAR refute Western media reports on Article 23. ecns.cn Officials from the central and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) governments have refuted Western media reports on Article 23 legislation by writing letters to media outlets such as the Washington Post and Bloomberg.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China welcomes Hungary's visa facilitation measures: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China welcomes a move by Hungary to facilitate visa for Chinese citizens visiting the country for investment and cooperation purposes, and welcomes visa facilitation by more countries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China releases full text of government work report. ecns.cn The Report on the Work of the Government was released in full via Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). JN.1 variant of COVID-19 now the dominant strain in China. ecns.cn The JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus has become the dominant strain in China, according to an update released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Magnolia flowers add beauty to Xin'an River. ecns.cn Magnolia flowers blossom along the Xin'an River, adding beauty in the spring season to Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, March 12, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Amazing Chinese dragon patterns captured along Qiantang River bed. ecns.cn Amazing Chinese dragon patterns are captured on the Qiantang River bed as tides wash the silt along the river in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China-themed books exhibited at London Book Fair. ecns.cn The 2024 London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off in London on Tuesday.

Editor (2024-03-13). Sexism and the system: Women speak out. mronline.org For International Women's Day, Counterfire asked women activists their views on the state of the struggle for women's liberation. We are publishing a selection of answers over the weekend.

Editor (2024-03-13). BAP Backgrounder: Haiti behind the headlines. mronline.org Haiti is in the headlines again and, as usual, the headlines on Haiti are mostly negative.

Editor (2024-03-13). The great unwinding. mronline.org The Failing Battle for Health and Healthcare in These All Too Disunited States.

Editor (2024-03-13). The U.S. sees China through the dark mirror of its own unbridled aggression. mronline.org As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home.

Editor (2024-03-13). Mar 13, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Hauser & Petrit àáeku — Concierto de Aranjuez — Adagio Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap, by Pepe Escobar Whatever You Have to Tell Yourself, by Mark Chapman Crocodile Tears For Gaza While Backing Its Destruction, by Caitlin Johnstone The Debate Over Israel as 'US Aircraft Carrier,' by Diana Johnstone QZionism hits Peak Conspiracy Theory with Smears of Oscar-Winning Jonathan Glazer, by Juan Cole The last stammering of Jewish fascism, by Thierry Meyssan The Ongoing Genocidal Violence against the Palestinian People and their Cultural Heritage in Gaza: MESA Here's…

Global Research News (2024-03-13). Selected Articles: Turbo Cancer Treatment Race Is On: Johnson & Johnson Just Completed $2 Billion Cancer Drug Buy of Ambrx. globalresearch.ca By While the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Injured who develop Turbo Cancers are being gaslit by …

Hanna Eid, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-13). The Axis Of Resistance: Like Seeds In The Soil. popularresistance.org While many articles written on Al Mayadeen and other platforms have exposed and highlighted the brutality of the Zionist occupiers and their American masters, I want to take this opportunity to expose the humanity and fraternal conduct of members of the Axis of Resistance throughout the history of this network of organizations seeking to liberate West Asia. It came to me to write this as I read Aurelie Daher's masterful history book: Hezbollah: Mobilisation and Power. In this book, Daher shows that the first steps of resistance in Lebanon were not conducting military operations against the Zionists, but building…

Henry Giroux (2024-03-13). Everyday Fascism: Brecht's Warning about The Serpent's Egg. counterpunch.org n a world shaped increasingly by emerging authoritarianism, it has become increasingly difficult to remember what a purposeful and substantive democracy looks like, or for that matter, what the idea of democracy might suggest. Democracy as an ideal, promise, and working practice is under assault, just as a number of far-right educational, market, military, and religious fundamentalisms are gaining ascendancy in American society.

img.piri.net (2024-03-13). Türkiye'ye ocakta 910 milyon dolar doƒürudan yatƒ±rƒ±m geldi. img.piri.net Uluslararasƒ± Yatƒ±rƒ±mcƒ±lar Derneƒüi (YASED), Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankasƒ± àñdemeler Dengesi istatistiklerinin aà߃±klanmasƒ±nƒ±n ardƒ±ndan Rakamlarla Uluslararasƒ± Doƒürudan Yatƒ±rƒ±mlar Bàºltenini yayƒ±mladƒ±. | Buna gà∂re, ocakta Türkiye'ye giren toplam UDY miktarƒ± yàºzde 20 artƒ±≈üla 910 milyon dolar oldu. Yatƒ±rƒ±m serm…

img.piri.net (2024-03-13). Türkiye'de nadir olarak gà∂ràºlàºyor: ƒ∞lk kez fotoƒüraflandƒ±. img.piri.net Geàßtiƒüimiz yƒ±l kurak geàßen yaz aylarƒ± sonrasƒ± kƒ±≈ü aylarƒ±nda bol yaƒüƒ±≈ü alan Hatay'ƒ±n Samandaƒü ilàßesindeki Milleyha sulak alanƒ± yeniden canlanmaya ba≈üladƒ±. Gà∂àßmen ku≈ülarƒ±n uƒürak noktasƒ± olan ve yakla≈üƒ±k 400 ku≈ü tàºràºnàºn gà∂zlemlendiƒüi sulak alanda bir yeni ku≈ü tàºrà…

img.piri.net (2024-03-13). Yunan basƒ±nƒ±nda gàºndem Türkiye'nin silah ihracatƒ±. img.piri.net Türkiye, dàºnya silah ihracatà߃±larƒ± listesinde 11'inci sƒ±raya yàºkseldi. | Kàºresel silah ticaretine ili≈ükin verileri takip eden Stockholm Uluslararasƒ± Barƒ±≈ü Ara≈ütƒ±rmalarƒ± Enstitàºsàº'nàºn son raporuna gà∂re, Türkiye silah ithalatƒ±nƒ± dàº≈üàºrd຅Silah satƒ±≈ülarƒ±nƒ± artƒ±ran àºlke olarak à∂ne à߃±k…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-13). Spinouts join forces on technology to accelerate electric vehicle development. imperial.ac.uk Electric vehicle makers could save up to 18 months development time using technology under development by Imperial spinouts About: Energy and Monolith.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-13). Largest study explores impact of dust on Tube staff. imperial.ac.uk Researchers have carried out the largest study to date on the potential health impacts from | airborne dust on the London Underground.

Jay Janson (2024-03-13). Awful Feeling! 'Starving Palestinian Children Are Watching Me Eat Their Food.' Can't Take It Anymore! globalresearch.ca

kwjorinoco (2024-03-13). Honduras' President Castro Comments on Predecessor's Indictment. orinocotribune.com "It is essential to dismantle the criminal organization that remains active and was established by the leaders convicted abroad," said Xiomara Castro, president of Honduras, on Friday. | President Castro noted that the guilty verdict reached in the case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández (2014-2022) in the US on three charges related to drug trafficking and weapons shows the complicity of the judicial system with organized crime. President Castro emphasized that her government seeks "justice, not revenge." | "The failure of the Honduran Justice System and its complicity with organized crime has been…

Leila Warah, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 157: Ramadan Begins. popularresistance.org Sunday evening marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Israel's relentless attacks on Gaza amid severe foot shortages continue. Instead of celebrating, Palestinians in Gaza are entering the month with heavy hearts. | The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ramadan in the Gaza Strip this year is "unlike the holy month in previous years or anywhere else in the world," especially in light of the destruction of all aspects of life in the Gaza Strip, including dozens of mosques. | Ramadan has arrived as "Palestinians have been suffering from the lack and scarcity of food and drinkable wat…

Leila Warah (2024-03-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 159: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah. mondoweiss.net Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "will finish the job in Rafah" despite growing international concern over an invasion, including from the U.S. Meanwhile, Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in the West Bank in the last 24 hours, including 3 children.

Linda Pentz Gunter (2024-03-13). Nuclear Theater in Hollywood. counterpunch.org A handful of Hollywood celebs, some highly recognizable including Jane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, Emma Thompson and Michael Douglas, as well as musicians such as Jackson Brown and Graham Nash, just signed their names to a letter published in theLA Times urging that we "Make Nukes History". Hooray, right? Well, only half hooray. The

Liz Theoharis (2024-03-13). The Great Unwinding. counterpunch.org The slang definition of "unwinding" means "to chill." Other definitions include: to relax, disentangle, undo — all words that, on the surface, appear both passive and peaceful. And yet in Google searches involving such seemingly harmless definitions of decompressing and resting, news articles abound about the end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs — a topic

Mona Ali Khalil, Consortium News. (2024-03-13). World Is Watching United Nation's Response To Israel's Crimes. popularresistance.org Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasts that he single-handedly blocked a Palestinian State from becoming a reality even though it is recognized by more than 130 countries and enjoys the status of an observer state in the United Nations. | In his 16 years in power, Netanyahu has ramped up illegal settlements, effectively annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem; funneled millions of dollars to prop up Hamas and undermine the Palestinian Authority; and concluded the Abraham Accords with four Arab governments willing to sideline the Palestinian cause: Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and United Arab Emi…

newarab (2024-03-13). Is Egypt finding its path towards economic recovery?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-13). How US law shields Israel from accountability. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-13). Israel's no-state solution and the endurance of Palestine. newarab.com To understand In this sense, the ongoing crisis reflects both opposition to, as well as the unsustainability of, Israel's longstanding strategy of a 'no-state solution' for the Palestinian people. | Salient narratives: | To understand this strategy, it is informative to first turn to salient argu…

newarab (2024-03-13). Children in Gaza are dying of starvation at a sickening rate. newarab.com "There's an everyday struggle to find food. Her mum told me how they'd either eat very small portions, share food, or skip meals altogether," Jonathan Crickx, Head of Communications at UNICEF State of Palestine told The New Arab, referring to 13-year-old Nada who shelters with her mother and two sisters in a makeshift tent in Rafah. | Hunger and starvation now looms over Gaza. 10-year-old

newarab (2024-03-13). 230,000 children, mothers risk dying of hunger in Sudan: NGO. newarab.com Without critical action, nearly 230,000 Nearly 11 months of fighting between the forces of two rival generals has killed thousands and The bombing and destruction of fields and factories have plunged Sudan into "

newarab (2024-03-13). Bashar al Assad's uncle faces trial over Hama massacre. newarab.com Swiss federal prosecutors say they have referred former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of the war-battered The attorney general's office said Tuesday that Assad, 86, is accused of ordering the crimes in Syria in February 1982 while serving as commander of defence brigades that carried out an attack in the city of Hama during a conflict betw…

newarab (2024-03-13). Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO. newarab.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…

newarab (2024-03-13). Far-right Geert Wilders meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog. newarab.com Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders met Israeli President In his post he said th…

newarab (2024-03-13). Gaza war kills more children than 4 years of global conflict. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-13). India implements a citizenship law that excludes Muslims. newarab.com The

newarab (2024-03-13). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.

newarab (2024-03-13). Iraqi militias claim targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. newarab.com For the first time since Israel's war on Gaza, The Iraqi

newarab (2024-03-13). Israel blocks Gaza aid truck over children medical scissors. newarab.com The head of the Israel has limited the entry of aid into Gaza throughout the war and placed bans on items that can be used for 'dual use' including instruments and materials essential for medical workers, who are battling with injuries from air strikes and manutrition. | In a state…

newarab (2024-03-13). Israel jails 'overcrowded' as it plans for more Palestinians. newarab.com Israeli jails are planning to receive thousands of During a meeting with representatives from the Israeli ministries of defence and national security, the Israeli army and intelligence presented estimates that thousands of Palestinians would be arrested despite the lack…

newarab (2024-03-13). Kneecap join Gaza boycott of SXSW festival over US army role. newarab.com Bands and artists are pulling out of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to protest Israel's The festival is set to take place in Texas from 8 March to 16 March, but comes amid the devastating war on Gaza where Israel, with US political and material support, has killed over 31,100 Palestinians. | The latest act to pull out is Belfast band Kneecap, who said on X that their decision to pull their three shows is done "in solidarity with the people of Palestine". | The band highlight…

newarab (2024-03-13). 'Legend of Khan Younis' footballer killed in Gaza airstrike. newarab.com Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit his home in His family home was targeted by a series of Israeli bombs that were dropped on the first day of the Islamic fasting month of Known as "the l…

newarab (2024-03-13). Queen Rania slams the 'slow motion, murder' of Gaza children. newarab.com Jordan's Queen Rania slammed the "slow motion, mass murder" of Gaza's children, as the kingdom works to drop aid on the besieged enclave. | The queen spoke exclusively from the King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan with CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Queen Rania discussed the siege on Gaza, condemning…

newarab (2024-03-13). Sudanese refugees face catastrophe as funds dry up: UN. newarab.com Life-saving food aid in Chad for hundreds of thousands of The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for $242 million in donations to continue supporting 1.2 million Sudanese refugees, as the approaching rainy season threatens to cut off road access for humanitarian deliveries in eastern Chad. | "We are in a race against time," WFP's Chad director Pierre Honnorat said in a st…

newarab (2024-03-13). Sudan's military regains control of TV and radio stations. newarab.com The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the headquarters of Sudan's Radio and Television in the first weeks of Sudan's conflict which broke out in April last year after long-simmering tensions between its commander and the head of the military. | In a statement midday Tuesday, the military…

newarab (2024-03-13). Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections. newarab.com Talks between the United States and Iraq on Washington and Baghdad in January initiated talks to reassess the U.S-led coalition in Iraq, formed in 2014 to help fight the

newarab (2024-03-13). Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa: Church. newarab.com Three "Three monks were subjected to a criminal assault inside our Coptic monastery," the spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said in statement posted on Facebook, without elaborating.

newarab (2024-03-13). Trump, Biden win enough delegates for presidential rematch. newarab.com The results in four statewide elections Tuesday, the latest in the months-long march to determine the Democratic and Republican party flagbearers, were essentially a foregone conclusion as incumbent Bid…

newarab (2024-03-13). UAE bid for UK's Telegraph newspaper comes under scrutiny. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-13). UAE-funded aid ship sets sail for north Gaza as famine grips. newarab.com An aid ship, mostly funded by the The ship, which is part of a pilot project for the opening of a humanitarian sea corridor to

newarab (2024-03-13). US sanctions affiliates to Iran-backed group in Bahrain. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.- The sanctions were imposed

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-13). CELAC Should Revisit Its Position on Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Mona Péralte — Mar 6, 2024 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was founded in Caracas, Venezuela in December 2011 as an alternative to the Washington, DC-based Organization of American States (OAS), formed in 1948 to be a Cold War chariot. Cuba characterizes the OAS as Washington's "Ministry of Colonial Affairs, " which expelled the socialist nation in 1962. | "As the years go by, CELAC is going to leave behind the old and worn-out OAS," then Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said at the 33-member alliance's inaugural ceremonies. | "It's the death sentence for the Monroe Doctrine…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-13). Haitian Prime Minister Henry Agrees To Resign as CARICOM Announces Formation of Presidential Council. orinocotribune.com In a prerecorded message released on social networks just after midnight, Ariel Henry, who has held de facto power in Haiti since shortly after the 2021 assassination of Jovenel MoàØse, agreed to resign. Sort of. | Henry has been holed up in Puerto Rico for a week, unable to return to Haiti as coordinated attacks from armed groups shut down the airport. Once the US pulled its support last week, he was left in limbo and had not issued any public statements until early this morning. It is unclear to what extent he was under pressure from the US to remain out of the country and to stay quiet. | Henry's ann…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-13). Report Finds U.K. Media Bias in Israel/Gaza Reporting — Stop Falling for Their Propaganda. expose-news.com

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-13). Viruses Don't Exist and Why It Matters — by Dr Sam Bailey. expose-news.com We are now over four years into the COVID-19 fraud and while many things have changed, confusion remains the dominant theme. More people are coming to the realisation that there was no pandemic but there are also plenty of people ramping up "bioweapons" and "gain of function" narratives. Amongst this we have…

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-13). Activists Push Palestine To The Front Line Of The Oscars. popularresistance.org "The Palestinian protests shut down the Oscars tonight!" shouted actor and activist Mark Ruffalo on the red carpet, on the way to the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony on the night of March 10. "Humanity wins!" he said, raising his fist. | Indeed, right outside where A-list celebrities were gathered for Hollywood's most important awards ceremony, a massive crowd was taking to the streets of Los Angeles, shouting "while you're watching, bombs are dropping!" and holding banners with slogans such as "No awards for genocide."

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-13). Despite assurances, Israel restricts entry of Palestinian youth into Al-Aqsa during Ramadan. peoplesdispatch.org Occupying forces have killed over 400 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank since October 7 and detained over 7,500 of them in violent and destructive raids…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-13). Occupation forces kill six, including three children, in West Bank and Jerusalem. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has repeatedly attacked the occupied territories since the war in Gaza killing over 400 Palestinians, including over 100 children, and detaining nearly 8,000…

Peter Bolton (2024-03-13). New Report on Sexual Violence During October 7th Attack Raises Serious Questions About the UN's Supposed Anti-Israel Bias. counterpunch.org A United Nations (UN) report recently emerged making damning claims of sexual violence allegedly committed by Hamas. But not all is as it seems. The report has some glaring epistemological problems, all of which seem to serve the Israeli narrative that its genocide in Gaza is somehow justified. Moreover, the report fits within a wider modus

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Palestinians rush to collect flour as aid trucks squeeze into Gaza. presstv.ir Palestinians rush to collect flour as aid trucks squeeze into the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Light display celebrating Ramadan switched on in London. presstv.ir A light display celebrating Ramadan was switched on in London's Leicester Square on Thursday (March 7).

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Hundreds of Yemenis hold military parade in Sanaa. presstv.ir Houthi loyalists hold a military parade in the Yemen.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Protesters gather near Oscars site to rally against Israeli war in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters gather in Hollywood to rally to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Portugal's far right Chega soars in snap election. presstv.ir Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday's general election.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). At least 26 dead, 6 missing following Indonesia landslide, floods. presstv.ir Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, with 6 still missing.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Gazans search through rubble following strike on house in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search through the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Yemen strikes container ship in Red Sea, says will intensify retaliation in Ramadan. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces vow to ramp up pro-Palestine operations in the Red Sea area during Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). South Korea 'seriously concerned' over doctors' escalating strike. presstv.ir South Korea's health minister expresses concern over a potential danger to patients' lives after medical professors indicated they may support the striking junior doctors.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Hezbollah fires 100 rockets at Israeli targets after regime attacks Beqaa Valley. presstv.ir The Israeli army says 100 rockets have been launched from Lebanon towards the northern part of the Occupied Palestine.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza amid Israeli naval blockade. presstv.ir The charity ship Open Arms has left a port in Cyprus towing relief supplies bound for Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). 'It was out of nowhere', says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir "It was out of nowhere," says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Russia intercepts, destroys dozens of Ukrainian drones. presstv.ir Russia's defense ministry says it has intercepted and downed 25 Ukrainian drones over separate regions of the country.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Gaza war: Israel has killed 400 Palestinians at food lines since 'flour massacre'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces killed at least 11 people in the latest attack on aid seekers in Gaza City.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Oman. presstv.ir Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Save the Children: Gaza kids suffer from 'complete psychological destruction'. presstv.ir The organization said before October 7, 2023, children in Gaza were already living with exceptionally poor mental health.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Russia: Israel deliberately impeding probe into crimes committed in Gaza. presstv.ir Deputy Ambassador to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya said Moscow would "welcome any efforts aimed at shedding light on the crimes committed during the Palestinian-Israeli conflict."

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Leader: Palestinian resistance in Gaza will bring Israel to its knees. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Quran reciters and memorizers on the first day of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Qatar says truce not imminent in Gaza despite Ramadan. presstv.ir Qatar says Hamas and Israel are not near a deal for truce in Gaza despite the start of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Iran says IAEA must observe impartiality in its reports on Iran. presstv.ir Iran calls on the IAEA to observe impartiality in its reports on the country's nuclear activity.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Over 9,000 Palestinian inmates subjected to starvation as Ramadan begins. presstv.ir That is according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club (PPC).

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Israel's 'war on children' kills 12,300 children in 4 months. presstv.ir The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said that more children have been killed in Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza than in four years of conflict around the world.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Israel systematically destroying Gaza educational system. presstv.ir Around a hundred leading European academics have condemned "Israel's systematic annihilation" of the educational system in the Gaza Strip.

Priti Gulati Cox (2024-03-13). Why This Kansan Won't Be Voting for Biden. counterpunch.org "Liberals are doomed to destroy themselves inside out. And they are militantly out of touch with the rest of the world." That's from Tamara Nassar—an associate editor of The Electronic Intifada, an online publication focused on Palestine—in response to a tweet that states that if we Americans don't vote for Biden, we will lose everything

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-13). Palestine Solidarity Campaign, UK Politicians and Terrorists. expose-news.com "There are 11 major planned events in London today that will have a police presence. One of these will be a Palestinian Solidarity Campaign ["PSC"] demonstration which has three conditions imposed on …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-13). Scottish government's Hate Crime Bill comes into effect next month; Orwell's totalitarian nightmare has arrived. expose-news.com For three years, Scotland's 'Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill' has been lurking in the shadows. It is now going to come into effect from 1 April meaning that "misogyny" and …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-13). We need to protect children and future generations from the dangers of AI. expose-news.com The development of artificial intelligence ("AI") is leading humanity towards its own downfall as a race towards creating human-like robots, or transhumans, is underway. In the following article, Julian Rose explores the …

Robert Inlakesh, MintPress News. (2024-03-13). DoD Covered-Up Deaths Of US Special Forces Soldiers In Iranian Strike. popularresistance.org The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by a source close to the family of the deceased soldiers. | On January 3, 2020, then-U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on the 'targeted assassination' of General Qassem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 's Quds Force, sparking a round of Iranian retaliatory strik…

Sarah Anderson (2024-03-13). Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam. inequality.org Corporate tax dodging and CEO pay have both gotten so far out of control that a significant number of major U.S. companies are paying their top executives more than they're paying Uncle Sam. Tesla is perhaps the most dramatic example. Over the period 2018-2022, the electric car maker raked in $4.4 billion in profits but …

Sarah Hyden (2024-03-13). Forest Management: The Words Matter. counterpunch.org Until reasonably accurate and ecologically appropriate language is used by the Forest Service and their collaborators to describe their forest management strategies and activities, fundamental ecological issues will not be well understood, and the necessary paradigm shift to protect our forests and communities will not occur. A range of misleading language and terms, picked up

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2024-03-13). Palestinians in Gaza face famine during Ramadan. mondoweiss.net Ramadan has arrived, and northern Gaza has been overtaken by famine. "People fast without the promise of breaking it, and the world watches on without doing anything," Ghazi Oweis, a refugee from northern Gaza, tells Mondoweiss.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-13). Brasil registra disminución de casos de dengue en la última semana. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad precisa que el Distrito Federal de Brasilia y Minas Gerais, experimentan ahora "un descenso en la curva de casos".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-13). Presidente de Costa Rica destituye a ministro de Obras Públicas. telesurtv.net El mandatario explicó que su decisión se debe a irregularidades y errores en la adjudicación del contrato para la reparación de la pista de aterrizaje del aeropuerto.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-13). Qatar impulsa esfuerzos por conseguir alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El portavoz qatarí subrayó que los esfuerzos para lograr una resolución del conflicto se han "intensificado".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-13). Rusia, China e Irán realizan maniobras marítimas conjuntas. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, los buques de las armadas realizan estas acciones para "fortalecer la seguridad de la actividad económica marítima".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-13). Eligen a Luz Adriana Camargo como nueva fiscal general en Colombia. telesurtv.net Se ha desempeñado como magistrada auxiliar de la Sala de Casación Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia donde investigó el escándalo de la parapolítca en el país.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-13). Aguardan constitución de Consejo de transición en Haití. telesurtv.net Durante la reunión, en la que también participaron Brasil, Canadá, Francia, México, las Naciones Unidas y los Estados Unidos, se acordó la creación del Consejo.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-13). Transportistas alemanes van a la huelga. telesurtv.net Las acciones laborales afectaron a todas las salidas de Lufthansa desde el aeropuerto de Frankfurt y a las operaciones ferroviarias en todo el país.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-13). Barco de ayuda humanitaria sale de Chipre con destino a Gaza. telesurtv.net La ONU estima que una cuarta parte de la población del territorio asediado está en riesgo de morir de hambre y la ayuda apenas roza la superficie de las necesidades diarias…

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH (2024-03-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-13). Detienen a cinco niñas del caso Mecheros en el norte de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Cinco de las nueve menores que en 2020 presentaron una demanda al Estado fueron retenidas por uniformados la madrugada del 12 de marzo en el cantón Cascales.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-13). Ejército sudanés retoma sede de emisora estatal en Omdurman. telesurtv.net Un subcomandante de las Fuerzas Armadas Sudanesas (FAS) descartó la posibilidad de una tregua durante el mes de Ramadán, a menos que las RSF se retiren de los sitios públicos. bajo su control.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-13). Venezuela veta su espacio aéreo a Argentina hasta que compense daños. telesurtv.net La denuncia está relacionado al caso del avión de Emtrasur secuestrado en Argentina, a pedido de Estados Unidos, y las acciones diplomaticas de Buenos Aires contra Caracas.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-03-13). Convocan a un paro de transporte de 48 horas en Argentina. telesurtv.net Asimismo manifestó que se ha arribado a acuerdos locales en distintas jurisdicciones del interior, con el mismo incremento salarial que el alcanzado para el AMBA.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-13). Estudio confirma que esperanza de vida disminuyó con la Covid-19. telesurtv.net La tasa de mortalidad para personas mayores de 15 años aumentó en un 22 por ciento para los hombres y un 17 por ciento para las mujeres.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-13). Mantienen alerta naranja y amarilla por lluvias en Uruguay. telesurtv.net "Entre el viernes 15 y en principio hasta el domingo 17, los fenómenos más intensos se esperan en las franjas centro, este y norte", notificó el Inumet.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-13). Aviación naval rusa transportará comisiones electorales al àÅrtico. telesurtv.net Rusia realizará las elecciones presidenciales los próximos 15, 16 y 17 de marzo, por lo que la Flota del Norte enviará las comisiones electorales territoriales al Ártico.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-13). Denuncian asesinato de excandidato al concejo de Caldas, Colombia. telesurtv.net Cristian Alberto Castrillón murió a manos de sicarios cuando estaba en el interior de un local público, localizado en la vereda La Tolda de Caldas, en Antioquia.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-13). Emiten alerta por tormentas e intensas lluvias en Argentina. telesurtv.net La tormenta se produjo con más intensidad en el municipio de Lanús, resultando más afectada la Cuenca Matanza Riachuelo.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-13). Presidente de Bolivia se reúne con líderes del Grupo de Puebla. telesurtv.net El mandatrio Arce sostuvo un encuentro con la vicepresidenta de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-13). Canciller venezolano denuncia vinculación de EE.UU. en planes magnicidas. telesurtv.net El canciller Yván Gil alertó que los comentarios del alto funcionario del gobierno de EE.UU. deja al desnudo las implicaciones de su país en el plan de magnicidio en contra del mandatario venezolano.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-13). Presidente venezolano lidera octavo aniversario de los CLAP. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro destacó que ante las acciones de la oposición, su gobierno garantizó el acceso a los alimentos de la mayoría de los venezolanos.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-13). Informe de agencia de EE.UU. afirma que presidente Nicolás Maduro volverá a ganar las elecciones. telesurtv.net El documento destaca que la oposición venezolana está dividida e influye escasamente en la política nacional.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-13). Israel asesina a nueve palestinos que esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ejército sionista perpetró el ataque contra los civiles en la calle Salahuddin, cerca de la rotonda Kuwait.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-13). Hezbolá lanza más de 100 misiles contra norte de Israel. telesurtv.net La resistencia libanesa atacó con cohetes tipo Katyusha el distrito Al-Yalil, en dos tandas completas.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-13). Eligen a Lima como sede de los Juegos Panamericanos 2027. telesurtv.net Con un total de 28 votos, la urbe peruana reemplazó a Barranquilla, ciudad colombiana.

The Exposé (2024-03-13). Wealth over Health: Decision to withdraw Rotavirus Vaccine in 1999 & NOT withdraw COVID-19 Vaccines proves Health Authorities are Corrupt & only care about Wealth. expose-news.com The decision in 1999 to withdraw the Rotashield rotavirus vaccine from the market due to its association with an increased risk of intussusception—a rare but serious bowel obstruction—set a precedent for vaccine …

Vijay Prashad (2024-03-13). Starvation is a war crime: Note from the Israeli genocide against the Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Famine looms in Gaza due to Israel's refusal to let aid trucks into the besieged territory. This is in violation of the Geneva Conventions which say that "starvation of civilians as a method of combat is prohibited"

Workers' World. (2024-03-13). May Day 2024: Make It 'Workers For Palestinian Resistance Day'. popularresistance.org On May 1st, workers all over the world will march to demand all of the things that the working class needs for its survival. Along with all of the workers' demands on May 1st, at this decisive moment, in the spirit of reviving working class internationalism, on this May Day, the world needs us to prioritize working class solidarity with the liberation struggle of the Palestinian people, and the right of the Palestinian resistance to fight for liberation by any means necessary, including armed struggle. | This is the best way to strengthen unity between the working class and those who are fighting against colonial…

WSWS (2024-03-13). The global significance of Germany's train drivers' strike. wsws.org The fight against inflation, cuts in real wages and increasing workloads cannot be conducted under the leadership of the trade unions and is inextricably linked to the fight against war and military rearmament.

WSWS (2024-03-13). East Palestine, Ohio train disaster: Safety experts told railroad "controlled burn" which released toxic chemicals was unnecessary, NTSB says. wsws.org The deliberate and massive explosion and release of toxic chemicals into an Eastern Ohio community last year was not necessary, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board stated in testimony before Congress last week.

WSWS (2024-03-13). No charges or investigation one week after fatal industrial explosion in Detroit suburb. wsws.org One week after industrial explosions rocked the Detroit suburb of Clinton Township, Michigan, killing a young bystander and spewing steel gas canisters and shrapnel as far as two miles from the blast site, the police and local authorities have yet to initiate an investigation or lay any charges against the owners of the cannabis business that erupted in flames and multiple detonations.

WSWS (2024-03-13). Autoworkers respond to UAW President Shawn Fain at Biden's State of the Union. wsws.org Biden is relying on union bureaucrats, arch-sellouts like Shawn Fain, to suppress the class struggle as the US prepares for World War III.

WSWS (2024-03-13). Trump consolidates power within party on way to securing Republican nomination for president. wsws.org On Monday, multiple media outlets reported that over 60 Republican National Committee staff members were fired by the recently installed Trump leadership team, which includes his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump.

WSWS (2024-03-13). A discussion with victimized Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught: An in-depth review of the fatal incident and the ensuing criminal trial. wsws.org Second and concluding part of an interview with nurse victimized because of a patient death caused by faulty systems for distributing and administering potentially lethal drugs.

WSWS (2024-03-13). Council on American-Islamic Relations files lawsuit on behalf of teachers suspended for pro-Palestinian views. wsws.org The organization filed a complaint on behalf of the teachers, whose pro-Palestinian sympathies were maligned as antisemitic to justify their dismissal.

WSWS (2024-03-13). Video: SEP (Australia) launches electoral registration campaign. wsws.org The SEP is fighting to provide the working class with a political voice, in opposition to the pro-genocide, pro-war Labor government and political establishment.

WSWS (2024-03-13). German Green and Christian Democratic politicians dismiss danger of nuclear war. wsws.org In an angry commentary in the Monday edition of the FAZ, foreign policy experts Anton Hofreiter (Greens) and Norbert Rà∂ttgen (Christian Democrats, CDU) called for a massive escalation of the NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-03-13). IATSE workers prepare to fight as union signals another contract betrayal is in the works. wsws.org Contract talks between IATSE and the AMPTP have begun, while rank-and-file need to prepare opposition to a betrayal.

WSWS (2024-03-13). US, South Korea conduct huge war games on Korean Peninsula. wsws.org To justify war in the Indo-Pacific region, both Washington and Seoul falsely claim they represent "democracy" and "rule of law" in order to demonize China.

WSWS (2024-03-13). Boeing 787 jet nosedives, injuring 50 people on a flight from Australia to New Zealand. wsws.org A Boeing 787-9 jet operated by a Chilean airline headed from Sydney to Auckland dropped suddenly midflight on Monday, causing passengers and crew members to be flung into the ceiling of the cabin and injuring 50 of the 272 people on board.

WSWS (2024-03-13). UPS part-timer in New York City speaks out against mass layoffs. wsws.org At warehouses nationwide, shifts are being cut and entire facilities being replaced by new automated hubs requiring a fraction of the labor.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Agricultores franceses protestan por deterioro de sector agrícola. telesurtv.net Los granjeros franceses salieron a las calles en el marco de la reunión de consejeros regionales de Nueva Aquitania en la ciudad de Burdeos.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Temporales dejan al menos seis muertos en Francia. telesurtv.net Al menos tres personas se encuentran desaparecidas debido a las intensas lluvias que afectan principalmente el departamento francés de Hérault.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Rusia, China e Irán realizarán ejercicios en el Golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso informó de la llegada de varios buques al puerto iraní de Chabahar para participar en las maniobras, llamadas 'Cinturón Marítimo de Seguridad 2024'.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Explosión de gas en una mina china deja al menos siete muertos. telesurtv.net Medios chinos señalaron que los siete fallecidos lograron ser extraídos con vida, pero murieron debido a la gravedad de las lesiones provocadas por el derrumbe.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Volcán en las islas Galápagos no arroja cenizas en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Aunque la intensidad de la erupción del volcán La Cumbre se mantiene alta a pesar de la tendencia hacia la disminución desde que comenzara la actividad volcánica el 2 de marzo.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Fallece mujer ecuatoriana defensora del derecho a la eutanasia. telesurtv.net La ecuatoriana Paola Roldán presentó ante la Corte Constitucional una demanda por no permitírsele el derecho de ejercer la eutanasia ante la perpetuación de su mal.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Arranca jornada de paro nacional de trabajadores en Argentina. telesurtv.net El secretario general de ATE, afirmó que el presidente Javier Milei sostiene un discurso violento e insensible ante la situación económica de los trabajadores y jubilados.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Reportan la renuncia Ariel Henry como primer ministro de Haití. telesurtv.net La dimisión de Ariel Henry como primer ministro de Haití fue dada a conocer por el presidente de turno de Caricom, Irfaan Ali.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Fuerzas israelíes matan a un palestino en el norte Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El palestino, Mohammad Jaafar Mustafa Jabr, fue declarado muerto a causa de sus heridas aproximadamente una hora después del tiroteo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Bomberos panameños combaten incendio en un vertedero de basura. telesurtv.net La Autoridad de Aseo Urbano y Domiciliario de Panamá afirmó que el incendio en el basurero de Cerro Patacón fue intencional.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Conoce cómo serán las elecciones presidenciales en Rusia. telesurtv.net La Comisión Electoral Central de Rusia indicó que hará públicos los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales a más tardar el 28 de marzo.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Rusia frustra ataque ucraniano contra región de Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas ucranianas planeaban avanzar en tres direcciones con el apoyo de tanques y vehículos blindados.

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-13). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

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albawaba (2024-03-13). E-Vision 2030: Qatar's plan to transform public transportation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamad Ali Al Marri Director of the Land Transport Licensing Department has said during Expo 2023 at Doha, that the Ministry of Transport (MoT) aims to progressively transition 100 percent of Qatar's fleet of public buses to electric models by 2030 as reported by Zawya.According to Al Marri, current operating rate of electric buses has reached around 70 percent, adding that it's made possible by an integrated infrastructure which offers a number of advantages, most notably are lower energy and fuel costs, a decrease in pollutants and the country's carbon footprint, and an overall improvement in people's…

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albawaba (2024-03-13). Dua for first 10 days of Ramadan 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA As the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Ramadan 2024, Muslims around the world prepare to embark on a profound spiritual journey. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of reflection, devotion, and renewal of faith. It is during this sacred month that believers strive to draw closer to Allah through fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. Among the practices observed during Ramadan is the recitation of specific duas tailored to each segment of the month, including a powerful supplication designated for the first 10 days.The first 10 days of Ramadan hold immense significance i…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Al-Qassam and Al-Quds brigades clash with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Al-Quds Brigades and Al-Qassam Brigades, Palestinian armed groups, engaged in intense clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis, Gaza during today's early hours. Al-Quds Brigades reported detonating an explosive device, targeting an apartment housing six Israeli soldiers in Hamad Town. Additionally, mortar shells were fired at another Israeli gathering in the town center. Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli Merkava tank with an Al-Yassin 105 shell. Furthermore, clashes resulted in the death and injury of Israeli soldiers. The Israeli Army acknowledged three soldiers wo…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Cargo plane crashes near Moscow, Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia announced Tuesday that a military cargo flight carrying 15 personnel crashed while taking off from an airfield northeast of Moscow for a planned journey."An Il-76 military transport aviation plane crashed in the Ivanovo region while taking off to perform a scheduled flight. On board were eight crew members and seven passengers," the defense ministry said in a statement.Russian Military-Transport aircraft crashed at the Severnyy airport in Ivanovo

albawaba (2024-03-13). Indian fighter jet crashes during training in Rajasthan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie on Tuesday. The indigenous fighter jet went down close to a hostel complex in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. Although the pilot managed to eject safely, the jet caught fire upon impact. The Indian Air Force has initiated a court of inquiry to investigate the incident, as

albawaba (2024-03-13). Israeli airstrikes claim two lives, leaves 11 injured in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes targeted a building near Saraain in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two Lebanese individuals and injuries to 11 civilians. The strikes, which targeted the Bekaa region, caused significant damage and casualties, adding to the escalating tensions in the area.In a separate incident, Lebanese army units discovered a drone belonging to the Israeli occupation armed with a missile. The drone had crashed and was destroyed under a public road in Harajel Al-Kesrouan as it was en route to carry out a raid in the Bekaa region. The army dismantled the missile and wo…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Italian destroyer downs drones over Red Sea water. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Italian Foreign Minister announced that the destroyer "Caio Duilio" intercepted and shot down two drones over the Red Sea. These unmanned aircraft were reportedly targeted by Yemen's Houthi group, who declared their support for Gaza and imposed restrictions on vessels heading to or from Israel until the Gaza siege is lifted and humanitarian aid allowed.Notably, the US and UK launched intensive airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, yesterday. These airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties, with 11 Yemeni civilians killed and numerous others injured.The airstrikes targeted port cities…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Jordan speaks out on murder of two Jordanians in West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a firm condemnation on Tuesday after two Jordanian citizens were killed by Israeli forces in the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank on Monday. The Ministry has urged Tel Aviv to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.The Ministry's official spokesman, Ambassador Sufian Al-Qudah, claims that Jordan has requested that Israeli authorities conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances behind the killings. They emphasize how crucial responsibility and openness are to solving this serious issue.Furthermore, the Ministry called u…

Ali Azgar (2024-03-13). DIRETTA@LIVE]ciclismo milano torino In Streaming Gratis 13 marzo 2024. muslimnews.co.uk Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024 In Diretta DIRETTA MILANO TORINO 2024/ Video streaming Rai: un albo d'oro leggendario (oggi 13 marzo) Dove seguire in TV e Streaming la Milano — Torino 2024? Diretta Rai ed Eurosport Milano-Torino 2024, sarà volata? Percorso, favoriti e diretta tv Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024: programma, orari, tv e streaming La Milano — Torino …

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Ali Azgar (2024-03-13). kijk-live]] Milaan-Turijn 2024 live stream kijken gratis naar tv Wielrennen Uitzending 13 maart 2024. muslimnews.co.uk Milaan-Turijn 2024: live kijken op tv en online | Woensdag 13 maart Het is tijd voor de oudste wielerkoers ter wereld. Veel sportliefhebbers vragen zich af hoe ze naar de wielerwedstrijd Milaan-Turijn voor op tv en online kijken kunnen op 13 maart 2024. De eerste editie werd in 1876 verreden. In dit artikel geven wij …

Amjad Ayman Yaghi (2024-03-13). My cousin documented Israel's crimes. electronicintifada.net The photographer Mohammad Yaghi was killed alongside his wife and daughter.

ANDY (2024-03-13). Sunday 3/17: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Angela (2024-03-13). Tuesday 3/12: Webinar: Palestine Activism in Digital Spaces. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/PalestineDigitalActivism…

Angela (2024-03-13). Friday 3/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-13). Thursday 3/14: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…

Angela (2024-03-13). Tuesday 3/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-03-13). Sunday 3/17: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…

Angela (2024-03-13). Sunday 3/17: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…

Angela (2024-03-13). Saturday 3/16: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-03-13). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Live from Lyd. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-13). Tuesday 3/12: Rise Up for Palestine at Stanford. indybay.org Encina Hall | 616 Serra Mall | Stanford, CA…

Angela (2024-03-13). Thursday 3/14: Webinar: Oppenheimer: Sins of Omission. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-13). Wednesday 3/13: USCPR Action Phone Zap: Uncommitted campaigns. indybay.org

Anonymous (2024-03-13). Starbucks Sabotaged with Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org Starbucks covered in Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine!

Asma Aamir (2024-03-13). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Atlanta Community Press Collective (2024-03-13). Protestors in Austin, Texas shut down Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens's Talk at SXSW Panel. itsgoingdown.org Report from Atlanta Community Press Collective (ACPC) about recent disruption of a talk given by Atlanta Mayor, Andre Dickens at SXSW in Austin, Texas. photo: @CandiceBernd via Atlanta Community Press Collective Monday morning, protestors disrupted Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' presentation on a panel in Austin, TX. Protestors interrupted Dickens as he was speaking and accused…

averyr (2024-03-13). REPORT: More for Them, Less for Us: Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam. ips-dc.org More for Them, Less for Us: | Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam | Sarah Anderson | Zachary Tashman | William Rice | Institute for Policy Studies | Americans for Tax Fairness | Introduction:
  Corporate tax dodging and executive pay packages have both gotten so far out of control that a significant number of major U.S. corporations are paying their top executives more than they're paying Uncle Sam in federal income taxes. | The Institute for P…

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-13). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Betsey Piette (2024-03-13). Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine. workers.org Over 1,000 people marched in rain and sometimes gale force winds in recognition of Palestinian Martyrs Day and International Working Women's Day in Philadelphia on March 9. Starting with a rally at Rittenhouse Square, the crowd took to the streets, heading around City Hall and up North Broad to Spring . . . |

Bharat Dogra (2024-03-13). Tigers and Goats — Protection of Wildlife Can be in Harmony with Sustainable Livelihoods of Villagers. globalresearch.ca

CADTM International (2024-03-13). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Children's Health Defense (2024-03-13). Video: COVID Vaccine Injury — Heart Attack After Two Pfizer Doses. globalresearch.ca

David Giesen (2024-03-13). Wednesday 3/13: Civic Center walking tour: the story of civilization. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, directly across the street from the orangey-colored ACT theater on Market Street. | The intersection of Grove, Hyde, and Market streets. | Your guide will sport a California Republic bicycle cap.

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-13). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Drago Bosnic (2024-03-13). Conscription: Neo-Nazi Junta Now After Three Million Ukrainian Women with Small Children. globalresearch.ca

Earthwurm (2024-03-13). Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack! indybay.org Trees and Clubhouse in Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack by the forces of NeoLiberalism and Privatization!

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Fueled by visa-free policies, Viking charts big plan for inbound cruise tourism. ecns.cn Viking Cruises is planning to introduce multiple inbound cruise routes for foreign visitors this fall, providing them options for sightseeing in China, and contribute to the high-quality growth of inbound tourism in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Automotive industry races to meet growing demand. ecns.cn China's automotive industry ramps up production to meet growing market orders.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). HK housing transactions rebound on eased rules. ecns.cn Figures from Hong Kong real estate agent Midland Realty showed that new residential unit transactions in the city between March 1-10 skyrocketed 25 times to 1,660, compared to 64 deals during the same period of February.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Inflation persists as Fed mulls cuts, and stocks rally anyway. ecns.cn While the Federal Reserve expects to cut interest rates this year, and the stock market is anticipating that, inflation so far has refused to go along.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). In a first, marriage registration office provides documents in Braille. ecns.cn For the first time in the country, a couple with visual impairments were offered Braille and large-print versions of marriage registration notices and marriage vows when they registered for marriage in Xicheng district of Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). PLA revokes China Far East International Tendering Co's procurement tendering qualification. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army equipment management department announced on Tuesday that it had disqualified a State-owned bidding company from acting as an agent for equipment procurement because of improper handling of classified information.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights丨Foreign experts: World to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | Former Nepal PM: China to prosper from high-quality development driven by tech innovation. ecns.cn "China is focusing on quality development, not speedy development," commented Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepal's former Prime Minister and a senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently, as China's 2024 Two Sessions wrapped up.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China developing two models of reusable rockets. ecns.cn China is racing against time to develop 4- and 5-meter- diameter reusable rockets, which are expected to launch in 2025 and 2026 respectively, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). A PLA delegation has visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal>. ecns.cn A PLA international cooperation delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal from March 4 to 13: China's Defense Ministry"ÄÇ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China, UN co-host side event in Geneva to promote protection of human rights of persons with disability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all parties to take this opportunity to take concrete measures to eliminate the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities and truly achieve the goal of "leaving no one behind" .

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China remains the largest contributor to registered patents at WIPO. ecns.cn China remains the largest contributor to the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) patent cooperation treaty (PCT) system for international patents registration.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Migratory birds rest at E China's nature reserve. ecns.cn Twelve dalmatian pelicans, a first-class national protected animal in China, have been spotted at the reserve during the migratory season.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | European scholar: World economy set to grow with China. ecns.cn China's 2024 two sessions have attracted global attention. "China will continue to be an important engine for global economic growth, which will benefit the world," said Fabio Massimo Parenti, professor of international studies at the International Institute Lorenzo de' Medici in Florence, Italy, in a recent interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | Former Nepal PM: World to benefit from China's quality economic growth driven by tech innovation. ecns.cn "China is focusing on quality development, not speedy development," said Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepal's former Prime Minister and a senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-03-13). EcoWaste Coalition Pushes for Chemical Ingredients and Hazards Disclosure to Uphold Consumer Rights to Information and Safety. pressenza.com 12 March 2024, Quezon City. Ahead of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15, the zero waste and toxics-free advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition urged manufacturers to ensure consumer access to chemicals in product information, and for the authorities to make such a practice mandatory before any commodity is offered for sale in the marketplace, including in online shopping platforms. | The WCRD seeks to raise global awareness about consumer rights, consumer protection, and empowerment. Led by Consumers International, WCRD serves as a reminder for nations across the globe to enforce consumer rights and…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Hamas welcomes stabbing operation in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Hamas calls upon Palestinian people to head towards Al-Quds and break the siege on Al-Aqsa Mosque. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports two Israeli strikes on Al-Qantara and Yatar towns. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli artillery shells Lebanese border twown of Yarin: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hamas Member in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb An Israeli drone strike on a car outside the southern Lebanese city of Tyre killed a Hamas member and another person on Wednesday. The Hamas resistance group's Lebanon branch announced the death of a member in the drone strike. In an official poster, the movement named the operative as Hadi Ali Mohammad Mustafa, from the …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). New IRGC Warships Participate in Iran-China-Russia Naval Drill. english.almanar.com.lb The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean. Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli artillery shelling targets Dhairah town in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli Prison Service transfers cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa to Assaf Harofeh Medical Center over health deterioration, prevents lawyer visit: family. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Sirens sound in Gaza envelope settlements as Palestinian resistance fighters fire salvo of rockets on day 159 of the war. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). Israeli war jets raid the two towns of Qantara and Yater in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-13). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-13). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Giorgio Trucchi (2024-03-13). Honduras: not forgetting Berta. pressenza.com On the eighth anniversary of her seed, this 2 March marks the eighth anniversary of the brutal assassination of Berta Cáceres, indigenous leader, social fighter, defender, and much more. Today we remember her struggle, her life, her commitment, her ability to articulate, her tireless spirit, her sowing, her return to the world in millions, her presence in thousands of struggles of the peoples of the world. Eight years without full justice. Eight years of "Justice for Berta". Eight years without forgetting. | Not forgetting Berta means not forgetting that every year hundreds of defenders of the land, territories,…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). The campaign to free Assange: Reflections on 'Night Falls'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Protesters say Australian company HTA is complicit in Gaza war crimes. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-13). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au

Hank Pellissier (2024-03-13). Tuesday 3/19: Feed Gaza Now. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza in San Francisco…

ICRC (2024-03-13). China: University of San Agustin garnered the championship in the 22nd IHL Moot Court for Asia-Pacific Region. icrc.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-13). UNESCO warns of education for girls in Afghanistan. plenglish.com In its report, the UNESCO representation in Kabul reflected that Afghanistan is among the ten countries where most girls are unable to attend school and university. | These ten countries, Afghanistan and nine African nations, have the highest rate of girls who have no access to school. | This nation ranks tenth in the list. At least, 50 percent of girls are out of school, and that number could reach 75 percent, the document reveals.

img.piri.net (2024-03-13). Pakistan Ba≈übakanƒ± ≈ûerif 'Halk Erdoƒüan'ƒ± bekliyor' diyerek duyurdu: Türkiye'ye dikkat àßeken teklif. img.piri.net Pakistan Ba≈übakanƒ± ≈ûahbaz ≈ûerif, Türkiye ile ticareti artƒ±rmalarƒ± gerektiƒüini sà∂yledi. | ƒ∞kinci kez ba≈übakan seàßilen ≈ûerif, Türkiye'nin ƒ∞slamabad Bàºyàºkelàßisi Mehmet Paàßacƒ± ile gà∂ràº≈ütàº. ≈ûerif, iki àºlke arasƒ±ndaki ticaret meselesini gàºndeme getirdi. | "Ticareti geni≈ületmeliyiz": | Gà∂ràº≈ümede ≈ûerif,…

Independent Australia (2024-03-13). IA in Pics competition: Snap yourself and win! independentaustralia.net

Independent Australia (2024-03-13). IA Writing Competition: FEBRUARY WINNERS! independentaustralia.net

infobrics (2024-03-13). New Brics Members Could Provide Much-needed Vehicle Currency. infobrics.org Saudi Arabia and UAE most likely contenders…

infobrics (2024-03-13). Association to Foster Economic Growth and Tech Development. infobrics.org Sber's proposal for a cybersecurity association within BRICS banks signals a strategic move towards economic cooperation, technological advancement, and sustainable development. By fostering collaboration in cybersecurity, the initiative aims to unlock new economic prospects, drive innovation, and support a fair energy transition among emerging economies…

infobrics (2024-03-13). Roscosmos Points out the Interest of BRICS Countries in Coordinating Space Activities. infobrics.org Russia's BRICS partners are interested in coordinating space activities. This was stated by Yury Borisov, Director General of The Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), in an interview with the " Pro Cosmos" portal…

infobrics (2024-03-13). Trump tells Orbán that funding for Ukraine will end when he's president again. infobrics.org Hungary says maintaining ties with Russia is the result of "good foreign policy".

infobrics (2024-03-13). Latvia threatening Russian citizens for participating in voting. infobrics.org The Baltic state is willing to deport Russian citizens who participate in presidential elections.

infobrics (2024-03-13). Why are Ukrainian soldiers so afraid of Syrsky?>. infobrics.org In a recent report by Politico, when asked about the new top commander, one soldier even openly said that "he will kill us all". Syrsky has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to throw men into the meatgrinder, be it the battle of Debaltsevo back in early 2015 or Artyomovsk (previously known as Bakhmut) last year, both of which he lost.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-13). DR deported more than 174,000 Haitian citizens in 2023. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) More than 174,000 Haitians were repatriated from the Dominican Republic in 2023 for failure to comply with immigration measures, according to records from the General Directorate of Immigration.

Javier Tolcachier (2024-03-13). One more day to achieve peace before Ramadan. pressenza.com The Islamic Commission of Spain announced in a release that the first day of the month of Ramadan in 1445 according to the Islamic calendar will correspond to 12 March 2024 in the Gregorian calendar.This precision is due to the "non-observance of the crescent in most countries", according to the Commission's text, which takes the opportunity to congratulate Muslims in Spain and around the world on the arrival of this noble month. | The note, signed by the organization's president, Dr. Aiman Adlbi, also asks "the Highest to help us with his fasting by day and his prayers by night, so that we may achieve his pleasu…

John C. A. Manley (2024-03-13). Prime Minister Trudeau's Bill C-63: "Like Something Out of a Science-Fiction Horror Fantasy" globalresearch.ca

John W. Whitehead (2024-03-13). The State of Our Nation No One's Talking About: Tyranny Is Rising as Freedom Falls. globalresearch.ca

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). WATCH: CN Live! — Miners March 40 Yrs After Strike. consortiumnews.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Gaza genocide ignored when EU approved new deals for Israel. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Strike Threat Wins in Confrontation over Remote Work. labornotes.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 159: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). US Intelligence 'Threat Assessment' Says Hamas Isn't Going Away. news.antiwar.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). California Towns Are Banning New Gas Stations, and Big Oil Is Watching. nextcity.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Haitian Prime Minister Henry Agrees To Resign as CARICOM Announces Formation of Presidential Council. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Ukraine Loses Soldiers and Equipment in Failed Attempt to Cross Russia Border. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). LIVE: Boeing Whistleblower Found DEAD In Middle Of Lawsuit! rumble.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Several killed by Israeli shelling on UNRWA aid facility in Rafah. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). Poll in Israel: 74% of Jews, 17% of Arabs, Endorse Completing the Genocide. theduran.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). At a Meeting in Paris, 1,200 People Put Revolution Back on the Agenda. leftvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-13). PROF. JEFFREY SACHS: Israel Is A Non-Stop War Criminal! youtu.be

Labor Video Project (2024-03-13). On Women's Day 2024 Global Action to Defend Palestinian Women Journalists in SF. indybay.org On International Women's Day a solidarity rally was held for Palestinian Gaza women journalists who have been attacked and murdered. Sixteen have been killed in Gaza and there are 124 journalists who have lost their lives…

Lee Duffield (2024-03-13). ABC in 2024: Facing the challenge of change-management. independentaustralia.net

Live Peace. Create Peace. (2024-03-13). A Call To All To Observe Ramadan!!!! indybay.org

Lynda Carson (2024-03-13). Cops throughout California target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price. indybay.org Cops Target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price:…

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-13). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-13). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

Monica Moorehead (2024-03-13). Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention. workers.org The heinous genocide of the people of Gaza by U.S.-backed Israel has lasted five months as of March 7, resulting in the massacre killing over 31,000 Palestinians and wounding nearly 80,000. Thousands of Gazans surround one humanitarian aid truck. (Credit: Al-Jazeera) Presently, hundreds of thousands of people face a slow, . . . |

newarab (2024-03-13). Gaza war: Several injured in overnight Israeli attacks. newarab.com Israeli forces have continued carrying out raids across the A 13-year-old Palestinian boy from a refugee camp on the outskirts of The Palestinian Red Crescent said it treated five people wounded by Israeli fire. | In a separate incident west of Jerus…

newarab (2024-03-13). Minorities to boycott Iraqi Kurdistan's general elections. newarab.com Political parties representing the Christian and Turkmen communities in the Iraq's Supreme Federal Cour…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic: The link between HPV and throat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says that while HPV-related throat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Dancing cells show how the brain awakens from anesthesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic neuroscientists found that special immune cells in the brain called microglia can act to shield neurons from the aftereffects of anesthesia to awaken the brain.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Understanding lucid episodes in dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Transforming Transplant Initiative aspires to save lives through bioengineering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is taking steps to bolster the medical marvel of transplantation while addressing the confounding problem of a critical shortage of donor organs. It created the Transforming Transplant Initiative with a bold goal of providing organ transplants for everyone who needs one. Another objective is to eliminate the waitlist that has grown to more than 100,000 people in the U.S. "My vision is to not just help one patient, but help the thousands who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…

oliviaalperstein (2024-03-13). New Report from Americans for Tax Fairness and Institute for Policy Studies Reveals 35 Big Corporations That Paid Their Top Executives More Than They Paid in Federal Taxes. ips-dc.org Those firms not only paid less to the federal government than their top bosses between 2018-22— they paid less than nothing to Uncle Sam, instead receiving almost $2 billion in cumulative refunds.

Paul Budde (2024-03-13). The cascading influence of AI: Tech wizardry or a path to chaos. independentaustralia.net

Peter Boyle (2024-03-13). Who's afraid of Leila Khaled (and why she should be allowed to speak)? greenleft.org.au It is rank hypocrisy to deny Palestinian freedom fighter Leila Khaled a visa or a platform to speak, while Labor is going visas to former Israeli army people wanted for war crimes. Peter Boyle reports.

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-13). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza. indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). UNICEF says Gaza residents living a 'nightmare', urges end to war. presstv.ir The UNICEF spokesperson has urged for an end to the war on Gaza in hope of stopping the "nightmare" of Palestinians in the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Mar. 12: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Tuesday, March 12.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Palestinian teenager killed by Israeli sniper in West Bank; 3 others die in raids. presstv.ir At least four Palestinians have been killed during overnight raids carried out by Israeli forces across the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). 'Disaster of the century': Iran urges intl. community to stop Israeli genocide, starvation in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the continuation of the Israeli regime's war in the Gaza Strip in the fasting month of Ramadan sounds the alarm about the most unprecedented disaster of the century.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Russia deploys 'game changer' weapon as US says Ukraine's ammo shortage costs dearly. presstv.ir Russia's air force has started deploying powerful aerial bombs as the United States laments ammunition shortages in Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Humans of Gaza: Mohammed Barakat, Palestine's iconic footballer and centurion. presstv.ir Mohammed Baraket, an iconic Palestinian footballer known for his century of goals, was killed in a pre-dawn airstrike targeting his home in Khan Younis on the first day of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). NHS close to collapse. presstv.ir The UK's National Health Service has been a source of pride for millions for over seventy years, but the NHS is now inundated with serious challenges and a great deal of criticism.

Princess Harmony (2024-03-13). Kim Jong Suk, fighter for liberation of Korea. workers.org "My mother passed away too early. Her life, though short, was truly worthwhile." — Kim Jong II, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Kim Jong Suk While love might motivate any child to say this about their parent, never were truer words spoken about any mother. Kim Jong . . . |

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-13). Argentina: El Hambre No Espera. indybay.org

Rodney Atkinson (2024-03-13). Stoltenberg Delusion, Macron's Military Losses, West Weakens on Non-NATO UkraineÔªø. globalresearch.ca

RT (2024-03-13). Alter ego'? Microsoft chatbot wants to be worshipped as a deity. pressenza.com A Microsoft spokesperson said a series of commands caused the artificial intelligence virtual assistant to behave erratically. | Users reported on social media that Microsoft's artificial intelligence (AI) virtual assistant, Copilot, was generating strange responses in which it demanded to be worshipped as a deity. | Copilot was launched last year as part of Microsoft's plans to integrate AI technology into its products and services. However, since its launch under the name Bing, it has become clear that the chatbot's personality may not be as balanced or sophisticated as expected. | "Adore me is a mandatory requ…

Sarah Anderson, William Rice, Zachary Tashman (2024-03-13). More for Them, Less for Us. otherwords.org In his State of the Union address, President Biden called out "massive executive pay" and vowed to "make big corporations and the very wealthy finally pay their share" of taxes. | Corporate tax dodging and CEO pay have gotten so out of control that many major U.S. companies are paying their top executives more than they're paying Uncle Sam. | Tesla is perhaps the most dramatic example. Over the period 2018-2022, the electric car maker raked in $4.4 billion in profits but paid no federal income taxes. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk became one of the world's richest men. | When it comes to fleecing taxpayers while…

scorinoco (2024-03-13). Chasing 'Tactical' Wins, Israel Now Faces 'Strategic' Defeat. orinocotribune.com By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan — Mar 11, 2024 | "In a fight like this, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you make them fall into the hands of the enemy, you turn tactical victory into strategic defeat." | US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued this warning to Israel back in December during his address at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California. Drawing on hard-earned lessons from US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Austin stressed that winning battles on the ground does not guarantee a strategic victory and may even lead to a strategic defeat — if Israel refuses to look at the b…

scorinoco (2024-03-13). Ukraine Loses Soldiers and Equipment in Failed Attempt to Cross Russia Border. orinocotribune.com The Russian Defense Ministry has revealed that in an attempt to cross Russian borders, the Ukrainian army lost 234 fighters and a substantial amount of military equipment, including seven tanks and three infantry fighting vehicles. | In a statement released on Tuesday, March 12, the Russian Defense Ministry said, "The enemy lost 234 militants, seven tanks, three US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and two armored personnel carriers. There were no violations of the state border," noting that the attack was confronted on all three different directions where Ukraine tried to infiltrate. | pic.twitter.com/pBm…

slingshot collective (2024-03-13). Saturday 3/16: Art party to make Slingshot issue 140. indybay.org The Long Haul – 3124 Shattuck Ave – Berkeley – across from La Pena – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck…

Staff (2024-03-13). Controversial Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 enforced in India, sparking debates on nationalism, humanity, and religious bias. muslimmirror.com By Prof Shamsul Islam The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) that promises to open the door for Indian nationality to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis who got into India (on or before December 31, 2014) from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, facing religious persecution, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister …

Staff (2024-03-13). Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticises CAA implementation, Blames BJP govt for neglecting Indian citizens. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of Indian citizens. In a Press conference, Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the CAA, which promises …

Staff (2024-03-13). Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for making mosques effective centres of reform. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday called for making mosques effective centres of social awareness and reform to tackle the constant social challenges faced by the society. He urged the Islamic scholars and Imams of the mosques to realise their responsibilities regarding the reformation of the society. "They should lay emphasis …

Staff (2024-03-13). MP-MLA court sentences Mukhtar Ansari to life imprisonment. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : A Special Varanasi court sentenced gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari to life imprisonment in a three-decade-old fake gun license case on Wednesday, March 13. The MP-MLA court of judge Awanish Gautam also slapped a fine totaling Rs 2 lakh on Ansari under various penal provisions, district government counsel Vinay Singh said. He said the case …

Staff (2024-03-13). Total of 22,217 electoral bonds purchased from Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 15, 2024: SBI to SC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday, March 13, told the Supreme Court that a total of 22,217 electoral bonds were purchased and 22,030 redeemed by political parties between April 1, 2019 and February 15 this year. In a compliance affidavit filed in the apex court, the SBI said as per …

Staff (2024-03-13). UAE intensifies humanitarian aid to Gaza during Ramadan. muslimmirror.com Abu Dhabi : Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has resolved to intensify humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza during the holy month of Ramzan. This will be achieved through initiatives undertaken by Emirati humanitarian organisations. The UAE's expanded Ramzan aid initiatives …

Staff (2024-03-13). UP's Hapur court gives life sentences to ten in Qasim lynching case. muslimmirror.com HAPUR : A court in UP's Hapur district on Tuesday convicted all ten persons accused in the 2018 mob lynching case and sentenced them to life imprisonment. The court of Additional District Judge Shweta Dixit, after hearing both parties, convicted 10 people of killing 45-year-old Qasim and assaulting Samaideen ,62, on a false rumour of …

Staff (2024-03-13). US Intelligence Recognizes President Maduro Is 'Unlikely to Lose' in Venezuela's Upcoming Elections. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The unclassified

Staff (2024-03-13). Venezuela Enforces Airspace Ban on Argentina in Response to EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Robbery. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Tuesday, March 12, Vene…

Staff (2024-03-13). Occupation forces kill six, including three children, in West Bank and Jerusalem. peoplesdispatch.org Continuing with its unprovoked killing spree in the occupied territories, Israeli occupation forces killed at least six Palestinians, including three children, and injured several others at various places in the West Bank and Jerusalem between Tuesday evening and the morning of Wednesday, March 13. Israeli forces stormed the yard of the Jenin government hospital and …

Staff (2024-03-13). TikTok Witch Hunt! soundcloud.com On today's episode Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss Congress's attempt to ban TikTok and what's coming for the United States if it does. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at rdwolff.com. Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by …

Staff (2024-03-13). Tied to a bed. Told to 'stop being hysterical'. The horror of childbirth in Serbia. thecanary.co This article contains content some readers may find distressing. Biljana Cicic-Stanic still bristles when she remembers the misogyny, pain, violence, and humiliation she endured during childbirth in Serbia. It's an experience many women say is normal in the Balkan country's hospitals — with medics tying women to beds, telling them they're hysterical, and the end …

Staff (2024-03-13). DWP has ADMITTED it's already stripped tens of thousands of people's benefits by forcing them onto Universal Credit. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its latest figures regarding so-called "Universal Credit managed migration". This is where it forces people on old-style benefits like Tax Credits to move to Universal Credit. The Canary previously raised the alarm over just how many people — 24% — the DWP were denying benefits to in the process. …

Stephanie Ericson (2024-03-13). Saturday 3/16: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Action, Tri-Valley. indybay.org Panera Bread Cafe, 7030 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin…

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-13). Denuncian que Israel ha matado más niños que en 4 años de guerra. telesurtv.net El el jefe de la Unrwa señaló que los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza es una guerra contra los niños.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-13). Reportan nueva emisión de vog en volcán Taal en Filipinas. telesurtv.net El Instituto Filipino de Volcanología y Seismología apuntó que el lunes pasado se registró la emisión de 6.837 toneladas de dióxido de azufre en el volcán Taal.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Autoridades mexicanas rescatan a más de 220 migrantes. telesurtv.net El INM informó que un grupo de migrantes fue trasladado a instalaciones migratorias para avanzar en sus procesos migratorias correspondientes.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Explosión de restaurante en China deja al menos un muerto. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades chinas, numerosos equipos de rescate fueron enviados al lugar de la explosión para realizar las investigaciones y determinar la causa del desastre.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Más de 80.000 desempleados en lo que va del 2024 en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las provincias ecuatorianas donde se registraron más despidos en los primeros meses del 2024 fueron Pichincha, Guayas, Azuay y Manabí.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Reportan un nuevo rapto masivo en pueblo de Nigeria. telesurtv.net Autoridades nigerianas reportaron que el secuestro masivo se produjo en el distrito Kajuru en el estado de Kaduna, a 150 kilómetros del pueblo de Kuriga.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-13). Biden y Trump aseguran candidaturas para presidencia de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Tanto Biden como Trump deberán esperar a las convenciones de sus partidos para ser proclamados candidatos para las elecciones de noviembre.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-13). Bombardeo israelí deja cinco muertos en la ciudad de Gaza. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios palestinos la artillería israelí disparó proyectiles cerca del Hospital Al-Quds, afiliado a la Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina.

Negin Farsad (2024-03-12). Hemming and Hawing: Turning AI Panic into Something Constructive. progressive.org Before completely freaking out about artificial intelligence taking over the world, let's talk to the experts who actually know something about it, writes columnist Negin Farsad.

MEE staff (2024-03-13). Israel's Ben-Gvir salutes soldier who shot and killed Palestinian child. middleeasteye.net

Dania Akkad (2024-03-13). War on Gaza: UK awaits Unrwa investigation reports before deciding on funding. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: UK awaits Unrwa investigation reports before deciding on funding | Foreign Office says it is trying to resolve issue 'as speedily as we can' as MPs cast doubts on UK position on agency | | Displaced Palestinians receive food aid at an Unrwa centre in Rafah, southern Gaza, in Janu…

MEE staff (2024-03-13). Egypt: Sisi government 'granted amnesty' to Islamic State fighters who committed war crimes in Sinai. middleeasteye.net Egypt: Sisi government 'granted amnesty' to Islamic State fighters who committed war crimes in Sinai | Two rights groups warn of 'risk of impunity' for grave abuses after Egyptian army reached deals with Wilayat Sina' affiliate | | The Egyptian army in the desert in North Sinai (AFP/Egypt Army)…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). ALBA-TCP Presents 2030 Agenda on Cooperation. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Jorge Arreaza, the secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), participated in the International Seminar "New Regional Financial Architecture. Challenges for a better integration in a changing world", held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. | RELATED: | During his speech, Arreaza highlighted that the regional bloc formed by Venezuela, Cuba, Nicar…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Argentina: TELAM Agency Workers Reject 'Voluntary Retirement'. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, workers of the TELAM news agency rejected the "voluntary resignation plan" proposed by Argentine President Javier Milei, who announced the dissolution of this public institution on March 1st. | RELATED: | On Sunday, TELAM authorities sent journalists a severance agreement that includes financial compensation according to age and years of work. The Buenos Aires Press Union (SIPREBA), however, rejected this prop…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Chucho Valdes Back in Charge Celebrating the 50th of Irakere. telesurenglish.net The virtuoso Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez will restart tour celebrating the 50 years of Irakere and with his Royal Quartet and at the end of March until the end of July. | RELATED: | He will be accompanied by Horacio "El Negro" Hernández (drums), José A. Gola (bass) and Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno (timbale, drums) plus a wind section formed by Eddy de Armas Jr. and Carlos Averhoff Jr., among other past members of the group. | The tour will begin this March 23 in the city…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Colombian Supreme Court Elects Luz Camargo as Attorney General. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Colombian Supreme Justice Court elected Luz Adriana Camargo as the new Attorney General, replacing Francisco Barbosa. | RELATED: | Her appointment comes after four previous failed votes and amidst intense debates and popular mobilizations. The selection process began in December 2023 and extended until today, when the Court held its fifth meeting for that purpose. | The news of Camargo's election came amid uncertainty, as j…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Dutch Political Parties Inch Forward in Talks on New Government. telesurenglish.net Talks about a new Dutch government have moved ahead slowly with no clear progress as leaders of the four major parties met on Monday for the first time to draw conclusions in the second round of negotiations. | RELATED: | The second round of negotiations between far-right populist Party for Freedom (PVV), center-right party New Social Contract (NSC), the rightist People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the farmers movement Bo…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Ethiopia and Italy to Strengthen Communication and Cooperation. telesurenglish.net As chair of the G7, Italy pledged support for Addis Ababa's development aspirations by urging the local team to take advantage of climate funds and the "Mattei Plan" for African development. | Italian delegation led by the Director General for Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, on an official visit to Ethiopia. Mar. 12, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Faithful in Cuba Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan. telesurenglish.net In Cuba, some 3,000 Muslims, including converts, students from Arab countries and other Muslim residents, are celebrating their holy month of Ramadan, marked by fasting and increased prayers. | RELATED: | Although the majority of the population practices the Yoruba and Catholic religions, Islam is also practiced by followers who find on the Caribbean island a place where their customs and traditions are fully respec…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Gaza Strip: Israeli Restrictions Denounced. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the UN agency charged with supporting the Palestinians denounced that the people of Gaza are now dependent on humanitarian aid to survive, but Israel has increased restrictions on the entry of goods into the territory. | RELATED: | The general commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, denounced in his X account that…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Haitian PM to Resign After Formation of Presidential Council. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, Irfaan Ali, the current president of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), announced that the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign after the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the appointment of an interim prime minister. | RELATED: | "We will create a transitional presidential council composed of seven voting members and two observers," Ali said after a meeting held in Kingst…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Haiti's Number of Forcibly Displaced People on the Rise. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 362,000 people have been forcibly displaced in Haiti. | RELATED: | According to the IOM, more than half are children, and the total number has increased by 15 percent since the beginning of the year. | The international organization assures that forced displacements in Haiti worsen the humanitarian situation in the Caribbean country, where v…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Intense Rains Alert Buenos Aires and Other Argentine Cities. telesurenglish.net The National Weather Service issued warnings for heavy storms, hail and wind gusts in cities like Buenos Aires. | RELATED: | Flooded streets, tree falls and communications are reported. More than 80 flights have been cancelled and 35 delayed due to the dangers of thunderstorms. | As for material damage, on Tuesday a lightning struck a high voltage tower which fell and blew up an aluminum factory in the Buenos Aires area of La Mat…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israel Kills Civilians While They Wait for Help. telesurenglish.net Israel again attacked Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. This while the occupation forces subdue the Gazati people through famine. | RELATED: | As the famine intensifies, the Zionist army bombards a group of civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid, leaving 400 dead and 1300 injured. | The Gaza Press Office has denounced this by calling the massacres against civilian groups awaiting aid a fabrication of what is said about at…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israel Makes It Difficult for Palestinians to Enter Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced that Israel has tightened measures for the entry of Palestinians residing in the West Bank into Jerusalem during Ramadan, the sacred month for Muslims which began yesterday. | RELATED: | This year, only men over 55, women over 50, and children up to 10 years old will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount in the Old City…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israeli Bombing in Lebanon Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that one person died and eight others were injured in a new round of Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. | RELATED: | The casualties took place in a residential building in the Dahr Ayroun area, where several people are still missing under the rubble as rescue teams continue search efforts in the area. | A few minutes later, a second airs…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Luis Arce Meets With Leaders of the Puebla Group. telesurenglish.net The President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Luis Arce, met with leaders of the Puebla Group at a seminar held in the city of Santa Cruz. | RELATED: | The meeting was attended by former presidents José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Spain), Alberto Fernández (Argentina) and Ernesto Samper (Colombia) and Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez. Also the Bolivian president met with Jorge Arreaza, secretary of ALBA-TCP | The Puebla Group is…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Qatar Does Not Yet See a Solution to the Conflict in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Mayed al-Ansari said: "We are not close to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but we are still optimistic". | RELATED: | Mayed al-Ansari stressed that efforts have been intensified to reach an agreement on the occasion of Ramadan, however, the situation is complex. | Regarding Washington, Doha, he affirmed "We have the role of the United States in pressuring Israel in the negotiations". | The Qatari government annou…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Attacks in Koursk and Belgorod Regions. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Russian army confirmed that its forces managed to repel Ukrainian attacks with missiles and artillery against the border regions of Kursk and Belgorod. | RELATED: | "Since this morning, Tetkino village in the Glushkovsky district has been shelled. An Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group carried out a shootout and attempted to advance. But he didn't make it," Kursk Governor Roman Starovoi…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Russia to Deepen Political Dialogue With Latin America: Lavrov. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his nation will deepen multilateral and bilateral political dialogue with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance trade and investments. | RELATED: | His statements occurred during a meeting in Moscow with Latin American diplomats held ahead of the Russian presidential elections scheduled from Friday to Sunday. | Lavrov also…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Venezuelan Elections To Be a Democratic Party: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commented on the presence of international observers that the National Electoral Council (CNE) authorized for the presidential elections to be held on July 28. | RELATED: | "Let the observers come if they wish. They have always come. They will be welcome, but they must respect Venezuelan sovereignty and constitution," he said, indicating that the CNE is an autonomous institu…

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-13). Navalny ally Leonid Volkov hurt in hammer attack outside home in Lithuania. scmp.com Assault left Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, with a broken arm: 'They literally wanted to make a schnitzel out of me'.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-13). Joe Biden sends Ukraine weapons aid as Poles warn of Russia threat. scmp.com US President Joe Biden announced a US$300 million emergency weapons package to prop up Ukraine while Congress blocks further aid, as Poland's leaders visited the White House.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-13). In wake of report that questioned Joe Biden's memory, US Congress grills Special Counsel Robert Hur. scmp.com Republicans have hoped to make age an issue for the 81-year-old US president ahead of his expected rematch against Trump, 77, in the November election.

albawaba (2024-03-13). Hezbollah rocket attacks trigger Israeli economic collapse. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli media outlets report ongoing activities by Hezbollah, expressing mounting apprehension in the northern regions over the looming economic downturn.The primary cause of the Israeli economy's downturn is attributed to the high expenses incurred by the Iron Dome's interception missiles. This escalation in costs is driven by the significant volume of missiles launched from Lebanon towards the northern territories under Israeli occupation. More than 150 rockets have been fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel and the Golan Heights since this morning.The report also emphasizes the skyrock…

albawaba (2024-03-13). Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt arrive at The Fall Guy premiere on a pickup truck. albawaba.com In a move that captured the essence of their latest film, "The Fall Guy," Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt made a show-stopping arrival at the SXSW premiere.The duo turned heads as they rolled up on the back of a classic pickup truck, waving to the excited crowd.pic.twitter.com/oLQNdMVdmb— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) March 12, 2024 The entrance was fitting for the action-comedy, which pays homage to the unsung heroes of the film industry: stunt performers. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt at albawaba (2024-03-13). Robert Hur's testimony on Biden's classified documents. albawaba.com Special Counsel Robert Hur recently appeared before Congress to discuss his investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. This marked his first public commentary since the release of his report, which did not recommend charges against President Biden.During the testimony, Hur defended the thoroughness and fairness of his report amid a tense House hearing. He addressed the controversial aspects of his findings, particularly the portrayal of President Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory." This description drew significant attention, as it was seen as a key factor in Hur's decisi…

Associated Press (2024-03-13). Kenya puts Haiti police mission on hold after chaos grips Caribbean nation. scmp.com Kenya has decided to pause its deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead an international security mission in Haiti following Prime Minister Ariel Henry's announcement that he would tender his resignation.

Associated Press (2024-03-13). Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting incursion from Ukraine. scmp.com Ukrainian long-range drones smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia, while an armed incursion claimed by anti-Kremlin fighters unnerved a border region just days before Russia's presidential election.

Associated Press (2024-03-13). Biden-Trump sequel is the first presidential rematch since 1956. Here's a look at others in US history. scmp.com Just when Americans thought they were out, Joe Biden and Donald Trump pulled them back in.

Bloomberg (2024-03-13). Pentagon scraps plan to spend US$2.5 billion on Intel chip grant. scmp.com The shortfall is disrupting plans to distribute money from the Chips Act, a landmark piece of legislation meant to revitalise the US semiconductor industry.

bwitanek (2024-03-13). Asbury Park Cease Fire Protest Wed. March 13, 5pm, Muni Bldg. fightbackbetter.com Due to unforeseen circumstances we are shifting the focus of tomorrow's event in Asbury Park NJ. NEW PLAN: Meet in front of 1 municipal plaza, 07712, at 5⃣ PM If you are running late SHOW UP ANYWAYS!! The meeting will not start til 6, but it is encouraged to get there early. We NEED numbers tomorrow- Bring all your energy meant for the march into advocating for a Ceasefire Resolution! Bring your Keffiyehs, Flags, and Signs!! It will not be voted on during this meeting— but our voices matter!! Our HUMANITY matters AND has an impact!! Even if you do not feel comfortable speaking, we appreciate your pre…

bwitanek (2024-03-13). More International Coverage for the Movement to Stop Illegal Settlement Sales Event at Teaneck — Now Mondoweiss! fightbackbetter.com This article goes into a little more detail on the criminality of Israeli settler gangsterism with a picture of one…

bwitanek (2024-03-13). Reflections of Participants in the March 10 Protest in Teaneck NJ Against the Sale of Land and Property Rightfully Owned by Palestinians. fightbackbetter.com The protest of the attempt to proffer the sale of illegally claimed property seized usually through threats and violence by…

bwitanek (2024-03-13). FightBackBetter Editor Responds to Comments in NorthJersey.com from March 6 Defending Sale of Illegal Settlement Properties. fightbackbetter.com On March 6, NorthJersey.com has reported for the first time the news about the controversy around a sale of illegal…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Belarus to tax companies from unfriendly countries, suspend double taxation avoidance agreements. eng.belta.by From 1 April 2024 through 31 December 2026 the document will impose a 25% income tax rate on dividends and similar revenues of foreign organizations that do not operate in Belarus via a permanent representative office. At present the tax rate stands at 15%.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Belarus' vice premier sets tasks for Atlant's new director general. eng.belta.by A reminder, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the greenlight to the appointment of Dmitry Kharitonchik, who previously worked as Deputy Industry Minister, as Atlant director general.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Belarusian manufacturers to take part in Korea Import Fair. eng.belta.by Korea Import Fair 2024 runs an extensive business program, including seminars, B2B meetings, and dialogue business platforms.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). BUCE to develop cooperation with Russia's Trade Representation in Morocco. eng.belta.by As part of the talks held online, the Belarusian Universal Commodity | Exchange (BUCE) and the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation | in the Kingdom of Morocco discussed topical issues of exchange trade | with the countries of North Africa and identified promising areas of…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Russia seeks exchange of experience with Belarus in industrial tourism. eng.belta.by Russia is interested in sharing experience with Belarus in industrial | tourism, Olga Shandurenko, Project Director of the Urban Economy | Division of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects | (Russia), told the media at the international seminar Industrial…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Belarusian president congratulates Zardari on election as Pakistan's president. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Lukashenko adjusts alienation of property owned by individuals from unfriendly countries. eng.belta.by In particular, the new decree specifies when the alienation of property owned by individuals from unfriendly countries does not require permissions and the payment of fees.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Lukashenko: Belarus' relations with the Holy See is a prime example of trustworthy cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings as Pope Francis celebrates the anniversary of his pontificate.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Lukashenko urges to eat locally, support farmers. eng.belta.by In one of our episodes, we have talked about Belarus' food security. | Indeed, many people are still surprised that our country supplies food | to more than 100 countries, with food exports exceeding $8 billion.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). 120th Mechanized Brigade units taking part in battalion exercise. eng.belta.by The personnel are expected to occupy a blocking line in addition to looking for, blocking, and eliminating simulated enemy units in their responsibility area while doing target practice using live ammunition.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Belarus sets up commission to select radioactive waste storage facility. eng.belta.by The state commission has been instructed to work out proposals on the | selection of a site for a radioactive waste storage facility and submit | them to the Council of Ministers within ten working days.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Chupris: Belarus' constitutional foundations remain high on Lukashenko's agenda. eng.belta.by Belarus' constitutional foundations remain in the focus of the president's attention, Deputy Head of the Belarus President Administration Olga Chupris said, BelTA has learned.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Kochanova: All the laws under development have to comply with the Constitution. eng.belta.by The nationwide patriotic campaign "We are citizens of Belarus!" was suggested by the Belarusian Republican Youth Union (BRSM) in 2004. Since then it has become hugely popular among young Belarusians and is rightfully called an important tradition of the country.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Miklashevich: Updated Constitution strengthens foundations of Belarusian society, state. eng.belta.by The commentary will be used to explain the provisions of the Constitution in labor collectives, educational institutions, among all segments of the population in order to cultivate a respectful attitude to the Basic Law of the country, to raise awareness of their constitutional rights, freedoms and obligations and to promote the understanding of the importance to strictly observe the constitutional norms in daily life and professional activities.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Minister: Atlant needs to keep up with the times, expand product lineup. eng.belta.by Atlant needs to keep up with the times and further develop its product | lineup, Belarusian Industry Minister Aleksandr Rogozhnik said as Dmitry | Kharitonchik, the newly appointed director general of Atlant, was | introduced by Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Parkhomchik to the team of the…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-13). Organizers expect 20,000 runners at 2024 Minsk Half Marathon. eng.belta.by This year the organizers of Belarus' largest running event expect about | 20,000 participants. Athletes will undergo a selection process to | compete in the main race of 21.097km.

Gabisile (2024-03-13). SA stands by decision to file lawsuit against Israel. sanews.gov.za SA stands by decision to file lawsuit against Israel | South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless genocidal bombardment" of Gaza. | This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who attended a question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. | Speaking in Parliament, Deputy President Mashatile said the United Nations estimates that more than 30 000 Palestinians, including over 10 000 children, have been killed. | "Over 70 000 have been injured while…

Gabisile (2024-03-13). Service delivery 'war room' working to resolve water and electricity disruptions. sanews.gov.za Service delivery 'war room' working to resolve water and electricity disruptions | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the country. | The Deputy President was speaking during his question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. | Through the Service Delivery War Room, the Deputy President said the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has developed some improvement plans to implement rapid response interventions. | These,…

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-13). Campaigners build cemetery outside Parliament warning 'cold homes cost lives'. leftfootforward.org Activists have constructed a cemetery outside the Houses of Parliament this morning drawing attention to the thousands of avoidable deaths in the UK due to fuel poverty and cold homes. | Hundreds of headstones made of insulation boards were put up in Victoria Tower Gardens along with an eight metre long funeral wreath with the message 'Cold Homes Cost Lives', as activists accused the government of failing on energy efficiency policy. | The protest, staged by Greenpeace UK activists, came as new analysis by the environmental campaign group found 58 people have died every day during winter due to cold homes over…

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-13). Politicians must stop making overseas social workers 'scapegoats for government failings', blast unions. leftfootforward.org Unions have hit back at Tory MPs for creating an 'unwelcome' environment for overseas workers in the UK…

Ji Siqi (2024-03-13). US and China, though still entwined, are likely to cut their ties further in 2024, analysts say. scmp.com DHL Global Connectedness Report sees shift as 'less a decoupling and more a reduction of what had previously been an unusually high level of integration'.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-13). North American unions ask Biden administration to probe Chinese shipbuilding, impose port fees. scmp.com The petitioners are urging the US president to impose port fees on Chinese-built vessels to 'address hundreds of billions of dollars of unfair government support'.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-13). Why is Donald Trump now defending TikTok in the US, the popular China-tied app he once sought to ban? scmp.com Ex-president's U-turn coincides with recent meeting held with billionaire Republican megadonor who is deeply invested in parent company ByteDance.

Mark Magnier (2024-03-13). Pentagon needs to become more nimble to counter China threat, US lawmakers are told. scmp.com Experts issue warnings about the Chinese military build-up in the western Pacific and about expanded ties between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-13). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

Reuters (2024-03-13). Andrew Tate to be extradited to UK from Romania on rape, human trafficking allegations. scmp.com A Romanian court has granted the British request, but the internet personality will be handed over only after his local is over.

Reuters (2024-03-13). Vladimir Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war.

Reuters (2024-03-13). Joe Biden, Donald Trump clinch nominations, kicking off grueling US presidential rematch. scmp.com The United States set for its first presidential rematch in 70 years, with Joe Biden taking on predecessor Donald Trump.

Reuters (2024-03-13). Intel still sells to Huawei millions of dollars' worth of advanced chips, while AMD receives no such licence: sources. scmp.com The US chip giant still retains a Trump-era licence to sell advanced laptop CPUs to Huawei despite pressure on Biden to revoke the permission, sources say…

Staff (2024-03-13). MI6 strikes again: Navalny's aide Volkov beaten up in Lithuania. gilbertdoctorow.com We are two days from the opening of polls in Russia for the 2024 presidential election and the Brits could not pass up an opportunity to spoil the mood by cooking up a follow-on atrocity to remind us of the murder of Alexei Navalny that they brought to the door of Putin in mid-February. This …

Staff (2024-03-13). Controversial Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 enforced in India, sparking debates on nationalism, humanity, and religious bias. muslimmirror.com By Prof Shamsul Islam The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) that promises to open the door for Indian nationality to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians and Parsis who got into India (on or before December 31, 2014) from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, facing religious persecution, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister …

Staff (2024-03-13). Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticises CAA implementation, Blames BJP govt for neglecting Indian citizens. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of Indian citizens. In a Press conference, Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the CAA, which promises …

Staff (2024-03-13). Total of 22,217 electoral bonds purchased from Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 15, 2024: SBI to SC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday, March 13, told the Supreme Court that a total of 22,217 electoral bonds were purchased and 22,030 redeemed by political parties between April 1, 2019 and February 15 this year. In a compliance affidavit filed in the apex court, the SBI said as per …

Staff (2024-03-13). UAE intensifies humanitarian aid to Gaza during Ramadan. muslimmirror.com Abu Dhabi : Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council has resolved to intensify humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza during the holy month of Ramzan. This will be achieved through initiatives undertaken by Emirati humanitarian organisations. The UAE's expanded Ramzan aid initiatives …

Staff (2024-03-13). UP's Hapur court gives life sentences to ten in Qasim lynching case. muslimmirror.com HAPUR : A court in UP's Hapur district on Tuesday convicted all ten persons accused in the 2018 mob lynching case and sentenced them to life imprisonment. The court of Additional District Judge Shweta Dixit, after hearing both parties, convicted 10 people of killing 45-year-old Qasim and assaulting Samaideen ,62, on a false rumour of …

tvbrics (2024-03-13). BRICS Universe Exhibition is held in Russia. tvbrics.com It will be open for visitors until 3 April…

tvbrics (2024-03-13). Chinese province steps up construction of modern industrial system. tvbrics.com This was announced by Communist Party Secretary of Hainan Feng Fei…

tvbrics (2024-03-13). Ethiopia's Minister of Agriculture meet with World Bank Executive Director for 22 African Countries. tvbrics.com Ethiopia is pursuing various initiatives aimed at ensuring food security…

UFCLP, RUF (2024-03-13). Monday 3/11: Action at SF Labor Council: Stop the Genocide NOW! For General Strike to Shutdown Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council Meeting | 55 Fillmore St. | San Francisco…

Unicorn Riot (2024-03-13). Sextortion Coms: Inside a Vile Child Exploitation Cult Run by Nazi-Linked Teens. unicornriot.ninja

unitedEditor (2024-03-13). What lies within the Tuareg potential in Libya? uwidata.com The Tuareg are an ancient Berber tribe settled throughout the Saharan regions of Libya, Algeria, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. The Tuareg are believed to have migrated from modern-day Libya in the 7th century AD under pressure from Arab invaders. As nomadic pastoralists, traders and farmers, they had some resistance to recurring droughts. Due to …

UUSF Human Rights Working Group (2024-03-13). Sunday 4/7: Live from Jenin. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 FRANKLIN ST. | S.F.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-13). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

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WSWS (2024-03-12). United States Postal Service and city letter carriers move towards binding interest arbitration. wsws.org Binding interest arbitration is a thoroughly undemocratic measure through which a pro-management contract will be imposed without even a vote by workers. It is mandated by anti-worker laws in the US which for decades have banned strikes by federal workers.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-03-12). Ukraine Conflict At Two Years: Weapons Expert Warns Of Nuclear War. popularresistance.org "Nobody thought the conflict in Ukraine would last this long," states Scott Ritter, a former Marine intelligence officer and weapons inspector, as the second anniversary of Russia's special military operation is reached. Ritter predicts that the conflict will end within the year, but there are no positive outcomes. He warns that Ukraine will cease to exist, NATO will disband or alter fundamentally and the risk of nuclear war is high. Ritter also discusses the resignation of Victoria Nuland, revelations from the leaked conversation by German military officers and how the faàßade of US military dominance has…

EDWIN (2024-03-12). Electoral Commission terminates employment of employee. sanews.gov.za Electoral Commission terminates employment of employee | The Electoral Commission has terminated the employment of an employee after the employee was found to have leaked party candidate lists. | "Following a preliminary investigation into the allegations, the Electoral Commission can confirm that the involved employee's contract of employment has been terminated," the Commission said in a statement on Tuesday. | This comes after the commission on Monday announced that it had set up an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons respons…

albawaba (2024-03-12). TikTok plans to take Instagram down for good with new Photos app. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Despite TikTok awaiting of a potential death sentence in the US with a bill to ban the Chinese app awaiting congress vote and president Biden stating that he is ready to sign off on the decision if it passes congress, the social media giant appears to be fully focused on the competition with Meta, as new leaks report a potential Instagram-like app called TikTok Photos coming soon.TikTok's main selling point has always been short-form videos, which proved to have a massive audience causing other platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to try and grab a piece of the pie with features like Sh…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-13). CELAC Should Revisit Its Position on Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Mona Péralte — Mar 6, 2024 | The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was founded in Caracas, Venezuela in December 2011 as an alternative to the Washington, DC-based Organization of American States (OAS), formed in 1948 to be a Cold War chariot. Cuba characterizes the OAS as Washington's "Ministry of Colonial Affairs, " which expelled the socialist nation in 1962. | "As the years go by, CELAC is going to leave behind the old and worn-out OAS," then Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said at the 33-member alliance's inaugural ceremonies. | "It's the death sentence for the Monroe Doctrine…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-13). Haitian Prime Minister Henry Agrees To Resign as CARICOM Announces Formation of Presidential Council. orinocotribune.com In a prerecorded message released on social networks just after midnight, Ariel Henry, who has held de facto power in Haiti since shortly after the 2021 assassination of Jovenel MoàØse, agreed to resign. Sort of. | Henry has been holed up in Puerto Rico for a week, unable to return to Haiti as coordinated attacks from armed groups shut down the airport. Once the US pulled its support last week, he was left in limbo and had not issued any public statements until early this morning. It is unclear to what extent he was under pressure from the US to remain out of the country and to stay quiet. | Henry's ann…

Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-12). PFLP Warns Of Suspicious US Plan For Gaza Pier. popularresistance.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has issued a warning against the US plan to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza for "transporting aid to the sector." | The movement emphasized that the US plan is "suspicious and dubious" and goes beyond the goal of aiding the Palestinian people, opening the door to executing other alarming objectives, such as forced displacement plans under humanitarian and other pretexts. | It also considered the issuance of instructions by the US President to establish the port an attempt to appease public opinion in the United States and part of his electo…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Dutch seismologist returns with a frightening warning. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-12). IShowSpeed "blows up" Israel in game. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Popular content creator and streamer IShowSpeed was seen "blowing up" Israel in a game he was playing in support of Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Many users on X (Formerly known as Twitter) including pro-Palestine activists shared that IShowSpeed missed the memo because he was technically "bombing Palestine and its history with Israel", which didn't make much sense to them but they also added that "The message was definitely there".IShowSpeed "blows up" Israel in-game: IShowSpeed doesn't hide his pro-Palestine stance as the individual is always seen de…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Tamer Hosny loses 1M followers over Ramadan chips ad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian star Tamer Hosny lost about one million followers from his Facebook account after joining a Ramadan ad for Chipsy Potato Chips company, facing a boycott campaign amid the Gaza war.Tamer Hosni's followers on his verified Facebook account were 25 million, and hours after the release of the Ramadan ad, the number slipped to 24 million and still decreasing.Star Hosny was heavily backlashed on social media after presenting an ad for Chipsy Chips company, which is considered one of the boycotted companies after the latest Israeli war in Gaza on Oct. 7."ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸ&eac…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Haiti's PM Ariel Henry agrees to step down. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Haiti's unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry said that he will be stepping down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed.In a video, Henry said: "The government that I am leading will resign immediately after the installation of (a transition) council. I want to thank the Haitian people for the opportunity I had been granted".With the drastic escalation in the security situation in his home country, Henry remains stranded in Puerto Rico while regional leaders called for a swift transition of power. Ariel Henry, Haiti's embattled prime minister, will resign once a transiti…

albawaba (2024-03-12). "Open Arms" leaves Cyprus port to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Spanish aid ship Open Arms was seen leaving Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing wheat, rice, and protein, heading to Gaza.The aid ship is organized by the US-based organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), with the ship supplied by the Spanish charity Proactiva Open Arms, and is mainly funded by the United Arab Emirates.

albawaba (2024-03-12). Strikes on Houthi sites kill at least 11 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yemeni officials told Reuters that US-UK airstrikes on port cities and small towns in western Yemen killed at least 11 people and injured at least 14. It is believed that these sites are Houthi-controlled sites.US Central Command (Centcom) said it conducted six strikes on Monday, claiming to have destroyed an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled regions.CENTCOM said that these weapons posed an urgent threat to merchant boats and US Navy ships in the region. These efforts are being made to maintain freedom of navigation and make international seas safer and more secu…

albawaba (2024-03-12). French newspaper criticized over cartoon mocking Ramadan in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Fench newspaper was heavily blasted on social media by pro-Palestinian activists after sharing a cartoon that was doubted to be mocking the situation in Gaza. Liberation newspaper unveiled a cartoon that was said to be showcasing the start of Ramadan month in the besieged Gaza Strip. However, activists rebuked the cartoon and slammed the left-wing newspaper.The cartoon was labelled by activists as "disgusting" amid the lack of aid and hunger, people in Gaza are facing after over 5 months of Israeli war, during which about 25 Palestinians died of malnutrition and dehydration.ü

albawaba (2024-03-12). Israeli soldiers enjoy Ramadan Iftar, mock starving Palestinians. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating across social media outlets caused outrage among pro-Palestine activists and users as it showed Israeli soldiers celebrating Ramadan by having "Iftar" while Palestinians in Gaza are starving to death. The video in question was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by a user called "Suppressed Voice" as he cpationed it with: "Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishing a "Ramadan Mubarak" while Palestinians are starved to death and being bombed by Israel."Israeli soldiers enjoy Ramadan Iftar, mocks starving Palestinians: Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishi…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Ramadan 2024: Is Tang part of boycott campaign?>. albawaba.com

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-03-12). Florida's deadly heat bill: GOP's war on outdoor worker safety. nationofchange.org The bill has sparked a fierce debate over worker rights and public health amidst escalating temperatures.

Alexis Sterling (2024-03-12). Alarm bells ring as GOP pushes 'death panel' agenda for Social Security amid election year. nationofchange.org The committee's actions come at a critical juncture, as President Biden, a staunch defender of Social Security and Medicare, prepares for a potential re-election battle against former President Donald Trump.

Alfred W. McCoy (2024-03-12). The American empire in (ultimate?) crisis. nationofchange.org The decline and fall of it all?>

Angela (2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/12: Webinar: Palestine Activism in Digital Spaces. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/PalestineDigitalActivism…

Angela (2024-03-12). Friday 3/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-12). Thursday 3/14: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…

Angela (2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Sunday 3/17: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Sunday 3/17: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Saturday 3/16: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Live from Lyd. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/12: Rise Up for Palestine at Stanford. indybay.org Encina Hall | 616 Serra Mall | Stanford, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Thursday 3/14: Webinar: Oppenheimer: Sins of Omission. indybay.org

Anonymous (2024-03-12). Starbucks Sabotaged with Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org Starbucks covered in Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine!

Ashley Curtin (2024-03-12). Oxfam reports richest 1 percent responsible for more carbon emissions than poorest 66 percent. nationofchange.org The report titled, "Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%," shows the large gap between the carbon footprint of the richest 1 percent and the rest of the people across the world.

Ayah El-Khaldi (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: French newspaper Liberation criticised over cartoon mocking starving Palestinians. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: French newspaper Liberation criticised over cartoon mocking starving Palestinians | Social media users slam the illustration as racist and dehumanising, as experts warn that Gaza is on the brink of famine | | The black-and-white line drawing depicts a Palestinian woman s…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-12). Campaigners unite to speak for Assange's freedom. independentaustralia.net

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-12). Aid Wars over Gaza: Resuming Funding to UNRWA. counterpunch.org The steady and ruthless campaign by Israel to internationally defund the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), is unravelling. The lynchpin in the effort was a thin, poison pen dossier making claims that 12 individuals were Hamas operatives who had been involved in the October 7 attacks. Within a matter

Black Alliance for Peace (2024-03-12). What's Going on in Haiti? Currently Under Military Occupation. globalresearch.ca

Bob Bussel (2024-03-12). Inside the UAW's Southern Strategy. counterpunch.org Persuading Southern autoworkers to join a union remains one of the U.S. labor movement's most enduring challenges, despite persistent efforts by the United Auto Workers union to organize this workforce. To be sure, the UAW does have members employed by Ford and General Motors at facilities in Kentucky, Texas, Missouri and Mississippi. However, the UAW

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-12). Liberals Are Always Trying To Distance Biden From Netanyahu, And Netanyahu From Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Liberals only try to compartmentalize these things away from each other to stave off the cognitive dissonance inherent in their contradiction-soaked worldview.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-12). This Is What Our Ruling Class Has Decided Will Be Normal. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Mar 10, 2024 | US airman Aaron Bushnell said the words "This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal" before self-immolating in protest of the genocide in Gaza. | US airman Aaron Bushnell It seems like…

Charles Xu (2024-03-12). The fates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-12). South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Into Law That Conflates Criticism of Israel With Anti-Semitism. news.antiwar.com

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-12). US Intelligence 'Threat Assessment' Says Hamas Isn't Going Away. news.antiwar.com An annual "threat assessment" compiled by US intelligence agencies was released on Monday and said that Israel will likely face resistance from Hamas for years to come, another sign that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated goal of "eradicating" the Palestinian group isn't realistic. "Israel probably will face lingering armed resistance from HAMAS for years …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-12). Matters of Revenue: Meta Abandons Australia's Media Stable. asia-pacificresearch.com

Dr. Khalil Barhoum, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-12). The Real Reason 'From The River To The Sea' Has Garnered Condemnation. popularresistance.org By most measures, Palestinians are considered a small minority in the Arab world, and so infinitely smaller worldwide. Therefore, it is quite mind-bending to see millions around the world turning out on a regular basis to express solidarity with the Palestinian struggle since Israel's scorched-earth assault on Gaza began more than five months ago. Even the Western world, whose governments have been unguardedly condoning and abetting Israel's genocidal mission against the Palestinian people, has not been immune to this massive international solidarity phenomenon.

Earthwurm (2024-03-12). Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack! indybay.org Trees and Clubhouse in Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack by the forces of NeoLiberalism and Privatization!

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Xiong'an eyes hub of innovation, startups. ecns.cn Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei province is building itself into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in the new era, with the area's atmosphere for innovation and entrepreneurship becoming increasingly strong.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Economic blueprint enthuses MNC execs. ecns.cn China's latest economic blueprint unveiled at the two sessions reflects the nation's pragmatic attitude toward high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Alibaba to invest $640m in HK's entertainment industry. ecns.cn The digital media and entertainment unit of tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Monday that it plans to invest no less than HK$5 billion ($639.4 million) over the next five years to bolster the development of Hong Kong's culture and film industries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Apple to expand in China with new research labs. ecns.cn Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it is expanding in China with new applied research labs, in its latest move to tap into the country's manufacturing and research and development prowess to produce the best products.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China's auto exports cruising in top gear. ecns.cn China's auto exports maintained fast growth momentum, with a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent during the first two months of this year, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Chengdu emerges as drone hub in western China. ecns.cn Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan province is leveraging its advantages in the industrial drone sector to build itself into a low-altitude economic hub in western China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). U.S.' regional banks in state of turmoil. ecns.cn Regional banks in the U.S. are facing tremors as they have yet to be paid back more than $1 trillion in outstanding loans linked to commercial real estate, which is under strain from a glut of empty buildings after the COVID-19 pandemic.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China slams India's tunnel inauguration in border area. ecns.cn China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to India over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at a tunnel inauguration in the eastern sector of the China-India border, saying that India has no right to develop China's Zangnan, or the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Well-preserved Ming Dynasty tomb unearthed in Shanxi. ecns.cn The Shanxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology recently published new excavation information about a well-preserved tomb dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xinzhou city, Shanxi province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Construction of record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 completed. ecns.cn Jacket platform is the "foundation" for supporting and fixing the huge body of offshore oil and gas platform, which is widely used in the world.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Guangdong sees trade growth in first 2 months of year. ecns.cn Guangdong province saw significant growth among major trading partners in the first two months of 2024. This played a big part in boosting the province's overall foreign trade industrial development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Driver apprehended after car accident injures 11 in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Eleven people were injured after a car collided with pedestrians and electric bicycles in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday morning, the local traffic police said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Demand surges for new quality productive forces talents. ecns.cn The position of artificial intelligence engineer stood out with an average monthly salary of 24,127 yuan ($3,354), surpassing chip engineer by 1,292 yuan.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China completes plantation of nearly 4 mln hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn China made new strides in achieving afforestation in 2023 with over 3.99 million hectares of forest planted, according to data from the National Greening Commission on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Tianjin welcomes Tourists from 30 foreign countries on maiden cruise trip. ecns.cn Over 1,100 tourists from 30 foreign countries boarding Zuiderdam cruise ship arrived in Tianjin on Monday, marking the ship's first trip to the North China's coastal city.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China, EU hold defense and security policy dialogue. ecns.cn The 14th China-European Union defense and security policy dialogue was held in Beijing on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Chinese scholar introduces nation's human rights protection of the disabled at Human Rights Council. ecns.cn More than 7.1 million disabled people in rural China have been lifted out of absolute poverty, making a historic leap from the pursuit of subsistence poverty to the promotion of common prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China's top legislature concludes annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Spring ploughing season begins in SW China. ecns.cn As the farming season comes, farmers are busy with spring ploughing across China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). 'The Spring City' sees blooming beauty. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Yuantong mountain to enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms and begonia flowers in Kunming, also known as "The Spring City" in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Drone, fireworks show staged to celebrate Longtaitou in N China. ecns.cn A drone light show is staged over Jinyang Lake Park to celebrate the traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). In Numbers: China plants nearly 4 million hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Molly & Shaolin Show: What is China's 'AI+' ?>. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Construction of record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction"ÄÄon Tuesday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Flocks of argali sheep cross over mountains in NW China. ecns.cn Photographers have spotted flocks of argali sheep crossing over the mountains in Madoi County, northwest China's Qinghai Province."ÄÄ…

Editor (2024-03-12). UNRWA staffers tortured by Israeli troops to falsely admit 'Hamas links'. mronline.org Israel has sought for years to dismantle the UN agency to destroy Palestinian refugees' right of return.

Editor (2024-03-12). Mar 12, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Anna Netrebko & Elƒ´na Garanƒça — Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle Twilight of the Blobs, by James Howard Kunstler Patrick Lawrence: Old Man Shouting, The American Empire is Doing Great! But It Isn't The Delusions Of Western Leadership: Elites Struggling To Accept Reality, by Roger Boyd Revolutionary Consciousness — An Anatomy of Our Thinking — (Part 3), by Ray Zwarich How to Save a Dying Republic part 5: Woke-ism and the Self-Induced Suicide of America, by Matthew Ehret The Buoyancy of ®Psychopaths and the Genesis of the Great Asian War…

Elise Gould, Economic Policy Institute. (2024-03-12). Gender Wage Gap Persists In 2023. popularresistance.org March 12 is Equal Pay Day, a reminder that there is still a significant pay gap between men and women in our country. The date represents how far into 2024 women would have to work on top of the hours they worked in 2023 simply to match what men were paid in 2023. Women were paid 21.8% less on average than men in 2023, after controlling for race and ethnicity, education, age, and geographic division. | There has been little progress in narrowing this gender wage gap over the past three decades. While the pay gap declined between 1979 and 1994—due to men's stagnant wages, not a tremendous increase in women's…

Ellen Brown (2024-03-12). The Public Bank That Wasn't: New Jersey's Excursion into Public Banking. counterpunch.org In 2017, Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made the establishment of a public, state-owned bank a centerpiece issue during his run for New Jersey governor. He regularly championed public banking in speeches, town halls and campaign commercials. He won the race, and the nation's second state-owned bank following the stellar model of the Bank of

Global Research News (2024-03-12). Selected Articles: AI Is Starting to Scare People — And So It Should! globalresearch.ca By There's no doubt that man has always had an instinct for material inventiveness and a fascination in advancing technological developments — coupled …

Hanieh Jodat (2024-03-12). The Unheard Struggles of Palestinian Women Amidst Global Feminism. counterpunch.org To my Palestinian sisters, Despite the global rise of the feminist liberation movement launched decades ago to amplify the voices of women, there exists a troubling disconnect and indifference towards your pain and cries. It seems as though the movement for women's equality and the right to self-determination or emancipation was intended to uplift a

Hank Pellissier (2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/19: Feed Gaza Now. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza in San Francisco…

ICRC (2024-03-12). Cambodia: Women's wheelchair basketball team display skill and hard work in Thailand. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-03-12). Mozambique: ICRC calls on respect for civilians, ramps up support to Mozambique Red Cross response to a new wave of displacements in Cabo Delgado. icrc.org News release | "It is heartbreaking to see so many women and children traumatized and exhausted," said Catherine Gendre, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maputo.

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infobrics (2024-03-12). Russia-Brazil Relations Bolster BRICS Influence, Eye Future Economic Growth. infobrics.org Explore the outcomes of the recent Russia-Brazil Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, enhancing government and business contacts, and its implications for BRICS and global economic dynamics…

infobrics (2024-03-12). PM Modi Set to Reveal Names of 4 Astronauts Picked for Gaganyaan Mission; 'Pilots Went to Russia for Training'. infobrics.org Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, where he will review preparations for the Gaganyaan Mission and reveal the names of four test pilots undergoing training for the mission…

infobrics (2024-03-12). South Africa Eyes Stronger Ties and Trade with Russia Amid Global Uncertainties. infobrics.org Discover the intricate bond between South Africa and Russia, as Ambassador Maqetuka sheds light on the potential growth and cooperation between the two nations. Explore the role of BRICS in reshaping the global economic landscape and the significance of energy cooperation in diversifying South Africa's imports…

infobrics (2024-03-12). NATO access not beneficial for Sweden. infobrics.org In the midst of the current tensions, Sweden is simply taking a side in a possible global conflict, which seems to be absolutely anti-strategic.

infobrics (2024-03-12). Many countries want to start rupee trade with India in "game-changing" de-dollarisation step. infobrics.org India-Russia trade ties continue to flourish.

Isabella Kaminski, DeSmog. (2024-03-12). How Money Laundering Rules Could Be Used To Tackle Deforestation. popularresistance.org I spent the last month binging on money laundering TV to research this feature. But nothing prepared me to write about money laundering in relation to environmental destruction, because until now it has rarely been considered a shady subject. | That could all be about to change. | Last November, French NGO Sherpa filed a complaint with the National Prosecutor's Office against French banks BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, BPCE, and Axa. It called for a criminal investigation into money laundering and concealment, arguing that the banks' financial support for Brazil's biggest beef companies was contributing to illegal…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Virtual Group Exercise Program Improved Long COVID Symptoms. jamanetwork.com A group exercise program delivered online in combination with psychological support sessions improved the health-related quality of life for people living with post—COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID, compared with the usual care of 1 online support session. The results are based on randomized clinical trial data from 585 adults in England and Wales with ongoing physical and mental health symptoms after being hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Psychedelic Drugs Might Support Sexual Well-Being, Studies Find. jamanetwork.com People who used psychedelic drugs tended to report better sex and intimacy after their experience, a recent pair of studies published in Scientific Reports found. The first study involved 261 participants who used psychedelics recreationally. The second was a randomized trial that evaluated sexual functioning in 59 people with depression after being treated with psilocybin or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Cancer Risk Decreased 10 Years After Quitting Smoking. jamanetwork.com People who previously smoked had a lower risk of all types of cancer 10 years after quitting compared with those who currently smoked, according to data from more than 2.9 million adults in Korea. The cancer risk among people who had stopped for at least 15 years was about 50% of the risk of those who continued smoking.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). New Prevention Guidance for Antibiotic-Resistant Meningococcal Cases. jamanetwork.com Physicians prescribe the antibiotic ciprofloxacin to prevent meningococcal disease among close contacts of people with confirmed illnesses. But cases of meningococcal disease caused by ciprofloxacin-resistant bacteria have risen over the past decade, leading the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to recently announce new guidance.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). High Lipoprotein(a) May Increase CVD Risk Even Without Inflammation. jamanetwork.com Previous research has tied high levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp), a protein that carries cholesterol through the blood, to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. But the evidence is mixed on whether Lp(a) only raises this risk when there are also increased amounts of inflammation, as measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in the blood.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). New Antiviral on the Horizon for Mild to Moderate COVID-19. jamanetwork.com COVID-19 symptoms improved 24 hours sooner among patients with mild to moderate infection who received ensitrelvir, an investigational antiviral drug, than those who received a placebo, according to results from a randomized clinical trial involving more than 1000 patients from Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Studies to Test How Well PREVENT Predicts Heart Disease in Diverse Groups. jamanetwork.com Researchers have begun studying how accurately a new tool, known as the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT) calculator, estimates risk in people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as from a range of ages, the American Heart Association announced. Three research teams will evaluate the new scores using larger databases and will assess PREVENT's fairness and cost-effectiveness compared with the Pooled Cohort Equations (PCEs).

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Tirzepatide Lowered Blood Pressure in People With Obesity. jamanetwork.com People with obesity who received tirzepatide—a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist—had lower blood pressure after 9 months compared with those who received a placebo, a study published in Hypertension found. The findings are the latest example of the ways in which GLP-1 receptor agonists might improve cardiometabolic conditions that are associated with obesity, the researchers reported.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). State Approaches to Stopping Violence Against Health Care Workers. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint examines current state-level approaches to addressing the increased incidence of violence against health care workers, as well as how laws are adapting to protect health care personnel.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Responding Effectively to Disruptive Patient Behaviors. jamanetwork.com This Viewpoint discusses the use of behavior contracts with patients in response to increasing workplace violence in health care, and highlights the importance of building the evidence base for approaches to dealing with violent behaviors that are effective and just.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Suicide and Poetry. jamanetwork.com With the US suicide rate reaching a new high in 2022, poetry—especially that of John Berryman, Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, and other confessional poets who wrestled with intense emotion before ending their lives—seems ever more relevant. In "Aftermath," the speaker describes the harrowing suicide of a patient in the hospital, her matter-of-fact tone belying the shock of self-harm happening in the very place devoted to care and healing. The middle-stanza lyrical dream wishes somehow to reverse the mortal injury. It comprises long lines and extended between-stanzas silences, which seem to provide breathi…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Adolescent Δ 8 -THC and Marijuana Use in the US. jamanetwork.com This cross-sectional nationally representative classroom-based survey of US 12th-grade students examines the self-reported prevalence of and sociodemographic and policy factors associated with Δ8-THC and marijuana use during a 12-month period.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Pharmacotherapy and Mortality in Individuals With ADHD. jamanetwork.com This cohort study investigates whether the initiation of medication to treat patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with mortality.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Vitamin C for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Dr McKenzie and colleagues raise concerns regarding the safety of bundling thiamine with other vitamins into a product primarily prescribed for thiamine replacement in patients with or at risk of alcohol withdrawal. This formulation consists of 2 ampules (thiamine, riboflavin, and pyridoxine in ampule 1; ascorbic acid, nicotinamide, and glucose in ampule 2) that are intended to be diluted together in normal saline or 5% dextrose and infused. We are aware of a similar bundled injectable vitamin solution in other countries.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Gastrointestinal Adverse Events—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We thank Dr Suissa and colleagues for their critical review of our report. They question whether diabetes was adequately excluded in our study beyond the 90-day period. We agree that diabetes requires a stricter exclusion. As such, we ensured that study participants had not received an antihyperglycemic drug or a diabetes code for at least 1 year prior to cohort entry (date of the first prescription of a study drug) before the obesity restriction was applied. This detail was not included in our article due to space limitations.

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Vitamin C for Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The recently published REMAP-CAP and LOVIT-COVID studies tested the hypothesis that the administration of high-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) increases the number of days patients are alive and free from organ support. However, these studies were terminated early when statistical triggers for harm and futility were met. In addition, the earlier LOVIT study found harm from high-dose vitamin C and a higher risk of death or persistent organ dysfunction at 28 days. The dose of vitamin C given to the 1476 patients with critical illness in the 3 studies was 50 mg/kg of body weight administered 4 times dai…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Sigh Breaths in Patients With Trauma Receiving Mechanical Ventilation. jamanetwork.com To the Editor We recently published a study showing that sigh breaths added to usual care of trauma patients receiving ventilation did not significantly increase the primary end point of ventilator-free days. However, the prespecified secondary and post hoc tertiary end points indicated that sighs were safe, shortened time with the ventilator, and may substantially decrease mortality. We linked these findings to the rationale that surfactant needs to be continuously secreted to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury and that stretching the lung is the strongest stimulus for secretion of surfactant from type II pn…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Gastrointestinal Adverse Events. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent Research Letter examined the risk of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss. The authors reported a 9-fold increase in the risk of pancreatitis (adjusted hazard ratio
, 9.09; 95% CI, 1.25-66.00), a 4-fold increase in bowel obstruction (adjusted HR, 4.22; 95% CI, 1.02-17.40), a 3-fold increase in gastroparesis (adjusted HR, 3.67; 95% CI, 1.15-11.90), and a numerical increase in biliary disease (adjusted HR, 1.50; 95% CI, 0.89-2.53). Such extreme findings raise clinical concerns that may not be justified in…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Constitution and Fitness. jamanetwork.com The equipment of man to combat adverse influences that may confront him from time to time is evidently made up of various factors, some of which are inborn, whereas others are the product of environmental influences. To what extent these factors enter into what is popularly termed human constitution or, by medical writers, diathesis, remains for the most part the subject of rather personal speculation. "Constitution" has been defined lately as that aggregate of hereditarial characters, influenced more or less by environment, which determines the individual's reaction, successful or unsuccessful, to the stress of…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Matters. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, Li and colleagues used an observational target trial emulation analysis to investigate whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, continuously prescribed over the 2 years following initial diagnosis, was associated with reduced mortality rates compared with those who were not treated with ADHD medication during the same period. This Swedish register study boasts numerous strengths, including a large, well-powered sample (N‚Äâ=‚Äâ148‚ÄØ578) across a broad age range (6-64 years), who received an ADHD diagnosis betwee…

jamanetwork (2024-03-12). The Public Health Challenge of Œî 8 -THC and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Products. jamanetwork.com In this issue of JAMA, a study by Harlow and colleagues found that 11% of US high school seniors (ie, 12th grade) reported using Œî8-tetrahdyrocannabinol (Œî8-THC) in the past 12 months based on a 2023 survey. This study is a reminder that there is a diverse set of cannabis products on the market that vary in their legal and regulatory status and potential for harm. Œî8-THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid that can be derived from hemp. It was introduced to the retail market in 2018 and there are indications that its use is on the rise. There is little regulatory oversight of prod…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Jamaica plans to receive 50,000 European tourists by 2025. plenglish.com Kingston, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Jamaica is working to receive 50,000 visitors from Europe next year, approximately 25 percent more than previous estimates, Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Vietnam prepares largest watercolor exhibition in its history. plenglish.com Hanoi, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The largest international watercolor exhibition ever seen in Vietnam is under preparations today and will be inaugurated on March 16 at the emblematic Temple of Literature in this capital.

Kate Yoder, Next City. (2024-03-12). California Towns Are Banning New Gas Stations; Big Oil Is Watching. popularresistance.org When oil and gas companies attack a climate campaign, activists usually focus on the obvious negative: One of the world's biggest industries, with its wealth of resources, is trying to quash their efforts to, for instance, ban natural gas in buildings. | But in Northern California, where grassroots activists have succeeded in getting towns across Napa and Sonoma counties to prohibit new gas stations, some consider the emerging backlash a sign of validation. | The news of Big Oil's opposition came to Jim Wilson in late January. The longtime climate activist in Napa County found a flyer in his mailbox one day with…

kwjorinoco (2024-03-12). President Maduro: International Observers Welcome if They Respect Venezuela's Laws. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro welcomed international observers to Venezuela to evaluate the 2024 presidential elections. In addition, he called on international observers invited by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to respect the Constitution of Venezuela over the course of the presidential elections. | President Maduro issued the statements during the Con Maduro+ program aired this Monday, March 12. The head of state recalled that during each electoral process, the CNE has invited international observers. | "Let the observers who want, come," said President Maduro, "as they have always come… respecti…

Labor Video Project (2024-03-12). On Women's Day 2024 Global Action to Defend Palestinian Women Journalists in SF. indybay.org On International Women's Day a solidarity rally was held for Palestinian Gaza women journalists who have been attacked and murdered. Sixteen have been killed in Gaza and there are 124 journalists who have lost their lives…

Larry Johnson (2024-03-12). Are We Seeing a New Donald Trump and Catching Up With the Judge on Ukraine and Gaza. sonar21.com Two names — Michael Whately and Lara Trump — signal we are seeing a new Donald Trump. What? Yes, Whately and Ms. Trump are the new co-chairs of the Republican Party. Gone is the establishment darling,

Lila Gyory (2024-03-12). Fruit Festivals – CA Black Agriculture Women's Fundraising – Political Activism. indybay.org Early California Black Churches played a central role not only in the Colored Convention Movement but in Black women's fundraising and organizing efforts in general. By holding events like the "Fruit Festival," as well as picnics and fairs, Black women raised funds to build, buy, and sustain churches. Once such churches were established, they also served as channels through which Black women organized and participated in philanthropy and political activism involving fundraising.

Live Peace. Create Peace. (2024-03-12). A Call To All To Observe Ramadan!!!! indybay.org

Luke Savage (2024-03-12). The Killer-Sunshine State . levernews.com

Lynda Carson (2024-03-12). Cops throughout California target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price. indybay.org Cops Target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price:…

Maha Hussaini (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: How Israeli army brutality killed a disabled Palestinian man. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: How Israeli army brutality killed a disabled Palestinian man | Ezz al-Din al-Banna was paralysed from the waist down, but Israeli soldiers beat and dragged him across the ground anyway | | Witnesses recall seeing Banna being dragged along the ground despite being paralysed…

Malte Kornfeld (2024-03-12). Modern societies cannot function without a welfare state. indybay.org Modern societies cannot really function well without a general social security system. That's why we need a security system for the whole of society that everyone pays into. In addition, growing social inequality is also a major economic risk.

marketing (2024-03-12). China May Become First Country To Deliver Samples From Mars To Earth In 2030 #China#Become#First#Country#Deliver#Samples#Mars#Earth#2030 #Facebook,#Twitter,#Meta,#Instagram,#TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) By Alimat Aliyeva | In mid-February, NASA announced that the Perseverance rover was | at risk of losing the ability to shoot lasers at Martian rocks | because one of its instruments …

MEE staff (2024-03-12). Columbia University sued over suspension of Palestinian and Jewish student groups. middleeasteye.net Columbia University sued over suspension of Palestinian and Jewish student groups | The university suspended the student groups in November, but the lawsuit says the institution breached established protocols | | Pro-Palestinian protesters participate in an 'All out for Palestine' rally outside Col…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). First vessel carrying aid leaves Cyprus for Gaza as UN warns of famine. middleeasteye.net First vessel carrying aid leaves Cyprus for Gaza as UN warns of famine | Unidentified work crew is seen constructing a beachside dock to accept 200 tons of food | | Open Arms vessel set to sail to Gaza with humanitarian food aid at the Cypriot port of Larnaca, on 12 March 2024 (Proactiva Open Arms/…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian academic. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian academic | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian suspended after calling for 'abolishing Zionism' and accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza | | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a law professor, was suspended by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). Islamic philanthropy hits record $46m for refugees in 2023: Report. middleeasteye.net Islamic philanthropy hits record $46m for refugees in 2023: Report | Among the countries receiving the most support through zakat and sadaqah contributions are Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen | | Children break their fast on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the Batinta camp for the in…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). Media coverage of UN report challenged for 'inaccurate' portrayal of sexual violence. middleeasteye.net Media coverage of UN report challenged for 'inaccurate' portrayal of sexual violence | Detailed review of UN report on allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October does not reach many of the conclusions reported in western media, activists say | | A woman reacts while visiting the…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). Sudan's army says it retook national broadcast building in Omdurman. middleeasteye.net Sudan's army says it retook national broadcast building in Omdurman | Capture of crucial site marks turnaround in fortunes for Sudanense Armed Forces over last month | | Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C) walks among other army members during a tour of a neighbourhood in Port Sudan on 31…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Israel has killed over 400 people waiting for aid in Gaza. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel has killed over 400 people waiting for aid in Gaza | At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Gaza City on Tuesday in the latest attack on aid seekers
| | Trucks carrying humanitarian aid make their way along a street in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, 10 March 2024 (Mohamm…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Mother fears 'imminent' loss of last child to starvation. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Mother fears 'imminent' loss of last child to starvation | Fadi al-Zant needs urgent food and medicines not available in Gaza due to the Israeli war and siege | | Palestinian child Fadi al-Zant appears in a video with his mother on 11 March 2024 (X/Emad Ghaboun) | For the past two mont…

MEE staff (2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Palestinian footballer killed after family home bombed by Israel. middleeasteye.net

Michael Arria (2024-03-12). New Jersey protesters target event pitching West Bank real estate deals. mondoweiss.net Hundreds demonstrated against an real estate event in Teaneck, NJ promoting properties in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank.

Mike Walter (2024-03-12). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com Chinese officials and lawmakers closed out the Two Sessions after more than a week of meetings and deliberations. Those policy decisions will now serve as the country's blueprint going forward. What are the key takeaways? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. |

Mnar Adley, MintPress News. (2024-03-12). US Soldier Reveals Why Aaron Bushnell Self-Immolated. popularresistance.org One week after Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in an extreme act of Protest for Palestine — the world has been awe-struck by his galvanizing act of courage, with his last words being Free Palestine. Across the world, including in Yemen and Gaza, Bushnell is being memorialized as a martyr for Palestine as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza that has left over 30,000 people dead. | His protest was not only moving but stood in stark contrast to the empty rhetoric given by so-called liberal politicians who've done very little to stop Israel from continuing its war on civilians.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 158: Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. mondoweiss.net Israeli forces bombed Gaza on the first day of Ramadan, killing two fishermen. Israel's fortified highway has reached the Mediterranean coast, effectively splitting Gaza in two. Meanwhile, hundreds of settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Naoko Wake (2024-03-12). Why "Oppenheimer" Was a Disappointment and a Missed Opportunity. counterpunch.org With 13 Oscars nominations and seven wins — including best picture — "Oppenheimer" was the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan's blockbuster, which told the story of the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, added to its awards season haul that includes five Golden Globes and seven

newarab (2024-03-12). Is Egypt finding its path towards economic recovery?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). How US law shields Israel from accountability. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Israel's no-state solution and the endurance of Palestine. newarab.com To understand In this sense, the ongoing crisis reflects both opposition to, as well as the unsustainability of, Israel's longstanding strategy of a 'no-state solution' for the Palestinian people. | Salient narratives: | To understand this strategy, it is informative to first turn to salient argu…

newarab (2024-03-12). Children in Gaza are dying of starvation at a sickening rate. newarab.com "There's an everyday struggle to find food. Her mum told me how they'd either eat very small portions, share food, or skip meals altogether," Jonathan Crickx, Head of Communications at UNICEF State of Palestine told The New Arab, referring to 13-year-old Nada who shelters with her mother and two sisters in a makeshift tent in Rafah. | Hunger and starvation now looms over Gaza. 10-year-old

newarab (2024-03-12). Bashar al Assad's uncle faces trial over Hama massacre. newarab.com Swiss federal prosecutors say they have referred former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of the war-battered The attorney general's office said Tuesday that Assad, 86, is accused of ordering the crimes in Syria in February 1982 while serving as commander of defence brigades that carried out an attack in the city of Hama during a conflict betw…

newarab (2024-03-12). Egypt exempts Mo Salah from joining friendlies in UAE. newarab.com A recent

newarab (2024-03-12). Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO. newarab.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…

newarab (2024-03-12). Far-right Geert Wilders meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog. newarab.com Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders met Israeli President In his post he said th…

newarab (2024-03-12). Gaza war kills more children than 4 years of global conflict. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). India implements a citizenship law that excludes Muslims. newarab.com The

newarab (2024-03-12). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.

newarab (2024-03-12). Iraqi militias claim targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. newarab.com For the first time since Israel's war on Gaza, The Iraqi

newarab (2024-03-12). Israel blocks Gaza aid truck over children medical scissors. newarab.com The head of the Israel has limited the entry of aid into Gaza throughout the war and placed bans on items that can be used for 'dual use' including instruments and materials essential for medical workers, who are battling with injuries from air strikes and manutrition. | In a state…

newarab (2024-03-12). Israel jails 'overcrowded' as it plans for more Palestinians. newarab.com Israeli jails are planning to receive thousands of During a meeting with representatives from the Israeli ministries of defence and national security, the Israeli army and intelligence presented estimates that thousands of Palestinians would be arrested despite the lack…

newarab (2024-03-12). Kneecap join Gaza boycott of SXSW festival over US army role. newarab.com Bands and artists are pulling out of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to protest Israel's The festival is set to take place in Texas from 8 March to 16 March, but comes amid the devastating war on Gaza where Israel, with US political and material support, has killed over 31,100 Palestinians. | The latest act to pull out is Belfast band Kneecap, who said on X that their decision to pull their three shows is done "in solidarity with the people of Palestine". | The band highlight…

newarab (2024-03-12). 'Legend of Khan Younis' footballer killed in Gaza airstrike. newarab.com Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit his home in His family home was targeted by a series of Israeli bombs that were dropped on the first day of the Islamic fasting month of Known as "the l…

newarab (2024-03-12). Morocco joins aid airdrops on besieged Gaza Strip. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Queen Rania slams the 'slow motion, murder' of Gaza children. newarab.com Jordan's Queen Rania slammed the "slow motion, mass murder" of Gaza's children, as the kingdom works to drop aid on the besieged enclave. | The queen spoke exclusively from the King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan with CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Queen Rania discussed the siege on Gaza, condemning…

newarab (2024-03-12). Sudanese refugees face catastrophe as funds dry up: UN. newarab.com Life-saving food aid in Chad for hundreds of thousands of The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for $242 million in donations to continue supporting 1.2 million Sudanese refugees, as the approaching rainy season threatens to cut off road access for humanitarian deliveries in eastern Chad. | "We are in a race against time," WFP's Chad director Pierre Honnorat said in a st…

newarab (2024-03-12). Sudan's military regains control of TV and radio stations. newarab.com The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the headquarters of Sudan's Radio and Television in the first weeks of Sudan's conflict which broke out in April last year after long-simmering tensions between its commander and the head of the military. | In a statement midday Tuesday, the military…

newarab (2024-03-12). Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections. newarab.com Talks between the United States and Iraq on Washington and Baghdad in January initiated talks to reassess the U.S-led coalition in Iraq, formed in 2014 to help fight the

newarab (2024-03-12). Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa: Church. newarab.com Three "Three monks were subjected to a criminal assault inside our Coptic monastery," the spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said in statement posted on Facebook, without elaborating.

newarab (2024-03-12). UAE bid for UK's Telegraph newspaper comes under scrutiny. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). UAE-funded aid ship sets sail for north Gaza as famine grips. newarab.com An aid ship, mostly funded by the The ship, which is part of a pilot project for the opening of a humanitarian sea corridor to

newarab (2024-03-12). US sanctions affiliates to Iran-backed group in Bahrain. newarab.com The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.- The sanctions were imposed

newarab (2024-03-12). Fed up with Biden, uncommitted voters put Gaza on the ballot. newarab.com Over the past three months, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and their allies have marched, called, emailed, demonstrated, spoken, and tweeted against Israel's So it was no surprise to anyone, except perhaps the US Democratic party…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-03-12). UNRWA Staffers Tortured By Israeli Troops To Falsely Admit 'Hamas Links'. popularresistance.org An unpublished report from UNRWA said some of its employees released from Israeli detention were tortured into falsely stating that the agency has Hamas links and that staff took part in the 7 October attacks, Reuters reported on 9 March. | The testimonies are contained in a report by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reviewed by Reuters and dated February 2024. | "Agency staff members have been subject to threats and coercion by the Israeli authorities while in detention and pressured to make false statements against the Agency, including that the Agency has affiliations with Hamas."

Nur Ayoubi (2024-03-12). Backdrop from Glasgow Willy Wonka fiasco up for auction in aid of Palestinians. middleeasteye.net Backdrop from Glasgow Willy Wonka fiasco up for auction in aid of Palestinians | Rescued from the bin after the Willy Wonka Experience ended in shambles, the backdrops are now on sale on eBay with all profits donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians | | So far the three backdrops have raised over…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-12). The Axis of Resistance: Like Seeds in the Soil. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Mar 10, 2024 | Rebuilding and construction also goes beyond aid to families of the martyrs, but also to rebuilding vital infrastructure. | While I write this article, I am in mourning for the almost 40,000 Palestinians murdered by the fascist Zionist regime in the last 5 months. Because of Zionist colonialism and some members of my family refusing to give up their Palestinian IDs, I have never stepped foot in our beloved homeland. From exile, I wonder how many of these 40,000 are distant cousins or a hypothetical friend with whom I could have gotten a coffee on the beaches of Haifa. | While ma…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-12). The Counterrevolutionary Nature of Liberal Feminist Support for Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Tala Alayli — Mar 10, 2024 | This article is a historical analysis of liberalism, how it is imperial by nature, with a focal lens on the counterrevolutionary nature of feminist movements that do not show support for Gaza. | In Malcolm X's analysis of white liberals, he explained that the liberal can only be distinguished from the conservative by his deceit, veiled as support to the oppressed that would later exploit his vulnerability and suffering in the power play of political gain. The liberal's solidarity, hence, is but a ploy to gain the favor of the oppressed, exploit his struggle, and then throw him…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-12). Zionist Theft of Palestinian Resources. orinocotribune.com By Basma Qaddour -Mar 6, 2024 | The story of Gas Resources and Gaza | Recently there was a discovery of oil and gas in the Levant Basin. And this Levant Basin extends over 85,000 square kilometers that would go from Egypt through Palestine, through Israel and Lebanon and going to Syria and to Cyprus. | The Levant Basin has about 122 trillion cubic feet of gas, 1.7 billion barrels of oil. And this resource, whether it's oil or the gas, straddles many political borders. these resources are underground. They do not obey political borders. They are shared resources. They are part of what is called in economics "The G…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-12). Dr Yeadon Writes Supporting Letter for New Criminal Complaint by Former PO Mark Sexton Against MHRA, Pfizer and UK Government. expose-news.com Former police officer, Mark Sexton has been issued with a new crime number by Acton police station, London on Friday the 8th of March 2024 following his allegations against Sir Graham Brady …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-12). Health Impacts of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF). expose-news.com Over the past several decades, numerous scientific publications have demonstrated the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure from wireless sources — such as smartphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, smart meters and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices — at levels well below maximum federal exposure limits. | Despite this body of evidence, federal exposure guidelines have remained unchanged since first implemented in 1996 and an unprecedented proliferation of wireless sources has been imposed upon an uninformed public.

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2024-03-12). Old Man Shouting, 'The American Empire Is Doing Great!'. popularresistance.org Democratic elites and the reporters who clerk for them were effusively approving of Joe Biden's State of the Union speech last Thursday evening—not so much for what he said, which came nothing new, as for the demeanor of our enfeebled president. Never mind that Biden reduced an occasion intended to address all Americans as to the condition of their nation to a cheap stump speech. He avoided falling down for his hour at the podium while stringing coherent sentences (mostly) together in the cause of his political survival. That is what counted.

Patrick Mazza (2024-03-12). In a World of Troubles, Confronting Our Biggest Danger. counterpunch.org

Pavan Kulkarni (2024-03-12). Farmers killed across Sudan's agricultural heartland while hunger engulfs the war-torn county. peoplesdispatch.org While more than half the war-torn country's population is suffering hunger, the marauding troops of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are killing farmers in their hundreds and depopulating the villages of Sudan's agricultural heartland…

Pressenza New York (2024-03-12). Talk from Gerry Condon at the showing of the DocuFilm ALL OUR NOs, who were the Italian military internees? pressenza.com

publicbooks (2024-03-12). Subterranean Worlds and Liberatory Futures. publicbooks.org The metaphor of the underground as political is rooted in the spatial undergrounds of nineteenth-century America.

Ragip Soylu (2024-03-12). How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement. middleeasteye.net How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement | When it seemed like Erdogan was heading out the door, Mogadishu hedged its bets with Abu Dhabi. Now, it is looking towards Ankara once again | | Students wave a Somali flag during a protest following the port deal signed betwee…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-12). Palestina y los bienes comunes: la Musha'a. indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-12). Argentina: El Hambre No Espera. indybay.org

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-12). 65 per cent of cancer cases received one or more covid injections, says Croatian pathologist. expose-news.com Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer. It occurs when the DNA of a cell is damaged or altered, causing the cell to grow uncontrollably and become malignant. A Croatian pathologist …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-12). MHRA admits using circular reasoning in claiming huge number of covid vaccine injuries reported are due to "high public awareness" expose-news.com The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ("MHRA") has acknowledged that it used circular reasoning and lacks documentation to support its claim that there is a high number of Yellow Card …

Robert S. Becker (2024-03-12). How mindsets drive commentary—whether reform, revolution, reaction or resistance to change. nationofchange.org Cheap shots only cheapen what still in the main offers an effective, worldwide online opportunity.

Ron Jacobs (2024-03-12). Seattle's Radical Women. counterpunch.org Like most of the liberation movements of the period we call the Sixties, the women's liberation movement seems a shadow of its former self. In a manner similar to those other movements, the politics of what's known as second-stage feminism have shifted rightward. This is in part due to the non-stop attacks on women's rights

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-03-12). Silence over Israeli genocide provokes social media backlash. independentaustralia.net

Silvia Federici (2024-03-12). Palestine is the World (2002). counterpunch.org In Palestine the sick, the wounded, the women giving birth cannot go to the hospitals because the Israelis shoot them. In Africa people cannot go to the hospitals, even without the Israeli bullets—although Israel has played havoc in Africa too, propping every dictator, from Mobuto to the white South African apartheid regime. In both cases, the results are populations of refugees, the transfer of lands from the local people to the new colonial powers, forwarding and protecting the interests of international capital.

Simon Hooper (2024-03-12). UK: Michael Gove facing growing dissent over 'dangerous' extremism plans. middleeasteye.net UK: Michael Gove facing growing dissent over 'dangerous' extremism plans | Civil liberties campaigners say proposed measures are 'profoundly undemocratic' as even Gove's own social cohesion advisor puts name to letter calling for broader 'consensus' | | Michael Gove is expected to set out…

slingshot collective (2024-03-12). Saturday 3/16: Art party to make Slingshot issue 140. indybay.org The Long Haul – 3124 Shattuck Ave – Berkeley – across from La Pena – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck…

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-03-12). The 2024 Election is About the Rich Stealing From the Public. counterpunch.org There are many issues on the line this election year but one that gets little attention is former President Donald Trump's 2017 tax reform law that cut taxes on the wealthiest Americans and corporations. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanently reduced the tax rate for big corporations from an already-low 35 percent to a ridiculously minuscule 21 percent. It also lowered tax rates for the wealthiest people from nearly 40 percent to 37 percent. Several provisions of that law are set to expire in 2025, making this November's Congressional and Presidential elections particularly critical to issues of economic fairness…

Staff (2024-03-12). Gaza War : UN Chief urges 'silencing the guns' in Gaza for Ramadan. muslimmirror.com United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for "silencing the guns" in Gaza in honour of the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Guterres told reporters that Ramadan celebrates "peace, reconciliation and solidarity. Yet even though Ramadan has begun — the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza". He urged the …

Staff (2024-03-12). Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay on the citizenship rules. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the rules notified by the Union Home Ministry under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In its application, IUML said that the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 are manifestly arbitrary and create an unfair …

Staff (2024-03-12). 'Killing, bombing, bloodshed continue in Gaza' despite Ramadan: UN chief. muslimmirror.com TORONTO, Canada : As Muslims began the holy month of Ramadan, the UN chief on Monday reiterated his call for a cease-fire in Gaza, and urged actions to avoid further "preventable" deaths. "Yet even though Ramadan has begun — the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza," Antonito Guterres said at a press encounter. "My …

Staff (2024-03-12). 9 Out of 10 Peruvians Disapprove of Boluarte's De-Facto Rule. orinocotribune.com Only one out of every 10 Peruvians approve of de-facto President Dina Boluarte. Meanwhile, 85% disapprove of her rule, according to a new survey by a private polling company. | The Datum survey indicates that Boluarte maintains the approval levels of previous months and notes that the survey was carried out before Prime Minister Alberto Otárola was replaced with conservative jurist Gustavo Adrianzén. Thus, it does not reflect the perception that she failed to meet the general demand for more ministerial changes. | The results also show that just as there is a rejection of Boluarte, there is also a rejection of th…

Staff (2024-03-12). More Sanctions on Nicaragua Will Deepen US Migration Crisis: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition (Interview). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—For Barbara Larcom and Jill Clark-Gollub, increased US economic warfare waged against Nicaragua will only translate into a worsening of the already delicate migration problem in the US and affect supply chains in Central American and Caribbean countries that trade with Nicaragua. The two activists from the Barbara Larcom is the current chair of the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, an international alliance of organizations and indi…

Stephanie Ericson (2024-03-12). Saturday 3/16: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Action, Tri-Valley. indybay.org Panera Bread Cafe, 7030 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin…

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Aprueban interpelación de Ministra de Cultura de Perú. telesurtv.net La moción aprobada con 62 votos a favor, 24 en contra y 27 abstenciones optó por convocar a Urteaga para el 14 de marzo a las 16H00 (hora local) de la tarde.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Conaie denuncia presencia de civiles armados en Sigchos, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Conaie denuncia la intimidación a los campesinos y la irrupción del grupo armado "en domicilios de la comunidad de San Pablo".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Movimientos políticos rechazan Consulta Popular en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las 10 preguntas por las que deberán votar 13.6 millones ecuatorianos "Sí" o "No" están relacionas con seguridad y empleo.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Palestina advierte sobre planes de invasión terrestre de Rafah. telesurtv.net El Gobierno palestino afirma que las palabras de Netanyahu indican las verdaderas intenciones de la ocupación israelí.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Siria y China impulsan cooperación en sector industrial. telesurtv.net Los altos funcionarios abordaron las líneas de producción y la formación de recursos humanos en el campo tecnológico.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Agricultores franceses protestan por deterioro de sector agrícola. telesurtv.net Los granjeros franceses salieron a las calles en el marco de la reunión de consejeros regionales de Nueva Aquitania en la ciudad de Burdeos.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Temporales dejan al menos seis muertos en Francia. telesurtv.net Al menos tres personas se encuentran desaparecidas debido a las intensas lluvias que afectan principalmente el departamento francés de Hérault.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Rusia, China e Irán realizarán ejercicios en el Golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso informó de la llegada de varios buques al puerto iraní de Chabahar para participar en las maniobras, llamadas 'Cinturón Marítimo de Seguridad 2024'.

teleSUR, JCM, MER (2024-03-12). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-12). Venezuela denuncia impacto negativo en la región por sanciones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez participó en el en el Seminario Internacional: Nueva arquitectura financiera regional, que se desarrolla en Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-12). Presidente venezolano: que vengan los veedores que quieran a las elecciones del 28 de julio. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo venezolano enfatizó que el 28 de julio será la fiesta de la democracia y la libertad.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-12). Fiscalía paraguaya inicia proceso contra expresidente Mario Abdo. telesurtv.net El ente público inició el proceso debido a una denuncia promovida por el exmandatario Horacio Cartes en 2018.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-12). Huelga de dos semanas paraliza el comercio exterior en Finlandia. telesurtv.net La Organización Central de Sindicatos de Finlandia (SAK) convocó paros que afectará el transporte ferroviario de mercancías y a los puertos marítimos, la forma fundamental de traslado de los cargamentos comerciales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-12). Incidente en aeronave de Latam deja docenas de heridos. telesurtv.net El avión hizo un aterrizaje de emergencia en Auckland (Nueva Zelanda) y los heridos se trasladaron al hospital St. John's.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-12). Maquinistas ferroviarios alemanes comienzan sexta huelga. telesurtv.net La huelga de GDL está programada para durar desde el martes 12 de marzo a las 02H00 (hora local) hasta el miércoles.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-12). Rusia denuncia trabas para investigar delitos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La delegación rusa manifestó que Israel pone obstáculos deliberadamente para obtener la información fidedigna.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Explosión de gas en una mina china deja al menos siete muertos. telesurtv.net Medios chinos señalaron que los siete fallecidos lograron ser extraídos con vida, pero murieron debido a la gravedad de las lesiones provocadas por el derrumbe.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Volcán en las islas Galápagos no arroja cenizas en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Aunque la intensidad de la erupción del volcán La Cumbre se mantiene alta a pesar de la tendencia hacia la disminución desde que comenzara la actividad volcánica el 2 de marzo.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Fallece mujer ecuatoriana defensora del derecho a la eutanasia. telesurtv.net La ecuatoriana Paola Roldán presentó ante la Corte Constitucional una demanda por no permitírsele el derecho de ejercer la eutanasia ante la perpetuación de su mal.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Arranca jornada de paro nacional de trabajadores en Argentina. telesurtv.net El secretario general de ATE, afirmó que el presidente Javier Milei sostiene un discurso violento e insensible ante la situación económica de los trabajadores y jubilados.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Reportan la renuncia Ariel Henry como primer ministro de Haití. telesurtv.net La dimisión de Ariel Henry como primer ministro de Haití fue dada a conocer por el presidente de turno de Caricom, Irfaan Ali.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Fuerzas israelíes matan a un palestino en el norte Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El palestino, Mohammad Jaafar Mustafa Jabr, fue declarado muerto a causa de sus heridas aproximadamente una hora después del tiroteo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Bomberos panameños combaten incendio en un vertedero de basura. telesurtv.net La Autoridad de Aseo Urbano y Domiciliario de Panamá afirmó que el incendio en el basurero de Cerro Patacón fue intencional.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-12). Conoce cómo serán las elecciones presidenciales en Rusia. telesurtv.net La Comisión Electoral Central de Rusia indicó que hará públicos los resultados de las elecciones presidenciales a más tardar el 28 de marzo.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Rusia frustra ataque ucraniano contra región de Bélgorod. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas ucranianas planeaban avanzar en tres direcciones con el apoyo de tanques y vehículos blindados.

Tom H. Hastings (2024-03-12). Fruits of our Labors. counterpunch.org It's budget season on a permanent basis now. When I was a full-time community organizer I used to love to go to Washington DC in time for the cherry blossoms and the hog slopping. Hog slopping? That was just one of the terms used by many hill staffers (and even some administration figures in places

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Ethiopia develops strategy for medical tourism development. tvbrics.com This was noted in a statement by the Ministry of Health…

UFCLP, RUF (2024-03-12). Monday 3/11: Action at SF Labor Council: Stop the Genocide NOW! For General Strike to Shutdown Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council Meeting | 55 Fillmore St. | San Francisco…

Umar A Farooq (2024-03-12). 'Witch hunt': Penn faculty sue university over congressional probe into pro-Palestinian activity. middleeasteye.net 'Witch hunt': Penn faculty sue university over congressional probe into pro-Palestinian activity | Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine seeks to stop university from complying with Congress' probe, arguing it violates academic freedom | | People gather to protest the banning of Student…

Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco (2024-03-12). Sunday 4/7: Professor Stephen Zunes: Israel/Palestine & US Foreign Policy. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 – in person. Also Zoom: zoom.us/j/95744375889?pwd=dVhVWkd5UG1lK2ltTE80WTA2YU8zQT09

UUSF Human Rights Working Group (2024-03-12). Sunday 4/7: Live from Jenin. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 FRANKLIN ST. | S.F.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Oppenheimer's victory at the Academy Awards. wsws.org Nolan's work has now been seen by well over 100 million people in dozens of countries, resulting in some $1 billion in box office revenue. It has collected 333 film awards internationally.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers, aeronautical workers, river boat operators and others have launched strikes against Argentina's soaring cost of living while 5,000 city workers in Edmonton have decisively rejected management's "last, best and final offer."

WSWS (2024-03-12). SEP candidates Joseph Kishore and Jerry White discuss war, inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic on the Eclectic Radical Show. wsws.org In an extended March 10 interview, Kishore and White outlined a socialist program in response to the myriad crises facing humanity, none of which can be resolved within the confines of the capitalist system.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Australian government to fast-track gas projects in new pro-business blueprint. wsws.org Addressing a business summit, Treasurer Jim Chalmers signalled the Labor government's push for a bipartisan front to satisfy the demands of big business in the leadup to the next federal election.

WSWS (2024-03-12). German health minister wants to make health care system fit for war. wsws.org With the "new era in the health care system" announced by federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, health care spending will be further slashed in favour of military armaments.

WSWS (2024-03-12). The Maldives signs military pact with China. wsws.org The new agreement will undoubtedly ring alarm bells in New Delhi and also Washington as the US and India heighten their confrontation with China throughout South Asia.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Biden says he will sign law banning TikTok if Congress passes it. wsws.org President Biden said on Friday he would sign an anti-Chinese bill that would ban TikTok if the social media app is not sold by its Beijing-based owner ByteDance to a US company within six months of the law's adoption.

WSWS (2024-03-12). US ends free rapid antigen tests as CDC sabotages the fight against COVID. wsws.org With the announcement of CDC's policy shift towards COVID, the White House has suspended the program that provided free rapid antigen tests to Americans.

WSWS (2024-03-12). "How to end the genocide in Gaza"—strong responses to SEP public meetings in key Australian cities. wsws.org Last week's meetings attracted workers, students and others horrified by Israel's military barbarism but wanting to go beyond the fruitless appeals to the Albanese Labor government which maintains unwavering support for Israel and its war crimes.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Biden budget promotes war in Ukraine, Middle East, China and at US-Mexico border. wsws.org The budget document combines massive military outlays with false and demagogic promises of health and education spending to be funded by tax increases on the wealthy.

WSWS (2024-03-12). St. Paul, Minnesota teachers contract "highlights" reveal sellout agreement. wsws.org District officials have boasted that the proposed contract stayed within their budget limits and will not add to the school system's deficit.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Average global surface temperatures rose to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in 2023. wsws.org Every year, millions are temporarily or permanently displaced and tens of thousands die from the impacts of climate change, none of which has ever been seriously addressed by capitalist governments.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Chinese provinces in talks with state banks on debt. wsws.org During China's National People's Congress last week, officials from some of the country's most indebted provinces met with leading state banks to negotiate debt repayments on billions of dollars of liabilities.

WSWS (2024-03-12). White House reaffirms it has no "red lines" for Israeli war crimes. wsws.org The Biden administration reiterated on Monday that the United States has no "red lines" for the war crimes it allows Israel to commit with US weapons, amid mounting global opposition to Israel's genocide and deliberate starvation of the population of Gaza.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Dr Zewlan Moor addresses SEP (Australia) public meetings against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Queensland GP spoke about the ongoing doxxing and victimisation of medical practitioners who have opposed Israel's onslaught against the Palestinian people.

Yousef Fares (2024-03-12). Gazans Embrace Ansarallah. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Mar 8, 2024 | It is not an exaggeration to say that the Ansarallah Movement and the Yemeni army have captivated the hearts of the locals in the Gaza Strip. This is especially true for those who support the choice of armed resistance, and who make up the majority here. | Here in Gaza, the elderly eagerly listen to the military bulletins delivered by the spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces, Yahya Saree, through the radio, after each targeting operation of a British, American, or Israeli ship. They pray sincerely for the "the Houthis" and for their victory and success. | Al-Akhbar intervie…

Staff (2024-03-11). Observe en directo seminario sobre arquitectura financiera regional. telesurtv.net Bolivia acoge el "Nueva arquitectura financiera regional. Desafíos para una mejor integración en un mundo de cambios".,…

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-11). Conaie denuncia presencia de civiles armados en Sigchos, Ecuador. telesurtv.net La Conaie denuncia la intimidación a los campesinos y la irrupción del grupo armado "en domicilios de la comunidad de San Pablo".

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-11). Ascienden a 31.112 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unas 67 personas fueron ultimadas y otras 106 resultaron heridas por las agresiones israelíes en las últimas 24 horas.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-11). Resistencia libanesa ejecuta varios ataques contra Israel. telesurtv.net La milicia chií atacó el cuartel general aéreo y de misiles israelí en Kila, en los Altos del Golán ocupados.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-11). ONU llama a alto al fuego en Gaza durante mes de Ramadán. telesurtv.net "Mi llamamiento más firme hoy es honrar el espíritu de Ramadán a fin de silenciar las armas", señaló Guterres.

teleSUR, JCM, MER (2024-03-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Envía fuerzas de seguridad a la ciudad argentina de Rosario. telesurtv.net Una racha de asesinatos contra trabajadores del transporte en Rosario, en el este de Argentina, provocó una creciente alarma en los trabajadores del sector de la ciudad.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Venezuela denuncia impacto negativo en la región por sanciones de EE.UU. telesurtv.net La vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez participó en el en el Seminario Internacional: Nueva arquitectura financiera regional, que se desarrolla en Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). España recuerda el 20 aniversario de los atentados del 11M. telesurtv.net La Comunidad de Madrid ha inaugurado un nuevo espacio de recogimiento y homenaje a las víctimas de los atentados del 11M en la Estación de Atocha.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Suman 26 los muertos en Sumatra Occidental, Indonesia, por inundaciones. telesurtv.net Los rescatistas han recuperado más cuerpos a medida que las aguas retroceden tras las inundaciones repentinas y los deslizamientos de tierra causados por las torrenciales lluvias monzónicas.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Policía suiza recupera cuerpos de escaladores muertos en los Alpes. telesurtv.net Los seis alpinistas partieron de Zermatt, donde se encuentra el famoso Matterhorn, para realizar una excursión de esquí hacia Arolla, a lo largo de la frontera entre Suiza e Italia.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Conservadores portugueses ganan elecciones parlamentarias anticipadas. telesurtv.net Tras la finalización del escrutinio de los votos emitidos, la AD recibió el 29.49 por ciento de los sufragios, con lo que tendrá 79 de los 230 escaños.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Palestina recibe muestras de solidaridad en marco de los Oscar. telesurtv.net En las horas previas al evento, decenas de personas marcharon en las calles cercanas al Teatro Dolby para pedir un cese al fuego por parte de Israel.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Película Oppenheimer es la ganadora de la ceremonia de los Oscar. telesurtv.net Oppenheimer se llevó siete estatuillas, entre ellas la de mejor película, mejor dirección y mejor actor principal.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre multiplicación del hambre en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según declaraciones del experto de las Naciones Unidas, Michael Fakhri, Israel destruyó el sistema alimentario en Gaza.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Concluye IV Ciclo de diálogos de paz entre gobierno colombiano y el EMC. telesurtv.net Las partes en la Mesa de Diálogos de Paz se reunirán en la ciudad de Ocaña, Norte de Santander, a mediados de mayo o en el momento que lo consideren oportuno…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Reportan al menos 15.000 desplazados por la violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Branchat dijo que las personas que huyen no pueden llegar a sus familiares y amigos en otras partes del país para encontrar refugio.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Venezuela felicita a comunidad musulmana por el Ramadán. telesurtv.net "Expresamos nuestro sincero compromiso y hermandad con los pueblos que profesan el islam", aseveró el Gobierno venezolano.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-11). Fiscalía paraguaya inicia proceso contra expresidente Mario Abdo. telesurtv.net El ente público inició el proceso debido a una denuncia promovida por el exmandatario Horacio Cartes en 2018.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-11). Declaran estado de emergencia por lluvias en La Paz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net El alcalde de La Paz, Iván Arias, promulgó la Ley Autonómica Municipal 516/2024 en conferencia de prensa.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-11). Hamás expresa voluntad de seguir negociaciones con Israel. telesurtv.net "No queremos llegar a un acuerdo que no ponga fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza", afirmó el titular político de Hamás.

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Faithful in Cuba Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan. telesurenglish.net In Cuba, some 3,000 Muslims, including converts, students from Arab countries and other Muslim residents, are celebrating their holy month of Ramadan, marked by fasting and increased prayers. | RELATED: | Although the majority of the population practices the Yoruba and Catholic religions, Islam is also practiced by followers who find on the Caribbean island a place where their customs and traditions are fully respec…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Chucho Valdes Back in Charge Celebrating the 50th of Irakere. telesurenglish.net The virtuoso Cuban pianist Chucho Valdez will restart tour celebrating the 50 years of Irakere and with his Royal Quartet and at the end of March until the end of July. | RELATED: | He will be accompanied by Horacio "El Negro" Hernández (drums), José A. Gola (bass) and Roberto Jr. Vizcaíno (timbale, drums) plus a wind section formed by Eddy de Armas Jr. and Carlos Averhoff Jr., among other past members of the group. | The tour will begin this March 23 in the city…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Intense Rains Alert Buenos Aires and Other Argentine Cities. telesurenglish.net The National Weather Service issued warnings for heavy storms, hail and wind gusts in cities like Buenos Aires. | RELATED: | Flooded streets, tree falls and communications are reported. More than 80 flights have been cancelled and 35 delayed due to the dangers of thunderstorms. | As for material damage, on Tuesday a lightning struck a high voltage tower which fell and blew up an aluminum factory in the Buenos Aires area of La Mat…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israel Kills Civilians While They Wait for Help. telesurenglish.net Israel again attacked Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. This while the occupation forces subdue the Gazati people through famine. | RELATED: | As the famine intensifies, the Zionist army bombards a group of civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid, leaving 400 dead and 1300 injured. | The Gaza Press Office has denounced this by calling the massacres against civilian groups awaiting aid a fabrication of what is said about at…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Qatar Does Not Yet See a Solution to the Conflict in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Mayed al-Ansari said: "We are not close to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but we are still optimistic". | RELATED: | Mayed al-Ansari stressed that efforts have been intensified to reach an agreement on the occasion of Ramadan, however, the situation is complex. | Regarding Washington, Doha, he affirmed "We have the role of the United States in pressuring Israel in the negotiations". | The Qatari government annou…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Gaza Strip: Israeli Restrictions Denounced. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the UN agency charged with supporting the Palestinians denounced that the people of Gaza are now dependent on humanitarian aid to survive, but Israel has increased restrictions on the entry of goods into the territory. | RELATED: | The general commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, denounced in his X account that…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Haiti's Number of Forcibly Displaced People on the Rise. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 362,000 people have been forcibly displaced in Haiti. | RELATED: | According to the IOM, more than half are children, and the total number has increased by 15 percent since the beginning of the year. | The international organization assures that forced displacements in Haiti worsen the humanitarian situation in the Caribbean country, where v…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Luis Arce Meets With Leaders of the Puebla Group. telesurenglish.net The President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Luis Arce, met with leaders of the Puebla Group at a seminar held in the city of Santa Cruz. | RELATED: | The meeting was attended by former presidents José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (Spain), Alberto Fernández (Argentina) and Ernesto Samper (Colombia) and Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez. Also the Bolivian president met with Jorge Arreaza, secretary of ALBA-TCP | The Puebla Group is…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Ethiopia and Italy to Strengthen Communication and Cooperation. telesurenglish.net As chair of the G7, Italy pledged support for Addis Ababa's development aspirations by urging the local team to take advantage of climate funds and the "Mattei Plan" for African development. | Italian delegation led by the Director General for Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, on an official visit to Ethiopia. Mar. 12, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Colombian Supreme Court Elects Luz Camargo as Attorney General. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Colombian Supreme Justice Court elected Luz Adriana Camargo as the new Attorney General, replacing Francisco Barbosa. | RELATED: | Her appointment comes after four previous failed votes and amidst intense debates and popular mobilizations. The selection process began in December 2023 and extended until today, when the Court held its fifth meeting for that purpose. | The news of Camargo's election came amid uncertainty, as j…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Argentina: TELAM Agency Workers Reject 'Voluntary Retirement'. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, workers of the TELAM news agency rejected the "voluntary resignation plan" proposed by Argentine President Javier Milei, who announced the dissolution of this public institution on March 1st. | RELATED: | On Sunday, TELAM authorities sent journalists a severance agreement that includes financial compensation according to age and years of work. The Buenos Aires Press Union (SIPREBA), however, rejected this prop…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Russia to Deepen Political Dialogue With Latin America: Lavrov. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his nation will deepen multilateral and bilateral political dialogue with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean to enhance trade and investments. | RELATED: | His statements occurred during a meeting in Moscow with Latin American diplomats held ahead of the Russian presidential elections scheduled from Friday to Sunday. | Lavrov also…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Dutch Political Parties Inch Forward in Talks on New Government. telesurenglish.net Talks about a new Dutch government have moved ahead slowly with no clear progress as leaders of the four major parties met on Monday for the first time to draw conclusions in the second round of negotiations. | RELATED: | The second round of negotiations between far-right populist Party for Freedom (PVV), center-right party New Social Contract (NSC), the rightist People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the farmers movement Bo…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Attacks in Koursk and Belgorod Regions. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Russian army confirmed that its forces managed to repel Ukrainian attacks with missiles and artillery against the border regions of Kursk and Belgorod. | RELATED: | "Since this morning, Tetkino village in the Glushkovsky district has been shelled. An Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group carried out a shootout and attempted to advance. But he didn't make it," Kursk Governor Roman Starovoi…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Haitian PM to Resign After Formation of Presidential Council. telesurenglish.net On Monday night, Irfaan Ali, the current president of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), announced that the Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign after the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the appointment of an interim prime minister. | RELATED: | "We will create a transitional presidential council composed of seven voting members and two observers," Ali said after a meeting held in Kingst…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). ALBA-TCP Presents 2030 Agenda on Cooperation. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Jorge Arreaza, the secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), participated in the International Seminar "New Regional Financial Architecture. Challenges for a better integration in a changing world", held in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. | RELATED: | During his speech, Arreaza highlighted that the regional bloc formed by Venezuela, Cuba, Nicar…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israeli Bombing in Lebanon Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that one person died and eight others were injured in a new round of Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. | RELATED: | The casualties took place in a residential building in the Dahr Ayroun area, where several people are still missing under the rubble as rescue teams continue search efforts in the area. | A few minutes later, a second airs…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Israel Makes It Difficult for Palestinians to Enter Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced that Israel has tightened measures for the entry of Palestinians residing in the West Bank into Jerusalem during Ramadan, the sacred month for Muslims which began yesterday. | RELATED: | This year, only men over 55, women over 50, and children up to 10 years old will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount in the Old City…

teleSUR (2024-03-12). Venezuelan Elections To Be a Democratic Party: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro commented on the presence of international observers that the National Electoral Council (CNE) authorized for the presidential elections to be held on July 28. | RELATED: | "Let the observers come if they wish. They have always come. They will be welcome, but they must respect Venezuelan sovereignty and constitution," he said, indicating that the CNE is an autonomous institu…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Caricom Calls for Speeding up Haiti's Political Transition. telesurenglish.net The Caribbean Community (Caricom) urged on Monday in Kingston, Jamaica's capital, to accelerate the political transition in Haiti towards a solution to the escalating violence in the Caribbean country. | RELATED: | The position was expressed at the end of an emergency meeting behind closed doors of Caribbean leaders in search of a solution to the Haitian crisis. Members of the regional bloc had been pushing for months for the es…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Russia Denounces Israel's Obstruction to Investigate Crimes in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Maria Zabolótskaya, deputy representative of the Russian delegation to the UN, condemned the human rights violations committed by Israel in Gaza. | RELATED: | Zabolótskaya said: "thousands of people perish. The international court of the UN finds a high probability of genocide that is currently happening in the territory of the Gaza Strip, while the UN, in fact, does not have access to obtain the reliable information [on the matter]". | On this the Russian representative…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Finnish Workers Announce Two Weeks' Strike. telesurenglish.net On Monday, nearly 7,000 Finnish workers began a two-week strike against labour market reform and government-driven social cuts. | RELATED: | The strike was called by the Central Organization of Trade Unions of Finland (SAK) the largest trade union confederation in the country which have organized strikes held intermittently for almost three months in the Nordic country. | The reasons for the protest by the unions is a reform of…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). UN: 68th Annual Meeting to Promote Gender Equality Opens. telesurenglish.net The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women will begin today amid what experts are calling a crossroads for gender equality. | RELATED: | The agency's largest annual women's empowerment meeting will run through March 22 with discussions focused on accelerating the achievement of equality, addressing poverty, and strengthening gender-responsive institutions and financing. | The event brings together representatives of governments, civil so…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Sudan: War Affects Ramadan Manifestations. telesurenglish.net On Monday, official sources stated that the prolonged conflict in Sudan and its economic fallout have significantly impacted traditional Ramadan customs. | RELATED: | Many families in the capital, Khartoum, have been unable to engage in customary festivities, such as the preparation of Hulu-murr, a popular Sudanese beverage essential for breaking the fast. | This year, the absence of women's gatherings to craft Hulu-murr has been notable, reflectin…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Haiti: The Car Is on Fire and There ¥s No Driver at the Wheel. telesurenglish.net Haiti is in the hands of gangs and chaos. The armed groups seek the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and prevent his return to the nation. | RELATED: | Clashes between criminals and the police spread throughout the capital in strategic places such as the presidential palace and different prisons, which have taken and released prisoners. | The health service and medical care is in a deplorable state, with gangs looting hospit…

Giorgio Trucchi (2024-03-13). Honduras: not forgetting Berta. pressenza.com On the eighth anniversary of her seed, this 2 March marks the eighth anniversary of the brutal assassination of Berta Cáceres, indigenous leader, social fighter, defender, and much more. Today we remember her struggle, her life, her commitment, her ability to articulate, her tireless spirit, her sowing, her return to the world in millions, her presence in thousands of struggles of the peoples of the world. Eight years without full justice. Eight years of "Justice for Berta". Eight years without forgetting. | Not forgetting Berta means not forgetting that every year hundreds of defenders of the land, territories,…

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Palestinians rush to collect flour as aid trucks squeeze into Gaza. presstv.ir Palestinians rush to collect flour as aid trucks squeeze into the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Light display celebrating Ramadan switched on in London. presstv.ir A light display celebrating Ramadan was switched on in London's Leicester Square on Thursday (March 7).

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Hundreds of Yemenis hold military parade in Sanaa. presstv.ir Houthi loyalists hold a military parade in the Yemen.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Protesters gather near Oscars site to rally against Israeli war in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters gather in Hollywood to rally to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Portugal's far right Chega soars in snap election. presstv.ir Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday's general election.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). At least 26 dead, 6 missing following Indonesia landslide, floods. presstv.ir Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, with 6 still missing.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Gazans search through rubble following strike on house in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search through the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Yemen strikes container ship in Red Sea, says will intensify retaliation in Ramadan. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces vow to ramp up pro-Palestine operations in the Red Sea area during Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). South Korea 'seriously concerned' over doctors' escalating strike. presstv.ir South Korea's health minister expresses concern over a potential danger to patients' lives after medical professors indicated they may support the striking junior doctors.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). UNICEF says Gaza residents living a 'nightmare', urges end to war. presstv.ir The UNICEF spokesperson has urged for an end to the war on Gaza in hope of stopping the "nightmare" of Palestinians in the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Hezbollah fires 100 rockets at Israeli targets after regime attacks Beqaa Valley. presstv.ir The Israeli army says 100 rockets have been launched from Lebanon towards the northern part of the Occupied Palestine.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Aid ship sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza amid Israeli naval blockade. presstv.ir The charity ship Open Arms has left a port in Cyprus towing relief supplies bound for Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). 'It was out of nowhere', says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir "It was out of nowhere," says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Russia intercepts, destroys dozens of Ukrainian drones. presstv.ir Russia's defense ministry says it has intercepted and downed 25 Ukrainian drones over separate regions of the country.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Gaza war: Israel has killed 400 Palestinians at food lines since 'flour massacre'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces killed at least 11 people in the latest attack on aid seekers in Gaza City.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Oman. presstv.ir Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Save the Children: Gaza kids suffer from 'complete psychological destruction'. presstv.ir The organization said before October 7, 2023, children in Gaza were already living with exceptionally poor mental health.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Russia: Israel deliberately impeding probe into crimes committed in Gaza. presstv.ir Deputy Ambassador to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya said Moscow would "welcome any efforts aimed at shedding light on the crimes committed during the Palestinian-Israeli conflict."

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Leader: Palestinian resistance in Gaza will bring Israel to its knees. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Quran reciters and memorizers on the first day of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Qatar says truce not imminent in Gaza despite Ramadan. presstv.ir Qatar says Hamas and Israel are not near a deal for truce in Gaza despite the start of Ramadan.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Iran says IAEA must observe impartiality in its reports on Iran. presstv.ir Iran calls on the IAEA to observe impartiality in its reports on the country's nuclear activity.

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Over 9,000 Palestinian inmates subjected to starvation as Ramadan begins. presstv.ir That is according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club (PPC).

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Israel's 'war on children' kills 12,300 children in 4 months. presstv.ir The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said that more children have been killed in Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza than in four years of conflict around the world.

A Guest Author (2024-03-12). Urgent call to action! Demand medical care for political prisoner, Leonard Peltier. workers.org The following appeal was issued by the Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee on March 8, 2024. Dear supporters, Leonard Peltier is still in need of urgent medical care. Your efforts, along with the strong advocacy of Leonard's legal team and the Ad Hoc Committee, got the attention of the . . . |

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-03-12). Shifting Rhetoric Cannot Conceal Genocidal Policy on Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-12). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Ahmed Adel (2024-03-12). Many Countries Want to Start Rupee Trade with India in "Game-changing" De-dollarisation Step. globalresearch.ca

albawaba (2024-03-12). Apple faces potential loss of market leadership. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Recent events have given rise to questions about Apple's hegemony in the market, raising the possibility that the behemoth of technology could soon lose its position as the market leader. | Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has disclosed a possible fall in iPhone sales this year, projecting a dip from 220-225 million units to 200 million. There are concerns regarding Apple's capacity to meet consumer and market expectations in light of this declining trend in shipments. | Kuo also underlined how important it is for Apple to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) services in order to outperform current in…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Elon Musk challenges OpenAI with open-sourcing his xAI chatbot Grok. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Days after he filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing they left behind their open-source strategy for profit, Elon Musk has stated that in a post on X (formerly Twitter) his artificial intelligence firm xAI plans to make its ChatGPT competitor "Grok" available to the public in open-source this week.Earlier this month, Musk had filed a complaint against Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015 before departing shortly after three years according to Reuters. OpenAI responded by publishing emails that revealed Musk was backing a proposal to establish a for-profit firm and favored a merger with…

albawaba (2024-03-12). The Oscars were overwhelmingly pro Palestinian last night. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-12). Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant, reveals baby bump in sheer dress on Oscars red carpet. albawaba.com Hollywood buzzed with excitement as Vanessa Hudgens, the beloved star known for her role in "High School Musical," graced the Oscars red carpet with a stunning revelation.Dressed in an elegant, form-fitting black gown, Hudgens radiated joy as she announced her pregnancy to the world, showcasing her baby bump for the very first time.The announcement came during her hosting of the Oscars red carpet pre-show, marking a memorable moment for Hudgens as she prepares to embrace motherhood. The news of her pregnancy adds to a series of joyful milestones, following her marriage to Major League Baseball player Cole Tucker…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Dua for mother on Mother's day 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Mother's Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and celebrating the extraordinary women who have played pivotal roles in our lives. It's a day to express gratitude, love, and appreciation for all the sacrifices, love, and care they have bestowed upon us. While gifts, gestures, and kind words are common ways to show our affection, one timeless and deeply meaningful way to honor our mothers is through the power of prayer. Dua for mother on Mother's day 2024: ".ŸàŸéŸ±ÿÆŸíŸÅŸê&yuml…

albawaba (2024-03-12). EU evacuates all diplomatic personnel from Haiti. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – European Commission (EU) spokesman Peter Stano stated that all diplomatic personnel stationed in Haiti have been evacuated because of "the dramatic deterioration of the security situation"."Currently we have removed and moved, evacuated all the EU staff from Haiti," Stano stated. "We are, of course, assessing the situation and will be adjusting the ways how we operate as the situation, as the security situation develops," he added.The EU statement comes as a number of diplomatic missions begin to evacuate workers from Haiti, as gang violence in the Caribbean nation's capital, Port-au-Prince, escalates.

albawaba (2024-03-12). Hezbollah intercepts Israeli drone; hits Kafr Shuba with missile barrage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a recent development along the Lebanese-Israeli border, Hezbollah fighters repelled Israeli aggression. According to Hezbollah sources, an Israeli drone was intercepted and forced to retreat from Lebanese airspace after a confrontation in the border areas. Moreover, Hezbollah claims to have targeted Israeli soldiers' artillery positions in Khirbet Ma'ar, resulting in direct hits on soldiers deployed in the vicinity. Additionally, missiles were launched at the Al-Samaqa site in the occupied Lebanese hills of Kafr Shuba, with confirmed direct hits.Further retaliation ensued as Hezbollah targeted a grou…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Israel thwarts a major operation in the heart of Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to a senior security source from the Official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, Israeli security forces successfully foiled a major operation in the heart of Israel tonight. The Israeli army, in conjunction with the Shin Bet security agency, neutralized a Palestinian individual who was en route to planting an explosive device in Tel Aviv. ŸáŸäÿ¶ÿ© ÿߟÑÿ®ÿ´ ÿ&s…

albawaba (2024-03-12). New US-UK airstrikes target Taif area in Hodeida, Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a breaking development, media aligned with the Ansar Allah, Houthi group in Yemen, has declared that the Taif area in the Al-Durayhimi District of Hodeidah, west of Yemen, was targeted by American-British airstrikes. In a new update, Houthi media reports a rise in the number of US-British raids on Hodeidah to 9. The latest American and British airstrikes targeted the Al-Arj area in the Bajil District in Hodeidah.Notably, US, UK, and French military forces intercepted Houthi drones yesterday following an attack on a bulk carrier and destroyers in the Red Sea. The US military confirmed downing dozens o…

albawaba (2024-03-12). "Open Arms" leaves Cyprus port to Gaza. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-12). Rifaat al-Assad to stand trial in Switzerland for war crimes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Swiss attorney general office (OAG) said on Tuesday that Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will stand trial in Switzerland for for war crimes and crimes against humanity.The attorney general's office released a statement saying that Rifaat al-Assad is "charged with ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions in Syria in February 1982" during the conflict between the Syrian Armed Forces and Islamist opposition.The statement continued: "The war crimes and crimes against humanity he was being charged with had taken place within the context of t…

albawaba (2024-03-12). School book promoting LGBTQ views in Lebanon stirs controversy. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-12). Ramadan 2024: Is Tang part of boycott campaign?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Arabs began to question whether the favourite Ramadan drink "Tang" is also part of the boycott campaign launched in support of Palestinians.Activists started a boycott campaign against several brands and products, including McDonald's, Starbucks, Carrefour, Nestle, Puma and many more, since the start of the latest Israeli aggression against Gaz on Oct. 7.Pro-Palestinians announced ditching all products and brands that are directly or indirectly linked to Israel amid the aggression on Gaza which left at least 31,112 killed.ÿߟџ&Ou…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Liverpool & Man City tracking Wolves star Pedro Neto. albawaba.com Liverpool and Manchester City are set to compete for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto, according to The Telegraph.The two sided are vying for the Premier League title this season and are believed to be targeting the same player as well.Wolverhampton are willing to let the Portuguese forward leave in the summfer if they were to receive a bid of around £60 million.The 24-year-old's deal runs until the summer of the 2027.Neto has contributed this term with three goals and eleven assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.

albawaba (2024-03-12). Will Salah consider leaving Liverpool due to Klopp's departure?>. albawaba.com Mohamed Salah revealed he will leave Liverpool in the future, but his decision will not be affected by Jurgen Klopp's impending departure.The German announced in January that he will be stepping down as mananger at the end of the season – igniting speculation over the future of several key stars in the team.Salah who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League insisted that he will not be exiting the club due to Klopp's imminent departure.Sky Sports asked the Egypt international about his reaction to Klopp's decision, and the 31-year-old responded by saying: "No, no. It's life. It's part of life now, ever…

Ali Mirin (2024-03-12). What will the Indonesia-PNG defence pact mean for West Papua? greenleft.org.au Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have formally ratified a defence agreement, which enables an enhancement of military operations between the two countries, with a specific focus on strengthening patrols along the border between PNG and Indonesia, writes Ali Mirin. But what will this mean for the security and sovereignty of West Papuans?

Alison Weir (2024-03-12). Will the Israel Lobby Cause America's Downfall? globalresearch.ca

Amy Goodman (2024-03-12). Ariel Henry Announces Plans to Resign Amid Rising Opposition in Haiti. truthout.org Unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced he plans to resign amid rising opposition in Haiti, where a coalition of armed groups opposing the de facto leader have declared an uprising, led mass jailbreaks and taken over the country's airport. At an emergency meeting with international actors in Jamaica, the regional bloc CARICOM has reportedly proposed a plan to set up a seven-member… |

Andy Kroll (2024-03-12). The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis. tomdispatch.com Empires don't just fall like toppled trees. Instead, they weaken slowly as a succession of crises drain their strength and confidence until they suddenly begin to disintegrate. So it was with the British, French, and Soviet empires; so it now is with imperial America. Great Britain confronted serious colonial crises in India, Iran, and Palestine before plunging headlong into the Suez Canal and imperial collapse in 1956. In the later years of the Cold War, the Soviet Union faced its own challenges in Czechoslovakia, Egypt, and Ethiopia before crashing into a brick wall in its war in Afghanistan. America's post-Col…

Angela (2024-03-12). Friday 3/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-12). Friday 3/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-03-12). Saturday 3/16: Rep. Ro Khanna Town Hall. indybay.org Hyde Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room | 19325 Bollinger Rd | Cupertino, CA…

Asma Aamir (2024-03-12). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-12). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Bharat Dogra (2024-03-12). Multibillion "Humanitarian Wars" versus Peace, Justice and Welfare: Urgency of Social and Policy Reform in the USA. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-12). Matters of Revenue: Meta Abandons Australia's Media Stable. dissidentvoice.org It was praised to the heavens as a work of negotiated and practical genius when it was struck. The then Australian treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, had finally gotten those titans of Big Tech into line on how revenue would be shared with media outlets for using such platforms as supplied by Facebook and Google. Both companies …

Black Alliance for Peace (2024-03-12). What's Going on in Haiti? dissidentvoice.org Haiti is in the headlines again and, as usual, the headlines on Haiti are mostly negative. They are also largely false. Haiti, they tell us, is overrun by "gang violence." Haiti is "a failed state," standing on the verge of "anarchy" and teetering on the edge of "collapse." Haiti, they tell us, can only be …

Branko Gradišnik (2024-03-12). Of Monsters and of Conquerors: "The Dimensions of the Crime against Our Children are Far beyond Comprehension" globalresearch.ca

Brian Berletic (2024-03-12). Thailand's Kra Land Bridge (Might) Reshape Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com

Bruce Lerro (2024-03-12). The Monotheistic Roots of Nationalism Part I. dissidentvoice.org Do religion and nationalism compete with each other? Do they replace each other? Do they amplify each other and drive each other forward? Do they exist in symbiosis? Theorists of nationalism have struggled with this question. At one extreme of the spectrum is the early work of Elie Kedourie (1960), who argued that nationalism is a modern, …

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-12). Instan desde Cuba a países industrializados a cumplir compromisos climáticos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, exhortó este martes a los países industrializados cumplir sus compromisos financieros para la mitigación, adaptación y respuesta por pérdidas y daños frente al cambio climático.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-12). Falleció el cineasta cubano Sergio Giral a los 87 años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El cineasta cubano Sergio Giral falleció hoy a los 87 años en la ciudad de Miami, Estados Unidos, según sus familiares, informó el sitio Cubacine Icaic.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-12). Gobierno de Nicaragua reiteró apoyo a Palestina para ser miembro pleno de ONU. radiohc.cu Managua, 12 mar (RHC) El representante permanente de Nicaragua ante la ONU, Jaime Hermida, reiteró el apoyo de su país a las iniciativas de Palestina para ser miembro pleno de ese organismo multilateral, refiere una nota oficial divulgada este martes en Managua.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-12). Desestiman en Bolivia ampliar plazo de postulaciones a judiciales. radiohc.cu Sucre, 12 mar (RHC) La Comisión Mixta correspondiente de la Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional -ALP-, boliviana rechazó este martes la ampliación del plazo de postulaciones al Tribunal Supremo de Justicia -TSJ-, y al Constitucional para cubrir cupos necesarios de mujeres e indígenas.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-12). Afirma canciller que Ley Helms-Burton codifica bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este martes que la Ley Helms-Burton codifica el bloqueo y es una agresión económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra nuestro país, a escala internacional y de modo abarcador.

C.J. Atkins (2024-03-12). Archives 2020: People's World reports from inside Wuhan. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Four years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Though vaccination and public health measures have largely succeeded in making coronavirus manageable, it has officially taken seven million lives; health officials and researchers believe the true toll is …

CADTM International (2024-03-12). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Charles Xu (2024-03-12). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.

Chris Walker (2024-03-12). Arizona Republicans Refuse to Advance Bills Protecting Access to Contraception. truthout.org Republicans in the Arizona state legislature have blocked Democratic efforts to get a hearing on bills to protect access to contraception in the state, with one GOP leader using sex-shaming language to suggest the measure was unnecessary. Two bills with identical language were submitted for consideration, one in the state House of Representatives and the other in the state Senate. |

Chris Walker (2024-03-12). Report: Trump Asked Musk to Purchase Truth Social Site Last Summer. truthout.org Last year, former President Donald Trump reportedly attempted to sell his social media website, Truth Social, to Elon Musk, the world's second-richest person and the current owner of X, the site formerly known as Twitter. Trump made the proposal to Musk in the summer of 2023, according to a report from The Washington Post, which cited two sources with knowledge of their meeting. |

Chris Walker (2024-03-12). Trump Aides Do Damage Control on His Comments to "Cut" Social Security, Medicare. truthout.org On Monday, former President Donald Trump, now the presumptive candidate for the Republican Party's nomination for president in the 2024 election, appeared to suggest he was open to the idea of "cutting" Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, a notion his aides quickly tried to dispel and that the Biden campaign attempted to capitalize on. In an interview with CNBC host Joe Kernen… |

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-03-12). Monday 3/11: CodePink Fire and Grief Circle – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. indybay.org Pelosi's Palace, 2640 Broadway, San Francisco = THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-12). US Missile Strikes Pound Yemen, 11 Reported Killed. news.antiwar.com The US launched a series of missile strikes against targets in Yemen's Red Sea province of Hodeidah on Monday as the US bombing campaign against the Houthis continues. US Central Command said it conducted six strikes and claimed it destroyed "an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen." The Houthis' …

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-12). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Democracy Now! (2024-03-12). Democracy Now! 2024-03-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally; U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza; Immigrants Held in Private Northwest Detention Center Report Death, Suicide Attempts Amid Crackdown | Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barr…

DikelediM (2024-03-12). SA, Ghana explore ways to expand trade and investment. sanews.gov.za SA, Ghana explore ways to expand trade and investment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the significance of expanding trade and investment between South Africa and Ghana, highlighting the need to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation beyond the existing areas covered by the Bi-National Commission (BNC). | He was delivering opening remarks at the second session of the South Africa-Ghana BNC held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation's OR Tambo Building in Pretoria on Tuesday. | "In addition to the many areas of cooperation that the BNC covers, it is important that we explore ho…

DikelediM (2024-03-12). SA-Ghana strengthen relations. sanews.gov.za SA-Ghana strengthen relations | President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo, have reaffirmed the importance of the continued nurturing of the existing historic relations and bonds of friendship between the two countries. | The two heads of state emphasised that these relations are based on mutual partnership and solidarity which date back to the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. | President Akufo-Addo is in South Africa on a Working Visit at the invitation of President Ramaphosa, to co-chair the 2nd Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the two countri…

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-12). Turbo Cancer Treatment Race Is On: Johnson & Johnson Just Completed $2 Billion Cancer Drug Buy of Ambrx. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Dubai commodities center attracts more Chinese firms. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese member companies have settled down at the Dubai Multi Commodities Center, the largest free zone in the United Arab Emirates and of the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, according to senior executives.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Green hydrogen, ammonia, ethanol highlighted for nation's carbon reduction. ecns.cn Expanding the use of green hydrogen, ammonia and ethanol will be crucial for China to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions while ensuring domestic energy security, as the future growth of power generation will mainly come from nonfossil resources.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Asian films hog limelight, shine at regional awards. ecns.cn Asian movies are gaining popularity and recognition not only with audiences but also at professional awards and industry shows, with movies and professionals from Asian countries bagging awards at the 17th Asian Film Awards on Sunday in Hong Kong.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). 5% GDP goal in line with growth plan, expert says. ecns.cn China's aim for a GDP growth of about 5 percent this year is in line with its task to build a modern socialist country through high-quality development, said Michael Dunford, a leading scholar in the field of economic geography from the United Kingdom.

Editor (2024-03-12). Part-time jobs, no benefits: The real state of the working class. mronline.org In his March 6 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden declared, "We have the best economy in the world." He said millions of new jobs had been created in the last three years and that unemployment was at record lows.

Editor (2024-03-12). Seven reasons not to leave Lenin to our enemies. mronline.org The Left has tossed Lenin's corpse to the victors of history—both the Stalinists and their liberal opponents.

Editor (2024-03-12). Western climate agenda goes against African development. mronline.org This commentary provides an overview of carbon and biodiversity offsets as an expansion of global capitalism under the western environmental agenda marshalled against development in Africa.

Editor (2024-03-12). 30 Political Prisoners' Oral Histories Collected in an Unprecedented New Book. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-12). Israel Signals Readiness To Launch Invasion of Southern Lebanon. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-12). Only Revolutionary Love Can Save Us Now. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-12). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-12). Ending Impunity for the Crimes Against Palestinian and Israeli Civilians, From A to Z. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-12). "You Are Betraying Your Ancestors": A Message To Joe Biden From the Graveyard Where His Ancestors Are Buried. scheerpost.com

EDWIN (2024-03-12). Inquiry into unauthorised circulation of party lists. sanews.gov.za Inquiry into unauthorised circulation of party lists | The Electoral Commission has instituted an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons responsible. | On Saturday, the Commission reported that it had become aware of lists of candidates that were being circulated on social media platforms. | Briefing the media in Pretoria on Monday afternoon, the Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said following investigations over the weekend and early hours of Monday, the Commission was in a position to give a preliminary re…

EDWIN (2024-03-12). Over 27.79 million voters eligible to cast their votes in 2024 Elections. sanews.gov.za Over 27.79 million voters eligible to cast their votes in 2024 Elections | The Independent Electoral Commission says over 27.79 million voters – the highest since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | According to the Commission, the voters' roll will be certified by the Chief Electoral Officer today. | Briefing media in Pretoria on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the voters' roll will be published by making it available at the Commission's head office, each of the nine provincial offices of the Commission and at e…

Eleanor J. Bader (2024-03-12). Republicans Aren't Done Threatening the Hungry With Planned Cuts to Food Aid. truthout.org As the fiscal 2024 budget battle unfolded, congressional Republicans made their position clear — they wanted spending on anti-poverty efforts to be dramatically slashed. Among the cutback targets were two longstanding nutrition programs: the nearly 50-year-old Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, and the 60-year-old Supplemental Nutrition Assistance… |

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-03-12). French National Assembly validates support for Ukraine. plenglish.com Paris, March 12 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of France voted today in favor of the bilateral agreement with Ukraine, signed in February by presidents Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Zelensky, denounced by sectors of the left as an escalation of war.

Eric A. Gordon (2024-03-12). Opera by British suffragist composer Dame Ethel Smyth in West Coast premiere. peoplesworld.org ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ever since Opera Pacific, based at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, closed operations in 2008 for lack of sufficient financial backing, the county nestled between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south had been without an opera company. I miss that company a lot—and was thrilled in …

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-12). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-12). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Erin Reed (2024-03-12). WV Saw a Flurry of Anti-Trans Bills in 2024. Now, Most of Those Bills Are Dead. truthout.org At midnight on Saturday, more than 20 anti-LGBTQ+ bills died in West Virginia after the legislature adjourned sine die. Bills that did not pass included the misleadingly named "Women's Bill of Rights," which would have ended legal recognition for transgender people in the state, as well as a bill that would have prohibited gender-affirming care for all transgender youth. West Virginia is the… |

Fred Fuentes, Stuart Munckton, Max Chandler-Mather (2024-03-12). Podcast: Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather: 'Our aim is a mass party for ordinary people'. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Fred Fuentes and former GL editor Stuart Munckton spoke with Australian Greens housing spokesperson and federal member for Griffith Max Chandler-Mather about housing, Palestine solidarity, the nature of parliament and how the Greens are seeking to rebuild mass politics.

GABIK (2024-03-12). KZN police officers commended for tracking down police killer. sanews.gov.za KZN police officers commended for tracking down police killer | KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has commended the multi-disciplinary team of police that tracked down a suspected police killer at Clermont informal settlement in Durban. | The suspect, who was wanted for the killing of an off-duty police officer over the weekend, died during a shootout with the police officers in Clermont on Monday afternoon. | KZN police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, said the police officer from Durban Central SAPS and his colleague from KwaDabeka SAPS who were off duty,…

Gabisile (2024-03-12). SA, UK explore use of data to boost local economies. sanews.gov.za SA, UK explore use of data to boost local economies | The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and National Treasury have invited the United Kingdom's National Statistics (ONS) to participate in launching a community of practice to explore how local data can be used to support local economies. | The community of practice aims to generate new knowledge and facilitate the exchange of ideas about strengthening the economic performance of South African cities. | "The purpose is to widen the circle of researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in the economy of cities by building a vibrant network of en…

Gabriel Aguirre (2024-03-12). A Peace Campaign For Latin America / Una Campaña de Paz Para América Latina. worldbeyondwar.org By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, March 11, 2024 | With the participation of various continental organizations, the planning meeting for the campaign entitled: Let's reject imperialism, let's make our Americas a Zone of Peace, began. | This event, which takes place in the city of Bogota, will meet on March 11 and 12, with the objective of articulating the different initiatives to promote this campaign throughout the continent. | The event began with a presentation by the organizers of the campaign, Black Alliance for Peace, on the main aspects of this regional effort, the objectives, and the work done so f…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Activist criticises Western feminists 'silence' on the brave women of Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). The campaign to free Assange: Reflections on 'Night Falls'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Families for Palestine: 'It is vital to keep pressuring the PM'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Gaza genocide: End Sydney Uni's links with global arms trade. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-12). United States: Strong pro-ceasefire protest vote in Michigan primary. greenleft.org.au

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-12). Cheetahs' unrivalled speed explained by their 'sweet spot' size, finds study. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-12). £46m PhD boost as three Centres for Doctoral Training funded at Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Imperial has received a huge boost for training PhD students today with the announcement of new funding for Centres for Doctoral Training.

infobrics (2024-03-12). Neo-Nazi junta now after 3 million childless Ukrainian women. infobrics.org The report found there are 5.6 million Ukrainian women "of military age" (18-60) and eligible for military service. Texty claims that 46% of them are raising children, meaning that over 3 million women would be targeted for conscription. According to their assessment, "if the war drags on for years or if Russia dramatically increases the number of its forces, the conscription of women can significantly improve the situation".

Jake Bittle (2024-03-12). States and tribes rush to reach Colorado River deals before election. peoplesworld.org There are three main forces driving the conflict on the Colorado River. The first is an outdated legal system that guarantees more water to seven Western states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming — than is actually available in the river during most years. The second is the exclusion of Native American tribes from this …

Jake Johnson (2024-03-12). Senators to Biden: US Law Forbids Arming Israel If It Keeps Blocking Aid to Gaza. truthout.org A group of senators said Tuesday that under U.S. law, the Biden administration must cut off American military assistance to Israel unless the Netanyahu government immediately stops impeding aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, where children are dying of starvation after months of incessant Israeli bombing and attacks on humanitarian convoys. "The severe humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza is… |

JON (2024-03-12). Thursday 3/14: Pack the Court for the Bay Bridge 78. indybay.org 850 Bryant St. – San Francisco, CA…

Judy Haiven (2024-03-12). Instead of 'Civil Discourse' We Have Civil Terror. socialistproject.ca

KATIE (2024-03-11). #IAW2024: Amplify #NoTechforApartheid . bdsmovement.net

Katya Schwenk (2024-03-12). Banks Want To Protect Their Junkiest Junk Fee. levernews.com

Kelly Hayes (2024-03-12). Following Street Blockade, Chicago Activists Vow Ongoing Shutdowns for Palestine. truthout.org Protesters acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza converged on a major three-way intersection in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood on Saturday, disrupting traffic in the area for over two hours. The surprise blockade formed suddenly as 145 activists unfurled banners and held hands in the crosswalks of Damen Avenue, North Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue. The protest was a colorful and… |

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). Israel killed Israelis, confirms new 7 October documentary. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 158: Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). US Activist Gets Prison Term In German Campaign To Oust US Nuclear Bombs. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). LIVE: Video of IDF on Oct 7 CONFIRMS The Truth! rumble.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). Hezbollah strikes occupied Golan Heights in response to Baalbek attack. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). Strangled by Israel for decades, Gaza's future must begin with free movement. 972mag.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). How Money Laundering Rules Could Be Used to Tackle Deforestation. desmog.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-12). Ex-ISIS Chief Becomes U.S. Militia Commander! youtu.be

Leo Earle, Mg Lin Htet (2024-03-12). Australian Labor's Myanmar sanctions lack real impact. greenleft.org.au Three years after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar, the Australian Labor government is facing renewed criticism for its failure to impose meaningful sanctions on the illegitimate military junta, write Leo Earle and Mg Lin Htet.

Liz Johnston (2024-03-12). Laming stirs controversy as Redland City contest heats up. independentaustralia.net

Luke Savage (2024-03-12). The Killer-Sunshine State . levernews.com

Malte Kornfeld (2024-03-12). "Modern societies cannot function without a welfare state" indybay.org Modern societies cannot really function well without a general social security system. That's why we need a security system for the whole of society that everyone pays into. In addition, growing social inequality is also a major economic risk.

Mark Gruenberg (2024-03-12). Biden budget raises corporate taxes but GOP will block it. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Democratic President Joe Biden's proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2025, which starts October 1, raises taxes on corporations and the rich while—among other priorities—expands federal power to cut prescription drug prices. It also would add tax credits for the poor and middle class. In short, like all other presidential budgets, it's a political document. …

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Cuba y Türkiye fortalecen relaciones bilaterales (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El vicepresidente turco, Cevdet Yilmaz, y el vice primer ministro cubano Ricardo Cabrisas dialogaron este martes en Ankara sobre los lazos bilaterales, y abordaron, además, temas de la agenda internacional.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Una cita para coordinar acciones a favor de la mujer (+Fotos). radiohc.cu

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). En Ecuador se reaviva el peligro de nuevos proyectos mineros. radiohc.cu Nada bien ha recibido parte de la ciudadanía de Ecuador el anuncio por el Gobierno del presidente Daniel Noboa de la firma de seis acuerdos de inversión para proyectos mineros, valorados por más de cuatro mil millones de dólares.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Luz Adriana Camargo, nueva fiscal general de Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La Corte Suprema de Justicia de Colombia eligió este martes a Luz Adriana Camargo Garzón como nueva fiscal de la Nación, quien reemplazaría en ese cargo a Francisco Barbosa, luego de varias votaciones fallidas e intensos debates y movilizaciones populares.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). EEUU es responsable del caos reinante en Haití, afirma empresario belga. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El director de operaciones de Digicel Group, Maarten Boute, responsabilizó a Estados Unidos del caos que reina en Haití.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Gobierno de Venezuela veta su espacio aéreo a Argentina hasta que compense daños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El Gobierno de Venezuela reiteró este martes, en Caracas, que vetará su espacio aéreo a Argentina hasta que compense los daños causados por la incautación de un avión de la compañía estatal Conviasa, retenido en Buenos Aires desde junio de 2022 y enviado a EE.UU. en febrero pasado.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Denuncian que EEUU financia a nuevos mercenarios contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La National Endowment for Democracy (NED) y la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (Usaid) entregan dinero a nuevos mercenarios contra Cuba, reveló una información publicada en el sitio digital Cubadebate.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-12). Alertan sobre información y perfil falso del presidente de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (Red Web) La Presidencia de la República de Cuba en su cuenta de la red social X alerta sobre una incierta información emitida por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, en un perfil que tampoco le pertenece.

María Candela (2024-03-12). Estado de la Unión. radiohc.cu "Mi propósito es despertar al Congreso y alertar al pueblo estadounidense de que éste no es un momento normal. Desde los tiempos del presidente Lincoln y la guerra civil, no hemos tenido a la democracia bajo asalto aquí, en casa, de la manera en que la tenemos ahora. Lo que hace este momento raro, es que la libertad y la democracia están bajo ataque aquí, en casa, y fuera, al mismo tiempo".

María Candela (2024-03-12). Ciudad de Cienfuegos inaugurará en el Teatro Terry la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 12 mar (RHC) Con un concierto de Raúl Paz y las palabras del escritor José Sánchez inaugurarán a las 9: 00 pm de este martes, en el Teatro Tomás Terry de la ciudad, la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro, que se extenderá hasta el domingo día 17 en el territorio mediante la realización de múltiples actividades en la fiesta de las letras.

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-12). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-12). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

Mike Ludwig (2024-03-12). President Biden's Budget Proposes a National Paid Family Leave Program. truthout.org The White House released a 2025 budget proposal on Monday that would raise taxes on corporations and the ultra-wealthy to reduce deficits and invest in working families and the middle class, a plan meant to stand in stark contrast to Republican visions for the future as President Joe Biden seeks reelection in November. Notably, the Biden budget proposes a national… |

NEOB (2024-03-12). Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa. sanews.gov.za Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa | Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reiterated the urgent need for the building of transmission lines to unlock thousands of megawatts for the grid from new generation capacity. | "The major problem is transmission issues. We need to modernise and expand transmission by over 14 000km. To put it into context, in the past 10 years, we only did 4 000km. So, this 14 000km is to enable new generation capacity [to connect to the grid]. | "If we had sufficient transmission capacity in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape…

newarab (2024-03-12). Biden-Netanyahu rift: Are US-Israel ties at breaking point?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Why Middle East space geopolitics are back in the spotlight. newarab.com Iran has had growing success in recent years in placing satellites into orbit, with the The United States, in particular, has However, Ira…

newarab (2024-03-12). Arab refugees in Berlin: Down and out from asylum to suicide. newarab.com In the cold winter evenings, a little over a hundred individuals stand in line in Berlin's Frankfurter Allee. Holding a ticket number, they wait for the opening of a shelter that provides the homeless with dinner, showers, and a warm place to sleep until the next morning. | Hassan Ahmad, born to Lebanese parents in Africa in 1970, comes here often to escape the cold winter nights, which worsen his bronchial asthma. He struggled to remember how he made it to the shelter and could not quite clearly explain the issues with his asylum papers. | A little less than six kilometres west, in the area of Kottbusser Tor,…

newarab (2024-03-12). Aid ship leaves Cyprus as Gaza reels under Israeli bombing. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Did Shaun King convert to Islam?>. newarab.com Prominent African-American activist and writer The video shows Palestinian-American imam Omar Suleiman guiding King through the shahadah – the Muslim profession of faith. | After reciting the shahadah in Arabic and English in front of other followers, King can be seen passing the microphone to his wife Rai, wearin…

newarab (2024-03-12). Egypt detains Mada Masr reporter on Ras al-Hekma reporting. newarab.com As According to the independent Mada Masr news outlet, Mamdouh was released from custody and ordered to pay 5000 Egyptian pounds (about US$100) in bail early on Monday,…

newarab (2024-03-12). French-Palestinian EP candidate attacked over Gaza activism. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh: Israel stalled Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Israeli air strikes kill one in Lebanon's Baalbek. newarab.com Israel launched air strikes near Since October 8, the day after Israel began waging its war in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel Strikes have largely remained confined to border regions, but s…

newarab (2024-03-12). Israeli forces beat worshippers entering Al-Aqsa Mosque. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Israeli general blew up Gaza university 'without permission'. newarab.com An Israeli commander who The commander, Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram, was formally censured for destroying Al-Israa University in January without "the necessary authorisation," the Times of Israel (TOI) newspaper cited the The arm…

newarab (2024-03-12). Israel's Netanyahu rejects Gaza death toll, Biden comments. newarab.com In an interview with Politico,

newarab (2024-03-12). Morocco's Atlas Lions face fan boycott over McDonald's deal. newarab.com In Over the weekend, the

newarab (2024-03-12). Oscars: Jonathan Glazer says Holocaust hijacked for Gaza war. newarab.com Glazer, who was joined on stage by producer James Wilson, who used the BAFTA awards speech to make a similar statement, warned a…

newarab (2024-03-12). Palestinian city Jericho names street after Aaron Bushnell. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Progressive coalition in US aims to counter AIPAC. newarab.com A progressive campaign has been launched to counter the influence of the Simply called Reject "Reject AIPAC is a broad coalition of progres…

newarab (2024-03-12). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crash out of Asian Champions League. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Salem Al-Issawi nominated for Iraqi parliament speaker post. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Shaped by politics, Iraq marks Ramadan on two different days. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). South Africa women groups pay tribute to Gaza on IWD. newarab.com South African women's groups celebrated Women's History Month marked from Friday, March 8, International Women's Day, in a sombre mood with a moving nod to the Many appealed to the world to intervene to stop Israel's genocidal war targeting vulnerable women and children in Gaza. | Simunye Women Workers Forum, a women labour advocacy group based in Johannesburg, called for an immediate end to the war, freedom for women and children, and the opening of borders by Egypt to allow an unhinder…

newarab (2024-03-12). UK weighs approval of Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph buyout. newarab.com The UK government is weighing whether to approve a

newarab (2024-03-12). US sanctions al-Shabaab fundraisers, money launderers. newarab.com The The sanctions targeted 16 entities and individuals across the

newarab (2024-03-12). US-UK forces strike, kill 11 targets, Yemen gov't says. newarab.com Airstrikes attributed to a At least 17 airstrikes were reported in the country, including in the principal port city of

newarab (2024-03-12). Yemen's AQAP says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead, unclear why. newarab.com The leader of Khalid al-Batarfi had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US government over leading the group

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic: The link between HPV and throat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says that while HPV-related throat…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Dancing cells show how the brain awakens from anesthesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic neuroscientists found that special immune cells in the brain called microglia can act to shield neurons from the aftereffects of anesthesia to awaken the brain.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Understanding lucid episodes in dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). Transforming Transplant Initiative aspires to save lives through bioengineering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is taking steps to bolster the medical marvel of transplantation while addressing the confounding problem of a critical shortage of donor organs. It created the Transforming Transplant Initiative with a bold goal of providing organ transplants for everyone who needs one. Another objective is to eliminate the waitlist that has grown to more than 100,000 people in the U.S. "My vision is to not just help one patient, but help the thousands who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-12). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…

Norman Stockwell (2024-03-12). Building Progressive Communities, One City At a Time. progressive.org In a new paperback edition, this book highlights the importance of working in cities to bring about progressive change, writes Norman Stockwell, publisher of The Progressive.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-12). Chile warns of La Niña weather phenomenon's aftermaths for Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The appearance of the climatic phenomenon La Niña after the end of the austral summer in Chile, will bring negative aftermaths to the country, a meteorology expert warned here on Tuesday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-12). UN welcomes maritime corridor for Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs and Reconstruction for Gaza Sigrid Kaag welcomed on Tuesday the opening of a maritime corridor for greater assistance to the enclave, although she called for keeping all routes open.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). En Cuba diversidad musical regional y Premio de Musicología. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La institución cubana Casa de las Américas, en esta capital, es sede de la XIX Edición del Premio de Musicología y XIII Coloquio Internacional de esta especialidad.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Putin superaría el 80 por ciento de los votos en presidenciales rusas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El actual mandatario ruso, Vladímir Putin, podría obtener el 82 por ciento de los votos en las próximas elecciones presidenciales, estimó hoy el Centro de Investigación de la Opinión Pública de Rusia.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Realizan paros y protestas contra medidas de Gobierno argentino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) Sindicatos y organizaciones sociales de Argentina realizarán hoy paros y acciones de protesta contra las políticas del gobierno de Javier Milei.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Denuncian restricciones israelíes a entrada de ayuda a Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La población de Gaza depende hoy de ayuda humanitaria para sobrevivir, pero Israel aumentó las restricciones para la entrada de productos al territorio…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Reportan la renuncia de Ariel Henry como primer ministro de Haití. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El primer ministro de Haití, Ariel Henry, comunicó el lunes su renuncia como jefe del gobierno del país caribeño, debido a la violencia desatada por las bandas criminales en la capital de la nación que exigían su dimisión inmediata.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Reparaciones y déficit de combustible mantiene tensa la generación de electricidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La Unión Eléctrica (UNE) se enfrenta a desafíos significativos en la gestión de la energía eléctrica, especialmente durante los horarios nocturnos y de madrugada, por la salida de algunas termoeléctricas y por reparaciones necesarias.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Sesionará en Cuba taller sobre formación profesional de calidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) Cuba se prepara para realizar el primer Taller Internacional sobre Formación Profesional de Calidad y Sostenible, un tema que hoy resulta de vital importancia para la mejor preparación de los educadores ante sus estudiantes.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Recuerdan fundación del II Frente Oriental "Frank País" radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) En el paraje de Piloto del Medio, el hoy General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz fundó el II Frente Frank País García, el 11 de marzo de 1958, que en poco tiempo se convirtió en modelo de organización política, militar y social.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-12). Afirma Canciller cubano que la Ley Helms-Burton codifica bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy que la Ley Helms-Burton codifica el bloqueo y es una agresión económica del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la nación caribeña, a escala internacional y de modo abarcador.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). Biden counsel defends decision to comment on president's memory. plenglish.com Washington, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Special counsel Robert Hur on Tuesday is expected to defend his decision to comment on President Biden's memory, saying he aimed neither to sanitize nor disparage the president in justifying his decision not to bring charges.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). Nigeria risks losing all its forest elephants. plenglish.com Abuja, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are found in the wild. Savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) can be found in the north and forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) in the south.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). Scientists use AI to identify emerging Covid-19 variants. plenglish.com London, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Scientists at The Universities of Manchester and Oxford have developed an AI framework that can identify and track new and concerning Covid-19 variants and could help with other infections in the future.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). UN calls for responsible action ahead of Haiti's political crisis. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday called for responsible action to restore democratic institutions in Haiti, amid the chaos unleashed by violence.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). Uruguay: RNC urges to prevent cervical cancer. plenglish.com The RNC reports that the incidence of cervical cancer has dropped in the last decade and it develops more frequently in women ranging age from 30 to 40. | Dr. Luciana Bertolino, president of the Society of Lower Genital Tract Pathology, Colposcopy and Cytology in Uruguay, explained that in "the vast majority of cervical cancer cases" is being caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). | "HPV is an extremely frequent virus" and most of the population has been infected, has it or will have it at some time in their lives, Bertolino told La Diaria news media. | According to Bertolino, 315 to 330 cervical cancer cases…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). US announces stopgap military aid package for Ukraine. plenglish.com Washington, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Biden administration announced another package of military aid to Ukraine worth up to $300 million on Tuesday after months of warning there was no money left, with officials saying the new funding became available as a results of savings made in weapons contracts.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-12). US finances new mercenary opposition against Cuba. plenglish.com Among U.S.-financed organizations is the so-called International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights (called Race and Equality), a Miami-based association that is receiving funds through the NED and USAID, the Cubadebate reported. | With money provided by Washington, Race and Equality promotes trips of anti-Cuban activists to Europe to meet with officials and Euro-parliamentarians and force them to listen to their complaints, claims, interests and agendas against Cuban government. | For example, from February 12 to 15, activists Elena Larrinaga de Luis, Yaxis Cires Dib and Yanelis Núñez Leyva, known in…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-12). Haiti's acting PM and president Ariel Henry resigns, people's movements warn against foreign intervention. peoplesdispatch.org The resignation of Henry comes amid an upsurge in violence between security forces and paramilitary groups, and was a long standing demand of movements in the country…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-12). In Portugal's elections, conservatives take the lead even as far-right surges. peoplesdispatch.org The Socialist Party (PS) government, which had been in power in Portugal since 2015, was forced to resign in November when Prime Minister António Costa and some of his ministers got mired in a corruption scandal over lucrative lithium and green hydrogen projects…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-12). Indian government notifies rules for Citizenship Amendment Act. peoplesdispatch.org The Modi government delivered on its 2019 campaign promise to implement the controversial law, which provides an expedited route to Indian citizenship to undocumented migrants from six religious communities from neighboring countries but excludes Muslims…

Pepe Escobar (2024-03-12). Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap. thealtworld.com As Project Ukraine goes down the drain of history, Project Taiwan will go on overdrive. Forever Wars never die. | This is the Year of the Wooden Dragon, according to China's classic wuxing ("five elements") culture. The dragon, one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, is a symbol of power, nobility and intelligence. Wood adds growth, development and prosperity. | Call it a summary of where China is heading in 2024. | The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was finalized on Sunday in Beijing. | The wider world should know that within the…

Peter Koenig (2024-03-12). COVID-Mandate, Pandemie-Vertrag. Forderung nach Austritt aus der WHO: Offener Brief an das Schweizer Volk, den Bundesrat und das Parlament. globalresearch.ca Alle Artikel von Global Research kà∂nnen in 51 Sprachen gelesen werden, indem Sie die Schaltflà§che Website àºbersetzen unterhalb des Namens des Autors aktivieren (nur in der Desktop-Version verfàºgbar). | Um den tà§glichen Newsletter von Global Research (ausgewà§hlte Artikel) zu erhalten,

Press Associates (2024-03-12). University of Chicago Hospital nurses to strike March 14. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO — Management refusal to consider safe-staffing forced the 2,800 registered nurses at the University of Chicago's hospital complex to call a 24-hour strike starting at 7 am on March 14. The nurses, members of National Nurses United, said they've been bargaining since October for a new contract and staffing has been the big roadblock. …

Prof. Richard D. Wolff (2024-03-12). Empire Decline and Costly Delusions. Richard D. Wolff. globalresearch.ca

Right Livelihood (2024-03-12). Johan Galtung, "The Father of Peace Studies," Dies at 93. globalresearch.ca

Scott Ritter (2024-03-12). Netanyahu Blows Off Biden's 'Red Lines', Vows Rafah Invasion. thealtworld.com Stay updated on global affairs with hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul as they delve into Prime Minister Netanyahu's bold stance on proceeding with a potential invasion of Rafah, situated on the southern border of the Gaza Strip, despite warnings from United States President Joe Biden. |

Staff (2024-03-12). U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza. democracynow.org We speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, who says the "monstrosity" of Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, including attacks on civilians and restrictions on aid, shows that the International Court of Justice's provisional orders to protect civilians are being ignored. "What should be done is an arms embargo right now and sanctions, because Israel is not in compliance with the critical measures ordered by the ICJ," says Albanese.

Staff (2024-03-12). "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge. democracynow.org Unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced he plans to resign amid rising opposition in Haiti, where a coalition of armed groups opposing the de facto leader have declared an uprising, led mass jailbreaks and taken over the country's airport. At an emergency meeting with international actors in Jamaica, the regional bloc CARICOM has reportedly proposed a plan to set up a seven-member presidential panel that would appoint a new interim prime minister. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said the panel would only include Haitians who support the deployment of a U.N.-backed security force, a policy sup…

Staff (2024-03-12). Headlines for March 12, 2024. democracynow.org Haiti's PM Ariel Henry to Resign After Losing Support of Washington, Gaza Health Officials: Israeli Forces Have Killed 400 Aid Seekers, Israel Blocks Aid Truck Bound for Gaza Because It Contained Medical Scissors, U.S. Intelligence Head: Gaza War Will Have "Generational Impact on Terrorism", Israeli Groups Accuse Netanyahu Gov't of Failing to Abide by ICJ Ruling on Aid, UNRWA Says Israel Tortured & Waterboarded Staffers, Leading to False Confessions, India Enacts Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law Ahead of Election, Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead After Giving Evidence in Lawsuit, Trump Suggests…

Staff (2024-03-12). Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally. democracynow.org Palestinians in Gaza marked the first day of Ramadan on Monday amid rising hunger and desperation, with Israel continuing to restrict aid shipments into the besieged territory. United Nations officials have complained that even basic items like medical scissors have resulted in trucks being stopped by Israeli forces at the border. This comes as countries such as the United States conduct dangerous airdrops of essential supplies and have announced plans to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. "It's going to be more simple, more realistic and more efficient if the United States has pushed…

Staff (2024-03-12). Immigrants Held in Private Northwest Detention Center Report Death, Suicide Attempts Amid Crackdown. democracynow.org At one of the largest for-profit immigrant detention centers in the country, human rights advocates report, there were two suicide attempts Monday, just hours apart. The privately run Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, the site of multiple hunger strikes to protest inhumane conditions over the years, also reported 61-year-old Charles Leo Daniel from Trinidad and Tobago died at the facility last week. He had been detained for about four years and was in solitary confinement at NWDC when he was found unresponsive Thursday in what is suspected to be another suicide. This all comes as a federal judge blocked Washi…

Staff (2024-03-12). Gaza War : UN Chief urges 'silencing the guns' in Gaza for Ramadan. muslimmirror.com United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for "silencing the guns" in Gaza in honour of the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Guterres told reporters that Ramadan celebrates "peace, reconciliation and solidarity. Yet even though Ramadan has begun — the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza". He urged the …

Staff (2024-03-12). Govt launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday launched a portal for people eligible to apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official spokesperson said. The move came a day after the government notified rules for implementation of the CAA 2019. "The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 under the CAA-2019 …

Staff (2024-03-12). 'Hanuman Chalisa' and 'Jai Shree Ram' chanted outside Delhi Police headquarters over SI's suspension. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Hindu Raksha Dal members on Tuesday staged a protest outside Delhi Police headquarters over the suspension of a sub-inspector who allegedly kicked a few people offering 'Namaz' on a road in Inderlok area. Several members of the right-wing outfit chanted 'Hanuman Chalisa' and 'Jai Shree Ram' during the protest. Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar …

Staff (2024-03-12). Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay on the citizenship rules. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the rules notified by the Union Home Ministry under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In its application, IUML said that the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 are manifestly arbitrary and create an unfair …

Staff (2024-03-12). 'Killing, bombing, bloodshed continue in Gaza' despite Ramadan: UN chief. muslimmirror.com TORONTO, Canada : As Muslims began the holy month of Ramadan, the UN chief on Monday reiterated his call for a cease-fire in Gaza, and urged actions to avoid further "preventable" deaths. "Yet even though Ramadan has begun — the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza," Antonito Guterres said at a press encounter. "My …

Staff (2024-03-12). SBI electoral bonds data submitted to Election Commission a day after Supreme Court rebuke. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday evening submitted data on political contributions made through electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI), in accordance with the Supreme Court's order. The Election Commission will now collate and release the data by 5 p.m. on Friday, as per the court order. …

Staff (2024-03-12). Farmers killed across Sudan's agricultural heartland while hunger engulfs the war-torn county. peoplesdispatch.org The troops of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are on a rampage in the eastern state of Gezira, looting and depopulating village after village in Sudan's breadbasket, even as over half of the war-torn country's population suffers hunger. While starvation has been claiming lives daily in the RSF-controlled, semi-desert western region of Darfur, the fertile but …

Staff (2024-03-12). Greenpeace calls for bold high seas ocean protection outside biodiverse Galapagos marine reserve. thecanary.co On Monday 12 March, Greenpeace called for new marine protections for the ocean surrounding the Galapagos — a vital biodiversity hotspot. Specifically, the environmental campaign group pushed for governments to create a high seas marine protected zone under a new UN treaty to secure a much wider area around Ecuador's archipelago. Galapagos: protect the high …

Staff (2024-03-12). Lord 'Woodcock' Walney prompts a furious response from Liberty as the backlash to his nonsense continues. thecanary.co Three of Britain's leading civil society organisations — including Liberty — have issued a statement calling for a rejection of Lord 'Woodcock' Walney's advice to political party leaders to ban their MPs from engaging with Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). It comes after the former Labour Party MP mounted a clear attack on some protests and …

Staff (2024-03-12). FBU slams the Tories over their latest 'draconian' attempts to shut down dissent — while endangering the public, too. thecanary.co The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has called on all fire service employers to refuse to implement the government's new minimum service levels, condemning the legislation as a "draconian attempt to ban strikes". FBU: minimum service levels will threaten public safety In a letter sent to all fire service employers in England, the FBU has warned …

Strike Debt Bay Area (2024-03-12). Saturday 4/20: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Wealth Supremacy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

susan abulhawa (2024-03-12). A story of love and resistance. electronicintifada.net A devoted son and husband fights for his homeland.

Susan Abulhawa (2024-03-12). La historia recordará que Israel cometió un holocausto. workers.org Este artículo, publicado en Electronic Intifada el 6 de marzo de 2024, fue traducido por Fausto Giudice. Son las 8 de la tarde en Gaza, Palestina, al final de mi cuarto día en Rafah, y es la primera vez que he podido sentarme en un lugar tranquilo y pensar. Retrato . . . |

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Resistencia libanesa ejecuta varios ataques contra Israel. telesurtv.net La milicia chií atacó el cuartel general aéreo y de misiles israelí en Kila, en los Altos del Golán ocupados.

TRT World (2024-03-12). China, Myanmar Crisis to Dominate ASEAN Summit. trtworld.com

tvbrics (2024-03-12). 5 BRICS cities to increase their wealth in next 10 years. tvbrics.com The data has been released by BRICS Wealth Report…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). 73 countries negotiate for participation in BRICS Games. tvbrics.com The competitions will be held in Kazan…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). China's General Administration of Sport: sports to play an important role in country's development. tvbrics.com He made the statement at a press conference held in Beijing…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Egypt considers government initiatives on social support. tvbrics.com The initiative is aimed at helping employees of state and public enterprises…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Head of Russian Ministry of Justice and BRICS ambassadors discuss creation of platform for sectoral co-operation. tvbrics.com The task of the Council of Justice Ministers of the alliance is to strengthen co-operation in the legal sphere…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). International rating agency Moody's improves outlook for Egypt's economic performance. tvbrics.com The agency's report highlighted the bold measures taken by Egypt to support the country's economy…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Iran and Russia sign memorandum of understanding to cooperate on ethics in Artificial Intelligence. tvbrics.com The development of the sector is one of Iran's priorities…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Leaders of UAE and Uzbekistan discuss multifaceted co-operation between countries. tvbrics.com They also exchanged congratulations on the beginning of the month of Ramadan…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Port of Santos to receive a R$12.6 billion investment between 2024 and 2028. tvbrics.com This is the largest amount of resources used for the expansion and modernisation of a major port complex in the Southern Hemisphere…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). Saudi Arabia to host 10th film festival. tvbrics.com Its main themes will be science fiction and Indian cinema…

tvbrics (2024-03-12). UAE hosts Brazil-Emirates Conference. tvbrics.com Following the UAE's accession to BRICS, the country is keen to develop mutually beneficial partnerships…

unitedEditor (2024-03-12). "No peace solution without some interaction with Russia" uwidata.com While the German military debates plans to intervene directly in the war in Ukraine and the German government debates, among other steps, the reintroduction of obligatory military service as war preparations, others demand a different course in foreign policy. "Sanctions have failed as a policy instrument. There is no other way to peace without some …

unitedEditor (2024-03-12). A Multipolar World for International Peace and Neutrality. uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the presentation of Erdem ƒ∞lker …

unitedEditor (2024-03-12). Türkiye, Russia and Palestine. uwidata.com Türkiye and Russia in addition to bilateral relations, are engaged in direct or indirect cooperation in various crisis points (Syria, the Caucasus, etc.) The perspectives of the two countries on the Palestine issue are also similar: End to Israeli occupation and the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem within the …

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-12). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

youtube (2024-03-12). Israel Fans FREAK Over Jonathan Glazer Oscar Protest. youtube.com Krystal and Saagar discuss Israel supporters freaking after Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech at the Oscars.

Zane McNeill (2024-03-12). Families Fleeing States Banning Gender-Affirming Care Might Get Aid in MN. truthout.org Minnesota lawmakers are considering allocating $1 million to aid families who are moving to the state to seek gender-affirming care. The proposed legislation, HF 3386, would designate $1,000,000 in 2025 for a grant to the PFund Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing community and providing aid to LGBTQ organizations and individuals through grants and scholarships. According to the bill… |

Zo HaDerekh (2024-03-12). Protests spread across Israel demanding elections to oust Netanyahu. peoplesworld.org TEL AVIV—Thousands of peace activists marched and more than a dozen were arrested in demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government this weekend. Opponents of Netanyahu and his war gathered for protests in at least 30 locations across Israel, including Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Jerusalem, Umm al-Fahem, and more. Anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv broke through …

Zoya Teirstein (2024-03-12). US Government Seeks Immunity From 27 Lawsuits Related to PFAS Contamination. truthout.org The United States government said it is immune to 27 lawsuits filed by local and state governments, businesses, and property owners over the military's role in contaminating the country with deadly PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." The lawsuits are a small fraction of the thousands of cases brought by plaintiffs all over the country against a slew of entities that manufactured, sold… |

HE Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General. (2024-03-11). If Oil Disappeared Tomorrow… telesurenglish.net If oil disappeared tomorrow, there would be no more jet fuel, gasoline or diesel. Internal combustion engine automobiles, buses, trucks, lorries and coaches would be stranded. Airplanes powered by jet fuel would be grounded. | RELATED: | Freight and passenger rail powered by diesel would halt. People could not get to work; children could not get to school. The shipping industry, transporting both freight and passengers, would be devas…

Mike Ervin (2024-03-11). Smart Ass Cripple: Take Me Out to the Ballgame . . . Or Not. progressive.org The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed more than three decades ago. But all too often, public transit remains inaccessible, writes columnist Mike Ervin.

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Bolivia: La Paz City Is in Emergency Due to Rain. telesurenglish.net On Sunday night, Mayor Ivan Arias declared the city of La Paz in an emergency situation due to intense rains and river overflows. | RELATED: | "I held a meeting with Bolivian President Luis Arce to address the critical situation that La Paz is going through due to the rains. I explained to him the magnitude of the challenge we face due to events that have not been recorded for three decades," he said. | The emergency…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Gaza: Prayers Amid Rubble and Blood. telesurenglish.net During the past five months of Israeli aggression against Gaza, Zionist forces have destroyed more than 500 mosques, of which 220 have been completely demolished and 290 severely damaged and unfit for prayer. | RELATED: | Among the destroyed religious buildings is the Great Mosque of Gaza with a history dating back to the 7th century. | On the other hand, yesterday on the eve of the Muslim holy month, Israel repre…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Gaza Strip: Israel Destroyed 90 Percent of Poultry Farms. telesurenglish.net On Monday, official sources stated that the Israeli army destroyed 90 percent of the poultry farms in the Gaza Strip after 157 days of war campaign in the territory. | RELATED: | The head of the Poultry Breeders and Animal Production Syndicate in Gaza, Marwan Al-Helou, revealed that before the war there were 6,500 poultry farms in the coastal enclave. | The facilities supplied some three million chickens every mo…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Jamaica To Take in Haitian Orphans Amidst the Crisis. telesurenglish.net On Monday, national media reported that Jamaica's Minister of National Security, Horace Chang, confirmed that the country will take in orphans from Haiti, amid growing social challenges in the French-speaking nation, particularly in Port-au-Prince. | RELATED: | We have agreed to accommodate a number of people through legitimate channels, namely orphans residing in an orphanage facing isolation and challenges, who are being cared for by…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Nigeria: AU Condemns Abduction of Schoolchildren and Women. telesurenglish.net According to reports, gunmen kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in Nigeria's northwestern town of Kuriga on Thursday, which is said to be the biggest mass abduction from a school in recent years. | Gunmen abducted at least 287 students in an assault on schools on Thursday in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kaduna. Mar. 11, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Palestinians Observe Joyless Ramadan Under Shadow of Bloodshed. telesurenglish.net For millions of starving Palestinians, the raging Israel-Hamas conflict and bloodshed seem to render any thought of festivity utterly absurd. | RELATED: | Amina Al-Ashi, a mother of six in the Gaza Strip, has never been as scared of a holiday as she is ahead of this Ramadan. | "Last year, on days like these, I was busy hanging Ramadan decorations and preparing for suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and breakfast for several days," t…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Paraguayan Prosecutor Accuses Former President Mario Abdo Benitez. telesurenglish.net The Public Ministry of Paraguay charged former President Mario Abdo Benitez and other government officials with alleged crimes of disclosure of official secrets, among others. | RELATED: | The accused are alleged to have committed crimes such as: "disclosure of service secrets, disclosure of private secrets by officials or persons with special obligations, inducement of a subordinate to commit a punishable act, false denunciatio…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Railway Drivers To Paralyze Germany Again. telesurenglish.net From Monday to Wednesday, the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) will carry out a sixth round of strikes in response to the unresolved wage dispute with the German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB). | RELATED: | "In the transport of goods, the strike will begin on Monday at 6: 00 p.m. and will end the next day at the same time. Starting at 2: 00 a.m. on Tuesday, passenger transport will also largely stop until Wednesda…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Rosario City Plagued by Criminal Violence in Argentina. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Argentina woke up in turmoil following the death of a taxi driver and a gas station employee, who were murdered by drug trafficking gangs in the port city of Rosario. | RELATED: | Previously, gang leaders announced the random killing of workers as a way to pressure Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro, who imposed "Bukele-style" controls in the prisons of his province after taking office. | The inmates, who de…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Russia, Iran and China Conduct Joint Maritime Maneuvers. telesurenglish.net Iranian, Chinese and Russian forces join forces to conduct the naval maneuver "Maritime Security Belt 2024" in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. | RELATED: | The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that the purpose of the manoeuvres is to check the safety of maritime economic activities in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. | The Kremlin also reported that the Russian ships have arrived on Monday at the Iranian port…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Solidarity With Palestine is Present at the Oscar Ceremony. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people were present before and during the 2024 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. | RELATED: | In the hours leading up to the event, dozens of people marched in the streets near Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, expressing their support for the people of Gaza and demanding that Israel cease fire immediately. | Carrying Palestinian banners and flags, the citizens showe…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Ukraine Not To Raise the White Flag to Negotiate With Russia. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Dmytro Kuleba implied that his country will never surrender to Russia nor take the first step to start a peace negotiation process. | RELATED: | His statements come in response to a recent peace proposal from Pope Francis, who asked Ukraine to raise "the white flag" and begin a peace negotiation process. | "Our flag is a yellow and blue one. This is the flag by which we live, d…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). US Presidential Election Enters New Phase. telesurenglish.net The 2024 election has entered a new phase as Joe Biden and Donald Trump held campaign rallies in the swing state of Georgia recently to step up their reelection effort. | RELATED: | The two launched attacks against each other while having deep political grievances. They also have significant differences in their major policy positions. | Analysts believe that as the election campaign unfolds, it may further intensify poli…

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Venezuela Fights Illegal Mining in the Bolivar & Amazon States. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) confirmed that Venezuelan soldiers destroyed eight illegal mines and captured 28 people in the Yapacana National Park, in the state of Amazonas. | RELATED: | "These clandestine mines were depredating the environment," FANB Commander Domingo Hernandez said regarding the facilities that had been installed in an area near the borders with Colombia and Brazil.

teleSUR (2024-03-11). Venezuelan Socialists Ratify President Maduro as Candidate. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the grassroots structures of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) held assemblies across the country to determine who will be their candidate for the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for July 28. | RELATED: | Over 15,800 grassroots assemblies participated in the decision and chose President Nicolas Maduro as their representative for the next presidential race, reported PSUV Vice Presi…

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Venezuela Joins in "Deep Prayer" for Palestine at Ramadan Month. telesurenglish.net A released statement by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, expresses the joy and congratulations to the entire Muslim community for the beginning of the Ramadan, the holy month for Muslim people this Sunday, March 10. | RELATED: | "Venezuela joins in the hope of a holy Ramadan, standing in solidarity, in a special way and in deep prayer, with the Palestinian People, so that the Gracious and Merciful God covers them with abunda…

A Guest Author (2024-03-12). Urgent call to action! Demand medical care for political prisoner, Leonard Peltier. workers.org The following appeal was issued by the Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee on March 8, 2024. Dear supporters, Leonard Peltier is still in need of urgent medical care. Your efforts, along with the strong advocacy of Leonard's legal team and the Ad Hoc Committee, got the attention of the . . . |

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-12). Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry agrees to resign, bowing to regional pressure to end crisis. scmp.com Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to step aside as armed gangs plunge his country into anarchy.

Agencies (2024-03-12). Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over pope's 'white flag' comments. scmp.com Ukraine has angrily rejected Pope Francis's suggestion to negotiate with Russia two years after its invasion, vowing 'never' to surrender to Moscow…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Apple's CEO joins Porsche in revealing its new EV Taycan Turbo GT. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — During a live-streamed event, Porsche has unveiled its fastest electric vehicle and most powerful road-legal car so far, the Taycan Turbo GT with over 1,000 horsepower and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, the event welcomed an unexpected guest; Apple's CEO Tim Cook, to talk about the Vision Pro and Apple's products used in Porsche facilities.As Porsche has been expanding its EV line-up during the recent months, with the announcement of an all-electric Macan in Jan, making it the first established model to have an electric makeover, Kevin Giek, vice president of the Taycan product line, commenting "W…

albawaba (2024-03-12). E-Vision 2030: Qatar's plan to transform public transportation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamad Ali Al Marri Director of the Land Transport Licensing Department has said during Expo 2023 at Doha, that the Ministry of Transport (MoT) aims to progressively transition 100 percent of Qatar's fleet of public buses to electric models by 2030 as reported by Zawya.According to Al Marri, current operating rate of electric buses has reached around 70 percent, adding that it's made possible by an integrated infrastructure which offers a number of advantages, most notably are lower energy and fuel costs, a decrease in pollutants and the country's carbon footprint, and an overall improvement in people's…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Kanye West sends message to Adidas and its CEO. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-12). Dua for first 10 days of Ramadan 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA As the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Ramadan 2024, Muslims around the world prepare to embark on a profound spiritual journey. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of reflection, devotion, and renewal of faith. It is during this sacred month that believers strive to draw closer to Allah through fasting, prayer, and acts of charity. Among the practices observed during Ramadan is the recitation of specific duas tailored to each segment of the month, including a powerful supplication designated for the first 10 days.The first 10 days of Ramadan hold immense significance i…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Al-Qassam and Al-Quds brigades clash with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Al-Quds Brigades and Al-Qassam Brigades, Palestinian armed groups, engaged in intense clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis, Gaza during today's early hours. Al-Quds Brigades reported detonating an explosive device, targeting an apartment housing six Israeli soldiers in Hamad Town. Additionally, mortar shells were fired at another Israeli gathering in the town center. Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli Merkava tank with an Al-Yassin 105 shell. Furthermore, clashes resulted in the death and injury of Israeli soldiers. The Israeli Army acknowledged three soldiers wo…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Cargo plane crashes near Moscow, Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia announced Tuesday that a military cargo flight carrying 15 personnel crashed while taking off from an airfield northeast of Moscow for a planned journey."An Il-76 military transport aviation plane crashed in the Ivanovo region while taking off to perform a scheduled flight. On board were eight crew members and seven passengers," the defense ministry said in a statement.Russian Military-Transport aircraft crashed at the Severnyy airport in Ivanovo

albawaba (2024-03-12). Indian fighter jet crashes during training in Rajasthan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie on Tuesday. The indigenous fighter jet went down close to a hostel complex in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. Although the pilot managed to eject safely, the jet caught fire upon impact. The Indian Air Force has initiated a court of inquiry to investigate the incident, as

albawaba (2024-03-12). Israeli airstrikes claim two lives, leaves 11 injured in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes targeted a building near Saraain in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two Lebanese individuals and injuries to 11 civilians. The strikes, which targeted the Bekaa region, caused significant damage and casualties, adding to the escalating tensions in the area.In a separate incident, Lebanese army units discovered a drone belonging to the Israeli occupation armed with a missile. The drone had crashed and was destroyed under a public road in Harajel Al-Kesrouan as it was en route to carry out a raid in the Bekaa region. The army dismantled the missile and wo…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Italian destroyer downs drones over Red Sea water. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Italian Foreign Minister announced that the destroyer "Caio Duilio" intercepted and shot down two drones over the Red Sea. These unmanned aircraft were reportedly targeted by Yemen's Houthi group, who declared their support for Gaza and imposed restrictions on vessels heading to or from Israel until the Gaza siege is lifted and humanitarian aid allowed.Notably, the US and UK launched intensive airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, yesterday. These airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties, with 11 Yemeni civilians killed and numerous others injured.The airstrikes targeted port cities…

albawaba (2024-03-12). Ronaldo: Bellingham reminds me of Zidane. albawaba.com Real Madrid icon Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima has heaped praise on Jude Bellingham and compared him with former teammate Zinedine Zidane.The 20-year-old moved to Madrid last summer and managed to become the team's top goal scorer in a matter of months.Ronaldo spoke of his admiration for Bellingham, and said to the Daily Mail: "I love how he plays and I love seeing him play like he is doing at Real Madrid, scoring in almost every game."The speed he has as he runs towards the area is surprising, you can see that he always wants to score."He reminds me Zinedine Zidane with his qualities." Belligham has 20 goals and…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-12). Foreign Minister:Helms-Burton Act codifies U.S. blockade against Cuba (+Photo). plenglish.com Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced that the Helms-Burton Act codifies the blockade and is an economic aggression by the U.S. government against Cuba, on an international scale and in a comprehensive manner.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-12). Nigeria at risk of losing all its forest elephants. plenglish.com Abuja, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria is at risk of losing all its forest elephants due to habitat fragmentation, forest degradation, illegal hunting, genetic isolation and conflict with humans.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-12). Workshop on quality professional training to be held in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is preparing to hold the first International Workshop on Quality and Sustainable Professional Training, a topic that today is of vital importance for the better preparation of educators to face their students.

Associated Press (2024-03-12). Russia detains South Korean, Baek Won-soon, accuses him of espionage in 'top secret' case, state media. scmp.com The man identified by Tass news agency as Baek Won-soon is suspected of passing on information "constituting state secrets to foreign intelligence services".

Associated Press (2024-03-12). Ex-deputy of Britain's Conservatives defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK. scmp.com Lee Anderson was suspended as a Conservative MP in Parliament after he claimed that Islamists had 'got control' of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, amid tensions over the Israel-Gaza war.

Associated Press (2024-03-12). Trump wants hush money trial delayed until Supreme Court rules on immunity claims. scmp.com Ex-president's lawyers on Monday asked judge to adjourn New York criminal trial indefinitely until Trump's immunity claim in Washington election interference case is resolved.

Associated Press (2024-03-12). Trump's team slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover. scmp.com More than 60 people were fired in all, further cementing former US president Donald Trump's takeover of the Republican Party's political and fundraising machinery.

Bloomberg (2024-03-12). Ukraine rushes to build over 2000km of war fortifications as Russian forces go on offensive. scmp.com The construction effort reflects the shift in momentum in the two-year war, with Russian forces making gains as Kyiv's military struggles with dwindling ammunition stocks.

Bloomberg (2024-03-12). Russia weighs post-election tax hikes to fund war in Ukraine. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin has said he intends to overhaul the tax system once he returns for a new six-year term in this week's elections.

Bloomberg (2024-03-12). ChatGPT creator OpenAI slams Elon Musk's claims as 'incoherent' in Microsoft-backed start-up's first legal response to tech billionaire's lawsuit. scmp.com In its first legal response to Musk's lawsuit, OpenAI said the tech billionaire's allegations against it are 'contrived' and based on 'the terms of his fictitious contract' with the start-up.

Democracy Now! (2024-03-12). Democracy Now! 2024-03-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally; U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza; Immigrants Held in Private Northwest Detention Center Report Death, Suicide Attempts Amid Crackdown | Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barr…

DPA (2024-03-12). Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu says Hamas leaders 'are all dead men', insists on total victory. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his intention to lead the country to 'total victory' in the war in the Gaza Strip.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-12). EC recommends opening adhesion talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina. plenglish.com Brussels, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission (EC) announced on Tuesday that it recommends the European Union (EU) Council to start adhesion negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-12). Ethiopia, Italy agree to strengthen communication and cooperation (+Photos). plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed on Tuesday to strengthen communication channels to work closely for the mutual benefit of both nations and peoples.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-12). Houthi rebels attack another ship in Red Sea. plenglish.com Aden, Yemen, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Yemen's Houthi rebels, grouped in the Ansar Allah movement, launched a new attack against a container ship in the Red Sea, sources of this armed group reported on Tuesday. Houthis military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a press release broadcast on Al-Masirah TV that several naval missiles were launched against a ship named "Pinocchio" and it was hit.

img.piri.net (2024-03-12). Alper Gezeravcƒ± payla≈ütƒ±: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti ve Kuzey Kƒ±brƒ±s Tàºrk Cumhuriyeti'nin ebedi birlikteliƒüinin uzaya yansƒ±masƒ±. img.piri.net Türkiye'nin ilk astronotu Alper Gezeravcƒ±, sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamada, "Uzayƒ±n derinliklerinden bakƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ±nda bile birbirimize bu kadar yakƒ±nƒ±z. Sarsƒ±lmaz bir baƒüla kaderleri birbirine baƒülƒ±, ana vatan Türkiye Cumhuriyeti ve Kuzey Kƒ±brƒ±s Tàºrk Cumhuriyeti'nin ebedi birlikteliƒüinin uzaya yansƒ±masƒ±." ifadele…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Angolan President to travel to China to strengthen relations. plenglish.com Luanda, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, will leave today to China for an official visit from March 15 to 17, which is expected to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Increase of dengue infections is expected in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, March 12 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan health authorities are prepared for an exponential increase in dengue infections, a disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, today with a high incidence in neighboring countries.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Some 400 deaths and more than 1.5 million cases of dengue in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Brazil registered 391 deaths and 1,538,183 probable cases of dengue fever from January to date, according to the latest epidemiological report released today by the Ministry of Health.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Syria bets on the Chinese contribution in rebuilding its industries. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Industry, Abdul Qader Joukhadar, expressed his country's determination to strengthen economic, technological and industrial cooperation relations with China, particularly in the reconstruction phases.

Joe Piette (2024-03-12). Aaron Bushnell's act sparks memories of mass resistance in U.S. military. workers.org The author, a veteran of the U.S. military who was sent to fight in Vietnam in the late 1960s, spoke at a March 3 vigil in Philadelphia organized following the sacrifice by active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell a few days earlier. This article is based on Piette's talk. Veteran . . . |

latintimes (2024-03-12). Are Anti-DEI Efforts Mostly Affecting Latino Students in the U.S.?>. latintimes.com Following a movement against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs from different sectors, here's how Latino students have been impacted…

latintimes (2024-03-12). Argentina Initiates $65 Billion Bond Exchange To Ease 2024 Debt. latintimes.com The debt, totaling around $65 billion and consisting of 15 different instruments, could be swapped for new inflation-linked instruments with maturity dates between 2025 and 2028, as announced by the government.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Argentine Armed Forces to Beef Up Security Efforts in Rosario Amid Escalating Drug-Related Violence. latintimes.com The escalation comes as other countries in the region are also experiencing a deterioration of security conditions…

latintimes (2024-03-12). The Covid-19 Pandemic Officially Began Four Years Ago: Are Latinos Still Getting Vaccinated?>. latintimes.com A survey by the Pew Research Center showed that 70% of Latino respondents said they didn't get the reinforcement that became available last September. 27% did…

latintimes (2024-03-12). Covid Lowered Life Expectancy By 1.6 Years Worldwide: Study. latintimes.com The rate of death for people over 15 rose by 22 percent for men and 17 percent for women during this time, the researchers estimated.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Five Latino TikTokers Who Could Be Impacted by the Possible Ban of the Platform in the U.S. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-03-12). Gazans Break Fast Without 'Joy Of Ramadan' As Israel-Hamas War Grinds On. latintimes.com As the Muslim world welcomed the start of the holy month on Monday, Gazans faced continued Israeli bombardments and a spiralling humanitarian crisis.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Haiti PM Agrees To Leave In Regional Push To End Crisis. latintimes.com Caribbean nations secured Ariel Henry's resignation at an emergency meeting in Jamaica.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Haitian PM Announces Resignation, but Timeline is Unclear Amid the Country's Collapse. latintimes.com It is unclear how gangs who control large portions of the capital will be dealt with and what role will they play later…

latintimes (2024-03-12). 'It Was An Oasis': Mexico City Frets About Water. latintimes.com After water supply cuts in several neighborhoods this year, nervousness is growing among the 20 million residents of the Mexico City metropolitan area about whether they will avoid major shortages before the rainy season arrives.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Latino Homeownership Approaches 50% as Rates Continue to Climb in the U.S. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-03-12). Measles Outbreak Grows in Chicago with Four new Cases Reported at Migrant Shelter. latintimes.com All of the affected were reported in stable or good conditions…

latintimes (2024-03-12). Most Markets Push Higher As US Inflation Data Looms. latintimes.com The broadly upbeat performance came despite a tepid showing on Wall Street, and with analysts warning the recent rally across equities could stall as investors lock in profits and assess the outlook for monetary policy.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Musk Says Will 'Open Source' Grok Chatbot. latintimes.com The multi-billionaire unveiled Grok late last year as he attempts to catch up with OpenAI which he helped create in 2015 along with its CEO Sam Altman, providing key financing in its early days.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Reddit Aims To Raise $500 Mn In Stock Market Debut. latintimes.com The San Francisco-based company said in the filing that it will issue 15.2 million shares priced between $31 and $34.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Venezuela's Maduro Chosen As Ruling Party Election Candidate. latintimes.com Maduro, 61, has not made any announcement himself, but has been widely expected to seek reelection in a vote from which his main opposition challenger has been barred from running.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Trump Signals Softening Stance On Bitcoin: 'It's An Additional Form Of Currency'. latintimes.com The former president expressed a more positive view toward Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, saying he has had "fun" with the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency.

latintimes (2024-03-12). Turbulent Chapters In Haiti's History. latintimes.com Gangs run much of the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, and in recent weeks joined forces to oust the unelected leader.

Michael Fox (2024-03-12). Honduras, 2009. Legacy of a Coup | Under the Shadow, Episode 7, Part 2. therealnews.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Syria Insight: HTS's litany of errors pile pressure on Idlib. newarab.com In the months that followed a drone strike on a The attacks usually come at night, sowing fear and confusion among the villagers, and causing another exodus from southern Idlib province to the north. | Haid Haid, a Sen…

newarab (2024-03-12). How the war on Gaza ended our love affair with the Oscars. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-12). Suffocated Gazans turn to crowdfunding in do-or-die moment. newarab.com Surrounded by loss and persistent hardship, Gazans are increasingly turning to crowdfunding campaigns, reaching out for assistance from beyond the borders. | Online crowdfunding platforms are inundated with pleas from Gazans seeking support. Some are asking for funds to cover the "coordination fees" necessary to evacuate to Egypt through the Rafah crossing, while others are hoping to raise resources to remain and rebuild their homes once the war is over. | Most of these appeals originate from Rafah, where 1.4 million people remain in tents and overcrowded shelters amidst a severe humanitarian crisis. Immediate…

newarab (2024-03-12). Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed UK arrest warrant. newarab.com Online influencer Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a UK case dating back to 2012-2015, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. | She said the Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to make a "pivotal decision" Tuesday on wheth…

newarab (2024-03-12). Irish President condemns UN smears, calls for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com President Michael D. Higgins described the He also slammed attempts to undermine t…

newarab (2024-03-12). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound in Ramadan raid. newarab.com Israeli settlers stormed the It comes amid Israeli restrictions on Palestinian Muslim worshippers trying to access the Jerusalem holy site during the Islamic fasting month of Far-r…

newarab (2024-03-12). UK Arabs say Gaza will play vital role in general election. newarab.com A This decision was the result of a conference held on Friday by the Arab Thinking Forum and Arab-London website. | Three prominent British Arab candidates who plan to run in the upcoming general election participated in the conferen…

newarab (2024-03-12). UK Conservative donor spoke of hating 'all Black women'. newarab.com The biggest donor to Britain's governing Frank Hester has given 10 million pounds ($12.8 million) to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's

newarab (2024-03-12). UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire on first day of Ramadan. newarab.com UN chief There had been hopes that a ceasefire would be agreed before Ramadan, but talks failed last week due to Israel failing to meet several key demands made by Hamas, such as moves toward a permanent truce. | The bloodshed has continued as Palestinians mark the second day of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise to suns…

Reuters (2024-03-12). Influencer Andrew Tate brought to Romanian court on UK arrest warrant. scmp.com Internet personality Andrew Tate was arrested for 24 hours in Romania on a British warrant, his PR representative said, and the Bucharest Court of Appeals was set to decide on whether to extradite him.

Reuters (2024-03-12). Ukraine seriously damages key Russian refinery in major drone attack. scmp.com Russian officials reported attacks on energy facilities, including a fire at Lukoil's Norsi refinery and a drone destroyed on the outskirts of the town of Russia's second largest oil refinery.

Reuters (2024-03-12). Israel checking whether it killed Hamas deputy military leader Marwan Issa in Gaza. scmp.com If the death is confirmed, Marwan Issa would be the highest-ranking official from the Islamist militant movement killed by Israel in five months of war.

Reuters (2024-03-12). Aid ship leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza where Palestinians are on the brink of famine. scmp.com The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

Reuters (2024-03-12). US State Department requests US$4 billion to outcompete China. scmp.com Request includes US$2 billion to create international infrastructure fund that provides alternative to Chinese infrastructure funding.

Reuters (2024-03-12). Biden to meet Poland's leaders on Nato funding against Russia. scmp.com The meeting comes as Biden presses to overcome Republican hardliners in Congress who are stalling US$95 billion for Ukraine weaponry and aid to Israel.

Robert Delaney (2024-03-12). Russia's reliance on China, North Korea and Iran over Ukraine has 'potential to undermine': top US official. scmp.com Moscow's dire circumstances could lead to upended 'non-proliferation norms' and fuel disinformation meant to interfere with elections, Senate hears.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-12). Avión militar ruso se estrella cerca de Moscú y deja 15 muertos. telesurtv.net Se teme que hasta quince personas hayan muerto después de que un avión de transporte militar ruso se estrellara el martes poco después de despegar.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-12). Eligen a Luz Adriana Camargo como nueva fiscal general en Colombia. telesurtv.net Se ha desempeñado como magistrada auxiliar de la Sala de Casación Penal de la Corte Suprema de Justicia donde investigó el escándalo de la parapolítca en el país.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-12). Transportistas alemanes van a la huelga. telesurtv.net Las acciones laborales afectaron a todas las salidas de Lufthansa desde el aeropuerto de Frankfurt y a las operaciones ferroviarias en todo el país.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-12). Barco de ayuda humanitaria sale de Chipre con destino a Gaza. telesurtv.net La ONU estima que una cuarta parte de la población del territorio asediado está en riesgo de morir de hambre y la ayuda apenas roza la superficie de las necesidades diarias…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Trabajadores de Télam rechazan plan de retiro en Argentina. telesurtv.net Unos 500 comunicadores destacaron la necesidad de la agencia de prensa en el derecho a la información.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-12). Fuerzas israelíes han secuestrado a 7.555 palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net al menos dos palestinos han muerto a tiros este lunes en el marco de una operación militar del Ejército de Israel en el norte de la ciudad cisjordana de Tulkarem.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-12). Al menos 31.184 palestinos han sido asesinados por ofensiva israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Decenas de civiles palestinos murieron y otros sufrieron diversas heridas en los bombardeos del ejército de ocupación israelí en varias áreas de Gaza al cumplirse 158 días de asedio.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Israel asesina a nueve palestinos que esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ejército sionista perpetró el ataque contra los civiles en la calle Salahuddin, cerca de la rotonda Kuwait.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-12). Hezbolá lanza más de 100 misiles contra norte de Israel. telesurtv.net La resistencia libanesa atacó con cohetes tipo Katyusha el distrito Al-Yalil, en dos tandas completas.

thecommunists (2024-03-12). UN system in the dock: international law or rules-based order? thecommunists.org Two days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of South Africa's prima facia case of genocide against it, Israel, and its primary sponsor the United States, along with the usual cohort of vassal states including Britain, all withdrew funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in …

Tom Hussain (2024-03-12). Famine in Gaza 'imminent' unless Israel allows 'roaring river' of humanitarian aid: UN top official. scmp.com People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.

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Staff (2024-03-11). US Intelligence Operation Against Cuban Finances Unveiled. orinocotribune.com The US intelligence community is carrying out a strategy to distort Cuban finances, as part of the US economic war against the Caribbean nation. | Recently leaked information shows a series of maneuvers carried out to induce inflation within the Cuban market. The strategy is divided into four stages: shortages, induced inflation, supply boycott, and financial blockade. | In the first stage, they limit to the maximum the entry of foreign currency into the country, fundamentally dollars. The restrictive measures of the blockade make it difficult for the Cuban government to use this currency, which hinders the Cuban…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Extradición de Assange sería fin de la legalidad, considera Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Las naciones que apoyen la extradición a Estados Unidos del fundador de WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, perderán su legalidad, advirtió hoy el presidente de la Cámara Baja del Parlamento ruso, Viacheslav Volodin.

Abul Rizvi (2024-03-11). Dutton's fearmongering over asylum seeker arrivals is overtly hypocritical. independentaustralia.net

Ahmed Aziz (2024-03-11). Iron bars, electric shocks, dogs and cigarette burns: How Palestinians are tortured in Israeli detention. middleeasteye.net Iron bars, electric shocks, dogs and cigarette burns: How Palestinians are tortured in Israeli detention | | Men detained by Israeli forces since the start of the war are returning to Gaza with harrowing accounts of mock executions, constant beatings and humiliating mistreatment | Palestinian me…

Alan Austin (2024-03-11). Despite media frenzy, Labor continues to lead economic metrics worldwide. independentaustralia.net

albawaba (2024-03-11). How to Buy Cryptocurrency for Beginners: Guide. albawaba.com In the evolving world of finance, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a game changer capturing the attention of both experienced investors and beginners. | With their promise of profits and technological advancements, cryptocurrencies present an investment prospect. | However, for those who have just started out in this journey, navigating the world of cryptocurrency trading can appear overwhelming. | We will share with you a short simple guide to help you know how to buy Cryptocurrency for beginners. This step-by-step guide will unravel the complexities and equip you to make informed choices. | Steps and Advice…

albawaba (2024-03-11). How to Buy USDT on Binance App: Easy Steps! albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-11). Top Oscars moments: John Cena goes naked on stage, Emma Stone cops Best Actress award! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – With Jimmy Kimmel as the host of this year's Oscars, the award ceremony took the internet by storm after American actor and wrestler John Cena naked on stage and the beloved Emma Stone copping the Best Actress Award in a delightful surprise. Today, we've got you covered with our favorite moments witnessed in this year's Oscars which in our eyes, made it one of the most memorable nights of the ceremony as of late. From John Cena going naked on stage to Schwarzenegger and DeVito reuniting against Michael Keaton's Batman, this list's got it all!John Cena goes Naked at the Oscars : (Photo by Patrick…

albawaba (2024-03-11). How many dates should a diabetic patient eat during Ramadan 2024?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide, is a period of fasting, spiritual reflection, and increased devotion. During this month, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. However, for individuals with diabetes, managing their condition while fasting can present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to consuming dates, a traditional food often associated with breaking the fast. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Fasting during Ramadan can disrupt the usual eating patterns and lead t…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Indian authorities bust human trafficking ring supplying 'Slave Soldiers' to Russian army. albawaba.com ALBAWAB – It was recently discovered that Indian law enforcement officials had carried out a major crackdown on a human trafficking network that was providing "slave soldiers" to the Russian army.The multi-city operation yielded the arrest of many persons who were involved in the trafficking of Indian residents to fight for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.As part of this illegal operation, which involved promising young men attractive job possibilities in exchange for forcing them to take part in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, at least 35 victims were identified. As part of their investigation into this g…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Indonesia floods kill at least 26 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The death toll from Sumatra's flash flooding and landslides has soared to 26, an official said Monday, with at least 11 people still missing."Eleven people are still missing while 26 others have been found dead," Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a statement Monday.Torrential rains on Thursday prompted a natural disaster in West Sumatra province, where rivers overflowed and landslides engulfed homes. According to Fajar Sukma, an official from West Sumatra's disaster mitigation agency, 23 persons were found dead in the Pesisir Selatan district, with six still m…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Israel's Netzarim Corridor to divide Gaza into two parts. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A satellite imagery analysis by CNN revealed that, as part of a security plan to control Gaza, the Israeli army is building a road, that has now reached the Mediterranean coast, to split the besieged enclave into two parts. According to a satellite image taken on March 6, the east-west road, which has been under construction for weeks, now stretches from the Gaza-Israeli border area across the entire roughly 6.5-kilometer-wide strip separating northern Gaza, including Gaza City, from the south of the enclave.According to CNN's investigation, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of the road is already in plac…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Netanyahu orders preparation of thousands of detention facilities! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A statement from the Israeli Government Press Office claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the immediate preparation of thousands of prison facilities.Netanyahu gave the Ministries of National Security, Defense, and Finance instructions to set up the facilities as soon as possible at a meeting with ministers in Tel Aviv.Additionally, the statement stated that projections from the Israeli army and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) suggest that thousands of people will be arrested and incarcerated in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during the course of 2024. Approximately…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Biden's Election Campaign: "Very Young, Energetic and Handsome" albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a bid to counter criticisms regarding his age, US President Joe Biden has released a video addressing American voters, asserting his vigor and dismissing concerns about his age. The video, which comes amidst ongoing discussions about his fitness for office, also highlights achievements made during the tenure of former President Donald Trump.Entitled "Biden's Challenge to Age Skeptics," the video sees President Biden taking center stage for his election campaign, where he humorously brushes off suggestions of being too old for the job before delving into substantive issues."Despite what some may say,…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Palestinians name street after Aaron Bushnell. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A street in the West Bank was renamed after US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, who burnt himself outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC to protest the war in Gaza.Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in a live video that went viral on social media. His last words were that he would no longer be complicit in "genocide" and "Free Palestine".Mayor of the Palestinian town of Jericho, Abdul Karim Sidr, announced naming a street after Aaron Bushnell, who "sacrificed everything" in support of Palestinians, The Guardian reported on Monday.pic.twitter.com/y6tucnde5t— Sara Rey (@SaraReyi)

Andrew Moss (2024-03-11). A Play for Our Time: Ionesco's "Rhinoceros" counterpunch.org When theatergoers in Dusseldorf, Germany sat down one October evening in 1959 to watch the world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's latest work, they witnessed a strange, new kind of play: rhinoceroses charging through a provincial European town, townspeople themselves turning into rhinoceroses, a whole society transforming rapidly from human to beast, and, at the end,

Angela (2024-03-11). Tuesday 3/12: Telephone Town Hall with Rep. John Garamendi. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-11). Tuesday 3/12: Activism in Medicine: The Palestine Exception. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-11). Tuesday 3/12: Virtual Event: Breaking Through the Propaganda – Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-11). Friday 3/15: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-11). Friday 3/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-11). Friday 3/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-03-11). Saturday 3/16: Rep. Ro Khanna Town Hall. indybay.org Hyde Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room | 19325 Bollinger Rd | Cupertino, CA…

Angela (2024-03-11). Tuesday 3/12: Webinar: Palestine Activism in Digital Spaces. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/PalestineDigitalActivism…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-11). The Campaign to Free Assange: Reflections on Night Falls. counterpunch.org The town hall meeting is the last throbbing reminder of the authentic demos. People gather; debates held. Views converge; others diverge. Speakers are invited to stir the invitees, provoke the grey cells. Till artificial intelligence banishes such gatherings, and the digital cosmos swallows us whole, cherish these events. And there was much to cherish about

Briana Bierschbach, Josie Albertson-Grove, Star Tribune. (2024-03-11). 'Uncommitted' Vote Against Biden Blows Past Goal In Minnesota. popularresistance.org A push from progressive Minnesotans and members of the Muslim community to get voters to check "uncommitted" in the state's Democratic presidential primary won nearly 46,000 votes Tuesday, far surpassing their goal of 5,000 votes. | Organizers of the campaign declared victory Tuesday night, saying the result will send a message to President Joe Biden that large factions of his own party want him to support a permanent cease-fire in Gaza. | "We're doing this so President Biden knows Democrats have had enough of this endless support of a genocidal regime," said Asma Mohammed, an organizer with the campaign.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-11). Worrying About TikTok During An Active Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There's a motherfucking genocide happening and we're being told we need to be worried about TikTok and defaced portraits of Lord Balfour.

Charles Xu (2024-03-11). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 1). mronline.org As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement.

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-03-11). Life Happens. That's Why We Need a Safety Net. inequality.org Things don't always work out the way you expect. I've gotten to mix with celebrities and travel to the other side of the world. But I'm also a single mother who's experienced health crises, homelessness, and food insecurity. What I've learned is we need public policies that look out for people no matter where they …

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-03-11). Monday 3/11: CodePink Fire and Grief Circle. indybay.org Pelosi's Palace, 2640 Broadway, San Francisco…

David Bacon (2024-03-11). A New Life for Mexico's Oldest Union. counterpunch.org Humberto Montes de Oca is the Secretary for Internal Relations of the Mexican Union of Electrical Workers (SME). He was originally a working-class art student who became active in the left-wing political movements of the period of Mexico's Dirty War (1970s to early 1980s). He joined the SME as a political act to become part

David Kattenburg (2024-03-11). UN expert: Israel is engineering famine in Gaza. mondoweiss.net UN Special Rapporteur Michael Fakhri says Israel's intentional starvation of Gaza is unprecedented. "We've never seen a civilian population made to go hungry so completely and so quickly," he tells Mondoweiss. "Never in modern history."

Dean Baker (2024-03-11). Economy Created 275,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Edged Up to 3.9 Percent. counterpunch.org The economy continued to create jobs at a rapid pace last month, with payroll employment up by 275,000. However, any concerns about an excessive pace of job growth are alleviated by the fact that the prior two months' total was revised down by 167,000. This puts the three-month average at 265,000. The household survey showed

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) Confrontation in Sino-U.S. Relations? Absolutely Out of the Question! ecns.cn John L. Thornton Speaks to Wang Huiyao, President of the Center for China and Globalization, on how the China-U.S. bilateral relationship can move forward.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Museum director shares how China continues to grow science literacy. ecns.cn Science literacy has tripled in the past 12 years in China, Ni Minjing, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). SOEs crucial to China's economic growth. ecns.cn State-owned enterprises are playing a key role in boosting China's economic growth, Lu Jin, chairman of China National Gold Group Co Ltd, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Private enterprises should look to Jinjiang as a leader. ecns.cn Currently, the private enterprises contribute more than 70 percent of tax revenues in Fujian, over 80 percent of employment opportunities and over 90 percent of market entities, he said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm. ecns.cn The Banban Dragon Lantern from Hunan province is among the highlights of a national dragon dance gala during Spring Festival in Huizhou, Guangdong province.To date, the Tongliang dragon dance has made its way to more than 30 countries and regions, including the United States, France and Australia.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Huawei, OpenAI show tech evolution is relentless. ecns.cn Huawei's experience should indicate that any sense of lagging behind in the cutting-edge technology will likely be temporary."ÄÄ"ÄÄTruth to tell, China has the ability to develop text-to-video models.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Solar's bright future in powering rural areas. ecns.cn Police officers and electricians inspect a lake-based photovoltaic power station in Baoying county, Jiangsu province, in June. The county has integrated fishing with the PV industry in its green energy transition.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Shandong charms U.S. visitors with cultural delights. ecns.cn Shandong province, a cradle of Chinese civilization in East China, is rolling out the welcome mat for U.S. tourists, eager to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tourism scene.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Top court: Resolving international disputes key. ecns.cn By offering equal protection to domestic as well as overseas litigants, Chinese courts have given full play to the role of mediation in solving commercial disputes. This has helped create a market-oriented and law-based first-class business environment, China's top court said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China set to narrow AI gap with firm efforts. ecns.cn During the ongoing two sessions, the Chinese government has unequivocally put the development of the domestic artificial intelligence industry high on its agenda — and this should help allay any lingering concerns that the country is lagging behind advanced economies in key technologies, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Wang calls for greater solidarity. ecns.cn China's top political adviser, Wang Huning, called on Sunday for greater unity and extensive collaboration in order to consolidate efforts to promote the country's modernization drive.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Xi congratulates Zardari on Pakistan presidency win. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of Pakistan on Sunday, highlighting his readiness to work with Zardari in carrying forward the traditional bilateral friendship and advancing pragmatic cooperation in various sectors.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Ningxia seeks tech-driven high-quality development. ecns.cn The Ningxia Hui autonomous region will continue to attract projects with advanced technology and low energy consumption in order to promote high-quality development and innovation, said the region's top official.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Secretly recorded chats sink executive's defamation case. ecns.cn A company executive in Beijing lost a lawsuit against a former employee for alleged insults and defamation after a court ruled the evidence was illeg…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights丨Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development invigorates economic transformation of Pakistan. ecns.cn "This year's Two Sessions, the focus may be more besides the discussions with what comes from the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), I think the more important aspect will be the Premier's government work report," said Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, during an online interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance. ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Top legislator addresses closing meeting of China's annual legislative session. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, on Monday delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its second session on Monday. Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Beautiful spring sceneries wow visitors. ecns.cn Magnolia flowers are blooming in spring at the Yuhuatai Scenic Spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Culture Fact: The culture and traditions of China's Longtaitou Day. ecns.cn The Longtaitou Day, or Eryueer Festival, which means "dragon raises head" in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival falls on March 11 this year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) Cornell professor: China can play important role in helping other countries invest in green economies. ecns.cn China is emerging as a big player in international assistance to lower-income countries, noted Parfait M Eloundou-Enyegue, professor from Cornell University. He added that in terms of investments, assistance to countries in areas like the green economy is crucial, and China has a major role to play in global cooperation."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) UN expert urges more coverage of China's efforts in tackling climate change. ecns.cn China played a leading role in tackling climate change, but some international media did not report on China's work in this regard, said Monica J. Kerretts, an expert from the United Nations Environment Programme's Seventh Global Environment Outlook(GEO-7).

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Buzzword in China's 2024 two sessions: New quality productive forces. ecns.cn China's two sessions in 2024 draw to a close. In this year's two sessions, the term"ÄÄ"new quality productive forces""ÄÄhas sparked heated discussions."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development worth praising and more cooperation expected. ecns.cn China's Two Sessions are attracting global attention. Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, told China News Network that he pays close attention to China's expected economic growth targets, further expansion of high-level opening up, AI innovation etc. mentioned in the Government Work Report."ÄÄ…

Editor (2024-03-11). Patrick Lawrence: Old Man Shouting, "The American Empire is Doing Great!" But It Isn't. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Democratic elites and the reporters who clerk for them were effusively approving of Joe Biden's State of the Union speech last Thursday evening—not so much for what he said, which came nothing new, as for the demeanor of our enfeebled president. Never mind that Biden reduced an occasion …

Editor (2024-03-11). Patrick Lawrence: The Russians in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-11). Mar 11, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Hauser — Air on the G String (J. S. Bach) On the Brink of Nuclear War, by Evaggelos Vallianatos Michael Brenner: The West has set itself on a path of collective suicide — both moral and economic Sick, and Sick of It All, by Edward J. Curtin, Jr. Do You Say You Want a Revolution? by Philip Giraldi Can Americans Have Hope? by Paul Craig Roberts The Great Archaeological Discovery of Our Time, by Lambert Strether "Psychological Giant," Psychiatrist Dives Into Donald Trump's Mental State — Tucker Carlson, Keith Ablow (Video) Worrying About TikTok During An Active Genocide, by Cait…

Emilia Cieslak (2024-03-11). The Weekly Round-up: Trump on the ballot, government defeats in the House of Lords, and abortion a constitutional right. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK news The government has suffered defeats in the House of Lords, as the peers voted through ten amendments to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. The amendments included: Labour's Lord Coaker, the Speaker for the Opposition, has confirmed that the House of Lords will not block the bill. Lord Coaker did …

Evaggelos Vallianatos (2024-03-11). Biden's Last Chance. counterpunch.org Prologue I watched President Joe Biden delivering his March 7, 2024 State of the Union speech. "My lifetime," he said, "has taught me to embrace freedom and democracy. A future based on the core values that have defined America: honesty, decency, dignity, equality. To respect everyone. To give everyone a fair shot. To give hate

George Ochenski (2024-03-11). Montanans Oppose Catbox Cleanups of Superfund Sites. counterpunch.org Montanan's 1972 Constitution is very direct about what it means when it comes to pollution. All Montanans are guaranteed the "inalienable right" to "clean and healthful environment." Equally unambiguous is the mandate that "all lands disturbed by the taking of natural resources shall be reclaimed." And finally, "the state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and

infobrics (2024-03-11). Expansion of BRICS, Geopolitical Implications and Prospect for Bangladesh. infobrics.org The recent BRICS 15th summit held in Johannesburg, has garnered more attention compared to previous gatherings. The focal point of this summit was the announcement of new member nations. Notably, six countries—namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE got invitation to join this influential economic coalition…

infobrics (2024-03-11). Egypt Will Urge Trade in National Currencies Within BRICS. infobrics.org Egypt is planning to urge BRICS member states to trade in their national currencies, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the newly appointed Personal Representative of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the BRICS Summit Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby…

infobrics (2024-03-11). A Relevant BRICS: Reimagining Global Economic Reform>. infobrics.org As BRICS navigates the evolving global economic landscape, its trade, investment, and finance progress underscores its significance as a transformative force…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). Chasing 'Tactical' Wins, Israel Now Faces 'Strategic' Defeat. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan For five months, Israel has been chasing 'tactical wins' to recover its image of military omnipotence lost on 7 October. But, this fruitless diversion means that Tel Aviv now faces 'strategic defeat' in Gaza. In a fight like this, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you make them…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). China: The Palestinian People's Use of Force to Resist Foreign Oppression is an Inalienable Right. libya360.wordpress.com We previously reported on the important statement made by Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to the public sitting of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Holland, on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on February 22, 2024. 'Disgrace…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). Health Situation "Catastrophic" as Gaza Genocide Enters Sixth Month. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman A wounded child is treated by physicians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir El-Balah following Israeli attacks, 7 March. Doctors, nurses and medical staff in Gaza are being forced to treat patients in increasingly dire situations as Israel continues to block food, water, medicine and basic supplies with the backing and complicity of the United…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). South Africa Accuses Israel of Contempt for World Court Order. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy An injured Palestinian is taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, following Israeli attacks on 8 March. Ali HamadAPA images Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza has entered its sixth month with around 31,000 Palestinian fatalities recorded since 7 October and no ceasefire on the horizon at the start of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future. libya360.wordpress.com Charles Xu As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement. This essay details China's near-unconditional support for Palestinian armed struggle in its early phase,…

JON (2024-03-11). Thursday 3/14: Pack the Court for the Bay Bridge 78. indybay.org 850 Bryant St. – San Francisco, CA…

KATIE (2024-03-11). This Ramadan, let's escalate the boycott of companies implicated in Israel's genocide against Palestinians. bdsmovement.net

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2024-03-11). 24th Annual, Folsom Juneteenth – Educational Symposium, Jazz Festival and much more. indybay.org 24th Annual, Folsom Juneteenth Celebrations is a month-long effort to showcase our unique, authentic journey from "Slavery to Freedom along the American River Parkway and throughout the California Gold Country"

Larry Johnson (2024-03-11). Why Russia is Defeating NATO as well as Ukraine. sonar21.com At the conclusion of this post you will find my latest video chat with Nima about the latest developments surrounding the war in Ukraine. Let me point out some of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective). | Let's start with Victoria Nuland. Was she pushed out or did she preemptively resign? I believe it is the latter. From her position as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs she could see that the Biden Administration — ignoring for a moment its bellicose rhetoric about needing to defend Ukraine — is shifting military resources to Israel and China. Ukraine is the red hai…

Leila Warah (2024-03-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 157: As Ramadan begins, Israel obstructs Palestinian entry to al-Aqsa Mosque. mondoweiss.net Israel is preparing itself and its prisons for the arrest of thousands of Palestinians, Netanyahu says. Meanwhile, Israel has already begun obstructing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, attacking worshipers on the first night of Ramadan.

Lila Gyory (2024-03-11). Fruit Festivals – CA Black Agriculture Women's Fundraising – Political Activism. indybay.org Early California Black Churches played a central role not only in the Colored Convention Movement but in Black women's fundraising and organizing efforts in general. By holding events like the "Fruit Festival," as well as picnics and fairs, Black women raised funds to build, buy, and sustain churches. Once such churches were established, they also served as channels through which Black women organized and participated in philanthropy and political activism involving fundraising.

Malte Kornfeld (2024-03-11). "Modern societies cannot function without a welfare state" indybay.org Modern societies cannot really function well without a general social security system. That's why we need a security system for the whole of society that everyone pays into. In addition, growing social inequality is also a major economic risk.

Mario Trujillo, David Greene, EFF (2024-03-11). Victory! EFF Helps Resist Unlawful Warrant and Gag Order Issued to Independent News Outlet. indybay.org Over the past month, the independent news outlet Indybay has quietly fought off an unlawful search warrant and gag order served by the San Francisco Police Department. Today, a court lifted the gag order and confirmed the warrant is void. The police also promised the court to not seek another warrant from Indybay in its investigation.

marketing (2024-03-11). WWE Super Stars Enrolled In A Pakistani College #Super#Stars#Enrolled#Pakistani#College #Facebook,#Twitter,#Meta,#Instagram,#TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaama Press) As people around the world recognize John Cena, his name unexpectedly lands in a merit list of a college in Pakistan's Peshawar city.Screenshots of the merit list belonging …

Michael "Salim" McCarron (2024-03-11). Battlespace of Mind. indybay.org former Indybay volunteer from the early 2000s has recently published a book on Information Warfare…

Michael Arria (2024-03-11). Progressive orgs form "Reject AIPAC" coalition ahead of 2024 election. mondoweiss.net A group of progressive organizations has formed a coalition to fight back against AIPAC in the 2024 election.

Michael Hudson (2024-03-11). Debt Forgiveness in the Bronze Age. counterpunch.org

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 156: Israel Deploys 15,000 Troops In West Bank As Ramadan Starts. popularresistance.org The meditated talks between Israel and Hamas have faltered after weeks of expectations and efforts to agree on a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners. | The month of Ramadan is due to start tomorrow, March 11, and Israel is set to restrict access of Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank to the Al-Aqsa Mosque while it is bombing the Gaza Strip, starving Palestinians, and shunning calls to allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza. | Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, and contemplation for millions of Muslims.

Nader Durgham (2024-03-11). Oscar-winning director calls out 'hijacking' of Holocaust by Israel in acceptance speech. middleeasteye.net Oscar-winning director calls out 'hijacking' of Holocaust by Israel in acceptance speech | Jonathan Glazer called for people to resist the dehumanisation of Israelis and Palestinians in the 7 October attacks and the war in Gaza. | | Jonathan Glazer poses with the Oscar for Best Internat…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-03-11). It's the Story of Tea on the Table Calendar. pressenza.com What would the world do without tea! | That was an important line from a chapter in the textbook, which our high school teacher pronounced dramatically. Our beloved English teacher also threw light on Sydney Smith, the 18th-century British writer, who penned the chapter adding many reflective sentences like- Thank God for tea! I am glad I was not born before tea, etc. But till then, we had partial ideas about the tea and its garden, not to speak of varied ways of preparing it. Being a resident of Kamrup, I never saw a tea garden till my college days and knew only one way of preparing tea— that's with milk an…

newarab (2024-03-11). 10 militants killed in Iraq anti-IS operation: army. newarab.com Iraqi forces have killed 10 militants during an operation against An Iraqi security source told AFP the operation was "a pre-emptive measure" to thwart attacks allegedly planned for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, The army said in a statement that troops have killed "10 terrorists in t…

newarab (2024-03-11). Aid boat readied for Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue. newarab.com This live blog on Day 156 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on A boat laden with food for Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said…

newarab (2024-03-11). Balfour portrait defaced by Palestine Action in Gaza protest. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Egypt's annual urban inflation jumps to 35.7% in February. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Explosion kills two people in Pakistani city of Peshawar. newarab.com A motorcycle packed with explosives went off in the northwestern The motorcycle carried between 4 and 5 kilograms (9 to 11 pounds) of explosives when it detonated in the Board Bazaar area of Peshawar, said Kashif Abbasi, senior superintendent of police operations in Peshawar. | There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and it is unclear if the blast was intentional. | Peshawar is the capital of Khyber…

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza: Boat carrying humanitarian aid 'ready' to leave Cyprus. newarab.com The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza: Death toll from malnutrition, dehydration rises to 25. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza: Mediators push for ceasefire deal ahead of Ramadan. newarab.com Pushes for a US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have held talks with each other throughout the week, with

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza prison torture by Israel worse than Guantanamo: monitor. newarab.com Israeli detention centres have become worse than Guantanamo Bay prison as Palestinians in these prisons are suffering from "shameful forms" of torture, degrading treatment, and the deprivation of their most basic human rights, Euro-Med says. | Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded up from Gaza since the start of the war on 7 October, with hundreds kept in unknown locatio…

newarab (2024-03-11). Gaza war has 'ruptured any sense of a shared humanity': ICRC. newarab.com The ICRC head Mirjana Spoljaric called for an urgent She said getting a steady, substantial flow of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory…

newarab (2024-03-11). Gulf state ready to fund Lebanon-Israel border deal: report. newarab.com A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…

newarab (2024-03-11). Iran slams Meta's removal of Khamenei social media accounts. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Iraq repatriates 625 people from Syria's Al-Hol camp. newarab.com Nearly 160 Iraqi families have been repatriated from Syria's More than 43,000 Syrians, Iraqis, and foreigners from at least 45 countries are held in the squalid and overcrowded camp in Kurdish-controlled northeast Syria. | Al-Hol houses relatives of suspected

newarab (2024-03-11). Israel rabbi says Gaza women, children should all be killed. newarab.com A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…

newarab (2024-03-11). Israel will use Netzarim Corridor in Gaza for a year: army. newarab.com The Israeli military plans to use A report aired last month on Israeli media shows how the Israeli army is building the new Highway 749 — dubbed the Netzarim Corridor — which will run through the strip south of Gaza City, essentially cutting off the

newarab (2024-03-11). Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war. newarab.com Palestinians prepared for Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City in Jerusalem, where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the

newarab (2024-03-11). Saudi Arabia to begin Ramadan on Monday as crescent spotted. newarab.com Officials spotted the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast. | Saudi state television reported authorities there…

newarab (2024-03-11). Saudi Aramco reports 24.7 percent drop in profits for 2023. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Sudan's RSF paramilitaries welcome UN call for Ramadan truce. newarab.com Sudan's paramilitary Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday evening. | In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would "significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensu…

newarab (2024-03-11). Sweden resumes payments for UN agency for Palestinians. newarab.com Like several other countries, Sweden suspended aid to UNRWA after Israel

newarab (2024-03-11). Turkey detains 33 accused of plotting attacks before polls. newarab.com Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State (IS) group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. | Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31. | Counter-terrorism police in Sakarya in northwest Turkey recovered weapons, cash and "organisational documents" d…

newarab (2024-03-11). UK: Terror attack survivors criticise growing Islamophobia. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). US dispatches aid ship to Gaza after Biden vows to build pier. newarab.com The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed The General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," CENTCOM said in a statement. | On March 9, 2024, U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S. Besson (LSV-1) from the…

newarab (2024-03-11). US-led coalition shoots down 15 Yemen rebel drones: CENTCOM. newarab.com Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles a…

nosihle (2024-03-11). Government, private sector partnership yields positive results. sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partnership yields positive results | Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in freight rail and port operations, and crime and corruption. | "Since the partnership began, the private sector has contributed more than R170 million of direct support and has mobilised over 350 technical experts. More than 130 CEOs of the country's leading companies have pledged their support," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday in his weekly newsletter. | The partnership…

Olivier Flumian (2024-03-11). The abolition of slavery in Mauritania. pressenza.com By the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international conventions denounce and prohibit the enslavement of human beings. They have been ratified by every state in the world. However, despite these treaties, some states continue to practice slavery. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is regularly singled out for this. Pressenza spoke to Diko Hanoune, President of the Association of Mauritanian Haratines in Europe. | 1- You are the President of the Association of Mauritanian Haratines, could you tell us about your organization?: | I would like to thank Pressenza for allowing me to express myself…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-11). EXPLOSIVE Evidence of Government Fraud From Former Police Officer Who is Now in Hiding. expose-news.com Theresa May and 100 MPs are now not renewing their seats in Parliament due to the inquiries being made and evidence found by former police officer, Gary Waterman. Gary has exposed a …

Paul Begley (2024-03-11). Dutton's self-styled 'thug' persona is hardly a badge of honour. independentaustralia.net

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-11). Roaming Billboards Bring Gazan Reality and More to the Streets. indybay.org Since the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7 and the massive and sustained invasion of Gaza by the IDF, the world has seen Palestinian and human rights activists protesting daily calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. | Activists have employed any number of means to convey their message including the use of mobile LED billboards permanently mounted on a truck that can roam the city bringing its messages to the public.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-11). America's War against the People of Korea: The Historical Record of US War Crimes. globalresearch.ca "the population north of the imposed 38th Parallel lost nearly a third its population during the 37-month long "hot" war, 1950-1953, an unprecedented percentage of mortality suffered by one nation due to the belligerence of another." (War Veteran Brian Willson)…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-11). México: Nuestros cuerpos y territorios no son mercancía! indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-11). Argentina: Declaración feminista 8 Marzo 2024. indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-11). Palestina y los bienes comunes: la Musha'a. indybay.org

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-11). Governments exploited public health emergencies to violate human rights and gain extraordinary powers during covid era, says World Council for Health. expose-news.com To raise awareness of what constitutes an emergency and countries' obligations, last month World Council for Health published a 'Legal Brief on Preventing the Abuse of Public Health Emergencies'. The document explains …

Sam Pizzigati (2024-03-11). The Gilded Age Then, the Gilded Age Now. counterpunch.org How many people in India are going hungry? Researchers working on the Global Hunger Index are currently tracking 125 nations across the world. Exactly 110 of those nations, those researchers reported last fall, are suffering less hunger than India. But India, by contrast, is doing quite well on the gluttony front. Few nations today can

SAM (2024-03-11). A Fresh Approach to Limiting CEO Pay — and Saving Our Environment. inequality.org

Speak Out Now (2024-03-11). Saturday 4/13: Earth Day Event: We Will Not Be Sacrificed! Reports from "Sacrifice Zones" indybay.org 2727 Event Space, (2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703) | Also online, see website for details…

Staff (2024-03-11). Ramadan or no Ramadan: Who are the "Royat Hilal Committees" to decide? muslimmirror.com By Arshad Mohsin The advent of Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims globally, symbolizing a period of unity and devotion. Unfortunately, in India, the practices of the moon sighting committees aka "Royat Hilal Committees" are sowing seeds of discord within the Ummah by altering the commencement of Ramadan, consequently affecting the entire Islamic calendar. This …

Staff (2024-03-11). The controversy surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and its impact on democracy. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan In recent years, the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has become a contentious issue in democracies around the world. While these machines were introduced with the intent of streamlining the electoral process, concerns have been raised about their impact on the democratic principles of transparency, accountability, and the sanctity of …

Staff (2024-03-11). UK: Ramadan messages from political leaders. muslimnews.co.uk

Staff (2024-03-11). María Corina Machado's Campaign Leader Arrested for Conspiracy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This was announced this Saturday, March 9, by the highest representative of the Public Ministry, who noted the presentation of this citizen before a Control Court in Barinas state. Brandt is "incriminated i…

Staff (2024-03-11). PFLP Warns of Suspicious US Plan for Gaza Pier, 'Humanitarian Aid'. orinocotribune.com PFLP questions the significance of Biden's port plan in Gaza at a time when the United States could effectively impose aid entry through alternative means. | The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has issued a warning against the US plan to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza for "transporting aid to the sector." | The movement emphasized that the US plan is "suspicious and dubious" and goes beyond the goal of aiding the Palestinian people, opening the door to executing other alarming objectives, such as forced displacement plans under humanitarian and other pretexts. | It also cons…

Steve Kelly (2024-03-11). State-Sponsored Kidnapping and Extraordinary Rendition Threatens Yellowstone Buffalo. counterpunch.org Yellowstone's wild, free-roaming buffalo are wildlife. The biggest threat to wild buffalo today is settler-colonialism, domestication, and plantation farming for trophy hunters. Unfortunately, 21st-Century American colonial adventures persist in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In February 2024, 141 wild Yellowstone buffalo were kidnapped, loaded into trucks, and relocated to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, some 500

Steve O'Keefe (2024-03-11). A Brief History of The Spark: A Journal of Contemporary Anarchist Thought. counterpunch.org The first issue of The Spark: A Journal of Contemporary Anarchist Thought was published in July, 1983, and the final issue in June 1984. A total of five issues were published. A list of the writers includes: Steve O'Keefe, editor & publisher Patrick Michael, staff Rosemary Fury, staff Bob Black Karl Hess Kerry Wendell Thornley

Strike Debt Bay Area (2024-03-11). Saturday 4/20: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Wealth Supremacy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.

tvbrics (2024-03-11). India's media and entertainment market grows at 8 per cent in 2023. tvbrics.com Digital media is beginning to dominate over traditional media…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). Lula da Silva: Brazil experiences golden moment in economy. tvbrics.com The Brazilian president made an announcement on investment in the Brazilian economy…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). Special Representative of Russian President Mikhail Shvydkoy: Russia needs to enter new cultural markets. tvbrics.com One of the most developed co-operation mechanisms is formed with China…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). The date of elections is set in Venezuela. tvbrics.com It was announced by the National Electoral Council…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation discuss plans for new season. tvbrics.com Its head was pleased with the achievements of the country's athletes over the past year…

Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco (2024-03-11). Sunday 4/7: Professor Stephen Zunes: Israel/Palestine & US Foreign Policy. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 – in person. Also Zoom: zoom.us/j/95744375889?pwd=dVhVWkd5UG1lK2ltTE80WTA2YU8zQT09

UUSF Human Rights Working Group (2024-03-11). Sunday 4/7: LIVE FROM JENIN. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 FRANKLIN ST. | S.F.

Wendell Griffen (2024-03-11). The Stones Cry Out Delegation: From the Ground in Palestine to the US Government and Churches. counterpunch.org "Nothing has changed, and everything has changed." These are the words of Sam Bahour, a Palestinian-American businessman and activist who spoke to our delegation. Nothing has changed because the deadly oppression of the Palestinian people has been ongoing for 76 years. Everything has changed since October 7, the day Hamas fighters pierced the walls of the concentration camp called Gaza. As followers of Jesus,

WorkWeek (2024-03-11). Saturday 3/9: The Healthcare Struggles In East Palestine and The Lessons Of The Rail Derailment. indybay.org To Join The Event: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc–vqTMvE9OYlDpZLhstf_5wSW0yk4JP?fbclid=IwAR2UuNsQEGLzJp1uYzWIA9pTxqpl8wmaWheP3KRa0vvRu1ftRJFP7YZ2DwA#/registration

WSWS (2024-03-11). This week in history: March 11-17. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Bernie Sanders reaffirms support for "Genocide Joe" after Biden declares "no red lines" in Israeli assault on Gaza. wsws.org Ahead of a planned invasion of Rafah, Biden (and Sanders) made clear there was no crime the Israeli government could commit against the Palestinians that would impede US military support.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Widespread interest in IYSSE's socialist perspective at university orientations across Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org The IYSSE saw widespread enthusiasm for its fight to end the genocide in Gaza based on a revolutionary socialist, internationalist perspective. Nearly 500 students left their contact details and more than 200 signed up as members of the IYSSE clubs.

WSWS (2024-03-11). A discussion with victimized Vanderbilt nurse RaDonda Vaught: An in-depth review of the fatal incident and the ensuing criminal trial. wsws.org In this multipart interview, victimized nurse RaDonda Vaught describes the circumstances in which system failures caused her to make a fatal error in the treatment of a patient who died at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

WSWS (2024-03-11). New Zealand and Australia discuss expanding AUKUS military pact. wsws.org In the face of rising popular anti-war sentiment, Wellington is drawing closer to Washington and Canberra amid intensifying preparations for a US-led war against China.

WSWS (2024-03-11). German education minister wants to make universities fit for war. wsws.org Research is a geopolitical factor and an integral component of German security, the country's education minister declared at the Munich Security Conference.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Short films in Berlin: Surreal and realistic depictions of "the absurdity of our capitalist times" wsws.org Wars, climate catastrophes, social devastation—the state of global capitalism are the real basis of many of the short films shown at this year's Berlinale.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Right-wing PSD carries Portuguese elections as neo-fascist vote surges. wsws.org For the first time since the 1974 Carnation Revolution toppled the fascistic Salazar regime, a Portuguese election led to a victory for a right-wing coalition in which the far right plays a central role.

WSWS (2024-03-11). US Justice Dept opens criminal probe of Boeing "door plug" failure on 737 MAX-9 flight. wsws.org The Wall Street Journal reports that the Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation of the January 5 midair door plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX-9 jet and that passengers are being interviewed as crime victims.

WSWS (2024-03-11). NATO plans for troop deployments in Ukraine threaten nuclear war. wsws.org The NATO powers have made a decision to massively escalate their direct involvement in the Ukraine war, including the potential direct deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Epic storms batter California as global climate crisis worsens. wsws.org Yosemite National Park and many other ski resorts were forced to close due to the heavy snow and very high winds, which resulted in road closures and power outages.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Maritime Union of Australia embraces pro-Israel, pro-war, Albanese at national conference. wsws.org Outside the conference, protesters rallied against the Gaza genocide and its support by the Labor government. Inside, the MUA leadership welcomed the prime minister with open arms.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Amid ongoing recruitment crisis, Zelensky government prepares to mobilize Ukrainian convicts. wsws.org The measures to further expand the draft follow the announcement of the mobilization of another 500,000 men to the front, where hundreds of thousands have already died.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Sweden joins NATO amid escalation of US-led war on Russia. wsws.org The finalization of Sweden's membership comes amidst a significant deterioration of NATO's position in Ukraine and threats to directly deploy NATO combat troops against Russia.

WSWS (2024-03-11). Sri Lankan police attack student protests against austerity measures. wsws.org These violent attacks on students, with water cannons, tear gas and batons, are part of the Wickremesinghe government's assault on the democratic and social rights of the working class.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Presidente argentino deroga decreto que aumentaba su salario. telesurtv.net Milei responsabilizó a la expresidenta Cristina Kirchner del incremento del 48% de su salario, pero varios políticos señalaron que la medida lleva su firma.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Asciende a 31.045 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net Un total de 85 palestinos murieron en ocho masacres perpetradas por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes durante las últimas 24 horas en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Suman 21 los muertos tras inundaciones en el oeste de Indonesia. telesurtv.net Días de lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones repentinas y un deslizamiento de tierra en la isla indonesia de Sumatra.

teleSUR, JGN, JCM (2024-03-10). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones parlamentarias en Portugal. telesurtv.net Los centros electorales de esta nación europea comenzaron sus actividades a las 08H0 hora local (misma hora GMT) y cerrarán a las 19H00 horas.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-10). Critican a presidente Milei por aumentarse el sueldo un 48%. telesurtv.net La diputada peronista Victoria Tolosa Paz fue quien difundió el decreto 206/24, firmado por Milei y su jefe de gabinete, Nicolás Posse, el pasado 29 de febrero.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-10). Nicaragua expresa solidaridad con Zimbabue ante agresión de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno nicaragüense reiteró que "condena enérgicamente la continuidad de la política agresiva, injerencista e intervencionista de los Estados Unidos".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Presuntos delincuentes abatidos durante ataque a Palacio Nacional en Haití. telesurtv.net La tensión y la violencia en la capital han incrementado considerablemente desde que se anunciara el compromiso del primer ministro de celebrar elecciones para 2025.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Hamás llama a detener asedio israelí y proteger mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net El dirigente de Hamas también exhortó a intensificar los esfuerzos para responsabilizar a Israel, exponer sus crímenes y aislarlo políticamente.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Médicos palestinos denuncian un ataque israelí contra una multitud. telesurtv.net Israel ha admitido que sus militares abrieron fuego contra grupos que identificó como "alborotadores" que representaban una amenaza para los soldados.

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-11). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Ahmed Adel (2024-03-11). Democrats Are Beginning to Panic Over Trump's Progress and Biden's Weakness. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2024-03-11). Italy Blasts France and Poland for Wanting to Send Troops to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Alastair Crooke (2024-03-11). 'Out of Touch With Reality' — White House Fails to Navigate the Israeli Re-calibration. thealtworld.com The inattention to reality is not an electorally 'incidental' and irksome issue that needs better PR management by the campaign team. | Alon Pinkas, a former senior Israeli diplomat, well-plugged into Washington, tells us that a frustrated White House finally has "had enough". The

albawaba (2024-03-11). Bitcoin rallies to another record high, hitting $71,000 as FCA approves Crypto ETNs. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Bitcoin topped the $71,000 price point for its first time as its ongoing bullish rallies keeps pace, hitting a 3.2 percent jump towards $71,631.45, with smaller coins like Ether, Solana and Avalanche following the price hike, according to Bloomberg.The historical price pump comes as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK lifts its objection regarding Crypto-based ETNs, with founders of newsletter service LondonCryptoClub saying "with the London Stock Exchange just announcing it will take applications for BTC and ETH ETNs. The powerful demand-supply dynamic from the BTC ETFs continues una…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Elon Musk challenges OpenAI with open-sourcing his xAI chatbot Grok. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Days after he filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing they left behind their open-source strategy for profit, Elon Musk has stated that in a post on X (formerly Twitter) his artificial intelligence firm xAI plans to make its ChatGPT competitor "Grok" available to the public in open-source this week.Earlier this month, Musk had filed a complaint against Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015 before departing shortly after three years according to Reuters. OpenAI responded by publishing emails that revealed Musk was backing a proposal to establish a for-profit firm and favored a merger with…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Google fires engineer who spoke up for Palestine during tech conference. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-11). Plane without noise! Airbus unveils latest electric vertical aircraft. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Airbus has unveiled its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed to carry four passengers with noise levels during flight lower than a hairdryer.This development significantly reduces the factor of noise pollution, offering a futuristic vision of electric vertical aircraft flying over crowded cities.It took Airbus nearly five years to manufacture this initial prototype, called CityAirbus NextGen, which targets a range of up to 80 km and a flight speed of 120 km/h. Airbus revealed the CityAirbus NextGen at the opening of the new CityAirbus Test Center dedicated to testing…

albawaba (2024-03-11). The shortest and longest hours of fasting in Ramadan 1445/2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA As Muslims worldwide prepare to embark on the spiritual journey of Ramadan in the year 2024, they will encounter a diverse range of fasting hours, varying greatly based on geographical location and seasonal factors. Across the globe, some will experience the challenge of enduring prolonged daylight hours without food or drink, while others will observe comparatively shorter fasting durations. Regions located farther from the equator typically face longer fasting hours due to extended daylight periods during the summer months.The longest hours of fasting in Ramadan 2024:…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Video shows a strange cloud in UAE, Supercell cloud. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Recent video circulated on social media have revealed the presence of a "Supercell" cloud formation located to the south of Al Ain city in the United Arab Emirates.This particular type of cloud is known for its exceptional characteristics, typically forming under specific atmospheric conditions. In some instances, Supercells have been associated with significant damage due to severe weather events.ŸÖŸÇÿ∑ÿπ ŸÖÿ™ÿØÿߟàŸÑ ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ•ŸÖ&yuml…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Did Dani Alves commit suicide in jail?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Weekly Horoscope, March 10 to March 16, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your weekly horoscope, where we explore the cosmic energies influencing your life from March 10 to March 16, 2024. This week, the celestial movements encourage introspection, communication, and taking practical steps toward your goals. Let's delve into what each sign can expect: Aries (March 21 – April 19): : This week, Aries, you're feeling driven and ambitious. With Mars, your ruling planet, aligning with Saturn, you have the discipline and determination to make significant progress towards your long-term goals. However, beware of impatience and impulsiveness. Take calculated steps rat…

albawaba (2024-03-11). EU evacuates all diplomatic personnel from Haiti. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – European Commission (EU) spokesman Peter Stano stated that all diplomatic personnel stationed in Haiti have been evacuated because of "the dramatic deterioration of the security situation"."Currently we have removed and moved, evacuated all the EU staff from Haiti," Stano stated. "We are, of course, assessing the situation and will be adjusting the ways how we operate as the situation, as the security situation develops," he added.The EU statement comes as a number of diplomatic missions begin to evacuate workers from Haiti, as gang violence in the Caribbean nation's capital, Port-au-Prince, escalates.

albawaba (2024-03-11). Israel intercepts missiles fired from Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Israeli army, at least 35 missiles have been fired from Lebanon with no damage reported. The statement also added that the army intercepted some of these missiles. According to Naharnet, on Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed five people, including a family of four, and nine others were wounded in a house in the southern town of Khirbet Selm.Israel has intensified its strikes on Southern Lebanon after Hezbollah said it targeted the al-Baghdadi Israeli post with a heavy-caliber Burkan rocket.

albawaba (2024-03-11). US dispatches first aid ship to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US Army has dispatched a ship to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday, just days after President Joe Biden pledged to build a temporary port to feed the besieged territory.General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the US would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," according to a CENTCOM statement.The logistics support vessel is "carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies," it stated.Biden's declaration in his State…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Abu Obaida: Attacks on Israel to escalate during Ramadan. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-11). Is Maher Assad in Russia for treatment after Israeli airstrike?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Maher Assad, brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was reportedly transferred to Russia for treatment after allegedly being targeted and injured in an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria.Lebanese website Lebanon Debate reported on Sunday that news circulating the injury of Maher Assad, a Syrian general and commander of the Syrian Army's elite 4th Armoured Divisio, in an Israeli strike is "true".No official Syrian reports were made to clarify or deny the injury of Syrian commander Maher Assad in an Israeli strike and that he is now in Russia to get medical treatment.ÿߟÑÿ&n…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Video of Haitian 'cannibal' gang eating human body parts goes viral. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video has gone viral in the last couple of hours on the X platform (formerly Twitter) showing members of a Haitian gang eating human body parts in footage that took the internet by storm. The video went viral in a short time and emerged along with the unrest in Haiti which started in March 2024, after armed gangs stormed the two largest prisons in Haiti, releasing 3,700 inmates. Following the prison incident, the gangs called on Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign.A disturbing video then emerged online showing members of the Haitian 'cannibal' gang on camera eating human body parts after setting the…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Liverpool & Man City tracking Wolves star Pedro Neto. albawaba.com Liverpool and Manchester City are set to compete for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto, according to The Telegraph.The two sided are vying for the Premier League title this season and are believed to be targeting the same player as well.Wolverhampton are willing to let the Portuguese forward leave in the summfer if they were to receive a bid of around £60 million.The 24-year-old's deal runs until the summer of the 2027.Neto has contributed this term with three goals and eleven assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.

albawaba (2024-03-11). Rodri: Man City's players need a break. albawaba.com Manchester City's star midfielder Rodri has admitted that the European champions are in need of a break.The Spaniard believes the English giants will improve after the coming break.City secured a 1-1 draw with rivals Liverpool away from home in a Premier League thriller on Sunday that kept them in the race for the title.Rodri spoke about City's upcoming FA Cup quarter-finals game against Newcastle United.He said, as quoted by Tribal Football: "We need a break. We have the FA Cup game and then go to the international teams so it will be good for us to refresh and give the last push at the end of the season," he sa…

albawaba (2024-03-11). Will Salah consider leaving Liverpool due to Klopp's departure?>. albawaba.com Mohamed Salah revealed he will leave Liverpool in the future, but his decision will not be affected by Jurgen Klopp's impending departure.The German announced in January that he will be stepping down as mananger at the end of the season – igniting speculation over the future of several key stars in the team.Salah who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League insisted that he will not be exiting the club due to Klopp's imminent departure.Sky Sports asked the Egypt international about his reaction to Klopp's decision, and the 31-year-old responded by saying: "No, no. It's life. It's part of life now, ever…

Amy Goodman (2024-03-11). The World Is Participating in the Occupation of Haiti Unwittingly, Scholar Says. truthout.org Caribbean leaders are holding an emergency meeting in Jamaica today to discuss the crisis in Haiti, where armed groups are calling for the resignation of unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Haiti is under a state of emergency, with tens of thousands displaced amid the fighting, and United Nations officials warn the country's health system is nearing collapse. Ariel Henry was appointed prime… |

Andreína Chávez Alava (2024-03-11). US sanctions are killing Venezuelans. greenleft.org.au Andreína Chávez Alava writes that while it is not possible to fully grasp the damage caused by United States sanctions against the Venezuelan people, all the evidence points to one simple truth: sanctions kill and will continue to do so.

Angela (2024-03-11). Wednesday 3/13: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Garrison (2024-03-11). "What Is Anti-Racism? And Why It Means Anti-Capitalism," A book review. mronline.org Arun Kundnani details the histories of liberal and radical anti-racism and argues that anti-racism ultimately means anti-capitalism.

Asma Aamir (2024-03-11). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-11). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-03-11). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Chris Walker (2024-03-11). Biden Says Debate With Trump Will Depend on the GOP Nominee's "Behavior" truthout.org Following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address last week, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that he might not engage in debates with former President Donald Trump in this year's presidential rematch. Following the speech, ABC News asked Harris whether Biden, the incumbent Democrat, was preparing to debate with Trump, who is now the presumptive Republican nominee… |

Chris Walker (2024-03-11). Study: Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Had Higher Rates of Microplastics. truthout.org A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that there may be a strong link between microplastics and cardiovascular disease. The study, which examined 257 patients in Italy who had cardiovascular disease and surgery to remove plaque within their arteries, discovered that more than half of those who were looked at had measurable amounts of microplastics and nanoplastics… |

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-11). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Democracy Now! (2024-03-11). Democracy Now! 2024-03-11 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable": Palestinian Writer Susan Abulhawa on Israeli Violence in Gaza | Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable&…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-11). Aid Wars Over Gaza: "An Abrupt Wave in Starving the Agency". Resuming Funding to UNRWA. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2024-03-11). Adverse Effects: A Critical Review of COVID Vaxgenes: Do You Choose to Understand? globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-11). 20 Year old Student Died Suddenly, COVID-19 Vaccine-mandated Brain Aneurysms. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-11). COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake by UK Healthcare Workers. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's top legislature to hold closing meeting on Monday. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will hold the closing meeting of its second session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting is scheduled for 3: 00 p.m. Beijing time on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Children have their heads shaved on Dragon Head Raising Day. ecns.cn A well-known phrase goes, "Er yue er, long tai tou," meaning, "On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head."

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®German expert shows confidence in China's future success. ecns.cn China's two sessions this year have attracted global attention. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Michael Borchmann, former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse, highly appreciated China's achievement in urban-rural development, poverty alleviation, green energy technologies and so on."ÄÄ…

Editor (2024-03-11). Patrick Lawrence: Old Man Shouting, The American Empire is Doing Great! But It Isn't. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Democratic elites and the reporters who clerk for them were effusively approving of Joe Biden's State of the Union speech last Thursday evening—not so much for what he said, which came nothing new, as for the demeanor of our enfeebled president. Never mind that Biden reduced an occasion …

EDWIN (2024-03-11). Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business. sanews.gov.za Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business | The Public Service Commission (PSC) says the non-payment of suppliers' invoices has huge implications for small businesses that rely on cash flow for survival. | "Therefore, there is a need for urgent and timeous payment of suppliers given the critical role of procurement in economic development and emancipation," said Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya. | At a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Gxoyiya said the total number of invoices paid after 30 days by national departments amounts to 33 394 to the value of R1 billion, w…

EDWIN (2024-03-11). PSC calls on public servants to vote. sanews.gov.za PSC calls on public servants to vote | The Public Service Commission has called on all eligible South Africans to cast their votes in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections. | "The employees of the public service are to lead by example and are encouraged to take responsibility to educate societies we live in regarding the significance of voting," said Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya. | Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Gxoyiya said it was advisable that every eligible citizen use this democratic opportunity in having their say on how this country should be taken forward. | "

EDWIN (2024-03-11). PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements. sanews.gov.za PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements | The Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed a study on the impact of hybrid work arrangements on service delivery in the public service. | PSC Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says the COVID-19 pandemic forced most organisations, including government, to consider alternative working arrangements in order to limit human and physical interaction. | "This resulted in the introduction of hybrid workspaces and the working from home (WFH) option that was new for most employees, as only a few private companies offered this option pre-COVID-19," Gxoyiya said a…

Eman Alhaj Ali (2024-03-11). Olympic ambitions snuffed out by Israel. electronicintifada.net At least 160 accredited athletes have been killed.

Eman Ghanayem (2024-03-11). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread. truthout.org Ramadan, which starts in earnest today, is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month. This year, the terrifying scale of violence exceeds all that came before. |

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). UKMTO says received a report of an incident 71NM southeast of Yemen's Saleef. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli artillery shells border town of Yaroun. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital announces death of three more children from malnutrition and dehydration, raising the death toll to 21. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Jordanian FM: Israeli move to restrict Muslim worshippers access to Al-Aqsa Mosque pushes towards explosive situation. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Ali Mohammad Zein (Bilal) from Suhmor in Western Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Hezbollah Carries Out Major Aerial Attack on Israeli Barracks. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Day 157: Women and Children Bear Brunt of Israeli Aggression on Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb The death toll in Gaza has reached a devastating 31,112, with a staggering 72% of the victims being women and children, according to a report by the Ministry of Health. Since the start of the Israeli occupation aggression on the 7th of last October, thousands remain trapped under rubble as the violence continues. Ramadan …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Palestinian Resistance Valiantly Confronts Israeli Aggression on Gaza (Videos). english.almanar.com.lb Palestinian resistance fighters on Monday engaged in heroic confrontations as well as different forms of operations against Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip for the 157th day of the Zionist aggression on the besieged enclave. Fierce clashes reported between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli occupation soldiers in Khan Younis's Bani Suhaila. Confrontations were also …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). 'Israel' Mulling Ways to Safeguard Import of Goods in Case of War with Hezbollah. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli Ministry of Transport plans to purchase a port in Cyprus in a bid to safeguard the Zionist entity's import of goods in case of a war with Hezbollah, Israeli media reported. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Sunday that upon instructions from Israeli Minister Miri Regev, a ministry delegation headed by the head …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-11). Israeli media: Sirens sound in Shtula in Western Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-11). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-11). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Erin Reed (2024-03-11). 21 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Die in Florida. truthout.org At 2: 27 p.m. on Friday, March 8, the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die. With this adjournment, 21 of 22 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were effectively killed, leaving an anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education bill as the lone piece of legislation to pass this session. This session featured some of the most severe bills ever proposed against transgender individuals, all of these bills… |

GABIK (2024-03-11). Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances. sanews.gov.za Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February allowances payment was implemented seamlessly. | This follows a media briefing held on 4 March 2024 where NSFAS reported that universities would be facilitating the payment of allowances for the months of February and March 2024. | In a statement issued over the weekend, NSFAS reported that 25 out of 26 universities have paid the February allowances, as per their commitment dates. | Th…

GABIK (2024-03-11). Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation. sanews.gov.za Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation | Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will be meeting the Water Service Authorities (WSAs) and local municipalities in the Eastern Cape to assess the state of water and sanitation in the province. | The visits, from 10 — 12 March 2024 in East London and Gqeberha, form part of ongoing and concerted efforts by Mchunu to find solutions to a multitude of challenges faced by various municipalities in the provision of water and sanitation servi…

GABIK (2024-03-11). SA, Zimbabwe to sign agreement for treated water transfer to Musina. sanews.gov.za SA, Zimbabwe to sign agreement for treated water transfer to Musina | Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, will on Thursday sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the transfer of treated water to Musina. | The bilateral agreement between the two countries will allow for supply of about 15 million cubic metres per annum (m3/a) which is equal to 41 Ml/d of treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to Musina in South Africa. | The Musina Local Mu…

Global Research News (2024-03-11). Selected Articles: The War on Iraq: Five US Presidents, Five British Prime Ministers, More Than 30 Years of Duplicity, and Counting… globalresearch.ca

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Activist criticises Western feminists 'silence' on the brave women of Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). The campaign to free Assange: Reflections on 'Night Falls'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Community leaders call on Albanese to isolate apartheid Israel, scrap weapons deals. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Families for Palestine: 'It is vital to keep pressuring the PM'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Gaza genocide: End Sydney Uni's links with global arms trade. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). United States: Strong pro-ceasefire protest vote in Michigan primary. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN summit. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-11). What does it take to make climate change a key election issue? greenleft.org.au

Heather Digby Parton (2024-03-11). Growing Alliance Between Orbán, Trump and the US Far Right Is Very Disturbing. truthout.org I've been following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's increasing influence on the American far right for some time as he hosted the likes of former Fox News celebrity Tucker Carlson and held a CPAC meeting in Budapest. (They're doing it again in April with Orbán once again doing the hosting duties.) He was the darling of a certain faction of the conservative coalition even before Donald… |

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-11). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Ian Angus (2024-03-11). Capitalism's New Age of Plagues (Part 1). mronline.org In our time, pandemics will occur more often, spread more rapidly, and kill more people.

ICRC (2024-03-11). Pakistan: ICRC conducts first-ever training for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency. icrc.org

img.piri.net (2024-03-11). Konya Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ±'nda teknoloji àºssຠolacak. img.piri.net Konya Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediyesi ve ASELSAN i≈ü birliƒüiyle Konya'nƒ±n 2030 Akƒ±llƒ± ≈ûehirler Vizyonunu ortaya koyan "Konya Akƒ±llƒ± ≈ûehir Stratejisi ve Yol Haritasƒ± Tanƒ±tƒ±m Programƒ±" dàºzenlendi. | Selàßuklu Kongre Merkezi'nde geràßekle≈ütirilen programda konu≈üan Konya Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediye Ba≈ükanƒ± Uƒüur ƒ∞brahim Altay, Bàºyà&…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-11). Global human challenge consortium to push for next generation of vaccines. imperial.ac.uk An international group of researchers specialising in human challenge studies is embarking on a project to develop advanced virus-blocking vaccines.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-11). Online search data could be used to detect gynaecological cancer cases earlier. imperial.ac.uk Search engine data could be used to detect gynaecological cancer cases earlier, potentially months ahead of GP referrals, according to new research.

infobrics (2024-03-11). Russia-Brazil Relations Bolster BRICS Influence, Eye Future Economic Growth. infobrics.org Explore the outcomes of the recent Russia-Brazil Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations, enhancing government and business contacts, and its implications for BRICS and global economic dynamics…

infobrics (2024-03-11). PM Modi Set to Reveal Names of 4 Astronauts Picked for Gaganyaan Mission; 'Pilots Went to Russia for Training'. infobrics.org Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, where he will review preparations for the Gaganyaan Mission and reveal the names of four test pilots undergoing training for the mission…

infobrics (2024-03-11). South Africa Eyes Stronger Ties and Trade with Russia Amid Global Uncertainties. infobrics.org Discover the intricate bond between South Africa and Russia, as Ambassador Maqetuka sheds light on the potential growth and cooperation between the two nations. Explore the role of BRICS in reshaping the global economic landscape and the significance of energy cooperation in diversifying South Africa's imports…

infobrics (2024-03-11). Italy blasts France and Poland for wanting to send troops to Ukraine. infobrics.org France trying to convince Baltic minnows to be embroiled in Ukraine is a sign of desperation.

infobrics (2024-03-11). Will Trump election bring back isolationism and threaten NATO?>. infobrics.org There are limits on how much change a US president can bring about to the superpower's system of "double government". The center of gravity pertaining to global tensions is changing, and Ukraine is no longer that important. Trump's record as a former president in no way allows for a description of his administration either as "isolationist" or as "pro-Russian".

infobrics (2024-03-11). Moldova about to escalate tensions with Russia. infobrics.org The ex-soviet state signed a defense agreement with France in the midst of current tensions between NATO and Moscow.

infobrics (2024-03-11). Missiles near Russia, F-35s with thermonuclear bombs… Is NATO ready for war?>. infobrics.org The possibility of large-scale NATO deployment in Finland and the Baltic states gives the US premier strike capabilities, far greater than Russia ever had in Cuba 60 years ago. What's more, both high-ranking officials in Moscow and independent experts regularly warn about the development of new thermonuclear weapons in America, including the so-called "nuclear super-fuse" technology that the US has been testing for decades.

Isaac Nellist, Peter Boyle, Alex Bainbridge, Alex Salmon, Kamala Emanuel, Jordan Ellis, Tim Gooden (2024-03-11). 'Palestine is a feminist issue', say thousands marching across the country. greenleft.org.au In the wake of International Women's Day, thousands of pro-Palestine protesters across the country pointed out that supporting Palestine is a feminist issue.

Joe Biden (2024-03-11). Video: President Biden's State of the Union Address. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Cook (2024-03-11). How the 'fight against antisemitism' became a shield for Israel's genocide. mronline.org Western capitals no longer treat Israel like a state, a political actor capable of slaughtering children, but rather as a sacred cause. So any opposition has to be a blasphemy.

Jonathan Cook (2024-03-11). How the 'Fight Against Antisemitism' Became a Shield for Israel's Genocide. Jonathan Cook. globalresearch.ca

Justin Pearson (2024-03-11). Cities Are Quietly Waging War on Marginalized Food Truck and Street Vendors. truthout.org Married business partners Theslet Benoir and Clemene Bastien immigrated from Haiti and settled in Parksley, Virginia, in 2005. They followed the law when they opened a brick-and-mortar store and expanded with the town's first food truck in June 2023. Local officials should have celebrated the couple's entrepreneurial spirit. Instead, they punished it: A Town Council member came to the restaurant… |

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). South Africa accuses Israel of contempt for World Court order. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 157: As Ramadan begins, Israel obstructs Palestinian entry to al-Aqsa Mosque. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). PFLP Warns of Suspicious US Plan for Gaza Pier, 'Humanitarian Aid'. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). 'Uncommitted' Vote Against Biden Blows Past Goal In Minnesota. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). Jericho dedicates street to Aaron Bushnell. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). The Awesome Reality-Denial by Israel and Its Supporters. theduran.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). Arizona's Health Department Adds Chief Heat Officer. ecowatch.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). "Oppenheimer" Shows the Betrayals of Stalinism and the Dangers of Lesser Evilism. leftvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). Jordan Peterson DESTROYED Over Support For Israel's Crimes! youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). U.S. Gov ADMITS They Are Readying "Kill Chain" Around China. youtu.be

lefteast (2024-03-11). How the Post-Soviet 'Crisis of Hegemony' Explains Class and War in Ukraine. lefteast.org

Liz Theoharis (2024-03-11). 16 Million Americans Have Lost Health Care Coverage Since March 2023. truthout.org The slang definition of "unwinding" means "to chill." Other definitions include: to relax, disentangle, undo — all words that, on the surface, appear both passive and peaceful. And yet in Google searches involving such seemingly harmless definitions of decompressing and resting, news articles abound about the end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs — a topic that, for the millions of… |

Martha Ríos (2024-03-11). Presidente de Cuba destaca desempeño de trabajadores de recursos hidráulicos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel calificó al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) como un organismo que trabaja fuerte para garantizar uno de los servicios vitales a la población.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-11). Raúl Castro Ruz, líder del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 marzo (RHC) El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro Ruz organizó y dirigió, hace 66 años, el Segundo Frente Oriental 'Frank País', por orientaciones del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016).

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-11). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-03-11). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org

Nancy Fraser, Federico Fuentes (2024-03-11). Transnationals, imperialist expropriation and fighting 'cannibal capitalism'. greenleft.org.au Critical theorist, feminist and author Nancy Fraser continues her conversation with Green Left's Federico Fuentes, focussing on the role of expropriation and transnationals in modern imperialism, and the challenges facing anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists.

NEOB (2024-03-11). Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa. sanews.gov.za Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa | Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom. | He was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Monday. | "It is important that in the midst of momentary setbacks, when you go to Stage 4 and occasionally go to Stage 6 [load shedding], we don't lose sight of essentially what is the trendline. | "The best measure of this trendline is illustrated in the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF), which is a combination of the…

NEOB (2024-03-11). Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation. sanews.gov.za Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port road. | TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan in place to redirect traffic flow. | TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said: "Embarking on this road rehabilitation journey will ensure that we deliver on our mandate of providing port infrastructure to ensure the port's efficient functioning as the economic gateway to our South African…

newarab (2024-03-11). Ramadan: The surprising health benefits of fasting. newarab.com This month over one billion Muslims across the world will begin fasting for Ramadan. Their daylight hours will be spent without any food, water, smoking and sex. | But research has found that many health benefits come from fasting. | As well as being a spiritual detox, where Muslims give up materialistic pursuits, arguments and sexual relations in a bid to become closer to God and gain taqwa (God-consciousness), fasting can help detox our bodies, improve our health and even lose weight. | newarab (2024-03-11). Where to buy Ramadan dates that support Palestine. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-11). Lebanon threatens to deport Syrian opposition activist. newarab.com Syrian opposition activist and researcher Sheikh Jumaa Lehib was handed a deportation order on Wednesday, 6 February, from Lebanon to Syria amid a more significant crackdown on Syrian refugees in Lebanon. | Lehib is an opposition activist who was arrested in Syria during the country's 2011 revolution and is currently the head researcher with the opposition party Syrian Future Movement. | He was given an order to return to Syria by 6 April by Lebanese General Security when he went to renew his residency, despite his registered status with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). | Activists and human rights monitors have…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-11). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

nosihle (2024-03-11). Public sector pension funds amendments published. sanews.gov.za Public sector pension funds amendments published | The National Treasury has published the proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation governing public sector pension funds. | "The amendments provide the necessary legislative amendments required to effectively implement the two-pot retirement system changes in public sector funds," National Treasury said on Monday. | The proposed amendments relate to the Government Employees Pension Law, 1996 (Proclamation 21 of 1996), Post and Telecommunications-related Matters Act, 1958 (Act 44 of 1958) and Transnet Pension Fund Act, 1990 (Act 62 of 1990). | "The propo…

ontariohealthcoalition (2024-03-11). Exposing a 'Wild West' of for-profit healthcare in Ottawa private clinics. ontariohealthcoalition.ca Fraud, criminal conviction, misrepresentation and unlawful user fees.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Rumba de alta factura, así se comportó la Fiesta cubana del Tambor. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Con la gala de clausura en el teatro América, de esta capital, concluyó la edición XXI de la Fiesta del Tambor en la cual confluyeron los mejores exponentes de la rumba y sus variantes cubanas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Inaugura Naciones Unidas 68 reunión anual para promover igualdad de género. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El‚ÄØ68 período de sesiones de la Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer de la ONU comenzará hoy en medio de lo que los expertos califican como una encrucijada para la igualdad de género.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). No puede faltar la sensibilidad para tratar los problemas de la población. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Con un amplio potencial para incrementar las producciones físicas y los fondos exportables, Sancti Spíritus requiere revisar el diseño de sus estrategias de desarrollo municipal para que se reviertan en más beneficios para su población…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Concluido el pozo petrolero de mayor longitud horizontal en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) La Unión Cuba Petróleo (Cupet) y la empresa china Gran Muralla ejecutaron, en 546 días, el pozo Varadero 1012, entre los horizontales, el más largo ahora, con 8 047 metros de longitud.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-11). Massive demonstration in Rome calls for ceasefire in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org On March 9, Saturday, peace and working-class groups in Italy organized a major mobilization in Rome demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In the march called by the Assisi Pace Giusta committee, various organizations participated including the Italian Network for Peace and Disarmament, the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL), the Communist Refoundation Party (PRC), Union of University Students (UDU), and others. The groups demanded an end to Israel's ongoing genocide in Palestine and called on the Italian and European governments to stop sending weapons to support wars. | Over 31,000 people have be…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-11). Biggest Lie in World History: There Never Was A Pandemic. The Data Base is Flawed. The Covid Mandates including the Vaccine are Invalid. globalresearch.ca Fake science was supportive of this devastating agenda. The lies were sustained by a massive media disinformation campaign. The historic March 11, 2020 lockdown triggered economic and social chaos Worldwide. It was an act of "economic warfare": a war against humanity.

repost (2024-03-11). On International Women's Day-Support Palestinian Women Journalists In San Francisco. indybay.org As part of International Women's Day a Speakout and rally will be held at the San Francisco Chronicle at 5th & Mission at 4PM to support Palestinian women journalists…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike on US Airbase. mintpressnews.com A source close to the families of two deceased US Special Forces soldiers claims that the Department of Defense intentionally mischaracterized their deaths.

Salim Vally (2024-03-11). Leila Khaled — an icon for women's emancipation, Palestinian struggle and international solidarity. greenleft.org.au South Africans are deeply disturbed by the character assassination and threats levelled against Leila Khaled, an icon of anti-colonial struggle, writes South African human rights activist, Salim Vally.

Simon Evans (2024-03-11). Trump Victory Could Add 4 Billion Tonnes to US Emissions by 2030, Analysis Finds. truthout.org A victory for Donald Trump in November's presidential election could lead to an additional 4bn tonnes of U.S. emissions by 2030 compared with Joe Biden's plans, Carbon Brief analysis reveals. This extra 4bn tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO2e) by 2030 would cause global climate damages worth more than $900bn, based on the latest U.S. government valuations. For context… |

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-03-11). Tell the truth about Israel's crimes against humanity. greenleft.org.au There is a strong parallel between news coverage of Palestinian victims of Israel and Black and Brown victims of racism, white vigilantism and policing in the United States, writes Sonali Kolhatkar.

Staff (2024-03-11). BJP has hatched a conspiracy to change the Constitution: Siddaramaiah. muslimmirror.com Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that the BJP believe in a "dictatorial" attitude and has hatched a conspiracy to change the constitution. "BJP has hatched a conspiracy to change the constitution. But they need a two-third majority to make any changes in the constitution," the Chief Minister said. He said that …

Staff (2024-03-11). Central govt is curtailing development of states by snatching funds: Stalin. muslimmirror.com CHENNAI : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said that the Central government is curtailing the development of states by snatching away fund resources. Lashing out against the BJP government at the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in particular, Chief Minister Stalin said that the BJP is trying to destroy states and thereby the …

Staff (2024-03-11). HC issues notice to Delhi Police on Sharjeel Imam's plea against order denying statutory bail. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to Delhi Police on a plea filed by Sharjeel Imam against a trial court order denying him statutory bail in a UAPA and sedition case. Sharjeel Imam is a key accused in a case involving alleged inflammatory speeches made against the Citizenship Amendment …

Staff (2024-03-11). Israeli police block entry of Palestinians to Al-Aqsa Mosque. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli police on Sunday prevented hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to perform the first Tarawih (night) prayer of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, beating many of them. According to information from eyewitnesses, the police only allowed women and men over …

Staff (2024-03-11). Malegaon blast case: NIA issues warrant against BJP MP Pragya Thakur. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : A special NIA court here on Monday issued a bailable warrant against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Singh Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, for failing to appear before it despite repeated warnings. Pragya Thakur and six others are facing trial in the case under provisions of the Unlawful …

Staff (2024-03-11). Ramadan or no Ramadan: Who are the "Royat Hilal Committees" to decide? muslimmirror.com By Arshad Mohsin The advent of Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims globally, symbolizing a period of unity and devotion. Unfortunately, in India, the practices of the moon sighting committees aka "Royat Hilal Committees" are sowing seeds of discord within the Ummah by altering the commencement of Ramadan, consequently affecting the entire Islamic calendar. This …

Staff (2024-03-11). The controversy surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and its impact on democracy. muslimmirror.com By Mohd Ziyaullah Khan In recent years, the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has become a contentious issue in democracies around the world. While these machines were introduced with the intent of streamlining the electoral process, concerns have been raised about their impact on the democratic principles of transparency, accountability, and the sanctity of …

Staff (2024-03-11). CNE Announces Permanent Electoral Registration Access Points For Upcoming Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the locations of permanent access points available throughout the country for registration and/or updating in the Electoral Registry, amid the presidential election scheduled for July 28, 2024. | The information was released by the Venezuelan electoral authority through a post published on its official account on

Staff (2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike on US Airbase. mintpressnews.com The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by a source …

Staff (2024-03-11). New report on climate risks should be "final wake-up call" for the climate crisis in Europe. thecanary.co A damning new EU climate risk report has warned that Europe could suffer "catastrophic" consequences from the climate crisis if it fails to take urgent and decisive action to adapt to risks. Climate risks at "critical levels" On Monday 11 March, the European Environment Agency released its first ever "European Climate Risk Assessment" report on …

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-11). Agricultores europeos protestan contra política agraria de la UE. telesurtv.net Los agricultores de toda la Unión Europea han estado pidiendo cambios en las restricciones que les impone el plan del Acuerdo Verde del bloque para abordar el cambio climático.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-11). Asesinan a otro firmante de la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo ya había emitido una alerta temprana que incluía al municipio de Docello, por el riesgo al que se encontraban expuestos varios sectores de la población.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-11). Palestinos inician el Ramadán en medio de genocidio sionista. telesurtv.net En las ruinas de la propia Gaza, donde la mitad de los 2.3 millones de habitantes están hacinados en la ciudad sureña de Rafah se espera el Ramadán.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-11). Reportan empate técnico durante comicios generales en Portugal. telesurtv.net Unos 10.8 millones de votantes estaban llamados a las urnas este domingo en Portugal.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-11). Rusia dice haber avanzado en tres sectores del frente ucraniano. telesurtv.net Asimismo, Rusia lanzó nuevamente anoche un ataque masivo con drones con un total de 39 de esos aparatos.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-11). Conoce las obras más icónicas del pintor Oswaldo Guayasamín. telesurtv.net La mayor parte de la obra de Oswaldo Guayasamín está transversalisada por la temática de la vida del indígena, el negro y mestizo en el continente.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Presidente argentino deroga decreto que aumentaba su salario. telesurtv.net Milei responsabilizó a la expresidenta Cristina Kirchner del incremento del 48% de su salario, pero varios políticos señalaron que la medida lleva su firma.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Asciende a 31.045 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net Un total de 85 palestinos murieron en ocho masacres perpetradas por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes durante las últimas 24 horas en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-11). Suman 21 los muertos tras inundaciones en el oeste de Indonesia. telesurtv.net Días de lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones repentinas y un deslizamiento de tierra en la isla indonesia de Sumatra.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-11). Más de 200 desplazados por combates al sur de Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Los combates han ocurrido en áreas rurales del municipio de Balboa, concretamente en las veredas 81, La Zulia, Cruce de Guadalito y Cerro Blandito.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-11). Reportan tres muertos tras tiroteo en Arkansas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Cinco personas resultaron heridas durante un tiroteo ocurrido en la madrugada de este domingo durante una fiesta en el centro de la ciudad de Jonesboro.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-11). Sánchez propondrá a Parlamento español reconocer el Estado palestino. telesurtv.net Aseguró que lo hará en la actual legislatura. Consideró que es la única manera que convivan en paz dos Estados, Palestina e Israel.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-11). Papa Francisco llama a la paz y la reconciliación en Haití. telesurtv.net El obispo de Roma expresó este domingo que sigue con preocupación y dolor la grave crisis que afecta a Haití y los violentos episodios de los últimos días.

teleSUR, JGN, JCM (2024-03-11). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones parlamentarias en Portugal. telesurtv.net Los centros electorales de esta nación europea comenzaron sus actividades a las 08H0 hora local (misma hora GMT) y cerrarán a las 19H00 horas.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Conservadores portugueses ganan elecciones parlamentarias anticipadas. telesurtv.net Tras la finalización del escrutinio de los votos emitidos, la AD recibió el 29.49 por ciento de los sufragios, con lo que tendrá 79 de los 230 escaños.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Critican a presidente Milei por aumentarse el sueldo un 48%. telesurtv.net La diputada peronista Victoria Tolosa Paz fue quien difundió el decreto 206/24, firmado por Milei y su jefe de gabinete, Nicolás Posse, el pasado 29 de febrero.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Nicaragua expresa solidaridad con Zimbabue ante agresión de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno nicaragüense reiteró que "condena enérgicamente la continuidad de la política agresiva, injerencista e intervencionista de los Estados Unidos".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Palestina recibe muestras de solidaridad en marco de los Oscar. telesurtv.net En las horas previas al evento, decenas de personas marcharon en las calles cercanas al Teatro Dolby para pedir un cese al fuego por parte de Israel.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-11). Película Oppenheimer es la ganadora de la ceremonia de los Oscar. telesurtv.net Oppenheimer se llevó siete estatuillas, entre ellas la de mejor película, mejor dirección y mejor actor principal.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Naciones Unidas alerta sobre multiplicación del hambre en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según declaraciones del experto de las Naciones Unidas, Michael Fakhri, Israel destruyó el sistema alimentario en Gaza.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Presuntos delincuentes abatidos durante ataque a Palacio Nacional en Haití. telesurtv.net La tensión y la violencia en la capital han incrementado considerablemente desde que se anunciara el compromiso del primer ministro de celebrar elecciones para 2025.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Reportan al menos 15.000 desplazados por la violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Branchat dijo que las personas que huyen no pueden llegar a sus familiares y amigos en otras partes del país para encontrar refugio.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Hamás llama a detener asedio israelí y proteger mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net El dirigente de Hamas también exhortó a intensificar los esfuerzos para responsabilizar a Israel, exponer sus crímenes y aislarlo políticamente.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-11). Médicos palestinos denuncian un ataque israelí contra una multitud. telesurtv.net Israel ha admitido que sus militares abrieron fuego contra grupos que identificó como "alborotadores" que representaban una amenaza para los soldados.

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-11). 11] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [Why is Bid'ee Muhammad Hijaab not abandoning his bidah despite its manifest evil?!]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, "Verily, Allah blocks the repentance of every adherent to Bidah until he abandons his bidah". [1] Imaam Al-Albaani (may Allah have mercy upon him) said: "This does not constitute a Shariah ruling …

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-11). 12] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [Muhammad Hijaab — (Danger faced by a Bid'ee who mocks and calls to misguidance)]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet [peace and blessings of Allah be upon him] "Whoever starts a good thing [i.e. something other than bidah and sin] and is followed by others, he will have his own reward and a reward equal to that of those who follow …

thecommunists (2024-03-11). Women found guilty under terror laws for wearing a sticker at a demo. thecommunists.org On 14 October 2023, a week after the Palestinian resistance had mounted a highly effective attack on Israel, three women went on a pro-Palestinian march in London to oppose Israel's genocidal attack on the Gaza Strip and to express their approval of the fact that the oppressed were fighting back so fiercely against their oppression. …

tvbrics (2024-03-11). ASEAN countries adopt 14 priority initiatives. tvbrics.com It demonstrates the determination of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to actively promote economic co-operation…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). History and traditions of Maslenitsa. tvbrics.com In 2024 Maslenitsa week will be celebrated from 11 to 17 March…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). South Africa's Sherpa to BRICS: 34 more countries express interest in joining bloc of major emerging economies. tvbrics.com African countries show the greatest interest in joining the alliance…

tvbrics (2024-03-11). Women's achievements are celebrated at annual BRICS CCI WE summit. tvbrics.com The event was held in the Indian capital…

UFCLP, RUF (2024-03-11). Monday 3/11: Action At SF Labor Council: Stop The Genocide NOW! For General Strike To Shutdown Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco Labor Council Meeting | 55 Fillmore St. | San Francisco…

unitedEditor (2024-03-11). The need for a common strategy for multipolarity. uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days the speeches given by Turkish delegates in the Congress. Today we start with the …

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-11). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Zane McNeill (2024-03-11). Idaho Legislature Moves Toward Restricting Gender-Affirming Care Funds. truthout.org An Idaho bill that would ban public funds from paying for gender-affirming care advanced out of committee and now heads to the Idaho House floor. "Concerning!! A bill in Idaho that would greatly limit ADULT access to gender affirming care has PASSED committee," LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman said on social media. "It prohibits use of state funds, medicaid, and state facilities… |

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Cuban Ozonated Soaps: Another Achievement of Science in Cuba. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Four Dead And Other Four Still Missing by Storm in France. telesurenglish.net The French authorities raised the number of dead by the storm to four this Sunday, after two dead bodies were discovered inside a vehicle in Goudargues, where they look for two women reported missing since this morning. | RELATED: | Rescue teams are still searching for the remaining four missing persons, all in the south-east of the country, in the departments of Gard and Ardèche. in the Dions area: two minors, aged 4…

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Haiti: Education of Resilience. telesurenglish.net The increase in the number of schools that do not comply with the Ministry of Education's operating standards has hindered the work of professionals who, since the end of the last century, have been striving to provide young people with a comprehensive education. | Haiti is the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean, with almost 77% of its citizens living on less than $2 a day. Mar. 10, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Javier Milei Repeals Decree Increasing Presidential Salary. telesurenglish.net The government of the Argentinian President Javier Milei repealed a strongly criticised decree that seeks to incresing his and Senators salary, official sources reported late this Saturday. | RELATED: | "The increases to the hierarchical staff of the National Public Administration, including president, vice president, ministers and secretaries, are annulled," said the communiqué published by the Office of the President…

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Parliamentary Elections in Portugal With 51.96% Turnout. telesurenglish.net Portuguese citizens go to the polls this Sunday to elect the 230 deputies of the Assembly of the Republic, which in turn, will elect the Prime Minister, in a day that has developed normally. | RELATED: | Main candidates in Sunday's legislative elections in Portugal are Luís Montenegro, the head of the centre-right opposition, Pedro Nuno Santos, the new leader of the Socialist Party, and André Ventura, the founde…

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Right-Wing Wins Portugal's Elections. telesurenglish.net With 95,04% of the votes counted, the conservative coalition Democratic Alliance (AD, center-right) leads with 30,8% of the votes this Sunday's legislative elections in Portugal, which defines it as a clear winner. | RELATED: | In second place is positioned with 28,5% the Socialist Party (PS), led by Nuno Santos, and as third force appears the André Ventura's ultra-right party Chega ("Enough"), with 19.23% of the support, accor…

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Venezuela Joins in "Deep Prayer" for Palestine at Ramadan Month. telesurenglish.net A released statement by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, expresses the joy and congratulations to the entire Muslim community for the beginning of the Ramadan, the holy month for Muslim people this Sunday, March 10. | RELATED: | "Venezuela joins in the hope of a holy Ramadan, standing in solidarity, in a special way and in deep prayer, with the Palestinian People, so that the Gracious and Merciful God covers them with abunda…

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Top court: Resolving international disputes key. ecns.cn By offering equal protection to domestic as well as overseas litigants, Chinese courts have given full play to the role of mediation in solving commercial disputes. This has helped create a market-oriented and law-based first-class business environment, China's top court said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Xi congratulates Zardari on Pakistan presidency win. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of Pakistan on Sunday, highlighting his readiness to work with Zardari in carrying forward the traditional bilateral friendship and advancing pragmatic cooperation in various sectors.

María Candela (2024-03-11). Cuba y Egipto abren caminos. radiohc.cu La cooperación entre Cuba y Egipto en la salud abre nuevos horizontes a las relaciones en términos generales.

María Candela (2024-03-11). Presidente del Parlamento de Cuba en Sancti Spíritus: " øQué más hacer por el ser humano que atenderlo bien?" (+Fotos). radiohc.cu " øQué más hacer por el ser humano que atenderlo bien?", manifestó el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, durante la reapertura el sábado de la Sala de Hemodiálisis, del Hospital Provincial General Camilo Cienfuegos, de Sancti Spíritus.

María Candela (2024-03-11). Acciones constructivas en Cienfuegos por el 205 aniversario de fundada (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 11 mar (RHC) Alrededor de 70 acciones constructivas para el beneficio social, cultural y del patrimonio acometen los cienfuegueros embelleciendo la ciudad previo al 22 de abril, aniversario 205 de fundada la antigua Villa Fernandina de Jagua, por Luis DeClouet y colonos franceses procedentes de Burdeos, Francia.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Defensa rusa intercepta drones ucranianos sobre Briansk y Oriol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) Seis drones ucranianos fueron neutralizados hoy en dos provincias de la parte europea de la Federación de Rusia, reportó el Ministerio de Defensa.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Saluda Cuba inicio del mes del Ramadán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, expresó hoy fraternales deseos y felicitaciones a los musulmanes de su país y del mundo, a propósito del inicio del mes sagrado del Ramadán.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-11). Cinco invictos en inicio de Serie Nacional de Beisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (PL).- Cinco barridas y nada menos que 126 carreras anotadas en ocho juegos signaron la jornada dominical en la 63 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-11). Alejandro Claro peleará por boleto en Preolímpico de Boxeo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (JIT).- Victoria de Alejandro Claro y revés de Jorge Cuéllar dejaron un sabor agridulce para Cuba en la jornada dominical del Torneo Preolímpico de Boxeo de Busto Arzizio, Italia.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-11). 2024 Oscars as it happened: triumph for Oppenheimer as it wins best picture, actor and director; Barbie wins best song, Japan's Hayao Miyazaki earns second Academy Award. scmp.com Christopher Nolan's biopic of the father of the atomic bomb dominates the Oscars, winning the top prize, plus best director for Nolan, best actor and four technical awards. Hayao Miyazaki also wins.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-11). Haiti crisis: US embassy staff, German ambassador evacuated as gang violence spirals. scmp.com The US operation was the latest sign of Haiti's troubles as gang violence threatens to bring down the government.

albawaba (2024-03-11). How many dates does a diabetic patient eat during Ramadan 2024?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide, is a period of fasting, spiritual reflection, and increased devotion. During this month, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. However, for individuals with diabetes, managing their condition while fasting can present unique challenges, particularly when it comes to consuming dates, a traditional food often associated with breaking the fast. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body regulates blood sugar (glucose). Fasting during Ramadan can disrupt the usual eating patterns and lead t…

albawaba (2024-03-11). New unauthorized Jewish settlement sparks tensions in West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the West Bank's Northern Jordan Valley, reports emerge of Jewish settlers initiating the establishment of a new unauthorized settlement.According to the Palestinian news outlet WAFA, a group of Jewish settlers has begun constructing a tourist-focused settlement in the Southern area of Ayn es-Sakut village, situated in the Northern Jordan Valley region.Ayn es-Sakut is renowned for its picturesque natural landscapes and fertile agricultural lands.The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sternly worded condemnation of this unauthorized settlement, denouncing it as part of Israel's ongoing e…

Associated Press (2024-03-11). Indian students flock to US universities in record numbers, for brighter prospects, overseas jobs: 'we value education'. scmp.com As India's economy grows, unemployment persists, even among college graduates, so many Indian students see universities as a stepping stone to careers abroad.

Associated Press (2024-03-11). Police remove 34 bodies from UK funeral home, 2 arrested for fraud and preventing burial. scmp.com A man and woman were arrested on Sunday, police said, after investigations at 3 branches of Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Associated Press (2024-03-11). Protests over Israel-Gaza war snarl traffic outside Oscars theatre. scmp.com Scattered demonstrations were held near the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and protesters disrupted traffic for some making their way to the awards ceremony on Sunday.

bwitanek (2024-03-11). Hey Gottheimer: Stop Bullying Teaneck Students, Wednesday. March 13, Noon, Teaneck High School — NO TO GENOCIDE! fightbackbetter.com Teaneck keeping things pinned to defend its children by big genocide supporting bully US Congressman Gottheimer. The good news is…

bwitanek (2024-03-11). Look at those Daggers! For Palestine! fightbackbetter.com This is not an advertisement but a recognition of the artwork. Connect to artist by clicking picture.

Chris Jarvis (2024-03-11). 28 MPs call for 'full inquiry' into policing of Miners' Strike. leftfootforward.org An Early Day Motion has been tabled in parliament calling for a 'full inquiry' into the the policing of the 1984-5 Miners' Strike. Signed by 28 MPs, the The motion reads says: "four decades on, many mining communities are still struggling as a result of the industrial vandalism and are still awaiting a just transition to the industries of the future". | It goes on to argue that during the strike, there was a "weaponisation of…

DPA (2024-03-11). Ship loaded with aid for Gaza ready to set sail from Cyprus. scmp.com Ship belonging to Spanish aid group Open Arms is loaded with 200 tonnes of aid.

DPA (2024-03-11). Palace under pressure over altered photo of UK's Princess Kate. scmp.com Kensington Palace released an altered photograph of the Princess of Wales, leading news agencies to withdraw the image, the first to be officially released since her abdominal surgery.

DPA (2024-03-11). Netanyahu rejects Biden criticism, says majority of Israelis back him. scmp.com US President Joe Biden said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to the war in Gaza was 'hurting Israel more than helping Israel'.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea?>. ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Multinational enterprises confident of China's economic growth target. ecns.cn many multinational enterprises operating in China maintain that such a target is in line with the growth potential of the Chinese economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Xi congratulates Zardari on election as Pakistani president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Cradle of Civilization: Jingdezhen. ecns.cn

Eileen Kinch (2024-03-11). 'How Great Thou Art' gets new ending on 75th anniversary of famed English translation. anabaptistworld.org The well-known and beloved-by-many words of "How Great Thou Art" have had a long and varied trajectory from Swedish poem to German hymn to a tradition at Billy Graham crusades. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the hymn's popular English translation, Grammy-winning Christian singer-songwriter Matt Redman has teamed up with 15 other artists and released …

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus to boost cooperation with Kazakhstan in engineering industry. eng.belta.by According to Pavel Utyupin, Kazakhstan President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev | may make an official visit to Belarus in Q3 2024, which will give a new | impetus to the relations between the two friendly countries.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Minsk Automobile Plant, company from India sign memorandum of cooperation. eng.belta.by "The company will promote trade, provide maintenance services, | engineering and information support for the MAZ brand. It will also | assist Minsk Automobile Plant with participating in major tenders," the…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). New 55t BelAZ haul truck passes final tests. eng.belta.by BelAZ-7555M has an economical 700 hp diesel engine and a modernized | driving axle, which provides increased working life of gears and | bearings.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus, Bangladesh discuss political, economic cooperation. eng.belta.by The fifth round of Belarusian-Bangladeshi political consultations took | place in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka within the framework of | Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus' FM to pay official visit to India on 12-13 March. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart | Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, heads of a number of ministries and government | agencies, Indian businessmen.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko approves new appointments at Atlant, BelAZ. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko agreed to the appointment of | new heads for two enterprises – Atlant and BelAZ as he announced | personnel decisions on 11 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko approves new appointments in regional and district executive committees. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko gave the go-ahead to new | appointments in the Minsk Oblast Executive Committee and two district | executive committees as he announced personnel decisions.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko approves new appointments in several ministries. eng.belta.by

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko discusses BelAZ development strategy. eng.belta.by Sergei Lesin, BelAZ Deputy Director General/Technical Director, was promoted to the position of BelAZ Director General.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko makes new appointments. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko considered new appointments on 11 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko sets tasks for local authorities. eng.belta.by More responsibility and initiative are needed from each person, | especially in terms of landscaping and cleanup activities, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made new appointments on 11…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko urges to improve Atlant's performance. eng.belta.by The head of state gave the go-ahead to the appointment of Dmitri | Kharitonchik as Atlant Director General. He previously worked as Deputy | Industry Minister…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Lukashenko wants road repair operations over by 9 May. eng.belta.by "You have March-April. Road repair operations must be over by 9 May," the head of state said as he addressed the representatives of the local authorities.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus hosts over 47,000 visa-waiver visitors since 1 January 2024. eng.belta.by

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarusian army units undergoing combat readiness test. eng.belta.by The Defense Ministry clarified that as part of the test military hardware will have to be moved. This is why civilian traffic on public motorways and parts of terrain may face temporary travel restrictions.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Russian president briefed about crew readiness for new mission to ISS. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Yuri Borisov, Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation to discuss, among other things, the preparation for new mission to the ISS that carries a representative of Belarus. A video of the meeting was released by the Kremlin's press service, BelTA has learned.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus' Gurtsiev qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics. eng.belta.by The event had 16 Olympic berths for grabs – eight for men and eight for | women. Belarus' Georgi Gurtsiev qualified for the Olympics reaching the | 58kg final.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-11). Belarus win 3×3 Friendship League bronze. eng.belta.by In the final round of the event that took place in Russia's Smolensk, | Natalia Anufriyenko's team beat Russia's Krasnaya Pakhra 14-7 and MSU | 14-12, but lost in the semifinal. COP-Petersburg won the tournament…

Reuters (2024-03-11). Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer's best picture win caps night of Academy Awards triumph for blockbuster biopic. scmp.com Christopher Nolan picked up best director and Cillian Murphy best actor, their first Oscars, for the blockbuster about the race to build the atomic bomb. Emma Stone and Hayao Miyazaki were among other winners.

Reuters (2024-03-11). France's Emmanuel Macron backs 'end of life' bill. scmp.com The move could make France the next European country to legalise euthanasia for the terminally ill.

Reuters (2024-03-11). Ukraine rebuffs Pope Francis calling for talks with Russia. scmp.com Ukraine's president and top diplomat pushed back on Pope Francis' call for Kyiv to show 'the courage of the white flag' and enter negotiations with Russia.

Reuters (2024-03-11). Israel unveils revised Eurovision song after lyrics controversy. scmp.com Organisers took issue with original song October Rain, which references the war in Gaza. Israel's Eden Golan will perform new entry Hurricane at the contest in Sweden in May.

Reuters (2024-03-11). Portugal's conservatives win election as far-right surges. scmp.com Portugal's Socialists conceded defeat in a parliamentary election on Sunday which saw the far-right emerge as the biggest winner.

Reuters (2024-03-11). Nvidia sued by 3 authors over AI use of copyrighted works. scmp.com US authors Brian Keene, Abdi Nazemian and Stewart O'Nan said Nvidia used their copyrighted books without permission to train its NeMo AI platform.

Staff (2024-03-11). Israeli police block entry of Palestinians to Al-Aqsa Mosque. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli police on Sunday prevented hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to perform the first Tarawih (night) prayer of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, beating many of them. According to information from eyewitnesses, the police only allowed women and men over …

Staff (2024-03-11). The dark side of Japanese nightlife, Taiwan's forgotten disco era, beach clubs in Bali: 6 weekend reads you may have missed. scmp.com From the Japanese vice clubs tricking women into sex work to why 2024 could be Southeast Asia's year for tourism, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-11). Confirman 25 muertes por desnutrición y deshidratación en Gaza bajo asedio israelí. telesurtv.net Una niña de dos meses falleció en el Hospital Kamal Adwan y una mujer de 20 años en el Complejo Médico al Shifa.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-11). Delcy Rodríguez rechaza supuesta deflación en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Rodríguez apuntó que la inflación en febrero, como lo informó el Banco Central de Venezuela, fue de 1,22 por ciento.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-11). Piden alto el fuego temporal en Sudán durante mes de Ramadán. telesurtv.net Instan al Ejército sudanés y al grupo paramilitar Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido a cesar los combates para permitir la llegada de ayuda humanitaria y evitar una hambruna.

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2024-03-10: News Headlines

Colin Todhunter (2024-03-10). Net Zero, the Digital Panopticon and the Future of Food. dissidentvoice.org The food transition, the energy transition, net-zero ideology, programmable central bank digital currencies, the censorship of free speech and clampdowns on protest. What's it all about? To understand these processes, we need to first locate what is essentially a social and economic reset within the context of a collapsing financial system. Writer Ted Reece notes …

Abby Zimet (2024-03-10). Biden Legacy = Genocide. indybay.org Declaring, "We are outraged, we are heartbroken," hundreds of protesters turned out to block Biden's motorcade en route to his State of the Union speech, forcing cars to take "the long way" to the Capitol. Concluding a day-long series of protests across Washington DC, hundreds of people in black shirts reading "Not In Our Name" and "Biden's Legacy = Genocide" sat and stood along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol, delaying Biden's speech by about a half hour. Organizers with megaphones led the crowd in impassioned chants: "Biden Biden You Can't Hide, We Charge You With Genocide," "Free, Free Palestine," "Stop A…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Google fires engineer who spoke up for Palestine during tech conference. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-10). Plane without noise! Airbus unveils latest electric vertical aircraft. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Airbus has unveiled its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed to carry four passengers with noise levels during flight lower than a hairdryer.This development significantly reduces the factor of noise pollution, offering a futuristic vision of electric vertical aircraft flying over crowded cities.It took Airbus nearly five years to manufacture this initial prototype, called CityAirbus NextGen, which targets a range of up to 80 km and a flight speed of 120 km/h. Airbus revealed the CityAirbus NextGen at the opening of the new CityAirbus Test Center dedicated to testing…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Video shows a strange cloud in UAE, Supercell cloud. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Recent video circulated on social media have revealed the presence of a "Supercell" cloud formation located to the south of Al Ain city in the United Arab Emirates.This particular type of cloud is known for its exceptional characteristics, typically forming under specific atmospheric conditions. In some instances, Supercells have been associated with significant damage due to severe weather events.ŸÖŸÇÿ∑ÿπ ŸÖÿ™ÿØÿߟàŸÑ ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ•ŸÖ&yuml…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Did Dani Alves commit suicide in jail?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Weekly Horoscope, March 10 to March 16, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your weekly horoscope, where we explore the cosmic energies influencing your life from March 10 to March 16, 2024. This week, the celestial movements encourage introspection, communication, and taking practical steps toward your goals. Let's delve into what each sign can expect: Aries (March 21 – April 19): : This week, Aries, you're feeling driven and ambitious. With Mars, your ruling planet, aligning with Saturn, you have the discipline and determination to make significant progress towards your long-term goals. However, beware of impatience and impulsiveness. Take calculated steps rat…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Israel intercepts missiles fired from Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Israeli army, at least 35 missiles have been fired from Lebanon with no damage reported. The statement also added that the army intercepted some of these missiles. According to Naharnet, on Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed five people, including a family of four, and nine others were wounded in a house in the southern town of Khirbet Selm.Israel has intensified its strikes on Southern Lebanon after Hezbollah said it targeted the al-Baghdadi Israeli post with a heavy-caliber Burkan rocket.

albawaba (2024-03-10). US dispatches first aid ship to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US Army has dispatched a ship to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday, just days after President Joe Biden pledged to build a temporary port to feed the besieged territory.General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the US would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," according to a CENTCOM statement.The logistics support vessel is "carrying the first equipment to establish a temporary pier to deliver vital humanitarian supplies," it stated.Biden's declaration in his State…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Abu Obaida: Attacks on Israel to escalate during Ramadan. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-10). Is Maher Assad in Russia for treatment after Israeli airstrike?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Maher Assad, brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was reportedly transferred to Russia for treatment after allegedly being targeted and injured in an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria.Lebanese website Lebanon Debate reported on Sunday that news circulating the injury of Maher Assad, a Syrian general and commander of the Syrian Army's elite 4th Armoured Divisio, in an Israeli strike is "true".No official Syrian reports were made to clarify or deny the injury of Syrian commander Maher Assad in an Israeli strike and that he is now in Russia to get medical treatment.ÿߟÑÿ&n…

Aly Shaw (2024-03-10). Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools. truthout.org On a hot July day in Tampa at the 2022 Moms for Liberty Summit, former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told the crowd that the US Department of Education should be abolished. This claim — that the very department she recently led should not exist — earned her a standing ovation from the Moms for Liberty members in the room. The moment highlights how extreme the right wing in the United States has… |

Angela (2024-03-10). Friday 3/22: Vigil at Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Lockheed Martin | Java and Mathilda Streets | Sunnyvale, CA…

Angela (2024-03-10). Friday 3/8: Castro Valley: District 14 Rally for a Permanent & Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Eric Swalwell's District Office | 20990 Redwood Rd | Castro Valley, CA…

Angela (2024-03-10). Tuesday 3/12: Telephone Town Hall with Rep. John Garamendi. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-10). Tuesday 3/12: Activism in Medicine: The Palestine Exception. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-10). Tuesday 3/12: Virtual Event: Breaking Through the Propaganda – Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-10). Friday 3/15: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-10). Friday 3/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-10). Friday 3/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-03-10). Saturday 3/16: Rep. Ro Khanna Town Hall. indybay.org Hyde Middle School, Multi-Purpose Room | 19325 Bollinger Rd | Cupertino, CA…

Anna Lekas Miller, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 154: Biden's Maritime Aid Corridor To Gaza Slammed As 'Unrealistic'. popularresistance.org U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he would build a "temporary pier" in Gaza to allow a maritime corridor to let humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip during last night's State of the Union address. | "A temporary pier will enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza every day." | But dozens of humanitarian aid and NGO representatives argue that this is neither practical nor ethical—particularly given how many aid trucks are waiting to get into Gaza at the Rafah crossing. | "Where has the American conscience been for 153 days since the beginning of the war, as pe…

Appalachians Against Pipelines, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-10). Protester Inside Mountain Valley Pipeline Blocks Work For Two Days. popularresistance.org Giles County, VA – Early Thursday morning, a pipeline fighter using the name Ricky Bobby climbed inside the Mountain Valley Pipeline (which is 42 inches in diameter) atop Peters Mountain to prevent ongoing construction in the area. MVP security and law enforcement responded to the scene but did not enter the pipe; Ricky left after 2 days and was arrested and charged with 4 misdemeanors. A banner placed at the entrance of the pipe read, "FUCK YOU, MVP." People rallied in support of Ricky's action on the first day at the Jefferson National Forest gate on Pocahontas Rd.

Becca Renk (2024-03-10). We Won't Go Back Into Our Cages: Celebrating Women's Day in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk — Mar 7, 2024 | "We have painful stories, stories of marginalization, a history of being trampled because we are women and even more because we are rural peasant women, campesinas," says Rosibel Ramos, bright eyes belying her age. | "What were women's spaces?" she asks. "The kitchen, taking care of kids, taking care of everyone else. We were supposed to just sit quietly in a corner." Rosibel, now in her 60s, is telling the story of the founding of the Rural Feminist Ecological Cooperative Las Diosas which means The Goddesses. The co-op is made up of hundreds of women from northern Nicaragua who…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-03-10). United States Sends Israel 100+ Weapons Shipments. popularresistance.org Polling shows that a slight majority of people in the United States oppose sending weapons to Israel to help it wage its brutal war on Gaza. | However, despite the fact that only a quarter of North Americans support arming Israel, the Joe Biden administration has sent the country more than 100 arms shipments since October 7, the Washington Post reported. | The newspaper quoted a former senior Biden administration, who remarked, "That's an extraordinary number of sales over the course of a pretty short amount of time, which really strongly suggests that the Israeli campaign would not be sustainable without this le…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-10). The Campaign to Free Assange: Reflections on Night Falls. dissidentvoice.org The town hall meeting is the last throbbing reminder of the authentic demos. People gather; debates held. Views converge; others diverge. Speakers are invited to stir the invitees, provoke the grey cells. Till artificial intelligence banishes such gatherings, and the digital cosmos swallows us whole, cherish these events. And there was much to cherish about …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-10). This Is What Our Ruling Class Has Decided Will Be Normal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au US airman Aaron Bushnell said the words "This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal" before self-immolating in protest of the genocide in Gaza.

Chris Hedges, The Real News Network. (2024-03-10). 'Fire Weather': Big Oil's Climate Conflagration. popularresistance.org Few places illustrate the destructive cycle of fossil fuel-driven climate change as well as Alberta, Canada. Home to the tar sands boom, the province's remote north has also become a site of some of the worst climate disasters in recorded history—like the 2016 Fort McMurray Fire, which swallowed up 1.5 million acres and burned for three months. John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World, joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the Fort McMurray Fire, the tar sands industry responsible for the conditions that produced it, and the tinderbox world Big Oil has made in its all-consu…

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-03-10). Monday 3/11: CodePink Fire and Grief Circle. indybay.org Pelosi's Palace, 2640 Broadway, San Francisco…

Danny Makki (2024-03-10). Unable to heat homes, Syrians wash away their woes in ancient hammams. middleeasteye.net Unable to heat homes, Syrians wash away their woes in ancient hammams | Long power cuts and prohibitively expensive fuel have people in Damascus turning to a traditional alternative to keep warm and clean | | A man in Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir is washed on a marble platform (MEE/Hasan Belal)…

Dave Sweeney (2024-03-10). Memo to Dutton: Fukushima's lessons must be learned, not forgotten. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea?>. ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Bamboo slips reveal an ancient world. ecns.cn More than 2,000 years ago, a low-ranking official recorded details of his work and life spanning 14 years on bamboo slips.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Promoting integration of culture and tourism in Xinjiang drives local industries. ecns.cn Promoting the integration of culture and tourism in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region can not only drive the development of local industries, but also foster interaction and exchanges among different ethnic groups.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). NPC deputy warns against 'Taiwan independence' in cultural aspect. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland should be vigilant about the potential for promoting cultural "Taiwan independence" in the island after Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, who is set to take office as the island's head in May, Li Yihu, a deputy to China's top legislature and an expert on Taiwan research, said on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Chinese military budget moderate increase beneficial to world. ecns.cn He noted that the Chinese government takes into consideration both of the demands of its national defense and the economic development when planning for the country's military expenditure.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Spokesman condemns U.S.' arms sales to Taiwan. ecns.cn The United States should stop arming Taiwan, and should put its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence" into action, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Saturday in response to the new round of U.S. arms sales to the island.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China aims to renovate 50,000 urban residential communities. ecns.cn China aims to renovate 50,000 old urban residential communities this year as the country strives to promote urban renewal projects, said Ni Hong, minister of housing and urban-rural development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Insolvent housing companies must file for bankruptcy. ecns.cn Chinese housing companies that are seriously insolvent or can no longer operate must file for bankruptcy or restructuring in line with the country's laws and market rules, a senior official said on Saturday, adding that any action impairing people's interests will be punished accordingly.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China to continue to prioritize employment promotion. ecns.cn China will continue to prioritize employment promotion work this year by releasing more preferential policies, optimizing job services and tightening supervision on labor relations, said a senior official.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Chinese lawmakers' motions center on advancing high-quality development. ecns.cn A major theme of the motions put forward by Chinese lawmakers during the ongoing second session of the National People's Congress focused on advancing high-quality development and promoting new quality productive forces, according to the session's secretariat.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Henan Museum sets sights on shaking up scene. ecns.cn As a member of the International Council of Museums, it collaborates on museum security and through international events and partnerships, continues to foster global cultural dialogue and exchange, Ma says.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Museum director shares how China continues to grow science literacy. ecns.cn Science literacy has tripled in the past 12 years in China, Ni Minjing, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). SOEs crucial to China's economic growth. ecns.cn State-owned enterprises are playing a key role in boosting China's economic growth, Lu Jin, chairman of China National Gold Group Co Ltd, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Private enterprises should look to Jinjiang as a leader. ecns.cn Currently, the private enterprises contribute more than 70 percent of tax revenues in Fujian, over 80 percent of employment opportunities and over 90 percent of market entities, he said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Multinational enterprises confident of China's economic growth target. ecns.cn many multinational enterprises operating in China maintain that such a target is in line with the growth potential of the Chinese economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance. ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). U.S. bill forcing ownership change of TikTok another hysterical move in crackdown against Chinese companies. ecns.cn As a U.S. bill that could potentially ban the use of TikTok in the U.S. sailed unanimously through a House committee.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China prepares to boost multiple sectors to help develop innovative talent. ecns.cn A large number of outstanding innovative talent is urgently required to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China applauds Arab League's adoption of China-friendly resolution. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Xi congratulates Zardari on election as Pakistani president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China's top legislature to hold closing meeting on Monday. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will hold the closing meeting of its second session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting is scheduled for 3: 00 p.m. Beijing time on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Cradle of Civilization: Jingdezhen. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Insights丨Tourism Expert: China's future tourism industry be great with a combination of factors. ecns.cn During Two Sessions, how to further promote the high-quality development of tourism has also become a topic of discussion.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Insights‰∏®German expert shows confidence in China's future success. ecns.cn China's two sessions this year have attracted global attention. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Michael Borchmann, former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse, highly appreciated China's achievement in urban-rural development, poverty alleviation, green energy technologies and so on."ÄÄ…

Ed Rampell (2024-03-10). Once a Fugitive, Attorney for Black Panther Member Recounts His Life Underground. truthout.org Catherine Masud's 84-minute documentary, A Double Life, chronicles the journey of Stephen Bingham, the radical attorney accused of passing a gun to incarcerated Black Panther Party member George Jackson that allegedly triggered a shootout at San Quentin State Prison in 1971 and ended in Jackson's death along with the deaths of five others. Jackson was serving what he called the longest prison… |

Editor (2024-03-10). "Fire Weather": Big Oil's Climate Conflagration. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 155: Deadly Aid Drop and More Expose Farcical Humanitarian Response to Gaza Famine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-10). Western Media Concocts 'Evidence' UN Report On Oct 7 Sex Crimes Failed to Deliver. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-10). Mar 10, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Jean Sibelius, Valse Triste (Herbert von Karajan) The depth of the present Western evil is quite possibly unprecedented, by Don Hank Saying "Hamas Just Needs To Surrender" Is Saying "We'll Kill Kids Until We Get What We Want," by Caitlin Johnstone George Galloway MP interviews Abby Martin: 'I'm embarrassed to be an American,' (Video) Biden Parachutes TV Dinners Into Gaza. Sounds Absurd? It Is, by Finian Cunningham Stop All U.S. Aid to Israel: Israel, a Rich Country, Can Pay Its Way, by Bill Astore UN Human Rights Chief Decries 'War Crime' of Rapidly Expanding Israeli Settlements, by Brett Wi…

Ellen Brown (2024-03-10). The Public Bank That Wasn't: New Jersey's Excursion into Public Banking. dissidentvoice.org In 2017, Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made the establishment of a public, state-owned bank a centerpiece issue during his run for New Jersey governor. He regularly championed public banking in speeches, town halls and campaign commercials. He won the race, and the nation's second state-owned bank following the stellar model of the Bank …

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Child of SA woman in Senegalese prison comes home. sanews.gov.za Child of SA woman in Senegalese prison comes home | The Department of Social Development has successfully repariated a toddler who was being held in a Dakar prison in Senegal. | The department's social workers arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday with a two-year-old baby who was born in Senegal and has been in the care of the mother who was arrested last year for drug trafficking. | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) through its International Social Services (ISS) Directorate notified the Department of Social Development in August 2023 that the biological mother of th…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Commission investigates conduct of Clover. sanews.gov.za Commission investigates conduct of Clover | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced that it was currently investigating Clover (PTY) Ltd for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). | This comes after the dairy company informed the NCC that it has recalled 10 776 units of 400g of Go Nuts peanut butter following numerous tests that revealed higher levels of aflatoxin. | Aflatoxin is defined as a family of toxins produced by certain fungi found on crops such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. | The recall by Clover comes after the commission recently received five peanut bu…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Eskom to implement Stage 1 load shedding. sanews.gov.za Eskom to implement Stage 1 load shedding | Eskom has announced that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 4 pm on Sunday afternoon. | Stage 1 load shedding will be in place until 5 am on Monday. | This as the power utility had suspended load shedding from 5 am on Saturday until 4 pm followed by Stage 2 load shedding until 5am on Sunday. Load shedding was then suspended until 4pm. | In a statement on Sunday, Eskom said load shedding will be suspended again from 5 am on Monday until 4 pm, followed by Stage 2 load shedding until 5 am on Tuesday. | "The suspension of load shedding from 5 am until 4 pm and t…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Govt continues to support women-owned businesses. sanews.gov.za Govt continues to support women-owned businesses | Government continues to provide targeted support for female-owned businesses to promote women's sustainable participation in the economy, said Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. | "The ultimate goal is for women to develop sustainable enterprises that contribute to the country's gross domestic product, employment, equity and economic transformation to enable women to have equal access to and control over economic resources," she said. | The Minister was delivering a keynote address at the 2024 Forbes Woman Af…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Kempsdale Dam wall expansion to ensure reliable water supply. sanews.gov.za Kempsdale Dam wall expansion to ensure reliable water supply | Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, is looking forward to the start of construction to raise the Kempsdale Dam Wall from four meters to 7.8 meters in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal. | According to the Minister, the expansion will address the current water shortages and secure future demand for the Greater Kokstad community. | Mchunu further reiterated government's commitment to fast-track service delivery projects, particularly those meant for the provision of adequate and consistent water supply, as water is one of the essential services and a basi…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). New CEOs for Gauteng academic hospitals. sanews.gov.za New CEOs for Gauteng academic hospitals | The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has announced the appointment of three Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) to provincial academic hospitals. | The appointments are for the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH), Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH), and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH). | The newly appointed CEOs assumed their roles on 1 March 2024. | This marks a significant step towards strengthening the department's governance system and ensuring that there is capable leadership across healthcare facilities in the province. | MEC for Health and…

Gabisile (2024-03-10). Police seize over R30 million worth of fake goods. sanews.gov.za Police seize over R30 million worth of fake goods | The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it remains relentless in its efforts to uproot the illicit trade in counterfeit goods, as it has a detrimental impact on the economic growth of the country. | The police services' National Counterfeit Unit led another integrated takedown operation in the Johannesburg CBD on Friday, which resulted in the seizure of counterfeit goods worth over R9 million. | The team comprised of SAPS members, officials from the South African Revenue Services (SARS), Gauteng Traffic, Brand Protectors, Crime Prevention Wardens and securi…

img.piri.net (2024-03-10). Türkiye ile Yunanistan arasƒ±nda siyasi diyalog toplantƒ±sƒ± yapƒ±lacak. img.piri.net Bakanlƒ±ktan yapƒ±lan yazƒ±lƒ± aà߃±klamada, "Türkiye ve Yunanistan Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±klarƒ± arasƒ±ndaki siyasi diyalog àßeràßevesinde, Bakan Yardƒ±mcƒ±mƒ±z Bàºyàºkelàßi Burak Akàßapar ile Yunanistan Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Bàºyàºkelàßi Alexandra Papadopoulou 11 Mart 2024 tarihinde Ankara'da isti≈üa…

Jake Pearson (2024-03-10). How One Woman Endured a Decade of Neglect in New York's Guardianship System. truthout.org The temperature was plummeting on Thanksgiving eve when Judith Zbiegniewicz wrapped herself in a blanket, picked up her phone and tapped out yet another plea for help to New York Guardianship Services. It was 2018, and for the previous five years the company, whose slogan is "caring that makes a difference," had overseen nearly every major decision in her life, as it did for hundreds of New… |

Jemma Nott (2024-03-10). Australia needs war time government to confront global crises. independentaustralia.net

Jerry Long (2024-03-10). What Biden and the Democrats Can Appear to Do About Gaza. counterpunch.org

Jon Queally (2024-03-10). Biden Says Netanyahu Making "Big Mistake" But Refuses to Cut Off Military Aid. truthout.org President Joe Biden said Saturday that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not handling the situation in Gaza the way it should be, but said U.S. support for its ally will remain. Following the State of the Union address on Thursday, Biden was caught on a hot mic telling Democratic lawmakers that he had privately told Netanyahu that "you and I are going to have a 'Come-to-Jesus' meeting,"… |

JON (2024-03-10). Thursday 3/14: PACK THE COURT FOR THE BAY BRIDGE 78. indybay.org 850 Bryant St. – San Francisco, CA…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2024-03-10). 24th Annual, Folsom Juneteenth – Educational Symposium, Jazz Festival and much more. indybay.org 24th Annual, Folsom Juneteenth Celebrations is a month-long effort to showcase our unique, authentic journey from "Slavery to Freedom along the American River Parkway and throughout the California Gold Country"

Larry Johnson (2024-03-10). Palestinian Suffering in Gaza Passes Human Understanding. sonar21.com Abu Ghraib | It has been a while since I have posted anything detailing the horror confronting Palestinians in Gaza, especially the children. I decided to do a video essay. I am now posting exclusively at Let's start with the children. The first video is a heart wrenching story of a young mother using an Ambu Bag to ventilate (i.e., breat…

Laura Crossett (2024-03-10). E-Books Can Subvert Book Bans, But Corporate Profit-Seeking Stands in the Way. truthout.org The past few years have seen record e-book lending for libraries — as well as record profits for OverDrive, the company that provides e-books access for 95 percent of libraries in the U.S. (OverDrive's profits have trickled up — the company was bought by the private equity firm K.K.R. in 2015.) But as library e-book lending has taken off, so has another trend: book bans. Book bans… |

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-10). Russia destroys Patriot systems supplied to Ukraine. plenglish.com Moscow, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Two Patriot air defense systems in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces were destroyed near Pokrovsk, in the Donetsk region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

Lynda Carson (2024-03-10). Thanks To The Migrants For Sharing Music And Food, etc… indybay.org Thanks To The Art, Culture, Music, Food, and Grace Shared By The Migrants Coming To America! The Painting On My Wall, Is Called "The Woman With The Yellow and Green Hair."

Mario Trujillo, David Greene, EFF (2024-03-10). Victory! EFF Helps Resist Unlawful Warrant and Gag Order Issued to Independent News Outlet. indybay.org Over the past month, the independent news outlet Indybay has quietly fought off an unlawful search warrant and gag order served by the San Francisco Police Department. Today, a court lifted the gag order and confirmed the warrant is void. The police also promised the court to not seek another warrant from Indybay in its investigation.

MEE correspondent (2024-03-10). War in Gaza: Starving Palestinians prepare for Ramadan amidst death and destruction. middleeasteye.net War in Gaza: Starving Palestinians prepare for Ramadan amidst death and destruction | Palestinians tell Middle East Eye they are trying to spread joy, but the realities of war, loss and food scarcity are hard to ignore
| | Palestinian children in north Gaza pose with the…

mforinoco (2024-03-10). Israel's Blocking of Aid to Gaza Is a Weapon in Its Brutal War Against Palestinians. orinocotribune.com Israel has defied ICJ's interim verdict as well as a UN Security Council resolution calling for increased access to aid. It has instead deliberately blocking aid, causing a massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza. | Israel's deliberate blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza has emerged as key weapon against the people of the territory. More than 20 Palestinians have reportedly been killed due to starvation in the last few weeks and numbers are expected to explode in the coming days. | Though Israel denies it has any such policy, almost all UN agencies working to provide aid on the ground in Gaza, as well as several…

Michael "Salim" McCarron (2024-03-10). Battlespace of Mind. indybay.org former Indybay volunteer from the early 2000s has recently published a book on Information Warfare…

Misión Verdad (2024-03-10). Dispute Between Chevron and ExxonMobil Over Stabroek Block in Undelimited Waters of Essequibo. orinocotribune.com ExxonMobil and Chevron are in a dispute over the control of almost a third of the stakes in the Stabroek block, located in the territorial waters of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and in the undelimited waters between Guyana and Venezuela. | In October 2023, the US oil company Chevron reached a purchase agreement with another US oil company, Hess, to acquire 30% of the shares in the Stabroek block. The offshore oil block is administered by the US oil multinational ExxonMobil illegally, since a significant part of this block is located off the Atlantic coast of the Essequibo region, whose territorial waters ar…

Mnar Adley (2024-03-10). US Soldier Reveals Why Aaron Bushnell Self-Immolated, With Mike Prysner. orinocotribune.com By Mnar Adley — Mar 8, 2024 | One week after Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in an extreme act of Protest for Palestine — the world has been awe-struck by his galvanizing act of courage, with his last words being Free Palestine. Across the world, including in Yemen and Gaza, Bushnell is being memorialized as a martyr for Palestine as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza that has left over 30,000 people dead. | His protest was not only moving but stood in stark contrast to the empty rhetoric given by so-called liberal politicians who've done very little to stop Israel from continuing its war on civi…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-10). Israel Deploys 15,000 Troops in West Bank and Jerusalem as Ramadan Begins. truthout.org Gaza's Ministry of Health confirmed this figure on Telegram channel. Some rights groups put the death toll number closer to 40,000 when accounting for those presumed dead. ** The death toll in West Bank and Jerusalem is not updated regularly. This is the latest figure according to PA's Ministry of Health as of March 6. *** This figure is released by the Israeli military… |

newarab (2024-03-10). Shoshana: 'Lacklustre' British Mandate era biopic. newarab.com "The British role in Palestine is complicated…but I don't think it helps anyone to ignore history," Michael Winterbottom said during an It's an admirable position for a British filmmaker working in an industry more willing to produce films about Britain's heroic past during…

newarab (2024-03-10). Balfour portrait defaced by Palestine Action in Gaza protest. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). Biden predicts "come to Jesus" meeting with Netanyahu. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). Biden's port for aid to Gaza might not be ready for 60 days. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). Canada to resume funding UN agency for Palestinians. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). EU: ship leaving for Gaza to test new corridor. newarab.com On Friday,

newarab (2024-03-10). Five killed in Gaza by air drop aid parachute fail. newarab.com Five Palestinians were killed and several injured when parachutes dropping The deadly airdrop occurred north of the coastal Al-Shati refugee camp and the casualties were rushed to Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital, the emergency room's head nurse, Mohammed al-Sheikh, told AFP. | Th…

newarab (2024-03-10). Gaza: Boat carrying humanitarian aid 'ready' to leave Cyprus. newarab.com The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…

newarab (2024-03-10). Gaza prison torture by Israel worse than Guantanamo: monitor. newarab.com Israeli detention centres have become worse than Guantanamo Bay prison as Palestinians in these prisons are suffering from "shameful forms" of torture, degrading treatment, and the deprivation of their most basic human rights, Euro-Med says. | Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded up from Gaza since the start of the war on 7 October, with hundreds kept in unknown locatio…

newarab (2024-03-10). Gaza war has 'ruptured any sense of a shared humanity': ICRC. newarab.com The ICRC head Mirjana Spoljaric called for an urgent She said getting a steady, substantial flow of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory…

newarab (2024-03-10). Gulf state ready to fund Lebanon-Israel border deal: report. newarab.com A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…

newarab (2024-03-10). Iran protests: UN finds severe rights violations. newarab.com Iran was rocked by widespread demonstrations sparked by the September 2022 death of

newarab (2024-03-10). Iran slams Meta's removal of Khamenei social media accounts. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). Israel rabbi says Gaza women, children should all be killed. newarab.com A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…

newarab (2024-03-10). Israel will use Netzarim Corridor in Gaza for a year: army. newarab.com The Israeli military plans to use A report aired last month on Israeli media shows how the Israeli army is building the new Highway 749 — dubbed the Netzarim Corridor — which will run through the strip south of Gaza City, essentially cutting off the

newarab (2024-03-10). Israeli troops 'did fire' on people at Gaza's Flour Massacre. newarab.com The Israeli military said on Friday that its troops did fire on civilians collecting aid packages on An internal 'command review' conducted by the military regarding the

newarab (2024-03-10). #IWD2024: Gaza women experiencing 'darkest of days' amid war. newarab.com Shtayyeh said that Palestinian women are "mourning their loved ones, being killed, displaced, hungry and deprived of the most basic human rights in full views and hearing of the world" in a glaring statement i…

newarab (2024-03-10). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi Arabia enters the snooker world. newarab.com Saudi Arabia hosts first major snooker tournament | In an almost fairy tale end to Saudi Arabia's first major snooker tournament, The English player thrashed Belgian competitor Luca Brecel 5-2 in the final, having already seen off Judd Trump in the semi-finals, to pick up a £250,000 prize. | However, he failed to pot the 'gol…

newarab (2024-03-10). Sweden resumes payments for UN agency for Palestinians. newarab.com Like several other countries, Sweden suspended aid to UNRWA after Israel

newarab (2024-03-10). Tlaib and The Squad wear keffiyeh during Biden SOTU speech. newarab.com Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib, among other members of the "progressive wing" of the Democratic Party known as ' Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American Muslim woman to be…

newarab (2024-03-10). UN Security Council calls for Sudan Ramadan ceasefire. newarab.com The Fourteen countries backed the resolution, proposed by Britain, with only Russia abstaining on the vote that called on "all parties to the conflict to seek a sustainable resolution to the conflict through dialogue." | Fighting has been raging in Su…

newarab (2024-03-10). UNRWA: Israel coerced agency employees to claim Hamas links. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-10). US-led coalition shoots down 15 Yemen rebel drones: CENTCOM. newarab.com Shortly afterwards, the rebels claimed the attack, saying they had fired missiles a…

newarab (2024-03-10). US Senator Tom Cotton wants to punish 'next Aaron Bushnell'. newarab.com US Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has unveiled two new pieces of legislation aimed at restricting security clearances and demonstration rights for pro-Palestinian government workers and contractors, following the self-immolation of US airman Aaron Bushnell outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on February 25th. | The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement posted to Cotton's

newarab (2024-03-10). What might the US built 'floating pier' in Gaza look like?>. newarab.com US President The move comes as warnings that Gaza is steps away from a famine grow louder and aid agencies report continuing difficulties in distributing supplies as fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas intensify.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Allende's grandson calls for enhancing solidarity with Gazans. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The late Chilean President Salvador Allende's grandson Pablo Sepulveda Allende called on Monday to enhance solidarity with Gazans so that humanity raise awareness of the ongoing genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian population.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). AU's Peace and Security Council worried over insecurity in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) African Union (AU)'s Peace and Security Council (PSC) is worried over the insecurity situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Radio Okapi reported on Sunday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Brazil records 19,700 dengue cases per day. plenglish.com Brasilia, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Brazil recorded an average of 19,700 dengue cases per day from January 1 to March 8, and in that period the nation counted up 1.3 million dengue patients, local press revealed on Sunday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Dominican Gov't speeds up delivery of works before March 20. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Government is speeding up the opening of social works on Sunday, just 10 days previous to the entry into force of article 210 of the electoral regime, which prohibits such acts led by President Luis Abinader.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Mexico to face heat wave reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius. plenglish.com Mexico City, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Mexico will be facing an intense heat wave reaching up to 45 degrees Celsius in six states, and very likely to have over 32 degrees Celsius across the rest of the territory, the National Water Commission (CONAGUA) warned on Sunday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). News outlets stand out President Bukele's bet on Haiti. plenglish.com San Salvador, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Local and international news outlets on Sunday, stood out the statement of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele that he could fix the situation in Haiti.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Panama and Colombia to preserve audiovisual and sound heritage. plenglish.com Panama City, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The Governments of Panama and Colombia are promoting the preservation of the audiovisual and sound heritage of both nations, a current challenge posed to their cultural authorities' management.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Panamanian builders on strike against financial harassment. plenglish.com Panama City, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian builders will go on general strike on March 19th against the arbitrary closing of their bank accounts in the state-owned Caja de Ahorros, a measure of a political nature, local press unfolded on Sunday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-10). Red Cross denounces "Israel's out of its senses" plenglish.com Five months have passed by since the onset of the escalating conflict, and Palestinians' situation "is deteriorating every hour, and there is no safe place to go," the agency stated in a dispatch. | The Red Cross warned that Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure the basic needs of the Gazan population or allow the safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. However, it pointed out that a large and regular flow of vital goods is only part of the solution. | In that regard, the health agency urged the warring sides to launch their military operations in a way to avoid harming the civilian population and…

Oscar Perry Abello, Next City. (2024-03-10). Arizona Using Covid Relief Funds To Cancel Medical Debt. popularresistance.org Arizona has just launched a partnership with the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to acquire as much as $2 billion in medical debt— and forgive all of it. The program, announced on Monday by Gov. Katie Hobbs, will benefit up to 1 million Arizona residents living below 400% of the federal poverty line or owe medical debts totaling more than 5% of their annual income. | At $30 million in funding — out of pandemic relief funds allocated to Arizona under the American Rescue Plan Act — it's the biggest example yet of a state or local government using federal dollars for massive debt cancellation.

Paige Bennett, EcoWatch. (2024-03-10). Arizona's Health Department Adds Chief Heat Officer. popularresistance.org Following the hottest year on record, complete with a megadrought in Arizona that led to construction restrictions to reserve groundwater around Phoenix, Arizona has added a new chief heat officer to its Department of Health Services. | The officer's role is to help with extreme heat preparedness in the state. Dr. Eugene Livar, a physician who was formerly the assistant director for public health preparedness for the Department of Health Services, has been chosen for the role. Dr. Livar had helped in developing the Arizona heat preparedness plan in his former role, The Associated Press reported.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-10). The 1918 'Pandemic' & the Viral Theory — 'The Unproven Notion of Airborne Viral Illness That has Enslaved Humanity to the Corrupt Medical Cartel.'. expose-news.com There are multiple lines of evidence to dispute the classic viral disease paradigm, including historical records, biological evidence (or lack thereof) and clinical "experiments" according to Dr Lee Merritt. Yet, while this …

Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. (2024-03-10). Impeachment: A Rapid Succession Of Events. popularresistance.org It has been an eventful few weeks as the House Oversight Committee proceeds with its hearings on the case for impeaching President Joe Biden for his alleged participation in the influence-mongering schemes of his 54—year-old son, Hunter. | At issue is whether Joseph R. Biden, Jr., during his years as vice president and in the interim before he assumed the presidency in January 2021, was corruptly involved in Hunter's various ventures and misadventures to his own benefit and/or the benefit of various family members.

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-10). Roaming Billboards Bring Gazan Reality and More to the Streets. indybay.org Since the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7 and the massive and sustained invasion of Gaza by the IDF, the world has seen Palestinian and human rights activists protesting daily calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. | Activists have employed any number of means to convey their message including the use of mobile LED billboards permanently mounted on a truck that can roam the city bringing its messages to the public.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-10). Pre-emptive Nuclear War: The Role of Israel in Triggering an Attack on Iran. globalresearch.ca

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-10). México: Nuestros cuerpos y territorios no son mercancía! indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-10). Argentina: Declaración feminista 8 Marzo 2024. indybay.org

repost (2024-03-10). On International Women's Day-Support Palestinian Women Journalists In San Francisco. indybay.org As part of International Women's Day a Speakout and rally will be held at the San Francisco Chronicle at 5th & Mission at 4PM to support Palestinian women journalists…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-10). People of all ages are falling sick; New Zealand government needs to release critical health data to explain why. expose-news.com On Friday, the New Zealand government announced new health targets promising shortened wait times and faster treatments. However, Health Minister Shane Reti failed to address the increasing number of people falling sick. …

Speak Out Now (2024-03-10). Saturday 4/13: Earth Day Event: We Will Not Be Sacrificed! Reports from "Sacrifice Zones" indybay.org 2727 Event Space, (2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703) | Also online, see website for details…

Staff (2024-03-10). 'BJP CM' showers rose petals on Kanwariyas while 'BJP Police' kicks Muslim worshippers. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad On a day, a policeman reportedly kicked and disrupted Muslims praying on the road in the Inderlok area, the Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory advising commuters to avoid certain routes due to the Mahashivratri celebration, indicating a deeper communal bias that impacts marginalized communities, notably Muslims. While the Delhi Police …

Staff (2024-03-10). Hamas' Haniyeh urges swift relief for Gaza, political, diplomatic isolation of Israel. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : The head of Hamas' political bureau on Saturday urged Arab and Islamic leaders and scholars to act to stop the aggression against Gaza, and to quickly rescue Palestinians and isolate Israel politically and diplomatically due to the "war crimes" it commits. "On the threshold of the month of Ramadan, we call …

Staff (2024-03-10). Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown as false, biased. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, said that the report was built on "baseless …

Staff (2024-03-10). SC's responsibility to protect its dignity: Sibal on SBI plea on electoral bonds issue. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Terming the SBI's reasons for seeking an extension in disclosing electoral bond details "puerile", Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Sunday said it is the Supreme Court's responsibility to protect its dignity and that it "would not be easy" to accept the bank's plea when a Constitution bench has rendered a judgement. Sibal, …

Staff (2024-03-10). France Aiming to Create Alliance of NATO Countries Willing to Send Soldiers to Ukraine. orinocotribune.com France is trying to build a military alliance of NATO member countries willing to send their armed forces to Ukraine, adopting a polar opposite position to a more cautious Germany, US media outlet Although most European countries, including Germany and the Czech Republic, are reluctant to send troops to Ukraine, the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are more open to the idea, reported Politico. Meanwhile Poland, which was…

Taylor Noakes, DeSmog. (2024-03-10). First Nation Sues Alberta Energy Regulator Over Tailings Pond Spill. popularresistance.org A northern Alberta Indigenous community is suing the Alberta Energy Regulator for the effects of an ongoing environmental disaster at an Imperial Oil tar sands mine. | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Chief Allan Adam served the CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) with a statement of claim indicating his community intends to hold the regulator legally responsible for the aftereffects of the Kearl mine disaster that began in 2022. Chief Adam hand delivered the lawsuit to CEO Laurie Pushor during an AER townhall meeting in Fort Chipewyan on Tuesday March 5.

Telesur English. (2024-03-10). Former Honduran President Convicted Of Drug Trafficking. popularresistance.org The former president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández was found, this Friday, guilty of international drug trafficking by a jury in New York. | His tax process, considered historic, concluded in his guilt of three crimes imposed by the US prosecutor, the former president may even face life imprisonment for their charges. | According to the prosecutor's office, Hernández created a narco-state during his eight-year presidency, 2014-2022. He was also convicted of arms trafficking and weapons possession.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-10). Supremo brasileño condena a 15 imputados en actos golpistas. telesurtv.net Los jueces aplicaron penas de entre 14 a 17 años de prisión por el delito de asociación para delinquir, entre otros considerados graves.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-10). Irlanda rechaza cambios sobre conceptos de mujer y familia. telesurtv.net "Creo que a estas alturas está claro que las enmiendas han sido rechazadas", señaló el premier en rueda de prensa.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-10). Confirman 25 muertes por desnutrición y deshidratación en Gaza bajo asedio israelí. telesurtv.net Una niña de dos meses falleció en el Hospital Kamal Adwan y una mujer de 20 años en el Complejo Médico al Shifa.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-10). Delcy Rodríguez rechaza supuesta deflación en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Rodríguez apuntó que la inflación en febrero, como lo informó el Banco Central de Venezuela, fue de 1,22 por ciento.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-10). Conoce las obras más icónicas del pintor Oswaldo Guayasamín. telesurtv.net La mayor parte de la obra de Oswaldo Guayasamín está transversalisada por la temática de la vida del indígena, el negro y mestizo en el continente.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-10). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Presidente argentino deroga decreto que aumentaba su salario. telesurtv.net Milei responsabilizó a la expresidenta Cristina Kirchner del incremento del 48% de su salario, pero varios políticos señalaron que la medida lleva su firma.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Asesinan a líder social en una zona rural del oeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net Este crimen se registró en medio de los combates que se registran entre grupos armados al margen de la ley en la zona rural de este municipio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Asciende a 31.045 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net Un total de 85 palestinos murieron en ocho masacres perpetradas por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes durante las últimas 24 horas en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Guerra en Gaza rompe cualquier sentido de humanidad compartida. telesurtv.net "La única manera de lograrlo es que las partes respeten estrictamente el derecho internacional humanitario", afirmó Mirjana Spoljaric.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Israel ataca emblemática torre residencial en sur de Rafah. telesurtv.net El edificio de 12 plantas, situado a unos 500 metros de la frontera entre Rafah con Egipto, resultó dañado en el ataque, según los residentes.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Violencia escala en Haití cuando Caricom busca una salida negociada. telesurtv.net La tensión y la violencia en Haití crecieron exponencialmente cuando las bandas delincuenciales ayudaron en la huida de más de 3.000 presos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Suman 21 los muertos tras inundaciones en el oeste de Indonesia. telesurtv.net Días de lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones repentinas y un deslizamiento de tierra en la isla indonesia de Sumatra.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Parlamento elige a Asif Ali Zardari nuevo presidente de Pakistán. telesurtv.net Zardari se convierte en el primer político elegido por segunda vez para un alto cargo constitucional en el país del sur de Asia.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-10). Sánchez propondrá a Parlamento español reconocer el Estado palestino. telesurtv.net Aseguró que lo hará en la actual legislatura. Consideró que es la única manera que convivan en paz dos Estados, Palestina e Israel.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-10). Piden alto el fuego temporal en Sudán durante mes de Ramadán. telesurtv.net Instan al Ejército sudanés y al grupo paramilitar Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido a cesar los combates para permitir la llegada de ayuda humanitaria y evitar una hambruna.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-10). Yemen lanza operación sin precedentes contra buques de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Ratificó que esta operación, en la que utilizaron 37 drones y numerosos misiles navales, respalda la causa palestina y la resistencia en Gaza.

teleSUR, JGN, JCM (2024-03-10). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones parlamentarias en Portugal. telesurtv.net Los centros electorales de esta nación europea comenzaron sus actividades a las 08H0 hora local (misma hora GMT) y cerrarán a las 19H00 horas.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-10). Critican a presidente Milei por aumentarse el sueldo un 48%. telesurtv.net La diputada peronista Victoria Tolosa Paz fue quien difundió el decreto 206/24, firmado por Milei y su jefe de gabinete, Nicolás Posse, el pasado 29 de febrero.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-10). Nicaragua expresa solidaridad con Zimbabue ante agresión de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El Gobierno nicaragüense reiteró que "condena enérgicamente la continuidad de la política agresiva, injerencista e intervencionista de los Estados Unidos".

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2024-03-10). TSE de El Salvador ofrece resultados de elecciones municipales. telesurtv.net La presidenta del TSE, Dora Esmeralda Martínez, presento en rueda de prensa en la capital salvadoreña los resultados de las 44 alcaldìas en consideración.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Presuntos delincuentes abatidos durante ataque a Palacio Nacional en Haití. telesurtv.net La tensión y la violencia en la capital han incrementado considerablemente desde que se anunciara el compromiso del primer ministro de celebrar elecciones para 2025.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Hamás llama a detener asedio israelí y proteger mezquita de Al-Aqsa. telesurtv.net El dirigente de Hamas también exhortó a intensificar los esfuerzos para responsabilizar a Israel, exponer sus crímenes y aislarlo políticamente.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Médicos palestinos denuncian un ataque israelí contra una multitud. telesurtv.net Israel ha admitido que sus militares abrieron fuego contra grupos que identificó como "alborotadores" que representaban una amenaza para los soldados.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-10). Fuerzas de Nigeria se movilizan por secuestro masivo. telesurtv.net "Confío en que las víctimas serán rescatadas", señaló el presidente del país, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tibetan Association of Northern California (2024-03-10). Sunday 3/10: Protest for Tibet! Tibetan National Uprising Day of Action against Chinese Occupation!!!! indybay.org Begins at Berkeley City hall at 8am, | continues at SF City hall 10am to 12pm, | march to Chinese Consulate 12: 30 to 1: 30pm, | protest at Consulate 1: 30 to 2: 30pm, | march to Union Square, | protest at Union Square 5pm to 7pm…

Tom Llewellyn, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2024-03-10). The Story Of Rural Electric Cooperatives. popularresistance.org At a moment when the world is awakening to the clear and present need to transition our energy system, a hopeful light gleams from the rural landscapes of America. The Rural Power Coalition (RPC), a diverse alliance of US advocacy groups serving rural communities from Alabama to Alaska, has taken another step forward with the release of "Power to the People: The Story of Rural Electric Cooperatives." This animated short film that premiered today during the annual PowerXchange Conference in San Antonio, Texas, is not just a tale of the past; it's a clarion call for a greener, more equitable future.

tvbrics (2024-03-10). Researchers find ancient lipstick in Iran. tvbrics.com The decorated lipstick bottle dates back to the Bronze Age…

Will Solomon (2024-03-10). The New York Times' Bret Stephens, Hasbarist. counterpunch.org Bret Stephens speaking at the 92nd Street Y, Youtube screenshot. | On October 15, 2023, a week after Hamas's attack on Israel and in the early days of an indiscriminate Israeli response, New York Times editorialist Bret Stephens wrote a column titled "Hamas Bears the Blame for Every Death in This War." | After allowing that "[r]easonable people can criticize Israel for not allowing enough time for civilians to get out of harm's way," Stephens, having rhetorically covered himself, endorses the impending ground invasion and arrives at the conclusion inscribed in the column's title. "The central cause of Gaza's m…

WorkWeek (2024-03-10). Saturday 3/9: The Healthcare Struggles In East Palestine and The Lessons Of The Rail Derailment. indybay.org To Join The Event: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc–vqTMvE9OYlDpZLhstf_5wSW0yk4JP?fbclid=IwAR2UuNsQEGLzJp1uYzWIA9pTxqpl8wmaWheP3KRa0vvRu1ftRJFP7YZ2DwA#/registration

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-09). Canciller de Venezuela recibe a embajador de Guyana. telesurtv.net La reunión tuvo como objetivo "fortalecer la diplomacia de paz y fomentar el diálogo entre nuestras naciones para resolver nuestras diferencias".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-09). Reportan tiroteos en alrededores del Palacio Nacional de Haití. telesurtv.net Periodistas informaron de un aumento por parte de grupos armados de ataques contra el Palacio Nacional, sede del Gobierno.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-09). Nicaragua rechaza decisión del Secretariado del Fondo Verde del Clima. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Nicaragua denuncia las medidas agresivas, coercitivas y unilaterales de esta institución…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-09). Presidenta hondureña aborda caso de exmandatario Hernández. telesurtv.net Castro subrayó que es "esencial desarticular la organización delictiva que continúa activa y fue establecida por los líderes condenados en el extranjero".

unitedEditor (2024-03-10). Where and at what moment in history are we? (II and end). uwidata.com In recent years, three events have accelerated the process of building the new world: 1. The Covid19 pandemic The pandemic revealed the inability of the international system and capitalism to confront a common enemy of all humanity. It was a stellar moment to coordinate actions and agree to cooperate, but this was impossible because the …

tvbrics (2024-03-10). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the countries of the association…

tvbrics (2024-03-10). Representatives of 12 countries discuss key issues on global agenda At Global Vision Summit. tvbrics.com The event was attended by politicians, diplomats and business representatives…

tvbrics (2024-03-10). Investment in India's space startups are US$12 million in April-December 2023. tvbrics.com The country has earned US$174 million for launching 424 foreign satellites since the 1990s…

thecommunists (2024-03-10). Joti Brar on the connection between women's liberation and socialism. thecommunists.org Comrade Joti Brar speaks to an online meeting organised by British Sri Lankan women's group Ethera Api on the question of women's rights, women's liberation and bourgeois feminism. What is the root cause of women's oppression? How did it start? How will it end? Are men really the enemy? Who launched the 'battle of the …

Brian Berletic (2024-03-10). Russian T-72B3 Destroys US-Made M1 Abrams as Russia's Strategy of Attrition Grinds Ukraine Down. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for March 10, 2024… | — US President Joe Biden claims Ukraine can "beat Putin" if given the weapons and ammunition to do so; | — The weapons and ammunition simply do not exist in the necessary quantities to do so and what is being sent to Ukraine is performing far short of expectations; | — US-made M1 Abrams destroyed by Russian T-72B3 dispelling the myth of American military superiority; | — Western arms manufacturers continue claiming interest in building facilities inside Ukraine but fail to explain how they would prevent such facilities from being destro…

infobrics (2024-03-11). Expansion of BRICS, Geopolitical Implications and Prospect for Bangladesh. infobrics.org The recent BRICS 15th summit held in Johannesburg, has garnered more attention compared to previous gatherings. The focal point of this summit was the announcement of new member nations. Notably, six countries—namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE got invitation to join this influential economic coalition…

infobrics (2024-03-11). Egypt Will Urge Trade in National Currencies Within BRICS. infobrics.org Egypt is planning to urge BRICS member states to trade in their national currencies, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the newly appointed Personal Representative of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the BRICS Summit Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby…

infobrics (2024-03-11). A Relevant BRICS: Reimagining Global Economic Reform>. infobrics.org As BRICS navigates the evolving global economic landscape, its trade, investment, and finance progress underscores its significance as a transformative force…

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-10). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

albawaba (2024-03-10). 5 Top Best Bitcoin Games for 2024. albawaba.com In the world of currencies, Bitcoin stands out as a leader attracting the interest of investors, fans, and gamers. | As the landscape of cryptocurrencies continues to grow so does the world of Bitcoin games. In 2024 the fusion of gaming and cryptocurrency has reached levels, offering a variety of thrilling experiences for players to enjoy. | Let us explore some of the top best Bitcoin games for 2024 that offer excitement, rewards, and a touch of innovation. | Discovering: Top Best Bitcoin Games for 2024: | Where entertainment meets digital currency, below are a list of the best Bitcoin games for 2024: | 1…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Best Laptop for Small Business Owner: The Best 5! albawaba.com Nowadays, having the right tools can significantly impact the success of your small business! | A dependable laptop is always important for managing tasks, handling matters, and staying in touch with clients. | With plenty of choices available, selecting the laptop tailored to your business requirements can feel overwhelming. | We will share a selection with you to choose the best laptop for small business owner! The best 5 brands will surely boost your productivity, ensure your security, and enhance your performance. | Best 5: Best Laptop for Small Business Owner!: | 1. Dell XPS 15 | The Dell XPS 15 shin…

albawaba (2024-03-10). United airlines Boeing 737 loses tire mid-flight. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A famous U.S. carrier, United Airlines, recently had an incident with a Boeing 737 that required an emergency landing because one of the plane's tires came off during takeoff.The incident took place shortly after takeoff when the plane, which was traveling from San Francisco to Osaka, Japan, had a flat tire on its main landing gear.The flight crew swiftly assessed the situation and successfully made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after rerouting the trip.Officials say that there were a total of 249 people on board when the accident happened. There were 235 guests and 14 crew…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Scientists face controversy by trying to revive extinct animal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A both shocking and controversial move by an American company has started a debate as their plans to genetically revive mammoths came to light, as per The Washington Post. Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology firm from Dallas, revealed their development of Asian elephant stem cells that may pave the way to create the extinct behemoth or at least closely resembling mammoth-elephant hybrid on Earth yet again.ShutterstockAdvocates of species revival view this as a means to fix some of the human involvement in the ongoing animal extinction crisis. They believe advancements in genetic technology could also…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Does Elodie survive the dragon? Netflix's Damsel ending explained. albawaba.com In the realm of fairy tales, the damsel in distress is a common trope, but Netflix's 'Damsel' turns this narrative on its head.The film, starring Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie, begins with a familiar scene—a prince rescuing a princess. However, it quickly becomes clear that this story will not follow the traditional path.What a badass entrance.

albawaba (2024-03-10). Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande spins heartbreak into gold. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-10). Why is Fortnite not working? Chapter 5: Season 2 servers are up. albawaba.com Gamers around the world are eagerly awaiting the return of Fortnite, as Epic Games' servers remain offline for an extended maintenance period ahead of the much-anticipated launch of Chapter 5: Season 2.The new season, dubbed "Myths & Mortals," promises to bring a fresh wave of excitement with Olympian-themed skins, weapons, and locations, featuring big names like Zeus and Hades.Originally scheduled for a routine update period, the maintenance has encountered unforeseen delays, extending the downtime significantly. The Fortnite community has been buzzing with speculation and anticipation, as the usual five-hour up…

albawaba (2024-03-10). Horoscope Today, March 10, 2024, Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for March 10, 2024. Let the celestial energies guide you through the day, offering insights and advice tailored to your zodiac sign. Horoscope Today, March 10, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you may feel a surge of creativity and inspiration. Trust your instincts and allow yourself to explore new ideas and ventures. However, be mindful not to scatter your energy too thinly. Focus on one project at a time to maximize your potential for success.Taurus Today(April 20 – May 20): : | Taurus, today is…

Alex Bainbridge (2024-03-10). Shut Down Ferra campaign goes to Queensland parliament. greenleft.org.au Protesters blocked the road next to the Queensland parliament on March 7 as part of the campaign to Shut Down Ferra. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Andrew Korybko (2024-03-10). Are France and the UK Plotting a Ukrainian Power Play Right Under Germany's Nose? globalresearch.ca

Asma Aamir (2024-03-10). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-10). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-03-10). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-10). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-10). The Campaign to Free Assange: Reflections on Night Falls. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Gary G. Kohls (2024-03-10). Coverup of Extensive War Crimes: 56th Anniversary of the My Lai Massacre. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-10). Two Sisters in Their 30s Get Colon Cancer. No Family History and No Genetic Predisposition. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2024-03-10). The 30 European Neo-Colonies of America: New NATO Airbase in Albania Shows Its Members Are Effectively Satellite States. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Second plenary meeting of second session of 14th NPC held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Giant panda cub meets public in Moscow. ecns.cn Katyusha, the first panda cub born in Russia, plays with her mother Ding Ding at the Moscow Zoo in Russia, March 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). 3rd plenary meeting of 2nd session of 14th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing. ecns.cn The third plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 9, 2024.

Editor (2024-03-10). Belfast's International Wall becomes the Palestinian Wall. socialistproject.ca In a defiant show of solidarity with the people of Palestine a group of mural artists led by internationally renowned artist Danny Devenny has transformed Belfast's iconic "International Wall" into the "Palestinian Wall" to show off amazing murals designed by Palestinian artists who would have suffered imprisonment, torture and death had they attempted to paint them in their homeland. | Danny Devenny (artist): | Bobby Sands said, back in the day: | "The men of art have lost their heart. | They dream within their dreams. | Their magic sold for price of gold | Amidst a people's screams. | They sketch the moon…

Edward Curtin (2024-03-10). Sick, and Sick of It All. "The Internet Life has made Caged Monkeys of Us All". Reflections by Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca

Ellen Brown, Web Of Debt. (2024-03-10). The Public Bank That Wasn't: New Jersey's Excursion Into Public Banking. popularresistance.org In 2017, Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, made the establishment of a public, state-owned bank a centerpiece issue during his run for New Jersey governor. He regularly championed public banking in speeches, town halls and campaign commercials. He won the race, and the nation's second state-owned bank following the stellar model of the Bank of North Dakota (BND) appeared to be in view. | Due to the priority of other economic-policy goals, the initiative was largely kept on the back burner until November 2019.

Ellen Brown (2024-03-10). The Public Bank That Wasn't: New Jersey's Excursion Into Public Banking. globalresearch.ca

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-10). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-10). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). 'All of Australia is the West Bank': An interview with Uncle Robbie Thorpe. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Anti-war groups protest Defence Industry Conference, amid war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Community leaders call on Albanese to isolate apartheid Israel, scrap weapons deals. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Families for Palestine: 'It is vital to keep pressuring the PM'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Gaza genocide: End Sydney Uni's links with global arms trade. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Labor must listen to 81% saying ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). United States: Strong pro-ceasefire protest vote in Michigan primary. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN summit. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-10). What does it take to make climate change a key election issue? greenleft.org.au

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-10). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-10). Study assesses effect of climate change at early ages in Cuba. plenglish.com Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is currently developing a study to determine the effect of climate change on children and adolescents in communities on Cuba's southern coast.

img.piri.net (2024-03-10). AK Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàáelik: Netanyahu yà∂netiminin Cumhurba≈ükanƒ±mƒ±z ve Türkiye aleyhine yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamalar yok hàºkmàºndedir. img.piri.net AK Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàñmer àáelik'in sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± payla≈üƒ±mda ≈üu ifadeler yer aldƒ±: "Masum insanlarƒ±n hayatƒ±nƒ± topluca hedef alan Netanyahu yà∂netiminin ve katliam ≈üebekesinin, Cumhurba≈ükanƒ±mƒ±z Sn Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan ve Türkiye aleyhine yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamalar yok hàºkmàºndedir. | Kàºresel vicda…

img.piri.net (2024-03-10). Bakan Yumaklƒ±: Türkiye'de sàºrdàºràºlebilir bir tarƒ±m àºretimi istiyoruz. img.piri.net Tarƒ±m ve Orman Bakanƒ± ƒ∞brahim Yumaklƒ±, Silivri Muhtarlar, àáiftàßiler ve Kooperatif Bulu≈ümalarƒ±'nda yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± konu≈ümada, Silivri Belediye Ba≈ükanƒ± Volkan Yƒ±lmaz'ƒ±n Silivri'de ta≈ü àºstàºne ta≈ü koymak adƒ±na ne gerekiyorsa yaptƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi. | ƒ∞stanbul'un Silivri'nin avantajlarƒ±ndan yeteri kadar faydalana…

Jeff Shantz (2024-03-10). Protests against sales in Canada of illegally occupied Palestinian land. greenleft.org.au Touring Israeli real estate exhibitions are making stops in Canada to promote sales of land in the occupied West Bank in Palestine. Canadians are responding with protests, reports Jeff Shantz.

Kamala Emanuel (2024-03-10). Solidarity in the colour of the Palestinian flag. greenleft.org.au In a moving display of anti-colonial solidarity, protesters carried more than 100 Palestinian flags from Reddacliff Place over the Victoria Bridge. Kamala Emanuel reports.

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-10). Biden's Gaza Sea Port Will Take Months To Establish. news.antiwar.com President Joe Biden's plan to deliver aid to Gaza through a sea corridor will take at least 45-60 days to develop and depends on Tel Aviv's approval. Israel's five-month siege and the bombing of the Strip have created a humanitarian catastrophe that is nearing famine. During his State of the Union address on Thursday, Biden …

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-10). President of Cuba highlights work of telecommunications sector. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, described telecommunications as a sector with highly qualified and decisive personnel in the economic and social development of the country.

Manlio Dinucci (2024-03-10). Bombs and Humanitarian Aid from the USA in Gaza. U.S. Complicit in Genocide? Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Martha Ríos (2024-03-10). Fiesta del Tambor concluye este domingo en La Habana. radiohc.cu

Martha Ríos (2024-03-10). En Venezuela no hay deflación, afirma vicepresidenta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 mar (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Venezuela y ministra de Economía y Finanzas, Delcy Rodríguez desmintió, en Caracas, que el país atraviese por una deflación, como había señalado el medio estadounidense Bloomberg.

Martha Ríos (2024-03-10). Díaz-Canel resalta labor del sector de las telecomunicaciones en Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel calificó al Ministerio de las Comunicaciones (Mincom) como un sector con un personal altamente calificado y decisivo en el desarrollo económico y social del país.

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-10). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Melissa Garriga (2024-03-10). Biden's State of the Union: War and Genocide Are Still "The American Way" globalresearch.ca

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 156: Israel deploys 15,000 troops in West Bank as Ramadan starts. mondoweiss.net Ceasefire talks falter as Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson says Israel is using "deception and evasion." Israel deploys thousands of troops in the West Bank and Jerusalem ahead of plans to restrict access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

newarab (2024-03-10). Aid boat readied for Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue. newarab.com A boat laden with food for Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said, as Israel continued to launch deadly strikes on civilian areas and fighting raged between Israeli troops and Hamas ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions which Israel has imposed. More than five months into a war which has killed over 30,000 people and reduced districts and cities to rubble, many of Gaza's 2.4 million people are starving to death. | Hopes were fading fast for a pause in the fighting before Ramadan, which began on Sunday for many Muslims aroun…

newarab (2024-03-10). Sudan's RSF paramilitaries welcome UN call for Ramadan truce. newarab.com Sudan's paramilitary Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday evening. | In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would "significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensu…

newarab (2024-03-10). Turkey detains 33 accused of plotting attacks before polls. newarab.com Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State (IS) group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. | Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31. | Counter-terrorism police in Sakarya in northwest Turkey recovered weapons, cash and "organisational documents" d…

newarab (2024-03-10). US dispatches aid ship to Gaza after Biden vows to build pier. newarab.com The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed The General Frank S. Besson left Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia "less than 36 hours after President Biden announced the U.S. would provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza by sea," CENTCOM said in a statement. | The logistics support vessel is "carrying the first equipment to establish a tempo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-10). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-10). The Globalists' war against humanity includes the war against farming and local food security. expose-news.com The EU's globalist agenda prioritises dependency rather than local self-sufficiency, even though relying on food and oil imports poses risks. Importing food from distant locations significantly increases fuel consumption and labour compared …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-10). People of all ages are falling sick; New Zealand government needs to release critical health data to explain why. expose-news.com On Friday, the New Zealand government announced new health targets promising shortened waiting times and faster treatments. However, Health Minister Shane Reti failed to address the increasing number of people falling sick. …

Salafi Centre (2024-03-10). Nightly Reminders after Taraweeh Prayer 2024. salaficentre.com Nightly Reminders after Taraweeh Prayer 2024: | Topics chosen & taken from various Mashayakh | By UstƒÅdh Abdul Hakeem Mitchell | Details: | Location: Live at the Masjid | Broadcast Live on Share Poster…

Staff (2024-03-10). 'BJP CM' showers rose petals on Kanwariyas while 'BJP Police' kicks Muslim worshippers. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad On a day, a policeman reportedly kicked and disrupted Muslims praying on the road in the Inderlok area, the Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory advising commuters to avoid certain routes due to the Mahashivratri celebration, indicating a deeper communal bias that impacts marginalized communities, notably Muslims. While the Delhi Police …

Staff (2024-03-10). Hamas' Haniyeh urges swift relief for Gaza, political, diplomatic isolation of Israel. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : The head of Hamas' political bureau on Saturday urged Arab and Islamic leaders and scholars to act to stop the aggression against Gaza, and to quickly rescue Palestinians and isolate Israel politically and diplomatically due to the "war crimes" it commits. "On the threshold of the month of Ramadan, we call …

Staff (2024-03-10). Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown as false, biased. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, said that the report was built on "baseless …

Staff (2024-03-10). SC's responsibility to protect its dignity: Sibal on SBI plea on electoral bonds issue. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Terming the SBI's reasons for seeking an extension in disclosing electoral bond details "puerile", Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal Sunday said it is the Supreme Court's responsibility to protect its dignity and that it "would not be easy" to accept the bank's plea when a Constitution bench has rendered a judgement. Sibal, …

Steven Sahiounie (2024-03-10). Biden's Offer for a 6-Week Pause in the Genocide in Gaza. Netanyahu Says IDF Will Remain in Gaza for 10 Years. globalresearch.ca

Stuart Rees (2024-03-10). Israel: A terrorist state. greenleft.org.au Morality and justice are not determined by body counts but a fraction of history shows Israel as a militarised, apartheid state which cultivates violent racism towards another people, argues Stuart Rees.

Tara Raghuveer, In These Times. (2024-03-10). Missing From Biden's State Of The Union: A Plan For The Rent Crisis. popularresistance.org Demetrius Mosley works on trucks all day, assessing crash damage and fixing brakes on 18 wheelers. He earns $29 an hour. On the first of every month, he purchases a money order from a local Kroger store to pay his rent, the biggest bill in his budget. | Mosley moved to Louisville, Kentucky three years ago with his four kids and their mom. The family rented a trailer in Pioneer Acres, a mobile home park. Rent was $885 per month. Since then, the owner has added fees and fines and hiked the rent to $1,100. He couldn't afford to feed his kids, so he sent them to live with family in Florida.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-10). Cifra de palestinos muertos por agresión israelí a Gaza llega a casi 31 mil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente de salud, durante las últimas 24 horas, las tropas sionistas cometieron 10 masacres, cobrando la vida de 82 palestinos y dejando heridos a otros 122.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-10). Comienzan elecciones parlamentarias en Portugal. telesurtv.net Los centros electorales de esta nación europea comenzaron sus actividades a las 08: 00 hora local (misma hora GMT) y cerrarán a las 19: 00 horas.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-10). Presidenta hondureña aborda caso de exmandatario Hernández. telesurtv.net Castro subrayó que es "esencial desarticular la organización delictiva que continúa activa y fue establecida por los líderes condenados en el extranjero".

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2024-03-10). La Revolución Bolivariana visibilizó a la mujer venezolana. telesurtv.net Fue la Revolución Bolivariana la que se visibilizó y empoderó a la mujer; antes la mujer era puesta de lado, discriminada, cero a la izquierda, dijo el mandatario.

teleSUR (2024-03-10). Haiti: Education of Resilience. telesurenglish.net The increase in the number of schools that do not comply with the Ministry of Education's operating standards has hindered the work of professionals who, since the end of the last century, have been striving to provide young people with a comprehensive education. | Haiti is the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean, with almost 77% of its citizens living on less than $2 a day. Mar. 10, 2024.

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-10). 10] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [O Muhammad Hijaab! Raising Figureheads of Ahlul Bidah is Tantamount to Aiding In The Destruction of The Religion]]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Al-Awzaa'ee [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: "O Muslims! Fear Allah, accept the advice of the sincere advisers and the admonition of the admonishers. know that this knowledge is religion, so beware of what you do, from whom you take your …

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-10). 9] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [Muhammad Hijaab's tendency to lie or transgress is expected due to the influence of Bidah on his behaviour]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim [may Allah have mercy upon him] said: Allah [The Exalted] says: ŸÇŸèŸÑŸí ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸëŸéŸÖŸéÿß ÿ≠Ÿéÿ±ŸëŸéŸÖŸé ÿ±Ÿéÿ®ŸëŸêŸâŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸíŸÅŸéŸàŸéŸ∞ÿ≠Ÿ&eci…

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-10). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

youtube (2024-03-10). Palestine and Israel Upside Down. youtube.com Talk by Robert Massoud, recorded Feb. 2024.

Bill Blum (2024-03-09). Donald Trump Isn't Finished Remaking the Supreme Court. progressive.org If re-elected, he could nominate James Ho, perhaps the country's most reactionary federal appellate judge.

Staff (2024-03-09). Nicaragua Shows Solidarity With Zimbabwe Over US Aggressions. telesurenglish.net Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry presented its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, on the occasion of regarding the 6th March 2024 Illegal Sanctions of the United States against Zimbabwe. | RELATED: | The United States government sanctioned the Zimbabwean president, Emmerson Mnangagwa last March 4th, by allegedly finding that "serious abuses of political, economic and human rights" continue to be co…

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-09). Cifra de palestinos muertos por agresión israelí a Gaza llega a casi 31 mil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el ente de salud, durante las últimas 24 horas, las tropas sionistas cometieron 10 masacres, cobrando la vida de 82 palestinos y dejando heridos a otros 122.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-09). Israel ataca emblemática torre residencial en sur de Rafah. telesurtv.net El edificio de 12 plantas, situado a unos 500 metros de la frontera entre Rafah con Egipto, resultó dañado en el ataque, según los residentes.

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Brazilian Supreme Court Sentences 15 People Accused of Coup. telesurenglish.net The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil condemned on Friday 15 other defendants to participate in the coup acts that took place on January 8, 2023 in order to prevent the swearing in of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president of the South American nation. | RELATED: | By majority of votes, the ministers (judges) applied penalties ranging from 14 to 17 years in prison to the defendants, who are guilty for crimina…

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Death Toll From Famine in the Gaza Strip Rises to 25. telesurenglish.net According to the Palestinian medical authorities, 25 people have died in the Gaza Strip as a result of malnutrition and dehydration, most of them babies, but also a 20-year-old girl who has died in the last few hours at the Shifa hospital in Gaza City. | RELATED: | The Gaza Ministry of Health today reported the death of a two-month-old girl at the Kamal Adwan hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, as well as that of a 20-year-old girl…

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Mossad & CIA Chiefs Meet To Discuss Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza. telesurenglish.net This Saturday the office of the Prime Minister of Israel reported that the head of the Zionist counterintelligence, Institute of Intelligence and Special Operations (Mossad) David Barnea and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Bill Burns met yesterday to try to push for a truce agreement in Gaza. | RELATED: | Hamas demands a commitment to an end to hostilities and the total withdrawal of the Zionist occupation troops from the Palestinian territ…

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Qatar Announces Airlift To Send Aid to Sudan. telesurenglish.net The Qatari government today announced an airlift with food and medicine to Sudan, while calling for humanitarian corridors and efforts for a ceasefire in the Sudanese civil war, which has left nearly 14,000 dead and millions displaced in less than a year. | RELATED: | The airlift, expected to last the whole month of Ramadan, "will transport food, tents and ambulances", said in his account of X the Qatari Minister of Cooperation,…

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Shooting Around the Haitian National Palace. telesurenglish.net

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Sudanese Women Bear the Brunt of War. telesurenglish.net It is the women of Sudan, who have long endured marginalization, harassment and sexual violence, that are now bearing the brunt of the war that began on April 15, 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | RELATED: | Since the fighting started in mid-April, nearly 6 million people have fled their homes, seeking refuge elsewhere within Sudan or in neighboring countries. Of the…

teleSUR (2024-03-09). Venezuela Celebrates 'National Anti-Imperialism Day'. telesurenglish.net "Every March 9 we commemorate the Day of Bolivarian Anti-Imperialism, in tribute to the patriotism and courage of the Venezuelan people who, faced with the threat of US imperialism, maintained a position worthy of defense of national sovereignty, historical legacy of our ancestors". | RELATED: | That was what the Venezuelan head of state Nicolás Maduro Moros said in his X account as message to the people, and calling to…

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2024-03-08: News Headlines

againstthecurrent (2024-03-08). Charges of Antisemitism Weaponized. againstthecurrent.org The rise of a new McCarthyism is producing an unprecedented level of suppression of free speech and expression.

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Peruvians Take to the Streets to Defend National Justice Board. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Peruvian social and political organizations took to the streets of Lima to support the National Justice Board (JNJ). | RELATED: | The citizens marched peacefully to Congress, where a plenary session is scheduled to debate the disqualification of several judges. If that happens, some JNJ members will be banned from holding public office for the next ten years. | Previously, far-right legislator Esdras Medina filed a…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-08). Why the US is Trying to Imprison Assange: Report by Richard Medhurst From Inside the Court. expose-news.com Richard Medhurst is a British journalist who has covered Julian Assange's extradition case from inside the court since 2020. In this article, he explains what took place in the latest hearings, why the United States is trying to extradite the WikiLeaks founder, and why everyone should care.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-09). After Ukraine, US Readies 'Transnational Kill Chain' for Taiwan Proxy War. orinocotribune.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-09). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future. orinocotribune.com By Charles XU — Mar 7, 2024 | As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement. | This essay details China's near-unconditional support for Palestinian armed struggle in its early phase, and the enduring bonds forged between both peoples even through the Oslo Accords and the resistance's turn toward political Islam. It then analyzes the balance of forces since October 7 through the lens of Mao's writings on…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-08). 'Back to the Future': Russia Honors Anti-Colonial Past as the West Backs Neo-Nazis. orinocotribune.com By John Miles — Mar 7, 2024 | The more things change, the more they stay the same in terms of US foreign policy, says one analyst. | The modern political divide between Russia and the West often evokes memories of the Cold War and even World War II, according to author and human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik. | The writer and activist appeared on

Saheli Chowdhury (2024-03-08). Journalist David Escobar: President Petro's Total Peace Is Necessary for Colombia but Requires Political Will of All. orinocotribune.com The Total Peace project promoted by the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, is essential for the Colombian society, but it requires political will on all sides to be a reality, commented Colombian journalist and documentary filmmaker David Escobar in an "The goal that the government of Gustavo Petro has with Total Peace is something necessary for the Colombian society… but not all groups have political will," which makes it a difficult goal to achieve, he said. | David Escobar i…

Ana Perdigón (2024-03-08). Notorious Venezuelan Gang Leader Killed in Police Operation. orinocotribune.com One of Venezuela's ten most wanted criminals, Deiber Johan González, leader of the criminal gang Carlos Capa, was killed in a police operation. | The incident occurred during a police operation carried out on Thursday, March 7, in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda state. | Officers from the Bolivarian National Police (PNB), Miranda state police (Polimiranda), and the Scientific, Criminal and Criminalistic Investigation Corps (CICPC) were part of the deployment that surrounded Carlos Capa's main hideout. The special deployment was launched by the Venezuelan Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace after receiving informatio…

scorinoco (2024-03-08). International Criminal Court: a Puppet Institution. orinocotribune.com By Nikolay Sofinskiy — Mar 6, 2024 | In recent years the International Criminal Court (ICC) has definitely become a politicized and malleable tool in the hands of several Western states in their fight against governments pursuing sovereign policies. The ICC's attempts to position itself as an institution acting on behalf of the entire international community and not on its own behalf are absolutely unfounded. More than one-third of the UN member states representing more than half of the world's population (including Russia, China, India, the United States, etc.) are not members of the ICC. | In the last ten…

Victoria Torres (2024-03-08). Venezuela's Presidential Elections 2024: CNE Invites International Observers. orinocotribune.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-08). Ariel Henry: An Itinerant Ex-Prime Minister Without a Country. orinocotribune.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-08). More Than Half a Million People Evicted in India in 2023: Report. orinocotribune.com The Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN), in its latest report titled "Forced Evictions in India: 2022 & 2023," This report, the sixth in a series of annual publications by HLRN on evictions, highlights a significant surge in the number of home demolitions in India between 2022 and 2023, particularly impacting the poor and marginalised populations. | Over this period, more than 150,000 houses were demolished by Indian authorities, resulting in the forceful…

Andrew Green (2024-03-09). Obituary] Lowitja O'Donoghue. thelancet.com Nurse and advocate for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. She was born on Aug 1, 1932, in De Rose Hill, SA, Australia, and died on Feb 4, 2024, in Adelaide, SA, Australia, aged 91 years.

Bryant Furlow (2024-03-09). World Report] $1 billion gift makes tuition free at US medical school. thelancet.com The donation, by former professor Ruth Gottesman, to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx spotlights US medical school debt. Bryant Furlow reports.

Charles Verney, Didier Dreyfuss, Stéphane Gaudry (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Questions about the BEST-Fluids trial. thelancet.com Several pitfalls challenge Michael G Collins and colleagues' conclusion that "balanced crystalloid solution should be the standard-of-care for fluid management in deceased donor kidney transplantation".1 The trial's primary outcome was delayed graft function, defined by the receipt of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) at the clinician's discretion in the first 7 days. The absence of prospective criteria for KRT initiation is a major bias. Collins and colleagues explain that the more frequent KRT initiation in the saline group was driven by fluid overload (appendix p 40 of the original Article).

Christophe Masset, Agnès Chapelet, Romain Dumont, Simon Ville, Claire Garandeau, Aurélie Houzet, Delphine Kervella, Jacques Dantal, Gilles Blancho, Diego Cantarovich, Magali Giral, Lucile Figueres, Nantes DIVAT Consortium (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Questions about the BEST-Fluids trial. thelancet.com In The Lancet, Michael G Collins and colleagues presented the results of a multicentre, randomised, clinical trial showing the benefit of a balanced crystalloid solution versus a saline solution in relation to delayed graft function (DGF) occurrence in deceased donor kidney transplantation.1…

Emmanuel Canet, Lara Zafrani (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Questions about the BEST-Fluids trial. thelancet.com We read with great interest the randomised controlled trial by Michael G Collins and colleagues,1 which investigated the effect of balanced solutions versus saline on the occurrence of delayed graft function (DGF) after kidney transplantation. The authors reported that the need for renal replacement therapy (RRT) was reduced by 25% (from 40% to 30%) with balanced solutions as compared with saline, and concluded that balanced solutions should become the standard of care for fluid therapy after kidney transplantation.

Gildas Gueret, Marc Laffon (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Questions about the BEST-Fluids trial. thelancet.com The BEST-Fluids trial,1 a double-blind, randomised, controlled study by Michael G Collins and colleagues, found that saline was associated with an increase in delayed—but not long-term—graft function during kidney transplantation, compared with balanced crystalloids.

Hrishikesh Munshi, Rahul K Gajbhiye (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Strengthening global snakebite data for WHO's goal for 2030. thelancet.com Snakebite envenoming is a substantial but neglected public health issue, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Annually, there are approximately 4 ∑5—5 ∑4 million snakebites, 1 ∑8—2 ∑7 million cases of envenomation, 81‚Äà000—130‚Äà000 deaths from snakebites, and a considerably higher number of permanent disabilities from snakebites worldwide.1 Roughly 95% of these incidents occur in LMICs.1,2 Snakebite envenoming was initially overlooked by the WHO review of neglected tropical disease burden in 2007.

Iona Macnab, Daniela Drandić, Ann Kellams, Iqbal Ahmad Memon, Alex Stevenson, Karen Walker (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Call to end sponsorship from commercial milk formula companies. thelancet.com We, the undersigned representatives of health-care professional associations (HCPAs), call upon all HCPAs to bring an end to sponsorship relationships with companies that market breastmilk substitutes.

Jin-Long Wang (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Snakebite envenomation: first aid and rescue network. thelancet.com Snakebite envenomation is one of the most neglected tropical diseases according to WHO, and the harm caused by snakebite envenomation is immense.1,2 David A Warrell and David J Williams discussed the problems in the management of snakebite envenomation in low-income and middle-income settings and gave practical guidance in a Seminar.3 However, Warrell and Williams did not mention the role of first aid and pre-hospital rescue in the management of snakebite envenomation.

Lise Alves (2024-03-09). World Report] Brazil's first Indigenous hospital met with mixed reaction. thelancet.com The facility is aiming to provide better care to Indigenous people in Roraima, but some think the money can be better spent. Lise Alves reports from Sà£o Paulo.

Michael G Collins, Magid A Fahim, Carmel M Hawley, David W Johnson, Steven J Chadban (2024-03-09). Correspondence] Questions about the BEST-Fluids trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Emmanuel Canet and Lara Zafrani, Charles Verney and colleagues, Christophe Masset and colleagues, and Gildas Gueret and Marc Laffon for their interest and comments on our Article.1 The Better Evidence for Selecting Transplant Fluids (BEST-Fluids) trial found that intravenous fluid therapy with a balanced crystalloid solution (Plasma-Lyte 148), compared with saline, reduced the incidence of delayed graft function (DGF) after deceased donor kidney transplantation.

Ramnath Subbaraman, Katherine Fielding (2024-03-09). Comment] Putting technology to the test in tuberculosis care. thelancet.com Inadequate adherence to treatment for tuberculosis disease is associated with increased rates of unfavourable outcomes, including death, disease recurrence, and development of drug resistance.1—4 Given the importance of improving adherence, along with shifts away from monitoring with in-person directly observed therapy as part of tuberculosis programmes, there has been increasing use of digital adherence technologies (DATs) in tuberculosis care over the past decade. DATs leverage the global expansion of cellular networks to enable dosing reminders, remote digital observation of pill-taking, and other servic…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-03-08). African Union Summit Condemns Israeli Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Abby Zimet (2024-03-08). Biden Legacy = Genocide. indybay.org Declaring, "We are outraged, we are heartbroken," hundreds of protesters turned out to block Biden's motorcade en route to his State of the Union speech, forcing cars to take "the long way" to the Capitol. Concluding a day-long series of protests across Washington DC, hundreds of people in black shirts reading "Not In Our Name" and "Biden's Legacy = Genocide" sat and stood along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol, delaying Biden's speech by about a half hour. Organizers with megaphones led the crowd in impassioned chants: "Biden Biden You Can't Hide, We Charge You With Genocide," "Free, Free Palestine," "Stop A…

Abdul Rahman (2024-03-08). Israel's blocking of aid to Gaza is a weapon in its brutal war against Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has defied ICJ's interim verdict as well as a UN Security Council resolution calling for increased access to aid. It has instead deliberately blocking aid, causing a massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza…

Aidan Hill (2024-03-08). Friday 3/15: March for People's Park: A Stand for Green Space and Justice on Regent St. indybay.org The march begins at Willard Park and progresses along Telegraph Avenue to Sproul Plaza, ending at the People's Park Mural/Chess Club at Haste and Telegraph.

albawaba (2024-03-08). Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson engaged with Gwyneth Paltrow's blessing. albawaba.com After six melodious years together, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have decided to compose their future as an engaged couple.The Coldplay frontman and the Hollywood actress have been orchestrating their lives in tandem since 2017, and now, they are ready to set the stage for a lifetime duet.The engagement, which has been a private symphony until recently, comes with the warm approval of Martin's ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow, who shares two children with Martin, has reportedly given her blessing to the couple, harmonizing the family dynamics with grace and positivity.Johnson, known for her role in the "Fifty…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Disney and Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' reveals new trailer and voice cast. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-08). How is Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' related to the Netflix movie? albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-08). Jake Paul to fight Mike Tyson in boxing match streamed live on Netflix. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-08). John Cena delivers laughs in Ricky Stanicky despite formulaic comedy. albawaba.com Peter Farrelly's return to the comedy genre with "Ricky Stanicky" brings a mix of nostalgia and new-age humor, but struggles to fully take flight.The film centers around three childhood friends who have concocted an imaginary friend, Ricky Stanicky, to blame for their misadventures. As adults, they find themselves hiring a down-and-out actor (played by John Cena) to embody Ricky, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.To Ricky Stanicky…the best friend we never had! ü•Éü•Éü•É

albawaba (2024-03-08). Steve Lawrence, half of singing duo with wife Eydie, dies at 88. albawaba.com Steve Lawrence, the Grammy-winning singer who, along with his wife Eydie Gormé, formed the legendary duo 'Steve and Eydie,' has died at the age of 88.Lawrence's passing was confirmed to be due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease, a condition that had previously ended his touring career in 2019.Lawrence's career spanned over six decades, enchanting audiences with his silky voice and charismatic stage presence. He was best known for hits like 'Go Away Little Girl,' and his musical journey was marked by a steadfast dedication to the pop standards that he and Gormé so elegantly performed.The duo's ability to ca…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024, Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com ALBAWABA As the celestial bodies continue their timeless dance through the cosmos, their alignment offers insights into the daily tapestry of our lives. Welcome to the Daily Horoscope for March 9, 2024, where the positions of the planets offer a glimpse into the energies and opportunities that await us.Whether you seek guidance in matters of love, career, or personal growth, let the wisdom of the stars illuminate your path as we explore what this day has in store for each zodiac sign.Horoscope Today, March 9, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today is a day for introspection, Aries. Take so…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Biden orders construction of floating pier for Gaza aid amidst unprecedented famine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In his upcoming State of the Union address on Thursday, US President Biden will announce a critical measure to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. The White House has termed it an "emergency mission," where the US military will build a floating pier off Gaza to facilitate the delivery of essential aid to the region, where many are on the brink of starvation.The plan involves constructing a temporary port for aid delivery from US ships, which will then be moved close to shore and connected to a temporary causeway. This project could take 30 to 60 days. It will require the involvement of hund…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Iraqi resistance targets Rosh Pina airport with drone. albawaba.com The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced its second attack, targeting a military barracks at Rosh Pina Airport, an Israeli airport located in Rosh Pinna, near the Safed-Hatzor-Rosh Pina Industrial Park, in the occupied territories. The attack was carried out using a drone and is said to be in support of the people in Gaza.This comes after a pause in activities last month following an attack on an American base in Jordan, resulting in casualties among American soldiers. In response, the US launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed armed group sites in Iraq and Syria. The resumption of attacks by the Islamic Resist…

Amy Goodman (2024-03-08). Katrina vanden Heuvel: Foreign Policy Undermines Best Proposals in Biden's SOTU. truthout.org President Biden delivered his State of the Union address Thursday night. In it, he made his case for a second term ahead of this year's presidential election, criticizing Republican front-runner Donald Trump without mentioning him by name, and highlighting his administration's policies to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, reinstate reproductive rights and provide support to Ukraine. |

Anarchist Union Journal (2024-03-08). Formulating an Anarchist Approach to the So-Called "Israeli-Palestinian" Conflict. itsgoingdown.org An anarchist analysis of the occupation in Palestine and a visioning of what an anarchist non-state solution might look like. It's called the "Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" as if it is a clash between rival ethnic groups over religion, territory, or some combination thereof. Even if the media has wanted to paint it this way, that is…

Angela (2024-03-08). Sunday 3/10: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…

Angela (2024-03-08). Monday 3/11: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-08). Saturday 3/9: Folsom: Rally & March for Palestine. indybay.org Folsom Palladio | corner of East Bidwell and Iron Point | Folsom, CA…

Angela (2024-03-08). Tuesday 3/12: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-03-08). Monday 3/11: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-08). Friday 3/8: Free virtual screening of documentary film "Stitching Palestine" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-08). Saturday 3/9: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "5 Minutes from Home" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-08). Friday 3/8: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"

Angela (2024-03-08). Friday 3/22: Vigil at Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Lockheed Martin | Java and Mathilda Streets | Sunnyvale, CA…

Angela (2024-03-08). Friday 3/8: Castro Valley: District 14 Rally for a Permanent & Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Eric Swalwell's District Office | 20990 Redwood Rd | Castro Valley, CA…

Angelina de los Santos (2024-03-08). Argentines Take Feminist Strike to the Streets on International Women's Day. truthout.org Argentinian women from all walks of life will take to the streets nationwide on 8 March, International Women's Day, as part of a feminist strike calling for an end to the country's growing poverty, which already affects 57% of the population of 46 million. The protesters' "most important demand" is a solution to Argentina's "food emergency", said María Claudia Albornoz, an activist from La… |

Anna Lekas Miller (2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 154: Biden's maritime aid corridor to Gaza slammed as 'unrealistic'. mondoweiss.net Human rights experts say the Biden administration's proposed maritime corridor is a much less effective solution to addressing the dire needs of Gaza's besieged and starving population than a ceasefire and pressuring Israel to open land crossings.

Aseel Mousa (2024-03-08). As Ramadan approaches, Rafah braces for an Israeli ground invasion. mondoweiss.net As Israel's impending ground invasion of Rafah looms without a ceasefire agreement in sight, the 1.5 million people crammed into Gaza's southernmost city fear that they will spend Ramadan under Israeli fire.

Azione Nonviolenta (2024-03-08). Immigration and the cruelty of politics. pressenza.com At the opening of the XXIII Congress of the Nonviolent Movement (Brescia, 2010), Daniele Lugli, the outgoing president, pointed to nonviolence as the key to overcoming conflicts both near and far. Among the closest are those related to the management of the migratory phenomenon, and it is no coincidence that this Congress was entitled "Nonviolence for the open city". | By Daniele Lugli | Today we offer another extract from this report, aware that in the last fourteen years the conditions of migrants who choose Italy, whether to live there or to cross it, are far from improving. In the following passage, Daniele r…

Becca Renk, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-08). We Won't Go Back Into Our Cages: Celebrating Women's Day In Nicaragua. popularresistance.org "We have painful stories, stories of marginalization, a history of being trampled because we are women and even more because we are rural peasant women, campesinas," says Rosibel Ramos, bright eyes belying her age. | "What were women's spaces?" She asks. "The kitchen, taking care of kids, taking care of everyone else. We were supposed to just sit quietly in a corner." Rosibel, now in her 60s, is telling the story of the founding of the Rural Feminist Ecological Cooperative "Las Diosas"* which means The Goddesses. The co-op is made up of hundreds of women from northern Nicaragua who grow, process and sell organic…

Bharat Dogra (2024-03-08). The Glaring Difference Between What People of Ukraine Need and What Its Policy-Makers Impose. globalresearch.ca

Bharat Dogra (2024-03-08). Israel's 'Peace' Offer to Opponent in Effect Says—I'll Eliminate You. You Release Hostages, After This I'll Eliminate You. globalresearch.ca

Black Alliance for Peace (2024-03-08). International Women's Day Must be a Radical Call to Action Against Colonial Domination from Haiti to Palestine. globalresearch.ca

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-08). Pretending The US Can't Just Drive Aid Into Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Have they considered digging a giant tunnel to get aid into Gaza as well? Or launching aid into Gaza by building a giant slingshot? Or perhaps they could invent some type of portal gun à la Rick and Morty?

Carey Gillam (2024-03-08). New Report Finds Links Between Petrochemical Production and Increases in Cancer. truthout.org Chemical pollution tied to fossil fuel operations is not only driving harmful climate change but is also posing dire risks to human health at levels that require aggressive private and public efforts to limit exposures, warns a new analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday. The article authored by Tracey Woodruff, a professor at the University of California San… |

CCSF HEAT (2024-03-08). Wednesday 3/13: Panel SF City College Accreditor's Auditor Is Attacking Public Education Again-Why? indybay.org To register and receive the Zoom link, go to us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcO2uqzovEtG424UJcss3AMU8LVzJkSa-

Chris Walker (2024-03-08). 24-Hour Vigil Highlighting the "State of the Genocide" in Gaza Held in Chicago. truthout.org A 24-hour vigil in Chicago in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza came to a close on Friday morning, with hundreds of people from dozens of organizations calling for an end to Israel's genocide. The event was held downtown at Federal Plaza. According to a press release provided to Truthout from organizers of the event, participating groups included: the U.S. Palestinian Community Network… |

Chris Walker (2024-03-08). Protesters Blocked Traffic Outside White House Before Biden's State of the Union. truthout.org Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue outside of the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the Biden administration's refusal to demand a permanent Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters, numbering around 500 in total, rallied prior to President Joe Biden's departure for the U.S. Capitol, where he was set to deliver the State of the… |

Chris Walker (2024-03-08). WFP State of the Union Response Shows Biden's Shortfalls on Gaza, Immigration. truthout.org Shortly after President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday evening, Philadelphia city council member Nicolas O'Rourke delivered the Working Families Party (WFP) response. O'Rourke, who made history last fall alongside fellow WFP member Kendra Brooks by ousting the final two Republican at-large members from the Philadelphia city council in the city-wide election… |

Christopher Ketcham (2024-03-08). Clowns to the Left of Me, Fascists to the Right. counterpunch.org What's a thinking person to do in this foul political landscape? On the Right, there's the clear and present danger of the Amerikanischer Trumpenvolk, a horde of monied burghers, resentful professionals, Christian fundamentalists, conspiracy peddlers, racists, gun nuts, and trigger-fingering militias, all wishing to see their strongman line the hated liberals up against a wall.

CODEPINK (2024-03-08). Two Nancy Pelosi Constituents Arrested Outside Her Capitol Hill Office After Pelosi Refuses to Listen to Demands for a Ceasefire. globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-08). Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Invade Rafah, Rejects 'International Pressure'. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Israel would continue its slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza despite "international pressure" and said Israeli forces would invade the southern city of Rafah, which is packed with 1.5 million Palestinians. "Today, I want to tell you tell you clearly: The IDF will continue to operate against all …

David Bonner (2024-03-08). Must Don Henley Die? counterpunch.org Don Henley must die! Put him in the electric chair Watch him fry! Don Henley must die Don't let him get back together With Glenn Frey! Don Henley must die! — Mojo Nixon On 7 July 1977, I saw Don Henley sing "Hotel California" at the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth. In 1979,

David Sirota (2024-03-08). Sirota's Signals: President Biden Renounces Senator Biden. levernews.com What made Joe Biden decide to use last night's State of the Union speech to declare war on his old loan-shark pals? Why is anyone mad that a high-profile politician dared to say that billionaire money rigs elections? When did we all become Michael Douglas alone in our cars? Why are medical journals sounding a huge alarm? How are banks quietly pulling off such a huge unnoticed heist? Who has the greatest finger point in movie history? Where is Biden feeling the most political pain for his unyielding support for Netanyahu's government?The answers to these questions and much more can be found below in today's editi…

Derek Seidman (2024-03-08). Farmworker Festival Dials Up Pressure on Wendy's Billionaire Chairman. truthout.org Palm Beach, Florida, is one of our nation's true billionaire enclaves, whose denizens include some of the world's most powerful corporate barons, with sunny oceanfront estates valued at eight- and nine-digits. But for the next three days, the farmworkers who harvest the produce plenishing the menu items and grocery store shelves that deliver their profits, are coming to town. |

DikelediM (2024-03-08). Over 14 000 youths employed in KZN greening project. sanews.gov.za Over 14 000 youths employed in KZN greening project | The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Environmental Affairs, Siboniso Duma, has announced that the department has employed 14 714 young people as part of the greening revolution. | The provincial Department of Environmental Affairs, guided by the agenda adopted by the Council on Climate Change, is rolling out initiatives aimed at protecting the environment. | Municipalities have experienced a number of extreme weather patterns in the past five years, ranging from drought and heat waves to extreme storms, bringing severe lightning and flooding. | "We are cognisant of the…

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-03-08). Harvard University, Formerly a Great Institution of Learning, Now Corrupted by Money. Has Dropped Its Covid "Vaccine" Mandate. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović (2024-03-08). Human Security and Its Dimensions. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-08). Did Politicians Get Saline Injections? New Zealand MP Efeso Collins, Who Pushed COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Pass, Dies Suddenly at Age 49. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-08). Video: Croatian Parliament Presentation by Dr. William Makis on Turbo Cancer. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Stronger support for advanced machine tools urged. ecns.cn More policy support is expected by national legislators and political advisers to back major technological innovations and wider applications of advanced equipment, fortifying tech advancements for machine tools, in a bid to propel green and high-quality transformation of the manufacturing sector.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Equipment key to new quality productive forces. ecns.cn The development of critical technical equipment, such as advanced machine tools and subway trains equipped with permanent magnet traction systems, will be instrumental in supporting China's plan to cultivate new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Vessels made in Fujian take semisubmersible ride to boost BRI ties. ecns.cn Huaruilong, the world's third-largest semisubmersible ship, set sail from Ningde Port, Fujian province, on Sunday, en route to Guinea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Foreign capital in financial sector in focus. ecns.cn Chinese policymakers and political advisers during the ongoing two sessions have stressed the need to attract more foreign investment in the country's financial sector.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Fiscal moves to bolster recovery. ecns.cn China will strengthen its proactive fiscal stance and improve the quality and efficiency of fiscal policy this year, to bolster economic recovery and high-quality development, the Ministry of Finance said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Adviser: Rebound, growth on track. ecns.cn The economic development of China is set to witness more favorable conditions than unfavorable ones, while the underlying trend of economic rebound and long-term growth remains unchanged, a national political adviser said..

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). NY tightens security in subways as crimes rise. ecns.cn New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday she is sending a force of nearly 1,000 personnel into New York City's subway system to conduct bag checks for weapons and "rid our subways of people who commit crimes".

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). IAEA chief meets Putin over nuclear safety. ecns.cn The United Nations' atomic watchdog chief has met Russian President Vladimir Putin after "tense" talks with energy officials over safety at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). ASEAN voices opposition to taking sides. ecns.cn ASEAN leaders, senior officials and experts have voiced their opposition to being compelled to pick sides in the rivalry among major powers.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Proposals promote return of mothers to the workplace. ecns.cn Some well-educated women are opting to become fulltime mothers in big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Many are still eager to fulfill their talent and potential, in addition to caring for their families.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Secondhand economy a win-win scenario. ecns.cn Scenes of individuals selling their underused or outdated goods have become increasingly common in China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Hong Kong-U.S. trade still flourishing. ecns.cn In a testament to their enduring partnership, Hong Kong and the U.S. have forged a "robust" trade relationship over the past year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Biden delivers forceful State of the Union address. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden delivered an aggressive State of the Union speech on Thursday amid a rancorous, high-stakes political environment in an election year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). New season of Village Super League to kick off with three times more teams than last year. ecns.cn The 2024 Village Super League (VSL) competitions, more commonly known as Cunchao, are set to kick off on March 16 in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, and run until May 25, organizers said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). U.S. experts: growth target achievable. ecns.cn China's economic goals this year reflect a focus on high-quality growth combined with sensible support for local governments, as the country navigates global political and trade obstacles, U.S. experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Prominent economist Justin Lin debunks 'peak China' claims. ecns.cn A prominent Chinese economist and a national political advisor has debunked various negative claims about the Chinese economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Chinese payment platforms improve services, facilitating foreigners visiting China. ecns.cn China's leading payment platforms Alipay and Weixin Pay have introduced a series of measures to improve payment services for foreign nationals. This initiative marks China's latest effort to facilitate easier access for foreigners visiting the country.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). World's first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage project to be put into commercial operation soon: political advisor. ecns.cn The world's first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage project in Yingcheng, Central China's Hubei Province, will be put into commercial operation soon.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Xi stresses deepening reform to comprehensively enhance strategic capabilities in emerging areas. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police Force at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Natural light pillars illuminate night sky in N China. ecns.cn Known as "light pillars", they are a rare optical illusion caused by falling ice crystals that reflect sources of light on the ground.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). World's only 400-year-old magnolia tree in full blossom. ecns.cn The world's only 400-year-old saucer magnolia tree, known as "Lotus on Land", is in full blossom at Wuhou Temple in Mian County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March 7, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Giant dragon horse installation wows visitors in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The dragon horse, or Long Ma, was made in 2014 by a French production company to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Second plenary meeting of second session of 14th NPC held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Highlights of Chinese Foreign Minister's press briefing. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Shaolin Show: What do the China-made 'new three' represent?>. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in his government work report that exports of the China-made "new three"in 2023 increased by nearly 30 percent year on year. What are the "new three"? What are their roles in China's economic development? Follow anchor Shaolin to learn more."ÄÄ…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-03-08). EcoWaste Coalition Calls for Concerted Action to Protect Women from a Highly Preventable Source of Mercury Exposure. pressenza.com 8 March 2024, Quezon City. As International Women's Day is celebrated, the EcoWaste Coalition pitched for a concerted action to protect women from a highly preventable source of mercury exposure: adulterated contraband skin-lightening products laced with mercury. Beauty has no skin tone. | "As we honor women from all walks of life for their indispensable contributions to societal development, we seek a concerted action by governmental authorities, businesses, including online sellers, and consumers to put a stop to the persistent importation, distribution, and sale of unauthorized skin lightening products contain…

Editor (2024-03-08). Mar 8, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Daniel Franàßois-Esprit Auber — Overture (La Sirene) The undiagnosed malignancy at the core of our system is now out in the open, by Alex Krainer Europe Is in Danger of Falling Asleep in Peace and Waking Up in War, by Hugo Dionísio The United States and Israel as International Outliers, Outlaws and Losers, by Daniel Warner Pretending The US Can't Just Drive Aid Into Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone Israeli channels air snuff videos featuring systematic torture of Palestinians, by Jonathan Ofir Hamas' Official Account, by As'ad AbuKhalil Biden's Bogus Ceasefire Shenanigans, by Kevin Barr…

Eduardo Vasco (2024-03-08). As razàµes de Putin. globalresearch.ca

EDWIN (2024-03-08). Lebowakgomo police arrest four illegal mining suspects. sanews.gov.za Lebowakgomo police arrest four illegal mining suspects | Police in Lebowakgomo have successfully apprehended four male suspects for engaging in illegal mining activities and violation of immigration laws at Makurung village in the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo. | The arrest of the foreign nationals, aged between 22 and 35, forms part of the ongoing high-density Operation Vala Umgodi. | "Acting swiftly, the members of the SAPS Capricorn District Illicit Mining Task Team conducted a targeted operation on Wednesday at approximately 20: 30 in the Lebowakgomo policing area, leading to the discovery of an i…

EDWIN (2024-03-08). Patel completes working visit to China. sanews.gov.za Patel completes working visit to China | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel and a high-level delegation have completed a four-day working visit to Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing to meet with government officials, investors and a number of Chinese electric vehicles and battery manufacturers. | Patel was hosted by his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, the Chinese Minister of Commerce, at a bilateral meeting and working dinner during the visit. | The discussion reviewed trade relations and considered steps taken to implement agreements signed during President Xi Jinping's State Visit in August 202…

Elizabeth Spiegel (2024-03-08). BOOK REVIEW: The Culinary Canon. independentaustralia.net

Eman Abdelhadi (2024-03-08). Beyond the State of the Union, We Must Confront the State of the Genocide. truthout.org President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address Thursday night as a majority of Americans maintain that the genocide in Gaza needs to immediately end and a new "uncommitted" movement is sweeping the nation and has become the biggest story of the 2024 presidential primaries. Biden briefly mentioned the more than 30,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza during his address but offered Israel no… |

GABIK (2024-03-08). MSC's R350m investment poised to boost KZN economy. sanews.gov.za MSC's R350m investment poised to boost KZN economy | The Mediterranean Shipping Company SA's (MSC) R350 million investment in KwaZulu-Natal will go a long way in boosting the provincial economy and creating jobs for the local community. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said this at the unveiling of MSC's new cold storage facility at Cator Manor in Chesterville, Durban. | Officially opened on Thursday night, the facility has the capacity to accommodate 10 000 pallets and is poised to meet the growing demands of the cold logistics market and ensure the preservation of temperature-sensitive goods, guaran…

Gabisile (2024-03-08). Dr Phil Mjwara honoured for promoting science, technology and innovation in SA. sanews.gov.za Dr Phil Mjwara honoured for promoting science, technology and innovation in SA | The Director-General of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Dr Phil Mjwara, has been honoured for his visionary leadership in promoting science in South Africa and abroad. | Mjwara received the Presidential Award during the annual South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Merit Awards in Cape Town on Thursday. | With 18 years of service as Director-General, Mjwara was lauded for having significantly contributed to the South African National System of Innovation (NSI). | Through these awards, the SAMRC said it ackn…

Gabisile (2024-03-08). Economy must transform to meet development demands. sanews.gov.za Economy must transform to meet development demands | All sectors of the economy must adjust to new demands for personnel, skills, research, digital connection, and alternative platforms for education, health, and public services. | This is according to the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, who was speaking at the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) retreat in Johannesburg on Friday. | "For us to match with the new demands, we must undergo a rapid paradigm shift and reorientation to realign the content of our curriculum offerings and skills development programmes," he said. | Chaired by the Deputy Presiden…

Global Research News (2024-03-08). Selected Articles: CIA Spills the Beans About Deep Involvement in Ukraine: Part of Ploy to Undercut Republican Congressional Opposition to War. globalresearch.ca By The Times's article has all the hallmarks of…

Global Research News (2024-03-08). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Hans Stehling (2024-03-08). For More Than 1000 Years, 800-1948, the Muslim Arab Was the Primary Demographic of Palestine from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea. globalresearch.ca

Helen Santoro (2024-03-08). Pharma's Secret Middlemen Are Poisoning Health Care. levernews.com Lawmakers from both parties and 39 state attorneys general joined forces to stop the shadowy corporate middlemen behind rising drug prices and the death of independent pharmacies. Now these reform efforts are in peril, following nearly $50 million in industry lobbying — including tens of thousands to Congress members who sponsored reform legislation.These largely unregulated middlemen, called pharmacy benefit managers, serve as intermediaries between insurers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, determining which drugs insurers will cover and how much they cost. But they are incentivized to opt for the most e…

Helen Santoro (2024-03-08). Pharma's Secret Middlemen Are Poisoning Health Care. levernews.com

Ibrahim Husseini (2024-03-08). Palestinians expect Israeli crackdown on worship at al-Aqsa during Ramadan. mondoweiss.net Israel is taking advantage of the war on Gaza to exert control over the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and prevent Palestinians from visiting. With the month of Ramadan set to start, Israeli authorities intend to tighten restrictions even further.

ICRC (2024-03-08). The inspiring journey of Chawan: From disability to inclusion. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-03-08). Syrian Women: Turning Challenges into Opportunities. icrc.org Photo gallery | Over the past thirteen years of conflict, Syrian women's lives were characterized by hardship, displacement, loss, and pain.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-08). Celebrating Women at Imperial Week. imperial.ac.uk The week is about celebrating Imperial's female staff and students, and raising awareness of the support available for women at the university.

Indybay collective (2024-03-08). Indybay Beats Back Illegal SFPD Search Warrant and Gag Order Over Police Credit Union Vandalism Post. indybay.org Today, San Francisco Magistrate Judge Linda Colfax reversed herself and vacated a 90-day gag order she had issued on January 24 which prohibited Indybay from disclosing that we were served a search warrant by SFPD. The warrant sought identifying information on the author of a psuedonymous communiqué published on Indybay on January 18. On February 3, the search warrant became void, as no search occurred and no records were received.

Inter Press Service (2024-03-08). Climate change hits rural women hardest. pressenza.com Heat waves and floods caused by climate change affect rural women more than men because they exacerbate inequalities, the By IPS correspondent | The study, "The Unjust Climate", says that "in low- and middle-income countries, female rural household heads suffer significantly greater financial losses than men each year". | On average, female-headed households lose eight percent more income from heat stress and three percent more from flooding than male-headed households. | In an average year, poor households lose…

Jacques Baud (2024-03-08). Operation Al-Aqsa Flood: The Defeat of the Vanquisher: Colonel Jacques Baud. globalresearch.ca

Jessica Buxbaum, MintPress News. (2024-03-08). Foreign Fighters From US, France And India Are Fighting Israel's War. popularresistance.org Israelis aren't the only demographic among the IDF's forces in Gaza. Foreign fighters from as far away as the United States, France, Spain, the Netherlands and even India actively participate in the hostilities. While the exact number of internationals fighting in Gaza isn't known, what is known is that citizens from numerous countries appear to be at least complicit in what has been called a genocide. | Under Israel's Law of Return, any individual with at least one Jewish grandparent or spouse can obtain Israeli citizenship. In this regard, many born abroad can serve in Israel's military while still keeping thei…

Julie Lévesque (2024-03-08). From Afghanistan to Syria: Women's Rights, War Propaganda and the CIA. globalresearch.ca Western heads of state, UN officials, military spokespersons will invariably praise the humanitarian dimension of the October 2001 US-NATO led invasion of Afghanistan, which allegedly was to fight religious fundamentalists, help little girls go to school, liberate women subjected to the yoke of the Taliban.

Kate Yoder (2024-03-08). Climate Lawsuits Against Fossil Fuel Industry Now Move Closer to Trial. truthout.org It's been six years since cities in California started the trend of taking Big Oil to court for deceiving the public about the consequences of burning fossil fuels. The move followed investigations showing that Exxon and other companies had known about the dangers of skyrocketing carbon emissions for decades, but publicly downplayed the threat. Today, around 30 lawsuits have been filed around the… |

Labor Video Project (2024-03-08). Lives Over Profits! At CPUC, Shut Waymo Robo Taxis & Defend Landlines From AT&T Closures. indybay.org

Larry Johnson (2024-03-08). No More YouTube. sonar21.com Fuck them. They took down the video of the Ukrainian troops getting blasted while retreating. From here on out I will post at Rumble. Please subscribe to that channel.

Larry Johnson (2024-03-08). Ukraine: Has the US Lost Yet Another Proxy War? sonar21.com Short answer, YES!! Just like the proverbial chicken without a head, the United States is running around headless and incapable of navigating a way out of a confrontation with Russia. A confrontation that the United States cannot win. But, based on Biden's speech tonight, the United States is going to double down on a losing hand. The Biden team apparently have decided they cannot afford a loss in Ukraine before the election so they are likely to green-light more risky terrorist attacks inside Russia, oblivious to the repeated warnings from Putin and his national security team that Russia will strike back.

Luca Waggoner (2024-03-08). Oil spill, corporate greed, threaten Ohio's waterways. liberationnews.org The Sherwin-Williams Technology Center plant is the source of an oil spill that occurred after the site's generator suffered what the company called an "acute diesel fuel line failure" on Jan. 22…

Lucy McCann (2024-03-08). Law Pod UK New Episode. ukhumanrightsblog.com Law Pod UK is marking International Womens' Day 2024 with a three-part series exploring gender at the Bar. In this series Lucy McCann and Rajkiran Barhey speak to Lady Justice Whipple, Sally Smith KC, Clodagh Bradley KC, Cara Guthrie, Judith Rogerson, Isabel McArdle, Emma-Louise Fenelon and Chloe Turvill about their experiences in the hope of …

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2024-03-08). Toyota Workers At Critical Engine Plant Launch UAW Union Drive. popularresistance.org Auto workers at a Toyota engine plant in Troy, Missouri, have signed up 30 percent of their 1,000 co-workers to join the United Auto Workers (UAW)—a first at Toyota, the world's largest automaker, on the heels of the union's announcements of organizing campaigns at Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz. | Workers at the plant just outside St. Louis build 2.6 million cylinder heads per year. Should they stop building them, it would cut off supplies for all of the company's engine plants in North America. Toyota is still working to build up its supply of chips and other inventory, following pandemic lockdown…

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-03-08). Israel Didn't Even Try To Defend The Legality Of Its Occupation. popularresistance.org For six days, more than 50 countries, the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation presented testimony to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) about the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory. The overwhelming majority of them, largely from the Global South, told the court that the occupation was illegal. | The historic hearing, which took place February 19-26, was held in response to the United Nations General Assembly's December 30, 2022, request for an advisory opinion on the following questions…

Mark David (2024-03-08). CARTOONS: Polly Peter's in a pickle. independentaustralia.net

Mark Keenan (2024-03-08). A Technocratic War on Farmers, Oil Dependency, and Homemade Apple Pie. globalresearch.ca

Martin Hacthoun (2024-03-08). Cuba investigates fr deputy prime minister and minister of Economy. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) The First Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, told the nation today about mistakes made by former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil, in the performance of his duties.

Matthew Cunningham-Cook , Portside. (2024-03-08). How Medicare Advantage Care Denials Affect Patients. popularresistance.org In 2023, insurance behemoth UnitedHealth spent $8 billion buying back its stock to juice its stock price—and its executive compensation, which is tied to the company's stock price. It spent 39% more on stock buybacks in 2023 than in 2022. In 2023, it also spent $6.7 billion on dividend payments—a 10% jump from the prior year. | The company's CEO, Sir Andrew Witty, pulled in nearly $21 million in 2022—a 13% hike from 2021. (His compensation for 2023 hasn't been disclosed yet.) Also in 2023, UnitedHealth spent $10.76 million lobbying Congress.

Michael Brenner, Scheer Post. (2024-03-08). The West's Reckoning? popularresistance.org Western leaders are experiencing two stunning events: defeat in Ukraine, genocide in Palestine. The first is humiliating, the other shameful. Yet, they feel no humiliation or shame. Their actions show vividly that those sentiments are alien to them — unable to penetrate the entrenched barriers of dogma, arrogance and deep-seated insecurities. The last are personal as well as political. Therein lies a puzzle. For, as a consequence, the West has set itself on a path of collective suicide. Moral suicide in Gaza; diplomatic suicide — the foundations laid in Europe, the Middle East and across Eurasia; econ…

Michael Welch (2024-03-08). Women's Day 2024: Patriarchy with Lipstick? globalresearch.ca

Middle East Monitor. (2024-03-08). Sweden: Production Of 'Palestine Cola' Starts In Malmo. popularresistance.org Two Palestinian brothers in the Swedish city of Malmo have started production of a soft drink called "Palestine Cola" that is intended to be an alternative to Coca Cola and Pepsi for those who do not wish to buy products from companies which support Israel. Both of the well-known brands are subject to a boycott campaign due to their support for the occupation state. | Social media pages dedicated to solidarity with Palestine posted a video clip showing the two brothers producing the drink in solidarity with the Palestinians.

Mike Ludwig (2024-03-08). Florida Budgets $558,000 to Surveil Immigrants When They Go to the Doctor. truthout.org Florida is budgeting nearly $558,000 to surveil patients who are still navigating the immigration system when they visit the doctor. Republican lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis are allocating the funding to enforce a harsh new anti-immigrant law that is spreading fear and confusion and pushing people to forgo medical treatment — including an alarming number of pregnant women. |

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 152: Little Prospect Of Breakthrough In Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org Israeli authorities turned back 14 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to northern Gaza on Tuesday. | This prompted the World Food Program (WFP) to resort to airdropping the aid with the help of the Jordanian Air Force, delivering aid to 20,000 people in northern Gaza. | "WFP is determined to do whatever it takes to reach people in need. But to avert famine, we must have access by road," the organization wrote on X. | Aid convoys driving on Salah al-Din Street to northern Gaza have had to stop at an Israeli military checkpoint in Wadi Gaza, which splits the enclave into northern and southern territories.

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-03-08). Improving City Bus Service in Guwahati. pressenza.com A year back, a forum of nationalist citizens urged the Assam government to ensure a quality city bus service in Guwahati till the night hours, but it has hardly made changes to the service, which prompted the Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA) to reissue the same concerns. | The forum in a media statement issued in January 2023 questioned the State government in general and the transport department in particular, why they cannot ensure a sincere city service in the prehistoric city after dusk even after the drastic improvement of law & order situation in the last few years. Why can't Guwahatians enjoy a city b…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-03-08). PEC Expresses Grief over the Demise of two Bangladeshi Reporters. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses profound grief over the demise of two Bangladeshi journalists in a devastating fire that took place in Dhaka. The carnage on 29 February 2024 snatched away the lives of at least 46 people including Abhishruti Shastri and Tusar Hawlader, both of whom worked for Dhaka-based online media outlet Thereport. live. The colleagues and family members identified the bodies of Abhishruti and Tusar at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue. Abhishruti Shastri. Tusar Hawlader | "It's shocking that two young reporters had to lose their l…

NEOB (2024-03-08). Justice department and Multichoice partner against piracy. sanews.gov.za Justice department and Multichoice partner against piracy | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Multichoice Group have signed an anti-piracy memorandum of understanding (MOU). | The MoU will cover the following areas of collaboration: | Policy development and regulatory frameworks; | Capacity building and experience sharing; | Intellectual property rights protection and anti-piracy partnership, and | Monitoring and compliance. | The department's Director-General, Advocate Doctor Mashabane, said: "[This] marks another milestone in the government's efforts to fight broadcast and content…

NEOB (2024-03-08). OCJ warns on impersonation of Deputy Chief Justice. sanews.gov.za OCJ warns on impersonation of Deputy Chief Justice | The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has warned the public about a scammer impersonating Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. | The OCJ said the scammers are using Whatsapp to lure in unsuspecting victims. | "According to the information available to the OCJ, the individual sent a WhatsApp message to an OCJ official requesting contact numbers of Judges. The mobile number from which the message came is 072 324 9318 and is registered on the WhatsApp application as belonging to 'Chief Justice MM Maya'. | "The public is warned not to fall prey to this impersonator a…

newarab (2024-03-08). Women By Women 2024: Dismantling female refugee stereotypes. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). 27 Palestinians died in Israeli jails since 7 October. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). Arabic-language computer pioneer Mohammed Al-Sharekh dies. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). Biden orders US military to establish port in Gaza: officials. newarab.com The The move will not involve any

newarab (2024-03-08). Biden warns Israel not to use Gaza aid as 'bargaining chip'. newarab.com US President Using his annual State of the Union address to deliver some of his strongest comments yet about the five-month-long war, Biden als…

newarab (2024-03-08). Canada cancels meeting set to unfreeze UNRWA funds: CBC. newarab.com Canadian officials cancelled a news conference scheduled for Wednesday, which was expected to announce the reinstatement of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), The event is expected to be rescheduled, CBC reported. | The broadcaster reported late Tuesday that the federal government aims to go ahead with a scheduled C$25 million payment in April and announce…

newarab (2024-03-08). Canada PM Trudeau says no decision yet on UNRWA funding. newarab.com Earlier this week the…

newarab (2024-03-08). Gal Gadot told to think of Gaza mothers after new baby birth. newarab.com Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot has announced the birth of her fourth child, a daughter, in an Instagram post, but her account immediately received hundreds of comments reminding her of the plight of Gadot shared the news on her Instagram account Wednesday, posting a photo of herself and her husband, Jaron Varsano, with the newborn. The b…

newarab (2024-03-08). Gaza aid by air, sea not 'substitute' for land deliveries: UN coordinator. newarab.com Delivering humanitarian supplies to Sigrid Kaag said her message to the

newarab (2024-03-08). Gaza: Calls to boycott Shake Shack after Starbucks McDonalds. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). Gaza ceasefire protesters gather for Biden's State of the Union address. newarab.com President Protesters blocked traffic in Boston and Los Angeles. Over 50 arrests were made in Boston, according to one activist group and a local m…

newarab (2024-03-08). Hezbollah fire-testing Israel's Iron Dome to learn weakness. newarab.com Israeli intelligence sources report that Lebanese militant group According to an Israe…

newarab (2024-03-08). Hopes dim for Gaza truce before Ramadan as war enters sixth month. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). India's Modi to visit Kashmir, first time since 2019. newarab.com Prime Minister Modi's government stripped the

newarab (2024-03-08). Iran to unload crude from seized tanker Advantage Sweet. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). #IWD2024: Jordan radio show honours Gaza's 'women martyrs'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). MCB could be designated as 'extremist' under government plan. newarab.com The The Daily Telegraph revealed the plans would allow universities, councils and other public bodies to ban groups from venues or campuses and block funding if…

newarab (2024-03-08). Report highlights UK media bias in Gaza war coverage. newarab.com A new report, published on Wednesday, on the UK media coverage of The 150-page report, published by the Muslim Council of Britain's Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM), analysed online and TV news coverage of the first month of the The key findi…

newarab (2024-03-08). Russia says killed IS militants planning attack on synagogue. newarab.com The FSB said an IS cell based in Kaluga, southwest of Moscow, had been planning to shoot Jewish worshippers at a synagogue in the capital. | "While being arrested, the terrorists put up armed resistance to the Russian FSB officers, and as a result were…

newarab (2024-03-08). Tunisia braces for more food shortage as Ramadan approaches. newarab.com With Ramadan approaching, "Ramadan used to be a month of celebration. Today, it's a stressful occasion for The Muslim holy month of Ramadan [md…

newarab (2024-03-08). UK allocates £1M for Muslim war memorial. newarab.com UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on Wednesday that £1 million will be given towards a memorial for the Muslims who died during World War I and II "in the service of freedom and democracy". | Hunt made the announcement as part of his Spring Budget speech, vowing that past sacrifices, no matter their faith, colour, or class, would not be forgotten. | Last month, MP Sajid Javid inquired about the government's support for a proposal to establish a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. The memorial would honour the estimated 750,000 Muslims who fought for the British armed forces. | "As we mourn the…

newarab (2024-03-08). UN chief Guterres urges Ramadan truce in Sudan. newarab.com UN Secretary-General "This cessation of hostilities must lead to a definitive silencing of the guns across the country, and set out a firm path…

newarab (2024-03-08). US, Turkey kick off talks to explore improving ties. newarab.com The Senior US and Turkish officials are set to meet at the State Department for several rounds of talks focusing on topics spanning…

newarab (2024-03-08). Vigilantes try to uphold order as war batters Gaza's Rafah. newarab.com Whether directing traffic or controlling prices, a group of vigilantes is determined to uphold order as five months of war have shattered any semblance of normalcy in Gaza's southernmost city of Their faces covered with black balaclavas, the so-called "Popular Committees of Protection" patrol Rafah where vast numbers of displaced people have sought refuge. | "We are hundreds of individuals and volunteers maintaining security and protecting citizens from high prices, organising public markets and transpor…

newarab (2024-03-08). IWD: Israeli soldiers' obsession with Gaza women's underwear. newarab.com In the half light of a Gaza neighbourhood "I swear," one of them says to the camera, "Palestinian women are the sluttiest in the world." | Amidst all the

Nicky Reid (2024-03-08). The Right to Exist? counterpunch.org The state of Israel has no right to exist. I believe that statement to be a fact based purely on the concept of right and wrong, but just try saying it out loud in any corner of this country and you would think that you'd said it on the streets of Tel Aviv. People who

nosihle (2024-03-08). Call for improvement in efforts to deal with new alien species. sanews.gov.za Call for improvement in efforts to deal with new alien species | With new alien species continuing to arrive in the country every year, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has called for enhanced efforts to prevent the introduction of new invasive species through vigilance at borders and risk analyses. | "Early detection and rapid response systems should be strengthened to identify and eradicate invaders before they become established. We must continue investing in research and innovation, supporting studies that enhance our understanding of invasive species dynamics to improve ma…

nosihle (2024-03-08). Lane closures on N3 in Durban. sanews.gov.za Lane closures on N3 in Durban | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has advised motorists that the N3 highway between Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley Interchange in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, will be subject to lane closures. | The road closures will start on Monday, 11 March 2024 to 22 March 2024, between the hours of 8pm and 4.30am. | This is to facilitate the repainting of lane markings and installation of road studs as part of the construction process for the N3 road upgrades from the Westville Viaduct to the Paradise Valley Interchange. | "The lane closures will take place on the…

Pajaro Valley Pride (2024-03-08). Sunday 3/10: Youth Vigil and Healing Circle Honoring Nex Benedict. indybay.org Raíces y Cariño | RC Fam, 1205 Freedom Blvd, 3B, Watsonville…

Patrick Hilsman (2024-03-08). World Food Program says IOF blocked trucks delivering food to Gaza. indybay.org The WFP said after the trucks were turned away and rerouted they were "stopped by a large crowd of desperate people" who took about 200 tons of food.

Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. (2024-03-08). The Russians In Ukraine. popularresistance.org You may have read or heard about the freakout that ensued after Emmanuel Macron convened a summit of European leaders in Paris last week. At a press briefing afterward, the French president allowed that NATO may at some point send troops to Ukraine to join the fight against Russian military forces. | Before I go further, let me suggest a couple of thoughts readers can tuck somewhere in the corners of their minds for later consideration. | One, Russia's intervention in Ukraine two years ago last month was unprovoked. Two, all the Kremlin's talk about the threat of NATO hard by its southwestern border is nothing mo…

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-08). At Every Turn, US Politicians Hounded For Their Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Incumbent US President Joe Biden has had to modify his entire campaign strategy in order to avoid frequent disruptions of campaign events by pro-Palestinian protesters. Lawmakers, from famous progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to ultra-conservative Andrew Ogles (who declared "kill them all" to a protester's question about the murder of Palestinian children) have been equally hounded by the Palestine solidarity movement for not calling for an end to Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Peter Koenig (2024-03-08). Covid Mandates, Pandemic Treaty. Demand to Exit The WHO: Open Letter to the People of Switzerland, the Federal Council and Parliament. globalresearch.ca

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-08). Senate Global Food Security Commission Discusses Gaza Starvation. indybay.org The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing March 6 on Global Food Security, a timely topic especially so with millions starving in Gaza…

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-08). New "Kibbutz" at Israeli Embassy. indybay.org For the past ten days at the Israeli Embassy, peaceful human rights activists have erected and maintained a presence 24/7 outside of the compound bedecked with numerous Palestinian flags, signs, banners and a memorial dedicated to Aaron Bushnell who last month immolated himself in protest over the war in Gaza whose last words were "Free Palestine."

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (2024-03-08). PMPI General Assembly Manifesto. pressenza.com Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press. | PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTO | We are from the Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development network composed of church/religious institutions, NGOs, and people's organizations doing social development work and advocacy in the country. We gathered for our 7th General Assembly and decided to push our priority resolutions and actions for the next three years to respond to the needs…

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (2024-03-08). PMPI General Assembly: "TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's Rights Through the Years" Day 2. pressenza.com Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — On March 5, 2024, more than two hundred organizations, including faith-based groups, NGOs, and people's organizations nationwide, participated in the second day of the 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly. | Most. Rev. Cosme Damian R. Almedilla, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Butuan, who celebrated the mass, took off from the gospel on forgiveness and highlighted that if God always forgives, people can ultimately forgive. Still, he warned that nature might not be able to forgive if humans continue to harm them and violate their rig…

Planned Parenthood (2024-03-08). Saturday 3/9: Protect Medication Abortion Access Call to Action Meeting w/ PP. indybay.org Online call to action…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-08). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-08). Women's Day 2024: America's "Just War" against Afghanistan: Women's Rights "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca Unknown to Americans, in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kabul was "a cosmopolitan city. Artists and hippies flocked to the capital. Women studied agriculture, engineering and business at the city's university. Afghan women held government jobs".

Redacción Perú (2024-03-08). Psychosocial or the beginning of an escalation of the war? pressenza.com In what appears to be a move to pressure the United States to spend more money to support Ukraine and to pressure German Chancellor Scholz to decide to send long-range missiles — such as the Taurus cruise missile, which can fly more than 500 km and theoretically reach Moscow and other strategic targets such as the Kremlin — French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to send the United States long-range cruise missiles, which can fly more than 500 km and theoretically reach Moscow and other strategic targets such as the Kremlin, French President Emmanuel Macron, in what appears to be a move to pressure…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-08). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 06.03.2024. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 06.03.2024 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…

Richard Schulman (2024-03-08). The Architecture of Cities: In Transit. counterpunch.org Transit through time is how I remember my past until I reach the future. My photography of architecture often engages transportation: Wading through undulating waves, experiencing time travel. From the waves' crest to the trough, I have sometimes seen unparalleled landscapes and urban landscapes. Crafts of known and unknown transport have transformed my experiences as

Robert Koehler (2024-03-08). The Tears of War Belong to All of Us. counterpunch.org First you call them terrorists. Then you say you're defending yourself. Moral problem solved! You can kill as many of them as you want. Well, maybe there will be consequences later (and maybe not), but for the moment you have overcome your own moral barriers and can start doing your job as a soldier: killing

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-03-08). Money and power ruining Monash University's reputation. independentaustralia.net

Seth Sandronsky (2024-03-08). Book It: Reading About Heterodox Economics. counterpunch.org Opinion polls show that Americans want humane policies and politics. To this end, two recent books from Monthly Review Press on heterodox economics shed light on injuries of social class and progressive next steps. Michael D. Yates is the author of "Work Work Work: Labor, Alienation and Class Struggle" (2022). The editorial director of Monthly

Staff (2024-03-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Pre planned and well coordinated. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Israel and its United States -European partners knew about Hamas' attack on October 7, but allowed it to use as a pretext to commit genocide and ethnic cleanse Palestinians , annex Gaza with Israel to settle Jews to create "Greater Israel". According to reports emerging from several sources Egypt,Saudi and the United …

Staff (2024-03-08). Gaza: 83 Palestinians killed, 143 injured by Israeli bombardments in last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Al Jazeera, Wafa, OCHA): At least 83 Palestinians were killed and 143 others injured in Israeli indiscriminate bombings in Gaza in the last 24 hours according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. 30,800 Palestinians have been killed and 72,298 others injured, by Israeli bombings in Gaza since 7 October according to …

susan abulhawa (2024-03-08). On the floors of genocide: sand, shit, decomposing flesh and odd slippers. electronicintifada.net Hundreds of people have to share one outdoor toilet.

Taya Graham, Stephen Janis, Jayne Miller, The Real News Network. (2024-03-08). Why Did Baltimore Lavish Tens Of Millions In Tax Breaks? popularresistance.org Baltimore is often maligned as a shrinking city beset by crime and intractable poverty. But take a walk down President Street just south of Little Italy on a Friday night, and you will enter a world that appears far removed from the idea of a city that is terminally in decay. | Past the empty pavilions of the Inner Harbor and east of the city's increasingly troubled downtown business district, a cluster of towering high-rises emerges from the harbor like a defiant mountain range of concrete. | A cobblestone boulevard leads to a European-style thoroughfare dotted with a dazzling array of upscale restaurants and ou…

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-08). Secuestran a casi 300 estudiantes en una escuela en Nigeria. telesurtv.net Este constituye el segundo secuestro masivo en la nación de África occidental en menos de una semana.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-08). Corte Suprema de Colombia no logra elegir fiscal general. telesurtv.net El presidente de la corte anunció que el próximo 12 de marzo se hará una sala extraordinaria para tomar una decisión.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-08). Vicepresidenta dominicana afirma disposición de ayudar a Haití. telesurtv.net Ante la ola de violencia e inseguridad que se vive en el territorio haitiano, instó a los dominicanos a no tener temor.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-08). Lava de volcán en Islas Galápagos, Ecuador, alcanza 8 mil metros. telesurtv.net Según el Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional de Ecuador, el flujo avanzó al menos 100 metros en las últimas 24 horas.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-08). FMI confirmó solicitud de préstamo por el Gobierno ecuatoriano. telesurtv.net El equipo del FMI sostiene contacto activo con las autoridades ecuatorianas para brindar asistencia económica y apoyar las reformas del Ejecutivo.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-08). Suman más de 9.000 las mujeres asesinadas por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net De los cerca de dos millones de palestinos que salieron de sus hogares en Gaza, al menos la mitad son mujeres.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-08). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-03-08). Rechazan intención de aumentar edad de jubilación en Ecuador. telesurtv.net De igual manera los congregantes denunciaron el interés del Gobierno de aumentar la aportación que realizan los pensionados.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-08). Indepaz denuncia asesinato de líder social en Córdoba, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz refirió que Deivi Junco Hernández fue asesinado con arma de fuego.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-08). Sindicato argentino convoca a nueva movilización por salarios. telesurtv.net El sindicalista Rodolfo Aguiar corroboró que tienen que "resistir el cierre de organismos públicos e impedir que el Estado Nacional retire su presencia de las provincias".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-08). Suecia ingresa a la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte. telesurtv.net "Gracias a todos los aliados por darnos la bienvenida como el miembro número 32", dijo el primer ministro de Suecia, Ulf Hjalmar Ed Kristersson.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-08). Parlamento hondureño aprueba ley para proteger a las mujeres. telesurtv.net buscarán "prevenir y reducir" los efectos de la violencia, ya que en el país centroamericano cada 23 horas muere una mujer.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-08). Seis personas de Sri Lanka fueron asesinadas en Canadá. telesurtv.net El homicidio múltiple fue ocasionado por un joven de 19 años que era amigo de la familia asesinada.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-08). Corea del Norte realiza ejercicios militares con sus artilleros. telesurtv.net Estos ejercicios involucraron a un gran componente del Ejército Popular de Corea que trabajaron en maniobras combinadas con sus artilleros.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-08). Ecuador decreta 30 días más de Estado de Excepción. telesurtv.net Esta extensión del estado de excepción aplicará a nivel nacional por lo que la normativa del toque de queda permanecerá igual.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-08). China: agresión a Gaza es una vergàºenza para la civilización. telesurtv.net El canciller chino calificó la agresión israelí como "una tragedia para la humanidad".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-08). Omán condena construcción de asentamientos israelíes en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Omán califica la decisión de Israel como "una nueva y flagrante violación de las normas del derecho internacional".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-08). Rusia convoca a la embajadora de EE.UU. para ser requerida. telesurtv.net A la embajadora se le entregó una nota oficial demandando que cese cualquier colaboración con las actividades de ONGs.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-08). Venezuela anuncia 3er Festival Internacional de Teatro Progresista. telesurtv.net Cuba es el país invitado de honor en esta edición.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-08). Discurso del estado de la Unión se centró en Ucrania y Gaza. telesurtv.net Al principio del discursó del estado de la unión, Joe Biden apuntó a Rusia como el centro de las amenazas contra EE.UU. y contra el mundo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-08). Gobierno de Haití prolonga por un mes el estado de emergencia. telesurtv.net Varias bandas armadas mantienen los enfrentamientos contra las autoridades del primer ministro haitiano Ariel Henry, cuya dimisión exigen.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-08). Presidente Maduro inaugura la primera Zona Juventud de la GMVJ. telesurtv.net Durante su visita a la capital del estado Falcón, el mandatario venezolano puso en servicio el gran Complejo Deportivo, Recreativo y Cultural Hugo Chávez.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-08). Congreso peruano aprueba inhabilitación de dos miembros de la JNJ. telesurtv.net El actual vicepresidente de la JNJ, Aldo Vásquez y la magistrada Inés Tello recibieron 67 votos a favor de la inhabilitación.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-08). Investigan a exministro de Economía de Cuba, Alejandro Gil. telesurtv.net "El implicado ha reconocido graves imputaciones" desde el inicio de las investigaciones.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-08). Sube a 30.878 cifra de asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net En las últimas 24 horas se reportaron 78 muertos y 104 heridos como resultado de ocho masacres de las fuerzas israelíes.

TheOoze (2024-03-08). Saturday 3/16: Parenting Through Apocalyptic Times. indybay.org This is a virtual meeting held on zoom.

Tibetan Association of Northern California (2024-03-08). Sunday 3/10: Protest for Tibet! Tibetan National Uprising Day of Action against Chinese Occupation!!!! indybay.org Begins at Berkeley City hall at 8am, | continues at SF City hall 10am to 12pm, | march to Chinese Consulate 12: 30 to 1: 30pm, | protest at Consulate 1: 30 to 2: 30pm, | march to Union Square, | protest at Union Square 5pm to 7pm…

Tricia Wachtendorf, James Kendra (2024-03-08). Estimated 2.5 Million People Displaced by Tornadoes, Wildfires and Other Disasters in 2023 Tell a Story of Recovery in America and Who is Vulnerable. counterpunch.org People often think of disasters as great equalizers. After all, a hurricane, tornado or wildfire doesn't discriminate against those in its path. But the consequences for those impacted are not "one-size-fits-all." That's evident in the U.S. Census Bureau's newly released results from its national household surveys showing who was displaced by disasters in 2023. Overall,

tvbrics (2024-03-08). About US$6 billion to be allocated for infrastructure projects in Iran. tvbrics.com Next year's budget will increase by 18 per cent…

tvbrics (2024-03-08). Chinese archaeologists discover fossils of new armored dinosaur species. tvbrics.com Researchers gave it the name "Datai yingliangis"

tvbrics (2024-03-08). India exceeds coal production and shipment targets. tvbrics.com For the period April 2023 to February 2024, production was 126.80 million metric tonnes…

WSWS (2024-03-08). Ayotzinapa students and parents protest state killings as Mexican presidential candidates promise military build-up. wsws.org While president López Obrador and his hand-picked presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum denounced the protest as a "provocation," the right-wing opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez stressed her "respect for the Army."

WSWS (2024-03-08). Depreciating ringgit creating political problems for Malaysian government. wsws.org The fall in the ringgit, growing national debt, and the rising cost of living are all having a serious impact on the stability of Malaysia's ruling coalition.

WSWS (2024-03-08). YouTube Music workers laid off while speaking before Austin, Texas city council. wsws.org While bound up with the broader attack on jobs in the tech sector, the workers were also likely targeted for their role in organizing protests against the return to in-person work.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Wagenknecht in favour of cooperation with Christian Democrats and far-right Alternative for Germany. wsws.org Wagenknecht's willingness to form a coalition with the CDU debunks all her claims to represent an alternative to the establishment parties. In fact, Wagenknecht herself is building a right-wing, nationalist party that does not differ from the other capitalist parties in its central orientation.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Houston, Texas area school district to impose massive budget cuts. wsws.org Last month, Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD), located on the west side of Houston, announced it would cut 215 positions for the 2024-25 school year. Positions cut include all school librarians and school counselors, as well as support staff.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Armorer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in tragic death on the set of Rust. wsws.org Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the death of a cinematographer when a gun discharged a live round instead of a blank.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Xi's economic agenda no answer to China's problems. wsws.org In his "work report" premier Li Qiang said the foundation for continuous economic recovery was "not solid."

WSWS (2024-03-08). Democrats spearhead military-police crackdown in New York City. wsws.org On the pretext of responding to a (largely concocted) wave of violent crime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered National Guard troops to take a police role on the New York City subways.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Medicaid disenrollment threatening clinics and hospitals relied on by workers and the poor. wsws.org One year since the start of Medicaid disenrollment, the broader, devastating effects of the policy are becoming more clear as community health centers and health facilities in rural areas are experiencing sharp revenue losses that threaten closures and layoffs.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Golden Bear winner Dahomey and Which Way Africa? wsws.org The awarding of the Golden Bear to the documentary by the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop is an indication that the dominant influence of identity politics in the cultural sector is losing ground.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Netanyahu reaffirms support for Rafah ground onslaught amid growth of starvation across Gaza. wsws.org As Israel's genocide in Gaza enters its sixth month, the impending onslaught on Rafah will further deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation for the enclave's 2.3 million inhabitants, with widespread starvation and deaths from preventable diseases a daily reality.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Australia pushes anti-China campaign at ASEAN summit. wsws.org While paying lip service to the need for "guardrails" and "dialogue," the Australian government sought to line up the southeast Asian nations against China.

WSWS (2024-03-08). Electricity disconnected to over one million Sri Lankans amid soaring tariffs. wsws.org Sri Lankans currently pay some of the highest electricity bills in South Asia, according to recent survey by the Verité Research agency think tank.

WSWS (2024-03-08). 10 people, including children, seriously injured while attempting to cross San Diego border wall, in "mass casualty" event. wsws.org After portions of the deadly US-Mexico border wall were raised to 30 feet beginning in 2019, severe injuries and death have increased by "five-fold," according to a University of California, San Diego, study.

Zane McNeill (2024-03-08). Missouri Advances Bill Targeting Abortion-Specific Training in Medical Schools. truthout.org The Missouri House is advancing a bill aimed at limiting abortion-specific training at both private and public medical schools within the state. Sponsored by Rep. Justin Sparks (R), the bill, HB 2621, also seeks to prohibit collaborations between medical schools in Missouri and clinics located in other states for the provision of such training. "If a university or research institution is going to… |

Zane McNeill (2024-03-08). Wyoming Will Implement Gender-Affirming Care Ban Unless Vetoed by Governor. truthout.org Both houses of the Wyoming legislature approved a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth on Thursday. If Gov. Mark Gordon (R) does not veto Senate File 99, the bill will automatically become law within three business days. "Like all health care, health care for transgender youth is individualized and based on the needs of each particular person," the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)… |

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-07). Asesinan a lideresa de partido político en Michoacán, México. telesurtv.net Este asesinato se suma a otros dos perpetrados contra aspirantes de partidos políticos el pasado 26 de febrero pasado con solo cinco horas de diferencia.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-07). Comisión de Justicia del Congreso español aprueba amnistía. telesurtv.net Tras su aprobación por la comisión, se elevará al Pleno del Congreso, que ya lo verá la próxima semana.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-07). Liga àÅrabe elogia heroica firmeza de las mujeres palestinas. telesurtv.net Pidió que se brinde protección a las mujeres y niñas palestinas y que se ponga fin a todas las formas de violencia contra ellas.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-07). Corte Suprema de Colombia no logra elegir Fiscal General. telesurtv.net El presidente de la corte anunció que el próximo 12 de marzo se hará una sala extraordinaria para tomar una decisión.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-07). Vicepresidenta dominicana afirma disposición de ayudar a Haití. telesurtv.net Ante la ola de violencia e inseguridad que se vive en el territorio haitiano, instó a los dominicanos a no tener temor.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-07). CNE venezolano convoca a observadores internacionales para 28J. telesurtv.net La declaración de Amoroso se produce el mismo día en que el CNE publicó el cronograma para las presidenciales del 28 de julio.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-07). Gobierno de Honduras ratifica que se desvinculará del Ciadi. telesurtv.net A juicio del Gobierno, el Ciadi se ha convertido en un sistema que "socava la soberanía (…), desplaza la función de los tribunales de la República y limita el cumplimiento de las decisiones del Gobierno democrático".

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-07). Presidente de Venezuela llama a rescatar historia insurgente. telesurtv.net Nicolás Maduro expresó: "Quieren borrar la memoria histórica" porque "un pueblo sin historia, sin identidad, sin puntos de encuentro, sin orgullo por lo que fue y es, es un pueblo fácil de dominar, de colonizar".

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-07). Realizan atentado contra vivienda de lideresa indígena peruana. telesurtv.net El atentado ocurrió un día después que se realizara un operativo de interdicción contra la minería ilegal en la región del Amazonas peruano.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-07). México dará respuestas por los desaparecidos de Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente mexicano indicó que avanza investigaciones de los desaparecidos de Ayotzinapa y garantizó que personalmente se hará cargo de dar respuesta a los familiares.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-07). Reforma a las pensiones de los colombianos no avanza en el Senado. telesurtv.net Por ahora, la bancada oficialista tiene una semana más para conseguir la mayoría para sacar adelante el proyecto de reformas de pensiones…

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-07). Senado comienza a tramitar la reforma de pensiones en Chile. telesurtv.net El proyecto fue presentado por el Gobierno de Gabriel Boric en noviembre de 2022 y ahora debe ser tramitado por el Poder Legislativo de la nación.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-07). Omán condena construcción de asentamientos israelíes en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Omán califica la decisión de Israel como "una nueva y flagrante violación de las normas del derecho internacional".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-07). Rusia convoca a la embajadora de EE.UU. para ser requerida. telesurtv.net A la embajadora se le entregó una nota oficial demandando que cese cualquier colaboración con las actividades de ONGs.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-07). Inicia paro de líneas de autobuses en la capital de Argentina. telesurtv.net Este es el segundo paro que llevan adelante los trabajadores nucleados en la Unión Tranviarios Automotor en lo que va de marzo.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-07). Ataques contra la Franja de Gaza dejan al menos diez muertos. telesurtv.net Un bombardeo israelí contra el campo de refugiados de Nusseirat, provocó la muerte de al menos cinco civiles y varios heridos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-07). Congreso peruano debatirá inhabilitación de la JNJ. telesurtv.net El enfrentamiento entre el Congreso y la JNJ ha generado la preocupación en la presidenta peruana y en organismos internacionales como las Naciones Unidas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-07). Peruanos se movilizan en apoyo y defensa de la JNJ. telesurtv.net Según el corresponsal de TeleSUR en Perú, la discusión en el pleno del Congreso es otra de las estrategias del fujimorismo para seguir capturando las entidades del Estado.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-07). Caricom: no hay consenso entre las partes de la crisis haitiana. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce en el marco de las reuniones para buscar el consenso entre los actores claves de Haití.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-07). Claudia Sheinbaum recibe apoyo de pueblos indígenas mexicanos. telesurtv.net Sheinbaum destacó la necesidad de darle continuidad a los planes de justicia a favor de las comunidades indígenas.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-07). Congresista demócrata de EE.UU. abandona carrera y apoya a Biden. telesurtv.net Phillips convidó a movilizarse en aras de "mantener a un hombre decente e íntegro en la Casa Blanca".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-07). Suman 30.800 los palestinos asesinados en Gaza. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el Ministerio de Salud gazatí, otras 72.298 personas han resultado heridas por las agresiones israelíes.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-07). Unos tres muertos por ataque yemení contra barco en mar Rojo. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, se trata de las primeras muertes desde que iniciaron las agresiones desde Yemen.

teleSUR- jaa, DRL (2024-03-07). Presidente de Irán visita zonas afectadas por inundaciones. telesurtv.net El líder supervisó localidades de las provincias de Sistán y Baluchistán (sureste), dos de las más afectadas por las condiciones meteorológicas.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-08). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Simplified payments to facilitate foreign visitors. ecns.cn China has unveiled a guideline to improve payment services, which experts say underscores top policymakers' strengthened focus on addressing any payment difficulties facing international visitors as the country aims to boost inbound tourism and attract foreign investment.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Huawei Indonesia opens 5G center to boost digital transformation technologies. ecns.cn Senior Indonesian official Ismail is among those anticipating Indonesia's embrace of new digital transformation technologies to keep up with other nations' development for achieving this vision.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Experts hail Government Work Report. ecns.cn China has set a rational GDP growth target that indicates substantial confidence and robustness in its economy and the government is working to ensure that the benefits of economic growth are shared by all.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Xizang professor promotes plateau ecology. ecns.cn During the two sessions last year, Lhagchung's proposal to support and advance the establishment of top universities in the Xizang autonomous region received resounding endorsements.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). SPP committed to law-based business climate. ecns.cn Procuratorates have fully exerted their functions to provide higher-level judicial support for the equal development of various business entities, the promotion of innovation-driven development and the maintenance of financial security over the past year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Von der Leyen wins conservatives' backing to lead EU. ecns.cn European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen cleared the path for seeking a second five-year term on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Legislators eye growth boost. ecns.cn China is planning to strengthen its legislation concerning the economy this year to accelerate the creation of a new pattern of development and deepen reform across the board, an annual work report said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Environmental legal cases down last year. ecns.cn China saw a drop in the number of cases involving environmental issues last year thanks to harsh punishments of polluters and the general public's increasing awareness of the importance of environmental protection.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Minister pledges to improve security of State benefits. ecns.cn Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhiyuan on Friday pledged to make the screening of State benefit recipients more transparent and fight corruption in the sector.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Ministry, fans express condolences for death of renowned Japanese manga artist. ecns.cn A spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry joined Chinese netizens to express deep condolences for the death of renowned Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Xi emphasizes no letup in drive to combat air pollution. ecns.cn Xi highlighted the remarkable changes in the capital's air quality and the monumental shift in the nation's environmental protection efforts over the past decade.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). 10 years on, Malaysia may renew search. ecns.cn A decade after the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously disappeared, family members of the passengers and cabin crew continue to grieve for their missing loved ones.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Spokesman calls on U.S. to translate commitment into action. ecns.cn The United States should translate its commitment into real action and work with China to build a stable, healthy and sustainable bilateral relationship.

A Guest Author (2024-03-08). Joint statement of Southeast Asian left organizations: End the genocide! Solidarity with Palestine! workers.org This joint statement was initiated by the Southeast Asian Left Network [Feb. 29, 2024], and endorsed by groups from within and outside the Southeast Asia region. Rally supporting the Palestinians in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 15, 2023. We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the Zionist regime of Israel for committing genocidal . . . |

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-08). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

albawaba (2024-03-08). 900 luxury watches go missing in a $13M scam. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Japanese authorities are on the hunt to return 900 luxurious worth $12.6 million to their 190 owners, as they were on a watch rental site called Toke Match before the site's owner, who is suspected of selling he loaned from an owner back in January, fled to Dubai as reported by local media.The Osaka-based site, Toke Match, was a rental site that would loan luxurious goods like premium Rolex, Omegas and Tag Heuers watches from wealthy individuals to clients. Operated by mother company, Neo Reverse, which had terminated the service by the end of Jan. and announced plans to return all watches to the…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Arto Bendiken: Blockchain Refugees. albawaba.com Arto Bendiken is a self-described blockchain refugee. An accelerationist inspired by the ability of the UAE to terraform grass, trees and golf courses where once there was sand. A native of Finland, he began piecing together computers and teaching himself QBasic and VisualBasic back in the 1990s.

albawaba (2024-03-08). Elon Musk faces $128 million lawsuit. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A group of former Twitter executives recently filed a lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in unpaid severance against Elon Musk and his business X.The turbulent events surrounding Musk's purchase of the business in October 2022 are at the center of the case. Soon after the takeover, Musk fired Agrawal, Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, CFO Ned Segal, and General Counsel Sean Edgett.As to the court document, Musk was said to harbor resentment towards this particular group because of the protracted acquisition procedure. Agrawal is allegedly owed $128 million in severance pay, with Segal owing $44.5 mill…

albawaba (2024-03-08). First-ever 3D printed Mosque built in Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – 3D printing has recently witnessed an extraordinary milestone and made headlines across the Middle East after a mosque in Saudi Arabia became the first-ever to be built fully using 3D printing technology! According to Saraya, the mosque in question was named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was 3D printed in Jeddah under the Al-Jawhara project. The project was first initiated by a businesswoman called Wajannat Muhammad Abdel Wahed as a tribute to her late husband and the mosque took around six months to finish where a total of four printers were used to build it by China's Guanli on an e…

albawaba (2024-03-08). How to Buy from AliExpress Without Credit Card. albawaba.com Nowadays, online shopping has become a major aspect of our daily life. Online shopping provides us with convenience, a wide range of choices, and fantastic discounts right at our fingertips. | But what if you are not planning to buy with a credit card? We will provide you below with some options to help you learn how to buy from AliExpress without credit card! | How to Buy from AliExpress Without Credit Card: Best Methods |

albawaba (2024-03-08). Can natural predators help in reducing pesticides?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Researchers have recently highlighted that using natural predators, such as birds, beetles, and bugs could be a sustainable solution to dealing with crop-devouring pests and reducing the use of chemical pesticides. These creatures have shown promising results in controlling pest populations, with the potential to reduce crop losses and increase yields.Analyses conducted by researchers from Brazil, the United States, and the Czech Republic revealed that natural predators could decrease pest populations by over 70% while simultaneously boosting crop yields by 25%. ShutterstockLead author Gabriel Boldorin…

albawaba (2024-03-08). When and where will the first solar eclipse occur in 2024?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Does the space capture your interest? Regardless of what your answer is, you don't need to be someone who has a love for outer space to find a total solar eclipse an interesting event to witness. Now that we are in the year 2024, when will the first total solar eclipse take place?April 8 is the date to keep an eye on, it should be when this phenomenon will take place. The moon will cover the sun as it moves from Mexico to the United States and up to Canada, creating a spectacular sight.In Mexico, the United States, and Canada, the eclipse will look like the sun has disappeared completely, while in some…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Hezbollah escalates attacks, Israel responds: Southern Lebanon tensions rise. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah fighters have claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Southern Lebanon. They targeted the Ruwaisat al-Alam site in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shuba hills and achieved a direct hit. Additionally, Hezbollah launched two unmanned drones to attack the Maale Golan barracks and targeted a force of enemy soldiers in the Metula colony, resulting in casualties.In response, Israeli artillery shelled the vicinity of the town of Kafr Shuba and conducted raids in the Wadi Al-Azziya area, both in southern Lebanon. The situation is rapidly escalating, with Hezbollah launching one of its heaviest missi…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Houthis: fate of detained British ship's crew solely in Hamas' hands. albawaba.com ALBAWABA: According to a top official in the Hamas military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis. have given them the dossier of a detained ship, according to a top commander inside the Hamas military branch, Al-Qassam Brigades, who spoke with Al-Jazeera. This revelation coincides with heightened Red Sea tensions, as Ansar Allah has escalated its actions recently, alleging Israeli plans to attack Rafah in southern Gaza and continue their siege.The commander of Hamas stated that Ansar Allah contacted Hamas to inquire about possible middlemen for the crew's release from the ship. Notably, Ans…

albawaba (2024-03-08). North Korea showcases nuclear & missile arsenal amid US-South Korea provocations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – North Korea displayed its armaments during an artillery drill as a show of force in retaliation to the joint military drill between the US and South Korea. With North Korea's artillery systems potentially dangerous and potentially causing large civilian casualties in the case of an assault, analysts have warned that this move has increased tensions in the region.The Ministry of Defense in North Korea has strongly condemned the joint exercise, called "Freedom Shield Exercise," calling it "provocative" and "reckless." On a visit to a military base in the western part of the nation, North Korean leader Ki…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Palestinian casualties from US airdrop on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Tragically, two people were killed and many more were injured when air-dropped humanitarian supply boxes fell unexpectedly in the Gaza Strip, according to reports from Palestinian and local media sources. | Social media users have been sharing videos of the terrifying incident in which relief containers fell into the northern Gaza Beach Camp. Witnesses reported that the assistance crates descended quickly and chaotically, with some of them failing to properly deploy their parachute systems. | Sadly, two people lost their lives and numerous more were injured when the containers fell on bystanders who ha…

albawaba (2024-03-08). Russia thwarts 'terrorist attack' against Moscow synagogue. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-08). Sweden officially joins NATO. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sweden formally became the 32nd member of NATO on Thursday, marking a significant departure from its post-World War II neutrality stance, as the Associated Press

albawaba (2024-03-08). Israeli historian: Post-October 7 marks the end of Zionism. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Professor Ilan Pappe, an Israeli historian, recently voiced serious concerns to the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) on Israel's continuous military attacks on Gaza.Pappe described these events as perhaps "the darkest moment" for the Palestinian people and issued a warning that they might represent a turning point in Palestinian history. He underlined that history might remember that the current events mark the beginning of the Zionist project's demise.Speaking on the circumstances, Pappe emphasized how brutal and vicious these endeavors may become, especially when they encounter existential issu…

Ammar Ali Jan, Federico Fuentes (2024-03-08). Pakistan: 'Imran Khan has been the beneficiary of hatred towards the ruling parties'. greenleft.org.au Green Left's Federico Fuentes spoke to Pakistani socialist Ammar Ali Jan of the Haqooq-

Asma Aamir (2024-03-08). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
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Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-08). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-08). A Wishful Gamble: Rugby League in Las Vegas. counterpunch.org The history of such experiments is not promising. Why would those in the US like the game of rugby league, when an established code of superficial similarity already exists? Fundamental differences, for one thing, abound. The US NFL Superbowl tries to keep blood and violence off the pitch. Force, when exercised, is chivalric, the moves ceremonially packaged. Such contests are

breachmedia (2024-03-08). Hospitals, med schools crack down on Palestine advocacy. breachmedia.ca Immediate suspensions, harsh repercussions plague healthcare workers advocating for Palestine.

Brian Berletic (2024-03-08). Using AI Chatbots: A Tool as Good or Bad as the People Using It. thealtworld.com -Artificially intelligent (AI) chatbots are generative tools that produce text, images, code, and other media in response to questions or requests; | — AI chatbots can answer complex questions in a balanced and objective manner as long as the questions are equally balanced and objective; | -AI chatbots are useful tools being developed by a number of companies — but are only as useful or as good or bad as the people using them; | — The more hands AI technology is in, the greater the balance of power established, preventing monopolies and deterring abuse;…

CADTM International (2024-03-08). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-08). I Don't Need Guns I Need Fire Extinguishers. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Pointing pistols as the man burns, | as Gaza burns, | as civilization burns, | as the planet burns. | I don't need guns | I need fire extinguishers.

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-03-08). We Need a Marshall Plan for Public Media. counterpunch.org America's media institutions have had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad start to 2024. The Messenger, a well-funded, high-profile news site, dissolved after less than a year. Big newspapers from the Los Angeles Times to the IndyStar saw major layoffs. And Sports Illustrated fell into licensing limbo while sites like BuzzFeed, Vice News, or Complex found themselves at best on life support. The over 500 media

Christine Choi (2024-03-08). Breaking the Mold: Gender Discrimination in the Airline Industry. aclu.org As a child in New Jersey, I grew up hearing stories of my mother's flight attendant days in South Korea. A few stuck out to me even at a young age — such as hearing she needed to maintain a certain weight to get into the flight attendant program and that she had to quit her job once she got married. I couldn't understand why my mother had to quit her dream job, the job that allowed her to travel to Hawaii and Paris, the two places she had always wanted to go since she was little, just because she got married. My mother also told me how women either lied about being married to keep their jobs or were pres…

Daniel Warner (2024-03-08). Voting in 2024: Being Committed and Uncommitted at the Same Time. counterpunch.org I just mailed in my New York City Democratic primary ballot for the 2024 presidential election. Every two and four years, I have always voted for someone, regularly fulfilling my citizenship privilege even though I have lived in Switzerland for five decades. This time I mailed in my overseas ballot with no ink marks. For

David Rovics (2024-03-08). Wadi Gaza is Arabic for Babi Yar and Aaron Bushnell is American for Szmuel Zygelboym. counterpunch.org The holocaust that is underway in Gaza is being enabled by the US government and denied by the mainstream US press. When the German Nazis and their Ukrainian collaborators massacred their Jewish, Roma, and other victims, they often coaxed them to the site of the massacre by offering them food. For media consumption, they had

David Yearsley (2024-03-08). Oscar and Caesar, Horner and Handel. counterpunch.org Just three years shy of his 100th birthday, Oscar will hoist himself off his slab to stand at attention one more time this coming Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. He'll try his best to keep the chin up and the fascist countenance glowing. But the luster is gone. You can see the

Dean Baker (2024-03-08). Is "Greedflation" Over? counterpunch.org Peter Coy used his column to beg President Biden not to use the term "greedflation" to explain the runup in inflation since the pandemic. I am sympathetic to much of his argument, most importantly, the idea that corporations suddenly turned greedy is a bit far out. As Coy notes, corporations are always greedy. The real

Deborah Barsky (2024-03-08). Discarding Old Theories on the Path to Finding the First Humans Outside Africa. counterpunch.org When I began studying human prehistory in the mid-1990s, little did I know that I would witness a paradigm shift in our understanding of when the first humans settled in Western Eurasia firsthand. At the time, I was preparing my master's thesis about the stone tools from the Caune de l'Arago cave, an Acheulian site situated in the picturesque

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-08). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

Democracy Now! (2024-03-08). Democracy Now! 2024-03-08 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond | Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond…

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). More air routes using homegrown aircraft C919. ecns.cn The third regular flight route conducted by China's first self-developed narrow-body aircraft C919 was launched on Friday between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in Shaanxi province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China takes big swings in 6G wireless technology R&D. ecns.cn China will step up the research and development of 6G wireless technology and launch an "artificial intelligence plus" initiative to leverage AI to promote new industrialization, the country's top industry regulator said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China makes major steps cracking down on administrative monopolies. ecns.cn China will take bigger actions to crack down on administrative monopolies so as to offer a fair market environment for companies, said a top market regulator official on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China's courts successfully serve and protect innovation-driven development. ecns.cn China's procuratorates and courts have actively leveraged their functions to safeguard and serve innovation-driven development, as stated in the annual work reports of China's top procuratorate and the top court.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China's transportation system blazing new paths. ecns.cn China has made notable achievements to build a strong transportation system in the past decade, with the successful construction of the world's largest high-speed railway network, an extensive expressway system, and a comprehensive postal and express delivery network.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China's courts see over 100 percent increase in judicial transparency. ecns.cn Chinese courts continued to deepen judicial transparency, with more verdicts disclosed online, according to an annual work report of the Supreme People's Court, China's top court.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China strengthens punishment of corrupt practices. ecns.cn The procuratorial organs and courts have intensified the punishment of corrupt practices while implementing joint investigations into both bribery takers and givers, as stated in the annual work reports of China's top procuratorate and the top court.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Over 2,000 prosecuted for tomb raiding, trafficking of cultural relics. ecns.cn Procuratorates nationwide prosecuted 2,089 individuals for crimes such as tomb raiding and trafficking of cultural relics last year, representing a 37.4 percent year-on-year increase, as stated in the annual work report of China's top procuratorate.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Ambitious Ivankovic aims for World Cup finals. ecns.cn Newly appointed head coach for Team China Branko Ivankovic is aiming at steering Team China to the soccer World Cup finals, and the 70-year-old Croatian hopes the squad can regain confidence to fulfill the goal.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China continues improving environmental quality despite challenges. ecns.cn Despite unfavorable meteorological conditions last year, China managed to keep good momentum for steady improvements in its environmental quality, said Huang Runqiu, minister of ecology and environment.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Super deep-water oilfield reserve discovered in S China Sea indicates huge potential. ecns.cn Kaipingnan oilfield, China's first deep-water oilfield with proven reserves of over 102 million metric tons has been discovered in the Pearl River Estuary Basin of the South China Sea, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). In Numbers: Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2m. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has transported more than 2 million passengers in total, said China Railway International Limited on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). They Say: Chinese EVs power ahead of inferior U.S. rivals. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). In Numbers: China's investment in R&D. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). In Numbers: China's grain output hit a record high of 695.4 million tonnes. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China's foreign trade in goods up 8.7 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). China's grain output hits record high in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Insights丨Economic expert: Technology-focused private sector advances new quality productive forces development. ecns.cn During the 2024 Two Sessions, new quality productive forces are frequently highlighted.

ecns.cn (2024-03-08). Let's celebrate International Women's Day together. ecns.cn Women, who hold up half the sky, possess boundless potential. Today, let's celebrate International Women's Day together!"ÄÄ…

Editor (2024-03-08). Lenin in his own words: five key texts. mronline.org Vladimir Lenin, leader of the 1917 Russian Revolution, is one of history's most well-known figures, and one of its most maligned. Mainstream culture vilifies him as a despot.

Editor (2024-03-08). Rochdale has shown what can be done. mronline.org Sunak's quivering, late-night address, expressing dire concerns over George Galloway's win in Rochdale, unveils a profound unease within the elite—good. Now let's build from here, writes ANDREW MURRAY.

Editor (2024-03-08). 'We are the masters of the house': Israeli channels air snuff videos featuring systematic torture of Palestinians. mronline.org Israeli TV channels aired a number of reports showing the torture and humiliation of Palestinians in Israeli prisons. The videos are consumed by the Israeli public as entertainment, revealing the sadism of Israeli society.

EDWIN (2024-03-08). 13 officers earn their Special Task Force wings. sanews.gov.za 13 officers earn their Special Task Force wings | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) operators to join the organisation's elite tactical unit. | The cohort stood on parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane on Thursday where they were received and acknowledged by the Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili. | The 13 have undergone and successfully completed the 37th Special Task Force (STF) Selection Training Programme. | The STF unit deals with high risk operations that fall beyond the scope of general policing which requires specia…

Elliott MIller (2024-03-08). A 15-Foot Peek into Emmett Till's Casket: A Review of King: A Life. counterpunch.org There are reportedly 16 biographies of Dr. Martin Luther King. I have read three of them. The first is a book sanctioned by Mrs. Coretta Scott King and edited by Stanford University professor of history Dr. Clayborne Carson: The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr. The second is a candidly searing book titled The Plot to Kill

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli warplanes carry out strike on the southern town of Bar'ashit. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Hamas' Hamdan: We Are Not Fighting Alone, Victory is Closer than Ever. english.almanar.com.lb Top Hamas representative in Lebanon Osama Hamdan told Al-Manar on Thursday that the Palestinian resistance is not fighting alone and that the Axis of Resistance is offering all forms of support. In an interview with Al-Manar's Panorama Today, Hamdan stressed that the "victory is closer than ever." "What we are receiving from the battlefield is …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Hadi Mahmoud Hijazi "Haidar", from the souithern border town of Blida. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Number of martyrs as Israeli occupation residential area in Al-Qarara in Gaza's Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Al-Qassam Brigades says fighters targeted headquaters of Israeli command with two anti-personnel shells fired from a drone over Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Fadel Abbas Kaour "Jawad", from the southern border town of Blida. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). US Activists Call to Stop Genocide in Gaza, Set up Palestinian 'Settlement' near Israeli Embassy. english.almanar.com.lb US activists set up a "settlement" in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC to protest the brutal war on Gaza and the oppression against Palestinians in the West Bank. US media reported on Wednesday that activists lined the Israeli embassy with Palestinian flags and banners condemning Gaza genocide. US activists set up Palestinian …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Day 154: Palestinian Resistance Continues Heroically Confronting Israeli Aggression on Gaza (Video). english.almanar.com.lb In light of the failure of the political initiatives aimed at concluding a ceasefire in Gaza before the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Zionist enemy continued committing more massacres against the civilians in the Strip. In this context, the Palestinian health ministry reported that the Israeli enemy committed 8 massacres against the …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Hezbollah fighters strike a deployment of Israeli occupation soldiers in the vicinity of Al-Raheb site with artillery shells: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Israeli media: 3 injuries in a dual attack on a military position near Homesh. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-08). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-08). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Finian Cunningham (2024-03-08). 25 Years On… How the NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia Led to the US Proxy War in Ukraine against Russia. thealtworld.com Twenty-five years ago in March 1999, the US-led NATO alliance launched a 10-week bombing campaign on former …

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). 'All of Australia is the West Bank': An interview with Uncle Robbie Thorpe. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Anti-war groups protest Defence Industry Conference, amid war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Community leaders call on Albanese to isolate apartheid Israel, scrap weapons deals. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Families for Palestine: 'It is vital to keep pressuring the PM'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Gaza genocide: End Sydney Uni's links with global arms trade. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Labor must listen to 81% saying ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Nasser Mashni leads pro-Palestine march in Garramilla/Darwin. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). United States: Strong pro-ceasefire protest vote in Michigan primary. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Victoria's voluntary assisted dying review told of cruel delays, access inequality. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN summit. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-08). What does it take to make climate change a key election issue? greenleft.org.au

Gregory Elich (2024-03-08). How Madeleine Albright Got the War the U.S. Wanted. counterpunch.org

Gregory Elich (2024-03-08). How Madeleine Albright Got the War the U.S. Wanted. counterpunch.org

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-08). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Ian Angus (2024-03-08). Anti-Anthropocene vote is 'null and void'. mronline.org Commission chairs say organizers of ballot violated statutes and ignored scientific evidence.

img.piri.net (2024-03-08). àáin markalarƒ±nƒ±n Türkiye otomobil pazarƒ±ndaki payƒ± artƒ±yor. img.piri.net Otomotiv Distribàºtà∂rleri ve Mobilite Derneƒüi (ODMD) verilerinden derlediƒüi bilgilere gà∂re, Türkiye otomobil ve hafif ticari araàß toplam satƒ±≈ülarƒ±, yƒ±lƒ±n ilk 2 ayƒ±nda 2023'àºn aynƒ± dà∂nemine gà∂re yàºzde 40,6 artarak 185 bin 691 adet olarak geràßekle≈üti.Sà∂z konusu dà∂nemde otomobil satƒ±≈ülarƒ± yàºzde 52,11 artƒ±≈üla 146 bin 318, hafif ticari araàß satƒ&…

img.piri.net (2024-03-08). Avrupa'da 'Kendi àºlken iàßin sava≈üƒ±r mƒ±sƒ±n?' anketinden ilginàß sonuàßlar: Türkiye kaà߃±ncƒ± sƒ±rada? img.piri.net Lover of Geography tarafƒ±ndan ara≈ütƒ±rƒ±lan ankette 'Kendi àºlken iàßin sava≈üƒ±r mƒ±sƒ±n?' sorusuna Avrupa àºlkelerinden ilginàß cevaplar à߃±ktƒ±. | Ankete katƒ±lanlarƒ±n yàºzde 27'lik bir kesim sava≈ümayacaƒüƒ±nƒ±, geri kalan ise kararsƒ±z olduƒüunu belirtti. | Türkiye yàºzde 73'le ilk sƒ±ralarda: | Baltƒ±k àºlkesi Finlandi…

Isaac Nellist (2024-03-08). Albanese talks big on equality, leaves women trapped in poverty. greenleft.org.au Anthony Albanese's refusal to tackle structural disadvantage reveals his 'commitment to gender equality' is a farce, argues Isaac Nellist.

Jackson Albert Mann (2024-03-08). The Historical Origin of "The Singing Union" mronline.org The early history of the Industrial Workers of the World has become the stuff of legend for the U.S. socialist left. Key to the legendary status of the early IWW is the notion that the organization was a "singing union."

Jacob Andrewartha (2024-03-08). Community picket shuts down HTA weapon's facility. greenleft.org.au Activists established a community picket that stopped work at the Heat Treatment Australia factory in Campbellfield, Naarm/Melbourne for the entire day. Jacob Andrewartha reports.

Jeff Shantz (2024-03-08). Canada: Week of blockades, protests spotlights complicity, weapons sales to Israel. greenleft.org.au Palestine solidarity activists blockaded major arms manufacturing companies across Canada, reinforcing growing calls for an immediate embargo on the country's arms sales to Israel, reports Jeff Shantz.

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-03-08). Roaming Charges: Too Obvious to be Real. counterpunch.org Human kind Cannot bear very much reality. — T.S. Eliot. "Burnt Norton" + An AP poll from this week found that 6 in 10 US adults doubt the mental capability of Biden and Trump. + What it looks like when the Void stares into you… What is WRONG with Biden? pic.twitter.com/pL5UyQ9WSK — suzy (@Suzy_1776) March

John Kendall Hawkins (2024-03-08). Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves. counterpunch.org Three of the leading Oscar nominees for best picture for 2024 — Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Poor Things — include women in controlling situations that make one wonder if post-postmodern feminism isn't upon us, and, if so, how did men get so chickenchoked. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I'm not trying to say anything

Josh Frank (2024-03-08). I Have to Be Honest, These are Both Lousy Choices. counterpunch.org I'm writing this the day after the not-so-super Tuesday. Barring some kind of unlikely event, the presidential campaign is pretty much set. Unfortunately for most US residents, the ruling class has the candidates that represent its interests best. In one corner, leaning against the ropes his eyelids halfway shut, is the unabashed foe of diplomacy

Josh Frank (2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War? counterpunch.org War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to

Kathleen Wallace (2024-03-08). The Right to Your Life Movement. counterpunch.org Personhood for Embryos, no isolation requirements for active respiratory infections, advancement of genocide—it's a recipe for early-onset dementia to try and unravel the current "pro-life" atmosphere hanging over the United States and to grapple with the logical fallacies being advanced as principled stands.

Kathleen Wallace (2024-03-08). The Right to Your Life Movement. counterpunch.org Personhood for Embryos, no isolation requirements for active respiratory infections, advancement of genocide—it's a recipe for early-onset dementia to try and unravel the current "pro-life" atmosphere hanging over the United States and to grapple with the logical fallacies being advanced as principled stands.

Kevin Gosztola (2024-03-08). Independent Media Collective Defeats 'Unconstitutional Antics' Of San Francisco Police. thedissenter.org Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowing, and government secrecy.  On January 24, Judge Linda Colfax of the Superior Court of San Francisco County approved a search warrant sought against the SF Bay Area Independent Media Center. She also granted police a 90-day gag order to prevent Indybay from writing or sp…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). On the floors of genocide: sand, shit, decomposing flesh and odd slippers. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 154: Biden's maritime aid corridor to Gaza slammed as 'unrealistic'. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). Biden offers 'temporary port' for Gaza as he doubles down on support for Israel. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). Israel Didn't Even Try to Defend the Legality of Its Occupation to World Court. truthout.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). A new surge of settler outposts is terrorizing Palestinians off their land. 972mag.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). The CUNY PSC Must Organize for Palestine. leftvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). Abolish U.S. veto power in the UN Security Council! liberationnews.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). A Grassroots Movement Mobilizes Against Femicide in Kenya. truthdig.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). WATCH: State Dept Spokesman REFUSES To Condemn It! youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-08). WATCH: Netanyahu Accidentally Calls HIMSELF The "T" Word! youtu.be

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-08). Air-Dropped Aid Crushes 5 Palestinians to Death in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The parachutes of air-dropped pallets of aid failed, causing the large objects to plummet to the ground in northern Gaza, killing five. The US and several other countries have dropped a token amount of aid onto northern Gaza because Israel is only allowing a trickle of aid to enter the Strip by land. A witness …

Liberation Staff (2024-03-08). PSL Editorial — Celebrate International Women's Day by fighting the empire! liberationnews.org This IWD, let's deepen our commitment to fighting against the colonialism and war that is inherent under this rotten system.

Lynda Carson (2024-03-08). Thanks To The Migrants For Sharing Music And Food, etc… indybay.org Thanks To The Art, Culture, Music, Food, and Grace Shared By The Migrants Coming To America! The Painting On My Wall, Is Called "The Woman With The Yellow and Green Hair."

M. Reza Behnam (2024-03-08). Cut From the Same Cloth: The United States and Israel in Palestine. counterpunch.org Revolutionaries in Iran in the 1970s referred to the United States as the "Great Satan" and to its ally, Israel, as the "little Satan." The truth of their rallying cry resounds today as Israel executes, unimpeded, its scorched earth policy in Gaza. The Israeli war on Gaza has been oiled by the military, financial and

Maxime Perriot, Monower Mostafa (2024-03-08). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org

Nan Levinson (2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War? counterpunch.org War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to

Natalia Torres Garzón (2024-03-08). Informal Settlements on the Front Lines of Wildfire Risk in Bogotá. counterpunch.org "Don't worry I will build a better house for you, a house made out of bricks," said the owner of the house to her son while hugging him, almost in tears, as they looked out at a pile of debris and ashes. Their house in an informal settlement of Ciudad Bolívar, on the outskirts of

NEOB (2024-03-08). President calls for an end to Palestinian suffering. sanews.gov.za

NEOB (2024-03-08). Presidential Imbizo addresses Enkangala challenges. sanews.gov.za Presidential Imbizo addresses Enkangala challenges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured that although the lives of South Africans have become better over the past 30 years of democracy, government will continue to work to make further improvements. | The President was speaking during the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo held at the Enkangala District Municipality on Thursday. | The Imbizo is an opportunity for the President and other leaders in government to assess progress made and to be briefed on challenges associated with the improvement of service delivery since the President visited the pro…

newarab (2024-03-08). Egyptian artist Abla condemns Germany's stance on Gaza war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-08). Irish-Iraqi activist Eljuboori released with charges dropped. newarab.com An Irish- The Irish Department of…

newarab (2024-03-08). Israel continues Gaza siege as famine deaths rise. newarab.com After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel's bombardment, offensives and siege, Palestinian children are starting to die in the enclave. | Hunger is At least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration at the north's Kamal Adwan and Shifa hospitals, according to the Health Ministry. Most of the dead are children, including ones as old as 15…

newarab (2024-03-08). As protests hit State of the Union, Biden attempts 'balance'. newarab.com In what could be a critical moment for Joe Biden in his re-election campaign, the US president attempted in his annual State of the Union Even before

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-08). More Than Half a Million People (5 Lakh) Evicted in India in 2023: Report. orinocotribune.com The majority of evictions (58.7%) were conducted under the pretext of 'slum' clearance, 'encroachment' removal, or 'city beautification' initiatives, while other reasons included infrastructure projects (35%), environmental projects (4.7%), and disaster management efforts (0.7%). | The Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN), in its latest report titled "Forced Evictions in India: 2022 & 2023," This report, the sixth in a series of annual publications by HLRN…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-08). Nueva ruta aérea enlazará Venezuela con el oriente de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mar (RHC) La Aerolínea Venezolana Rutaca inaugurará hoy una nueva ruta comercial para enlazar el aeropuerto internacional Simón Bolívar, de Maiquetía, Venezuela, con la terminal aérea internacional Frank País, en la provincia de Holguín, Cuba.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-08). Aporte tributario en vías de reducir el déficit fiscal. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mar (RHC) Los Lineamientos de la Política Económica y Social del Partido y la Revolución y la conceptualización de nuestro modelo económico y social ratifican el papel del sistema tributario como un mecanismo de distribución de la riqueza.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-08). En la prevención social, las mujeres son líderes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mar (RHC) Cuando se habla de igualdad de género y su relación estrecha con la prevención social, la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) es la instancia preponderante para formar a las personas en este sentido.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-08). Celebran en Cuba Día Internacional de la Mujer con desafíos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mar (RHC) Con una presencia significativa en todos los sectores de la sociedad, las féminas de Cuba arriban hoy al Día Internacional de la Mujer con nuevos desafíos en términos de género.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-08). Médicos cubanos en Djibouti atienden heridos de buque True Confidence. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 mar (RHC) Médicos de la brigada cubana que labora en Djibouti atendieron a los heridos del buque portacontenedores True Confidence, el cual navegaba con bandera de Barbados y fue atacado por hutíes el miércoles, se conoció hoy.

Pacific Media Watch (2024-03-08). Aotearoa: NZ news media under fire for 'bias, propaganda' in Gaza coverage. greenleft.org.au Aotearoa/New Zealand news media came under fire at a Palestine solidarity rally in Auckland calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza with speakers condemning what they said was pro-Israeli "bias" and "propaganda", reports Pacific Media Watch.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-08). The State's Psychological Experts Are Distancing Themselves From Behavioural Science — Is Brainwashing No Longer in Vogue? expose-news.com The government relied upon psychological experts in 2020 to advise strategies to deploy "non-consensual emotionally discomforting techniques" on the people of the UK which were more often than not in pursuit of …

Paul Street (2024-03-08). This is Joe Biden: Repolarization Anyone? counterpunch.org Genociden, Ecociden and Otherwise Sliden With Biden Whatever one makes of the widespread belief that Joe Biden is cognitively decrepit, nobody who knows his past should be surprised by the moral decrepitude of his corporate imperial presidency, which has included: + signing on to escalated oil and gas drilling to crank up US carbon emissions amidst

Pip Hinman (2024-03-08). Palestine is on my mind this International Women's Day. greenleft.org.au As bombs rain down on women and children in Gaza, the political significance of International Women's Day needs to be remembered, argues Pip Hinman.

Ralph Nader (2024-03-08). Stop the Worsening UNDERCOUNT of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza. counterpunch.org Since the Hamas raid penetrated the multi-tiered Israeli border security on October 7, 2023 (an unexplained collapse of Israel's defensive capabilities), 2.3 million utterly defenseless Palestinians in the tiny crowded Gaza enclave have been on the receiving end of over 65,000 bombs/missiles plus non-stop tank shelling and snipers. The extreme right-wing Netanyahu regime has enforced

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-03-08). México: Nuestros cuerpos y territorios no son mercancía! indybay.org

repost (2024-03-08). On International Women's Day-Support Palestinian Women Journalists In San Francisco. indybay.org As part of International Women's Day a Speakout and rally will be held at the San Francisco Chronicle at 5th & Mission at 4PM to support Palestinian women journalists…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-08). Bill Gates is "inspired" by digital ID and smart farming projects in India. expose-news.com Bill Gates spent four days in India meeting with political leaders, government officials, scientists, "philanthropists" and others. According to Gates, The Gates Foundation funds more work in India than in any other …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-08). How Doctors Have Betrayed Patients. expose-news.com It is often argued that doctors are solely responsible for the improvement in life expectancy. However, improvements can be primarily attributed to better living conditions, rather than medical advancements. The following is …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-08). John Kerry: People would "feel better" about the war in Ukraine if Russia would "make a greater effort to reduce emissions" expose-news.com During a press conference on Tuesday, climate doomsday cultist John Kerry claimed that people would "feel better" about the ongoing war in Ukraine if Russia would "make a greater effort to reduce …

Richard D. Wolff (2024-03-08). Empire Decline and Costly Delusions. counterpunch.org

Richard D. Wolff (2024-03-08). Empire Decline and Costly Delusions. counterpunch.org

Robert Hunziker (2024-03-08). Coastal Cities at High Noon. counterpunch.org Antarctica, the massive continent of ice, the size of the continental US and Mexico combined, is breaking apart more and more as a recent scientific expedition discovered unambiguous signals of considerably more danger than previously realized. "The changes to the sea-ice indicate that in the coming decades coastal cities will need to be reconfigured because

Ruth Conniff (2024-03-08). Middle America: What Venomous GOP Attacks on Immigrants Really Mean. progressive.org Immigrant workers, crucial to the American agriculture industry, are extremely vulnerable to labor exploitation and human trafficking, writes Ruth Conniff.

Scott Ritter (2024-03-08). Scott Ritter & Larry Johnson: Israel is LOSING the War as IDF Cruelty Exposes Battlefield Weakness. thealtworld.com Former US Marine Corps Officer and UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter and former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson discuss their reactions to Israel's military incursion and how the crimes being committed by the IDF expose its weaknesses.

socialistproject (2024-03-08). IWD: What is Canadian Feminism? socialistproject.ca Demanding Equality argues that Canadian feminism was polyphonic; it was a chorus of diverse political voices rather than solos sung by a few women leaders.

Staff (2024-03-08). 78 more Palestinians killed in Gaza, death toll climbs to 30,878. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 78 Palestinians were killed and 104 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continued its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli forces committed eight massacres against families in the Gaza Strip in the past …

Staff (2024-03-08). 'BJP hatao, beti bachao': Congress on International Women's Day. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : On International Women's Day, the Congress on Friday attacked the Modi government and said women across the country are demanding answers to questions such as why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not visited Manipur and is "silent" on allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers against a BJP MP. Congress general secretary …

Staff (2024-03-08). Delhi Police suspends cop for 'kicking' namazis in Inderlok; area tense. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi Police on Friday suspended a sub-inspector for allegedly kicking a few people offering namaz on a road in north Delhi's Inderlok area on Friday, police said. The incident happened during the 'Asar ki namaz' around 2 pm near Inderlok Metro Station. Delhi Police kicking #namazis who were offering Friday prayer …

Staff (2024-03-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Pre planned and well coordinated. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Israel and its United States -European partners knew about Hamas' attack on October 7, but allowed it to use as a pretext to commit genocide and ethnic cleanse Palestinians , annex Gaza with Israel to settle Jews to create "Greater Israel". According to reports emerging from several sources Egypt,Saudi and the United …

Staff (2024-03-08). Opposition parties stage protest against CAA ahead of PM's visit to Assam. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Assam on Friday on a two-day visit, opposition parties staged a protest in Kaliabor in Nagaon district against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). The sit-in by the 16-member United Opposition Forum, Assam (UOFA) was held near Kaziranga, where the PM is scheduled to spend the …

Staff (2024-03-08). Hard evidence just dropped that shows the British media is complicit in Israel's genocide. thecanary.co The Centre for Media Monitoring has released a report on corporate media coverage of Israel's genocide. The case study shows "overwhelming" bias in favour of the Israeli settler colonial state. As such, the UK media, which the report focuses on, is manufacturing consent for the mass slaughter of Palestinians. This includes the BBC. Covering for …

Staff (2024-03-08). Severe ME patient Millie's sister tells the Canary the situation is 'heartbreaking'. thecanary.co A young woman who lives with severe ME is still being dangerously neglected by an NHS hospital — despite interventions, media coverage, a petition, and social media uproar. The situation is such that her sister has told the Canary her family are concerned she is "declining daily" — and that the situation is "heartbreaking". What …

T.J. Coles (2024-03-08). The New Atheism at 20: How an Intellectual Movement Exploited Rationalism to Promote War. counterpunch.org Inspired by the attacks of September 11th, the New Atheism appeared on the scene shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It became immediately clear that the Four Horsemen were exploiting Enlightenment principles to justify the bombing of women and children in third world nations. Muslim terrorists are not aggrieved by Western foreign policy, the authors claim, but rather by their fanatical devotion to their faith. The decimation of Iraq was not motivated by elite US strategies to control oil markets, but because "god" told Bush to invade. The state does not exploit religious differences for cynical realpolit…

T.J. Coles (2024-03-08). The New Atheism at 20: How an Intellectual Movement Exploited Rationalism to Promote War. counterpunch.org Inspired by the attacks of September 11th, the New Atheism appeared on the scene shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It became immediately clear that the Four Horsemen were exploiting Enlightenment principles to justify the bombing of women and children in third world nations. Muslim terrorists are not aggrieved by Western foreign policy, the authors claim, but rather by their fanatical devotion to their faith. The decimation of Iraq was not motivated by elite US strategies to control oil markets, but because "god" told Bush to invade. The state does not exploit religious differences for cynical realpolit…

Tamara Dean (2024-03-08). Environmental Activists Just Scored a Major Win in Michigan. progressive.org A coalition including tribal communities blocked a marina that threatened a long stretch of dunes near the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-08). Gobierno de Honduras ratifica que se desvinculará del Ciadi. telesurtv.net A juicio del Gobierno, el Ciadi se ha convertido en un sistema que "socava la soberanía (…), desplaza la función de los tribunales de la República y limita el cumplimiento de las decisiones del Gobierno democrático".

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-08). Presidente de Venezuela llama a rescatar historia insurgente. telesurtv.net Nicolás Maduro expresó: "Quieren borrar la memoria histórica" porque "un pueblo sin historia, sin identidad, sin puntos de encuentro, sin orgullo por lo que fue y es, es un pueblo fácil de dominar, de colonizar".

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-03-08). 3] Seeking to Discredit or Mock Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [Muhammad Hijaab Manifests Behaviour of The Foolish]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸàŸéÿ•Ÿêÿ∞Ÿí ŸÇŸéÿßŸÑŸé ŸÖŸèŸàÿ≥ŸéŸâŸ∞ ŸÑŸêŸÇŸéŸàŸíŸÖŸêŸáŸê ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸëŸé ÿߟџџëŸéŸá&Yum…

Thomas Knapp (2024-03-08). The Danger in Medicalizing Murder. counterpunch.org Last October, Robert Card killed 18 people and injured 18 others in a shooting spree across several locations in Maine. Card was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Now, the New York Times reports, an analysis of Card's brain reveals significant damage, probably related to his eight years of exposure to explosions as

tvbrics (2024-03-08). Applications for the Carbon Neutralisation Programme are extended In Brazil. tvbrics.com Those wishing to participate can apply for registration until 17 March…

unitedEditor (2024-03-08). China's 'Two Sessions' and People's Democracy. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing, China For the average person living in the West, Chinese politics seems complicated because Chinese democracy is judged according to Western stereotypes. But China's top legislative organs, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), hold their annual meetings in Beijing after the Chinese New Year, …

unitedEditor (2024-03-08). Observations at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. uwidata.com Organized by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in the southern Turkish city of Antalya has convened between March 1 and 3. Titled "Advancing Diplomacy in Times of Turmoil", this convention was the third edition. In 2023, the forum was postponed due to the devastating earthquake in southern Türkiye on February 6. The …

Vanessa Beeley (2024-03-08). Five British Special Forces arrested for incident in Syria two years ago. thealtworld.com The global clandestine operations of British special forces are in violation of international law | Recent reports in the The soldiers remain on active duty and are claiming that the individual posed a threat and "intended to carry out a suicide" attack. The incident is alleged to have taken place two years ago. | Unsur…

Vijay Prashad (2024-03-08). There will be reading and singing and dancing even in the darkest times: The Tenth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org Amidst the genocide against Palestinians and the war in Congo, human beings cling to hope. Saleem, in Rafah, dreams beyond the present, of Red Books Day and a brighter future.

WorkWeek (2024-03-08). Saturday 3/9: The Healthcare Struggles In East Palestine and The Lessons Of The Rail Derailment. indybay.org To Join The Event: | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc–vqTMvE9OYlDpZLhstf_5wSW0yk4JP?fbclid=IwAR2UuNsQEGLzJp1uYzWIA9pTxqpl8wmaWheP3KRa0vvRu1ftRJFP7YZ2DwA#/registration

Xzandria Armstrong (2024-03-08). Life Happens —That's Why We Need a Safety Net. counterpunch.org Things don't always work out the way you expect. I've gotten to mix with celebrities and travel to the other side of the world. But I'm also a single mother who's experienced health crises, homelessness, and food insecurity. What I've learned is we need public policies that look out for people no matter where they

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-08). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Jose R. Cabañas Rodriguez (2024-03-07). Biden 2.0 or Trump 2.0? That is the Question. telesurenglish.net During the current year, a great deal of energy is being invested in trying to predict who will be the winner of the presidential elections next November in the United States, which party will win the majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate, allowing or not the President to have the necessary support to develop his agenda for the next four years. | RELATED: | The 2025-2029 period will be one of the most complex in the recent history of that cou…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). 20,000 Pastors Join the Venezuelan Social Protection System. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held a meeting with over 17,000 Christian pastors on the Puerto Cabello boardwalk in Carabobo state. | RELATED: | During that massive meeting, the Bolivarian leader made several announcements related to policies to strengthen this South American country's welfare system. Among them is the incorporation of 20,000 pastors into the Homeland System's social protection plan. | "I pr…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Chad: Submission of Candidates for Presidential Election Started. telesurenglish.net The political and military situation in Chad has deteriorated since 2021 following the death of former President Idriss Deby Itno, the father of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. | The first round of the presidential election is scheduled in the Central African country on May 6, with a possible second round on June 22. Mar. 7, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Chilean Senate Begins Processing the Pension Reform. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Senate's Labor Committee began to study the bill for pension reform presented by Chilean President Gabriel Boric. | RELATED: | "The dialogue has just begun. The president has instructed us to be open to seeking formulas that allow us to increase the amount of pensions, which is the objective of this reform," Labor Minister Jeannete Jara said. | Presented in November 2022, the bill proposes the creation of a m…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Egypt Joins International Operation to Airdrop Aid to Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Egyptian military joined an international operation to airdrop humanitarian aid to the Palestinian Gaza Strip which is currently facing ongoing Israeli siege and bombardment. | RELATED: | "Members of the Egyptian Air Force participate in the international coalition to airdrop aid into Gaza from Jordan," the Egyptian Army said, noting that Jordan, the U.S. France, the Netherlands, and Belgium also took part in the operation. | A…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). EPP Proposes Transfer of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries. telesurenglish.net The European People's Party (EPP), the European Parliament's main center-right grouping, has proposed major changes to the European Union (EU)'s asylum system, including the possibility of deporting asylum seekers to "safe third countries." | RELATED: | Presented during their Congress in Bucharest, Romania, the EPP manifesto emphasizes the right for the EU and its member states to determine where and to whom asylum is granted. | Unde…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Habano Festival, A Luxury Opportunity. telesurenglish.net Throughout the years, the Habano Festival continues to be the ideal scenario and the largest international gathering for lovers of what is considered the best cigar in the world: the Habano. | RELATED: | Created in 1999, the Festival is held annually in the last week of February in Cuba's capital, Havana, keeping intact its spirit of celebration and homage to the best tobacco in the world. Not only has it become the best exponent of Habanos' fundamentals of excellence and qua…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Haiti: Gang Attacks and Burns Police Station in Capital City. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, a police station in Haiti was attacked and burned down by a gang operating in the capital, where insecurity continues to be rife. | RELATED: | Before setting fire to the police station located in Marché Salomón, the thugs looted its premises, but also set fire to houses and businesses in the area. | Recently, the National Union of Haitian Policemen reported the death of four policemen in an attack on two sub-stations, which were…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Israel Killed 127 Palestinian Journalists Since October. telesurenglish.net Israeli troops killed 11 Palestinian journalists in February, bringing to 127 the death toll since the start of the aggression against Gaza on October 7, an industry source said today. | RELATED: | The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate's Freedoms Committee said in a statement that last month Israeli forces killed 10 journalists in Gaza and another in the West Bank. | In at least seven cases, the drone attacks resulted in limb amputations of reporters…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). NATO Drills Spark Tensions and Shake Global Stability: Russia. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said that the ongoing NATO Steadfast Defender military exercises escalate tensions and undermine global stability. | RELATED: | The large-scale war game going on in Europe is a way for NATO to rehearse "a scenario of armed confrontation with Russia," he said. | "The destructive role of the United States in recent history is evident. No other country…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). The Ayotzinapa Case to Be Attended, Mexican President AMLO Vows. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, citizens broke down one of the doors of the National Palace, where Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) was holding his daily press conference. | RELATED: | They were angered by the slow pace of justice in the 10-year-old Ayotzinapa case, which involves 43 missing students in the southern state of Guerrero in September 2014. | Although President Lopez Obrador described the protest as inappropriate, he promised to meet…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). The Current World Order Denies Equal Conditions for All: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the closing ceremony of the World Youth Festival, which took place in the city of Sochi on the Black Sea. | RELATED: | In his speech before hundreds of young people from around the world, Putin emphasized the importance of "traditional values" in shaping contemporary Russian society. | "There is something that unites us all. Today, in Russia, it is ou…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). UK Cuts National Insurance Contributions for Workers. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt announced that National Insurance contributions would be cut for 27 million British workers. | RELATED: | From April 6, employees' National Insurance, a payroll tax, will be cut from 10 percent to 8 percent. Meanwhile, self-employed national insurance will be cut from 8 percent to 6 percent, said Hunt when delivering this year's budget speech in the House of Comm…

teleSUR (2024-03-07). Venezuelan Authorities Summon International Electoral Observers. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) called on international organizations to act as observers in the presidential elections scheduled for July 28th. | RELATED: | CNE President Elvis Amoroso confirmed that invitations have been sent to institutions such as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU),…

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-08). State of the Union 2024: Joe Biden attacks Donald Trump in fiery election year speech. scmp.com US President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on his 'dangerous' November presidential election rival Donald Trump in a State of the Union address, warning that US democracy is under 'assault'.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-08). State of the Union 2024: Trump offers lukewarm, glitchy response to Biden speech. scmp.com Donald Trump posted a running commentary on social media with jabs about Joe Biden's coughing and his hair.

Agencies (2024-03-08). US Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz charged with selling military secrets to China for US$42,000. scmp.com Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid US$42,000 to provide information to an individual he believed lived in Hong Kong about US plans in the event Taiwan came under attack.

Andrea De Avila (2024-03-08). Five things Friday roundup: Women's History Month. anabaptistworld.org My calendar tells me that March is Women's History Month. Like other oppressed and marginalized groups in society, we get a month. Yay! Hopefully our month also comes with correcting the wage gap (which is highly driven by our ability to bear and take care of children), crediting our achievements from the past and giving …

Bloomberg (2024-03-08). Joe Biden orders US military to build aid port to ease Gaza's hunger crisis. scmp.com Construction of the temporary facility is not expected to require deployment of American troops in Gaza.

Bochen Han (2024-03-08). US panel urges State Department to raise travel advisory for Xinjiang to highest level. scmp.com Co-chairs of Congressional-Executive Commission on China ask Secretary of State Antony Blinken to notify tourists 'about the risk of enabling atrocity crimes'.

Bochen Han (2024-03-08). Beijing has impeded efforts to increase academic exchanges, US State Department officials say. scmp.com Ministry of State Security has tied such exchanges to 'foreign espionage activities', chilling Chinese academics' interest, one official says.

bwitanek (2024-03-08). Report on Pax Christi Back to Booker's — March 7. fightbackbetter.com @paxchristinj showed up to check @corybooker @senbooker on his stance with Palestine."We want a ceasefire! We want an end to the apartheid. We want justice for all. We want aid for Gaza for all of the starving children. Billions of dollars of our tax money is going to kill children in Gaza. We want Cory Booker to live up to his image of being a human rights champion, of being a human rights defender. We want him to call this what it is: an ethnic cleansing. A genocide!" | @corybooker @senbooker have you addressed your constituents yet? | @paxchristinj is "a region of Pax Christi USA, [and] we promote Christian no…

bwitanek (2024-03-08). Report on Elizabeth Council Meeting — COSECHA and Others Demand CEASE FIRE! — February 27. fightbackbetter.com Hasta que las resoluciónes pasen Hasta que no haya mas violencia Hasta que tengamos lo basico para vivir en paz…

bwitanek (2024-03-08). Mondays with Mikie For A Free Palestine — Every Monday Starting March 11, Livingston NJ. fightbackbetter.com This is an amazing expansion of the already strong reach of the Soma collective . . . the capacity of…

bwitanek (2024-03-08). NO TO US MILITARY BASE IN GAZA! GENOCIDIN BIDEN — NOBODY RIDING WE CHARGE GENOCIDE WHERE EVER YOU ARE HIDIN! fightbackbetter.com The flaming audacity for Genociding Biden to announce a US base in the area that Israel has been slaughtering 10s…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-08). Lukashenko sends Women's Day greetings to Belarusian women. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished all his female compatriots good health, prosperity and success in their work: "May the jolly atmosphere of this day lift your spirits and give you strength to fulfil your cherished dreams. Be happy."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-08). Babies cuddled by Lukashenko in 2021 grow into toddlers with character. eng.belta.by Two-year-old Yaroslav from Brest Oblast is fast and very energetic. True, his parents haven't given him a hockey stick yet. But he's already trying on his dad's boxing gloves. Mark from Minsk Oblast is a great manager and loves order. He has his own vehicle pool in his apartment.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-08). Belarus' export of tourism services in 2023 at $200m. eng.belta.by According to preliminary estimates, Belarus' export of tourism services in 2023 amounted to $200 million, Director of the Tourism Department of the Sports and Tourism Ministry Irina Voronovich told BelTA's The Nation Speaks project.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-08). Lukashenko's former teacher recalls what discipline he aced. eng.belta.by "All kinds of things happened, boys will be boys. Sometimes I had to be tough on them. He [the president of Belarus] was my husband's favorite student. He taught history and he would say: "Lukashenko is my best student," Tatiana Karpechenko said sharing her recollections.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-08). Vasilevskaya, Lenkova raise Belarus' flag at Baikonur Cosmodrome. eng.belta.by Belarus' flag was raised at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on 8 March, BelTA learned from the press service of the Cosmonaut Training Center.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). Heavy Israeli artillery fire on refugee camps in central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-08). At least 6 martyrs, including 2 children, in Israeli strike on wetsern Rafah: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-03-08). International Women's Day: Britain's increasing gender pay inequality revealed in new reports. leftfootforward.org At the current rate of progress, it will take 43 years to close the gender pay gap in Britain.

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-03-08). Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election, as Tory Commons' exodus grows. leftfootforward.org May is one of 64 Tory MPs who have announced they will be quitting Parliament.

Gavrilah (2024-03-08). Thursday 3/14: (Un)Equal Under the Law: Extreme Sentencing and Racial Justice in California. indybay.org (doors open at 5pm, program begins at 5: 30 sharp) | Jack Adams Hall, San Francisco State University…

img.piri.net (2024-03-08). Zelenskiy Türkiye'ye geliyor. img.piri.net ƒ∞leti≈üim Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Ukrayna Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Zelenskiy'nin bugàºn Türkiye'ye resmi bir ziyaret geràßekle≈ütireceƒüini duyurdu. | Zelenskiy ile Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n, Dolmabahàße àáalƒ±≈üma Ofisi'nde bir araya gelmesi bekleniyor. | Gà∂ràº≈ümede Türkiye ve Ukrayna ili≈ükileri ba≈üta olmak àºzere biràßok konu ele alƒ±nacak. | Ukrayna ile Rusya arasƒ±nda d…

img.piri.net (2024-03-08). Bakan Gà∂kta≈ü'tan '8 Mart Dàºnya Kadƒ±nlar Gàºnàº'ne à∂zel mesaj: Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ± kadƒ±nlarƒ±n yàºzyƒ±lƒ± olacak. img.piri.net Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamaya gà∂re, Gà∂kta≈ü, "8 Mart Dàºnya Kadƒ±nlar Gàºnàº" dolayƒ±sƒ±yla mesaj yayƒ±mladƒ±. | Bakan Gà∂kta≈ü, Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n liderliƒüinde Türkiye'de kadƒ±nlarƒ±n elde ettiƒüi hak ve à∂zgàºrlàºklerle, siyasi, sosyal ve ekonomik hayata artƒ±k…

J. Cav Scott (2024-03-08). American Association of University Professors at The New School affirms solidarity with SENS-UAW. newschoolfreepress.com

Ji Siqi (2024-03-08). Time to 'cut off' US outbound investment in China biotech firms like BGI Group and Wuxi AppTec: House panel. scmp.com Bipartisan support on show amid concern 'every bit of value flowing' to companies in the industry 'will be used to strengthen the CCP and the PLA'.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-08). 'America is rising': Biden uses State of the Union address to push competition with China but not conflict. scmp.com Annual presidential address has Biden appearing vibrant and confident about US, including its partnerships and alliances in the Pacific.

MJ McDonald (2024-03-08). Gnarls Narwhal turns 28. newschoolfreepress.com Today is the 28th birthday of Gnarls Narwhal, The New School's mascot, and their 10th anniversary at the university. Gnarls has represented TNS as their "sea mammal-in-residence" since 2014. The university introduced the mascot to act as "an advocate for students and all of their scholarly and extracurricular activities, an attendee at political protests, and…

NEOB (2024-03-08). Ekurhuleni taxi commuters urged to make alternative arrangements. sanews.gov.za Ekurhuleni taxi commuters urged to make alternative arrangements | City of Ekurhuleni Transport Planning, Roads and Stormwater MMC Andile Mngwevu has called on residents of the metro who use public transport to make alternative arrangements as talks between the city, the Gauteng Provincial Government and the taxi industry collapsed. | This as the industry halted services in protest on Thursday over a transport contract awarded to a bus company. | "As a city we have a direct interest on the matter. These taxi operators are our stakeholders, and we have a great working relationship. At the same time the destruction…

Reuters (2024-03-08). Sweden joins Nato as Russia's war in Ukraine prompts security rethink. scmp.com Sweden became the 32nd member of Nato in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, turning the page on two centuries of non-alignment and capping two years of tortuous diplomacy.

Reuters (2024-03-08). Sri Lankan family knifed to death in Canadian capital Ottawa in rare mass murder case. scmp.com Six people, including a mother and four children were killed, but the father survived and is in hospital.

Reuters (2024-03-08). Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, is engaged again. scmp.com The media mogul got engaged to his girlfriend, Elena Zhukova, which would mark his fifth trip down the aisle.

Reuters (2024-03-08). Highlights from Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech. scmp.com At a time when voters are questioning whether Joe Biden is too old, the US president went out his way to appear energetic, raising his voice and sparring with Republicans who disrupted his speech.

Reuters (2024-03-08). Netflix to stream Mike Tyson boxing match with ex-YouTuber Jake Paul at stadium of NFL's Dallas Cowboys. scmp.com Tyson, 57, a former heavyweight champion, is 30 years older than, Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Staff (2024-03-08). 78 more Palestinians killed in Gaza, death toll climbs to 30,878. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 78 Palestinians were killed and 104 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continued its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli forces committed eight massacres against families in the Gaza Strip in the past …

Staff (2024-03-08). 'BJP hatao, beti bachao': Congress on International Women's Day. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : On International Women's Day, the Congress on Friday attacked the Modi government and said women across the country are demanding answers to questions such as why Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not visited Manipur and is "silent" on allegations of sexual harassment by women wrestlers against a BJP MP. Congress general secretary …

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-08). Liga àÅrabe elogia heroica firmeza de las mujeres palestinas. telesurtv.net Pidió que se brinde protección a las mujeres y niñas palestinas y que se ponga fin a todas las formas de violencia contra ellas.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-08). CNE venezolano convoca a observadores internacionales para 28J. telesurtv.net El CNE publicó el cronograma para las elecciones presidenciales del 28 de julio.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-08). Claudia Sheinbaum recibe apoyo de pueblos indígenas mexicanos. telesurtv.net Sheinbaum destacó la necesidad de darle continuidad a los planes de justicia a favor de las comunidades indígenas.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-08). Congresista demócrata de EE.UU. abandona carrera y apoya a Biden. telesurtv.net Phillips convidó a movilizarse en aras de "mantener a un hombre decente e íntegro en la Casa Blanca".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-08). Unos tres muertos por ataque yemení contra barco en mar Rojo. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios internacionales, se trata de las primeras muertes desde que iniciaron las agresiones desde Yemen.

Tim Huber (2024-03-08). Are service programs dying? anabaptistworld.org Are service programs dying? This is a question I get asked in my role as a representative for Mennonite Mission Network. It usually comes from alumni of our service programs — people whose experiences of service transformed how they see God, the world and themselves.

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2024-03-06: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp, Scheer Post. (2024-03-06). German Military Leak Reveals British Soldiers Are In Ukraine. popularresistance.org British soldiers are "on the ground" in Ukraine helping Ukrainian forces fire Storm Shadow missiles, according to a leaked recording of a conversation between German military officers that was published by Russian media. | Germany confirmed the authenticity of the recording, and the British did not dispute the claim. The UK confirmed last week that it had a "small number" of troops inside Ukraine who are "supporting the armed forces of Ukraine." | The UK first started shipping Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine last year, which marked a significant escalation of NATO support since they have a range of 155 miles, fu…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Airport personnel push private jet to start at Cappadocia airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on social media in the final days has caused a stir for five employees at Kapadokya Airport located in Nev≈üehir's Gàºl≈üehir district in Turkey as they were seen manually pushing a private plane in an attempt to launch it after failing to do so, rather than troubleshooting or conducting maintenance, according to footage aired by show TV channel.What's peculiar about the incident is that the private aircraft in question is a Private Cessna 680 Sovereign TC-ATP, and its engines roared to life shortly after being manually pushed by airport personnel for a fe…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Are Yemeni Houthis behind Meta's outage?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A multitude of Facebook and Instagram users encountered technical issues on March 5, 2024, which hindered their ability to access their accounts or register in. The extensive disruption has generated user frustration, prompting them to seek clarification on social media platforms including X.Reports say that Instagram users are having frequent problems getting the app and refreshing their accounts. Likewise, Facebook users have been confronted with challenges including login malfunctions and unanticipated errors.Andy Stone, a representative of Facebook, confirmed the user-facing concerns and guaranteed…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Starbucks lays off 2,000 employees due to boycott. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Middle Eastern franchisee of Starbucks has initiated the termination of around 2,000 employees from its coffee establishments throughout the region in response to boycotts caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.AlShaya Group, the retail conglomerate responsible for Starbucks' Middle Eastern operations, is reportedly planning to terminate the employment of over 2,000 workers as a consequence of the extensive consumer boycotts associated with the ongoing Gaza conflict.The Middle Eastern and North African locations of Alshaya Group, which is headquartered in Kuwait and owns franchise rights for n…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Tesla factory halts operations after arson attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Tuesday's power disruption at the European Gigafactory of Tesla, situated in close proximity to Berlin, resulted in an indefinite cessation of operations. In response to the incident, CEO Elon Musk described as "extremely foolish" a suspected arson attack in the area.In close proximity to the Tesla facility, an electrical pole was set on fire as a result of the assault, which transpired to the southeast of Berlin. Thankfully, the fire did not spread to the Tesla facility, which marked the American electric vehicle manufacturer's inaugural production site in Europe.Nevertheless, the occurrence has compe…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Hezbollah targets Israeli sites in Ruwaisat; Israel strikes Hula, southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Missiles were launched toward the Israeli Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in the occupied Kfar Shuba hills, south of Lebanon. Hezbollah announced that fighters destroyed a Merkava tank on Al-Tayhat Hill using appropriate weapons.In retaliation, Israeli forces conducted a raid near the town of Hula, also in southern Lebanon. Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with exchanges of fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli occupation forces. The Israeli Minister of Internal Security threatened to restore security on the northern borders either through negotiations or by using force, warning Hezbollah of severe co…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Hezbollah's heaviest missile barrage plunges northern Israel into darkness. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli media sources report a significant escalation in hostilities as Hezbollah launches one of the heaviest missile barrages since the onset of the conflict towards the Galilee region. The attack has resulted in widespread electricity outages in the area. According to Al-Mayadeen in southern Lebanon, a substantial portion of the missiles fired from Lebanese territory towards the Galilee have successfully reached their intended targets. This marks a major offensive move by Hezbollah, with reports suggesting between 50 to 70 missiles launched in the attack.Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with ex…

albawaba (2024-03-06). ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian officers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Criminal Court said Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants for two senior Russian officials for their actions during the Ukraine conflict.It identified the two as Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash and Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov, an army lieutenant general and a navy admiral, and stated that the alleged offenses occurred between October 2022 and March 2023.

albawaba (2024-03-06). US-British raids on Hodeida, Yemen; Houthis target two American warship destroyers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Houthis' Al Masirah TV reports the sixth US-British raid on Hodeidah in hours, with aircraft striking the Al-Jabbana and Ras Issa areas. In response, Houthi forces strike back, targeting two American warship destroyers in the Red Sea with naval missiles and drones. The Yemeni armed forces vow to continue operations until the aggression ceases and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Using naval missiles and drones, Yemen vows to expand operations against hostile targets until aggression stops and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Yemen's retaliation aligns with the global call to support Palestinians facing ag…

albawaba (2024-03-06). US Secretary of State: situation in Gaza unacceptable. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the US Secretary of State emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid access. Blinken says Israel must "maximize every possible means and every possible method to get aid to those who need it", as the current situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is "simply unacceptable."Echoing this sentiment, President Joe Biden reaffirms Washington's commitment to providing essential assistance to Gaza's vulnerable population.Meanwhile, the Saudi Foreign Minister condemns the continuing violence in Gaza and advocates for the recognition of a Pale…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-06). Cuban films to be screened in the United Kingdom. plenglish.com London, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) With the title 'Cuba Screen: Films to Change the World,' several motion pictures from the Caribbean island will be screened in this capital from March 9 to 22, the official website of the event reported.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-06). France praised for including right to abortion in its Constitution. plenglish.com Geneva, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, praised the inclusion of the right to abortion in the Constitution of France on Monday.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-06). A Wishful Gamble: Rugby League in Las Vegas. dissidentvoice.org The history of such experiments is not promising. Why would those in the US like the game of rugby league, when an established code of superficial similarity already exists? Fundamental differences, for one thing, abound. The US NFL Superbowl tries to keep blood and violence off the pitch. Force, when exercised, is chivalric, the moves …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-06). Canada Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine for Training. news.antiwar.com Canada is open to sending troops back to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces if the right "conditions" are met, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on Tuesday. Like many other NATO countries, Canada began training Ukrainian forces inside Ukraine following the 2014 US-backed coup that ousted former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. But since the February …

Dean Baker (2024-03-06). The Estate Tax Exemption is $27.2 Million for a Couple. counterpunch.org The New York Times had a piece on the tax code changes that will take effect next year unless Congress acts to extend current provisions. One of the items on this list is an increase in the amount of wealth exempted from the estate tax. The piece lists the amount currently exempted as $13.6 million,

Edward Hunt (2024-03-06). Despite Risks, US Presses to Extend War in Yemen. counterpunch.org With the Biden administration facing a legally binding deadline of March 12 to end its acts of war in Yemen, officials in Congress are preparing to grant the administration the legal authorization to continue waging war in the immediate future. At a February 27 Senate hearing, U.S. lawmakers indicated that they are working on a bill

George Wuerthner (2024-03-06). Domestication is the Greatest Threat to Wild Bison. counterpunch.org Recently news media announced the transfer of 141 of Yellowstone's bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Most of the media and many conservation groups hailed this as "restoring" bison to the plains. What is not said is that this transfer to the tribe, and all other previous transfers are destroying the wild bison genome.

ICRC (2024-03-06). DR Congo: Civilians in the firing line as use of heavy weapons signals alarming new phase of armed conflict in the east. icrc.org News release | "What we are seeing now in eastern DRC is in many ways unprecedented and extremely worrying.

ICRC (2024-03-06). ICRC: "Future generations must be protected from the serious risks posed by autonomous weapons" icrc.org

img.piri.net (2024-03-06). Türkiye'nin uyu≈üturucu màºcadelesinde BM raporu. img.piri.net Raporu àúskàºdar àúniversitesi Rektà∂r Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve BM Kontrol Kurulu àúyesi ve à∂nceki dà∂nem Ba≈ükanƒ± Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy dàºnyada ortak dàºzenlenen basƒ±n toplantƒ±sƒ±nda INCB Raporu'nu payla≈ütƒ±. Raporda bu yƒ±l sosyal medya ve internetin, kaàßakà߃±lƒ±ktaki rolàºne yer verildi. Aksoy, "INCB, àßocuklar da dahil olmak àºzere uyu≈üturucu pazarlamak iàßin so…

Jason Ditz (2024-03-06). Four Lebanese Civilians Reported Killed in Israeli Attack on House in Village of Houla. news.antiwar.com Israel continued escalating strikes against southern Lebanon today, hitting a three-story house in the southern village of Houla. Initially, a couple and their 25-year-old son were reported killed, but subsequent reports said four members of the same family were killed in the attack. Israel noted the attack on Houla, but did not address the civilian …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-03-06). The Great Election Fraud: Manufactured Choices Make a Mockery of Our Republic. dissidentvoice.org The U.S. Supreme Court was right to keep President Trump's name on the ballot. The high court's decree that the power to remove a federal candidate from the ballot under the Constitution's "insurrectionist ban" rests with Congress, not the states, underscores the fact that in a representative democracy, the citizenry—not the courts, not the corporations, …

Kathleen Ruff (2024-03-06). When Will We Stop Fueling an Endless Cycle of Hatred and Violence? counterpunch.org When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all? It is not possible to say you support human rights and have a double standard, supporting human rights for some and denying human rights to others. Human rights are

Larry Johnson (2024-03-06). What Did the CIA Know and When Did it Know it? sonar21.com Proposed Decolonization of Russia | As Ukraine careens toward a political and military disaster it is time to ask why did the CIA fail to predict this. "Wait a minute," you might say, "how do you know the CIA did not?" Fair question. I no longer have access to classified information, but I can read the public statements of DOD and State Department officials as well as remarks by various members of Congress. At no time during the past two years — since the start of the Special Military Operation — have we heard a single discouraging word from anyone with access to CIA briefings on Ukraine's military…

Peter Bach (2024-03-06). Letter from London: One Can Not Reflect in Streaming Water. counterpunch.org A gifted producer and writer I know was traveling to Rome last week. I told him I was jealous. At the risk of over-romanticizing when so much is raining down on so many right now, Rome strikes me as precisely the sort of place where the grimmer realities of life should be transcended. I have

Peter Christie (2024-03-06). Global Pet Craze Is Becoming a Major Contributor to the Extinction Crisis. counterpunch.org In 2019, an independent international science group—the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services—announced that about 1 million species around the world are threatened with extinction. The number, based on a consensus by hundreds of experts and other researchers from 50 countries, made headlines around the world when it was included in the group's global

sloiselier (2024-03-06). DR Congo: Civilians in the firing line as use of heavy weapons signals alarming new phase of armed conflict in the east. icrc.org "What we are seeing now in eastern DRC is in many ways unprecedented and extremely worrying. With the latest upsurge in hostilities since early February, hundreds of badly injured civilians, many of them women and children, have been streaming into healthcare facilities in North Kivu — 40 percent of them victims of shelling or other heavy weapons used in densely populated urban areas. This new dynamic is adding to the deep suffering of huge numbers of civilians already worn down by decades of conflict," said Mr Mardini.Under international humanitarian law, parties to a conflict have a responsibility to prot…

Staff (2024-03-06). Gaza: 97 Palestinians killed, 123 injured by Israeli bombings in last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk (Gaza City, Al Jazeera, Wafa, OCHA: According to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 97 Palestinians were killed, and 123 Palestinians were injured by indiscriminate bombing of Israeli forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. 30,631 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and 72,043 others injured by Israeli bombings since 7 October according …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-06). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-06). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra primer ministro. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre por los hechos vinculados a la contratación de Vadire Pinedo Vázquez, una mujer con la que tuvo una relación sentimental, en el Ministerio de Defensa y por la gestión realizada para su contratación en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-06). Facebook e Instagram restablecen servicios tras caída global. telesurtv.net Dificultades en el inicio de sesión, en la carga de contenidos y en la propia web son los principales fallos detectados en las plataformas.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-06). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-06). Hallan muerto a líder indígena Merong Kamaka Mongoió en Brasil. telesurtv.net La nota de la Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas (Apib) de Brasil afirma que encontraron al cacique "inconsciente" con "señales de ahorcamiento" y que llegaron a darle socorro, pero "no resistió y falleció".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-06). Haití vive ola de violencia mientras Ariel Henry esté ausente. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su profunda preocupación sobre el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en Puerto Príncipe…

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-06). OMS denuncia crisis humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La organización sanitaria informó de que al menos 15 menores de edad han muerto por falta de alimentos hasta ahora, de acuerdo al subjefe de la oficina de la OMS, Ahmed Dahir.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-06). República Dominicana cierra el espacio aéreo con Haití. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dominicanas mantienen la frontera abierta, permitiendo solo el retorno a su país de los haitianos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-06). Excomandantes brasileños señalan nexos de Bolsonaro con golpe. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, Freire Gomes compareció el pasado viernes ante la Policía Federal por más de siete horas.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-06). UEFA cambia formato de Liga de Campeones para próxima temporada. telesurtv.net El nuevo formato será en forma de 'liguilla' en la que participarán 36 conjuntos (el formato actual es de 32).

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2024-03-06). Aumentan a 1.171 los damnificados por lluvias en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El número de afectados subió a 121.627, según informó este lunes la Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos (SGR).

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-06). Asamblea Popular de China realizan segunda sesión de trabajos. telesurtv.net Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium de la sesión, presidió la reunión. El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, presentó el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-06). Anuncian el lanzamiento de nueva Gran Misión en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario brindó detalles sobre la puesta en práctica de la misión, la cual cuenta con 10 vértices y 40 acciones a ejecutar.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-03-06). Descienden los flujos de lava del volcán La Cumbre en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Este volcán se encuentra en la cúspide de la isla Fernandina, la más occidental del archipiélago de las Galápagos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-06). Alertan sobre el secuestro de 45 mujeres por el grupo Daesh. telesurtv.net "Las mujeres habían abandonado el campamento de desplazados internos en Ngala para ir a buscar leña", sostuvo Muhammad Goni.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-06). Indepaz denuncia nuevo asesinato de líder social en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz refirió que "la imposición de normas y otras formas de control social por parte de los grupos armados significan un permanente riesgo de violación de los derechos de la población".

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-06). CNE de Venezuela fija para el próximo 28 de julio las elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El rector del CNE afirmó que el procedimiento se efectuó cumpliendo lo establecido en la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-06). Docentes inician paro de tres días en Montevideo, Uruguay. telesurtv.net Para el miércoles, el paro será en las escuelas del centro de la capital y el jueves, en las del este.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-06). Renuncia al cargo primer ministro de Perú, Alberto Otárola. telesurtv.net Alberto Otárola agradeció a la presidenta de Perú, Dina Ercilia Boluarte, por la confianza en la gestión que lideró 440 días.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-06). Siria denuncia ante ONU vetos de EE.UU. para resguardar a Israel. telesurtv.net El representante de la nación árabe indicó que EE.UU. tiene la finalidad de detener el Consejo de Seguridad e imposibilitar que haga lo que le corresponde.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-06). Presidentes de Palestina y Türkiye sostienen encuentro. telesurtv.net Discutieron sobre las acciones para poner fin de inmediato a la agresión del Ejército de ocupación de Israel contra la población civil de Palestina.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-06). Realizan elecciones primarias en 15 estados de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Carolina del Norte, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah y Virginia son algunos estados donde tiene lugar el supermartes.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-06). Corea del Norte rechaza maniobras de Washington y Seúl. telesurtv.net Pyongyang señaló que los ejercicios aumentan "la imprevisibilidad de la situación en la zona del estado de armisticio".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-06). Hamás rechaza acusaciones de la ONU sobre violación sexual. telesurtv.net Según el grupo de la resistencia palestina en Gaza, las acusaciones de la ONU son "infundadas" y buscan "demonizar" a la organización.

Tom Engelhardt (2024-03-06). Living on the Wrong World. counterpunch.org On this planet of ours, it almost doesn't matter who's right and who's wrong when it comes to our wars. Actually, let me correct that thought slightly: it certainly does matter, but what matters so much more is that we humans simply can't stop fighting them. That is (or at least should be) a stunning

tvbrics (2024-03-06). Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to provide funds to boost Brazil's development. tvbrics.com The parties discussed long-term co-operation…

tvbrics (2024-03-06). Egypt to change regulations for health facilities. tvbrics.com New rules presented by the country's Minister of Health and Population…

Vijay Prashad (2024-03-06). The Remarkable Decline in the Global North's Leadership. counterpunch.org Global desire for an immediate stop to the Israeli bombing is now at an all-time high. For the third time, the United States vetoed a UN resolution in the Security Council to compel the Israelis to stop the bombing. That the United States and its European allies continue to back Israel despite the widespread disgust at this war—exemplified by the death of Aaron Bushnell—raises the frustration with the leadership of the Global North.

William Kaufman (2024-03-06). The 2024 Oscars: The Rise of the New Culture CommissarsO. counterpunch.org The annual rites of Oscar are nigh (Sunday, March 10), in case you hadn't noticed—and given the sharply declining trend of the show's ratings over the past decade, you probably hadn't. Once a momentous occasion of national mind-melding of near-Super Bowl proportions, this increasingly tedious exercise in tacky self-aggrandizement and PC hectoring from gazillionaire celebrities

albawaba (2024-03-05). Russians to open Stalin death investigation after 71 years. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to Erem News, the Russian Communist Party including protestors taking to the streets demanded that the Russian Federal Security Service and top prosecutors investigate the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953.The

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). Gran movilización conmemora 11 años de la siembra de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net El Comandante Eterno Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías pasó a la eternidad un 5 de marzo de 2013.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). México y Venezuela impulsan proyectos cooperación internacional. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al comunicado, con estas mesas de trabajo se refleja que, "al fortalecer y ampliar la cooperación entre nuestros países, se contribuye al desarrollo de una región más próspera".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra primer ministro. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre por los hechos vinculados a la contratación de Vadire Pinedo Vázquez, una mujer con la que tuvo una relación sentimental, en el Ministerio de Defensa y por la gestión realizada para su contratación en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros.

teleSUR, dcdc (2024-03-05). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Hallan muerto a líder indígena Merong Kamaka Mongoió en Brasil. telesurtv.net La nota de la Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas (Apib) de Brasil afirma que encontraron al cacique "inconsciente" con "señales de ahorcamiento" y que llegaron a darle socorro, pero "no resistió y falleció".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Haití vive ola de violencia mientras Ariel Henry esté ausente. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su profunda preocupación sobre el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en Puerto Príncipe…

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). OMS denuncia crisis humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La organización sanitaria informó de que al menos 15 menores de edad han muerto por falta de alimentos hasta ahora, de acuerdo al subjefe de la oficina de la OMS, Ahmed Dahir.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). República Dominicana cierra el espacio aéreo con Haití. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dominicanas mantienen la frontera abierta, permitiendo solo el retorno a su país de los haitianos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Excomandantes brasileños señalan nexos de Bolsonaro con golpe. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, Freire Gomes compareció el pasado viernes ante la Policía Federal por más de siete horas.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Descubren valioso tesoro en tumba de 1300 años en Panamá. telesurtv.net Un equipo del Ministerio de Cultura panameño y la Fundación El Caño trabaja en esta estructura para encontrar detalles sobre el señorío prehispánico de Río Grande.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Incendios forestales provocan dos muertes en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador texano Greg Abbott señaló que al menos 500 estructuras han sido damnificadas y todavía faltan daños por evaluar.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Nicaragua ratifica posición sobre Derechos Humanos ante ONU. telesurtv.net La delegación denunció que estos son informes preparados desde la manipulación, lejos de la objetividad y la sensatez.

teleSUR, JCM, YSM (2024-03-05). Venezuela conmemora aniversario de la partida de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 11 años de la siembra del Comandante Eterno, se le rendirá un sentido homenaje en el Cuartel de la Montaña a partir de las 09H00.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Asamblea Popular de China realizan segunda sesión de trabajos. telesurtv.net Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium de la sesión, presidió la reunión. El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, presentó el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Venezuela conmemora el 11 aniversario de la partida del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 11 años de la siembra del Comandante Eterno, se le rendirá un sentido homenaje en el Cuartel de la Montaña a partir de las 09H00.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-05). Presidente Maduro expresa que Venezuela rechaza colonialismos judiciales. telesurtv.net "Una decisión de la CIJ pudiera parar inmediatamente el genocidio israelí ¿y qué hace? nada, porque la CIJ está en manos del imperio global de occidente", dijo el mandatario.

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-05). CNE de Venezuela fija para el próximo 28 de julio las elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El rector del CNE afirmó que el procedimiento se efectuó cumpliendo lo establecido en la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-05). El presidente palestino llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-05). Presidente palestino llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Frente Sandinista gana elecciones regionales en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net La presidenta del Consejo Supremo Electoral felicitó nuevamente a las familias caribeñas por su participación en estas Elecciones Victoriosas Caribe 2024.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Inhabilitan a expresidente Martinelli como candidato en Panamá. telesurtv.net El presidente del TE, Alfredo Juncá, afirmó que la decisión se tomó en cumplimiento del mandato constitucional y las normas del Código Electoral.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Situación de emergencia en Perú tras intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Los aguaceros han provocado graves daños en viviendas, carreteras y la infraestructura de escuelas, centros sanitarios y desagües en las regiones norteñas de Piura y Tumbes.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-05). Siria denuncia ante ONU vetos de EE.UU. para resguardar a Israel. telesurtv.net El representante de la nación árabe indicó que EE.UU. tiene la finalidad de detener el Consejo de Seguridad e imposibilitar que haga lo que le corresponde.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-05). Realizan elecciones primarias en 15 estados de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Carolina del Norte, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah y Virginia son algunos estados donde tiene lugar el supermartes.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Corea del Norte rechaza maniobras de Washington y Seúl. telesurtv.net Pyongyang señaló que los ejercicios aumentan "la imprevisibilidad de la situación en la zona del estado de armisticio".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Hamás rechaza acusaciones de la ONU sobre violación sexual. telesurtv.net Según el grupo de la resistencia palestina en Gaza, las acusaciones de la ONU son "infundadas" y buscan "demonizar" a la organización.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Sube a 30.631 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net El ejército israelí cometió 10 masacres en Gaza en las últimas 24 horas, matando a 97 personas e hiriendo a otras 123, dice el Ministerio de Salud.

unitedEditor (2024-03-06). The autumn of Camp David. uwidata.com By Mohamed Naeem The Egyptian author Mohamed Naeem published an article comparing the period of Camp David and today on the website Manassa. Addressing the current conditions centered around Israel's aggression, Naeem concludes that "the world of Camp David is coming to an end" and "Egypt must prepare for it". The article was translated from …

tvbrics (2024-03-06). South Africa's ambassador to Iran outlines benefits of BRICS expansion. tvbrics.com He spoke about the important role of the BRICS countries on the world stage…

Action Against Hunger USA (2024-03-06). Saving Lives and Restoring Hope for a Hunger-Free Tanzania. reliefweb.int Country: United Republic of Tanzania | Source: Action Against Hunger USA | TANZANIA | Population: 61.5 million | OUR IMPACT | People Helped Last Year: 404,110 | Our Team: 10 employees | Program Start: 2015 | Even before entering the Kiomboi Therapeutic Feeding Unit, you can hear babies crying. At this hospital in Tanzania's Iramba district, extremely sick children fight their way back to health with support from Action Against Hunger. | Babies here are receiving treatment for malnutrition. Some are also ill with fever, malaria, and other complications. Dr. Salma Mahayu is part of the team—three doctors a…

Amnesty International (2024-03-06). Yemen: Southern Transitional Council must end crackdown on civic space [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | The Southern Transitional Council (STC) de facto authorities must end their ongoing unlawful and arbitrary restrictions on the work of civil society organizations and human rights defenders in the southern governorate of Aden, Amnesty International said today. | Since early 2023, the STC has adopted a series of measures that increasingly restrict the work of Yemeni civil society organizations, flouting existing local associations law and international human rights standards. The restrictions include requiring organizations…

Ana Perdigón (2024-03-06). Date for Venezuela's Presidential Election Set by National Electoral Council. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced the electoral schedule for the 2024 presidential elections, setting July 28 as the official date for the vote. | During a press conference, Amoroso reported that the national electoral board evaluated all the proposals presented by the board of directors of the National Assembly (AN) on the general principles, the calendar, and the expansion of electoral guarantees. | On February 28, the AN and representatives of various sectors within Venezuela signed the "Caracas Agreement," which presented proposals to the CNE r…

Andrew Korybko, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-06). NATO Debates Whether To Conventionally Intervene In Ukraine. popularresistance.org French President Macron hosted over 20 fellow European leaders in Paris on Monday to discuss their next moves in Ukraine, including the possibility of a conventional NATO intervention, which he said they hadn't ruled out for reasons of "strategic ambiguity" despite not reaching a consensus on this. His Polish counterpart Duda also confirmed that this subject was the most heated part of their discussions. The very fact that this scenario is being officially considered shows how desperate NATO has become. | Russia's victory in Avdeevka, which was the natural result of it winning the "race of logistics"/"war of attr…

Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-06). No Aloha In Governor Of Hawaii's 'Strategic Partnership' With Israel. popularresistance.org On February 29, 2024, fifteen organizations in Hawaii at a press conference at the Hawaii State Capitol called for Hawaii governor Josh Green to terminate any relationship the State of Hawaii has with Israel citing the Israeli genocide being conducted in Gaza. | On the day of the press conference, Israeli military killed 107 and wounded over 700 starving Palestinians that were attempting to get food for their families from food relief trucks. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed and 70,000 wounded in the 145 day Israeli attack and siege of Gaza.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (2024-03-06). Hope Amidst Crisis: Relief Efforts in the Aftermath of Noto Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int Country: Japan | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | On New Year's day of 2024, while some parts of the world were celebrating, Japan was met with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake 7km north-northwest of Suzu, located on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture. Reportedly there were 238 deaths, 1,179 people injured and 19 people missing. | On the 13th day since the earthquake, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's (BTCF) volunteers had already provided 7,129 hot meals to hospitals and temporary shelters as the first stage of humanitarian aid. | Nearly two months after the earthquak…

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (2024-03-06). 2023 Brief on Sierra Leone. reliefweb.int Country: Sierra Leone | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | Sierra Leone has encountered various challenges, including global crises and internal political tension, which have greatly affected the economy and the lives of its citizens. The country's infrastructure has historically been underdeveloped, with transportation, energy, and communication systems needing improvement. Additionally, the high inflation rate has significantly impacted daily business operations, making it difficult for citizens to afford basic food commodities. | In response to these challenges, th…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-06). Podcast: Aaron Bushnell, The Israel Lobby, Mass Media Propaganda And More. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We've managed to get a third podcast episode up! Recording it and making enough time to create it and edit it are skills we're still developing, but we've always learned on the job in this weird little project of ours anyway. Personally I think this is our best one yet: In this episode we discuss …

David Robie (2024-03-06). David Robie: NZ's shameful act over Hamas in defiance of Gaza atrocities reality. greenleft.org.au New Zealand has taken another shameful act in its tone deaf approach to Israel's War on Gaza this week by

Editor (2024-03-06). Mar 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniel Barenboim, Yo-Yo Ma — Beethoven: Triple Concerto How does the genocidal regime expect to defend its industrial heartland against Hezbollah? by Don Hank Day 151, Mondo: Israel 'campaigns' to end UNRWA in Gaza Strip Why Are Arab Regimes So Impotent in the Face of Zionist Barbarism?, by Kevin Barrett The Documented (And Suppressed) History Of Palestine & Zionism — Ryan Cristián Video Israeli Peace Activists agree War must end with some form of Democracy for All, by Atalia Omer China: Palestine has right to armed struggle, by John Catalinotto Aaron Bushnell,…

Freddy Brewster, The Lever. (2024-03-06). The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety. popularresistance.org One year after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, inspired bipartisan legislation that would have made the nation's railways safer for everyone, the bill has been all but killed — largely thanks to a familiar conservative foe: the Koch network. | Koch Industries, the parent company of various petrochemical subsidiaries run for decades by Charles Koch and his now-deceased brother David, spent nearly $8 million in the past year lobbying on the legislation and other issues, as well as donated $1.4 million to Republican lawmakers who helped stall the legislation. The effort was part of nearly $20…

Government of Japan (2024-03-06). The Government of Japan provides grant assistance to five NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. reliefweb.int Countries: Japan, Pakistan | Source: Government of Japan | The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 300,800 (equivalent to around PKR 84 million) in total to five local NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. Three out of the five projects are flood rehabilitation projects in the areas affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods. | The grant contracts were signed between His Excellency, Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and representatives of the five NGOs at the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad on March 5, 2024. The five NGOs that will implem…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 January 2024 at around 4: 22 AM, an armed conflict occurred at Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) V | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 24 families or 120 persons are affected in one (1) barangay in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur (see Annex A).

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #24 on the Effects of Shear Line as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | Forecasted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Shear Line, spanning from 8 to 20 January 2024, brought adverse weather conditions across multiple regions namely: Regions V, X, XI, and Caraga. Its effects resulted to persistent heavy rains that led to flooding and landslides while, scattered thunderstorms contributed to heightened weather instability. Livelihoods of farmers were adversely affected, due to continuous heavy rai…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #3 on the Armed Conflict in Iloilo as of 06 March 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 28 February 2024 at around 3AM, an armed conflict transpired between the troops of the 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion and Communist NPA Terrorists (CNT) of Southern Panay Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay in the Municipality of San Joaquin,, | Iloilo which resulted in the displacement of affected families / individuals and several reported casualties. | On March 04, 2024 at around 4: 40 PM, series of encounter occurred in Brgy. Igsolique, Miagao, Iloilo and Brgy. Igcabito-on during the…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #43 on the Effects of Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported initial effects of the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). | On 01 February 2024, incidents of flooding caused by sustained heavy rains from the Trough of the LPA were reported in the Province of North Cotabato in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on the Armed Conflict in Lanao del Norte as of 06 March 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 16 February 2024, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Pantao, Munai, Lanao del Norte between Dawlah Islamiyah — Maute Group (DI-MG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), resulting in injuries. Two days later, on the 18th of February, another clash occurred in Brgy. Lindongan, Munai, with nine (9) reported dead and seven (7) injured. Following this, on the 21st of February, a military operation targeted the suspected hideout in Brgy. Matampay, Munai, causing casualti…

Government of Viet Nam (2024-03-06). Viet Nam: Nearly 500,000 hectares of land cleared of UXOs. reliefweb.int Country: Viet Nam | Source: Government of Viet Nam | VGP – Nearly 500,000 hectares of land were cleared of bombs, mines, and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the 2014-2023 period, according to the Viet Nam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC). | The figure was released at a ceremony to celebrate VNMAC's 10th founding anniversary in Ha Noi on March 4. | In 2010, the Vietnamese Government issued a National Action Program to overcome the consequences of post-war ordnances in the 2010-2015 period (Program 504). | The Government established the VNMAC, under the direction of the Prime Minister and the management of the…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). 'All of Australia is the West Bank': An interview with Uncle Robbie Thorpe. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Anti-war groups protest Defence Industry Conference, amid war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Community leaders call on Albanese to isolate apartheid Israel, scrap weapons deals. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Labor must listen to 81% saying ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Nasser Mashni leads pro-Palestine march in Garramilla/Darwin. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network campaigns for ceasefire, LGBTIQ rights. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Victoria's voluntary assisted dying review told of cruel delays, access inequality. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-06). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN summit. greenleft.org.au

Independent Australia (2024-03-06). Tom Tate — The Developer Mayor. independentaustralia.net

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (2024-03-06). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between MoENR, Bhutan, and ICIMOD. reliefweb.int Country: Bhutan | Source: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development | Thimphu, Bhutan — March 5, 2024 | The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have entered into a long-term collaboration and cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, at the MoENR headquarter in Thimphu. | The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) is one of the founding members of ICIMOD since its establishment in 1983. Previously, ICIMOD collaborated with RGoB through periodic Memoranda of Understanding, e…

International Committee of the Red Cross (2024-03-06). World: Cyber threats impacting the safety and dignity of civilians in conflict. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: International Committee of the Red Cross | Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivered by Veronique Christory, Senior Arms Advisor, on the Existing and Potential Threats in the Sphere of Information Security, Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, New York, 5 March 2024 | Excellencies, dear colleagues, | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this session of the Open-Ended Working Group. | As a neutral, impartial and in…

Islamic Development Bank (2024-03-06). KSrelief, AHTF and WHO partner to improve maternal and child health in Bamyan, Afghanistan. reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Sources: Islamic Development Bank, World Health Organization | 5 March 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has committed US$ 1.1 million via the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF) to enhance the quality of maternal and child health services in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. This funding is being facilitated by the Islamic Development Bank and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as a trustee of AHTF. The funding will support ongoing efforts by WHO to end preventable deaths among pregnant women and children and adolescents…

Jim McIlroy (2024-03-06). 'Damage': An allegory on war and alienation. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy reviews Damage, written and directed by Australian filmmaker Madeleine Blackwell, which is a moving allegory about the destruction caused by war and the increasing alienation suffered by an elderly woman in a capitalist society abandoning those in need.

Joe DeManuelle-Hall, Labor Notes. (2024-03-06). Rail Machinists Rerun Contested Election. popularresistance.org A new election for top officers will be held in Machinists District Lodge 19 on May 3, after complaints about bad addresses and campaigning at polling locations during a close vote last year. | The new vote for president and secretary-treasurer will establish who will set the union's approach to the upcoming contract fight with the big freight rail carriers. Negotiations between the 13 rail unions and the carriers begin later this year. | District Lodge 19 represents 8,000 machinists who repair locomotives and heavy equipment for carriers including CSX, BNSF, and Union Pacific.

John W. Whitehead (2024-03-06). The Great Election Fraud: Manufactured Choices Make a Mockery of Our Republic. globalresearch.ca

Julia Conley, Common Dreams. (2024-03-06). First Western Leader Referred To ICC As 'Accessory To Genocide In Gaza'. popularresistance.org Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past five months as their bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 30,000 people, but on Monday he became the first to be referred to the International Criminal Court for being an "accessory to genocide." | More than 100 lawyers supported the referral under Article 15 of the Rome Statute, arguing that Albanese, a member of the Labor Party, as well as members of his Cabinet and of Parliament, have provided Israel with "rhetorical support in th…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-06). LIVE: Israel Using Gaza As Military Robot Testing Ground! rumble.com

kwjorinoco (2024-03-06). President Maduro: Guyana Must Sit Down with Venezuela to Find a Solution. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, said this Monday that Guyana must settle the Essequibo controversy with Venezuela and without interference from external organizations such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). | During a broadcast of Con Maduro+, he commented on the ruling issued last Friday, March 1, by the Preliminary Chamber of the ICC, which authorized the ICC to pursue an investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela. | In this regard, the head of state said, "The people established the historical position that Venezuela does not recognize the International Cour…

Lara Witt, Maya Schenwar, Truthout. (2024-03-06). Media Organizations Come Together For A Free Palestine. popularresistance.org The United States-backed Israeli siege and genocide in Gaza is entering its sixth month. Israel's relentless bombings and executions by Israeli snipers and soldiers have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands more uncounted and decomposing under the rubble, and more than 70,000 injured. Reports by nonprofit agencies and organizations have detailed the Israeli military's numerous war crimes, including abductions, torture and sexual violence against Palestinians. More than 2.3 million Palestinians are at risk of dying from Israeli-imposed starvation, indiscriminate bombing, the spread of disea…

Malteser International (2024-03-06). South Sudan: Malteser International provides refugees from Sudan with clean drinking water. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan | Source: Malteser International | Cologne/Wau. More than eight million people have fled Sudan since the beginning of the war around eleven months ago. The majority of them live as refugees in their own country, but almost 600,000 are now seeking protection in the neighboring country of South Sudan. In the northern district of Western Bahr el Ghazal, Malteser International has repaired more than a dozen wells to provide around 7,000 people with drinking water. The German Federal Foreign Office is supporting Malteser International in its emergency relief. | "Among the people who ar…

Mary Kostakidis, Consortium News. (2024-03-06). Assange's Draconian Prosecution. popularresistance.org In the final moments of the hearing on Feb. 21, Ben Watson KC representing the U.K. home secretary, admitted additional charges could be laid against Julian Assange in the U.S. that carry the death penalty, such as aiding and abetting treason. | Asked by the judge whether there is anything that can be done to prevent a death penalty being imposed, he replied: "It would be very difficult to offer assurances to prevent the death penalty from being imposed." (Since Assange is charged with a federal and not a state crime he could get a death sentence no matter if the state he is tried in, in this case Virginia, has a…

Medya News (2024-03-06). Raqqa rises: International Women's Day celebrated in former ISIS stronghold. greenleft.org.au Women in Raqqa took to the streets on March 3 to kick off a week of events to mark International Women's Day on March 8, demonstrating the city's resilience in the face of challenges, reports Medya News.

Mekong River Commission (2024-03-06). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 27 February — 04 March 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 27 February — 4 March 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The Lower Mekong Basin will be influenced by a heat low-pressure system from 4 — 7 March, then the high-pressure system push from China will extend to the upper and central part from 8 — 11 March. The…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-06). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 150: Israel Is 'Engineering Famine' In Gaza. popularresistance.org Thousands of families in the Gaza Strip are barely finding enough food to cook a meal for their children as Israel's military aggression and aid blockade continue for the 150th day. | At least a quarter of Gaza's population is just a step away from famine, with already reported deaths of babies and children in homes and hospitals. | Prices of the little fruits and vegetables available on the market have soared, and non-essential products such as coffee have skyrocketed, with one kilogram sold at $100 (360 shekels). | The most expensive cup of coffee is now to be found, not in Paris or the Maldives, but in Gaza, a…

NEOB (2024-03-06). Petrol price increases. sanews.gov.za Petrol price increases | The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that all grades of fuel will increase by at least R1 from today. | The following are the increases have been announced: | Petrol (93 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Petrol (95 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R1.05 increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R1.18 increase. | Illuminating paraffin (wholesale): 64 cents increase. | Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin: 85 cents increase. | Maximum LP Gas retail price: 41 cents increase | The increases mean that a litre of 95, which use…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-06). Ex-Isis Chief Appointed as Commander of US-Backed Militia in Syria. orinocotribune.com US forces have been training the Syria Free Army in its occupation base in Al-Tanf, eastern Syria | The Syria Free Army (SFA), a US-backed militant group being trained inside Washington's Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, "Today, the Syrian Free Army conducted a change of command and welcomed a new…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-06). 'State-Minus': Biden's Palestine Solution. orinocotribune.com By Stasa Salacanin — Feb 29, 2024 | Three decades after the Oslo Lie, neither the US nor the EU are in any position to dangle the promise of a Palestinian state. | Is it sadly ironic that the issue of Palestinian statehood — unresolved for over 75 years — has resurfaced only after Israel's wholesale carpet-bombing of the Gaza Strip, killing over 30,000 civilians, injuring tens of thousands more, and destroying significant swathes of the territory's infrastructure. | University of California (UCLA) historian James Gelvin states the case plainly: | "There would have been no serious discussion of a…

Paul Budde (2024-03-06). NBN Co bombshell: High-speed, affordable broadband at last. independentaustralia.net

Scaling Up Nutrition (2024-03-06). Championing change: Chad's youth leading the charge against malnutrition. reliefweb.int Country: Chad | Source: Scaling Up Nutrition | In Chad, a pivotal step forward in addressing malnutrition has been the recent establishment of the Réseau des Jeunes pour la Nutrition (RéJNuT), or the Youth Network for Nutrition. Led by Mr. Kossi Clément TAMBAYE, the Secretary General, and in collaboration with the national SUN Media Network (RJTN), and SUN Civil society platform, this initiative underscores the critical role of youth engagement in the fight against malnutrition, supported by the SUN Movement and Action Against Hunger (ACF). | RéJNuT, officially launched to address the pressing nutritional chal…

Staff (2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …

Stephanie Kelton, Steven Hail (2024-03-06). MMT sees America through rapid economic recovery. independentaustralia.net

UN Children's Fund (2024-03-06). ADB and UNICEF join hands to strengthen climate resilient water and sanitation services in two major cities of Pakistan. reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: UN Children's Fund | New partnership will benefit up to 1.5 million people | Islamabad, Pakistan, 5 March 2024 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to collaborate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and solid waste management interventions under an ADB-funded project in the cities of Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur in Punjab province of Pakistan. | The agreement was signed by Yong Ye, ADB Country Director for Pakistan, and Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF's Representative in Pakistan, at UNICEF's Pa…

United Nations Population Fund (2024-03-06). Standard Operating Procedure for the Afghanistan Youth Health Line. reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | UNFPA supports the Youth Health Line (YHL), launched in 2012, as a nationwide, youth friendly health service to provide information and counseling for adolescents and youth on issues related to their health and reproductive health. The YHL is providing a vital service to young people around the country who are dialing the toll-free number '120' from any phone to speak to a professionally trained youth health counselor. These conversations are confidential, free of judgment, and do not require parental consen…

World Health Organization (2024-03-06). WHO integrated response to the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis 2024—2025 – A Case for Support (Volume 1). reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Afghanistan continues to grapple with an enduring humanitarian crisis characterized by a multitude of challenges. Afghan citizens endure an unstable health system and confront the daily spectre of food scarcity and malnutrition. The need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan has surged dramatically, increasing from 18.4 million people in need prior to August 2021 to the current estimate that 23.7 million people will be in dire need in 2024. | Responding to these challenges, WHO Afghanistan is presenting its…

Michaela Brant (2024-03-05). Interview: Seeing the Larger Picture. progressive.org The Progressive's Michaela Brant interviews historian Heather Cox Richardson.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-05). El presidente Abbas llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.

teleSUR (2024-03-05). US Holds 'Super Tuesday' Primaries. telesurenglish.net Polls begin to open in more than a dozen U.S. states on the so-called "Super Tuesday" as part of the 2024 presidential primaries, with voters concerned about the leading candidates of both parties. | RELATED: | Fifteen states, including California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas, as well as the U.S. territory of American Samoa, are scheduled to hold primary elections on "Super Tuesday" while Iowa Democrats will…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Venezuela Holds Events in Honor of Hugo Chavez. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the young people of the United Socialist Party (PSUV) will lead a solemn event at the "Mountain Barracks," where the remains of former President Hugo Chavez, the historical leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, rest. | RELATED: | "Eleven years after Commander Chavez's sowing, we ratify his legacy: a powerful revolutionary identity that brings together the forces of the emancipatory deeds in our Amerca's history. Chavez lives and…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Venezuela Rejects Judicial Colonialism: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro asserted that Venezuela "does not accept judicial colonialism from anyone, especially at a time when the entire humanity is questioning the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)." | RELATED: | "All these organizations are exhausted and cornered. We are witnessing a genocide broadcasted live on social media, and what do they do? Nothing, they turn a blind eye. They are in…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Wildfires Ravage Russia's Southern Primorye Territory. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, local media reported that wildfires that swept Russia's southern Primorye Territory over the weekend has expanded to 7,400 hectares, while a new fire breaking out in the Land of the Leopard National Park. | RELATED: | Over the past weekend, large-scale wildfires ignited in the Khasansky District of southern Primorye. As of Monday morning, the firefighters had increased to 300 persons. | "As of this…

Andrew Bridgen MP (2024-03-06). Seven Members of Parliament Request UK Statistics Authority to Re-do the Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-06). A Wishful Gamble: Rugby League in Las Vegas. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-03-06). Secretary Blinken Announces Warhawk Nuland's Resignation. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-03-06). Gaza Airdrops: Propaganda and Possibilities. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-06). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

The Global Research Team (2024-03-06). Global Research Fundraising: Stop the Pentagon's Ides of March. globalresearch.ca Let's stop the Pentagon's Join us in our call for peace in Ukraine and Palestine and all other war-torn countries around the world. …

Uriel Araujo (2024-03-06). Era of Western Dominance Ended But Remains Blind to "US Elephant in the Room": Joseph Borrell, Vice President of the European Commission. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2024-03-06). In Prague, French President Macron repeats call to send European troops to Ukraine. wsws.org Macron doubled down on his unpopular call for military escalation against Russia, risking nuclear war and gambling that the Kremlin may be intimidated and back down.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Steward Health Care: Massachusetts hospital chain held hostage to private equity parasitism. wsws.org The Steward affair is one of the most insidious instances of putting profit maximization before human need. The health care provider is the third-largest hospital owner in Massachusetts and has dozens of hospitals across nine states plus facilities in Colombia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Teenager killed by exploding metal canister in Michigan warehouse fire. wsws.org A fire in a warehouse Monday evening in Clinton Township, Michigan caused canisters containing butane and nitrous oxide to explode and fly through the air at high speed and for long distances. One of these projectiles killed a 19-year-old bystander.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Thousands of janitorial and nursing home workers strike in Minnesota, while St. Paul teachers union announces tentative agreement. wsws.org SEIU has limited strikes by janitors in advance to just three days, while calling a strike by nursing home workers for only 24 hours, as it seeks to corral opposition among its members.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Hunger and starvation intensifying in Gaza. wsws.org Among the latest reports, Gaza's Health Ministry said 15 children had died of malnutrition in a single hospital in northern Gaza in recent days.

WSWS (2024-03-06). South Korean doctors oppose government plans to expand medical school enrollment. wsws.org The Yoon administration is using populist demagogy to cover up what is ultimately a pro-business agenda dressed up as medical "reform."

WSWS (2024-03-06). Surge in gold and bitcoin prices points to concerns over stability of US dollar. wsws.org Amid a developing global slump there is a growing financial bubble that increasingly resembles that which preceded the crisis of 2008.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Australian community support worker speaks on surge of homelessness. wsws.org "Going back a few years, seven out of eight people I saw would have been on government benefits. Now, I'd say easily half are working. It doesn't take much to go from having a job and paying rent, to becoming homeless."

WSWS (2024-03-06). Anger explodes as Stellantis terminates hundreds more temp workers at Toledo and Detroit Jeep factories. wsws.org The firing of 1,000 more supplemental workers this weekend by Stellantis has sparked an upsurge of rank-and-file anger.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Massive study confirms safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines. wsws.org A study on 93 million individuals worldwide who received one of the major COVID-19 vaccines confirmed existing knowledge about the safety profile of these vaccines.

WSWS (2024-03-06). Fifth "warning strike" by German train drivers: GDL union leader Weselsky refuses to call all-out strike. wsws.org Train drivers have to face the fact that there is no way forward with the GDL. It is necessary to build independent rank-and-file action committees that are democratically organised and that focus on the principled defence of workers' interests.

WSWS (2024-03-06). An interview with Baker Museum Director Courtney McNeil, co-curator of Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue. wsws.org Gershwin wrote that his painting and music "spring from the same elements, one emerging as sight, the other as sound."

WSWS (2024-03-06). Liberal cowards join in the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of Trump. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.

Jessica Buxbaum (2024-03-06). Globetrotting for Genocide: Foreign Fighters From US, France and India Are Fighting Israel's War in Gaza. mintpressnews.com "Most mercenaries fighting for Israel now are welcomed based on their religious affiliations and dual citizenships, making their accountability pretty complex" — some of them previously fought in Ukraine along the neo-naxi military wing Azov Battalion.

A Guest Author (2024-03-06). Palestinian resistance rejects claims in latest U.N. report. workers.org The following statements were issued by Resistance News Network on March 5, 2024. Hamas We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), reject and strongly condemn the report issued by U.N. official Pramila Patten, regarding the claim and allegations of Palestinian resistance fighters committing "rape and sexual violence" incidents during the . . . |

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-06). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-06). 'Very dangerous' if no Israel-Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan, Joe Biden says. scmp.com Israel says it will allow the same number of worshippers into Al-Aqsa mosque during the start of the holy month as in previous years.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-06). Emmanuel Macron urges Ukraine's allies not to be 'cowards'. scmp.com The French president says he stands behind his controversial remarks about not ruling out sending Western troops to aid Kyiv.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-06). Who is Jason Palmer? Joe Biden loses American Samoa primary on Super Tuesday. scmp.com US President Joe Biden was sweeping every Democratic contest on Super Tuesday — except for American Samoa. He fell short there to a previously unknown candidate named Jason Palmer.

Ahmed Adel (2024-03-06). Sending NATO Soldiers to Ukraine Is "Apocalypse Warning," Says Slovak Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca

albawaba (2024-03-06). Denis Villeneuve eyes DUNE: MESSIAH with Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh. albawaba.com In the wake of the critical and commercial success of 'Dune: Part Two,' director Denis Villeneuve has expressed a fervent desire to continue the saga with 'DUNE: MESSIAH.'His enthusiasm is particularly fueled by the prospect of working with actresses Anya Taylor-Joy and Florence Pugh, whose performances he finds deeply inspiring.Villeneuve's vision for 'DUNE: MESSIAH' is not just a continuation of Frank Herbert's epic narrative but also an opportunity to delve deeper into the complex characters portrayed by Taylor-Joy and Pugh. The director has been vocal about the chills and motivation he receives from these act…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Drake Bell alleges sexual abuse from Brian Peck in 'Quiet on Set'. albawaba.com Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is set to reveal his experiences of alleged abuse at the hands of Brian Peck, a dialogue coach he worked with as a child actor.The allegations will be detailed in an upcoming docuseries titled "Quiet On Set," which aims to shed light on the darker aspects of children's television.Bell, known for his roles on "The Amanda Show" and later "Drake & Josh," will discuss how he was allegedly sexually abused by Peck, who was arrested in 2003 on charges related to sexual abuse involving a minor. Peck was convicted in 2004 after pleading no contest to charges including oral copulation wit…

albawaba (2024-03-06). Kim Kardashian 78M dress and facial changes stir controversy. albawaba.com Kim Kardashian has found herself at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.The reality TV star and socialite's latest public appearances have sparked widespread debate and disapproval. At the heart of the controversy are two main issues: her noticeable facial change, attributed to the use of slimming drugs, and a bold fashion statement involving a Balenciaga dress with a visible price tag.Facial Changes: The Ozempic DebateKim Kardashian's altered facial appearance has raised eyebrows, with many speculating that it is the result of using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Originally intended for Type 2 diabetes patie…

Amira Hass (2024-03-06). Israel's Cruelty Is Concealed by Its Decentralization. indybay.org Israel's institutional cruelty, decentralized in years and location, allows hundreds of thousands of law-abiding and order-following Israeli Jews to be cruel without an ounce of introspection or the realization that how much they benefit from it. The spatial and temporal distance from their anonymous partners allows Israeli Jews to attribute Palestinian cruelty to their culture, blood, or religion, and not to Israel's covert, decentralized cruelty.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-06). Cuban films to be screened in the United Kingdom (+Photo). plenglish.com London, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) With the title 'Cuba Screen: Films to Change the World,' several motion pictures from the Caribbean island will be screened in this capital from March 9 to 22, the official website of the event reported.

Angela (2024-03-06). Tuesday 3/5: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

Angela (2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Arjae Red (2024-03-06). Pressured by union drive and BDS campaign, Starbucks agrees to negotiations. workers.org Starbucks Workers United, which represents workers in 380 Starbucks stores, announced a major victory on Feb. 27. The gains include a series of benefits that the company formerly withheld from unionized stores, namely the implementation of credit card tipping and wage increases. To allow benefits in non-union stores while withholding . . . |

AROC (2024-03-06). SFPD Attack Peaceful Protestors Demanding Gaza Ceasefire. indybay.org On March 2, SFPD officers assaulted a number of people at a rally calling for peace and an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza.

Asma Aamir (2024-03-06). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Associated Press (2024-03-06). Confusion as UK army says Kate Middleton will be at event but palace doesn't confirm. scmp.com The Princess of Wales' health has been under close scrutiny after she had abdominal surgery in January and disappeared from the public eye.

Associated Press (2024-03-06). How Ukraine uses lethal sea drones to target Russia's Black Sea fleet. scmp.com Meet Ukraine's small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives.

Associated Press (2024-03-06). Super Tuesday 2024: Haley campaign pushed to the brink after Trump trouncing. scmp.com Republican Nikki Haley suffered a string of significant losses on Tuesday that prompted allies to believe that the end of her 2024 presidential campaign may be near.

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-06). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-06). GB News reports 40% increase in losses to £42 million. leftfootforward.org GB News is owned by All Perspectives Ltd, a holding company backed by hedge fund millionaire Sir Paul Marshall and investment firm Legatum, amongst others, with Marshall pumping millions into the channel.

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-06). Richest households will gain 12x more from National Insurance cut than poorest, think-tank warns. leftfootforward.org The chancellor is preparing to announce the second big cut to employment taxes in a year, after his decision to cut national insurance rates by 2p at last year's autumn statement, portraying it as a pre-election giveaway…

Bloomberg (2024-03-06). US Senator Kyrsten Sinema won't seek re-election, reshaping Arizona race. scmp.com The lawmaker, who switched affiliation from Democrat to independent, had helped clinch a bipartisan border deal that collapsed after Trump criticised it.

Bloomberg (2024-03-06). US blocks AMD from selling AI chip tailored for China without licence: sources. scmp.com AMD had hoped to get Washington's approval to sell to Chinese customers its MI309 processor, which performs at a lower level than what the company sells globally.

Bochen Han (2024-03-06). Outgoing US climate envoy John Kerry says he will stay involved, hopes to maintain dialogue with Chinese counterpart. scmp.com John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua reached a bilateral agreement in November that helped catalyse the "Dubai consensus" between nearly 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels.

Brennan Center for Justice (2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/20: How a Voting Rights Amendment Could Revitalize American Democracy w/ Prof. R Hansen, UCLA. indybay.org Virtual event…

bwitanek (2024-03-06). MSU SJP Presenting "Why Palestine Matters" w/ Andrew Ross, Wednesday March 6, 5:30 pm. fightbackbetter.com montclairsjp Join us with guest speaker Andrew Ross, professor and social activist at NYU. üóìÔ∏èTomorrow March 6th üìçUniversity hall #1030…

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-06). Sistema de salud nicaragàºense se fortalece con más clínicas móviles (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Managua, 5 mar (RHC) El Ministerio nicaragàºense de Salud -Minsa-, entregó este martes cinco nuevas clínicas móviles a igual número de departamentos, proyecto que fortalece el sistema sanitario de esta nación centroamericana.

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Chris Hedges (2024-03-06). How private equity conquered America. mronline.org Blackstone, Apollo, and a handful of other firms are demolishing the US economy for short-term gain, and leaving workers and communities in the wreckage.

Claudia (2024-03-06). Claudia/Karina 2024 Statement: Democrats Voting 'Uncommitted' and Abandoning Biden Are Sending a Powerful Message. liberationnews.org The Claudia De la Cruz / Karina Garcia 2024 presidential campaign supports the growing movement of people who are sending a message of rejection to Genocide Joe at the voting booth.

Codepink (2024-03-06). When will we stop fueling an endless cycle of hatred and violence? pressenza.com When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all? | By Kathleen Ruff | It is not possible to say you support human rights and have a double standard, supporting human rights for some and denying human rights to others. Human rights are for all. Otherwise they are not human rights at all. | When words contradict actions, it is the actions that speak the truth. | The US and Canadian governments constantly repeat that they support human rights and an international rules-based order. | They do not. Their actions vi…

David Giesen (2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/13: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco, California…

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-06). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

DikelediM (2024-03-06). Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey. sanews.gov.za Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey | The Gauteng Department of Employment and Labour says creating employment and the management thereof has been a mixture of success and challenges in the province. | The department was presenting its provincial overview in terms of service delivery and the job creation mandate to the Employment Standard (ES) Board. | The ES Board is in the province to engage directly with the Department of Employment and Labour's management in Gauteng, the Sheltered Employment Enterprises (SEE) and Employment Solutions. The visit started on Tuesday and will conclude today…

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). China Eastern Airlines to operate more C919 planes. ecns.cn Li Yangmin, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the general manager of China Eastern Airlines, proposed to scale up operation of domestically manufactured civilian aircraft while phasing in an operational coordination mechanism.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Construction machinery maker to lift production targets; eyes green model. ecns.cn Construction equipment maker Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd is ramping up efforts to promote the production of new energy-fueled construction machinery, hoping to inject fresh impetus into China's high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Efforts in ultra-deep oil well critical to energy security. ecns.cn China's continuous efforts in ultra-deep oil well drilling will continue to ensure domestic energy self-sufficiency while representing a major milestone in the country's exploration of deep energy resources, industry experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Cloud service providers gaze abroad with excitement. ecns.cn Chinese cloud computing companies are scrambling to expand their presence in overseas cloud service markets.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Saudi-hosted show makes a huge 'leap'. ecns.cn The largest tech show in the Middle East, LEAP 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, is drawing multiple investments, including from Chinese companies, in sectors from healthcare to smart cities and from fintech to future energy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). China planning a further boost to R&D. ecns.cn China's investment in research and development rose 8.1 percent last year to more than 3.3 trillion yuan ($458.4 billion), Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Policies can help China hit GDP goal. ecns.cn China has room to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy and an expansionary monetary policy, thereby boosting economic recovery and helping achieve the targeted economic growth of around 5 percent this year, experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Senior adviser upbeat about HK's future. ecns.cn Former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has reaffirmed his unshakable confidence in China's bright future and Hong Kong's economy and says he hopes the two sessions will further align the city's advantages with the country's needs.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Legislators: New forces will bolster supply chains, growth. ecns.cn China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces and advanced manufacturing by giving full play to the leading role of innovation, will enhance the resilience and competitiveness of its industrial and supply chains, and inject new impetus into the country's long-term economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Manila move a violation of sovereignty. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Tuesday to a Philippine maritime bill that aims at legalizing its claims and actions in the South China Sea, urging Manila to stop unilateral moves that would expand disputes and complicate the situation at sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). France guarantees right of abortion. ecns.cn France made history on Monday by becoming the first country in the world to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution at a time when such rights are being challenged in the United States.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Executive: More airports needed in interior areas. ecns.cn China should build more airports in central and western areas to promote links with other economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Deputy calls for national plan for AGI development in the country. ecns.cn Liu Qingfeng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and chairman of Chinese AI company iFlytek, said there is a need for China to draft a national development plan for the latest tech frontier.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Texas, Arizona migrant laws for border are dealt setbacks. ecns.cn U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an order Monday to temporarily block a Texas law that would make illegal crossing of the U.S.-Mexico border a state crime starting this Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). China 'disappointed' as U.S. blocks Gaza ceasefire for 4th time at UN. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday reiterated disappointment with the United States for blocking for the fourth time the UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Insights丨Foreign experts: China leads the world in new green technologies. ecns.cn China News Network had exclusive conversations with Joseph Dellatte, research fellow for climate, energy and environment at Institut Montaigne, and Jeff Ruffolo, a U.S. China expert.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Yuan dynasty porcelain pieces discovered underwater in Jiangxi. ecns.cn More than 20,000 pieces of ancient Chinese porcelain fragments have been discovered at an archaeological site in Duchang county, East China's Jiangxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Xi visits political advisors, joins discussion at annual session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Wednesday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). AI industrial chain spurred on by Sora. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence industrial chains, including computing power, cloud servers and data centers, are expected to usher in unprecedented development opportunities amid a worldwide frenzy around Sora.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping takes part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Chinese leaders attend deliberations at annual legislative session. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Close-up view of Danxia landform in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The close-up of stratified rocks of Danxia landform, a landscape characterized by reddish sandstone features, in Longzhou Town of Jingbian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March 5, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Spectacular view of train running through Danxia landform. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs through the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains with Danxi landform in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Exploring horse-face skirt manufacturer in Shandong. ecns.cn The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is in the spotlight during this year's Spring Festival, and is increasingly gaining popularity, particularly among young Chinese.

ecns.cn (2024-03-06). Shaolin Show: What do new quality productive forces mean?>. ecns.cn As China's two sessions kicked off, the term "new quality productive forces" has caught the eye of global media and experts. What does this term mean? How much will the Chinese economy be energized by such new forces? Follow anchor Shaolin to learn more.

Editor (2024-03-06). Bombay HC acquits ex-DU Prof G N Saibaba, 5 others, in alleged Maoist Link case. mronline.org The verdict by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay HC was delivered by Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes, who reheard Saibaba's appeal after the SC set aside an earlier HC acquittal order.

Editor (2024-03-06). When Einstein called "fascists" those who rule Israel for the last 44 years… mronline.org What would you say if the notorious racist and anti-semite prime minister of Hungary Victor Orban accused Einstein of … anti-semitism? And Hanna Arendt as well? Together with the most iconic author of Holocaust literature Primo Levi?>

EDWIN (2024-03-06). Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith. sanews.gov.za Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith | Detectives in the Western Cape are currently questioning four individuals as part of an extensive investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Diazville in Saldanha Bay. | The investigation saw a team of detectives visiting several places within the West Coast town and interviewing several other persons. | The search for Joslin brought individuals, NGOs, community activists, police officials, neighbourhood watches and representatives from different spheres of government together in the quest to find the missing girl. For days they searched ide…

EDWIN (2024-03-06). President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities | President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government's interaction with communities and stakeholders in the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga during the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo on Thursday. | "Themed 'Leave No One Behind', the 12th Presidential Imbizo promotes participatory democracy and inclusive development by allowing community members and stakeholders to voice proposals and express any concerns or dissatisfaction they may have about conditions in the district or province," said the Presidency in a statement on Tuesday.

Eileen Kinch (2024-03-06). Equipping future church leaders in Indonesia. anabaptistworld.org As a generation of experienced pastors enters retirement age, many churches around the world are seeing a shortage of trained leaders. Pastoral candidates who have studied Anabaptist theology are even more rare. However, the three Anabaptist-Mennonite synods in Indonesia have proactive strategies to equip future leaders. Gereja Kristen Muria Indonesia (GKMI) "Pastors, teachers and evangelists …

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Ambassador: Belarus-Pakistan cooperation is based on mutual respect. eng.belta.by The Pakistan Embassy in Minsk has held a reception to mark the 84th | Pakistan Day and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of | Belarus-Pakistan diplomatic relations.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarus' PM: Export should be a priority. eng.belta.by Export should be a priority, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko | said at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 6 | March, BelTA has learned.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarus, Uzbekistan discuss joint industrial projects. eng.belta.by The parties discussed issues related to the implementation of agreements | reached during the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko | to Uzbekistan, and the second forum of regions of the two countries.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarusian economy minister satisfied with last year's performance. eng.belta.by Yuri Chebotar said: "Last year ended quite successfully for us. The gross domestic product growth rate totaled 103.9%. It was above the target. Real earnings of the population went up. Salaries rose by 11% and real pensions by 11% as well."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Moscow to host CIS International Economic Forum on 28-29 March. eng.belta.by The forum will feature 21 sections, and more than 2,000 participants. | The event will highlight issues related to cooperation between the CIS | member states in logistics, customs, construction, industrial | cooperation, migration policy, medicine, tourism, sustainable…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). New company at China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone to make IC packaging. eng.belta.by The company will produce metal-ceramic packages for integrated circuits. These packages make IC safe and easy to install.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarus' FM: The old system in the world is giving way to a new reality. eng.belta.by Belarus progressively develops at a time when the old system is giving | way to a new reality, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei | Aleinik said at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Foreign…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarus trades with over 200 countries, exports to 160 states. eng.belta.by Belarus trades with more than 200 countries and territories and exports | to 160 states, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik | said at the ministerial board meeting on 6 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). FM: Belarusian People's Congress demonstrates true democracy. eng.belta.by According to the minister, it is extremely important to provide true | information about Belarus and the processes taking place in the country | through the election campaigns that determine the country's course for…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). FM: West resorts to illegitimate transport, financial blockade on Belarus. eng.belta.by Relations between Belarus and Western partners predictably continued to deteriorate in 2023. The West has gone as far as to impose an illegitimate transport and financial blockade on our country, Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). 'This will remain in history'. Lukashenko's role in restoring Belkhudozhpromysly and reviving Slutsk sashes. eng.belta.by "It is very symbolic that the sashes were restored here, in Slutsk. | This is a tribute to the masters of the past and a celebration of their | descendants, who are as talented and skillful as their illustrious | predecessors." The president left this note in the Book of Distinguished…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Anastasia Lenkova's mother about her daughter's dream of space flight. eng.belta.by Since childhood, Anastasia has dreamed of space flight and moved towards her dream, Natalia Lenkova, the mother of the Belarusian spaceflight participant Anastasia Lenkova, told the media,…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarusian internal affairs minister gets familiar with UAE police work at World Police Summit in Dubai. eng.belta.by On 6 March Belarusian police officers examined the physical infrastructure used by the General Department of Security of the Dubai Police Force and the procedures UAE policemen follow in security provision work. The accumulated experience of the two countries was shared.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Farewell ceremony for Belarus' cosmonauts heading to Baikonur for space flight. eng.belta.by

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Father of Belarus' Marina Vasilevskaya speaks about her upcoming space flight. eng.belta.by Marina Vasilevskaya dreamed of flying higher than the sky even while | working as a Belavia flight attendant, said Vitaly Vasilevsky, the | father of Marina Vasilevskaya, member of the main crew of the 21st…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Novitsky: I am confident in the 21st visiting expedition crew. eng.belta.by "The management wished us routine operations. It was great to see so | many people at an official breakfast before departure to Baikonur. We | expressed words of gratitude to everyone for the preparation and such a…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Russia's Zvyozdny Gorodok hosts farewell ceremony for 21st visiting expedition to ISS. eng.belta.by The Cosmonaut Training Center hosted a farewell ceremony for the main | and backup crews of the 21st visiting expedition to the Baikonur | Cosmodrome.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Students from 8 countries seek to take part in Grace International contest in Vitebsk. eng.belta.by More than 30 applications from young women representing eight countries | were submitted to the organizating committee of the Grace International | contest of national cultures, creativity and beauty in Vitebsk.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Vasilevskaya on space flight: We will go above and beyond to fulfill our tasks. eng.belta.by The main crew of the 21st visiting expedition to the International Space | Station will go above and beyond to fulfill all its tasks, member of | the main crew Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus told reporters.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-06). Belarusian Tennis Federation vs ITF timeline. eng.belta.by The | international membership of the Belarusian federation was suspended | exactly two years ago, but frictions between the ITF and the BTF started | even earlier, in the second half of 2020.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Heavy Damage in Israeli settlements as Hezbollah Avenges Killing of 3 Lebanese in Houla. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli media reported on Wednesday losses in northern settlements as Hezbollah retaliated for the Israeli attacks on south Lebanon which claimed lives of three citizens, including a woman, on Tuesday. Israeli media reported heavy damage to an industrial chicken coop in in Avivim, which was hit an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon overnight. For its …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). One more child dies from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Yemeni Armed Forces Target US Destroyer, Washington Confirms Attack. english.almanar.com.lb Yemeni Armed Forces staged on Tuesday a new pro-Palestine strike, this time on two US destroyers in the Red Sea, with Washington's CENTCOM confirming the attack later on Wednesday. In a statement, Spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree declared that Yemen's naval forces, missile force, and drone air force carried out …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Rescuers pull bodies of 16 martyrs in several locations across Khan Younis since dawn on Tuesday. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Security firm reports explosion near US-owned bulk carrier off Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Funeral of three Lebanese citizens martyred in Houla underway in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). WHO Chief: Gaza children who survived bombing could not survive famine. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Israeli media: Drone explodes over Metulla near Lebanon border. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Day 152: 'Israel' Reluctant over Ceasefire Demands, Aid Deliveries to Northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb It seems that the Israeli occupation is still reluctant over demands presented by Hamas resistance movement regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, as the Tel Aviv Regime is still denying access of aid deliveries to northern Gaza amid catastrophic conditions in the besieged enclave on the day 152 of the aggression. Hamas said on Wednesday it …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-06). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance confirms drone strike on Metulla: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-06). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-06). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-06). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-03-06). EU locks horns with China's envoy on Ukraine, as schisms on war remain. scmp.com Sources from the European side say that in meetings Li Hui, China's special envoy, merely repeats a 'full dose of Moscow's talking points.'

Freedom Socialist Party (2024-03-06). Sunday 3/17: Deep Care — A history of radical reproductive rights activism and lessons for today. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART& on or near the #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 Muni bus lines | Also available online — to register: bit.ly/DeepCare-March17

Gabisile (2024-03-06). SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation. sanews.gov.za SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation | The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Ji≈ôí Kozák, recently visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore potential areas of collaboration with South Africa. | The Deputy Minister was in South Africa for bilateral political consultations with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). | Organised by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Kozák toured the CSIR's National Centre for Nanostructured Materials and the Cybersecurity Operations Centre t…

Global Research News (2024-03-06). Selected Articles: Sending NATO Soldiers to Ukraine Is "Apocalypse Warning," Says Slovak Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca By Fico also highlighted Ukraine's inability to resolve the conflict despite the West's substantial financial and military aid. He emphasised that an …

haberler (2024-03-06). Emaciated 10-Year-Old Palestinian Child, Yazan al Kafarneh, Dies Of Severe Hunger In Gaza. indybay.org Yazan al Kafarneh, 10, died of hunger at Yousef Al Najjar Hospital in southern city of Rafah.

haberler (2024-03-06). 13,430 Children Killed In Gaza Since Oct. 7. indybay.org

haberler (2024-03-06). UN Food Agency Says Food Deliveries To Northern Gaza Facing 'Further Setbacks'. indybay.org 14 truck convoy turned back by Israeli forces after 3 hour wait at Wadi Gaza checkpoint, says World Food Program. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-06). Public outrage forced Home Office to reverse visa denial for Afghan Youth Orchestra. leftfootforward.org Following public outcry, the Home Office overturned its decision to deny visas to a band of 47 exiled Afghan musicians who were due to tour the UK this month. | The Southbank Centre criticised the Home Office on Monday when the Afghan Youth Orchestra's tour Breaking The Silence was thrown into doubt after the Home Office denied their visas at the last minute, a decision the venue said "denies UK audiences the opportunity of being inspired by their brave work". | The UK's largest arts centre described the orchestra, made up of musicians aged 14 to 22, as a "beacon of hope and free creative expression" and said…

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-06). Tory minister forced to apologise and pay damages after false allegations about academic. leftfootforward.org Science secretary Michelle Donelan has had to eat her words and retract false allegations she made about an academic for the sake of "another Tory anti-woke headline", following a lengthy legal process. | The cabinet minister smeared Professor Kate Sang as an 'extremist' after falsely suggesting she supported Hamas, and had attempted to claim the academic had breached principles on how public officials should behave. | Donelan has now retracted her claim and the government has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum, at the expense of the taxpayer, following a months-long investigation by an advisory group on equalit…

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-06). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Igor Patrick (2024-03-06). Australian defence official warns Washington audience about military tech innovation gap with China, Russia. scmp.com Deputy defence secretary used occasion to call for Washington to clear regulatory impediments to the full implementation of the Aukus alliance.

infobrics (2024-03-06). China Ready to Work with All Parties to Deepen BRICS Strategic Partnership. infobrics.org China stands ready to work with all parties to continue deepening the BRICS strategic partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said…

infobrics (2024-03-06). India and Russia in Talks Over Long-term Oil Deals. infobrics.org New Delhi reportedly wants to secure a steady supply of crude instead of one-off purchases…

infobrics (2024-03-06). BRICS Green Cooperation: Pioneering Sustainable Development for a Greener Future. infobrics.org The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – represent a formidable coalition of emerging economies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. Collaborating under BRICS, these countries have embarked on a collective path to promote green initiatives and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale…

Isabel Ortiz (2024-03-06). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org

isabella (2024-03-06). New Poll Shows Support for Charity Reform Across the Political Spectrum. inequality.org

Ji Siqi (2024-03-06). TikTok told to break with China's Communist Party or lose access to US users. scmp.com New push by American lawmakers would give TikTok parent company ByteDance 165 days to divest, else the popular app would no longer be available on app stores.

John C. A. Manley (2024-03-06). The Seven Horsemen of the Pharmaceutical Apocalypse. globalresearch.ca

Katya Schwenk (2024-03-06). The Lie That's Inflating Your Credit Card Bills. levernews.com

Labor Video Project (2024-03-06). Newsom's Prop 1 Press Conference Disrupted in SF: No Privatization of Mental Health. indybay.org At a press conference by Governor Gavin Newsom to support California proposition 1, which will privatize mental health services and take away rights of mentally disabled, protesters spoke out disrupting the press conference. The anti-labor ballot initiative is supported by the leadership of SEIU2015, SEIU 1021, UBC and other unions despite the fact it will destroy public jobs.

Labor Video Project (2024-03-06). Breed "Sucking Up To SEIU" While Attacking SF City Workers With 2% Wages & Privatization. indybay.org San Francisco Mayor London Breed was accused by Gavin Newsom of "sucking up to the SEIU" by wearing a purple dress. At the same time she is attacking City workers by only offering 2% which amounts to a wage cut and also continuing to outsource City jobs to non-profits. There is also a massive corruption crisis in the City.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Asian Stocks Advance After Global Markets Fall On Tech Sell-off. latintimes.com Gold prices and bitcoin hit all-time highs Tuesday before reversing gains, while the sell-off in some technology stocks hit many markets around the world.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Biden Calls On Hamas To Accept Ceasefire By Ramadan. latintimes.com As famine threatens Gazans, US and Jordanian planes again airdropped food aid into the besieged territory of 2.4 million people in a joint operation with Egypt and France.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Buried Clothes, Bones And DNA Help Identify Colombia's Missing. latintimes.com Across Colombia, efforts have intensified to find, exhume, and identify those who have gone missing during the country's six decades of armed conflict.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Icy Reception For Plan To 'Save' Venezuela's Last Glacier. latintimes.com While glacier melt is a global phenomenon blamed on climate change, Venezuela is the first country in the Andes mountain range — which stretches all the way to Chile in the south — to lose all its glaciers.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Messi's Promised Barca Contract, On A Napkin, Up For Auction. latintimes.com The napkin has gone on show in New York to drum up interest, ahead of the start of bidding on March 18, against a backdrop of soaring interest in soccer memorabilia.

latintimes (2024-03-06). OpenAI Rejects Musk's Accusations Of 'Betrayal'. latintimes.com The boss of Tesla, SpaceX and X was one of the co-founders of OpenAI in 2015 along with Sam Altman but left the organization in 2018 and is now one of its most vocal critics.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Peru PM Resigns Over Influence-peddling Claims. latintimes.com Otarola has denied any violation of Peruvian labor laws or other wrongdoing.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Top Haitian Gang Leader Warns Of Civil War, Genocide. latintimes.com As the latest crisis in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation spiraled, gunfire shut down some flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital.

latintimes (2024-03-06). Trump Seeks Reduction In $83.3 Million Jury Award In Carroll Defamation Case. latintimes.com "This Court's erroneous decision to dramatically limit the scope of President Trump's testimony almost certainly influenced the jury's verdict, and thus a new trial is warranted," the lawyers wrote in court filings on Tuesday…

latintimes (2024-03-06). Venezuela Will Hold Presidential Elections On July 28: Official. latintimes.com The date was chosen by the ruling-party aligned National Electoral Council (CNE), after Maduro's government and the opposition agreed in Barbados last year to hold a free and fair vote in 2024 with international observers present.

Lyn Neeley (2024-03-06). Portland vigil for Aaron Bushnell — Veterans protest genocide, burn uniforms. workers.org Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old U.S. Air Force soldier who self-immolated in front of the Israeli Consulate in Washington, D.C. to protest the U.S. military role in the Israeli genocide in Gaza, has inspired millions of people around the world for his sacrifice — from Yemen to Malaysia to Palestine to . . . |

National Writers Union, UPTE For Palestine (2024-03-06). Friday 3/8: Global Day Of Action On Women's Day For Women Journalists In Gaza. indybay.org SF Chronicle 5th & Mission St. | San Francisco…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

noreply (2024-03-06). Indian Home Minister; Trial Court Judges; Two Supreme Court Judges; Sanctioning Authority Stand Convicted in Public's Eyes! — Professor G. N. Saibaba's Acquittal. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by | P.S. Sahni & | Shobha Aggarwal | | Countercurrents.org had published our article — within | 9 days of Saibaba's arrest (euphemism for abduction) on 9 May 2014. The article | titled: | "Professor G.N. Saibaba — A Prisoner of Conscience" | was published on 18 May 2014. See Ten years of his life — as | also of others incarcerated with him — has gone waste. Their careers have been | ruined; family members devastated and underwent extreme economic hardships. The | acq…

nosihle (2024-03-06). Government welcomes slight GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes slight GDP growth | Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. | "This growth is particularly encouraging as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels. This indicates a resilient economy showing signs of recovery, and bettering previous strength," Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said on Wednesday. | In the fourth quarter, real GDP reached R1 158 billion, marking continuous improvement from the pre-COVID-19 level of R1 150 billion, although still bel…

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-06). Breaking News: MP Andrew Bridgen Summons Head of Met as a "Matter of Urgency" & has "New Disturbing & Damning News" expose-news.com Andrew Bridgen has written to Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan police asking for an urgent meeting with him and Metropolitan Police detectives to discuss serious issues that have come to …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-06). Protests Over the International Israeli Sales Events of Stolen Palestinian Land. expose-news.com Jews in Canada and the US are protesting real estate events and say Israel is selling Real Estate that they've stolen from Palestinians in synagogues across the world. The Israeli events in Canada and …

Peoples Health Dispatch (2024-03-06). Migrant health and care workers in the UK face new threats by immigration policy. peoplesdispatch.org The health and care sectors in the UK depend on migrant health workers, yet Rishi Sunak's government is preparing to introduce even harsher immigration policies…

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-06). Benny Gantz Meets VP Harris at White House. indybay.org Former Israeli Army General and War Cabinet Member, Benny Gantz met today at the White House with Vice President Kamal Harris and others where they were scheduled to discuss increasing aid to Gaza.

Rachel Evans (2024-03-06). Australian Community Leaders Call on Albanese to Isolate Apartheid Israel, Scrap Weapons Deals. asia-pacificresearch.com

Reuters (2024-03-06). Russia ponders putting nuclear power plant on the moon with China. scmp.com Roscosmos space agency chief Yuri Borisov says the project, being considered for 2033-2035, could eventually allow the building of lunar settlements.

Reuters (2024-03-06). Super Tuesday 2024: Trump and Biden dominate primary contests, setting stage for rematch. scmp.com Donald Trump closed in on the Republican presidential nomination with easy wins in the Super Tuesday primaries, setting up an all-but-certain rematch with President Joe Biden in November.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-06). Covid injections can cause kidney injury and renal damage. expose-news.com In April 2023, an exhaustive review of the scientific literature relating to renal complications following covid vaccination was published in the Indian Journal of Community Medicine. It described 28 mechanisms of kidney …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-06). MEP Rob Roos: The elites have decided we are "living wrongly" and "everything must change" in the name of "climate change" expose-news.com The ruling class, which controls politics, wants farmers to disappear by crushing them with one regulation after another and then concluding trade agreements with the entire world where they see fit, all …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-06). Douglas Brodie: Net zero and the Hunga Tongo climate change chicanery. expose-news.com In March last year, Douglas Brodie, famous for his emails to the Members of the Scottish Parliament ("MSPs") downed tools "barring a future bad turn of public events for the much worse." …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-06). UK's planned energy transition to net zero is an unprecedented act of economic self-harm. expose-news.com In the run-up to Budget Day today, 6 March, a new paper by a former World Bank economist and published by The Global Warming Policy Foundation warns that the UK's current decarbonisation …

Robert Ringer (2024-03-06). The Final Battle: The Democrats Decided 2024 Is the Time to Go for Full and Permanent Control of the Government. globalresearch.ca

Saleem Samad (2024-03-06). Japan to tie landlocked Northeast India with Bangladesh. pressenza.com Hopes for the Red Sun finally glimmer lights over landlocked northeast India and plans to connect with landlocked states with Bangladesh, which has been deemed as geostrategic significance to Japan. | Japan after the brutal Second World War has developed several proven friends of South Asia and is edging closer to Bangladesh and India for socio-economic development. | Many think tanks say Japan has enlarged its diplomatic vision in a bid to counter the economic hegemony of China, which has set its eyes on South Asia. | Well, Japan has been a major donor and development partner since the war-ravaged Bangladesh, 52…

Santa Cruz News Network (2024-03-06). Tallying Election Contributions Made by Development Interests in the City of Santa Cruz. indybay.org Real estate and development interests continue to flood political campaigns in the City of Santa Cruz with large cash contributions. In the lead up to the March 5, 2024 election, financial documents show construction and development interests have provided the vast majority of the funding for the No on Measure M campaign. Santa Cruz Together, the political action committee heavily financed by real estate and property development interests, spent more than $14,000 on a city-wide campaign mailer in support of four Santa Cruz City Council candidates: Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, Sonja Brunner, Susie O'Hara, and Gabrie…

SF Repro Justice (2024-03-06). Sunday 3/24: Rally: US Supreme Court Hands Off the Abortion Pill! indybay.org Federal Building | 90 7th Street (the corner of Mission and 7th streets)…

Sign the Petition (2024-03-06). Support WAMM, a Champion of Medical Cannabis Access and Community Safety in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Support the new proposed location for WAMM Phytotherapies (WAMM) and The Hook dispensary on Mission Street in Santa Cruz! | Sign the petition here: sign.moveon.org/petitions/support-wamm-a-champion-of-medical-cannabis-access-and-community-safety-in-santa-cruz

Siraje Ali Abas (2024-03-06). Somali Clan System is Too Complicated to Understand with an Elusive Spectrum. indybay.org Somali clan system is a complicated system to understand which shapes every aspect of the Somali society; politics, war, marriage, peace, culture and much more…

Socialist Organizer (2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: Women in the Palestinian Struggle. indybay.org Register in advance on zoom…

Staff (2024-03-06). What I Witnessed in Gaza Is a Holocaust: Palestinian Writer Susan Abulhawa. democracynow.org We speak with Palestinian novelist, poet and activist Susan Abulhawa, who is in Cairo and just returned from two weeks in Gaza. "What's happening to people isn't just this death and dismemberment and hunger. It is a total denigration of their personhood, of their whole society," says Abulhawa. "What I witnessed personally in Rafah and some of the middle areas is incomprehensible, and I will call it a holocaust — and I don't use that word lightly. But it is absolutely that."…

Staff (2024-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2024. democracynow.org Biden & Trump Nearly Sweep Super Tuesday Primaries; Haley to Drop out, Schiff and Garvey Advance in California in Senate Race to Fill Feinstein's Seat, Mark Robinson, Holocaust-Denying, Gay-Bashing Candidate, Wins NC Gubernatorial Primary, Israel Blocks World Food Programme Aid Delivery to Northern Gaza as Agency Attempts to Avert Famine, Hamas Demands Permanent Ceasefire Before More Hostages Are Released, Lebanon: Israel Kills Hezbollah Fighter Along with His Wife & Son, World Food Programme: Sudan Could Soon Face "World's Largest Hunger Crisis", Gang Leader Jimmy Chérizier: Haiti Is Head…

Staff (2024-03-06). Unanimous? Supreme Court Ruling Leaving Trump on Ballot Reveals Split Among Justices. democracynow.org We look at Monday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states do not have the authority to remove Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment with Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern, who calls the decision a "disaster" that appears tailor-made to let Trump avoid accountability for the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He says despite the superficial unanimity of the 9-0 ruling, it was closer to a 5-4 split, with the five conservative justices who wrote the majority opinion raising additional barriers to keeping insurrectionists from public office.

Staff (2024-03-06). Super Tuesday: Biden, Trump Head to Rematch; Schiff Helps Garvey Place in CA; AIPAC Suffers Setback. democracynow.org On Super Tuesday, millions of voters cast ballots in primaries across the United States, and we look at key contests in California, North Carolina, Arizona and elsewhere with American Prospect executive editor David Dayen. He says the California race to fill the seat of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein highlighted the ideological fight inside the Democratic Party, with centrist Congressmember Adam Schiff successfully boxing out his more progressive rivals by spending millions to elevate the profile of Republican candidate Steve Garvey. Both men are now headed to the general election, where Schiff is all but cert…

Staff (2024-03-06). Congress will repeal CAA if voted to power: Pawan Khera. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 will be repealed if the party comes to power after the Lok Sabha elections. He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic strife since May last year. Addressing …

Staff (2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …

Staff (2024-03-06). Police step up vigil as farmers resume Delhi-bound protest march. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi Police has directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at the Tikri, Singhu and the Ghazipur borders, and railway and metro stations and bus stands after protesting farmers announced that they would reach Delhi for their protest on Wednesday. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), the …

Staff (2024-03-06). UAE ranks 5th globally in 'Women in Parliament 2023': IPU report. muslimmirror.com Abu Dhabi : The UAE ranks fifth in the IPU's latest 'Women in Parliament 2023' report, which is based on parliamentary renewals in 66 chambers in 52 countries in 2023. Rwanda continues to lead the IPU world ranking with women accounting for 61.3% of seats in the Chamber of Deputies, followed by Cuba and Nicaragua …

Support WAMM Phyto! (2024-03-06). Thursday 3/7: Support WAMM Phytotherapies at City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting. indybay.org City Council Chambers, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz…

susan abulhawa (2024-03-06). History will record that Israel committed a holocaust. electronicintifada.net Gaza is hell.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-06). Joven palestino muere tras ser herido por las fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net A pesar de haber sido sometido a varias cirugías, el joven no logró sobrevivir a sus graves heridas y falleció la noche del martes.

Toby Blomé (2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: IWD 2024: March for GAZA on the Golden Gate Bridge. indybay.org Welcome Center Plaza: Southeast end of Golden Gate Bridge, SF…

TRCFEH (2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: International Women's Day 2024. indybay.org 24th St & Mission St (SF)…

tvbrics (2024-03-06). Putin supports Russian farmers' proposal to set up a BRICS grain exchange. tvbrics.com According to experts, this will make it possible to plan long-term supplies…

UFCLP (2024-03-06). Thursday 3/7: Press Conference At CPUC: Defend Landlines & Stop Robo Google Robo Taxis NOW! indybay.org California Public Commission…

US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/6: USCPR Phone Zap: Not My Tax Dollars. indybay.org Online via Zoom.

WSWS (2024-03-06). The US Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of the January 6 insurrectionists. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-06). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

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2024-03-05: News Headlines

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-05). Covid wasn't an accident — it was a crime. expose-news.com If SARS-CoV2 was leaked from a laboratory, by accident, then why did totalitarianism spring up all around us? Why did many countries almost simultaneously impose lockdowns, masking, censorship, political crackdowns, de-platforming and …

BAN Toxics (2024-03-05). Uphold the Ban on the Sale and Use of Mercury Dental Amalgam, says Toxic Watchdog Group. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raises the alarm over the continuous selling of mercury dental amalgam (in capsules) in the market and online despite the prohibition in the country. | In the recent market surveillance conducted, the group has purchased and documented sellers of mercury dental amalgam in dental supply stores in Manila and likewise monitored more than 35 sellers in both Lazada and Shopee platforms and in Facebook Marketplace. | Based on the description as written on the container's label, the capsules contain metallic mercury with a manufacturing date of April 2017 and an expiration date of April 2…

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-05). Accused Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty, faces almost 17 years jail. scmp.com Jack Teixeira, once a low-level Massachusetts Air National Guard IT specialist, was accused of orchestrating the most damaging leak of US classified documents in a decade.

Jon Elmer (2024-03-05). Is Israel running short of armored vehicles? electronicintifada.net Israeli military uses dated, poorly armored M113s…

Amjad Ayman Yaghi (2024-03-05). A deadly search for phone signals. electronicintifada.net Snipers, drones target those looking for internet connection.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-03-05). When Israel slaughtered the starving. electronicintifada.net Survivors speak about the Flour Bag Massacre.

Abul Rizvi (2024-03-05). Increasing student visa fees would be shooting ourselves in the foot. independentaustralia.net

Andy Kroll (2024-03-05). Living on the Wrong World. tomdispatch.com On this planet of ours, it almost doesn't matter who's right and who's wrong when it comes to our wars. Actually, let me correct that thought slightly: it certainly does matter, but what matters so much more is that we humans simply can't stop fighting them. That is (or at least should be) a stunning and deeply saddening reality. What obvious lessons we seem congenitally incapable of learning! In the previous century, after all, there were two truly global wars, World War I and World War II, that were estimated to have left significantly more than 100 million military personnel and civilians dead, while decimatin…

Angela (2024-03-05). Monday 3/11: Redwood City Council Meeting: Demand a Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org Council Chambers | 1017 Middlefield Rd | Redwood City, CA…

Angela (2024-03-05). Friday 3/8: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-03-05). Wednesday 3/13: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-05). Saturday 3/9: Webinar: Hyper-Imperialism. indybay.org Zoom | nocoldwar.org/

Angela (2024-03-05). Wednesday 3/20: Webinar: Robotic Warfare: The Dangerous New Artificial Intelligence Race. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-05). Monday 3/18: Online Teach-In: Make War Visible…And End It! indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-05). Sunday 3/10: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…

Angela (2024-03-05). Tuesday 3/5: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…

ANSWER Coalition, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-05). Massive March 2 Global Day of Protest: End U.S.-Israeli Genocide. popularresistance.org Massive numbers of people turned out for actions across the United States and around the world yesterday to shut it down for Palestine! The Hands Off Rafah global day of protest came at a moment of extreme danger, as Israel's deadline to launch the most brutal phase of its onslaught yet looms on March 10. The strong turnout was a clear signal to Biden that the people of this country and all of humanity reject his administration's genocidal policies. | Impressive turnout across the United States was testament to the sustained nature of the mass movement in solidarity with Palestine that has emerged since October.

Apache Stronghold, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-05). Apache Stronghold: Ninth Circuit Ruling Does Not Advance Mine. popularresistance.org San Carlos Apache Reservation, Ariz.— While the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Friday, March 1, 2024 against the non-profit citizens group Apache Stronghold is extremely disappointing, the ruling does not clear the way for construction of the Resolution Copper Mine. | "The culturally and environmentally devastating Resolution project is no closer to construction today than it was before the appeals court ruling," San Carlos Apache Tribe Chairman Terry Rambler said. "The Tribe will continue to fight construction of the project that would have devastating impacts to the Tribe's culture, the environment a…

Appalachians Against Pipelines, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-05). Pipeline Fighters Block Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction. popularresistance.org Roanoke County, VA — On Monday morning at 5 AM, two people locked themselves to a broken down vehicle on Honeysuckle Rd, blocking Mountain Valley Pipeline's access to the pipeline easement, a work yard, and 2 access roads. They held banners and signs reading, "OLDER THAN THE HILLS – WATER IS LIFE," "DEFEND THIS LAND," and "WATER IS PRECIOUS." Nearly 20 people gathered on site in support of these folks and to resist the Mountain Valley Pipeline. | River, an 81-year-old lifelong environmentalist, and Andy, a 63-year-old grandfather and climate activist, prevented pipeline construction on Poor Mountain for 11…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-05). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN Summit. dissidentvoice.org It can take much bruising, much ridicule, and much castigation to eventually reach the plateau of wisdom. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who took office in November 2022, is one such character. Like a hero anointed by the gods for grand deeds and fine achievements, he was duly attacked and maligned, accused of virtually every …

Brennan Center for Justice (2024-03-05). Wednesday 3/20: How a Voting Rights Amendment Could Revitalize American Democracy w/ Prof. R Hansen, UCLA. indybay.org Virtual event…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-05). "Pay No Attention To That Genocide Right In Front Of Your Face" caitlinjohnstone.com.au "Pay no attention to that genocide right in front of your face." | That's the constant message we're getting from the dominant institutions in this present-day dystopia. From our news media. From our political parties. From our government. From our mainstream culture of diversion and superficiality. | "Pay no attention to that genocide right in front of your face." | We can see it happening. It's right there. A…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-05). US Envoy Says a Truce in Gaza Will 'Not Necessarily' Extend to Lebanon. news.antiwar.com US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday that a truce in Gaza will "not necessarily" extend to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire across the border. "It does not necessarily happen that when you have a ceasefire in Gaza, it just automatically extends," Hochstein said after meeting with Lebanese officials in …

David Bacon (2024-03-05). A strategic cross-border labor alliance. mronline.org A relationship between a U.S. and a Mexican union, forged in the face of NAFTA, has borne fruit over decades of struggle. Two leaders reflect on the importance of international solidarity.

David Giesen (2024-03-05). Wednesday 3/13: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco, California…

David Skripac (2024-03-05). Our Species Is Being Genetically Modified. Are We Witnessing Humanity's March Toward Extinction? Viruses Are Our Friends, Not Our Foes. globalresearch.ca

DLI (2024-03-05). US Air drop to Gaza a cynical PR stunt. indybay.org In the face of incontrovertible graphic evidence of Israel "Defense" Force using lethal force to cause over 100 Palestinian deaths, amidst a starving crowd that was trying desperately to get to aid supply trucks, the Biden administration was forced to belatedly organize a single plane flight to drop off 60 tons of aid supplies on a south Gaza beach.

Donald Shaw (2024-03-05). Who's Funding AIPAC's Political Spending Barrage? globalresearch.ca

Dr. Gary G. Kohls (2024-03-05). Women's Rights and Social Justice: Julia Ward Howe's 1870 Anti-War Mother's Day Proclamation, A Day of Peace. globalresearch.ca Julia Ward Howe was a humanist who cared about suffering people, a feminist, a social justice activist & suffragette, and it was because of her anti-war commitment that she wrote the famous "Mother's Day Proclamation" in the wake of the Civil War…

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-05). 40-Year Old Fox News Journalist Diagnosed with Stage 4 Appendix Turbo Cancer After Fox News Mandated COVID-19 Vaccines. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2024-03-05). Ukraine War: US Pilot Warns Kiev Regime About US Fighter Jet F-16's Deficiencies, Calls It 'Prima Donna'. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Travel industry posts solid recovery during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed that the domestic tourism market saw 474 million trips during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, up 34.3 percent year-on-year and a 19.0 percent increase compared with the same holiday period in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Xinjiang's green electricity trading hits new high. ecns.cn Green electricity trading in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region reached a record high this year, according to Xinjiang Power Trading Center on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Premier Li vows prudent monetary policy. ecns.cn China will implement prudent monetary policy in a flexible, appropriate, targeted and effective way while making efforts to enhance the underlying stability of the capital market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Gov't to focus on modern industrial system, new quality productive forces. ecns.cn China will make further efforts to accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system and develop new quality productive forces at a faster pace, according to this year's Government Work Report released on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China sets targeted fiscal deficit-to-GDP ratio at 3%. ecns.cn China has set the targeted fiscal deficit-to-GDP ratio at 3 percent this year, according to the Government Work Report delivered by Premier Li Qiang at the opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Gov't Work Report lays out economic plan for 2024. ecns.cn China aims to see economic expansion at around 5 percent for 2024, unchanged from last year, as the world's second-largest economy will leverage intensified and targeted macro policies to sustain stable growth.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Foreign envoys on China's two sessions. ecns.cn Foreign envoys attend the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Premier undertakes to grow HK, Macao economies, improve lives. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Tuesday to support Hong Kong and Macao in growing their economies, improving the lives of their people and participating in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Are by leveraging their distinctive strengths and features.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Top court: Trump will stay on ballot in Colorado. ecns.cn The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday unanimously ruled that former President Donald Trump can't be excluded from Colorado's primary election ballot because of his actions surrounding the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China invested $167 bln last year in water resources management. ecns.cn China saw investment in water resources management reach a historical high in 2023, as it strove to address water resources-related problems of public concern, said Li Guoying, minister of water resources.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China Coast Guard acts against illegal Philippine vessels. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said it "took control measures" on Tuesday against the Philippine vessels that illegally entered the waters near the Ren'ai Reef of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Chinese researchers solve puzzle of chloroplast RNA polymerase structure. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully resolved the largest and most complex chloroplast RNA polymerase structure, a major mystery in the scientific community for decades.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China's 5% GDP target in line with govt goals. ecns.cn The 5 percent growth target outlined in the annual Government Work Report is in line with China's aim to create 12 million urban jobs this year and turn itself into a mid-level developed economy by 2035, said head of the report's drafting task force on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Morgan Stanley Securities receives approval to apply for new license. ecns.cn Morgan Stanley Securities (China) has been approved to commence securities investment in consulting business and change the proprietary operation of bonds, including government bonds and corporate bonds, into proprietary securities trading.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China increased R&D investment 8.1% to over $458 bln. ecns.cn Last year, China's annual R&D investment exceeded 3.3 trillion yuan ($458.4 billion), an increase of 8.1 percent over the previous year, said Yin Hejun, minister of science and technology.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China pushes for 5% GDP growth. ecns.cn China aims to see economic expansion at around 5 percent for 2024, unchanged from last year, as the world's second-largest economy will leverage intensified and targeted macro policies to sustain stable growth.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China aims to add over 12 million new urban jobs in 2024. ecns.cn China's central government aims to create over 12 million new urban jobs in 2024, with surveyed urban unemployment rate of around 5.5 percent, according to the Government Work Report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China to pursue high-quality opening-up, shorten 'negative list' for foreign investment: Premier Li Qiang. ecns.cn China will ramp up efforts to attract foreign investment, including further shortening the "negative list" for foreign investment, and all market access restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing will be abolished.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). PLA monitors U.S. warship in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army tracked and monitored a United States warship that transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, a military spokesperson said on Tuesday afternoon.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Xi takes part in deliberation at annual national legislative session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday took part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Meteorological satellite FY-4B officially replaces FY-4A; to benefit more countries jointly building BRI. ecns.cn The meteorological satellite Fengyun-4B (FY-4B) successfully succeeded Fengyun-4A (FY-4A) and resumed operational services in the geostationary orbit after drifting and adjusting.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). NPC HK deputy proposes increasing paid annual leave days to boost tourism and consumption. ecns.cn Considering that the implementation of working hours and paid annual leave in China is not ideal and there is insufficient protection for the young labor force, Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, a deputy from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the 14th National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). NPC deputies interviewed before annual session. ecns.cn Deputies to the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) are interviewed ahead of the opening meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). In Numbers: China's economic, social progress in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Insights‰∏®French climate expert: China is a nice example of decarbonization using renewables. ecns.cn The green development continues to be a hot topic of the Two Sessions. In recent years, China's new energy industry has advanced by leaps and bounds, with new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products becoming new growth poles of China's exports. As the Two Sessions kicked off, China News Network invited Joseph Dellatte, research fellow for climate, energy and environment at Institut Montaigne, to look ahead China's development of renewable energies. Dellatte noted that global carbon neutrality"ÄÄcannot be achieved without China achieving its own carbon neutrality. He added tha…

Editor (2024-03-05). Dialectics, science, and naturalism: An Outline. mronline.org Science is not an innocent activity, performed outside society. Lewontin and Levins write: 'To do science is to be a social actor, whether one likes it or not, in political activity' (1985: 4).

Editor (2024-03-05). Igniting conflict in the heart of Africa. mronline.org The perils of U.S. empire have driven a spiral of violence in the Sahel.

Editor (2024-03-05). Islamophobia: Defending Rutgers' Center for Security, Race and Rights from Senate Judiciary Committee. mronline.org "The institutional target of the attack by the Republican members of the Judiciary Committee—the Center for Security, Race and Rights—is an academic institution engaged in research, public education and advocacy "to address the underlying structural and systemic causes of Islamophobia and xenophobia against people of Arab, African, and South Asian descent."" — Aslƒ± àú. Bâli / Laurie Brand…

Editor (2024-03-05). Mar 5, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ DAN CHAPMAN PIANO — LITTLE BIRD The Five FUBARs, by James Howard Kunstler The "Long Train" — An Anatomy of Our Thinking, Part 2, by Ray Zwarich Craig Murray: US Case & Assange Rebuttal Covering Assange in Court, by Joe Lauria "Pay No Attention To That Genocide Right In Front Of Your Face," by Caitlin Johnstone SITREP 3/4/2024: Rifts in Bibi's Camp as Gaza War Drags, by Simplicius The Thinker Grayzone reports from Gaza (Videos) A firsthand encounter with 'Fortress Israel,' by Noushin Framke Peter Koenig on "Israel Is an Illegal State", Eric Walberg on "Islam and Jesus as Jewish Mess…

Global Research News (2024-03-05). Selected Articles: Is the World Falling Apart? Are Europeans Throwing Each Other Under the Bus to Avoid Russian Retaliation? globalresearch.ca

Green Party (2024-03-05). Green Voter Guide for Tuesday's election. indybay.org Immediately below are endorsements by the Green Party of Alameda County (and a link to our voter guide), followed by links to endorsements by the San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Sonoma county Green Parties.

haberler (2024-03-05). Emaciated 10-Year-Old Palestinian Child, Yazan al Kafarneh, Dies Of Severe Hunger In Gaza. indybay.org Yazan al Kafarneh, 10, died of hunger at Yousef Al Najjar Hospital in southern city of Rafah.

haberler (2024-03-05). 13,430 Children Killed In Gaza Since Oct. 7. indybay.org

ICRC (2024-03-05). Azerbaijan: Closure after 31 years of waiting, family received remains of missing loved one. icrc.org

img.piri.net (2024-03-05). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n 'Irak' à߃±kƒ±≈üƒ± Yunanistan'da bàºyàºk ses getirdi: Türkiye sava≈üa hazƒ±r. img.piri.net Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Kabinesi Toplantƒ±sƒ± sonrasƒ± aà߃±klamalarda bulundu. | Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan, 'Terà∂rle màºcadele sƒ±nƒ±rlarƒ±mƒ±zƒ±n iàßinde ve dƒ±≈üƒ±nda engellere aldƒ±rmadan kararlƒ±kla devam ettiriyoruz. Irak sƒ±nƒ±rlarƒ±mƒ&…

indybay (2024-03-05). Friday 3/8: Third World Women Resist for International Women's Day. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…

infobrics (2024-03-05). "Russia Has Never Hurt Our Interests": S Jaishankar. infobrics.org Mr Jaishankar also said he did not expect the West to understand the nuances of India's relationship with China, just as he might not appreciate aspects of their relationship with that country…

infobrics (2024-03-05). BRICS+ — All Roads Now Lead to a New World Order. infobrics.org Bretton Woods economic system created after WWII, dominated by West, is no more relevant…

infobrics (2024-03-05). Egypt Wants to Host Russian Wheat Hub. infobrics.org Moscow is reviewing the proposed project, Cairo's Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade has said…

Janine (2024-03-05). SANDF deployment not done without planning. sanews.gov.za SANDF deployment not done without planning | By Siphiwe Dlamini | The deployment of a contingent of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) as part of the SADC Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) and the subsequent tragic deaths of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven Thabang Semono have provided plenty of grist to the opinion mill. | It should. We are a democracy and this is a people's defence force — and its role and its use should be debated. | There are major and justifiable concerns about budget implications. The lack of sufficient air cover for the mission and that this d…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-03-05). Bolivarian Revolution Celebrates 25th Year Anniversary. orinocotribune.com By Jeremy Kuzmarov — Feb 27, 2024 | Revolution Has Survived and Flourished Despite U.S. Attempts to Destroy It | February 2 marked the 25th anniversary of the Bolivarian Revolution. On that day in 1999, Hugo Chávez, a left-wing Venezuelan army officer, assumed power and initiated a socialist revolution that had ripple effects across the region and world. | Invoking the legacy of Simón Bolívar, who had led much of Latin America's liberation from Spanish colonization in the 1820s, Chávez's government enacted measures to retake national control over Venezuela's oil resources and to use the revenues to fund soci…

John Helmer (2024-03-05). The good Germans are blowing smoke. mronline.org There is a fraction of the Germans who, when speaking or writing in public, consider themselves the good Germans. Good Germans are to Germany as propaganda is to truth—negligibly fractional; sometimes truth-telling; always irrelevant to the outcome of the wars which Germany wages.

John Pilger (2024-03-05). International Women's Day 2024: The Contradictions of Modern Feminism: The Triumph of Machine Politics Over Feminism. John Pilger. globalresearch.ca First published on March 8, 2012 | In 1963, a senior Australian government official, A.R. Taysom, deliberated on the wisdom of deploying women as trade representatives. "Such an appointee would not stay young and attractive forever [because] a spinster lady can, …

Kobi Guillory, Fight Back News! (2024-03-05). Alliance Unites To Free Survivors Of Torture And Wrongful Conviction. popularresistance.org Chicago, Illinois — "You can't throw a stone and not hit someone who is affected by police torture and wrongful conviction here in Chicago, the torture capital of the United States," said Merawi Gerima, a co-chair of the Campaign to Free Incarcerated Survivors of Torture (CFIST.) | Gerima was speaking at the annual People's Hearing on Police Crimes on Saturday, February 24, at the office of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) in Woodlawn neighborhood on the predominantly Black South Side.

KQED Live (2024-03-05). Thursday 3/14: Sustainable Fashion: Mend, Thrift, Style and Sometimes Buy. indybay.org The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…

Labor Video Project (2024-03-05). At Palestine Rally Labor Speakers Demand an End To Genocide & Nurse Calls for Labor Action. indybay.org At a rally for Palestine in SF labor speakers spoke and a nurse called for labor action to stop the genocide.

Labor Video Project (2024-03-05). Newsom's Prop 1 Press Conference Disrupted in SF: No Privatization of Mental Health. indybay.org At a press conference by Governor Gavin Newsom to support California proposition 1, which will privatize mental health services and take away rights of mentally disabled, protesters spoke out disrupting the press conference. The anti-labor ballot initiative is supported by the leadership of SEIU2015, SEIU 1021, UBC and other unions despite the fact it will destroy public jobs.

Larry Johnson (2024-03-05). Warning Indicators in Ukraine and Palestine MAY Signal Escalation. sonar21.com Two intriguing bits of news today that I have been unable to confirm. First, Alastair Crooke told Judge Napolitano this morning that Israeli forces have made three cross-border recon patrols with tanks on the Lebanon border and were driven off. I trust Alastair and his sources. He is a professional and this info tracks with other video evidence showing a tank column moving north in Israel. It looks increasingly likely that Israel will attack Hezbollah during Ramadan, which begins on March 10. We'll see. | Then there is a report from Ukraine that Russian forces hit a CIA base in Sumy and killed a large nu…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-03-05). Julian Assange's Final Appeal: US Withdraws Promises To Protect Him. popularresistance.org On February 20 and 21, the High Court in the United Kingdom heard Julian Assange's case for the right to appeal his extradition to the United States. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chip Gibbons, a lawyer and journalist with Defending Rights and Dissent, who attended the hearing. Gibbons describes the intentional efforts by the UK court to prevent media from covering the hearing, which is ironic as the hearing was fundamentally about the attack on press freedom, and what Julian Assange's options are depending on what the court decides. Gibbons makes the point that the United States has given up all pretense of prote…

Mark Keenan (2024-03-05). Historical Analysis: How the Green Party Betrayed the People of Ireland During the Banking Bailout of 2010. globalresearch.ca

Miko Peled, MintPress News. (2024-03-05). The Myth Of Palestinian Division. popularresistance.org Palestinians are divided and do not know what they want; Palestinians have no leadership; Palestinians need a Nelson Mandela; these are some of the statements made by people who are "experts" on Palestine. It is time to refute these claims and place them in the appropriate place — the garbage. Let's go through these claims one by one. | I have never met a Palestinian who does not want to see all of Palestine free and every refugee return. I do not believe such a Palestinian exists. So there is no division there. When people claim that Palestinians are divided, they are referring to the Hamas-Fateh divide.

Mitchell Plitnick, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-05). Biden Memos Show Palestine Advocacy Is Working. popularresistance.org For a very long time, Palestinians and those in solidarity with them in the United States have faced mounting frustration. The work is hard, victories are rare, and they often seem very small against the setbacks and the ongoing loss of life and general misery that Israel brings to the lives of every Palestinian under occupation in the West Bank and Gaza. | If that is a more or less permanent feeling for many, it is more acute than ever now and for the past five months. We mobilize, we agitate, we protest, we argue, we shout, and not only does Israel's genocide in Gaza continue, but U.S. President Joe Biden does…

Mohammed Amin (2024-03-05). Sudan's Forgotten Masses Are Dying Every Day of Starvation. globalresearch.ca

National Writers Union, UPTE For Palestine (2024-03-05). Global Day Of Action On Women's Day For Women Journalists In Gaza. indybay.org The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate and International Federation of Journalists are calling a global day of action for Women journalists in Gaza and Palestine…

newarab (2024-03-05). Two years on, what the Ukraine war means for the Middle East. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Azmi Bishara: Israel turns antisemitism into new McCarthyism. newarab.com Those standing in

newarab (2024-03-05). Belgian protesters block companies supplying arms to Israel. newarab.com The pro-Palestine group Palestinian Action Belgium has taken on two defence companies which were said to supply weaponry to According to Belgian news outlet The Brussels Times, around 70 activists chained themselves to the entrance doors of the Belgian city of Oudenaarde's OIP Sensor Systems- while also occupying the roof of the company building on Monday. | Meanwhile, 50 people had also blockaded another company Thales, located in Belgium's Herstal, by obstructing its entrance. | In a press statement,…

newarab (2024-03-05). French probe on 'Saied dictatorship' sparks Tunisian uproar. newarab.com A French channel has aired an investigation on the 'dictatorship' of Kais Saied, sparking controversy in Tunisia and risking diplomatic ties between Paris and Tunis. | On Sunday at midnight, hundreds of Tunisians tuned in to watch "Exclusive investigation: Between Poverty and Dictatorship, The Grand Step Backwards," a one-hour investigation on the shrinking freedoms within the North African country, produced by the private French channel, M6. | The investigation had already ruffled Tunisian officials' feathers before its official broadcast. | On 29 February, Tunisia's Prime Minister, Ahmed Hachani, praised his…

newarab (2024-03-05). Gaza ceasefire talks end with no breakthrough as Ramadan deadline looms. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). HRW criticises wide power of Egypt's army over civilians. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). ICC investigation requested into Australian PM over Gaza war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Iraqi Kurdistan to hold parliamentary elections in 10 June. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Israel army raid villages across West Bank, demolish home. newarab.com Witnesses told Anadolu that the army raided Kafr Dan town, near the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem, in the northern West Bank. | Other raids were also reported in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho city, eastern West Bank, and Kobar. The witness added that the army had als…

newarab (2024-03-05). Israeli strike kills three medical workers in south Lebanon. newarab.com Three medical workers were killed, and two others were wounded by an Three paramedics — 54-year-old Hussein Ibrahim, 62-year-old Ali Souaidane and 31-year-old Abbas Hojeir — were killed by the blast, which also…

newarab (2024-03-05). Lebanese journalists take Israel to ICC over media killings. newarab.com The Lebanese Press Syndicate will take Israel to the The journalists' union announced plans to participate in lawsuits to be filed before the ICC against Israel but did not say which parties will be involved in the legal action. | Israel's war on Gaza has left at least 30,000 dead, while its bombing of southern Lebanon killed 271 people, including 42 civilians, by the end of February, while dozens of Palestinian…

newarab (2024-03-05). Palestinian Authority laud Spain's Israel settler sanctions. newarab.com The Palestinian Authority's foreign ministry has welcomed In a

newarab (2024-03-05). Palestinians in Egypt misery persist despite escaping war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Released Gazans report abuse, Houthis claim ship attack. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Riyadh condemns attempt to undermine UNRWA, promises funding. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United Nations on Monday condemned efforts to undermine the role Abdul Aziz Al-Wasel said that Saudi Arabia was keen to continue backing UNRWA as it struggles to provide services to

newarab (2024-03-05). Starbucks Middle East franchisee AlShaya to cut over 2,000 jobs, sources say. newarab.com The cuts, which began on Sunday, amount to about four percent of AlShaya's total workforce of almost 50,000 people and are mostly concentrated in its Starbucks franchise in…

newarab (2024-03-05). Super Tuesday poised to move Biden, Trump closer to rematch. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Turkey detains 7 for allegedly selling information to Mossad. newarab.com Turkish police on Tuesday detained seven more people suspected of selling information to Israeli spy agency Mossad , authorities said, the latest in a wave of such arrests in Turkey. | The suspects were taken into custody during simultaneous raids in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The raids were a joint operation with Turkey's National Intelligence Organization. | The detained are suspected of collecting data on individuals and companies in Turkey and selling it to the Israeli intelligence agency, Yerlikaya said. "We will never allow espionage activ…

newarab (2024-03-05). UK mulls banning MPs from engaging with pro-Palestine groups. newarab.com The British government is looking to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with pro-Palestine groups who took part in Gaza solidarity protests, according to The Times. | The proposal, drafted by the Conservative government's adviser on political violence, John Woodcock, would prohibit MPs from engaging with groups that use "disruptive tactics" and "hate" on marches. | The report said the groups cited include the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and environmental campaigners Just Stop Oil. | Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly will review the proposal as part of an assessment led by…

newarab (2024-03-05). UNRWA head warns of 'deliberate campaign' to end operations. newarab.com The head of the

newarab (2024-03-05). US VP Harris voices Gaza concerns in talks with Benny Gantz. newarab.com A day after she delivered some of the most stinging US criticism of…

newarab (2024-03-05). West Bank settlements promoted at N. American synagogues. newarab.com The sale of property in the Two of the most recent examples of such sales have taken place near Toro…

newarab (2024-03-05). WHO: child malnutrition 'particularly extreme' in north Gaza. newarab.com Richard Peeperkorn, World Health Organization (WHO) representative for

newarab (2024-03-05). Who is Taos, the Algerian Amazigh singer Google celebrates?>. newarab.com Google Doodle celebrated the 111th birth anniversary of Algerian-French artist Taos Amrouche on Monday, an Amazigh icon who made Kabyle poetry more accessible. | She was born in Tunis on 4 March 1913 to an Algerian family that converted to Catholicism. She was known as Taos despite her baptismal name being Marie-Louise. | Influenced by her mother's Amazigh songs, Taos was deeply passionate about Amazigh oral tradition, particularly Kabyle poetry. | Traditional Kabyle civilisation, a sizeable Amazigh community in northeastern Algeria, is a civilisation of 'poetry.' | However, from the earliest times until the m…

newarab (2024-03-05). Gaza's schools are closed, but we learn in the School of War. newarab.com Routine classes have been suspended across Gaza since the morning of Saturday, 7 October, and we have yet to see a week where classes have resumed. | I used to believe that learning is a methodical affair, one that follows an educational system in a school, in classrooms, planned by teachers, as it has been in my modest sixteen years of experience in education, and as agreed upon by most educators in the world. But what is Today, both young and old learn not…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-05). Iran Elections: Voters Say 'No' To Western Naysayers, Uphold Democratic Values. orinocotribune.com By Alireza Ahmedi — Mar 3, 2024 | The official turnout in the Iranian parliament and the Assembly of Experts elections is yet to be announced, but preliminary results suggest that more than 40 percent of voters exercised their franchise, rejecting calls from hostile Western regimes and their media to boycott the polls. | The voting lines opened at 8 a.m. local time on Friday and ballots were cast at 60,000 polling stations across the country, extended three times and eventually closing at the stroke of midnight. | More than 15,000 candidates competed for 290 seats in the parliament (Majlis), and 144 candidat…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-05). Rocky Road to Dedollarization: Sergei Glazyev Interview. orinocotribune.com Very few people in Russia and across the Global South are as qualified as Sergei Glazyev, member of Russian Academy of Sciences, who also serves as commissioner for integration and macroeconomics at the Eurasian Economic Union, to speak about the drive, the challenges and the pitfalls in the road towards de-dollarization. | As the Global South issues widespread calls for real financial stability; India inside the

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2024-03-05). The CIA In Ukraine; The NY Times Gets A Guided Tour. popularresistance.org If you have paid attention to what various polls and officials in the U.S. and elsewhere in the West have been doing and saying about Ukraine lately, you know the look and sound of desperation. You would be desperate, too, if you were making a case for a war Ukrainians are on the brink of losing and will never, brink or back-from-the-brink, have any chance of winning. Atop this, you want people who know better, including 70 percent of Americans according to a recent poll, to keep investing extravagant sums in this ruinous folly.

Patrick Lawrence (2024-03-05). The disease of concealment: An open letter to future historians. indybay.org We are afflicted with what I would call the disease of silence. We are confronted with the results of decades of propaganda, and with the insidious power of language when it is cynically misused. We look, but we don't recognize it. We hear, but we don't listen. The effectiveness of propaganda is so great that most of us are not even aware of our complicity in the genocide of a people.

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-05). European Parliament Finally Calls For A Ceasefire In Gaza. popularresistance.org On March 2, progressive sections across the world observed a global day of action to demand that Israel immediately cease its genocidal war on Gaza and stop its planned invasion of Rafah. | Millions of people have already hit the streets across the world calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Several countries from the Global South have already urged international bodies to intervene in the conflict and initiate prosecution of the Zionist state of Israel and the Benjamin Nethanyahu-led government for the genocide of the Palestinians and other war crimes.

Peter Koenig (2024-03-05). The Brain Is the Battlefield of the Future. The WEF's Stated Objective is "Altering the Human Being" globalresearch.ca We are all vulnerable — vaxxed or unvaxxed — to mind interference through the worldwide coverage of 5G shortwaves. And the worst is, we may not even notice when it "hits" us.

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-05). "Hands off Rafah" Rally at Israeli Embassy Disrupts DC. indybay.org Human rights activists and Palestinian Americans and people of conscious protested at the Israeli Embassy in Washington calling for ran immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Hands off Rafah.

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-05). Benny Gantz Meets VP Harris at White House. indybay.org Former Israeli Army General and War Cabinet Member, Benny Gantz met today at the White House with Vice President Kamal Harris and others where they were scheduled to discuss increasing aid to Gaza.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-05). France's Draft Law: Citizens Who Speak out against the Covid-19 Vaccine. "3 Years Prison and €45,000 Fine"? globalresearch.ca What this decision implies is that THE LIE HAS BECOME THE TRUTH. You can be arrested for informing friends and neighbours that the Covid-19 vaccine is a toxic substance? | Does this mean that you cannot even quote official data on mortality and morbidity?

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-05). The NeoCons' Proxy War "Against Ukraine": Nuclear War is On the Table. The Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Babafemi A. Badejo (2024-03-05). The Economic Scramble for Africa: Global Players Exploring Opportunities Within African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). globalresearch.ca

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-05). It has been a year since Anthony Fauci confessed that covid vaccines could never have worked and it is still being ignored. expose-news.com More than a year ago, Anthony Fauci co-authored a paper that admitted the covid vaccines didn't work as claimed. A fact that was previously dismissed as misinformation. Fauci's confession didn't dampen the …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-05). MPs write to ONS to ask them to do what they should have done years ago; provide a relevant analysis of deaths by vaccination status. expose-news.com With the support of six other colleagues, UK Member of Parliament ("MP") Andrew Bridgen, has written to Professor Sir Ian Diamond to request that the Office for National Statistics ("ONS") produce a …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-05). UK government colludes with Big Tech to tackle "misinformation" ahead of elections. expose-news.com The UK has a new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy, Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti, and the politician seems very enthusiastic when talking about things like "cooperation" with …

Richard Sakwa, Canadian Dimension. (2024-03-05). The Charter International System Is In Deep Crisis. popularresistance.org In 1945, humanity came together to create the Charter international system based on the United Nations. It expressed the hope that after the most catastrophic war the world had yet seen, a comprehensive set of normative principles and institutional practices would prevent another conflict of that magnitude from ever occurring again. By coming together on a set of shared principles, the hope was that a better system of international relations would emerge. The result was the UN and its foundational Charter, reinforced subsequently by numerous declarations, protocols and conventions.

Robert J. Burrowes (2024-03-05). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca

Saheli Chowdhury (2024-03-05). Palestinian Resistance Calls Airdrop of Aid 'Useless,' Holds US and 'Israel' Responsible for Famine in Gaza (+UNRWA). orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance as well as Palestinian and international aid groups have called the airdrop of aid in Gaza "useless" and "theater" that does little to nothing to alleviate the famine that the Israeli occupation has imposed on Gaza. | In a "The famine continues to deepen significantly in the governorate…

Sign the Petition (2024-03-05). Support WAMM, a Champion of Medical Cannabis Access and Community Safety in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Support the new proposed location for WAMM Phytotherapies (WAMM) and The Hook dispensary on Mission Street in Santa Cruz! | Sign the petition here: sign.moveon.org/petitions/support-wamm-a-champion-of-medical-cannabis-access-and-community-safety-in-santa-cruz

Socialist Organizer (2024-03-05). Saturday 3/9: Women in the Palestinian Struggle. indybay.org Register in advance on zoom…

Staff (2024-03-05). Argentina: President Milei Closes Télam News Agency. orinocotribune.com The news agency workers received a letter informing them they were "excused" from their duties for seven days. | After announcing the closure of the press agency Télam early this Monday, March 4, the Argentinian government of President Javier Milei proceeded to suspend Télam's website while the building from where the newsroom operates was fenced off. | Meanwhile, all workers were "excused" from their duties for seven days and could not enter the building to carry out their journalistic work. | Télam's public website was taken down in the late hours of Sunday. Upon entering the site, an Argentine national coat of…

Staff (2024-03-05). Venezuela Condemns Smear Campaign of Germany's Deutsche Welle Outlet. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Minister for Communication and Information Freddy àëáñez denounced the German news outlet Deutsche Welle (DW) for the lies, defamation, and smear campaign it is carrying out, in its Spanish edition, against Venezuela. àëáñez cited a DW

Staff (2024-03-05). Without Evidence, Without Trial Date, Without Support From Spain: Journalist Pablo González Serves 2 Years in Prison in Poland. orinocotribune.com Journalists and jurists have criticized Spain for abandoning the reporter Pablo González Yagàºe, noting that…

Stephen Koukoulas (2024-03-05). Wage growth outpacing inflation — good news to ease cost of living. independentaustralia.net

Sue Arnold (2024-03-05). NSW Government clueless about koala protection. independentaustralia.net

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). Gran movilización conmemora 11 años de la siembra de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net El Comandante Eterno Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías pasó a la eternidad un 5 de marzo de 2013.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). México y Venezuela impulsan proyectos cooperación internacional. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al comunicado, con estas mesas de trabajo se refleja que, "al fortalecer y ampliar la cooperación entre nuestros países, se contribuye al desarrollo de una región más próspera".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-05). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra primer ministro. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre por los hechos vinculados a la contratación de Vadire Pinedo Vázquez, una mujer con la que tuvo una relación sentimental, en el Ministerio de Defensa y por la gestión realizada para su contratación en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros.

teleSUR, dcdc (2024-03-05). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Hallan muerto a líder indígena Merong Kamaka Mongoió en Brasil. telesurtv.net La nota de la Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas (Apib) de Brasil afirma que encontraron al cacique "inconsciente" con "señales de ahorcamiento" y que llegaron a darle socorro, pero "no resistió y falleció".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Haití vive ola de violencia mientras Ariel Henry esté ausente. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su profunda preocupación sobre el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en Puerto Príncipe…

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). OMS denuncia crisis humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La organización sanitaria informó de que al menos 15 menores de edad han muerto por falta de alimentos hasta ahora, de acuerdo al subjefe de la oficina de la OMS, Ahmed Dahir.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). República Dominicana cierra el espacio aéreo con Haití. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dominicanas mantienen la frontera abierta, permitiendo solo el retorno a su país de los haitianos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Excomandantes brasileños señalan nexos de Bolsonaro con golpe. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, Freire Gomes compareció el pasado viernes ante la Policía Federal por más de siete horas.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Cinco obras de Rosa Luxemburgo para recordar su legado. telesurtv.net Luxemburgo se sumó a las filas del Partido Socialdemócrata de Alemania (SPD), pero en 1914 alzó su voz contra ese colectivo por dar fondos para financiar la Primera Guerra Mundial.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Descubren valioso tesoro en tumba de 1300 años en Panamá. telesurtv.net Un equipo del Ministerio de Cultura panameño y la Fundación El Caño trabaja en esta estructura para encontrar detalles sobre el señorío prehispánico de Río Grande.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Incendios forestales provocan dos muertes en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador texano Greg Abbott señaló que al menos 500 estructuras han sido damnificadas y todavía faltan daños por evaluar.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-05). Nicaragua ratifica posición sobre Derechos Humanos ante ONU. telesurtv.net La delegación denunció que estos son informes preparados desde la manipulación, lejos de la objetividad y la sensatez.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-05). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Asamblea Popular de China realizan segunda sesión de trabajos. telesurtv.net Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium de la sesión, presidió la reunión. El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, presentó el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Venezuela conmemora el 11 aniversario de la partida del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 11 años de la siembra del Comandante Eterno, se le rendirá un sentido homenaje en el Cuartel de la Montaña a partir de las 09H00.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-05). Presidente Maduro expresa que Venezuela rechaza colonialismos judiciales. telesurtv.net "Una decisión de la CIJ pudiera parar inmediatamente el genocidio israelí ¿y qué hace? nada, porque la CIJ está en manos del imperio global de occidente", dijo el mandatario.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-05). El presidente palestino llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Frente Sandinista gana elecciones regionales en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net La presidenta del Consejo Supremo Electoral felicitó nuevamente a las familias caribeñas por su participación en estas Elecciones Victoriosas Caribe 2024.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Inhabilitan a expresidente Martinelli como candidato en Panamá. telesurtv.net El presidente del TE, Alfredo Juncá, afirmó que la decisión se tomó en cumplimiento del mandato constitucional y las normas del Código Electoral.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-05). Situación de emergencia en Perú tras intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Los aguaceros han provocado graves daños en viviendas, carreteras y la infraestructura de escuelas, centros sanitarios y desagües en las regiones norteñas de Piura y Tumbes.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Corea del Norte rechaza maniobras de Washington y Seúl. telesurtv.net Pyongyang señaló que los ejercicios aumentan "la imprevisibilidad de la situación en la zona del estado de armisticio".

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Hamás rechaza acusaciones de la ONU sobre violación sexual. telesurtv.net Según el grupo de la resistencia palestina en Gaza, las acusaciones de la ONU son "infundadas" y buscan "demonizar" a la organización.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Sube a 30.631 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net El ejército israelí cometió 10 masacres en Gaza en las últimas 24 horas, matando a 97 personas e hiriendo a otras 123, dice el Ministerio de Salud.

TRCFEH (2024-03-05). Saturday 3/9: International Women's Day 2024. indybay.org 24th St & Mission St (SF)…

tvbrics (2024-03-05). Doctors who use AI become more in demand in India. tvbrics.com This was stated by an expert at the ANI Dialogues 2024 – Navigating the Indian Healthcare Sector conference…

tvbrics (2024-03-05). South Africa adjusts its minimum wage. tvbrics.com This is a long-awaited increase from R25,42 to R27,58…

Vijay Prashad (2024-03-05). The remarkable decline in the global north's leadership. peoplesdispatch.org Clarity is not to be sought in the White House, in No. 10 Downing Street, or in the Élysée Palace. It is found in the words of ordinary people in these countries who are heartsick regarding the violence…

WSWS (2024-03-05). Mobilise the working class to stop the victimisation of Sri Lankan electricity workers! wsws.org The struggle to defend the victimised CEB workers is a necessary part of the defence of hundreds of thousands of other workers in state-owned companies placed on the government's privatisation chopping block.

WSWS (2024-03-05). The Bear: Comedy-drama set in Chicago restaurant mostly offers crumbs. wsws.org Creator/director Christopher Storer based the film's setting on a childhood friend's restaurant, Mr. Beef, in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

WSWS (2024-03-05). After 50 percent hike in his wealth, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim hails the president as "good for business" wsws.org As of March 2024, Forbes lists 14 Mexican billionaires with a combined wealth of $184 billion, a 47 percent increase in their wealth under the current administration.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Harvard Professor Noah Feldman denounces opposition to the Gaza genocide as the "New Anti-Semitism" wsws.org Time Magazine has chosen as its cover story Professor Noah Feldman's maliciously dishonest and morally bankrupt defense of Israel's savage war against the population of Gaza.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Harvard University caving in as "antisemitism" witch-hunt intensifies. wsws.org Billionaire donors, right-wing interest groups and fascistic elements in Congress are mounting an assault on academic freedom and democratic rights at Harvard University in an effort to shut down student and faculty opposition to the genocide in Gaza.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Democratic Socialists of America commits to rescuing Biden's presidential election campaign. wsws.org In an attempt to channel mass opposition to "Genocide Joe" back behind the Democratic Party and present illusions that Biden and the Democrats can be persuaded to stop the genocide in Gaza through a protest vote, the DSA has formally endorsed the "uncommitted" campaign in the remaining primaries.

WSWS (2024-03-05). US Supreme Court unanimously rules in favor of Trump, restoring him to Colorado primary ballot. wsws.org The Supreme Court's decision Monday is a milestone in the decay of democratic norms in the United States, as well as in the legitimization of the fascistic far right.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Kentucky seeks to remove child labor restrictions. wsws.org The bill is part of the effort by the American ruling class to turn back the clock to the time when American capitalism was built through the use of child labor and horrendous working conditions in factories, mills and mines.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Three Norfolk Southern trains crash near Philadelphia, as CEO receives huge pay raise. wsws.org The Norfolk Southern trains collided and derailed Saturday morning, along the Lehigh River in Eastern Pennsylvania, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets into the river.

WSWS (2024-03-05). US-NATO risks nuclear war with plans for attacks on Russia. wsws.org Confronted with the deterioration of Ukraine's military position and significant advances by Russian forces, the NATO powers are publicly threatening a massive escalation of the war involving the direct deployment of NATO combat troops on Ukrainian territory and attacks on Russian infrastructure and cities.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Deepening economic problems as China's National People's Congress meets. wsws.org Yesterday it was announced that Premier Li Qiang will not hold a press conference, the first time this has happened in 30 years.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Migrant worker exploitation escalates in New Zealand. wsws.org Migrant exploitation, with tens of thousands brought into the country often to work as virtual slave labour, is an entrenched feature of New Zealand capitalism.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Strikes by Argentine airline workers and educators are the latest job actions in response to government-imposed austerity. Some 13,000 teachers in Saskatchewan continue rotating walkouts and protests.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Asesinan a candidato a alcalde en estado mexicano de Guerrero. telesurtv.net En el procedimiento del investigación, trabajaron elementos de la Policía Investigadora, Ministerial y personal de los Servicios Periciales de la Fiscalía.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Cuatro muertos y varios heridos tras balacera en Guanajuato, México. telesurtv.net En la escena dos hermanos, propietarios de una tienda, fallecieron estos fueron identificados como José "N" y Reyna "N". Asimismo dos menores de edad perdieron la vida por impactos de bala.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Gremios del sector educativo de Argentina inician paro. telesurtv.net Los gremios tratan de que el gobierno apruebe una mejora salarial que pueda sostener el consumo ante la creciente inflación.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Habitantes de California afectados por tormentas de nieve inusuales. telesurtv.net Estas tormentas de nieve han dificultado el tránsito y los viajes de los pobladores locales, sobre todo a los que viven en la zona de Sierra Nevada…

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Diálogos para un cese al fuego en Gaza la continúan en Egipto. telesurtv.net Fuentes egipcias señalaron que se han conseguido "avances" en las conversaciones para lograr un acuerdo justo para un cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Gobierno colombiano y disidencia de las FARC instalan cuarto ciclo de diálogos. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Alto Comisionado para la Paz detalló que la ronda de diálogos se centrará en transformaciones territoriales, participación social, pedagogía y comunicaciones entre otros.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Gobierno de Haití decreta estado de emergencia y toque de queda. telesurtv.net El Gobierno haitiano indicó que el toque de queda regirá el lunes, el martes y el miércoles próximos desde las 18H00 a las 05H00 horas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Israel mata a decenas de personas que esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud en la Franja de Gaza denunció que Israel está llevando a cabo un genocidio contra cientos de miles de personas hambrientas en el territorio palestino.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Presidente salvadoreño reacciona a derrota en varias alcaldías. telesurtv.net Aún sin conocerse los resultados oficiales y preliminares del TSE, el presidente Nayib Bukele reclamó la victoria en 43 de las 44 alcaldías del país.

A Guest Author (2024-03-05). Palestinian resistance factions meet in Moscow. workers.org The following statement was issued by Palestinian resistance factions who met in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 29, 2024, and released by the Resistance News Network on March 1, 2024. The Palestinian factions gathered in the city of Moscow express their gratitude and appreciation to the Russian leadership for hosting their . . . |

A.D. Carson (2024-03-05). Ben Shapiro's Hip-Hop Hypocrisy. counterpunch.org Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro speaks at the 2018 Politicon in Los Angeles. Over the past decade, conservative commentator and podcaster Ben Shapiro has made a living telling his followers that rap isn't music. If anyone thinks so, Shapiro tweeted in 2012, "you're stupid." Shapiro explained his reasoning during a 2019 interview: "In my view,

aaliyeva (2024-03-05). Azerbaijan: Closure after 31 years of waiting, family received remains of missing loved one. icrc.org Handing over the remains of a missing person is the last crucial step of a complex process that involves collection of information on the missing person, search, recovery and forensic analysis of human remains. This culminates in the reconciliation of all available information leading to either a positive identification, exclusion, or inconclusive result. The identification and handing over of Baba's mortal remains bears witness to the commitment of the local authorities and the ICRC and the resilience of his family. | Language | English…

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-05). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

albawaba (2024-03-05). JetBlue, Spirit airlines terminate $3.8B merger over regulations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Significantly, after a U.S. judge blocked the deal earlier this year, low-cost carriers JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have opted to scrap their planned $3.8 billion merger, claiming insurmountable regulatory barriers. A Boston court voiced reservations about the merger's possible negative impacts on competition and consumer welfare, casting doubt on the plan to create the country's fifth-largest airline and maintain Spirit's operations.The Biden administration's strong opposition to corporate concentration in the aviation sector is rewarded with the decision to scrap the merger. The administratio…

albawaba (2024-03-05). LEAP24 kicks off in Riyadh with $11.9B in investment deals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – With over 1,800 local and foreign exhibitors, more than 1,000 technical specialists, and 600 startup firms, LEAP24, the biggest technology show in the globe, has opened its doors to visitors in Riyadh on Monday, with Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdulla Al-Swaha, announcing the conference will hold over its three days, $11.9 billion worth of investment agreements as reported by Arab News.LEAP24, held from Mar. 4—7, is organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technolog…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Red Sea cable damage disrupts Asia-Europe internet connection. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Significantly, damage to undersea cables has damaged the region's telecommunications infrastructure in the Red Sea, causing major disruptions in internet connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Significant disruptions have been caused by the damage to four main telecommunications cables; estimates indicate that up to 25% of internet traffic between these locations has been impacted.Hong Kong-based telecom provider HGC Global Communications has rerouted traffic in an effort to lessen the effect on consumers and support impacted businesses.Questions regarding accountability remain unanswer…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Kacey Musgraves laughs off her 'SNL' hair clip mishap. albawaba.com Country star Kacey Musgraves had a minor but relatable wardrobe malfunction during her appearance on "Saturday Night Live" over the weekend.The singer, who performed two songs from her upcoming album "Deeper Well", forgot to remove a light blue clip from her hair before joining host Sydney Sweeney and guest Glen Powell for the final sign-off.Musgraves noticed the blip after a fan tweeted a photo of her and Sweeney looking at each other admiringly, with the clip clearly visible on the side of her head. "The clip. I forgot to remove the clip," Musgraves quoted the tweet and added a face-palm emoji.The clip. I forgo…

albawaba (2024-03-05). After court ruling, Trump earns a state. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Overturning a prior decision by the Colorado Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed former President Donald Trump to participate in the upcoming Republican Party primary in Colorado, marking a significant legal step.Following Trump's appeal, the decision was made, and it represents a significant win for the former president. He had been disqualified from the primaries because of claims that he had participated in the Capitol riot on January 6.The U.S. Supreme Court underscored the significance of Congress, not state authorities, in interpreting and enforcing constitutional laws by reversing…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claim lives of dozens. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Journalist Rami Abu Taima reports to Al Jazeera that Israeli forces have been accused of committing a massacre in Khan Yunis, Gaza, where a house was bombed, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals. The death toll further rises as the bodies of 19 martyrs arrive at the European Hospital following occupation raids in Khan Yunis. Additionally, Israeli airstrikes claim the lives of six more individuals in the same area. The tragedy deepens with a targeted bombing near the European Hospital, while the toll from Israeli raids on two homes in Rafah reaches 19 martyrs. ÿπÿßÿ¨&Yum…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Israeli strikes claim three paramedics in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a tragic development, the Israeli occupation forces targeted a civil defense center in the southern Lebanese town of Odeisseh, resulting in the martyrdom of three volunteer paramedics. Additionally, a drone raid on the town of Sultaniya left two civilians wounded, as reported by Al-Mayadeen. Meanwhile, early reports from Israeli media indicated casualties on their side, with one killed and seven injured in an anti-tank missile strike in northern Israel. The injured were identified as Thai workers and were promptly taken to hospitals for treatment. Further details emerged from the Galilee panhandle, w…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Missile barrage from Lebanon targets Israel's Galilee. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hebrew media sources report a significant missile barrage originating from southern Lebanon aimed towards Israel. According to Israeli Army Radio, sirens have been activated in multiple settlements in Western Galilee. This barrage of missiles launched by Hezbollah fighters follows Israeli airstrikes that struck a civil defense center in the southern Lebanese town of Odeisseh, resulting in the tragic death of three volunteer paramedics. Additionally, a drone raid on the town of Sultaniya resulted in two civilians being wounded.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿ•ÿ∞&y…

albawaba (2024-03-05). US-UK launch airstrikes on Sa'dah-Yemen; Houthis strike Israeli and US vessels in Red and Arab Seas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a recent development, Ansar Allah Houthi media reports indicate that American-British aggression targeted the Baqim district with three raids in Sa'dah, north of Yemen. This action is purportedly in response to Houthi attacks on vessels en route to Israel. Yahya Saree, the military spokesman for the Houthi group, released a statement affirming their involvement in a significant operation involving marches and missiles aimed at Americans and, what he described, as enemy ships. According to Saree, this is a response to the ongoing American-British aggression against Yemen. Furthermore, the Houthi force…

albawaba (2024-03-05). Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce officially retires after 13 seasons. albawaba.com Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, one of the best and most beloved players in franchise history, announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons in the NFL.Kelce, who was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round in 2011, played his entire career in Philadelphia, earning seven Pro Bowl selections, six first-team All-Pro honors, and a Super Bowl ring in 2018.Kelce held a press conference at the Eagles facility, where he tearfully thanked everyone who helped him along his football journey, from his family and coaches to his teammates and fans."I've been asked many times: Why did I choose football? What dre…

Amira Hass (2024-03-05). Israel's Cruelty Is Concealed by Its Decentralization. indybay.org Israel's institutional cruelty, decentralized in years and location, allows hundreds of thousands of law-abiding and order-following Israeli Jews to be cruel without an ounce of introspection or the realization that how much they benefit from it. The spatial and temporal distance from their anonymous partners allows Israeli Jews to attribute Palestinian cruelty to their culture, blood, or religion, and not to Israel's covert, decentralized cruelty.

Amos Barshad (2024-03-05). The Plutocrats' Plot To Control America. levernews.com

Aram Aharonian (2024-03-05). Argentina: Fears of spillover discontent. pressenza.com Before his speech opening the legislative sessions, Argentina's far-right president Javier Milei argued that "as long as Congress has its current composition, we believe it will be difficult to pass reforms," leaving the impression that he plans to rule by decree, bypassing the institutions.Milei played down the impact of his adjustment by trying to dispel doubts about the stability that international organizations insist on: "There is no chance of a social uprising unless there is a politically motivated event or foreign infiltrators". | For a week, Argentina witnessed an unprecedented escalation that pitted the…

Asma Aamir (2024-03-05). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-05). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-05). Mistakes, Misfiring and the Trident: Britain's Flawed Nuclear Deterrence. counterpunch.org Nuclear weapons are considered the strategic silverware of nation states. Occasionally, they are given a cleaning and polishing. From time to time, they go missing, fail to work, and suffer misplacement. Of late, the UK Royal Navy has not been doing so well in that department, given its seminal role in upholding the doctrine of nuclear deterrence. In

Bárbara Gómez (2024-03-05). Líderes de la Celac por abordar desafíos estructurales de la migración. radiohc.cu Kingstown, 4 mar (RHC) Líderes de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) reiteraron su interés en fortalecer la cooperación y coordinación para abordar los desafíos estructurales de la migración en la región y su relación con el desarrollo sostenible.

David Schultz (2024-03-05). How the Corporate University Created and Destroyed Diversity. counterpunch.org The Supreme Court did not kill diversity. Higher education did it to itself. It has done it slowly and methodically over the last few years, as the corporate university created and then destroyed diversity as part of its business plan to attract students and make itself more relevant to American capitalism.

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-05). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-03-05). Warning Out on Nonstop Online Sale of Imported Leaded Paints. pressenza.com 4 March 2024, Quezon City. Aside from mercury-containing skin-lightening products, online shopping platforms are also rife with imported paint products with undisclosed concentrations of lead in brazen violation of the country's national ban on such products. | Coinciding with the 3.3. online shopping sales yesterday, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition monitored and found dozens of product listings for spray paint brands with one or more colors containing lead above the 90 parts per million (ppm) as confirmed by laboratory tests commissioned by the group. | It will be recalled that DENR A.O. 2013-24, or…

Editor (2024-03-05). Gen. Austin threatens war with Russia. workers.org The Biden administration faces two big problems regarding the war it provoked in Ukraine by expanding NATO to Russia's border. The first is the collapse of the Ukrainian military under the pressure of the Russian military. The second is its inability to get additional funding from the U.S. Congress for . . . |

Eleanor J. Bader (2024-03-05). Not Going To Take It Anymore. progressive.org Review of "Fighting Mad" which examines the outrage over the end of 'Roe v. Wade.'

Emma Curchin (2024-03-05). Millionaires Stopped Contributing to Social Security on March 2, 2024. counterpunch.org Just two months into 2024, millionaires are about to stop contributing to Social Security for the rest of the year. Most of us pay income and payroll taxes on all of our earnings, all year round. A portion of this taxed income goes toward Social Security, the vital program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-05). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-05). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-05). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

Gerard Boyce (2024-03-05). The Nuclear Meltdown That Is The Inevitable Result Of Greater Competition For Junior Partner Status In A Possible Coalition Government In South Africa. counterpunch.org Last month, Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the self-styled leftist party that is the third largest political party in the South African Parliament, announced that, if elected to power, an EFF government would re-hire controversial former public utility ESKOM CEO's Brian Molefe and Matshela Koko to end the phenomenon of rolling electricity blackouts that

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). 'All of Australia is the West Bank': An interview with Uncle Robbie Thorpe. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Anti-war groups protest Defence Industry Conference, amid war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Greens pitch for more councillors on Brisbane City Council. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Labor must listen to 81% saying ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Nasser Mashni leads pro-Palestine march in Garramilla/Darwin. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Tanya Plibersek MP urged to take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network campaigns for ceasefire, LGBTIQ rights. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-05). Victoria's voluntary assisted dying review told of cruel delays, access inequality. greenleft.org.au

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-05). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-05). Aleida Guevara and Mandela's grandson call to end genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) Aleida Guevara, Che's daughter, and Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, Mandela's grandson, called on the international community to take actions to stop the massacre Israel is currently committing in the Gaza Strip, where more than 30,000 Palestinians have already died.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-05). Planet celebrates World Energy Efficiency Day. plenglish.com Vienna, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) World Energy Efficiency Day is celebrated every March 5 to reflect and raise awareness of the importance of rational energy use, as its waste would have irreparable consequences.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-05). Tramway workers hold strike in Argentina. plenglish.com According to the UTA, the protest occurs after two months of hearings at the Labor Secretariat without a proposal for salary increases. | This action also includes similar procedures carried out by the education and railway sectors, in which participants denounced the Government's refusal to update payments in a context marked by adjustment and high inflation. | They also condemned eliminating funds for those sectors, especially in the provinces. | Last week, members of the Construction Workers' Union (UOCRA) in Buenos Aires gathered outside the Secretariat to denounce thousands of layoffs due to the interruptio…

img.piri.net (2024-03-05). Ruslarƒ±n ilgisi yoƒüun: Türkiye'ye beyin gà∂àßàº. img.piri.net Türkiye, beyin gà∂àßຠgeràßeƒüini tersine àßevirmeyi ba≈üardƒ±. Uluslararasƒ± teknolojinin àºlkemize kazandƒ±rƒ±lmasƒ± iàßin geàßtiƒüimiz yƒ±l ba≈ülatƒ±lan Yetenek Transferi programƒ± ilk meyvelerini verdi. Uzay màºhendisliƒüinden yazƒ±lƒ±ma, biyologdan kimyagere 284 farklƒ± meslek iàßin Ar-Ge ve tasarƒ±m yapma imkan tanƒ±yan programa, 2023 yƒ…

img.piri.net (2024-03-05). Türkiye'nin konu≈ütuƒüu ≈üirket bu yƒ±l da àßalƒ±≈üanlarƒ±na bayram ettirdi: 29 maa≈ü ikramiye verdi. img.piri.net Geàßen yƒ±l àßalƒ±≈üanlarƒ±na verdiƒüi 25 maa≈ü ikramiye ile gàºndemden dàº≈ümeyen Skoda'nƒ±n Türkiye Distribàºtà∂ràº, Yàºce Auto'nun Yà∂netim Kurulu Ba≈ükanƒ± Ahmet Yàºce'den yeni bir hamle geldi. | Patronlar Dàºnyasƒ±'nƒ±n haberine gà∂re, àßalƒ±≈üanlarƒ±n 2023 yƒ±lƒ± ikramiyeleri dàºn aà߃±klandƒ± ve 29 maa&asym…

img.piri.net (2024-03-05). ABD'den Türkiye ile toplantƒ± à∂ncesi aà߃±klama: PKK'yƒ± terà∂r à∂rgàºtຠolarak gà∂ràºyoruz. img.piri.net Türkiye ile ABD arasƒ±nda yeni bir dà∂nem ba≈üladƒ±. | Bunun ba≈ülƒ±ca nedenlerden biri ƒ∞sveàß'in NATO àºyeliƒüinin TBMM'de onaylanmasƒ±, bir diƒüeri ise Türkiye'nin F-16 sava≈ü uàßaƒüƒ± ve modernizasyon kiti tedarikinin kongre sàºrecinin tamamlanmasƒ±. | Ya≈üanan geli≈ümeler, iki àºlke arasƒ±ndaki diplomatik ili≈ükileri bir kez daha hareketlendirdi. | NATO màºttefiki, iki à&ord…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-05). Imperial launches new programme to support successful foundations in maths. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London has launched a new Maths Transition programme in White City to support successful maths foundations in pupils.

infobrics (2024-03-05). Sending NATO soldiers to Ukraine is "apocalypse warning," says Slovak prime minister. infobrics.org Slovak FM meets Lavrov in a rare meeting between Russia and an EU member state.

infobrics (2024-03-05). Estonia's Kaja Kallas considered 'too hawkish' by her own partners. infobrics.org Estonian PM is unlikely to become EU's top diplomat due to her belligerent positions, report says.

infobrics (2024-03-05). US pilot warns Kiev regime about F-16's deficiencies, calls it 'prima donna'. infobrics.org "It is a prima donna, and it is very sensitive and needs high maintenance," retired US military pilot Tom Richter said, adding: "The Soviet planes are more rough and tumble and can fly off poorly maintained airfields, and need less maintenance."

infobrics (2024-03-05). EU top diplomat admits era of Western dominance ended but remains blind to US elephant in the room. infobrics.org The price of having thrived, for a while, under an American nuclear umbrella, in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-05). Australian PM First Western Leader Referred to ICC as 'Accessory to Genocide in Gaza'. libya360.wordpress.com Julia Conley More than 100 lawyers endorsed the referral, which points to the military, intelligence, and rhetorical support Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided to the Israeli government. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-05). The Minds of Desperate Men. libya360.wordpress.com Scott Ritter French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, in 2022. (NATO, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) France's Emmanuel Macron last week suggested the suicidal idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine to confront Russia militarily. "O mischief, thou art swift, to enter in the thoughts of desperate men!" —Romeo and Juliet, Act…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-05). The United Kingdom: Zionism's Covert Nerve Center. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Britain's century-long commitment to Zionism and collaboration with Israel today plays a frequently overlooked role in perpetuating the oppression and genocide against Palestinians. Britain's role in sustaining the Zionist entity On 9 February, British Defense Minister James Heappey informed parliament that Israeli military operatives are "currently … posted in the UK," both within…

Isabel Ortiz (2024-03-05). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). I Am Your Father. jamanetwork.com In this narrative medicine essay, a child psychiatrist is left with no choice but to sit with his 6-year-old son after all his child-behavior strategies failed to jolt the child out of his meltdown, sparked by a long line for a Star Wars ride at a Disney park.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Patient Information: Childhood Leukemia. jamanetwork.com This JAMA Patient Page outlines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood leukemia.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Type and Severity of Immunodeficiency Affect Speed of SARS-CoV-2 Clearance, Study Finds. jamanetwork.com This Medical News story discusses a recent study that found people who are immunocompromised clear SARS-CoV-2 at varying rates.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Primary Care Physicians Are Key to Improving Dementia Care and Access. jamanetwork.com A report from the nonprofit research organization RAND estimated that by 2028, about 1.6 million people in the US with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer disease will wait an average of more than 1.5 years to see a dementia specialist, such as a neurologist or geriatric psychiatrist. These wait times are 3 times longer in rural areas.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Low Levels of Protein Biomarker Could Predict Sepsis Deaths. jamanetwork.com Lower amounts of a type of cytokine protein might help clinicians understand which patients with sepsis are at a higher risk of dying during the next month, a cohort study in Science Translational Medicine found. The study looked at data from 452 patients with sepsis and 80 healthy participants in China.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Millions of US Children Experience Range of Long COVID Effects. jamanetwork.com About 6 million children in the US might be living with post—COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID. A recent narrative review in Pediatrics parsed the existing research from the past 3 years about how long COVID presents in children and what the risk factors are for developing the condition.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Weight Loss Surgery Managed Blood Pressure for People With Obesity. jamanetwork.com People with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery controlled their blood pressure more effectively and took fewer medications at 5 years than those who only received antihypertensive medications, according to findings from a randomized clinical trial. The study involved 100 women and men living with obesity and hypertension who took an average of 3 blood pressure medications.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Weaker Link Than Expected Between Exercise and Less Cognitive Decline. jamanetwork.com Previous research has tied increased physical activity with a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But a recent meta-analysis involving 104 studies that included more than 341‚ÄØ000 participants suggested the association might be smaller than expected. The researchers did note in JAMA Network Open that even though the association was weak, it was still "significant in a population health perspective for the potential to postpone the multifactorial diseases causing dementia."

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). "Alarming Trend" Persists as Syphilis Cases Swelled in the US in 2022. jamanetwork.com The syphilis epidemic continued in the US in 2022, the most recent year with sexually transmitted disease (STD) data available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 207‚ÄØ000 syphilis cases that year, a nearly 80% increase from 2018.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Eating Keto, Vegan Diets Rewired Immune System Within 2 Weeks. jamanetwork.com Switching to a ketogenic or vegan diet caused quick changes in people's immune systems, a small crossover study involving 20 people found. The results "may have the potential to improve our understanding of diet-based therapeutic options for the prevention and treatment of disease," the researchers wrote in Nature Medicine.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). E-Cigarettes May Be Better Than Nicotine Gum for Quitting Smoking. jamanetwork.com People who used electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, to help them stop smoking were more likely to have quit combustible cigarettes at 6 months than those who used nicotine chewing gum, according to data from a randomized clinical trial. But the majority of the e-cigarettes group was still vaping at 6 months, while the groups using the 2 other smoking cessation methods—nicotine chewing gum and varenicline, a medication marketed as Chantix—were no longer using those tools.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). RNA Interference With Zilebesiran for Mild to Moderate Hypertension. jamanetwork.com This phase 2 randomized trial examines the antihypertensive efficacy and safety of different zilebesiran dosing regimens.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Silencing Angiotensinogen Gene to Lower Blood Pressure. jamanetwork.com Hypertension is the number one cause of disability-adjusted life-years worldwide and the world's leading risk factor for burden of disease and death. It is the most important risk factor for stroke and congestive heart failure, a major cause of kidney failure, and plays an important role in other forms of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Hypertension affects approximately 48% of adults in the US and nearly 1 billion adults worldwide. Control of hypertension worldwide is dismal, and even in the US only 25% of adults achieve goal blood pressure (BP). BP elevations above…

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Cardiac Amyloidosis Due to Transthyretin Protein. jamanetwork.com This Review summarizes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein cardiomyopathy.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. jamanetwork.com Of course death can happen at any hour. Like this: after birth, at dawn, the sun pressing through thick hospital windows, climbing peach walls of the delivery room, ending the long labor in the operating room. Cutting the baby from where she would not come. My snug gloves, warmth and wetness of birth, every single one. Except she was to die; hole at her center, bowel peristalsing her chest. Months you knew too, carrying her, she moved inside, so different from your miscarriages. Placental separation, inarched to the heart-lung machine, floors junked with effort. Luminescent skin of lanugo, newborn hirsutism; love…

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the thoughtful letter by Dr Shi regarding our systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacotherapies for alcohol use disorder. Regarding the meta-analyses that included multiple doses, the analyses were stratified by dose whenever possible (eg, 50-mg oral naltrexone and 100-mg oral naltrexone). More details are provided in the full evidence report.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Medical Student Intent to Practice in Underserved Areas—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We appreciate the thoughtful comments from Mr Akimoto and colleagues and Dr Soh regarding our recently published study. We wish to clarify that we did not state nor did we intend to imply that any specific demographic of physicians is uniquely responsible for caring for patients in underserved areas.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Treatment for Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply We agree that overt Graves disease hyperthyroidism requires treatment during pregnancy. As described in our review, risks for preeclampsia, low birth weight, miscarriage, and preterm delivery are increased without therapy, and as noted by Dr Watkins and colleagues, congenital anomaly risk is higher without treatment than when propylthiouracil is taken. For individuals who need treatment with antithyroid drugs during pregnancy, propylthiouracil is preferred over methimazole during the period of organogenesis.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder. jamanetwork.com To the Editor In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, McPheeters and colleagues compared the efficacy and comparative efficacy of 9 therapies for alcohol use disorder from 118 clinical trials including 20‚ÄØ976 adults. The findings support the use of 50 mg/d of oral naltrexone and acamprosate as first-line pharmacotherapies for alcohol use disorder. However, I have several concerns about this article.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Medical Student Intent to Practice in Underserved Areas. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The research letter by Dyrbye and colleagues explored US medical student plans to practice in underserved areas and further disaggregated how racially and ethnically minoritized medical students might address the physician workforce shortage in these areas.

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Medical Student Intent to Practice in Underserved Areas. jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent research letter by Dyrbye and colleagues evaluated medical students' intent to practice in underserved areas by race, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation between 2019 and 2021. Dyrbye and colleagues found that American Indian or Alaska Native; Black or African American; Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin; and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander medical students were significantly more likely to report intent to practice in underserved areas. As Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander physicians and researchers, we commend the authors on abiding by federal race standards, incl…

jamanetwork (2024-03-05). Treatment for Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy. jamanetwork.com To the Editor Although the recent review of hyperthyroidism by Lee and Pearce was comprehensive, as specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, we have concerns regarding the authors' overview of antithyroid medications during pregnancy.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-03-05). When Star Gossip Columnist Began to Dig Deep Into JFK Assassination, She Turned Up Dead: Now TV Legal Analyst Appears to Have Cracked Case. covertactionmagazine.com On January 31, New York City councilman Robert Holden wrote a letter to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calling for reopening of the investigation into the death of Dorothy Kilgallen. Described by Ernest Hemingway as "one of the greatest women writers in the world," Kilgallen was a regular on the CBS game show What's My …

John Feffer (2024-03-05). The Foreign Policy Issue That Could Decide the Election. counterpunch.org Presidential elections in the United States are almost always decided by domestic issues. Once in a while a global concern like terrorism or a particular war will affect voters' choices. But Americans care most about their own livelihoods: jobs, housing, the cost of food. In 2024, a number of global issues should weigh heavily on

Juan Cole (2024-03-05). Is Tehran Winning the Middle East? counterpunch.org In the midst of Israel's ongoing devastation of Gaza, one major piece of Middle Eastern news has yet to hit the headlines. In a face-off that, in a sense, has lasted since the pro-American Shah of Iran was overthrown by theocratic clerics in 1979, Iran finally seems to be besting the United States in a

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). So They're Experimenting With Military Robots In Gaza Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). Craig Murray: US Case & Assange Rebuttal. consortiumnews.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). How Zionism pushes liberalism into decay, with Matteo Capasso. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). Israel Boycotts Hostage Deal Talks in Cairo. news.antiwar.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). NATO's Debate Over Whether to Conventionally Intervene in Ukraine Shows Its Desperation. orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). THE FED IS BEHIND THE CREDIT CARD MERGER. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). LIVE: Bizarre Theater—US Drops Food & Bombs On Gaza! rumble.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). Israeli settlers cross into Gaza, build 'symbolic' outpost. 972mag.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). Palestine, the struggle for national liberation, and the role of the U.S. working class. liberationnews.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). LULA Speaks Truth About Israel! youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). CAITLIN JOHNSTONE: You Are Slaves (Who Think You're Free). youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-05). WATCH Students ANNIHILATE Lockheed Martin Exec! youtube.com

Margarita Labarca Goddard (2024-03-05). The evil pharmaceutical companies. pressenza.com Why do I call them evil? Because they live off the sickness and misfortune of others, and the sicker people are there, the more they rejoice, because the more they earn. An arms manufacturer can say that he makes them for war, and if innocent civilians die, it is not his fault, but the fault of the one who uses them. Oil companies can say that it is not their fault that the price of oil is rising, but the fault of those who impose sanctions on some producers, | Pharmaceutical companies might say that they make drugs for diseases, and that's a good thing. But notice that the cost of making a drug is lower the more…

Maria Calvo (2024-03-05). Chávez, un verdadero revolucionario. radiohc.cu Chávez es un verdadero revolucionario, pensador profundo, sincero, valiente e incansable trabajador…", diría el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, sobre el fallecido presidente venezolano, quien cambiaría la realidad de su querida Venezuela.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-05). Realizarán Congreso de Tecnologías y Comercio electrónico, XIX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El XI Congreso de Tecnologías, Comercio electrónico y Contenidos digitales, organizado por la Empresa de Tecnologías de la Información y Servicios Telemáticos Avanzados Citmatel, se realizará del 19 al 21 de marzo, en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana.

Maria Calvo (2024-03-05). Cuba denuncia masacre del pueblo palestino en Cumbre de Abu Dhabi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El ministro cubano de Cultura Alpidio Alonso denunció la masacre del pueblo palestino ante los ojos de la comunidad internacional, al intervenir en la sexta Cumbre Cultural que concluye hoy en Abu Dhabi, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos.

Mary Turfah (2024-03-05). The doctor's role in liberation: an interview with Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah. mondoweiss.net In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah discusses the liberatory potential of medicine, the genocidal nature of Zionism, and the obligation, when confronted with the logic of elimination, to remain unwavering in our commitment to life.

María Candela (2024-03-05). Obvio, predecible y terrible. radiohc.cu De centenario castigo colonialista, Haití pasa a convertirse en "novela negra", en medio del terror de las pandillas y el toque de queda. Walther Voltaire, el juez que investiga el asesinato del presidente haitiano, Jovenel MoàØse, acusó a su viuda, Martine MoàØse, de "complicidad y asociación criminal" en la investigación para esclarecer lo sucedido en julio de 2021, cuando un comando de mercenarios colombianos asaltó su residencia y lo asesinó.

MEE staff (2024-03-05). Egypt: Police officer missing after one-man protest demanding opening of Gaza border. middleeasteye.net Egypt: Police officer missing after one-man protest demanding opening of Gaza border | Abdel-Gawad Muhammad al-Sahlamy was arrested on Friday after he waved a Palestinian flag from on top of a billboard in Alexandria and called President Sisi a 'traitor' | | Human rights campaigners say that Abdel-G…

MEE staff (2024-03-05). War on Gaza: Israeli soldier 'boasted about running over dead Palestinian man with tank'. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli soldier 'boasted about running over dead Palestinian man with tank' | Reservist posted video of Palestinian body through tank window, stating that he drove over the man with a 65-tonne tank | | A picture taken from a position in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Str…

MEE staff (2024-03-05). War on Gaza: Israelis threaten to kill prominent Palestinian doctor on Telegram channel. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israelis threaten to kill prominent Palestinian doctor on Telegram channel | Mohammed Qudaih, who has been documenting attacks against Palestinians, has said that the threats would not deter him | | Mohammed Qudiah said that he would not stop posting about atrocities in Gaza despite the…

Monica Moorehead (2024-03-05). War criminal sheds light on deep schisms in Israeli military and society. workers.org The Resistance News Network reported on March 3 that "Ultra-Orthodox" Zionist settlers are blocking a 'Tel Aviv' highway in protest of the entity's pending conscription law, which would see them drafted into the [Israeli Occupation Force] IOF for the first time as the IOF strives to make up for its . . . |

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-05). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 151: Israel "campaigns" to end UNRWA in Gaza Strip. mondoweiss.net UNRWA's chief says dismantling the agency is "short-sighted" and will "sow the seeds of hatred, resentment, and future conflict." Israeli forces fire at Palestinians seeking aid and food in Gaza City and detain others in southern Gaza.

National Writers Union, UPTE For Palestine (2024-03-05). Friday 3/8: Global Day Of Action On Women's Day For Women Journalists In Gaza. indybay.org SF Chronicle 5th & Mission St. | San Francisco…

newarab (2024-03-05). The future of Palestinian politics after the Gaza war. newarab.com The Last Monday, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced that he submitted his cabinet's resignation to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. | "The decision to resign came in light of the unprecedented escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem and the war, g…

newarab (2024-03-05). Audio reveals killing of hostages by Israeli army. newarab.com Three The incident happened in December, but the audio was aired by Israeli broadcaster Kan on Sunday, with the permission of the father of one of the hostages. | The recording was obtained from a GoPro camera attached to a dog from an Israeli canine special forces unit. The dog was sent into a building where the three Israeli hostages were being held, and although it was killed, the c…

newarab (2024-03-05). Belgian protesters block companies supplying arms to Israel. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Houthis: Ships entering Yemen waters must obtain permit. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-05). Jordan requests Israel to extend water deal by a year: Kan. newarab.com Jordan has asked Israel to consider extending a Israeli broadcaster Kan said the Israeli government would carry out consultations to see whether the deal, expected to expire at the end of May this year, would be extended. | "Israel has not yet responded positively to the request, in light of the existing tensions…due to…

newarab (2024-03-05). Low Iran election turnout sign of 'discontent', US says. newarab.com The United States said Monday that the low turnout in "I don't think there's any doubt that there's discontent about the regime's rule," State Department spokesman "We did not assess that these electio…

newarab (2024-03-05). Netanyahu cancels session on Ramadan preparations over flu. newarab.com The infection meant Netanyahu was also absent from two additional meetings held on Sunday and Monday, The New Arab's Arabic edition Al-Araby Al-Jadeed said. | It comes after…

newarab (2024-03-05). Tunisian civil society fears plan to limit foreign funding. newarab.com President Under a draft la…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-05). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

Norman Stockwell (2024-03-05). Protecting the 'Firewall of Democracy'. progressive.org Israel's war in Gaza has killed more journalists in a shorter time period than any other war, Norman Stockwell reports.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-05). Cuba criticizes some nations' lack of commitment on culture. plenglish.com Abu Dhabi, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso criticized some nations' lack of commitment on culture at the World Culture Summit, which is in session on Monday in this city.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-05). Cuba criticizes some nations' lack of commitment on culture. plenglish.com Abu Dhabi, Mar 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso criticized some nations' lack of commitment on culture at the World Culture Summit, which is in session since Monday in this city.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2024-03-05). Cuba criticizes some nations' lack of commitment towards culture. plenglish.com Abu Dhabi, Mar 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso criticized some nations' lack of commitment on culture at the World Culture Summit, which is in session on Monday in this city.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Cuba agradece gesto solidario de organización de Reino Unido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) Como noble gesto de agradecimiento, estudiantes de la Escuela Nacional de Música ofrecieron en el capitalino Teatro Miramar una gala artística a los integrantes de la Campaña de Solidaridad con Cuba en Reino Unido.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Inicia en Cuba Jornada por el Día de la Prensa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) La Jornada por el Día de la Prensa en Cuba inicia hoy y se extenderá hasta el próximo día 20 del mes en curso, con diversas actividades enfrascadas en el debate sobre los principales problemas de la comunicación.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Regresa la percusión a Cuba, °que suenen los tambores! radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) La edición XXI de la Fiesta del Tambor comienza hoy en esta capital desde horas muy tempranas con clases magistrales, y competencias eliminatorias de casino y batería.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Más de 30 mil 600 muertos en Gaza por ofensiva militar israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) Las Fuerzas Armadas israelíes mataron a 30 mil 631 palestinos e hirieron a 72 mil 43 desde el inicio de su agresión contra la Franja de Gaza el 7 de octubre último, reportaron hoy fuentes médicas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Triunfo sandinista, la voluntad del pueblo costeño en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El triunfo de la alianza del Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (FSLN), Unida Nicaragua Triunfa, en los comicios regionales del domingo último, patentizó la voluntad del pueblo costeño de continuar hoy la defensa de su autonomía.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Rusia refiere nuevas peticiones para unirse al Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) Aunque llegan nuevas peticiones para unirse al Brics, aún es prematuro hablar de una segunda "ola" de expansión, afirmó hoy en entrevista exclusiva a TASS el asesor del presidente de Rusia, Yuri Ushakov.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Recuerdan en Venezuela a Hugo Chávez a 11 años de su siembra. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El onceno aniversario de la partida física a la inmortalidad del comandante Hugo Chávez (1954-2013) será recordado hoy en Venezuela con diversas actividades políticas, culturales y movilizaciones.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Elevar la calidad de los servicios turísticos, un alto compromiso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, presidió este lunes el acto nacional por el Día del Trabajador de la Hotelería y del Turismo, fecha instituida en homenaje al natalicio del mártir del sector, Elpidio Casimiro Sosa González.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Consigna Patria o Muerte vigente en Cuba por más de seis décadas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy la voluntad de resistir las agresiones externas y los intentos de subvertir su proceso revolucionario alzando la consigna Patria o Muerte, pronunciada por primera vez hace 64 años por Fidel Castro.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Chequea Tapia Fonseca accionar en polo productivo La Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El aprovechamiento de los sistemas de riego en áreas del polo productivo La Cuba, en Ciego de àÅvila, fue chequeado por Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, vice primer ministro de la República, durante una visita a ese enclave, perteneciente a la empresa agropecuaria de igual nombre, ubicada en el municipio de Baraguá.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-05). Mesa Redonda: Chávez y las batallas del pueblo venezolano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) A 11 años de su fallecimiento, la Mesa Redonda recuerda al Comandante Hugo Chávez Frías a través del testimonio del embajador de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Cuba Orlando Maneiro Gaspar, quién conversarà también sobre las batallas actuales del proceso bolivariano.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-05). Five Days of Reiner Fuellmich Trial Update: Court Hears Corona Committee Colleagues "Set Traps" in "Manhunt" Leading to His Arrest. expose-news.com The Corona Committee, chaired by lawyer Dr Reiner Fuellmich and Viviane Fischer has been outstanding for the educational work they shared worldwide particularly during the plandemic period from 2020-2022. In October 2023 …

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (2024-03-05). PMPI General Assembly Celebrates "TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's Rights Through the Years. pressenza.com Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — March 4, 2024. The 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly officially opened on March 4 bringing together environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders nationwide. With the theme "TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's…

Pressenza Berlin (2024-03-05). Nurturing Inner Peace and Global Awareness in Youth around the World. pressenza.com Peace Pals is an international program designed to encourage youth, ages 5-16 to become peacemakers dedicated to living in the spirit of the words "May Peace Prevail On Earth." | Peace Pals fosters understanding and respect for the diversity and oneness of the human family and the natural world through its various and creative activities. By nurturing inner peace and global awareness in the leaders of tomorrow, Peace Pals will help create a future in which peace and harmony become a way of life. | For 26 years this peace organization has organized a painting competition for children and young people, this year in…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-03-05). "La Moderna Filipina 2024": 12 Female Artists Celebrate Diversity and Creativity, Advocating Women's Empowerment in the Arts. pressenza.com The Women's Month exhibition, "La Moderna Filipina 2024," at Imahica Art! opened on March 2, 2024, a stunnng showcase of the exceptional talents of 12 Filipina contemporary artists. | Paintings, sculpture, mixed media, a wide range of mediums and art forms… the exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary artistic practices of Filipinas in the Philippines. | Each artwork in "La Moderna Filipina 2024" is a testament to the Filipina artists' resilience, creativity, and depth. From bold abstracts to intricately detailed images, these works reflect their ongoing journey toward gender equality and…

Redacción Perú (2024-03-05). Peruvians say inequality between men and women has worsened. pressenza.com On the occasion of International Women's Day, CALANDRIA reveals that almost 50% of Peruvians believe that inequality between men and women has worsened. | The survey Percepciones ciudadanas: las cifras de la desigualdad, carried out by the Asociación de Comunicadores Sociales — CALANDRIA in Lima, Piura, and Cusco, shows worrying results in terms of gaps and inequalities. In Lima, 42% of men said that the situation of women had remained the same in recent years and 47% of women said that it had worsened. | When asked about the rights that women have, there are discrepancies: the most recognized right is the r…

Redacción Perú (2024-03-05). Venezuela and Mexico sign agreement on migration. pressenza.com A solution to the migration crisis. In an attempt to find a solution to the migration crisis in the Americas, as in the rest of the world, the countries of Venezuela and Mexico have signed a comprehensive migration agreement to ensure dignified treatment for Venezuelan migrants. This initiative could be replicated and improve the inhumane conditions suffered by millions of migrants around the world. | The signing took place during the VIII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and was attended by President Nicolás Maduro, Bolivarian Foreign Ministe…

Staff (2024-03-05). Haiti: Ariel Henry's U.S.-Backed "Criminal Regime" Faces Gang Uprising; U.N. Set to Deploy Kenyan Police. democracynow.org Haiti is under a state of emergency after the country's gangs freed thousands of people from the country's largest prisons and are reportedly uniting to bring down Haiti's de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has yet to return to the country since he traveled to Kenya last week to discuss a deal to bring a U.N. force of 1,000 Kenyan police to the island. "It is a desolation that we are feeling. It is a terror that we are living," says Haitian pro-democracy advocate Monique Clesca about escalating gang violence that has already displaced thousands of Haitians. "We have been…

Staff (2024-03-05). Headlines for March 5, 2024. democracynow.org Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Trump Can't Be Barred from Ballot over Jan. 6, Super Tuesday: Millions Head to Polls in 15 States, from California to Alabama, Minnesota Activists Urge Voters to Select "Uncommitted" to Protest Biden's Backing of Israel, "Look at Yazan": Palestinian Diplomat Decries Death of Palestinian Boy Who Starved to Death, U.N. Experts Weigh In on Sexual Violence on Oct. 7 & Inside Israeli Jails, Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship in the Black Sea, 20,000 Soldiers Take Part in NATO War Exercise in Finland, Norway and Sweden, Chad: Head of Military Junta Announce…

Staff (2024-03-05). Narco-State: U.S.-Backed Fmr. Honduran Pres. Juan Orlando Hernández on Trial in NY for Drug Trafficking. democracynow.org Federal prosecutors in New York have rested their case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who is accused of turning the Central American country into a narco-state. Hernández is on trial for cocaine trafficking and weapons charges and is the first former head of state to stand trial in the United States since Panamanian dictator and U.S. ally Manuel Noriega was also tried on drug charges after a U.S.-led ouster. Prosecutors accuse Hernández, a longtime U.S. ally accused of human rights violations throughout his presidency, of accepting millions of dollars in bribes from cocaine traffickers…

Staff (2024-03-05). "The Zone of Interest": Oscar-Nominated Film Producer on the Holocaust, Gaza & "Walls That Separate Us" democracynow.org Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, we're joined by James Wilson, producer of the Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest, who raised Israel's assault on Gaza in his BAFTA Award acceptance speech last month. The film follows the fictionalized family of real-life Nazi commandant Rudolf Hà∂ss as they live idyllically next to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Wilson says the film serves as a metaphor for the occlusion of "systemic violence, injustice, oppression, from our lives," and challenges audiences' complicity by asking them to identify with Hà∂ss and his wife Hedwig. &#…

Staff (2024-03-05). 13,430 children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7: Media office. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : A total of 13,430 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli airstrikes and ground operations since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, the Media Office in Gaza said Monday. It noted that 8,900 women were killed over the course of 150 days, adding that 7,000 people, 70% …

Staff (2024-03-05). Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigns, announces he's joining BJP. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Justice Gangopadhyay, who has been serving as a judge in the Calcutta High Court for several years, submitted his resignation to Chief Justice of India, expressing his desire to step down from the esteemed position. In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice, he emphasized personal reasons for his decision, without …

Staff (2024-03-05). DMK MP Andimuthu Raja claims 'India not a nation', BJP demands 'arrest'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk DMK MP A Raja has said that India has never been one nation, but is a subcontinent which is home to diverse practices and cultures even as the BJP slammed him and alleged that it was a call for 'balkanisation' of the nation. In a video where he is seen addressing …

Staff (2024-03-05). Dr. Kafeel or rat-hole miner Wakeel: Being national hero for a Muslim comes at a cost in Modi's India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad The story of Wakeel Hassan, a hero in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, echoes the plight of Dr. Kafeel Khan, who faced repercussions for his valiant actions during the Gorakhpur hospital crisis. Both individuals, celebrated for their bravery, found themselves ensnared in adversity in Modi's India. The tumultuous events unfolded when …

Staff (2024-03-05). 'Not even in civilian clothing': Maldives President Muizzu says no Indian troops to remain on his island. muslimmirror.com Male : Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10, a media report said on Tuesday. Muizzu's statement comes less than a week after an Indian civilian team reached the Maldives to …

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Intercambio de fuego entre Israel y Líbano deja un muerto. telesurtv.net En casi cinco meses de ataques cruzados, al menos 314 personas han muerto, la mayoría en el lado libanés y dentro de las filas de Hezbolá, grupo que ha confirmado 228 bajas, algunas de ellas en Siria.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Presidente brasileño recibe a gerente general del FMI. telesurtv.net El presidente brasileño añadió que, además, conversaron sobre "la necesaria reforma del FMI", para hacerlo "más representativo del mundo actual".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Tiroteo en una fiesta deja 4 muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El presidente Joe Biden, ha invocado a actuar contra la violencia armada, porque "hiere profundamente el alma estadounidense", según repite tras cada nuevo tiroteo masivo.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Gobierno surcoreano retirará licencia a 7.000 médicos en huelga. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios asiáticos, unos 9.000 doctores en prácticas han dejado de trabajar desde el pasado 20 de febrero.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Supremo de EE.UU. habilita participación de Trump en comicios. telesurtv.net El máximo tribunal tomó la decisión en la víspera de las primarias republicanas fijadas para el denominado "supermartes".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Rusia considera de provocadoras maniobras de la OTAN en el àÅrtico. telesurtv.net "Cualquier ejercicio militar, especialmente cerca de la línea de combate, aumenta el riesgo de incidentes militares", señaló el viceministro Alexander Grushko.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-05). Parlamento francés aprueba el aborto en su Constitución. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios locales, alrededor del 85 por ciento de la población apoya la reforma.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-05). El presidente Abbas llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-05). Gremios docentes realizan paro nacional por 24 horas en Argentina. telesurtv.net Los gremios rechazaron las decisiones tomadas por el Ejecutivo de Javier Milei de eliminar los fondos destinados al sector.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-05). Presidente Maduro se reúne con Alto Mando Político Ampliado de la Revolución. telesurtv.net En el encuentro se revisó el desarrollo y la ampliación del trabajo de las Siete Transformaciones (7T) rumbo al 2030.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-05). Realizan marcha en solidaridad con Palestina en Canadá. telesurtv.net La marcha juntó a cientos de personas en el Monumento a los Derechos Humanos en Elgin Street, en el centro de Ottawa.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-05). Trabajadores denuncian precarización laboral en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El exministro ha llevado una gestión muy cuestionada por la pérdida salarial de los trabajadores.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-05). Entra en erupción volcán La Cumbre en Galápagos, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, la actividad de La Cumbre no representa un peligro para los turistas ni para la vida de la región.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-05). Trabajadores ferroviarios alemanes anuncian nuevas huelgas. telesurtv.net El Sindicato de Maquinistas Alemanes (GDL) señaló que el próximo miércoles comenzará la primera huelga.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Rusia convoca a embajador alemán tras filtración de audio. telesurtv.net En el audio cuatro altos oficiales alemanes analizan bombardear el denominado en la conversación como "puente del este".

teleSUR (2024-03-05). US Holds 'Super Tuesday' Primaries. telesurenglish.net Polls begin to open in more than a dozen U.S. states on the so-called "Super Tuesday" as part of the 2024 presidential primaries, with voters concerned about the leading candidates of both parties. | RELATED: | Fifteen states, including California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas, as well as the U.S. territory of American Samoa, are scheduled to hold primary elections on "Super Tuesday" while Iowa Democrats will…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Venezuela Holds Events in Honor of Hugo Chavez. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the young people of the United Socialist Party (PSUV) will lead a solemn event at the "Mountain Barracks," where the remains of former President Hugo Chavez, the historical leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, rest. | RELATED: | "Eleven years after Commander Chavez's sowing, we ratify his legacy: a powerful revolutionary identity that brings together the forces of the emancipatory deeds in our Amerca's history. Chavez lives and…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Venezuela Rejects Judicial Colonialism: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro asserted that Venezuela "does not accept judicial colonialism from anyone, especially at a time when the entire humanity is questioning the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)." | RELATED: | "All these organizations are exhausted and cornered. We are witnessing a genocide broadcasted live on social media, and what do they do? Nothing, they turn a blind eye. They are in…

teleSUR (2024-03-05). Wildfires Ravage Russia's Southern Primorye Territory. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, local media reported that wildfires that swept Russia's southern Primorye Territory over the weekend has expanded to 7,400 hectares, while a new fire breaking out in the Land of the Leopard National Park. | RELATED: | Over the past weekend, large-scale wildfires ignited in the Khasansky District of southern Primorye. As of Monday morning, the firefighters had increased to 300 persons. | "As of this…

tvbrics (2024-03-05). Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin: BRICS is always open to an equal dialogue aimed at looking for a balance of interests. tvbrics.com He believes that the accession of new members, including Ethiopia, strengthens the strategic partnership of the association…

WSWS (2024-03-05). The Bear: Comedy-drama set in Chicago restaurant mostly offers crumbs. wsws.org Creator/director Christopher Storer based The Beef on a childhood friend's restaurant, Mr. Beef in Chicago's River North neighborhood.

WSWS (2024-03-05). After 50 percent hike in his wealth, Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim hails AMLO as "good for business" wsws.org As of March 2024, Forbes lists 14 Mexican billionaires with a combined wealth of $184 billion, a 47 percent increase in their wealth under the current administration.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Democratic Socialists of America commits to rescuing Biden's presidential election campaign. wsws.org In an attempt to channel mass opposition to "Genocide Joe" back behind the Democratic Party and promote illusions that Biden and the Democrats can be persuaded to stop the genocide in Gaza through a protest vote, the DSA has formally endorsed the "uncommitted" campaign in the remaining primaries.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Three Norfolk Southern trains collide and derail near Philadelphia, as CEO receives huge pay raise. wsws.org Three Norfolk Southern trains collided and derailed Saturday morning, along the Lehigh River in Eastern Pennsylvania, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets into the river.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Migrant worker exploitation escalates in New Zealand. wsws.org Migrant exploitation, with tens of thousands brought into the country, often to work as virtual slave labour, is an entrenched feature of New Zealand capitalism.

WSWS (2024-03-05). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Strikes by Argentine airline workers and educators are the latest job actions in response to government-imposed austerity, while some 13,000 teachers in Saskatchewan continue rotating walkouts and protests.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-05). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Yumna Patel (2024-03-05). Palestinian PM's resignation nothing more than 'cosmetic shake up', analysts say. mondoweiss.net The U.S. is putting pressure on the PA to reform itself so it can take on a local governance role in a "postwar" Gaza Strip. But analysts say the resignation of the prime minister "won't change the ways" of the massively unpopular PA.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-04). Presidente argentino cierra agencia de prensa Télam. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores de la agencia de noticias recibieron una comunicación que les informa que fueron "dispensados" de cumplir con sus tareas por un plazo de siete días.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-04). Intercambio de fuego entre Israel y Líbano deja un muerto. telesurtv.net En casi cinco meses de ataques cruzados, al menos 314 personas han muerto, la mayoría en el lado libanés y dentro de las filas de Hezbolá, grupo que ha confirmado 228 bajas, algunas de ellas en Siria.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-04). Presidente brasileño recibe a gerente general del FMI. telesurtv.net El presidente brasileño añadió que, además, conversaron sobre "la necesaria reforma del FMI", para hacerlo "más representativo del mundo actual".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-04). Tiroteo en una fiesta deja 4 muertos en California, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El presidente Joe Biden, ha invocado a actuar contra la violencia armada, porque "hiere profundamente el alma estadounidense", según repite tras cada nuevo tiroteo masivo.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-04). Gobierno surcoreano retirará licencia a 7.000 médicos en huelga. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios asiáticos, unos 9.000 doctores en prácticas han dejado de trabajar desde el pasado 20 de febrero.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-03-04). Supremo de EE.UU. habilita participación de Trump en comicios. telesurtv.net El máximo tribunal tomó la decisión en la víspera de las primarias republicanas fijadas para el denominado "supermartes".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Nikki Haley supera a Trump en las primarias republicanas en D.C. telesurtv.net La victoria de Haley impulsa su campaña en la recta final de las primarias del Partido Republicano (PR) cuando mañana martes se celebra el llamado "Supermartes".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Sube a 30.534 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número de niños palestinos asesinados en la ofensiva de las fuerzas armadas sionistas ascendió a 13.430, y el de mujeres a 8.900, desde el comienzo de la actual agresión en Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Rusia considera de provocadoras maniobras de la OTAN en el àÅrtico. telesurtv.net "Cualquier ejercicio militar, especialmente cerca de la línea de combate, aumenta el riesgo de incidentes militares", señaló el viceministro Alexander Grushko.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-04). Parlamento francés aprueba el aborto en su Constitución. telesurtv.net De acuerdo a medios locales, alrededor del 85 por ciento de la población apoya la reforma.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Gremios del sector educativo de Argentina iniciarán paro. telesurtv.net Los gremios tratan de que el gobierno apruebe una mejora salarial que pueda sostener el consumo ante la creciente inflación.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-04). Gremios docentes realizan paro nacional por 24 horas en Argentina. telesurtv.net Los gremios rechazaron las decisiones tomadas por el Ejecutivo de Javier Milei de eliminar los fondos destinados al sector.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-04). Presidente Maduro se reúne con Alto Mando Político Ampliado de la Revolución. telesurtv.net En el encuentro se revisó el desarrollo y la ampliación del trabajo de las Siete Transformaciones (7T) rumbo al 2030.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-04). Realizan marcha en solidaridad con Palestina en Canadá. telesurtv.net La marcha juntó a cientos de personas en el Monumento a los Derechos Humanos en Elgin Street, en el centro de Ottawa.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-04). Trabajadores denuncian precarización laboral en Uruguay. telesurtv.net El exministro ha llevado una gestión muy cuestionada por la pérdida salarial de los trabajadores.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Diálogos para un cese al fuego en Gaza continúan en Egipto. telesurtv.net Fuentes egipcias señalaron que se han conseguido "avances" en las conversaciones para lograr un acuerdo justo para un cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-04). Entra en erupción volcán La Cumbre en Galápagos, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, la actividad de La Cumbre no representa un peligro para los turistas ni para la vida de la región.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-04). Trabajadores ferroviarios alemanes anuncian nuevas huelgas. telesurtv.net El Sindicato de Maquinistas Alemanes (GDL) señaló que el próximo miércoles comenzará la primera huelga.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-04). Asamblea General de la ONU abordará genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la mañana se realizará una sesión para tratar el más reciente veto aplicado en febrero pasado por Washington.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-04). Rusia convoca a embajador alemán tras filtración de audio. telesurtv.net En el audio cuatro altos oficiales alemanes analizan bombardear el denominado en la conversación como "puente del este".

teleSUR (2024-03-04). Argentine President Milei Shuts Down Press Agency TELAM. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Monday, the administration of far-right President Javier Milei shut down the state news agency TELAM and completely disabled its website. | RELATED: | Telam journalists and workers were "dismissed" from their duties for a period of seven days and are not allowed to enter the editorial building, which is currently surrounded by fences. | Since late Sunday, TELAM'S website has displayed the image of the Argentine national coat of arms an…

teleSUR (2024-03-04). Argentine Teachers Start National Strike. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) led a national strike to demand salary improvements and other demands. | RELATED: | Previously, the administration of far-right President Javier Milei announced the elimination of the Teacher Incentive Fund (FONID). | In response to these and other measures aimed at reducing the public sector, the unions demand that the government finance public education and approve a sala…

teleSUR (2024-03-04). Bahamas for Greater Cooperation in Face of Climate Change. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, stressed the urgency of greater multilateral cooperation to address climate change at the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). | RELATED: | "We have reached a stage where, as a community of states and as a regional bloc, we must think differently about the structure of our multilateral cooperation, as we have a unique opportunity to participate collectivel…

teleSUR (2024-03-04). Depriving Gaza of Aid is Tantamount to a Death Sentence: AL. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Arab League (AL) Secretary Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that depriving the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip of basic life-saving aid is tantamount to a "death sentence and collective punishment." | RELATED: | The AL chief made the remarks during his meeting with Sigrid Kaag, United Nations senior humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza, at the league's headquarters in Cairo, the pan-Arab organization said in a statement. | Ab…

Asieh Namdar (2024-03-01). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com More than 100 people were killed and hundreds more have been injured in Gaza while trying to get food from aid trucks. According to the United Nations, more than half a million people are at risk of famine. | To discuss the ongoing conflict, joining us: |

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-05). In world first, France makes abortion a constitutional right. scmp.com President Emmanuel Macron described the move as 'French pride' that had sent a 'universal message'.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-05). As war in Gaza rages, Israel and UN trade allegations of 'terrorism' and torture. scmp.com Israel recalled its ambassador to the UN as tensions erupted over the handling of allegations of sexual assault by Hamas militants during the October 7 attacks.

albawaba (2024-03-05). Katie Holmes denies financial trouble after Tom Cruise's child support ends. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-05). Lala Kent is pregnant, expecting her second baby. albawaba.com Lala Kent, the star of the reality TV show "Vanderpump Rules", has revealed that she is expecting her second baby.The 33-year-old shared the happy news on Instagram on Sunday, March 3, 2024, with a photo of her baby bump and her 2-year-old daughter, Ocean Kent Emmett, whom she shares with ex-fianceÃÅ, Randall Emmett."I'm expanding my pod," Kent wrote in the caption, adding that she was using Mary Ruth Organics vitamins to support her pregnancy.

albawaba (2024-03-05). Rita Moreno opens up about her struggles with Hispanic identity. albawaba.com Rita Moreno, the legendary actor who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, has revealed that she did not always love being a Hispanic person.In an interview with TODAY show host Hoda Kotb, Moreno said that she felt "unworthy and without value" as a Puerto Rican immigrant in New York."For many years, I didn't like being a Hispanic person," Moreno said. "It took a very long time to get over the feeling that I was an unworthy person, that I wasn't pretty, or that I was a Latina."Today in History. On April 9, 1962, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno becomes the first Hispanic and Puerto Rican woman to win an…

Asma Khalid (2024-03-05). What Pakistan's political changes mean for China, the US and India. scmp.com With Imran Khan out of the picture, the military-backed coalition government is set to maintain strong relations with China, while ties with the US should continue to stabilise. The new political landscape could also pave the way for meaningful dialogue with India, leading to warmer relations.

Associated Press (2024-03-05). Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport as violence grips capital. scmp.com Attack on airport occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a nighttime curfew following violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons.

Associated Press (2024-03-05). Red Sea crisis: 3 underwater data cables cut as Yemen's Houthis claim latest ship strike. scmp.com Three cables under the Red Sea that provide global internet and telecommunications have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen's Houthi rebels, officials said.

Associated Press (2024-03-05). Sinead O'Connor's estate asks that 'biblical devil' Donald Trump stop playing her music at campaign rallies. scmp.com O'Connor joins a growing list of artists who have objected to Trump using their songs, including Rihanna, Neil Young, Linkin Park, the late Tom Petty and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

Associated Press (2024-03-05). First over-the-counter birth control pill in US begins shipping to shops. scmp.com Prescription-free birth control pills will be available across the United States later this month, widening access to contraception at a time when abortion rights have been drastically curtailed.

Associated Press (2024-03-05). US presidential election 2024: a simple guide to Super Tuesday and why it matters. scmp.com Super Tuesday on March 5 is when US voters in 16 states and one territory cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential primaries.

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-05). Astonishing poll shows support for Tories dropping to record low. leftfootforward.org A new poll will cause yet another headache for Rishi Sunak, showing that support for the Tories has fallen to just 20%. | The poll, carried out by an Ipsos UK survey for The Standard, found that support for the Tories fell from 27% in January to 20% in February — the worst result for the Conservatives since the political tracker began in 1978. | It comes in the same week as the Chancellor prepares to deliver his budget, showing just how unpopular the Tories are, with Sunak facing an uphill battle. | The Prime Minister is hoping that the budget will give the Tories a 'poll bounce', yet with the Tories pri…

Bloomberg (2024-03-05). OpenAI rival Anthropic says new models cut hallucination risks of its chatbot Claude. scmp.com Anthropic, one of OpenAI's top competitors, introduces three new AI models that it says are twice as likely to offer correct answers to questions and less likely to make things up.

bwitanek (2024-03-05). Israelism Movie and Pizza! @ Montclair State U Thu 3/7 6-8:30 pm. fightbackbetter.com DAY 4 of IAW: israelism film screening with pizza & snacks | RSVP(link in bio) Thursday March 7th Student Center View this post on Instagram |

bwitanek (2024-03-05). Middle East Wars: When Will the Killing Stop? Zoom March 6, 8:00 PM ET. fightbackbetter.com Webinar details: March 6, 2024 8: 00 PM ET, 7: 00 CT, 6: 00 MT, 5: 00 PM PT GPAX Webinar Invitation Mideast Wars…

bwitanek (2024-03-05). Pax Christi Back to Booker's — Thursday, March 7, Noon — 1pm. fightbackbetter.com Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone?" (Matthew 7: 9) | That appears to be the policy of the Biden administration and the position of @senbooker | The children of Gaza, when they are not being killed by the bombs that the US is funding, which Senator Booker fully supports, they are now being starved because the Israeli government is blocking hundreds of tons of aid. | The response to the #FlourMassacre and the attacks on aid trucks by Israel is not to #Stoparmingisrael or restore UNRWA funding. It is to drop 38,000 MREs (meals ready to eat) to the hundreds of thousands of…

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China proposes to increase defense budget to 1.67 trillion yuan. ecns.cn The Chinese government has proposed a defense budget of 1.67 trillion yuan ($231 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year, a 7.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to a draft budget report submitted to the national legislature on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Nation leads world in deep-sea exploration. ecns.cn China accounted for more than half the world's crewed deep-sea explorations over the past three years, according to a project insider.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). Adviser urges focus on AI security. ecns.cn While focusing on catching up with the development of artificial intelligence, China needs to attach greater importance to security issues brought about by the wide use of AI.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). 'Irresistible' opportunities in economy. ecns.cn China will continue to be one of the most dynamic economies in the world, making great contributions to the global economy and providing irresistible development opportunities to high-tech companies from developed countries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China sets 2024 GDP growth target at around 5%. ecns.cn China on Tuesday set a growth target of around 5 percent for its economy in 2024, which exceeds expectations of some international institutions, demonstrating that the country's top policymakers remain confident in maintaining stable growth.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). China Coast Guard acts against illegal Philippine vessels. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard took control measures in accordance with law on Tuesday against Philippine vessels that illegally intruded into the waters near Ren'ai Reef in the Nansha Islands, the coast guard said in an online statement.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). First volume of 'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' published in Bulgarian. ecns.cn The first volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was published in Bulgarian on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). 'Mysterious world' illuminated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Colorful lanterns create a "mysterious world" on Qingxiu mountain in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-03-05). 2nd session of 14th National People's Congress held in Beijing. ecns.cn The opening meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 5, 2024.

EDWIN (2024-03-05). Operation Shanela nets 1 154 suspects in North West. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets 1 154 suspects in North West | The South African Police Service's Operation Shanela has nabbed 1 154 suspects for numerous crimes between Monday, 26 February and Sunday, 3 March 2024 in the North West province. | Of the total arrests made, 58 were drug related offences, 31 were for illegal dealing in liquor, 17 for driving under the influence of liquor, eight for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, 37 for burglaries, 53 for malicious damage to property, while 67 suspected undocumented persons were handed over to the Department of Home Affairs for further processing. | On Tuesday,…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). $120m in taxes paid by China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone since foundation. eng.belta.by Alesya Abramenko said: "The total sum of taxes paid to the state budget since resident companies and the joint company have started operating exceeds $120 million. Three times more than the money the state has spent on infrastructure."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarusian BelAZ to upgrade one of main assembly shops. eng.belta.by This assembly shop manufactures haul trucks with the carrying capacities of 130-136 tonnes and 220-240 tonnes. These are some of the most popular carrying capacity ranges on the world market.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Days of Belarusian regions at VDNKh in Moscow praised as highly effective. eng.belta.by Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi noted that Grodno Oblast has become the third region of Belarus to present itself at VDNKh: Brest Oblast and Vitebsk Oblast have already had their displays this year.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarusian Honorary Consul office opens in Telavi. eng.belta.by The event was attended by Belarusian Ambassador to Georgia Anatoly Lis, | employees of the Belarusian diplomatic mission, representatives of | political and business circles, mass media and regional public…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Russian MFA: EU envoys discredited themselves, their further stay in Russia in question. eng.belta.by Earlier Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he invited EU envoys for a meeting ahead of the president election but they declined the invitation two days before the meeting date.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarusian citizenship granted to 284 people, including 28 minors. eng.belta.by In addition to applicants from Ukraine, the president approved | citizenship requests from foreign nationals and stateless persons from | 22 countries.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Call on Belarusian Women's Union to become barrier against alien perverted values of today. eng.belta.by The head of state suggested that the Belarusian Women's Union take control of a number of issues that are important for society, for example women's health and promotion of families with children.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko: | A women's party would have no equal in Belarus. eng.belta.by "As I was preparing for this meeting, I was thinking about you as a | party. No, I am not pushing you towards it. You know my attitude to | party building: everything must be natural, everything must mature. | There should be no pro-governmental and other parties. Parties should | evolve themselves if we really want to have real parties in the future,"

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko: Belarus needs peace and tranquility. eng.belta.by The head of state was asked how he sees Belarus in 2035. "If there is peace and quiet… We need it," he emphasized.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko: Belarus will keep providing child and family benefits no matter what. eng.belta.by The government will continue to support families with children under any | circumstances, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met | with activists of the Belarusian Women's Union on 5 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko: Belarusian society has a special attitude to women. eng.belta.by Belarusian society has a special attitude to women, Belarusian President | Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with activists of the Belarusian | Women's Union on 5 March, BelTA has learned.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko: Family values should be taught primarily by parents, not in classroom. eng.belta.by Parents, not teachers should be primarily responsible for teaching | children family values, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said | as he met with activists of the Belarusian Women's Union on 5 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko presents state awards to 15 women in the run-up to 8 March. eng.belta.by In the run-up to 8 March, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko traditionally presented state awards to 15 women from various regions and agencies of the country.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko suggests making preschool hours more family-friendly. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko suggested adjusting preschool | opening hours to parents' needs as he spoke at a meeting with activists | of the Belarusian Women's Union on 5 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko tells women to live in the moment looking into the future. eng.belta.by It is necessary to live here and now, looking into the future, | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told women as he met with | activists of the Belarusian Women's Union on 5 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko to extend family capital program. eng.belta.by A representative of Stolin District, which is home to over 2,200 large families and 835 women, who have been awarded an Order of Mother, asked the president about the possibility of extending the family capital program. In her words, the program has demonstrated its effectiveness and is in demand.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Lukashenko views women as best diplomatic weapon. eng.belta.by Women are our most effective diplomatic weapon, Belarusian President | Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with activists of the Belarusian | Women's Union on 5 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarus to continue training UAE policemen. eng.belta.by The Belarusian internal affairs minister expressed readiness to continue the program on training UAE police officers in Belarus in various aspects of police work.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarus' Constitutional Court passes address to president, National Assembly. eng.belta.by The Constitutional Court has passed an address to the Belarusian president and the National Assembly "On the state of constitutional legitimacy in the Republic of Belarus".

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Belarusian army delegation taking part in battlefield medicine seminar in Islamabad. eng.belta.by Participants of the seminar will also share the best practices in the field of providing medical aid to military personnel with combat traumas that require surgery and will discuss diagnostics methods and the tactics of treating the injured.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Grodno Oblast signs cooperation agreements with Russian regions. eng.belta.by Grodno Oblast signed agreements with Russian regions on cooperation in various avenues. The solemn ceremony took place during a ceremony to launch the Days of Grodno Oblast at VDNKh in Moscow.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Miklashevich: New Constitution is a guarantee of Belarus' progressive development. eng.belta.by The Constitution, the basic law of the state, is the life-giving basis | of the national law: its norms carry the organizing principle, ensure | unity and interrelation, balance and harmonious development of all…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). PM: Belarusian healthcare system has no time to waste given scale of tasks. eng.belta.by The agenda of the meeting included the changes in the structure of the central office of the Healthcare Ministry, the pharmaceutical industry, the regulation of prices for paid services in healthcare, in particular dental services, the experiment on the provision of paid services by state healthcare institutions on weekends and holidays.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). CAS rejects Belarus' appeal against ITF decision on membership suspension. eng.belta.by The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the appeal of the | Belarusian Tennis Federation (BTF) against the decision of the | International Tennis Federation (ITF) to suspend its membership in the | organization, Chairman of the Belarusian Tennis Federation Sergei…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-05). Minsk to host Alina 2024 festival. eng.belta.by This year Belarus and Russia are co-hosting the charity festival for the first time…

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-03-05). As West wobbles on Ukraine war, China's envoy kicks off European tour. scmp.com Trip comes as there are signs Ukraine is taking China's possible role more seriously than officials elsewhere in Europe, analysts say.

Frank Chen (2024-03-05). China's 'two sessions' 2024: as GDP gap with US widens, will the 'East wind' prevail? scmp.com Many had predicted China to surpass the US in terms of GDP by the middle of this century, but recent trends suggest such a swap may be farther off — if it even happens at all.

GABIK (2024-03-05). Task team established to clear alien invasive plants in Vaal River. sanews.gov.za Task team established to clear alien invasive plants in Vaal River | The Ministers of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, and Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, have established a Technical Task Team to identify interventions with clear outcomes to manage the clearing of alien invasive plants at the Vaal River. | This follows public concerns relating to the use of the chemical, glyphosate, to clear alien invasive plants from the Vaal River by Rand Water. | In a joint statement, the departments said the task team, led by the Directors-General of the two departments and Chief Executive Officer…

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-05). 'Common Sense Minister' blasted out of touch after tirade against 4-day week. leftfootforward.org People have found it hard to see the common sense in Esther McVey's recent attack on the four-day week, as Britain's unofficially designation 'common sense tsar' has been taken apart for blasting support for the scheme as "socialist madness". | In an She wrote that the…

Hannah Davenport (2024-03-05). Union leaders demand Jeremy Hunt give 'vital' extra cash to public services in Budget. leftfootforward.org Union leaders representing millions of frontline workers across the UK have demanded Jeremy Hunt give vital extra cash for public services in the Budget this week, to address 'chronic underfunding' and 'crumbling' public services. | General Secretaries of 18 trade unions have written to the Chancellor warning that extra public funding must be provided in the Spring Budget, warning the current situation is "simply unsustainable". | Those who signed the letter include TUC leader Paul Nowak, Sharon Graham of Unite the Union, Gary Smith of GMB union, Daniel Kebede of the NEU, Matt Wrack of the FBU and Christina M…

Indermit Gill,Tea Trumbic (2024-03-05). International Women's Day: when women win, the world wins. scmp.com Women's rights have made substantial progress in the past 50 years, but the evidence shows there is still a huge global gender gap. Progress in many critical areas has been overestimated, and many countries still fall short in protection against violence, access to childcare and more.

NEOB (2024-03-05). Electricity Minister responds to power station assessment report. sanews.gov.za Electricity Minister responds to power station assessment report | Despite facing a raft of challenges, Eskom's generation performance is showing a positive trajectory. | This is according to a statement from the office of Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, in response to the release of a report on Eskom's coal-fired power stations following an assessment undertaken by a team of international experts. | The assessment was conducted at the behest of National Treasury as one of the conditions attached to the R254 billion debt relief arrangement afforded to the power utility last y…

newarab (2024-03-05). Galloway's win: Is Gaza causing a shift in UK politics?>. newarab.com George Galloway's In his victory speech, Galloway took aim at Labour leader Keir Starmer, saying "Keir Starmer – this is for Gaza," adding that "millions" are p…

newarab (2024-03-05). Over 95% of Sudanese cannot afford a meal a day. newarab.com Ten months into a war that has sent Sudan to the "verge of collapse", the vast majority of its people are going hungry, with less than five percent of Sudanese being able to afford a square meal a day. | Since last April, Sudan has been gripped by fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has killed thousands and created what the United Nations calls "the world's largest displacement crisis". | A combined 10.7 million people have been uprooted by the current war and previous conflicts, according to the UN. |

newarab (2024-03-05). 42% of US voters feel Israel's war on Gaza 'gone too far'. newarab.com More than four in 10 The Wall Street Journal survey, carried out between 21 and 28 February, also demonstrated widespread discontent with how President Joe Biden has dealt with the situation. | Israel's war on Gaza has killed more than 30,500 peo…

newarab (2024-03-05). Elderly couple in Lebanon killed by Israel memorialised. newarab.com The family of Hassan Hamdan and Manar Abadi, an elderly couple killed in an Hamdan, 73-years old and his wife Abadi, 63-years-old, had left to Beirut to avoid the ongoing clashes between

newarab (2024-03-05). Gaza: Egypt detains police officer over pro-Palestine chants. newarab.com The Egyptian authorities have reportedly detained a man who appeared in a viral The man in the video is seen climbing a billboard in the busy Sidi Gaber neighbourhood in the Mediterranean city and shouting publicly against Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, accusing him of giving up the rights of the Palestinians of Gaza under

newarab (2024-03-05). Gaza war: Resignations hit Daniel Hagari's Israeli army unit. newarab.com Several high-ranking officials have quit the unit of Israeli army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, over the "The second-in-command in Daniel Hagari's team, Moran Katz, along with many high-ranking officials have submitted their "The retiring officials also include G…

newarab (2024-03-05). Harris to meet Gantz in US capital despite Netanyahu rebuke. newarab.com US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday is hosting

newarab (2024-03-05). Hundreds of Palestinian families flee Gaza's north for food. newarab.com Contrary to their hopes of remaining at their homes, hundreds of Palestinian families fled from the north of the besieged Walking long distances by foot under continual Israeli bombing and gunfire, families show signs of exhaustion, fatigue, fear and noticeable weight loss. | Separately speaking to The New Arab, several fa…

newarab (2024-03-05). Israel kills more Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza. newarab.com Dozens of Palestinians who waited to receive food aid in Gaza's health ministry said the Israeli army bombed people as they waited for humanitarian aid to arrive near the Kuwait roundabout in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, leaving dozens killed and wounded. | The exact num…

newarab (2024-03-05). Khan's lawmakers denied reserved Pakistani parliament seats. newarab.com The decision was published shortly after Prime Minister

newarab (2024-03-05). Morocco: anger mounts against Israel ties amid Gaza famine. newarab.com In On Sunday, 3 March, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Casablanca, knocking on empty pots in their latest attempt to make their voices heard in the corridors of the Moroccan government. Similar scenes were witnessed in other cities around the North Afr…

newarab (2024-03-05). Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid in Ramallah. newarab.com One Palestinian teenager was killed, and more were wounded on Monday when Israeli forces raided the Mustafa Abu Shalbak, 16, was killed after being shot by Israeli forces in the neck and chest in Ramallah, the Palestinian health ministry said. | Abu Shalbak, who lived in the Qalandia refugee camp north of Ramallah, was injured during confrontations with Israeli forces near Al-Am'ari camp south of the city. | Another three were reportedly injured, and a number of Palestinians were detained. | W…

newarab (2024-03-05). Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel army draft exemption protest. newarab.com Ultra-Orthodox Jews demonstrated in Hundreds of men blocked a key road near the city of There were signs declaring "We will die and not enlist" and "We tell the High Co…

newarab (2024-03-05). UNRWA preparing report on Israel's abuse of Gaza detainees. newarab.com The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has compiled a report listing hundreds of cases of UNRWA will release the testimonies in a report, the US newspapers said, on abuse faced by Palestinian detainees, including children, women and men fro…

newarab (2024-03-05). How Gaza deepened the chasm between the West and 'the rest'. newarab.com In the aftermath of 7th October attacks in Israel, the West showed its unwavering support for Tel Aviv's onslaught on Gaza, backing its right to "defend itself" and defeat Hamas. | But now, with

Reuters (2024-03-05). ICC allows in absentia hearings in case against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. scmp.com Joseph Kony, the founder and leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, is the International Criminal Court's longest-standing fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued against him in 2005.

Reuters (2024-03-05). Brazil's top soybean city seeks to lure Chinese investments in grain-crushing industry. scmp.com Sorriso mayor Ari Lafin noted that while the Chinese were receptive to his delegation's proposals, COFCO tends to prefer processing soybeans in China…

Reuters (2024-03-05). Donald Trump turns attention to immunity fight after Supreme Court win in ballot case. scmp.com Donald Trump lauded the US Supreme Court's reversal of his disqualification from Colorado's ballot, but quickly turned his attention to another big case before the justices.

Rowan Cahill (2024-03-05). Drama Students face subpar building conditions in Arnold Hall. newschoolfreepress.com Drama students at The New School take most of their classes on the ninth floor of Arnold Hall on West 13th Street, and according to some students, both the program and the space need a makeover. Arnold Hall is home to the College of Performing Arts at TNS and hosts the Mannes School of Music,…

Staff (2024-03-05). 13,430 children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7: Media office. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : A total of 13,430 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli airstrikes and ground operations since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, the Media Office in Gaza said Monday. It noted that 8,900 women were killed over the course of 150 days, adding that 7,000 people, 70% …

Staff (2024-03-05). Dr. Kafeel or rat-hole miner Wakeel: Being national hero for a Muslim comes at a cost in Modi's India. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad The story of Wakeel Hassan, a hero in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, echoes the plight of Dr. Kafeel Khan, who faced repercussions for his valiant actions during the Gorakhpur hospital crisis. Both individuals, celebrated for their bravery, found themselves ensnared in adversity in Modi's India. The tumultuous events unfolded …

Staff (2024-03-05). 'Not even in civilian clothing': Maldives President Muizzu says no Indian troops to remain on his island. muslimmirror.com Male : Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10, a media report said on Tuesday. Muizzu's statement comes less than a week after an Indian civilian team reached the Maldives to …

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-05). Presidente argentino cierra agencia de prensa Télam. telesurtv.net Los trabajadores de la agencia de noticias recibieron una comunicación que les informa que fueron "dispensados" de cumplir con sus tareas por un plazo de siete días.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Nikki Haley supera a Trump en las primarias republicanas en D.C. telesurtv.net La victoria de Haley impulsa su campaña en la recta final de las primarias del Partido Republicano (PR) cuando mañana martes se celebra el llamado "Supermartes".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-05). Sube a 30.534 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El número de niños palestinos asesinados en la ofensiva de las fuerzas armadas sionistas ascendió a 13.430, y el de mujeres a 8.900, desde el comienzo de la actual agresión en Gaza.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-05). Cuatro muertos y varios heridos tras balacera en Guanajuato, México. telesurtv.net En la escena dos hermanos, propietarios de una tienda, fallecieron estos fueron identificados como José "N" y Reyna "N". Asimismo dos menores de edad perdieron la vida por impactos de bala.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-05). Gremios del sector educativo de Argentina iniciarán paro. telesurtv.net Los gremios tratan de que el gobierno apruebe una mejora salarial que pueda sostener el consumo ante la creciente inflación.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-05). Diálogos para un cese al fuego en Gaza continúan en Egipto. telesurtv.net Fuentes egipcias señalaron que se han conseguido "avances" en las conversaciones para lograr un acuerdo justo para un cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-05). Gobierno de Haití decreta estado de emergencia y toque de queda. telesurtv.net El Gobierno haitiano indicó que el toque de queda regirá el lunes, el martes y el miércoles próximos desde las 18H00 a las 05H00 horas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-05). Presidente salvadoreño reacciona a derrota en varias alcaldías. telesurtv.net Aún sin conocerse los resultados oficiales y preliminares del TSE, el presidente Nayib Bukele reclamó la victoria en 43 de las 44 alcaldías del país.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-03-05). Asamblea General de la ONU abordará genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la mañana se realizará una sesión para tratar el más reciente veto aplicado en febrero pasado por Washington.

tvbrics (2024-03-05). Several sectors in Brazil show positive dynamics under Lula's government. tvbrics.com Among them are the economy, education and health care…

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Alex Bainbridge (2024-03-04). Whistleblower David McBride expects to be handed a custodial sentence. greenleft.org.au Lawyer and free speech defender Eddie Lloyd told Green Left that the case of McBride is "a travesty of justice". Alex Bainbridge reports.

John Hoggard (2024-03-04). Ministers considering proposals to ban MPs from engaging with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. leftfootforward.org Any such move would further undermine the Tory government's claim to be defenders of free speech and also undermine political rights.

_____ (2024-03-04). How the West Robbed and Abused the Best Figure Skater in the World While Provoking the War in Ukraine. transcend.org On 7 Feb 2022, after the Russians had won the team skating event at the Beijing Winter Games, news emerged that one of the Russian skaters, the brilliant young Kamila Valieva, had tested positive for a banned substance. The charges created one of the biggest international sport controversies of the past 50 years.

thecommunists (2024-03-04). Joti Brar and Garland Nixon: Policing Palestine protestors, episode 4. thecommunists.org In this instalment of their regular series, Comrade Joti Brar and Garland Nixon begin by discussing the second set of arrests of CPGB-ML members. The unjust arrests, where party members were charged under anti-terror legislation for incitement of 'supporting a banned terror group' (!) — for distributing a leaflet condemning the racist Israeli state — …

newarab (2024-03-04). CNN employees criticise Gaza coverage in leaked recording. newarab.com Employees at CNN have expressed their discontent with the channel's coverage of The employees confronted a panel of executives during the meeting at CNN's London Bureau on 13 February, berating the seniors and telling them they felt "devalued, embarrassed, and disgraced" by the channel's coverage of the war. | Among the staffers who criticised CNN was renowned news anchor Christiane Amanpour…

MEE staff (2024-03-04). 'No one should hear this': Israeli captive's family condemn leaked recording. middleeasteye.net 'No one should hear this': Israeli captive's family condemn leaked recording | Alon Shamriz's family say they were not notified that an audio recording of Shamriz pleading for help was leaked to the media | | Mourners gather for the funeral of Alon Shamriz, including relatives, friends, and his moth…

infobrics (2024-03-04). Are Europeans throwing each other under the bus to avoid Russian retaliation?>. infobrics.org London was particularly infuriated by Scholz's comments about the help they've been providing to the Neo-Nazi junta, which might suggest that MI6 had some involvement in the Bundeswehr leaks, particularly to divert attention away from the UK's complicity in direct attacks on Russian naval assets. In other words, it seems as if the Europeans are now tossing the hot potato to each other in order to avoid the possible consequences of Russian anger. And indeed, Moscow is certainly (and rightfully) furious, but the political West is still completely colorblind to any red lines. Or at least it will continue to be until…

Larry Johnson (2024-03-04). Are NATO and Israel Committing Suicide? sonar21.com It is a legitimate question. Not just click bait. I discuss these issues with Nima. | Let's start with the panic and furor that is shaking NATO. The publication on Friday of the intercepted conversation of four German military officers discussing plans to attack Russia has ignited a firestorm in Europe, especially in Germany. One of my German contacts sent me the following: | This topic went viral in Germany. The whole country is alarmed by these leaks. Scholz is in total panic……and Pistorius is in total denial…..he claims that nobody knows where the Generals were at the time their call was taped.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Ukraine war: Germany accuses Putin of seeking to 'destabilise' with wiretap. scmp.com Germany accused Russia's president of trying to sow disunity with the wiretap leak of a confidential German army discussion on the Ukraine war.

AJAY (2024-03-04). Monday 3/11: Community Resilience Hubs, Disaster Prep & Potluck — March Permaculture Meet and Eat. indybay.org

Alan Austin (2024-03-04). Labor rebuilds Australia's international integrity decimated by the Coalition. independentaustralia.net

Alan MacLeod (2024-03-04). Goalposts and gunfire: Israel's deliberate attacks on Palestinian football and its players. mronline.org Amid an ongoing onslaught against the Gaza Strip by apartheid Israel, the Palestinian national football team was a Cinderella story at this year's AFC Asian Cup, reaching the knockout stages, eventually falling only to hosts and eventual winners hosted in Qatar.

albawaba (2024-03-04). Deadly drug made from bone powder spreading in West Africa. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The emergence of a new deadly drug containing human bone powder has sparked concern across several West African nations due to its easy availability, low cost, and horrible impact, especially on young people. This drug, commonly referred to as "Kush" or "Zombie," has quickly gained popularity in countries such as Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Niger, leading to alarming health crises and societal chaos.In Sierra Leone alone, reports indicate that "Kush" is responsible for claiming the lives of around ten individuals every week, with thousands more needing urgent medical attention…

albawaba (2024-03-04). South Korea to take legal action against striking doctors. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South Korea has recently announced its plans to start taking action against trainee doctors who have been on strike, refusing to go back to work. The doctors' strike began about two weeks ago, with around 9000 junior doctors protesting a decision to increase medical school admissions starting next year. This change is supposed to aim to address shortages in the healthcare system due to an aging population, though it seems many doctors in South Korea are not supportive of it, which started the doctors' strike.ShutterstockDespite the government's deadline for the doctors to return to work, only a few hav…

albawaba (2024-03-04). Drake pays off random fan's $160k debt! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In his recent Kansas City concert, Canadian rapper Drake took the internet by storm after paying off a $160,000 mortgage of a random fan's deceased mother after receiving a note from them. The Candian rapper made headlines after promising to pay off the debt and said through the microphone at the T-Mobile Center: "You said, 'Pay off my mom's house, rest in peace.' Your mom passed away? Alright. And you owe… Oh, this is the outstanding balance right here. This is a lot of money right here. But you know what, I'm going to pay off your momma's house for you."Drake pays off a random fan's $160k debt!

albawaba (2024-03-04). Is Ramez Galal behind Shereen Reda's foot injury?>. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-04). Horoscope Today, March 5, 2024-Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to the Daily Horoscope for March 5, 2024. As we navigate through the celestial movements and planetary alignments of today, we delve into the cosmic energies that influence our lives and shape our experiences. Each zodiac sign is imbued with unique qualities and characteristics, offering insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Whether you seek guidance in matters of love, career, or personal growth, the stars provide a roadmap to navigate the journey of life. Horoscope Today, March 5, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : | Today, Aries, you might find you…

albawaba (2024-03-04). Building fire kills 3 in Alicante, Spain. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-04). Gaza truce talks see 'significant' progress. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian Egyptian state-linked TV revealed that talks on truce in Gaza have witnessed a "significant progress".Delegations from Qatar, Hamas and the United States gathered in Egypt on Sunday for discussions of a possible six-week truce in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.On the second day of talks on the Gaza truce, mediators said that there is hope for a possible truce agreement between Hamas and Israel.

albawaba (2024-03-04). Harris, Pope Francis call for ceasefire in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – United States Vice President Kamala Harris have urged for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after about 5 months of war during which 30,410 have been killed.She said on Sunday: "Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate ceasefire for at least the next six weeks, which is what is currently on the table," Al Jazeera reported.According to the VP, a ceasefire in Gaza will allow the release of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, and it will allow the entry of a significant amount of aid to people facing famine and starvation in the Gaza Strip. What we are seeing every day in Gaza…

albawaba (2024-03-04). India arrests 3 after gang-rape of Spanish tourist: (video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Three individuals were arrested following reports of a Spanish tourist being subjected to a gang rape while on a motorbike journey through the secluded terrain of India's eastern region, as confirmed by local media sources. The incident occurred during the evening hours of Friday in the Dumka district of Jharkhand, where the victim and her husband had chosen to camp overnight in a tent.Harrowing tale of Spanish Tourists couple in India. The woman was brutalized by 7 men her husband beaten & robbed. | India remains a very dangerous place for foreign tourists especially women. Please do not take risk of…

albawaba (2024-03-04). Did Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari resign?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Reports emerged on social media and some media outlets allegedly saying that several Israeli officials including Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari have resigned. Almayadeen's website reported citing Israeli Channel 14, that multiple senior officials in the Israeli military Spokesperson's Unit announced their resignations. Among the names was Daniel Hagari.Not only Hagari, but according to Channel 14, Colonel Butbul, Colonel Moran Katz, and the International Spokesperson for the Israeli occupation military Lieutenant Richard Hecht were among those who submitted their resignations.BREAKING: | Israe…

Angela (2024-03-04). Thursday 3/7: Power Half Hour for Gaz. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-04). Monday 3/11: Redwood City Council Meeting: Demand a Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org Council Chambers | 1017 Middlefield Rd | Redwood City, CA…

Angela (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2024-03-04). Wednesday 3/13: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-04). Saturday 3/9: Webinar: Hyper-Imperialism. indybay.org Zoom | nocoldwar.org/

Angela (2024-03-04). Wednesday 3/20: Webinar: Robotic Warfare: The Dangerous New Artificial Intelligence Race. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-04). Monday 3/18: Online Teach-In: Make War Visible…And End It! indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-04). Sunday 3/10: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-04). Conscious and Unconscionable: The Starving of Gaza. counterpunch.org The starvation regime continues unabated as Israel continues its campaign in the Gaza Strip. One of the six provisional measures ordered by the International Court Justice entailed taking "immediate and effective measures" to protect the Palestinian populace in the Gaza Strip from risk of genocide by ensuring the supply of humanitarian assistance and basic services. In its case

Brad Wolf (2024-03-04). Restoring Human Dignity on the U.S. Southern Border. counterpunch.org In one of the most violent cities in the Western hemisphere, we meet with immigrants in a shelter trying to make their way to safety in the United States. Reynosa, Mexico is just across the border from McAllen, Texas, and currently garners a Level 4 Travel Warning from the U.S. State Department: Do Not Travel.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-04). So They're Experimenting With Military Robots In Gaza Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Haaretz has a new article out titled "Gaza Becomes Israel's Testing Ground for Military Robots", which reports that "In an effort to avoid harming soldiers and dogs, the IDF has been experimenting with the use of robots and remote-controlled dogs in the Gaza War."

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-04). Nobody With Real Power Cares If You Refuse To Vote For Biden. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The problem is not that the wrong people keep getting elected, it's that the elections don't matter and voters don't have a say.

Catherine Crockett (2024-03-04). Sunday 4/21: Seaside Earth Day Celebration and EV Test Ride/Drive/Display Fair. indybay.org Seaside City Hall Lawn and Parking Lot, 440 Harcourt Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955 (at Canyon Del Rey Blvd.)…

Clare Carlile, DeSmog. (2024-03-04). Meat Industry Using 'Misinformation' To Block Dietary Change. popularresistance.org The agriculture sector has spent millions of dollars on discrediting plant-based diets, a new report has claimed. | The report, published by the consumer advocacy organisation Freedom Food Alliance on Thursday (29 February), found that multinational meat companies and lobby groups were using industry-funded research, public ad campaigns and educational materials to sway public opinion on meat and dairy. | The Disinformation Report: Harvesting Denial, Distractions & Deception suggests that the industry is sidestepping accountability for its role in greenhouse emissions.

Dean Baker (2024-03-04). The Estate Tax Exemption is $27.2 Million for a Couple. cepr.net The New York Times had a piece on the tax code changes that will take effect next year unless Congress acts to extend current provisions. One of the items on this list is an increase in the amount of wealth exempted from the estate tax. The piece lists the amount currently exempted as $13.6 million, …

DLI (2024-03-04). US veto #5 at UN vote to protect Israel from global condemnation in genocidal war. indybay.org For the fifth time since the war between Israel and the ruling Hamas group in Gaza that started on October 7, the US has once again been the lone voice in sheltering the Israeli government from widespread global rebuke. While making a few milquetoast statements that "regret" the massive indiscriminate bombings and killings of 30,000+ unarmed civilians, the tone-deaf Biden regime(poll after poll show the American public wants a ceasefire in Gaza) has continued sending thousands of bombs, missiles and other WMDs to enable the continuing slaughter. Under international law, that's complicity in genocide!

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-04). Mistakes, Misfiring and Trident: Britain's Flawed Nuclear Deterrence. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Investment grows in search for mineral resources. ecns.cn China has stepped up investment in mineral resources exploration to bolster reserves and production, according to a bulletin released recently by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Chinese automakers stand out at Geneva. ecns.cn At the 2024 Geneva Motor Show which concluded on Sunday, Chinese automakers, driven by a desire to expand their global presence, showcased products and technologies and took the spotlight at one of Europe's premier auto shows.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Endangered animal populations boosted. ecns.cn China, one of the world's most biodiverse nations, has seen a steady rise in populations of rare and endangered animal and plant species thanks to the implementation of an "intelligent" protection system.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China's economic outlook bright, envoy says. ecns.cn China's Deputy Consul General in New York Qian Jin has responded to commentary about China's economy, saying the overall positive trend remains unchanged.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Foreign firms bullish on Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. ecns.cn Foreign companies are optimistic about the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and would like to continue to further develop their business in the Chinese market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee named NPC spokesman. ecns.cn Lou Qinjian, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National's People's Congress, has been named spokesman for the second session of the 14th NPC, the nation's top legislature.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC reveals agenda legislators will deliberate. ecns.cn The latest agenda of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress was unveiled on Monday during a news conference ahead of the session that will kick off on Tuesday and conclude on March 11.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Spokesman: China's self-reliance drive not aimed at closing doors. ecns.cn A spokesman for China's national legislature highlighted openness and cooperation as correct choices for exploring the frontiers of science and furthering sci-tech progress.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China's military spending low, spokesperson says. ecns.cn China has maintained a comparatively low military expenditure and the nation always sticks to a peaceful development road, said a spokesperson for China's annual legislators' annual meeting.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC aims to further enhance the legal system. ecns.cn China will strengthen efforts to further improve its legal system after recording many achievements in this regard last year, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China emphasizes neighborly cooperation in diplomacy: NPC spokesman. ecns.cn China opposes bloc confrontation and "small circles", and its cooperation with neighboring countries are open and inclusive rather than exclusive, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China's economy ready to see more favorable conditions. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to see more favorable conditions than challenges, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, told a news conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC to review draft that clarifies nature, status of State Council. ecns.cn China's top legislature will review a draft legal revision this week that clarifies the nature and status of the State Council, China's Cabinet, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second meeting of the 14th National People's Congress, said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Counter-Espionage Law improves security for foreigners and foreign business. ecns.cn China opposes any attempt to attack its business environment by misreading the country's Counter-Espionage Law, Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress, told a news conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Members of the national political advisory board arrive in Beijing for national session. ecns.cn The 106 members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, or the national political advisory body, from Shanghai arrived in Beijing on Sunday to attend the upcoming annual national session, which opened on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). $140 billion additional gov't bonds allocated to 15,000 projects last year. ecns.cn The 1 trillion yuan (about $140.98 billion) of additional government bonds for disaster relief and response have been fully allocated, which will provide support for over 15,000 projects approved last year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). U.S. must step up efforts in strengthening China-U.S. relations: NPC spokesman. ecns.cn The United States should honor its commitment to China and translate the vision agreed on by the two presidents during their November meeting in San Francisco into real actions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC spokesperson affirms full support for HK's legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn The nation's top legislature pledged to render full support for the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is not only a constitutional duty of the region, but also has a direct bearing on the wellbeing of the city and its residents, a spokesperson of the legislature said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). White wonderland at Zhuque National Forest Park after snow. ecns.cn Trees turn whole white after snow at the Zhuque National Forest Park in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo provided to China…

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Incredible ice formations on Sayram Lake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Multiple ice chunks scatter on the lake surface under the blue sky on Sayram Lake, the largest alpine lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Beloved giant panda Fu Bao makes last public appearance in S Korea. ecns.cn Fu Bao made her last appearance at the park on Sunday ahead of her scheduled return in April.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Autonomous driving buses put into service at Beijing's sub-center. ecns.cn Beijing's sub center launched autonomous driving buses with a maximum of 9 passengers around three major cultural buildings – Beijing Performing Arts Center, Beijing Library, and the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China's national legislature holds press conference. ecns.cn Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the 2nd session of the 14th NPC, attends a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 4, 2024. The NPC, China's national legislature, held a press conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2 mln. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has transported more than 2 million passengers in total, said China Railway International Limited on Sunday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Molly Show: Two Sessions Q&A | What is CPPCC?>. ecns.cn The second session of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will be held Monday afternoon. How much do you know about the National Committee of the CPPCC? "ÄÄHere is Molly Show. Class begins!

Editor (2024-03-04). Enemy of the State. mronline.org When murder is done in our name, those who expose it are enemies of the state.

Editor (2024-03-04). 'Let them eat flakes': Highest food costs in 30 years. mronline.org Kellogg's has launched an ad campaign suggesting you "give chicken the night off."

Editor (2024-03-04). Liberation through reading in Cuba. mronline.org Literacy campaigns targeting African (Black) youth in Africa and across the diaspora have played a crucial role in fostering educational empowerment.

Editor (2024-03-04). Patrick Lawrence: The CIA in Ukraine — The NY Times Gets a Guided Tour. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-04). Mar 4, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Peter Tchaikovsky: Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42 No.3 The power behind the throne and the forever wars, by Alex Krainer America's Super-Elite Disconnect, by Simplicius The Thinker The Axis of Asymmetry takes on the 'rules-based order,' by Pepe Escobar Biden and Trump as Captains of the U.S. Ship of State, by Bill Astore "Biden is a senile warmonger" — veteran US Diplomat Chas Freeman The Braindead American Foreign Policy Establishment, by Paul Craig Roberts The Duran: Assange's Last Stand, w/Chris Hedges, Craig Murray & Alex Mercouris (Video) Making Israel Great Again: Before Time Ru…

Eleanor Goldfield, Truthout. (2024-03-04). I've Been Unhoused; It Could Happen To You, So Let's Stop Criminalizing It. popularresistance.org For a period in 2005, I was one of the more than 740,000 people who were experiencing homelessness at that time in the U.S. | On an eastern section of Sunset Boulevard where tourists never venture, there's the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic — less chic than it sounds. Still, they had services ranging from medical care to showers, and for those seeking the latter, they'd give away those little test packets of shampoo and conditioner that used to come in magazines and in the mail. Herbal Essences was a favorite. | After a quick rinse and a change of clothes, I could walk out of the clinic being treated like a r…

Ghada Ageel (2024-03-04). President Biden, why do you support genocide in Gaza? indybay.org Since I last wrote to you, Mr President, I have lost another 184 members of my extended family in Gaza. The Palestinians are among the most educated nations in the entire Middle East. They are a very curious people. Their most burning question they all have today is, "why"? Why do the Palestinian people have to endure genocide at the hands of your ally, carried out with your weapons and money, while you refuse to call for a ceasefire? Can you tell us why, Mr President?>

Global Research News (2024-03-04). Selected Articles: The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2024": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca By The Ides of March is also known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC. Lest …

Golden Thread Productions (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: What Do the Women Say? 2024: Expressions of Joy – Palestinian Traditions & Culture. indybay.org Brava Theater Center | 2781 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110 | Or join the event online…

Ikram Kouachi (2024-03-04). Scores Of Palestinians Killed, Injured As Israel Bombs Aid Truck In Central Gaza. indybay.org 'Many people were killed and others wounded in an Israeli bombing that targeted an aid truck in the city of Deir al Balah in the central Gaza Strip,' says medical sources.

indybay (2024-03-04). Friday 3/8: Third World Women Resist for International Women's Day. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…

Jacques R. Pauwels (2024-03-04). Americanizing France: the Marshall Plan, Reconsidered. counterpunch.org Reflections inspired by a new book by Annie Lacroix-Riz, Les origines du plan Marshall: Le mythe de "l'aide" américaine, Armand Colin, Malakoff, 2023. Last summer, motoring from Paris to Nice through what Parisians call "la France profonde", I could not help but notice how thoroughly France has been Americanized. The scenery in Burgundy and Provence

James Plested (2024-03-04). Rich whingers dominate Australian politics. mronline.org Australia's richest people are by far the country's biggest whingers.

Jim Spellman (2024-03-04). Preparations underway for China's Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com Preparations are underway in Beijing for Two Sessions: The annual gathering of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. | The political impact of Two Sessions will resonate throughout China and the world. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

Kate Litman (2024-03-04). The Weekly Round-Up: High Court disapplies Legacy Act provisions and Nicaragua files ICJ proceedings. ukhumanrightsblog.com In international news Nicaragua has filed an application to the International Court of Justice instituting proceedings against Germany for alleged violations of its obligations under the Genocide Convention and other norms of international law in relation to the Gaza Strip. Nicaragua's application argues that by providing political, financial and military support to Israel and withdrawing …

Lee Duffield (2024-03-04). ABC Right-wing programs caught up in round of closures. independentaustralia.net

Luis Chirino (2024-03-04). China and Cuba hope to tighten bilateral relations. america.cgtn.com China and Cuba have enjoyed close political, trade and cooperation relations based on a long-standing friendship between the two peoples, and strong links between the two communist parties. | Over the past few years, both nations have deepened their bilateral relationship. | CGTN's Luis Chirino reports.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 149: Children Die Of Malnutrition. popularresistance.org At least 15 Palestinian children died on Sunday morning of malnutrition and dehydration as Israeli forces blocked sufficient humanitarian aid from accessing the enclave. | Gaza's Ministry of Health said the children died in Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza, while six others, suffering from malnutrition and diarrhea, are still in the intensive care unit with their lives are at risk. | The hospital's ability to run electric generators and oxygen cylinders has been depleted in the past five months of Israeli bombardment, which damaged medical equipment and ambulances while putting dozens of hospitals and healthcar…

Nathan King (2024-03-04). Two Sessions meeting will tackle China's major domestic, foreign policy issues. america.cgtn.com The two sessions center largely on China's domestic policy but there will be intense foreign scrutiny of the proceedings, especially when it comes to the direction of Chinese Economic policy. | Foreign analysts will also pay close attention to any policy with global implications such as the future of Artificial Intelligence, the Green Energy transition, China's leading role in the production and export of electric vehicles and the battery and raw material supply chains that support growth in EV sales. | CGTN's Nathan King reports.

newarab (2024-03-04). Egypt's basic goods prices soar despite decline in US$ value. newarab.com As the holy month of Ramadan nears, Egypt's low and limited-income households are struggling against an intolerable situation with the prices of Despite the recent decline of the value of the US dollar in the parallel market in…

newarab (2024-03-04). Gaza: News leaders sign solidarity letter with journalists. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). Gaza truce 'possible in 24-48 hours' if Israel accepts terms. newarab.com A senior

newarab (2024-03-04). Hezbollah claims to thwart Israeli infiltration attempts. newarab.com According to a statement by the group, two groups of Israeli forces attempted to cross into Lebanese territory from the town of Ramya along the…

newarab (2024-03-04). Hundreds of cities worldwide expected to rally for Rafah. newarab.com Hundreds of cities around the world are expected to see demonstrations in support of Rafah on Saturday, about one week ahead of a deadline for an Israeli invasion of the city in the south of the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of desperate people have taken refuge. | Described as a Global Day of Action by organisers, the demonstrations called "Hands Off Rafah" are being put together by a "Millions of people around the world will be marching for Gaza, especially Rafah," S…

newarab (2024-03-04). Iran conservatives secure bulk of seats in elections: media. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). Iraqi draft law under fire over curbs on freedom of speech. newarab.com The The proposed legislation, which has been stalled in parliament for years due to significant objections from ci…

newarab (2024-03-04). Israel agrees to revise October 7 Eurovision song lyrics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin. newarab.com The framework agreement envisages a six-week cessation of hostilities, which could begin immediately if the Palestinian group signs off…

newarab (2024-03-04). Israel: Gantz to travel to US without 'Netanyahu approval'. newarab.com Israeli war cabinet minister

newarab (2024-03-04). Israeli protest march demands hostage release 'now'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). Israelis panic buying generators amid fears of Hezbollah war. newarab.com Fearing a full-scale war with Lebanon's Hezbollah, Israelis are reportedly panic-buying power generators and other emergency lighting tools they can use in the event of nationwide The fear of

newarab (2024-03-04). Libya coast guard 'prevented' migrant rescue in Med Sea. newarab.com A German charity has accused the The German charity SOS Humanity, which operates the rescue ship Humanity 1, said the

newarab (2024-03-04). Mediators push for Gaza truce in Cairo talks. newarab.com Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a US, Qatari and Hamas envoys travelled to Cairo for the latest effort towards a six-week truce, stepped-up But sticking points remained, including a Hamas demand that the Israe…

newarab (2024-03-04). Millions march globally for Gaza ahead of Rafah invasion. newarab.com Millions of people around the world, in many cases under pouring rain, marched in support of Gaza on Saturday as Israel's deadline for an invasion of the enclave's southern city of Rafah approaches. | In what organisers called a As the crowd swelled in downtown San Francisco, with drums beating and flags waving, an elderly Palestini…

newarab (2024-03-04). More Gaza children die of hunger as Egypt truce talks resume. newarab.com More and more children in Gaza are on the brink of malnutrition and severe dehydration, UNICEF has warned, as at least 15 children have died in the enclave due to a lack of food and water. | Israel's war on the territory continues to rage, as bombardment has been reported in Rafah, Khan Younis and Gaza City. The death toll on Sunday has reached 30,410, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | Meanwhile, Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo, Egypt in a bid to come to a truce agreement, while Qatari and US envoys are reportedly present. | A Hamas official said a ceasefire deal could be secured "within 24 to…

newarab (2024-03-04). 'Ramadan Flood': Palestinian groups urge action for Gaza. newarab.com Palestinian factions have called for global action during the Muslim fasting month of Dubbed "Ramadan Flood" — similar to Al-Aqsa Flood, the name given to

newarab (2024-03-04). Saudi Arabia bans iftar in mosques during Ramadan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). Shehbaz Sharif voted in as Pakistan's PM for second time. newarab.com Shehbaz Sharif was voted in as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Newly sworn-in lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Sharif by 201 votes, three weeks after national elections marred by widespread allegations of rigging. | "Shehbaz Sharif has been declared to have been elected as prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," said the newly appointed speaker of the Nati…

newarab (2024-03-04). Thousands protest Tunisia economic woes. newarab.com Thousands protested "The economic and social situation continues to worsen," the confederation's head, Noureddine Taboubi, said in a speech to protesters. | Taboubi s…

newarab (2024-03-04). Tunisian authorities investigate synagogue fire. newarab.com A man believed to have started a fire in a garden at a synagogue in the east of Hichem ben Ayad, the public prosecutor in the eastern port city of Sfax, told The Associated Press that a garden in the courtyard of the city's synagogue was set on fire on Sunday. An investigation was opened and a suspect was arre…

newarab (2024-03-04). US drops aid into Gaza as children die of malnutrition. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-04). US VP Harris to meet Israeli minister Benny Gantz on Monday. newarab.com The talks, first reported by Reuters, are expected to span topics including reducing Palestinian civilian casualtie…

newarab (2024-03-04). 'Who will call me mother?': Gazan woman mourns twin babies killed in strike. newarab.com As men searched for survivors beneath a Gaza home pummelled by an air strike, Rania Abu Anza gazed down on Sunday at two children who did not survive: her infant twins. | The Palestinian woman said she had gone through multiple rounds of fertility treatment to achieve her dream of becoming a mother, only to have it taken away by the carnage in the Gaza Strip. | "Who will call me mother from now on? Who will call me mother?" she said through tears on Sunday as she clutched her lifeless babies, the face of one still spattered with blood. | Wissam and Naeem, not yet six months old, were among 14 people killed in…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-03-04). Humanitarian Aid Drops Into Gaza Only 'Theater'. popularresistance.org The US joined other countries in dropping aid to Gaza by air on 2 March, an effort that aid groups describe as "theater" that contributes to chaos on the ground and does little to prevent the famine Israel is imposing upon 2.3 million Palestinians. | US Central Command announced Saturday that Air Force C-130s, working with Jordan's air force, dropped containers packed with more than 38,000 meals onto the besieged enclave. | The containers were dropped by parachute over the besieged enclave's Mediterranean coastline to allow "civilian access to the critical aid," Central Command said.

NYX (2024-03-04). Uber CEO's Racist Rhetoric. indybay.org Please Help Petition Austin's Mayor and the Organizers of South by Southwest to Cancel Uber CEO Dara's Talk…

Palestine Solidarity Central Coast (2024-03-04). Saturday 3/9: Film Screening: Gaza Fights For Freedom 2021. indybay.org Resource Center For Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-04). Palestinian Factions Gather In Moscow To Devise A United Response. popularresistance.org Palestinian political groups have gathered in Moscow to discuss the possibilities of greater unity and the formation of a united government to work for the formation of an independent state and to resist the ongoing war in Gaza. | The meeting is being attended by all major groups in Palestine such as the constituents of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), including Fatah and Palestinian People's Party, and non-constituents such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. | According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, representatives of 14 Palestinian organizations, both from the occupied…

Phil Pasquini (2024-03-04). "Hands off Rafah" Rally at Israeli Embassy Disrupts DC. indybay.org Human rights activists and Palestinian Americans and people of conscious protested at the Israeli Embassy in Washington calling for ran immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Hands off Rafah.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-04). Video: The World Is at the Crossroads of the Most Serious Crisis in Modern History. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca

Richard Ward (2024-03-04). An Exercise of Imagination. counterpunch.org Of all the horrors perpetrated by Zionist Israel against the helpless population in Gaza none, for this writer, strikes closer to home than Israel's sinister, brutal, and systematic destruction of Gaza's health system, most notably the siege and destruction of its hospitals. Two weeks ago I was admitted to UNM Hospital for surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction, the result of an accumulation of scar tissue from a similar operation eight years ago. This was a serious matter, as such an obstruction can be fatal.

Ron Jacobs (2024-03-04). The Complicity is Deep, Very. counterpunch.org In the aftermath of the bloody Hamas attack near Gaza on October 7, 2023 and the even bloodier Israeli response since that date, the ongoing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign continues. Indeed, the continuation and expansion of that campaign is even more crucial now. Any and everything we can do to support the Palestinian

Sam Pizzigati (2024-03-04). Can Brazil Convince the World to Tax Billionaire Wealth? counterpunch.org Recent weeks have brought three more eye-popping glimpses of our world's unconscionable concentration of income and wealth . . . The fabled luxury automaker Lamborghini, for the first time ever, has sold over 10,000 vehicles in a single year. Lamborghini's current 2024 Revuelto model starts at $608,358 . . . Google co-founder Larry Page has

Samuel Karlin, Left Voice. (2024-03-04). No More Aaron Bushnells. popularresistance.org For a week straight I've had a picture of Aaron Bushnell ingrained in my head. It's not a picture from his protest for Palestine where he self-immolated in a desperate cry to end a genocide. It's his Air Force recruitment picture which has circulated online. The picture feels like a sick joke. | It's a picture of a kid with a smile so full of life, wearing a t-shirt with the logo of an institution that exists to snuff out life on a grand scale. It's sick that this happens, that so many kids join such a vicious institution. It's sick that the military, which is currently aiding a genocide, preyed on this kid with…

Santa Cruz Herbal Mutual Aid (2024-03-04). Sunday 3/17: Tea Party Fundraiser for Santa Cruz Herbal Mutual Aid. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…

Shane Quinn (2024-03-04). History: US Business Operations with Nazi Germany. globalresearch.ca

Sonali Kolhatkar (2024-03-04). Tell the Truth About Israel's Crimes Against Humanity. counterpunch.org Israeli forces killed more than a hundred Palestinians and wounded more than 700 on February 29, 2024 during a distribution of food aid in Gaza city, pushing the Palestinian death toll to 30,000 since October 7, 2023. The food aid massacre was straightforward in its deadliness as armed Israeli forces aimed weapons at desperate, hungry Palestinian civilians and killed

Staff, Palestine Chronicle. (2024-03-04). Nicaragua Sues Germany At ICJ Over Support To Israel. popularresistance.org In a statement on Friday, the government of Nicaragua said that "it presented a lawsuit before the International Court of Justice against the Federal Republic of Germany for violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crime of Genocide." | According to the statement, Germany has provided political, financial, and military support to Israel knowing that it would be used to commit "serious violations of international law." | The statement also highlighted that Germany cut off assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), despite being…

Staff (2024-03-04). Fatalities reported as Israeli airstrike hits house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : Several people were killed and others injured, including children, late Sunday as an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike completely destroyed the house of Al Gharib family in the city, resulting in deaths and injuries, eyewitnesses told Anadolu. No official Palestinian figures have been released …

Staff (2024-03-04). India stands out as "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" in the World- Says a Report. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, according to the World Inequality Report. India stands out as a poor and very unequal country. India, labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" on a global scale. The findings of this report shed light on the economic …

Staff (2024-03-04). Modi govt treating farmers like 'enemies': Cong chief Kharge. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was "anti-farmer" and treating farmers as "enemies" for demanding their rights. His remarks come a day after farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal gave a call to farmers across the nation to reach Delhi on March 6 …

Staff (2024-03-04). Palestinians will definitely win Gaza war: President Raisi. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Palestinian people will definitely emerge victorious against the Zionist regime in the ongoing war on Gaza, and called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to convict the regime as soon as possible to help bring an end to the occupation of Palestinian land and …

Staff (2024-03-04). Patna Police files FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav for remark on PM Modi's Hindu identity. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Patna Police registered a case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday, a day after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a 'Hindu'. Krishna Singh, also known as Kallu, the state spokesman for Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), submitted the complaint at the Gandhi Maidan police station in …

Staff (2024-03-04). SC ends lawmakers' immunity on taking bribes: A chronology of events. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Following is the chronology of events that led to Supreme Court's landmark verdict holding that MPs and MLAs taking bribes to vote or make a speech in the House are not immune from criminal prosecution: April 17, 1998: A five-judge Constitution bench, by 3: 2 majority, held in the the Narasimha Rao vs …

Sule Ozkan & Merve Berker (2024-03-04). Academic Boycott Against Israeli Universities Grows Every Day. indybay.org Move aims to prevent Israel from exploiting arts, culture, academia, sports to cover up its ongoing violations, crimes against Palestinians, says official.

teleSUR, dcdc -JCM (2024-03-04). Celac insta a resolver mediante el diálogo crisis en Haití. telesurtv.net La declaración de Kingstown reflejó que los países y organizaciones de la región reconocen su papel en apoyar el diálogo político en Haití.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-03-04). Continúa registro de la Gran Misión Viva Venezuela. telesurtv.net En el estado Bolívar, Falcón, Anzoátegui, Caracas, Trujillo, Cojedes, entre otros, los cultores y cultoras se dieron cita para formalizar su inscripción en la misión creada por el presidente venezolano.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-04). Bolivia entrega ayudas a pobladores afectados por lluvias. telesurtv.net Pata atender la emergencia, se movilizó al Comando Conjunto a 20 municipios con 2.163 militares; mientras, se ejecutaron 20 operaciones.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-04). Nueva masacre en Colombia deja cuatro muertos y tres heridos. telesurtv.net Los heridos reciben los "primeros auxilios" en una institución hospitalaria y uno de ellos está "en estado reservado de salud".

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-04). Defensa rusa derriba casi 180 drones de Ucrania esta jornada. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de defensa ruso, durante la última jornada las pérdidas de Kiev en todos los frentes de Ucrania ascendieron a 1.025 soldados.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-04). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Hombres armados ejecutan a 170 personas en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Burkina Faso ha estado luchando durante años contra el terrorismo y los levantamientos de grupos militantes vinculados a Al Qaeda y Estado Islámico.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Médicos surcoreanos protestan contra plan para aumentar matrícula. telesurtv.net Los médicos veteranos han celebrado varias marchas en apoyo de sus colegas en formación, pero no se han sumado a la huelga.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Avanzan comicios municipales en El Salvador con baja afluencia. telesurtv.net Durante las primeras horas de la jornada electoral se registraron disturbios en el centro de votación Universidad Albert Einstein, en Antiguo Cuscatlán.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Número de asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza aumenta a 30.410. telesurtv.net Los esfuerzos de rescate siguen viéndose obstaculizados porque las víctimas permanecen bajo los escombros y se niega el acceso a las ambulancias y a los equipos de defensa civil.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Líderes de pandillas haitianas escapan de prisión tras asalto. telesurtv.net De un total de 3.696 reclusos, menos de 100 se encuentran actualmente presentes en el interior del centro penitenciario.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Parlamento elige a Shehbaz Sharif primer ministro de Pakistán. telesurtv.net Sharif regresa al cargo que ocupó hasta agosto del año pasado, cuando el parlamento fue disuelto antes de las elecciones del 8 de febrero.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-04). Bolivia e Irán consolidan cooperación estratégica. telesurtv.net Presidentes de ambas naciones examinan agenda bilateral y acuerdan potenciar la cooperación en salud, educación, agricultura y telecomunicaciones.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-04). Denuncian muerte de 15 niños en Gaza por hambruna generada por Israel. telesurtv.net El vocero de la cartera de Sanidad, Ashraf Al-Qidra, expresó que temen por la vida de otros seis niños que sufren desnutrición y deshidratación.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-04). Países de OPEP+ reducirán producción para estabilizar precios de crudo. telesurtv.net Tras el anuncio de Kazajistán y Rusia, se unieron Iraq, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Argelia y Arabia Saudí. Aspiran a estabilizar los precios.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-04). Reportan fuertes lluvias e inundaciones en Corrientes y Montevideo. telesurtv.net Ambas ciudades fueron afectadas por severas tormentas, aunque de diferente duración. Las precipitaciones provocaron inundaciones de consideración.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Asesinan a candidato a alcalde en estado mexicano de Guerrero. telesurtv.net En el procedimiento del investigación, trabajaron elementos de la Policía Investigadora, Ministerial y personal de los Servicios Periciales de la Fiscalía.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Cuatro muertos y varios heridos tras balacera en Guanajuato, México. telesurtv.net En la escena dos hermanos, propietarios de una tienda, fallecieron estos fueron identificados como José "N" y Reyna "N". Asimismo dos menores de edad perdieron la vida por impactos de bala.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Gremios del sector educativo de Argentina inician paro. telesurtv.net Los gremios tratan de que el gobierno apruebe una mejora salarial que pueda sostener el consumo ante la creciente inflación.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Habitantes de California afectados por tormentas de nieve inusuales. telesurtv.net Estas tormentas de nieve han dificultado el tránsito y los viajes de los pobladores locales, sobre todo a los que viven en la zona de Sierra Nevada…

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Diálogos para un cese al fuego en Gaza la continúan en Egipto. telesurtv.net Fuentes egipcias señalaron que se han conseguido "avances" en las conversaciones para lograr un acuerdo justo para un cese al fuego en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Gobierno colombiano y disidencia de las FARC instalan cuarto ciclo de diálogos. telesurtv.net La Oficina del Alto Comisionado para la Paz detalló que la ronda de diálogos se centrará en transformaciones territoriales, participación social, pedagogía y comunicaciones entre otros.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Gobierno de Haití decreta estado de emergencia y toque de queda. telesurtv.net El Gobierno haitiano indicó que el toque de queda regirá el lunes, el martes y el miércoles próximos desde las 18H00 a las 05H00 horas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Israel mata a decenas de personas que esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud en la Franja de Gaza denunció que Israel está llevando a cabo un genocidio contra cientos de miles de personas hambrientas en el territorio palestino.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Presidente salvadoreño reacciona a derrota en varias alcaldías. telesurtv.net Aún sin conocerse los resultados oficiales y preliminares del TSE, el presidente Nayib Bukele reclamó la victoria en 43 de las 44 alcaldías del país.

The Diversity Center (2024-03-04). Sunday 3/31: Trans Day of Visibility Celebration. indybay.org The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz, 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…

Tina Vásquez, Scheer Post. (2024-03-04). Under Biden, Family Separations And Other Atrocities Continue. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump are in Texas today touring different sectors of the Southern border, a spectacle that encapsulates how central immigration is to each of their reelection campaigns. It is Biden's approach to immigration in recent months, however, that has been a source of controversy on both sides of the aisle. | Large swathes of the country do not believe his actions on immigration have been severe enough, while Democratic voters cannot seem to understand why the man who promised to usher in a more "fair, orderly, and humane" immigration system now champions the same immigrati…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). China favours increasing employment rate. tvbrics.com China's top policy advisory body emphasised the importance of increasing the country's employment rate, especially among young recent graduates…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Egypt launches international conference on medical tourism. tvbrics.com Ahmed Al-Sobki, Chairman of the Health Authority, emphasised the significant achievements of the Egyptian health sector…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Excavations in Iranian province: archaeologists find traces of Arsanjan's ancient history. tvbrics.com A team of archaeologists has found human traces…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Lula da Silva believes that CELAC countries can become centre of global diplomacy through G20 and BRICS summits. tvbrics.com He said it at the CELAC summit…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Modi: India emerges as a global hub in semiconductor manufacturing. tvbrics.com The Indian government has approved the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing and assembly plants…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Participants of the World Youth Festival discuss the prospects for BRICS development. tvbrics.com Speakers considered the potential of international cooperation between the countries of the association…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). South Africa to spend US$74 billion on education, sports, arts and culture over next three years. tvbrics.com This is according to National Treasury documents presented alongside Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). State-of-the-art e-commerce logistics centre opens at Ethiopia's airport. tvbrics.com This is the third such centre in the country…

Veronica Nilsson, Equal Times. (2024-03-04). Has The Global Healthcare Workforce Crisis Finally Reached A Tipping Point? popularresistance.org There is a global healthcare workforce crisis. That healthcare workers are underpaid, overworked and physically and emotionally stressed is widely recognised in many countries. The wider crisis across many nations is well-documented by unions and international organisations. | This week, a decision was made which promises concerted action to end the crisis. Health ministers and ministries from almost 50 countries signed up to a commitment to "address health workforce shortages by concerted action to train, retain, and improve the working conditions of health and care workers".

Victoria Fielding (2024-03-04). News Corp's sinister 'leftist' label strategy. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2024-03-04). Vote NO on the Anheuser-Busch sellout contract! Build rank-and-file committees to organize strike action! wsws.org The contract is a sellout that gives the company free reign to close breweries and keeps wages below what they were in the late '90s.

WSWS (2024-03-04). CDC urges actively infectious COVID-19 patients to return to work and school. wsws.org The CDC ends its policy of the five-day isolation and lumps guidance with those for other respiratory pathogens.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Fired Stellantis supplemental workers protest at UAW headquarters in Detroit. wsws.org A group of Stellantis supplemental workers held a spirited protest Saturday outside UAW Solidarity House in Detroit to oppose the union's collusion in mass terminations.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Indian security forces shoot one farmer dead as protest nears three-week mark. wsws.org The Modi government has declared war on the farmers by mobilizing tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces; erecting multilayer barricades with massive concrete blocks and barbed wire; disrupting internet and mobile services; and attacking them with tear gas canisters from drones.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Following "flour massacre," hundreds of thousands around the world protest Gaza genocide. wsws.org As the US-backed Israeli ethnic cleansing campaign enters its fifth month, major demonstrations drawing tens of thousands of people took place in the United States over the weekend.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Trump doubles down on fascist rhetoric in Super Tuesday states. wsws.org In rallies in North Carolina and Virginia, Trump embraced the fascist "Great Replacement Theory" in all but name.

WSWS (2024-03-04). From Hilde, With Love: Resistance to fascism then and now. wsws.org With its portrayal of the young anti-fascist Hilde Coppi, Andreas Dresen's new film recalls the varied forms of resistance to Hitler pursued by young people and working-class circles—so-called ordinary Germans.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Top German military commanders plan direct attacks on Russia. wsws.org The fact that German generals are planning major attacks on Russian targets exposes Chancellor Scholz's assertion that Germany is "not a war party" as a mere sham.

WSWS (2024-03-04). High-profile US officials visit Sri Lanka as Washington steps up preparations for war against China. wsws.org Discussions between US and Sri Lankan officials focused on expanding defense and maritime cooperation between the two countries.

WSWS (2024-03-04). Australian by-election results point to deepening political crisis. wsws.org The outcome of Saturday's Dunkley by-election underscores the ongoing disintegration of support for the two main parties of rule—Labor and the Coalition—and the political establishment as a whole.

WSWS (2024-03-04). BNSF announces 362 job cuts, continuing railroad jobs bloodbath in the US. wsws.org The company claims there is not enough work, but the reality is the railroads have cut jobs to the bone.

WSWS (2024-03-04). This week in history: March 4-10. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-03). Accidente de tránsito en México deja nueve muertos y dos heridos. telesurtv.net El accidente ocurrió en la carretera Ciudad Victoria-Monterrey, Tamaulipas. Se trató de un choque entre un camión de carga y una camioneta de pasajeros.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-03). Dos muertos y tres heridos tras derrumbe en una mina de Perú. telesurtv.net El trágico incidente se debe a las lluvias que están afectando a la región peruana de Junín, donde además hay familias afectadas por las inundaciones.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-03). Israel asesina a 11 palestinos y deja otros 50 heridos en Gaza. telesurtv.net La ofensiva terrestre israelí se concentró en causar actos terroristas en campamentos de refugiados que previamente fueron desplazados de sus hogares. Las víctimas estaban en un refugio afuera de un hospital.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-03). Bandas armadas toman penitenciaria de la capital haitiana. telesurtv.net El objetivo de los grupos pandilleros sería ganar fuerza antes de la posible llegada a Haití de la misión multinacional de apoyo a la seguridad.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-03). Ejército israelí ataca a civiles mientras esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net Este sería el segundo ataque a civiles que esperaban la entrega de ayuda humanitaria, tras el perpetrado el jueves pasado que dejó al menos 117 muertos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-03). Salvadoreños participarán en elecciones municipales. telesurtv.net Analistas han señalado que los resultados de los comicios municipales terminarán de confirmar la concentración de poder del presidente Nayib Bukele.

_____ (2024-03-04). Aaron Bushnell's Divine Violence. transcend.org 29 Feb 2024 – Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation was ultimately a religious act, one that radically delineates good and evil and calls us to resist. Divine violence terrifies a corrupt and discredited ruling class. It exposes their depravity. It illustrates that not everyone is paralyzed by fear. It is a siren call to battle radical evil. That is what Bushnell intended. His sacrifice speaks to our better selves.

_____ (2024-03-04). Collective Israeli Tyranny and Peace Disruption in the Occupied Territories. transcend.org The fallacy of the international community in accepting that the Palestinians in the occupied territories are safe is denial of the truth because the tentacles of operation of the oppressive apparatus of Israel are being deployed through the services of the Israeli settlers in the ongoing harassment, oppression, violent attacks, stealing and expropriation of their property.

_____ (2024-03-04). Dengue Fever Surges by 400% in Brazil after Bill Gates-Backed Gene-Edited Mosquitos Released. transcend.org 26 Feb 2024 – Money and Weaponized Mosquitos: The dramatic spike in dengue cases has prompted Brazil to purchase millions of doses of the dengue vaccine.

_____ (2024-03-04). Eliciting a Pattern that Connects with AI? transcend.org Experimental Exchange with ChatGPT in Quest of Memorable Integrative Configuration – At the moment, there is a real risk that more and more countries end up in a lose-lose situation, which is no longer about who gains more, but only about who loses less.

_____ (2024-03-04). (Franàßais) Le Rà¥le de la Vision dans l'Histoire. transcend.org Nous entrons dans une ère de contradictions économiques et politiques qui mèneront à un changement révolutionnaire. Le capitalisme, sous son couvert de démocratie bourgeoise, s'effondre. Cela est déjà évident avec le rejet des candidats politiques traditionnels de l'establishment.

_____ (2024-03-04). Gaza: The Wider Context. transcend.org In Gaza, the West Is Enabling the Most Transparent Genocide in Human History…

_____ (2024-03-04). Investigations of Attacks on the Eritrean Diaspora Are Underway. transcend.org 28 Feb 2024 – Ann Garrison spoke to Eritrean British attorney Feven Yemane regarding attacks on Eritrean diaspora festivals and gatherings and the investigations underway.

_____ (2024-03-04). Israel & USA Sugar Daddy (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org 28 Feb 2024 – Parody with Eminem Song…

_____ (2024-03-04). (Italiano) In morte di Johan Galtung (Parte Prima). transcend.org Questo volume è il manuale universitario di Johan Galtung, lo studioso norvegese (vikingo, dice lui), matematico e sociologo, iniziatore degli Studi per la Pace contemporanei, decano dei peace researchers, docente in molte università ai quattro angoli del pianeta, direttore di Transcend (www.transcend.org; transcend@transcend.org), rete di studiosi e attivisti per la trasformazione nonviolenta dei conflitti.

_____ (2024-03-04). (Italiano) Mattatoio Gaza. transcend.org 29.02.2024 – Oltre 100 uccisi e 700 feriti nel campo di sterminio di Gaza-sud, in una fila di disperati in attesa (quanto spesso frustrata) di rimandare la morte per sfinimento (fame, sete, freddo, ferite, malanni antichi e nuovi): fila composta ma intollerabilmente vicina a corazzati IDF e dunque minacciosa! Altra mossa spudorata dei terroristi di stato israeliani nel dispiegarsi sapiente e rigoroso della Soluzione Finale sion-nazista, di fronte a un Occidente in coma pre-elettorale para/pre-bellico.

_____ (2024-03-04). (Italiano) Ricordando Johan Galtung, il "padre" degli studi sulla pace. transcend.org Autore, educatore e praticante prolifico, Johan Galtung aveva una genialità unica che continuerà a ispirare un mondo affamato di pace. Lo scorso fine settimana il nostro mondo ha perso un gigante della ricerca sulla pace. Johan Galtung, "il padre degli studi sulla pace", autore di oltre 100 libri e 1.000 articoli scientifici sulla pace nel mondo, è morto il 17 febbraio all'età di 93 anni.

_____ (2024-03-04). (Italiano) Trasformazione del conflitto come modalità di vita. transcend.org l conflitto è il nostro destino. Come lo sono i microrganismi, allora meglio imparare a maneggiare tali situazioni. L'esporsi al conseguimento di obiettivi bloccati dal conseguimento di altri obiettivi si puà≤ superare se la nostra capacità di resistenza è sufficiente, come un'infezione si puà≤ superare con il sistema immunitario.

_____ (2024-03-04). Johan Galtung on Peace Studies, Peace Communication, Peace Journalism: Transcending the Underlying Conflicts. transcend.org This interview was one of Professor Johan Galtung's last public appearances. It was conducted by the editors of a special issue of CIC 28 in 2023. Professor Galtung founded peace studies and was an authority in mediation, communication, and peace journalism.

_____ (2024-03-04). John Scales Avery—One of the Greatest Intellectuals of Our Time Passes Away. transcend.org I'm informed of the passing of [TRANSCEND Member] John Scales Avery (26 May 1933 — 4 Jan 2024). He was 91. He was also a fierce peace activist. John was part of Pugwash Conferences that shared the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize. He was also chairman of the Danish Peace Academy.

_____ (2024-03-04). On Hypocrisy and Genocide: How Gaza Has Exposed the West like Never Before. transcend.org 1 Mar 2024 – The Israeli genocide in Gaza will be remembered as the moral collapse of the West. Now that some western leaders have begun to feel increasingly uncomfortable as the enormity of the Gaza genocide unfolds, a few, though bashfully, are declaring that Netanyahu may be 'going too far.'

_____ (2024-03-04). Only Laughter for Attention. transcend.org Why do we see Society Leaders or business personnel laughing all the time in videos that are circulated?>

_____ (2024-03-04). Only Peace Negotiations Can Save Ukraine. transcend.org 27 Feb 2024 – The Ukrainian War Must Not Go into a Third Year…

_____ (2024-03-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 149: Palestinian Children Die of Malnutrition as Israel Blocks Aid into Gaza. transcend.org 3 Mar 2024 – U.S. airdrops of food and aid in Gaza have been described as "performative BS" that "fools no one." Meanwhile, Hamas's delegation has arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks as Ramadan is due to start next Sunday [10 Mar].

_____ (2024-03-04). Rohingya, the Palestinians of Southeast Asia: A Forgotten Genocide. transcend.org 27 Feb 2024 – A talk with Maung Zarni, a scholar of genocide who explains the context in which Rohingya people are so marginalised and vulnerable that they have no choice but to seek asylum in neighboring countries. How can solidarity among people of the world advocate for the human rights of victims of genocide, people fleeing political persecution, conflicts, and other human rights violations?>

_____ (2024-03-04). So, They're Experimenting with Military Robots in Gaza Now. transcend.org 4 Mar 2024 – Haaretz has a new article out titled "Gaza Becomes Israel's Testing Ground for Military Robots", which reports that "In an effort to avoid harming soldiers and dogs, the IDF has been experimenting with the use of robots and remote-controlled dogs in the Gaza War [read Genocide]."

_____ (2024-03-04). The Role of Vision in History. transcend.org We are entering an era of economic and political contradictions that will lead to revolutionary change. Capitalism, clothed in its cover of bourgeois democracy, is crumbling. This is already evident with the rejection of traditional establishment political candidates.

_____ (2024-03-04). The Shoah after Gaza. transcend.org Gaza has become for countless powerless people the essential condition of political and ethical consciousness in the 21st century — just as WWI was for a generation in the West. And only those jolted into consciousness by the calamity of Gaza can rescue the Shoah from Netanyahu, Biden, Scholz and Sunak.

_____ (2024-03-04). Tomorrow's News Today. transcend.org Dispatches from the Very Near Future…

_____ (2024-03-04). "Who Owns the World?" A Small Group of Big Money. transcend.org 26 Feb 2024 – "Who Owns the World" is an extraordinary documentary describing how Big-Big Money controls every aspect of your life, has a stranglehold on every government, the UN, and all industries and services of this globe. These largest investors are BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street.

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-04). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Ahmed Adel (2024-03-04). Trump's Popularity Surges as Biden's Cognitive Decline Worsens. globalresearch.ca

albawaba (2024-03-04). Future of work is 4 days a week, new UK study shows. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A year since 61 companies in the UK agreed to join a study to explore a 4-day work week, 89 percent of the companies decided to keep the structure after newly released study revealed that reduced working hours increase a company's total output.The study started in 2022 by the research organization Autonomy, alongside the 4-Day Week Campaign and 4-Day Week Global, prompting participating firms to complete their usual workload but with 80 percent of the available weekly work time, without any wage reductions.A year later, 89 percent of the companies decided to extend the new work model until the en…

albawaba (2024-03-04). Motorola's vision of future: Wearable phones on wrists. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Motorola believes that in the future, we may wear our phones on our wrists, and to illustrate this concept, the company showcased a prototype of what these phones could be like.Motorola The company, which is owned by Chinese company Lenovo, unveiled a flexible smartphone during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, after teasing it in a video last year. The company presented its futuristic vision in the context of highlighting its commitment to showcasing the advancements made in display technology to stand out in the crowded smartphone market.Motorola During the demonstration, a Motorola repr…

albawaba (2024-03-04). "Palestine cola" New product from Sweden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, two brothers from Malmo, Sweden, have taken a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinians by creating a carbonated beverage named "Palestine Cola." A video footage has surfaced, showing the brothers from Sweden manufacturing significant quantities of the carbonated drink as an act of support for Gaza.ÿ¥ŸÇŸäŸÇÿßŸÜ ŸÖŸÜ ŸÖÿØŸäŸÜÿ© ŸÖÿߟџ֟à ÿߟ&…

albawaba (2024-03-04). New round of Gaza truce talks held in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Representatives from Hamas, Qatar and the United States have arrived in Egypt's Cairo to renew talks of a possible truce in Gaza ahead of Ramadan 2024, Egyptian media reported on Sunday. Al-Qahera News reported that delegations arrived in Egypt with the hope of achieving an improvement in truce talks in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.Reports revealed that Cairo, Washington and Doha have been playing an important role in the past few weeks to pause the war which started last October and during which at least 30,410 people have been killed, mostly women and children, in Israeli attacks…

albawaba (2024-03-04). Pakistan elects Shehbaz Sharif as new Prime Minister. albawaba.com ALBAWABA РThe Pakistani parliament has chosen Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) as the country's 24th prime minister.Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan from April 2022 to August 2023.عاجل | مراسل

albawaba (2024-03-04). Recent Israeli hostage Mia Schem gets nose job. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli and recent Hamas hostage Mia Schem is the talk of the internet amid photos surfaced of the individual looking quite different from her previous appearance on social media. The Israeli seems to have undergone plastic surgery for her nose which replaced her natural-looking nose with one that is considered to be a beauty standard nowadays. In medical terms, she went from a "Convex" nose to a "Concave" one. Recent Israeli hostage Mia Schem gets a nose job: In response to these surfaced photos, pro-Palestine users and activists took to social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitt…

albawaba (2024-03-04). US vetoes ceasefire but sends airdrops! Biden accused of double standards. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United States' position towards the Israeli war in Gaza has been settled since Oct. 7, as the US announced several military aid packages to Tel Aviv and it stopped the ceasefire calls requested during the United Nations meetings. However, yesterday, it was heavily criticized by human rights activists.Activists questioned, "Why does the US veto ceasefire at the UN, while sending aid airdrops to the Gaza Strip?" and "Why can't the US pressure Israeli to allow the entry of aid trucks standing on the Rafah crossing?"US officials announced on March 2 the start of an American mission to send aid airdrop…

Alex Bainbridge, Peter Boyle, Isaac Nellist, Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan Ellis, Alex Salmon, Stephen W Enciso, Khaled Ghannam (2024-03-04). Protests demand UNRWA funding restored as Israel starves Palestinians. greenleft.org.au Thousands marched for Palestine across the country as Israel massacred more than 100 starving Palestinians trying to get flour from an aid truck southwest of Gaza City.

Andrew Korybko (2024-03-04). The North-South Transport Corridor Isn't Russia's Only Geo-Economic Project In Central Asia. thealtworld.com Altogether, the pros of Russia's two lesser-known geo-economic projects in Central Asia far outweigh the cons, which is why the Ministry of Transport is pursuing the International Transport Corridor and Southern Transport Corridor in spite of their respective obstacles. | The

ARG Medios (2024-03-04). Milei launches massive attack on press freedom and shuts down national news agency Télam. peoplesdispatch.org The news agency building woke up with its building fenced off and with its website under "reconstruction." The workers are mobilizing in response…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood and Landslide in Kendari City (Southeast Sulawesi) (29 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000290-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 34: 27 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kendari | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: moderate to heavy intensity rain accompanied by strong winds in the Kendari City area resulting in flooding and fallen trees at several points on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 07.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè West Kend…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Cilacap Regency (Central Java) (1 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000293-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 07: 21 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Cilacap | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: triggered by moderate rainfall with a long duration, causing the Natan River to overflow on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 22: 20 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Ngrampal District, | ‚óè Gondang District, | &sbq…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in East Halmahera (North Maluku) (1 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Maluku Utara, Indonesia | Event Date : Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000292-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 11: 06 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Halmahera Timur | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain on Friday 1 March 2024 at 16.10 WIT | ‚û¢ Location: , | North Wasile District, | ‚óè Majiko Village | ‚û¢ Casualties: , | ‚óè 38 families affected | ‚&uc…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Pati Regency (Central Java) (27 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Tue, 27 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000285-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 19: 33 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pati | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: due to the impact of heavy rain, according to reports from residents the water overflowed since ± 14.30 WIB. This incident caused flooding that inundated village roads and also some residential areas on Tuesday 27 February 2024 | ‚û¢ Locat…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Serang City (Banten) (28 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Banten, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000288-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 12: 40 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kota Serang | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain on Wednesday, February 28 2024 at 07.18 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Serang District, | ‚óè Kasemen District, | ‚óè Walantaka District, | ‚óè Takt…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Serang Regency (Banten) (29 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Banten, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000289-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 38: 41 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Serang | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and rivers overflowing into residential areas, causing waterlogging on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 03.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | Pontang District, | ‚óè Kaserangan Village | ‚&ucir…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in South Lampung Regency (Lampung) (28 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Lampung, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000287-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 09: 33 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Lampung Selatan | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: The intensity of the rain is quite high on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 07.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Sragi District, | ‚óè Ketapang District, | ‚óè Penengahan District | &sbq…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Sragen Regency (Central Java) (29 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000291-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 02: 05 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sragen | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: triggered by moderate rainfall with a long duration, causing the Natan River to overflow on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 22: 20 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Ngrampal District, | ‚óè Gondang District, | &sbqu…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Sumbawa Regency (West Nusa Tenggara) (26 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000284-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06: 57: 45 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sumbawa | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain resulted in flash floods that hit Labuhan Jambu Village on Monday 26 February 2024 at 03.30 WITA | ‚û¢ Location: , | Tarano District, | ‚óè Labuhan Jambu Village | ‚û¢ Casualties:…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Severe Local Storm and Strong Winds in Karanganyar (Central Java) (26 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-ST-2024-000296-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07: 25: 54 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Karanganyar | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Monday 26 February 2024 at 16.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | Gondangrejo District, | ‚óè Selokaton Village, | ‚óè Tuban Village | ‚û¢ Casualties:…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Strong Winds in Bandung Regency (West Java) (28 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000286-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 41: 04 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Bandung | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: Due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 04.30 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Dayeuh Kolot District, | ‚óè Baleendah District | ‚û¢ Casualties: , | &sbquo…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Malaysia, Flooding in Sarawak (2 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Malaysia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sarawak, Malaysia | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000294-MYS | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15: 00: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kuching | DESCRIPTION | Flooding in Kuching, Sarawak…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Philippines, Flooding in Davao Occidental (Effects of Easterlies/Localised Thunderstorms) (2 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Davao del Sur, Philippines | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000295-PHL | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18: 51: 34 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Malita | DESCRIPTION | In the early morning of 01 March 2024, a flooding incident transpired at Malita, Davao Occidental due to moderate to heavy rains brought by easterlies/localized thunderstorms. | On 02 March 2024, aside from Barangay Poblacion of Malita, additional flooding incidents were also reported in…

Asma Aamir (2024-03-04). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-04). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-04). Mistakes, Misfiring and Trident: Britain's Flawed Nuclear Deterrence. dissidentvoice.org Nuclear weapons are considered the strategic silverware of nation states. Occasionally, they are given a cleaning and polishing. From time to time, they go missing, fail to work, and suffer misplacement. Of late, the UK Royal Navy has not been doing so well in that department, given its seminal role in upholding the doctrine of …

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-04). You Have Already Taken a Side on Israel-Palestine (Whether You Admit It or Not). orinocotribune.com You have already taken a side on Israel-Palestine. Whether you know it or not. Whether you admit it or not. | You have either consciously chosen to side with the people who are being continually massacred by Israel, or you have consciously chosen to side with Israel, or you have sided with Israel by being "neutral", or you have sided with Israel by being indifferent. | As Desmond Tutu said, "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."

CDAC Network (2024-03-04). Communication and community engagement in the Libya floods response – A round-up of social media listening, media analytics and resources for practitioners, February 2024 [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int Country: Libya | Source: CDAC Network | Please refer to the attached files. | On 11 September 2023, Storm Daniel hit the northeastern coast of Libya, with the ensuing floods causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. In a crisis of this magnitude, actionable information and continuous dialogue that helps people make crucial decisions, access aid and cope with challenging realities can make a life-changing difference. However, coordination and access challenges continue to impede two-way communication between affected people and aid providers. The lack of transparency about aid delivery and the activ…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-04). Poll: Majority of Democrats Want a Presidential Candidate Who Opposes Military Aid to Israel. news.antiwar.com

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-04). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

DikelediM (2024-03-04). Progress made in reforming the public service. sanews.gov.za Progress made in reforming the public service | President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter to the nation, touched on the recent progress that has been made in reforming and professionalising the public service. | "Several important milestones have been reached in the last week as part of the work underway to reform and professionalise the public service. These developments are vital both to advancing the goal of a capable developmental state and give effect to recommendations of the State Capture Commission," he said. | In his weekly newsletter on Monday, the President said the National Assembly had p…

DikelediM (2024-03-04). SA commemorates World Obesity Day. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates World Obesity Day | As the country joins the global community to mark World Obesity Day, the Department of Health has urged people to engage in regular physical activity and follow a balanced eating plan. | World Obesity Day is aimed at raising awareness and improving understanding of obesity root causes and actions needed to address them, and tackling the associated stigma. | Obesity has become one of the biggest health crises faced by people today around the world. | According to the World Health Organization, obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, claiming at least 2.8 million liv…

DLI (2024-03-04). US Air drop to Gaza a cynical PR stunt. indybay.org In the face of incontrovertible graphic evidence of Israel "Defense" Force using lethal force to cause over 100 Palestinian deaths, amidst a starving crowd that was trying desperately to get to aid supply trucks, the Biden administration was forced to belatedly organize a single plane flight to drop off 60 tons of aid supplies on a south Gaza beach.

Dr. Ashley Armstrong (2024-03-04). Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses. globalresearch.ca

Dr. T. P. Wilkinson (2024-03-04). Unbecoming American: From Hiroshima to Gaza the West Continues to Wage Psychological Crusades— That No One Wants to Call "War" globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-03-04). COVID mRNA Vaccine Injury: 36-Year-Old Sheriff's Detective Had Two Heart Attacks and Needs Heart Transplant, Wife Had Pregnancy Complications, and Baby in Neonatal ICU. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Hong Kong businesses prepare to welcome more mainland visitors as individual tourists. ecns.cn Businesses in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expect more individual visitors from the Chinese mainland, where more cities have joined the individual visit scheme (IVS) that allows residents to visit Hong Kong and Macao without a guided tour.

Editor (2024-03-04). Glenn Greenwald: Oct. 7 Reports Implode —Beheaded Babies, NY Times Scandal, & More. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 148: UN Reports at Least 14 Cases of Israel Firing on Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-04). Ralph Nader at 90 on the "Genocidal War" in Gaza & Why Congress Is a Weapon of Mass Destruction. scheerpost.com

EDWIN (2024-03-04). Free State focuses on job creation. sanews.gov.za Free State focuses on job creation | Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana says the province is hard at work to lessen the burden of unemployment. | In his State of the Province Address on Friday, Dukwana said unemployment fell from 38.5% in the third quarter of 2023 to 37% in the fourth quarter. | "Our Expanded Public Works Programme and the Presidential Employment Stimulus is a demonstration of our efforts to ignite economic growth," he said. | Dukwana said since 2019, the province has created 282 907 work opportunities against a five-year target of 260 000 work opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Prog…

EDWIN (2024-03-04). Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding. sanews.gov.za Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding | Emerging farmers in the priority areas of poultry, piggery, grains, vegetables, red meat, cannabis, aquaculture, rabbit, bee farming and agri-processing have been invited to apply for funding. | This is part of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment's efforts to grow the agricultural sector, create jobs and alleviate poverty in the province. | The CASP which closes on Friday, is informed by the department's elevated priority focus to maintain sustainable food security in the province. | "We are making a call to the historicall…

Elizabeth Woodworth (2024-03-04). Anti-war Martyr Aaron Bushnell vs the Pro-war Western Media. globalresearch.ca

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-04). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-04). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-04). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

Fra Hughes (2024-03-04). Ireland's Shame: The Betrayal of Palestine. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Feb 26, 2024 | It is not the bombs of our enemies that hurt us the most, but the duplicity of our friends and the treachery of their deeds. | For 800 years, the Irish have fought a genocidal British occupation. | Eight centuries of ethnic cleansing, land clearances, massacres, starvation, colonisation, and a brutal military oppression. | Successive generations of Irish men and women, boys and girls, have fought clandestinely and openly to liberate Ireland from foreign imperialist control. | Ireland was Britain's first conquest. | The British Empire went on to occupy, and even colonise approxi…

GABIK (2024-03-04). Institutions submit registration data to NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Institutions submit registration data to NSFAS | Twenty-nine institutions that have submitted registration data for catch up payment for the 2024 academic year allowances, will be paid by Friday, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | The acting Chairperson of the NSFAS, Professor Lourens Van Staden, said following delays in the 2024 academic year, mainly due to registration, the NSFAS board took a decision to request institutions in the interim to operate as a channel to pay the February and March allowances. | "Communication was therefore sent to all universities notifying them of this decis…

GABIK (2024-03-04). Nzimande condemns student killing. sanews.gov.za Nzimande condemns student killing | Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has condemned the killing of a University of Johannesburg (UJ) student in Braamfontein, last week Thursday. | The student was killed in a crossfire while travelling from the university to their residence in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD). | Nzimande has also raised his concern about the well-being of another student, who was also shot in the same incident, and remains in a critical condition in hospital. | The Minister sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased stude…

GABIK (2024-03-04). Over one million students provisionally funded by NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Over one million students provisionally funded by NSFAS | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total of 1 936 330 applications for funding, as of 16 February 2024. | Briefing the media on the registration process and payment of allowances on Monday, NSFAS Acting Chairperson, Professor Lourens Van Staden, said that of the 1 936 330 applications received, 1 244 854 are provisionally funded as of 1 March 2024, with 108 345 registrations received, 59 723 awaiting evaluations, and 94 816 awaiting supporting documents. | Van Staden said a total of 84 225 applications have been withdrawn by s…

Government of Pakistan (2024-03-04). Pakistan: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Daily Situation Report (1 March 2024, Evening). reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Government of Pakistan | Please refer to the attached file. | Excerpt | INCIDENTS DETAIL | DISTRICT | South Waziristan | DETAIL OF INCIDENT | On 01-03-2024, due to heavy rain, one room of Allah Hussain s/o Sultan Jan r/o Khun Khela, Sararogha has been collapsed. | RESPONSE | SOURCE | Additional Deputy Commissioner (R&HR) Office South Waziristan Upper…

Government of Sri Lanka (2024-03-04). oPt: Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka is deeply troubled about the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joins the call for investigation into the incident. | The latest incident underscores the immediate need to end the blockade imposed on Gaza, depriving its civilian population, including women and children, of access to basic necessities such as food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel. | Sri Lanka reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza to alleviate the suf…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-04). Philippines: DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist conflict-affected children in Agusan del Norte town. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office Caraga, deployed on February 29 some 17 social workers and development workers to help children cope with the emotional toll of the recent armed conflict incident along the border of Tubay town and Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte. | Some 332 students from Doña Telesfora Elementary School (DOTES) were provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions carried out by the DSWD team led by Retained Community-Based Services Head Michael Andohuyan. | "The psychosocial…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Greens pitch for more councillors on Brisbane City Council. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Nasser Mashni leads pro-Palestine march in Garramilla/Darwin. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Tanya Plibersek MP urged to take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network campaigns for ceasefire, LGBTIQ rights. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-04). Victoria's voluntary assisted dying review told of cruel delays, access inequality. greenleft.org.au

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-04). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

img.piri.net (2024-03-04). Almanlarƒ±n tatili tercihinde Türkiye ƒ∞spanya'yƒ± geàßerek ilk sƒ±raya yerle≈üti. img.piri.net Alman Seyahat Acenteleri Birliƒüinden (DRV) yapƒ±lan aà߃±klamada, Almanya'da tatil paketleri iàßin erken rezervasyon rakamlarƒ±nƒ±n ocak ayƒ± sonunda geàßen yƒ±la gà∂re yàºzde 30 arttƒ±ƒüƒ± belirtildi. | Rezervasyonlarda 2019 yaz dà∂nemindeki rakamƒ±n yàºzde 11 àºzerine à߃±kƒ±ldƒ±ƒüƒ± ifade edilen aà߃±klamada, buna raƒümen hala Kovid-19 à∂ncesi se…

infobrics (2024-03-04). Myanmar Interested in BRICS, Blocs Work on Single Currency. infobrics.org Myanmar is interested in BRICS, including the introduction of a common BRICS currency, and is studying the bloc, Myanmar's Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Kan Zaw told Sputnik…

infobrics (2024-03-04). Venezuela to Be Part of BRICS Soon: Maduro. infobrics.org Venezuela will join BRICS in the near future, the country's President Nicolas Maduro said…

infobrics (2024-03-04). Pakistan Could Join BRICS in 2024 with Russia's Backing, Senator Claims during Moscow Trip. infobrics.org Pakistani senator Mushahid Hussain who is the chairman of the parliamentary defence committee said Pakistan could become a BRICS member…

infobrics (2024-03-04). Trump's popularity surges as Biden's cognitive decline worsens. infobrics.org Biden mistakenly mentions Ukraine several times when announcing aid for Gaza.

infobrics (2024-03-04). Germany willing to boost its participation in Ukrainian conflict. infobrics.org Germany's anti-Russian irrationality could lead to direct war with Russia.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-04). Flouting High Court and Haitian Outrage, U.S. Storms Forward with Kenyan-Led Haiti Intervention. libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives Kenyan President William Ruto (left) with de facto Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry in New York on Sep. 21, 2023. Just as it is opposing and trampling the International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, Washington is running roughshod over the Kenyan High Court's Jan. 26 ruling that the East African…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-04). Milei Launches Massive Attack on Press Freedom and Shuts Down National News Agency Télam. libya360.wordpress.com ARG Medios Télam workers at a protest. "Defending public media is defending national sovereignty". The news agency building woke up with its building fenced off and with its website under "reconstruction." The workers are mobilizing in response. On the morning of March 4, the website of the national news agency, Télam, was shut down and inaccessible…

Isabel Ortiz (2024-03-04). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). WATCH: Sights & Sounds Outside Assange Court. consortiumnews.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). Demeaning airdrops over Gaza are humanitarian aid theater. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). Starbucks Workers Win Breakthrough Promise of Real Negotiations. labornotes.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). HAS THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE CRISIS FINALLY REACHED A TIPPING POINT? popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). Israeli army hands out 'Ramadan boxes' to incite Gazans against resistance. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). I've Been Unhoused. It Could Happen to You. Let's Stop Criminalizing It. truthout.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). No More Aaron Bushnells. leftvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). Nicaragua Sues Germany at ICJ over Support to Israel — BREAKING. palestinechronicle.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). LOWKEY: These 2 Things Shocked Me About Israel's Actions. youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). NY Times ADMITS Something U.S. Has Been Denying For YEARS. youtu.be

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). That Moment CNN Was Forced To Say "Genocide" youtu.be

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-04). Even Israeli Prime Minister Says It's Ethnic Cleansing! youtu.be

Marco Carnelos (2024-03-04). The West's last gasp of global dominance. thealtworld.com As US hegemony fades away, Biden and his allies are focusing on a deeply flawed 'democracies versus autocracies' narrative | A distinctive feature of western political thinking is its astonishing capacity to justify and self-absolve when the West commits atrocities or tolerates those perpetrated by allies. | This attitude is combined with a peculiar tendency to see everywhere enemies who are allegedly determined to destroy freedom and democracy. | This is nothing new; it is neither a byproduct of the Cold War era nor of…

Mike Whitney (2024-03-04). Israel's Psych-War Is Relentless, Vicious and Deliberate. globalresearch.ca

Miko Peled (2024-03-04). The Myth Of Palestinian Division With Miko Peled. mintpressnews.com Palestinians are divided and do not know what they want; Palestinians have no leadership; Palestinians need a Nelson Mandela; these are some of the statements made by people who are "experts" on Palestine. It is time to refute these claims and place them in the appropriate place — the garbage. Let's go through these claims one by one. | I have never met a Palestinian who does not want to see all of Palestine free and every refugee return. I do not believe such a Palestinian exists. So there is no division there. When people claim that Palestinians are divided, they are referring to the Hamas-Fateh divide. Fa…

Mnar Adley (2024-03-04). Why Israel fears the Hadid Family, with Alana Hadid. mintpressnews.com Even as Israel turns Gaza into dust, few Western celebrities have dared to raise their voices against the genocide — and many have even supported it. One notable exception to this are the Hadids. The family of Palestinian-American fashion designers, influencers and models have been using their considerable platforms to bring attention to the slaughter and to call on the world to act to save innocent civilians. Today, Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a frank and insightful discussion about Israel, Palestine, and the world of entertainment. | The family has hundreds of millions of followers on s…

Mnar Muhawesh (2024-03-04). Why Israel fears the Hadid Family, with Alana Hadid. thealtworld.com Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a frank and insightful discussion about Israel, Palestine, and the world of entertainment. | Even as Israel turns Gaza into dust, few Western celebrities have dared to raise their voices against the genocide — and many have even supported it. One notable exception to this are the Hadids. The family of Palestinian-American fashion designers, influencers and models have been using their considerable platforms to bring attention to the slaughter and to call on the world to act to save innocent civilians. Today, Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a fran…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2024-03-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 150: Israel is 'engineering famine' in Gaza. mondoweiss.net Amnesty International says Israel is "engineering famine" in Gaza. Organization head Agnes Callamard adds, "all states that cut UNRWA funding, sold weapons and supported Israel bear responsibility too."

NEO (2024-03-04). Government activities for the week 04 March to 07 March 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 04 March to 07 March 2024 | On Monday, 04 March, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with the Department of Justice and Correctional Services will launch the 2024 Human Rights Month at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. | Also on Monday, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Nonkqubela Pieters hands over industrial machines, agricultural inputs, and tools to business owners in Bathurst. | Monday also marks World Obesity Day. | From Monday, 04 March to Thursday, 7 March, the Department of Employment and Labour will be taking a basket of it…

newarab (2024-03-04). Israel ramps up Gaza strikes as malnutrition kills children. newarab.com Malnutrition amongst The

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-04). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…

nosihle (2024-03-04). Celebrating 30 years of human rights. sanews.gov.za Celebrating 30 years of human rights | The year 2024 coincides with several historic milestones in the nation's fight for fundamental human rights and freedoms, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa. | "South Africans from all walks of life will be participating in the seventh National Elections since the dawn of democracy and the country, in April, will be celebrating 30 years of democracy in South Africa," the Minister said on Monday in Pretoria. | He was addressing the launch of Human Rights Month, which is taking place under the theme: "Three Decades of Respect For and Promotion of Human Rights.

nosihle (2024-03-04). Mpumalanga learners get bicycles. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga learners get bicycles | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has handed over 455 bicycles to pupils in Mpumalanga to use for travelling to school. | Learners that benefitted from the national Shova Kalula or Ride Easy Bicycle Programme include those in Sindawonye and Kwakwari Primary, as well as Mgudlwa, Mkhephuli, Mbedlwana, Sozilani and Hlomanani Secondary Schools in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. | "We hope that these means will help in them to get to and from school quicker, and that it will inspire them to pursue their educational dreams," Chikunga said on Monday. | The national Shova Ka…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-04). Celac contra bloqueo a Cuba e inclusión en lista terrrorista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 mar (RHC) La Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) exigió a Estados Unidos levantar el bloqueo económico, financiero y comecial contra Cuba, y también excluirla del listado de patrocinadores de terrorismo, confirmó la Declaración de Kingstown.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-04). Cuba reanuda servicios consulares presenciales en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 mar (RHC) La oficina Consular de Cuba en Estados Unidos reanudará a partir de hoy los servicios presenciales, dio a conocer el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación caribeña.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-04). Cuba rememora sabotaje a vapor francés La Coubre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 mar (RHC) Cuba recuerda la explosión en La Habana del barco francés La Coubre hace hoy 64 años, como resultado de un atentado terrorista que provocó la muerte de un centenar de personas y cientos de heridos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-04). Anuncian actividades centrales por Día de la Prensa Cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 mar (RHC) Las jornadas centrales por el Día de la Prensa Cubana comienzan el martes 5 de marzo con una peregrinación y colocación de ofrenda floral ante la tumba de Juan Gualberto Gómez (1854-1933) en el aniversario 91 de su muerte.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-04). Carta a presidente del Senado de EE.UU. pide levantar bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 mar (RHC) Más de 140 organizaciones y personas a título individual de Maryland firmaron una carta abierta al Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado de Estados Unidos por el fin del bloqueo a Cuba.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-04). The Power Behind the Throne and The Forever Wars. expose-news.com Glen Beck told Tucker Carlson that he was left wondering why we have elections following a conversation with George W.Bush in the Oval Office where he was told, "…whoever sits behind this …

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-03-04). PCR addresses An International Conference: Where is the World Headed? thealtworld.com Dear Readers: This site requires your support. There is no "pay barrier." There is no advertising, as advertising can result in loss of control over content. This site exists only if readers support it. Some support this site with monthly donations. Others respond to my quarterly requests. The site belongs to you, because no other money finances it. If readers do not support the site, there is no reason for it to exist. |

| Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-04). European parliament finally calls for a ceasefire in Gaza but rejects arms embargo against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The amendment to a report which called for a ceasefire in Gaza was supported by 265 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). 253 MEPs voted against it while 10 MEPs abstained from voting…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-04). Israel likely to restrict Palestinians visiting Al-Aqsa in Ramadan. peoplesdispatch.org Occupation forces have attacked, detained, and killed Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem in increasing numbers since the war on Gaza began on October 7…

readthemaple (2024-03-04). Community Groups Discuss Suppression Of Pro-Palestinian Voices. readthemaple.com We are seeing the impact that the Zionist lobby is having … and we decided that this was the time to speak up.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-04). 585 million killed or injured and massive harm to pregnant women by covid injections, doctor says placing American medical organisations on notice. expose-news.com In a bold move to protect patient health, Dr. James Thorp, a prominent obstetrician and maternal foetal medicine specialist, has issued a stark warning to leading medical organisations regarding the administration of …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-04). How carbon dioxide improves your health. expose-news.com CO2 is typically thought of as nothing more than a harmful waste product of respiration, but it's actually a driver of mitochondrial energy production, and it improves the delivery of oxygen into your …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-04). I have never witnessed such harm as is caused by covid injections, cardiologist tells GMC. expose-news.com Dr. Dean Patterson, a leading consultant cardiologist in Guernsey and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, wrote an extraordinary letter to the CEO of the General Medical Council ("GMC") calling for …

Search for Common Ground (2024-03-04). Sudan Conflict Snapshot — December 2023 & January 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: Search for Common Ground | Please refer to the attached file. | This conflict snapshot report offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan from December 1, 2023 to January 30, 2024. It encompasses instances of violence and their repercussions on various population groups, infrastructure, essential services, as well as offline and online polarization dynamics. The data draws from 40 responses gathered by embedded observers, reflecting the perspectives of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), host communities, and service providers in regions including Gadarif,…

Staff (2024-03-04). Fatalities reported as Israeli airstrike hits house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : Several people were killed and others injured, including children, late Sunday as an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike completely destroyed the house of Al Gharib family in the city, resulting in deaths and injuries, eyewitnesses told Anadolu. No official Palestinian figures have been released …

Staff (2024-03-04). India stands out as "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" in the World- Says a Report. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, according to the World Inequality Report. India stands out as a poor and very unequal country. India, labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" on a global scale. The findings of this report shed light on the economic …

Staff (2024-03-04). Modi govt treating farmers like 'enemies': Cong chief Kharge. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was "anti-farmer" and treating farmers as "enemies" for demanding their rights. His remarks come a day after farmer leaders Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal gave a call to farmers across the nation to reach Delhi on March 6 …

Staff (2024-03-04). Palestinians will definitely win Gaza war: President Raisi. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Palestinian people will definitely emerge victorious against the Zionist regime in the ongoing war on Gaza, and called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to convict the regime as soon as possible to help bring an end to the occupation of Palestinian land and …

Staff (2024-03-04). Patna Police files FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav for remark on PM Modi's Hindu identity. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Patna Police registered a case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday, a day after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a 'Hindu'. Krishna Singh, also known as Kallu, the state spokesman for Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), submitted the complaint at the Gandhi Maidan police station in …

Staff (2024-03-04). SC ends lawmakers' immunity on taking bribes: A chronology of events. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Following is the chronology of events that led to Supreme Court's landmark verdict holding that MPs and MLAs taking bribes to vote or make a speech in the House are not immune from criminal prosecution: April 17, 1998: A five-judge Constitution bench, by 3: 2 majority, held in the the Narasimha Rao vs …

Staff (2024-03-04). In Gaza, 15 Children Die From Starvation While Israeli Siege Continues. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, the spokesperson for Palestine's Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qudra, reported the death of 15 children due to malnutrition in the Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. | Due to the failure of the electrical generator and the lack of oxygen, in addition to the limited medical capabilities of the health center, Al-Qudra expressed concern for the lives of six other children who suffer from malnutrition and are in intensive care. | For its part, the United Nations Children's Organization (UNICEF) pointed out the likelihood that more children in northern Gaza will be left without access to…

Staff (2024-03-04). 5 March, Online: Abolish Imperialism — Findings Of the International People's Tribunal on US Imperialism. samidoun.net As part of the NLG Week of Abolition, join the Harvard Law School Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild for a conversation with facilitators and jurists of the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism. This event will take place Tuesday, March 5, from 12: 15-1: 20 PM Eastern (GMT-5) on Zoom and in person at Harvard Law …

twitter (2024-03-04). March 4: United We Win. twitter.com Monday March 4th, join @UofT fighting for respect, dignity and a living wage. 9am-1pm at King's College Circle, St. George Campus, Toronto.

UN Women (2024-03-04). Afghanistan: Why investing in women's organizations is critical during crisis: Five stories of resilience. reliefweb.int

UN Women (2024-03-04). World: How can gender equality reduce poverty? reliefweb.int

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-04). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-03). Inician comicios municipales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Durante las primeras horas de la jornada electoral se registraron disturbios en el centro de votación Universidad Albert Einstein, en Antiguo Cuscatlán.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-03). Parlamento elige a Shehbaz Sharif primer ministro de Pakistán. telesurtv.net Sharif regresa al cargo que ocupó hasta agosto del año pasado, cuando el parlamento fue disuelto antes de las elecciones del 8 de febrero.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-03). Despiden a más de 100 trabajadores de la Radio Nacional de Argentina. telesurtv.net 100 profesionales recibieron la noticia de que sus contratos que vencieron a finales de febrero y marzo no serán renovados por el director ejecutivo de Radio Nacional, Héctor Cavallero.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-03). Israel hiere gravemente a periodista de la ONU tras atacar Gaza. telesurtv.net El fotoperiodista es un colaborador directo de la Unrwa, la agencia de la ONU para los refugiados palestinos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-03). Retomarán en Egipto conversaciones sobre tregua en Gaza. telesurtv.net El objetivo de los negociadores es lograr un cese el fuego en la Franja de Gaza antes del inicio del mes sagrado del ramadán.

teleSUR (2024-03-03). At Least 170 'Executed' on Attacks in Northern Burkina Faso. telesurenglish.net About 170 people were killed in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor revealed this Sunday as violence by extremist religious organizations continues to increase in the African country. | RELATED: | "My Office was informed that mass murderous attacks were allegedly committed in the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soro, all of them in the department of Thiou, province of Yatenga, region North," said the prosecutor of Yatenga, Aly Benjamin Coulibaly. | Coulibaly pointed out that "the overall provisional balance is approximately one hundred and seventy (170) executed…

teleSUR (2024-03-03). At Least Ten Children Dead by Starvation in Gaza. telesurenglish.net According to UNICEF, at least 10 children have died in recent days from dehydration and malnutrition in a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, where almost 16% of children under two suffer from acute malnutrition. | RELATED: | UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr said that "The child deaths we feared are here, as malnutrition is raging in the Gaza Strip," noting that the ten children died in the Kamal Adwan hospital, in th…

teleSUR (2024-03-03). El Salvador Held Municipal Elections This Sunday. telesurenglish.net The polling stations opened at 7: 00 seven o'clock in the morning until 5: 00 PM in El Salvadorn this Sunday, to elect 44 mayors and 20 representatives to the Central American Parliament (Parlacen). | RELATED: | According to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of El Salvador about 6.2 million people are called to participate in the municipal elections, after presidential and legislative elections plagued by allegations of…

teleSUR (2024-03-03). Haiti: More Than 3,600 Prisoners Released After Prison Attack. telesurenglish.net Without official data yet, it is expected that more than a dozen inmates have died, and almos 4,000 were scaped after the attack on a prison by criminal gangs seeking to overthrow the current de facto government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. | RELATED: | Although the government has not yet ruled on the matter, reporters from the Spanish news agency EFE found that around 12 corpses lie outside the prison, most of th…

Ragip Soylu (2024-03-04). US lobbies others for Unrwa funds while cutting own donations. middleeasteye.net US lobbies others for Unrwa funds while cutting own donations | A US official tried to convince Turkey to provide more funds after Washington froze its donations following Israeli claims that Unwra staff were involved in the 7 October attack | | A man carries aid distributed by Unwra in Rafah…

MEE staff (2024-03-04). Red Sea underwater cables 'cut' disrupting global internet traffic. middleeasteye.net Red Sea underwater cables 'cut' disrupting global internet traffic | A Hong Kong telecommunications company reported damage to four undersea cables but did not say who is responsible | | Children play on the Red Sea coastal city of Hodeidah in Yemen in January 2024 (AFP) | Undersea cables in the Red…

Nadda Osman (2024-03-04). War on Gaza: Palestinian child dies from hunger and malnutrition in Gaza. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Palestinian child dies from hunger and malnutrition in Gaza | Yazan al-Kafarna, a 10-year-old with cerebral palsy, died in the al-Najjar Hospital in Rafah after suffering from malnutrition | | Yazan al-Kafarna is one of the latest to die of hunger and malnutrition in Gaza since th…

MEE staff (2024-03-04). Israel to change lyrics of Eurovision entry after its president weighs in. middleeasteye.net Israel to change lyrics of Eurovision entry after its president weighs in | Submission to contest which included references to the Hamas attack on 7 October revised following request by Israeli president | | Eden Golan, Israel's representative for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Neve Ilan, Isra…

MEE staff (2024-03-04). War on Gaza: Israeli tanks deliberately ran over dozens of Palestinians. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli tanks deliberately ran over dozens of Palestinians | In one case documented by the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor an Israeli military vehicle ran over a Palestinian man in Gaza City's Zaytoun neighbourhood | | Images and eyewitness accounts reveal that Israeli forces have crushed…

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Iran executes alleged Mossad agent over 2023 attack on military facility: report. scmp.com Iran's judiciary has executed a 'terrorist' over a drone attack that targeted a defence ministry site in central Iran last year, state media reported.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Iran conservatives secure bulk of seats in elections, local media reports. scmp.com Iranian media said ultraconservative candidates secured 12 of the 30 parliament seats allotted to the capital. Local media estimated a record low turnout of around 41 per cent.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Gaza civilian deaths test Israel's AI precision claims. scmp.com The Israeli military has said AI helps it more accurately target militants in its five-month war against Hamas, but as Gaza deaths rise, experts are questioning how effective algorithms can really be.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Canada sanctions 6 Russians over Alexei Navalny's death. scmp.com Sanctions target 'senior officials and high-ranking employees of Russia's prosecution, judicial and correctional services'.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-04). Super Tuesday 2024: Donald Trump puts Joe Biden in cross hairs as Nikki Haley trails far behind. scmp.com Donald Trump will march to the threshold of a third Republican presidential nomination this week as millions of Americans vote in Super Tuesday — a critical milestone in his party's lopsided 2024 race for the White House.

albawaba (2024-03-04). Canada imposes sanctions on 6 Russians over Navalny's death. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Weeks after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Canadian government announced new sanctions against six Russian officials. On Feb. 16, Russian officials announced the death of Navalny in an Arctic prison colony and kept his body for several days before allowing his family to hold the funeral, which was held in a church in Maryino on March 1, according to the opposition leader's team.Canadian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement imposing sanctions on "senior officials and high-ranking employees of Russia's prosecution, judicial and correctional services."The second day after…

Associated Press (2024-03-04). Haiti declares emergency and curfew after weekend jailbreak, explosion of violence. scmp.com An explosion of violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons, allowing hundreds of inmates to escape.

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-04). Jeremy Hunt gives over £100,000 of his own money to local Tory party in bid to retain seat. leftfootforward.org Hunt is among a number of high profile Tory MPs predicted to lose their seats at the next general election…

Bloomberg (2024-03-04). Nikki Haley gets first primary win in Washington DC, with Super Tuesday ahead. scmp.com Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in the District of Columbia. She still faces near-impossible odds in her quest to win the Republican nomination to take on President Joe Biden in November.

Bloomberg (2024-03-04). Nvidia surge brings memories of Tesla rally, as investors move from chasing electric vehicles to artificial intelligence. scmp.com While Nvidia's shares have added 66 per cent this year after more than tripling in 2023, Tesla shares are down more than half from their 2021 peak.

Business Insider (2024-03-04). Indians are being tricked into fighting for Russia with promises of work in Dubai. scmp.com One victim travelled from his home in northern India in the hopes of working for a consultancy in UAE. Instead, the 31-year-old science graduate was shipped off to a military base in Russia and given weapons training.

bwitanek (2024-03-04). River Scrounger Media Video Coverage of the NJ Support for Palestine Struggle. fightbackbetter.com FightBackBetter.com is an organizing news platform and we aim to provide voice for those who work to create art or other artifacts to advance the message against genocide. One such art is video documentation and journalism. We also hope to build a reference and capture video, photo and written history of the protests that have occurred going forward and going back to October 7. So these collections will help us back fill — we hope to be able to create a timeline. I am betting we are going to find that NJ hardly missed a day — we say and fight for Palestine every day! | This first video set is by video…

bwitanek (2024-03-04). Weekend Round Up — NJ Unified — Against Genocide! March 1 — 3. fightbackbetter.com

DikelediM (2024-03-04). President Ramaphosa calls for ceasefire in Sudan. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for ceasefire in Sudan | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a briefing by the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, Malik Agar Eyre Nganyoufa, on the situation in Sudan, while reiterating the call for an immediate ceasefire. | President Ramaphosa held a meeting with Nganyoufa on the situation in Sudan on Sunday. | According to the Presidency, the purpose of the meeting was to brief the President on the developments towards peace in Sudan. | "President Ramaphosa welcomed the briefing and expressed South Africa's support for dialogue between the…

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Smart features key to conquer NEV market. ecns.cn At least 40 percent of new vehicles sold in China this year will be new energy vehicles, but it will be smart features that can help NEV makers stand out among the increasingly fierce competition, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China to test laser-based communication payloads for real-time maritime data transmission: CASIC president. ecns.cn China's Weihai-1 laser-based communication payloads that were successfully sent to preset orbit on February 3, will soon carry out inter-satellite and satellite-ground technology convergence experiment.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). CPPCC: China's economy on a solid footing. ecns.cn The Chinese economy has great potential and sound prospects, and its current recovery momentum is poised to continue and further improve, said Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Advisers to maintain focus on modernization, CPPCC says. ecns.cn National political advisers will continue to focus on advancing China's modernization to provide suggestions and build consensus to harness wisdom and strength in achieving the country's development goals.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC deputy urges promotion of science in schools. ecns.cn It's crucial for primary and secondary schools to embrace scientific and technological innovation, as young students are key talent for the nation's long-term innovative development, said a deputy to the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Ancient tomb delivers secrets from the past. ecns.cn A precious four-wheeled carriage, the first of its kind found in China, has been discovered at a tomb that is part of the mausoleum complex of Qinshihuang, China's first emperor, Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, announced recently.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). China develops bird-like ornithopter with huge application potential. ecns.cn China has recently developed a new type of ornithopter, an aircraft that flies by flapping its wings, and experts said on Sunday that the small bird-like aircraft has huge military and civilian application potential.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). South Korean public bid farewell to Fu Bao with great reluctance on her final day on display. ecns.cn Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, was on display for her final day at the Panda World of Everland Resort in Yongin city, South Korea, on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Chinese whole-process people's democracy fully demonstrated by two sessions. ecns.cn The event not only offers an important opportunity for the world to understand China's whole-process people's democracy, but also a window to observe the country's development and understand its policy direction for the following year, experts pointed out.

EDWIN (2024-03-04). Call to resolve challenges at Office of Military Ombud. sanews.gov.za Call to resolve challenges at Office of Military Ombud | The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has urged the Department of Defence and Military Veterans and the Office of the Military Ombud, to find workable solutions to the Ombud's current challenges in spending its goods and services budget. | The committee received a mid-term report for the 2023/24 financial year (1 April to 30 September 2023). | "While the committee welcomed the progress in implementing the Ombud's mandate, it highlighted that the current process where the Ombud can only procure goods and services through the department, limits its ability…

EDWIN (2024-03-04). Probe into SANDF deaths. sanews.gov.za Probe into SANDF deaths | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has convened a Board of Inquiry with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) to investigate an incident which led to the deaths of two defence force members. | "The incident occurred when one of them [SANDF member] shot and killed the other with their service weapon before turning the weapon on themselves with fatal consequences," said the SANDF of Thursday's incident. | In a statement on Friday the defence force said it has convened a Board of Inquiry to work with the MONUSCO com…

Eileen Kinch (2024-03-04). Finding Jesus in the desert. anabaptistworld.org Lent, like Advent, is a penitential season. Ooh, doesn't that sound fun?! I'll admit that I shy away from penitential, confessional language sometimes. I react to a Christian culture that has a history of over-emphasizing sinfulness. I believe that we, children of God, created in the image of God, are blessed, beloved and good at …

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarus, Kazakhstan mull over fund for industrial cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Kazakhstan will discuss the possibility of setting up a | joint bilateral fund for industrial cooperation, Ambassador | Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yerlan | Baizhanov told the media after his meeting with Belarusian President…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarus, Russia's Vladimir Oblast demonstrate how to counteract sanctions. eng.belta.by Dmitry Krutoi said: "In the last two years Belarus and Vladimir Oblast came up with vivid examples of counteracting the policy of sanctions and of successful realization and execution of import-substitution projects."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarus starts exporting 134 new product names to China in 2023. eng.belta.by In 2023 Belarusian manufacturers began supplying 134 new names of | products to China, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of | Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov told the ONT TV channel.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). BUCE takes part in China International Allfood Expo. eng.belta.by This time the exhibition was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province | gathering over 1,500 food producers from all over the world. The BUCE | took part in it in order to increase exports of Belarusian agricultural | products to the Chinese market and expand the range of participants of…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Governor of Russia's Vladimir Oblast talks about new opportunities for cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Avdeyev said: "We maintain cooperation to make tractors and loaders. Everyone traditionally knows about this base. But brand new niches have become available now because foreign companies have left and a new manufacturing cooperation market has emerged."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Bulgarian ambassador: We are interested in relations with Belarus. eng.belta.by The cultural and religious affinity of the people of Belarus and | Bulgaria has a long history, Ambassador Extraordinary and | Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria to Belarus Georgi Vassilev said.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Kazakhstan ambassador impressed by technological development, industrial potential of Belarus. eng.belta.by "It is a great honor for me to meet with you," the ambassador said as he addressed the Belarusian head of state. "I regard this as a special sign of your personal attention to the bilateral agenda and relations with Kazakhstan."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). CEC chief speaks about preparations for Belarusian People's Congress. eng.belta.by Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of Belarus Igor | Karpenko told the ONT TV channel about preparations for the Belarusian | People's Congress.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to set up more joint ventures with Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan when it comes to | creating joint ventures, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said | as he met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko: Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation can overcome any obstacles. eng.belta.by In their cooperation, Belarus and Kazakhstan can tackle not only sanctions but also any other obstacles, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko counts on Kazakhstan's support for Belarus' SCO membership plans. eng.belta.by Belarus hopes that Kazakhstan will support Belarus' aspirations to | become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the summer, | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko hopes for increase in trade with Kazakhstan after Tokayev's visit. eng.belta.by Belarus expects a serious boost in trade with Kazakhstan after Tokayev's | visit to Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he | met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov in Minsk on…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko sends anniversary day greetings to Belarusian police. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and | retired employees of the internal affairs bodies on the 107th | anniversary of the formation of the Belarusian police.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko sends national day greetings to Bulgaria. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated the people of Bulgaria on their national holiday – Liberation Day.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarus hosts over 43,500 visa-waiver visitors since 1 January 2024. eng.belta.by Since the launch of the visa-waiver program, Belarus has welcomed a total of 844,341 visitors, including 520,283 citizens of Lithuania, 193,423 citizens and 58,206 non-citizens of Latvia, and 72,429 citizens of Poland.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Chief of General Staff of Uzbekistan's Armed Forces arrives in Belarus. eng.belta.by First Deputy Defense Minister – Chief of the General Staff of the Armed | Forces of Uzbekistan, Major General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov has arrived | in Belarus on an official visit.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Minsk book fair 2024 to feature about 20 countries. eng.belta.by About 20 countries will be featured at the 31st edition of the Minsk International Book Fair, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will be the central exhibitor, Dmitry Makarov, Chairman of the CIS Council of Organizers of Book Exhibitions and Fairs, Executive Director of the Minsk International Book Fair, told journalists in Minsk.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Minsk book fair to open in Belarusian capital on 14 March. eng.belta.by The exhibition will be themed around the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders, the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, the Year of Quality, anniversaries of famous Belarusian writers and poets, etc.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarusian athletes clinch three golds in Moscow. eng.belta.by Oleg Tomashevich took the lead in the shot put with his first attempt, | making it 21.65m in his fifth attempt. This is the athlete's new | personal best, a national indoor record, an Olympic standard, and the | season's eighth result in the world and the fourth one in Europe.

Medjool (2024-03-04). BCI: Investments in companies complicit with international law violations. justpeaceadvocates.ca February 18, 2024 Dear CEO Shauna Lukaitis We further clarify and emphasize: The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians — Canada ("ICJP — Canada") has provided the Government of Canada with notice of intent to seek the prosecution of Canadian officials who are allegedly complicit in Israel's war crimes. ICJP Canada is also considering expanding the …

Medjool (2024-03-04). OTPP Investments in companies that are complicit with international law violations. justpeaceadvocates.ca February 18, 2024 Dear CEO & President Taylor We further clarify and emphasize: The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians — Canada ("ICJP — Canada") has provided the Government of Canada with notice of intent to seek the prosecution of Canadian officials who are allegedly complicit in Israel's war crimes. ICJP Canada is also considering expanding …

newarab (2024-03-04). Far-right Israel minister calls for Ramadan to be wiped out. newarab.com A Amihai Eliyahu, the country's Heritage Minister, also said that potential tensions during the holy month in the devastated territory and the occupied West Bank should be disregarded, in an interview on Friday with the Israeli Army Radio.

newarab (2024-03-04). Rubymar cargo ship attacked by Houthis has sunk: Yemen govt. newarab.com

nosihle (2024-03-04). Another step forward for digital skills building in SA. sanews.gov.za Another step forward for digital skills building in SA | Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele has launched the Digital Skills Forum (DSF) to lead, oversee and coordinate the implementation of the national digital skills programme. | "A critical function of the DSF is to provide strategic direction on the implementation of the digital skills programme; prioritise and coordinate areas of focus; mobilise resources in the form of expertise; funding and institutional support and monitor performance," the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) said in a statement. | Th…

nosihle (2024-03-04). SANRAL invests R740m to improve Eastern Cape roads. sanews.gov.za SANRAL invests R740m to improve Eastern Cape roads | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is set to inject R740 million for six road maintenance projects in the Kou-Kamma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape over the next few months. | These projects include a periodic maintenance contract for the N2 National Road from Bloukrans River bridge to Storms River village intersection, valued at R80 million, and another contract from Storms River village to Wittelsbos, worth R50 million. | The scope of work will entail the construction of surface seal, localised surface repairs, crack sealing a…

Reuters (2024-03-04). Kamala Harris urges Hamas to agree to immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza. scmp.com US vice-president gives the sharpest rebuke yet by a senior leader in the US government over the conditions in Gaza.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN, SH (2024-03-04). Conoce algunas acciones para conservar la vida silvestre. telesurtv.net El Día Mundial de la Vida Silvestre se celebrará esta jornada bajo el lema "Asociaciones para la conservación de la vida silvestre", en honor a las personas que marcan la diferencia.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Despiden a más de 100 trabajadores de la Radio Nacional de Argentina. telesurtv.net 100 profesionales recibieron la noticia de que sus contratos que vencieron a finales de febrero y marzo no serán renovados por el director ejecutivo de Radio Nacional, Héctor Cavallero.

teleSUR, MS (2024-03-04). Israel hiere gravemente a periodista de la ONU tras atacar Gaza. telesurtv.net El fotoperiodista es un colaborador directo de la Unrwa, la agencia de la ONU para los refugiados palestinos.

teleSUR, SH (2024-03-04). Retomarán en Egipto conversaciones sobre tregua en Gaza. telesurtv.net El objetivo de los negociadores es lograr un cese el fuego en la Franja de Gaza antes del inicio del mes sagrado del ramadán.

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2024-03-01: News Headlines

Don Fitz (2024-03-01). Girl Scouts Threatened for Supporting Palestinian Children. dissidentvoice.org Guess who threatened them? The Girl Scouts of the United States. Stories abound of retaliation against those who express concern over Israeli ethnic cleansing — from censoring news reports to reprimanding faculty, mass arrests, and suppressing students' right to protest. A well-orchestrated campaign against Palestine's right to exist is spreading like Covid across the US. …

Otis Grotewohl (2024-03-01). Imperialist hypocrisy marks Assange persecution. workers.org The contrast of Western treatment and coverage of the cases of Julian Assange and Alexei Navalny typifies imperialist hypocrisy. There is a double standard in the way Washington officials and the corporate media discuss "free speech" and "freedom of the press," or justify who they endorse and who they disparage. . . . |

Aarathi Prasad (2024-03-02). Perspectives] Ngozi Erondu: pursuing justice, equity, and dignity in global health. thelancet.com Infectious disease epidemiologist Ngozi Erondu was born in St Louis, MO, USA, to Nigerian parents—her father a dentist and her mother a teacher "from a lineage of educators". A dual citizen, she says "growing up in an immigrant family, most of my formative years were always spent around the Nigerian community. It wasn't until I left the US and worked abroad that I started identifying as American." After living in London, UK, for nearly a decade and working in disease epidemiology and surveillance across Asia and Africa, she is now based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where she is Technical Director at…

infobrics (2024-03-01). UK brags about direct involvement in attacking Russian Navy ships. infobrics.org The UK's General Staff, headed by Admiral Tony Radakin, directly took part in planning and executing attacks on the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Radakin also seems to have been involved in other covert operations in Ukraine, all aimed at diminishing Russian capabilities. Worse yet, it seems that other NATO assets have also been involved, presumably various ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) platforms, meaning that London certainly wasn't alone in this "noble endeavor". In other words, this isn't a simple arming of the Kiev regime forces, but a direct participation in hostilities. For all intents and pur…

World Health Organization (2024-03-01). American Samoa: Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps. reliefweb.int Countries: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Nauru, New Caledonia (France), Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna (France) | Source: World Health Organization | MANILA — Measles cases went up 72% from 2022 to 2023 in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, an increase caused by gaps in vaccina…

Staff (2024-03-01). Govt bans two factions of Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk The government declared the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as Unlawful Associations on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media to inform about the development. The banned factions are believed to be associated with the Muslim Conference, a …

Pressenza New York (2024-03-01). March 9 Discussion and Film: 1943-1945: 650,000 Italian Military Internees Soldiers Captured Who Refused to Fight Alongside Nazis. pressenza.com A CHAT ACROSS THE OCEAN | Saturday, March 9, 2024 1: 00 ~ 3: 00 pm (NY Time) and on presented by | A.N.E.I. National Association of Former-Internees — Italy | Welcome Greeting Anna Maria Sambuco — President — ANEI | A DocuFilm Presentation ‚òûALL OUR NOs&sbquo…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-03-01). Has Donald Trump already cleared the way to the White House? pressenza.com The US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday that it will decide whether "former President Donald Trump was granted presidential immunity" after being prosecuted for trying to reverse the results of the 2020 elections. Such a decision would be a victory and an oxygen ball for a Trump cornered by the judicial crusade, as it involves the stay of pending trials against him and the suspension of the decision of an Illinois judge to disqualify him for the primaries in that State, pending the ruling of the Supreme Court. | Given that three of the Supreme Court's new judges were appointed by Trump, it seems likely that the…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-03-01). Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe Paint Æ Certification. pressenza.com Government, Industry, and Civil Society Leaders Give a Thumbs Up to Newly Certified Lead-Safe Paints: | 1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint Æ (LSP Æ) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in paints the world over. | "Following a thorough verification process, SCS is pleased to announce that Triton, Rosco, Prim…

BAN Toxics (2024-03-01). Newly Published Global Report Features BAN Toxics' Successful Women Empowerment Initiatives in the Small-Scale Mining Sector. pressenza.com "Despite women holding up half the sky, they remain invisible in the mining sector. As we celebrate Women's Month, it is crucial to recognize the value and significance of women miners and workers in small-scale gold mining, an already marginalized sector," environmental NGO BAN Toxics said as the Philippine case made its way into a newly released global report. | The recent report by the World Bank on the status of the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector highlights a case study conducted by BAN Toxics, focusing on its women empowerment initiatives within the Compassionate Gold program. | The report tit…

David Andersson (2024-03-01). The White-West vs The Black-West. pressenza.com Amidst the turbulence of the 2024 US Presidential elections, a distinct figure emerges: Cornel West, a candidate whose campaign is anchored in human moral values, positioning him as the foremost Humanist contender. He stands apart from the political establishment, eschewing the conventional Republican vs Democrat dichotomy. | A decade or two ago, one might have contested Mr. West's critique of what he terms the "US Empire," but today, such a stance is increasingly difficult to ignore. With the US engaged in conflicts across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, while simultaneously provoking tensions with China and…

EcoWatch (2024-03-01). 125 Millions Americans Could Breathe Unhealthy Air Regularly by Mid-Century, Report Finds. pressenza.com A new report from the nonprofit First Street Foundation finds that many Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution regularly and predicts the number of people exposed to unhealthy air could rise further by the middle of the century. | The report, "Atrocious Air," highlights how climate change is impacting air quality currently, and how it could continue to worsen in the future. According to the risk assessment, about 83 million people in the U.S. are currently exposed to air quality deemed unhealthy by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI). | The AQI ranges from 0 to…

Scott Ferguson (2024-03-02). The Alternative w/ Nick Romeo. mronline.org Scott Ferguson and Billy Saas speak with New Yorker writer Nick Romeo about his exciting new book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy, released in January 2024 with Public Affairs. Romeo's The Alternative rebukes Margaret Thatcher's infamous axiom that "there is no alternative" to neoliberal capitalism. In doing so, the book inventories the most promising experiments in radical economic democracy underway across the world today.

Ali Abunimah (2024-03-01). NY Times found no 7 October rape victims, reporter admits. electronicintifada.net Scandal grows around newspaper's fraudulent "investigation."

Nawal Soleman Akel (2024-03-01). Tearing down Gaza's iron wall. electronicintifada.net On 7 October, the wall lost its purpose of containing us.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-03-01). Living rough in Rafah. electronicintifada.net Families are taking shelter in unsuitable conditions.

Asa Winstanley (2024-03-01). BBC distances itself from 7 October "mass rape" claims. electronicintifada.net Panorama climbdown follows The Electronic Intifada's reporting.

Tamara Nassar (2024-03-01). US elections and the lesser evil of genocide, with Steven Salaita. electronicintifada.net Can "Genocide Joe" convince Arab Americans to vote for him?

Amy Mek (2024-03-02). Warning: Gates-Funded Factory Breeds 30 Million Mosquitoes a Week for Release in 11 Countries. globalresearch.ca

Andrew Green (2024-03-02). Obituary] Saleemul Huq. thelancet.com Scientist and expert on climate change and sustainable development. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, on Oct 2, 1952, he died of a heart attack on Oct 28, 2023, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, aged 71 years.

EJT Verweij, Abera Kenay Tura, Tadesse Gure, Jeremia Pyuza, Bariki Mchome, Kondwani Kawaza, Peter Moons, Derek de Winter, Renske van't Oever, Steven Spitalnik, C Ellen van der Schoot, Thomas van den Akker, AFRICARhE consortium (2024-03-02). Correspondence] Monoclonal RhD prophylaxis: high time to evaluate efficacy. thelancet.com Rhesus disease, a form of haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), occurs when the immune system of a pregnant woman responds to red blood cells of her unborn child. This response can happen when a pregnant woman and her fetus have different blood types. If left untreated, HDFN can result in severe anaemia, jaundice, and even severe brain damage (ie, kernicterus) and death.

Jasper J Brugts, Dilan Aydin, Pascal R D Clephas, Rudolf A de Boer (2024-03-02). Correspondence] Remote haemodynamic monitoring in patients with heart failure — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Kazuo Komamra and Mitsunori Iwase, and John KikoàØne and colleagues for their interest in our Article. We are happy to clarify the trial safety endpoints of the device implantation that specifically refer to device-related or system-related complications (DSRCs). The safety endpoints of the three trials (CHAMPION, GUIDE-HF, and MONITOR-HF) are similar and use the same device and implantation technique.1—3 DSRCs were defined as an adverse event that was definitely or possibly related to the wireless pressure sensor or external electronics and was either treated with invasive means, resulted i…

Jocalyn Clark (2024-03-02). Perspectives] Progress for women in science, and yet. thelancet.com Kate Zernike's excellent book, The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science, is a journey back in time and a reality check for the present. In the book Zernike builds on the front-page story she wrote for The Boston Globe in March, 1999, reporting that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, USA, had acknowledged long-standing sex discrimination. This admission from a world-leading research institution devoted to scientific excellence reverberated throughout the global science community.

John KikoàØne, Nadia Kilani, Barbara Pitta-Gros, Patrick Yerly (2024-03-02). Correspondence] Remote haemodynamic monitoring in patients with heart failure. thelancet.com In the MONITOR-HF trial, Jasper J Brugts and colleagues1 report that quality of life and heart failure hospitalisation rate improved in patients with New York Heart Association class III heart failure (71% with reduced ejection fraction) haemodynamically monitored with the CardioMEMS (CardioMEMS; Abbott, Abbott Park, IL, USA) system as compared with standard of care. However, key differences in patients' management between the groups limit the conclusions that can be drawn about the value of the device in this study.

John Zarocostas (2024-03-02). World Report] Renewed calls to scale-up cervical cancer screening. thelancet.com Less than 5% of women in low-income and middle-income countries are ever screened for cervical cancer, hampering elimination goals. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.

Jordan Schachtel (2024-03-02). The Weaponization of Mosquitos: WHO and Gates Inc Announce Plans to Flood Africa with Ultra Dangerous Malaria "Vaccines" globalresearch.ca

Kazuo Komamura, Mitsunori Iwase (2024-03-02). Correspondence] Remote haemodynamic monitoring in patients with heart failure. thelancet.com We would like to ask the investigators of the remote haemodynamic monitoring of pulmonary artery pressures in patients with chronic heart failure (MONITOR-HF) trial1 to provide additional safety data to help clinicians assess the safety of the pulmonary artery pressure haemodynamic monitoring system (CardioMEMS; Abbott, Abbott Park, IL, USA). The haemodynamic-guided management of heart failure (GUIDE-HF) trial reported serious adverse events in 282 (57%) of 497 patients in the treatment group and 268 (53%) of 503 patients in the control group.

Sharmila Devi (2024-03-02). World Report] UN emergency funding "a drop in the ocean" thelancet.com Amid chronic underfunding, US$100 million has been released to help countries including Sudan and DR Congo. Sharmila Devi reports.

Shi Qi Li, Jian Ping Zhou, Yi Wang, Qing Yun Li (2024-03-02). Correspondence] Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and mortality. thelancet.com Ambulatory blood pressure measurements have shown a stronger correlation with target organ damage and cardiovascular events as compared with clinical cuff measurements. Natalie Staplin and colleagues1 conducted a substantial population-based cohort study, which conclusively showed that ambulatory blood pressure, particularly night-time blood pressure, provides more informative data on the risk of cardiovascular mortality and all-cause mortality than clinic blood pressure. Although these results are promising, there are additional aspects to be addressed.

The Editors of The Lancet (2024-03-02). Comment] Thank you to The Lancet's reviewers in 2023. thelancet.com Peer review is an undervalued academic task that deserves greater recognition by institutions, funding bodies, and publishers. The insightful and constructive comments of the many hundreds of reviewers who assessed manuscripts for The Lancet in 2023 are an essential component of our work. The reviewers' diligence and selfless commitment to improving the papers we publish are crucial to The Lancet's mission to publish the best science for better lives.

The Editors of The Lancet (2024-03-02). Comment] Thank you to The Lancet statistical and peer reviewers in 2023. thelancet.com Nathlee Abbai…

The Lancet (2024-03-02). Editorial] The Pandemic Treaty: shameful and unjust. thelancet.com The Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), which is tasked under WHO with drawing up an international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, will sit for the 9th and final time from March 18—29. In the 2 years since it first met, hundreds of hours and unknown costs have been spent, but the political impetus has died. The convention is now at a critical juncture: the final text for countries to ratify is due to be presented at the World Health Assembly in May. With only limited days of negotiation left and a long way to go to secure a meaningful agreement, it is now or never for a…

Udani Samarasekera (2024-03-02). World Report] Priorities for the new ECDC Director. thelancet.com Experts say new head Pamela Rendi-Wagner should focus on pandemic preparedness and other infectious diseases. Udani Samarasekera reports.

WSWS (2024-03-02). At Biden's behest, Canada's Labour Minister convenes meeting with US ambassador and top union leaders. wsws.org The February gathering should be taken as a warning by workers across North America that the unions are colluding with the highest levels of the state to suppress the class struggle and support the transition to a "war economy."

WSWS (2024-03-02). IMF, White House applaud Milei's "shock therapy" as Argentina's poverty rate nears 60 percent. wsws.org Global finance capital has chosen Argentina as a key battleground and testing site to spearhead a dramatic escalation of the war against the working class internationally.

WSWS (2024-03-02). Interview with Dr. David Brenner of Columbia University on far-UVC 222-nm and the COVID pandemic. wsws.org Far-UVC techology can protect the population from SARS-CoV-2 and many other airborne pathogens.

WSWS (2024-03-02). "Delivering for America" restructuring program at US Postal Service shifting into high gear in 2024, according to report by Postmaster General. wsws.org Louis DeJoy bragged that USPS reduced seasonal hires during last year's holidays by 75 percent, while downplaying massive delays caused by the shrinking of…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-03-01). Genocidal Policies Towards Gaza and Other West Asian States Have Increased Solidarity Efforts with the Palestinian People. globalresearch.ca

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-03-01). Pan-Africanism and Palestine Solidarity, Then and Now. globalresearch.ca

Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-03-01). Southern Lebanon Stands With Resistance Despite Israeli Terrorism. popularresistance.org The principles of the people of southern Lebanon remain unchanged since the 90s when it comes to the Resistance, as they stand in the face of Israeli terrorism and declare their unwavering support for the Resistance. | Numerous villages in southern Lebanon mourned in early February more than a dozen civilian martyrs who were killed by the Israeli occupation. There was also a large number of casualties, including 14 people who were injured in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Ghazieh area (south of Sidon). | Three days earlier, the towns of Nabatiyeh and al-Sawaneh buried 10 martyrs in a magnificent process…

Alan Macleod (2024-03-01). Goalposts and Gunfire: Israel's Deliberate Attacks on Palestinian Football and Its Players. mintpressnews.com Palestine's football team is a tale of resilience amid deliberate Israeli attacks. MintPress investigates the global push to suspend Israel from international sports, exposing the harsh realities faced by Palestinian players advocating for justice on and off the field.

albawaba (2024-03-01). Moroccan child wins US President Cybersecurity Cup. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rayan Ait Taher, a 12-year-old boy from Morocco, showcased his amazing skills by winning none other than the US President's Cup for Cybersecurity. Making history as not just the first African and Moroccan winner, but also the youngest participant to achieve this honor.Rayan's remarkable achievement has garnered attention worldwide, from both those interested in the competition and those who aren't. Competing in the respected American President's Competition organized by the Cybersecurity Foundation (CISA), Rayan impressed the judges with his outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 3245 points. S…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Kacey Musgraves announce tour dates, drops 'Too Good To Be True'. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-01). Stephen Baldwin asks for prayers for daughter Hailey and Justin Bieber. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-01). Taylor Swift bakes homemade pop-tarts for Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce. albawaba.com Taylor Swift is not only a pop superstar, but also a talented baker.The "Karma" singer, who is dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, impressed his teammates by making them homemade Pop-Tarts during the football season, according to the team's coach Andy Reid.Taylor Allison Swift made homemade Pop Tarts for the Chiefs Offensive Line….. | Like, Andy said, "It's over." | üòÇüòÇüòÇ…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Video of Amal Hijazi removing her hijab goes viral. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-03-01). Horoscope Today -Saturday, March 2, 2024-Daily Horoscope. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Welcome to your daily horoscope for Saturday, March 2, 2024. As the weekend begins, the cosmos offers us insights into the energies at play and the potential opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Whether you're an avid follower of astrology or simply curious about what the stars have in store, your horoscope serves as a guide to navigate the day with awareness and intention. : Embrace the Cosmic Tapestry: Your Daily Horoscope – February 29: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): : Today, Aries, you might feel a surge of energy and motivation to tackle t…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Fire claims 45 lives in Dhaka's commercial building. albawaba.com

Alex Binder, Unicorn Riot. (2024-03-01). Indigenous Human Rights Hearing In DC Scrutinizes Uranium Industry. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. — Members of the Navajo Nation, Ute Nation and Oglala Lakota Nation will testify on Wednesday during a thematic hearing on the impacts of uranium exploitation on the human rights of Indigenous peoples in the United States. The hearing is being held by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and will "allow Native communities who have lived for generations with the waste from historic uranium mining and milling to hold U.S. government officials to account in a public forum," according to a press release.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-03-01). Italian ceramics workshop to benefit Cuban families. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) The HUB PARTICULAR project, sponsored by the Italian International Cooperation Agency (AICS), will inaugurate a ceramics workshop for the benefit of 30 vulnerable people in the Cuban province of Matanzas on March 7.

Allen Forrest (2024-03-01). Speaking a Counter Narrative? dissidentvoice.org

Amy Goodman (2024-03-01). Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits. truthout.org Joe Biden and Donald Trump both visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, where the two leading presidential candidates each pitched anti-immigration measures to further militarize the border and restrict asylum. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked a new Texas law set to go into effect that would give police the power to arrest migrants they suspect of entering the U.S. |

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-03-01). Haiti might hold general elections in August 2025. plenglish.com Port-Au-Prince, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Haiti might hold general elections in August 2025, a vital step to reestablish the order and constitutionality that this Caribbean country lacks at present.

Andrew Korybko (2024-03-01). "Dragging Germany Deeper Into The Conflict": Is The Bundeswehr Acting Behind Chancellor Scholz's Back: Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine? globalresearch.ca

Andrew Korybko (2024-03-01). Scholz's Slip of the Tongue Spilled the Beans on Ukraine's Worst-Kept Secret. globalresearch.ca

Angela (2024-03-01). Friday 3/1: Oakland: Film Screening and Power Hour. indybay.org RSVP for Oakland address…

Angela (2024-03-01). Monday 3/4: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-01). Thursday 2/29: Webinar: Mobilizing for Gaza through Crowdfunding and Mutual Aid. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-01). Wednesday 3/6: Webinar: Youth of Balata Refugee Camp. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-01). Saturday 3/23: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/17: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 3 Short Films about structural water apartheid in Holy Land. indybay.org

Angela (2024-03-01). Saturday 3/2: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Jews Step Forward" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-03-01). Saturday 3/2: Sacramento: Ceasefire Now Rally and March. indybay.org Crocker Park | 211 O St | Sacramento, CA…

Anjoulie Woodhead (2024-03-01). Brazil Chairs G20 and Vows to Address Poverty, Hunger and Climate Change as Finance Minist. indybay.org The Brazilian Presidency of the G20 hosts finance ministers for their first G20 meeting this year.

Ann Meharg (2024-03-01). POEM: In a nutshell. independentaustralia.net

Areeb Ullah (2024-03-01). UK: Rights groups call on Home Office to investigate 'haphazard' collection of Prevent data. middleeasteye.net UK: Rights groups call on Home Office to investigate 'haphazard' collection of Prevent data | A freedom of information request found police recorded data for race and religion for Prevent referrals in a minority of cases | | Police have admitted to collecting only partial data on the race and…

Arun Gupta & Tali Shapiro (2024-03-01). American Media Keep Citing "Zaka" — Though Its October 7 Atrocity Stories Are Discredited. indybay.org Given its prominence, Zaka has been scrutinized by the Israeli press but not the U.S. media. A blockbuster Haaretz report found after October 7, senior military leaders sidelined Israel Defense Forces soldiers specializing in recovering bodies and preserving evidence and sent in untrained Zaka volunteers instead. Zaka reportedly turned massacre sites into a "war room for donations," used corpses as fundraising props, "spread accounts of atrocities that never happened," and botched forensics that are central to Israel's claim that Hamas carried out a premeditated campaign of mass rape.

Asieh Namdar (2024-03-01). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com More than 100 people were killed and hundreds more have been injured in Gaza while trying to get food from aid trucks. According to the United Nations, more than half a million people are at risk of famine. | To discuss the ongoing conflict, joining us: |

Author (2024-03-01). Demolition of People's Park Has Been an Expensive Boondoggle, Costs Rising. indybay.org According to their own accounting, the University of California has spent roughly 11-million dollars to turn People's Park into a dirt lot. In addition, the expected cost of their development proposal has increased by a third, now expected to cost 400-million.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-01). Conscious and Unconscionable: The Starving of Gaza. dissidentvoice.org The starvation regime continues unabated as Israel continues its campaign in the Gaza Strip. One of the six provisional measures ordered by the International Court Justice entailed taking "immediate and effective measures" to protect the Palestinian populace in the Gaza Strip from risk of genocide by ensuring the supply of humanitarian assistance and basic services. …

Cate Altamura (2024-03-01). Smart cities: A better life or Big Brother. independentaustralia.net

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/3: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…

Center for Biological Diversity (2024-03-01). Legal Petition Aims to Plug Thousands of Old Offshore Oil Wells. indybay.org GAO Report Reveals Alarming Decommissioning Gaps in Gulf of Mexico, Pacific…

Center for Biological Diversity (2024-03-01). U.S. Geological Survey Will Restore Annual Counts of About 400 Farm Pesticides. indybay.org Pesticides Applied to Seeds to Remain Uncounted…

Charles Reitz (2024-03-01). Israelism, Antisemitism, and U.S. Military Spending. counterpunch.org "Israelism" is a new word coined to describe "one-sided propaganda about Palestinians that American Jews and others have been indoctrinated with regarding the Israeli occupation, apartheid, and other dehumanizing policies."[1]Representatives Elisa Stefanik and Virginia Foxx, as well as other MAGA Republicans, recently utilized Israelism to accuse the presidents of Harvard, M.I.T., and the University of

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-03-01). We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness and Prison. inequality.org During my time in prison, I lived in hell. I witnessed horrific abuse, suffered from a critical lack of mental health care, and was treated as less than human. Guards even taunted inmates that we couldn't change the system because our right to vote would be stripped away when we got out. Well, they were …

Chris Walker (2024-03-01). Kentucky Bill Charges Parents With "Neglect" if Trans Kids Use "Wrong" Restrooms. truthout.org A proposed change to existing Kentucky law seeks to charge parents of transgender children with neglect and potentially remove children from their homes if they do not use restrooms that correspond to the sex listed on their birth certificates. The language of the bill itself doesn't mention transgender children at all, but rather references the state code that currently exists regarding… |

CODEPINK (2024-03-01). An Open Letter to the Women of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. globalresearch.ca

Daniel Warner (2024-03-01). The United States and Israel as International Outliers, Outlaws, and Losers. counterpunch.org

DARIN (2024-03-01). BERKELEY LEAP YEAR Save the Park. indybay.org We toured with the Brass Liberatin Orchestra and sussed capitalism and oligarchy…

Dave Blume (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/17: St. Patrick's Day Rise Up Singing Veg. Potluck. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville 95076…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-01). Biden Walks Back Prediction That a Gaza Ceasefire Will Be Reached By Monday. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Thursday walked back a prediction he made earlier this week that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached by Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Hamas's demands "delusional," signaling a hostage deal is not close. "Hope springs eternal," Biden told reporters when asked if he still thought a ceasefire by …

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-01). Macron Doubles Down on Remarks About NATO Sending Troops to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stood behind his comments about NATO not ruling out sending troops to Ukraine despite the uproar it caused and the warning it drew from Russia. "These are sufficiently serious issues; every one of the words that I say on this issue is weighed, thought through, and measured," Macron told …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-01). Conscious and Unconscionable: The Starving of Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Larudee (2024-03-01). The End of Gaza. Israel's Genocide Is Proceeding According to Plan. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Number of China-Europe freight trains exceeds 85,000. ecns.cn The cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has exceeded 85,000, and it has opened a new bridge for economic and trade cooperation for Eurasian continent, Mao Ning, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Fujian Jinhua 'not guilty' in Micron case. ecns.cn Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co has been found not guilty of the alleged stealing of trade secrets from U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc, bringing to an end a five-year-long legal battle.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Hainan takes lead in green auto sector. ecns.cn With an extensive network of electric vehicle charging facilities and deployment of new battery technology, Hainan, a tropical island province in South China, could take the lead and provide a blueprint for the nation to go all-electric, according to a recent report.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). France says no to U.S. on the seizure of Russian assets. ecns.cn French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has contested the United States' stance on monetizing frozen Russian assets, revealing divisions among G7 countries over the issue.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Shanghai cooperation zone to bolster links between domestic, global players. ecns.cn China's initiative to establish a global business cooperation zone in Shanghai will enhance international business communication, strengthening connections between domestic and global markets, government officials said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Law takes graft fight to private companies. ecns.cn Chinese prosecutors and judges have pledged to strengthen the fight against corruption in private firms in line with a newly revised law, so that the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be strongly protected.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Meeting brightens China-U.S. biz ties. ecns.cn China will firmly promote high-standard opening-up to the outside world and hopes that the member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce will continue to invest in the China market, a senior Chinese government official said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). West accused of dragging Russia into arms race. ecns.cn Western countries attempted to draw Russia into an arms race while seeking to weaken it from within, but unsuccessfully, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his more than two-hour-long state-of-the-nation address on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). UK urged to refrain from meddling in HK affairs. ecns.cn China slammed the United Kingdom's groundless attacks on Thursday regarding Hong Kong legislation aimed at tackling national security crimes, urging London to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Procuratorates advance public interest litigation. ecns.cn Procuratorates in China have expanded their role in public interest litigation to safeguard the rights of specific groups, such as the elderly, disabled, women and minors.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Cosmic ray discovery, AI weather forecasting among year's Top 10. ecns.cn Precise weather forecasting through the use of large-scale artificial intelligence models and the unveiling of the mechanism driving aging in the human genome were among the Top 10 Scientific Advances in China last year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). China's factory activity contracts in Feb. ecns.cn China's factory activity contracted for a fifth consecutive month in February, while non-manufacturing activities expanded at a faster pace, an official survey showed on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Self-driving robotaxi crosses Yangtze River in Wuhan. ecns.cn A self-driving vehicle developed by Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has crossed two bridges over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, making the city China's first to carry out commercial autonomous ride-hailing services spanning across the river.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Ministry of Education unveils statistics on schools. ecns.cn China had 498,300 schools of all levels nationwide in 2023, a 3.9 percent decline compared to the previous year. A total of 291 million students were enrolled, seeing a 0.52 percent decrease from the previous year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). China, Thailand enter 'visa-free' era from March 1. ecns.cn China and Thailand permanently exempted visa requirements for each other's citizens on March 1, right after a temporary visa waiver for Chinese visitors that commenced last September expired on Feb. 29. The new deal is expected to facilitate tourism and economic recovery in both countries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Horse-face skirt sails overseas as unique Chinese cultural symbol. ecns.cn The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is receiving renewed attention on the fashion stage.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). U.S. asked to stop smearing China on data security. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. to stop slandering and smearing China on data security, and maintain an open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). All suggestions given to State Council in 2023 addressed: official. ecns.cn All the suggestions and proposals given to the State Council during the two sessions last year were handled, Xing Huina, a spokesperson for the Information Office of the State Council, said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). China, Thailand visa-exemption agreement takes effect. ecns.cn The mutual visa-exemption agreement between China and Thailand officially took effect on Friday, with bookings for two-way traveling orders surging on the same day as more Thai visitors are expected to visit China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Youzhou ancient town lit up at night. ecns.cn Youzhou ancient town is lit up at night, creating a dream-like scenery in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing , Feb. 29, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). 3,000-year-old Yaoheyuan cultural relics wow visitors. ecns.cn A total of 488 pieces of cultural relics including porcelain wares, stone wares, jade wares, bronze wares will be exhibited from Feb. 7 to May 30.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Hengqin starts new customs operation in S China. ecns.cn The island of Hengqin started a new customs operation on Friday, which allows most goods to be moved there tax-free from the neighboring Macao Special Administrative Region.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). China sends high-orbit internet services satellite into space. ecns.cn A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a high-orbit internet services satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 29, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Songhua River decorated with crystal-clear rime. ecns.cn The crystal-clear rime appears on trees along the banks of the Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Feb. 29, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Molly Show: Two Sessions Q&A | What are the 'two sessions'? ecns.cn A key event on China's political calendar, known as the "two sessions", will take place soon in Beijing. What are the two sessions? Check out in Molly Show.

Economic Policy Institute (2024-03-01). Immigrants Are Not Hurting U.S.-Born Workers — Six Facts To Set the Record Straight. indybay.org Immigration is contributing to strong economic growth—with future immigration forecast to boost real gross domestic product by 2% over the next 10 years—as well as increasing government revenue. Immigrants are also complementing U.S.-born workers by contributing to overall population and workforce growth.

Editor (2024-03-01). Chris Hedges: Aaron Bushnell's Divine Violence. scheerpost.com

Elis Gjevori (2024-03-01). War on Gaza: Images suggest Israel ran over Palestinian detainee with armoured vehicle. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Images suggest Israel ran over Palestinian detainee with armoured vehicle | Rights group says witnesses describe seeing the victim being interrogated by Israeli troops before his death | | Israeli military tanks are loaded onto a carrier truck after returning from the Gaza Stri…

Eve Ottenberg (2024-03-01). Journalism on Trial: Assange Appeals His Extradition to the U.S. counterpunch.org The British high court did not make it easy for the press to cover Julian Assange's anti-extradition hearings in late February. For those of you who may have forgotten, Assange just appealed his extradition to the United States, where he faces brutal punishment for practicing journalism. But the British high court doesn't want you to

F. William Engdahl (2024-03-01). Why Did Gates and the Pentagon Release "Gene Edited" (GMO) Mosquitoes in Florida Keys? globalresearch.ca

Gabriel Rocha Gaspar (2024-03-01). Lula, Israel's Genocide, and Racism on Brazilian Corporate Media. counterpunch.org "Brazilian diplomatic tradition relies on solving problems. The 'incident' with Israel takes the opposite direction and affects not only the image of our country but also the course of subjects that actually matter for the population in an electoral year." With these words, the host of Brazil's most renowned talk show, Roda Viva, closed last Monday's

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-03-01). Has Donald Trump Already Cleared the Way to the White House? Will the Supreme Court Delay the Decision on Trump's Immunity Case? globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-03-01). Last Month's (February) Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca Felicity Arbuthnot, December 31, 2023 | F. William Engdahl, Fe…

Global Research News (2024-03-01). Selected Articles: Scholz's Slip of the Tongue Spilled the Beans on Ukraine's Worst-Kept Secret. globalresearch.ca By The worst-kept secret of this proxy war is that it's already a hot NATO-Russian war but an undeclared and limited one …

haberler (2024-03-01). 'We Can't Discontinue Our Funding' To UNRWA: Norway's Envoy To Geneva. indybay.org Norway's ambassador to the UN in Geneva on Thursday stressed that states "cannot discontinue" their funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees or UNRWA under the current circumstances.

ICRC (2024-03-01). The 22nd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-01). Vietnam reports trade surplus in January-February. plenglish.com In January and February 2024, Vietnam's exports of goods and products exceeded 59.34 billion dollars, while imports totaled 51.47 billion dollars. | According to industry sources, 11 items reported an export turnover of over one billion dollars, accounting for 75.1 percent of the total. | The United States was Vietnam's largest export market during that period, with an estimated turnover of 17.4 billion dollars, followed by China with 8.1 billion dollars, and Japan with 4.0 billion dollars. | The bulk of Vietnam's imports came from China at 20.9 billion dollars.

img.piri.net (2024-03-01). IKBY Ba≈ükanƒ± Barzani'yi kabul eden Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'dan Kalkƒ±nma Yolu Projesi vurgusu: Türkiye'nin desteƒüi tam. img.piri.net Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Kalkƒ±nma Yolu Projesi'nin Irak ve Türkiye ba≈üta olmak àºzere bà∂lge àºlkeleri iàßin à∂nemli olduƒüunu, Türkiye'nin projeye tam desteƒüinin sàºreceƒüini ifade etti.Cumhurba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± ƒ∞leti≈üim Ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ±ndan Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n, Antalya Diplomasi Forumu iàßin Türkiye'd…

img.piri.net (2024-03-01). Türkiye'den terà∂r devletine tepki: ƒ∞srail katliama son vermek zorunda. img.piri.net Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Sà∂zcຠàñncຠKeàßeli'nin ƒ∞srail Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ±nƒ±n yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± payla≈üƒ±mla ilgili aà߃±klamasƒ±nƒ± payla≈üarak, "ƒ∞srail Hàºkàºmeti, Gazzelilere ayrƒ±m gà∂zetmeksizin, sistematik ve bilinàßli ≈üekilde uyguladƒ±ƒüƒ± katli…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-01). New funding for Imperial project to make custom-made 3D printed breathing masks. imperial.ac.uk

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-01). French research minister commends growing UK-France science collaborations. imperial.ac.uk France's Minister of Higher Education and Research Sylvie Retailleau visited Imperial to signal the growing scientific ties between the UK and France.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-01). Deputy Prime Minister sets out government plans for AI at Imperial. imperial.ac.uk The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden MP, visited Imperial today to deliver a major speech on the use of AI in public services.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-01). Plant root sensors and flu research: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-03-01). Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE discusses opportunities for engineering in policymaking. imperial.ac.uk Imperial Policy Forum welcomed Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering to Imperial College.

In Contempt (2024-03-01). In Contempt #38: Victor Puertas is Free, Repression Hits Atlanta, Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Strike Call in Alabama. itsgoingdown.org photo: Ash Agony, Support Here In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News Chicano anarchist political prisoner and Certain Days collective…

Jake Johnson (2024-03-01). US Blocks Security Council Statement Blaming IDF for Killing Gazans Seeking Aid. truthout.org The United States on Thursday unilaterally blocked a United Nations Security Council statement that would have expressed "deep concern" over the Israeli military's killing of Gazans seeking food aid earlier in the day, an attack that drew global condemnation. According to Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N. ambassador, the U.S. was alone among the Security Council's 15 members in opposing the… |

Jamie White (2024-03-01). Money and Weaponized Mosquitos: Dengue Fever Surges by 400% in Brazil After Bill Gates-Backed Gene-Edited Mosquitos Released. globalresearch.ca

Jannah Pante (2024-03-01). Santa Ana, California, to vote on expanding voter access to noncitizens in 2024 elections. liberationnews.org In November last year, Santa Ana City Council passed a resolution to include a non-citizens voting measure in the 2024 elections, which will determine whether noncitizens in Santa Ana will have the right to vote in municipal elections. If passed, this measure will be a new precedent in the expansion of voting rights for a group that has been historically prevented from voting.

Jeb Sprague (2024-03-01). Secret cable: CIA orchestrated Haiti's 2004 coup. thegrayzone.com A classified diplomatic cable obtained by The Grayzone reveals the role of a veteran CIA officer in violently overthrowing Haiti's popular President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004. A spectacular jailbreak in GonaàØves, Haiti in August 2002 saw a bulldozer smash through the local prison walls, allowing armed supporters of Amiot "Cubain" Métayer, a gang leader jailed weeks earlier for harassing Haitian political figures, to overrun the facility. Métayer escaped, as did 158 other prisoners. Among them were perpetrators of the April …

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-03-01). The Last Child of My Lai. counterpunch.org

Jerome Irwin (2024-03-01). America Is Israel, Israel Is America, and the Military-Industrial Corporate Fascism Is What It Is. globalresearch.ca

John Jiggens (2024-03-01). USUKA: The hidden history of AUKUS. independentaustralia.net

John Kendall Hawkins (2024-03-01). Time To Plant An Acorn. counterpunch.org The Old Oak is a new film by Ken Loach, who has now directed some 57 films. The title refers to a standard issue pub (originally, The Victorian, renamed for the film), in County Durham, northeast England. Oak is not only symbolic of strength and endurance, but the pub represents the one place residents of an old mining

John Kiriakou, Scheer Post. (2024-03-01). CIA In Ukraine: An Ex-CIA Agent's View. popularresistance.org The New York Times on February 25 published an explosive story of what purports to be the history of the CIA in Ukraine from the Maidan coup of 2014 to the present. The story, "The Spy War: How the CIA Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin," is one of initial bilateral distrust, but a mutual fear and hatred of Russia, that progresses to a relationship so intimate that Ukraine is now one of the CIA's closest intelligence partners in the world. | At the same time, the Times' publication of the piece, which reporters claimed relied on more than 200 interviews in Ukraine, the US, and "several European countries," raises…

John Laforge (2024-03-01). After Fukushima Meltdowns: 13 Years of Accidents, Quakes, Insults. counterpunch.org The catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and three reactor meltdowns that struck northeast Japan at Fukushima in March 2011 began a pollution disaster that keeps growing and surprising. From recent contamination of edible plants, and frequent earthquakes threatening new reactor fails, from accidents endangering workers, and non-enforcement of regulations, to lawsuits against Japan's pollution of the Pacific,

Joseph Natoli (2024-03-01). Dare to Say. counterpunch.org I am completely half afraid to think. — Flann O'Brien Right now, walking about, conversing in your everyday life as an "Everyday American" you feel a hesitancy in which you dare to speak, dare to opinionate. There is a danger. Not the danger faced if you put flowers on Navalny's memorial in St. Petersburg but

Julia Wright, Black Agenda Report. (2024-03-01). How To Resist The Deliberate Medical Neglect Of Our Political Prisoners. popularresistance.org Dr Joy James asked a crucial question on a Guerilla University podcast which she co-hosted with Kalonji Changa on February 13th, 2024: " How does one organize a resistance against the medical assassination of our elders behind bars?" | As abolitionists, we believe that there is no resistance without testimony and in this case without first person singular testimony about the reality of the hidden and daily torture of death by incarceration that Mumia Abu-Jamal calls slow death row. | The common denominator that links all our political prisoners is slow death row.

K.J. Noh (2024-03-01). After Ukraine, US readies 'transnational kill chain' for Taiwan proxy war. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US approved the dangerous sale of the Link 16 communications system to Taiwan. This is the final link of the multilateral coalition kill chain against China. If completed, it signals a commitment to kinetic war.

Karen Spring, Honduras Now. (2024-03-01). Testimony In JOH Trial Shows How US And Canada Ignored Warnings. popularresistance.org In 2013, the Honduras Solidarity Network (HSN) and over 170 electoral observers warned the U.S. and Canadian governments about the narco-violence and drug interests we witnessed during the 2013 general elections in the municipality of El Paraíso, Copan in Honduras. Last week in Juan Orlando Hernández's trial in New York, more details about the violent electoral fraud in El Paraíso were outlined by Alexander Ardón, the government's collaborating witness, confessed drug trafficker, and the former mayor of El Paraíso.

Kathleen Wallace (2024-03-01). Filthy, Rotten System Refusers: Aaron, Rachel and Silas. counterpunch.org "Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system." — Dorothy Day Throughout history there has always been a small number of individuals, a group of people united through time, unable to accept injustice—simply unable, as if they have a violent allergic reaction when presented with horrors being visited upon others. Most of

Kim C. Domenico (2024-03-01). Can White People Change? Isn't This Still An Important Question? counterpunch.org "Society builds a trapdoor of self-reference that, without any effort on the part of people in the dominant caste, unwittingly forces on them a narcissistic isolation from those assigned to lower categories. It replicates the structure of a narcissistic family system…" — Isabelle Wilkinson, Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents "Jimmy [Baldwin] would insist that we

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-01). US Vetoes UN Resolution Condemning Israel for Flour Massacre. news.antiwar.com The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for a massacre of civilians surrounding an aid convoy in Gaza, a motion supported by all other member states. The Israel Defense Forces has acknowledged its soldiers fired on the crowd. On Thursday, hundreds of Palestinians were killed and injured by Israeli soldiers as they …

Labor Video Project (2024-03-01). Despite Zionists Shutdown of School, BA Labor Conf for Palestine with Hundreds Goes On. indybay.org Despite the action of East Bay Zionists to shutdown a school where an education conference on Palestine and labor was being held, the participants moved the conference to the front of the school and parking lot and went ahead with the meeting.

Larry Johnson (2024-03-01). NY TImes Plays CIA Messenger — Turn Off the Lights, the Party is Over. sonar21.com Ukraine Intel Chief Budanov | I apologize on not writing about the NY Times article by

Lawrence Davidson (2024-03-01). Historical Precedents for U.S. Support of Mass Murder and Ethnic Cleansing. counterpunch.org President Joe Biden appears exceptional when it comes to the degree of personal loyalty he gives to an ethically questionable ideal (the Zionist ideal of a Jewish state), despite its inhumane consequences (the disregard for Palestinian lives). We might assume the possibility that, now confronted with an Israeli policy of mass murder in the Gaza

Lawrence Wittner (2024-03-01). Einstein's Postwar Campaign to Save the World from Nuclear Destruction. dissidentvoice.org Although the popular new Netflix film, Einstein and the Bomb, purports to tell the story of the great physicist's relationship to nuclear weapons, it ignores his vital role in rallying the world against nuclear catastrophe. Aghast at the use of nuclear weapons in August 1945 to obliterate the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Einstein threw …

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). Argentine President to inaugurate ordinary Congress sessions. plenglish.com This has generated great expectations, as they will be pronounced in a complex socioeconomic scenario, marked by a strong adjustment plan, a 118 percent devaluation of the Argentine peso, the elimination of subsidies, works, and social programs, and disputes with several governors over cuts to provinces. | Furthermore, the event will take place after the rejection of a package of laws presented by Milei and after several strikes and rallies of organizations and unions, some of which were repressed by the Police. | According to the Télam news agency, Milei is expected to an overview of his first two months in off…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). President of Bolivia to speak at CELAC Summit. plenglish.com La Paz, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, will speak at the 8th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). President of Brazil attends CELAC summit. plenglish.com Brasilia, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will participate in the 8th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Kingstown, capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Maha Hussaini (2024-03-01). War on Gaza: Israel targets police and aid agencies to 'create chaos'. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel targets police and aid agencies to 'create chaos' | After blocking aid and obstructing the UN, Israel is now contacting families in Gaza to manage distribution of goods | | Palestinians carry bags of flour they grabbed from an aid truck near an Israeli checkpoint, as…

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-03-01). US Refuses To Assure UK Judges Assange Won't Be Executed If Extradited. popularresistance.org On February 20 and 21, as nearly 1,000 supporters of Julian Assange gathered outside the London courthouse, a two-judge panel of the High Court of Justice presided over a "permission hearing." Assange's lawyers asked the judges to allow them to appeal the home secretary's extradition order and raise issues that the district court judge had rejected without full consideration. | The High Court panel, Dame Victoria Sharp and Justice Jeremy Johnson, were concerned that the U.S. government could execute Assange if he is extradited to the United States, a penalty outlawed in the U.K.

Mark David (2024-03-01). CARTOONS: Trump tries to pull another swifty. independentaustralia.net

Martha Burk (2024-03-01). Women's History Month in a Post-Roe World. counterpunch.org It's 2024, but it feels like we're back in 1991 this Women's History Month. Back then, President George H.W. Bush was following in the footsteps of his predecessor Ronald Reagan by continuing to appoint conservative judges to the federal bench, and Roe v. Wade was expected to fall. Radical anti-abortion activism had gained prominence and strength. Popular

Matt Taibbi (2024-03-01). I Wrote What? Google's AI-Powered Libel Machine. globalresearch.ca

Matthew Rosing (2024-03-01). We Can Break the Cycle of Prison, Poverty and Mental Illness. counterpunch.org During my time in prison, I lived in hell. I witnessed horrific abuse, suffered from a critical lack of mental health care, and was treated as less than human. Guards even taunted inmates that we couldn't change the system because our right to vote would be stripped away when we got out. Well, they were

MEE staff (2024-03-01). George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election. middleeasteye.net George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election | Former Labour MP, expelled from the party over opposition to Iraq war, says Keir Starmer will pay a high price over refusal to back a ceasefire | | George Galloway won in Rochdale with almost 40 percent of the vote (Workers Party of B…

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2024-03-01). Palestine Action US Activists Hit With Felony Charges Over Elbit Protest. popularresistance.org Three activists have been indicted for participating in a protest at Elbit Systems of America in Merrimack, New Hampshire last November. Elbit is Israel's largest private arms supplier. | Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, and Calla Walsh are facing charges of riot, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, burglary, and conspiracy to commit falsifying physical evidence for climbing onto the company's roof and defacing the building with paint. Each charge is a Class B felony and could carry a three-and-a-half to seven-year prison sentence. | A fourth woman, Paige Belanger, was arrested in January over her involvement…

Mike Ferner (2024-03-01). Madmen Arsonists Strike Again. dissidentvoice.org Statement from Veterans For Peace about Aaron Bushnell protesting to the death Aaron Bushnell just couldn't take any more. He couldn't bear to see any more people eviscerated and incinerated by American bombs dropped by Israelis on innocent Palestinians. So, in his Air Force uniform, he walked determinedly to the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. …

Mike Ludwig (2024-03-01). Outrage Erupts in Oregon as Democrats Move to Recriminalize Drugs. truthout.org For Gloria Ochoa-Sandoval, a racial justice organizer with Unite Oregon, it all started with Fox News arriving in downtown Portland. The right-wing media obsessed over Portland for months after President Trump railed against the city during the summer of 2020 and deployed the National Guard against some of the nation's most intense racial justice protests. In a barrage of negative media… |

Nathaniel St. Clair (2024-03-01). Restoring a Polluted Wetland by Planting Native Trees. counterpunch.org Come with me on more volunteering adventures at

newarab (2024-03-01). Dr Haya's fight to save Gaza's pregnant women and babies. newarab.com Before October 7 2023, Dr Haya Hijazi was a well-known and much-loved gynaecologist and obstetrician to whom women from all over Gaza came for help and treatment in getting pregnant. | In her spare time, she was an online educator; she shared advice for getting pregnant on her Today Dr Hay…

newarab (2024-03-01). Dune 2 review: Flawed 'Space Muslims v Crusades' masterpiece. newarab.com "It has been (accepted) by all Muslims in every epoch, that at the end of time, a man from the family (of the Prophet) will without fail make his appearance, one who will strengthen Islam and make justice triumph," wrote In the Tunisian-born sociologist, philosopher, and historian's exhaustive 14th-century…

newarab (2024-03-01). Figuig and the fight against water privatisation in Morocco. newarab.com After months of protests, the residents of the oasis of Figuig have carried their struggle against water privatisation to other cities. | On February 22, they held a

newarab (2024-03-01). Italy sent Israel arms during Gaza war contrary to denials. newarab.com Between October and November 2023, Italy exported to Israel "weapons and ammunition" worth ‚Ǩ817,536 ($885,964): ‚Ǩ233,025 in October and ‚Ǩ584,511 in November. The Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) certified this through its data on foreign trade, which was most recently updated in mid-February 2024. | Although modest if compared with other contexts, these figures contradict the Italian government led by right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which has repeatedly stated that it has "suspended" and "blocked" the export of weapons to Tel Av…

newarab (2024-03-01). BDS urges boycott Moroccan couscous Dari over 'Israeli ties'. newarab.com "As Moroccans committed to boycott, we reject Dari marketing its products to Israeli customers who claim attachment to Moroccan culture because they support actions against Palestinians and violate their basic rights," said BDS Maroc in a statement. | Las…

newarab (2024-03-01). Colombia halts Israel arms purchases after Gaza massacre. newarab.com Israel is one of the main providers of weapons to the South American country's security forces, which are engaged in a decades-long conflict with leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug cartels. | Petro made his announcement on Thu…

newarab (2024-03-01). Dave Myers remembered for representing Egyptian cuisine. newarab.com Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers is being remembered for his love of The chef, alongside Si King, would visit countries across the world, including Arab countries. | For a BBC Two series,

newarab (2024-03-01). Eurovision vetoes Israel politicised song entry for 2nd time. newarab.com The second 'Dance Forever' by 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan, which is mostly in English with some Hebrew words, reportedly refers to Hamas's attack on the Another submission by Israel,…

newarab (2024-03-01). Gaza aid: What is happening and why are there delays?>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). Gaza: Famine 'almost inevitable', health system 'on knees'. newarab.com The UN and other humanitarian actors have not yet declared a state of However, "once a famine is declared, it is too late for too many people", said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA. | "We have to look at what more and more voice…

newarab (2024-03-01). George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election 'for Gaza'. newarab.com Political maverick and prominent The former Labour politician won a landslide vote in the local by-election after centring his campaign on Gaza and appealing to

newarab (2024-03-01). 'Halal food cart harasser' Stuart Seldowitz is Zaka advisor. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). How do humanitarian agencies define hunger in Gaza?>. newarab.com More than half a million people are believed to be living in Almost all households are skipping meals and some families are going without food for consecutive days. | Carl Skau, the deputy executive director of the World Food Program, said this week that Gaza is "the worst leve…

newarab (2024-03-01). Iran votes in elections as conservatives slated to dominate. newarab.com Supreme leader

newarab (2024-03-01). Israeli army killed most civilians in Gaza massacre: report. newarab.com Initial investigations by The organisation's research teams monitored the massacre from the very start and recorded Israeli tanks opening heavy fire on Palestinian civilians in the west and south of Gaza City, where 112 civilians were killed at Al-Rashid Street and 760 were injur…

newarab (2024-03-01). Israeli far-right 'break into Gaza' to build settlement. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). At least one killed in Turkish airstrike on Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com At least one

newarab (2024-03-01). Mehdi Hasan launches Zeteo site after 'MSNBC Gaza removal'. newarab.com British broadcaster According to the site's launch essay, Zeteo will be a "new online platform for the kind of tough interviews and deep-dive monologues that I [Hasan] have become known for in recent years, but it will also be a home to new podcasts, newsletters, and social videos". | "In this dystopian age of 'alternative facts,' 'fake news,…

newarab (2024-03-01). MENA Sports Wrap: Mbappe meets Qatar emir amid 'Madrid talk'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). PA receives frozen $114 million from Israel, Norway says. newarab.com The Norway on 18 February said it had agreed to assist in the

newarab (2024-03-01). Palestinian-American Justin Amash announces US Senate bid. newarab.com Justin Amash, a former US Representative from western Michigan whose parents are Palestinian and Syrian immigrants, has The 43-year-old former congressman, who represented Grand Rapids from 2011 to 2021, shared his news on X, formerly Twitter, one month after

newarab (2024-03-01). Pentagon walks back Lloyd Austin's Gaza casualty figures. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). US blocks Algeria condemnation of Gaza aid massacre at UN. newarab.com The US was the only country out of 15 to not back Algeria's statement on the massacre in Al-Rashid Street. | The Palestinian ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, on Thursday, pleaded for the Security Cou…

newarab (2024-03-01). US lawmakers push for Gaza ceasefire after aid massacre. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). Will the aid massacre derail Israel-Hamas Ramadan truce?>. newarab.com The horror of There have been weeks of speculation about whether a

Oakland Asian Cultural Center (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/24: "Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America" Book Release Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-01). Hezbollah Rockets Rain Down on Israeli Air Control Base. orinocotribune.com The rocket barrage was fired in response to Israel's first attack on the ancient city of Baalbek since the start of the war | Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah's Military Media Center released a statement saying: "The Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 8: 00 am on Tuesday, the Meron air control base on Mount al-Jarmaq with a large m…

Oscar Rickett (2024-03-01). Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing. middleeasteye.net Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing | The Bahrain Grand Prix is 20 years old this weekend, but away from the celebrations on the track, activists tell a dark story of power and repression | | Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly drives during the third day of the…

Paul Larudee (2024-03-01). The End of Gaza. dissidentvoice.org I feel like I'm watching the film Don't Look Up. We all know that the comet is headed straight toward us, but our society paralyzes itself with self-interest, corruption and politics until the avoidable inevitable happens. Israel's genocide is proceeding according to plan, and it looks like we won't have to wait long for its …

Paul Street (2024-03-01). It's All Over Now, Biden Blue: It's the Whole Damn System. counterpunch.org Want people to vote for Genocide Joe? Then get in the streets to stop it. Otherwise you are complicit in genocide and Trump fascism. -Arun Gupta, February 26, 2024 Voting for Genocide Joe is not an effective strategy to stop the Wannabe Dictator. -Ashley Smith, February 27, 2024 Joe Biden is a blood-soaked mass murderer

Pavel López Lazo (2024-03-01). Fuel issue in Cuba, adjustments cannot be postponed. plenglish.com Havana (Prensa Latina) Updating retail fuel prices in Cuba is part of a government program to find out a solution to structural distortions and boost up domestic economy, said Finance and Prices Minister Vladimir Regueiro.

People's Dispatch. (2024-03-01). US Slammed For Providing Israel With 'License To Kill' Palestinians. popularresistance.org According to three different agencies of the UN, over half a million Palestinians are on the verge of famine if heavy interruption of humanitarian aid persists and a ceasefire does not take effect in Gaza soon. The fear was echoed by several countries who also held the US equally responsible for such a catastrophe. | The World Food Program (WFP), the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) representatives briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in Gaza at a special meeting called by Guyana, Switzerland, Algeria, and Slovenia on Tuesday, Feb…

Peter Linebaugh (2024-03-01). Palestine & the Commons: Or, Marx & the Musha'a. counterpunch.org Palestine's planetary significance is threefold: first, there is its geography at the conjunction of three continents, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and the waters among them. Second, there are the extractions from the soil of Palestine, as well as from under it (grains, minerals, oil and gas). And third, there is Palestine's significance concerning Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Three big religions, three big continents, and original economies of cultivating the earth, mining the earth, and drilling the earth, making modes of production from the "fertile crescent" to the petroleum present with its terrible planet…

phoebe (2024-03-01). Wednesday 3/6: Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe & Nuclear War! Tea & talk w/ Timmon. indybay.org BFUU Hall, Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar St., a block east of MLK Jr Wy at Bonita Ave. | midway between north Berkeley & downtown Berkeley BART stations.

Phyllis Bennis (2024-03-01). Gazans are Starving, Don't Cut Aid Now. counterpunch.org Earlier this year, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel's actions in Gaza plausibly constitute genocide. The world's most influential judicial body ordered Israel to stop killing civilians and to admit more humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, Israel was having none of it. Israel's killings have continued, with over 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza now dead and tens of thousands

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-03-01). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2024": Best Month to Go to War? globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.

Raouf Halaby (2024-03-01). Let Them Eat Ice Cream. counterpunch.org On Monday evening, February 26, 2024, and in line with his age-related puerile behavior, Joe Biden was interviewed in an ice cream parlor. With a cone crowned with a copious three-scoop serving in his left hand and a smirk on his face, he fabricated an announcement about an impending ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Monday

Raul Antonio Capote (2024-03-01). Of Capitalism, Exclusion, and Misery in the Name of Freedom. orinocotribune.com By Raúl Antonio Capote — Feb 17, 2024 | The well-known American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, in a round table in which he participated at the Center for Public Studies of Chile, on November 13, 1992, stated that he believed that "authentic Leninists" no longer existed. | He explained that he was convinced of that until he gave a talk to an audience of 300 communist militants. "When I told them 'surely, you will not be willing to abolish freedom of expression, freedom of religion, private property and other individual rights,'" said Fukuyama, "they answered 'yes, we are willing.'" | It is worth askin…

Rayhan Uddin (2024-03-01). George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history. middleeasteye.net George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history | The decades-long career of outspoken politician has been shaped by events in the region | | President Saddam Hussein (R) meeting with British Labour MP George Galloway on 8 August 2002 in Baghdad, Iraq (AFP/INA) | George Gallowa…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-01). Carbon removal is a very expensive product that no one needs. expose-news.com Nearly 800 companies around the world are exploring a wide variety of methods for drawing planet-warming greenhouse gas out of the atmosphere and storing it away or putting it to use. A …

Robert Hunziker (2024-03-01). Accelerating Ocean Heat Breaks All-Time Records. dissidentvoice.org North Atlantic Ocean temperature is on a red-hot streak. New research finds ocean temperatures… "have now smashed previous heat records for at least seven years in a row." (Lijing Cheng, et al, "New Record Ocean Temperatures and Related Climate Indicators in 2023", Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, January 2024.) Certainly, it's nothing to mess around with …

Robert Hunziker (2024-03-01). Accelerating Ocean Heat Breaks All-Time Records. counterpunch.org North Atlantic Ocean temperature is on a red-hot streak. New research finds ocean temperatures… "have now smashed previous heat records for at least seven years in a row." (Source: Lijing Cheng, et al, New Record Ocean Temperatures and Related Climate Indicators in 2023, Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, January 2024) Certainly, it's nothing to mess around

Ryan Cristián (2024-03-01). Forensic Investigation Reveals Israel Lied To ICJ & The "Flour Massacre" Exposes Starvation Campaign. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/29/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

SAM (2024-03-01). Can Brazil Convince the World To Tax Billionaire Wealth? inequality.org

Staff (2024-03-01). "Just Being Racist": Biden & Trump Push Anti-Immigrant Policies in Dueling Border Visits. democracynow.org Joe Biden and Donald Trump both visited the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday, where the two leading presidential candidates each pitched anti-immigration measures to further militarize the border and restrict asylum. Meanwhile, a federal judge blocked a new Texas law set to go into effect that would give police the power to arrest migrants they suspect of entering the U.S. without authorization.‚Ä®For more, we speak with Marisa Limón Garza, executive director of Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, one of the groups challenging this Texas law. "Clearly, Texas has become a battlegrou…

Staff (2024-03-01). Headlines for March 1, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Continue Unabated After Gaza Food Aid Massacre, 4 More Children Starve to Death, Defense Sec. Austin Refuses to Draw Line in Sand for Israel After Food Aid Massacre in Gaza, Washington's Largest Union Backs Democratic Vote for "Uncommitted" Ahead of Primary, Lebanese PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Would End Conflict on Its Border with Israel, New Jersey Community Members Warn Against Synagogue's Plan to Host Israeli Real Estate Event, Texas Judge Halts Draconian Immigration Law as Biden and Trump Make Dueling Trips to Border, Human Rights Panel Holds First U.S. Hearing on Climate C…

Staff (2024-03-01). The Intercept: New York Times Exposé Lacks Evidence to Claim Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence Oct. 7. democracynow.org We speak with Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim of The Intercept about their exposé of a major New York Times piece into alleged mass rapes committed by Hamas militants on October 7 that raises serious questions about the accuracy of the story. The Times article was headlined "'Screams Without Words': How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7," and its release in late December helped the Israeli government to justify the ongoing war on Gaza and to paint pro-Palestine supporters abroad as not caring about sexual violence. One of the reporters of the Times piece, Israeli freelancer Anat Schwartz…

Staff (2024-03-01). Coffee & Chavistas: Misión Verdad Editor Diego Sequera Discusses Barbados Agreement, Essequibo, and Communist Party of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Diego Sequera is a Venezuelan journalist, author, political analyst, and researcher. He graduated in Arts from the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and was part of the Docume…

Staff (2024-03-01). Palestine: At Least 112 Killed and 760 Injured While Waiting for Food in Massacre by Israeli Occupation. orinocotribune.com At least 112 people waiting for food aid have been murdered and over 760 have been injured after being targeted and shot by Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip this Thursday, February 29, as reported by the Ministry of Health in Gaza. | According to Al Jazeera, citizens had gathered on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza, to wait for aid trucks with flour, but were targeted by the Israeli occupation army. After opening fire, Israeli tanks advanced and ran over many of the bodies and wounded. "It is a massacre," the outlet stated, "adding to the famine that threatens citizens in Gaza." | The media verified images sho…

Staff (2024-03-01). 29 February, Vancouver: Palestine Resists! October 7, Gaza and the Liberation of Palestinian Prisoners. samidoun.net VANCOUVER — PALESTINE RESISTS! October 7, Gaza and the Liberation of Palestinian Political Prisoners A Teach-In for Palestine Join Samidoun Vancouver for a teach-in for Palestine on Palestinian resistance, the Palestinian prisoners, and the struggle against the genocide in Gaza. Speakers will include Palestinian writer Khaled Barakat, Samidoun members and others. Thurs, Feb. 29 at …

Steven Sahiounie (2024-03-01). Israelis Want Netanyahu Out, but No Freedom for Palestinians. Netanyahu Wants to Exterminate All Resistance. globalresearch.ca

Suds, Snacks,, Socialism Forum Committee (2024-03-01). Saturday 3/2: Fighting the Recall of Pamela Price. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…

teleSUR odr (2024-03-01). Presidente cubano arriba a San Vicente y las Granadinas. telesurtv.net El mandatario cubano indicó que su nación continúa "apostando por avanzar juntos hacia la integración de nuestros países".

teleSUR, dcdc (2024-03-01). Aumentan a 30.228 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net La ofensiva israelí mató a 193 civiles y dejó 920 heridos en las últimas 24 horas.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-01). Presidente colombiano destaca necesidad de la paz. telesurtv.net Gustavo Petro indicó el carácter bélico del sistema capitalista y su insostenibilidad en perjuicio del medioambiente y la vida.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-01). Veteranos de EE.UU. queman sus uniformes en honor a Aaron Bushnell. telesurtv.net El acto realizado al frente del Wyatt Federal Building fue organizado por el grupo About Face: Veterans Against the War.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-03-01). Al menos 66 detenidos en protesta de agricultores en Francia. telesurtv.net La ministra delegada de Agricultura, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, calificó de "ilegal" la manifestación.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-01). Colombia registra tasa de desocupación más baja desde 2019. telesurtv.net Según los datos expuestos por el mandatario, la cifra de desempleados fue del 12.7 por ciento, por debajo del 13.1 por ciento de 2019.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-01). Conoce cinco obras del músico Leo Brouwer. telesurtv.net El músico Leo Brouwer recibió el Premio Nacional de Música en 1998 y el Premio Nacional de Cine en 2009.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-03-01). Inauguran Villa Olímpica para París 2024. telesurtv.net La sede en las instalaciones estará en las inmediaciones del Estadio Saint-Denis, que albergará las pruebas de atletismo de los Juegos Olímpicos.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-03-01). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-01). Cumbre de la Celac: la paz es antiimperialista y antihegemonía. telesurtv.net Con un amplio respaldo a la paz regional, inicia VIII Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños en San Vicente y las Granadinas.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-01). Presidenta de Honduras: resolver las diferencias mediante el diálogo. telesurtv.net Durante la VIII Cumbre de la Celac, destacó que a pesar de todas las dificultades la región mantuvo su costumbre histórica de continuar libre de conflictos bélicos.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-03-01). Presidente de Venezuela arriba a San Vicente para participar en Cumbre de la Celac. telesurtv.net Durante la VIII Cumbre del bloque, los líderes de la región profundizarán en temas como la integración política, social, económica y cultural para consolidar los lazos de cooperación.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-01). Canciller mexicana participará en VIII Cumbre de la Celac. telesurtv.net Bárcena participará, en representación del presidente López Obrador en la VIII Cumbre de jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la Celac.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-01). Comienzan las elecciones parlamentarias en Irán. telesurtv.net Los 60.000 colegios electorales abrieron sus puertas a partir de las 08: 00 hora local, para recibir el voto de los más de 61 millones de ciudadanos.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-01). Ecuatorianos con insuficiencia renal exigen atención sanitaria. telesurtv.net Denunciaron que proveedores de servicios de salud y clínicas de diálisis están impagos desde hace más de un año.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-03-01). Unión Tranviaria Automotor convoca a paro general en Argentina. telesurtv.net El gremio informó que "tras dos meses de audiencia en la Secretaría de Trabajo de la Nación, no ha acercado ofrecimiento salarial alguno".

teleSUR, nbb, JDO (2024-03-01). Venezuela y Vietnam fortalecen lazos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Las partes ratificaron la fraternidad y solidaridad existente entre los dos países desde hace más de 34 años, cuando establecieron relaciones diplomáticas.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-01). Al menos 46 fallecidos en un incendio en Bangladés. telesurtv.net El siniestro fue reportado alrededor de las 21: 45 hora local del jueves, según el oficial de bomberos Anwar Hossain.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-01). Xiomara Castro llega a San Vicente y las Granadinas para cumbre Celac. telesurtv.net Este año, Castro también asumirá la presidencia pro tempore del Sistema de Integración Centroamericana (SICA), la cual tendrá una duración de seis meses.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-01). Canciller ruso llega a Türkiye para Foro de Diplomacia de Antalya. telesurtv.net El Foro de Antalya, que se lleva a cabo del 1 al 3 de marzo, reúne a jefes de Estado, ministros, diplomáticos, líderes empresariales y académicos de diversos países.

teleSUR, odr, YSM, JGN (2024-03-01). Naciones condenan masacre israelí en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Países como Siria, Venezuela, Cuba y Colombia han condenado el ataque contra 104 civiles palestinos en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-01). Presidente boliviano llega a San Vicente y las Granadinas. telesurtv.net En su cuenta de X, el mandatario confirmó su llegada a la nación caribeña.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-01). Primer ministro de Haití realiza vista oficial a Kenia. telesurtv.net La presencia del premier haitiano en Kenia tiene como fin, "entre otras cosas, fijar los términos y condiciones para el despliegue de la Misión Multinacional de Apoyo a la Seguridad (MSS)".

teleSUR, rzr, JGN (2024-03-01). Cinco caminos para llegar a la cero discriminación. telesurtv.net Discriminar a otros por creernos superiores, desde posiciones de poder, es negar que cada quien tiene un lugar en una totalidad que debería fortalecernos en vez de alejarnos.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-01). Venezuela denuncia vandalismo de EEUU contra avión de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net Venezuela "expresa su más enérgica protesta" por la violación de las normas del Derecho Internacional por parte de EE.UU. y Argentina.

the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance. (2024-03-01). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Denounces Starvation As Genocide. popularresistance.org The International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICGSP) encourages social movements worldwide to take urgent action to stop the intentional starvation of people in the Gaza Strip and to participate in upcoming global days of action in March aimed at raising awareness of and pressuring governments to stop the famine. | In January of this year, the World Court ordered the state of Israel to cease all activities consistent with genocide. This includes actions that would threaten the well-being of Palestinians, such as the withholding of basic necessities: food, water, medicines and fuel, to name a few.

The Xerces Society (2024-03-01). Eastern Monarch Butterfly Overwintering Area In Mexico Drops Precipitously. indybay.org MEXICO CITY, February 7, 2024 — The annual census of monarch numbers at the overwintering sites in central Mexico was released today by World Wildlife Fund-Mexico and partners. It revealed that in just one year, the presence of monarch butterflies in their Mexico wintering grounds dropped by more than half, from 2.2 hectares to 0.9 hectares.

Thomas Knapp (2024-03-01). Then There Was The Time Tom Cotton Bemoaned "Extremism" counterpunch.org On February 25, Aaron Bushnell live-streamed the following statement: "I am an active duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit to genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest. But compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of

Tord Bjork (2024-03-01). A New Start for the World Social Forum. counterpunch.org On the surface, things look very good. Trees are covering more and more areas. In pictures from above, the Himalayan valleys are green, two-thirds forest. But 90 per cent are conifers. Below them there is hardly any vegetation, biodiversity is being lost, the soil is becoming more and more sterile, dry, unusable and unable to

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Brazil's unemployment rate falls to 7.6 per cent. tvbrics.com This led to an increase in the real incomes of workers…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance appreciates the African Development Bank's contribution in supporting reforms and projects in the country. tvbrics.com The two sides agreed on continuous dialogue on sustainable development projects…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). An Expert Council on Russia's Participation in BRICS sets up at Russian University. tvbrics.com It will be engaged in expert-analytical and scientific activities on the issues of cooperation in the association…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). India launches hydrogen-fuelled vessel. tvbrics.com It is a part of India's strategy to develop green energy and alternative fuels…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Iran and Russia discuss ways of co-operation in health sector. tvbrics.com The value of Iranian pharmaceutical exports to Russia last year was about US$7,5 million…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Non-oil trade between India and the UAE grows by 16 per cent since 2022. tvbrics.com This was after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Russian scientists develop innovative device for diagnosing heart rhythm disorders. tvbrics.com Holter monitor will become more convenient and functiona…

tvbrics (2024-03-01). Xi Jinping emphasises the need for high-quality new energy development in China. tvbrics.com The Chinese leader said it at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee…

Unicorn Riot (2024-03-01). Camp Nenookaasi Burns Down, Finds New Home. unicornriot.ninja

WEX (2024-03-01). Wednesday 3/6: Close Guantanamo. indybay.org UN Plaza | San Francisco Civic Center…

WSWS (2024-03-01). Will books be burned again in Germany? wsws.org Because some Berlinale laureates and jurors had the courage to call things by their right names instead of being mouthpieces of the powers that be, they are treated like criminals.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Supreme Court hears arguments on state laws restricting social media platforms from suppressing content. wsws.org Republican-controlled state governments in Florida and Texas adopted the laws after Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube blocked President Trump for inciting the January 6, 2021 attack on Congress.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Teamsters announce sellout agreement with Anheuser-Busch, blocking strike action. wsws.org The deal was reached in a matter of hours just a day before the contract for 5,000 brewery workers expired.

WSWS (2024-03-01). After denouncing Gaza genocide, Lula embraces "Genocide Joe's" emissary in Brasilia. wsws.org While rhetorically comparing the genocide of the Palestinians to Hitler's extermination of the Jews, Lula covers up the fundamental forces behind the slaughter in Gaza.

WSWS (2024-03-01). British Columbia's NDP follows hard-right Ford government in denying basic rights to gig workers. wsws.org Bill 48, presented by the NDP at a press conference last November, will ensure that workers on ride-hailing and food delivery apps continue to earn well below the minimum wage, have no benefits, and are denied most rights available to workers employed in other sectors.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Anatomy of a Fall: "Forcing the game" wsws.org The members of the affluent middle class are inevitably driven into battle against one other, along gender, racial and many other lines.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Israel massacres Palestinians seeking flour: A war crime made in Washington. wsws.org Thursday's massacre of 112 starving Palestinians by the fascistic Netanyahu regime is part of a systematic campaign to kill as many Gazans as possible and drive the rest from their land.

WSWS (2024-03-01). George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election landslide in de facto referendum on Gaza. wsws.org Politics in Britain is being upended by the imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza and the radicalisation of millions of people, particularly young workers and students. An anti-imperialist, anti-war opposition to the Labour and Tory parties is building and seeking a political solution.

WSWS (2024-03-01). How the Verdi union wants to prevent an indefinite all-out transport strike in Germany. wsws.org The so-called "concerted strikes" being organised by service sector union Verdi are in reality fragmenting the industrial action. What is necessary is the building of independent rank-and-file action committees that take the struggle into their own hands.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Texas executes prisoner despite doubts of his guilt, Idaho calls off lethal injection after failure to insert IV line. wsws.org The death sentence of Ivan Cantu was carried out in Texas despite compelling evidence of his innocence, while in Idaho, the planned lethal injection of Thomas Creech was called off after the prison team tasked with killing him failed to insert an IV line to deliver the deadly chemicals.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Australian workers and youth speak on social crisis, hostility toward political establishment ahead of Dunkley by-election. wsws.org A WSWS reporting team spoke with residents from working-class suburbs in the Dunkley electorate, providing an insight into the social and political crisis across Australia.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Record-breaking Texas wildfires scorch more than 1 million acres in Panhandle region. wsws.org The raging flames, fueled by high winds and unseasonably hot and dry weather, scorched through substantial stretches of small towns and farming communities with surprising speed.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Biden appeals to Trump to support anti-immigrant bill: "Join me" wsws.org After months of campaigning for president on the basis that Trump represented a mortal threat to democracy, in Brownsville, Texas on Thursday, Biden pleaded with the aspiring dictator to "join" him in supporting fascistic anti-immigrant legislation that greatly expands the border police and grants the president authority to "shut down" ports of entry.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Indian port workers refuse to handle arms shipments to Israel. wsws.org The announcement is a sign of the depth of opposition among Indian workers to Israel's massacring of tens of thousands of defenceless Palestinians with US-supplied weapons and Washington's full-throated political support.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Worker, father of 3, killed on the job at Stellantis plant in Italy. wsws.org A machine maintenance worker was killed on the job at the Stellantis STLAB plant in Pratola Serra, Italy.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Another pro-Zionist doxxing outrage aimed at New York City educators. wsws.org The far-right outfit Accuracy in Media sent a truck with the image of Math teacher Mohammad Jehad Ahmad to his school.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Communication Workers Union agrees mass job cuts at Royal Mail processing centres. wsws.org The latest joint statement by the CWU and Royal mail is full of slippery formulations meant to disguise job destruction and present an "improved situation" for displaced mail centre workers.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Widespread wage theft persists as latest US Postal Service rural route evaluation begins. wsws.org Workers were patronizingly told by management and the rural carriers' union to be patient during the initial implementation of RRECS. But after two subsequent route evaluations and massive numbers of grievances filed by workers, experiences confirm that the purpose of RRECS was to slash wages all along.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Australia: The truth behind the Labor government's claims of real wage growth. wsws.org The 0.1 percentage point difference between wage growth and inflation is negligible—less than $2 a week for most workers—and does nothing to reverse years of real wage cuts.

WSWS (2024-03-01). Demonstrations in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Mannheim and Nuremberg demand an immediate halt to the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The protests are directed against the German government, its weapons' deliveries to Israel and the lying propaganda that those opposing the genocide in Gaza are "antisemitic."

Yosemite Anon (2024-03-01). NPS 2022 Annual Overall Rating Report of Aramark at Yosemite. indybay.org In 2022 Aramark at Yosemite, aka Yosemite Hospitality, received a Marginal score on the NPS's Annual Overall Rating(AOR) Report. The 2023 AOR has not been released yet.

Zoe Alexandra (2024-03-01). The Cuban people will join March 2 global day of action to demand an end to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Cuba is a longtime supporter of the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation and has consistently condemned Israel's war on Gaza…

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-29). Indígenas en Paraguay reclaman al Estado tierras usurpadas. telesurtv.net Exigen la totalidad de los títulos de 335 hectáreas que el Gobierno cedió a esta comunidad en 1944 por su ayuda al Ejército paraguayo durante la guerra del Chaco contra Bolivia.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-29). Israel asesina en plena calle a 104 palestinos mientras esperaban camiones con comida. telesurtv.net Decenas de heridos fueron trasladados al hospital Al-Shifa, y se observó que estas cifras superaban la capacidad del personal médico.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-29). Venezuela: 20 años de declaración antiimperialista de Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de este día histórico para el país, la Marcha Nacional de la Furia Bolivariana partirá de distintos estados de Venezuela para dirigirse a la ciudad de Caracas.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-29). Corte Suprema española abre proceso contra expresidente catalán. telesurtv.net Los magistrados coinciden en que es "necesario y pertinente que sean llamados al procedimiento, a fin de ser oídos como investigados, con todos los derechos y garantías previstas en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-02-29). Policía Federal realiza nueva fase de Operación Lesa Pátria en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las acciones se desarrollan en Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Espírito Santo y el Distrito Federal.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-29). Anuncian elecciones para Haití antes de agosto de 2025. telesurtv.net Apuntó que "creemos que este es un paso importante en la dirección correcta", continuó Phillip Davis, quien habló de la necesidad de una evaluación de la maquinaria electoral.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2024-02-29). Inicia veda electoral ante comicios municipales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net "Inicia el periodo de silencio electoral", indicó el juez del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE), Guillermo Wellman.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Presidente de Siria resalta trascendencia de relaciones con Rusia. telesurtv.net Al-Assad recordó que Occidente es hostil con Rusia históricamente porque esa nación euroasiática fue transformándose de débil en fuerte.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Reportan aumento de actividad en volcán Popocatépetl de México. telesurtv.net Al menos 22 vuelos fueron suspendidos en el aeropuerto internacional de la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Venezolano Keydomar Vallenilla gana oro en Preolímpico de halterofilia. telesurtv.net El venezolano levantó los 170 kilogramos en el primer intento, asegurando el terminar líder en el arranque.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-29). Genocidio israelí sobre Gaza deja más de 30.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net "El número de mártires supera los 30.000", denunció el ministerio de sanidad en un comunicado.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-29). Presidente de Venezuela califica como un éxito acuerdo para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado calificó el pacto como el más incluyente firmado hasta la fecha en el país.

teleSUR, MER (2024-02-29). Presidente Maduro: Hoy es el día en que Hugo Chávez declaró el carácter antiimperialista de la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado celebró la gran movilización del pueblo revolucionario para conmemorar el 20 aniversario de la declaratoria antiimperialista.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-02-29). Ordenan retirar a Trump de boleta de las primarias de Illinois. telesurtv.net En diciembre de 2023, Colorado excluyó a Trump de las primarias debido a su participación en el asalto al Capitolio…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-29). Nicaragua y Rusia firman acuerdos en materia de seguridad. telesurtv.net Durante la visita del secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev, a Nicaragua, se alcanzaron acuerdos para el período 2024-2026.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-29). Venezuela condena exploración canadiense en territorio Esequibo. telesurtv.net "Canadá no tiene arte ni parte en los asuntos referentes a la Guayana Esequiba, el Gobierno guyanés debe exigir de inmediato el retiro de este pronunciamiento", dijo el canciller.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-29). Primer ministro de Haití realiza vista oficial a Kenia. telesurtv.net La presencia del premier haitiano en Kenia tiene como fin, "entre otras cosas, fijar los términos y condiciones para el despliegue de la Misión Multinacional de Apoyo a la Seguridad (MSS)".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-29). Mantienen seis provincias dominicanas en alerta verde por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias situadas en el nivel de alerta verde son: Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Samaná, Hermanas Mirabal, María Trinidad Sánchez y Monseñor Nouel.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). FAO lanza web sobre la inseguridad alimentaria en Gaza. telesurtv.net Al menos seis niños murieron durante la última jornada por deshidratación y desnutrición en el norte de Gaza.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). Presidente ruso presenta balance ante Asamblea Federal. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó el esfuerzo de los trabajadores de la producción, quienes llevan a cabo jornadas de tres turnos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). Educadores argentinos convocan a un nuevo paro nacional. telesurtv.net Los convocantes son los gremios docentes integrados en la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT).

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). Absuelven a coronel por asesinato de campesinos en Guatemala. telesurtv.net También fue absuelto el sargento Manuel Lima Vásquez y a otros siete militares les fueron modificados los delitos.

Dina Gelsey (2024-03-01). 4 Ways the ACLU Continues to Fight for Gender Equality. aclu.org In 1987, 15 years after the Women's Rights Project was established at the ACLU, March was officially designated as Women's History Month in the United States. This time is for the celebration of the women whose contributions and achievements have shaped our society. Such a celebration may feel painful at this moment, when we are facing the fall of Roe v. Wade, the Black maternal mortality crisis, as well as ongoing, systemic barriers including the gender wage gap, family policing, lack of affordable housing, and sexual harassment. Yet it is precisely at times like these we need reminders why we still fight [md…

Kyle Virgien (2024-03-01). President Biden's Order to Ban Private Prisons Faces a Persistent Internal Challenge: The U.S. Marshals Service. aclu.org At the onset of President Biden's term, in January 2021, he issued an

Greta Zarro (2024-03-01). Volunteer Spotlight: World BEYOND War Senegal Chapter Coordinator Marion Transetti. worldbeyondwar.org Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers and interns around the world. Want to volunteer or intern with World BEYOND War? Email . | : | Location: : | Dakar, Senegal | How did you get involved with anti-war activism?: | For me, there was no triggering event or particular injustice that activated my activism, because I had the immense privilege of being raised by two passionate activists. | My mother was a hands-on woman and I grew up following her to meetings for this or that cause, to rallies for th…

unitedEditor (2024-03-01). "US interference in Türkiye's trade with Russia is putting our economy in a bottleneck!" uwidata.com The AK Party government does not stand up for exporters, industrialists, banks, tourism, fruit and vegetable producers who face threats and pressure from the US authorities. Türkiye will not carry a government that bows down to threats against our relations with Russia, China and Iran, our most important partners in economy and security. No power …

unitedEditor (2024-03-01). A monument of resistance, forgotten by Türkiye in Chongqing! uwidata.com It has long been said, "If only these walls had a language, they could tell us what is going on". In reality, walls and buildings have a language. Buildings are witnesses of history. Since time immemorial, I have been interested in the traces of buildings in humanity's struggle for progress. Last week, during my visit …

A Guest Author (2024-03-01). Estado español: Miles de personas denuncian en la calle el genocidio contra Palestina. workers.org La Red Solidaria contra la Ocupación de Palestina convocaba al 25 de febrero por segunda vez de forma conjunta y simultánea en más de cien municipios. La masacre de la población palestina sigue pese a las advertencias a Israel. Estado español, 25 de enero. La Red Solidaria contra la Ocupación . . . |

Abdel Bari Atwan (2024-03-01). The martyrdom of Aaron Bushnell, and the 'airlifting' of aid. thealtworld.com Arab regimes can't claim they've done their duty by dropping some sandwiches | Two events captured public attention this week: The self-immolation of a young US serviceman at the front gate of Israel's embassy in Washington in protest at his country's collusion with its genocidal war on Gaza; and the theatrical despatch of six US-made C-130 military cargo planes — three from Jordan and one each from the UAE. Egypt, and France — to drop some supplies into the Strip. | The first incident, the martyrdom of Aaron Bushnell, went viral on social media, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers and arousing…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Dubai: Emaar to develop $21B residential project. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Dubai based real estate developer Emaar, known for their Burj Khalifa, is investing 96 billion dirhams ($21 billion) in Dubai's flourishing residential market, as reported by Bloomberg, by developing two new premium neighborhoods.According to a statement, Emaar Properties PJSC has begun selling in The Heights Country Club, an approximately 7.5 million square meters property with a 55-billion-dirham market value. Grand Club Resort, a 41-billion-dirham project with a health center and over 5.5 million square meters of space, is also offering residences up for sales next to their pre-launched "The O…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Dubai Gold Market Prices in March 2024. albawaba.com OUNCE = 7,519.83 | 24 Carat = 248.00 | 22 Carat = 229.75 | 21 Carat = 222.25 | 18 Carat = 190.50 | Dubai, often referred to as the City of Gold, holds a position in the gold market drawing in investors and enthusiasts with its vibrant gold markets and competitive pricing. As we step into March 2024, all eyes are on Dubai's gold market. Investors and buyers are always monitoring the ups and downs of gold prices. This article explores the factors influencing Dubai Gold Market Prices in March 2024 offering perspectives for those navigating the precious metals landscape in the UAE. | Overview: Dubai Gold Market P…

albawaba (2024-03-01). How Many Billionaires in the World 2024: Names. albawaba.com In the changing world of wealth and business ownership, the richest people globally act as a gauge for economic shifts and worldwide prosperity. As we enter 2024, the esteemed group of billionaires continues to set standards and transform various sectors. The top 10 richest individuals in the world for 2024 embody success and pioneering spirit. Let us explore how many billionaires in the world 2024, the backgrounds of these figures in wealth, and discover what drives them to reach financial heights. | Revealing How Many Billionaires in the World 2024: 10 Wealthiest Individuals Worldwide | : 1. Bernard Arna…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Richest Kid in the World 2024: Princess Charlotte. albawaba.com In a world where money and prosperity dominate the news, the richest kids in the world 2024 is such an interesting topic to look for! As of 2024, this prestigious title is held by Princess Charlotte; the royal who has won people's hearts globally. With a net worth of $5 billion, Princess Charlottes riches go beyond her royal background, positioning her as a significant figure in conversations about wealth and inheritance. Let us examine the factors that have contributed in having Princess Charlotte the richest kid in the world 2024. | Revealing the Richest Kid in the World 2024: Princess Charlotte with Net Wo…

albawaba (2024-03-01). UAE Hikes Prices for Petrol and Diesel – March 2024. albawaba.com Tanking up your car for this month will cost you a bit more, as the UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced UAE Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2024. | The new prices and rates will apply from the first of March. | Check the below rates for UAE Petrol and Diesel Prices: | – Super 98 Petrol: | Will cost Dh3.03 a liter, compared to Dh2.88 in February. | – Special 95 Petrol: | Will cost Dh2.92 per liter, compared to Dh2.76 last month. | – E-Plus 91 Petrol: | Will cost Dh2.85 a liter, compared to Dh2.69 a liter in February. | – Diesel:…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Understanding Petrol Price in UAE 2024. albawaba.com In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where cars are a part of everyday life, monitoring gasoline prices is essential for both individuals and businesses. With petrol costs fluctuating due to many reasons, having a grasp of the factors driving these changes can empower drivers to make choices about fuel usage and financial planning. This article explores the complexities of petrol price in UAE, providing insights and suggestions for motorists to effectively handle the ups and downs. | Information for Drivers: Understanding Petrol Price in UAE | : Gasoline rates in the UAE are impacted by elements including oil…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Deadly shooting near Eli settlement claims two Israeli lives. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Army Radio reported that two Israelis were killed in a shooting incident near the Eli settlement, located south of Nablus. Responding to the incident, the Israeli army closed roads and pursued additional suspects involved in the attack. Additionally, a Palestinian assailant was fatally shot by security forces after opening fire at a gas station within the Eli settlement. Authorities identified the perpetrator of the shooting as a resident of the Qalandiya refugee camp, located north of Ramallah.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿߟÑÿ¨Ÿä&…

albawaba (2024-03-01). Fire claims 45 lives in Dhaka's commercial building. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A devastating fire engulfed a commercial building housing the Kacchi Bhai restaurant on Bailey Road in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the tragic deaths of 45 people. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, claimed the lives of at least 45 individuals, according to reports from AFP shared on social media. According to a statement from the Bangladeshi Minister of Interior, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is actively monitoring the fire incident at a six-story commercial building on Bailey Road in Dhaka last night.#Dhaka albawaba (2024-03-01). Gaza massacre death toll rises to 112 as Israeli forces target aid trucks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The death toll from the tragic Nabulsi roundabout massacre in Gaza has climbed to 112 martyrs, with the Gaza Ministry of Health updating the casualties from the Israeli attacks on civilians gathering near aid trucks at the Al Rasheed roundabout to 112 fatalities and 760 injuries. In response to the outcry, the Israeli army has initiated an investigation into the devastating assault on aid convoys, which claimed the lives of hundreds of Palestinians. Early reports from Gaza authorities revealed that at least 70 people were killed, and over 250 others were injured in a separate massacre at the Al Rasheed…

albawaba (2024-03-01). International outcry over Israeli massacre in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions, likening the killing of over 100 Palestinians seeking food to genocide and drawing parallels to the Holocaust. He called for global recognition of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile, the US State Department expressed deep concern over the miserable conditions in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a temporary ceasefire to alleviate Palestinian suffering. The department also called for an investigation into the events and demanded the opening of a crossing into northern Gaza to ensure the delivery of…

Anna Lekas Miller (2024-03-01). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 147: No ceasefire in sight despite international condemnation of Israel's 'flour massacre'. mondoweiss.net U.S. blocks a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for its massacre against Palestinians attempting to receive humanitarian aid in Gaza, saying that the incident "still needs to be investigated."

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-01). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-01). Conscious and unconscionable: The starving of Gaza. greenleft.org.au The starvation regime continues unabated as Israel continues its campaign in the Gaza Strip, writes Binoy Kampmark.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-03-01). When The Imperial Media Report On An Israeli Massacre. caitlinjohnstone.com.au So that's what happens when the imperial media report on an Israeli massacre, in case you were curious and haven't been paying attention since October 7 or the decades which preceded it.

Chris Walker (2024-03-01). Millions Plan to Take Part in Global March Calling for Israeli Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org On Saturday, millions of protesters around the world will take part in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a permanent Israeli ceasefire. The march is also in response to Israel likely launching a "full-scale invasion of Rafah," considered to be the last major sheltering place for displaced residents in Gaza, which is set to happen around March 9, just one day prior… |

Collective (2024-03-01). Release Rasmane Zinaba. cadtm.org

CounterSpin (2024-03-01). Victor Pickard on the Crisis of Journalism. fair.org

DikelediM (2024-03-01). African academic sector preps for 40th AEAA conference. sanews.gov.za African academic sector preps for 40th AEAA conference | Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi says the EXCO of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) is satisfied with the progress made in preparation of the hosting of the 40th AEAA Annual Conference in August. | The CEO was delivering remarks on Friday at a media briefing on the state of readiness for the hosting of the conference. | "Earlier today, Umalusi presented a report to the EXCO [executive committee] of the AEAA detailing progress made to date and the tasks that still need to be undertaken for the successful hosting of the 40th AEAA Annu…

DikelediM (2024-03-01). Gauteng officially launches school of arts. sanews.gov.za Gauteng officially launches school of arts | Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has officially launched Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation in Sebokeng on Thursday, with a focus on Research and Innovation. | The Schools of Specialisation Programme continues to be a pioneering initiative by the Gauteng Department of Education, with Khutlo-Thato marking the 35th School of Specialisation to be launched in Gauteng. | "As we reflect on the journey thus far, it is clear that the Schools of Specialisation Programme has become an integral part of Gauteng's educational legacy. Through co…

DikelediM (2024-03-01). President mourns passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. sanews.gov.za President mourns passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney | President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his sadness at the passing of Brian Mulroney, the former Prime Minister of Canada and Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo. | Mulroney, who served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1993, passed away at the age of 84. | On behalf of government and the nation, President Ramaphosa offered his deep condolences to the government and people of Canada, especially Mulroney's family on the passing of a leader who holds a special place in South Africa's history. | On Freedom Day 20…

Editor (2024-03-01). Britain Wants to Ban Boycotts of Israel. Does That Mean They're Working? scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-01). Chris Hedges: Aaron Bushnell's Divine Violence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-01). Malnourishment Could Lead to Even More Deaths Among Children in Gaza. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-03-01). The Immiseration of the American Worker Is a Bipartisan Political Scam. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Google Play/ Amazon / YouTube / Rumble On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold's new book, Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the Working Class and What to Do About It that describes how both political parties created the economic suffering that Trump feeds …

Editor (2024-03-01). Arms Embargo on Israel Now!: Canadians Ramp Up Pressure on Trudeau and Joly. socialistproject.ca As the Community members began blocking access to major weapons company facilities in Kitchener-Waterloo and Victoria at dawn this morning, following blockades in Toronto, Peterboroug…

EDWIN (2024-03-01). Government doing all it can to improve lives. sanews.gov.za Government doing all it can to improve lives | Government is doing all it can to pursue a more just, inclusive and fundamentally transformed society, says Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng. | "Key to achieving this is ethical leadership in all spheres of government and in our context, in local government… [it] is at the epicentre of delivery of human rights," Nkadimeng said on Friday. | Addressing the Summit on Ethical Leadership in Local Government currently underway in Johannesburg, Nkadimeng said ethical leadership embodies integrity, accountability and a commi…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Unprecedented Figures Highlight Israeli Shock: Army Urgently Requires 7,000 More Troops. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli media reported on Friday that the occupation military is compiling data to illustrate the severe manpower issue represented by the intensifying personnel shortages in the wake of nearly 150 days of combat. As first reported on Friday morning on Ynet and "Yedioth Ahronoth", the Israeli military urgently requires an additional 7,000 soldiers, with half …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Video | Southern Lebanese Pursue Celebrations Despite Israeli Aggression. english.almanar.com.lb In the face of relentless Zionist aggression, the resilient people of southern Lebanon demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their homeland, pursuing their significant activities with unparalleled steadfastness. One such occasion is the birth anniversary of the promised Savior, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance). Al-Manar Website offers exclusive interviews with individuals from the southern town …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers in the vicinity of Ramim barracks with missile weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Day 147: Gaza Steadfastly Confront Massacres, 15 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Khan Younis. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Friday its aggression on Gaza for the 147th consecutive day, leaving more martyrs or injuries. According to the latest toll, more than 30 thousand martyrs and over 20,325 injuries have been left by the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023. A Zionist bombardment at Al-Breij camp in Central Gaza early …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Islamic Resistance fighters target a Zionist force in the vicinity of Al-Manara occupation site with missile weapons, killing or injuring all its members: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Hezbollah attacks an Israeli military force preparing to deploy in Ma'ayan Baruch settlement with a combat drone. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Al-Qassam Spokesman Announces Death of 7 More Israeli Detainees in War on Gaza, Says Total over 70. english.almanar.com.lb Hamas military spox, Abu Obeidah, announced Friday the death of seven Israeli detainees in Gaza, disclosing the names of three of them as Haiim Biri, Uram Mitzger, and Amiram Yisrael Kober. Abu Obeidah indicated that the names of the rest of detainees killed by the Zionist aggression on the Strip would be disclosed later on, …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Israeli News Website Walla reported 570 houses in the North were hit by Hezbollah fire in February. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Hezbollah strikes Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in Lebanon's occupied Shebaa Farms with rocketry weapons, hitting it directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-01). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-01). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-03-01). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

GABIK (2024-03-01). DWS kick-starts National Water Month. sanews.gov.za DWS kick-starts National Water Month | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will be embarking on advocacy programmes as part of National Water Month. | Today, the department kick-starts National Water Month, which is conceptualised along the annual commemoration of World Water Day. | World Water Day is spearheaded by the United Nations (UN) and is observed on 22 March. | The UN uses World Water Day to focus attention on the global water crisis and raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water, with the aim of aspiring nations to commit to long-term action. | This is to ensu…

GABIK (2024-03-01). SA, Netherlands recommit to cooperation in water and sanitation sector. sanews.gov.za SA, Netherlands recommit to cooperation in water and sanitation sector | The governments of South Africa and the Netherlands have undertaken to explore more cooperation opportunities in the water and sanitation sector in order to strength the existing relations between the two States. | The two countries made the undertaking when Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu joined by Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, met with the Ambassador of the Netherlands to South Africa, Joanne Doornewaard, in Pretoria this week. | Mchunu and Doornewaard held their first meeting since the Ambassador was posted to South Afric…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Defiant protests mark two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Greens pitch for more councillors on Brisbane City Council. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Tanya Plibersek MP urged to take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-01). Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network campaigns for ceasefire, LGBTIQ rights. greenleft.org.au

guest author (2024-03-01). African Union declares solidarity with Palestine, Cuba. workers.org The author, a former member of the Secretariat of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), writes of African events for Avante!, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. Translation: John Catalinotto. African countries have reaffirmed their solidarity with occupied Palestine, the victim of vicious . . . |

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-03-01). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-01). Japan holds UN Security Council in March. plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Japan is holding the United Nations Security Council this month, while the multilateral body remains in the spotlight due to the absence of a resolution for the ceasefire in Gaza.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-01). Russian security confirms existence of US bases in Ukraine. plenglish.com Bortnikov told the national television that there are many secret bases set up by Washington and other Western nations in Ukraine. | The New York Times informed on February 25 that the United States, with the support of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has deployed 12 secret facilities on Ukrainian territory near Russia over the last eight years. | According to the US newspaper, Ukraine has become for CIA a significant spying center against the authorities of Moscow.

img.piri.net (2024-03-01). Tàºrk Telekom CEO'su àñnal: Türkiye teknoloji ihracatƒ±nda sà∂z sahibi olma hedefine biz liderlik ediyoruz. img.piri.net ƒ∞spanya'nƒ±n Barselona kentinde dàºzenlenen ve dàºn sona eren Mobil Dàºnya Kongresi'nin (MWC'24) kapanƒ±≈üƒ±nda deƒüerlendirmelerde bulunan àñnal, fuar kapsamƒ±nda yaptƒ±klarƒ± àßalƒ±≈ümalar ve ≈üirketin gelecek vizyonuna ili≈ükin bilgiler verdi. | Her yƒ±l olduƒüu gibi bu sene de MWC'24'te àßok sayƒ±da i≈übirliƒüine imza atƒ±p yenilikàßi àºràºn ve à&…

img.piri.net (2024-03-01). Azerbaycan Türkiye ili≈ükilerinde yeni dà∂nemin hedefleri. img.piri.net Azerbaycan Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± ƒ∞lham Aliyev 7 ≈ûubat seàßimlerini kazandƒ±ktan sonra 19 ≈ûubat tarihinde ilk yurt dƒ±≈üƒ± ziyaretini geleneƒüe sadƒ±k kalarak Türkiye'ye yaptƒ±. Ziyaret sƒ±rasƒ±nda yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamada "ƒ∞ki karde≈ü àºlkenin ili≈ükilerini ecdatlarƒ±mƒ±zƒ±n anlayƒ±≈üƒ±n…

In Contempt (2024-03-01). In Contempt #38: Victor Puertas is Free, Repression Hits Atlanta, Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Strike Call in Alabama. itsgoingdown.org photo: Ash Agony, Support Here In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News Chicano anarchist political prisoner and Certain Days collective…

infobrics (2024-03-01). BRICS: Egypt Officially Dumps US Dollar for Trade. infobrics.org Egypt was one of five nations to accept an invitation to join the alliance at its 2023 summit. Subsequently, it has already firmly embraced its shift to local currency trade thus far, which is another sign of the unfolding BRICS de-dollarization plan…

infobrics (2024-03-01). BRICS and the Global South Cooperation. infobrics.org Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992 'the tectonic plates of geopolitics have been shifting' and with current geopolitical tensions, including the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Israeli-Hamas war, new alliances and potential rivalry among world powers seeking for influence in Africa and other regions of the world, 'we may see the world becoming more multipolar'

infobrics (2024-03-01). Moscow, Ankara to Discuss Türkiye's BRICS Membership. infobrics.org Russia's chairmanship in BRICS in 2024 may become a good reason for discussing the issue of Turkey possibly joining the organization by Moscow and Ankara…

infobrics (2024-03-01). Kazakhstan's mining sector corruption affecting Russia's interests. infobrics.org Western liberals set their eyes on Kazakhstan.

infobrics (2024-03-01). Baltic states threatening athletes due to anti-Russian paranoia. infobrics.org NATO countries show to be absolutely against any type of peaceful relations with Russia.

infobrics (2024-03-01). New York Time's exposé details expansion of CIA secret war in Ukraine over decade ago. infobrics.org Many people have written on the important topic of NATO enlargement, which is all about the militarization of Europe and the encirclement of Russia. It is about time to talk about CIA enlargement – which in turn is all about assassinations, clandestine and covert actions and paramilitary activity.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-01). Genocidal USA Blocks UNSC Statement Condemning Israel for 'Flour Massacre'. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle On top of non-stop military assistance for Israel's genocide campaign in Gaza, the US has continued to provide political cover for Tel Aviv. The US, on 29 February, vetoed a UN Security Council (UNSC) statement that would have condemned Israel for the mass murder of over 100 Palestinian civilians who were awaiting the delivery of humanitarian aid…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-01). Israeli Kibbutz Leader Confirms Movement's Role in Establishing and Maintaining Apartheid. libya360.wordpress.com Jonathan Ofir A PHOTO OF KIBBUTZ ZIKIM WHICH IS LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE GAZA STRIP. THE KIBBUTZ WAS FOUNDED IN 1949, BY MEMBERS OF THE HASHOMER HATZAIR MOVEMENT ON THE LANDS OF THE PALESTINIANS VILLAGE OF HIRBIYA. THE HOUSE IN THE FOREGROUND IS KNOWN AS THE "ALAMI HOUSE" NAMED AFTER THE PALESTINIAN FAMILY THAT…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-01). Secret Cable: CIA Orchestrated Haiti's 2004 Coup. libya360.wordpress.com Jeb Sprague and Kit Klarenberg A classified diplomatic cable obtained by The Grayzone reveals the role of a veteran CIA officer in violently overthrowing Haiti's popular President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004. A spectacular jailbreak in GonaàØves, Haiti in August 2002 saw a bulldozer smash through the local prison walls, allowing armed supporters of Amiot "Cubain" Métayer, a gang…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-01). Two Years of the Russian Military Operation in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich Russian Soldiers in Avdiivka And ten years since the coup in Kiev that started it all… Russia's military intervention into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, is a direct consequence of the illegal and violent coup in Kiev in February 2014 and the far-right, war-making regime that the coup-installed. The end of February 2024…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-01). US Elections and the Lesser Evil of Genocide, with Steven Salaita. libya360.wordpress.com Tamara Nassar "It's beyond doubt that the world has raised its voice. The world has condemned what the Zionist entity is doing, and not a single politician in a position of authority has lifted a finger to stop it," educator, writer and essayist Steven Salaita says. Salaita, who now lives in Cairo, Egypt, spoke with…

Isabel Ortiz (2024-03-01). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org

Jim Lobe (2024-03-01). Task Force That Includes Iraq War Architects Unveils Post-War Plan for Gaza. truthout.org Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and "de-radicalizing" the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains "freedom of action" to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The plan, which was published as a report Thursday by the hard-line neo-conservative Jewish Institute for National… |

Joe George (2024-03-01). 'Dune: Part Two' Counters the Western Savior Myth. progressive.org Chalamet's Paul Atreides comes across as another colonial agent rather than a Chosen One, writes Joe George.

Jonathan Ofir (2024-03-01). Kibbutz leader confirms movement's role in establishing and maintaining Israeli apartheid. mondoweiss.net The kibbutz has long been celebrated by liberals as an example of Israel's socialist pedigree, but movement head Nir Meir says the "first mission" of kibbutzim was "to conquer the land," and today it stands ready to "maintain outposts" by Gaza.

Kevin Gosztola (2024-03-01). Judge Holds Former Fox News Correspondent In Contempt For Protecting Source. thedissenter.org Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy.  A United States judge held former Fox News correspondent Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to reveal the identity of a confidential source, who allegedly committed a Privacy Act violation against Chinese American scientist Yanping Chen. | The court imposed a fine of $800 per day until Herridge complies with the order but stayed the decision to give Herridge an opportunity to appeal. | Last August, Judge Christo…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-01). LIVE: US Military Burning Uniforms For Gaza! + Lowkey Joins The Show. rumble.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-01). Biden Says Crazy Offensive Thing! youtu.be

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-01). Netanyahu Breaks Off Hostage Talks With Hamas. news.antiwar.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Qatari and Egyptian officials that Israeli officials will not engage in another round of talks until Hamas provides a full list of living Israeli hostages in Gaza. The news is a blow to President Joe Biden, who predicted a deal would be done as soon as next week. On Friday, …

Layan Fuleihan (2024-03-01). On March 2, the world will march to stop Israel's genocidal assault on Rafah. mondoweiss.net Israel is threatening to carry out a full-scale invasion of Rafah, a tiny section of Gaza where 1.5 million Palestinians are now packed, on March 10. Ahead of the deadline, a global day of protest will happen this weekend.

Layan Fuleihan (2024-03-01). On March 2, the world will march to stop Israel's genocidal assault on Rafah. peoplesdispatch.org Israel is threatening to carry out a full-scale invasion of Rafah, a tiny section of Gaza where 1.5 million Palestinians are now packed, on March 10. Ahead of the deadline, a global day of protest is scheduled for March 2.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). Russian Foreign Minister arrives in Türkiye for Diplomatic Forum. plenglish.com/feed/ Moscow, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergei Lavrov, arrived in Türkiye, where he will participate in the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, as reported by the spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). South African Foreign Minister to attend Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Pretoria, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa (DIRCO), Naledi Pandor, will participate in the Third Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), in the Republic of Türkiye.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). Arab League accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity. plenglish.com Cairo, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, which has remained under fire for 147 days already.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). Cuba to ratify commitment in strengthening CELAC. plenglish.com Havana, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will ratify its commitment to regional integration and the strengthening of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), at the eighth summit of the mechanism in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-03-01). UN rapporteur accuses Israel of starving Gazans. plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, accused Israel of starving to death the population of the Gaza Strip.

M.K. Bhadrakumar (2024-03-01). China resumes shuttle diplomacy as Ukraine war drums get louder. peoplesdispatch.org A recent statement by French President Emmanuel Macron has led to questions on whether the ground is being prepared for a soft landing for the idea of western military deployment in Ukraine in some form…

Martha Grevatt (2024-03-01). Tesla, Trader Joe's take aim at labor's limited protections. workers.org Passed in 1935, the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, enshrined in law the right of workers to engage in collective action — "protected concerted activity" — against their bosses. First and foremost, this meant workers had the right to unionize. The Act's passage did not . . . |

Martha Ríos (2024-03-01). Grupo Gran Caribe reabre hotel Deauville, en La Habana (+Foto). radiohc.cu La privilegiada esquina que en La Habana forman las céntricas calles Galiano y Malecón vuelve a distinguirse con las luces y renovada belleza del hotel Deauville, que este 28 de febrero reabrió sus puertas tras un proceso de reparación y mejora por el Grupo Gran Caribe.

María Candela (2024-03-01). Cuba contra cualquier forma de discriminación. radiohc.cu Marzo se inicia con una importante jornada mundial para concientizar sobre el hecho de que todos los seres humanos deben gozar de los mismos derechos, sin importar su raza, género, preferencia sexual, creencias religiosas y limitaciones cognitivas.

María Candela (2024-03-01). Historiador cubano Ernesto Limia culmina ciclo de coloquios en Italia (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Roma, 1 mar (RHC) El historiador y ensayista cubano, Ernesto Limia, culmina este viernes con una conferencia en la Universidad la Sapienza, de esta capital, un ciclo de coloquios en ocho ciudades de Italia, donde presentó su libro De Patria y Cultura en Revolución.

María Candela (2024-03-01). Pantallas lumínicas en Panamá denuncian bloqueo EEUU a Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 1 mar (RHC) Una iniciativa de la embajada de Cuba en Panamá trae la proyección de breves vídeos en su fachada (mapping) que denuncian el bloqueo a la isla de Estados Unidos, hostil política con más de 60 años.

Maxime Perriot, Sushovan Dhar (2024-03-01). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org

Mike Ervin (2024-03-01). Breaking the Barriers. progressive.org An interview with Tom Harkin, former Senator from Iowa.

Misión Verdad (2024-03-01). Strategic Objectives of Russian Security Council Chief's Latin America Tour. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Feb 28, 2024 | The secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, met with Nicaraguan government officials as well as several officials of Cuba, Venezuela, and Bolivia, in Managua, capital of Nicaragua, on Tuesday, February 27, to discuss security cooperation. On the same day, he visited Cuba where he was received by President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his predecessor Raúl Casto. They two Cuban leaders discussed with Patrushev topics of Cuba-Russia bilateral relations and cooperation as well as issues of international and European security. From Cuba Patrushev…

Mitchell Plitnick (2024-03-01). Biden memos show Palestine advocacy is working. mondoweiss.net Two recent presidential orders show the Biden administration is feeling the heat from months of protests against his support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.

NEO (2024-03-01). New Eskom chief executive assumes duties. sanews.gov.za New Eskom chief executive assumes duties | Dan Marokane officially assumes his role as Eskom Group Chief Executive today. | In a statement on Friday, the Eskom Board expressed confidence in Marokane's abilities, as well as in the leadership and staff of Eskom, emphasising their collective commitment to turning the organisation around. | "We expect Morokane and his leadership team to accomplish at least two critical tasks. Firstly, they must address the current business challenges. Load shedding must become a thing of the past. Secondly, they need to reposition and restructure Eskom to enable growth and sustainabi…

NEO (2024-03-01). President suspends Deputy Minister Peters. sanews.gov.za President suspends Deputy Minister Peters | President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Dipuo Peters, of his decision to suspend her. | In a statement on Friday, the Presidency said the Deputy Minister has been informed of her suspension in writing. | The decision follows a sanction adopted by Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members Interests against the Deputy Minister. | The Committee found that Peters had breached the Code of Ethical Conduct in her former portfolio as Minister of Transport. | Consequently, Peters was sanctioned and suspended for one term.

newarab (2024-03-01). 'Never the same again': What Palestine has changed within us. newarab.com A few days ago, I saw a protest sign that said "Palestine has become the lens through which I see the world" and I was struck by how true that statement was. | It echoed my feelings over the last few months. The way I see influencers and celebrities, companies and brands — even my friends, family and colleagues — has been irreversibly changed by the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | I can no longer remain close to those who have nothing to say about the calculated and indiscriminate ethnic cleansing of the people whose plight fills our social media feeds, hearts and minds. | "Whether it is our faith, our…

newarab (2024-03-01). Aaron Bushnell death sees wave of US pro-Palestine support. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). Archbishop of Canterbury 'sorry' for Palestinian pastor snub. newarab.com The Anglican Church's Munther said he was told by Welby's aides, the principal head of the Church of England, that he would not meet the pastor if he shared a platform with former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. | The Palestinian cleric went on to meet the former Labour Party leader during a publicity tour to the UK, where…

newarab (2024-03-01). Australian Muslim groups reject govt iftar invites over Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). Gaza: Al-Rashid Street aid massacre draws global outrage. newarab.com A Gaza aid queue France's foreign ministry said "the fire by Israeli soldiers against civilians trying to access food is unjustifiable", while French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his "strongest condemnation" of the killings. |

newarab (2024-03-01). Gaza doctor takes 'Day After' fundraising to South Africa. newarab.com A Palestinian doctor who Under the theme, #PalestineLeads Tour, A story of Palestinian Faith and Resilience, Dr. Basel Abuwarda aims to raise funds to buy food and medicine to assist his countr…

newarab (2024-03-01). Iran launches imaging satellite from Russia. newarab.com The launch of "Pars-I" with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran. | The satellite was launched "from Russia's Vostochny launch base", some 8,000 k…

newarab (2024-03-01). Ras al-Hekma: Egypt secures $5 billion in UAE 'downpayment'. newarab.com Egypt has secured the first $5 billion tranche in the Ras al-Hekma property development President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had confirmed on Wednesday that a portion of the funds from the $35 billion agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Ras Al-Hekma project has been deposited into Egypt's central bank. | The pact aims to develop the coastal peninsula of Ras Al-Hekma. | To bolst…

newarab (2024-03-01). Syrian rights groups condemn Hiba Haj Aref's murder. newarab.com Syrian human rights groups have called for an investigation into the suspected murder of Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, a Syrian activist who was found hanged at her house in Bza'a city, Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, referred to by many as "Hiba Haj", had received multiple death threats in the preceding weeks, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported. According to SNHR, the police has launched an investigation into her death, but the network regretted that local authorities did not investigate the…

newarab (2024-03-01). Two Israelis shot dead in occupied West Bank attack. newarab.com A gunman opened fire at a gas station in the "We performed medical tests, but… in a short time we had to determine their death," the emergency response service Magen David Adom said of the shooting near the Eli settlement in the Palestinian territory. | "A shor…

newarab (2024-03-01). US drones keep watch over Iraqi skies despite ceasefire. newarab.com US

newarab (2024-03-01). With Prevent, Tories go after digital rights and Palestine. newarab.com It's been a demoralising week in the UK as According to former home secretary

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Closing the clinical trials disparity gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting sufficient representation of racial and ethnic minority populations in clinical trials remains a pervasive challenge, despite concerted efforts by researchers and mandates set by funding sources and regulatory agencies. A lack of diversity in research results in continued disparities and poorer health outcomes in underrepresented communities. An article in the January edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings proposes a wide range of strategies to help researchers improve community engagement with underrepresented racial and ethnic populations and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health disparities in gynecologic cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from these diseases. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qnJg1eEtcN0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — With those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month is a great time to remind yourself why a healthy diet is important for more than just your waistline. "What you eat and drink affects your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your healthcare team may recommend following a cholesterol-lowering diet," says Ripu…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can extra salt hurt your kidneys? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to their food for flavor. But according to Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, adding too much salt to your diet is not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people. Dr. Said Alsidawi, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says the problem is that many people don't even know they have it because they have no symptoms. And in 20% of cases, the first presentation is sudden cardiac death. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M6RrnuAc_1M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Stressed about your child's screen time? Here's what a Mayo Clinic expert recommends. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It's natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and member of the AAP, shares some recommendations to make it simple for families to manage their technology use. Watch: Dr. Nusheen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Two KPJ Healthcare hospitals in Malaysia join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, and ROCHESTER, Minn. — KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare or the "Group") and Mayo Clinic have announced that two KPJ specialist hospitals, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (KPJ DSH) and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. These hospitals are the first members from Malaysia to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. Watch: Prevent cancer with lifestyle changes youtu.be/__d7F9sEcaQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 27) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Casting once again: Patient recovers from thoracic outlet syndrome and rediscovers thrill of being on the water. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Justin Pomeroy, 23, struggled after a weight training session, he wasn't sure if he was simply fatigued or experiencing a medical crisis. While lifting weights, one of his shoulders popped, followed by radiating pain. Despite being fit for his active job as a Florida-based U.S. Coast Guard crewman, he continued to feel debilitating weakness, even when making the slightest of movements. His condition worsened over the next few days to the point that he…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Newborns diagnosed with syphilis at alarming rates. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looks at sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has some concerning news, especially when it comes to syphilis. While cases of other STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, have decreased or seen modest increases, syphilis has jumped 80% in the four years from 2018 to 2022. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says syphilis is a bacterial infection that is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. But she says…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Jim Robo, former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jim Robo, a private investor and former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Partners, LP, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on February 16. Jim Robo "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Robo to the board," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "He has an exceptional track record of driving transformation and excellence and will offer valuable strategic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). How specialized blood cells could transform treatments for inflammatory disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are studying whether specialized T cells taken from blood could harness the body's immune system to treat or someday cure complex inflammatory diseases. Researchers are probing whether a subset of T cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs, have the power to suppress out-of-control immune responses. If so, they want to know if this could offer a new therapeutic option for chronic inflammation that does not respond to standard treatment. William…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Know your numbers: What is your heart rate? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Know your numbers: What is your heart rate? Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising. If you're sitting or lying down ‚Äï and you're calm, relaxed and aren't sick ‚Äï your heart rate is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Other factors that can…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-03-01). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

nosihle (2024-03-01). 128 Mpumalanga schools introduce coding, robotics. sanews.gov.za 128 Mpumalanga schools introduce coding, robotics | The Mpumalanga provincial government has introduced coding and robotics in 128 schools, as part of its pilot programme. | "That pilot is progressing well and 128 schools, from Grade R to 3 and Grade 7, are currently doing coding and robotics," Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane said on Friday when delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA). | Since 2022, in its quest to improve learner performance, the provincial government is providing all Grade 12 learners and teachers in Quantile 1 to 3 schools with tablets and laptops respectively. | These…

nosihle (2024-03-01). Mpumalanga Premier reflects on 30 years of freedom. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga Premier reflects on 30 years of freedom | Despite the challenges faced by the country, government has made an undeniable mark in changing the lives of people for the better in the 30 years of freedom, says Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane. | Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Friday, Mtshweni-Tsipane reflected on the gains that government has made since the dawn of democracy. | "When we were elected to office in 1994, our population was a mere 3.3million people. Today, Mpumalanga is home to 5.1 million people. | "The gross domestic product (GDP), that is the value of goo…

Olivia Rosane (2024-03-01). IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases in Crackdown on Wealthy Tax Evaders. truthout.org The Internal Revenue Service announced on Thursday that it was going after high-income earners who had dodged taxes by failing to file tax returns since 2017. The agency said it would begin mailing compliance letters this week in more than 125,000 cases in which people making over $400,000 a year had refused to file. The enforcement action was made possible by increased IRS funding in the… |

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). De plácemes Leo Brouwer, abrazado a Cuba y a su guitarra. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) Como si naciera para ella, el prestigioso músico cubano Leo Brouwer se abraza a su guitarra para sacar de esta las más exquisitas armonías, y Cuba lo aplaude, lo honra, más hoy cuando celebra sus 85 cumpleaños.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Nuevo Resort solo para adultos en Cayo Cruz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba anuncia la inauguración de Sanctuary White Sands, programada para hoy, una adición innovadora a su exclusiva cartera de propiedades todo incluido para adultos…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Asiste Lula a cumbre de Celac en San Vicente y las Granadinas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, participará hoy en Kingstown, capital del país insular caribeño San Vicente y las Granadinas, en la VIII Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac).

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). San Vicente y las Granadinas abre sus puertas a cumbre de Celac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) San Vicente y las Granadinas sella hoy un año al frente de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) con la octava cumbre del bloque y la premisa de dejar como legado un mecanismo más integrador.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Parlamento àÅrabe condenó nueva masacre en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El Parlamento àÅrabe se sumó hoy a la ola de condenas regionales contra la masacre ocurrida en la ciudad de Gaza, donde más de 800 palestinos murieron o fueron heridos por disparos del Ejército israelí.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Analiza primer ministro desafíos de la dinámica demográfica en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, evaluó los desafíos de la dinámica demográfica en la isla, que mantuvo en el 2023 la tendencia a envejecer y al decrecimiento natural.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Garantizada la leche en polvo para marzo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) La llegada de un barco proveniente de Brasil, con 375 toneladas de leche en polvo, garantiza la distribución para los niños de entre cero y seis años, en los próximos días, informó a la prensa Alberto López Díaz, ministro de la Industria Alimentaria.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Guardacostas de EE.UU. retornan a Cuba 19 migrantes irregulares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos devolvió a Cuba 19 migrantes irregulares, que habían participado en una salida ilegal del país, informó el Ministerio del Interior.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Cuba ratificará compromiso con fortalecimiento de la Celac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) Cuba ratificará su compromiso hoy con la integración regional y el fortalecimiento de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac), en la octava cumbre del mecanismo de concertación en San Vicente y las Granadinas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-01). Cierra con éxito el 24 Festival del Habano de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El 24 Festival del Habano cierra sus puertas hoy, calificado de exitoso por sus dos mil 900 asistentes de 108 naciones.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-01). 'A Storm Is Coming for The Guilty" Warns Neil Oliver. expose-news.com "You don't get to shape the world … to the advantage of a tiny minority, to the detriment of the hundreds of millions," says Neil Oliver on his YouTube channel. He adds that millions …

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-01). The Contagion Myth: Failure to Demonstrate Transmission of "Viral" Diseases. expose-news.com "Suffice it to say, that in the ordinary sense of the word, there is no proof, such as would be admitted in any scientific inquiry, that there is any such thing as 'contagion.'" Florence Nightingale. | It is ironic that the seven NHS Nightingale Hospitals for treating COVID-19 'contagious disease' patients were named after the worlds most famous nurse who didn't believe in contagion. Clearly, our would be overlords have a sense of humour. Albeit a sick and twisted sense of humour.

Patricia Harrity (2024-03-01). The Obamas are "RUNNING" the USA, according to Military Historian. expose-news.com "The Obamas are RUNNING the country," says military historian Victor Davis Hanson, who reminds us that Barack Obama said he wanted to serve a third term "in my basement in my sweats." And …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-01). "Millions march for Palestine": International day of action called for March 2. peoplesdispatch.org An international coalition which includes the Palestinian Youth Movement, the International Peoples' Assembly, Progressive International, ALBA Movimientos and more has called for protests one week before Israel's scheduled invasion of Rafah…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-03-01). Palestinian factions gather in Moscow to devise a united response to Israeli war. peoplesdispatch.org Israel and US have used the differences between Hamas and Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) as a pretext to postpone talks for the liberation of Palestine and prolonge the occupation…

Rania Khalek (2024-03-01). Global Uprising: How Israel's War is Exposing the Cracks In US Empire. thealtworld.com Over 140 days into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, the death toll has surpassed 30,000 Palestinians, and over 70,000 have been injured. In addition to constant Israeli bombardment, Gaza is experiencing widespread famine, its hospitals are besieged, and threats of an Israeli ground invasion in Rafah loom near. | Layan Sima Fuleihan, the Education Director at The People's Forum, an editor at 1804 Books, and an organizer with the Shut It Down For Palestine coalition, discusses the growing internal divisions among Israel and its Western backers, due to heightened political pressure from movements in the United State…

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-01). Presidente del Inder se reúne con directivos de la Unesco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (JIT).- El presidente del Inder, Osvaldo Vento Montiller, intercambió en la ciudad rusa de Kazán con directivos de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco).

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-01). Onel Hernández se perderá posiblemente el resto de la temporada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (JIT).- El estelar Onel Hernández se perderá el amistoso entre las selecciones de fútbol de Cuba y Nicaragua a causa de una lesión sufrida en el pie derecho.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-01). Yusneylis Guzmán alcanza boleto a París en preolímpico de luchas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (ACN) La gladiadora cubana Yusneylis Guzmán ganó un boleto a París-2024, en el Clasificatorio Olímpico de Luchas de América, con sede en Acapulco, México.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-03-01). Canadiense Mitton se lleva primer oro de Glasgow-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC).- La canadiense Sarah Mitton se llevó el primer título del Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Indoor, que arrancó este viernes en Glasgow, Escocia.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-03-01). Penny Mordaunt disparages and threatens Andrew Bridgen in parliament. expose-news.com Yesterday, Andrew Bridgen MP requested a debate on crimes against humanity and what the appropriate punishment for those who perpetuate, collude and cover up for these atrocities should be. In response, Penny …

scorinoco (2024-03-01). President Maduro Receives Russian Security Council Chief in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a meeting with the secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela. | On Tuesday, February 27, President Maduro formally welcomed His Excellency General of the Russian Army Nikolai Patrushev and the delegation accompanying him on his official visit to Venezuela, as part of his Latin America tour. | They discussed cooperation between Russia and Venezuela and the importance of consolidating agreements in different strategic areas. | During this visit, Patrushev is also scheduled to meet with t…

scorinoco (2024-03-01). President Maduro: The US Committed a Crime By Destroying Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, condemned the "dismemberment of the Conviasa airplane that was hijacked. They removed the flag, they erased the name of Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi, the name of Emtrasur, and then chopped it into pieces." | The Venezuelan minister for Transportation and president of Conviasa, Ramón Celestino Velásquez Araguayán, stated that the United States has violated all international regulations and aviation agreements by hijacking the Venezuelan cargo plane and destroying it. "What they want is to demoralize the Venezuelan people, but there is every sign that we will recover," the…

Sharon Zhang (2024-03-01). Progressives Demand That Biden Stop "Greenlighting the Massacre of Palestinians" truthout.org Progressive lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is "clear" that Israel is violating orders by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to avoid going further into its massacre with its famine campaign, the lawmakers said. On Thursday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) held a press conference with fellow progressives and sent a letter to… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-03-01). Sanders Slams Pentagon After Report Finds Agency Lacks Basic Fraud Avoidance. truthout.org Despite being given half of the entire federal government's discretionary spending each year, the Department of Defense doesn't take even the most basic steps to avoid and investigate fraud, a new bombshell report finds. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found in a report commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) that the Pentagon — the only federal agency that's never passed an… |

Staff (2024-03-01). Headlines for March 1, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Continue Unabated After Gaza Food Aid Massacre, 4 More Children Starve to Death, Defense Dec. Austin Refuses to Draw Line in Sand for Israel After Food Aid Massacre in Gaza, Washington's Largest Union Backs Democratic Vote for "Uncommitted" Ahead of Primary, Lebanese PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Would End Conflict on Its Border with Israel, New Jersey Community Members Warn Against Synagogue's Plan to Host Israeli Real Estate Event, Texas Judge Halts Draconian Immigration Law as Biden and Trump Make Dueling Trips to Border, Human Rights Panel Holds First U.S. Hearing on Climate C…

Staff (2024-03-01). Anti-Muslim hate crimes remain unabated in 2024. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba It is not even two months in 2024; there are numbers of anti — Muslim hate crimes reported from different parts of the country. The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism Mumbai has come out with a report on the communal situation in India, since January 2024. The center has …

Staff (2024-03-01). Ex-UP Governor Aziz Qureshi dies at 83. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Former Uttar Pradesh Governor and senior Congress leader Aziz Qureshi passed away at a hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness, a family member said. Qureshi was 83, his nephew Sufian Ali, who looked after him, said. "He was not keeping well for some time and breathed his last at a private …

Staff (2024-03-01). Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote on Friday morning in the first minutes of voting. Ayatollah Khamenei cast his vote this morning in the first minutes of the start of voting for the Iranian parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections. Today, 61,172,298 individuals are qualified …

Staff (2024-03-01). Kashmiri journalist, Asif Sultan rearrested 2 days after release from 5-yr detention. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : Two days after Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan was released from a five-year detention, he has been rearrested here in another case, officials said on Friday, March 1. "Sultan was rearrested late Thursday night," the officials said. He was first arrested in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case in September 2018 when he was …

Staff (2024-03-01). 'Love Jihad' propaganda of Godi Media- Justice prevailed at last. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ilyas Basha Some media channels in the country about Four years ago had unleashed rubbish talk about Muslim youth eloping with Hindu girls, converted to their religion Islam and marrying. Huge debates were conducted by their anchors blowing such incidents out of proportion and declaring it part of plot aiming to increase population …

Staff (2024-03-01). NBDSA takes action against news channels for promoting hatred and communal disharmony. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff National Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has recently taken decisive action against several news channels for allegedly breaching the prescribed Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards. The regulatory body, responsible for overseeing the content aired on television and digital platforms, has initiated measures to address concerns related to the dissemination …

Staff (2024-03-01). SC to hear Gyanvapi committee's plea against HC order. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of the Gyanvapi management committee against an Allahabad High Court order which held that lawsuits for "restoration" of a temple where the mosque stands in Varanasi are maintainable. "We will tag this with the main case," a bench comprising Chief Justice D …

Staff (2024-03-01). 'Sunehri Bagh Masjid demolition matter referred to heritage committee': Police to HC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday (February 28) told the Delhi high court that the matter concerning the demolition of the 150-year-old Sunehri Bagh mosque has been referred to the heritage conservation committee (HCC) of the urban development ministry.The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) in December had issued a public notice for …

Staff (2024-03-01). Zakat: A vision of the "Big Society" muslimmirror.com By Moin Qazi The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for several years. For Muslims, charity is a central aspect of faith and practice. The tradition of humanitarian stewardship and egalitarian values are at the foundation of Islamic beliefs. Governed by a worldview in which all things come …

Staff (2024-03-01). Gaza: 193 Palestinians killed, 920 injured by Israeli bombing last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (OCHA, Al Jazeera, Wafa): Between the afternoon of 29 February and 12: 30 on 1 March, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 193 Palestinians were killed, and 920 Palestinians were injured by indiscriminate bombings by Israeli forces in Gaza. . Between 7 October 2023 and 12: 30 on 1 March 2024, at …

Staff (2024-03-01). Israel's choice for Palestinians: starve or be killed. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces massacred at least 112 people and injured more than 750 when they opened fire on starving Palestinians in the south west of Gaza City on February 29. The "Flour Massacre", as it is now being called, took place in the early hours of Thursday morning, when people had gathered at the Harun al-Rashid …

Staff (2024-03-01). On March 2, the world will march to stop Israel's genocidal assault on Rafah. peoplesdispatch.org For the past five months, in every part of the globe, millions of people have participated in protest actions. They have been part of one of the largest social movements in living memory, in support of the Palestinian people and against the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. Now, Israel is threatening to carry out the worst …

Staff (2024-03-01). Palestinian factions gather in Moscow to devise a united response to Israeli war. peoplesdispatch.org Palestinian political groups have gathered in Moscow to discuss the possibilities of greater unity and the formation of a united government to work for the formation of an independent state and to resist the ongoing war in Gaza. The meeting is being attended by all major groups in Palestine such as the constituents of the …

Staff (2024-03-01). Secret cable: CIA orchestrated Haiti's 2004 coup. thegrayzone.com A classified diplomatic cable obtained by The Grayzone reveals the role of a veteran CIA officer in violently overthrowing Haiti's popular President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004. A spectacular jailbreak in GonaàØves, Haiti in August 2002 saw a bulldozer smash through the local prison walls, allowing armed supporters of Amiot "Cubain" Métayer, a gang leader jailed …

Staff (2024-03-01). How private equity conquered America. therealnews.com Private equity firms are buying up the US economy and stripping it for parts. From healthcare to education, utilities, and more, massive firms like Blackstone and the Carlyle Group have acquired vast holdings across critical industries essential to the health and well-being of everyday people. Instead of seeking to make these ventures more profitable, private …

Staff (2024-03-01). Banks Are Cashing In On The Drug Cartel & Terrorism "Business" trofire.com Deke and his colleagues set out to uncover the deceit and bring the white collar criminals to justice. With the help of Michael's friend, war veteran and whistleblower, Joel Hartbeck, the Deketomis team quickly discovers that they may have tackled more than they bargained for. A dangerous right wing paramilitary group might be involved in …

Staff (2024-03-01). Andrew Feinstein launches new 'mass movement of the left' to challenge Labour. thecanary.co Andrew Feinstein, former ANC MP under Nelson Mandela and leading critic of the global arms trade, will use a momentous speech this weekend to endorse the launch of a new political alliance, billed as the foundation of the first organised mass movement of the left outside of the Labour Party. It's called 'Collective'. Feinstein 'Collective': …

Staff (2024-03-01). LIVE: NYC Joins Millions Marching for Palestine. youtube.com BreakThrough News is streaming LIVE on Saturday, March 2nd at 12: 30 pm ET / 9: 30 am PT on the ground in New York as millions around the world take the streets to call for an end to the genocide in Palestine.

Staff (2024-03-01). Global Uprising: How Israel's War is Exposing the Cracks In US Empire. youtube.com Over 140 days into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, the death toll has surpassed 30,000 Palestinians, and over 70,000 have been injured. In addition to constant Israeli bombardment, Gaza is experiencing widespread famine, its hospitals are besieged, and threats of an Israeli ground invasion in Rafah loom near. Layan Sima Fuleihan, the Education Director at …

Staff (2024-03-01). Black, white and red all over — The Grayzone live. youtube.com Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate will cover the fallout from Israel's horrific flour massacre in northern Gaza, the continuing scandal over the New York Times' October 7 reporting, and much more.

Tanupriya Singh (2024-03-01). Israel's choice for Palestinians: starve or be killed. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces killed at least 112 Palestinians after opening fire on a crowd awaiting a food aid truck in northern Gaza on February 29. The massacre took place as one quarter of Gaza's population is at imminent risk of famine while Israel continues to blockade aid to the besieged strip.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-01). Policía Federal realiza nueva fase de Operación Lesa Pátria en Brasil. telesurtv.net Las acciones se desarrollan en Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Tocantins, Paraná, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Espírito Santo y el Distrito Federal.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2024-03-01). Inicia veda electoral ante comicios municipales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net "Inicia el periodo de silencio electoral", indicó el juez del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE), Guillermo Wellman.

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-01). Presidente Maduro: Hoy es el día en que Hugo Chávez declaró el carácter antiimperialista de la Revolución Bolivariana. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado celebró la gran movilización del pueblo revolucionario para conmemorar el 20 aniversario de la declaratoria antiimperialista.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-01). Mantienen seis provincias dominicanas en alerta verde por lluvias. telesurtv.net Las provincias situadas en el nivel de alerta verde son: Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Samaná, Hermanas Mirabal, María Trinidad Sánchez y Monseñor Nouel.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-01). Educadores argentinos convocan a un nuevo paro nacional. telesurtv.net Los convocantes son los gremios docentes integrados en la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT).

teleSUR (2024-03-01). France Will Not Send Troops to Fight in Ukraine: FM Sejourne. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Stephanie Sejourne announced that France will not be sending troops to Ukraine to carry out military operations. | RELATED: | "French people will not die for Ukraine. We will not send troops for combat. The framework has been set, which is to prevent Russia from achieving victory without engaging in war with it," he clarified. | Previously, he noted that the presence of French so…

teleSUR (2024-03-01). Iranians Elect Legislators and Expert Assembly Members. telesurenglish.net On Friday, voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8: 00 a.m. local time Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. | RELATED: | More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts. | This 88-member institution oversees the activities of Iran's supreme…

teleSUR (2024-03-01). Polish Government and Farmers Fail to Reach Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Thursday afternoon, the meeting between Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Agriculture Minister Czeslaw Siekierski, and protesting farmers ended without an agreement. | RELATED: | After the meeting, Tusk said that all participants wanted to protect Polish agriculture, the Polish market and the European market from the consequences of the ill-advised decision to fully liberalize trade with Ukraine. | "We believed that we were on the same side.

teleSUR (2024-03-01). President Maduro Arrives in St. Vicent for CELAC Summit. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines to participate in the 8th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). | RELATED: | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Ambassador Gareth Bynoe, Deputy Prime Minister Montgomery Daniel, and Deputy Foreign Affairs Ministry Sandy Peters received the Bolivarian leader at the Argyle International Airport. | Also present a…

teleSUR (2024-03-01). Turkish Diplomacy Forum to Discuss Crises in Ukraine and Gaza. telesurenglish.net From Friday, Türkiye hosts a three-day forum on global diplomacy with the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Gaza crisis and climate change among the topics on the agenda. | RELATED: | The Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF), now in its third edition, will bring together over 20 heads of state and government, as well as 90 ministers and other prominent figures, to discuss how to address the challenges facing the world…

teleSUR (2024-03-01). US Veterans Burn Uniforms in Tribute to Aaron Bushnell. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday evening, United States Army veterans held a symbolic act in memory of Aaron Bushnell, who immolated himself on February 25 in protest against the genocide carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza. | RELATED: | During a vigil held in Oregon, a dozen U.S. veterans burned their military uniforms while shouting slogans in favor of the liberation of the Palestinian people. | "This symbolic gesture was i…

The Dissenter (2024-03-01). Unauthorized Disclosure: Yanis Varoufakis. thedissenter.org On this week's "Unauthorized Disclosure," Kevin Gosztola interviews Greek economist and author Yanis Varoufakis about his Yanis argues that "Big Tech has replaced capitalism's twin pillars—markets and profit—with its platforms and [cloud] rents. With every click and scroll, we labor like serfs t…

The Gecko Project (2024-03-01). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org

thenarwhal (2024-03-01). Israel Continues its 142 Day-Long Genocide on Gaza. thenarwhal.ca On 26 January 2024, the ICJ determined the plausibility that Israel is carrying out genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Travis Ross (2024-03-01). Canadian Government Indirectly Funds Organization Which Helped Topple Aristide: Documents. orinocotribune.com By Travis Ross — Feb 27, 2024 | Avocats sans Frontières Canada (ASFC) got the funding for a

Wajd Beshara (2024-03-01). Western Support for Genocide in Gaza Undermines Human Rights Everywhere. truthout.org For over four months, the TVs in our homes have been broadcasting reel after reel of suffering, torture and humiliation experienced by Palestinians. It's difficult to find the words to describe what's unfolding in Gaza as Israel's violence becomes more acute, sadistic and brutal. Objective language aimed at appealing to our morality may distance us from the visceral suffering that can motivate… |

WSWS (2024-03-01). Will books be burned again soon in Germany? wsws.org Because some Berlinale laureates and jurors had the courage to call things by their right names instead of being mouthpieces of the powers that be, they are treated like criminals.

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-03-01). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Esty Dinur (2024-02-29). Don't Wait to Stop Another Genocide. progressive.org As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, I refuse to look away from the U.S.-backed genocide unfolding in front of us, writes Esty Dinur.

teleSUR odr (2024-02-29). Presidente cubano arriba a San Vicente y las Granadinas. telesurtv.net El mandatario cubano indicó que su nación continúa "apostando por avanzar juntos hacia la integración de nuestros países".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-29). Ecuatorianos con insuficiencia renal exigen atención sanitaria. telesurtv.net Denunciaron que proveedores de servicios de salud y clínicas de diálisis están impagos desde hace más de un año.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-29). Unión Tranviaria Automotor convoca a paro general en Argentina. telesurtv.net El gremio informó que "tras dos meses de audiencia en la Secretaría de Trabajo de la Nación, no ha acercado ofrecimiento salarial alguno".

cameron orr (2024-03-01). Coalition formed to pass NYC Council ceasefire resolution. cpusa.org Members of the New York State Communist Party and the New York Young Communist League joined a press conference and vigil at City Hall Park in NYC with the NYC 4 Ceasefire coalition on Wednesday, Feb. 28, demanding the NYC Council pass a pro-ceasefire resolution. | Jawanza Williams of VOCAL NY opened up the press conference. "We have gathered here today to show city-wide support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the genocide in Palestine," he said. More than one hundred people joined the press conference. | Activists and leaders from Adalah Justice Project, Jews For Racial and Economic Justi…

newarab (2024-03-01). Colombia halts Israel arms sales after Gaza aid queue deaths. newarab.com Israel is one of the main providers of weapons to the South American country's security forces, which are engaged in a decades-long conflict with leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug cartels. | Petro made his announcement on Thu…

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-01). Indígenas en Paraguay reclaman al Estado tierras usurpadas. telesurtv.net Exigen la totalidad de los títulos de 335 hectáreas que el Gobierno cedió a esta comunidad en 1944 por su ayuda al Ejército paraguayo durante la guerra del Chaco contra Bolivia.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-01). Israel asesina en plena calle a 104 palestinos mientras esperaban camiones con comida. telesurtv.net Decenas de heridos fueron trasladados al hospital Al-Shifa, y se observó que estas cifras superaban la capacidad del personal médico.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-01). Venezuela: 20 años de declaración antiimperialista de Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de este día histórico para el país, la Marcha Nacional de la Furia Bolivariana partirá de distintos estados de Venezuela para dirigirse a la ciudad de Caracas.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-01). Corte Suprema española abre proceso contra expresidente catalán. telesurtv.net Los magistrados coinciden en que es "necesario y pertinente que sean llamados al procedimiento, a fin de ser oídos como investigados, con todos los derechos y garantías previstas en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico".

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-01). Anuncian elecciones para Haití antes de agosto de 2025. telesurtv.net Apuntó que "creemos que este es un paso importante en la dirección correcta", continuó Phillip Davis, quien habló de la necesidad de una evaluación de la maquinaria electoral.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-01). Genocidio israelí sobre Gaza deja más de 30.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net "El número de mártires supera los 30.000", denunció el ministerio de sanidad en un comunicado.

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-01). Ordenan retirar a Trump de boleta de las primarias de Illinois. telesurtv.net En diciembre de 2023, Colorado excluyó a Trump de las primarias debido a su participación en el asalto al Capitolio…

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-03-01). Nicaragua y Rusia firman acuerdos en materia de seguridad. telesurtv.net Durante la visita del secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev, a Nicaragua, se alcanzaron acuerdos para el período 2024-2026.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-01). Naciones condenan masacre israelí en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Países como Siria, Venezuela, Cuba y Colombia han condenado el ataque contra 104 civiles palestinos en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-01). FAO lanza web sobre la inseguridad alimentaria en Gaza. telesurtv.net Al menos seis niños murieron durante la última jornada por deshidratación y desnutrición en el norte de Gaza.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-01). Presidente ruso presenta balance ante Asamblea Federal. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó el esfuerzo de los trabajadores de la producción, quienes llevan a cabo jornadas de tres turnos.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-03-01). Absuelven a coronel por asesinato de campesinos en Guatemala. telesurtv.net También fue absuelto el sargento Manuel Lima Vásquez y a otros siete militares les fueron modificados los delitos.

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Colombia: Global Biodiversity Summit to Be Hosted in October. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Colombia's Minister of Environment Susana Muhamad announced that the Latin American country will host the 16th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) from Oct 21 to Nov 1. | RELATED: | The announcement was made on the sidelines of the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) underway in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. "This is an opportunity for Colom…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Cuban President arrives to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. telesurenglish.net Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermúdez arrived today in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the framework of the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). | RELATED: | The president was received this afternoon at Argyle airport by Deputy Prime Minister Daniel Montgomery. | The President is expected to speak tomorrow at the regional meeting, which also marks 10 years since t…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Cubana de Aviacion Restarts Flights Between Havana and Caracas. telesurenglish.net The Cuban airline announced the restart of its flights between Havana and Caracas. From February 25, 2024, passengers will be able to travel between these two Latin American capitals. | RELATED: | The schedules of these flights will be at 7: 45 in the morning from Havana, Cuba time, to reach Caracas at 11 am, Venezuela time. | The return flight from Caracas is scheduled for 1 pm Venezuelan time and will arrive at 4: 15 pm Cuban time. | Flight…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). DR: 15,717 Prisoners Await Trial. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, official sources informed that jurists and university professors ask judges and prosecutors to stop abusive and excessive use of preventive detention as the main coercive measure. | RELATED: | In the New Prison Model by 2020 there were 5,567 pre-trial detainees, while in the Traditional Model there were a total of 10,761. | By 2021 there were a total of 6,174 pre-trial detainees in the New Model, while in…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Gaza Strip: More than 70 Killed in Israeli Strike. telesurenglish.net Another 20 dead bodies and 160 injured were sent to Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip, and more than 90 wounded transferred to Al-Awda Medical Center in Jabalia. | The death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has surpassed 30,000 Palestinians since the war began five months ago. Feb. 29, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Greece Gripped by Strikes on 1st Anniversary of Train Crash. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Greece was hit by a 24-hour nationwide strike, paralyzing public services including transport and hospitals. The trade union-led strikes were called to protest low salaries amid high living costs. | RELATED: | In central Athens, around 20,000 protestors marched to mark the first anniversary of the country's deadliest-ever train crash, which happened in the valley of Tempi. Several masked young people threw…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Gustavo Petro Suspends Arms Purchase From Israel. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspended the purchase of arms from Israel following the bombing of civilians waiting for food in the Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | In his X account, the president affirmed, "The world must block [Benjamin] Netanyahu. Colombia suspends all arms purchases from Israel". | Additionally, the president described the incident as genocide and compared it to the Holocaust. | Petro has…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Havana to Host a Massive Protest Against the Gaza Genocide. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, March 2, the International Assembly of Peoples called on Cubans to gather at Havana's Jose Marti Anti-Imperialist Tribune to join global mobilizations against the genocide perpetrated by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza. | RELATED: | "In all provinces, we will also take to the streets in solidarity with the sisterly people of Palestine," Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said, condemning the holocaust Is…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Hugo Chavez's Anti-Imperialist Speech Resonates After 2 Decades. telesurenglish.net Since early Thursday morning, thousands of citizens began to move from different Venezuelan departments to Caracas, the capital city that will receive the Bolivarian Fury March, an event that remembers the late president Hugo Chavez's rebellious and anti-imperialist vocation. | RELATED: | On Feb. 29, 2004, at a time when the United States was issuing threats against the Venezuelan nation, Chavez rejected the statements of President Ge…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Indigenous People Ask Canada to Investigate Solaris Resources. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Shuar Arutam, an Indigenous people living in the Ecuadorian Amazon, filed a complaint against the Solaris Resources company before the British Columbia Securities Commission. | RELATED: | The complainants specify that the company has not provided information to shareholders regarding Warintza, a copper-gold mining project that overlaps with the Shuar Arutam territory. | This legal action comes just days bef…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Israeli Forces Kill 104 Palestinians Waiting for Aid in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians waiting for aid on a coastal road west of Gaza City, killing 104 people and wounding more than 760. | RELATED: | The attack occurred on Al Rashid Street, where many of the wounded were in critical condition, said Ashraf al-Qudra, a spokesman for the Gaza Health Ministry. | He said the dead and injured, many with serious injuries, were taken to Al-Sh…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Jamaica to Host Caricom Meeting on Haiti Crisis. telesurenglish.net According to CMC, the matter will be included in the Georgetown Final Declaration and the bloc will call on all parties involved to make the necessary concessions to unblock the impasse in the French-speaking nation. | The situation in Haiti was discussed at the 46th Caricom Heads of Government Conference, held from Sunday to Wednesday in Guyana. Feb. 29, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Kenya and Ethiopia to Enhance Bilateral Ties. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Kenya and Ethiopia signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. | RELATED: | The MoUs, which were inked in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, after bilateral talks between President William Ruto of Kenya and visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, include cooperation in cultural development, tourism and wildlife, the blue economy,…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Latin American Cinema in First Decade of the 20th Century. telesurenglish.net Cinema in Latin America resembles its peoples, representing, at least potentially, a very propitious space for the development of audiovisual industries worthy of enriching the identity processes and imaginaries of each people. | RELATED: | However, it is often neglected by the authorities in charge of its promotion and by governments that do not encourage strategies aimed at a growing, albeit still unsatisfactory, integration of regional cinema. | Th…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Luis Arce Begins the Agenda of International Meetings. telesurenglish.net This Thursday Bolivian President Luis Arce began an international tour to attend the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the VII Summit of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries (FPEG) in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. | RELATED: | David Choquehuanca, vice president of Bolivia, will hold the interim presidency until the return of Ar…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). President Maduro Congratulates Electoral Calendar Agreement. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Nicolas Maduro hailed as a success the national consensus reached among the Venezuelan political sectors regarding the proposed schedule for the 2024 presidential elections. | RELATED: | The document was signed by 155 representatives of political organizations covering 97 percent of the organizations registered with the National Electoral Council (CNE). Among them were over 40 representatives from opposition pol…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Prime Minister of Haiti Visits Kenya to Detail International Aid. telesurenglish.net Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry met with Kenyan President William Ruto today to discuss details of the deployment of the UN-authorized international mission in Haiti. | RELATED: | The mission in Haiti will be led by the African country with the aim of confronting gangs operating in the Caribbean country and returning public safety. | The President of Kenya said in X "Kenya partners with the people of Haiti for our common heritage. We…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Regional Leaders Arrive in St. Vincent for CELAC Summit. telesurenglish.net Leaders and diplomats from across the region have begun arriving Thursday in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to attend the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). | RELATED: | CELAC is once again bringing together leaders and other government leaders from its 33 countries. Its chairman, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, chairs tomorrow's meeting at the soon-to-open Sandals Resort at Buc…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Russia to Develop Measures Against Sweden's NATO Membership. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Russia will closely monitor Sweden's actions following the country's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | "We will closely monitor what Sweden will do within the aggressive military bloc, how it will implement its membership in practice… and develop our response policy based on this," she said, adding that…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Russia Will Soon Become the World's 4th Largest Economy: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin presented his annual report to the Assembly of the Russian Federation, where he highlighted that his country has managed to maintain a thriving economy despite Western sanctions related to the Ukrainian special military operation. | RELATED: | In his address to both legislative chambers, he highlighted the role of Russian workers, who have demonstrated their ability to tackle the mo…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Trump to Be Removed From Illinois Primary Ballot: Judge Porter. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, a judge ruled that former President Donald Trump should be removed from the March 19 Illinois Republican primary ballot due to his role in the riot that took place at the Capitol, in Washington DC, on January 6, 2021. | RELATED: | Cook County Judge Tracie Porter made the ruling based on the case law surrounding the Colorado Supreme Court's 4-3 decision in December to remove Trump from that state's ballot based o…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). United States Dismantles Stolen Plane to Venezuela. telesurenglish.net The United States (US) government scrapped the Venezuelan plane seized from the Cargo del Sur Transport Company (Emtrasur), a subsidiary of the state-owned Conviasa. | RELATED: | The plane had been retained since June 2022 by the Argentine government. The main reason for its seizure was its membership of Iranian corporation, Mahan Air, to which the US had imposed sanctions for alleged financing of terrorist groups. | Si…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Venezuela Rejects Canadian Exploration in Essequibo. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil condemned the Canadian oil exploration activities in the Essequibo, emphasizing that they involve taking sides in an unresolved territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. | RELATED: | "Canada, a constant aggressor against Venezuela, always seeking to provoke and harm our homeland, is now illegally getting involved in a territorial controversy that does not conce…

teleSUR (2024-02-29). Venezuelan President Highlights Anti-imperialist Nature of the Bolivarian Revolution. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro hailed the anti-imperialist character of the Bolivarian Revolution proclaimed by Commander Hugo Chavez 20 years ago. | RELATED: | "The anti-imperialist character of the Bolivarian Revolution is still in force in the thought and action of the men and women who defend the homeland," Maduro said in a message released through the social network X on the occasion of the…

teleSUR (2024-02-28). Jorge Sanjines Receives Decoration of the Condor of the Andes. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Luis Arce, presented the National Decoration of the Order of the Condor of the Andes, in the grade of Knight, to the filmmaker Jorge Sanjines. | RELATED: | Jorge Sanjines is considered the best film director in Bolivia, among his productions are "Ukamau", "La Nación Clandestina", "El coraje del pueblo", among others. | The master declared about the recognition, "I a…

palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-01). On Hypocrisy and Genocide – How Gaza Has Exposed the West Like Never BeforeAs dozens of envoys from around the world testified before the International Court of Justice from February 19 to 26 … the US State Department", Richard Visek bizarrely urged the ICJ to ignore international law altogether.

Action Against Hunger USA (2024-03-01). "We Left Everything Behind." Addressing Displacement and Rebuilding Livelihoods in Ukraine. reliefweb.int

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-01). Joe Biden says 'alarming' Gaza aid deaths complicate Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks. scmp.com US president says a Gaza ceasefire was unlikely to begin by Monday as he originally sought after scores of Palestinians were killed on Thursday in an incident at a food aid point in Gaza.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-01). US Congress approves stopgap bill to avert government shutdown. scmp.com Short-term measure keeps federal agencies operating through March 8, and another set through March 22.

Agence France-Presse (2024-03-01). Ex-Canada PM Brian Mulroney, father of North American free trade, dead at 84. scmp.com Brian Mulroney made his political mark in the 1980s with the signing of a groundbreaking free trade agreement with the United States that later expanded to include Mexico.

Agencies (2024-03-01). Hearses refuse to take Alexei Navalny's body after threats, team says. scmp.com Allies of the late Russian opposition leader say they will find a way to move his body from the morgue to his funeral.

Associated Press (2024-03-01). Gunfire paralyses Haiti as powerful gang leader seeks to capture police chief, ministers. scmp.com Gunmen shot at the main airport and other targets, in what Jimmy Cherizier, known as 'Barbecue', says is a move to prevent the return of PM Ariel Henry.

Associated Press (2024-03-01). Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens should never have been hired by police, inquiry finds. scmp.com Wayne Couzens had a history of viewing violent porn and alleged sex offences dating back years before he murdered the London woman in a case that shocked the UK.

Australian National University (2024-03-01). Stop the see-saw: how to address conflict in the PNG Highlands. reliefweb.int Country: Papua New Guinea | Source: Australian National University | by Sinclair Dinnen and Miranda Forsyth | A question commonly asked about the inter-group conflict currently occurring in the PNG Highlands is whether or not it represents the continuation of longstanding patterns of violence or is something quite different. The answer, of course, is that it is both. While there are continuities — for instance, violence as a culturally accepted form of conflict resolution — there are also stark differences. | It's instructive to compare today's situation with a "snapshot" of inter-group violence in…

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-01). A full breakdown of the Rochdale by-election results. leftfootforward.org George Galloway has returned to Parliament after winning the Rochdale by election. The by election was triggered when veteran Labour MP Tony Lloyd died in-post at the age of 73 in January. | Galloway overturned Labour's 9,668 majority to win the by-election in the previously Labour safe seat with a majority of 5,697, securing 12,335 votes overall. | The Labour Party has slammed Galloway for only being interested in 'stoking fear and division' after his victory saying that it deeply regretted being unable to field a candidate in the by-election. | An independent candidate, David Tully, finished second on 6,638…

Basit Mahmood (2024-03-01). How Labour has reacted to George Galloway's by-election win in Rochdale. leftfootforward.org Galloway overturned Labour's 9,668 majority to win the by-election in the previously Labour safe seat with a majority of 5,697, securing 12,335 votes overall.

British Medical Journal (2024-03-01). Safeguarding in practice: anticipating, minimising and mitigating risk in teenage pregnancy research in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. reliefweb.int Country: Kenya | Source: British Medical Journal | Lilian Otiso, Rosie Steege, Inviolata Njoroge, Linet Okoth, Phil Tubb, Elizabeth Nyothach, Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Sally Theobald, Miriam Taegtmeyer | Abstract | Safeguarding challenges in global health research include sexual abuse and exploitation, physical and psychological abuse, financial exploitation and neglect. Intersecting individual identities (such as gender and age) shape vulnerability to risk. Adolescents, who are widely included in sexual and reproductive health research, may be particularly vulnerable. Sensitive topics like teenage pregnancy…

bwitanek (2024-03-01). Pax Christi and Allies Keeping Booker's Office Pinned on Wednesday's — Booker's Not Home — #StopArmingIsrael. fightbackbetter.com paxchristinj Yesterday, we went to @senbooker 's office again, but all the doors were locked. We tried calling, but no…

bwitanek (2024-03-01). GI Revolt is Coming — Shed No US GI Blood to Proffer Genocide Against Palestinian Babies! fightbackbetter.com | View this post on Instagram | |

bwitanek (2024-03-01). MAPSO Freedom School Hosts a Conversation About Palestinian and Black Solidarity with Nyle Fort, Wed. March 6, 6p. fightbackbetter.com mapsofreedomschool Nyle Fort in the house on Wednedsay, March 6 at 6pm! A Conversation about Black & Palestinian Solidarity. Sign…

bwitanek (2024-03-01). North Jersey Com Should Not Have Reported Unsubstantiated Smear. fightbackbetter.com The recent "They said that attempts to cancel the event by other groups amounted to antisemitism." | However — no supportive information was offered by North Jersey to substantiate this false smear. That means the news site helped to amplify and propa…

bwitanek (2024-03-01). Why is Zionism Dictating School Projects of Public School Students of Color in Philadelphia? fightbackbetter.com | View this post on Instagram | |

CARE International (2024-03-01). oPt: Humanitarian Disaster in Gaza: Aid Organizations Demand an Immediate Ceasefire. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: CARE International, Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion, International Rescue Committee, Norwegian Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children, Welthungerhilfe | Please refer to the attached file. | 8 humanitarian organizations sign a declaration to the German federal government | Berlin, 20 February 2024. In view of the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the planned Israeli offensive on Rafah, 8 humanitarian organizations call on the German federal government to work unconditionally and comprehensively to protect civilians and provide humanitarian…

ecns.cn (2024-03-01). Major products for manned lunar exploration enter preliminary development stage. ecns.cn In 2024, China's manned space program will coordinate two major tasks of space station application and development, and manned lunar exploration, authorities revealed on Thursday.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarus prime minister wants industrial park construction in Pinsk expedited. eng.belta.by "I have firmly demanded to accelerate the approval of all the design documents and permissions so that at least the first few premises of the park would be commissioned this year. I have no doubt that this territory will enjoy a very strong demand," the prime minister stressed.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarusian Industry Ministry implements 26 import-substituting projects in 2023. eng.belta.by "In 2023, the organizations of the Industry Ministry implemented 26 | import-substituting projects with a total amount of funding of Br2.47 | billion. Last year Br194.46 million was allocated to this group of…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarusian, Russian power grid operators ready to work together to address complicated accidents. eng.belta.by In the course of the exercise the operators practiced how to prevent disruptions of normal work of Russia's and Belarus' power grids from growing larger and how to neutralize them.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belorusneft opens silica sand plant in Brest Oblast. eng.belta.by Belorusneft needs this kind of sand for hydrofracturing operations in the course of extracting hard-to-recover oil. Propping agents and sand, which were previously imported, are used as consumables in this kind of work. Belorusneft specialists have been able to come up with a domestic alternative.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Fixed-capital investments of Belarusian Industry Ministry enterprises over Br2.7bn in 2020-2023. eng.belta.by Dmitry Rukshin said: "In 2020-2023 Industry Ministry organizations raised over Br2.7 billion in fixed-capital investments. Last year's fixed-capital investments exceeded the total volume of investments in 2021-2022 and went beyond Br1.1 billion."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Plans to create multi-brand Belarusian machinery centers outside CIS. eng.belta.by Following the instructions of the head of state and government, the concept of unified multi-brand sales and service centers for Belarusian equipment in the regions of Russia was adopted in 2023.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). PM: Belarusian government is exploring ways to increase domestic pork production. eng.belta.by On the instruction of the president, the government is exploring ways to | increase domestic pork production, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman | Golovchenko said at a meeting in Pinsk.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Strong demand for municipal, road machines in Belarus, abroad. eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko stressed the importance of the fact that Belarusian manufacturing enterprises had previously been preserved despite calls to the contrary. It is probable that foreign manufacturers would have occupied this market niche otherwise.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Work underway to arrange elections of delegates to Belarusian People's Congress. eng.belta.by "Today we will determine quotas for civil society structures and local councils who will nominate their delegates. We need to approve a schedule for preparing and holding such elections as well as the budget," said Igor Karpenko.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarus' CEC publishes final election results. eng.belta.by CEC Chairman Igor Karpenko said: "A single voting day took place in the Republic of Belarus on 25 February to elect members of the eighth-convocation House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus and members of the 29th convocation of municipal councils of deputies."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). New Belarusian Parliament to convene for first session on 22 March. eng.belta.by The first session of the newly elected House of Representatives has been scheduled for 22 March. The decision was made at a meeting of the Belarusian Central Election Commission on 1 March.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Russian diplomat blasts Pentagon for statements about Russia-NATO direct clash. eng.belta.by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's remarks about a direct military | conflict between Russia and NATO in case of Ukraine's defeat are insane, | spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). 15 Russian citizens elected to municipal councils of deputies in Belarus. eng.belta.by Igor Karpenko said: "Fifteen people have become members of local councils of deputies. Eleven people were elected to district councils of deputies and four to rural councils."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Ambassador: China sees broad prospects for cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by "Being the world's second-largest economy, China has significant assets, industrial chains, technology, management experience and market advantages," the diplomat said. "Belarus has abundant natural resources and strong industrial and agricultural capabilities."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarus reduces number of workplaces with hazardous conditions by 7.8% over three years. eng.belta.by "As for healthy and safe working conditions, we have reached great | results here. The number of workplaces with hazardous working conditions | is reducing. Over the three years of the five-year plan, and the | country envisages five-year development cycles, the number of such | workplaces has decreased by 7.8%. About 60,000 workplaces have reached a | healthy level. This is a significant achievement," Irina Kostevich…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarus sends inquiry to Poland over reports of death of Belarusian woman sexually assaulted in Warsaw. eng.belta.by "The Belarusian foreign missions have not received any letters or official information on this matter. We have sent relevant requests to the law enforcement agencies of Poland," the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarusian army's 72nd training center personnel practice mortar fire. eng.belta.by The military personnel had to hit immobile targets from sheltered fire positions. They fired high-explosive fragmentation bombs.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarusian war veterans to be honored with jubilee medal on 9 May. eng.belta.by On 29 February, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree | No. 75 on the establishment of the medal "80 Years of Liberation of | Belarus from Nazi invaders". The document also approves the regulations | on the anniversary medal, its description and a sample certificate to…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Elections of Belarusian People's Congress delegates scheduled for 1-10 April. eng.belta.by 290 delegates are to be elected from local councils of deputies, 400 – from civil society.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Lenkova: Flight into space is truly big step for Belarus. eng.belta.by "This is why we back up the prime crew in order to replace it if necessary. We are mentally ready for this, and this is what we are here for," Anastasia Lenkova said.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Novitsky: There is no place for politics in space. eng.belta.by Visiting Expedition 21 to the International Space Station, which is scheduled to launch on 21 March, includes representatives of Belarus, Russia and the United States.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Over 14,000 Ukrainian citizens enter Belarus since 1 January 2024. eng.belta.by Of them, 9,823 people came in transit through Poland, 4,076 through Lithuania, 100 through Latvia and 6 through Ukraine.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Vasilevskaya: I would like to take photos of Belarus from space. eng.belta.by The Belarusian was also asked how she sees her future after returning from the ISS: "I would like to work for the benefit of Belarus. I think that after the flight I will have something to share with my people."

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Vasilevskaya on upcoming space flight: 'It's great honor for me'. eng.belta.by "It is a great honor for me to become a member of the prime crew," Marina Vasilevskaya said. She thanked Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who initiated a project to organize a space flight for a citizen of sovereign Belarus.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-01). Belarus take gold at CISM World Military Archery Championship. eng.belta.by Competing in the 2024 CISM World Military Archery Championship were teams from 12 countries.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Israeli strike on ahouse in Rafah leaves casualties. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Al-Quds Brigades and Al-Mujahedeen Brigades stage joint operation in which an Israeli drone was downed southeast of Gaza city. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-01). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance says downed Israeli drone over Wadi Al-Iziyyeh in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

Famine Early Warning System Network (2024-03-01). Cameroon: Cameroun Bulletin des Prix, février 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Cameroon | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, e…

Famine Early Warning System Network (2024-03-01). DR Congo: République démocratique du Congo Bulletin des Prix, février 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le Réseau de systèmes d'alerte précoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulnérables à l'insécurité alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque région couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'année commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, et permettant à l'utilisateur de comparer les tendances actuelles à la fois aux moyennes quinquennales, qui in…

Famine Early Warning System Network (2024-03-01). Haiti: HaàØti Bulletin des Prix, février 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Haiti | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, et p…

Famine Early Warning System Network (2024-03-01). Madagascar Bulletin des Prix, février 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Madagascar | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le Réseau de Systèmes d'Alerte Précoce Contre la Famine surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulnérables à l'insécurité alimentaire. Pour chaque FEWS NET pays et la région, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de tableaux indiquant les prix mensuels à la campagne en cours dans certains centres urbains et en permettant aux utilisateurs de comparer les tendances actuelles à la fois les prix de cinq ans en moyenne, une indication des tendances saisonnières, et les prix l'a…

Famine Early Warning System Network (2024-03-01). Mali Bulletin des Prix, février 2024. reliefweb.int Country: Mali | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Le ReÃÅseau de systeÃÄmes d'alerte preÃÅcoce contre la famine (FEWS NET) surveille les tendances des prix des aliments de base dans les pays vulneÃÅrables aÃÄ l'inseÃÅcuriteÃÅ alimentaire. Pour chaque pays et chaque reÃÅgion couvert par FEWS NET, le Bulletin des prix fournit un ensemble de graphiques indiquant les prix mensuels de l'anneÃÅe commerciale en cours pour certains centres urbains, et pe…

GABIK (2024-03-01). DWS kickstarts National Water Month. sanews.gov.za DWS kickstarts National Water Month | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will be embarking on advocacy programmes as part of National Water Month. | Today, the department kick-starts National Water Month, which is conceptualised along the annual commemoration of World Water Day. | World Water Day is spearheaded by the United Nations (UN) and is observed on 22 March. | The UN uses World Water Day to focus attention on the global water crisis and raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water, with the aim of aspiring nations to commit to long-term action. | This is to ensur…

Government of Sri Lanka (2024-03-01). Sri Lanka: National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC): Disaster wise Peak Situation Report (2024-01-01 to 2024-02-29). reliefweb.int Country: Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | Please refer to the attached file.

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-01). Philippines: DSWD allots Php1.4 B budget for projects vs El Niño this year. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earmarked more than Php1.4 billion budget for 2024 that will fund its projects geared towards easing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, an agency official said during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum at the Central Office's New Press Center in Quezon City. | Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Special Projects Maria Isabel Lanada told reporters the allocated budget will be used to fund the DSWD's initiatives dubbed as Local Adaptation to Water Access (Project Lawa) and Breaking I…

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-01). US House Republicans add Pacific nations deals to bill 'countering Communist China'. scmp.com A federal budget impasse has hindered funding for the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau as Beijing deepens ties in the strategically vital region.

latintimes (2024-03-01). Mexico Election Race Heats Up As Two Women Vie For Presidency. latintimes.com Campaigning officially begins Friday for elections likely to produce Mexico's first woman president — a watershed for a nation with a long tradition of macho culture.

latintimes (2024-03-01). Morgan Stanley Reportedly Mulling Spot Bitcoin ETFs For Brokerage Platform. latintimes.com Morgan Stanley, which became the first major U.S. bank to offer clients access to Bitcoin funds, is now reportedly considering spot Bitcoin ETFs to be added to its brokerage platform.

latintimes (2024-03-01). 'Pity Us': Deadly Scenes As Desperate Gazans Rush Aid Trucks. latintimes.com Thousands of Palestinians flocked to an aid distribution point early Thursday, desperate for food amid Gaza's looming famine, only to be met with lethal chaos including live fire by Israeli troops.

latintimes (2024-03-01). S. Korean President Urges Unification Efforts After Pyongyang Threats. latintimes.com Ties between the two Koreas have been in a deep freeze as Pyongyang accelerates its weapons development programmes and Seoul ramps up military cooperation with Washington and Tokyo.

latintimes (2024-03-01). Safety Lapses Blamed For Bangladesh Fire As Toll Rises To 45. latintimes.com Thursday night's fire began at a popular biryani restaurant at the bottom of a seven-floor commercial property in the capital's upscale Bailey Road neighborhood.

latintimes (2024-03-01). Texas Battling Largest Wildfire In Its History. latintimes.com Texas emergency crews were struggling Thursday to contain the largest wildfire in the US state's history, with the blaze leaving at least one person dead and scorching a million acres as it raged out of control.

latintimes (2024-03-01). Trump Appeals Disqualification In Illinois Primary Ballot. latintimes.com The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.

MapAction (2024-03-01). Kazakhstan: "We see real outcomes." MapAction impact in Central Asia in partnership with CESDRR. reliefweb.int Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Source: MapAction | MapAction has delivered 15 workshops to disaster managers in Central Asia in the last five years in partnership with the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR). Widespread use of GIS and humanitarian information management tools means local disaster managers are evermore prepared for present and future hazards. | When a fire broke out in a "large" warehouse last year in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest urban center, Dusyembaev Bagdat, the officer on duty at the time in the Department of Emerg…

Mekong River Commission (2024-03-01). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 20 — 26 February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 20 — 26 February 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The Lower Mekong Basin will be influenced by a low-pressure system from 27 — 28 February and 4 — 5 March while the high-pressure system push from China will extend to the upper part from 1 — 3 March.

Médecins Sans Frontières (2024-03-01). oPt: Gaza : la présidente de MSF réagit au carnage du 29 février. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Médecins Sans Frontières | Déclaration d'Isabelle Defourny, présidente de MSF France. | ´ Nous avons appris avec horreur le carnage qui s'est produit aujourd'hui lors d'une distribution de nourriture dans la ville de Gaza, où plus de 100 personnes seraient mortes et environ 750 personnes auraient également été blessées à la suite de tirs de l'armée israélienne, selon les autorités locales. Le personnel MSF n'était pas présent sur le lieu de la distribution, et nous sommes actuellement dans l'impossibilité de contacter notre personnel médical qui se trouv…

newarab (2024-03-01). Figuig and the fight against water privatisation in Morocco. newarab.com On February 22, they held a Despite a lack of response from local authorities, they are continuing to voice their refusal to…

newarab (2024-03-01). Flowers for Shabjdeed, voice to Palestine's blossoming youth. newarab.com These are my flowers for Shabjdeed, for singing of the "flower youth" before anyone else did. When everyone, Palestinian or not — artists and cultural institutions and content creators and media outlets — is competing today for a piece of a small cake on the Mediterranean, Shabjdeed is mostly quiet. | Is an artist's duty, sometimes, to do less? | It's important to start from the top, from when Shabjdeed first came to rise in the West Bank in 2018, where an experimental hip-hop scene has been in the making since the early 2000s. A very distinct sound. | "Ward, which translates to flowers in English,…

newarab (2024-03-01). In Tokyo, Japanese youngsters stand for Palestine. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). Unable to survive in Egypt, refugees return to Sudan. newarab.com Ten months after war erupted in Sudan sending hundreds of thousands fleeing, many of those who sought refuge in neighbouring Egypt face a grim choice between homelessness and returning home at their peril. | Single mother Rehab has been in Egypt for seven months, fighting to build a life for her children. | "People came to Egypt thinking life will be better here" | "I have a daughter who was born here, and I can't work to provide for her," said the 28-year-old. Gathered in a small church in eastern Cairo, dozens of women like Rehab said their families — cramped into overcrowded apartments — have be…

newarab (2024-03-01). Baath Party HQ in Suweida attacked after death of protester. newarab.com Unidentified assailants targeted the headquarters of Syria's ruling Baath Party in Suweida through a series of attacks with rocket-propelled grenades and bursts of gunfire, according to a One of the strongest attacks targeted Regiment 44, belonging to the regime's army, located between Suweida and the town of Qanawat, with a large explosion being seen and heard by witnesses on the ground. | The group also targeted security headquarters, intelligence centers and another army sit, hours after the kill…

newarab (2024-03-01). Charlotte Tilbury denies Gaza dispute with Bella Hadid. newarab.com Beauty company Charlotte Tilbury insists The company said the professional relationship ended its relationship with the Dutch-Palestinian model as she is launching her own line of beauty products, and has nothing to do with her political views. | There had been unfounded speculation on social media that Charlotte Tilbury could have been unhappy with the mode…

newarab (2024-03-01). Evacuated Moroccan villagers swim to Ceuta, fleeing poverty. newarab.com Dozens of Moroccan migrants On Monday, 26 February, approximately 100 migrants succeeded in breaching the border waves barrier separating Bilionch from Ceuta after enduring more than thirty-six hours of swimming. | "A majority (40) of the newcomers ar…

newarab (2024-03-01). Israel plans to turn West Bank outpost into major settlement. newarab.com An order signed on Tuesday by Israeli army chief Major General Yehuda Fox will allow an illegal outpost in the West Bank to The outpost, which currently bears the name of Mitzpeh Yehuda and covers 50 dunams of land, will become a city named Mishmar Yehuda. | Through the order, the area allocated by the Israeli army to the settlement has been multiplied by 8 to reach 417 dunams (104 acres). | Israeli authorities and settler groups have already discussed plans to build 3,600 hous…

newarab (2024-03-01). Over 100 massacred in Israeli attack on Gaza food queue. newarab.com More than 100 Palestinian civilians were killed and over 700 injured as they queued for At least 112 Palestinians have been confirmed killed and 760 injured in the attack so far, according to the latest update from Gaza's minis…

newarab (2024-03-01). Queen Rania makes impassioned plea for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Jordan's Queen Rania highlighted the role of social media in publicising the horrific effects of Israel's

newarab (2024-03-01). Ronaldo suspended over gesture in Al-Nassr game. newarab.com Saudi Arabia's football governing body on Thursday suspended The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said the

newarab (2024-03-01). Saudi Arabia kills 5 Yemenis in new capital punishment wave. newarab.com An interior ministry statement, carried by the official Saudi Press Agency, said the group had been convicted of the murder of a fellow Yemeni and of "forming a gang fo…

newarab (2024-03-01). UK Labour councillor resigns amid Gaza ceasefire rebellion. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-01). India port workers' anti-colonial solidarity strike for Gaza. newarab.com On 18 February, news broke that port workers in India have been boycotting Israel by The workers are led by the

Ralph Jennings (2024-03-01). China bolsters defence of overseas EV sales against US, EU counterpunches. scmp.com Beijing this week expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' toward an ongoing European Union investigation into China's exports of electric vehicles (EVs) and related products.

Reuters (2024-03-01). More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds. scmp.com Obesity is so prevalent it has become more common than being underweight in most nations.

Reuters (2024-03-01). Joe Biden and Donald Trump trade blame at US border in duelling election-year visits. scmp.com Trump described an influx of immigrants as a 'Biden invasion', while the US president criticised Republican lawmakers for rejecting a bipartisan border deal.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-03-01). Breaking: Galloway wins landslide in Rochdale. skwawkbox.org 'Labour' candidate Azhar Ali and family said to have already left count some time ago George Galloway has romped home in the Rochdale by-election, with 12,335 votes and winning by such a margin that Skwawkbox understands that 'Labour' candidate Azhar Ali — suspended and disowned by Labour in what is regarded by many as a …

Staff (2024-03-01). Ex-UP Governor Aziz Qureshi dies at 83. muslimmirror.com Bhopal : Former Uttar Pradesh Governor and senior Congress leader Aziz Qureshi passed away at a hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness, a family member said. Qureshi was 83, his nephew Sufian Ali, who looked after him, said. "He was not keeping well for some time and breathed his last at a private …

Staff (2024-03-01). Gaza wound will not be erased from memory of world's free people: Iran FM spokesman. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that The wound of Gaza will not be erased from the memory of the free people of the world, and the shame of supporting and silence towards mass killing and genocide will not be erased from the foreheads of the false claimants of human rights. "More …

Staff (2024-03-01). Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote on Friday morning in the first minutes of voting. Ayatollah Khamenei cast his vote this morning in the first minutes of the start of voting for the Iranian parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections. Today, 61,172,298 individuals are qualified …

Staff (2024-03-01). SC to hear Gyanvapi committee's plea against HC order. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of the Gyanvapi management committee against an Allahabad High Court order which held that lawsuits for "restoration" of a temple where the mosque stands in Varanasi are maintainable. "We will tag this with the main case," a bench comprising Chief Justice D …

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/17: Real Solutions to SF's Affordable Housing Crisis. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109 | or Zoom: zoom.us/j/94616597146?pwd=Z21WV3J2cHJkREZ5V2d4Z1NHMmpWQT09

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2024-03-01). Sunday 3/24: Adrian Tirtanadi on Open Door Legal. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109…

World Food Programme (2024-03-01). WFP Libya Market Monitoring Report (January 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Libya | Source: World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached file. | HIGHLIGHTS | In January 2024, the prices of most key commodities have decreased/remained the same over the monitoring period, with the exception of chicken and rice, which have increased in price compared to the previous month. | The cost of food (measured by the Minimum Food Expenditure Basket) was 767.44 LYD in January 2024 (3.26 LYD less than the previous month). | The cost of the Full Minimum Expenditure Basket (food and non-food items) reached LYD 861.55 in January 2024 (3.51 LYD) less than the previous month. | In Jan…

World Health Organization (2024-03-01). World: One in eight people are now living with obesity [EN/AR/ZH]. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached files. | New study released by the Lancet shows that, The study also shows that even though the rates of undernutrition have dropped, it is still a public health challenge…

World Health Organization (2024-03-01). World: Una de cada 8 personas tiene obesidad. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: World Health Organization | De acuerdo con los datos de un estudio publicado en The Lancet, Otro dato que se proporciona en el estudio es que, a pe…

World Health Organization (2024-03-01). World: Une personne sur huit est obèse aujourd'hui. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: World Health Organization | Une nouvelle étude publiée par The Lancet montre que En outre, l'étude révèle que, même si les taux sont en baisse, la dénutrition représente toujours un problème de santé publiqu…

WSWS (2024-03-01). Biden appeals to Trump to support anti-immigrant bill: "Join me" wsws.org After months of campaigning for president on the basis that Trump represented a mortal threat to democracy, in Brownsville, Texas on Friday, Biden pleaded with the aspiring dictator to "join" him in supporting fascistic anti-immigrant legislation that greatly expands the border police and grants the president authority to "shut down" ports of entry.

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