(2022-12-17). Protests mount in Peru with at least 21 killed by US-trained security forces. wsws.org The Peruvian military and police escalated the repression against the ongoing social upheaval after the declaration of a nationwide state of emergency.
(2022-12-17). Children dying as "tripledemic" of COVID, flu and RSV swamps New York. wsws.org Cases of COVID, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus have skyrocketed in recent weeks in New York City and State because of the deliberate inaction of the Democratic Party and the trade unions.
(2022-12-17). Interview With Senator Richard Black on Ukraine's War on the Donbass, Russia's Reaction, NATO's Drive to Nuclear War. ingaza.wordpress.com "There is this element of madmen—some of the politicians, some of them military people, many of them in the US State Department, the CIA—who would be willing to do the most reckless and insane of actions to risk nuclear war or even to initiate it." On December 16, I spoke with Senator Richard Black about…
(2022-12-17). The Absolute Worst People on Earth: War Profiteers? dissidentvoice.org 
Ahh, the lords of war, and the companies' stocks going up up up. Look at these thieves, Lockhead Martin, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman. Ahh, petal mines dropped by Ukraine forces on the Donbass: "The West is silent as Ukraine targets civilians in Donetsk using banned 'butterfly' mines" by Eva Bartlett (Posted Aug 18, 2022) …
(2022-12-17). Community Defends LGBTQ+ Event in Lakeland, Florida in the Face of Threats from Neo-Nazis. itsgoingdown.org Report on antifascist mobilization in Lakeland, Florida against threats from a white supremacist group to attack a local drag event. Originally posted to Iron Snowflake. On the 15th of December, members of Lakeland's LGBTQ+ community showed up to defend a drag bingo event from an expected attack by fascists. Queer and trans folks were also joined…
(2022-12-17). Peru: Death Toll in Protests Rises to 20, Government Crisis Unravels. orinocotribune.com 
(2022-12-17). Lawfare: Judicial And Legislative Coups In Argentina And Peru. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, December 6, An Argentine court sentenced Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to six years in jail and disqualified her from holding public office in a high-profile corruption case on Tuesday. | The vice president, who has temporary immunity due to her current role, will not face immediate prison time and is expected to appeal the sentence, with the case likely to spend years winding through higher courts. The crisis in Peru reached the streets, after Congress dismissed former President Pedro Castillo on December 7 for wanting to dissolve Parliament and establish an emergency government. | Th…
(2022-12-17). Bolivarian Alliance Supports Peru's President Castillo Against Coup. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), the left-wing economic and political bloc uniting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has forcefully opposed the coup d'etat in Peru and expressed its support for the country's democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. | ALBA member states released a joint declaration stating that they "reject the political trap created by the right-wing forces of that country against the Constitutional President Pedro Castillo, forcing him to take measures that were later used by his adversaries in parliament to oust him from office." | The alliance…
(2022-12-17). Perú, Argentina, México: lessons of coups and 'lawfare' in Latin America. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 13, 2022 Dec. 12, 2022 — Coup in Perú Dec. 7. "Lawfare" in Argentina Dec. 6. Confrontation in Mexico Nov. 27. In the past few weeks, Latin America's reactionary elites, junior partners of U.S. and world imperialism, have challenged leftist elected officials in these three countries. These events illustrate what Karl Marx and V. I. Lenin taught long ago about how the ruling class uses the state apparatus it controls — police, courts, jails, army, corporate media — to attack popular governments and prevent social progress. Opponents of the coup, or "golpista," against…
(2022-12-17). Two Peruvian ministers resign amid deadly protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Two ministers from Peru's new government have resigned amid protests that have resulted in civilian deaths.
(2022-12-17). Renuncian ministros de Educación y Cultura en Perú. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al movimiento político Nuevo Perú, su secretario general Enver León pidió el cese de la represión.
(2022-12-17). 3 killed, 52 injured during protests in Peru's Junin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Three people were killed and another 52 injured during protests in Peru's Junin region, the local health department said on Saturday.
(2022-12-17). Continúan movilizaciones para exigir el cierre del Congreso peruano. telesurtv.net El último reporte del Ministerio de Salud peruano precisó 63 hospitalizados registrados en Ayacucho, Apurimac, Lima, Arequipa, La Libertad, Huancavelica, Junín.
(2022-12-17). Congreso peruano rechaza adelanto de elecciones para 2023. telesurtv.net La iniciativa recibió 49 votos a favor, 33 en contra y 25 abstenciones, pero no alcanzó el total requerido.
(2022-12-17). Retornan a Venezuela 249 connacionales provenientes de Perú. telesurtv.net En el vuelo de la aerolínea venezolana Conviasa viajaban 67 niños, unos 70 jóvenes venezolanos y más de 10 adultos mayores.
(2022-12-17). Perú: La embajadora de EEUU en Lima fue agente de la CIA, un día antes del golpe se reunió con el ministro de Defensa. cubadebate.cu La embajadora de Estados Unidos en Perú, Lisa Kenna, trabajó con la CIA y el Pentágono. Un día antes del golpe de Estado contra el presidente electo de izquierda, Pedro Castillo, Kenna se reunió con el ministro de defensa de Perú, quien luego ordenó a los militares que se volvieran contra Castillo.
(2022-12-17). Brittney Griner And The US State. popularresistance.org WNBA player Brittney Griner was arrested in Moscow on February 17, 2022, exactly one week before the Russian government began what it called its Special Military Operation in Ukraine. Griner was returning home from playing in Russia during the off-season and was carrying CBD oil in her luggage. While legal in much of the United States, any marijuana formulation is illegal in the Russian Federation. She was finally released on December 8, 2022 in a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. | The terms of the exchange seemed unequal to many people who wondered why a man dubbed the "merchant of death" was a…
(2022-12-17). ILWU Leaders And Members On Ukraine: Stop The Ukraine War—Refuse To Handle Military Cargo. popularresistance.org We, members and retirees of the ILWU, are very concerned about the Coast Committee's public statement of March 3, 2022 on the war in Ukraine. It diverges from the many anti-war positions that our union has taken even when it was unpopular to do so. The ILWU has always criticized NATO's war moves. Since the end of World War II we've opposed U.S. wars and coups in Korea, Vietnam, Angola, Serbia (former Yugoslavia), Cuba (Bay of Pigs Invasion), Chile (coup), El Salvador and Nicaragua. | On May Day 2008, ILWU shutdown all West Coast ports to oppose the "imperialist wars in Iraq and Afghanistan" (as the Caucus resolut…
(2022-12-17). Yemen: End American Complicity. dissidentvoice.org Recall your attention to the response from the US establishment after Russia was found to be using Iranian drones in the war in Ukraine. The extent of the outrage was so intense that the issue was brought to the UN Security Council, and the spokesman for the State Department briefed the press on the American …
(2022-12-17). Greece Says It Is Ready To Supply Ukraine With S-300 And Other Air-Defense Systems. southfront.org S-300 missile system © Pavel Lisitsyn / | Athens could transfer S-300PMU-1 long-range air-defense systems to Ukraine if the United States deploys MIM-104 Patriot air-defense systems on Crete island instead, Greece's Minister of National Defense, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, said on December 17. | The S-300PMU-1 is an old upgrade of the Soviet S-300 system. Greece acquired the system after the 1997-1998 Cyprus Missile Crisis. The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) maintains a regiment made up of four…
(2022-12-17). 'We should not underestimate Russia', NATO chief says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Moscow is preparing to prolong the war in Ukraine, NATO's chief claimed, stressing that Russia must not be underestimated in this regard.
(2022-12-17). Zelensky admits being nudged to negotiate with Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky admitted in an interview with a French media that he is being nudged to negotiate with Moscow.
(2022-12-17). US-Africa summit aimed against Russia and China fails as African nations refuse to take the bait. infobrics.org Most African countries simply don't want to get involved in US great powers rivalry with Russia and China.
(2022-12-17). Russia-Iran Astara rail transportation to operationalize soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to Moscow predicted the operationalization of regular rail transport of goods from Russia's territories to the northern Iranian city of Astara in the near future.
(2022-12-17). Russia views Turkey ground op. plan in Syria premature step. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Moscow views Ankara's plans to carry out a ground operation in Syria as a premature step, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Fourth European Department Yury Pilipson says.
(2022-12-17). US troops deployed in Estonia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A United States infantry company arrived in Estonia this week as part of NATO's effort to bolster the military bloc's eastern border with Russia, the Baltic country's defense ministry revealed.
(2022-12-17). CIA concerned over Iran-Russia growing coopeartion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The director of the US Central Intelligence Agency expressed concern over the growing cooperation between Iran and Russia, saying that it takes the possibility of this cooperation becoming a full defense partnership seriously.
(2022-12-17). US position on Crimean Peninsula 'declaration of war': Crimea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Crimea's Permanent Representative to the Russian President, called the US statement on the peninsula "a declaration of war," which Washington instructs to wage with other people's hands.
(2022-12-17). Russia welcomes upcoming Tehran-IAEA consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Russia welcomes the upcoming consultations between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran though no one expects any breakthroughs, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna says.
(2022-12-17). Mail bomb wounds Russian official in CAR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The head of a Russian cultural centre in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been wounded by a parcel bomb in Bangui.
(2022-12-17). U.S. anti-ICBM warships assigned to NATO allies' carrier strike groups. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetDecember 16, 2022 USS Arleigh Burke hosts French Maritime Force Commander The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke hosted Rear Adm. Christophe Cluzel, commander of the French Maritime Force and French Carrier Strike Group, Dec. 5, 2022. While aboard the ship, Cluzel held discussions with Arleigh Burke …
(2022-12-17). 66 NATO-compatible Gripens to constitute Brazil's entire air force combat fleet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsDecember 16, 2022 Gripen officially joins Brazil's operational fighter fleet Brazil is set to officially add the Saab Gripen NG, locally designated as F-39, to the combat fleet of its air force on Dec. 19. The first of five F-39s, delivered from Sweden between December 2021 and April 2022, are now at Anapolis Air …
(2022-12-17). Serbia solicita a la OTAN despliegue de sus tropas en Kosovo. telesurtv.net Vucic destacó que si bien resulta "casi seguro que esto no se concederá", la solicitud estará presente en el registro.
(2022-12-17). National Archives releases thousands of documents on John F. Kennedy assassination. wsws.org Historians, journalists and Kennedy specialists have only just begun poring over the newly released documents, and the World Socialist Web Site intends to carefully review them in the coming days, but what is already known of the contents of the records makes clear that the elimination of Kennedy, notwithstanding his imperialist and Cold War credentials, was a state operation.
(2022-12-17). "Free Julian Assange!" say Latin American leaders. indybay.org
(2022-12-17). A Community Conversation About The Park Slope Food Co-Op. popularresistance.org A filmmaker leans against a utility cart in a food warehouse. "Perhaps we should give the perspective of a piece of broccoli traveling through this place, getting handled by a bunch of people who work at the co-op." A second filmmaker, jotting notes in sharpie on a cardboard box filled with spinach, thinks about it for a moment before deciding she really hates this idea. Instead, they sketch a happy-go-lucky storyboard of fruit, carts, and mouths. The thirty-second headline they settle on is: "If you really want good food, you have to work here." | So goes the introductory scene in Tom Boothe's 2012 documentary F…
(2022-12-17). Are You A Public School Teacher In A State That Bans Collective Bargaining? This Article Is For You. popularresistance.org "Recently, a friend of mine tweeted, "watching all these workers rise up in solidarity makes me so damn proud and excited… and sad i live in a state which forbids collective bargaining for public sector workers. the FOMO is real. if you can unionize, do it!!!" She then clarified that her state (Virginia) did amend the law so that municipal employees could unionize if given permission by the municipality, but that other state employees (including those like her, who work for public colleges and universities) still do not have a pathway forward. This made me think."
(2022-12-17). Ghost Stories Of Capitalism: Racism Is Real, And It's A Class Struggle. popularresistance.org In today's political climate, the word racism has become taboo. Some on the "Left" take issue with the term because of how it has been co-opted by the neoliberal elite. This is understandable, since the neoliberal Democratic Party has indeed exploited race relations in the United States to forward a "lesser evil" but no less dangerous brand of U.S. imperialism. Racism is thus increasingly viewed as an ideological weapon of liberalism rather than a material force of oppression. So-called "conservatives" have pounced on the limitations of neoliberal racial politics to strengthen their own brand as crusaders against…
(2022-12-17). Starbucks Workers Head Into Their Biggest Strike Ever. popularresistance.org The year of the strike is ending with a bang. Starbucks Workers United has announced that workers at over 100 stores in the U.S. are embarking on a three-day strike starting today and ending December 18. The "Double Down Strike" will affect Starbucks locations in multiple states, including the flagship Seattle Roastery, which is where Starbucks CEO and noted union antagonist Howard Schultz regularly gets his coffee. | In a statement to Eater, Starbucks Workers United says "the 'Double Down Strike', a nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike, is the longest collective action in the campaign's history and is t…
(2022-12-17). UC Grads' Bargaining Committee Drops Core Demands, Sparking Rank-And-File Activism. popularresistance.org Academic workers at the University of California (UC), who are entering their second month on the picket line, are internally weighing strategic questions about how their union should move forward with negotiations. Roughly 36,000 graduate teaching and research workers, represented by two different United Auto Workers (UAW) locals, remain on strike after a third UAW local representing 11,000 UC postdocs signed a five-year contract with the university and returned to work December 9. | UAW Local 2865 is the largest of the UC unions on strike. It represents some of the university's lowest-paid workers—about 1…
(2022-12-17). How Part-Time Faculty Won Their Strike At The New School. popularresistance.org At midnight on Dec. 10, part-time faculty at The New School and Parsons School of Design officially suspended their strike after a nearly seven-hour-long mediation session with the university administration ended with a tentative agreement (TA). The union's bargaining committee, which is composed entirely of part-time faculty at The New School, unanimously chose to suspend the strike while they prepare to hold a ratification vote. Alex Robins, a union staff member and part-time instructor teaching at Parsons School of Design, told TRNN that approximately 300 (exhausted) part-time faculty members attended the fina…
(2022-12-17). The Madness of Nuclear Warfare Is Alive and Well in America. scheerpost.com 
Collectively, it seems that we may be on the verge of returning to a nightmarish past, where we lived in fear of a nuclear war that would kill us all, the tall and the small, and especially the smallest among us, our children, who really are our future.
(2022-12-17). Department of Energy announces successful nuclear fusion ignition. wsws.org The energy output needed to really start considering inertial confinement fusion as a power source for industrial, commercial and residential use needs to be more than 240 times what was reported on Tuesday.
(2022-12-17). China, LatAm business leaders agree on deepening cooperation in interconnectivity, innovation. ecns.cn The 15th China-Latin American and the Caribbean Business Summit issued a conclusive document on Thursday.
(2022-12-17). China launches one more space experiment satellite. ecns.cn China on Friday launched a Long March-11 rocket, placing a satellite in space.
(2022-12-17). Renhuai-Zunyi Expressway in SW China officially put into full operation. ecns.cn The Renhuai-Zunyi Expressway was officially put into full operation on Friday. It reduces the road travel time between Renhuai and Zunyi from an hour and a half to 30 minutes.
(2022-12-17). Mile-Mengzi high-speed railway put into operation in Yunnan. ecns.cn The 107-km railway linking cities of Mile and Mengzi officially opened to tourists on Friday. It connects with the Nanning-Kunming Railway and integrates into southwest China's outbound channel to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations.
(2022-12-17). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2023. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2023.
(2022-12-17). Species with extremely small populations being saved in China. ecns.cn According to the Global Biodiversity Outlook 5, biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented and intensifying rate. As the most biodiverse province in China, the southwestern Yunnan shared its conservation strategy on the international stage.
(2022-12-17). China launches Shiyan-21 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-11 rocket carrying Shiyan-21 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 16, 2022.
(2022-12-17). China steps up support for firms seeking opportunities overseas. ecns.cn China's trade council said Thursday that it has moved to restore economic and trade exhibitions overseas to help Chinese businesses explore opportunities in other countries.
(2022-12-17). US push for allies to side 'US or China' can hardly work. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Commenting on growing China-Persian Gulf states ties, the Chairman of the London Energy Club says Washington's push for its allies to make a white and black choice to side "either with us or the Chinese" can hardly work.
(2022-12-17). China's AG600M large amphibious aircraft secures new order. ecns.cn China's independently-developed AG600M large amphibious aircraft has secured a new order for five aircraft, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Friday.
(2022-12-17). China opposes politicization, instrumentalization of counterterrorism issues: envoy. ecns.cn China opposes the politicization and instrumentalization of counterterrorism issues, double standards and a selective approach, a Chinese envoy said Thursday.
(2022-12-17). China accounts for 30% of Iran foreign trade during 8 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — China alone accounted for about 30% of Iran's total foreign trade during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21).
(2022-12-17). China approved major projects worth 1.5 trln yuan by end-November. ecns.cn China had approved 106 major projects with a total investment of about 1.5 trillion yuan (about 214.9 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of November 2022, in its bid to expand effective investment.
(2022-12-17). China to provide more market-oriented, law-based, internationalized business environment for foreign companies: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China will provide a more market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment for foreign companies, and remain a promising investment destination for businesses from Germany, Australia and the rest of the world, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
(2022-12-17). [Comment] Louis Pasteur, COVID-19, and the social challenges of epidemics. thelancet.com December, 2022, will see two notable anniversaries: the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Pasteur and the third anniversary of China's announcement of the outbreak that would lead to the COVID-19 pandemic. These coinciding events provide an opportunity to reflect on past and current global challenges to bring epidemics under control. Pasteur himself was inextricably connected with a late 19th-century social hygienist movement to promote the health of populations and cities.1 With other noteworthy scientists, including Robert Koch, Agostino Bassi, and Joseph Lister, Pasteur helped to generate a new field of…
(2022-12-17). Diplomáticos cubanos y vietnamitas dialogaron sobre agenda mutua. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, se reunió este sábado con la directora del Departamento de Cooperación Económica de la Cancillería de Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Hang. Los diplomáticos conversaron sobre temas de interés bilateral. Coincidieron en Nueva York, en la Conferencia Ministerial del Grupo de los 77 más China, que culmina este sábado.
(2022-12-17). New high-speed railway enters operation in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 106-km high-speed railway, linking the cities of Mengzi and Mile in southwest China's Yunnan Province, entered operation on Friday.
(2022-12-17). Our survival depends on a world without billionaires. liberationnews.org 
The carbon emissions of 125 of the richest billionaires equal those of France, or 67 million people.
(2022-12-17). U.S. Congress passes massive military spending bill despite criticism. ecns.cn The U.S. Congress on Thursday passed the annual defense authorization bill worth nearly 858 billion U.S. dollars.
(2022-12-17). 36,000 UC academic workers to vote on concessions contract agreed to by UAW. wsws.org The "significant progress" has resulted in sellouts that will do nothing to raise graduate students out of poverty or meet skyrocketing inflation.
(2022-12-17). 87% very or somewhat concerned about a recession in US: poll. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Close to 9 in 10 Americans report they are concerned about a recession as officials say that the possibility is not off the table, according to a new poll, local US media reported.
(2022-12-17). Landmine explosion in Yemen kills 3, including 2 children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A landmine explosion in Yemen's strategic port city of Hudaidah killed three civilians, including two children, and wounded one more child.
(2022-12-17). "Star Wars" between the US and the East. journal-neo.org 
Since 1957, space has become an arena of active rivalry between scientific thought and economic-technical capabilities between Moscow and Washington. For a long time, the USSR was the leader in the peaceful exploration of space, launching 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, and sending the first human being into outer space (Yuri Gagarin), and …
(2022-12-17). Minneapolis: Battle against city plans to spread arsenic contamination in low-income neighborhood. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Roughly 100 East Phillips residents and supporters rallied at the Hennepin County courthouse, December 15, protest the city's East Phillips demolition plan and long legacy of systemic racism. | For generations, East Phillips residents have suffered from multiple sources of concentrated pollution, including toxic deposits of arsenic from a former pesticide factory. When the vacant Roof Depot warehouse came up for sale, the neighborhood developed plans to renovate the building into an urban farm and community hub. | But, despite proclamations of environmental justice, the city of Minneapolis plan…
(2022-12-17). Victor Hugo: The face of Cain, hunters of men, sublime cutthroats. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts French writers on war and peace Victor Hugo: Selections on war ==== Victor HugoFrom William Shakespeare (1864)…
(2022-12-17). If the US Told Rwanda and Uganda To Get Out of Congo, the War Would End. orinocotribune.com
(2022-12-17). How the War Machine Took Over the Democrats w/ Dennis Kucinich. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Real News Network From The Real News Network: There was once a wing of the Democratic Party that stood up to the war industry. J. William Fulbright, George McGovern, Gene McCarthy, Mike Gravel, William Proxmire, and, of course, Dennis Kucinich. But that was largely decades ago. The new Democrats, especially …
(2022-12-17). If the US Told Rwanda and Uganda To Get Out of Congo, the War Would End (Interview). orinocotribune.com
(2022-12-17). [Comment] Science knows no country: fulfilling Louis Pasteur's legacy. thelancet.com 2022 marks the bicentenary of Louis Pasteur's birth. Pasteur's discoveries helped lay the foundation of modern public health, microbiology, and medicine. His legacy echoes in the many streets, schools, and hospitals that bear his name, and in the widespread use of pasteurised food worldwide. After his pioneering work on veterinary vaccines, Pasteur developed the rabies vaccine for humans in 1885, the success of which led to the foundation of a dedicated institute in Paris, France.1 The Institut Pasteur was registered in 1887 as a private foundation of public utility, and its statutes state that the institute's du…
(2022-12-17). Turkish presidential hopeful sentenced to prison. wsws.org As Turkey heads to elections in 2023 amid growing class tensions and war threats, Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, a potential rival of President Erdogan, was sentenced to prison and a political ban.
(2022-12-17). Israeli regime poses serious threat to regional security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns about the serious threat posed to the West Asian region by the occupying and criminal Israeli regime.
(2022-12-17). Zero Delta Smelt found in CDFW fall survey from Sept. to Nov. as Delta Tunnel goes forward. indybay.org No Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, were collected in the CDFW's Fall Midwater Trawl survey from September through November.
(2022-12-17). Iranian Terami scores for Porto against Vizela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi has scored for FC Porto against Vizela.
(2022-12-17). Pentagon Admits They Can't Account for Half Their Assets. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-17). Solidarity with Palestine marks World Cup games. workers.org 
If there is a clear victor at the World Cup soccer games in Qatar, it is the Palestinian people. Even though they are not competing, solidarity with their struggle has been front and center in the stadiums, markets and streets of Doha, the country's capital, the site of the first . . . |
(2022-12-17). U.N. rocked by International Day of Persons with Disabilities. workers.org 
On Dec. 2, the eve of the 30th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled activists and artists and allies, organized and led by Parents to Improve School Transportation (PIST), rocked Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at the United Nations in New York City. They demonstrated in-person with a political and . . . |
(2022-12-17). U.S. sells Lithuania half $1b in missiles, touts "persistent U.S. force presence" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesDecember 16, 2022 Lithuania gets defense boost with purchase of American HIMARS rocket systems Lithuania has finalized a deal to procure eight high mobility rocket systems in a move aimed at enhancing defensive capabilities in the Baltics, the country's top defense official said this week during a visit to the Pentagon. The $495 …
(2022-12-17). Modern Prophet in the Age of US Empire: A Tribute to David Ray Griffin. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-17). 2022 California State Capitol Kwanzaa in the wake of the 2022 US-Africa Summit. indybay.org Dr. Karenga utilized struggle creating Kwanzaa. He and the US Organization continues to rectify the cultural and economic exploitation perpetrated against us during the months of October, November, and December (the Christmas season) as we prepare for a New Year.
(2022-12-17). SF Supes in Nov. met 16 hrs; 4 hrs for "political masturbation" indybay.org How much time do Supervisors waste on commendations and roll call introductions?>
(2022-12-17). Zurda Infinita conversa con el cantante Guillermo Novellis. telesurtv.net Destacaron el desempeño que ha tenido el capitán de la selección de Argentina, Lionel Messi, en este torneo.
(2022-12-17). [Comment] Winner of the 2022 Wakley Prize: compassion and connection. thelancet.com It was a privilege to read the many thought-provoking entries to this year's Wakley Prize, The Lancet's annual essay competition. Earlier this year, we invited submissions about compassion and connection in medicine.1 We were moved and engaged by the submitted essays and thank everyone who found the time to enter the competition—they all showed a great commitment to writing.
(2022-12-17). [Comment] Building on Pasteur's legacy: producing vaccines in Africa. thelancet.com Louis Pasteur's legacy of translating scientific knowledge on vaccines to create a healthier world resonates with his comment that "Science knows no country because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence."1 However, during the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine knowledge has not belonged to humanity, leading to global vaccine inequity2 and attempts to obstruct Africa, the world's poorest continent, from manufacturing mRNA vacci…
(2022-12-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, December 17.
(2022-12-17). Senado de Bolivia aprueba proyecto ley de presupuesto para 2023. telesurtv.net El ente indicó que esta disposición fue derivada al órgano Ejecutivo para que sea promulgada.
(2022-12-17). Sindicatos salvadoreños rechazan reforma de pensiones de Bukele. telesurtv.net Los gremios destacaron que en la propuesta no se consolidó la eliminación de las Aseguradoras del Fondo de Pensiones.
(2022-12-17). [World Report] Modest health goals for new US Congress. thelancet.com With Congress almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, consensus on any major health legislation is unlikely. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.
(2022-12-17). [Perspectives] Highlights 2022: sharpening the focus on powerful health stories. thelancet.com Photographs have the power to inform and engage the viewer. Earlier this year, The Lancet invited submissions for Highlights, our annual photography competition. We were looking for pictures on any health-related topic that arrested our attention, and we were impressed by the rich variety of topics from diverse environments that featured in the entries for Highlights 2022.
(2022-12-17). Senior & disabled homeowners – need help with home repairs? indybay.org The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development has a program offering up to $ ,000 for major home repairs to eligible homeowners.
(2022-12-17). Starbucks Workers Strike 100 Stores SF Castro Starbucks Barrista Kyle Trainer Speaks. indybay.org On Friday December 16, 2022 over 100 stores went on strike for a union contract and against union busting.
(2022-12-17). Union Democracy, Bullying & The Removal Of SF TWU 2 a President Roger Marenco. indybay.org Roger Marenco, who was president of TWU 2 a was removed last week as president. He reports that it was illegal and a coup that flagrantly violated the union bylaws. He also tells WorkWeek that he and his family have been physically threatened by officers who want him out of his union position.
(2022-12-17). Saudi-led coalition renews missile, artillery attack on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — News sources reported on Saturday morning that the Saudi coalition launched air, missile, and artillery attacks against Yemen's Hodeidah province.
(2022-12-17). Sunday 12/25: Santa Cruz Community Christmas Dinner. indybay.org Clock Tower in Downtown Santa Cruz | (Pacific Avenue at Water Street)…
(2022-12-17). Tragic shooting at Forvia auto parts plant in Highland Park, Michigan. wsws.org An argument over tools led to a shooting at a Detroit-area Forvia auto parts plant the day after the company announced more than 200 layoffs.
(2022-12-17). 1 dead, 2 injured in fire at Mumbai hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A 46-year-old man died while two others sustained injuries in a massive fire that fire broke out in Vishwas Building, near Parakh Hospital in Mumbai's Ghatkopar East area at around 2pm.
(2022-12-17). Prevén que consumo de carbón alcance récord histórico en 2022. telesurtv.net La AIE aseguró que el carbón seguirá siendo, con diferencia, la mayor fuente de emisiones de dióxido de carbono del sistema energético mundial.
(2022-12-17). Denuncian que 835 palestinos siguen detenidos en cárceles israelíes. telesurtv.net La organización no gubernamental denunció también que entre los detenidos se encuentran varios menores de edad.
(2022-12-17). Realizan movilización por mayor presupuesto educativo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net "La movilización fue para exigir mayor presupuesto para las universidades, mejores ofertas laborales para los jóvenes", declaró Mauricio Chiluisa.
(2022-12-17). [Correspondence] Elsevier must end its fossil fuel partnerships and subsidies — Publisher's reply. thelancet.com As a scientific publisher and information analytics company, we take our responsibility seriously. We have been supporting sustainability research and working to reduce our environmental impact for more than 15 years. In 2021, we made a firm pledge to become net zero for all direct and indirect emissions by 2040.
(2022-12-17). Tehran to host 6th Intl. Transportation Exhibition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Sixth International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics, and Related Industries is scheduled to be held in Tehran from Dec. 18-20.
(2022-12-17). Desarrollan encuentro colombo-venezolano sobre economía. telesurtv.net Las autoridades destacaron que esta iniciativa surgió de los mandatarios Nicolás Maduro y Gustavo Petro.
(2022-12-17). Australia: Union herds Pampas pastry workers back on the job after wage-slashing company offer. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party urges Pampas workers to vote "no" to the union-management sell-out when it is put to a formal ballot.
(2022-12-17). Thursday 12/15: CA Poor People's Campaign Year in Review w/ speakers Rep. Barbara Lee & Rev. Dr. Theoharis. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2022-12-17). Is the U.S. colonizing Syria by frequently stealing its oil. ecns.cn The U.S. military has stolen Syrian oil three times in half a month since December, transporting nearly 1 tanks from the northeastern oil fields of Syria to Iraq.
(2022-12-17). Alerta ante la pérdida de un 10 por ciento de la biodiversidad. telesurtv.net La investigación afirma que la pérdida de plantas y animales es inevitable, y en el 2100 la extinción de biodiversidad podría llegar a ser de un 27 por ciento.
(2022-12-17). Saturday 12/17: Free virtual screening of the documentry film "Erasmus in Gaza" indybay.org
(2022-12-17). [Comment] Bacterial pathogens and climate change. thelancet.com Although deaths caused by infections contribute substantially to global mortality and morbidity, analysis of mortality from bacterial infections has been sporadic, and often limited only to select pathogens. Generally, research has focused only on disease spread based on sample sizes that are restricted in geographical, chronological, and overall resolution.1,2 Given the huge mortality burden associated with bacterial pathogens, a systematic, consolidated, pathogen-specific global approach is crucial, to provide a comprehensive and comparative perspective to enhance efforts to set global public health priorities,…
(2022-12-17). Two UN peacekeepers shot dead near Timbuktu in Mali. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) —An unidentified gunman has shot and killed two officers from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali while they were on patrol near the city of Timbuktu, according to mission head El-Ghassim Wane.
(2022-12-17). FTX Donated $1.1 Million to LGBTQ PAC & They Used About a Million to Promote Becca Balint. indybay.org An LGBTQ candidate in Vermont named Becca Balint won the November 8, 2022 election to U.S. Congress House of Representatives, but she was promoted with money from FTX…
(2022-12-17). Canciller de Argentina insta a consolidar integración regional. telesurtv.net "Tenemos que trabajar con diferentes miradas, con diferentes testimonios, con diferentes historias", refirió el titular de la cartera de Exteriores.
(2022-12-17). U.S. announces COVID preparedness plan. ecns.cn The White House on Thursday announced a COVID-19 'winter preparedness plan', including free at-home tests, to fight the virus as cases and hospitalizations across the country surge.
(2022-12-17). Iran ranks 7th in 2022 World Weightlifting C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran has ranked seventh at the World Weightlifting Championships 2022 held in Bogota, Colombia.
(2022-12-17). Trinidad y Tobago recibe segundo envío de vacunas contra mpox. telesurtv.net La entidad aseveró que se inmunizará a los contactos de confirmados, pero no se realizará una campaña masiva por el momento.
(2022-12-17). Conflict between Azeri, Armenian forces goes on. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The border clashes between the forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia were reported to have continued.
(2022-12-17). Orchestra musicians in Fort Wayne, Indiana on strike against poverty wages. wsws.org The phrase "poverty wages" in relation to the Fort Wayne musicians' conditions is not hyperbole.
(2022-12-17). Incendio en edificio residencial de Francia deja diez muertos. telesurtv.net Se reportan 14 heridos, de ellos cuatro en estado crítico. La Fiscalía de Lyon abrió una investigación para determinar sus causas.
(2022-12-17). [Clinical Picture] Recurrent rectal bleeding in a teenager caused by a cavernous haemangioma of the sigmoid colon. thelancet.com An 18-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for investigation of repeated episodes of rectal bleeding. Over the preceding 5 months the patient had made 4 visits to our emergency room reporting bleeding from the rectum. The problem was not associated with any other symptoms and was self-limiting. Previously, fresh red blood had been found on digital rectal examination, with no other abnormalities; no haemorrhoids, fistulous tracts, or abscesses had been found, and the patient had normal tone of her anal sphincter.
(2022-12-17). Australian "energy relief" plan rushed through parliament. wsws.org Labor's scheme will subsidise large businesses, while assisting the gas and coal giants to continue making super-profits, and doing little to ease the cost-of-living crisis for households and small businesses.
(2022-12-17). Unión Europea aprueba noveno paquete de sanciones contra Rusia. telesurtv.net Las nuevas medidas establecen la cesación de licencias a televisoras rusas como NTV, Rusia 1, REN TV y Piervy Kanal.
(2022-12-17). [Wakley Prize Essay] Directly observed therapy. thelancet.com "it was all about standing alone | in a big grey city | and somebody suddenly | handing you marigolds" | The Lift (2013), Janis Freegard…
(2022-12-17). Who is the University of California strike mediator, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg? wsws.org The regressive character of Friday's tentative agreement further exposes the pro-corporate role of the UAW bureaucracy and explodes its presentation of Steinberg as a "neutral" arbiter.
(2022-12-17). Virginia's Republican Governor vows to reimburse businesses fined for COVID-19 health violations. wsws.org Youngkin promised to pay back all businesses in the state fined during the first years of the pandemic for violating public health rules.
(2022-12-17). Boxeadoras cubanas pelearán en su primer cartel nacional. cubadebate.cu El primer cartel nacional de boxeo femenino tendrá lugar este sábado, en la Esfaar Córdoba Cardín, en La Habana del Este. En esta jornada histórica competirán las mejores boxeadoras que estaban entrenando desde hace un tiempo esperando que se oficializara en Cuba la práctica del pugilismo femenino.
(2022-12-17). Wednesday 1/25: Farm to Table: Busting the Myths of our Food Systems. indybay.org Register on Eventbrite. Hosting on Zoom.
(2022-12-17). Health care workers speak out under devastating conditions of the "tripledemic" surge in the US and Canada. wsws.org "People are dying from lack of access to care, health care workers are being pushed to suicide/PTSD/mental breakdown/burnout, and those with the power to do anything are doing…nothing."
(2022-12-17). Croacia y Marruecos jugarán por el tercer lugar de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Los croatas cayeron ante la Albiceleste en las semifinales con marcador 3 – 0, mientras que el equipo de Marruecos perdió 2 0 ante Francia.
(2022-12-17). January 6 Committee to vote for criminal referrals against Trump at final public meeting. wsws.org Politico reported that the committee will vote to refer Trump for at least three felony crimes in relation to the failed coup, including insurrection.
(2022-12-17). [Editorial] Pasteur's legacy in 21st century medicine. thelancet.com The Lancet bids 2022 adieu with a commemoration of Louis Pasteur. Born in France on Dec 27, 1822, Pasteur was a young polymath when he embarked on a path of discovery with profound societal relevance. By the age of 40 years, he was a national hero and an international authority on microbiology, vaccines, and immunology. His germ theory of disease laid the foundation for hygiene and sanitation within public and global health. He developed the first vaccine against human rabies in 1885. Along with other great scientists of his time, Pasteur shaped scientific reasoning and communication for the better, creating a le…
(2022-12-17). Comicomment: Empty talk and promise cannot gain trust. ecns.cn
(2022-12-17). Reportan más de 15 millones de enfermos de influenza en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Datos de los CDC indican que en la semana que terminó el pasado 10 de diciembre fueron internadas en diversos centros asistenciales más de 23. 0 enfermos.
(2022-12-17). [Viewpoint] A call to accelerate an end to human rabies deaths. thelancet.com Every year, an estimated 59‚Äà000 vaccine-preventable deaths occur globally due to rabies.1 These deaths occur despite more than 100 years of existence of effective vaccines against rabies in humans and dogs, which serve as the main source of infection for humans.2,3…
(2022-12-17). Navajo Nation Joining Attack on Hualapai Sacred Land for Lithium Mine. indybay.org The Navajo government is planning to join the attack on Hualapai's sacred land, according to the Australian company planning a lithium mine under the fake green banner.
(2022-12-17). Alwa Gordon Celebrates Release of Debut Album "Thanks for Waiting" with Hometown Show. indybay.org Alwa Gordon Celebrates Release of Debut Album "Thanks for Waiting" with | Hometown Santa Cruz County Vibes at Santa Cruz, California, Santa Cruz Recording Studios…
(2022-12-17). India y Rusia reafirman alto nivel de cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Putin y Modi intercambiaron sobre varios puntos de intercambio en materias de inversión en renglones como la energía, la agricultura y el transporte.
(2022-12-17). Sube a 21 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en Malasia. telesurtv.net El presidente del Comité de Catástrofes Naturales de Malasia, Ahmad Zahid, declaró que seguirá de cerca la evolución de la situación en el lugar del desastre.
(2022-12-17). Weilong Delicious lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ecns.cn Chinese snack maker Weilong Delicious Global Holdings was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday, pricing its shares at HK$10.56 each in its initial public offering to raise $130.6 million.
(2022-12-17). 44 people detained in Jordan after deadly fuel protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Jordan has arrested dozens of people accused of involvement in protests against rising fuel prices in which a senior police officer was gunned down, the country's security agency said Saturday, according to media reports.
(2022-12-17). [Perspectives] Louis Pasteur's public engagement. thelancet.com Concern with public engagement by scientists and doctors is nothing new, but one of its consummate early practitioners was born 200 years ago. Louis Pasteur (1822—95) was not a natural communicator with ordinary people from the wider community. Shy and reserved, he was happiest when he was working in the laboratory, but he was deeply committed to the value of science in human affairs and used his own research to further that message. He was also intensely and successfully ambitious, both for himself and his family, and for the scientific ideas he espoused.
(2022-12-17). Stunning scenery of frozen Kaidu River in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The 610-kilometer Kaidu River, the fourth largest river in Xinjiang, originates from the Tianshan Mountains with an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. It finally flows into Bosten Lake, the country's largest inland freshwater lake.
(2022-12-17). Saturday 12/17: Freedom March & Rally for IRAN: "Woman, Life, Freedom!" indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2022-12-17). [Comment] A new cholinergic mechanism for antipsychotics: emraclidine and M4 muscarinic receptors. thelancet.com Existing antipsychotic medicines have impressive effectiveness in treating acute episodes of schizophrenia and preventing relapses, providing enormous impact for many patients. However, they are associated with short-term and longer-term side-effects, and their effects are directed mainly at hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised thinking. Patients are left with residual so-called negative symptoms, most notably loss of motivation and cognitive difficulties that contribute to substantial functional impairments.
(2022-12-17). Una canción, como un disparo… una palabra. cubadebate.cu Frente a la enorme Casa de las Américas, que sirvió de guarida hace 50 años al Movimiento de la Nueva Trova, varios de sus fundadores y jóvenes integrantes se dieron cita en la noche de este viernes, en un concierto que rindió homenaje a quien devino madrina de estos poetas que cantan, la heroína Haydée Santamaría, en su centenario.
(2022-12-17). Biden, Haaland and the Navajo Nation's Runaway Train — Oil, Gas, Coal and Lithium. indybay.org Flying under the banner of energy transition, the Biden administration and Navajo Nation are pushing the most polluting and devastating drilling and mining on earth.
(2022-12-17). Rail union bureaucracy allows opposition candidate to take office, while demanding sweeping attacks on freedom of speech. wsws.org Hall had an open complaint against him, filed by a member of Pierce's BLET United slate, that he had accepted "outside assistance" from a "nonmember employer" by sharing an article from the World Socialist Web Site.
(2022-12-17). Air pollution in Tehran enters second week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The severe air pollution in Iranian big cities including the capital Tehran continues for more than a week on Saturday while all the education centers will continue operation online over the next few days.
(2022-12-17). Leaders call for actions on biodiversity. ecns.cn The high-level meeting, starting from Dec 15, assembled ministers from 140 contracting parties and 60 international organizations, including nearly 200 ministerial-level representatives.
(2022-12-17). After spending $20 M, oil industry gathers enough signatures for initiative against setbacks law. indybay.org If the Secretary of State formally qualifies the oil industry's petition, the issue of neighborhood drilling in California will go before voters on the 2024 ballot.
(2022-12-17). Constituyen las 168 Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu Este sábado se constituirán las 168 Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular, integradas por 1 422 delegados de circunscripción elegidos recientemente. Los delegados prestarán juramento en una ceremonia solemne y tomarán posesión de sus cargos. Estos organismos deberán fomentar el desarrollo local y velar por el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.
(2022-12-17). Iran to continue cooperating with states to combat terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said that Iran will keep cooperating with other countries fighting against terrorism.
(2022-12-17). The imperialist powers rearm: US, Japan, Germany plan record military spending. wsws.org Over the past week, the US, Germany, and Japan all proposed massive increases in military spending, each marking a radical departure from decades of precedent.
(2022-12-17). Sunday 1/8: Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #137. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…
(2022-12-17). Smart rail train starts trial run in Shannxi. ecns.cn The smart rail train travelling on a virtual track is equipped with various optical sensors to allow the vehicle to automatically follow a route defined by a virtual track of markings on the roadway and can carry as many as 300 passengers.
(2022-12-17). Decretan alerta de riesgo sanitario en capital chilena por humo. telesurtv.net Hay incendios forestales activos cerca de Santiago y contaminan el aire sobre la ciudad. Se registran altas temperaturas.
(2022-12-17). CEL Offices Attacked in Solidarity with the Atlanta Weelaunee Forest. indybay.org CEL is owned by Atlas Technical Consultants and is involved in the proposed Cop City project in Atlanta's Weelaunee Forest. Their offices were attacked as part of a battle over whats left of the living world.
(2022-12-17). At least 169 dead following devastating floods in Congo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — At least 169 people have died as a result of the devastating rains in the capital Kinshasa, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and officials said on Friday.
(2022-12-17). Prime Minister Bainimarama under challenge in contentious Fijian election. wsws.org With the final election results still to be declared, amid widespread voter abstention, the contest between two former coup leaders has raised the spectre of military intervention.
(2022-12-17). øPor qué algunos futbolistas usan máscaras en los partidos del Mundial de Catar? cubadebate.cu øEs Batman? øEs Superman? No, era Son Heung-min volando por la banda de Corea del Sur antes de ser eliminados. øO podría ser Josko Gvardiol, el jugador de Croacia que juega por el tercer lugar? En esta Copa Mundial de Catar 2022, hay varios jugadores de fútbol que han llevado máscaras sobre sus caras.
(2022-12-17). UN officials call for building consensus on biodiversity blueprint at COP15 meeting. ecns.cn UN officials on Thursday called for more consensus on reaching a post-2020 global biodiversity framework as a ministerial-level negotiation of the ongoing UN biodiversity conference started.
(2022-12-17). Northern Syria: U.S. Forces Conduct First Patrol In Raqqa City (Video). southfront.org 
U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | On December 17, the United States-led coalition conducted an unusual patrol within the city of Raqqa in Syria's northern region. | The coalition's patrol, which was escorted by personnel from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), visited Raqqa's Central Prison, where many captives of ISIS are being held, then…
(2022-12-17). Presidente Maduro se reúne con dirigentes de partido opositor. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que el diálogo es primordial para avanzar aún más por la recuperación.
(2022-12-17). Critical hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal. workers.org 
Dec. 16 — Supporters and family of Pennsylvania political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal filled the courtroom and demonstrated outside the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center today. All were asking whether Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Lucretia Clemons would continue the long miscarriage of justice against Mumia — 41 years in prison . . . |
(2022-12-17). Iranian tea exported to 23 countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A total of 22,723 tons of tea worth $29.5 million were exported from Iran during the first 8 months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21), registering a 31.7% rise in value compared with similar period of last year.
(2022-12-17). [Articles] Emraclidine, a novel positive allosteric modulator of cholinergic M4 receptors, for the treatment of schizophrenia: a two-part, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1b trial. thelancet.com These data support further investigation of emraclidine as a once-daily treatment for schizophrenia without need for titration and with a potentially favourable side-effect profile.
(2022-12-17). Lebanon homeland of all its people: Nasarallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement said Lebanon is the homeland of all its people and Hezbollah wants to be a full and integrated partner in rights and obligations.
(2022-12-17). Cradle of civilization: Tusi Sites. ecns.cn
(2022-12-17). [Review] Innovation for infection prevention and control—revisiting Pasteur's vision. thelancet.com Louis Pasteur has long been heralded as one of the fathers of microbiology and immunology. Less known is Pasteur's vision on infection prevention and control (IPC) that drove current infection control, public health, and much of modern medicine and surgery. In this Review, we revisited Pasteur's pioneering works to assess progress and challenges in the process and technological innovation of IPC. We focused on Pasteur's far-sighted conceptualisation of the hospital as a reservoir of microorganisms and amplifier of transmission, aseptic technique in surgery, public health education, interdisciplinary working, and…
(2022-12-17). Paiute and Shoshone Elders Evicted from Homes with No Place to Go in Winnemucca, Nevada. indybay.org WINNEMUCCA INDIAN COLONY, Nevada — In a cruel action during winter, the Winnemucca Tribal Court evicted Paiute and Shoshone elders without a trial, and banished people from their homes with no place to go in northern Nevada. Elders' homes and possessions have been burned and demolished, and utility lines cut, attorneys said.
(2022-12-17). Expert: U.S. must look through the lens of Africans. ecns.cn The U.S. should work for the benefit of Africans and not compete with them, says a U.S. expert while talking about the U.S.-Africa Summit in Washington on December 13-15.
(2022-12-17). The Ghost of Eugene McCarthy Could Haunt Biden's Path to Renomination. indybay.org No to Status-Quo Joe…
(2022-12-17). Raeisi, Bin Salman likely to meet in Jordan: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A Lebanese media, citing informed sources, claimed that Iranian and Saudi officials will have an important meeting on the sidelines of the Iraq Conference in Jordan.
(2022-12-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 17.
(2022-12-17). Western funny game; Exploitation of CSW. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — In a widely criticized move against Iran, the United States and its allies pushed for the removal of Iran from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
(2022-12-17). [World Report] Research focus: Pasteur Institute of Dakar. thelancet.com From yellow fever to COVID-19, the Pasteur Institute of Dakar has been leading African health research and response. Talha Burki reports.
(2022-12-17). 2 killed, 2 wounded in shooting outside Chicago high school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Two teens were killed and two other teens were wounded in a shooting at Benito Juarez Community Academy in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to police.
(2022-12-17). Australia: Queensland shootout highlights dangers of far-right. wsws.org Media coverage has focussed on the oddities of the individuals involved but their far-right political motivations are clear.
(2022-12-17). Croacia vence 2-1 a Marruecos en el partido que nadie quiere jugar. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, la selección croata venció 2-1 a Marruecos en el partido por el tercer lugar del Mundial Catar 2022. Los balcánicos se adelantaron pronto en el marcador con una gran jugada de pizarra. Los Leones del Atlas, la gran sorpresa del Mundial, respondieron dos minutos después, pero no pudieron igualar la ventaja que los croatas consiguieron al final del primer tiempo.
(2022-12-17). Más de la mitad del presupuesto del Pentágono no aparece en sus libros de contabilidad. cubadebate.cu El Pentágono (la sede del Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos) suspendió su quinta auditoría porque el 61% de sus activos (3.7 billones de dólares) no aparecen en los libros de contabilidad que analizaron 1 600 auditores. En esos libros debía haber 3.5 billones de dólares en activos y 3.7 billones en pasivos.
(2022-12-17). Venezolanos exigen a EE.UU. liberación de diplomático Alex Saab. telesurtv.net Se realizó un acto de masas en Caracas en solidaridad con Saab, quien permanece secuestrado en EE.UU. en franca violación de los tratados internacionales.
(2022-12-17). Geminid meteor shower lights up sky in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Geminid meteor shower, always a favorite among the annual meteor showers, reached to peak on Wednesday.
(2022-12-17). ONU demanda medidas para protección de lenguas indígenas. telesurtv.net Se acordó dedicar el decenio 2022-2032 a la preservación de las lenguas indígenas para ayudarlas a sobrevivir y protegerlas de la extinción.
(2022-12-17). Suzhou Creek cruise tours launched. ecns.cn The cruise tours on Shanghai's Suzhou Creek were officially launched on Thursday following three months of trials.
(2022-12-17). Belgians protest against rising fuel prices (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Almost 17,000 people turned up for a demonstration in Brussels against the rising fuel prices and also for better pay.
(2022-12-17). Gobierno saliente detiene pesquisa sobre la dictadura en Brasil. telesurtv.net La medida se produjo a partir de una iniciativa del titular de la comisión, Marco Vinicius Pereira de Carvalho.
(2022-12-17). Presidente de México se solidariza con periodista tras atentado. telesurtv.net El mandatario condenó, en su habitual conferencia de prensa, el atentado contra el periodista Ciro Gómez Leyva.
(2022-12-16). Kiev Revenges Russian Strikes On Energy System Killing Civilians In Donbass. southfront.org 
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(2022-12-16). Commentary on the UNGA Adoption of the Anti-Nazi Resolution, December 15, 2022. libya360.wordpress.com Maria Zakharova Commentary by Ms. Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, in connection with the adoption by the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly of a resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism On December 15 in New York at the plenary meeting of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly…
(2022-12-16). Golpe In Peru: Castillo Under Arrest, People Demand A Constituent Assembly. popularresistance.org Regardless of Castillo presidency's evident shortcomings and mistakes, his ouster represents a grave setback for democracy in Peru and Latin America as a whole. His election last year took place on the back of an almighty crisis of credibility and legitimacy of a political system rigged with corruption and venality in which presidents were forced to resign on corruption charges (some ended in prison), with one committing suicide before being arrested on corruption charges. In the last six years Peru has had six presidents. | The rot was so advanced that no mainstream political party or politician could muster suf…
(2022-12-16). Sube a 18 la cifra de muertos por represión a protestas en Perú. telesurtv.net La Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos de Perú demandó la investigación de los responsables de las muertes en Ayacucho.
(2022-12-16). Death Toll From Peru Protests Tops 20 as 'Coup' Government Extends Castillo's Jail Term. commondreams.org "The democratic space is closing; we are on the way to authoritarianism," warned a leading human rights advocate in the South American nation.
(2022-12-16). Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia back Peru's President Castillo, condemn 'anti-democratic harassment'. mronline.org 
Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Bolivia released a joint statement supporting Peru's elected President Pedro Castillo, saying he is the victim of "anti-democratic harassment," following a U.S.-backed right-wing coup.
(2022-12-16). Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) supports Peru's President Castillo against coup, denounces lawfare in Argentina. multipolarista.com 
The left-wing Bolivarian Alliance (ALBA) uniting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean met for its 18th annual summit, condemning the coup d'etat in Peru against "Constitutional President Pedro Castillo," denouncing the "unsubstantiated judicial processes (lawfare)" in Argentina against Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
(2022-12-16). Continúa la represión contra manifestantes en Perú. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo de Perú reportó dos nuevos decesos y decenas de heridos en Ayacucho.
(2022-12-16). Juez dicta 18 meses de prisión preventiva contra el expresidente peruano Pedro Castillo. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público de Perú había solicitado 18 meses de prisión preventiva contra el exmandatario.
(2022-12-16). ALBA-TCP Summit Declares Arrest of Pedro Castillo Coup d'État. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, December 15, the summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) condemned the events in Perú against President Pedro Castillo, describing it as a coup d'état. | During the 18th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the ALBA-TCP, which began this Wednesday in Havana, Cuba, the arbitrary detention of Pedro Castillo by police officers was condemned, and member states agreed with the arguments of Castillo's defense that there was in fact no court order against the president at the time of his arrest on December 7, when Congress ousted him fr…
(2022-12-16). UK Marines Conducted Covert Ops in Ukraine, General Claims. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Patriot Missiles in Ukraine NATO's Bluff or Real Escalation? globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Israel supplies NATO with intelligence on Iran, enters Ukraine fray. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ha'aretzDecember 15, 2022 Israel Gives Ukraine Intelligence on Iran via NATONATO sources tell 'Haaretz' some of the intel is on the Iranian drones… Israel has stepped up its intelligence assistance to Ukraine in recent weeks via NATO, sources in Brussels told Haaretz, with Jerusalem remaining keen to keep its aid to the embattled country indirect. …
(2022-12-16). In Video 18+: Ukrainian Soldier Killed Two Civilians In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
(2022-12-16). In Video: Russian Lancet Drone Dodges Smoke Screen, Hit Ukrainian Radar. southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | On December 16, a video documenting a recent Russian strike with a Lancet Loitering munition on a Ukrainian P-18 radar in the special military operation zone surfaced online. | The P-18, which was developed in the Soviet Union, is a 2D VHF radar with a maximum range of 2 kilometers and an al…
(2022-12-16). Finland's NBI Suspects Arms Sent to Ukraine Might be in Criminal Hands. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). U.S. Government Media Outlet Directs Air Strikes on Crimea. libya360.wordpress.com Strategic Culture Foundation EditorialRFE Surely a negotiated settlement to the conflict in Ukraine and the wider security concerns of Russia should be a priority. But regrettably, Washington and its European and Kiev minions are incapable of such diplomacy. The Radio Free Europe outlet this week blatantly published satellite images of Russian military bases in Crimea…
(2022-12-16). Russia & VT Exposes US Bio Weapons in Georgia-Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
Jeffrey Silverman, Georgian Bureau Chief for Veterans Today, has been interviewed by several Russian TV channels concerning his work over the years in exposing US bio weapons programmes in Georgia and countries of the former Soviet Union, with special emphasis on Ukraine, and on the latest breaking news, that the US and Ukraine are in …
(2022-12-16). State Dept backs Georgia's NATO/EU bids, taking Abkhazia, S. Ossetia, role in Ukraine war. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 16, 2022 US Assistant Secretary of State vows support for Georgia's territorial integrity, Euro-Atlantic integration Karen Donfried, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, on Thursday said her Government continued to stand with Georgia and would protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty…. In her remarks at US Congress …
(2022-12-16). US Believes Ukraine Can Retake Crimea, But May Provoke Nuclear Escalation. news.antiwar.com The White House believes Ukraine's military could retake the Crimean Peninsula from Russia. However, officials say the offensive may cross Moscow's "red lines" and prompt a nuclear strike. The Biden administration has radically changed its view of Kiev's military since Russia invaded nearly ten months ago. The Ukrainians "continue to shock the world with how …
(2022-12-16). Poland Demands Answers After 'Gift' Police Chief Received From Ukraine Officials Exploded. southfront.org 
Poland's police chief Jaroslaw Szymczyk was hospitalized after a "gift" package that he received exploded, according to international reports, after a recent string of On Thursday Poland's Interior Ministry confirmed, "Yesterday at 7: a.m., an explosion occurred in a room adjacent to the office of th…
(2022-12-16). What Do Ukrainians Want? Not an Uncompromising Battle That Puts Them in Grave Danger. commondreams.org After nine months of war, carnage and surging armament, concessive peace is still feasible, a peace that the U.S. could promote by moderating its acceleration of military provision.
(2022-12-16). Remilitarized Japan doubles war spending to meet NATO standards, confront Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleDecember 16, 2022 Japan approves a historic new military build-up Japan on Friday approved a new national security strategy one of the country's largest defense shake-ups since World War II. This is a marked shift from the country's pacifist approach [sic], which has dominated its political discourse for decades. *** The cabinet approved …
(2022-12-16). How The West's Media Slip In Some Lies Even When They Start to Allow Some Truths. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse Bloomberg News headlined on December 12th, "Can Europe's Energy Bridge to Russia Ever Be Rebuilt?" and the hired…
(2022-12-16). Brittney Griner and the U.S. State. mronline.org 
Brittney Griner's ordeal in Russia is over. But she has been secreted away for "reintegration" and the U.S. continues its own brand of international hostage taking.
(2022-12-16). Existential Threat to Israel from Russian-Iranian Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Why Putin Says Russia Could Adopt US-style Preemptive Strike Doctrine. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). By demanding Russian isolation, Estonia and Baltic states join European efforts towards economic suicide. infobrics.org Local actors such as Estonia allow themselves to serve as proxies for US interests and thus gain influence, but will also bear themselves the greatest costs.
(2022-12-16). Is Russian Restraint Averting the Risk of Nuclear War — or Inviting It? globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Russia Is Developing Mobile System That Can Detect, Locate Starlink Internet Terminals. southfront.org 
Russia's Sestroretsk Arms Plant is developing a mobile system that can detect and locate Starlink internet terminals, the The new system, dubbed "Borshchevik," can reportedly detect Starlink terminals with a range of 10 kilometers and located them with an accuracy down to 60 meters only. The system can be mounted on several types of vehicles, which makes it suita…
(2022-12-15). Damage detected on shell of Russian spacecraft docked to ISS. ecns.cn Astronauts found damage on Thursday to the outer skin of the instrument-assembly compartment of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-22 that is docked to the International Space Station (ISS).
(2022-12-16). 2022 Russia-Brazil Bilateral Trade Reaching Record Highs. infobrics.org Trade volumes between Brazil and Russia are on track to reach a record high of US$10 billion by the end of 2022, according to Rodrigo Baena Soares, Brazil's Ambassador to Russia…
(2022-12-16). Putin Attempting to Prevent a Repeat of the Clinton-Yeltsin Destruction of Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Belt and Road Initiative: Prospects for Brazil. infobrics.org The Belt and Road initiative introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 serves as a boost to global development. The project was initially focused on connectivity and land integration of the western part of China with Central Asia and Europe; then it has added maritime routes that include Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, Africa, and as of 2018, they already included it in Latin America with its projection towards the Arctic Ocean…
(2022-12-16). Kudankulam Unit 3 Reactor Building Dome Installed. infobrics.org The lower part and the top part of the 281-tonne dome for the reactor building at unit 3 of India's Kudankulam nuclear power plant was preassembled on the ground before being lifted 62 metres and installed in the design position…
(2022-12-16). China-Latin America Defence Forum another blow to US influence 'in its backyard'. infobrics.org China entered Latin America with investments while US attempted to politically dominate.
(2022-12-16). China-South Africa Champion the Call to Strengthen Multilateralism Through Shared Prosperity. infobrics.org On the sidelines of the G20 Bali Summit, Xi and President Cyril Ramaphosa held a bilateral meeting and reached broad consensus, which is of great significance to leading the co-operation among developing countries, especially China-Africa co-operation…
(2022-12-16). NATO marks birth of prince of peace with "green" pagan rite. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Perhaps someone can find even the most remote indication that NATO, 30 of 32 of whose members/soon-to-be members are, or were, nominally Christian nations, has in the following public relations stunt marked the Christmas holiday in any meaningful manner. Putting up a large green object with needles seems more in line with contemporary Western Gaia …
(2022-12-16). NATO nuclear obligation: Germany signs $8b deal for U.S. F-35s. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsDecember 14, 2022 Germany clinches $8 billion purchase of 35 F-35 aircraft from the US German government leaders on Wednesday announced a deal to buy 35 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, a package pegged at $8.4 billion by the Pentagon in its offer from the summer. Signature of the letter of acceptance …
(2022-12-16). Japan, Georgia discuss trans-Eurasian energy strategy, NATO/EU bids, "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaDecember 16, 2022 Foreign Minister Darchiashvili Visits Tokyo Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili visited Tokyo, Japan, to meet with his counterpart, the Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, as well as other representatives of the Japanese government. According to the Georgian Foreign Ministry, during the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and potential areas of …
(2022-12-16). For-Profit Childcare Chains Showered Manchin in Cash After He Blocked Universal Care. commondreams.org A consortium of nationwide chains called on the senator to support legislation that would help only low-income families, to avoid cutting into their profits.
(2022-12-16). Time to Revive the 1995 Act that Called for Abolishing the CIA. covertactionmagazine.com CIA detracts from national security by purporting to know what it doesn't In a recent feature article in The New Yorker magazine, writer Amy Davidson Sorkin recalls the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan's 1995 bill, the Abolition of the Central Intelligence Agency Act. One of the original neoconservatives, Moynihan had served on the 1975/76 Church …
(2022-12-16). Lisandra Ordaz ganó único boleto a la Copa del Mundo de ajedrez. cubadebate.cu Finalizó en Ecuador el Campeonato Continental femenino de ajedrez y dos cubanas terminaron abrazadas en la punta, con siete unidades: la pinareña Lisandra Ordaz (cinco triunfos y cuatro | 6F1 | empates) y la villaclareña naturalizada paraguaya Jennifer Pérez (seis éxitos, dos tablas y un revés).
(2022-12-16). Turkey deploys convoy of advanced weapons to Kosovo, Serbia mulls sending troops. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92December 16, 2022 Media: 11 trucks full of weapons are going in the direction of the so-called Kosovo The state authorities of Serbia received information that 11 trucks full of weapons left for so-called Kosovo, the media reports. As Kurir learns, the trucks carry the most modern weapons mortars and missiles from Turkey worth …
(2022-12-16). Narcissism Inc.: The Harry and Meghan Production. dissidentvoice.org Netflix's Harry and Meghan has been billed as a documentary, but it is clear that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have never watched that form of the genre. Hardly surprising: Prince Harry is unworldly and semi-literate and Meghan can hardly count herself as a cerebral giant. Indulgent, narcissistic and manipulative, the Prince and his …
(2022-12-16). Farha confronts Israel's erasure of Palestine. electronicintifada.net With its global Netflix platform, movie about the Nakba has unprecedented reach…
(2022-12-16). Ben & Jerry's settles lawsuit, freezes out Israel. electronicintifada.net Outcome is a win for supporters of Palestinian rights.
(2022-12-16). Correction on Lee Camp Story. scheerpost.com 
By SP Staff FOR THE RECORD Dec. 15: Early this morning, ScheerPost republished a column and video by Lee Camp from MintPress News titled, "Pentagon Admits They Can't Account for Half Their Assets Amid Latest Audit Failure." The column and video for Camp's Behind The Headlines erroneously stated that a 2018 article from The Nation …
(2022-12-16). Call of Duty is a government psyop: These documents prove it. therealnews.com 
(2022-12-16). Sanctions Kill: a book, a webinar, a movement. workers.org 
Several authors of the new book, "Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy," discussed the destructive effect of sanctions on over 40 countries in a webinar on Dec. 10. More than 1,000 people registered for the webinar. (View at youtube.com/watch?v=6_ro7VTvOc8.) Sara Flounders, contributing editor in Workers World Newspaper, organizer . . . |
(2022-12-16). What Today's Labor Reformers Can Learn From A Rank-And-File Coal Miners' Victory 50 Years Ago. popularresistance.org In December 1972, coal miners rocked the American labor movement by electing three reformers as top officers of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), a union which at the time boasted 200,000 members and a culture of workplace militancy without peer. | In national balloting supervised by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Arnold Miller, Mike Trbovich and Harry Patrick ousted an old guard slate headed by W.A. ("Tony") Boyle, the benighted successor to John L. Lewis, who ran the UMWA in autocratic fashion for 40 years. Boyle's opponents, who campaigned under the banner of Miners for Democracy (MFD), had never…
(2022-12-16). Eric Adams Prescribes More Cops And Prisons For Poor And Oppressed. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – Last week, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced his new directive allowing cops to forcibly remove people from public areas and involuntarily detain them for transport to hospitals. The mayor's guidance expands previous definitions which allowed cops and qualified professionals to involuntarily detain someone if the individual is deemed to be a threat. Now, the new recommendations allow cops to detain people if they deem they are "unable to meet their basic needs." Adams claims this decision is best for public safety and individual well-being, but his decision was never about public safet…
(2022-12-16). AfroResistance At The Permanent Forum Of People Of African Descent. popularresistance.org From December 5- 8, 2022, AfroResistance attended the first session of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent, which was held at the United Nations Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The Permanent Forum serves as "a consultative mechanism for people of African descent and other relevant stakeholders as a platform to improve the security, quality of life and livelihoods of people of African descent, as well as an advisory body to the Human Rights Council, in line with the program of activities for the implementation of the International Decade for Afro-descendants and in close coordination with…
(2022-12-16). ICC Wanted To Investigate Israeli War Crimes; Now It's Caving To US Pressure. popularresistance.org Nearly two years have passed since the International Criminal Court (ICC) began investigating war crimes committed in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza. But the ICC has yet to take concrete steps to move the investigation forward. | Frustrated with the glacial pace of the ICC's investigation and the lack of clarity about how and when the investigation will proceed, three Palestinian human rights organizations issued a joint statement to the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute (the management body of the ICC) on December 6, saying, "We have not seen any concrete step in this inv…
(2022-12-16). 2022 Was Rikers Island's Deadliest Year — Again. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – 19 people have perished at Rikers Island in 2022, making this the deadliest year in the jail's history. Rikers Island's previous deadliest year was just last year, when 16 people died at the notorious pretrial detention center. NYC Mayor Eric Adams has rejected calls to close the facility, along with demands from advocates for a federal receivership. A federal receivership would give power to a court-appointed, nonpartisan expert to intervene in the situation on Rikers with wide latitude to change conditions in the jail. New York public defender Olayemi Olurin joins Rattling the Bars to…
(2022-12-16). This Is Britain's War. "The Drive for Nuclear War" globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). War, social crisis and the tasks of young people in South Asia. wsws.org Workers in South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are also being dragged into the maelstrom of imperialist war, which threatens the entire world with nuclear annihilation.
(2022-12-16). Faking of safety docs can lead to jail time. ecns.cn People who work for safety assessment agencies and provide fake documents will be harshly punished in line with an interpretation released by China's top judicial authorities on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). China issues first national five-year plan on modern logistics. ecns.cn China has released its first national five-year plan on modern logistics to accelerate building a modern logistics system and promote high-quality development.
(2022-12-15). UAE approves use of China's Sinopharm broad-spectrum COVID vaccine. ecns.cn A broad-spectrum COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm, which has the potential to protect against variants including Omicron, has been approved for emergency use by authorities in the United Arab Emirates.
(2022-12-15). ASML questions U.S. logic on chip product trade restriction. ecns.cn Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV questioned the logic behind Washington's attempts to get the Netherlands to expand chip-related restrictions on China,…
(2022-12-15). Services, consumption get boost. ecns.cn China will continue to expand domestic consumption in culture and tourism, elderly and childcare services and sports, as the country aims to further unleash domestic demand potential and promote high-quality development.
(2022-12-15). China's major shale gas field sees accumulated output of over 53 bln cubic meters. ecns.cn As of the end of November, Fuling, China's largest shale gas field, has produced over 53 billion cubic meters of shale gas over the past decade since it was discovered in 2012.
(2022-12-15). China pledges to deliver more benefits. ecns.cn China will stay committed to its fundamental national policy of opening-up, pursue its strategy of opening-up based on a win-win approach and stay true to the right path that features economic globalization.
(2022-12-16). Officials' roles in vitalization mapped out. ecns.cn China has issued a set of rules clarifying the duties of Communist Party of China officials in rural vitalization, while warning of the threat of penalties and even criminal liability for excessive bureaucracy and inaction.
(2022-12-16). Multiple Breadbasket Failures as Radicals Stop Private Jets. dissidentvoice.org Global warming is taking a big bite out of the planet. Unprecedented severe droughts dry up major commercial waterways and extreme conditions have either diminished or partially decimated many crops in the US, Europe, China, Australia, the Indian subcontinent and throughout regions of Africa. This article explores the impact of "multiple breadbasket failures" as defined …
(2022-12-15). China conducts survey on population most susceptible to COVID-19 infections. ecns.cn China is carrying out a survey to identify people most susceptible to COVID-19 infections, including the elderly and those with underlying diseases, an official with the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Xinjiang foreign trade up nearly 60 pct in first 11 months. ecns.cn Foreign trade volume of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region soared 59.8 percent year on year to 219.4 billion yuan (about 31.6 billion U.S. dollars) from January to November this year.
(2022-12-15). New edition of China's COVID-19 control protocols to be released soon: Zhong Nanshan. ecns.cn The 10th edition of China's COVID-19 control protocols will be released soon, which will benefit economic development on the basis of active epidemic prevention.
(2022-12-15). Diplomat tells China story in new book. ecns.cn Veteran diplomat Liu Xiaoming detailed how he interacted with people from all walks of life in the United Kingdom and how he told China's story as the longest-serving Chinese ambassador to the country, where he worked for 11 years.
(2022-12-16). The road to de-dollarisation will run through Saudi Arabia: The Fiftieth Newsletter (2022). mronline.org 
On 9 December, China's President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss deepening ties between the Gulf countries and China.
(2022-12-15). Additional monetary flexibility seen soon. ecns.cn China's monetary policy might have more room for easing early next year as the U.S. Federal Reserve has started to slow down rate hikes while domestic economic growth requires more support, experts said on Thursday.
(2022-12-16). Fish scale-shaped ice floes on Yellow River. ecns.cn Fish scale-shaped ice floes floating along a section of the Yellow River create a magnificent scenery in winter in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2022.
(2022-12-16). Giant pandas enjoy happy life at Sichuan base. ecns.cn Giant pandas eat bamboo shoots at the Dujiangyan base of the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 15, 2022.
(2022-12-15). UK urged to earnestly secure Chinese embassy. ecns.cn China has warned of resolute and forceful countermeasures if the United Kingdom does not immediately stop political manipulation and earnestly secure the Chinese embassy and its consulates' normal performance of duties.
(2022-12-16). Progress in China-U.S. audit oversight cooperation welcome: CSRC. ecns.cn China welcomes the latest progress made in China-U.S. audit oversight cooperation, the country's top securities regulator said on Friday.
(2022-12-16). Digital hub target on track with China tech. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia is speeding toward a digital future full of potential with Chinese cooperation, the kingdom's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said.
(2022-12-16). Guidelines on emissions released. ecns.cn China has included greenhouse gas emissions into the environmental impact assessments for several major smokestack industries, according to guidelines unveiled on Wednesday by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
(2022-12-16). Xi of Arabia and the Petroyuan Drive. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Xi Jinping has made an offer difficult for the Arabian Peninsula to ignore: China will be guaranteed buyers of your oil and gas, but we will pay in yuan. It would be so tempting to qualify Chinese President Xi Jinping landing in Riyadh a week ago, welcomed with royal pomp and circumstance, as Xi…
(2022-12-15). Businesses receive boost for orders at home and abroad. ecns.cn In the last two weeks, foreign trade companies in China have ramped up their efforts to grab international orders, as the nation further optimizes its COVID-19 policies.
(2022-12-16). "Israeli Exceptionalism" Is a Canadian Value that Forgives Apartheid Israel All Its Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Ucrania perpetra ataque más severo contra Donetsk desde 2014. telesurtv.net El alcalde de la ciudad de Donetsk, Alexéi Kulemzin, publicó que "los fascistas ucranianos han cometido otro crimen de guerra".
(2022-12-16). Congress at Odds Over How to Give Taiwan Military Aid. news.antiwar.com Some members of Congress are at odds over how to provide $10 billion in military aid for Taiwan that is included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The funds are set to be disbursed over five years through the State Department's Foreign Military Financing program. According to Defense News, top congressional appropriators want …
(2022-12-16). Dennis Kucinich: How the war machine took over the Democratic Party. therealnews.com 
There was once a wing of the Democratic Party that stood up to the war industry. J. William Fulbright, George McGovern, Gene McCarthy, Mike Gravel, William Proxmire, and, of course, Dennis Kucinich. But that was largely decades ago. The new Democrats, especially with the presidency of Bill Clinton, became shills not only for corporate America, but the arms industry. The massive military budget, $858 billion in military spending allocated for fiscal year 2023, is an increase of $45 billion over the Biden administration's budget request, and nearly $80 billion more than the amount appropriated by Congress for…
(2022-12-16). Senate Passes Massive $858 Billion NDAA. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Thursday night passed the massive $858 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a vote of 83-11. The spending bill has already been approved by the House and now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. The $858 billion bill is $45 billion more than Biden asked for and represents an …
(2022-12-16). Africa's Free Trade Area: How to Turn the Dream of a Single Continental Market Into Reality? libya360.wordpress.com Ekaterina Blinova The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) looks to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion. The US is seeking to capitalize on the endeavor while pushing for the extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). "The free trade area is expected to enhance economic integration in…
(2022-12-16). Understanding Corporate Power and Inflation. commondreams.org What's become clear over the last two years is that families and workers suffered the consequences—all while big corporations enjoyed windfall profits.
(2022-12-16). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org India: Delhi bus workers demand unpaid wages; Bangladesh police attack protesting garment workers; National strike by Sri Lankan university teachers over increased taxation; Apple store workers in Australia to strike before Christmas.
(2022-12-16). Iran's Afshin Ghaderzadeh wins Guinness World Records. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian citizen Afshin Ghaderzadeh took the title of World's Shortest Man Living from previous record-holder Edward Hernandez, from Colombia.
(2022-12-16). Two major central banks step up the interest rate war against the working class. wsws.org In their decisions to lift interest rates announced yesterday, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank cited "tight" labour markets and limited wage increases as requiring "forceful" action.
(2022-12-16). Education workers across Canada must link the fight for Zero COVID to the growing working-class challenge to capitalist austerity and imperialist war. wsws.org In Canada and many other countries, a conflux of respiratory viruses—primarily influenza, RSV and COVID-19—have brought an already overstretched and chronically understaffed health care system to the brink of collapse.
(2022-12-16). Georg Brandes: An Appeal Against Wholesale Murder. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts Georg Brandes: Selections on war ==== Georg BrandesAn Appeal (1916)…
(2022-12-16). Bolsonaristas Launch Attacks on Public Infrastructure in Brasilia. orinocotribune.com Protesters set fire to cars, buses and wreaked havoc in the city center following the arrest of a Bolsonarista leader | Last night on December 12, Bolsonaro protesters transformed the center of Brasilia into a war zone, and continued to cause problems for the residents of the city as of Tuesday morning, December 13. | The violence began at the headquarters of the Federal Police, in the center of the capital, in protest against the arrest of the chief Tsererê Xavante, one of the leaders of the coup protests in the Federal District, and who had his arrest decreed by the Federal Supreme Court (STF), at the request o…
(2022-12-16). Book review: Jon Melrod's Fighting Times a new class struggle classic. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN — Jon Melrod's newly-published memoir, Fighting Times, is more than just a remembrance. It details his time as a revolutionary helping to build the fighting people's movements – from the student movement of the 1960s in SDS and being part of the Revolutionary Union, to the solidarity struggle with the Menominee Warrior Society occupation in 1975, to building a fighting UAW local at an American Motors plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin – and the lessons learned from each fight. It is a book that class-struggle union militants, student organizers and activists from all the people's movements alike wo…
(2022-12-16). Expanding their war on democracy, Ohio Republicans target citizen ballot initiatives for elimination. peoplesworld.org 
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A rapidly growing and diverse statewide coalition of labor, voting rights, reproductive rights, religious, and community organizations has, for the moment, blocked Ohio Republicans' attempts to severely weaken voters' ability to pass citizen-initiated ballot referendums and strip the State Board of Education of its authority. Public pressure has divided Republicans, who don't have the …
(2022-12-16). People's World Amistad Awards 'rise up' for working-class power. peoplesworld.org 
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Unity, inspiration, and solidarity flowed through the packed gym in the Dixwell Q House during the People's World Amistad Awards, an atmosphere born from a year of hard working-class struggles for dignity, respect, and representation. Themed "Rise Up! Time to be the Leaders of Today—Seize the Moment and the Future is Ours," the …
(2022-12-16). The Activities of Far-right Death Squads in Interwar Germany. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). 'U.S.-Africa: How the Peoples' Struggles Connect': Second Panel of African People's Forum. towardfreedom.org
(2022-12-16). The Pentagon Budget Normalizes War. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Can Colombia Show the Rest of the World How to Tax the Rich? commondreams.org The new tax regime follows a very straightforward principle: those who earn and own more, pay more.
(2022-12-16). Detroit area Stellantis workers issue statement opposing indefinite layoffs at Belvidere Assembly. wsws.org Workers at Mack Assembly and Warren Truck Assembly have issued a statement opposing the threat to indefinitely lay off 1,3 workers at Belvidere Assembly in Illinois.
(2022-12-16). Pacifica Foundation can't dodge $300,000 defamation award for fired executive. indybay.org September 16, 2022: A federal judge confirmed an arbitrator's finding that the former director was defamed by WBAI programmers who said he had been hired to sell the New York City radio station.
(2022-12-16). Sanders withdraws Yemen War Powers Resolution vote over Biden opposition. mronline.org 
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Tuesday night withdrew his request to vote on the Yemen War Powers Resolution that would end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war and blockade on Yemen, citing White House opposition to the bill.
(2022-12-16). How the US War on Cuba Harms the American People. libya360.wordpress.com Dylan James A worker at the National Center for Bio-preparations, Biocen, inspects vials of the Cuban-made VA-Mengoc-BC vaccine for meningococcal disease as they are packaged in Bejucal, Cuba, July 15, 2022. | Ramon Espinosa / AP Americans Could Beat Lung Cancer if U.S. Lifted the Blockade of Cuba The Cuban government has established an extensive network…
(2022-12-16). Green New Deal and Vegan Bullying. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-15). Multiple Chinese cities begin second booster rollout. ecns.cn Multiple Chinese cities have released the location of local vaccination sites while encouraging the public to seek out a second COVID-19 booster shot.
(2022-12-16). African People's Forum: U.S.-Africa, How the Peoples' Struggles Connect. libya360.wordpress.com Economic Development as a Human Rights Issue: Recommendations for US-Africa policy reforms Elias Amare, Imani Countess, Elias Hiruy & Simon Tesfamariam discuss economic development as a human right. US-Africa: How the Peoples' Struggles Connect Eugene Puryear, Paul Sankara, Erica Caines & Nebiyu Asfaw discuss how peoples' struggles in Africa & the U.S. are connected. The…
(2022-12-16). Más de 3.100 salvadoreños han sido afectados por estado de excepción. telesurtv.net La organización Cristosal reveló que el 97.3 por ciento de las denuncias son provocadas por detenciones arbitrarias.
(2022-12-16). Parlamento libanés no logra elegir presidente por décima vez. telesurtv.net El cargo de jefe de Estado de esa nación continúa vacante desde que Michel Aoun terminó su mandato hace varias semanas.
(2022-12-16). Factory meeting at Ford Motors Saarlouis – What must be done to defend our jobs! wsws.org The following appeal was issued prior to the factory meeting held at Ford Motors in Saarlouis on 14 December.
(2022-12-16). Corte argentina deja firme la condena de prisión a Milagro Sala. telesurtv.net Milagro Sala está en prisión preventiva desde 2016, aún cuando organizaciones sociales exigen continuamente su liberación.
(2022-12-16). Panamá ordena el cese de operaciones de minera canadiense. telesurtv.net El Gobierno dijo que la empresa canadiense no cumplió su compromiso con el pueblo panameño.
(2022-12-16). Mass protests in Bangladesh against brutal cost of living increases. wsws.org The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is desperately attempting to keep the mass anger of the working class and the poor tied to the parliamentary framework.
(2022-12-16). U of MN SDS: Open letter to President Gabel and the board of regents. fightbacknews.org
(2022-12-16). Thursday 12/15: Free MUMIA! March! SF! indybay.org Rally at the Federal Building | Meet for the protest at 7th and Mission | Bart stop – Civic Center, exit 7th…
(2022-12-16). World's first net zero transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023. imperial.ac.uk Imperial researchers will work with Virgin Atlantic to launch the world's first transatlantic flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel.
(2022-12-16). New Zealand: Wellington rail workers face struggle against corporations, government and union bureaucracy. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group calls on rail workers employed on the Wellington commuter network to follow the example of those in the US who have established a rank-and-file committee, independent of the trade unions which are collaborating in attacks on wages and conditions.
(2022-12-16). Venezuela to Begin Gradual Reopening of Maritime and Aerial Borders with Aruba, Curaàßao, and Bonaire Islands. orinocotribune.com 
On Monday, December 12, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reported on Venezuela and the Netherlands' review of steps to take to reopen the maritime and aerial borders between Venezuela and the islands of Aruba, Curaàßao, and Bonaire, overseas territories of the Netherlands in the Caribbean (Netherlands Antilles). The borders have been closed since 2019. | Vice President Rodríguez reported on Twitter that she held a meeting with the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Venezuela, Robert Schuddeboom, regarding the reopening of the borders. | Nos reunimos con el embajador del Reino d…
(2022-12-16). Cepal pronostica menor crecimiento económico regional para 2023. telesurtv.net Estima que 2022 cerrará con crecimiento de 3,7 por ciento, pero adelanta que el año próximo será duro para la región y el mundo.
(2022-12-16). Periodista mexicano denuncia haber sufrido un ataque armado. telesurtv.net Tras el ataque, el canciller mexicano Marcelo Ebrard expresó "solidaridad, aprecio y respaldo" al periodista Ciro Gómez Leyva.
(2022-12-16). Saturday 12/17: Holiday Fundraising Festival to put Real Revolution on the Map. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley…
(2022-12-16). Relaciones Estados Unidos-Cuba en un nuevo escenario global. cubadebate.cu El actual gobierno de Estados Unidos ha sido el más agresivo y el más eficaz de las anteriores administraciones pues ha mantenido la política de máxima presión, manteniendo las medidas intactas del gobierno de Trump, junto a un discurso que solapadamente evidencia sus verdaderas intenciones.
(2022-12-16). Parlamento Europeo anuncia reforma tras escándalo de corrupción. telesurtv.net La titular confirmó que las reformas deben estar listo en el nuevo año en pos de cerrar las "fisuras" que permanecen.
(2022-12-16). Richard Wiles on Fossil Fuel Lies, Rebecca Vallas on Disability Economics. fair.org 
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(2022-12-16). 561 km of railway to be put into operation by next year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — An Iranian railway official announced that 3,300 kilometers of railway are under construction 561 kilometers which will come on stream by next year.
(2022-12-16). Inspectors quash drug price gouging. ecns.cn Market regulation authorities have stepped up efforts to crack down on price gouging and profiteering on COVID-19 drugs and other anti-epidemic materials.
(2022-12-16). People's Action Renews Demand for Transparency and Justice After Elevance Health Ignored Members. peoplesaction.org Instead of Addressing Policyholder Concerns, Elevance Directed Police to Force Members Out and Sent Milquetoast Response to Media Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, DC — People's Action's Care Over Cost campaign yesterday sent a follow-up letter to Elevance Health (formerly known as Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) after they refused to acknowledge the 70 …
(2022-12-16). Ambassador Félix Plasencia Elected New Secretary General of ALBA-TCP. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, December 15, the Venezuelan diplomat, Félix Plasencia, was appointed to the role of secretary general of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), during the 18th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the ALBA-TCP. | The member states of the organisation elected to appoint Plasencia to be in charge of the ALBA-TCP during the current summit, which began this Wednesday in Havana, Cuba, bringing together the various leaders of the region. Plasencia had held the position of Venezuelan ambassador to Bogotá, Colombia, from August 11, 2022, under t…
(2022-12-16). Iran wins 1st DIFA World Deaf Futsal U-21 Championships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian national Iranian deaf football team won the 1st DIFA World Deaf Futsal U-21 Championships 2022 held in Malaysia on Friday.
(2022-12-16). Argentina registró una inflación de 4.9% en noviembre. telesurtv.net El ente estadistico destacó que continúa la tendencia a la baja de la inflación tras el pico de julio de 7.4 por ciento.
(2022-12-16). Chinese Communist Party embraces the global "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org With breathtaking speed, at the behest of world capitalism, the CCP leadership has stripped away even the most basic disease mitigation measures and clearly shifted to a policy of mass infection.
(2022-12-16). Gibara: Evalúa primer ministro reanimación en las comunidades. cubadebate.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República de Cuba, recorre hoy varios consejos populares del municipio holguinero de Gibara, para evaluar la reanimación en las comunidades y el impacto de la gestión gubernamental ante las necesidades del territorio.
(2022-12-16). Grassroots clinics being buffed up. ecns.cn Sourcing sufficient medical supplies for primary healthcare clinics, recruiting recent retirees and increasing the number of fever clinics are some of the measures being taken to relieve the strain on the grassroots level amid the Omicron outbreak.
(2022-12-16). Again, Fear on the Run, "Catastrophic Contagion" globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Poorly attended union rallies seek to rehabilitate Democrats after voting to impose rail contract. wsws.org In an event advertised under the tagline, "fight for workers' rights," the speakers' list at the main rally in Washington D.C. was given over entirely to those individuals who played key roles in ripping up workers' right to strike.
(2022-12-16). Three men convicted of aiding plot to kidnap Michigan governor sentenced in state court. wsws.org Three Michigan men were given sentences ranging from seven to 12 years in prison for their role in providing support and participating in the plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the summer and fall of 2020.
(2022-12-15). President's visit spurs hope for Saudi Arabia exchanges. ecns.cn In light of President Xi Jinping's official visit to Saudi Arabia, Chinese companies in the country have been full of hope and expectation that the visit will bring forth more opportunities for cooperation.
(2022-12-16). German states strike mask requirements in public transportation. wsws.org In Germany more than 100 people are dying daily from COVID-19, clinics are at capacity and a winter storm of coronavirus is brewing.
(2022-12-16). Despite US Opposition, UN Passes Resolution Condemning Death Penalty. commondreams.org "Joe Biden ran for president as an abolitionist… It is time for him to put this country on record as committed to ending the death penalty."
(2022-12-16). Para 2023 Virgin Atlantic planea el primer vuelo trasatlántico libre de carbono. cubadebate.cu La aerolínea británica Virgin Atlantic tiene la intención de realizar en 2023 el primer vuelo transatlántico libre de emisiones de carbono, anunció este jueves el Departamento de Transporte del Reino Unido.
(2022-12-16). BlackRock's Stealth Anti-Climate Agenda. levernews.com 
BlackRock, the world's largest investment company, has become a top target of the right's crusade against so-called "woke capitalism" because of its rhetoric around climate change and sustainable investing. But when it comes to climate action, the giant asset manager isn't presently all that far apart from its GOP detractors. Both BlackRock and congressional Republicans are fighting — albeit through different strategies — to defang a forthcoming regulation that would force companies to disclose their carbon emissions and the risks that climate change pose to their business models.BlackRock CEO Larry…
(2022-12-16). Gobierno de Panamá extiende trabajos de Comisión 20 de Diciembre. telesurtv.net Está encargada de cuantificar e identificar a quienes murieron durante la agresión estadounidense a Panamá en diciembre de 1989.
(2022-12-16). White House Flips Out After Musk Says Fauci-Funded Research "Killed Millions" globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Raeisi says his adm. holds on to its election promises. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian president said that his administration sticks to its promises in the field of creating millions of houses for people while it also has focused on tackling water shortages and unemployment.
(2022-12-16). Top Jordan police officer shot dead in fuel price protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Gunfire killed a senior Jordanian officer and wounded two other police in the country's south, where protesters have taken to the streets for days against rising fuel prices, authorities said on Friday.
(2022-12-16). Will She Have the Guts on Xmas to Free Mumia or Grant Him a Hearing on 6 Long-Hidden D.A. Crates of Evidence? thiscantbehappening.net
(2022-12-16). Presidente Putin denuncia agresión sin precedentes contra Rusia. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseveró que las sanciones persiguen acabar con la fuerte economía rusa, frenar su desarrollo y provocar inflación.
(2022-12-16). Conozca el Festival de esculturas de hielo de Poznan, Polonia. telesurtv.net Este diciembre se desarrolló en Poznan, Polonia, el festival de hielo de esta ciudad que reúne a 24 artistas de diferentes naciones del orbe.
(2022-12-16). People Died from mRNA-Vaccine-Damaged Hearts, New Peer-Reviewed German Study Provides Direct Evidence. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). The 6% Rule Explained: Why You Shouldn't Invest If You Have Credit Card Debt Of 6% Or Higher. moguldom.com Most Americans have debt such as mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and car loans but all debt is not created equal. Paying off high-interest-rate credit card debt before investing is a good move, according to planners and advisors at John Hancock and Fidelity — just two of the many investment companies clamoring for your attention …
(2022-12-16). Sanctions and National Dialogue in Venezuela: Their Indissoluble Linkage. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. On Tuesday, December 6, the National Dialogue Forum in Venezuela was held online, organized by the Consulate of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Quito, the Consul Pedro Sassone and the collaboration of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity, Ecuador Chapter, and CPAZ Coordinating Committee for Peace, Sovereignty…
(2022-12-16). "Recycled Food": Black Market in Broad Daylight. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). The Climate Farce and More. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Banner Drop in Asheville, NC in Solidarity with Fight Against 'Cop City' in Atlanta. itsgoingdown.org Report on banner drop in Asheville, NC in solidarity with ongoing struggle against 'Cop City' in Atlanta, GA. Submitted anonymously. For background on the fight to stop Cop City, go here. This morning in Asheville, NC, activists hung a banner over the I-240 bypass to protest the destruction of the Atlanta Forest by the proposed…
(2022-12-16). US Army Steals New Shipment of Syrian Oil as Damascus Works To Protect Wheat Resources. orinocotribune.com Damascus says Washington and its Kurdish proxy militias are responsible for plundering 80 percent of Syria's daily oil output, and are also working to damage the nation's vast wheat fields | The US occupation army smuggled a new shipment of stolen Syrian oil from Hasakah governorate on 12 December, transferring a convoy of at least 37 tankers to Iraq via the illegal al-Mahmoudiya border crossing, according to local sources in the town of Yarubiyah who spoke with A week earlier, US forces delivered 66 tankers filled with Syrian oil plundered from the resource-rich J…
(2022-12-16). Community beats back Austin electric rate hikes, but energy disaster still looms. liberationnews.org 
From its inception, Austin Energy's proposal to raise its rates was a direct assault on working-class residents and a handout to large corporate interests.
(2022-12-16). Llaman a evacuar zonas cercanas a incendio forestal en Chile. telesurtv.net Se emitieron mensajes para la evacuación de Mirador Alto el Yali, Camino el Convento, Las Viñas del Convento y Santa Blanca.
(2022-12-16). Expertos de ONU condenan violencia de Israel contra palestinos. telesurtv.net Los expertos refirieron que en lo que va de 2022, han muerto al menos 1 palestinos a manos del Ejército de Israel, de ellos, 33 niños.
(2022-12-16). Descubre cuán inteligente eres hallando 7 diferencias en estas imágenes. cubadebate.cu De entrada podría parecerte un reto sencillo, pero no lo es. El tiempo es limitado y somos conscientes de ello, pero de esta manera podrás ponerte a prueba y comprobar la agudez visual que tienes. Si eres una persona a la que le encantan las pruebas visuales en las que hay que buscar diferencias, este acertijo visual es ideal para ti.
(2022-12-16). Rwandan President Kagame: America Would Have To Invade Before They Bully Me Into Releasing Prisoner. moguldom.com Rwandan President Paul Kagame told reporters the United States could not bully him into releasing a prisoner and would have to invade his country first. "We will make it clear: There isn't anybody going to come from anywhere to bully us into something to do with our lives and we accept it," Kagame told reporters …
(2022-12-16). Combatting Economic Inequality Is a Key Democratic Value. commondreams.org People want to live in a fair and equitable society. And achieving one is possible.
(2022-12-15). Full text: Xi Jinping's address at the opening of the high-level segment of 2nd part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. ecns.cn The following is the full text of the address delivered by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the high-level segment of the second part of the COP15.
(2022-12-16). 'Disability Culture' and the Allure of Victimhood. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). End of second general strike by truck drivers in ROK. journal-neo.org On December 9, South Korea's Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union voted to end their 16-day strike. The decision brought to an end the second round of Yoon Suk-yeol's stand-off with the left-leaning trade unions, which we have already discussed in previous articles. The strikers were demanding permanent status for the current temporary minimum wage scheme, plus …
(2022-12-16). Zurda Infinita conversa con el exfutbolista brasileño Zico. telesurtv.net Zico destacó que Argentina cuenta con más hinchas que Francia de cara a la final que disputarán el próximo domingo.
(2022-12-16). Friday 12/16: Free MUMIA! March! Oakland! indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 14th and Broadway…
(2022-12-16). 2022 CA State Capitol Kwanzaa will build upon a 'Quintessential 21st Century Partnership'. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday, created by Dr. Maulana Karenga here in the California Sunshine reflecting deeply on a global Pan African community, over half a century later… | Habari Gani?>
(2022-12-16). I Know It Is Friday… Angelo Badalamenti… smoothiex12.blogspot.com and I wanted to have it with something uplifting, but this week we lost one of true cultural icons–
(2022-12-16). Space Debris Expert: Orbits Will be Lost—and People Will Die—Later this Decade. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Ascienden a 25 las muertes por meningitis en México. telesurtv.net Los casos iniciales se sometieron a procedimientos quirúrgicos con anestesia en cuatro hospitales privados de Durango.
(2022-12-16). 18 December, online event: We Charge Imperialism: US Sanctions Against the Global Majority. samidoun.net 
Sunday, 18 December 9 am Pacific 12 pm Eastern 6 pm central Europe 7 pm Palestine Register: bit.ly/wechargeimperialism Join the Committee of Anti Imperialists in Solidarity with Iran for a webinar leading up to the International People's Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades and Coercive Economic Measures. Samidoun is a co-sponsor of …
(2022-12-16). Federal Marshals Seize KPFA Assets to Pay Defamation Judgment Against New York Sister Station. indybay.org This week US Marshals seized more than $300,000 of KPFA's cash reserves to pay for a monetary judgment for its parent organization the Pacifica Foundation. The asset seizure resulted from a defamation lawsuit by a former interim executive director of Pacifica, John Vernile in 2019 against programmers of its New York station, WBAI. Pacifica lawyers filed an appeal today to block the judgment. But KPFA is now facing layoffs and a massive budget shortfall.
(2022-12-16). Minnesota nurses gain voice in staffing levels in new pact. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL—A prior overwhelming strike authorization vote by members of the Minnesota Nurses Association drove Twin Cities-area and Duluth hospitals to bargain with and agree to new contracts with the union, whose 15,000 nurses then ratified them. And nurses won their key issue, a say on safe-staffing levels which lead to better patient care. Union …
(2022-12-16). Noticias en LEBC: Agricultores, Portuarios y… los errores. cubadebate.cu Cuando apenas le queda una semana de vida a la etapa clasificatoria de la primera Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC), tres noticias se roban protagonismo: Agricultores a una victoria de asegurar su pase a semifinal; Portuarios con una remontada impensable, y las pifias que alcanzaron 32 en los últimos nueve partidos.
(2022-12-16). Tornados dejan al menos tres muertos en Luisiana, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Los fallecidos son un niño y su madre, cuyos restos se hallaron en el noroeste de la ciudad, y la tercera víctima es una mujer de 56 años.
(2022-12-16). 'We were stronger than they were cruel': How part-time faculty won their strike at The New School. therealnews.com 
At midnight on Dec. 10, part-time faculty at The New School and Parsons School of Design officially suspended their strike after a nearly seven-hour-long mediation session with the university administration ended with a
(2022-12-16). US Sanctions Are Killing Syrians and Are a Human Rights Violation. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). 'An Attack on Free Expression': Musk Under Fire for Suspending Journalists From Twitter. scheerpost.com 
"Musk suspending journalists' accounts is petty and vindictive and absolutely disgraceful—and especially so because Musk has styled himself, however absurdly, as a champion of free speech."
(2022-12-16). Temporary fever clinic in Beijing's Fengtai opens to patients. ecns.cn The clinic provided 24-hour services to 16-65 years old patient with mild symptoms of COVID infection and no underlying diseases.
(2022-12-16). Long COVID: a public health catastrophe. workers.org 
On Sept. 18, President Joe Biden declared: "The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over." Symptoms of long COVID The U.S. had an average daily rate of 207 deaths from COVID-19 as of . . . |
(2022-12-16). Victory for public education: Dr. Rocio Rivas wins LA school board seat. fightbacknews.org Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Rocio Rivas was finally declared winner in the highly anticipated Los Angeles Unified School District board race for District 2. On December 13 she was sworn in at an LAUSD board meeting. Board member and longtime human rights activist Jackie Goldberg gave her the oath of office while surrounded by family. | LAUSD District 2 includes East LA, Boyle Heights and several other east area communities. The LAUSD is the second largest in the nation, with majority Chicano students. | In her acceptance speech, Rivas thanked the community, mothers and union members for running a grassroots campaign, p…
(2022-12-15). Biden says COVID-19 cases rising across U.S. ecns.cn U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that COVID-19 cases "are rising" across the country.
(2022-12-16). Collective Governance Is Collective Care. commondreams.org Our workplaces present opportunities to experiment and learn what it actually takes to build a more caring world.
(2022-12-16). Presidente de Colombia anuncia aumento de salario mínimo para 2023. telesurtv.net La ministra de Trabajo, Gloria Inés Ramírez aseveró que esta disposición se acompañará de otras medidas para beneficio de los colombianos.
(2022-12-16). Diputados de Bolivia aprueban el presupuesto para el 2023. telesurtv.net El proyecto ley del Presupuesto General del Estado (PGE), fue aprobado con 68 votos a favor.
(2022-12-16). Cambridge University's Course for Spooks. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Enfermeros británicos inician huelga por mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net El Royal College of Nursing exige un aumento por encima del 5 por ciento del Índice de Precios al Consumo Minorista.
(2022-12-16). Alberta nurse speaks about union indifference to mass illness and death. wsws.org In this interview for the Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic, Alberta nurse Kerry speaks on her experience with Long COVID and the unions' complicity in enforcing the government's "let it rip" pandemic policy.
(2022-12-16). Mississippi executes Thomas Loden despite ongoing lawsuit by inmates against state's lethal injection protocol. wsws.org Loden and four other death row inmates filed a lawsuit in 2015 challenging the state's three-drug lethal injection protocol as cruel and unusual punishment, which is banned by the Eighth Amendment.
(2022-12-16). Gobierno eslovaco pierde moción de censura en el Parlamento. telesurtv.net De los 102 diputados presentes, 78 votaron a favor de la caída del Gobierno, 20 en contra, dos se abstuvieron y dos no votaron.
(2022-12-16). Montreal Autonomous Tenant Union Marches on Housing Tribunal Against Evictions. itsgoingdown.org 
Report from the Montreal Autonomous Tenant Union (MATU) on a recent march against ongoing threats of eviction. With a strong crowd for an 8am start time, the Montreal Autonomous Tenant Union (MATU) moved through the streets to the Housing Tribunal, the administrative apparatus ordering hundreds of evictions every year. After some chants and an anti-capitalist…
(2022-12-16). Escobari and Hoover Make an Improper Comparison to 2016, Invalidating Their "Difference-in-Difference" Estimates. cepr.net 
This is the tenth in a series of blog posts addressing a report by Diego Escobari and Gary Hoover covering the 2019 presidential election in Bolivia. Their conclusions do not hold up to scrutiny, as we observe in our report Nickels Before Dimes. Here, we expand upon various claims and conclusions that Escobari and Hoover …
(2022-12-16). Frente de Todos exigirá juicio contra funcionarios argentinos. telesurtv.net La marcha tendrá lugar desde el Ministerio Público Fiscal hacia el Ministerio de Justicia y Seguridad de la capital.
(2022-12-16). Taking 'Peace' Out of the Nobel Peace Prize. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Incieran más de 87 kilogramos de droga en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El cargamento de drogas destruido se dividía en 80.190 kilogramos de marihuana, 6.603 de cocaína; 341 gramos de crack; 11 de hachís y siete de éxtasis.
(2022-12-16). Can We Talk Sensibly about Inequality and Ignore the Rich? inequality.org
(2022-12-16). Senado estadounidense proyecta aumento de gastos en defensa. cubadebate.cu Más dinero para gastos militares y el apoyo a Ucrania son ejes del proyecto de ley de autorización anual de defensa aprobado por el Senado de Estados Unidos, tema hoy citado en medios de prensa. El paquete incluye un aumento en la partida destinada al país de Europa del este (800 millones de dólares).
(2022-12-16). Policía brasileña actúa contra bolsonaristas asociados al golpismo. telesurtv.net Tras el triunfo de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva en las elecciones del 31 de octubre, tuvieron lugar actos desestabilizadores.
(2022-12-16). Novelist Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead, a homage to Charles Dickens. wsws.org The book explores the way "Dickensian" is applicable to the contemporary US opioid crisis in Appalachia, an area she knows intimately.
(2022-12-16). Big Tech Has Rigged the Game Against Artists. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-16). Noise Demo in Atlanta Follows Violent Arrests of Forest Defenders. itsgoingdown.org Report on noise demonstration in solidarity with forest defenders arrested in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally posted to Scenes from the Atlanta Forest. On Tuesday, December 13th there was a raid in the Atlanta forest where five were arrested after police brutalized them with tear gas and pepper balls. Forest defenders swiftly called for a noise demonstration…
(2022-12-16). Ratifican compromiso con el fortalecimiento de ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net Las autoridades destacaron las acciones para seguir desarrollando la revitalización de ALBA-TCP como mecanismo de unión y lucha por la paz.
(2022-12-16). Feds to expose payday lenders and other bad financial actors. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A top federal agency wants to list corporate non-bank financial bad actors such as payday lenders—with details of their law-breaking—and the National Consumers League is cheering them on. In the next Congress, or at least the Senate, there may be even more to laud. The registry and publicity plan, announced by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau …
(2022-12-16). You Know Gay Rights Are Mainstream When Biden Picks up the Rainbow Flag. scheerpost.com 
Larry Gross, author of the LGBTQ civil rights treatise, "Up From Invisibility," honors the achievement of the new same-sex marriage law with only feint appreciation for the president who signed the bill.
(2022-12-16). UK post and rail strikes continue, as trade union bureaucracy steps up efforts to end wave of industrial action. wsws.org WSWS reporters spoke to striking postal workers at Royal Mail sites around the UK during their two-day strike.
(2022-12-16). Hip-Hop Legend Grand Daddy I.U. Passes Away At 54. moguldom.com Hip-hop legend Grand Daddy I.U. died in his sleep on Wednesday, Dec. 10, according to revered hip-hop producer Pete Rock. He was 54. Known for hits like "Sugar Free" and "Something New," Grandaddy I.U. began his career as a member of the Juice Crew in the 1980s. Biz Markie signed him to Cold Chillin' Records …
(2022-12-16). Tell the Canada Revenue Agency: Colonialism is not charity. End tax receipts for Regavim. samidoun.net 
(2022-12-16). Vulture Real Estate Investors Accelerate Gentrification Targeting Neighborhood Of Obama Presidential Library. moguldom.com Linda Jennings, 73, gets phone calls almost daily from people around the country trying to buy her South Shore, Chicago, condo. She tells them "No thanks" every time. Corporate investors are buying up homes around the site of the Obama Presidential Center, which will include a library in the historic South Side Chicago neighborhood of …
(2022-12-16). Ejército de Siria destruye armas y municiones dejadas por Daesh. telesurtv.net El armamento fue descubierto en un túnel de la provincia Deir Ezzor por los servicios de seguridad sirios.
(2022-12-16). The Empty Promise Of Spotify's Underrepresented Podcast Creator Fund, Missing In Action. moguldom.com It was to be the fund of funds. Spotify, in a grand mea culpa for the repeated use of the "N" word by way of its $100 million podcast deal with the controversial Joe Rogan, announced that it would offer the same monetary equivalent for an underrepresented (read: those in the "N-word" demographic) podcast creator fund. …
(2022-12-16). El Salvador sin daños ni víctimas tras sismo de magnitud 5.9. telesurtv.net El epicentro del temblor se situó en aguas del océano Pacífico, a 29 km de profundidad. Hay reportes de perceptibilidad en el centro y oriente del país.
(2022-12-16). Couriers called in to clear Beijing backlog. ecns.cn Couriers from across the country are banding together in support of Beijing to help relieve the city's backlog in deliveries.
(2022-12-16). President Xi addresses opening ceremony of high-level segment of COP15 part 2. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday evening addressed via videolink the opening ceremony of the high-level segment of the second part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), held in Canada's Montreal.
(2022-12-16). Senior Police Officer Killed During Rare Protests In Jordan Over High Fuel Prices (Video). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Late on December 15, a senior officer of the Jordanian Police was killed during clashes with demonstrators in the southern city of Maan amid protests over high fuel prices that spread to several cities across the kingdom. | In a statement, the police said Colonel Abdul Razzaq Al Dalabeh, the deputy director of Maan's police force, was shot in the head while dealing with "rioting" by a group of "vandals and outlaws" in the city. Two other officers were also wounded during the pr…
(2022-12-16). Vice President Rodríguez: 927 Sanctions Imposed on Venezuela Since 2014. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, December 14, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, outlined the long history of attacks on the Venezuelan national economy at the special session of the National Assembly held for the first discussion of the Budget Bill for fiscal year 2023. | She highlighted that since 2014, 927 unilateral coercive measures have been imposed on Venezuela: "723 from the US, Europe and the West; 477 on individuals, 169 sanctions directed against public bodies and private companies, 69 national and foreign vessels sanctioned through the naval blockade to prevent trade, 58 aircrafts sanctioned, and 164 sanc…
(2022-12-16). Cubadebate obtiene por tercer año consecutivo uno de los Premios de Innovación de la prensa. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate obtiene por tercer año uno de los Premios de Innovación Juan Antonio Borrego que otorga la UPEC, a los medios más innovadores en Cuba. Felicitamos también a Periódico Girón, Cubavisión Internacional, Solvisión, Periódico 26, y Radio Rebelde.
(2022-12-16). Neoliberalism and Its Discontents. scheerpost.com 
By Jeffrey St. Clair and Alexander Cockburn / CounterPunch All through the 1980s and 1990s, professorial mountebanks like James Q. Wilson and Charles Murray grew plump from best sellers about the criminal, probably innate, propensities of the "underclass," about the pathology of poverty, the teen predators, the collapse of morals, the irresponsibility of teen moms. …
(2022-12-16). I Witnessed the Truth about Nicaragua. libya360.wordpress.com Wawen Ewimbi Contextual History of Struggle in Nicaragua 1909 — 1933: The US is cementing itself as the world's police in the 20th century; the marines invaded Nicaragua in 1909 "to help stabilize the country". The US occupied the land until 1933. In 1927, revolutionary political leader Augusto Nicolas Sandino began leading a tiny, fervent guerrilla army,…
(2022-12-16). White House Summit with African Leaders Result in More Promises. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-15). DPR: The Number of Civilian Victims of Bombing Has Quadrupled Since Kiev Began Using Western Weapons. libya360.wordpress.com Christelle Néant On 14 December 2022, the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic) organised a conference on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Donbass, at which pieces of Western weapons found at the bombed sites were shown and it was announced that since Kiev has been using these weapons, the number…
(2022-12-15). ONU adopta resolución rusa contra glorificación del nazismo, con votos contrarios de EEUU, Ucrania y otros 48 países. cubadebate.cu La Asamblea General de la ONU adoptó la resolución "Lucha contra la glorificación del nazismo, el neonazismo y otras prácticas que contribuyen a exacerbar las formas contemporáneas de racismo, discriminación racial, xenofobia y formas conexas de intolerancia", presentada por Rusia. La resolución fue respaldada por 120 países, 50 votaron en contra y 10 se abstuvieron.
(2022-12-15). Zelensky abolishes court in Ukraine prosecuting neo-Nazism. infobrics.org UK will train Ukrainian judges that will be tolerant to neo-Nazis…
(2022-12-15). Ukraine: Zelensky Abolishes Court Prosecuting Neo-Nazism. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Adel Zelensky quietly deletes photo of his bodyguard's pro-Hitler patch Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law to abolish the Kiev District Administrative Court, a court which had no hesitation in prosecuting neo-Nazis. Zelensky also boasted that he is a leader who fights corruption internally whilst also fighting Russian troops. However, it appears that…
(2022-12-15). Marxist IQ: the Trumpian farce. cpusa.org 
Donald Trump is back in the news dining with lunatic fringe racists and neo-Nazi admirers of Adolf Hitler, even as he "prepares" to regain the presidency in 2024. He continues to claim he won in 2020. Karl Marx wrote about wild political adventurers like Napoleon III, the British leaders who equated the sale of …
(2022-12-15). Movimientos sociales convocan a gran marcha nacional en Perú. telesurtv.net Los convocantes al paro nacional indicaron que esperan masivas movilizaciones en las regiones de La Libertad, Arequipa, Lima, Cusco y Cajamarca.
(2022-12-15). Gobierno impone estado de emergencia durante 30 días en Perú. telesurtv.net Se restringen derechos básicos como libre tránsito, reunión, inviolabilidad del domicilio. Las Fuerzas Armadas ayudarán a la policía en la seguridad…
(2022-12-15). Peruvians occupy the streets as anti-coup protests escalate. peoplesworld.org 
Since December 7, tens of thousands of citizens have been protesting in different parts of Peru against the ouster of democratically-elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo in a legislative coup carried out by the right-wing dominated unicameral Congress. For the last week, Peruvians have been on the streets demanding that Castillo, who was illegally arrested following his removal from office, …
(2022-12-15). Brazil's Lula endorses Castillo's impeachment in Peru on behalf of imperialism. wsws.org Lula immediately sanctioned Castillo's removal from office, assuring that "everything was carried out within the constitutional framework."
(2022-12-15). Expresidente de Perú pide a la CIDH que interceda por sus derechos. telesurtv.net Mientras Pedro Castillo continúa detenido, la represión estatal se ha intensificado en varias regiones del país.
(2022-12-15). El golpe derechista contra Pedro Castillo. cubadebate.cu Quienes se dicen satisfechos con la supuesta constitucionalidad de la brutal destitución del presidente Pedro Castillo por la dictadura parlamentaria peruana, le hacen un flaco favor al movimiento democrático y progresista, ya sea consciente o inconscientemente. Su candidatura fue repudiada por las racistas y clasistas élites peruanas no más dada a conocer, y nunca tuvo la simpatía de las Fuerzas Armadas, que inclinaron la balanza a la hora decisiva.
(2022-12-15). Perú: Un pueblo furioso ante una represión que sigue dejando muertos. globalizacion.ca Lo peor es que Dina Boluarte no ha entendido que las calles exigen adelanto de elecciones, referéndum y Asamblea constituyente. | La inmensa mayoría de peruanos intuye o toma conciencia de que no se trata solo de presidentes o gobiernos corruptos…
(2022-12-15). Peruvians Continue to Resist as Anti-Coup Protests Enter Second Week. libya360.wordpress.com Tanya Wadhwa Since December 7, tens of thousands of Peruvians have been protesting in different parts of the country, demanding release and reinstatement of President Pedro Castillo, closure of the Congress, new elections and new constitution through a Constituent Assembly. Photo: Wilson Chilo / Wayka Peru Defying the state of emergency, enduring brutal police and…
(2022-12-15). Peru declares 30-day state of emergency amid protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Peru announced a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday after a week of fiery protests that have left at least eight dead.
(2022-12-15). Movilizaciones continúan en Perú para demandar el cierre del Congreso. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes denuncian que la represión policial no cesa y, hasta el momento, la cifra de fallecidos aumentó a ocho.
(2022-12-15). Peru coup: CIA agent turned US ambassador met with defense minister day before president overthrown. multipolarista.com 
The US ambassador in Peru, Lisa Kenna, worked for the CIA for 9 years, as well as the Pentagon. One day before the coup against elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo, Kenna met with Peru's defense minister, who then ordered the military to turn against Castillo.
(2022-12-15). Estudiantes peruanos toman una universidad en capital del país. telesurtv.net Los jóvenes expresaron que podrían sumarse a las manifestaciones del 15 de diciembre en el Centro de Lima.
(2022-12-15). 'We Are Standing, Whole, and Victorious': President Maduro at ALBA-TCP Summit in Cuba (+Perú). orinocotribune.com 
On Wednesday, December 14, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, declared during a session convened by the National Assembly of Popular Power of Cuba that the countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) are the progressive vanguard of the region, and remain standing despite the constant attacks upon them. | "Today," he stated, "we, the governments and the peoples, the progressive and revolutionary vanguard of Latin America and the Caribbean, are here, present, united, standing, whole and victorious, after enduring conspiracies, aggression, inter…
(2022-12-15). Perú bajo estado de emergencia por 30 días, denuncian abusos policiales. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno peruano declaró el estado de emergencia por 30 días en todo el país ante las protestas que generó la destitución de Pedro Castillo la pasada semana. Este jueves, el Ministerio de Salud confirmó la octava muerte de un civil y la Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos enumeró, con evidencias, los casos de represión ilegal desde que comenzaron las manifestaciones.
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). Russia Warns of 'Unpredictable Consequences' If US Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine. commondreams.org Ukraine wants the air defense systems to help shield against Russia's devastating missile onslaught, while opponents fear Moscow could view such a transfer as an intolerable provocation.
(2022-12-15). US Will More Than Double Its Training Program for Ukrainian Troops. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of the number of Ukrainian troops that it will train in Germany and aims to start the new program in early 2023, US officials told The New York Times on Thursday. The expanded program will enable the US military to train up to 800 Ukrainian troops each month, …
(2022-12-15). Washington practically become party to Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says that Washington, which has practically become a party to the conflict, will not be able to evade complicity in the terror unleashed by the Kyiv regime against Russian civilians.
(2022-12-15). Canadians Who Fight in Ukraine Are Mercenaries, Not Heroes. libya360.wordpress.com Morrigan Johnson Dignitaries attend the annual Service of Remembrance for the Public Service at the Legislative Building on Nov. 9, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME) Heroes or mercenaries? On November 8, 2022, Saskatchewan (a Canadian province) Premier Scott Moe told CBC that Joseph Hildebrand, a recently fallen Canadian man who died in Ukraine, is a "true…
(2022-12-15). Preparing for war: Finnish military on unprecedented spending spree. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com YLE NewsDecember 15, 2022 Thursday's papers: MoD spending boom, Belarusian dissident in Helsinki, and soft retirementBelarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has urged Finland to change the name of her country in Finnish, which currently translates directly to "white Russia" Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurred an unprecedented increase in Finnish defence spending. Helsingin Sanomat wrote …
(2022-12-15). Zelensky Wants 'Complete Isolation' of Russian Athletes from Olympics. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday slammed a plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and called for the "complete isolation" of Russians from the games. The plan, put forward by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, would allow Russian and Belarusians to participate but not under their …
(2022-12-15). Bombardment Throughout Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2022-12-15). Horrific Coincidences In Kherson. southfront.org 
After the withdrawal of the Russian military from the western bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region, the situation in this area was quite calm. The armed Forces of Ukraine were busy securing settlements that have recently come under their control, while Russian troops were strengthening their defenses on the eastern bank of the river. Despite some incidents, the situation has so far remained relatively calm. The sides are exchanging artillery fire on the…
(2022-12-15). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out Ukrainian Radars, Air-Defense System & Howitzer (Videos). southfront.org 
ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | On December 15, RIA Novosti and other news sources shared videos documenting four recent Russian strikes with Lancet loitering munitions on Ukrainian military equipment in the special military operation zone. | The strikes targeted Soviet-made 36D6 long-range surveillance and missile control radar, PRV-16ML height-finder radar and 5P85D transporter erector launcher of an S-300PS long-range air-defense system as well as an American-supplied M777…
(2022-12-15). UK training Ukrainian judges. infobrics.org The maneuver is aimed at convicting Russian citizens, regardless of legal issues.
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). U.S. to provide Ukraine with smart missiles/bombs for bombers, jet fighters — WP. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioDecember 15, 2022 US to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits: report The Pentagon is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that transforms traditional missiles into "smart bombs" able to accurately target Russian positions, the Washington Post has reported. According to an article published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, the so-called Joint Direct Attack …
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kupyansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zapororozhye with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the…
(2022-12-15). Patriot missiles in Ukraine – NATO's bluff or real escalation. infobrics.org Although it has already been deployed to Poland, the "Patriot" showed it provides only a false sense of security after it failed to intercept missiles fired by the Kiev regime forces which hit a Polish border village of Przewodow, killing two civilians.
(2022-12-15). U.S. to train Ukrainian military on missile systems, in live-fire battlefield exercises. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseDecember 15, 2022 US to provide advanced combined armed training to Ukraine The United States will provide combined arms maneuver training to Ukraine geared at enabling the Ukrainian military to better conduct joint operations at the battalion level, the Pentagon announced today. The new training course, which begins in January, will be led by …
(2022-12-15). U.S. to provide Ukraine with smart missiles/bombs for bombers, jet fighters WP. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioDecember 15, 2022 US to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits: report The Pentagon is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that transforms traditional missiles into "smart bombs" able to accurately target Russian positions, the Washington Post has reported. According to an article published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, the so-called Joint Direct Attack …
(2022-12-15). Fire at oil plant near Russia's Irkutsk kills 2, injures 4. ecns.cn A fire at an oil plant in the city of Angarsk in the Russian region of Irkutsk has killed two people and injured four others, quoted authorities in the Irkutsk region as saying on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Turkey invites leaders of Russia, Syria for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Turkish President was quoted on Thursday as saying he proposed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to form a trilateral mechanism with Russia and Syria to accelerate diplomacy between Ankara and Damascus.
(2022-12-15). 12m Tons of Russian Goods to Transit via Iran to India. infobrics.org Following India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Moscow in November, Russia and Iran have agreed to allow the passage of 12 million tons of Russian goods via Tehran…
(2022-12-15). Russia warns US over sending Patriot missile systems to Kyiv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — If the United States sends its Patriot missile systems to Kyiv, that would be another provocative step that may lead to unpredictable consequences, the Russian embassy in Washington warned in a statement on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Russian cosmonauts' spacewalk canceled for technical reasons. ecns.cn A previously-planned spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts outside the International Space Station (ISS) was canceled for technical reasons, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Thursday.
(2022-12-15). NATO East: Japanese-Russian military tensions rise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesDecember 15, 2022 Russian bombers, fighter jets skirt Japanese skies to send a message, expert says Russian bombers made a recent show of force near Japan to indicate the cost of being an "unfriendly country," according to a Tokyo-based security expert. Two Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 strategic bombers accompanied by Sukhoi fighter jets made …
(2022-12-15). China's power generation up in November. ecns.cn A fire at an oil plant in the city of Angarsk in the Russian region of Irkutsk has killed two people and injured four others, quoted authorities in the Irkutsk region as saying on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). You Should Thank this Russian Naval Officer that You and Your Loved Ones Are Alive Today. covertactionmagazine.com Let's hope there are more Vasily Arkhipovs out there today—we need them now more than ever On October 27, 1962, Soviet naval officer Vasily Arkhipov helped prevent the outbreak of World War III and saved humanity from nuclear catastrophe. A minesweeper during the Pacific War, Arkhipov was the commander of a diesel submarine that had …
(2022-12-15). Super-Heavy Crane for Construction of Sever Bay Port Delivered from China by NSR. infobrics.org Due to early ice formation on NSR, Sovfracht's ship was escorted by an icebreaker…
(2022-12-15). The Global South Births a New Game-Changing Payment System. infobrics.org Challenging the western monetary system, the Eurasia Economic Union is leading the Global South toward a new common payment system to bypass the US Dollar…
(2022-12-15). Multinational and combat-ready: NATO battlegroups prepare for war in Balkans, Black Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATODecember 14, 2022 NATO's multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reaches full capability NATO's multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reached full operational capability on Wednesday (14 December 2022). The milestone was marked by a ceremony presided over by Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, and the Commander of Italy's Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo. …
(2022-12-15). Serbia Seeks Troop Deployment in Kosovo. news.antiwar.com Serbia has formally asked NATO if it can deploy up to 1,000 troops into northern Kosovo, where Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says ethnic Serbs are being "terrorized" by the Kosovo government based in Pristina. Vucic made the request to the commander of NATO forces in Kosovo, known as KFOR. Serbian officials say that a UN …
(2022-12-15). NATO plays "vital role in the ecosystem" with killer bees. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The North Atlantic Council consists of representatives of NATO's thirty full member states. It's generally gifted with over $1.2 trillion in military "gifts" at the expense of the populations of its respective members and could survive without the occasional jar of honey. When NATO states are involved it's not the buzzing of bees that innocent …
(2022-12-15). COVID-19 Vaccines: What They Are, How They Work, and Possible Causes of Injuries. U.S. Senator Johnson's Roundtable. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-15). Unified system for joint NATO operations: Georgia as Black Sea, Caucasus outpost. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseDecember 14, 2022 A group of experts from the NATO Joint Forces Command gave a lecture to logistics specialists about the planning program The leading logistics specialists of various units of the Defense Forces studied the LOGFAS work in the NATO program and logistics planning according to NATO standards. A group of …
(2022-12-15). Bernie Sanders message to the corporate class: "Watch out!" peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Watch out, corporate class: Bernie Sanders is coming after you, with new clout. The independent Vermont senator said as much when addressing railroad workers at a D.C. rally—one of many nationwide—to declare they'll continue their campaign for paid sick days, a key quality-of-life issue the evenly split Senate deleted from the new contract Congress imposed …
(2022-12-15). Albaneses toman por la fuerza municipio Mitrovica en Kosovo. telesurtv.net Efectivos policiales de Kosovo custodiaron la sesión asambleísta en la que los ocupantes prestaron juramento.
(2022-12-15). The Nakba Day Triumph: How the UN Is Correcting a Historical Wrong. mintpressnews.com
(2022-12-15). IAEA Delegation to Visit Iran Over Uranium Traces Inquiry. news.antiwar.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is sending a delegation to Iran on December 18 over an inquiry into uranium traces at undeclared Iranian nuclear sites the nuclear watchdog has been pursuing for years. "At the invitation of Iran, an IAEA technical team will be in Tehran on Sunday 18th December 2022 aiming at addressing …
(2022-12-15). IAEA's New chance for moving ahead. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — A delegation of the UN nuclear watchdog will travel to Tehran in the coming days amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West over a range of issues.
(2022-12-15). Corrupting the European Parliament: Qatar's Sports Diplomacy. dissidentvoice.org 
How utterly fitting that it should happen at this time. The Qatar FIFA World Cup is coming to a close, a tournament nakedly bought by a state keen to be a standard bearer, not merely of the Arab world, but the world of shameless sportswashing. Despite being criticised for its human rights record, its laws …
(2022-12-15). Israel sinks to new low by smearing slain children as "terrorists" electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv aims to deflect responsibility for climbing fatalities.
(2022-12-15). US donors fund killers of Palestinian American grandfather. electronicintifada.net Netzah Yehuda battalion has "a track record of gross human rights abuses and war crimes, including extrajudicial killing, torture and physical abuse."
(2022-12-15). Ellsberg, Donziger Among Those Demanding Freedom for Drone Whistleblower Daniel Hale. commondreams.org "People forget that there are Americans being held right in our own country for political reasons, who the world regards as political prisoners, who President Biden has the power to release immediately," said human rights lawyer Steven Donziger.
(2022-12-15). Two US-Supported Coups in Latin America in Two Days, With Ben Norton. orinocotribune.com Ben Norton is an investigative journalist and the founder and editor of Ben's eagle eye perspective brings clarity to what he points out was "two coups in two days" on December 6 and 7, explaining the 4th g…
(2022-12-15). The British American Project and Fighting Back Against the Israel Lobby with Matt Kennard, Asa Winstanley and Huda Amori. mintpressnews.com On this special episode of The Watchdog, Lowkey discusses and later analyzes the role played by external actors in dictating the domestic political environment in the United Kingdom.
(2022-12-15). Shadowy US Spy Firm Promises To Surveil Crypto Users For the Highest Bidder. mintpressnews.com 
Anomaly 6 turns every citizen on Earth into a potential "person of interest" to intelligence agencies, and thus a target for recruitment, surveillance, harassment, and much, much worse.
(2022-12-15). ADL Using Impact Investing to Target BDS. mintpressnews.com The Anti-Defamation League has acquired Jewish investor network JLens. This has little to do with investment and everything to do with shielding Israel from criticism from ethical investment firms.
(2022-12-15). Labor Leaders Provide Cover For Privatization Of Medicare. popularresistance.org Such a statement from the AFL-CIO would suggest that labor is determined to protect Medicare and even support improving and expanding it to all Americans. Additionally, President Biden and Democrats regularly criticize Republican threats to reauthorize and voucherize Medicare. Meanwhile, what's left out of both the Democrat talking points and the AFL-CIO's 2022 national resolution on healthcare is any acknowledgment that the real threat to Medicare and healthcare today is the decades-long tax-subsidized privatization supported by both major parties. | With major support from organized labor, including AFL-CIO Pre…
(2022-12-15). Global Actions On Black Friday Unite Workers To 'Make Amazon Pay'. popularresistance.org Over the last 27 years Amazon has grown from a little-known online bookseller to a global sprawling logistics and delivery empire, overtaking brick-and-mortar retailers with its e-commerce offerings and threatening to make serious inroads on last-mile carriers like FedEx, UPS, and…
(2022-12-15). Theatre Row Workers Unanimously Demand Voluntary Recognition Of Their New Union: Theatre Shop Union. popularresistance.org New York City, New York – On Tuesday, December 13, workers at Theatre Row — a multi-venue theatre in New York City — submitted a unanimous card campaign to the board of their parent organization, Building for the Arts, demanding voluntary recognition of their new union. This union — Theatre Shop Union (TSU) — is an independent union and the first of its kind in the theatre industry. | In a press release, TSU wrote: | We, the workers of Theatre Row, are proud to announce our intent to organize a new, independent union: Theatre Shop Union (TSU). | With one hundred percent support from worker…
(2022-12-15). We Charge Imperialism: The International People's Tribunal. popularresistance.org Since the end of the Cold War, the world has witnessed an unprecedented proliferation of sanctions regimes, particularly by the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, and the United States. This is due in part to the collapse of the Soviet Union, which ended the deadlock between superpowers at the Security Council. Over the past few decades, sanctions were slowly reconfigured from war time weapons into peacetime policy instruments. In order for this effort to materialize, policymakers, legal scholars, and government officials campaigned to legitimate sanctions as a lawful weapon to punish nations wh…
(2022-12-15). After 41 Years In Prison, Mumia Abu-Jamal May Finally Get A New Trial. popularresistance.org Award-winning journalist and author Mumia Abu-Jamal has been in prison for 41 years in a case infused with racism. The 68-year-old is a former Black Panther and the author of a dozen books, including the celebrated Live from Death Row. After his 1982 conviction in the killing of police officer Daniel Faulkner, Abu-Jamal was sentenced to death. In 2011, his sentence was reduced to life without the possibility of parole. Abu-Jamal has a serious heart condition and other life-threatening health problems. | Faulkner stopped Abu-Jamal's younger brother William Cook on the morning of December 9, 1981. Abu-Jamal, who wa…
(2022-12-15). Peace Is Not Our Profession. tomdispatch.com Hey, cheer up because it truly is a beauty! I'm talking about this country's latest "stealth bomber," the B-21 Raider, just revealed by Northrop Grumman, the company that makes it, in all its glory. With its striking bat-winged shape and its ability to deliver a very big bang (as in nuclear weapons), it's our very own "bomber of the future." As Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin put it at its explosive debut, it will "fortify America's ability to deter aggression, today and into the future." Now, that truly makes me proud to be an American. And while you're at it, on this MAD (as in mutually assured destruction) w…
(2022-12-15). The Madness of Nuclear Warfare Is Alive and Well. commondreams.org Collectively, it seems that we may be on the verge of returning to a nightmarish past, where we lived in fear of a nuclear war that would kill us all.
(2022-12-15). Nuclear power generation capacity in Hainan exceeds 10 billion kWh in 2022. ecns.cn The cumulative power generation capacity of the No. 1 and 2 units of Hainan Nuclear Power has exceeded 10 billion kWh for the first time as of Dec. 13, 2022, hitting a record high since both units were put into operation, according to the facility.
(2022-12-15). U.S. scientists achieve nuclear fusion breakthrough. america.cgtn.com Scientists in the U.S. have achieved a milestone in nuclear fusion.
(2022-12-15). Trial run of Mile-Mengzi high-speed railway in Yunnan, SW China. ecns.cn The 107-km railway will link the cities of Mile and Mengzi, both located in Yunnan's Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Passenger trains operating on the railway are due to travel at 2 km per hour.
(2022-12-15). Chinese ice sculptors build Christmas display. america.cgtn.com A big December storm has covered several U.S. states in a sheet of snow and ice. Meanwhile, ice has also piled up indoors at one Colorado venue. It's part of an extravagant Christmas display. In fact, for some ice sculptors from China, this is their specialty.
(2022-12-15). Interview with a Foxconn worker from China. wsws.org "The Chinese government cares just about the economy. Faced with economic decline and opposition from the middle class, sacrificing the lives of millions of the poor [by lifting COVID restrictions] is not an unbearable price."
(2022-12-15). 5.9-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the waters off Taiwan's Hualien County at 12: 03 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2022-12-15). China Meheco signs contract to distribute Pfizer's COVID treatment drug in China. ecns.cn China Meheco said on Wednesday it signed an agreement with Pfizer Inc to import and distribute its oral COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid in the Chinese mainland.
(2022-12-15). The US factor in current China-EU relations. journal-neo.org 
The countries of the European continent, which the EU bureaucracy also claims to represent, are among China's top three partners in foreign trade and economic relations. The other two are a dozen Southeast Asian countries that form ASEAN, and the US. In turn, trends in trade and economic relations cannot be considered outside the context …
(2022-12-15). Colombian tourism with a Chinese twist. america.cgtn.com The trip from China to South America is a long one, but Colombia hopes to draw Chinese tourists back after easing travel restrictions earlier this year.
(2022-12-15). China's fixed-asset investment up 5.3 pct in first 11 months. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 5.3 percent year on year in the first 11 months of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Cleaner heating plants getting hotter. ecns.cn Green energy is expected to contribute more to clean heating in China, as the Chinese government calls for large-scale new energy deployment to further facilitate its 2060 carbon neutrality goal.
(2022-12-15). Realizan conversatorio sobre China y relación con América Latina. telesurtv.net La encargada de Negocios de la Embajada de China en México, declaró que ambos países comparten los sueños en la búsqueda del desarrollo nacional y la felicidad del pueblo.
(2022-12-15). 300 China-Laos Railway freight cars roll off assembly line in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn The first batch of 300 C70E freight cars for the China-Laos Railway manufactured by the CRRC Meishan company rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday in Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2022-12-15). China's online retail sales up 4.2 pct in first 11 months. ecns.cn China's online retail sales went up 4.2 percent year on year in the first 11 months, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.
(2022-12-15). China's property investment down in Jan-Nov. ecns.cn China's investment in property development went down 9.8 percent year on year in the first 11 months of 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Rime scenery on Sanqing Mountain in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Rime-covered pine trees on Sanqing Mountain, a World Heritage Site, in east China's Jiangxi Province. Fantastically shaped pillars and peaks are blanketed with white rime, creating a fairylike landscape.
(2022-12-15). Mongolia, China mark 60th anniversary of signing of boundary treaty. ecns.cn Mongolia and China marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their boundary treaty here on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). China's industrial output up 2.2 pct in November. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 2.2 percent year on year in November, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Xinjiang enterprises go full throttle to boost foreign trade. ecns.cn Many localities across China are moving fast to boost foreign trade and investment as the country has adjusted its COVID-19 response to facilitate the orderly recovery of normal life and production.
(2022-12-15). Country warming up to energy beneath the crust. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, the world's largest refiner by volume and the country's biggest geothermal developer, vows to further tap geothermal energy sources as part of the widespread adoption of renewable energy nationwide.
(2022-12-15). Safety standards for NEVs in the making. ecns.cn China's first testing center for new energy vehicles started up in Chongqing recently, the Chongqing Traffic Police Corps said.
(2022-12-15). The Road to De-Dollarisation Will Run through Saudi Arabia. dissidentvoice.org 
Balqis Al Rashed (Saudi Arabia), Cities of Salt, 2017. On 9 December, China's President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss deepening ties between the Gulf countries and China. At the top of the agenda was increased trade between China and the GCC, with …
(2022-12-15). China's home prices ease in November. ecns.cn China's home prices in 70 large and medium-sized cities eased in November, with fewer cities seeing a decline in home prices, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
(2022-12-15). China credited with 4 of top 10 global engineering feats. ecns.cn Four major Chinese engineering feats are listed among this year's Global Top Ten Engineering Achievements, according to the journal "Engineering", the flagship publication of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
(2022-12-15). China and the cost of reversing COVID-19 policies. workers.org 
For months western media has been attacking China's COVID policies, condemning them for causing enormous inconvenience and discomfort to avoid massive deaths from the pandemic. So, it comes as no surprise that when protests actually occur within China against the protective restrictions, these same media pundits elevate them to the . . . |
(2022-12-15). China launches Yaogan-36 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying a Yaogan-36 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 15, 2022.
(2022-12-15). China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.7 pct in November. ecns.cn China's surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.7 percent in November, up from 5.5 percent in October, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Endangered corsac fox captured in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn With its body length at -60 centimeters and tail at 25-35 centimeters, the corsac fox is the smallest fox in China, living mainly in steppe, desert and semi-desert areas.
(2022-12-15). China UN envoy: Uphold true multilateralism. ecns.cn A Chinese ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday urged the international community to uphold true multilateralism, instead of imposing rules unilaterally formulated by a few countries.
(2022-12-15). Iran's trade with India surpasses $2 bn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's trade with India stood at $2.09 billion during the first 10 months of 2022, the latest data released by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry show.
(2022-12-15). Agrifood exports hit 4.8m tons worth $2.9 bn in 8 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran exported 4.86 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $2.99 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21), new data released by the Agriculture Ministry show.
(2022-12-15). Netanyahu Says US Must 'Reaffirm' Alliance With Saudi Arabia. news.antiwar.com Israel's incoming prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Thursday that the US must "reaffirm" its alliance with Saudi Arabia and that he will seek normalization with Riyadh once in office. "I think that the alliance, the traditional (US) alliance with Saudi Arabia and other countries, has to be reaffirmed. There should not be periodic swings, or …
(2022-12-15). Top Reparations Scholar Dr. Darity Drops Science On How Inflation And Fed Efforts To Fight It Disproportionately Hurt Black America. moguldom.com Dr. William "Sandy" Darity has dedicated his life and career to studying the racial wealth gap and harms done to Black Americans in hopes of finding solutions to fix it. Recently, Darity called out how inflation and the Federal Reserves' efforts to fight it through interest rate hikes and other methods are disproportionately hurting Black …
(2022-12-15). As Feds Sustain Aggressive Rate Hikes, Homes Guarantee Campaign Demands Federal Action to Regulate Rents. peoplesaction.org New Economic Analysis Shows Fed Hikes Worsen Rent Inflation Contact: Johanna Kichton, press@peoplesaction.org, 202.660.0605 WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Homes Guarantee campaign today unveiled a new economic analysis, co-written with Groundwork Collaborative, on rent inflation and the housing affordability crisis. The analysis follows the Federal Reserve's announcement yesterday to raise interest rates by 0.5%, the seventh rate …
(2022-12-15). Open veins of Africa bleeding heavily. mronline.org 
The ongoing plunder of Africa's natural resources drained by capital flight is holding it back yet again. More African nations face protracted recessions amid mounting debt distress, rubbing salt into deep wounds from the past.
(2022-12-15). More than 27,000 Sri Lankan postal workers hold national strike. wsws.org Sri Lankan postal unions are propagating the reactionary nationalist myth that the state-owned service, and workers' living standards and rights, can be defended with better capitalist management.
(2022-12-15). Baku: 2020 Caucasus war victory for entire Turkic people. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagDecember 15, 2022 President Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States On December 15, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (TST) Kubanichbek Omuraliyev. AZERTAC reports that President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Kubanichbek Omuraliyev on his election as the …
(2022-12-15). Foreign Ministry statement on hostile stances towards Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a statement over the hostile positions of several European governments toward Iran, as well as several other regional and international issues.
(2022-12-15). 'Economic Development As a Human Right': First Panel of African Peoples' Forum. towardfreedom.org
(2022-12-15). Union leaders, lawmakers push for more dollars for NLRB. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Union leaders and their congressional allies are pushing for more dollars for the National Labor Relations Board, as NLRB's top enforcement official, who also runs the staff, warned lawmakers that without an increase, she'd have to furlough people. And such furloughs mean "union-busting CEOs" could run rampant, a top union leader, Communications Workers Secretary-Treasurer …
(2022-12-15). CATL makes strategic partnerships toward building better NEVs. ecns.cn CATL will offer high-quality automotive power battery products to support Huawei's smart car products to move faster to meet market demand.
(2022-12-15). Guangzhou scrambles to treat COVID patients. ecns.cn Major hospitals in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, have set up special operating rooms and isolation wards for COVID-19 patients as demand grows, local media reported.
(2022-12-15). "After Two Decades of War, the Congolese People are Saying Enough is Enough": M23 and War-Making in the Congo. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh M23 fighters on the road towards Goma in 2013. Photo: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti Peoples Dispatch spoke to Congolese activist and researcher Kambale Musavuli about the latest offensive of the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the DRC and the broader history of proxy warfare in the region. On Monday, December 12, a…
(2022-12-15). US always had instrumental attitude toward human rights issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Criticizing the inhumane US sanctions imposed on the Iranian nation, the country's foreign ministry spokesman said that the American regime has always had a political, instrumental attitude towards the issue of human rights.
(2022-12-15). Georges Duhamel: The demon of war had imprisoned us under his knee. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts French writers on war and peace Georges Duhamel: Selections on war ==== Georges DuhamelFrom The Heart's Domain (La Possession du monde) (1919)Translated by Eleanor Stimson Brooks…
(2022-12-15). UN Experts Decry Record Year of Israeli Violence in Occupied West Bank. commondreams.org "Israel's deplorable record in the occupied West Bank will likely deteriorate further in 2023," the special rapporteurs warned.
(2022-12-15). Two major ship locks on Yujiang River open to traffic in Nanning. ecns.cn The two ship locks opened to traffic on Wednesday, allowing large vessels of 3,000 tons to travel eastward along the Yujiang River to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao area.
(2022-12-15). Leaked files: private spying firm targets global population with illegal spyware. mronline.org 
A Washington DC-area Anomaly 6 firm is marketing illegal spy tech that can scrape an individual's most sensitive personal data by tracking their smartphone. The British Ministry of Defence and GCHQ are potential buyers.
(2022-12-15). Beyond Razor Wire: A Connected Planet. commondreams.org I want to live in a country—in a world—that sees beyond razor wire as the answer, indeed, that embraces understanding and connection as the only way forward.
(2022-12-15). Plans for wider war: U.S., EU threaten Georgian government over Saakashvili. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaDecember 15, 2022 U.S. Ambassador: Government "has a Responsibility" for Protecting Saakashvili's Rights While speaking with media at the National Conference on gender equality, U.S. Ambassador Kelly Degnan emphasized in relation to imprisoned ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili that "the government has a responsibility to ensure that his human rights are respected, that he receives the …
(2022-12-15). UCU leader Jo Grady moves to block all out-strike action by UK university staff. wsws.org Higher Education workers' call for all-out strike action is a rebellion against the failed strategy pursued by Grady, Lynch and Ward alike to limit industrial action to a programme of sporadic one and two-day strikes.
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Syria On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). Outlook 'Grim' Halfway Through Global Biodiversity Summit, Climate Groups Warn. commondreams.org "If Global North countries don't compromise, the consequences will be dire," said Greenpeace. "One million species are at risk of extinction, threatening the web of life that holds our planet together."
(2022-12-15). CovertAction Bulletin — Eyewitness Report Iran Protests: Truth or Media Distortion? covertactionmagazine.com In the last few months, the western media has been reporting on large scale protests sweeping Iran against the hijab in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amimi. The protests were described by some journalists as a revolution against the Islamic Republic, and have been highlighted as a movement led by young women. Is this true? Is there a revolution? How much of this is part of a major media disinformation campaign? We are joined by Mazda Majidi, Iranian author, journalist, and anti-war activist who has recently returned from Iran.
(2022-12-15). What did Macron Tell Biden? journal-neo.org 
'This is not how you treat allies' was, as various media reports in the US and Europe show, the message that the French leader gave to the US President Joe Biden during the former's recent visit to the US. The message is a continuation of the logic i.e., Europe's growing discomfort with US geopolitics, that …
(2022-12-15). Siria denuncia pérdidas millonarias por ocupación de EE. UU. telesurtv.net Estados Unidos y las milicias locales saquean impunemente el petróleo y el gas natural sirios, según la denuncia.
(2022-12-15). We Can't Let Voter Suppression Be Normalized. commondreams.org Voting rights advocates nationwide documented thousands of voter complaints throughout the midterm election cycle.
(2022-12-15). Virginia's coast rapidly changes with rising sea levels. america.cgtn.com The U.S. state of Virginia is experiencing an accelerating sea level rise, more than other parts of the Atlantic coast.
(2022-12-15). Rail workers oust union president who backed labor deal. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in In a stunning upset, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the 28,000-member union of railroad workers, has elected a new president. Eddie Hall, a local officer out of Division 28 in Tucson, Arizona, won against incumbent Dennis Pierce with 53% of the membership-wide vote. Hall will take office on Jan. 1, pending official certification of the results, and will lead t…
(2022-12-15). Presidente cubano insta a reforzar integración regional. telesurtv.net El mandatario enfatizó que los Estados Unidos y la oligarquía continúan en su empeño por evitar el avance del progresismo en la región.
(2022-12-15). Rail workers hold rallies across the U.S. calling for sick time. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On Tuesday, December 13, rail workers and labor supporters held rallies across the country calling for sick time and other improvement to conditions for rail workers. It was a cold, rainy afternoon when around 200 people gathered in Northeast Minneapolis near a large rail yard. Similar rallies were scheduled to be held in 11 other U.S. cities on the same day. The rallies were organized by members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) union. | On December 2 President Joe Biden signed legislation breaking a rail strike that would have meant rail workers would have been off the j…
(2022-12-15). ISIS Cells Killed Five Pro-Government Fighters In New Central Syria Ambush: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
On December 15, five fighters of the pro-government National Defense Forces (NDF) were killed when their vehicle was ambushed by ISIS cells in Syria's central region, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based monitoring group said that the NDF vehicle was moving near the town of Ithriyah in the eastern Hama countryside, on a key road leading to Raqqa when it was targeted with an explosive device. Three NDF fighters were killed by the explosion, while two others were a…
(2022-12-15). Fed lifts rates and indicates they will remain higher for longer. wsws.org The so-called "dot plot," in which Fed officials indicate where they think interest rates will be, showed that 17 out of the 19 forecast the central bank's base rate would reach over 5 percent by the end of next year, a figure higher than market expectations, and basis points higher than anticipated in September.
(2022-12-15). Mine explosion in Azerbaijan leaves 1 soldier dead, 7 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Azerbaijani soldier was killed and seven others were injured following a mine explosion in Azerbaijan's Kalbajar region, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Boycott PUMA Global Day of Action – January 21, 2023. bdsmovement.net 
(2022-12-15). El Salvador aprueba novena prórroga del régimen de excepción. telesurtv.net Ahora el estado de excepción viene acompañado de nuevos delitos asociados a encubridores y víctimas de extorsión.
(2022-12-15). Iran strongly lambasts US non-unanimous resolution in ECOSOC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani on Wednesday night strongly condemned the United States-led resolution that terminated Iran's membership in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
(2022-12-15). Guatemala da seguimiento a actividad eruptiva del volcán de Fuego. telesurtv.net El Insivumeh puntualizó que se elevan cortinas de ceniza generadas por el viento en la zona.
(2022-12-15). Hundreds of Oath Keepers revealed to have worked for US Department of Homeland Security. wsws.org Newly published reports based on a previously leaked email membership list show that more than 300 current or former employees at the DHS or one of its agencies, such as the Secret Service or the Border Patrol, self-identified as members of the fascistic militia group.
(2022-12-15). Last Chance! Become a Patron Today to Receive a Free Book by Robert Scheer. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-15). Presidente venezolano destaca importancia de la unidad regional. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano afirmó que ALBA-TCP debe demostrar en la práctica que es una alianza para el desarrollo, la paz, la igualdad y el progreso.
(2022-12-15). 2022, encrucijada sin retorno. globalizacion.ca Los días galopan desbocados y un año turbulento llega a su fin mientras la vida cotidiana se empantana en un torbellino de minucias alentadas por un relato oficial que vende espejitos de colores y siembra subrepticiamente desconfianza, miedo y odio….
(2022-12-15). Irish soldier killed after UN convoy attacked in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Irish soldier has been killed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission after a convoy of two armored utility vehicles carrying eight personnel traveling to Beirut came under small arms fire, Ireland's defense forces said.
(2022-12-15). University of California strike in danger as UAW promotes Democratic Party mediation. wsws.org The continued subordination of the strike to the UAW will mean its sabotage as the union bureaucracy enlists the Democratic Party to 'mediate.'
(2022-12-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, December 15.
(2022-12-15). Tens of thousands of UK National Health Service nurses strike for first time. wsws.org Mass support for the nurses means that their action has the potential to galvanise and unite the many disparate struggles of workers that are being isolated by a trade union bureaucracy doing everything to end Britain's strike wave.
(2022-12-15). Finanzas y Precios prorroga beneficios arancelarios para importación sin carácter comercial de alimentos, aseo y medicamentos (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios informó que se prorrogan hasta el 30 de junio de 2023 los beneficios arancelarios aprobados con carácter temporal mediante la Resolución 309, del 15 de julio de 2021, relativos a la exención de pago del impuesto aduanero por la importación sin carácter comercial de alimentos, aseo y medicamentos por vía de pasajeros y como equipaje acompañado.
(2022-12-15). 2 killed, 9 injured in suicide blast in NW Pakistan. ecns.cn Two people were killed and nine others injured in a suicide blast in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Presidente de Cuba insta a aunar esfuerzos contra las adversidades. telesurtv.net El presidente cubano rechazó el bloqueo económico y las agresiones estadounidenses contra Cuba.
(2022-12-15). President Raeisi arrives in South Khorasan Province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in South Khorasan Province on Thursday morning as the second round of his visits to different provinces of the country continue.
(2022-12-15). Venezuela y Rusia firman acuerdos en sectores estratégicos. telesurtv.net La Comisión Intergubernamental de Alto Nivel (CIAN) cumple 20 años con relaciones bilaterales de mutuo beneficio.
(2022-12-15). Enemy's dream of dominating Iran never to come true. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says that the enemy uses all its power to dominate Iran but its dream of dominating Islamic Iran will never come true.
(2022-12-15). Atilio Borón: 'Only an Uprising Will Create the Conditions Necessary to Resolve this Crisis'. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón Dec 14, 2022 | This deplorable situation will not be resolved by relying on the self-criticism of the federal courts, on its proven (lack of) willingness to self-reform, or on an unproductive dialogue with the beneficiaries of the reactionary mafia occupying Argentinian justice and politics. | I think that only a uprising like that of October 17, which founded modern Argentina, or the large demonstrations that toppled the regimes of the Shah of Iran, Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, or that liberated India from British rule will create the conditions necessary to resolve this crisis. | Like a very ag…
(2022-12-15). Encuesta de Cubadebate: øQuién alzará la copa en Catar 2022? cubadebate.cu Luego de los partidos de semifinales, dos equipos se alistan para disputar la gran final del Mundial Catar 2022: Argentina y Francia. De esta manera, los usuarios de Cubadebate acertaron al elegir a ambas selecciones como favoritas para la final. øCuál alzará la copa?
(2022-12-15). Nicolás Maduro Among 10 Most Influential World Leaders on Twitter in 2022. orinocotribune.com The head of state ranks sixth in the world for his influence on the social media network. | This December 9th, the website Twiplomacy announced its most influential diplomats for the past year. The popular website concluded that the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was among the 10 most influential world leaders on the Twitter social media platform. | Maduro ranked sixth, according to the list that details the most influential world leaders on Twitter. The digital diplomacy website Twiplomacy, which has been providing digital diplomacy trends and news since 2012, states that its power rankings apply a cust…
(2022-12-15). Are wildfires contributing to climate change? america.cgtn.com The U.S. State of California has been at the forefront of the fight against climate change; however, it continues to battle increasingly devastating wildfires year in, year out.
(2022-12-15). Critical hearing for Mumia tomorrow, Dec. 15/ U.N. steps in with amicus brief in Mumia Abu-Jamal's case. iacenter.org The next court appearance for Mumia will be held Dec. 16 at 8: 30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Abu-Jamal supporters will demonstrate outside during the hearing and the rally will be live-streamed at youtu.be/zT4AFJY1QCo. By Betsey Piette December 13, 2022 The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent filed an amicus brief Dec. 6 with Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Lucretia Clemons regarding the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Their primary message to Clemons is that no judicial time bar should be applied when the defendant is a vict…
(2022-12-15). Another Political Framework Signed in Sudan. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe Sudan Leaders Sign New Framework Agreement Agreement has been met with protests and rejection by the Resistance Committees along with some Islamic groupings On December 5 yet another transitional political framework was signed in the Republic of Sudan by the military regime and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC), the broad-based democracy…
(2022-12-15). Thursday 12/15: Book launch, "Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy" indybay.org East Bay Media Center…
(2022-12-15). The Little Engine That Couldn't Have Paid Sick Leave: How US Lawmakers Let Workers' Rights and Health Go Off the Rails. cepr.net Over the course of recent months, US lawmakers had a chance to come down strongly on the side of organized labor by backing railroad workers in their pursuit of paid sick leave. Instead, both Congress and the Biden administration opted to impose an agreement that the rank-and-file of four railroad unions, including the largest railroad …
(2022-12-15). U.S. tries Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab, setting dangerous precedent. mronline.org 
The United States announces that Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab will be brought to trial before a federal court in Miami.
(2022-12-15). Wreaths Across America "Remember, Honor, Teach" – California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org "Remember, Honor and Teach" includes the 1848 Historic Towns of Negro Hill, Mormon Island and Negro Bar – Gold Mining District…
(2022-12-15). Rusia descarta tregua para Navidad o Año Nuevo en Ucrania. telesurtv.net El vocero del Kremlin respondió que "no hemos recibido propuestas de nadie. Este tema no está en la agenda".
(2022-12-15). Autoridades resaltan apuesta por la integración de ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net Ralph Gonsalves manifestó que la apuesta de ALBA- TCP "se concentra en los pueblos, se basa en la solidaridad".
(2022-12-15). Video: UK nurses speak to WSWS as national strike begins. wsws.org National Health Service nurses took strike action across the UK on Thursday. They will hold another strike on December 20. The nurses walked out to demand a pay increase of 19 percent. WSWS reporters spoke to some of the nurses on picket lines about the issues in the dispute.
(2022-12-15). Bamboo slips engraved with 'Chengdu' make debut in Chengdu. ecns.cn A batch of bamboo and wooden slips from the Qin Dynasty engraved with the Chinese characters "Chengdu" and "Xi Gong" was released on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Guangzhou taking steps to get biz back on track. ecns.cn Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is sparing no effort to attract more offshore investment and stimulate consumption as the country is optimizing its COVID-19 policies and measures.
(2022-12-15). Rechazan en EEUU a Donald Trump por frases sobre la Constitución, que "deberían descalificarlo para 2024" cubadebate.cu Más de la mitad de los estadounidenses piensan hoy que el llamamiento del expresidente Donald Trump para eliminar reglas electorales de la Constitución debería descalificarlo para postularse a la Casa Blanca en 2024. El 51% de los votantes registrados afirmó que los recientes comentarios del exmandatario deberían mantenerlo fuera de la boleta.
(2022-12-15). The (Re)Birth of Sol Invictus. dissidentvoice.org 
It is the month of December, and yet the city is at this very moment in a sweat. License is given to the general merrymaking. Everything resounds with mighty preparations—as if the Saturnalia differed at all from the usual business day! — Roman philosopher Seneca, ca. 64 C.E.1 In the pre-Julian, Roman calendar, December was …
(2022-12-15). Tàºrkiye, Azerbaiyán y Turkmenistán acuerdan mayor cooperación. telesurtv.net La base de las relación trilateral es la historia, las creencias y el patrimonio cultural que se remonta a siglos.
(2022-12-15). 2022 Sacramento Kwanzaa – Kinara Workshops to kickoff the season. indybay.org The essential central symbol of Kwanzaa is the kinera. 7 days, 7 symbols and 7 principles is our unique "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday.
(2022-12-15). Hainan delegation seeks new investments in FTP. ecns.cn Hainan province is making a major effort to strengthen investment in its free trade port, with a business delegation from the province led by Vice-Governor Ni Qiang setting off from Haikou on Friday for activities in Hong Kong and Germany.
(2022-12-15). OMS insta a acelerar trabajos para mejorar acceso al agua potable. telesurtv.net El 75 por ciento de países a nivel mundial carece de financiación suficiente para sistemas de agua potable, saneamiento e higiene.
(2022-12-15). Chile informa alza de Covid-19 y acumula 4.086 contagios. telesurtv.net Chile acumula 4.967.494 casos confirmados y 62.753 fallecidos a causa del coronavirus.
(2022-12-15). IRGC Navy seize vessel carrying smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IRGC Navy seized a vessel carrying 330,000 liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province Mojtaba Ghahremani said on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Biden administration preparing escalation of anti-migrant attacks, including revival of Trump-era limits on the right to asylum. wsws.org Democrats have responded to a surge in border crossings by joining Republicans in demanding the Biden administration revive Trump-era policies.
(2022-12-15). Enfermeras se suman a ola de paros en Reino Unido. cubadebate.cu Reino Unido vivía este jueves la primera de dos jornadas de huelga del personal de la enfermería en Inglaterra, Gales e Irlanda del Norte para reclamar subidas salariales. Miles de enfermeras se han sumado a la ola de huelgas que afecta este mes a la sanidad pública, el transporte ferroviario, los aeropuertos, los servicios de correos y otros sectores del país europeo.
(2022-12-15). Venezolano Félix Plasencia es designado secretario del ALBA-TCP. telesurtv.net El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, celebró la designación de Plasencia y destacó su eficiencia en cada tarea encomendada.
(2022-12-15). Verde x Ciento: Un proyecto de muchas primeras veces. cubadebate.cu Aunque se habla mucho del Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara, puede que a los gibareños les sonaran este jueves los oídos por otro motivo: en la mañana se presentó oficialmente un nuevo proyecto para fortalecer, con apoyo de la cooperación internacional, los sistemas alimentarios en la localidad.
(2022-12-15). Senado mexicano aprueba llamado Plan B de reforma electoral. telesurtv.net La propuesta fue aprobada con los votos del partido Morena y sus aliados de los partidos del Trabajo (PT) y el Verde Ecologista de México.
(2022-12-15). Bolivia llama a seguir construyendo un mundo mejor. telesurtv.net El mandatario boliviano afirmó que el capitalismo busca la producción y reproducción del capital aniquilando todo a su paso.
(2022-12-15). Yohandis Aballe… descifrando a Augusto. cubadebate.cu Aballe nos ayuda a entender a Augusto, protagonista que encarna uno de los "pecados" de la caja de Pandora: el engaño. El actor enfatiza en que este nunca debe ser una opción para evadir tormentos, agobios o situaciones complejas: "La diferencia está en si continuamos engañando, lo convertimos en parte de nuestra personalidad o si nos apartamos del error por completo", sentencia.
(2022-12-15). 1 killed, 3 injured in bomb explosion in S Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — One Syrian teenager was killed and three others were injured following an explosion of a bomb left by terrorists in the east of Syria's Daraa.
(2022-12-15). Los Angeles Tenants Union holds People's Assembly to address housing crisis. liberationnews.org 
On December 3, several hundred attendees participated in the first People's Assembly organized by the Los Angeles Tenants Union since the pandemic exacerbated the housing crisis in Los Angeles. The union-wide assembly was held in the Student Union building at the Los Angeles City College. The Assembly represented local chapters of the Los Angeles Tenants Union, including: Baldwin-Leimert-Crenshaw, East Hollywood, Union de Vecinos from the Eastside, Lincoln Heights, South Central, Flower Drive, MacArthur Park, Vermont y Beverly (VyBe), and more. Each local presented their unique struggles, their tenants organizing…
(2022-12-15). Anuncian acuerdo para comisión anticorrupción a Honduras. telesurtv.net La Cicih es una promesa de campaña de la presidenta Xiomara Castro para enfrentar la corrupción heredada.
(2022-12-15). Presidente argentino resalta logros alcanzados en tres años de gestión. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que Argentina atravesó la crisis sanitaria, como gran parte del planeta, siendo capaz de superarla y avanzar.
(2022-12-15). Sesiona en el Palacio de la Revolución la XXII Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y Gobierno del ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu Sesiona en el Palacio de la Revolución la XXII Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP).
(2022-12-15). Health care in prisons is a crime. workers.org 
Bryant Arroyo and Joe Piette If you have the misfortune of being convicted of a crime, innocent or not, what's it like behind bars if you have an illness, disease or injury? Bryant Arroyo, incarcerated at State Correctional Institute at Coal Township, Pennsylvania, gave recent examples of how people there . . . |
(2022-12-15). Nurses and supporters speak from UK hospital picket lines. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to nurses on picket lines around the UK taking place in the largest strike in NHS history.
(2022-12-15). Florida drops case against COVID-19 whistleblower Rebekah Jones in deferred prosecution agreement. wsws.org The State of Florida dismissed the malicious charge of illegal computer use against Jones on December 7 while leveling a significant fine against her along with other draconian requirements.
(2022-12-15). Palestine is the real winner of World Cup 2022. liberationnews.org 
Palestine is the winner of FIFA 2022 despite not participating in games at all. Morocco, the first African team to reach the semi-finals, became a symbol of the skill and dignity of the oppressed.
(2022-12-15). WorkWeek 12-8-22 Pres Biden & Demos Betray Railway Workers & Chicago MTA ATU Pres Candidat. indybay.org WorkWeek covers Pres Biden & Demos Betray Railway Workers & Chicago MTA ATU Pres Candidate Erek Slater, The UAW UC Strike & Privatization & Lessons Of Brazil & Rise Of Fascism…
(2022-12-15). Chinese company helps build Mexico's Maya Train. america.cgtn.com Mexico's Maya Train, scheduled for unveiling in late 2023, is one of the most ambitious large-scale infrastructure projects in the Americas.
(2022-12-15). Francia pasa a la final de Qatar 2022 tras derrotar a Marruecos. telesurtv.net El próximo 18 de diciembre Francia se enfrentará a Argentina en la gran final del Mundial Qatar 2022.
(2022-12-15). Enemies to be defeated by resistance of Iranian people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Stating that the progress of the country won't be stopped, the Iranian President said that the problem created by the enemies will be defeated with the resistance and standing of the people.
(2022-12-15). Padre José Landaverde: Presente! fightbacknews.org Chicago, IL – Chicago lost a well-known fighter for immigrant rights on December 11. José Sigfredo Landaverde was a priest at Our Lady of Guadalupe Anglican Catholic Church in Little Village. Padre Landaverde was also a friend of Freedom Road Socialist Organization. He died after a long battle with illness. | Born in Chalatenango, El Salvador in 1971, he was orphaned when the Salvadoran military killed his family. At 17 years of age, and at great risk to himself, José became a scout for the FMLN (Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional, or Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front). His job was to camp…
(2022-12-15). Putin: "Se desplegó una agresión sin precedentes para destruir la economía rusa, pero ha fracasado" cubadebate.cu "Se desplegó una agresión de sanciones sin precedentes" contra Rusia para "derribar su economía en un corto periodo de tiempo mediante el saqueo de sus reservas de divisas", pero el plan, "como todo el mundo puede ver, no funcionó", dijo Putin. "Se nos están imponiendo sanciones, pero seguiremos adelante, confiando ante todo en nuestras propias reservas y recursos".
(2022-12-15). Dual counter share trading to boost renminbi's internationalization. ecns.cn HKEX on Tuesday announced the upcoming launch of the Hong Kong Dollar-Renminbi Dual Counter Model to support the listing, trading and settlement of renminbi-denominated counters in Hong Kong.
(2022-12-15). End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022. aclu.org In 2022, our civil rights were challenged in unprecedented ways — from the overturn of Roe v. Wade, to mounting classroom censorship bills, to the scores of legal attacks on LGBTQ+ youth. But the ACLU and our supporters are no stranger to fighting against these unconstitutional onslaughts. This year, we showed up to protect civil rights through every avenue we could — and saw many victories along the way. Quiz yourself below to learn some of the ways we advocated our way to meaningful change this year.
(2022-12-15). Tabacaleros propina nocaut a Portuarios en el Nelson Fernández. cubadebate.cu Los Tabacaleros del manager Alexander Urquiola Hernández no creyeron en los Portuarios, que cedieron 16×5 en el partido escenificado en el parque Nelson Fernández, cuartel general de los perdedores. Tras estos resultados encabeza Agricultores (26-15) con ventaja de 4.5 juegos sobre Centrales (22-20).
(2022-12-15). UAW pushes Daimler/Freightliner contract reopening to impose 3-year contract extension. wsws.org On Tuesday afternoon, a UAW bargaining committee memo landed like a bombshell on the shop floors at Daimler/Freightliner Truck plants in Gaston County, North Carolina.
(2022-12-15). Kansas pipeline disaster is not the first, nor will it be the last under capitalism. liberationnews.org 
Despite the potential risks of pipelines and the destruction that has already occurred, the U.S. government does not seem to have any real intention to decommission existing pipelines or stopping new ones from being built.
(2022-12-15). Campaign gains steam to save Black Broadway show 'Ain't No Mo'. peoplesworld.org 
A provocative new play, Ain't No Mo', has emerged on Broadway, taking on topics of racism and history in a biting, comedic way. Yet, the lights may be dimming far too soon on this theatrical production. After only a few dozen performances, ticket sales are low, despite the satisfied audiences and critical buzz. With the …
(2022-12-15). Watch recorded webinar: Sanctions: a Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy. iacenter.org
(2022-12-15). Dumping democracy: Republicans embrace 'independent state legislatures' theory to overturn votes. peoplesworld.org 
Are state lawmakers free to ignore the results of a presidential election? Can they—in defiance of a state's own constitution—design its congressional districts so a minority of voters pick a large majority of the state's representatives? Can they discard voting rules written into law by voters themselves? In other words: Can state legislatures flout the …
(2022-12-15). Es hora de la vergàºenza y la acción. cubadebate.cu Al rendir cuenta ante la Asamblea Nacional este miércoles, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel dijo que está insatisfecho por no lograr, desde la conducción del país, los resultados para la necesaria prosperidad del pueblo. Ningún Presidente tiene su vergàºenza, muy pocos reconocen las insatisfacciones como personales y las satisfacciones de modo colectivo.
(2022-12-15). Portuarios mostró su arsenal ofensivo en éxito ante Tabacaleros. cubadebate.cu Portuarios doblegó a Tabacaleros, que no pudo sostener su juego de la actual temporada en el estadio Nelson Fernández. Una ofensiva de 11 inatrapables desplegó la tropa del director Michael González Ventura, apoyada por la actuación del lanzador José Ignacio Bermudes García en siete capítulos en que permitió dos carreras y siete hits, dio un ponche y otorgó un boleto.
(2022-12-15). ALBA-TCP: A Successful Integration Project in Troubled Waters. libya360.wordpress.com Gustavo A Maranges The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Peoples' Trade Agreement (ALBA-TCP) finishing up its XXII meeting in Havana today, remains one of the most successful integration projects in Latin America. Regardless of the size of its membership in its 18 years of existence it continues to play an essential…
(2022-12-15). Bitter irony that US presents itself as Iran women supporter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In reaction to the US-drafted solution that terminated Iran's membership in the CSW, Kazem Gharibabadi said that it is a bitter irony that the American regime presents itself as a supporter of Iranian women's rights.
(2022-12-15). Zurda Infinita analiza segunda jornada de semifinales de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Francia y Argentina definirán el próximo domingo al ganador de esta Copa del Mundo Qatar 2022.
(2022-12-15). OMS espera fin de emergencia global por Covid-19 y mpox en 2023. telesurtv.net Los criterios para decidir si se levanta la emergencia internacional se valorarán el próximo enero en la reunión trimestral del comité de expertos.6…
(2022-12-15). More than 200 inmates in Louisiana prison system held beyond scheduled release date each month. wsws.org Due to the consistent miscarriage of justice and violation of constitutional rights, the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Louisiana's release practices.
(2022-12-15). The World's Largest Arms-Producing Companies. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-15). La FINA cambia su nombre a World Aquatics. cubadebate.cu En un congreso en Melbourne, la Federación Internacional de Natación aprobó cambiar su nombre a World Aquatics. "Necesitamos un nombre que refleje a toda la familia FINA, que puedan usar con orgullo nadadores artísticos, saltadores, saltadores de gran altura, nadadores de aguas abiertas y nuestros atletas de waterpolo", dijo el presidente de la entidad.
(2022-12-15). Interview: "A talk with Eva Karene Bartlett" ingaza.wordpress.com Interview I did yesterday. Absolutely lovely manAlexandre Guerreirowho interviewed me, he brought knowledge & compassion to the interview.
(2022-12-15). Saturday 12/10: Free virtual screening of the film "The Tower" indybay.org
(2022-12-15). FDA Records Show Significant Number of mRNA Test Rats Born with Skeletal Deformations. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-15). The American century was yesterday. indybay.org "The people can always be made, with or without the right to vote, | to follow the orders of the leaders. It is very simple. One need | nothing to do but to tell the people that they are being attacked, and to reproach the pacifists of their lack of patriotism and claim that they are putting the country in danger. This method works in every country." (Hermann Goering said this when in prison in 1946)…
(2022-12-15). Project Censored: Hunting the Twitter Files. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-15). Enemies to be defeated with resistance of Iranian people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Stating that the progress of the country won't be stopped, the Iranian President said that the problem created by the enemies will be defeated with the resistance and standing of the people.
(2022-12-15). Accidente de tránsito en Cabaiguán: Atienden a varios lesionados en centros de salud. cubadebate.cu Al filo del mediodía de este miércoles ocurrió un accidente en el kilómetro 323 de la Autopista Nacional, en las cercanías del municipio de Cabaiguán, cuando un auto marca Moscovich se impactó contra un jeep con una escatolina -un carro donde se trasladaban otros dos automóviles- y provocó varios lesionados y fallecidos.
(2022-12-15). Hallan 27 migrantes muertos en el desierto de Chad. telesurtv.net Según la OIM, los migrantes salieron de Moussoro hace 17 meses en una camioneta que se averió en el desierto y murieron de sed.
(2022-12-15). Iran's theocratic rulers get nervous as workers join protests in massive numbers. peoplesworld.org 
TEHRAN—The chants of "Death to the Supreme Leader" and "Death to Khamenei" which have been heard across Iran in recent weeks are reminiscent of the cries of "Death to the Shah" that resonated throughout 1977 and 1978, in a movement that eventually led to the overthrow of the Shah's police and anti-popular rule. Back then, …
(2022-12-15). Mongolian authorities' response to popular protests a sign of a democratic crisis? journal-neo.org 
The recent protests in Mongolia very quickly attracted international attention, provoking lively discussions in the media and among commentators. During the large-scale demonstrations participants called for reform of the land rent system, greater transparency in economics statistics, and stricter measures against corruption, including the punishment of corrupt officials, in particular MPs and government ministers. On …
(2022-12-15). Final Straw: Stop Evictions at Winnemucca Indian Colony. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio show and podcast The Final Straw speaks with Kyle Missouri, a resident of the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Humboldt County, Nevada. photo: @sugarbushgang Listen and Download HERE On Tuesday, December 13th, I spoke with Kyle Missouri, a resident of the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Humboldt County, Nevada where a longstanding conflict between…
(2022-12-15). Nationwide crackdown on "Last Generation" climate activists in Germany. wsws.org The house searches are meant to criminalise and intimidate peaceful protest, civil disobedience and other forms of resistance.
(2022-12-15). We Don't Need Government-Granted Patent Monopolies to Finance Drug Development. cepr.net I was having an exchange with an old friend on Mastodon (yes, I'm there now @deanbaker13@econtwitter.net), in which I was arguing that the best way to get alternatives to the current patent system was to have examples of successful drugs developed without relying on patent monopolies. Of course, there are great historical examples, like the …
(2022-12-15). Cepal: Las economías de América y el Caribe se desacelerarán en 2023. cubadebate.cu El crecimiento regional de 2023 será una tercera parte de la tasa esperada para 2022, ha proyectado la Cepal en su informe anual sobre las economías de América Latina y el Caribe. Ello, en medio de las sombrías perspectivas para 2023 en el comercio global, previstas por la Unctad, debido a factores como un menor crecimiento de la economía, elevados precios de la energía e inflación sostenida.
(2022-12-15). German military's special forces unit has ties to far-right Reichsbàºrger terrorist network. wsws.org The strong presence of elite soldiers among the terror suspects makes clear that the plans for a putsch were not simply the fantasies of a few crazy individuals, as is often claimed.
(2022-12-15). Asesinan a líder agrario colombiano en La Guajira. telesurtv.net Con la muerte de Gámez Hinojosa suman 186 los líderes comunitarios asesinados en Colombia durante 2022.
(2022-12-15). Venezuela denuncia efectos del bloqueo de EE.UU. en su economía. telesurtv.net Ocurrió durante la sesión especial de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, la cual debe aprobar el presupuesto de 2023.
(2022-12-15). Cleveland: A win against wage theft. workers.org 
As this graph illustrates, the capitalists are by far the biggest stealers of workers' earnings. Cleveland Wage theft is a serious and growing problem for the working class. As Policy Matters Ohio explained in a 2019 report: "When employers refuse to pay promised wages, pay less than the minimum wage, . . . |
(2022-12-15). After Latest Fed Rate Hike, Housing Justice Activists Demand Biden Act to Fight Soaring Rents. commondreams.org "Tenants need immediate action from the White House to regulate rent and provide more certainty for millions of people struggling to make ends meet," said one campaigner.
(2022-12-15). 7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Black History And Culture In Miami. moguldom.com Since present-day Miami is nearly 70 percent Hispanic, the significant contributions of Black Miamians are often overlooked. Many don't know Black people played an integral role in Miami's founding and continue to make crucial contributions to the city's culture. Here are five things you may not know about Black history and culture in Miami. 1. Enslaved …
(2022-12-15). Stan Swamy's laptop was 'planted' with incriminating documents, says new forensic report. mronline.org 
The new findings were released after Arsenal Consulting, a U.S.-based digital forensics firm, examined an electronic copy of Swamy's computer, at the request of his lawyers.
(2022-12-15). Australia: Union isolation of Pampas pastry workers' strike continues. wsws.org At Goodman Fielder's other locations, production is continuing as normal, with workers kept in the dark about the Pampas strike.
(2022-12-15). In assault on democratic rights, rail union sanctions victorious opposition candidate for sharing WSWS article. wsws.org In addition to sanctioning Eddie Hall, who has reportedly won the election for BLET president, the union is requesting that the Department of Labor investigate the WSWS.
(2022-12-15). Nicaragua destaca impacto de ALBA-TCP en pueblos latinoamericanos. telesurtv.net El mandatario explicó la importancia de continuar abriendo espacios pues consideró que "indiscutiblemente la batalla es gigantesca".
(2022-12-15). State Legislatures Cannot Defy Constitutional Democracy and Destroy Majority Rule. commondreams.org Far-right state lawmakers say the Constitution gives them the right to stiff voters. Legal experts say that's bogus.
(2022-12-15). Minnesotans protest on International Human Rights Day. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Human Rights Day is celebrated internationally every year on December 10. This year, activist groups from the Twin Cities gathered in the Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood for a protest and march to bring attention to the ongoing fight for human rights. Over 50 people attended the protest and march despite the cold weather. | Human Rights Day provides a space for local and international human rights concerns to be discussed and the demand for change shared with the community. | The program included speakers representing many areas of human rights including reproductive, native, workers, Palestin…
(2022-12-15). Haití reporta 300 fallecidos por cólera. telesurtv.net Las autoridades sanitarias precisaron que el total de casos sospechosos ascendió a 14.934 desde inicios de octubre.
(2022-12-15). Wolf conservation impacts human health. america.cgtn.com The Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri aims to help preserve and reintroduce the endangered animals into the wild.
(2022-12-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org UK pay stoppages continue on railways and postal services joined by nurses as government prepares anti-strike laws and the army to break strikes; Belgian workers to hold one-day national strike demanding energy price caps and abolition of pay rise restrictions; protests in Syrian province Suweida call for general strike over living conditions to bring down the government; many Kenyan health workers in Mombasa County defy court order and unions to end pay strike; civil servants on five-day strike in Plateau State, Nigeria over wages and pension contributions unpaid for three months…
(2022-12-15). Only an Uprising Will Create the Conditions Necessary to Resolve This Crisis. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón Dec 14, 2022 | This deplorable situation will not be resolved by relying on the self-criticism of the federal courts, on its proven (lack of) willingness to self-reform, or on an unproductive dialogue with the beneficiaries of the reactionary mafia occupying Argentinian justice and politics. | I think that only a uprising like that of October 17, which founded modern Argentina, or the large demonstrations that toppled the regimes of the Shah of Iran, Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, or that liberated India from British rule will create the conditions necessary to resolve this crisis. | Like a very ag…
(2022-12-15). California's New Antitrust Suit Shows How the State Can Lead on Reining In Amazon. commondreams.org By launching a first-of-its-kind antitrust lawsuit against Amazon this September, California is proving once again that it can take lead from D.C. to advance progressive policy.
(2022-12-15). Preparation underway at Changchun Snow and Ice Grand World. ecns.cn The Changchun Snow and Ice Grand World covers an area of 1.56 million square meters, with a total volume of 420,000 cubic meters of ice and 280,000 cubic meters of snow.
(2022-12-15). 'A Watershed Moment': House Approves Statehood Vote for Puerto Ricans. commondreams.org "For the first time in our nation's history, the U.S. recognized its role as a colonizing force," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
(2022-12-15). Worker Solidarity Livestream: Striking workers need your help to win. therealnews.com 
With strikes and unionization drives spreading throughout the country, 2022 has been a year of intense labor struggle. However, the bosses, the ruling class, corporate politicians, and their lackeys in the media are doing everything they can to squash these rank-and-file movements and beat workers back into subservience. If we want to see the labor movement grow, we need to be there for workers when it counts the most, and we need to do whatever we can to make sure they win their fights. Now more than ever, we have to support working people on the front lines fighting for better lives, better workplaces, an…
(2022-12-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 15.
(2022-12-15). Bring on the Labor Movement Militancy! commondreams.org Labour is the only force sufficiently strong and organized to champion working people—and push back against the crushing weight of corporate power.
(2022-12-15). Fatal accident at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. wsws.org Incidences of fatal workplace accidents have been reported with increasing frequency during the past few weeks.
(2022-12-15). Feds Bust 8 Social Media Influencers In $100M Stock Manipulation Scheme. moguldom.com Eight social media influencers from around the U.S. promoted themselves to their followers as financial whizzes who could pick winning stocks. The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have charged them with securities fraud for allegedly engaging in a pump-and-dump scheme, raking in about $114 million from January 2020 to April 2022 …
(2022-12-15). Inauguran la XXII Cumbre de ALBA-TCP en Cuba. telesurtv.net El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió a las autoridades de los países miembros.