(2024-02-16). Herbert Matthews' great interview, sixty-six years later. mronline.org 
"Without the press, Fidel Castro would be no more than an outlaw… isolated and ineffective," said Herbert Matthews, who, as a profound connoisseur of Cuban and Latin American affairs, suspected that behind the iron censorship ordered by Batista in Cuba, there was a well-kept secret that was waiting to be told.
(2024-02-16). US anti-boycott act raises free speech concerns. newarab.com 
This week, an anti-boycott act passed by a voice vote in US Congress is raising concerns among followers of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, as well as free speech advocates over the potential for restrictions on political expression. |
(2024-02-16). UNICEF Zimbabwe Polio Response Situation Report No. 1 for 02-16 February 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Zimbabwe | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | Zimbabwe detected seventeen (17) circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) from environmental samples in Harare since October 2023. The samples were from four polio environmental surveillance sites in Harare. | Polio outbreak was declared a public health emergency (PHE) by the Minister of Health and Child Care in October 2023. | An index human cVDPV2 was reported in a 10-year-old female AFP case in January 2024. | Two newly confirmed AFP cases (samples from contacts) have been reported this week…
(2024-02-16). 67 Countries Banned This Toxic Product —But the EPA Says: "Go for it!" counterpunch.org 
Sixty-seven (67) countries have banned paraquat, a toxic chemical used to control weeds that was discovered in the 1950s subsequently widely used throughout the world in agriculture. Despite a deadly toxic reputation, it's still used throughout America. Moreover, it's a cheap effective product used as a common pesticide by third-world countries that do not proactively
(2024-02-16). Rule of Law and Raison d'Etat: Julian Assange Must be Released. counterpunch.org 
An Open Letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr High Commissioner, On 20-21 February, a High Court in London will decide Julian Assange's fate: freedom or death. Two judges will decide whether the Wikileaks founder will still be able to lodge an ultimate appeal, or will end his days in an
(2024-02-16). Democracy Now! 2024-02-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State; "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress; Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing; "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab | Headlines for February 16, 2024; "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in…
(2024-02-16). Australian Parliament Calls for U.S. to Drop Case Against WikiLeaks' Assange Ahead of U.K. Court Hearing. democracynow.org 
Imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to find out next week whether he has exhausted opportunities to avoid extradition to the United States, where he faces life in prison for publishing classified documents exposing U.S. war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan. A two-day hearing before the British High Court of Justice is scheduled to take place in London on Tuesday and Wednesday. He has been held in London's infamous Belmarsh Prison since 2019 awaiting his possible extradition. Jennifer Robinson, an Australian human rights attorney and legal adviser to Assange and WikiLeaks, discusses public and g…
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Revisiting the SUNSHINE and SUNRISE trials. thelancet.com The efficacy and safety findings from the SUNSHINE and SUNRISE phase 3 trials of secukinumab in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa were first published in The Lancet on Feb 3, 2023.1 On Feb 24, 2023, a discrepancy in the labelling of the NRS30 skin pain response endpoint data reported in these trials was brought to our attention by the sponsor, Novartis Pharma.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Successful local science in low-income and middle-income countries. thelancet.com Richard Horton's Offline about the north—south differences in science are eloquent of a reality that we live with daily at universities in countries with little financial support for research.1 Although some contributions to elite science, ie, science with high global impact and real new knowledge, originated from researchers from low-income and middle-income countries, they hardly amount to a minimum proportion of scientific and technological advances. A good example is the Nobel prize,2 for which rich countries have most of the prizes in science, leaving countries with few financial resources the prizes f…
(2024-02-17). Obituary] Susan Abarca Salazar. thelancet.com Infectious diseases consultant and doctoral student. She was born on Sept 7, 1986, in Cusco, Peru, and died on Aug 15, 2023, in Zimbabwe, aged 36 years.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Addressing racism in academia. thelancet.com Several higher education institutions have identified the Race Equality Charter (REC) as a key strategy for addressing racism. Similarly to the Athena Swan Charter, which addresses gender equity, the REC, launched in 2016, gives bronze and silver awards in racial equality. The recent update of the REC is therefore important. Overall, the REC application process has been substantially streamlined with greater flexibility for applicant institutions to focus on their own needs. However, the 2021 review that triggered this update also found that REC impacts were least beneficial among Black academics and absent among…
(2024-02-17). World Report] Czech Republic latest country to ban hexahydrocannabinol. thelancet.com Several countries already prohibit or regulate sale of the semi-synthetic cannabinoid HHC on health grounds. Ed Holt reports.
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Machina non deus: being in charge of AI. thelancet.com The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our lives is a prominent issue in public discourse. The threats of other leading global challenges, such as conflicts and climate change, are clear, but AI has been portrayed as both a danger and an advance. Undoubtedly, AI has the potential to impact many aspects of human life and to some extent has already begun doing so. Whether in the long-term this transformation will be positive or negative is a matter of human choice. More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech by Meredith Broussard gets to the issue of choice and how it…
(2024-02-17). World Report] New European agreement on gender-based violence. thelancet.com A new EU directive will criminalise violence against women but controversially excludes a consent-based offence of rape. Jacqui Thornton reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Secukinumab treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa: questions remain. thelancet.com In the phase 3 trials of secukinumab for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (SUNSHINE and SUNRISE), Alexa B Kimball and colleagues1 reported clinical response rates of 45% and 42%, respectively, in patients who received secukinumab 300 mg subcutaneously every 2 weeks compared with 34% and 31%, respectively, in patients who received placebo, yielding placebo-deducted response rates of 11% across both trials. This modest efficacy could indicate that secukinumab has little effect on hidradenitis suppurativa, which would suggest that the observed improvements in health-related quality of life and physical func…
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Can I be seen? Birthing while Black. thelancet.com Black women in the diaspora are at risk of experiencing obstetric racism, which can contribute to mistreatment during the perinatal period and childbirth and increased risks of poor maternal and neonatal outcomes. Birthing experiences and perinatal care are generally worse for Black women than white women. We have known this for some time. Arline Geronimus' study on "weathering", which highlighted the impact racism has on Black maternal health outcomes in the USA, was published in 1992. And yet, more than 30 years later insufficient progress has been made to address these disparities.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] China's philosophy for a healthier population. thelancet.com Richard Horton's Offline piece1 fits in well with the Confucianism philosophy of harmony and diversity advocated by the Chinese society. Both political leaders and the general public believe that harmony is the most valuable ideal. The same values are held in China's ancient medicine. The Inner Canon of Huangdi2 (the Classic of Internal Medicine, China's earliest classic work on medicine) believes that harmony between yin and yang is the key to good health and preventing disease.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Recommendations for accurate reporting in medical research statistics. thelancet.com An important requirement for validity of medical research is sound methodology and statistics, yet this is still often overlooked by medical researchers.1,2 Based on the experience of reviewing statistics in more than 1000 manuscripts submitted to The Lancet Group of journals over the past 3 years, this Correspondence provides guidance to commonly encountered statistical deficiencies in reports and how to avoid them (panel).
(2024-02-17). World Report] US regulators escalate PFAS controls. thelancet.com Most states are due to introduce controls, while the CDC has updated its guidance for physicians. Paul Webster reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Small vulnerable newborns in Nepal: the need for data. thelancet.com The Lancet Series on small vulnerable newborns (SVNs) highlights a key issue in Nepal and across low-income and middle-income countries: the inconsistent data impede the ability of health systems to deliver care proactively and proportionately. We would like to share the complexities of the current system in Nepal and suggested solutions.
(2024-02-17). Comment] Offline: The internet—a line has been crossed. thelancet.com Brianna Ghey, a transgender 16-year-old, was murdered in a Cheshire park on February 11, 2023. Her killers had planned her death by accessing violent content on the internet, including the dark web. After the sentencing of her assailants this month, Brianna's mother, Esther Ghey, called for a ban on phones able to access social media for children under 16 years-of-age. She also asked for the installation of software on parents' phones that could track their child's mobile usage. Such protections would, she argued, have prevented her daughter's murder.
(2024-02-17). Perspectives] Monica Bertagnolli: Director of the National Institutes of Health. thelancet.com Monica Bertagnolli, the new Director of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), brings unique experience to this leadership role: as a surgical oncologist, an NIH-funded researcher, a cancer patient, and a participant in an NIH clinical trial. She is also the first surgeon and only the second woman to take the helm at the NIH. And she may be the only NIH Director who grew up on a US sheep and cattle ranch, which her family has run in central Wyoming for three generations.
(2024-02-17). Editorial] Severe mental illness in the UK: a crisis of compassion. thelancet.com If a society is to be judged on how it treats its most vulnerable, the UK faces some uncomfortable home-truths. Despite a raft of mental health awareness campaigns, pervasive discriminatory attitudes regarding severe mental illness remain. In June, 2023, Valdo Calocane—who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia—fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham. He received a hospital order, having pleaded guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility. The case is deeply tragic.
(2024-02-17). World Report] Huge health needs for refugees in Chad. thelancet.com Humanitarian organisations call for support for hundreds of thousands of people who have fled conflict in Sudan. Udani Samarasekera reports.
(2024-02-17). Correspondence] Economic crises and cancer care in Pakistan—timely action saves lives. thelancet.com Cancer treatment is often ignored during economic crises; Sri Lankans are still striving to stabilise their health-care system.1 Currently, the health systems in low-income and middle-income countries are least prepared to operate independently in emergencies and combat global cancer inequities. Alarmingly, in Pakistan, political turmoil has contributed to a catastrophic decline in the economy and looming bankruptcy.2 Being the world's fifth most populous country (with a population of >232 million people), due to depleting reserves, rising inflation, and calamitous recent floods, the value of currency in Pakis…
(2024-02-16). Petition to Biden, Blinken: Stop enabling genocide in Gaza and attacking Yemen, Iraq and Syria! workers.org 
The SanctionsKill Campaign is asking people to sign this petition to President Joe Biden's administration and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The SanctionsKill Campaign accuses the Biden administration of being an accomplice to crimes against humanity by aiding genocide in Gaza. This is in violation of the International Court of . . . |
(2024-02-16). Resistance groups denounce U.S. attacks on Iraqi resistance. workers.org 
The following statements were posted on Resistance News Network in response to the U.S. attacks on the Iraqi resistance Feb. 7, 2024. Popular Front Central Media Department The U.S. is the main sponsor of organized terrorism in the world. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemned with the . . . |
(2024-02-16). Palestinian groups call for emergency global actions against Israeli genocide. workers.org 
Palestinian organizations working together in the resistance issued the following statement Feb. 15, 2024, calling for global actions Feb. 16-18 in response to the Zionist aggression and the genocidal war against the Palestinian people. It was posted by the Resistance News Network. O our steadfast Palestinian people, O masses of . . . |
(2024-02-16). 2023'te yakla≈üƒ±k 660 milyon liralƒ±k bozuk para cebe girdi. aa.com.tr Geàßen yƒ±l 781 milyon 492 bin 300 adet madeni para dola≈üƒ±ma sunulurken, cebimize giren bozuk paranƒ±n deƒüeri 659 milyon 542 bin 600 lira oldu.
(2024-02-16). A Milli Erkek Voleybol Takƒ±mƒ±'nda Cedric Enard dà∂nemi ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2024-02-16). Akƒ±llƒ± tahta fen derslerinde à∂ƒürencilerin ba≈üarƒ±larƒ±nƒ± artƒ±rdƒ±. aa.com.tr UNESCO, Türkiye'de 570 binden fazla sƒ±nƒ±fta akƒ±llƒ± tahta gibi dijital eƒüitim araàßlarƒ±na yapƒ±lan yatƒ±rƒ±mlarla à∂ƒürencilerin à∂zellikle fen alanƒ±ndaki yeterliliklerin geli≈ümesine olumlu katkƒ± yaptƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± raporuyla ortaya koydu.
(2024-02-16). Bakan Gà∂kta≈ü: Aile ve Genàßlik Fonu'na deprem bà∂lgesinden ≈üu ana kadar 1112 gencimiz ba≈üvurdu. aa.com.tr Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanƒ± Mahinur àñzdemir Gà∂kta≈ü, "Aile ve Genàßlik Fonu'na deprem bà∂lgesinden ≈üu ana kadar 1112 gencimiz ba≈üvurdu." dedi.
(2024-02-16). Bilecik'te selin etkili olduƒüu kà∂yde tarƒ±m arazisi ve yollarƒ± su bastƒ±. aa.com.tr Bilecik merkeze baƒülƒ± Kurtkà∂y kà∂yàºnde ≈üiddetli yaƒüƒ±≈ü, tarƒ±m arazisi ve yollarda su baskƒ±nlarƒ±na neden oldu.
(2024-02-16). Borsa gàºne yàºkseli≈üle ba≈üladƒ±. aa.com.tr Borsa ƒ∞stanbul'da BIST 100 endeksi, gàºne yàºzde 0,35 yàºkseli≈üle 9.274,48 puandan ba≈üladƒ±.
(2024-02-16). Bozulan bilgisayar iàßin 3 yƒ±l à∂nceki fiyattan à∂deme teklifi tàºketici hakem heyetinden dà∂ndàº. aa.com.tr ƒ∞zmir ƒ∞l Tàºketici Hakem Heyeti, aldƒ±ƒüƒ± bilgisayarƒ±n arƒ±zasƒ±nƒ±n giderilmemesi nedeniyle deƒüi≈üim talebinde bulunan màº≈üterisine, fatura bedeli kadar à∂deme yapmayƒ± teklif eden teknoloji maƒüazasƒ±nƒ± haksƒ±z buldu.
(2024-02-16). Cumhurbaşkanı Yardımcısı Yılmaz Diyarbakır Valiliğini ziyaret etti. aa.com.tr Cumhurbaşkanı Yardımcısı Cevdet Yılmaz, Diyarbakır Valiliğine ziyarette bulundu.
(2024-02-16). Edirne'de sağanak etkili oluyor. aa.com.tr Edirne'de sağanak yağış hayatı olumsuz etkiliyor.
(2024-02-16). Erzincan'da kayƒ±p i≈üàßileri arama àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nda bazƒ± noktalarda metal yoƒüunluƒüu tespit edildi. aa.com.tr Erzincan'ƒ±n ƒ∞liàß ilàßesinde maden ocaƒüƒ±ndaki heyelanda toprak altƒ±nda kalan i≈üàßilere ula≈ümak iàßin ba≈ülatƒ±lan àßalƒ±≈ümalar kapsamƒ±nda, bazƒ± noktalarda metal yoƒüunluƒüuna rastlanƒ±ldƒ±.
(2024-02-16). Futbolda haftanƒ±n programƒ±. aa.com.tr Futbolda Trendyol Sàºper Lig'de 26, Trendyol 1. Lig'de de 23. hafta maàßlarƒ± oynanacak.
(2024-02-16). Galatasaray'dan Serge Aurier'in saƒülƒ±k durumuyla ilgili aà߃±klama. aa.com.tr Galatasaray Kulàºbàº, milli takƒ±mdan sakat dà∂nen yeni transfer Serge Aurier'in arka adale àºst grubunda ikinci derece zorlanma tespit edildiƒüini aà߃±kladƒ±.
(2024-02-16). Gaziantep FK'nin forveti Dragus, gollerine devam etmek istiyor. aa.com.tr Trendyol Sàºper Lig'de 10 golle gol krallƒ±ƒüƒ±nda 8. sƒ±rada bulunan Gaziantep FK'nin Rumen santraforu Denis Dragus, Sàºper Lig'in kalitesinden bahsederek gollerine devam etmek istediƒüini sà∂yledi.
(2024-02-16). Gazze saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ±nƒ±n ƒ∞srail'e maliyeti 400 milyar dolara à߃±kabilir. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'ye ba≈ülattƒ±ƒüƒ± saldƒ±rƒ±lar nedeniyle àºlke ekonomisinin 400 milyar dolarlƒ±k kayba uƒüramasƒ± bekleniyor.
(2024-02-16). GàñRàú≈û – Bà∂lge barƒ±≈üƒ± iàßin Ermenistan'da Anayasa deƒüi≈üikliƒüi zorunlu. aa.com.tr Ermenistan'ƒ±n Azerbaycan ve Türkiye ile ba≈ülayan normalle≈üme sàºrecinin etkili olabilmesi ve gelecekte olumsuz sonuàßlar doƒüurmamasƒ± iàßin Ermenistan'ƒ±n Anayasa'sƒ±nƒ±n revize edilmesi gerekiyor…
(2024-02-16). ƒ∞stanbul merkezli FETàñ operasyonunda 10 ≈üàºpheli yakalandƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞stanbul merkezli 6 ilde Fetullahà߃± Terà∂r àñrgàºtàº'ne (FETàñ) yà∂nelik dàºzenlenen operasyonda 10 ≈üàºpheli gà∂zaltƒ±na alƒ±ndƒ±.
(2024-02-16). KARDEMƒ∞R'den 5 yƒ±l iàßerisinde 1,5 milyar dolarlƒ±k yeni yatƒ±rƒ±m hedefi. aa.com.tr KARDEMƒ∞R Yà∂netim Kurulu Ba≈ükanƒ± Demir, gelecek 5 yƒ±l iàßerisinde 1,5 milyar dolarƒ± bulacak yeni yatƒ±rƒ±m yapmayƒ± hedeflediklerini belirterek, "àáok kƒ±sa vadede hem àßelik àºretimimizi 3,5 milyon tona à߃±kartmayƒ± hedefliyoruz." dedi.
(2024-02-16). NBA'de Minnesota Timberwolves àºst àºste 4. galibiyetini aldƒ±. aa.com.tr Amerikan Basketbol Ligi'nde (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves, deplasmanda Portland Trail Blazers'ƒ± 128-91 yendi.
(2024-02-16). Penàße-Kilit Operasyonu bà∂lgesinde 4 PKK'lƒ± terà∂rist etkisiz hale getirildi. aa.com.tr Milli Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, Irak'ƒ±n kuzeyindeki Penàße-Kilit Operasyonu bà∂lgesinde 4 PKK'lƒ± terà∂ristin etkisiz hale getirildiƒüini bildirdi.
(2024-02-16). Sigara ve tàºrevlerinin ekolojik sisteme zararlarƒ± neler? aa.com.tr Tàºtàºn baƒüƒ±mlƒ±lƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ±n insan saƒülƒ±ƒüƒ±na zararƒ± bilinse de ekoloji àºzerindeki tehlikesi gà∂z ardƒ± ediliyor. Prof. Dr. Nazmi Bilir ile sigara ve tàºrevlerinin àßevreye olan zararlƒ± etkilerini konu≈ütuk.
(2024-02-16). Sulak alanlar kàºresel ƒ±sƒ±nmayla màºcadelede doƒüal màºttefik rolຠàºstleniyor. aa.com.tr Yakla≈üƒ±k 140 bin canlƒ± tàºràºne ev sahipliƒüi yapan sulak alanlarƒ±n yok olmasƒ±, biyoàße≈üitliliƒüi tehdit ederken uzmanlar, sulak alanlar olmadan kàºresel ƒ±sƒ±nmayƒ± 1,5 derecede tutma hedefinin geràßekle≈ütirilmesinin de zorla≈üacaƒüƒ±nƒ± belirtiyor.
(2024-02-16). Tarƒ±m àúFE ocakta aylƒ±k yàºzde 3,85, yƒ±llƒ±k yàºzde 57,85 arttƒ±. aa.com.tr Tarƒ±m àúràºnleri àúretici Fiyat Endeksi (Tarƒ±m àúFE), ocakta bir à∂nceki aya gà∂re yàºzde 3,85, geàßen yƒ±lƒ±n aynƒ± ayƒ±na kƒ±yasla yàºzde 57,85 artƒ±≈ü gà∂sterdi.
(2024-02-16). TCMB'nin şubat ayı Piyasa Katılımcıları Anketi yayımlandı. aa.com.tr
(2024-02-16). Ya≈üam Memnuniyeti Ara≈ütƒ±rmasƒ± 2023 aà߃±klandƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2024-02-16). Yàºksekà∂ƒüretim Kurulu burslarƒ± artƒ±rdƒ±. aa.com.tr YàñK, à∂ncelikli alanlarda ve belirli programlarda lisans ve lisansàºstຠà∂ƒürenim gà∂ren à∂ƒürencileri desteklemek amacƒ±yla saƒüladƒ±ƒüƒ± burslarƒ±, nisan ayƒ±ndan geàßerli olmak àºzere àºst sƒ±nƒ±rdan artƒ±rdƒ±.
(2024-02-16). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.
(2024-02-16). SpaceX launches private moon lander, making history. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — In a mission, dubbed IM-1, that might become a first in history if succeeded, SpaceX takes off Odysseus, a private moon lander built by Intuitive Machines, on a Falcon 9 rocket launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Odysseus is set to land close to the moon's south pole on Feb. 22, making it the first private spacecraft to reach the moon's surface, after a failed mission by United Launch Alliance to launch Astrobotic's Peregrine Moon lander attempting to set the same record, and a national achievement for the United States as first touchdown on the moon since NASA's Apollo 17 missi…
(2024-02-16). Was Kanye West kicked out of the Super Bowl by Taylor Swift?>. albawaba.com A rumor that Taylor Swift had Kanye West removed from the Super Bowl after he bought a ticket in front of her suite has been denied by West's representative.The rumor originated from a podcast episode of I Am Athlete's Paper Route, where former NFL player Brandon Marshall claimed that West deliberately sat in front of Swift's booth to get attention from the cameras. Swift was reportedly cheering for her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.Kanye West overtakes Taylor Swift as the top artist globally on Spotify
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Houthis target British ship in Gulf of Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ansar Allah Houthi Military Spokesperson General Yahya Saree confirms a military operation targeting a British ship, "LYCAVITOS," in the Gulf of Aden. In his statement, Saree vowed that the Yemeni Armed Forces enforce a blockade on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas until the Gaza siege is lifted. Earlier, the British Maritime Trade Operations Authority reported an incident east of Yemen's Aden port, with a cargo tanker suffering minor damage from an explosive shell.ÿ®Ÿäÿߟܟå ÿµÿßÿØÿ±Ÿ&arin…
(2024-02-16). Israeli Settlers block main streets in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner exchange. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hundreds of Israeli settlers stage demonstrations outside the homes of Israeli occupation ministers and Knesset members, demanding an immediate exchange transaction. Demonstrators blocked the road to the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, urging an immediate prisoner exchange deal.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ…
(2024-02-16). Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved over constitutional violations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-: Kuwait's Amiri decree dissolves the National Assembly due to constitutional breaches, as reported by Kuwait News Agency.Notably, the current National Assembly members were elected on June 6, 2023, commencing their session on June 20, 2023, six months before the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmed AlSubah, who died on December 16, 2023. The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, was formally sworn in before parliament on December 20, 2023, marking the beginning of his rule over the affluent Gulf monarchy.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸàŸ&Eac…
(2024-02-16). Massive explosion rocks petrochemical factory in Tehran. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A chemical solvent production factory in Tehran, Iran, was engulfed in flames after a massive explosion, as reported by semi-official media. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, with no casualties reported at this time.
(2024-02-16). 12 children among Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting victims. albawaba.com A celebration turned tragic on Wednesday when a shooting near the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade left one person dead and at least 21 others injured, including 12 children.The incident occurred west of Union Station, outside near the garage, as fans were leaving the rally.According to Kansas City police, three suspects have been detained for investigation and one firearm has been recovered. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, while they speculate a dispute as the cause of the shooting.This is the moment bystanders jumped in to tackle an armed man, who was running away from the scene of the Kansas…
(2024-02-16). Barcelona eyeing Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli. albawaba.com Barcelona have set their sights on Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan giants are looking for a new striker with specific traits and believe the Brazil international fits the bill.Barca understand they must sell first if they were to submit an accptable offer for the Arsenal star.He has seven goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season so far.The 22-year-old's deal with the Gunners runs to 2027.
(2024-02-16). Sepahan FC vs Al-Hilal predicted lineups – AFC Champions League 2023-24. albawaba.com Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal travel to face Iran's Sepahan FC in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday.Match date: Thursday, 15 February | Kick-off time: 16: 00 (GMT) | Venue: Naghsh e Jahan StadiumSepahan FC vs Al-Hilal predicted lineups: Sepahan possible XlManager: Jose MoraisPayam Niazmand; Ramin Rezaeian, Bryan Dabo, Mohammad Daneshgar, Milad Zakipour; Reza Shekari, Mohammad Ghorbani; Farshad Ahmadzadeh, Seyed Mohammad Karimi, Kaveh Rezaei; Reza AsadiAl-Hilal possible XlManager: Jorge JesusBono; Saud Abdulhamid, Hassan Tambakti, Ali Al-Bulayhi, Yasser Al-Shahrani; Mohamed Kanno, Ruben Neves; Serge…
(2024-02-16). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: San Diego: Kids Unite for Change. indybay.org 880 Front St. and 221 W. Broadway | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/24: Webinar: Live from Jerusalem. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-16). Friday 2/16: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-16). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-16). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.
(2024-02-16). LAVC Media Arts Department – Full-Time Phantom Professor. indybay.org The Los Angeles Valley College Media Arts Department offers training in Cinema, Media Arts, Broadcasting, Journalism, or does it? News coverage raises questions about racketeering, fraud, fake degrees, fake credentials, etc . . . Now the problem may be broader than just Los Angeles Valley College.
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. counterpunch.org 
Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more
(2024-02-16). "Where Can We Go?": Terror and Panic Set In as Israel Readies to Invade Rafah. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. counterpunch.org 
The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide, and the state of
(2024-02-16). When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. dissidentvoice.org There are few surprises regarding the final episode of Nemesis, the three-part account on how the Australian Liberal Party, in partnership with the dozy Nationals, psychotically and convulsively disembowelled themselves from the time Tony Abbott won office in 2013. Over the muddy gore and violence concluding the tenures of Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull, one plotter …
(2024-02-16). When Courts Intervene: Halting the Transfer of F-35 Parts to Israel. counterpunch.org 
Legal challenges regarding the Israel-Gaza War are starting to bulk lawyers' briefs and courtroom proceedings. South Africa got matters underway with its December application before the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of genocide in its campaign against the Palestinians. While determining whether genocide has taken place, the ICJ issued an interim order warning Israel to prevent genocidal acts,
(2024-02-16). Dutch govt appeals court order to halt transfer of F-35 parts to Israel. greenleft.org.au 
Following a Dutch appeals court ruling to halt the export and transit of all F-35 parts to Israel within seven days, the Netherlands' government is taking the matter to the country's Supreme Court, reports Binoy Kampmark.
(2024-02-16). Love the Music, Taylor, But Please Park the Private Jet. counterpunch.org 
I spent a decade, like many parents, chauffeuring pre-teen and teenage girls around to a Taylor Swift soundtrack. I learned every Swift song as it was released and sang along to the chorus in the car. I even went to one of her first stadium concerts with my young Swifties. Congrats, Taylor, for your talent
(2024-02-16). Camilo Torres Restrepo: Priest, revolutionary, and guerrilla fighter. peoplesdispatch.org 
Priest, intellectual, revolutionary and guerrilla fighter, Camilo Torres Restrepo is, along with Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most important figures in Colombian history. His commitment to popular and revolutionary causes has made him a symbol of social movements in Latin America and the world. | He was born in Bogota on February 3, 1929, into a privileged family of Bogotá belonging to the Colombian elites. After a brief semester in which he tried to study law at the national university, he withdrew to become a Catholic priest, thanks to the influence of some Dominican priests he met through his girlfriend's…
(2024-02-16). Meet the man who single-handedly destroyed NAB's reputation. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). If a Mother Can be Found Complicit in Her Son's Murders, Shouldn't States Be Held Complicit in a "Plausible" Genocide? counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). US Conducted Cyberattack on Alleged Iranian Spy Ship. news.antiwar.com The US recently conducted a cyberattack against an alleged Iranian spy ship that has been operating near Djibouti, NBC News reported Thursday, citing US officials. One US official identified the ship as the MV Behshad, which is registered as a cargo ship in Iran. The US claims the Behshad is used to provide intelligence to …
(2024-02-16). US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, Says Two al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com The US military announced on Wednesday that it launched an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on February 9 in support of the US-backed Mogadishu-based government. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strike was launched in the vicinity of Yaq Dabel in Jubala, Somalia's southernmost province. The attack marks the first known US airstrike in Somalia …
(2024-02-16). Yemen, Palestine and the End of US Legitimacy. counterpunch.org In March of 2015, just two months after the Houthis entered the presidential palace in Sanaa, prompting the resignation of President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, Saudi Arabia began a brutal military offensive designed to put a stop to the Houthi rebellion. This conflict would soon become one of the most destructive in the world. The United
(2024-02-16). President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails democracy's role in uplifting youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa says individuals born after the advent of democracy embody the essence of Tintswalo, as they have gone on to record commendable achievements in their lives and careers. | The President was responding to this week's two-day debate on his State of the Nation Address (SONA) by Members of Parliament. The SONA was delivered a week ago in Cape Town. | A number of young people, who have benefited from government over the last 30 years, were present in the National Assembly to listen to the President's response to the debate. | REA…
(2024-02-16). Australia: When Scott Morrison Met Nemesis. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-02-16). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-16). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-16). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-16). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-16). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-16). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-16). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-16). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-16). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-16). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-16). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-16). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-16). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon?>. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-16). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist?>. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-16). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-16). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-16). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-16). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-16). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-16). Weaponizing anti-Semitism: The gift that keeps on giving. mronline.org 
Apologists for Israel's brutality against Palestinians in Gaza are continuing to use the past persecution of Jews to neutralise criticism of Israel.
(2024-02-16). Feb 16, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Sophisticated Lady — Art Tatum Confucius Says "lol, lmao": On the very basics of governance, by N.S. Lyons We Think This Dystopia Is Normal Like People In Abusive Relationships Think It's Normal, by Caitlin Johnstone The Fatal Flaw of Controlled Oppositions: Collectivism vs Individualism, East vs West, One vs Many, by Matthew Ehret Bombing Muslims for Peace: Time to Put Away Our Toy Soldiers, by Bill Astore NATO Reveals its True Nature as an Undertaker: Chinese OP/ED, by Karl Sanchez Tucker Carlson on US-Russia After Putin Interview (Video) Russian Doomsday Space Weapon Steals Headlines…
(2024-02-16). Defusing The Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. popularresistance.org This is a sequel to a Jan. 15 article titled "Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'?", discussing the threat of a 2024 "black swan" event that could pop the derivatives bubble. That bubble is now over ten times the GDP of the world and is so interconnected and fragile that an unanticipated crisis could trigger the collapse not just of the bubble but of the economy. To avoid that result, in the event of the bankruptcy of a major financial institution, derivative claimants are put first in line to grab the assets — not just the deposits of customers but their stocks an…
(2024-02-16). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Why the Marshall Plan ? 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-16). Fight on the Right: Anti-War Hungary Versus a Bellicose EU. counterpunch.org The far right has somehow managed to put itself on the correct side of history on one lone issue — opposition to the Ukraine War. Take Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban. That Orban is a right-winger is beyond doubt, one who's supported abroad by reactionaries who arguably could be called fascists. That he's an authoritarian
(2024-02-16). At Stanford University, Hundreds Mobilize Again This Week for Sit-in Defense. indybay.org On Monday Feb 12, hundreds of students, faculty and community members joined a second emergency rally in White Plaza to support Stanford students participating in the Sit-In to Stop Genocide. The sit-in urgently called for Hands off Rafah, where Israel invasion began terrorizing Palestinians refugees. Photo thanks to Len and Nancy. They were part of a contingent of community members who traveled from San Jose to support students at Stanford in Palo Alto.
(2024-02-16). SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19. sanews.gov.za SA records an increase in research and development expenditure after COVID-19 | Gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) has increased in real terms for the first time in four years. | GERD as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 0.62% in 2021/22, up from 0.60% in the previous year, indicating a slight improvement in research and development (R&D) intensity. | This represents a 6.9% year-on-year increase from R25.965 billion in 2020/21 to R27.756 billion in 2021/22, in terms of 2015 prices. | This is according to the latest South African National Survey of Research and Exp…
(2024-02-16). We Can Interpret How Cooperative or Autocratic Mesoamerican Societies Were From Their Systems of Communication. counterpunch.org 
The modes of communication that a society uses can tell us a lot about its political structure. A research study we published in 2022 revealed distinct modes of communication and administrative recordkeeping in autocratic and collective social governance among a sample of urban societies from pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, where writing was initially developed for political purposes. Each
(2024-02-16). Malmstrom Air Force base goes into lockdown over shooter alert. geo.tv 
Threat originated at building 219 in Malmstrom Air Force Base, prompting coordinated response from Air Force and emergency personnel…
(2024-02-16). Greece breaks ground as first Orthodox nation to legalise same-sex marriage. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis leads Greece to make history as first Orthodox Christian country to legalise same-sex marriage…
(2024-02-16). Mystery of 'Vittrup Man' who violently died 5,200 years ago. geo.tv 
'Vittrup man' travelled from Norway to Funnel Beaker society in Northern Denmark sometime between 3100 and 3300 BC…
(2024-02-16). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Selected Articles: Turbo Brain Cancer Due to University COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the United States. globalresearch.ca 
By Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines cause Turbo Brain Cancers, which, in my estimation are in the Top 3 …
(2024-02-16). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-02-16). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-16). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections; Build Your Union. popularresistance.org It's a presidential election year. Are you happy? Excited? Ha. Of course not. Election years in America are fueled far more by fear and loathing than by any sense of genuine inspiration. For many of us, political news inspires a vague sense of disgust and a desire to tune it all out. The more politically engaged you are, the more you understand the awful stakes if the other side wins, and the more you fill with dread. Most of the time, the majestic American democratic project is an exercise in manipulative rhetoric, fearmongering, and, at best, a choice of Lesser Evils. | Much of this is hardwired into our inflex…
(2024-02-16). The "Spanish-American War" Was Based on a Lie. counterpunch.org 
This week in 1898, the United States screamed for what became one of the most consequential imperial wars in world history—based on a lie. On February 15, the Battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. According to the US Navy, 267 sailors were killed. Led by the new-born mass circulation "yellow press," and by
(2024-02-16). Cuba to hold National Craft Festival. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban province of Matanzas will host the 3rd National Crafts Festival from March 17 to 19 to promote the creative arts in the country.
(2024-02-16). ECLAC launches Observatory to support digital development processes. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) virtually launched the Digital Development Observatory (ODD) in Chile on Thursday to measure the progress of countries in the use of modern technologies.
(2024-02-16). How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins. pressenza.com New findings and significant advances in research have scientists rethinking our origins, and museums around the world are working to catch the public up. | By April M. Short | Breakthrough anthropological and scientific findings have allowed researchers to better trace the outlines, and begin to fill in the blanks, of the human evolutionary story in recent decades. We're now able to trace the long threads of the social and cultural processes that produced today's world. Humanity has the potential to be stronger and more resilient as we use our history as a guide to understand ourselves and visualize the future.
(2024-02-16). BRICS Will End U.S. Dollar Dominance, Says Wall Street. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc is looking to put an end to the U.S. dollar's global reserve currency status. BRICS wants to put their local currencies ahead of the U.S. dollar to settle cross-border transactions…
(2024-02-16). Shenyang Joins Battle of Chinese Cities for Russian Seafood Trade. infobrics.org With an expanded U.S. ban on Russian seafood coming into effect that now includes products processed in third countries, Russian exporters are increasingly pivoting to China…
(2024-02-16). The UAE's BRICS Membership: A Growing Role for the Global South. infobrics.org Our world is not static; the year 2023 witnessed heightened interest in the role of the Global South in shaping the international order…
(2024-02-16). Westerners more afraid of migrants and radical Islam than Russia, finds poll. infobrics.org Trump's son questions validity of "Russian threat" after US warning to Congress.
(2024-02-16). Belgorod attack a sign that Syrsky will harden terrorist methods. infobrics.org New Ukrainian top general expected to launch terrorist incursions against Russia's demilitarized territory.
(2024-02-16). US Backs De Facto Prime Minister Amid Increasing Protests Calling for His Resignation. counterpunch.org Around 1 a.m. on February 8, de facto prime minister Ariel Henry addressed the nation, calling for calm and making clear that he would not resign. Henry's remarks came after several weeks of demonstrations calling for the leader to relinquish power, which culminated in large protests in Port-au-Prince and across the country this week. Various
(2024-02-16). Panamanian reports exodos of students from private to public sector. plenglish.com Panama, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Reports from Panama's Ministry of Education (Meduca) confirm the growing exodus of students from private schools to the public sector, mainly due to economic factors.
(2024-02-16). A Cry in the Darkness: "Please Come, Come Take Me" counterpunch.org 
The massacre on that street in Tel al-Hawa took place three days after Israel had been put on notice by the International Court of Justice that it needed to stop committing acts of genocide, stop killing civilians, stop killing children and health care workers, a ruling that Israel has not just ignored but openly defied. Instead, Israel blames the victims of its atrocities. Tel al-Hawa was a closed military zone, the IDF says. Any Palestinians moving on the streets were legitimate targets, the IDF says. The rules of engagement were those of the US troops at My Lai: shoot anything that moves. Even young girls and…
(2024-02-16). Biden's Generals in Pakistan. counterpunch.org 
As the world, and especially Muslims, correctly has been focused on the Zionist genocide in Gaza, we seem to have forgotten President Biden's criminality in another part of the world. Indeed, just as Israel's savagery has been wholeheartedly supported by the Biden Administration, the regime change operation in March-April of 2022 in Pakistan was also
(2024-02-16). The Savage and the Spectacle. counterpunch.org It was a jarring spectacle to those horrified by the carnage in Gaza. The attention of a nation was focused on a very large ball game while the bombs dropped unabated in a place called Rafah. This southern Gaza city is swollen with Palestinians that have been funneled there as a place of refuge. A
(2024-02-16). Forget Elections. Build Your Union. inthesetimes.com
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org
(2024-02-16). LIVE: 10 Things They WON'T Tell You About The Mass Shooting (& much more). rumble.com
(2024-02-16). What's at Stake if the U.S. OK's Building This Gas Pipeline to Mexico. desmog.com
(2024-02-16). Prison 3.0: Wall Street's Plan to Monetize Inmates. truthdig.com
(2024-02-16). The Secret Cause of America's Endless War Games. youtu.be
(2024-02-16). Flight Attendants Rally Globally To Demand Living Wages & Contract For 100,000 Workers. indybay.org Hundreds of flight attendants from all major unions rallied globally on February 13, 2023. At SFO they marched and spoke out abut their struggle for living wages. While the airlines are making billions they have taken pay cuts.
(2024-02-16). An Update — PRESIDENT TRUMP WAS A VICTIM OF ESPIONAGE, BOTH FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. sonar21.com 
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 132: Israel Bombards Nasser Hospital. popularresistance.org Over four months of ruthless Israeli attacks on Gaza have left the besieged enclave, which is home to over 2 million people, decimated. More than half of its population has been crammed into Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah after Israel deemed the area a "safe zone." | However, Israel has since announced plans to conduct a ground invasion of the city, which will put hundreds of thousands of families' lives at risk. | "We will fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones," the Israeli prime minister said on X. | In…
(2024-02-16). Pilots Got Their Payday; Now Flight Attendants Push For Higher Wages. popularresistance.org Airline pilots won pay raises worth billions of dollars in new labor deals last year. Flight attendants are now pushing for similar improvements. | Flight attendants from United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and others picketed Tuesday at dozens of airports around the U.S., demanding higher wages and a better quality of life. | "We have been in a period of austerity for 20 years, and it's time the industry paid up," said Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents cabin crews at United, Spirit, Frontier and others. | The demonstrations ma…
(2024-02-16). CARTOONS: Barnaby's on a roll. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-16). Never Forget Who Donald Trump Really Is. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-16). Empty words, deadly bombs. electronicintifada.net US senator blasts Israeli "war criminals," but votes for more military aid.
(2024-02-16). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-16). Thursday 2/15: Tel Aviv Peace and Justice Hub project introduction. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). How Israel's sadistic 'hunger games' target starving Gazans. newarab.com 
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, documents how
(2024-02-16). Unveiling the mental health crisis at Al-Hol camp in Syria. newarab.com 
Displaced Syrians living in the Described as a "massive outdoor prison", the Al-Hol camp sits in northeast Syria, close to the border of Iraq. Some 40,000 people have been detained in the camp since 2018 following displacement during fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Islamic State (IS…
(2024-02-16). Yemeni fishermen bleed money in Red Sea 'death trap'. newarab.com 
Hamdi Ghalib, 32, has been a fisherman for over a decade in Yemen's Al-Hodeidah province, which overlooks the Red Sea. His boat and nets are the equipment that enables him to make money to cover his six-member family's living expenses. | Hamdi tells The New Arab that fishing is dangerous today and may cost him his life. The danger has nothing to do with the rough sea or the strong wind. Instead, he fears being killed, injured, or kidnapped as the "It has bee…
(2024-02-16). Aid agencies: Israel cannot 'offload' Gaza responsibility. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Did the African Union ban Israel delegation from its summit?>. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Egypt currency crisis: Nigerian migrants fear detention. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration rejected by commitee. newarab.com 
A heated debate over a restoration project of Egypt's Pharaonic Menkaure Pyramid was finally resolved on Thursday after an official committee An official review committee — led by renowned Egyptologist and former minister of antiquities
(2024-02-16). Gaza: Israel storms Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Houthis: More than 400 US, UK airstrikes in Yemen since Jan. newarab.com 
Yemen's In an official statement via the Saba news agency linked to the group, the Houthi spokesperson Dhaifallah Al-Shami reported the attacks by US and UK forces as strikes continued on other areas in "The total number of American and British airstrikes, both aerial and reconn…
(2024-02-16). Iraq to officially investigate UNDP bribery allegations. newarab.com 
The Iraqi Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into corruption allegations linked to the UN's work in Iraq, following accusations of bribery published earlier this month by British newspaper The announcement was made on the Commission's official Facebook The Guardian report alleged UN empl…
(2024-02-16). Israel mulls '48 Palestinian military conscription: report. newarab.com 
Israel's army chief has said that Israelis from "all parts of society" should be called up for Herzi Halevi, the army chief of staff, said that the…
(2024-02-16). Israel raids Nasser hospital in Gaza as Rafah concerns grow. newarab.com 
Israel's military called the raid on Nasser
(2024-02-16). Israel scrutinised for Iron Dome failure to catch rockets. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israel spied on US to thwart settler sanctions: report. newarab.com 
(2024-02-16). Israeli drone tested in Gaza 'appears at Saudi Defence Expo'. newarab.com 
A previously classified Israeli Developed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the system comprises drones designed for intelligence gathering, espionage, and even assassination missions. Its centrepiece, the
(2024-02-16). Israeli strikes kill 10 civilians, Hezbollah to retaliate. newarab.com 
The civilian death toll from two The Lebanese militant group
(2024-02-16). Marwan Barghouti transferred to solitary confinement. newarab.com 
Palestinian leader and high profile prisoner Israel's far-right National S…
(2024-02-16). Musk's Starlink satellites approved for use in Gaza hospital. newarab.com 
The Under the deal, Starlink will support internet access at an Emirati-run field hospital in Gaza's far-southern city
(2024-02-16). South Lebanon mourns civilians killed in Israeli airstrikes. newarab.com 
Residents of the southern Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border clashes si…
(2024-02-16). US advancing long-term plan for Palestinian state: report. newarab.com 
The proposed peace deal hinges on ensuring Hamas and Israel agree to a ceasefire deal, which has been repe…
(2024-02-16). US lawmakers pass anti-Assad Syria Anti-Normalisation Act. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives passed The Assad Anti-Normalisation Act was adopted with 389 votes in favour and 32 against, which means it will now move to the Senate for another vote. If adopted, it will need to be signed by President Joe Biden before becoming law. | "As a humanitarian organization that has worked on this bill since the inception of its idea, we are proud to see legislation that holds the Assa…
(2024-02-16). US sanctions on Israeli settlers are 'not enough'. newarab.com 
An Israeli construction firm and an Israeli settlement local government body are facing potential US sanctions after it signed a contract with one of four In early February, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order
(2024-02-16). Who is Bisan Owda, Gaza's voice after Motaz and Plestia?>. newarab.com 
Two rising female Palestinian voices, Bisan Owda and Plestia Alaqad, have emerged from Gaza, wielding storytelling to illuminate realities often unseen and unheard in the course of Israel's genocidal war on their homeland, in which Israel has While their journeys began separately, remarkable similarities bind their paths, painting a portrait of resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to telling the story of the atrocities Gaza, drowned out by Western media pro-Israel bias. | Both Owda an…
(2024-02-16). Pakistan: A win for the people, a blow to the establishment. newarab.com 
In the last few years, The much talked about 'tsunami' of followers of
(2024-02-16). Canada, Australia, New Zealand Urge Israel Against 'Catastrophic' Assault. popularresistance.org Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on 15 February expressing serious concern over Israel's planned assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah. | "We are gravely concerned by indications that Israel is planning a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic," the joint statement read. | "We urge the Israeli government not to go down this path. There is simply nowhere else for civilians to go," it added. | The statement comes one day after Germany and France showed their concern over the planned attack. | "One point three million people are waiting there…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/hFJIE8UnNjA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah) a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PsJJKSjOf1U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2024-02-16). Treating stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly 11,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. In the…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Q-kourqRrPQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: How a coronary calcium scan assesses heart attack risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/r1Q45bi8nhM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. What a coronary calcium scan measures…
(2024-02-16). Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.Unlike with men, pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest are not always severe or even the most prominent heart attack symptom in women. That's why women need to understand their unique symptoms while also working to reduce their risk of heart disease. "It's…
(2024-02-16). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Some areas of the U.S. —and abroad — are seeing an uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases — including in parts of Wisconsin. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. "This is an infection that causes quite a significant cough," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases expert with the Mayo…
(2024-02-16). Black History Month observances. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is a way to recognize the many significant contributions of African Americans to the nation and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is lighting the Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona; and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida in red, yellow and green on Thursday, Feb. 1,…
(2024-02-16). Mayo Clinic Minute: Closing the gaps in cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org 2024 could mark a grim milestone in the battle against cancer. In January, the American Cancer Society announced that, for the first time ever, new cancer cases could exceed the 2 million mark. Early detection and the right treatment are among the best weapons to fight cancer. However, today many people don't have equitable access to cancer care because of systemic barriers and health disparities. Mayo Clinic is working to change that with strategic initiatives aimed at health…
(2024-02-16). World Cancer Day: Making a commitment to close the cancer care gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) recognizes World Cancer Day annually on February 4. The UICC's 2024 theme for World Cancer Day is "Close the Care Gap." The care gap is the gap between people who can obtain healthcare related to the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and those who cannot. The factors that create this gap include income, education and geographical location barriers. Discrimination based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age,…
(2024-02-16). Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with inherited cardiovascular risk.
(2024-02-16). Can taking a plunge in icy water after your workout be beneficial? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From ice bucket challenges to polar plunges, people have embraced being doused with or dunked in icy water to raise money for their favorite causes. But can cold water immersion have benefits beyond fundraising? Research indicates that icy water may have a positive effect on recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and soreness. It also may help build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function and mood. What are the basics…
(2024-02-16). Diversity science researcher achieving goal of making difference in people's lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the time she was a young woman, Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., knew she wanted to help people. Her path to achieving that goal began in Ghana. Learn about her journey and the difference she is making as a diversity science researcher. Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her to Mayo Clinic. As a child in Ghana in…
(2024-02-16). Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that…
(2024-02-16). Playing it safe: Tips to stay in the heart safety zone during the big game. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated sporting event comes some advice about staying heart safe as a spectator. Dr. Satyajit Reddy, a Mayo Clinic sports cardiologist, says that while those on the field certainly have some risk from a medical perspective, some studies indicate that fans watching the big game may have an increased risk of heart emergencies….
(2024-02-16). A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tammy LeDoux could never have imagined she had a tumor the size of a pineapple growing on her left ovary. Or that precancerous polyps were lurking in her stomach and colon. "I never had any cramping. I never had any pain. I never felt anything hard or lumpy in my abdomen or down in my pelvic area. I never knew anything was there," says Tammy, an information technology analyst who lives in Wisconsin. The surprising…
(2024-02-16). Aspiring innovators aim to transform medicine with the next big idea. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Residents and students at Mayo Clinic learning the craft of their careers are also adopting a mindset to transform healthcare. Programs at Mayo are helping these enterprising inventors ask the right questions and take the steps to bring their innovative ideas to market.
(2024-02-16). Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come to mind. But there's a different form of exercise that uses something besides movement to give you a workout. It's isometric exercise, which is gaining attention for its role in helping lower and control your blood pressure. What is isometric exercise? Isometric exercise focuses on tightening or contracting a specific…
(2024-02-16). One Of The Best Pieces… smoothiex12.blogspot.com of political satire I've seen in a while. Funny but also extremely sad. Because it is so true.
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. counterpunch.org 
For more than four months, President Biden has been the main enabler for Israel's mass murder of Palestinian people in Gaza. Every day, hundreds of civilians are killed by U.S. weaponry and, increasingly, by hunger and disease. The cruelty and magnitude of the slaughter are repugnant to anyone who isn't somehow numb to the human agony.
(2024-02-16). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. indybay.org Beyond evasions and platitudes…
(2024-02-16). Venezuela to host Caribbean Regional Seminar in May. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Caracas will host the Caribbean Regional Seminar, which will address noteworthy issues of the new multipolar world, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil announced on Thursday.
(2024-02-16). DC's 2024 Crime Bill Is More War On The Black Working Class. popularresistance.org The "Secure DC" Omnibus bill is the latest attempt by DC's local government to impose law and order, while ignoring the root issues that lead to street-level crime and advancing the war against the Black working class. After passing unanimously by the DC Council's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, the new crime bill was voted on and unanimously passed on February 6, 2024, by the full council. Pan-African Community Action (PACA) contends that Black people in the U.S are a domestic colony, an internal colony that is enforced by a massive police presence meant to control and keep us exploited for our lab…
(2024-02-16). Energy Firms Face Legal Threat Over Israeli Licences to Drill For Gas Off Gaza. expose-news.com Major energy companies awarded licences by Israel to explore for gas off Gaza's coast have been warned that they could face legal action for possible breaches of Palestinian maritime sovereignty and war pillaging. An offshore gas …
(2024-02-16). Shocking Findings of New Study: Excess Deaths in the UK Pandemic were Iatrogenic and Caused by Midazolam and Euthanasia. expose-news.com Findings of a new study show that data showing a spike in excess deaths in April 2020 in the United Kingdom (UK) had significant anomalies and inconsistencies with existing explanations wrongly attributed …
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? counterpunch.org In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the Suez Canal named after Israel's founding father running through Israel close to Gaza. Creating an incentive for removal of Palestinians from Gaza, particularly the north end, it has raised suspicions that Israel had foreknowledge of Hamas' October 7 attacks and let them happen.
(2024-02-16). Why does Israel destroy hospitals? dissidentvoice.org Hospitals are prime strategic targets of Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The Nasser hospital in Rafah is the only major one still standing, along with a handful of smaller ones. All the rest have been destroyed, along with many of the patients and medical staff. Many have been slaughtered, while the helpless have been left …
(2024-02-16). Greek Farmers Continue Their Protest. popularresistance.org The protesting farmers in Greece decided to continue their agitations across the country with demands such as duty-free agricultural diesel, reduced electricity costs, and subsidies on supplies and animal feed, as negotiations with the government on February 13 yielded no results. A week-long protest, including rallies and blockades in major motorways across Greece, forced the New Democracy (ND) government to call the farmers' groups for negotiations on Tuesday. | The farmer's unions rejected the meager concessions on electricity prices offered by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They demanded effective measur…
(2024-02-16). Constituents mount pressure against US Senator Chuck Schumer, chief ally to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org 
On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a
(2024-02-16). Petro condemns "institutional rupture" and attacks on Colombian democracy by the right-wing. peoplesdispatch.org The delay in the election of the Attorney General at the center of the ongoing tensions with the right, was highlighted by the United Nations Human Rights office and IACHR…
(2024-02-16). Biden-Trump Rematch Is the Perfect Showdown for America's Cadaverocracy. counterpunch.org 
I am looking at an online series of photos of President Joe Biden, who some these days refer to as "Genocide Joe." The sobriquet seems out of place next to the images. In one, Joe squints with his bushy old eyebrows knotted in an expression that might easily be taken as the astonishment of an
(2024-02-16). Volcano in southwest Iceland erupts again after January activity. presstv.ir A volcano erupted on Thursday in southwest Iceland for the second time this year.
(2024-02-16). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-16). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-16). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-16). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-16). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.
(2024-02-16). West Bank's Freedom Theater nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. presstv.ir Ransacked and vandalized by Israeli regime, the Freedom Theater in the occupied West Bank has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
(2024-02-16). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.
(2024-02-16). Iran president: Gaza situation symbolic of unjust world structure. presstv.ir Iran's president says situation in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a genocidal Israeli war, is symbolic of the unjustness of the governing global structure.
(2024-02-16). X removes checkmarks of Press TV, other Iranian media outlets under Israel lobby pressure. presstv.ir The social media platform X removes the blue and gold checkmarks from the verified accounts of Press TV and other Iranian media outlets.
(2024-02-16). Iran to take 'reciprocal action' if its ships are seized: Top official. presstv.ir Iran's vice president for legal affairs says the country will reciprocate if its ships are seized illegally, as the United States acknowledges the confiscation of Iranian oil.
(2024-02-16). The urgent need for 'de-Zionization'. presstv.ir The only just and workable solution to the problem of the occupation of Palestine is to end the Zionist colony.
(2024-02-16). UK falls into recession in huge blow to PM Sunak. presstv.ir Britain's economy fell into a recession, a tough backdrop ahead of election for PM Rishi Sunak .
(2024-02-16). Iran calls for emergency OIC meeting on Israeli aggression in Rafah. presstv.ir Iran has called for an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to examine the dire humanitarian situation, especially after the recent Israeli strikes in Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Russia slams US for 'malicious fabrication' over space capabilities. presstv.ir Such tricks, the Kremlin says, are played by the White House only to urge lawmakers to approve more money to counter Russia.
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu's draft dodging son hiding luxuriously in Florida: Report. presstv.ir Britain's Daily Mail published photos of Yair Netanyahu, 32, lounging in a luxury apartment outside Miami.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah responds to Israeli 'massacres' with intensive rocket fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it fired dozens of rockets into northern occupied territories, a day after Israeli raids killed 15 people in dense urban areas in Lebanon's south.
(2024-02-16). Israeli troops force medics, patients, displaced from Khan Younis hospital. presstv.ir Local media reported the Palestinians were under attack inside and outside Nasser Hospital.
(2024-02-16). Yemeni forces claim 'direct hit' on British ship in Gulf of Aden. presstv.ir Yemen says its armed forces fired missiles at a British ship passing though the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and scored a "direct hit" in their latest operation in solidarity with the Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Hezbollah: Resistance axis resolved to liberate Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.
(2024-02-16). Brazil: No explanation for Israel's behavior in Gaza. presstv.ir Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Israel's behavior in Gaza, which is enduring a genocidal war by the occupying regime, is beyond explanation.
(2024-02-16). Ireland pledges funding for UNRWA after US-led withdrawal of support. presstv.ir Ireland pledges €20 million ($16.7 million) funding for UNRWA after the US and its allies suspended their assistance for the agency.
(2024-02-16). Iraq War: How the U.S. Contaminated Iraq with Depleted Uranium. globalresearch.ca The following text was presented to the Kuala Lumpur International Conference to Criminalise War, Putra World Trade Centre, 28-31 October 2009. | For more than three decades [since 1991], the United States of America and the United Kingdom have been waging …
(2024-02-16). Immigrants do Work that Might Not Otherwise Get Done, Bolstering the US economy. counterpunch.org 
Although Congress is failing to pass laws to restrict the number of migrants arriving in the U.S., a majority of Americans — about 6 in 10 — believe there's an immigration crisis along the Mexico-U.S. border. Politicians who want fewer people to move here often cast those arriving without prior authorization as a burden on
(2024-02-16). The Unrepentant West: Germany's Olaf Scholz and the Right to Commit Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
On February 8, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was in Washington on an official visit, aimed at working jointly with the United States to make "sure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself". If such a statement was made soon after the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation of October 7, one may cognize its logic, based
(2024-02-16). France: "Article Pfizer" criminalising criticism of mRNA injections passed by National Assembly. expose-news.com On 15 November 2023, the French Senate reviewed a draft law, modifications to the Penal Code, that aim to crush dissent using hefty fines of up to EUR 15,000 and threat of …
(2024-02-16). Canada: Class action lawsuit launched to bring justice to small businesses in Alberta that were forced to obey covid lockdowns. expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). Here's how they are forcing us to stay prisoners in our homes. expose-news.com In his 2023 book 'They want your money and your life', Dr. Vernon Coleman offers an in-depth analysis of the economic and social chaos which now faces every nation and every citizen. …
(2024-02-16). US Military Projection in Latin America and the Caribbean Intensifies. dissidentvoice.org Upon assuming the US presidency, Joe Biden asserted in his first major foreign policy address, "America is back!" For Latin America and the Caribbean, this has meant an "aggressive expansion" of the US military in the region. In just the last year, US Marines and special forces landed in Peru in May 2023, brought in …
(2024-02-16). Why the US Is Reimposing Sanctions on Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. …
(2024-02-16). What's At Stake If The US OK's Building This Gas Pipeline To Mexico. popularresistance.org In a rural area of West Texas, near the Mexico border, a cluster of geothermal springs once served as an oasis to the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. Carpeted in grasses and shrubs, the land is home to rare aoudad sheep, deer, wild cats, and bobwhite quail. The muted tans and greens in the small valley and surrounding exposed rock mountains quiet the mind. | The pristine site is in the proposed pathway of the 48-inch-diameter Saguaro Connector Pipeline, which would send natural gas produced in Texas's Permian Basin 155 miles west, across the U.S.-Mexico border, to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility i…
(2024-02-16). AT&T Landlines Under Immediate Threat in California. indybay.org he California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a formal request by AT&T to eliminate Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations that require the company to provide landline telephone service to customers in its service area. Such a move would likely mean the end of the traditional telephone network for most residents in California, a controversial policy opposed by many consumer and safety groups, who say such a move is preposterous and that landlines are needed now more than ever, as climate emergencies worsen and the digital divide grows wider.
(2024-02-16). Drug Prices Should be Controlled. counterpunch.org 
Pharmaceutical companies are angry with Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator has vowed to force pharma CEOs to publicly answer for why their drug prices are so much higher in the United States than in other nations. Brazenly, the CEOs of Johnson & Johnson and Merck initially refused. An attorney for Johnson & Johnson accused the senator of
(2024-02-16). Haldwani Violence: Result of escalating communal tensions in Uttarakhand, reveals fact-finding report" muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A fact-finding team, comprising members of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Karawan-e-Mohabbat, and civil rights activist Zahid Qadri, visited Haldwani on February 14, 2024, to investigate the recent violence that erupted in the region. The team's preliminary findings, based on extensive discussions with members of civil society, journalists, writers, …
(2024-02-16). The Speech Biden May Give to Boost His Poll Numbers. counterpunch.org 
My fellow Americans, You may remember exactly one year ago, on Feb. 20, 2023, six years and one month after concluding my second term as Vice-President, and seven years, eight months, and ten days after the death of my son Beau, I visited Kiev in wartime. There, I affirmed America's support for Ukraine's fight against
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO Can Be Reformed, Locally And From The Bottom-Up! popularresistance.org Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom-up, or some mix of the two approaches. | For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the U.S. has been local unions, which hold leadership elections every three years and are closest to the membership. Thousands of rank-and-file workers have campaigned for more militant unionism by running for and winning local office. | Some have had the backing of national netwo…
(2024-02-16). The AFL-CIO can be Reformed, Locally and from the Bottom-Up! counterpunch.org 
Changing the leadership, structure, or functioning of any U.S. labor organization is no easy task. Activists and experts have long argued about whether dysfunctional unions are best reformed from the top-down, bottom up, or some mix of the two approaches. For the past 65 years, the main locus of union democracy and reform struggles in the
(2024-02-16). Australia llama a cesar persecución contra Julian Assange. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, la iniciativa legislativa fue presentada por el diputado Andrew Wilkie y recibió 86 votos a favor.
(2024-02-16). Asciende a 28.663 cifra de palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Ministerio de Salud gazatí informó que 68.395 palestinos han resultado heridos desde que inició la ofensiva de las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Presidente brasileño insta a reformar mecanismos multilaterales. telesurtv.net El mandatario suramericano destacó que las ONU "no tiene actualmente fuerzas suficientes" para evitar un conflicto.
(2024-02-16). Al menos seis muertos por ataque ucraniano a Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net El asesor del ministro de Salud ruso, Alexéi Kuznetsov, confirmó la cifra producto del bombardeo de un centro comercial por las fuerzas armadas de Ucrania.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela coopera para enfrentar derrame de crudo trinitense. telesurtv.net "Se han sostenido reuniones a nivel técnico con nuestros vecinos a fin de evaluar los impactos", indicó el canciller.
(2024-02-16). Conozca acciones para reducir riesgo de cáncer desde la infancia. telesurtv.net La OPS indica que la detección oportuna del cáncer alarga y mejora la calidad de vida de los niños e incluso poder curarlos.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan juicio sumario contra opositora en Paraguay. telesurtv.net El pasado 14 de febrero, mediante este juicio exprés, González fue promovida de su cargo como senadora.
(2024-02-16). Revelan fecha de juicio contra expresidente Trump en Nueva York. telesurtv.net El juez Juan Merchan denegó la acción de la defensa de Trump que propuso desestimar la denuncia.
(2024-02-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-16). Corte de EE.UU. endurece cargos contra pastor vinculado a magnicidio en Haití. telesurtv.net El pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon fue imputado con nuevo cargo de conspiración para secuestrar y matar al expresidente haitiano Jovenel Moïse.
(2024-02-16). Sube a 12 cifra de muertos tras ataques israelíes contra Líbano. telesurtv.net La entidad sionista atacó una zona residencial en la ciudad de Nabatieh, donde perdieron la vida ocho personas.
(2024-02-16). Venezuela suspende actividades de oficina técnica de asesoría del Alto Comisionado de ONU para DD.HH. telesurtv.net Caracas realizará una revisión integral de los términos de cooperación técnica descritos en la Carta de Entendimiento firmada con dicha oficina.
(2024-02-16). Reportan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Cuba solicitará a la CIJ pronunciamiento sobre genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Al ratificar la postura del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, la viceministra agregó que "Cuba jamás estará entre los indiferentes.
(2024-02-16). Se movilizan en Argentina en reclamo de mejoras salariales. telesurtv.net "El salario no puede ser una medida de ajuste. Cuando se discute el salario se discute la vida de la gente", precisó el líder del Polo Obrero, Eduardo Belliboni.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza robo del avión de Emtrasur. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano previamente había emitido un comunicado para repudiar el robo del avión por parte de EE.UU. con la participación de Argentina.
(2024-02-16). México ha decomisado 50.000 armas ingresadas ilegalmente desde EE.UU. telesurtv.net López Obrador afirma que tanto los republicanos como los demócratas están desplazándose hacia la derecha al abordar la migración en un intento por asegurar votos.
(2024-02-16). Ataque israelí al hospital de Khan Younis, Gaza, deja un muerto. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes ingresaron al patio del complejo sanitario y comenzaron a disparar contra sus secciones.
(2024-02-16). Panamá reporta naufragio con varios migrantes muertos. telesurtv.net El incremento de migrantes que atraviesan el Darién en su camino hacia Estados Unidos o Canadá ha sido constante desde el año 2021.
(2024-02-16). Putin revela que Rusia está a punto de crear vacunas anticáncer. telesurtv.net Putin no proporcionó detalles sobre los tipos de cáncer a los que se dirigen las vacunas propuestas ni sobre cómo funcionarían.
(2024-02-16). Ministra de Salud palestina advierte de catástrofe en hospital Nasser. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud manifestó que las fuerzas de ocupación de Israel obligan a las personas permanecer en el antiguo edificio Nasser en condiciones duras y aterradoras.
(2024-02-16). Siria y Mauritania exploran vías para ampliar cooperación científica. telesurtv.net El ministro sirio resaltó la importancia de trabajar para renovar e impulsar el programa científico junto a Mauritania.
(2024-02-16). Sismo de magnitud 5.4 sacude Lima, Perú. telesurtv.net El epicentro se localizó a 36 kilómetros de la ciudad de Huaral y tuvo una profundidad de 57 kilómetros.
(2024-02-16). Pronostican lluvias significativas por El Niño en Costa, Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los expertos pronosticaron inundaciones y desbordamientos en la Costa de Ecuador, así como el registro de precipitaciones por encima de lo habitual.
(2024-02-16). Inauguran XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana en Cuba. telesurtv.net En esta edición, la feria está dedicada a los intelectuales cubanos Isabel Monal y Francisco López Sacha.
(2024-02-16). Palestine Action Target Two Companies At Once, Complicit In Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Palestine Action targeted two companies complicit in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza on Wednesday 14 February — shutting down one completely and shaming the other by painting it blood-red. | First, and the group "drenched" the Manchester offices of Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon in red paint, to symbolise the bank's complicity in Palestinian bloodshed. Activists also sprayed a message calling for Elbit to be shut down: | BNY Mellon invest over £10m in Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons firm, Elbit Systems, which provides 85% of Israel's military drone fleet and land based equipment, as well as m…
(2024-02-16). Beyond Orwell's 1984, 5G and the launching of 6G: "It's Easy to Take Down a Society that is Digital" expose-news.com "Hell is Empty and the Devils are All Here". William Shakespeare, "The Tempest", 1623 "By now, it should be clear to all of us what is being gradually and, in many ways, imperceptibly …
(2024-02-16). Three dead, 100 admitted after alleged poisoning at funeral. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people are dead and 100 others are admitted at different health facilities following alleged poisoning at a funeral in Bukasami village, in Buyengo town council, Jinja district. The deceased include; Faisal Magumba aged 20 years, Suleiman Byanguwa aged four years and six year old Shamim Nangobi. A health …
(2024-02-16). UPDF deny role in fighting in DR Congo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) has denied claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Wazalendo fighters that its soldiers are fighting alongside the March 23 Movement (M23). The Spokesperson of the Wazalendo Jules Mulumba on Tuesday released a statement on X formerly Twitter accusing UPDF soldiers of …
(2024-02-16). US private lunar lander launched to Moon. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | American company Intuitive Machines' first lunar lander was launched into space early Thursday morning, with an aim of achieving the first Moon landing of a U.S. spacecraft in five decades. The mission, codenamed IM-1, is Intuitive Machines' first robotic flight to the Moon's surface. The lander, carrying NASA scientific and …
(2024-02-16). Beijing launches helicopter tours to the Great Wall of China. tvbrics.com 
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(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/18: Professor James Taylor on San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco at Geary Blvd…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 2/25: John Lindsay-Poland: Police Demilitarization Now! indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2024-02-16). Sunday 3/10: Fred Glass "California Labor: Yesterday & Today" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109 | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/91759639495?pwd=ZkViMWRyblZpRS8rTjdYSjBOTVQ2dz09…
(2024-02-16). Ukraine: 'Two years after the invasion, normalisation of war has led to a return of politics'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Federico Fuentes interviewed Viktoriia Pihul , a council member of Ukrainian democratic socialist organisation Social Movement, regarding the situation in Ukraine two years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
(2024-02-16). Philly march in solidarity with Rafah. workers.org 
Organized by the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition, over 5,000 people came out on Feb. 13, to express their outrage and disgust at the U.S./Israeli attacks on Rafah, and the threats of a full-scale invasion by Israeli Occupation Forces into southern Gaza. Demonstrators gathered at City Hall for a spirited march to . . . |
(2024-02-16). Indian farmer protest continues in face of Modi government's massive deployment of security forces. wsws.org At least a hundred farmers have been injured in clashes with security forces, who have used baton charges, rubber bullets, water-cannon, and copious amounts of tear gas, some of it dropped by drones, to beat back the protesters.
(2024-02-16). 1 killed, dozens injured in shooting at Super Bowl celebration rally. wsws.org Two people were taken into custody over the shooting that police described as a "dispute between several people that ended in gunfire."
(2024-02-16). European governments demand massive arms buildup after Trump's threats to withdraw support for NATO members. wsws.org The European powers have responded to Donald Trump's threats against NATO members who fail to spend enough on rearmament with a veritable war hysteria.
(2024-02-16). Japanese prime minister pushing for summit with North Korean leader. wsws.org The move does not represent a pull-back from Tokyo's war drive, but is designed to deflect domestic tensions outwards while pursing Japanese imperialism's interests on the Korean Peninsula.
(2024-02-16). Egypt building camps to host Palestinians expelled from Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah onslaught. wsws.org The far-right Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has more or less openly been declaring for months its intention to forcibly expel the Palestinians from Gaza, a war crime under international law. Thursday's report confirms that these plans are now beeing put into practice.
(2024-02-16). Saltburn: The worm turns. wsws.org Despite setting off in an intriguing manner, the plot quickly degenerates into forms of deranged sociopathy.
(2024-02-16). Health workers in Sri Lanka and Australia denounce the doxxing of Australian medical practitioners speaking out against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "Despite our diverse backgrounds, our profession is committed to upholding the sanctity of human life and promoting health for all."—Health Workers Action Committee in Sri Lanka…
(2024-02-16). Mounting economic problems for Chinese government. wsws.org This year's National People's Congress will be particularly significant because the Xi Jinping regime confronts a worsening economic situation with no sign of a turnaround in sight.
(2024-02-16). Sri Lankan president calls on parliamentary opposition to assist his government impose IMF austerity. wsws.org Wickremesinghe's appeals to opposition parties is a call for unity to suppress the growing opposition of workers, youth and rural poor against his government's increasingly vicious attacks on social and democratic rights.
(2024-02-16). Stellantis made $20 billion in 2023, as media reports temps will get no profit-sharing checks under UAW deal. wsws.org The record profits reported by Stellantis come straight off the backs of workers, who have been greeeted by a wave of layoffs in 2024.
(2024-02-16). Layoffs continue at UPS, as Teamsters maintain guilty silence. wsws.org More than 100 workers are being laid off in Connecticut, while thousands more are being impacted by the shift towards automated facilities.
(2024-02-16). Amazon worker in Canada, forced outside in freezing conditions during fire alarm, dies of heart attack. wsws.org According to his obituary, Paulo DeSouza Bezerra succumbed to a heart attack shortly after standing outside in the bitter cold. Bezerra, 50, who emigrated from Brazil, leaves behind his wife of 25 years and a young son.
(2024-02-16). House Intelligence Committee chair sparks uproar over Russian "space weapons" wsws.org It is not clear whether Republican Mike Turner intended to pressure House Republicans to approve $60 billion in new spending on the war against Russia in Ukraine, or simply to stoke public fears like last year's "China balloon" scare.
(2024-02-16). Health workers prominent at Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "I'd never vote Labor again" wsws.org "They're not all that different from the Liberal Party. Labor has become a non-labour party."
(2024-02-16). On Verdi: Lufthansa's "house union" wsws.org In the current contract negotiations with Lufthansa, the warning strikes organised by Verdi have been organized to "blow off steam" to provide space for their collaboration with management to continue undisturbed.
(2024-02-16). Anti-Zionist Jewish activist in New Zealand speaks out against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Rick Sahar, the son of two Holocaust survivors, spoke to the WSWS about his decision to speak out publicly against Israel's genocidal war against the people of Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Protests erupt across Senegal as President Sall cancels elections. wsws.org The Constitutional Council voided Sall's cancellation of the election last night, after protests erupted across Senegal in defiance of mass arrests launched by Sall.
(2024-02-16). BM: Refah'taki BAE Doƒüum Hastanesi'nde yeni doƒüan bebeklerin àßoƒüu yetim kaldƒ±. yenisafak.com BM'ye ait "UN News Arabic" sitesinde yer alan haberde, BM Nàºfus Fonu ekibinin, BAE Doƒüum Hastanesi'ne geràßekle≈ütirdiƒüi ziyarete ve edindiƒüi izlenime ili≈ükin bilgi verildi. | Gazze'de son kalan doƒüum hastanelerinden biri olan BAE Doƒüum Hastanesi'ndeki durumun trajik olduƒüu vurgulanan haberde, hamile kadƒ±nlarƒ±n saldƒ±rƒ±lar, bombalar, hastalƒ±k, aàßlƒ±k ve susuzluktan à∂lmese bile doƒüum yaparken à∂lebileceƒ&uu…
(2024-02-16). İsrail askerlerinin baskın yaptığı Nasır Hastanesinde 3 hasta hayatını kaybetti. yenisafak.com 
Gazze'deki Saƒülƒ±k Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± Sà∂zcàºsຠE≈üref el-Kudra, dàºn ƒ∞srail askerlerinin baskƒ±n yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± Nasƒ±r Hastanesinde yakƒ±t sƒ±kƒ±ntƒ±sƒ± nedeniyle jeneratà∂rlerin àßalƒ±≈üamadƒ±ƒüƒ±nƒ± ifade etti. | Kudra, hastanede elektriƒüin kesilmesi ve oksijen cihazlarƒ±nƒ±n àßalƒ…
(2024-02-16). ƒ∞srail'in 'Nasƒ±r Hastanesi'nde sava≈üà߃±larƒ± gà∂zaltƒ±na aldƒ±k' iddiasƒ±na Hamas'tan tepki: Sava≈ü suàßlarƒ±nƒ± me≈ürula≈ütƒ±rmaya àßalƒ±≈üƒ±yor. yenisafak.com Hamas, abluka altƒ±ndaki Gazze ≈ûeridi'nde Nasƒ±r Hastanesini basan ƒ∞srail gàºàßlerinin binadan ayrƒ±lan saƒülƒ±k àßalƒ±≈üanlarƒ±nƒ±n da aralarƒ±nda olduƒüu àßok sayƒ±da Filistinliyi alƒ±koymasƒ± àºzerine yazƒ±lƒ± aà߃±klama yaptƒ±. | Aà߃±klamada, "(ƒ∞srail) ƒ∞≈ügal ordusu sà∂zcàºs຅
(2024-02-16). ƒ∞srailli STK: Yahudi yerle≈üimciler 2023'te Batƒ± ≈ûeria'da rekor seviyede kaàßak yerle≈üim birimi kurdu. yenisafak.com ƒ∞srailli sivil toplum kurulu≈üu (STK) Peace Now (Barƒ±≈ü ≈ûimdi) Hareketi, Yahudi yerle≈üimciler tarafƒ±ndan 2023'te Batƒ± ≈ûeria'da kurulan "kaàßak yerle≈üim birimlerine" ili≈ükin raporunu yayƒ±mladƒ±. | Raporda, 2023'te Batƒ± ≈ûeria'da 26 kaàßak yerle≈üim birimi kurulduƒüu kaydedildi. Sà∂z konusu yerle≈üim noktalarƒ±ndan 10'nun 7 Ekim 2023 sonrasƒ± kurulduƒü…
(2024-02-16). Kƒ±zƒ±ldeniz'de gerilim hƒ±zla yàºkseliyor: ƒ∞ngiliz gemisi vuruldu ƒ∞ran silahlarƒ±na el konuldu. yenisafak.com 
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(2024-02-16). 51 metre derinlikte tespit edilmi≈üti: Dalgƒ±àßlar Marmara'da batan gemi iàßin dalacak. yenisafak.com 
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(2024-02-16). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan Ordu ve Giresun'a gidecek. yenisafak.com Yerel seàßim àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ±nda Karadeniz Bà∂lgesine aƒüƒ±rlƒ±k veren Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan'ƒ±n bugàºnkຠilk adresi Ordu olacak. | Cumhurba≈ükanƒ±, saat 14.00'te Altƒ±nordu ilàßesindeki Cumhuriyet Meydanƒ±'nda dàºzenlenecek olan mitinge katƒ±lacak. | Erdoƒüan, Ordu programƒ±nƒ±n ardƒ±ndan Giresun'a gidecek, saat 16.00'da Valilik binasƒ± yan&fnof…
(2024-02-16). Erzincan'da maden ocaƒüƒ±nda toprak kaymasƒ±: Dokuz i≈üàßiyi kurtarma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ± dà∂rdàºncຠgàºnde devam ediyor. yenisafak.com Erzincan'ƒ±n ƒ∞liàß ilàßesinde toprak kaymasƒ± meydana gelen maden ocaƒüƒ± sahasƒ±ndan alƒ±nan toprak numuneleri incelenmeye devam ediliyor. | ƒ∞liàß ilàßesindeki maden ocaƒüƒ±nda 13 ≈ûubat'ta meydana gelen toprak kaymasƒ± nedeniyle gà∂àßàºk altƒ±nda kalan 9 i≈üàßiyi kurtarma àßalƒ±≈ümalarƒ± sàºràºyor. | Ekipler, arama àßalƒ±≈ümala…
(2024-02-16). Meteoroloji'den o bà∂lgede ya≈üayan vatanda≈ülarƒ± aà߃±k aà߃±k uyardƒ±: Tedbirinizi alƒ±n! yenisafak.com 
Meteoroloji Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠ(MGM) tarafƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan son deƒüerlendirmelere gà∂re, àºlkemizin genelinde hava sƒ±caklƒ±klarƒ±nƒ±n doƒüu kesimlerinde mevsim normallerinin àºzerinde seyredeceƒüi, diƒüer bà∂lgelerde ise mevsim normallerine yakƒ±n olacaƒüƒ± tahmin edilmektedir. | MGM'nin aà߃±klamasƒ±na gà∂re, àºlkemizde paràßalƒ± ve àßok bulutlu bir hava…
(2024-02-16). Mƒ∞T Ba≈ükanƒ± Kalƒ±n 60. Màºnih Gàºvenlik Konferansƒ±'na katƒ±lacak. yenisafak.com Gàºvenlik kaynaklarƒ±ndan edinilen bilgiye gà∂re Kalƒ±n, konferansta mevkida≈ülarƒ±yla istihbarat diplomasisi baƒülamƒ±nda ikili temaslarda bulunacak. | Gà∂ràº≈ümelerde bà∂lgesel ve kàºresel konular, terà∂rle màºcadele, Gazze'deki durum, Rusya-Ukrayna sava≈üƒ±na ili≈ükin geli≈ümeler, siber ve organize suàßlarla màºcadele konularƒ± ele alƒ±nacak.
(2024-02-16). Mƒ∞T'ten Suriye'de kritik operasyon: 10 askerimizin ≈üehit edildiƒüi saldƒ±rƒ±nƒ±n faili PKK'nƒ±n sà∂zde sorumlusu à∂ldàºràºldàº. yenisafak.com 
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(2024-02-16). The Threat of All Out War: Yemen Nears the Tipping Point As US Airstrikes Intensify. mintpressnews.com 
The danger of Washington's attacks on Yemen's mainland lies not only in exposing civilians to danger but has the potential to spark retaliatory measures taken by Ansar Allah should pressure from the public and family members of victims continue to mount.
(2024-02-16). How Arab States Are Helping Israel Commit Genocide. mintpressnews.com Palestine's Arab neighbors seem to have taken a bold stance on Israel's genocide of Gaza in a public show of solidarity with Palestinians. But behind those strong words, states like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE are quietly assisting Israel. | These four nations are working together to circumvent the actions of one of the few regional actors who are challenging Israel concretely: Yemen's Ansar Allah. In a bid to alleviate pressure on Israel from the Ansar Allah (a.k.a the Houthi) blockade of the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan have established land corridors, ensuring cargo destined for the ap…
(2024-02-16). Israeli Peace Activist Calls For Sanctions, No-Fly Zone On Israel. mintpressnews.com Israel's latest refusal to accept the Palestinian offer for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange demonstrates again that it only wants to continue the killing. Furthermore, the latest cold-blooded assault on Palestinians in Rafah — most of whom are displaced, having had to escape their homes in other parts of the Gaza Strip, presents an urgent need for the international community to intervene. The purpose of the intervention is to force Israel to comply with terms that will make it impossible for it to continue the killing. An absolute guarantee for the safety and security of Palestinians must be put in place…
(2024-02-17). New Labour MP is married to former Israeli spy recruiter. electronicintifada.net Damien Egan's ex-soldier husband Yossi Felberbaum recruited Unit 8200 officers.
(2024-02-17). Patients die as Israeli troops storm Gaza hospital. electronicintifada.net UN points to "pattern of attacks" against "life-saving civilian infrastructure."
(2024-02-17). Watch: Gaza's doctors are champions of resistance, with Dr. Mads Gilbert. electronicintifada.net Israeli forces relentlessly attack Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.
(2024-02-16). Western "sanctions" on settlers are an empty gesture. electronicintifada.net "Unprecedented surge" in Jewish colonization of Palestinian land in West Bank.
(2024-02-17). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com he Met Gala, one of the most anticipated and glamorous events in the fashion world, has announced its co-chairs for this year's edition.The four celebrities who will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the fundraiser are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny.Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala.
(2024-02-17). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-17). Allegations made against Dutch residents linked to Israeli offenses in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A human rights advocate, representing the 30 March Movement, has filed complaints against several individuals, including five Israelis and ten Dutch citizens, who are accused of involvement in Israeli military actions in Gaza.Lawyer Harun Raza, speaking on behalf of the movement named after the protests on "Land Day" in 1976, has disclosed to reporters from AA the details of the complaints filed against Israeli soldiers and settlers with Dutch citizenship.Raza personally lodged some of the complaints, while others were submitted on behalf of Huda S., a Palestinian woman adversely affected by the crimes…
(2024-02-17). DA Fani Willis' relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade started years ago. albawaba.com Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing a challenge to her credibility and authority in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants.Willis and Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor working on the case, have admitted to having a personal relationship that began after Wade was hired in November 2021. However, a former friend and co-worker of Willis, Robin Yeartie, testified on Thursday that she saw Willis and Wade hugging and kissing prior to November 2021, contradicting their statements.DA Fani Willis is FURIOUS, and I don't blame her. The optics o…
(2024-02-17). Egypt constructs buffer zone on Gaza border amid concerns. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israel's potential ground operation in Rafah, where over 1.4 million Palestinians reside, Egypt has taken action to build a "buffer zone" along the border.Reports from the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights reveal that Egyptian authorities began constructing a 7-meter-high buffer zone with walls in Sinai on February 12. The aim is to provide shelter for refugees in case of mass migration from Gaza, with completion targeted within 10 days. The work is closely supervised by the Egyptian Armed Forces Engineering Authority and conducted under high security.The Wall Street Journal, quoting Egyptian offic…
(2024-02-17). Israeli Settlers block main streets in Tel Aviv demanding prisoner exchange. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hundreds of Israeli settlers stage demonstrations outside the homes of Israeli occupation ministers and Knesset members, demanding an immediate exchange transaction. Demonstrators blocked the road to the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, urging an immediate prisoner exchange deal.üî¥üî¥üî¥ | ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ…
(2024-02-17). Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny reportedly dies in custody. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has passed away while in custody in Russia, according to reports from the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). Navalny, who was imprisoned in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region, experienced a decline in health and lost consciousness.Despite efforts by medical staff, Navalny's condition did not improve, leading to his death. The cause of death is currently being investigated.The Kremlin has confirmed that Navalny's death is under investigation by the Federal Penitentiary Service, following standard procedures without requiring specific directives. Kremlin spokes…
(2024-02-17). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-17). Lack of support to vulnerable sectors will be denounced in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine movement Somos Barrios de Pie confirmed that it will hold a protest in front of the Ministry of Economy to denounce the lack of support from the Government in the face of the existing food emergency.
(2024-02-17). Palestine demands global sanctions against Israel for genocide. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Shtayyeh, called here for sanctions against Israel for systematically violating international laws and thus force it to stop its aggression against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-17). Resilience of the Cuban people highlighted in Ecuador. plenglish.com Quito, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian friends of Cuba highlighted the resilience that the people of the island maintain, despite the obstacles of the blockade imposed by the United States.
(2024-02-17). Russia's Progress MS-26 spacecraft docked with the ISS. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft, launched Thursday from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome, docked in automatic mode to the Zvezda module of the International Space Station (ISS), official sources reported.
(2024-02-17). Nicaragua: Holding Countries Accountable Without War Or Sanctions. popularresistance.org I was 13 years old the day I got braces on my teeth and the United States bombed Baghdad, launching the "first" Iraq war. | "Today, Wednesday the 16th of January 1991, we had just gotten out of the dentist's office and Mom told me the news," I wrote in my journal. "She started saying, 'Oh my God!' and I was silent, wanting to cry and throw up." | My 8th grade class organized a "speak out" in the school library. The students sat cross-legged on the carpet and took turns struggling to express our feelings through the tangle of meaningless phrases we'd heard adults around us using. One of my classmates stood up to s…
(2024-02-17). Here Come the Steroid Games. dissidentvoice.org To attribute weighty moral codes to athletes has always been a silly pastime of the judging classes and flesh admiring voyeurs. But sporting bodies, in a manner similar to the clergy, demand something called the level playing field. Fairness and fair play imply that sports people will follow various principles and rules in competition. They …
(2024-02-17). Universal stops the music while Birdman makes a comeback. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-17). Comicomment: Lingering shadows of the East Palestine train derailment. ecns.cn One year ago, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, displacing a community, jeopardizing health, harming the local environment, and exposing the country's inability to handle disasters effectively. Now, a year later, federal and local officials insist East Palestine and the surrounding regions are safe, health issues still linger there.
(2024-02-17). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-17). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".
(2024-02-17). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.
(2024-02-17). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.
(2024-02-17). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.
(2024-02-17). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…
(2024-02-17). Xi, Peng Liyuan extend Chinese New Year greetings to U.S. Lincoln High School teachers, students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday replied to a Chinese New Year greeting card from teachers and students of U.S. Lincoln High School, extending their best wishes of the Year of the Dragon.
(2024-02-17). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.
(2024-02-17). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.
(2024-02-17). Cradle of Civilization: Langzhong ancient city. ecns.cn
(2024-02-17). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.
(2024-02-17). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.
(2024-02-17). Molly Show: Why did artist Zhang dare not draw the pupils of a dragon?>. ecns.cn huà lóng di«én jƒ´ng means to bring the painted dragon, or Loong, to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-17). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
(2024-02-17). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.
(2024-02-17). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.
(2024-02-17). Molly Show: Does the Dragon Gate really exist?>. ecns.cn yú yuè lóng mén, literally, means a carp leaps over Longmen, a dangerous and high obstacle, to become a dragon, or Loong.
(2024-02-17). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.
(2024-02-17). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.
(2024-02-17). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-17). Molly Show: Idioms convey best wishes for an auspicious Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Chinese culture, the dragon (or Loong), one of the totems of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of auspiciousness, authority, and rarity. "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-17). International experts expect the Chinese economy to flourish with more technological breakthroughs | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings. Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expects the Chinese economy to prosper in the years to come by opening markets, maintaining regional stability, and deepening cooperation.
(2024-02-17). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-17). Culture Fact: Long history of the loong in Chinese culture. ecns.cn The Year of the Dragon brings enthusiasm and vibrancy. Red lanterns, auspicious red envelopes and couplets, exquisite paper-cut window decorations, and delicate dim sum—elements of the dragon, or Chinese loong, can be seen everywhere in daily life. What does the loong mean to the Chinese people? As we navigate through the historical traces, we seek to uncover its spiritual nature.
(2024-02-17). Feb 17, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ The Chieftains — The Dusty Miller Speed. . . and. . . Action! by James Howard Kunstler Israeli Siege Has Placed Gazans at Risk of Starvation ‚àí Prewar Policies Made Them Vulnerable, by Yves Smith Day 133, Mondoweiss: Israel cuts electricity to critical Nasser Hospital patients, forces staff to evacuate Arab regimes collude with Israel's genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza, by Jean Shaoul Former Mossad official: Children in Gaza over the age of 4 deserve to be starved, by Jonathan Ofir ICJ Responds to South Africa's Request regarding Rafah — What It Means The…
(2024-02-17). Unions Added 139,000 Members In 2023, But Density Remains Stubbornly Low. popularresistance.org Unions added 139,000 more workers in historic gains in 2023, but union density remains stubbornly low, with only 10 percent of American workers represented by a union as of the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. | This is an all-time low and a big surprise to many, given the historic strikes by auto workers, Hollywood creatives and Kaiser healthcare workers, according to a Washington Post analysis. | Union density vs. union membership is a frustrating comparison. Even with the historic membership growth, the country added 2.7 million jobs in 2023, many of them non-union, meaning the membe…
(2024-02-17). Defusing the Derivatives Time Bomb: Some Proposed Solutions. dissidentvoice.org The "protected class" is granted "safe harbor" only because their bets are so risky that to let them fail could crash the economy. But why let them bet at all? This is a sequel to a January 15 article titled "Casino Capitalism and the Derivatives Market: Time for Another 'Lehman Moment'?", discussing the threat of …
(2024-02-17). Tales From The Pages Of COINTELPRO. popularresistance.org "Circulate, to educate, to liberate!" This was the constant intonation of Sam Napier, circulation manager of The Black Panther newspaper. As one Panther leader noted, Sam was "the main reason" why shortly after it began, the paper had "a 200,000 plus copies per week distribution."2 Napier was a beloved member of the party, which is why many were taken by surprise when his body was found in March of 1971, tied to a chair, showing bullet wounds and signs of torture. After they left, perhaps while he was still alive, his killers set the building on fire. | Sam Napier was one of the victims of a concentrated effort t…
(2024-02-17). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au
(2024-02-17). Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan: Türkiye'nin en bàºyàºk talihsizliƒüi vizyonsuz muhalefeti. img.piri.net 
Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, Rize 15 Temmuz Demokrasi ve Cumhuriyet Meydanƒ±'nda dàºzenlenen mitingde co≈ükulu kalabalƒ±ƒüa seslendi. | Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Erdoƒüan, Rize'de vatanda≈ülara hitap ediyor.
(2024-02-17). What the fuck are we doing?>. podcasters.spotify.com What the fuck are we doing, the only question I can ask if this point, where are the tactics? Where is the strategy, where is the organization? Where is the knowledge of history? Where is the defense? Where are the principles? Where are the revolutionaries? Where are the freedom fighters? Where is humanity?
(2024-02-17). It's Important To Focus On Companies Using Inflation To Jack Up Prices. popularresistance.org If you buy groceries, you know that prices are high. And if you read the paper, you've probably heard that prices are high because of, well, "inflation," and "shocks to the supply chain," and other language you understand, but don't quite understand. | One article told me that | economists see pandemic-related spending meant to stabilize the economy as a factor, along with war-impacted supply chains and steps taken by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates | —all of which may be true, but still doesn't really help me see why four sticks of butter now cost $8. | Not to mention that the same piece talks…
(2024-02-17). Angola elected member of the Peace and Security Council of the AU. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Angola is today a member of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), after being elected to that body with 46 votes, during the 44th session of the Executive Council.
(2024-02-17). Brazil with broad agenda at Cuban 32nd Book Fair. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazil will deploy a broad agenda today at the San Carlos de la Cabaña fortress, the venue of the 32nd Havana International Book Fair, where it participates as the guest of honor.
(2024-02-17). Italian writer's work presented at Havana Book Fair (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Havana, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) "The Last Farmer" is the title of the work by Italian writer Maria Chiara Ferri presented at the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, where the Havana International Book Fair continues today.
(2024-02-17). Meeting in Addis Ababa on DRC conflict attracts attention (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Kinshasa, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The denunciation of Rwanda's involvement in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was today at the center of the publications on the mini-summit held the day before in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(2024-02-17). Russian Defense shoots down 33 Ukrainian drones over five provinces. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The air defense destroyed today 33 unmanned aerial vehicles over five provinces of Russia, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Eurasian country.
(2024-02-17). How The CIA Destabilizes The World. popularresistance.org There are three basic problems with the CIA: its objectives, methods, and unaccountability. Its operational objectives are whatever the CIA or the President of the United States defines to be in the U.S. interest at a given time, irrespective of international law or U.S. law. Its methods are secretive and duplicitous. Its unaccountability means that the CIA and president run foreign policy without any public scrutiny. Congress is a doormat, a sideshow. | As a recent CIA Director, Mike Pompeo, said of his time at the CIA: "I was the CIA director. We lied, we cheated, we stole. We had entire training courses. It re…
(2024-02-17). Parla il Padre di Assange: "Mio Figlio Perseguito Politicamente" globalresearch.ca Articolo e trasmissione a cura di Manlio Dinucci. | * | Stralci dall'intervista a John Shipton, padre di Julian Assange, realizzata da Berenice Galli. | "Devo dire che girando gli Stati Uniti, l'Australia, la Nuova Zelanda e l'Europa ho incontrato sul mio …
(2024-02-17). Mexico orders the capture of former Tamaulipas Governor. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) A judge issued an arrest warrant against former governor of Tamaulipas Javier García Cabeza de Vaca at the request of the Attorney General's Office (FGR) for money laundering, operations with illicit resources and organized crime.
(2024-02-17). Avdeevka FAlls, ukraine Retreats Under the Eye of Sauron. sonar21.com 
Avdeevka Falls | Could not resist the Lord of the Rings reference because the Russian war correspondent, Marat Khairullin, makes a passing reference in his report below. The big news, breaking tonight, is that General "Butcher" Syrsky ordered Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Avdeevka — at least those not surrounded or too badly wounded to retreat. Those Ukrainian soldiers trying to flee are running a gauntlet of rockets, missiles, mortars and artillery. The casualties are catastrophic. | Here is a heart wrenching video of a Ukrainian wife talking to her husband who is trapped in Avdeevka. He is wounded…
(2024-02-17). A Letter to my Gazan Palestinian Son. By: Hebh Jamal>. midwesternmarx.com 
Dear Malik, I am sitting here in bed with you in my arms. It is 11: 59 PM, and you are fast asleep. Did you know you sleep talk? Yes at 21 months, you sleep talk. Sometimes you just chuckle and then roll to the other side, and other times you manage to touch my face and say "mama" while your eyes are closed.I am looking up at the ceiling fan and it's lying perfectly still. Our vases are on the shelves- we're not afraid of them falling. The windows are closed when w …
(2024-02-17). Planned BBC smear on UK Palestinians will rely on Israeli spy source By: Asa Winstanley. midwesternmarx.com 
Citing Israeli "terror" allegations, the BBC plans to broadcast an attack on prominent British Palestinians in a television program presented by pro-Israel reporter John Ware.The Electronic Intifada has learned that the episode of Panorama is likely to be based partly on "confidential evidence" which has almost certainly been provided by Israeli spies.The BBC and Panorama declined to comment when asked a series of detailed questio …
(2024-02-17). Beirut judge charges Nissan employees for 'stealing' Ghosn documents. newarab.com 
A Lebanese judge has charged four Nissan employees with the theft of documents and devices from the A lawyer for the company told AFP the legal action was "unlawful" and that the company would seek to have the charges thrown out. | The Beirut judge has decided to prosecute "four senior Nissan officials" of Japanese, Spanish, French…
(2024-02-17). Ben-Gvir calls for Palestinian Al-Aqsa ban during Ramadan. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Dozens detained in Russia as Navalny's family seek body. newarab.com 
Police detained dozens of Russians paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Saturday, as his spokeswoman accused authorities of stalling the release of his body to relatives. | The 47-year-old Kremlin critic His death, which the West has blamed on the Kremlin, deprives Russia's opposition of its figurehead just a month before elections poised…
(2024-02-17). Gaza: Is Egypt building safe zone for Rafah Palestinians?>. newarab.com 
Egyptian engineering teams have begun new construction in the city of Both the Egyptian side and Gazan sides are called Rafah [City], split by the Rafah crossing through which aid and people flow into Gaza, but is currently closed.
(2024-02-17). Hamas chief met deposed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan. newarab.com 
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh met with deposed Fatah movement leader Mohammed Dahlan, a senior member of But Mohammad Nazzal told Alaraby TV on Friday that he would not reveal details of the meeting, as he called for general Palestinian elections once the He said Hamas was not in favour of a political rupture, adding that the group will not close its doors to direct talks with a…
(2024-02-17). Hamas warns of talks pullout unless Gaza aid increased. newarab.com 
"The movement intends to suspend negotiations until aid is brought into northern Gaza," a senior source in the Palestinian group told AFP. | "Negotiations cannot be held while hunger is ravaging the Palestinian people," he said, asking not to be identified as he is not authourised to speak on the issue. | Talks have been held in the Egyptian capit…
(2024-02-17). Hezbollah's Nasrallah promises Israel 'will pay in blood'. newarab.com 
The speech came after a week of intensified cross-b…
(2024-02-17). Hiroshima pro-Palestine group call for end of Gaza silence. newarab.com 
Japanese pro-Palestine organisers have campaigned in The activist group Hiroshima-Palestine Vigil Community was
(2024-02-17). Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The announcement came amid
(2024-02-17). Ireland to give UNRWA 20 mln euros. newarab.com 
Ireland announced 20 million euros ($21.46 million) in support for the UNRWA, which provides healthcare, education and other services, has been pitched into crisis since Israel alleged that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Isr…
(2024-02-17). Israel bombards Gaza, Nasser hospital still under siege. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Israel out to destroy UNRWA, says agency chief. newarab.com 
Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying Philippe Lazzarini said calls for his resignation were part of the Israeli government's push. | "Right now we are dealing with an expanded, concerted campaign by Israel aimed at destroying UNRWA," he told the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia. | "It is a long-term pol…
(2024-02-17). Israel pounds Gaza, makes arrests at Nasser Hospital. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out arrests in Gaza's largest functioning hospital, health officials and the military said on Saturday, as airstrikes hit across the enclave and rain battered Israeli forces raided the "Occupation forces detained a large number of medical staff members inside Nasser Medical Comple…
(2024-02-17). Israel tones down criticism of Vatican's Gaza remarks. newarab.com 
Israel on Thursday toned down its criticism of the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin had said on Tuesday that Israel's military response to the Hamas militant group was disproportionate and caused "carnage". | A day later, Israel's embassy to the Holy See lashed out at Parolin's "deplorable statement" an…
(2024-02-17). Jordanians form human chain to block trucks into Israel. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Jordanian protesters The protest took place near the Na'ima Bridge on the highway to the city of Irbid, northern Jordan this week, with further direct action continuing into Friday. | This route is used by trucks heading to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, which connects the country to Israel. | The…
(2024-02-17). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi racks up a major snooker tournament. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…
(2024-02-17). New York governor apologises after Gaza destruction remarks. newarab.com 
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday apologised for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City that went viral on social media and which suggested "If Canada someday ever attacked Buffalo, I'm sorry, my friends, there would be no Canada the next day," Hochul said in a portion of her speech on Thursday at an event for the United Jewish…
(2024-02-17). Pro-Palestine activists send Nancy Pelosi a special delivery. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Pro-Palestine groups file charges against German politician. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Recognising Palestinian state not a taboo for France: Macron. newarab.com 
French President Emmanuel Macron says recognising a France and the EU have long supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, but as part of a negotiated settlement. With talks long stalled and Israel's war on Gaza deepening, some European countries are voicing support for recognizing a Palestinian state sooner. | "Recognising a Palestinian state is not a taboo for Fra…
(2024-02-17). Senior official says he helped rig Pakistan elections. newarab.com 
A senior bureaucrat said on Saturday he helped rig Liaqat Ali Chattha, commissioner of the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where the There have been widespread allegations of rigging after authorities switched off the count…
(2024-02-17). Sudan's army claims first major advance in Omdurman. newarab.com 
The army said late on Friday it had succeeded in connecting its two main bases in the city, prompting celebrations among soldiers and local residents. | The
(2024-02-17). UN vote expected next week on Algerian resolution for Gaza. newarab.com 
Senior Western diplomatic sources expect a vote next week at the UN Security Council on
(2024-02-17). US envoy: Gaza police officers guarding aid killed by Israel. newarab.com 
David Satterfield, the US State Department envoy for the Middle East, said on Friday that In an
(2024-02-17). US plans to send weapons to Israel, WSJ reports. newarab.com 
The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a The proposed arms delivery includes MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions that add precision guidance to bombs, and FMU-139 bomb fuses, WSJ reported, adding that the value of is estimated to be "tens of millions of dollars." | The proposed delivery i…
(2024-02-17). UNRWA Will Face 'Negative Cashflow' If US-Led Blockade Continues. popularresistance.org The severe funding crisis facing the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), thanks to US-led cuts, is expected to worsen significantly in the coming months. | UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini asked the countries that recently suspended financial support for UNRWA to "urgently rescind that decision" during a news conference in Ireland on 15 February. | "Our operation will start to be compromised as from March, but April will be really the month where we will be under deep, deep, deep negative cashflow," Lazzarini said, emphasizing that the agency is facing an "existential threat.
(2024-02-17). Are "Phantom Covid Records" — "NHS Incompetence, Low Level Identity Theft or Higher Level, Systematic Data Fraud?" expose-news.com It appears that the NHS have recorded individuals as being "vaccinated" on their personal COVID app, even when they have never received one jab. Joel Smalley has previously reported that after checking …
(2024-02-17). New York's Proposed Minor Consent Law 'Dangerous' and 'Misleading,' Critics Say. expose-news.com According to a report by the Defender, the New York state lawmakers are weighing legislation that would allow any child or teen under 18 to seek out and consent to medical treatment …
(2024-02-17). A thousand tractors to block Polish city centre Poznan in protest. presstv.ir Around one thousand tractors are expected to block the city center of Poznan in Poland in protest against EU measures to tackle climate change.
(2024-02-17). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.
(2024-02-17). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.
(2024-02-17). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.
(2024-02-17). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-02-17). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.
(2024-02-17). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.
(2024-02-17). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.
(2024-02-17). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.
(2024-02-17). Netanyahu's draft dodging son hiding luxuriously in Florida: Report. presstv.ir Britain's Daily Mail published photos of Yair Netanyahu, 32, lounging in a luxury apartment outside Miami.
(2024-02-17). Hezbollah responds to Israeli 'massacres' with intensive rocket fire. presstv.ir Hezbollah says it fired dozens of rockets into northern occupied territories, a day after Israeli raids killed 15 people in dense urban areas in Lebanon's south.
(2024-02-17). Hezbollah: Resistance axis resolved to liberate Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah says the regional resistance axis is resolved to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation and aggression no matter the cost.
(2024-02-17). Missiles strike US-occupied base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A salvo of missiles has reportedly targeted a military base in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr amid rising anti-US sentiments over Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-02-17). Italian lawmakers call for end to Gaza Genocide. presstv.ir Italian lawmakers are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the Israeli massacre of civilians and children is no longer tolerable.
(2024-02-17). Gaza patients die after oxygen cut at besieged Nasser Hospital. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says four patients have died due to lack of oxygen at a medical complex in southern part of the besieged coastal territory.
(2024-02-17). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-17). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-17). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…
(2024-02-17). Two Israeli settlers killed in Kiryat Malakhi retaliatory shooting. presstv.ir Two settlers have been killed in a shooting near Kiryat Malakhi in the southern part of the 1948-occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-02-17). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-17). Israel to 'pay with blood' price of killing Lebanese civilians: Nasrallah. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah says the Israeli regime will "pay with blood" the price for the recent killing of civilians in the country's south.
(2024-02-17). Six members of Hezbollah, Amal killed in south Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance group and Amal movement have announced that six of their members were killed by Israel.
(2024-02-17). 'US, allies' academia collaborated with Iran university on drone research'. presstv.ir Report says academics from prestigious universities in the US, the UK, and Australia collaborated with a prominent Iranian university on drone research.
(2024-02-17). ICJ nixes S Africa's request for 'urgent measures' to save Rafah amid Israeli war. presstv.ir The International Court of Justice nixes South Africa's request for it to impose "urgent measures" to safeguard Rafah amid the threat of an Israeli invasion.
(2024-02-17). Israel was behind attacks on major gas pipelines in Iran: Report. presstv.ir Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week, according to a report by the New York Times.
(2024-02-17). Pfizer's "Secret" Report on the Covid Vaccine. Beyond Manslaughter. The Evidence is Overwhelming. The Vaccine Should Be Immediately Withdrawn Worldwide. globalresearch.ca Pfizer was fully aware that the mRNA vaccine which it is marketing Worldwide would result in a wave of mortality and morbidity. This is tantamount to a crime against humanity on the part of Big Pharma.
(2024-02-17). JPMorgan, State Street quit and BlackRock scales back involvement in UN climate action group. expose-news.com JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, and State Street Global Advisors have announced their withdrawal or reduction of involvement in the United Nations climate alliance known as Climate Action 100+. JPMorgan Chase cited the expansion …
(2024-02-17). Network of New Zealand authorities still deceives and denies covid injection harms. expose-news.com There was a lack of long-term safety testing of mRNA vaccines before their widespread rollout and mandated in New Zealand and there is a continued failure by authorities to properly investigate vaccine …
(2024-02-17). Is vaccine shedding possible? Over 1,000 reports say it's real and it's happening. expose-news.com An analysis of over 1,000 reports of covid vaccine shedding reveals that the most common symptoms, by far, are gynaecological. Outside of menstrual abnormalities, the most commonly reported symptoms include headaches, tinnitus, …
(2024-02-17). Murdoch takes aim at Independents. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-17). Gremio ferroviario argentino se levanta en huelga. telesurtv.net El gremio indica que la medida fue adoptada ante la "falta de discusión paritaria y de propuesta salarial adecuada ante la inflación galopante que deteriora los haberes del personal de conducción de trenes".
(2024-02-17). Bilkis Bano case : Convict moves Gujarat HC for parole to attend niece's wedding. muslimmirror.com Ahmedabad : A convict in the case related to the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots has moved the Gujarat High Court seeking parole to attend a wedding in his family. Rameshbhai Chandana approached the high court on Friday with a plea to …
(2024-02-17). Decolonisation for the Hindu nationalists: towards an authoritarian state. muslimmirror.com By Irfan Engineer Hindu nationalists pin their partisan acts favouring the majority community on the 'decolonisation of ideas and culture' hook. Decolonisation is often used interchangeably with de-Westernisation. Enactment of the three laws pertaining to criminal justice system in 2023 — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniya, and Bhartiya Nagarik Surakhsha Sanhita — with more …
(2024-02-17). Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at not contesting Lok Sabha polls. muslimmirror.com Jammu : Senior political leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would be campaigning for the candidates of his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates. Azad, who has refrained from contesting Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in 2014 …
(2024-02-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to expand cooperation, criticize Israel. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation, during which they vowed to expand bilateral cooperation and jointly slammed Israel over the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian Foreign Minister criticized the Israeli "crimes" against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip …
(2024-02-17). Israel's fighting in Gaza may continue during Ramzan: Minister. muslimmirror.com Jerusalem : Israel's Wartime Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz has warned that fighting in the Gaza Strip will continue during Ramzan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, if Israeli hostages are not released. "Either the hostages will be returned, or we will extend the fighting to Rafah," he said in a video statement. Ramadan 2024 is …
(2024-02-17). Exercise Tradewinds: 40 Years Of US Counterinsurgency In The Caribbean. popularresistance.org Between December 5-7, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas military planners from the United States, Canada, Barbados, and other CARICOM entities met to make plans for Tradewinds '24.[1] There, it was determined that the 39th iteration of Exercise Tradewinds (EXTW24) would take place, at least in the first phase, in Barbados. Although Exercise Tradewinds "began" in 1984, EXTW24 will only mark the 39th iteration of these exercises versus the 40th iteration, given that no exercise was held in 2020 given the (ongoing) global COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Between January 29, 2024, and February 2, 2024 military planners met again, thi…
(2024-02-17). Rafah On The Precipice. popularresistance.org Anywhere you go in Rafah, it is severely overcrowded. Misery and exhaustion are the most common refrains here in the southernmost city of the Gaza Strip. This is mixed with bitterness at their chronic lack of basic necessities and the world's silence. | When passing through the crowds, overhearing people's conversations is easy. Their fears and concerns all reflect the same dread at Israel's impending invasion of Rafah. | "Where will we go?" This question is the most common, flying in the face of previous hopes that there would be an expected ceasefire following Hamas's positive response to the Paris ceasefire pr…
(2024-02-17). Guatemala no extenderá contrato petrolero a empresa francesa. telesurtv.net Los diputados del partido Voluntad, Oportunidad y Solidaridad (VOS), advierten que el Estado de Guatemala está pagando para saquear el petróleo del país.
(2024-02-17). Defensa antiaérea rusa destruye otro dron ucraniano en Briansk. telesurtv.net El gobernador de la región indicó que los servicios de emergencia permanecen trabajando en el lugar del suceso.
(2024-02-17). Piden retirar cargos contra defensores ambientales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Para estas organizaciones no es un caso jurídico, sino de persecución, que busca callar a las voces que se han manifestado tradicionalmente en contra de los proyectos mineros.
(2024-02-17). Ascienden a 28.775 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Fuentes médicas registraron durante la última jornada diez masacres con un saldo de 112 muertos y 157 heridos.
(2024-02-17). OMS solicita acceso urgente a hospital Nasser de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS apuntó que los pacientes críticamente heridos y enfermos permanecen en el hospital y necesitan ser correctamente atendidos.
(2024-02-17). Registran 152 atletas palestinos asesinados en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Datos del Comité Olímpico palestino refieren que 85 futbolistas han sido ultimados, 20 de ellos de categorías inferiores.
(2024-02-17). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-17). Presidente argentino declara que no aumentará salario mínimo. telesurtv.net Dijo que tiene previsto convocar a una paritaria nacional del sector docente.
(2024-02-17). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela se reúne con presidente de la CAF. telesurtv.net Revisaron la agenda conjunta que sostiene el país suramericano con el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe (CAF) a nivel nacional y regional.
(2024-02-17). Se movilizan por restauración del orden democrático en Paraguay. telesurtv.net La exsenadora Kattya González anunció que recurrirá a la Corte Suprema de Justicia para presentar un recurso de inconstitucionalidad por su expulsión.
(2024-02-17). Reportan destrucción de universidades por ataques de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Los datos presentados indican que cerca de 88.000 alumnos están privados de continuar su educación titulada.
(2024-02-17). Sindicatos ferroviarios cancelan paros en España. telesurtv.net Los avances y acuerdos logrados entre las partes llevaron a la desconvocatoria de los paros parciales programados para este viernes y el próximo lunes.
(2024-02-17). Congreso de Perú inhabilita magistrados de la JNJ por 10 años. telesurtv.net Los magistrados de la Junta Nacional de Justicia serán inhabilitados para participar en cualquier cargo público durante los próximos 10 años…
(2024-02-17). Aprueban el plan social Gran Misión Viva Venezuela. telesurtv.net El Gobierno venezolano impulsó está misión para rescatar los valores culturales en todos los espacios de la nación caribeña.
(2024-02-17). Informe indica que armas en Haití provienen de Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net El contrabando armamentístico proviene principalmente de los Estados Unidos y entra en territorio haitiano para ser distribuido por toda la isla, afectando incluso a República Dominicana.
(2024-02-17). Canciller venezolano sostiene encuentro con su par boliviana. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano refirió que es un honor recibir a su homóloga del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, en su visita oficial.
(2024-02-17). Realizan manifestación en Yemen en solidaridad con Palestina. telesurtv.net Durante la manifestación se portaron banderas palestinas y yemeníes y se corearon consignas como "nuestras plazas son una yihad. Estamos firmes con Gaza hasta la victoria".
(2024-02-17). Solicitan el cese de operación policial en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net La operación de las fuerzas de seguridad brasileñas contra el crimen organizado sean centrado en la región de Baixada Santista cercana a la ciudad de Sao Paulo.
(2024-02-17). Condenan bloqueo a periodistas en elecciones salvadoreñas. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador denunció que comunicadores de varios medios sufrieron de seguimiento por miembros del partido oficial Nuevas Ideas.
(2024-02-17). Enfrentamiento armado en Colombia dejó cuatro soldados muertos. telesurtv.net La representante del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos en Colombia viajó a la zona del ataque para hacer seguimiento a "la situación de derechos humanos".
(2024-02-17). Ecuador cancela la intención de enviar armas rusas a EE.UU. telesurtv.net El embajador de Rusia en Ecuador comentó que todos los detalles de la decisión del Gobierno ecuatoriano se conocerán la próxima semana.
(2024-02-17). Hezbolá afirma que Israel pagará por la muerte de libaneses. telesurtv.net Seyed Hasan Nasralá recalcó que la respuesta a las masacres cometidas por Israel debe ser la intensificación del trabajo en el frente sur de Hezbolá.
(2024-02-17). Ministro de Salud palestino denuncia genocidio contra hospital Nasser. telesurtv.net El titular de la cartera de Salud denunció que Israel tiene como objetivo deshacerse de todos los trabajadores y pacientes del hospital de la ciudad de Khan Yunis.
(2024-02-17). Definidas sedes de Series del Caribe hasta año 2029. telesurtv.net El torneo tuvo como colofón el récord de asistencia de 36,677 aficionados en la final entre Tiburones de la Guaira de Venezuela y Tigres del Licey de República Dominicana.
(2024-02-17). MOLEGHAF: Public Statement On The Current Situation In Haiti. popularresistance.org February 12, 2024 — On February 6th, MOLEGHAF, the National Movement for Liberty and Equality of Haitians for Fraternity (Mouvement National pour la Liberté et L'égalité des HaàØtiens pour la Fraternité), a member organization of the Black Alliance for Peace, released a statement that calls for support of the Haitian masses mobilizing for popular sovereignty, and vehemently rejects the continued attempts by the United States and the West to force a military intervention and occupation of Haiti. After the Kenyan High Court clearly and firmly declared this intervention unconstitutional, the U.S. and Ke…
(2024-02-17). From One to Another: Doctors find Graphene is shedding from the COVID-19 vaccinated to the Unvaccinated, forming Deadly Blood Clots & Decimating Blood Cells. expose-news.com In his latest set of slides of blood samples taken from both "vaccinated" and unvaccinated people, Dr. Philippe van Welbergen demonstrated that the graphene being injected into people is organising and growing …
(2024-02-17). China's shipbuilding industry reports profit growth in 2023. tvbrics.com 
Shipbuilding companies accelerated digital transformation and increased their contribution to technological innovation…
(2024-02-17). Iran ranks first in West Asia in repairing thermal power plants. tvbrics.com 
Updating the equipment of power plants saves the country $200 million annually…
(2024-02-17). UAE, Brazil and Cuba announce food security initiative. tvbrics.com 
It is part of a collaborative effort to develop sustainable food systems, agriculture and promote climate action…
(2024-02-17). A Word Like Peace Is Faster Than The Bullet Of War. popularresistance.org Two years ago, on 24 February 2022, Russian forces entered Ukraine. This act was not the start of the war in Ukraine. Rather, it was the acceleration of a conflict that dates back to at least 2014. That year, at the behest of the United States, a new government was imposed on Ukraine, aiming to bring the country closer to the European Union. This initiated the sustained persecution of the country's Russian-speaking population. The conflict moved swiftly, with Crimea de facto becoming part of Russia once again and the Donbass region of Ukraine becoming a frontline in the conflict between Ukrainian far-right nation…
(2024-02-17). The WHO and the inability of capitalism to prevent future pandemics. wsws.org The international working class must assimilate the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, above all the inability of capitalism to organize on a global scale to address the current pandemic and prevent future ones.
(2024-02-17). Cal State professors, lecturers, counselors and coaches irate over sham contract vote, where "no" means imposing of management's offer. wsws.org The electronic ballot presented workers with a false choice between either accepting the concessionary agreement or allowing the previous offer to be imposed by management.
(2024-02-17). More than a year after toxic train derailment, Biden visits East Palestine, Ohio to praise government response. wsws.org Biden's handlers kept the hated president away from protesters and residents outraged over his indifference to the suffering of East Palestine residents and Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-02-17). Writers oppose PEN America's right-wing stance on Gaza genocide. wsws.org As a part of the wave of protests against the genocide of Palestinians, writers in the US have begun to oppose the writers' civil rights organization, PEN America, for its equivocation and silence on the Israeli crimes.
(2024-02-17). The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. wsws.org The death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison on Friday has been immediately integrated into a massive propaganda campaign from the US and NATO powers, along with their associated media outlets.
(2024-02-17). Another act of war: Israel sabotages Iranian gas pipelines. wsws.org The Israeli attack on civilian infrastructure inside Iran is a deliberate provocation aimed at further stoking a war led by Israel and the US that is rapidly expanding throughout the Middle East.
(2024-02-17). On eve of British hearings, Assange's brother Gabriel Shipton speaks out: "This is Julian's last chance in the UK courts" wsws.org Speaking to the WSWS, Shipton explained: "These courts are entirely complicit in Julian's persecution and in sending that message to journalists, to publishers and anyone who wants to tell the truth, that if you reveal national defence information of the US, you will end up in jail and it could be forever."
(2024-02-17). Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be released on parole. wsws.org Thaksin will no doubt use his influence to bolster the tattered image of his Pheu Thai party which leads a government that will impose new burdens on working people and ruthlessly crush any opposition.
(2024-02-17). Public meetings in Australia: How to stop the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The SEP will be holding meetings in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle and Brisbane. Register today!
(2024-02-17). Jail term halved for former Malaysian prime minister. wsws.org While the government denies any involvement in the decision, the partial pardon is a cynical attempt by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to maintain the support of UMNO for his fragile ruling coalition.
(2024-02-17). Sri Lanka and Maldives: Battle grounds for geo-political rivalry in the Indian Ocean. wsws.org While the Sri Lankan government has welcomed an Indian submarine and blocked a Chinese research vessel visit, the new Maldives administration has opened its ports to Chinese vessels.
(2024-02-17). Rail Action Committee appeal to German railway workers: Stop the military transports! No weapons for the war in Ukraine and the genocide in Gaza! wsws.org The increase in such transports is the result of the insane pro-war policy of the coalition government of the Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and Liberal Democrats (FDP). We call on all workers to act against the transports.
(2024-02-17). Australia: Tasmanian state Liberal government implodes. wsws.org The political turmoil in Australia's smallest state highlights the decades-long and still-deepening instability of the increasingly discredited parliamentary order across the continent.
(2024-02-17). Israel prepares ground invasion of Rafah. wsws.org With casualties set to soar, particularly in Rafah, Israel's imperialist backers have begun to put more emphasis into cynical calls for care and restraint.
(2024-02-17). UPS worker dies at at Worldport air freight hub in Louisville, Kentucky. wsws.org A 15-year veteran of the company was killed Thursday after he was hit by a truck.
(2024-02-16). Pan-African Struggles Against Colonialism and the First Imperialist War, 1876-1919. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/28: CSUMB Rally Against Tuition Hikes: Join the CSU-Wide Walkout. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Ecuador News Round-Up No. 11: Noboa Looks to Fund his "War on Drugs" as Tensions with Russia Rise. cepr.net Ecuador's Security Situation After the Declaration of Internal Armed Conflict On January 9, following a night of intense criminal violence, President Noboa declared Ecuador to be in a state of "internal armed conflict" and authorized the armed forces to use deadly force against a list of 22 gangs labeled as "terrorist organizations." In spite of …
(2024-02-16). The British Economy Struggles while Billions of Pounds of Military Aid Are Funnelled to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Fossil fuel footprint: Corals reveal industrial pollution's deep sea impact. nationofchange.org New study uncovers historical pollutants from burning fossil fuels in Mediterranean corals, highlighting human influence on marine ecosystems.
(2024-02-16). Ireland boosts UNRWA funding amid Gaza crisis, condemns Israeli allegations. nationofchange.org Ireland commits $21M to UNRWA, challenging the funding suspensions by other nations and criticizing Israel's disinformation campaign against the aid agency.
(2024-02-16). Ecuador announces that Russia lifted veto on banana exporters. plenglish.com The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, spoke on the X platform about the "good news" for the productive sector and stressed that "permanent dialogue and coordinated work bring results". | In a video shared by the Foreign Ministry, the Ecuadorian ambassador in Moscow, Juan Fernando Holguin, thanked the authorities of the Eurasian country for handling the issue from a technical point of view. | On February 2, Russia stopped the purchase of Ecuadorian bananas from five companies on the grounds of the systematic detection of the so-called humpback fly in the fruit, a pest considered…
(2024-02-16). Ethiopian Prime Minister received the President of Brazil (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, held a dialogue with the President of Barsil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on bilateral and multilateral issues that, according to the African leader, reflect the depth of relations between the two sides.
(2024-02-16). Journalists demand punishment against executors of police brutality. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Journalist Association continues demanding an investigation and the taking of actions by the justice system to punish the perpetrators of acts of police brutality.
(2024-02-16). Is Lebanon the Next War After Gaza? Interview with Alwan N. Amin Eddine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab. truthout.org We look at the case of Hind Rajab, the 6-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza whose case reverberated around the world when audio of her pleading for emergency workers to save her was published online. Her body was found two weeks later alongside those of her aunt, uncle and three cousins. The bodies of two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics, also missing since they had been dispatched to rescue her… |
(2024-02-16). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 133: Israel cuts electricity to critical Nasser Hospital patients, forces staff to evacuate. mondoweiss.net 
Medicins Sans Frontiers reports "an unknown number of dead and wounded" following Israel's attack on Nasser Hospital. UNRWA says 84% of Gaza health facilities have been impacted by Israeli attacks, and 70% of civilian infrastructure has been damaged.
(2024-02-16). Yosemite Another Crater Lake? Yosemite Workers Claim Mismanagement at Yosemite. indybay.org With word spreading of Aramark's gross mismanagement at Crater Lake, Yosemite workers have been increasingly speaking out about similar conditions they have faced since Aramark took over in Yosemite.
(2024-02-16). Weaponising Antisemitism: The Gift That Keeps on Giving. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). War Emerging Increasingly as Existential Threat. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Greece Becomes the 37th Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage. truthout.org Greece on Thursday became the first Christian Orthodox, 16th European Union, and 37th overall nation to legalize same-sex marriage, a move one rights group called "a huge step forward for LGBTQ+ people" in the Balkan country. Members of the Hellenic Parliament from across most of the political spectrum came together in a rare moment of consensus, defying opposition from the country's influential… |
(2024-02-16). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-02-16). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…
(2024-02-16). Kansas City grieves after Super Bowl parade mass shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Pop star Taylor Swift has donated one hundred thousand dollars to a 'Go Fund Me' account for the family of the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl celebration parade. | Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a 43-year-old radio DJ, and Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. | At a vigil held Thursday night, community members turned out to pay tribute to Lopez-Galvan and the 22 victims injured in the shooting.
(2024-02-16). Two juveniles charged in Kansas City Super Bowl parade mass shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Another U.S. mass shooting occurred this week after a parade to celebrate the American football champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their Sunday Super Bowl win. | One 43-year-old woman was killed in the shooting. A total of 22 other people were wounded, half of them children under the age of 16. Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the shooting. | CGTN's Dan Williams is in Kansas City.
(2024-02-16). Plastics Are Fossil Fuel Industry's Plan B. Fenceline Communities Pay the Price. truthout.org Scientists are increasingly alarmed over the soaring amounts of microplastics (small pieces of plastic less than five millimeters) and nanoplastics (extremely small, sub-micrometer plastic particles) being discovered throughout our planet, our bodies and our food. Just this past January, new studies found huge numbers of plastic particles in bottled water and microplastics in nearly 90 percent of… |
(2024-02-16). IEC publishes seats determination for provincial legislatures. sanews.gov.za IEC publishes seats determination for provincial legislatures | The Electoral Commission has published the seats determination for provincial legislatures ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.
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| "The provincial legislatures' seats determination takes into account scientifically based data on the population in each province, as well as representation by interested parties. | "The total number of seats to be contested…
(2024-02-16). Why Does Israel Destroy Hospitals? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). UCSF Chair of Medicine Dr. Bob Wachter (6x COVID-19 Vaccinated) Collapsed in the Shower. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). What's driving the rise in grocery prices—and what the Government can do about it. mronline.org 
Skyrocketing grocery prices in America highlight how precarious our supply chains are, giving corporations ample opportunity to take advantage of consumers in the midst of minor supply shocks and major global crises. Unless we aggressively confront climate change, corporate consolidation, and profiteering, food prices will remain high and continue to climb.
(2024-02-16). Lunar New Year at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese New Year celebrations continue throughout the month of February in many theme parks across the United States. Among the most popular celebrations is the Mulan New Year's parade in Disneyland Adventure Park in Southern California. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan visited the festivities in Anaheim.
(2024-02-16). Festive Season crime operations yield results. sanews.gov.za Festive Season crime operations yield results | Police Minister Bheki Cele says police went into the festive season well equipped to take on the task of tackling crime. | "For the third quarter (of this financial year), which includes the festive season, police officers were adequately resourced to deal decisively with criminals in all forms and shapes. | "We came into this festive period well prepared. We unleashed our Safer Festive Season operational plan on the 13th of October 2023, where we deployed various policing interventions," Cele said. | Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria to release the quarterly…
(2024-02-16). Will Maryland Become Next State to Pass a Transgender Sanctuary Law? truthout.org On Thursday, Maryland's Senate Finance Committee heard Senate Bill 119, a bill that would make Maryland a sanctuary state for transgender individuals and providers fleeing other states. The bill would add gender-affirming care to a law passed last year that shields abortion patients and providers from out-of-state prosecution and investigations. Many more individuals testified in favor of the bill… |
(2024-02-16). Interview with Michael D. Yates on Labor—Organization, Negotiation, and Education (Parts 3 — 4). mronline.org 
Begin by Asking Questions about One's Own Life Circumstances.
(2024-02-16). Interview with Michael D. Yates on Labor—Organization, Negotiation, and Education (Parts 3 -4). mronline.org Begin by Asking Questions about One's Own Life Circumstances.
(2024-02-16). Call for women economic empowerment to end GBV. sanews.gov.za Call for women economic empowerment to end GBV | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Deputy Minister, Nokuzola Tolashe, has called for the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth, and people with disabilities to end gender-based violence (GBV). | "Socio-economic challenges for women, youth and persons with disabilities remain persistent to this day and it is for the same reason that the department calls for 40% preferential procurement in the public sector," Tolashe said. | She made the remarks after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address, which highlighted myriad achieveme…
(2024-02-16). Decrease in sexual offences crimes. sanews.gov.za Decrease in sexual offences crimes | An intensive police awareness campaign against sexual offences-related crimes has yielded positive results with a decline in the number of sexual offences crimes registered in the country. | According to the quarterly crime statistics, reflecting on crimes that occurred between 01 October 2023 to 31 December 2023, sexual offences crimes, including rape sexual assault and contact sexual offences, registered an overall 1.7% decline during the period. | Presenting the crime stats on Friday, Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, said rape declined by 1.7% with six provinces, inclu…
(2024-02-16). The "Spanish-American War" Was Based on a Bloody Lie. counterpunch.org This week in 1898, the United States screamed for what became one of the most consequential imperial wars in world history—based on a lie. On February 15, the Battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana Harbor. According to the US Navy, 267 sailors were killed. Led by the new-born mass circulation "yellow press," and by
(2024-02-16). Cuba praises Forum against Neocolonialism's initiative (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Moscow, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba praises holding the Forum Against Neocolonialism at a time when some states are trying to maintain their hegemony, Emilio Lozada, head of the Cuban delegation, said in this capital on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Executive Council approves 37th AU Summit agenda. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 44th ordinary session of the Executive Council ended on Thursday evening with the approval of the agenda for the 37th Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the African Union (AU), local press reported on Friday.
(2024-02-16). Hungary expresses interest in developing relations with China. plenglish.com Budapest, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The principle of mutual respect is disappearing from the international sphere; it remains the core of relations between Hungary and China, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán affirmed on Friday.
(2024-02-16). NGOs demand ceasefire in Gaza and more aid for Palestinians. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on Friday for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a massive increase in humanitarian aid to prevent famine in the territory, which is home to more than two million Palestinians.
(2024-02-16). Russia denounces weapons supply to Kiev. plenglish.com "The European Union trusts in the transfer of even longer-range weapons to Ukraine so that they can reach the heart of Russia," Lavrov stressed in Ukraine's Lost Decade conference at the Russia Today press center. | According to the Russian foreign minister, the negotiations on the end of the conflict are becoming more distant, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "must first cancel the decree that bans the talks." | The top diplomat recalled that the Russian leaders have repeatedly signaled to be open to negotiations with the Kiev Government on this situation. He also assured that"the west only intends to…
(2024-02-16). Uruguayan government signs statement on Venezuela. plenglish.com The local Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the text on social media, expressing concern over the detention of dissident Rocío San Miguel and called for her release and the dismissal of the charges. | San Miguel was arrested when she was about to leave her country. | According to the Government of Caracas, she is being investigated for her participation in destabilizing actions. | The statement also rejected Venezuela's decision to close the Technical Advisory Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. | The Venezuelan Government described the role of this UN agency as inappropriate.
(2024-02-16). Imperial opens new Enterprise Fund to support its startups and spinouts. imperial.ac.uk
(2024-02-16). Soft prosthetics startup Koalaa raises nearly £1 million from investors. imperial.ac.uk The Imperial College Enterprise Fund joins investors backing Koalaa's innovative prosthetic limbs, which are helping people worldwide.
(2024-02-16). Bacteria‚ÄØevolution and rent-free scholarships: News from the College. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-02-16). Beware of big bad Russian space nukes! infobrics.org House Speaker Mike Johnson played the role of a "good cop" and stated there was "no need for public alarm", while Turner kept his role as a "bad cop", calling on President Joe Biden to "declassify information about a serious national security threat".
(2024-02-16). Axis of Resistance: From Donbass to Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The resistance in Donbas and Gaza share an essential common vision: overthrowing the unipolar hegemon that has quashed their national aspirations. During my recent vertiginous journey in Donbass tracking Orthodox Christian battalions defending their land, Novorossiya, it became starkly evident that the resistance in these newly liberated Russian republics is fighting much the same battle as their counterparts in West Asia….
(2024-02-16). Genocide: How Treacherous Arab States are Complicit with Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley Palestine's Arab neighbors seem to have taken a bold stance on Israel's genocide of Gaza in a public show of solidarity with Palestinians. But behind those strong words, states like Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE are quietly assisting Israel. These four nations are working together to circumvent the actions of one…
(2024-02-16). Haim Bresheeth: We Are Fighting for a New Middle East Where All Can Live in Peace. libya360.wordpress.com In this extended conversation, Professor Haim Bresheeth speaks about his family history and unique upbringing and reimaging the Middle East beyond Israeli apartheid and Western hegemony. Professor Haim is a teacher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in London. An ex-Israeli Jew and ardent anti-Zionist, his most recent book is titled "An…
(2024-02-16). How is the Proposed Ben Gurion Canal and Offshore Gas Development Tied to Israel's Gaza Invasion? libya360.wordpress.com Patrick Mazza The proposed Ben Gurion Canal would create an alternative to the Suez Canal. Its proximity to Gaza has raised questions about whether it is one of the motivations for the Israeli invasion. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. In the past several years, interest has revived in the Ben Gurion Canal, a proposed alternative to the…
(2024-02-16). Imperialism and Resistance in the Red Sea. libya360.wordpress.com Jesse Harasta Jesse Harasta describes the complex dynamics of contemporary imperialism and resistance. Understanding a world system divided into Core, Semi-Periphery and Periphery is essential to the workings of global capitalism. Harasta argues that Gulf states have engaged in an active imperial re-peripheralization of the Horn of Africa. Since the beginning of the 2023 Israeli…
(2024-02-16). It is Dark Before the Dawn, but Israeli Settler Colonialism is at an End. libya360.wordpress.com Professor Ilan Pappe Professor Ilan Pappe spoke at IHRC's annual Genocide Memorial Day in London, UK on 21st January 2024, on the need to understand that the genocide of Palestinians we are currently witnessing, as brutal as it is, is also the demise of the so-called Jewish state. We need to be ready to imagine a…
(2024-02-16). No Fly Zone and More — What the International Community Must Impose on Israel Now to Stop Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Miko Peled Israel's latest refusal to accept the Palestinian offer for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange demonstrates again that it only wants to continue the killing. Furthermore, the latest cold-blooded assault on Palestinians in Rafah — most of whom are displaced, having had to escape their homes in other parts of the Gaza Strip, presents…
(2024-02-16). Palestinians in Gaza Do Have Somewhere to Go: Their Homes in What is Now Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Sam Husseini Palestinian protesters take part in a mass protest demanding the right to return to their homeland, Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, March 30, 2018. Many professing solidarity with Palestinians — including legal experts — being slaughtered in Gaza have said they have "nowhere to go". It's not true. They do. Somewhere they actually should go. Their homes in…
(2024-02-16). The Threat of All Out War: Yemen Nears the Tipping Point as US Airstrikes Intensify. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem In the courtyard of Yemen's famous Al Shaeb Mosque, guards of honor stood at attention accompanied by the melody of military music as the funeral ceremony of Yemeni marines killed in the latest round of U.S. and UK strikes commenced. The mourners, many of whom traveled from the countryside to attend, walked alongside…
(2024-02-16). Toward Decolonization in Palestine: An Interview with Tareq Baconi. libya360.wordpress.com Ashley Smith The struggle to free Palestine stands at a turning point. Hamas' attacks on October 7th shattered the status quo, triggering both Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and an outpouring of international solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle for liberation. Spectre's Ashley Smith spoke with Tareq Baconi, author of Hamas Contained, about October 7th, Israel's genocide,…
(2024-02-16). Power Outage at Hospital IDF Stormed Kills at Least 5 Oxygen-Dependent Patients. truthout.org Several oxygen-dependent patients at southern Gaza's largest hospital died Friday due to a power outage at the facility, which Israeli forces raided and shelled 24 hours earlier as thousands of people who were sheltering at the complex scrambled to flee. Gaza's Ministry of Health wrote on social media that at least five patients have died at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis "as a result of a power… |
(2024-02-16). Strategic integrated projects. sanews.gov.za Strategic integrated projects | By Nomonde Mnukwa | It is often said that water is life, and this is indeed the case as no life can be sustained without water. However, very few people give a second thought about the infrastructure required to ensure clean, drinkable water. | In South Africa government is undertaking a massive infrastructure investment and build programme in the form of Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), which are aimed at improving the quality of life for all South Africans. | Government is working to transform key sectors of our economy such as electricity, rail, ports and telecommunications…
(2024-02-16). Acosta Danza Company to present "Eclectic Cuban" in Germany (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Berlin, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Acosta Danza, under the general direction of first dancer Carlos Acosta, will present the show "Eclectic Cuban" on February 17 and 18 at the Bonn Theater in Germany, the company announced today.
(2024-02-16). Expert warns: Gaza faces unprecedented famine in decades as Israel tightens grip. nationofchange.org Experts alarm over the rapid deterioration of life in Gaza, citing Israel's stringent blockade as a catalyst for a famine crisis unseen in modern history.
(2024-02-16). Dear Biden: Where Is Your Conscience When It Comes to the Genocide in Gaza? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). After Call With Biden, Netanyahu Rejects 'International Dictates'. news.antiwar.com Shortly after a call with President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected international pressure on how Tel Aviv handles the war in Gaza. The US provides Israel with billions in military aid every year. Biden has said he has pressured Israel to accept a Palestinian state after the war and to reduce the …
(2024-02-16). Israeli Military Says Hamas Will Not Be Defeated in Gaza Offensive. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) officials have concluded that even if Israel can dismantle Hamas in Gaza, the group will continue to exist. American defense officials have warned that Israel's indiscriminate killing in Gaza will fuel armed resistance among Palestinians. Israel's Channel 12 reported on Thursday that even if the IDF eliminates Hamas organization in Gaza, …
(2024-02-16). Rio de Janeiro prepares to host G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. america.cgtn.com 
Next week, the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting will take place at Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. This is the first major meeting of the G20 under Brazil's presidency. | The year-long agenda will focus on President Lula da Silva's key priorities: hunger, sustainable development, and global governance. Lucas Padilha, President of Rio's G20 committee, emphasizes the crucial role of Brazil, particularly Rio, in 2024. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco spoke to Padilha about the city's readiness for both the upcoming ministerial meeting and the November G20 heads of state summit, also scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeir…
(2024-02-16). Cuba's fuel shortage. america.cgtn.com 
For the past three years, Cubans have endured an economic crisis that includes a lack of electricity and fuel shortages. It's been particularly tough in the last few of months with frequent power outages that have had an economic impact on much of the population. | CGTN's Luis Chirino reports on the energy shortage in the Caribbean nation.
(2024-02-16). An important step towards equality for same-sex couples. pressenza.com Back to 2008. Based on what we learned a few hours later and what is detailed in the later documentary by Panagiotis Evaggelidis, the late Mayor of the tiny island of Tilos, Tasos Aliferis, performs a civil marriage to two same-sex couples at the town hall, based on an interpretation by constitutional law professors of the then current Constitution that does not clearly state, that marriage is between a man and a woman. A long court battle ensued over the annulment of marriages. But the start of the countdown and the official recognition of civil marriage between same-sex couples had already begun. | Yesterday th…
(2024-02-16). Article 4, France's Senate: Up to 3 Years Prison Sentence for "Speaking Out against the Toxic Jabs." "With this Bill we Defend Science" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Why Even Democrats Should Care About the "Cooked Intelligence" Russiagate Scandal. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Israel Lays Siege to Gaza Hospital as Rafah Stares Death in the Face. electronicintifada.net
(2024-02-16). Wisconsin Lawmakers Adopt New Legislative Maps to End Extreme GOP Gerrymandering. truthout.org Wisconsin's dinosaur-shaped legislative district could soon be history. The curiously drawn district and other oddities associated with the state's extreme gerrymandering would be erased in new voting maps passed this week by the Wisconsin Legislature. A state Supreme Court decision finally forced Wisconsin Republicans to cede an advantage they enjoyed for more than a decade with maps that made… |
(2024-02-16). Academics form national group to advocate for justice in Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Faculty for Justice in Palestine, which already has 80 affiliate groups across college campuses, was formed to support students who are being targeted for their Palestine activism.
(2024-02-16). Arab American Outrage Mounts Over Biden's Support for Israel Amid Gaza Carnage. jordantimes.com
(2024-02-16). A Dementia Patient Is President Because It Doesn't Matter Who The President Is By: Caitlin Johnstone>. midwesternmarx.com 
So it turns out the dementia symptoms Biden's supporters have long dismissed as a "stutter" are actually exactly what they look like.The special counsel assigned to investigate Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents reports that investigators "uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen," but concludes that "no …
(2024-02-16). Eyes on the South: Low intensity conflict & escalation-risk in Lebanon. By: Sammy Ismail. midwesternmarx.com 
Hezbollah fighter, on border guard duty, sitting astride a motorbike blocking the pathway of an Israeli Merkava tank that had broken through the electric fence into Lebanese territories, the photo was taken by Al-Manar correspondent Ali Sheaib, Jalet al-Mahafer, 2022 (Illustrated by: Mahdi Rtail, Al Mayadeen English) More than 100 days have passed since the Al-Aqsa Flood came crashing down on the colonial outpost of US imperialism in West Asia; the tide has been …
(2024-02-16). "In The War Of Propaganda, It Is Very Difficult To Defeat The United States"By: Caitlin Johnstone. midwesternmarx.com 
One under-appreciated moment from Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Vladimir Putin came after Putin implied that NATO powers were behind the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline. Carlson responded by asking why Putin wouldn't present evidence of this to the world, so as to "win a propaganda victory.""In the war of propaganda it is very difficult to defeat the United States because the United States controls all the world's media and many European media," Putin re …
(2024-02-16). The International Court of Justice Censures Israel for Its Genocidal War. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On January 26, 2024, the judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released their 29-page order that found "plausible" (paragraph 54) evidence that Israel was conducting a genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. The court intervened in that war due to South Africa's application that Israel had violated its obligations to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948). South Africa came to the ICJ two months …
(2024-02-16). Trudeau, Freeland Sued by Freedom Convoy Protesters Following Federal Court Ruling. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). A reformed PLO that includes Hamas is the only hope. mondoweiss.net 
A reformed PLO that includes Hamas and other Palestinian factions will revive for many Palestinians the idea that the PLO still supports the right to resist. While this outcome remains a long shot, it is the only way forward with a positive future.
(2024-02-16). How Canada benefits from instability in Ecuador. mronline.org 
Ottawa appears largely unconcerned by Ecuador's social and institutional decay.
(2024-02-16). What Holds Mankind Back from Confronting the Forces Determined to Destroy It? expose-news.com
(2024-02-16). British Prime Minister Confronted Over COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries on Live Television. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). 75% of all journalists killed across the world in 2023 were killed in Israeli war on Gaza, says CPJ. peoplesdispatch.org A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists said that 78 journalists and media workers were killed in Gaza in the first three months of Israel's war. The report added that the circumstances leading to the killing of these media professionals were difficult to ascertain due to Israel's refusal to cooperate…
(2024-02-16). Human rights groups slam Rishi Sunak's push to deport migrants to Rwanda. peoplesdispatch.org To prevent legal challenges to the UK deal to relocate illegal immigrants to Rwanda, the Tory government has been pushing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill…
(2024-02-16). Israeli forces escalate siege on Nasser hospital, several patients killed. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces stormed the besieged Nasser hospital in the city of Khan Younis, on February 16, following more than three weeks of intense bombardment and ground attacks on the hospital and the surrounding area. Thousands of displaced Palestinian civilians, patients, and medical staff are trapped inside the hospital as Israeli forces carry out their deadly raid on the hospital with intense firing and shelling in the area. | According to latest reports, the devastating raid on the Nasser hospital has resulted in the forcible evacuation of thousands of Palestinians who were taking refuge in the hospital. Israeli fo…
(2024-02-16). American Foreign Policy Seems to Have Nowhere to Go. "The bombing of Gaza into the stone age" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Pakistan election aftermath: Coalition government, economic challenges, and the struggle for substantive solutions. peoplesdispatch.org Pakistan's recent elections led to a PML-N and PPP coalition, overshadowed by economic challenges and a focus on personalities. However, the overarching question persists: can these parties provide a substantial alternative for the people?
(2024-02-16). Missiles strike US-occupied base in eastern Syria: Report. presstv.ir A salvo of missiles has reportedly targeted a military base in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr amid rising anti-US sentiments over Washington's support for the bloody Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Italian lawmakers call for end to Gaza Genocide. presstv.ir Italian lawmakers are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, asserting that the Israeli massacre of civilians and children is no longer tolerable.
(2024-02-16). Gaza patients die after oxygen cut at besieged Nasser Hospital. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip says four patients have died due to lack of oxygen at a medical complex in southern part of the besieged coastal territory.
(2024-02-16). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.
(2024-02-16). Ukraine says 'fierce' fighting underway with Russian troops in Avdiivka. presstv.ir Ukraine says fierce fighting is raging for the frontline city of Avdiivka that has become a main target for Russia ahead of the second anniversary of its special military operation.
(2024-02-16). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-16). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-16). 210 defendants cite Trump's call as motive for capitol attack. nationofchange.org Uncover how 210 January 6 defendants attribute their actions to Trump's incitement, revealing deep links between his rhetoric and the Capitol attack.
(2024-02-16). American and European leaders must follow Canada's example and condemn Netanyahu's evacuation plan. pressenza.com At a press conference in Ottawa, MeÃÅlanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, said that Netanyahu's plan is "unacceptable". | Demanding Rafah civilians to evacuate the southern Gaza town to let Israeli forces carry out a military offensive is 'unacceptable' because these people have 'nowhere to go', criticizes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, MeÃÅlanie Joly. (La Presse)"The current operation is extremely worrying and could be severely devastating for all those seeking refuge," she said at a press conference on Monday. (La Presse) | "What Prime Minister Netanyahu and h…
(2024-02-16). Seizing Russian Assets: A Feel Good Bill That Will Absolutely Boomerang. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-16). Raskin Calls for End to Biden Impeachment After Key Informant Charged With Lying. truthout.org Top House Oversight Committee Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin (Maryland) has said that Republicans must call off their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden after an FBI informant who provided a large bulk of allegations that Republicans have based their inquiry on was charged with lying and fabricating evidence on Thursday. "In a detailed indictment, Special Counsel David Weiss — who was… |
(2024-02-16). Trump Reportedly Favors Nationwide Abortion Ban, Despite Previous Claims. truthout.org Donald Trump has reportedly been telling people in his close circle that he favors the idea of a nationwide abortion ban, despite remaining relatively quiet about his support of abortion bans in public, a new report finds. According to New York Times reporting by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Friday, Trump is telling advisers and allies that he backs a 16-week federal abortion ban… |
(2024-02-16). "They Were So Close": Israel Kills Medics Trying to Save Dying 6-Year-Old Hind Rajab. democracynow.org 
We look at the case of Hind Rajab, the 6-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza whose case reverberated around the world when audio of her pleading for emergency workers to save her was published online. Her body was found two weeks later alongside those of her aunt, uncle and three cousins. The bodies of two Palestine Red Crescent paramedics, also missing since they had been dispatched to rescue her, were located in their ambulance just yards away. All had been killed by Israeli fire. "She was killed alone and scared, and our rescue teams were only meters away from her," said Palestine Red Crescent Societ…
(2024-02-16). "Uniquely American Hell": Kansas City Shooting Highlights Missouri's Pro-Gun Laws in "Pro-Life" State. democracynow.org 
In the first 46 days of 2024, there have been 49 mass shootings in the United States — over one per day. In total, almost 5,000 people have died from gun violence this year, including Elizabeth "Lisa" Lopez-Galvan, a radio host and mother of two who was shot and killed Wednesday at a rally held after the Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri. Twenty-two others were wounded, many of them children, when the shooting broke out near the end of the rally. Missouri has some of the weakest gun control laws in the country, with no universal background checks, no assault weapon restrictions,…
(2024-02-16). Headlines for February 16, 2024. democracynow.org Russian Media Reports Alexei Navalny Has Died in Prison, 5 Patients Killed as Israel Attacks Nasser Hospital, Forcing Thousands onto Streets, "A Safe Place in Gaza Is an Illusion": U.N. Says There Is No Way to Evacuate Rafah, 75% of All Journalists Killed in 2023 Died Over 3 Months of Israel's War on Gaza, Stanford Students Ends Monthslong Gaza Ceasefire Sit-In, Will Hold Talks with University Officials, NYC Trump Hush-Money Trial Set for March 25 as Verdict Expected in Trump Org. Civil Fraud Case, Fulton County DA Fani Willis Pushes Back Against Defense Lawyers on Stand, Ex-FBI Informant Charge…
(2024-02-16). "I Died That Day in Parkland": Shotline Uses AI-Generated Voices of Gun Victims to Call Congress. democracynow.org 
The shooting in Kansas City on Wednesday came on the sixth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school massacre that left 17 dead and injured 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. To mark the anniversary, gun control advocates have launched a project called "The Shotline," which calls lawmakers with AI-generated audio messages that feature the voices of gun violence victims, pushing them to pass stricter gun control laws and prevent future tragedies. One of the victims featured is Parkland student Joaquin Oliver, who was just 17 years old when he was killed. We speak to Joaquin's f…
(2024-02-16). BJP government demolishes mosques in India while PM Modi inaugurates Temple in UAE. muslimmirror.com By Fiza Memon The inauguration of the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, facilitated by the generous donation of land by the ruler of Abu Dhabi, was indeed a remarkable display of communal harmony. Prime Minister Modi's participation in this event underscored the significance of religious inclusivity and cooperation on an international scale. The temple, built …
(2024-02-16). Income Tax dept freezes Congress' accounts, party cries foul. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Income Tax department has frozen the Congress' main bank accounts on "flimsy grounds", treasurer Ajay Maken claimed on Friday and said this has affected all political activity of the party barely two weeks before general elections are announced. The party is unable to use even the funds received under its crowdfunding …
(2024-02-16). Iran urges OIC to hold emergency meeting on Gaza war. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to hold an emergency meeting of the council of foreign ministers regarding the latest situation in Gaza. In a phone call with the Secretary General of the OIC Hossein Ebrahim Taha on Thursday, Amirabdollahian discussed the latest situation in …
(2024-02-16). Netanyahu rejects world demands for permanent settlement with Palestinians. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Friday the international demands for a permanent settlement with Palestinians, opposing unilateral recognition of the Palestinian state. "Israel outright rejects international dictates regarding a permanent settlement with the Palestinians," Netanyahu wrote on X. "Such an arrangement will be reached only through direct negotiations between the parties, …
(2024-02-16). TN govt to consider reservations for Muslim converts. muslimmirror.com Chennai : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said on Thursday that the state government will consider a request to extend reservation to Backward Class, Most Backward Class and denotified communities who have converted to Islam. Stalin was responding to a request by MMK leader M.H. Jawaharullah on the floor of the Assembly on Thursday. …
(2024-02-16). Gaza: 112 Palestinians killed, 157 injured by Israeli bombing 15-16 Feb. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Wafa, Al Jazeera, OCHA): Between the afternoon of 15 February and 11: 00 on 16 February, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 112 Palestinians were killed, and 157 Palestinians were injured. At least 28,775 Palestinians were killed, including 12,000 children, and 68,552 injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombing in Gaza since 7 …
(2024-02-16). We Can't Watch Genocide and Do Nothing. Now Is the Time for Renewed BDS. truthout.org We are months into Israel's latest brutal campaign against Palestinians, with no sign of an end to the slaughter of civilians and society. The statistics, the stories, the images and witness testimonies are breathtakingly horrifying. The world has heard the genocidal intent from "every sphere of the state of Israel," South African lawyer Tembeka Ngcukaitobi said to the International Court of… |
(2024-02-16). Exsenadora paraguaya impugnará su expulsión ante el Supremo. telesurtv.net "Nos encontramos ante signos alarmantes para el futuro de nuestra política", afirmó la exlegisladora de la oposición, Kattya González.
(2024-02-16). Ascienden a 28.775 los palestinos asesinados por ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Fuentes médicas registraron durante la última jornada diez masacres con un saldo de 112 muertos y 157 heridos.
(2024-02-16). Cinco muertos por asalto israelí a hospital Nasser en Gaza. telesurtv.net Corre peligro la vida tres bebés, a quienes les urge el suministro ininterrumpido de oxígeno, servicio impedido por cortes eléctricos provocados por las fuerzas de ocupación.
(2024-02-16). Lula llama desde Etiopía a invertir en países pobres. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que la inversión es "el retorno más seguro y rápido para el crecimiento de un país".
(2024-02-16). Consejo Constitucional de Senegal invalida retraso de comicios. telesurtv.net El ente anuló el decreto firmado a inicios del presente mes por el presidente de Senegal, Macky Sall.
(2024-02-16). Presidente de Bolivia destaca inversión en la lucha contra el cáncer. telesurtv.net El mandatario resaltó su admiración por los niños que padecen esta afección y por las familias que le acompañan en esta lucha.
(2024-02-16). Presidente argentino declara que no aumentará salario mínimo. telesurtv.net Dijo que tiene previsto convocar a una paritaria nacional del sector docente.
(2024-02-16). Detienen a individuos que organizaban sabotajes contra Rusia y Belarús. telesurtv.net Los detenidos se aproximaron a la frontera con el uso de drones y portando explosivos que pretendían utilizar para perpetrar sabotajes en Rusia y Belarús.
(2024-02-16). Prabowo Subianto conserva ventaja en recuento de votos en Indonesia. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la Comisión Electoral, el exmilitar logra alrededor de un 57 por ciento de apoyos cuando se han contado más de la mitad de los sufragios emitidos.
(2024-02-16). Rusia investiga deceso en prisión de opositor Alexéi Navalny. telesurtv.net Se hallaba en la cárcel tras ser declarado culpable de diversos delitos, entre ellos crear una organización extremista y hacer llamados públicos de tipo extremista.
(2024-02-16). Rechazan hegemonía de Occidente en foro emancipatorio en Rusia. telesurtv.net Sesiona en Moscú el Foro "Por la libertad de las naciones", enfocado en crear nuevo frente común antineocolonial y antiimperialista.
(2024-02-16). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela se reúne con presidente de la CAF. telesurtv.net Revisaron la agenda conjunta que sostiene el país suramericano con el Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe (CAF) a nivel nacional y regional.
(2024-02-16). Parlamento aprueba el matrimonio igualitario en Grecia. telesurtv.net Con 176 votos a favor, 76 en contra y dos abstenciones, la reforma impulsada por el Gobierno fue aprobada gracias a los apoyos de varios partidos opositores.
(2024-02-16). Realizan movilización frente al Ministerio de Agricultura de España. telesurtv.net Ante las medidas propuestas, los agricultores que llevan alrededor de diez días de protesta consecutiva, reafirmaron que continuarán con las manifestaciones.
(2024-02-16). Al menos 11 palestinos asesinados en ataques israelíes en Gaza. telesurtv.net Equipos de defensa civil y personal de ambulancias recuperaron los cuerpos de dos fallecidos y varios heridos entre los escombros de dos casas atacadas.
(2024-02-16). Acusan a hijo menor de expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro. telesurtv.net Además de Renan Bolsonaro, también se acusa de los mismos delitos a Maciel Alves, quien fue su exinstructor de tiro y socio en la empresa RB Eventos e Mídia, la cual pertenece al hijo del expresidente.
(2024-02-16). Gobierno argentino aumenta las tarifas de energía en Buenos Aires. telesurtv.net Estos nuevos valores estarán vigentes hasta que se complete la revisión tarifaria integral pendiente para el quinquenio (2024-2028).
(2024-02-16). Protestas en Colombia por demora en elección del fiscal general. telesurtv.net Analistas aseguran que se pretende dilatar más la elección, porque hay denuncias contra integrantes de la Fiscalía.
(2024-02-16). Canciller venezolano sostiene encuentro con su par boliviana. telesurtv.net El canciller venezolano refirió que es un honor recibir a su homóloga del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, en su visita oficial.
(2024-02-16). Cinco canciones para recordar al cantautor Alí Primera. telesurtv.net Gracias a su compromiso con las causas justas, el cantautor Alí Primera fue bautizado como "El cantor del pueblo".
(2024-02-17). Outlining Existential Challenges Facing World, Secretary-General Stresses Need for 'Global Economy That Works for Everyone, Everywhere', in Remarks to Security Forum. reliefweb.int Countries: Libya, Myanmar, occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Ukraine, World, Yemen | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22135 | Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres' remarks to the Munich Security Conference today: | It's a pleasure to be here in Munich. | As the title of our discussion implies, today's global order is not working for everyone. In fact, I would go further and say: it's not working for anyone. | Our world is facing existential challenges, but the global community is more fragmented and divided than at any time during the past 75 years. | Even the cold war era was, in some…
(2024-02-17). oPt: Bureau of Committee on Palestinian People's Rights Warns against Israeli Military Offensive into Rafah. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN General Assembly | GA/PAL/1461 | The following statement was issued today by the Bureau of the General Assembly's Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People: | The Bureau of the UN General Assembly's Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People strongly condemns the threats of an Israeli invasion into the city of Rafah, the last refuge of about 1.5 million forcibly displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who are staring death in the face without access to food, medical care and safe shelter…
(2024-02-16). World: Alerta Epidemiológica – Aumento de casos de dengue en la Región de las Américas – 16 de febrero del 202. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique (France), Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Teniendo en cuenta el comportamiento del dengue registrado en las primeras semanas del 2024, con aumento exponencial de casos notificado…
(2024-02-16). World: Epidemiological Alert – Increase in dengue cases in the Region of the Americas – 16 February 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe (France), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique (France), Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico (The United States of America), Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: Pan American Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Considering the number of dengue cases reported in the first weeks of 2024, with an exponential increase in several countries of the Reg…
(2024-02-16). oPt: Application de la convention pour la prévention et la répression du crime de génocide dans la bande de Gaza (Afrique du Sud c. Israà´l) Décision de la Cour sur la demande en indication de mesures additionnelles présentée par l'Afrique du Sud (No 2024/16). reliefweb.int 
(2024-02-16). oPt: Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) Decision of the Court on South Africa's request for additional provisional measures (No. 2024/16). reliefweb.int 
(2024-02-16). oPt: UNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report (Escalation) – 07 February 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Israel, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Reporting Period: 25 January to 7 February 2024 | Highlights | ‚Ä¢ The risk of famine in Gaza is increasing by the day, particularly for an estimated 300,000 people in northern Gaza who have been predominantly cut off from assistance and where food security assessments show the greatest needs, according to WFP. The UN warns that humanitarian aid reaching Gaza city is "not enough to prevent a famine." | ‚Ä¢ At least 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip are unaccom…
(2024-02-16). World: Global Weather Hazards Summary February 16 — 22, 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Panama, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Source: Famine Early Warning System Network | Please refer to the attached file. | Abnormally dry conditions worsen in much of Southern Africa; floods contin…
(2024-02-16). UNHCR Operations in Ecuador 2024 (Produced in January 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Ecuador | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Map.
(2024-02-16). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel – reported impact, 16 February 2024 at 15:00. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Israel, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Day 132 | OVERVIEW | This snapshot provides an overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 16 February 2024, highlighting the severity of humanitarian conditions facing 2.3 million people. This includes reported figures on casualties among civilians and aid workers, internal displacement, property damage, access to basic services and livelihoods, and humanitarian access into and within Gaza.
(2024-02-16). Haiti: Latinoamérica & El Caribe Resumen de Situación Semanal al 16 de febrero 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Peru | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | PERàö: DENGUE, | El Ministerio de Salud de Perú (MINSA) reporta más de 13.000 casos de dengue en lo que va de 2024, lo que representa un incremento del 53,4% respecto a 2023, con 3.192 casos sólo en la quinta semana de 2024. Este aumento coincide con las prolongadas olas de calor provocadas por El Niño. En la región norteña de Piura, la que registra el mayor número de casos de dengue, el MINSA ha informado de más de 100 días inusualmente cal…
(2024-02-16). Haiti: Latin America & The Caribbean Weekly Situation Update as of 16 February 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Peru | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | PERU: DENGUE, | Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA) reports over 13,000 dengue cases so far in 2024, marking a 53.4 per cent increase from 2023, with 3,192 cases in the fifth week of 2024 alone. This surge coincides with prolonged El Niño-induced heatwaves. In the northern region of Piura, the region with the highest number of dengue cases, MINSA has reported more than 100 consecutive unusually warm days and over 200 warm nights, with the town of Mallares reaching a record summer tempera…
(2024-02-16). Drastic erosion of women's rights in Afghanistan continues. reliefweb.int
(2024-02-16). oPt: Gaza: Cada día hay más personas en condiciones que las ponen al borde de la hambruna. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Entrevista con Beth Bechdol, Directora General Adjunta de la FAO, sobre Gaza y otras emergencias mundiales, entre ellas Ucrania y el Sudán | 12/02/2024 | Roma ‚Äë Los conflictos y el hambre están inextricablemente vinculados entre sí. Los conflictos suelen conducir a graves crisis humanitarias que intensifican los niveles del hambre en determinadas regiones. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) desempeña un papel fundamental a la hora de hacer…
(2024-02-16). Ukraine: Se publicó la evaluación actualizada de las necesidades de recuperación y reconstrucción de Ucrania. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Sources: European Commission, Government of Ukraine, UN Country Team in Ukraine, World Bank | KIEV, 15 de febrero de 2024. Luego de casi dos años de la invasión a gran escala de Rusia a Ucrania, en una versión actualizada de la
(2024-02-16). Cruz Roja Chilena recibió importante donación de Cruz Roja China. reliefweb.int Country: Chile | Source: Cruz Roja Chilena | Cruz Roja China realizó una importante donación de 50 mil dólares a Cruz Roja Chilena para ir en ayuda de las comunidades afectadas a raíz de los lamentables incendios forestales acaecidos en la V Región. | El aporte fue entregado por el embajador de China en Chile, Niu Qingbao a la Presidenta Nacional de Cruz Roja Chilena María Teresa Cienfuegos Ugarte. | "Siempre que ha ocurrido una catástrofe, el Gobierno chino ha estado presente con una donación a nuestra institución la cual será utilizada, como lo hemos realizado anteriormente, para ir en ayuda de las familias…
(2024-02-16). Update 211 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: International Atomic Energy Agency | International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts are continuing to closely monitor the staffing situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. | Earlier this week, on 13 February, the IAEA team visited the ZNPP's training centre and its simulators, where they observed staff training, including main control room operators receiving additional simulator training for other units than those where they were working. The IAEA experts were informed that the ZNPP is extending these opera…
(2024-02-16). UNICEF Central African Republic Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 for 01 January-31 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | HIGHLIGHTS | In 2023, despite ongoing clashes between armed forces and nonstate armed groups compounded by frequent natural disasters, there have been signs of some improvement in the general humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR); | The 2024 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) estimates 2.8 million people, or 46 percent of the CAR population, will be in need of humanitarian assistance and protection; | UNICEF-supported health facilities have provided medical care to 38,12…
(2024-02-16). Évaluation Territoriale Abala, Département d'Abala, Région de Tillabéri, Niger, novembre 2022. reliefweb.int 
Country: Niger | Source: REACH Initiative | Please refer to the attached file. | MESSAGES CLÉS | ‚Ä¢ À Abala, la majorité de la population générale déclarait que les relations entre les différentes communautés de déplacement étaient bonnes. | ‚Ä¢ Abala a considérablement augmenté son nombre d'infrastructures hydriques, passant de 18 en mars 2021 à 88 en janvier 2023. | ‚Ä¢ Les PDI souhaitaient que les acteurs humanitaires développent le petit commerce, activités moins dangereuse que cultiver les champs. | APERCU DE LA MÉTHODOLOGIE | Quatre outils de collecte o…
(2024-02-17). The Ultimate Frisbee players of Palestine. therealnews.com 
Most ultimate frisbee players don't have to consider how an Israeli checkpoint might disrupt their plans for a game—but this is the reality of life in Palestine. The story of the small but vibrant subculture of Palestinian ultimate frisbee enthusiasts offers a glimpse into life under Israeli occupation that is too often unseen by the …
(2024-02-17). No One Uninvolved — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the untimely death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the US-Israeli assault on multilateral institutions seeking to prevent famine in Gaza, the renewal of US starvation sanctions on Syria, and the looming catastrophe in Rafah.
(2024-02-17). Jordan King Blasts Biden To His Face. youtu.be
(2024-02-17). Italian opposition demands ceasefire in Gaza. thecradle.co
(2024-02-17). Cuba, the United States and the National Interest of Both. resumen-english.org
(2024-02-17). For Democracy's Sake, Biden Must Drop Out. progressive.org There's too much at stake for him to stay on the ballot.
(2024-02-16). 'Everything Here is Green': Lithium Mining Complicates the Green Transition. progressive.org In Covas do Barroso, a village in Portugal where a proposed lithium mine will irreparably alter the natural environment and the lives of its inhabitants, residents are pushing back on what the green transition really means.
(2024-02-16). Cats Are Cute! progressive.org The only defense against the whims of Big Tech is to reach your audience directly.
(2024-02-16). God or Country? progressive.org A review of a new film examining Christian nationalism.
(2024-02-16). I Want to Win the 'Moms for Liberty Offensive Book Award'. progressive.org It would be a badge of honor to write a progressive book that was blacklisted by the far-right group, writes Mike Ervin.
(2024-02-16). U.S.-Trained Border Security Unit in Guatemala Accused of Extortions Scheme. progressive.org The U.S.-trained agents are part of a larger system of corruption and impunity in Guatemala.
(2024-02-17). From Kolkata, IndiaUnite to end war and save Palestine. workers.org 
By Provas Ghosh Provas Ghosh, general secretary of the Socialist Unity Center of India (Communist), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21. Dear Comrades, On the occasion of the centennial of the death of the great Lenin, remembering his teachings is of . . . |
(2024-02-17). Wednesday 2/28: CSUMB Rally Against Tuition Hikes: Join the CSU-Wide Walkout. indybay.org
(2024-02-17). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.
(2024-02-17). Egypt starts getting rid of the US Dollar. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egypt has initiated a formal step within the current strategy of the BRICS group aimed at reducing its reliance on the US dollar, according to various reports.Egypt wants to use their own money more for trading instead of relying on the dollar. They say it will help them deal with financial pressures better.This move shows that Egypt, along with other countries in BRICS, is trying to change how they do business globally. They want to be less dependent on the US dollar, especially with all the problems happening in the US economy.According to "Watcher Guru", this decision reflects a broader trend among…
(2024-02-17). The Russian weapons used in destroying Ukrainian arms depots this week. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In recent news, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported that they've been targeting military sites and storage areas in Ukraine for the past week.They've been using modern weapons and drones to carry out these attacks, hitting important places like aircraft engine factories, electronics facilities, and places where ammunition is made and kept.The strikes didn't stop there. They also went after factories that supply fuel to the Ukrainian military, as well as storage areas for military gear and places where troops are stationed. These attacks caused significant damage, and the Russian military says the…
(2024-02-17). Trump ordered to pay $364 Million in civil fraud case. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – New York judge has ruled that Donald Trump has to pay a huge amount of money, $364 million, because he lied about how much his stuff was worth on financial papers.This all started with a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General, who said Trump and his friends made up numbers to make their business deals better and to make Trump seem richer than he really was.The judge found Trump and his friends guilty of lying on purpose about their money, so now they have to pay up. Trump has to pay most of it, about $354.9 million, while his sons have to pay a bit less, and the former CFO has to pay $1 million.On…
(2024-02-17). Beyoncé makes her country radio chart debut with 'Texas Hold 'Em'. albawaba.com
(2024-02-17). Billy Joel releases first music video in decades for 'Turn the Lights Back On'. albawaba.com Billy Joel, the legendary singer-songwriter and six-time Grammy winner, has surprised his fans with a new music video for his first new single in decades, 'Turn the Lights Back On'.The video features Joel performing the song on a darkened stage, accompanied by a montage of clips from his iconic concerts, interviews, and personal moments.The song, which Joel described as "a tribute to my past while looking forward to my future", is a catchy and upbeat tune that reflects his optimism and resilience in the face of challenges. The lyrics, which reference some of his classic hits, such as 'Piano Man', 'New York State…
(2024-02-17). Judge laughing verdict on Donald Trump $364 million fraud case sparks outrage. albawaba.com A New York judge who ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $364 million in a civil fraud case has sparked outrage among Trump's supporters and critics alike after he shrugged, laughed and smirked to the camera in court.Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the 2 Ω-month trial, issued a blistering decision that accused Trump and his company of engaging in a "yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president's wealth".Engoron also barred Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity for three years.N…
(2024-02-17). UN court denies South Africa's request for more Gaza action. albawaba.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected South Africa's request to order Israel to take more steps to protect Palestinians in Gaza from a possible attack on Rafah, a city near the Egyptian border.South Africa, which has accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention by its military campaign in Gaza, had asked the court to impose new measures in light of Israel's preparations for a major operation in Rafah.PRESS RELEASE: the
(2024-02-17). Navalny's Death Raises Questions: Europe and NATO Point Finger at Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian Federal Prison Service (FSIN) has confirmed the passing of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, aged 47, in the penal colony where he was incarcerated on the Yamal Peninsula. This news has prompted reactions from European leaders and NATO.According to FSIN, Navalny fell ill and lost consciousness after going for a walk on February 16th in Penal Colony No. 3. Despite efforts by prison healthcare staff and emergency responders, Navalny could not be revived. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.Following the announcement of Navalny's death, European politicians and NATO…
(2024-02-17). El Salvador reports 76 percent deficit in rainfalls in January. plenglish.com San Salvador, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) of El Salvador recorded a 76-percent decrease in rainfalls than the annual average, according to a report.
(2024-02-17). Lima Group 2.0: Right-Wing Latin American Ex-Presidents Demand US Interventionism in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com After the failure of the Lima Group, Latin American right-wing former presidents created a new group to continue interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, such as attempting to overthrow the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. | This new Lima Group is named Liberty and Democracy Group, which includes the former presidents Iván Duque of Colombia, Mauricio Macri of Argentina, Jorge Quiroga of Bolivia, Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador, and Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay. | The idea for creating this Lima Group 2.0 came from the late Sebastián Piñera, former president of Chile. | According to Jorge Quirog…
(2024-02-17). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Sunday 2/18: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-02-17). Saturday 2/17: Stockton: Hands Off Rafah Emergency Action! indybay.org Stockton City Hall | 425 N El Dorado St | Stockton, CA…
(2024-02-17). Wednesday 2/21: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-17). Tuesday 2/27: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-17). Thursday 2/15: Sacramento: Hands Off Rafah! indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-17). Friday 2/16: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"
(2024-02-17). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-17). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-17). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…
(2024-02-17). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-17). Monday 2/19: SF: Mass Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2024-02-17). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 134: Biden claims to push for temporary ceasefire, as US authorizes more weapons to Israel. mondoweiss.net 
After several days of reported negotiations, Hamas says it will not accept anything less than complete ceasefire, blames Israel for stalling a ceasefire agreement.
(2024-02-17). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.
(2024-02-17). Yosemite Another Crater Lake? Yosemite Workers Claim Mismanagement at Yosemite. indybay.org With word spreading of Aramark's gross mismanagement at Crater Lake, Yosemite workers have been increasingly speaking out about similar conditions they have faced since Aramark took over in Yosemite.
(2024-02-17). Aprueban en Bolivia convocatoria para elección de magistrados. radiohc.cu Sucre, 16 feb (RHC) La Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional de Bolivia aprobó este viernes por unanimidad la convocatoria a la preselección de candidatos a magistrados de los órganos supremos del Poder Judicial en una sesión encabezada por el vicepresidente, David Choquehuanca.
(2024-02-17). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2024-02-17). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…
(2024-02-17). Arctic Sea ice loss: A world of trouble. mronline.org 
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts in the Arctic summer.
(2024-02-17). Black Liberation and Anti-Imperialism: An interview with Austin Cole. mronline.org 
Book Forum Editor, Roberto Sirvent, interviews Austin Cole about his community organizing work and political writing.
(2024-02-17). Camilo Torres Restrepo: Priest, revolutionary, and guerrilla fighter. mronline.org 
February 15 marks the anniversary of the assassination of Colombian revolutionary Camilo Torres by men led by General Alvaro Valencia Tovar.
(2024-02-17). It is dark before the dawn, but Israeli settler colonialism is at an end. mronline.org 
The idea that Zionism is settler colonialism is not new. Palestinian scholars in the 1960s working in Beirut in the PLO Research Centre had already understood that what they were facing in Palestine was not a classical colonial project.
(2024-02-17). Yemeni Navy Strikes UK Ship. english.almanar.com.lb 
The spokesman of Yemen's Armed Forces General Yahya Sarea announced on Saturday that the Yemeni navy targeted a British oil ship in the Red Sea in support of the oppressed Palestinian people facing the Zionist aggression and siege. The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a targeting operation against a British oil …
(2024-02-17). Day 134: Israeli Genocide against Gazans Continues. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation forces continued Saturday committing the genocide in Gaza for the 134th consecutive day, launching dozens of air raids. In this context, 10 martyrs were claimed an air raid on a residence in Sheikh Rudwan, Gaza. The Zionist artillery targeted east of Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza and a house off Al-Amal Hospital …
(2024-02-17). Hezbollah Military Media Releases New Video: From Kiryat Shmona to Eilat. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Military Media released a video that highlights the response of Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah to the Zionist threats. | Sayyed Nasrallah highlighted Hezbollah's significant missile capabilities, extending from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat. | (The video was subtitled by Al-Manar English Website).
(2024-02-17). Two Terrorists Arrested in Northern Iran: Police. english.almanar.com.lb 
Police forces have apprehended two fugitive terrorists in Iran's northern province of Golestan. Spokesman of the Iranian police Saeed Montazerolmahdi said on Saturday that the arrestees intended to sabotage and take terrorist acts in the country. The team comprising a man and a woman had been arrested by the police before committing any crimes, he …
(2024-02-17). Islamic Resistance fighters strike Branit Barracks with a Falaq-1 missile, hitting the target directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-02-17). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Why the Marshall Plan ? 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-17). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-17). Lenin, Amílcar Cabral and Palestine. workers.org 
Carlos Lopes Pereira, former member of the Secretariat of the liberation organization led by the late Amílcar Cabral and contributor to the newspaper Avante (organ of the Portuguese Communist Party), sent this message to the Lenin Centennial held in New York City on Jan. 21. This international anti-imperialist day marking . . . |
(2024-02-17). Difficult agricultural negotiations expected at international forum. plenglish.com Geneva, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The next ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) might be the scene of difficult agricultural negotiations, given the current military confrontations, inflation and rising food prices, an expert said.
(2024-02-17). Social crisis underlies Pakistan's election upset. mronline.org 
Pakistan's stalemated election showed that its ruling class is unable to contain the cascading social crisis in the country, but a genuine alternative is lacking, argues John Clarke.
(2024-02-17). Colorado Teamsters hold practice picket at Anheuser-Busch brewery. fightbacknews.org
(2024-02-17). Strikes and a Boycott Win a Better Deal from Macy's. labornotes.org
(2024-02-17). Israeli Military Says Hamas Will Not Be Defeated in Gaza Offensive. news.antiwar.com
(2024-02-17). Pilots Got Their Payday. Now Flights Attendants Are Pushing Airlines for Higher Wages. portside.org
(2024-02-17). LIVE: Israeli Media & IDF Now ADMIT Parts of Oct 7th Didn't Happen! rumble.com
(2024-02-17). Why German Media are Lying About the Palestine Solidarity Movement at the Free University of Berlin. leftvoice.org
(2024-02-17). Argentina is NOT for sale! Argentinians rise up against Milei's neoliberal plunder. liberationnews.org
(2024-02-17). Germany swims or sinks with NATO. peoplesdispatch.org There couldn't be a better metaphor than what a Chinese analyst used to characterize the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) while commenting on its secretary general Jens Stoltenberg's recent The Chinese commentator compared Stoltenberg with an in-charge of a firm of undertakers, "a store owner of coffin and casket, which makes no m…
(2024-02-17). Flight attendants say: 'If we don't get it, shut it down!'. workers.org 
Cleveland — The Association of Flight Attendants called a "Worldwide Flight Attendants Day of Action" Feb. 13, mobilizing over 30 picket lines across the continental United States as well as Alaska, Hawai'i and Guam. In Cleveland, union pilots, autoworkers, hotel workers, transit workers and teachers joined the AFA actions. Call . . . |
(2024-02-17). Good Christians, bad Christians. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinian Christians are viewed by the West as "bad Christians" because they refuse to act as a minority. To be considered a "good Muslim" or a "good Christian" in the Middle East, you must be aligned with Israel and the U.S.
(2024-02-17). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-17). Gazans fear 'point of no return' as Israel suffocates Rafah. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). The Letter Writer: Awkward rom-com takes shine off old Dubai. newarab.com 
In The Letter Writer, first-time writer-director Layla Kaylif offers a romantic glimpse of Dubai It's 1965 and between the sandy-coloured buildings that match its desert surroundings, the people live a far more modest life than today — but these aren't simpler times. | "Kaylif certainly serves up an amusing enough set-up for a romantic romp, but she's cooking with too many narrative ingredients and little cinematic finesse" | Dubai: Before the glitz and glamo…
(2024-02-17). 100 Palestinian children killed in West Bank since 7 October. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Algeria and South Africa join forces against Israel Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Hezbollah 'could cripple Israel's power grid in a major war'. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). ICJ to discuss legality of Israel's occupation of Palestine. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Kuwait dissolves parliament as political crisis persists. newarab.com 
The official KUNA news agency said a "royal decree was issued to dissolve the national assembly" elected last June following a proposal by the prime minister that was approved by cabinet. | The royal decree carried by KUNA accused parliament of co…
(2024-02-17). Opposition claims Israeli influence on Morocco's new gun law. newarab.com 
"The (Israelis) are building arms manufactures in Morocco, and they forced Morocco to pass a law regulating gunfire ownership for any citizen," claimed Nabila Mounib, a controversial figure of the left opposition in Morocco. | "You cannot imagine the danger of this. We should bring down the normalisation," added the MP in a recently surfaced video on social media. The video goes back to a speech Mounib…
(2024-02-17). Rap song attacking Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa tops Israeli charts. newarab.com 
An Israeli drill song 'Harbu Darbu' that allegedly calls for the deaths of famous Arab and Muslim women Israeli rap duo Ness Ve Stilla debuted the Hebrew-language song in November, becoming one of Israel's most streamed songs of 2023. | Since its re…
(2024-02-17). Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison. newarab.com 
Russian opposition leader "Navalny felt bad after a walk, almost immediately losing consciousness. Medical staff arrived immediately and an ambulance team was called. Resuscitation measures were carried out which did not yield positive results. Paramedics confirmed the death…
(2024-02-17). Vast majority of Israelis support new Lebanon invasion: poll. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). In Israel, anti-war protesters face Netanyahu's iron fist. newarab.com 
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah) a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PsJJKSjOf1U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…
(2024-02-17). Treating stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly 11,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. In the…
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease…
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Q-kourqRrPQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food. High levels can indicate signs of other conditions, like diabetes or prediabetes, that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-02-17). Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.Unlike with men, pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest are not always severe or even the most prominent heart attack symptom in women. That's why women need to understand their unique symptoms while also working to reduce their risk of heart disease. "It's…
(2024-02-17). Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with inherited cardiovascular risk.
(2024-02-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health disparities in gynecologic cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from these diseases. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qnJg1eEtcN0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-02-17). Diversity science researcher achieving goal of making difference in people's lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the time she was a young woman, Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., knew she wanted to help people. Her path to achieving that goal began in Ghana. Learn about her journey and the difference she is making as a diversity science researcher. Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her to Mayo Clinic. As a child in Ghana in…
(2024-02-17). Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that…
(2024-02-17). Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — With those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month is a great time to remind yourself why a healthy diet is important for more than just your waistline. "What you eat and drink affects your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your healthcare team may recommend following a cholesterol-lowering diet," says Ripu…
(2024-02-17). Playing it safe: Tips to stay in the heart safety zone during the big game. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated sporting event comes some advice about staying heart safe as a spectator. Dr. Satyajit Reddy, a Mayo Clinic sports cardiologist, says that while those on the field certainly have some risk from a medical perspective, some studies indicate that fans watching the big game may have an increased risk of heart emergencies….
(2024-02-17). A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tammy LeDoux could never have imagined she had a tumor the size of a pineapple growing on her left ovary. Or that precancerous polyps were lurking in her stomach and colon. "I never had any cramping. I never had any pain. I never felt anything hard or lumpy in my abdomen or down in my pelvic area. I never knew anything was there," says Tammy, an information technology analyst who lives in Wisconsin. The surprising…
(2024-02-17). Aspiring innovators aim to transform medicine with the next big idea. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Residents and students at Mayo Clinic learning the craft of their careers are also adopting a mindset to transform healthcare. Programs at Mayo are helping these enterprising inventors ask the right questions and take the steps to bring their innovative ideas to market.
(2024-02-17). Celebrating the gift of life: Cousins raise awareness for organ donation on National Donor Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lisa Brown, 53, of Jacksonville, suffered from severe pelvis and back pain for years. She later learned that her bladder wasn't working due to follicular cystitis, a rare and non-specific inflammatory disease of the bladder, and inflammatory pseudotumor of the bladder. In 2017, her bladder was removed using robotic-assisted surgery and replaced with a "neobladder" that was attached to her ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine produced by the kidneys. Unfortunately, ongoing challenges…
(2024-02-17). Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come to mind. But there's a different form of exercise that uses something besides movement to give you a workout. It's isometric exercise, which is gaining attention for its role in helping lower and control your blood pressure. What is isometric exercise? Isometric exercise focuses on tightening or contracting a specific…
(2024-02-17). Little by little: Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Several countries observe Heart Month in February JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the international medicine practice at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, shares small steps and one big one that can lead to a heart-healthy life. Taking the first step can be difficult, whether trying…
(2024-02-17). A Valentine's Day story of love, legacy and the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Harley and Justine Duffer with their newest family member, Peyton The Duffer family's home is filled with lots of love this Valentine's Day. They have a new baby girl, and Dad got the lifesaving heart transplant he needed. Take a look at the special way the Duffer family is now recognizing love, legacy and the gift of life. Watch: A Valentine's Day story about love, legacy and the gift of life youtu.be/fTwBlCmcpAY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-02-17). Stressed about your child's screen time? Here's what a Mayo Clinic expert recommends. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It's natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and member of the AAP, shares some recommendations to make it simple for families to manage their technology use. Watch: Dr. Nusheen…
(2024-02-17). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. indybay.org Beyond evasions and platitudes…
(2024-02-17). The role of food in the movement for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Food is central to the movement for Palestinian liberation, because food is central to history, identity, and life.
(2024-02-17). Hearing against prosecutor Fani Willis, will it derail Trump case? plenglish.com Washington, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The hearing continues today in Georgia in which the intimate life of Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis could be a trigger to disqualify her in the case against former President Donald Trump.
(2024-02-17). Cholera still poses risks in Zambia despite decrease in cases. peoplesdispatch.org A deadly cholera outbreak in Zambia continues to endanger lives despite a reduction in confirmed cases. The government and public health authorities need to carry out more public health education programs and improve living conditions that have facilitated the outbreak in the first place…
(2024-02-17). Yemen says targeted British oil tanker with 'direct' missile hit. presstv.ir The spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country's naval units have targeted with a number of missiles a British oil tanker in the Red Sea.
(2024-02-17). Iran unveils anti-ballistic, low-altitude defense systems. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled two sophisticated air defense systems entirely designed and manufactured by the country's military experts.
(2024-02-17). Ukrainian troops leave key town of Avdiivka as Russia advances. presstv.ir Ukrainian troops have pulled out of the key town of Avdiivka amid the war with Russia, making it Moscow's most significant territorial gain.
(2024-02-17). American Muslim judge nominee smeared in Islamophobic ads. presstv.ir American Muslim judicial nominee Adeel Mangi has been targeted by a controversial Islamophobic ad campaign launched by an influential right-wing lobbying group.
(2024-02-17). Arab League designates 60 Israeli organizations as terror entities. presstv.ir The Arab League designates 60 Israeli organizations and far-right settler groups as terror entities over incursions into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, and illegal settlement expansion activities.
(2024-02-17). US to rush arms to Israel amid bombings, planned invasion of Rafah. presstv.ir The US administration is reportedly preparing to send "tens of millions of dollars" worth of bombs and weapons to Israel.
(2024-02-17). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org
(2024-02-17). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…
(2024-02-17). AT&T Landlines Under Immediate Threat in California. indybay.org he California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is considering a formal request by AT&T to eliminate Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations that require the company to provide landline telephone service to customers in its service area. Such a move would likely mean the end of the traditional telephone network for most residents in California, a controversial policy opposed by many consumer and safety groups, who say such a move is preposterous and that landlines are needed now more than ever, as climate emergencies worsen and the digital divide grows wider.
(2024-02-17). Venezuela and Bolivia Review Bilateral Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com Venezuela and Bolivia reviewed bilateral cooperation agreements in various fields during the official visit of Bolivian Foreign Affairs Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda to Venezuela. | On Friday, February 16, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, welcomed the minister of Foreign Affairs of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Celinda Sosa Lunda, in the headquarters of the Venezuelan Vice Presidency. | The two officials held a meeting where they reviewed the cooperation and trade agreements, especially those related to oil, gas and petrochemicals, as well as the agreements that are part of the Third Bolivia-…
(2024-02-17). Bilkis Bano case : Convict moves Gujarat HC for parole to attend niece's wedding. muslimmirror.com Ahmedabad : A convict in the case related to the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots has moved the Gujarat High Court seeking parole to attend a wedding in his family. Rameshbhai Chandana approached the high court on Friday with a plea to …
(2024-02-17). Decolonisation for the Hindu nationalists: towards an authoritarian state. muslimmirror.com By Irfan Engineer Hindu nationalists pin their partisan acts favouring the majority community on the 'decolonisation of ideas and culture' hook. Decolonisation is often used interchangeably with de-Westernisation. Enactment of the three laws pertaining to criminal justice system in 2023 — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniya, and Bhartiya Nagarik Surakhsha Sanhita — with more …
(2024-02-17). Ghulam Nabi Azad hints at not contesting Lok Sabha polls. muslimmirror.com Jammu : Senior political leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday indicated that he would not be contesting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as he would be campaigning for the candidates of his newly formed Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates. Azad, who has refrained from contesting Lok Sabha elections after his defeat in 2014 …
(2024-02-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia vow to expand cooperation, criticize Israel. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation, during which they vowed to expand bilateral cooperation and jointly slammed Israel over the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian Foreign Minister criticized the Israeli "crimes" against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip …
(2024-02-17). Israel's fighting in Gaza may continue during Ramzan: Minister. muslimmirror.com Jerusalem : Israel's Wartime Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz has warned that fighting in the Gaza Strip will continue during Ramzan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, if Israeli hostages are not released. "Either the hostages will be returned, or we will extend the fighting to Rafah," he said in a video statement. Ramadan 2024 is …
(2024-02-17). Secret Service Raids Venezuela's Ambassador Residency in Washington DC. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-17). US Secret Service Raids Venezuelan Ambassador's Residency in Washington DC. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-17). Venezuela Reports Lowest Monthly Inflation in 12 Years. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The BCV also reported that the annual accumulated inflation is about to go below t…
(2024-02-17). Represión policial deja dos muertos y 25 heridos en India. telesurtv.net La violencia fue provocada por la orden de suspensión liberada por un agente de Policía contra otro agente de la comunidad Kuki, tras ser acusado de aparecer en redes sociales fotografiado junto a lo que parecían "malhechores armados".
(2024-02-17). Sunday 2/18: Professor James Taylor on San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco at Geary Blvd…
(2024-02-17). Sunday 2/25: John Lindsay-Poland: Police Demilitarization Now! indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2024-02-17). Sunday 3/10: Fred Glass "California Labor: Yesterday & Today" indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109 | Join Zoom Meeting | zoom.us/j/91759639495?pwd=ZkViMWRyblZpRS8rTjdYSjBOTVQ2dz09…
(2024-02-16). The fake promise of a 'two-state solution'. thealtworld.com Palestinians have been here before, and must not take the bait again | They failed to destroy Hamas militarily on the battlefield after four months in which they employed all their weapons, old and new, replenished by US airlift. Now they want to destroy it and its rule in the Gaza Strip through a political ruse: a 'technocratic' government led by the Palestinian Authority (PA), including some of its ministers and headed by a US-approved prime minister, to oversee so-called administrative reform and the rebuilding of Gaza after a cease-fire on Israel's terms. | That is a summary of the plan US Secretary of State…
(2024-02-16). Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny are Met Gala 2024 co-chairs. albawaba.com he Met Gala, one of the most anticipated and glamorous events in the fashion world, has announced its co-chairs for this year's edition.The four celebrities who will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the fundraiser are Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny.Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will serve as co-chairs for this year's Met Gala.
(2024-02-16). Horoscope Today, February 17, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Today's horoscope, February 17, 2024, offers insights into the cosmic energies influencing each zodiac sign, guiding individuals through their day with clarity and foresight.Horoscope Today Saturday, February 17, 2024Aries (March 21 – April 19): | Your dynamic energy is on full display today, Aries. Channel this vitality into your projects and pursuits, but be mindful not to overlook important details. Stay focused to make the most of the opportunities that come your way.Taurus (April 20 – May 20): | Financial matters may require your attention today, Taurus. Take a practical approach to budgeting and lo…
(2024-02-16). DA Fani Willis' relationship with Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade started years ago. albawaba.com
(2024-02-16). Tucker Carlson mocks US amid visiting Russia's affordable, clean Moscow grocery store. albawaba.com Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host and outspoken defender of Vladimir Putin, has sparked controversy with his latest video from Moscow, where he is reportedly preparing to interview the Russian president.In the video, Carlson claims that he was "radicalized" by visiting a grocery store in Moscow and finding low prices and abundant food, despite the US sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine."We've been told sanctions on Russia have had a devastating effect on its economy. We visited a grocery store in Moscow and found a very different situation," Carlson says in the video, which he posted on his X…
(2024-02-16). Argentine Government is blamed for Wage Council's failure. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) Héctor Daer accused the Argentine government and business people of the failure of negotiations on the Minimum, Vital and Mobile Wage Council.
(2024-02-16). Costa Rica at coordinators' meeting in preparation for CELAC Summit. plenglish.com San José, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) Costa Rica proposed to discuss migration and food security at the preparatory meeting in Mexico for the 8th CELAC Summit to be held on March 1 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Foreign Ministry informed.
(2024-02-16). SADR's ambassador in Bolivia highlights visit of president to Ireland. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in Bolivia, Ahmed Salem Mohamed Ahmed, described as important the visit of the president of his country, Brahim Ghali, to Ireland.
(2024-02-16). Azerbaijani president approves new cabinet's composition. plenglish.com Baku, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on Friday approved the composition of the new government, as indicated by the order of the head of State published on the Presidency's website.
(2024-02-16). West Sends Ukraine 3D Printers to Make Spare Parts, But Won't Solve Critical Logistics Problems. thealtworld.com — Western analysts suggest 3D printing technology can mitigate logistical and maintenance problems for Ukrainian forces by producing spare parts on demand locally rather than depending on a supply chain stretching far beyond Ukraine; | — Seven advanced 3D printers have been transferred to Ukraine, capable of producing dozens of spare parts a day based on a library of designs for over 40 pieces of equipment including older platforms for which spare parts are no longer manufactured; | — Despite this capability, it is insufficient for maintaining the amount of equipment required for a conflict of this…
(2024-02-16). Instituto Cervantes impulsa en Cuba ideal de comunidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) El director del Instituto Cervantes, de España, Luis García Montero, aprovechó este viernes su presentación en la 32 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana para impulsar los ideales de comunidad en la promoción del idioma español.
(2024-02-16). Compañía danzaria Acosta Danza realizará presentación especial en Alemania. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Los días 17 y 18 de este mes la compañía cubana Acosta Danza, con dirección general del primer bailarín Carlos Acosta, presentará el espectáculo "Ecléctico Cubano" en el Teatro Bonn, de Alemania, informó la agrupación danzaria.
(2024-02-16). Corte Internacional de Justicia rechaza tomar medidas urgentes frente a ofensiva israelí en Rafah. radiohc.cu La Haya, 16 feb (RHC) La Corte Internacional de Justicia desestimó este viernes la solicitud de Sudáfrica que pedía medida urgentes para frenar la ofensiva israelí en Rafah, aunque consideró la situación en esa gobernación como muy peligrosa.
(2024-02-16). Costo del fraude: Ordenan a Trump pagar 354 millones de dólares (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Washington, 16 feb (RHC) En un duro golpe al imperio empresarial de su familia, un juez de Nueva York ordenó este viernes al expresidente estadounidense Donald Trump pagar 354 millones de dólares en multas en un caso civil de fraude.
(2024-02-16). Gobiernos de El Salvador y Cuba dan paso para avanzar en relaciones (+Fotos). radiohc.cu San Salvador, 16 feb (RHC) La representación diplomática de Cuba en este país y funcionarios salvadoreños dieron un paso importante este viernes para avanzar en las relaciones políticas, comerciales y de cooperación.
(2024-02-16). Concluye visita del primer ministro cubano a Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. radiohc.cu Abu Dabi, 16 feb (RHC) Un encuentro con la historia y cultura de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos distinguió el último día de la visita del primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero, a un país que hace más de 50 años, gracias a la firmeza del jeque Sheikh Sayed bin Sultán Al Nahyan, conquistó su independencia y se convirtió en un Estado soberano.
(2024-02-16). Detienen y enjuician en Cuba a narcotraficantes internacionales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 feb (RHC) Un tribunal en Cuba dispuso sanciones de privación de libertad entre 20 y 30 años a ciudadanos extranjeros y nacionales atrapados in fraganti durante una operación de tráfico internacional de drogas, informaron este viernes fuentes oficiales.
(2024-02-16). Detroit club members protest Big Tech's Israel investments. cpusa.org For Valentine's Day, dozens of activists and Detroit residents gathered at Grand Circus Park located downtown to demonstrate for the The demonstration aimed to highlight the relationship between the big tech m…
(2024-02-16). Peoria CP club joins coalition to demand ceasefire resolution. cpusa.org 
The Peoria club stood in solidarity with the Peoria Coalition for Palestine on Tuesday to demand a pro-ceasefire resolution from the city council. | The plan to pack city hall was successful as the city council chambers, overflow room 1, and overflow room 2 were all at maximum capacity. One of the police officers stated it had been years since they had seen that many people present at a council meeting. | An overwhelming majority were there in favor of a ceasefire. However, there was a small minority representing the Jewish Federation of Peoria that was asking the council to not put the ceasefire resolution o…
(2024-02-16). Journalism is in danger—be part of the rescue. peoplesworld.org 
According to news reports, 2023 was the worst year for journalism since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. Nearly 3,000 journalism jobs were slashed last year, with more to follow in 2024. Despite a number of large corporate outlets being owned by billionaires like Jeff Bezos (The Washington Post), John Henry (The Boston Globe), and …
(2024-02-16). Ariel Adelman on Disability Civil Rights. fair.org 
CounterSpin240216.mp3 CEPR ( This week on CounterSpin: There's an announcement on the New York City subway where a voice chirps: "Attention, everyone! There are 150 accessible subway stations!" One can imagine an alternate world where we'd hear, "Only 150 of New York City's 472 subway stations are accessible, and that's a problem!" | But people with disabilities are meant to be grateful, excited even, for whatever access or accommodation is made available for them to participate in d…
(2024-02-16). As'ad AbuKhalil: Arabs Divided on ICJ Ruling. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). Bombing Muslims for Peace. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). How the CIA Destabilizes the World. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). IDF Let Israeli Civilians Film Torture of Palestinian Detainees. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). Media "Border Deal" Coverage Erases Actual Human Stakes. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). States That Restrict Abortion Have Higher Rates of Intimate Partner Homicide. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-16). French entity interested in medical cooperation with Cuba. plenglish.com Paris, February 16 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Guingamp-Paimpol corporstion, Vincent Le Meaux, today expressed to the Cuban ambassador in France, Otto Vaillant, interest in receiving medical cooperation from the island, in areas such as emergencies and maternity.
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The Palestinian factions that delegated Hamas are primarily responsible for political negotiations, and we do not interfere in their negotiation process. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: All military and logistical support is directed towards Hamas and the Palestinian resistance, symbolizing the fronts of the resistance axis. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: Neither Hezbollah, the Amal Movement, nor any other participating faction on the front has discussed the imposition of a president or amendments to the quotas or political system in the current context of the ongoing battle. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The matter of resistance transcends these political considerations, as it pertains to the defense of Lebanon, the south, our people, and their dignity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: The purpose of the resistance weapon is not to alter the political system, the constitution, or the system of government, nor is it to impose new sectarian quotas in Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah: Lebanon's land borders have been delineated, and any negotiations will be based on the principle of "Get out of our Land" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). Sayyed Nasrallah Warns: Bloodshed in Lebanon Villages Will Be Avenged in Blood. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah warned today that the enemy will pay the price in blood for the civilian deaths in Nabatiyeh and Al-Suwanah, emphasizing that targeting civilians will not go unanswered, citing the resistance's missile strikes on Kiryat Shmona as a preliminary response. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah made these statements in a televised speech …
(2024-02-16). Egypt-Gaza Borders: Satellite Imagery Exposes Ongoing Wall Construction. english.almanar.com.lb 
Satellite images have revealed that Egypt is bulldozing a sizable expanse of land, concurrently with the construction of a barrier in the buffer zone between Egyptian territory and the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The images provided by Maxar Technologies depict a significant deployment of bulldozers and construction machinery near the Egyptian-Gaza border. …
(2024-02-16). Islamic Resistance in Lebanon Advances its Operations against IOF Sites. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanese borders with occupied Palestine. The Hezbollah military media has issued consecutive statements delineating the attacks and their outcomes: The first statement …
(2024-02-16). Israeli media: Sirens sound in 'Kiryat Shmona' and its surroundings. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-02-16). It Is Dark Before the Dawn, But Israeli Settler Colonialism Is At an End. socialistproject.ca 
Professor Ilan Pappé spoke at Islamic Human Rights Commission's (IHRC) annual Genocide Memorial Day in London, UK, on 21st January 2024, on the need to understand that the genocide of Palestinians we are currently witnessing, as brutal as it is, is also the demise of the so-called Jewish state. We need to be ready to imagine a new world beyond it. | The idea that Zionism is settler colonialism is not new. Palestinian scholars in the 1960s working in Beirut in the PLO Research Centre had already understood that what they were facing in Palestine was not a classical colonial project. They did not frame Israel as…
(2024-02-16). Hamas Welcomes ICJ's Demands for Israel to Implement Provisional Measures in Rafah. libya360.wordpress.com Palestine Chronicle Hamas urges the World Court to 'evolve its decision into a direct order' for Israel to stop its 'brutal aggression leading to genocide against unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip.' The Palestinian resistance group, Hamas, has welcomed the decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in response to South Africa's urgent request…
(2024-02-16). Rafah, Palestine: Netanyahu's Threat and Strategy. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López A child looks on as Palestinians inspect a destroyed area following an Israeli airstrike on the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, 12 February 2024. (EPA) The world cannot continue to ignore the mass murder of thousands of innocent people, at the whim of a Zionist elite ruled by a murderer, whose…
(2024-02-16). To the Extent that the UN Functions as an Arm of Western Power, it Should Not Exist. libya360.wordpress.com 'Israel operates under a climate of absolute impunity,' says Craig Mokhiber, former top UN official. Since the start of Israel's war on Gaza the United Nations has been under pressure. More than 85 percent of the Gazan population is currently homeless and living in dire conditions, while the UN remains in political gridlock. Three weeks…
(2024-02-16). Cuba's book festival kicks off with colloquiums and tributes. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 32nd edition of the Havana International Book Fair, inaugurated yesterday afternoon, includes today among its first events a colloquium on the work of writer Francisco Lopez Sacha.
(2024-02-16). President Maduro recalls Venezuelan singer Alí Primera's death. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The 39th anniversary of the physical departure of Venezuelan singer-songwriter Alí Primera was remembered by President Nicolás Maduro, who will launch today the Great Mission Viva Venezuela in tribute to the so-called here Cantor del Pueblo (Singer of the People).
(2024-02-16). Judge sets March 25 date for Trump's first criminal trial. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—For the first time in history an ex-president is about to go on trial for a crime. A New York State Supreme Court judge has ruled Donald Trump's criminal trial for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, to keep her story of their affair out of that year's presidential campaign, …
(2024-02-16). Countdown To Day X: US Suggests Assange Has No First Amendment Rights. thedissenter.org 
Editor's Note: Ahead of a major appeal hearing before the British High Court of Justice on February 20 and 21, the "
(2024-02-16). Unions launch crash drive against GOP commission to cut Social Security. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The nation's unions have launched a crash drive, trying to mobilize members quickly against a Republican plan for a secretive commission to cut Social Security and Medicare, before House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., can rush it through. In a jammed D.C. press conference on February 15, AFGE President Everett Kelley, Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., and …
(2024-02-16). Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss developments in Gaza, Rafah. presstv.ir The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers urge an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers over Israel's crimes in Gaza and Rafah.
(2024-02-16). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…
(2024-02-16). Available for Distro! Order Your "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration" Zines! itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing a new title for distro pertaining to tips and advice on getting ready for successful demonstrations. In a random act of late night spontaneity, the hardworking humans and felines of Blackbird Publishing and Distribution decided to print 3,000 full color, 20-page booklets of the recently posted, "How to Get Ready for a Demonstration: Tips…
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