(2024-01-21). The Tragedy Of India's Authoritarian Descent: The Case of Prabir Purukayastha. socialistproject.ca 
Despite all the talk about India being the world's largest democracy the existing reality is very different indeed. For persistent dissidents and opponents of the current Hindu nationalist regime headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the general political environment is effectively an undeclared emergency. In many respects it is worse than the declared Emergency of 1975-77 with its suspension of fundamental civic and political rights. That lasted a little less than two years. The current process of systematic degradation of the basic institutions of Indian democracy under the Modi government has been going o…
(2024-01-21). South Africa's Case At World Court Also Exposes The US And The West. popularresistance.org Cutting off water and electricity, bombing hospitals, and withholding food and medical aid all clearly fall within this definition. Not only has Israel publicly committed these acts, but its officials openly and publicly brag about having done so, and make South Africa's case easy to prove. | But if there is another point which is made obvious by this definition and that is that the United States has and is committing genocide domestically and internationally. Of course Black people played the biggest role in making this case beginning in 1951 when the Civil Rights Congress published the pamphlet, "We Charge Geno…
(2024-01-21). Joe Sacco, Author Of 'Footnotes In Gaza,' On Journalism And Palestine. popularresistance.org The cartoonist Joe Sacco invented nonfiction and graphic journalism, marrying rigorous and detailed reporting with illustrations that leap off the page and give his stories a texture, depth, and visceral power that is often hard to match for writers. He pioneered this work with nine issues on the Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, from 1993-1995. The nine comics, later published as the book, Palestine, educated a generation about the tragedy that has gripped the Palestinians since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. Palestine, which gained a cult following, won an American Book Award and is a…
(2024-01-21). Cuba Proposes Non-Aligned Movement Support Urgent Dispatch Of Protection Mission To The Gaza Strip. popularresistance.org Allow me to begin by reiterating our solidarity with the brotherly Palestinian people, who are suffering the terrible consequences of the genocide committed by Israel with absolute impunity. What is happening in the occupied Palestinian territories is a disgrace to humanity and must stop immediately. | The protection of the civilian population is an absolute priority. Cuba proposes that the Non-Aligned Movement support the urgent dispatch to the Gaza Strip an international protection mission, authorized by the United Nations General Assembly, with a mandate to ensure the safety and protection of the civilian popu…
(2024-01-21). Reviving ISIS: A US weapon against the Resistance Axis By: The Cradle. midwesternmarx.com 
Photo Credit: The Cradle Iraqi security sources are warning of an ISIS revival in the country, which coincides all too neatly with the spike in Iraqi resistance operations against US bases in Iraq and Syria, and with widening regional instability caused by Israel's military assault on Gaza. More than six years after declaring victory over the terrorist organization, Iraqi intelligence reports now indicate that thousands of ISIS fighters are emerging unscathed, under the protection o …
(2024-01-21). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). Why is Namibia furious at Germany's ICJ intervention supporting Israel? youtube.com Namibia has condemned Germany's backing of Israel against genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-01-21). Complaint Filed Alleging UK Ministers' Complicity in Israeli War Crimes. expose-news.com The exhaustive 84-page brief submitted by South Africa to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) charging Israel with genocide is hard to refute. Israel's campaign of indiscriminate killing, wholesale destruction of infrastructure, …
(2024-01-21). The Land Back Party. orinocotribune.com By Justin Podur — Jan 15, 2024 | Canada's political leaders are morally compromised. Months of genocidal bombing, 30,000 killed (15,000 children), 50,000 injured, the destruction of nearly every home, agricultural field, hospital, and school, the murder of journalists and medical personnel, field executions including children are before the International Court of Justice, where South Africa is seeking urgent preventive measures. | How has Canada responded? Most political activity on the matter still consists of each party trying to score points against the others by showing more unconditional support for Isr…
(2024-01-21). An Expert Legal View: Israel Lied Through Their Teeth—Why South Africa's Case is Justified. pressenza.com 
On Jan. 19, Prof. Francis Boyle gave the following lecture to a meeting of the International Peace Coalition regarding his history of having fought and won a case of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, otherwise known as the World Court. Boyle is an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at Illinois University's College of Law. He served as counsel for Bosnia and Herzegovina during their case at the ICJ in 1993. | By Prof. Francis Boyle | EIR is publishing Prof. Boyle's remarks so that his expert legal opinion regarding the current case by South Africa again…
(2024-01-21). On Record: 2013 Indictment against the State of Israel on Charges of War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Gaza's Death Toll Surges Amid Ongoing Israeli Genocide. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Health Ministry in Gaza announced on Sunday that the death toll from Israel's occupation military offensive against the besieged enclave has surpassed 25,000, with over 62,000 injured. The grim milestone marks 107 days of relentless Israeli bombardment, characterized by indiscriminate attacks that have resulted in widespread death and destruction. 178 Palestinians have been …
(2024-01-21). Michael Brenner: The Context Behind Yemen. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). Sirens are sounding in Sofa in the Gaza envelope. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-01-21). US Troops Injured in Heavy Missile and Rocket Attack on US Base in Iraq. news.antiwar.com US troops were injured in a heavy missile and rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase on Saturday as US forces continue to come under attack due to President Biden's support for Israel's slaughter in Gaza. According to US Central Command, "multiple ballistic missiles and rockets" were launched at the base, and most were intercepted …
(2024-01-21). Britain Has Flown 50 Spy Missions Over Gaza in Support of Israel. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 106: Israel Bombs Gaza, Lebanon And Syria. popularresistance.org Israeli forces killed at least 165 Palestinians and wounded 280 more in the past 24 hours in Gaza, the Ministry of Health in the small bombarded enclave reported on Saturday, bringing the official death toll since October 7 in Gaza to 24,927, with at least 62,388 more wounded. | This number does not include people who are missing and believed to be trapped under rubble, unidentified bodies, people who were buried by their families without going to a hospital, nor people who have died due to illness, cold, or hunger as a result of Israel's merciless blockade of Gaza. The real death toll is believed by some groups…
(2024-01-21). Huge rally in Prague see more than 1,000 demonstrators demand cease-fire in Gaza. muslimmirror.com Prague : Scores of Czech protesters expressed disappointment Saturday in Prague for the government's strong support for Israel with its ongoing military operation in Gaza. The protest which was called by pro-Palestine advocacy and solidarity groups, started at the Namesti Miru and then marched with more than 1,000 people to different areas of the city. …
(2024-01-21). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted Kissufim military site and the southern Gaza envelope with a rocket barrage. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). Al-Quds Brigades: We seized control of a Zionist reconnaissance drone of type 'EVO Max 4T' while it was conducting intelligence missions in the sky over central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 107: Israel bombs two more hospitals in Gaza as official death toll crosses 25,000. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza's Heath Ministry announced that Israeli attacks have killed at least 25,105 Palestinians, and injured 62,681, since October 7 as Israeli forces continue to target Al-Amal and Al-Nasser hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-21). Thanks to Gaza, European philosophy has been exposed as ethically bankrupt By: Hamid Dabashi. midwesternmarx.com From Heidegger's Nazism to Habermas's Zionism, the suffering of the 'Other' is of little consequence Imagine if Iran, Syria, Lebanon, or Turkey – fully backed, armed and diplomatically protected by Russia and China – had the will and the wherewithal to bomb Tel Aviv for three months, day and night, murder tens of thousands of Israelis, maim countless more and make millions homeless, and turn the city into a heap of uninhabitable rubble, …
(2024-01-21). Britain's Chief Rabbi Gives His Blessing to War Crimes in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Quds Brigades: We targeted, with 107 rockets and mortar shells, gatherings of Israeli soldiers and vehicles at Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). Thousands of Babies Being Born Into 'Hell' in Gaza, Says UNICEF. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). From Gaza to the Middle East, the Strategy of Catastrophe. UN: "Unimaginable Consequences" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). 165 Palestinians in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll at over 24K. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says 165 Palestinians were killed in the Strip over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll in the war to 24,927.
(2024-01-21). Huge rally in Prague see more than 1,000 demonstrators demand cease-fire in Gaza. muslimmirror.com Prague : Scores of Czech protesters expressed disappointment Saturday in Prague for the government's strong support for Israel with its ongoing military operation in Gaza. The protest which was called by pro-Palestine advocacy and solidarity groups, started at the Namesti Miru and then marched with more than 1,000 people to different areas of the city. …
(2024-01-21). Mexico and Chile Call on International Criminal Court to Investigate Crimes in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 106: Israel Bombs Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, U.S. Bombs Yemen. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). John Cadwallader has hope, time and new options after CAR-T treatment for multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org John Cadwallader shares his journey of hope and perseverance after CAR-T cell therapy. "Every day is a gift," says John Cadwallader reflecting from his hospital room. For 10 years, the Welsh-born farmer and craftsman has been fighting multiple myeloma: a cancer that affects plasma cells which produce disease- and infection-fighting antibodies. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer…
(2024-01-21). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic engages Cerebras to deliver potent computing power, scale AI transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic, the world's No. 1 hospital and a global leader in advancing trusted generative artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare applications, has announced a multi-year strategic collaboration with Cerebras Systems to develop multimodal large language models (LLMs) to improve patient outcomes and diagnoses. The collaboration combines Mayo Clinic's expansive repository of decades of deidentified clinical data with generative AI capabilities developed by Cerebras to train models to complement physicians' expertise. The…
(2024-01-21). Because it does not want witnesses to its crimes Israel methodically kills journalists it cannot silence! cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-21). Thanks to Russia sanctions: India's oil exports to Europe reach record levels. pressenza.com The emerging economic power India is pursuing in the face of the West's sanctions on Russia is a pragmatic policy, which allows it to reap immense financial benefits, among other things. The Indians achieved record figures in 2023, primarily through the import of Russian crude oil, its processing and the subsequent export of petroleum products to Europe. | By Alexander MaÃànner | India is undisputedly considered a very independent player who takes a pragmatic view of the current turbulence in world politics and knows how to use it to its advantage. The Asian country, which is one of the largest impo…
(2024-01-21). Nuclear weapons test ban treaty boss in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban-Treaty (CTBT) Organization, Dr. Robert Floyd made his first visit to Uganda as he rallied countries against testing nuclear weapons. Dr. Robert Floyd attended the opening of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). His attendance at the Summit in Uganda has …
(2024-01-21). Are Nuclear-Armed Nations Entering a New Arms Race in 2024? Experts Weigh In. truthout.org Like waking up with a bad hangover, 2024 began with geopolitical headaches and pains from the previous year's conflicts, chaos and instability. Multiple wars in Africa, Europe and the Middle East; human-caused climate and environmental crises; and concerns about democratic backsliding, economic stress and social unrest marked the beginning of the new year. In 2024, a record number of national and… |
(2024-01-21). Comicomment: NATO provokes global conflicts. ecns.cn
(2024-01-21). Former NATO Commander Calls to Bomb Crimea. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Inside the Movement to Save Philly's Chinatown From a New NBA Arena. truthout.org This article was originally published on Waging Nonviolence. Since the summer of 2022, the city of Philadelphia has seen a fierce battle over the home of their professional basketball team, the 76ers. Currently located at Wells Fargo Center on Philly's south side, economic power players have been shopping around a proposal for a new 18,000 seat arena called 76 Place, which would move NBA games to… |
(2024-01-21). French people opposing nation ¥s immigration law take to the streets. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Several thousand people marched on Sunday across France to demand the withdrawal of the restrictive bill adopted by Parliament. Another day of demonstrations will be held next Sunday, ahead of the Constitutional Council's ruling on the law on January 25.
(2024-01-21). (W.E. Talk) The Root of Discrimination Against Asian-Americans in the U.S. and Its Remedy. ecns.cn Mae Ngai looks at the historical roots of the discrimination against Asian-Americans in the U.S., whether the community, including Chinese-Americans, has achieved equality in the U.S. after more than a century of immigration, and the possible remedies.
(2024-01-21). Anti-Fascism & Solidarity: Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra By: Vansh Yadav. midwesternmarx.com 
First Day of Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra, December 10 Phase 2 of The Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), which began on December 10, is set to cover 8,500 km, going through 80 districts and 13 states, and will continue until March 3. The Rally is primarily organised by the Revolutionary Workers Party of India (RWPI), Disha Students Organisation, Naujawan Bharat Sabha, and Mazdoor Bigul Dasta, along with numerous other progressive organisations. The Yatra is essentially an an …
(2024-01-21). Milei Threatens Argentina's Public Sector Workers. orinocotribune.com The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, lashed out at Argentina's public sector workers, threatening to deduct their salary if they join the upcoming national strike that was called by the General Confederation of Workers (CGT) for January 24. | In a statement to the press, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced that the government made the decision to deduct the working day from public sector workers who go on strike. | "The salary is a consideration and whoever does not work, it is reasonable that he/she does not get paid," Adorni said. | He further stated that in his opinion there is no reason for…
(2024-01-21). ICAIC ¥s Vice President Perez Abradelo passes away. plenglish.com According to a press release, Abradelo ¥s death came after a long and painful illness, which he faced while working till just a few weeks ago. | From his work, Milton served as organizer of ICAIC ¥s festivals and audiovisual events to which he dedicated all his strength. Recently, the film Estrés team, directed by Marilyn Solaya, thanked Abradelo for his strong collaboration to make this film possible. | The press release stressed that Abradelo also worked recently in the concept of movie theater recovery programs and in the purpose of saving audiovisual heritage. | His responsibility, devotion and charac…
(2024-01-21). Airtel, Tecno unveil SPARK 20 Pro. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, in collaboration with the TECNO Mobile Uganda, and StarTimes, launched the SPARK 20 Pro+, an exciting addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. This was during a recent launch held in Kampala officiated by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi. This partnership aims to extend …
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic's inclusive onboarding sets new standard in lab accommodations. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Conor Peck and Brigette Baig After Conor Peck cleared the initial interview panel for a clinical laboratory technologist role in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, it didn't take long for him to catch Brigette Baig's attention. "He has a biochemistry degree, and we like chemistry people in our lab," says Baig, supervisor of the Metals Laboratory. "I called him to just give him an informal tour of the lab using…
(2024-01-21). US Personnel Undergo Evaluation for Traumatic Brain Injuries Following Iraq's Airbase Attack: CENTCOM Reports. english.almanar.com.lb 
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a statement revealing that a number of American personnel are currently undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries after an intense missile strike on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq by anti-terrorist groups. The attack, which took place on Saturday evening, targeted the airbase in the western province …
(2024-01-21). Russian Strike On Elite French Merc Nest Delivers 'Devastating Blow' to Ukraine's War Effort. orinocotribune.com On the evening of 16 January, Russian missiles hit a building in Kharkov that had been converted into a major center for high-level European (mostly French) mercenaries. It was a devastating blow, with at least 60 killed and 20 wounded. | It is important to note that these were elite soldiers, not the run of the mill American thrill-seekers and "Tik Tok soldiers", nor Colombian hitmen. The European mercenaries tend to be highly trained specialists who work on specific weapons systems too complex for the average Ukrainian conscripts and Nazi footsoldiers to operate efficiently. | This strike did not just elimin…
(2024-01-21). Columbia University Students May Call a Tuition Strike Against Israeli Apartheid. znetwork.org
(2024-01-21). Join Us: Left Voice Organizes Event and Mobilization as Part of the Global Solidarity with General Strike in Argentina. leftvoice.org
(2024-01-21). Decoding Iran's Missile, Drone Strikes. orinocotribune.com By M. K. Bhadrakumar — Jan 18, 2024 | The stunning That the US strategy against Iran was taking new forms began em…
(2024-01-21). Is Private Equity Really 'Taking Over' US Healthcare? truthdig.com
(2024-01-21). Colombia's Iconic Political Leader Piedad Córdoba Passes Away. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( According to local media, on Saturday afternoon Córdoba's security team took her to a healthcare center, but she arrived without vital signs. It appears that she suff…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Penicillin allergy? Maybe not. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics used by healthcare professionals to combat a wide array of bacterial infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia. Penicillin, one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, is also one of the most frequently reported medication allergies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 10% of people living in the U.S. report having a penicillin allergy. However, less than 1%…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Mixed reality provides precise path during shoulder surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Holograms and virtual reality (VR) headsets can be part of a great gaming experience. But did you know that the same technology can make for a better healthcare experience too? Dr. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, explains how, for the first time ever, mixed reality played a vital role in a recent shoulder surgery he performed. Shoulder arthroplasty, or shoulder replacement surgery, is a complex procedure where damaged bone is replaced by metal…
(2024-01-21). Why's The New York Times Fearmongering About Indonesia's Presidential Frontrunner? thealtworld.com It's an information warfare provocation intended to manipulate voters' perceptions of the frontrunner to the point that a run-off election is scheduled this summer, which could then give the US' preferred candidate the chance that he needs to come to power and align Indonesia with America against China in the New Cold War. | The New York Times (NYT) published a piece last week about "
(2024-01-21). US Prepares for Open-Ended War Against the Houthis in Yemen. news.antiwar.com US officials told The Washington Post on Saturday that the Biden administration is planning for a "sustained military campaign" against the Houthis in Yemen even as over a week of near-daily bombing has done nothing to deter the group and has only dramatically escalated the situation. The officials could not put any timeline on how …
(2024-01-21). Glenn Greenwald: How the Israel Lobby Takes Out Its Opponents. scheerpost.com 
By Glenn Greenwald / System Update The latest installment of Glenn Greenwald's System Update show dives into the career of former Congressman Paul Findley, who authored of the recently discussed War Powers Act that governs when a president can deploy military forces without Congress in an emergency, and the bombing of Yemen. Greenwald also goes …
(2024-01-21). Were the Biblical Prophets Anti-Semitic? cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). Sudanese Communist Party newspaper's editor abducted by paramilitary RSF. peoplesdispatch.org The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with Sudan's army since April 15, 2023, broke into the family home of Haitham Dafallah, the chief editor of Al-Maydan newspaper, and abducted him along with his brother, on January 19.
(2024-01-21). A Plea to End the War in Ukraine. sonar21.com 
I do not know | I just got back from Ukraine, where I was visiting some friends…
(2024-01-21). COMMUNISTS AND AN OPEN BALLOT By: Max R. midwesternmarx.com The recent political events of state courts in Colorado and Maine barring Donald Trump from running in the 2024 election should be of intense interest to Communists in the USA. While center-left "progressives" and those who tail the Democrats applaud this decision by the state courts, this is not a beneficial development for anti-imperialists or for all Americans who value our civil liberties. In the United States since the period of McCarthyism and the Cold War, the civil lib …
(2024-01-21). UK, US attacks cause 75 dead in Yemen, Houthis remain undeterred. plenglish.com Sana'a, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Arabic-language Sky News network reports a significant development regarding the recent attacks on the Houthis in Yemen. Led by the U.S., with initial participation from Britain, these assaults resulted in a loss of over 75 lives.
(2024-01-21). Concerning the founding of the Bretton Woods' Institutions. cadtm.org Series : Bretton Woods, the World Bank and the IMF: 70th anniversary | – | / |
(2024-01-21). Doctors Face "Perpetual Rollercoaster" as SCOTUS Prepares to Hear Abortion Cases. truthout.org This story was originally published by The 19th. Less than two years ago, the Supreme Court eliminated the federal right to an abortion, a decision that the court's conservative majority suggested would remove them from further litigation of abortion rights.. "The Court's decision properly leaves the question of abortion for the people and their elected representatives in the democratic process,"… |
(2024-01-21). Makerere Staff ask management to withdraw case against appeals tribunal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has requested the University's Management to withdraw the case it filed against its Staff Appeals Tribunal in the High Court. Recently, Makerere University sued its Tribunal for ordering the reinstatement of Dr. Malowa Davis Ndanyi as the Director of Human Resources. The University is seeking a declaration that …
(2024-01-21). After Blaise Compaoré, it's François' turn to be shielded from his country's justice system by the French authorities. cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). Filipinos are Good at Being "Resilient": Lifting the Philippines out of Poverty with Sam Tamayo's non-profit Project SMILE. pressenza.com 
Sabrina (Sam) Tamayo founded her non-profit, Project SMILE, in the Philippines in 2018. Her organization helps people of various ages and professions rise out of poverty and follows an inspiring mantra of starting small and building a reliable impact. In this interview she discusses human rights, the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and various aspects of life in the Philippines. | What would you say is the main difference between living in the UK and living in the Philippines? | I hope this doesn't sound depressing, but if I had to use one word I'd describe living in the Philippines as precarious. There is a…
(2024-01-21). Guterres reiterates need for reforms at UN, independence of Palestine. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has reiterated the urgency for administrative reforms at the global body and the independence of Palestine. Speaking at the closing of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, Guterres noted that the persistent violations of the rights of the poorer countries by the developed West …
(2024-01-21). Body of missing catechist found floating on River Rwabakazi. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Living Aryatwijuka, a catechist attached to Rubira Church of Uganda in Kikungiri Archdeaconry and a resident of Katookye village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county in Kabale District, who went missing early this week, has been found dead and floating in a river. Aryanyikuka went missing on January 15, 2024. His wife, …
(2024-01-21). China: CCP announces over 44M-dollar promotion to train members. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of China (CCP) on Sunday allocated 318 million yuan (USD.2 million) to improve both education and training of its members, local press reported.
(2024-01-21). Sabotage movie trailer unveiled. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the 'SABOTAGE' movie trailer with the premier set to be released on 15th February 2024. The film stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others in a gripping drama about …
(2024-01-21). The World Economic Forum (WEF) —United Nations Partnership Constitutes "A Global Corporate Takeover" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Outside Spending on 2024 Election Tops $318 Million, Outpacing Past Elections. truthout.org Outside spending on 2024 federal races is outpacing all previous election cycles, according to an OpenSecrets analysis of campaign finance reports. Super PACs and other outside groups that can raise and spend unlimited sums of money on federal elections have already poured nearly $318 million into spending on presidential and congressional races as of Jan. 14 — more than six times as much as had… |
(2024-01-21). Reflections on Racism, "Coloniality of Power", Mal-Development and Contemporary Capitalism. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Kazo announces quarantine over anthrax outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Kazo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Kazo District have confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in Mirama village, Kazo sub-county. This has raised concerns, particularly among those reliant on selling animals and animal products for their livelihoods. John Baptist Asiimwe, the district production officer, revealed that out of the seven samples sent to Entebbe for …
(2024-01-21). From New York to Havana for Operation Truth. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Dr. Amín Cruz described his visit paid to Cuba as a "for-nobody-to-tell-me" chance to attend the ®New Operation Truth ® International Conference, organized by Prensa Latina News Agency.
(2024-01-21). URA tips Kampala traders over digital taxes. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority tax education team on Tuesday took to the streets of downtown Kampala (Kikuubo) to educate the masses about taxation, most notably, the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) system that is aimed at solving business transaction challenges. This came in the wake of a campaign …
(2024-01-21). The battle for Jerusalem plays out in the Armenian Quarter. mondoweiss.net 
Jerusalemite Armenians are under pressure from Israeli settlers to relinquish control of property in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City. In the battle for Jerusalem, many Armenians are adamant keeping the property out of the settlers' grip.
(2024-01-21). BOU Liquidates EFC Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) on Friday, took a decisive step by utilizing its authority as outlined in Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003, as amended, to officially initiate the liquidation process for Entrepreneurs Financial Centers (EFC) Uganda Limited. …
(2024-01-21). Milwaukee hosts emergency protest in solidarity with Yemen and Palestine. fightbacknews.org
(2024-01-21). Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as DR Congo president for new term. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Felix Tshisekedi, president-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was sworn in Saturday for his second five-year term in office at a ceremony attended by regional leaders and other foreign dignitaries. The DRC Constitutional Court in early January officially confirmed the reelection of President Felix Tshisekedi following the …
(2024-01-21). EU announces provisional agreement to regulate anonymous forms of payment. expose-news.com Last Monday, the Council of the European Union announced that the Council and the Parliament had struck a deal, a provisional agreement, on stricter anti-money laundering rules. The reason for the new …
(2024-01-21). Post Office scandal: Trouble on the Horizon. thecommunists.org Back in 1996, the Japanese company Fujitsu started providing…
(2024-01-21). Netanyahu's Comments Show That Israel Is Not a Partner for Peace. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). The Transnational Capitalist Class. The Billionaires, the Trillionaires. Stake Holder Capitalism and The New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Farmers warn German government: Beware of Washington, not Moscow. uwidata.com 
Farmers in Germany organized massive protests last week. The correspondents of Aydƒ±nlƒ±k Europe, Turkish daily newspaper Aydƒ±nlƒ±k's supplementary in Europe, followed the protests in Berlin and Munich on the spot. Aydƒ±nlƒ±k Europe's report covering the reasons for the protests, the demands and the views of the participants was translated from Turkish into English by UWI. …
(2024-01-21). PM Modi has still not visited Manipur: TMC MP Derek O'Brien. muslimmirror.com New Delhi: Manipur has been "torn apart" for over eight months now but the Prime Minister has still not visited the state, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien Sunday said on Sunday. He made the remarks in a post on X on the statehood day of Manipur and also shared a video on the social media …
(2024-01-21). Israeli regime helpless in dealing with Resistance: Raisi. muslimmirror.com Tehran, IRNA : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that a fatal attack by the Israeli regime on Iranian military advisors in Syria shows how desperate and helpless the regime has become in dealing with the regional Axis of Resistance. In a message issued on Saturday, Raisi said that Iran will definitely respond to Israel's …
(2024-01-21). It's All About Me: Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian Statehood. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Cuban President opens Operation Truth Conference. plenglish.com The Cuban leader is being accompanied by the Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Roberto Morales Ojeda, as well as by other government officials. | On the 65th anniversary of the first Operation Truth, which gathered over 400 journalists in Havana to refute the smear campaigns against newly-formed 1959 Cuban Revolution, this meeting is critical to inform Cuba's big efforts to achieve a more prosperous and sustainable development model.
(2024-01-21). PMPI joins Church and CSOs in Samar, calls for a Stop of Mining in all Samar Islands. pressenza.com 
A Stop to Mining call reverberated in Guiuan, Eastern Samar on January 20, 2024, with thousands of people from different parts of Samar and Leyte converging at the Immaculate Concepcion Church in Guiuan to express their sentiments against the destructive activities of mining on the island of Samar. | Spearheaded by the three (3) Dioceses of Samar, together with the support of the Philippine Misereor Partnership and Caritas Pilipinas, the contingents were welcomed by Rev. Fr. Antonio Alconaba, Team Ministry Head of the Parish, who indirectly gave a swipe at the local government's perspective that mining in Guiuan…
(2024-01-21). "Can Machines Think and How Can They Think": What Is More Dangerous? Artificial Intelligence or Natural Intelligence? globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Davos watch: The "Trump Shock" in Davos. independent.co.ug 
DAVOS, Switzerland | Xinhua | The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos unfolded this week amid hope for a stronger recovery as well as concerns over global crises and risks. Prior to its opening, news came from across the Atlantic: Former U.S. President Donald Trump won the first Republican primary …
(2024-01-21). Rajasthan Government orders statewide meat shop closure for Ayodhya temple ceremony. muslimmirror.com The Rajasthan government has ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses, meat, and fish shops across the state on January 22. The decision is in connection with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, as stated in the order issued by Director and Joint Secretary Suresh Kumar Ola. The closure applies to all such establishments …
(2024-01-21). Some Prices the Year I Was Born. thealtworld.com gallon of milk 48 cents | loaf of bread 8 cents | dozen eggs 36 cents | 2 postage stamps 3 cents | gallon of gasoline 19 cents | minimum wage 30 cents an hour | New car $680 | New home $3,850 | Average income $2,163 | Dow Average 134 | The price of gold $35 per ounce | Price of gold today $2,038 per ounce | The price of silver $1 per ounce | Price of silver today $23 per ounce | I worked the summer of 1956 in a cotton mill for $1 an hour. My take-home pay after tax was $33 for a 40 hour week. | The Federal Reserve created by Jewish bankers to protect their fraudulent schemes destroyed the value of paper money.
(2024-01-21). "Scientists will point to this era as Plasticene". pressenza.com 
The scientist and author of 'AnthropOcean' explains why protecting the ocean is fundamental to protecting human health. | Cristina Romera, oceanographer: "Scientists of the future will identify our era as the Plasticene".: | By Elisenda Pallarés |
(2024-01-21). Traders accuse URA officers of shielding smugglers. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The business community is expressing dissatisfaction with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and other border security officers, alleging their involvement in shielding smugglers along the Uganda-Rwanda border, particularly at Katuna in Kabale district. Claiming continuous smuggling due to connivance with URA and security officers, the business community accuses them of accepting …
(2024-01-21). Behind the Curtain: Finding Counternarratives About Death Row. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). 40% Of U.S. Homes May Soon Be Owned By ONE Group. youtu.be
(2024-01-21). UNEB to release 2023 PLE results on Thursday. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) next week, a senior examinations body has confirmed after the body secured an appointment to brief the First Lady, Janet Museveni, also the Minister of Education and Sports. A senior official indicated that PLE results for the …
(2024-01-21). NY Attorney General Letitia James Has Murdered the First Amendment. thealtworld.com
(2024-01-21). Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom make statements on Peruvian Forestry Law. pressenza.com Due to the "potential impacts" on the environment, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom have expressed their views on the amendments to the Peruvian Forestry and Wildlife Law, enacted by the Peruvian Congress last week. | The joint declaration, in which Canada also participated, joins a series of statements from different national and international institutions such as the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (AIDESEP), producers' associations, the Ombudsman's Office, the Ministry of the Environment, among others. The Executive observed the regulation and the President of the C…
(2024-01-21). Ohio Pastor Charged for Opening Church to Homeless People in Freezing Weather. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). 'Playground of Choice': Iran Mobilises to Drive US Troops Out of Iraq. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Spokesman Abu Rudeina calls for recognition of Palestinian State. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeina on Sunday called on the United States to take a clear stance ahead of Israel's refusal to negotiate while intensifying aggression over Palestine.
(2024-01-21). Bank taxes in the EU: exceptional, temporary and far less than the €6 trillion bank bailout to be paid by the state budget. cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). UMSC appoints new Officials. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) National Management Committee, in its weekly meeting under the stewardship of His Eminence Sheikh Mohammad Ali Waiswa, the Deputy Mufti of Uganda, appointed Haj Ali Juma Ngobi as Secretary for Finance & Planning an economist and Kagiiko Imam Shaffi, a holder of a Master's …
(2024-01-21). Attacks on the Houthis by the US and UK Have Escalated the Situation in the Red Sea Shipping Lane. Interview with Suat Delgen. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Pakistani Women Are Demanding Answers for Enforced Disappearances and Killings. truthout.org This article was originally published on Waging Nonviolence. As hundreds took to the streets of Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, on Jan. 12, a sea of mostly female protesters continued screaming "Balochistan wants justice," even as they were met with a heavy police presence. Meanwhile, back in the restive but beautiful southwestern province of Balochistan, thousands more swarmed the streets. |
(2024-01-21). 01/15/24 – Cuba: a Vital Utopia in Resistance By: Tatiana Coll. midwesternmarx.com photo: Bill Hackwell It is difficult, very difficult to make a valid account of 65 years of great events, of profound transformations, of surprising achievements, of complex challenges, of internationalist victories, of global warnings, of new approaches, of constant search and also of mistakes; but always of tenacity and fierce constancy, sustained in the most contradictory circumstances by a whole people on the march. In short, the Cuban revolution changed the circumstances of the …
(2024-01-21). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-21). "Virology is a Fraudulent Pseudoscience and is a Dying Field" according to Biomedical Scientist. expose-news.com Virology is a "Fraudulent Pseudoscience" and is a "dying field" according to published Biomedical Scientist Simon Lee who has over 30 years in his field with almost a decade of which he spent working …
(2024-01-21). Sodom and Gomorrah Is Being Imposed on Citizens by Allegedly Representative Governments. thealtworld.com The collapse of Western civilization and its replacement with woke Satanism has proceeded so rapidly that not even I, who expected it, can keep up with it. | Stephen Karganovic writing in Global Research brings to our attention five of the many insane woke policies that have been implemented in Canada, California, and Great Britain. This is not a joke. This is very real: | In order to maintain the fiction that in their attributes men and women are physiologically indistinguishable, the Canadian government has mandated the installation of tampon dispensers in men's bathrooms. The empirical fact that men have no us…
(2024-01-21). What If Our Society Valued Civics as It Does Entertainment? scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). The Only Solution to "Wealth Supremacy" Is a Democratic Economy. truthout.org The extraction of wealth is a pathology of late capitalism and is defined by the cultural and political processes by which the rich establish themselves as the dominant class. Social theorist and organizer Marjorie Kelly labels this phenomenon "wealth supremacy" which is also the title of her latest book. But as she points out in this exclusive interview for Truthout, wealth supremacy… |
(2024-01-21). This Is The WORST Solution To Americans Living In Cars. youtube.com
(2024-01-21). Al-Manar correspondent: One martyr and 6 wounded in the Israeli raid that targeted a car near Lebanese Army checkpoint in Kafra. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). Israeli media: Rockets are launched from Lebanon towards the 'Har Dov' area (occupied Shebaa Farms). english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). Technocratic Victory for China? Cold War 2.0 in the Year of the Red Dragon. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Israeli regime helpless in dealing with Resistance: Raisi. muslimmirror.com Tehran, IRNA : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that a fatal attack by the Israeli regime on Iranian military advisors in Syria shows how desperate and helpless the regime has become in dealing with the regional Axis of Resistance. In a message issued on Saturday, Raisi said that Iran will definitely respond to Israel's …
(2024-01-21). Our Postmodern Crisis and the Progressive Alternative in the Harlem Renaissance By: Kathie Jiang. midwesternmarx.com 
This article explores the Harlem Renaissance's ideological and artistic contributions to the American social consciousness for imagining possibilities for political struggle, and as a timely alternative to the dominant postmodern aesthetic and cultural tendencies of nihilism of our times — including 1950's Pop Art, the 1980's neo expressionist art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and contemporary hip-hop culture. Between World War I and the Great Depression, in New …
(2024-01-21). Unity: A word of order for G77+China, claims Cuba Vice President. plenglish.com Kampala, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Unity should be the perfect word of order for the G77+China in these difficult times, when maneuvers to divide the countries of the South are being spread, Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa said on Sunday.
(2024-01-21). Rajasthan Government orders statewide meat shop closure for Ayodhya temple ceremony. muslimmirror.com The Rajasthan government has ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses, meat, and fish shops across the state on January 22. The decision is in connection with the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, as stated in the order issued by Director and Joint Secretary Suresh Kumar Ola. The closure applies to all such establishments …
(2024-01-21). Hebrew Channel 12: An anti-tank missile was launched from Lebanon towards Branit area in the Western Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). MPs demand justification to increase Uganda Airlines budget. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee tasked the government to justify the continuous capitalization of Uganda National Airlines, following the proposal to increase the airline's budget in the 2024/2025 financial year. The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure on the National Budget …
(2024-01-21). Experts Worry About At-Risk Women's Access to New Postpartum Depression Pill. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). LEVER WEEKLY: "A Frightening Tale Of Political Influence" levernews.com 
(2024-01-21). Buhweju tea farmers demand UGX 3B from Igara tea factory. independent.co.ug 
Buhweju, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tea farmers in Buhweju district are seeking compensation of over three billion Shillings from the Igara Growers Tea Factory. They claim to have provided the factory with green- tea leaves over four months but have not received payment. Nicholas Abenaitwe, a tea farmer, expresses the economic crisis faced by the …
(2024-01-21). Cuba revives Operation Truth against imperialist media hegemony. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The International Forum of journalists called ®New Operation Truth ®, organized by Prensa Latina News Agency, will open on Sunday in Cuba with the attendance of over 60 delegates from about 30 nations.
(2024-01-21). Departing UNDP Chief urges Ugandans to Live Up to National Motto. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans were urged to embrace the spirit of their national motto, "For God and My Country," by Elsie Attafuah, the outgoing United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, during a farewell dinner in Kampala. "As I leave, I want Ugandans to take with them the idea that when they say …
(2024-01-21). MultiChoice's Step Up Campaign. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda executives say their Step-Up campaign, which was announced on Jan.16 is set to elevate their DStv and GOtv subscribers' viewing experience. This initiative aims to reward and elevate the entertainment experience of MultiChoice subscribers by automatically upgrading them to a second higher package at no extra cost when …
(2024-01-21). Al-Manar correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli drone targets a vehicle near Lebanese Army checkpoint in Kafra. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-01-21). Transnational networks: key to countering the erosion of democracy, says Paolo Sosa. pressenza.com On La Mula TV's "Al Filo", the political scientist highlights the importance of international connections in the fight for democracy in Peru. | By: LaMula.pe | Political scientist Paolo Sosa, in his recent appearance on La Mula TV's "Al Filo" programme, emphasised the critical importance of transnational networks in the fight against the erosion of democratic institutions in Peru. | According to Sosa, the country's current situation reflects a pattern observed in global studies on democracy. "Domestic social and political forces are not enough to maintain a democracy that is under threat," said Sosa, highlighting…
(2024-01-21). Health Related News: Influenza-like illness, including covid, in the UK is the lowest we've seen in years. expose-news.com
(2024-01-21). Davos and the melting world economy. cadtm.org
(2024-01-21). The Two Wars of the West: America Targets Europe as Well as the Middle East. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). PM Modi has still not visited Manipur: TMC MP Derek O'Brien. muslimmirror.com New Delhi: Manipur has been "torn apart" for over eight months now but the Prime Minister has still not visited the state, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien Sunday said on Sunday. He made the remarks in a post on X on the statehood day of Manipur and also shared a video on the social media …
(2024-01-21). Is the extreme cold bad for your lungs? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Another winter storm is bearing down on the upper Midwest, with winter storm warnings out for portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The National Weather Service is calling for heavy snow and gusty winds. Following the snow, the first extreme cold temperatures of the season will arrive, with lows dipping well below zero(fahrenheit) and forecast highs on Sunday and Monday staying in negative territory. From frostbite to hypothermia, when temperatures get that cold, it can…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Winter skin protection tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Winter weather changes can negatively affect the skin — the body's largest organ. Colder temperatures and a lack of moisture in the air can damage unprotected skin, especially on the face and hands. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ppcOBDumjMc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart health and dangers of shoveling snow. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best left for others to do. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says she encourages exercising, but the combination of cold weather and strenuous exercise puts extra strain on your heart and can trigger a heart attack. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/L7Gxv-YC8Qg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advancing pancreatic cancer treatment with total robotic Whipple surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New technologies are improving pancreatic cancer treatment, offering hope to patients facing one of the least survivable forms of cancer. The Whipple procedure, a complex surgery for localized pancreatic cancer, can now be done robotically. Dr. Zhi Ven Fong, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, says innovations in technology allow surgeons to do this highly complex operation in a minimally invasive way. And that helps the patient. Dr. Fong explains what happens during a total robotic Whipple…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can cold weather cause a cold? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why colds and other viruses are more common in the winter months. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fPlSxodbea8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Weight-loss medications alone are not a quick fix. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Many may be wondering if weight-loss medications can help them reach their goal. Medications called semaglutides — better known by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy — have been shown to help people lose about 15% of their body weight. But as Dr. Andres Acosta explains in this Mayo Clinic Minute, these medications alone are not a quick solution. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-01-21). Unlocking the mechanisms of HIV in preclinical research. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have unraveled the molecular mechanisms that affect which cells infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) die and which survive, a discovery heralded as a step toward eliminating all HIV-infected cells from the body. This pioneering research goes beyond two common approaches to treating HIV infections. The first approach is to block HIV proteins, thereby preventing HIV cell replication. The second is to prevent HIV from reaching cells. However, neither treatment reduces the…
(2024-01-21). Mayo Clinic expert discusses increasing levels of respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The new year is bringing a significant rise in respiratory virus activity across the U.S. Many are experiencing coughs, fever and congestion — some of the telltale signs of COVID-19 and influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, explains why this surge is happening, what still may be to come, and how to protect you and your family. "We have seen increasing rates of COVID-19 and influenza. Influenza season has not…
(2024-01-21). UTI: This common infection can be serious. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A urinary tract infection (UTI) is common, but it can be serious. "Simple urinary tract infections can be managed by your primary care provider, but when they become complex leading to other issues or problems, you should seek the care of a specialist," says Dr. Mitchell Humphreys, a urologist at Mayo Clinic. What is a UTI? The urinary system helps the body eliminate waste, excess water and salt. It encompasses the kidneys, ureters, bladder and…
(2024-01-21). Research fuels advances in bile duct cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, forms in the thin tubes that carry bile from your liver to your gallbladder and small intestine. Though relatively rare, cholangiocarcinoma is often diagnosed in later stages, making it more difficult to treat, and cases in the U.S. are increasing. In a review article published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology in 2023, lead author Sumera I. Ilyas, M.B.B.S., and co-authors share advances in diagnosing, staging and treating bile duct cancer. Dr….
(2024-01-21). Measles remains a menace. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You don't hear much about the measles anymore, but health officials in Philadelphia are keeping an eye on an outbreak in that city. To date, there have been eight confirmed since the investigation began in December. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse is a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says measles is a viral infection that used to be a fairly common childhood illness. "Since we've introduced very effective immunization. It's quite rare…
(2024-01-21). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic research experiment will be part of a payload that launches into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Jan. 29, subject to weather conditions and other factors. The research team from the lab of Dr. Abba Zubair is preparing stem cells for the flight to test how the absence of gravity plays a role in bone loss. Dr. Abba Zubair "We've known for some time that astronauts lose…
(2024-01-21). What does it mean to have an enlarged prostate? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process in men. Dr. Scott Cheney, a Mayo Clinic urologist, says it's a condition where the prostate enlarges over time and restricts the flow of urine. "I like to tell patients that the prostate is kind of like an orange with a straw going right through the middle of it. And as we age, the prostate…
(2024-01-21). Expanded car-carrying vessel fleet spurs shipping capacity. ecns.cn The expansion of China's car-carrying vessel fleet will diminish domestic automakers' dependence on foreign shipowners, thus reinforcing the country's export capabilities and effectively addressing supply chain disruptions, said experts and shipbuilders on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). Sportswear companies banking on Chinese New Year holiday shopping. ecns.cn Sportswear brands are capitalizing on the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday to boost revenue, with more health-conscious young people leading the charge in holiday shopping.
(2024-01-21). China's auto exports topped world in 2023. ecns.cn (ECNS) — China's automotive industry attracted global attentions and achieved high growth last year, Xin Guobin, vice minister of China's Industry and Information Technology said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-01-21). After solid 2023, growth on track in Q1. ecns.cn China's economy is on track for solid growth in the first quarter after registering a full-year growth of 5.2 percent in 2023, with economic momentum set to further strengthen in the second half, said a senior economist.
(2024-01-21). Trade still robust amid noise over competition. ecns.cn In a recent forum commemorating the 45-year diplomatic legacy between the United States and China, economic experts contended that trade relations have shifted from cooperation to competition, and that the governments need a more strategic approach to risk management.
(2024-01-21). China and Brazil to boost relations. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to enhance cooperation as their foreign ministers met in the capital Brasilia on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). Chinese people spend over 1 trillion yuan on luxury goods in 2023. ecns.cn Chinese people spent 1.04 trillion yuan ($145.65 billion) on luxury goods in 2023, accounting for 38 percent of global luxury goods market, ThePaper reported on Sunday, citing China Luxury Report released by Yaok Institute.
(2024-01-21). New-generation trainer aircraft made by China takes flight. ecns.cn AG100, a new-generation trainer aircraft made by Aviation Industry Corp of China, began to be delivered to users on Friday.
(2024-01-21). UN-contracted cargo plane crashes in Somalia. ecns.cn A United Nations-contracted cargo plane carrying humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme crashed while landing on an airstrip in El-Barde in Somalia's South West State, the UN reported on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). China boasts over 3.37 mln 5G base stations by end of 2023. ecns.cn The number of China's 5G base station reached 3.377 million by the end of 2023, laying a solid foundation for network construction, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Friday.
(2024-01-21). China's economic growth provides driving force for global economy: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn It fully shows that China's economy is picking up and high-quality development is making solid progress, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). China remains world's largest online retail market for 11th consecutive year. ecns.cn China's online retail sales in 2023 recorded a year-on-year increase of 11 percent to 15.42 trillion yuan ($2.17 trillion) – remaining the world's largest online retail market for 11 consecutive years.
(2024-01-21). Animals enjoy special meal during Laba Festival in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Animals enjoy a special meal during the Laba Festival at the Hangzhou Safari Park in east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 18, 2024.
(2024-01-21). Snow hits Lhasa. ecns.cn People walk in the snow on Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 18, 2024.
(2024-01-21). Dragon boat race on ice staged in Xinjiang. ecns.cn More than 300 participants from 20 teams took part in the ice dragon boat race on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). China Post launches first digital stamp collection in Hong Kong. ecns.cn China Post issued the first digital collections of stamps making "Jia Chen Year" or the Year of the Dragon in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Thursday.
(2024-01-21). Data highlights of China's economy in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-01-21). Cute piggy running race held in SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn A fun and exciting piggy running race was held on Thursday in Rongchang District of southwest China's Chongqing."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-21). BYD officially enters Indonesian market with three electric cars. ecns.cn China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD unveiled three electric vehicle models on Thursday local time in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, announcing its official entry into the Indonesian market."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-21). Believers in Lhasa pay homage to Buddha after snow. ecns.cn Believers spun prayer wheels and paid homage to Buddha in Barkhor Street after heavy snow hit Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-21). Rare wild animals spotted in N China's Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Various rarely seen wild animals, including golden eagles, lynx and wapiti, have been spotted by infrared cameras in the Saihanwula National Nature Reserve in Chifeng City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region."ÄÄ…
(2024-01-21). Overseas students face virtual-kidnapping risk. ecns.cn At the end of last year, a Chinese student studying in Utah in the United States, was reported missing by his host family and was unreachable, suspected of being kidnapped.
(2024-01-21). Insights | China's Global Civilization Initiative to create a more harmonious global society: American expert. ecns.cn The"Decoding Zhonghua"International Conference on Dialogue among Civilizations was held in Beijing on Wednesday, with the theme "Pursing Harmonious Coexistence of Civilizations Through Dialogue."
(2024-01-21). Culture Fact: Major Cold. ecns.cn
(2024-01-21). Mr. President Biden, I Hold You Responsible for My Mother's Death. scheerpost.com 
(2024-01-21). Capitalism and the Production of Poverty By: Jim Silver. midwesternmarx.com 
The perpetual production of ever-changing forms of poverty is an inevitable part of the creative destruction that characterizes capitalism. The form of the poverty changes, because capitalism is dynamic and constantly changing, but poverty remains. The production of poverty is not only an inevitable but also a necessary part of capitalism. This has been the case in Britain, the world's first capitalist industrial power, for the past eight hundred years.Poverty is in large part about …
(2024-01-21). Arranca tercera cumbre del G77 + China en Uganda. telesurtv.net Es probable que la situación en la Franja de Gaza acapare buena parte de la nueva cumbre de jefes de estado del G77 y China.
(2024-01-21). Manifestaciones en el mundo condenan genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Además del fin de los ataques, los españoles exigen que se acabe el comercio de armas con Israel y el Gobierno rompa relaciones con Tel Aviv.
(2024-01-21). Dos madres mueren cada hora a causa de la guerra en Gaza. telesurtv.net ONU Mujeres dijo que al menos 3.000 mujeres podrían haberse quedado viudas y cabezas de familia y que al menos 10.000 niños podrían haber perdido a sus padres.
(2024-01-21). Irán se reserva el derecho de vengar asesinato de asesores en Siria. telesurtv.net El diplomático aseguró que la muerte de los militares "no será en vano" y pidió a los organismos internacionales y otros países que condenen "la criminal acción" israelí.
(2024-01-21). Gobierno de Argentina dará de baja a más de 27 mil planes sociales. telesurtv.net La nueva administración de Javier Milei desestima varios planes de beneficios sociales de la clase trabajadora y ahora exige más para que los ciudadanos puedan recibir los beneficios que durante años se han construido a través del Estado.
(2024-01-21). Tripulación de la misión espacial Ax-3 ingresa a la EEI. telesurtv.net La tripulación de cuatro personas, que incluye al primer astronauta de Türkiye, realizará más de 30 investigaciones científicas durante sus 14 días de servicio en la EEI.
(2024-01-21). Ecuador vence 3-0 a Colombia en preolímpico de fútbol en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El centrocampista ecuatoriano Yaimar Medina logró doblete tras anotar en los minutos 71 y 88, en tanto que el delantero Cristhoper Zambrano marcó en el 85.
(2024-01-21). Suben a más de 80 los muertos por ola de frío en Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net Las autoridades meteorológicas estiman que los estados más afectados serán los de la zona oriental del pais norteamericano.
(2024-01-21). Felix Tshisekedi inicia segundo mandato al frente de RD Congo. telesurtv.net Asume la dirección del país durante un segundo mandato y precisa que su Gobierno se enfocará en reactivar la economía y el poder adquisitivo.
(2024-01-21). Vicepresidente cubano llama a mantener la unidad del G77 + China. telesurtv.net El vicepresidente cubano precisó que es indispensable y urgente el efectivo ejercicio y acción cohesionada para cambiar el orden internacional actual.
(2024-01-21). Fallece la senadora colombiana Piedad Córdoba a los 68 años. telesurtv.net Numerosas expresiones de condolencias se manifestaron en las redes sociales a medida que se conoció el fallecimiento de la reconocida luchadora social colombiana.
(2024-01-21). ONU considera que negación del Estado palestino es "inaceptable" telesurtv.net El Secretario General de la ONU asegura que Palestina debe existir como un Estado autónomo y soberano aceptado por la comunidad internacional.
(2024-01-21). Bombardean base militar estadounidense al oeste de Irak. telesurtv.net Las facciones chiítas armadas lanzaron unos 20 misiles que impactaron en la base militar.
(2024-01-21). Registran incendio en terminal de empresa gasística en Rusia. telesurtv.net El gobernador de la provincia rusa de Leningrado destacó que se decretó el estado de alerta en el distrito administrativo de Kingisepp.
(2024-01-21). Se estrella un avión de pasajeros en el noreste de Afganistán. telesurtv.net Las autoridades afganas desconocen el número de pasajeros que iba a bordo, así como el modelo de avión y la causa del accidente.
(2024-01-21). Agreden a la presidenta peruana en la región de Ayacucho. telesurtv.net Una de las atacantes, responsabilizó a la presidenta peruana de la muerte de su esposo en las protestas antigubernamentales en Ayacucho.
(2024-01-21). Da Gaza al Medioriente la Strategia della Catastrofe ONU: "Conseguenze Inimmaginabili" | Grandangolo — Pangea. globalresearch.ca Articolo e trasmissione a cura di Manlio Dinucci. | Martin Griffiths — Sottosegretario Generale delle Nazioni Unite per gli Affari Umanitari e Coordinatore degli Aiuti d'Emergenza — ha presentato al Consiglio di Sicurezza una documentata relazione, di cui riportiamo alcuni stralci: …
(2024-01-21). ONU denuncian asesinatos étnicos en la ciudad El Geneina, Sudán. telesurtv.net Entre 10.000 y 15.000 personas murieron el año pasado en una ciudad de la región sudanesa de Darfur Occidental en actos de violencia étnica.
(2024-01-21). Ejército israelí continúa asedio mortal en el sur de Líbano. telesurtv.net Asimismo, otro ataque con dron israelí tuvo como blanco una vivienda en la localidad de Marwahin, al sur del Líbano.
(2024-01-21). Mnoal insta a poner fin a ocupación sionista de Palestina. telesurtv.net Países no alineados respaldan inmediata aplicación de solución de dos Estados y la realización de una conferencia internacional de paz en defensa de Palestina.
(2024-01-21). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 100 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-01-21). Casi 25.000 palestinos asesinados por ataques de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Los ataques israelíes de esta noche han incluido bombardeos contra "casas, edificios, apartamentos residenciales y propiedades públicas" en varias partes de la Franja.
(2024-01-21). Avión privado ruso se estrella en Afganistán. telesurtv.net El avión dejó de comunicarse y desapareció del radar sobre Afganistán el sábado por la noche.
(2024-01-21). Al menos 25 muertos deja ataque ucraniano en región de Donetsk. telesurtv.net El bloque fue alcanzado por un ataque combinado de artillería con proyectiles de calibre 152 y 155 mm desde las direcciones Kurakhovsky y Krasnogorovsky.
(2024-01-21). Ataque israelí contra ciudad palestina deja cinco muertos. telesurtv.net La cifra de fallecidos y heridos en el campo de refugiados de Jabalia fue confirmada por la Sociedad de la Media Luna Roja Palestina.
(2024-01-21). Venezuela y Bolivia empatan a tres goles en preolímpico de fútbol. telesurtv.net Ofrecieron un partido emocionante. Venezuela comenzó arriba en el marcador, pero Bolivia consiguió igualar.
(2024-01-21). Policía detiene a más de 2.000 personas en 11 días en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Después de emprender 29.000 operativos en todo el país, se registra la muerte de cinco terroristas.
(2024-01-21). Destacan contribución de Piedad Córdoba a la paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net Líderes políticos destacan sus aportes a la lucha por un continente descolonizado, más plural e inclusivo.
(2024-01-21). "Preemptive Nuclear War": The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2024-01-21). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.
(2024-01-21). Expanding Middle East War. Planned US-Israeli Attack on Iran, The War on Energy, Strategic Waterways. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). The British Post Office Scandal and the Future of Democracy. counterpunch.org
(2024-01-21). Los Alamos, Mon Amour: Gone with the Downwind. counterpunch.org 
A newspaper clipping glimpsed in a new documentary is headlined "New Mexico's Infant Mortality Highest in U.S., Report Says." Lois Lipman's film explains why that rate is so high for babies, as well as for others, especially Indigenous and Hispanic inhabitants, in her gripping First We Bombed in New Mexico. Onscreen Tina Cordova, born and raised at Tularosa, only 30 miles from the Trinity Site, declares: "We are the first victims of the atomic bomb." While the title of Lipman's gripping 95-minute chronicle may be derived from Joseph Heller's 1967 satirical antiwar play We Bombed in New Haven, this new producti…
(2024-01-21). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). After Israel's latest killings, journalists need to 'take a stand' over the Gaza carnage. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Cancelling the journalist: ABC's coverage of Israel-Gaza war. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Genocidal Israel on trial. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Behind rising tensions on the Korean peninsula: A socialist view. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes spoke to Youngsu Won, a socialist and coordinator of the International Forum in South Korea, about the new tensions flaring on the Korean peninsula and their potential ramifications.
(2024-01-21). Concern grows over NSW Labor's secret plan for Powerhouse Museum. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Pro-Palestine protesters demand Ged Kearney stand with those calling for a ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Call it what it is: Invasion Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Socialist councillor: New rainbow crossing a 'positive step'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-21). Monday 1/22: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace: Eye on ICJ. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/24: East Bay Action: Genocide Manufactured Here in the Bay. indybay.org East Bay location to be disclosed morning of the event…
(2024-01-21). Saturday 1/20: San Diego Mass Protest: End the Genocide in Gaza & Hands Off Yemen. indybay.org San Diego County Admin Building | 1600 Pacific Hwy | San Diego, CA…
(2024-01-21). Double Exposure: Genocide in Residential Schools. Biden Genocide Case in U.S. Court. indybay.org The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada released new records from residential schools, essentially prisoner-of-war camps where Native children were the victims of genocide. At the same time, the Center for Constitutional Rights in the United States announced that its case of genocide in Palestine filed against President Biden begins in federal court in northern California next Friday.
(2024-01-21). Our narrative… Why Operation Al-Aqsa Flood? indybay.org In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful | Our steadfast Palestinian people, The Arab & Islamic nations; The free peoples worldwide and those who advocate for freedom, justice and human dignity In light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and as our people continue their battle for independence, dignity and breaking-free from the longest-ever occupation during which they have drawn the finest displays of bravery and heroism in confronting the Israeli murder machine and aggression. We would like to clarify to our people and the free peoples of the world the real…
(2024-01-21). Friday 1/26: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-21). Saturday 2/3: War on Gaza: The Root Causes. indybay.org Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2024-01-21). Sunday 2/4: Revolution Books Book Club: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-01-21). Cracks in the Culture of Silence. indybay.org One of the more tragic elements of the culture of silence is that the dominated often internalize the oppressor — they become their own dominators, and behave toward themselves and each other much as the oppressor behaves toward them. This internalization is often created and maintained by the education system that is controlled by the elite.
(2024-01-21). Stop the War on Public Worker & Privatization – United Strike & Labor Party Now. indybay.org Thousands of San Francisco City workers may be going on strike on July 1 for a contract. They face massive privatization and outsourcing and a union busting drive by Mayor London Breed and the City managers. Billions of dollars are going to outsourcing with the support of the Democrats on the Board Of Supervisors backed by the Mayor…
(2024-01-21). CFA Members' Historic Systemwide Strike Begins Monday. indybay.org Sacramento, January 18, 2024 – CFA members at California State University campuses will be on strike January 22-26. We are proud and excited to be joined by Teamsters Local 2010 members.
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/24: Webinar: Live from Jericho. indybay.org
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/31: Webinar: Voices of Women Under Occupation. indybay.org
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/24: Rep. Anna Eshoo's Telephone Town Hall. indybay.org
(2024-01-21). Friday 1/26: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-21). Sunday 1/21: Stockton Protest for Palestine & Hands off Yemen. indybay.org Sears Parking Lot | Stockton, CA…
(2024-01-21). Maoism or Monarchy? Nepal's bipolar politics. indybay.org overview of Nepal political scene…
(2024-01-21). Friday 1/26: EXPLOITATION: WHAT IT IS, HOW TO PUT AN END TO IT. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/24: A Discussion of 2024 SCENARIOS (A SKETCH), AND THE CHALLENGES by Bob Avakian. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-01-21). Tuesday 1/23: Sacramento: Meet Congressional Candidate David Mandel. indybay.org Belle Cooledge Public Library | 5600 S Land Park Dr | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-21). Thursday 1/25: San Francisco: Rally Outside UC Regents Meeting. indybay.org UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-01-21). Wednesday 1/31: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-01-21). Sunday 1/21: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-01-21). Sunday 1/21: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | 3rd St | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-01-21). Thursday 1/25: Webinar: Can the Violence in Palestine Become a Turning Point for Humanity? indybay.org
(2024-01-21). "Walk for Life" Gets an Earful from Reproductive Justice Rally. indybay.org 2 min video by Lis Cox.
(2024-01-21). Israel killed 94 university professors during Gaza war: Rights body. presstv.ir Rights body says the Israeli regime has killed at least 94 professors, hundreds of teachers, and thousands of students during Gaza war.
(2024-01-21). Syria: Barbaric Israeli aggression on Damascus proves regime's criminal nature. presstv.ir Syria says the barbaric Israeli aggression against a Damascus residential neighborhood, and the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip prove the Tel Aviv regime's criminal nature.
(2024-01-21). Spaniards rally en masse to call for Gaza truce, reject ties with Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters staged rallies across Spain demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-21). Israel fails to 'destroy' Hamas as group remain resilient, muster enough munitions, US says. presstv.ir US intelligence agencies estimate that the death toll among Hamas fighters from Israel's Gaza war falls short of the regime's goal of eliminating the Palestinian resistance group.
(2024-01-21). Birmingham: 'Ceasefire Now' demonstration on Gaza. presstv.ir Birmingham has hosted a massive pro-Palestine demonstration, one of several held since the start of the US-Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, despite continued UK government support for the Israeli regime.
(2024-01-21). Gazans dying not only from bombs and bullets, but hunger, medical disaster: UN chief. presstv.ir UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that acute shortages of food and water as well as fuel, and medicine are putting people at risk of death in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-21). Israel collapsing at all levels, committing gravest crimes against humanity: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior member of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israeli regime is collapsing at all levels by committing the most egregious crimes against humanity.
(2024-01-21). Israel fails to 'destroy Hamas' as group remain resilient, muster enough munitions, US says. presstv.ir US intelligence agencies estimate that the death toll among Hamas fighters from Israel's Gaza war falls short of the regime's goal of eliminating the Palestinian resistance group.
(2024-01-21). Palestinians inspect their destroyed homes in Gaza's Khan Yunis. presstv.ir Gazans inspect rubble after an Israeli strike on a camp in Khan Yunis.
(2024-01-21). Aid trucks enter Gaza through Rafah. presstv.ir Aid trucks enter Gaza through Rafah in the south of the coastal sliver, where much of the population is in a humanitarian crisis amid an ongoing Israeli war.
(2024-01-21). Israel ramps up Gaza aggression despite 'shift to low-intensity phase'. presstv.ir The Israeli regime ramps up its aggression against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-01-21). Lebanese media: Israeli drone kills 2 Hamas members in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir The attack came amid strikes by Hezbollah against Israeli military positions in response to the genocidal campaign in Gaza.
(2024-01-21). UK flew 50 spy missions over Gaza since December: Report. presstv.ir Declassified UK says the flights have taken off from the UK's controversial Akrotiri air base in Cyprus.
(2024-01-21). Israeli forces desecrated at least 16 cemeteries in Gaza during Gaza offensive: Report. presstv.ir A new report has revealed that Israeli forces have desecrated at least 16 cemeteries in the Gaza Strip during the regime's ongoing war against the besieged enclave.
(2024-01-21). UN: Palestinians' right to build their own state must be recognized by all. presstv.ir The United Nations secretary-general urges all parties across the international community to recognize Palestinians' right to statehood.
(2024-01-21). Hezbollah vows strong response if Israel wages all-out war on Lebanon. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official says Israel should expect a "strong slap in the face" if it decides to raise the ante and wage an all-out war on Lebanon.
(2024-01-21). 'Nazis out': 250,000 Germans rage against far-right AfD. presstv.ir Around 250,000 protesters march in cities across Germany to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and its stance against migrants.
(2024-01-21). 'Inhumane': UK Home Office refuses visas to children of migrant mothers. presstv.ir The UK Home Office is denying visas to the children of migrant single mothers in the health sector saying there are "no compelling reasons" to grant them, according to an investigation.
(2024-01-21). US personnel evaluated for 'traumatic brain injuries' after Iraq attack: CENTCOM. presstv.ir The US Central Command says "a number of US personnel were undergoing evaluation for traumatic brain injuries" after massive missile strike by Iraqi anti-terror groups on Ain al-Asad airbase.
(2024-01-21). Funeral held for Yemenis killed by US and UK strikes in Sanaa. presstv.ir Ansarullah supporters hold a funeral at Al-Shaab mosque for six Yemeni fighters.
(2024-01-21). Five IRGC advisors assassinated in Israeli aggression on Syria. presstv.ir Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says five of its military advisors have been assassinated in an Israeli strike in the Syrian capital.
(2024-01-21). Iran says reserves right to avenge Israel's assassination of IRGC advisors. presstv.ir Four IRGC advisors were assassinated in Damascus in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday.
(2024-01-21). Israel's assassination of IRGC advisors will not go unanswered: Raeisi. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has strongly condemned the assassination of five Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) advisors in an Israeli missile strike in Syria.
(2024-01-21). Iran asserts military advisors to forcefully continue anti-terror mission in region. presstv.ir The Foreign Minister says Iranian military advisors will keep fighting terrorism in the region in defiance of Israel's "cowardly" assassination operations.
(2024-01-21). Hundreds protest in Davos ahead of World Economic Forum. presstv.ir Demonstrators protest against the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos.
(2024-01-21). Drone footage shows molten lava burning houses in Iceland. presstv.ir Drone footage showed fiery lava flows setting houses on fire in Grindavik, Iceland, after a volcano erupted for the second time in less than a month.
(2024-01-21). Thousands of tractors block Berlin as farmers protest. presstv.ir Thousands of German farmers protest against the government's plans for higher taxes…
(2024-01-21). German farmers rally in Berlin to protest against agricultural subsidy cuts. presstv.ir German farmers on Monday blocked the streets in Berlin.
(2024-01-21). Thousands protest alleged fraud in Serbia vote. presstv.ir Thousands of people rally in the Serbian capital of Belgrade to protest alleged fraud.
(2024-01-21). Scottish football Palestine solidarity. presstv.ir The growing public backing for Palestine in Britain contrasts sharply with a British political class that continues to give succor to Israel. One such example is the increasingly voluble support for Palestine on the terraces of the Celtic football club.
(2024-01-21). Severe winter storm dumps thick snow over Nebraska. presstv.ir Much of the United States has been gripped by freezing subzero temperatures caused by an Arctic blast.
(2024-01-21). Iran says eyes on independent states as Uganda hosts NAM summit. presstv.ir Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) projects the voices of the world's independent nations as he arrives in Uganda to attend the Kampala summit.
(2024-01-21). US Presidential election campaigns begin. presstv.ir The 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a brutal campaign, with both candidates facing high disapproval ratings amid economic, political, and military disasters.
(2024-01-21). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy's Vicenza. presstv.ir Italian police used a water cannon to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the Italian northern city of Vicenza.
(2024-01-21). Rocket barrage targets Ain al-Asad base housing US forces in western Iraq. presstv.ir The base was targeted by a large number of rockets and the projectiles "directly hit their targets."
(2024-01-21). Iran launches Soraya satellite into orbit, sets new space record. presstv.ir Iran has set a "new" space launch record after successfully launching the Soraya (Sky) satellite to an altitude of 750 kilometers above the earth's surface for the first time.
(2024-01-21). Update: Jan 21. sitrepworld.info It's been two weeks since last I wrote. Seems I'm finally getting better and sometime this week things should be back to normal.. Housekeeping note: with a late surge of responses, it's clear that there are at least 75 regular readers.. I'll let y'all know soon where this is going.. Roger .
(2024-01-20). Ukraine Seeks PR "Wins" as West Admits War May be Lost. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for January 21, 2024… | — As Ukraine and its Western sponsors continue losing the conflict strategically, Ukraine continues conducting military operations to win public relations victories; | — Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg and a Russian oil depot inflicted no tactically or strategically significant damage; | — Such strikes have demonstratably only galvanized the Russian population further behind Moscow and are admittedly aimed at encouraging the Ukrainian population to remain invested in the conflict; | — The US government has claimed that witho…