Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-29). Putin stresses relations with Latin America, ASEAN, and Africa. plenglish.com "We are working on strengthening relations with Latin American countries; we admire with respect the interest in learning the Russian language and culture," Putin stressed in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. | The president noted that with ASEAN, Africa, and Arab countries, we observe a potential with plans and new points of contact in this partnership. | "We see great prospects in building a great Eurasian partnership, combining integration procedures inside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," he noted. | The head of State pointed out that the Russia-Afric…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-29). UAE sends more than 200 tons of medical aid to Syria (+Photos). plenglish.com Damascus, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The Red Crescent Society of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sent 202 tons of aid on Thursday to support the health sector in Syria.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-29). Vietnam and Cuba communist parties to promote high-level agreements. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of the Communist Parties of Vietnam (PCV) and Cuba (PCC) agreed on Thursday to further promote the role of these party organizations in advising and promoting the implementation of high-level bilateral agreements.

img.piri.net (2024-02-29). Antalya'ya ayrƒ± dikkati àßeken Naci Gà∂ràºr tàºm Türkiye'yi uyardƒ±: Herhangi bir yerde sabah uyandƒ±ƒüƒ±mƒ±zda 7 ve àºzeri deprem olabilir. img.piri.net Bilim Akademisi àºyesi, Yer Bilimci Prof. Dr. Naci Gà∂ràºr, "Her depremde 80-90 bin insanƒ± bir gecede topraƒüa veremeyiz. Bu bize yakƒ±≈ümƒ±yor. Türkiye'de herhangi bir yerde, sabah uyandƒ±ƒüƒ±mƒ±zda 7 ve àºzeri deprem olabilir. Türkiye'de 5'in àºzerinde depremler à∂làºme neden oluyor. Bizim bunu halletmemiz lazƒ±m" dedi. | Prof. Dr. Naci Gà∂ràºr, Antalya Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediyesi tarafƒ±ndan dàºzenlenen 'Ant…

imperial.ac.uk (2024-02-29). Imperial experts discuss the future of battery technologies in Parliament. imperial.ac.uk Imperial Policy Forum co-hosted an event with the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee on the Future of Battery Technologies.

Independent Media Institute (2024-02-29). Lula, Israel's Genocide, and Racism on Brazilian Corporate Media. pressenza.com "Brazilian diplomatic tradition relies on solving problems. The 'incident' with Israel takes the opposite direction and affects not only the image of our country but also the course of subjects that actually matter for the population in an electoral year." With these words, the host of Brazil's most renowned talk show,

Jack Rasmus, LA Progressive. (2024-02-29). The Ghost Of Clausewitz And The Ukraine War. popularresistance.org "This week, February 24, 2024 marks the beginning of the third year of the war in Ukraine. Hundreds, if not thousands, of assessments of the first two years of the war will be published, heard, or viewed. | As the war now enters its third year, Russia recently announced victory in a major regional battle for the strategic city of Avdeyevka in the Donetsk region of east Ukraine. Avdeyevka was the lynchpin for Ukrainian defenses throughout the region which, by some indications, are beginning to fracture. | After similar Russian strategic victories in the strategic cities of Bakhmut in 2023, and Mariupol in 2022, Ru…

Jacqueline Luqman, Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. (2024-02-29). The Revolutionary Potential Of The Abandon Biden Initiatives. popularresistance.org This week, the neoliberal, war-mongering machine known as the Democratic party held its presidential primary in Michigan – a key state that will play a major role in the outcome of the general election in November. Michigan is home to Detroit, one of the largest Black cities and the largest Arab population in the nation, including the state's majority Arab city of Dearborn, roughly nine miles from Detroit. Both the Black and Arab populations are critical voting blocs that both corporate political parties are looking to for electoral success, the Democrats much more so than the Republicans.

James C. Nelson (2024-02-29). Wrapped in the Flag and Waving the Cross. counterpunch.org It has been said that: "When fascism comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and waving the cross." And, this is happening in America right now! For example: At the Conservative Political Action Convention's (CPAC) recent annual meeting, in a panel discussion, extremist, right wing conspiracy theorist, Jack Posobiec, openly proclaimed: "I

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). China and the U.S. search for missing people in World War II. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) China and the United States jointly conducted a field study in search of the remains of U.S. military personnel who disappeared here during World War II, an official source confirmed today.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). Meningitis outbreak kills 20 in northern Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The outbreak, unexpected as usual, of meningitis in northern Nigeria, took the lives of 20 students, official sources reported in a statement circulated in this capital.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). Multinational Shell's elusive actions denounced in Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Activists and environmental organizations denounced today that the multinational oil company Shell is trying to evade its responsibilities with the damages caused in the Niger Delta area.

K. J. Noh, Popular Resistance. (2024-02-29). US Readies 'Transnational Kill Chain' For Taiwan Proxy War. popularresistance.org In many traditions, when you paint or sculpt a Buddha, the eyes are the very last to be painted. It's only after the eyes have been completed that the sculpture is fully alive and empowered. | The US has just approved a $75 million weapons package to Taiwan province involving the sale of the Link 16 communications system. | The acquisition of Link 16 is analogous to "painting the eyes on the Buddha": a last touch, it makes Taiwan's military systems and weapons platforms live and far-seeing. It confers deadly powers, or more prosaically, in the words of the US military, it completes Taiwan as the final, lethal lin…

Keith McHenry (2024-02-29). F@ck Your FEMA Camps – We wont go. indybay.org Stop the nationwide campaign to make it illegal to be homeless | No on Prop 1 – Stop SB1011 – Up hold Martin v Boise…

Kit Klarenberg (2024-02-29). From Memes to Doxxing: Unmasking NATO's Information Warfare Strategy. mintpressnews.com NATO's shocking 'Humour in online information warfare' working paper reveals a sinister strategy, encouraging cyberbullying and doxxing as tools of war, unraveling the disturbing reality of meme-driven manipulation in online spaces.

Kristian Hernández, Karen Rodriguez, Scheer Post. (2024-02-29). When Migrant Children Disappear, Many Cases Remain Unsolved. popularresistance.org Culpeper, Virginia — Jessica Mariela Domingo-Méndez skipped breakfast the morning of Jan. 20, 2023, and ran out the front door of her sister's house to catch the school bus. The 17-year-old never returned home. | Sixteen-year-old Horlandina Lopez-Perez left her aunt's home in the middle of the night on Oct. 1, 2022, with her four-month-old son and a few baby clothes. | Alexander Perez-Méndez, 17, thanked his sponsor for dinner on Dec. 4, 2021, before going to bed. That was the last time the sponsor saw him. | "She just left. She didn't say anything," said Jessica's older sister, Patricia Perez-Méndez (No re…

Labor Video Project (2024-02-29). Despite Zionists Shutdown of School, BA Labor Conf for Palestine with Hundreds Goes on. indybay.org Despite the action of East Bay Zionists to shutdown a school where an education conference on Palestine and labor was being held, the participants moved the conference to the front of the school and parking lot and went ahead with the meeting.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-29). New York City struggles with influx of asylum seekers. america.cgtn.com In the past year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, mainly from South and Central America, along with a significant number from Africa. Officials acknowledge the strain on city resources, particularly concerning the limited access to basic services for African asylum seekers. CGTN's William Denselow reports from New York.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-29). Violence on highways threatens Mexico's trucking industry. america.cgtn.com Violence on Mexico's highways is escalating, prompting concerns from the country's truckers who are advocating for increased protection. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows how trucking unions are appealing to the government for assistance.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-29). ECA calls African countries for a transition towards green economies (+Photo). plenglish.com Harare, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development called for a transition towards inclusive, low-carbon, and efficient green economies.

Mark Allen (2024-02-29). Sydney asbestos crisis the tip of the iceberg. independentaustralia.net

Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network. (2024-02-29). Johns Hopkins Graduate Student-Workers Picket, Negotiations Stall. popularresistance.org One year ago, graduate student-workers at Johns Hopkins University overwhelmingly voted to unionize under the banner of Teachers and Researchers United (TRU-UE), which is affiliated with United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. While workers had much to celebrate with their historic union election victory, bargaining a first contract with the university administration has been another story. On February 20, fed up with what workers say have been disrespectful and insufficient offers from the university administration, TRU-UE members held practice pickets on campus to show the administration what's in store…

maxyyjones (2024-02-29). CIA in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

mforinoco (2024-02-29). How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict End? orinocotribune.com By Fyodor Lukyanov — Feb 26, 2024 | Russia's military campaign in Ukraine is now two years old. The statement that everything will be decided on the battlefield has become axiomatic, but the assessment of the results has changed. A year and a half ago, the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, spoke with optimism. But now he communicates with fear. | Let us risk assuming that a very important moment is at hand, not only in the military sense, but above all in the political sense. | From the outset, the motivation for Russia's military operation in Ukraine has combined two issues, different in nature but linke…

mforinoco (2024-02-29). Southern Lebanon Stands With Resistance Despite Israeli Terrorism. orinocotribune.com The principles of the people of southern Lebanon remain unchanged since the 90s when it comes to the Resistance, as they stand in the face of Israeli terrorism and declare their unwavering support for the Resistance. | Numerous villages in southern Lebanon mourned in early February more than a dozen civilian martyrs who were killed by the Israeli occupation. There was also a large number of casualties, including 14 people who were injured in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Ghazieh area (south of Sidon). | Three days earlier, the towns of Nabatiyeh and al-Sawaneh buried 10 martyrs in a magnificent process…

Michelle Pini (2024-02-29). The cook from Cook, the thief, his wife and the party leftovers. independentaustralia.net

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). "An accursed evil": Darwin's Struggle to Write "On the Origin of Species". By: JEFFREY S. KAYE. midwesternmarx.com Today is Charles Darwin's 215th birthday. On the Origin of Species was published in 1859, when Darwin was 50 years old. After a period of extraordinary scientific creativity in his late 20s, after returning to London from the five-year circumnavigation of the HMS Beagle, a period that included his working out of the theory of evolution via natural selection, Darwin did not publish on the subject of evolution for the next 19 years. Why?There are a lot of reasons. As part of …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Another Lost Cold War Document: Zhou Enlai's March 8, 1952 Denunciation of U.S. Germ Warfare. By: Jeffrey S. Kaye. midwesternmarx.com Picture of the "Northeast China Group of the Commission for Investigating the Crime of Bacteriological Warfare Committed by the American Imperialists," taken at Shenyang, April 1, 1952. From 1952 pamphlet, "Exhibition on Bacteriological War Crimes Committed by the Government of the United States," pg. 13, published by The Chinese People's Committee for World Peace (author's private collection) IntroductionThis is an updated version of the original post. The update is necessary, …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). China's economy is still far out growing the U.S. — contrary to Western media "fake news. By: John Ross. midwesternmarx.com GDP data for China, the U.S., and the other G7 countries for the year 2023 has now been published. This makes possible an accurate assessment of China's, the U.S., and major economies performance—both in terms of China's domestic goals and international comparisons. There are two key reasons this is important.​First for China's domestic reasons: to achieve a balanced estimate of China's socialist economic situation and therefore the tasks it faces.Secon …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Dialectics, Science, and Naturalism: An Outline. By: Rasmus S. Haukedal. midwesternmarx.com Should one claim that, unless they have studied the Science of Logic, these scientists don't know what they are doing? Doubtless, they know what they are doing but, philosophically speaking, they often do not know what they know and beyond a certain point this limitation cannot but have a regrettable influence on their work(Sève 2008: 91)​IntroductionThe last century saw two prevailing trends between dialectics and science. On one side, Western Marxism, which was define …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). From Guernica to Gaza. By: Raouf Halaby. midwesternmarx.com To say that I was awed is an understatement.​Standing in front of Picasso's 11.5 ft. x 25.5 ft. celebrated painting Guernica is one of the most sobering encounters I've had the displeasure of experiencing. Displeasure because the massive composition's theme is revoltingly gruesome. Since that dastardly first-of-its-kind-waging-of-wars, nations have not learned to abide by and practice peaceful and harmonious existence.World War 2 was followed by war …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Habonim Dror: How Israeli Regime Recruits Left-Wing Americans to Fan Zionism. By: Shabbir Rizvi. midwesternmarx.com One of the most profound awakenings for Westerners since the launch of the Palestinian resistance operation Al-Aqsa Storm has been their understanding of how influential the Zionist lobby is.​This lobby, which works in line with the US State Department when it can and independently and subversively when it cannot, tends to influence major arenas of societal interest.On the surface level, one can simply follow the money and understand the phenomenon: the Israeli lobby pouring million …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Herbert Matthews' great interview, sixty-six years later. By: Guillermo Suárez Borges. midwesternmarx.com I never did another story that gave me more professional satisfaction… I only take credit for having correctly interpreted what I saw and heard, for having realized that the extraordinary young man who opened his heart to me in whispers, for three hours, would be the one around whom the hopes and passions of Cuba would be concentrated, for a tide of victory.​Herbert Matthews interviewing Fidel in the Sierras.This is how Herbert Matthews, the distinguished American journalist …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). It is dark before the dawn, but Israeli settler colonialism is at an end. By: Ilan Pappe. midwesternmarx.com 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 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 underst …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). State Ownership and the People's Republic. By: Chen Kojira. midwesternmarx.com The dawn of the twentieth century saw the rise of modern, planned national economies around the world. In many of these cases, planned economies often were coupled with state ownership of production. China, especially due to becoming a Marxist-Leninist state in 1949, is no exception to this trend. It is commonly misconceived by both leftists and rightists that the People's Republic of China has ceased to plan its economy; that the government has relinquished its obligations of maint …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). The dialectic in the service of revolution By: Ann Robertson. midwesternmarx.com Marxist revolutionaries strive to analyze the surrounding bourgeois, capitalist world with the goal of fundamentally changing it. But the hegemony of bourgeois metaphysical modes of thinking in capitalist societies—modes that always end up assuring us that the essential institutions of bourgeois society are not susceptible to change and are as permanent as the law of gravity—can sometimes derail this goal.Karl Marx (1818-83), like Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) befo …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). There Is No Place for the Palestinians of Gaza to Go. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com On February 9, 2024, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his army would advance into Rafah, the last remaining city in Gaza not occupied by the Israelis. Most of the 2.3 million Palestinians who live in Gaza had fled to its southern border with Egypt after being told by the Israelis on October 13, 2023, that the north had to be abandoned and that the south would be a "safe zone." As the Palestinians from the north, particularly from G …

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Why Are Definitions Problematic for Marxists? By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com This article is a reply to a reader's question, which can be read HERE. In Anti-Dühring, Friedrich Engels writes the following on definitions: ​"From a scientific standpoint all definitions are of little value. In order to gain an exhaustive knowledge of what life is, we should have to go through all the forms in which it appears, from the lowest to the highest. But for ordinary usage such definitions are very convenient and in places cannot well be dispensed with; moreover …

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 145: Hamas Warns Israel And US Of 'Political Machinations' Amid Talks. popularresistance.org Hamas' armed wing, Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, launched on Wednesday morning a barrage of missiles from southern Lebanon on Israeli targets in the north. | Al-Qssam Brigades said it bombed "the headquarters of Israel's 769th Eastern Brigade (Camp Ghaibour), and its airport barracks in Beit Hilal in northern occupied Palestine, with two missile salvos consisting of 40 Grad missiles." | It said the attack comes as a response to "the Zionist massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip and the assassination of the martyred leaders and their brothers in the southern suburbs of Lebanon," referring to Saleh Al-Arou…

Netfa Freeman, The Black Alliance for Peace. (2024-02-29). U.S. AFRICOM Airstrikes Feared To Have Killed Two Cuban Doctors. popularresistance.org The National Network on Cuba, The Black Alliance for Peace, and Lowcountry Action Committee strongly condemn the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Somalia reported to have killed 2 Cuban doctors. We demand the U.S. release all information about the bombing to Cuba and the victims' families. | Cuba has deployed more than 600,000 health workers to 165 nations over the last six decades on medical missions. Two Cubans serving in Kenya, Dr. Assel Herrera Correa, a specialist in general medicine, and Dr. Landy Rodriguez Hernandez, a surgeon, were kidnapped there in 2019 and held in Jilib, southern Somalia.

newarab (2024-02-29). Are the RSF recruiting children to fight in Sudan's war? newarab.com The

newarab (2024-02-29). As Gaza starves, Israeli protesters are blocking vital aid. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). BHM: 7 Black American activists who stood up for Palestine. newarab.com "Black folks have always been about Palestine". That was the response of travel writer Imani Bashir on X, in response to a tweet by "Barely four years after George Floyd's murder, many young Black activists have landed upon Gaza as their next social justice journey. But this deepening alignment — this 'movement-mooching' — reveals something far more d…

newarab (2024-02-29). Gaza Writes Back: Refaat Alareer passes torch to Gazan youth. newarab.com Gaza Writes Back is a collection of 23 short stories edited by This collection, published in 2014, is the first of its kind as it features young Gazan writers sharing fiction written entirely in English — removing the need for translation and, by extension, the possibility of what they want to say being lost to English readers around the world who are unfamiliar with the Gazan experience. | Gaza Writes Ba…

newarab (2024-02-29). Breakaway Moldovan region asks Russia for 'protection'. newarab.com Russia responded that one of its "priorities" was to protect the thin sliver of land, which has been…

newarab (2024-02-29). California prisoner 'donates salary' for Gaza. newarab.com A California inmate has donated hours' worth of his salary to The donation, worth $17.74, corresponds to what the inmate, who goes by the chosen name of "Hamza", earned for 136 hours working as a porter and janitor in prison. His hourly wage was 13 cents, according to the paycheck posted by Mashouf. | Mashouf said he had met Hamza in 2009 through a friend in Los Angeles' Muslim community who…

newarab (2024-02-29). Egypt renews detention of Uber driver accused of kidnap. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). French diplomats honour Gaza colleagues killed in war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). Hamas claims rocket attack from Lebanon on north Israel. newarab.com The military wing of the Palestinian group Hamas's armed wing the The group claimed in a statement on its Te…

newarab (2024-02-29). Hamas 'showing flexibility' in Gaza truce talks: Haniyeh. newarab.com Hamas's political chief He said that Israeli militarily failures cannot be accomplished by "political" means and that Hamas is being open in talk…

newarab (2024-02-29). Irish-Iraqi activist Yasser Eljuboori detained in Baghdad. newarab.com An Irish- Iraq, where different militias, especially L…

newarab (2024-02-29). Israel kills over 30,000 in Gaza amid food queue massacre. newarab.com Gaza's health ministry said Thursday more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since While mediators say a Mean…

newarab (2024-02-29). Israel U-turns Aqsa Ramadan restrictions after Hamas warning. newarab.com This comes after a A report by Israel's Channel 12 on Wednesday said the security cabinet will be the primary decision-maker regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque policy during Ramadan. | This move potentially sidelines far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who has

newarab (2024-02-29). Israel voters give Tel Aviv, Jerusalem mayors new terms. newarab.com The mayors of The early results also showed that ultra-Orthodox parties won nearly half the vote in Jerusalem city council contests, primarily due to low turnout among other blocs. | Is…

newarab (2024-02-29). Israeli filmmaker faces death threats after Berlinale speech. newarab.com Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham spoke out on Tuesday about his encounter with death threats following his highly-publicised speech in Saturday's Abraham and Palestinian filmmaker Basel Adra addressed the audience following their Best Documentary Film category win that brought them for the Panorama Audience Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, most commonly known as the Berlinale. | Upon receiving the award for 'No Other Land', the duo highlighted the…

newarab (2024-02-29). No happiness for Motaz Azaiza after award win amid Gaza war. newarab.com Palestinian photojournalist In a post shared to social media platforms X and Instagram, Azaiza shared pictures of himself in a suit receiving the TRT's World Citizen Award for his documenting of the brutal realities for life in Gaza. | Ho…

newarab (2024-02-29). Organisers praise 'uncommitted' turnout in Michigan primary. newarab.com Arab and Muslim advocacy leaders and groups are praising the high turnout of "uncommitted" On Tuesday, more than 100,000 Michiganders, or more than 13 per cent, chose "

newarab (2024-02-29). Palestinian FM says Hamas knows it cannot be in new govt. newarab.com Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Maliki told a press conference that a "technocratic" government was needed, without the Islamist group which is fighting a bitter "The time no…

newarab (2024-02-29). Qatar to invest 10 billion euros in key French sectors. newarab.com The investments "to the mutual benefit of both countries" will target key sectors ranging from energy transition, semiconductor, aerospace, artificial intelligence, digital, health, hospita…

newarab (2024-02-29). Qatar's emir warns of 'race against time' for Gaza hostages. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). Syrian man dies of wounds from anti-Assad protest: sources. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). Turkish drones kill 3 in an attack on Christian militia. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-29). UAE Interpol chief meets sanctioned Syrian regime minister. newarab.com The Emirati head of Interpol Several Syria analysts and activists shared the photo of Raisi and the notorious Syrian figure, whose regime has disappeared around 135,000 political prisoners. | "[R…

newarab (2024-02-29). US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp. newarab.com The The cuts will mainly be in alread…

newarab (2024-02-29). The Met Police's institutional racism is beyond reform. newarab.com It's clear that the Metropolitan Police have some serious institutional problems. One of the most recent, the The…

Oakland Asian Cultural Center (2024-02-29). Sunday 3/24: "Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America" Book Release Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-29). US Airman's Shocking Death Means More Around the World Than in Washington: Daniel Welch. orinocotribune.com American writer and political commentator Daniel Patrick Welch says the self-immolation of US Airman Aaron Bushnell shows the desperation of a people completely ignored by their own government. |

Palestinian Information Center (2024-02-29). Hamas: War of Starvation in Gaza 'Disgrace to Humanity'. indybay.org "The international [community's] inability and the American cover for the crime of starvation that the occupation uses as a weapon to achieve political goals is a disgrace to humanity that history will not erase, even if the American administration hides behind misleading statements about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip," Hamas said in a statement. "It will not absolve it of its responsibility and participation in war crimes committed against defenseless civilians," Hamas added.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-29). New Yorkers demand their city council call for a ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org NYC Palestine solidarity organizations are holding a 24-hour vigil outside of City Hall to apply pressure to City Council to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza…

Peter Bach (2024-02-29). Letter from London: Everything Was Forever. counterpunch.org Cruella Braverman wrote about Islamists bullying the country into submission last week. What Braverman failed to grasp — similarly, Liz Truss spreading her own conspiracy theories on a platform across the pond praising among other things far-right activist Tommy Robinson — was the steely quality of the tolerance of others. Quite right, too, if you

phoebe (2024-02-29). Wednesday 3/6: Warheads to Windmills: Preventing Climate Catastrophe & Nuclear War! Tea & talk w/ Timmon. indybay.org BFUU Hall, Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists | 1924 Cedar St., a block east of MLK Jr Wy at Bonita Ave. | midway between north Berkeley & downtown Berkeley BART stations.

Pressenza New York (2024-02-29). No deployment of NATO ground troops to Ukraine! pressenza.com The Action Alliance against the NATO Security Conference has adopted the following declaration during its meeting on February 27, 2024: | No deployment of NATO ground troops to Ukraine! | Immediate initiation of negotiations between the Russian Federation and NATO! | Immediate ceasefire! | The Action Alliance against the NATO Security Conference acknowledges that the President of the Republic of France, Emmanuel Macron, as well as an unknown number of government leaders from NATO member states, are publicly considering the deployment of ground troops to Ukraine. | While Chancellor Scholz, in an initial reaction,…

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Conditions worsen for displaced Palestinians in Rafah neighborhood. presstv.ir Israel prepares for its ground invasion of Rafah.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Palestine supporters march in Nuremberg to demand ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied in Nuremberg to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to arms supplies to Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). South Korean doctors march to protest medical school quotas. presstv.ir Hundreds of senior doctors held a rally near the presidential office in Seoul on Sunday to support young doctors and protest against a government plan to increase medical school admissions.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Thousands march in Barcelona to demand end of arms supplies to Israel. presstv.ir Spanish demonstrators take to the streets of Barcelona to call on the government to cut ties with Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Farmers set fire to tires, protest on sidelines of EU agriculture ministers meeting. presstv.ir Protesting farmers set fire to tires and blocked roads with their tractors on the sidelines of a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Brussels.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Farmers in Madrid protest against excessive red tape, insufficient state aid. presstv.ir Farmers protest in Madrid to demand action from policymakers on an array of pressures they say the sector is under.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Gazans inspect rubble, pull dead boy after Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Gazans inspect the rubble, search for survivors and pull a dead boy after an Israeli strike targeted a house east of Rafah.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Police detain protesters at Rockefeller Center as Biden visits New York. presstv.ir US police have detained dozens of protesters who gathered in NY to condemn Biden's support for Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Drone footage shows protesting Polish farmers filling Warsaw streets. presstv.ir Protesting farmers filled a main street in Warsaw with flags and banners on Tuesday.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Leader: Iran will advance if world sees Iranian nation's presence in 'decisive scenes'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if the Iranian nation shows the world that they are present in 'decisive scenes', they will save the country.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Iran to launch domestically-built Pars 1 research satellite into orbit. presstv.ir Iran's minister of Communications and Information Technology says the homegrown Pars 1 research satellite is set to be launched into space on Thursday.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Haniyeh urges Palestinians to march on Al-Aqsa Mosque on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir "The siege of Al-Aqsa and the siege of Gaza are one and the same," Haniyeh said in a televised message on Wednesday.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Riding 'antisemitism' bogey, TIME magazine dubs Zionist génocidaires victims. presstv.ir TIME magazine is at it again: celebrating genocide, vilifying victims and hailing perpetrators. Riding the bogey of 'antisemitism', the magazine says Zionists are victims.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). In fear after Soleimani assassination, US spent $12mn to protect two Trump aides. presstv.ir John Bolton and Robert O'Brien were receiving protection for almost one year after they left their posts, the CBS television network reported.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Hamas fires volley of rockets from south Lebanon toward Israeli bases. presstv.ir The Qassam Brigades said 40 rockets had been fired toward Israeli military sites on the Lebanese border.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Report: Israeli troops sexually assault Palestinian women they abduct. presstv.ir That is according to the Geneva-based Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Russia's UN envoy says US giving Israel 'license to kill' Palestinians. presstv.ir Vasily Nebenzia said the United States was accountable for Israel's campaign of death and destruction in the Palestinian territory.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Raeisi due in Algeria in 1st presidential visit in 14 years. presstv.ir President Raeisi will travel to Algiers on March 2 at the official invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Syria confronts Israeli airstrike near Damascus: Report. presstv.ir The Syrian military reportedly confronts an Israeli airstrike on a suburb of the Arab country's capital of Damascus.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Aftermath of Israeli strikes on central Gaza's Nuseirat camp. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the rubble following Israeli airstrikes that targeted houses in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). German warship opens fire on US Reaper drone: Reports. presstv.ir Reports say a German warship partaking in a European anti-Yemen coalition in the Red Sea has mistakenly opened fire on an American MQ-9 Reaper drone.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Israeli military paying 'high price' in Gaza, admits war minister. presstv.ir The Israeli minister of military affairs complains of the heavy toll the ongoing Gaza war is inflicting on the regime's army, calling for drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews amid manpower shortages.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Breakaway Transnistria asks Russia for 'protection' against Moldova. presstv.ir Pro-Russian officials in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria have called for Moscow protection in the face of pressures from Moldova.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Gaza facing 'mass killing of children in slow motion' as Israel blocks aid. presstv.ir Save the Children" says the Gaza Strip is facing a "mass killing of children in slow motion" as Israel continues to block safe delivery of aid to the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Absurdity of UK foreign policy and surging fuel prices. presstv.ir The recent surge in fuel prices in the UK has been attributed to geopolitical tensions, particularly the UK's support for Israel's actions in Gaza and the bombing of Yemen.

Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-29). The Reality Of Bidenomics: How Good Was Biden For The Economy? popularresistance.org 2024 is being billed as the greatest election year in history. More than 50 countries are going to the polls, that's 7 out of its 10 most populous countries, with a combined population of 4.2 billion, that is more than half the world's 8 billion population. Among these, for good or ill, one might add, the US election will be the most consequential, deciding life and death questions such as how much war the world will witness, how well its economy will do. | This is not because the US is a force for peace and development. On the contrary, it's been weighing down on the prospects of peace and development for decade…

Ramzy Baroud (2024-02-29). Rafah's Dire Plight: Netanyahu's Last Grasp for Victory. mintpressnews.com Israel hoped that Gazans would rush in their hundreds of thousands to the Sinai Desert. They did not. Then began speaking of "voluntary migration." Still, Palestinians stayed. Now, they've agreed to invade Rafah, a last-ditch effort to orchestrate another Nakba.

Ron Jacobs (2024-02-29). Unchained Capitalism: A Demonic Theology. counterpunch.org

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-02-29). Media outrage over toppled Cook statues superfluous. independentaustralia.net

Sian Troath (2024-02-29). Joining AUKUS Could Boost New Zealand's Poor Research and Technology Spending — But at What Cost? asia-pacificresearch.com

Staff (2024-02-29). Broad Political Dialogue Allows Signing of Presidential Elections Schedule Proposal in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The president of parliament, Jorge Rod…

Staff (2024-02-29). Essequibo Controversy Presented at 46th CARICOM Summit (+President Lula). orinocotribune.com The opening ceremony of the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken place in Georgetown, capital of Guyana, a meeting that held as one of the central points the historical territorial dispute over the Essequibo. | In the inaugural speech of the event this Monday, February 26, led by the Secretary General of CARICOM, Carla N. Barnett, she stated that the summit would deal with "various border controversies and the passage of dangerous weapons and drugs through our lands and seas." The political and security crisis in Haiti and the issue of carbon credits would als…

Staff (2024-02-29). US Wrecks Venezuela's EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Cargo Jet. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's vice minister of anti-blockade policies, William Castillo, condemned the US vandalization of the Venezuelan 747 cargo jet, owned by Conviasa's EMTRASUR air cargo company, after the theft carried out by the United States in complicity with the government of Javier Milei in Argentina. | Castillo pointed out this Wednesday, February 28, in a statement concerning the US coercive measures that led to the illegal seizure of the plane, that "when the opposition comes to ask for your vote because they want to fix the country, remind them that … all of them asked for sanctions against Venezuela." | On Februa…

Steven Sahiounie (2024-02-29). "Is the Israeli occupation of the Gaza strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem legal under international law?" A Palestinian Legal Masterpiece by Dr. Ralph Wilde at the ICJ. globalresearch.ca

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Brazilian authorities launch programme to stimulate investment in sustainable development projects. tvbrics.com The Inter-American Development Bank will provide financing for the programme…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Head of Tatarstan: Role of Africa in the system of world economy and international relations continues to grow steadily. tvbrics.com Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with First Vice President of Zimbabwe Constantino Chiwenga…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Russian athletes win ice hockey matches at the Sino-Russian Winter Games. tvbrics.com The event also included competitions between ice hockey teams from China and Russia, as well as car races on ice…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). South African Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: Saudi Arabia is a strategic market for agriculture. tvbrics.com The visit by a delegation from Saudi Arabia, was aimed at strengthening agricultural trade between the two countries…

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2024-02-29). Sunday 3/17: Real Solutions to SF's Affordable Housing Crisis. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109 | or Zoom: zoom.us/j/94616597146?pwd=Z21WV3J2cHJkREZ5V2d4Z1NHMmpWQT09…

Unitarian Universalists of SF (2024-02-29). Sunday 3/24: Adrian Tirtanadi on Open Door Legal. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, SF, CA 94109…

WEX (2024-02-29). Wednesday 3/6: Close Guantanamo. indybay.org UN Plaza | San Francisco Civic Center…

World Beyond War (2024-02-29). Women & War: World BEYOND War's 2024 Virtual Film Festival. pressenza.com Join World BEYOND War for our 4th annual virtual film festival!: | Marking International Women's Day (March 8), this year's "Women & War" virtual film festival from March 9-23, 2024 explores the intersection of women, war, and militarized masculinity. Each week, we'll host a live Zoom discussion with key representatives from the films and special guests to answer your questions and explore the topics addressed in the films. Scroll down to learn more about each film and our special guests, and to purchase tickets! | How It Works: : | 1 ticket gets you access to all 3 films and 3 live Zoom discussion…

WSWS (2024-02-29). Why has Oppenheimer reached such a large global audience? wsws.org Nolan's film is a work that bears re-viewing, and the second or third viewing brings out elements that one has previously missed.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Macy's announces 150 store closures as layoffs continue in tech and logistics. wsws.org The cuts at Macy's impact about 30 percent of its remaining stores and follow an announcement of 2,300 layoffs in January.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Twenty weeks of protests in Australia against Gaza genocide. wsws.org "I'm increasingly convinced that socialism is the only option. There's clearly a need for a change, for a system that doesn't work in the interests of profit and exploitation."

WSWS (2024-02-29). The right-wing roots of Sarah Wagenknecht's party in Saxony, Germany. wsws.org The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) founded its first regional organisation last Saturday in Chemnitz, Saxony. It stands in the long, right-wing traditions of the Left Party in that state.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Mobilize the working class against NATO's plan to deploy troops in Ukraine! wsws.org French President Emmanuel Macron's statement Monday that sending European troops to Ukraine is "not ruled out" shows that the NATO alliance has taken a decision for war with Russia.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Northern Virginia transit workers' strike enters second week after union and company negotiations fail. wsws.org Since last week, several hundred bus drivers, mechanics, utility, facility workers and clerks have been involved in the largest transit strike in the Washington D.C. region since 2019.

WSWS (2024-02-29). At press conference, NALC president falsely claims no job cuts under restructuring of US Postal Service. wsws.org In reality, the Delivering for America program is being used to eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, close thousands of post offices and redraw over 100,000 carrier routes.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Ukrainian youth speak on 10 years of the 2014 coup in Kiev. wsws.org On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 2014 coup in Kiev, the WSWS spoke with youth in Ukraine, whose experiences belie the propaganda in the media.

WSWS (2024-02-29). In Kiev visit, Trudeau reaffirms Canadian imperialism's support for US-NATO war on Russia. wsws.org Trudeau announced hundreds of millions of dollars in additional military aid for the far-right Zelensky regime, and unveiled a 10-year Canada-Ukraine security agreement that commits Ottawa to strengthening its military support and cooperation with Kiev.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Australian pseudo-left and Greens seek to wear down Gaza protests by appealing to pro-genocide Labor government. wsws.org It has become increasingly obvious to many participants that the orientation being advanced at the demonstrations—that the same governments backing Israel can be pressured to halt the mass killing and devastation in Gaza—has failed.

WSWS (2024-02-29). "The union is doing nothing": New York City UPS workers speak out as company announces more layoffs. wsws.org Around 135 jobs will reportedly be lost at the the Western Region International Air Hub in southern California, one of UPS' largest air facilities in the country.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Works Council and IG Metall union seal plant closure at Ford Saarlouis in Germany. wsws.org Last week, the works council and IG Metall union held a factory meeting in order to seal the closure of Ford's Saarlouis plant.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Australian government expands military involvement in US-led attacks on Yemen. wsws.org While the increase is small, the decision signals the Labor government's unalloyed political commitment to US war plans in the Middle East and its full support for the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Sri Lankan university student union prepares another reactionary alliance with opposition parties. wsws.org We warn students and workers that the FSP and IUSF are preparing another political disaster, just as they did during the April—July 2022 mass uprising against former President Rajapakse and his government.

WSWS (2024-02-29). 10 years since the far-right coup in Kiev. wsws.org This article, which draws the political lessons of the 2014 far-right coup in Kiev, was submitted to the WSWS by a socialist from Ukraine living abroad.

WSWS (2024-02-29). Michigan primary vote provides glimpse of mass opposition to Biden's backing of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org While the100,000 votes for "uncommitted" rather than Biden express popular outrage over the genocide in Gaza, Democrats promoting the campaign are trying to channel this sentiment behind the capitalist party of war and reaction.

Yosemite Anon (2024-02-29). Yosemite Aramark Contract Should Have Been Cancelled. indybay.org NPS has said that 2 Consecutive Marginal Annual Overall Rating Reports in a row would trigger them to cancel a concessions contract. Aramark at Yosemite had Marginal Ratings in 2018 and 2019.

Yosemite Anon (2024-02-29). NPS 2022 Annual Overall Rating Report of Aramark at Yosemite. indybay.org In 2022 Aramark at Yosemite, aka Yosemite Hospitality, received a Marginal score on the NPS's Annual Overall Rating(AOR) Report. The 2023 AOR has not been released yet.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-02-28). Más de 5.000 estudiantes palestinos han sido asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Reportaron otros 9.193 heridos desde la fecha que marca el inicio de la más reciente oleada de ataques israelíes contra Gaza.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-02-28). Venezolana Anyelin Venegas ganó oro en preolímpico de pesas. telesurtv.net La venezolana se impuso a su connacional Génesis Rodríguez quien obtuvo la plata y el bronce quedó en el cuello de la mexicana Janeth Gómez.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-28). Ecuador imputa a seis implicados en el asesinato de Villavicencio. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Ecuador ratificó que la banda Los Lobos participó en la planificación y ejecución del homicidio contra el candidato presidencial.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-28). Salvatore Mancuso llega a Colombia deportado de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El exjefe de las extintas Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia arribó junto a 100 colombianos que, como él, deberán enfrentar una audiencia para determinar su estado legal en su país.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-28). Rusia dispuesta a ayudar a sus socios en Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia afirmó que para el gigante euroasiático es de vital importancia los acontecimientos que susciten en América.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-28). Ordenan restituir fondos a la provincia argentina de Chubut. telesurtv.net Según el fallo judicial el Gobierno argentino estaría reteniendo recursos coparticipables como herramienta de presión política a la provincia del Chubut.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-28). CNE ecuatoriano fija fecha para referéndum y consulta popular. telesurtv.net Las preguntas planteadas por el presidente Daniel Noboa, son cuatro de enmienda a la Constitución, y seis de plebiscito, en las que se plantean reformas legales.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-28). Intensas lluvias en Bolivia han dejado al menos 40 muertos. telesurtv.net El viceministro de Defensa Civil, Juan Carlos Calvimontes, indicó que el número de fallecidos a causa de las lluvias podría aumentar en las próximas horas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-28). ONU advierte de inminente hambruna en el norte de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Oficina para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de la ONU advirtió que una cuarta parte de la población de la Franja de Gaza, se encuentran a un paso de la hambruna.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-28). Bombardeos israelíes dejan seis muertos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las ambulancias palestinas no pudieron llegar a los lugares de los ataques debido al bombardeo de artillería israelí en la zona.

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Iran is in process of developing vaccine for leishmaniasis. tvbrics.com Pasteur Institute of Iran has taken up the task of developing the world's first vaccine against the disease…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). South Africa has begun preparations for its G20 presidency. tvbrics.com The country's Cabinet of Ministers has reviewed a report on preparations…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Putin: BRICS countries to be able to generate about 37 per cent of global GDP by 2028. tvbrics.com The Russian leader said this during his traditional address to the Federal Assembly…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Company in the UAE adds artificial intelligence observer to its board of directors. tvbrics.com It has no voting rights…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Brazilian authorities launch programme to stimulate investment in sustainable development projects. tvbrics.com The Inter-American Development Bank will provide financing for the programme…

Sharon Zhang (2024-02-29). IDF Kills 100 in Food Line in Gaza After 9 Children Starve to Death in 1 Day. truthout.org Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for desperately needed food aid in northern Gaza on Thursday, killing over 100 Palestinians and wounding hundreds of others in what Palestinian officials have called a "massacre." According to the Gaza health ministry, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed at least 104 people and injured at least 750 others as they were congregating in Nabulsi… |

Darreonna Davis (2024-02-29). Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Bill to Protect IVF. truthout.org Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocked a bill that would establish a federal right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technology. The effort to quickly pass the Access to Family Building Act came in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court's February 16 ruling that embryos are children under the state's Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The ruling has resulted in some of… |

Julia Conley (2024-02-29). Organizers Say Michigan's "Uncommitted" Campaign Is Spreading to Other States. truthout.org With more than 100,000 Michigan voters having cast primary ballots letting U.S. President Joe Biden know they are "uncommitted" to supporting him in the general election due to his continued support for Israel's genocidal violence in Gaza, organizers of the effort said Wednesday that the Listen to Michigan campaign is spreading to other states. Voters in Colorado, Minnesota, and North Carolina are… |

Amy Goodman (2024-02-29). "McConnell's Legacy Has Been One of Obstruction," Says Sen. Jeff Merkley. truthout.org As Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell announces he will step down as the Senate's Republican leader after 17 years — the longest term in Senate history — we speak with Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, who says, "McConnell's legacy has been one of obstruction." He describes McConnell's "aggressive" use of the filibuster, the topic of Merkley's new book, Filibustered!: How to Fix the Broken Senate and… |

Chris Walker (2024-02-29). Arizona Republicans Advance Bill Allowing Property Owners to Kill Migrants. truthout.org Republicans in the Arizona state legislature have advanced a bill that would grant property owners the right to shoot and kill anyone who trespasses on their property, so long as they claim they were doing so in self-defense. House Bill 2843 expands the state's current "Castle Doctrine" law. That statute allows individuals to shoot and kill any person who breaks into their home. |

Karen J. Greenberg (2024-02-29). Judicial Legitimacy Is at Stake as Trump Attempts to Delay Legal Proceedings. truthout.org In 1868, British Prime Minister William Gladstone famously said, "Justice delayed is justice denied." The phrase has often been repeated here in the United States, most famously by the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., who echoed it in his 1963 "Letter from a Birmingham Jail": "Justice too long delayed is justice denied." Sadly enough, justice delayed (and possibly denied) is once again front and… |

Brett Wilkins (2024-02-29). Citing His Role in January 6, Judge Disqualifies Trump From Illinois Ballot. truthout.org An Illinois judge ruled Wednesday that former U.S. President Donald Trump cannot appear on the state's presidential primary and general election ballots because of his role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. Judge Tracie Porter of the State Circuit Court in Cook County sided with Illinois voters who asserted that Trump — the 2024 GOP front-runner — must be disqualified from Illinois'… |

Kelly Hayes (2024-02-29). State of US Journalism Is "Worst I've Ever Seen It," Says Sarah Kendzior. truthout.org "The public domain is being purchased, and it is being purchased in order for it to be destroyed," says journalist Sarah Kendzior. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Kendzior and host Kelly Hayes discuss the decline of journalism in the U.S. and how we can resist the erosion of our shared history, our values and our shared reality. Music by Son Monarcas & Pulsed Note: This a rush transcript and… |

Jesse Mechanic (2024-02-29). Biden Says a Ceasefire Is Coming. Even If It Is, Our Fight Is Far From Over. truthout.org With the death toll in Gaza surpassing 30,000 (12,000 of whom are children), with tens of thousands more missing and presumed dead under the rubble, nearly 2 million displaced, record numbers of journalists and aid workers killed, 500,000 facing what the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) called "catastrophic hunger," a 300 percent increase in miscarriages… |

Paul Craig Roberts (2024-02-29). The Trentadue and Epstein Prison Murders. thealtworld.com This post is extremely interesting. It shows the close, indeed identical, totally false explanations by the Department of Justice (sic) and New York City medical examiner, Barbara Sampson, of two prison murders. | Kenneth Michael Trentadue's murder occurred in August 1995, approaching 29 years ago. Epstein's prison murder was in August 2019. | Trentadue's murder apparently was due to misidentifying him as a party to the O…

Leonid Savin (2024-02-29). Rusia y América Latina. thealtworld.com En los últimos meses, Rusia ha intensificado significativamente los contactos con los países de América del Sur y Central. Con algunos de los Estados de la región, está unida por lazos de amistad de larga data que se originaron desde la época de la Unión Soviética. | Pero en los últimos tiempos, después de romper las relaciones con el Occidente colectivo y comprender que no es posible volver al viejo formato de las relaciones con la Unión Europea (UE), los Estados Unidos y otros países, Moscú decidió reorientar los vectores de sus relaciones exteriores y además de Asia y àÅfrica, América Latina también se h…

Andrew Korybko (2024-02-29). Analyzing Pakistan's Decision To Begin Building A Decade-Delayed Pipeline With Iran. thealtworld.com Observers shouldn't interpret this move as a blatant act of defiance against the country's traditional American partner, however, but rather as a pragmatic means to avoid having Iran take Pakistan to the International Arbitration Court upon the expiry of its deadline to begin construction on this project. | Pakistan's Cabinet Committee on Energy

Ajamu Baraka (2024-02-29). People(s)-Centered Human Rights and the Black Radical Tradition. mronline.org The West's fiction of "human rights" has been weaponized by neoliberals to rationalize naked imperialist interventions. But if human rights are to have any relevance for the oppressed, they must be "de-colonized" and given meaning by the oppressed themselves: a People(s)-Centered Human Rights (PCHR).

albawaba (2024-02-29). Video: Syrian student disappears after entering cave with his friends. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Authorities in Tartus are intensifying their search efforts for a high school student who went missing after a group exploration of the Ein Al-Dalbah cave. The student, identified as Qais Al-Zarzour, was part of a group of nine friends who ventured into the cave on Monday morning.According to reports from Zarzour's friends, they all exited the cave after their exploration except for Zarzour himself, who chose to return to the cave alone and has not been seen since.#ŸÖÿ∫ÿßÿ±ÿ©_ŸÜÿ®ÿπ_ÿߟÑÿØ&Yu…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Between Drama and Comedy! Bassem Yakhour shines in Ramadan 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Syrian star Bassem Yakhour is known for his outstanding and extraordinary performance in any kind of character he is playing. In Ramadan 2024, the Syrian actor is awaited in two different roles.Bassem Yakhour's Ramadan 2024 series: Al Arbaji season 2 (ÿߟÑÿπÿ±ÿ®ÿ¨Ÿä 2) – Ramadan 2024: Fans can't wait to continue season 2 of the famous Syrian series "Al Arbaji," in which Bassem Yakhour is playing a main role. In Al Arbaji, the Syrian star played the role of Abdo Al Arbaji, who is revenging people who hurt his family. Th…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Where is Kate Middleton? Internet concerned over Royal Family member. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Many users across social media platforms are concerned over a member of the British royal family Kate Middleton after allegedly missing for quite a while. Concerned individuals will be happy to know that according to reports, Royal Family representatives confirmed that the Princess of Whales is currently still recovering from her recent abdominal surgery. Rumors about Kate started again after her husband Prince William withdrew from from an engagement on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.The rumors in question began on Jan. 16, 2024, after Kate went missing which resulted in local and international concern over t…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Iran foils "terrorist attack" in Sistan-Baluchistan. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-02-29). Israel systematically blocking aid access to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United Nations said on Tuesday that Israeli forces are "systematically" blocking access to people in Gaza, complicating the task of delivering aid in what has become a lawless war zone."It has become nearly impossible to evacuate the sick or wounded and deliver aid in northern Gaza and increasingly difficult in the south," said Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA. Israeli officials have blocked all scheduled assistance convoys to the north in recent weeks. According to the World Health Organization, the last time people were permitted in was January 23, even convoys that had…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Russia receives 6,700 munition containers from North Korea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to officials, North Korea has transported over 6,700 containers containing millions of munitions to Russia since September in return for food, parts, and raw materials for weapon development.South Korean Defense Minister Shin Wonsik told reporters on Tuesday that the containers could hold more than three million 152mm artillery shells or 500,000 122mm rounds."It could be a combination of the two, and you can say that at least several million shells have been sent," Shin told the Yonhap news agency. The minister did not go into detail about the source of the information.In exchange, Russia pro…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Several casualties in an attack on Chad intelligence services office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to local reports, several casualties have been recorded killed in an attack on the Chad Intelligence Services office in N'Djamena. An attack on the office of Chad's strong ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena killed multiple individuals, according to a government statement released on Wednesday.The statement blamed the nighttime attack on activists from the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders, led by Yaya Dillo, and stated that "the situation is now completely under control" and that "the perpetrators of this act have been arrested or are being sought and will be pros…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Can heat waves affect whale population?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A recent study showed that the whale population of North Pacific humpback whales has dropped by 20 percent in less than ten years, raising concerns. Scientists believe that the decline is related to marine heat waves.Conservation efforts and the end of commercial whaling in 1976 led to a steady increase in humpback whale numbers in the North Pacific until 2012. However, over the past decade, researchers noticed a decrease in the whale population, according to the Royal Society Open Science journal.ShutterstockA team of 75 scientists utilized a vast photo-identification database to monitor the North Pac…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-02-29). EC threatens to use Russia's funds for Ukraine. plenglish.com Brussels, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The head of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, threatened on Wednesday before the European Parliament, to use Russia's financial funds frozen in Western banks to buy armaments for Ukraine.

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-02-29). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Bharat Dogra (2024-02-29). COVID Vaccine Truth Needs Evidence-Based Debate, Not Gag-Orders. globalresearch.ca

Collective (2024-02-29). Release Rasmane Zinaba. cadtm.org

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-29). France Rejects US Call to Give Russian Central Bank Funds to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com France has rejected a call from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to give $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank funds to Ukraine, a step that would amount to outright theft. Yellen claimed there was a legal case to support handing the funds to Ukraine to fund the proxy war and future reconstruction, but French …

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-29). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria, Causing 'Material Losses'. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes were launched against Syria on Wednesday, targeting an area outside of Damascus, Syria's SANA news agency reported. The SANA report said that Syrian air defenses intercepted some of the Israeli missiles, and a military source said the strikes only caused material damage, with no casualties reported. A correspondent for Lebanon's Al Mayadeen reported …

David Hearst (2024-02-29). Neoconservatives and Islamophobes, Not Muslims, Are the Real Threat to British Democracy. globalresearch.ca

DikelediM (2024-02-29). Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit | Cabinet has expressed its confidence in South Africa's ability to host a successful G20 Summit, drawing upon its track record of successfully organising major events such as the BRICS Summit and the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA). | This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who addressed a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria. | The Minister told the media that Cabinet received and considered a report on the preparations for South Africa's hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025 as well as taking over the Pres…

DikelediM (2024-02-29). Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections | Cabinet has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's proclamation of 29 May 2024 as the date for the General Elections, following his consultations with the Electoral Commission of South Africa and all nine provincial Premiers on the state of readiness for the national and provincial elections. | Briefing media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni emphasised that Cabinet has called on everyone, especially the youth, to exercise their right to vote. | "Years of untold sacrifice and struggle for our freedom culminated in the right to vote…

DikelediM (2024-02-29). Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment. sanews.gov.za Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment | The Department of Health has welcomed a decision by the Gauteng High Court to dismiss a legal attempt by trade union Solidarity to halt the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen the public health system. | In a statement on Thursday, the department said Solidarity sought to stop the filing of critical posts under the National Health Insurance (NHI) branch. | According to the department, the trade union approached the court last year to challenge a decision taken by the department to advertise and fill 44 vacancies, including five Chief Directors and competent technic…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-02-29). Old Problems with the New: Reforming the UN Security Council. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Ralph Wilde (2024-02-29). Israel Is an Illegal State. Dr. Ralph Wilde at the ICJ. globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2024-02-29). Childhood Vaccine Injury: Injured by DTaP and Developed Vaccine-Induced Polio and Paralysis. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). PV capacity set for rapid expansion, industry body says. ecns.cn China's photovoltaic industry is poised to grow further this year, with domestic installed capacity and power generation expected to maintain rapid expansion, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight. ecns.cn A cutting-edge "air taxi" service, once operational, is expected to gain traction, as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight conducted the world's first intercity demonstration flight in South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Shanghai rising magnet for foreign investment. ecns.cn The new deals cover key sectors including biomedicine, electronic information, automotives, digital economy and green low-carbon, and 26 projects are valued at more than $50 million each.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). 'New productive forces 'top provinces' agendas. ecns.cn Several provincial-level regions across China have identified "new productive forces" and the development of the private sector as their top priorities during their first meetings after the Spring Festival holiday.

Editor (2024-02-29). Defending materialism: Lenin the philosopher. mronline.org NICK MATTHEWS looks at the great Bolshevik leader's intense three-week period of furious study in the British Library in 1908 and the timeless classic on Marxism and philosophy it produced: Materialism and Empirio-Criticism.

Editor (2024-02-29). Mattarella scolded the police who beat schoolchildren protesting Gaza genocide. mronline.org Mattarella: 'Batons against young people are an expression of failure.' The president issues a sharp warning to the police and interior minister. The government: 'Law enforcement is not to be touched.'

Editor (2024-02-29). Feb 29, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Giuseppe Verdi, VaÃÄ pensiero (Nabucco) The Fates of Gaza and Julian Assange Are Sealed Together, by Jonathan Cook How British Intelligence Framed Julian Assange As Russian Agent, by Kit Klarenberg Western Leaders, So Smug a Year Ago, Are Feeling Anxiety and Panic, by Eric Arnow A call to rediscovering Humanity from Ian McGilchrist, the Sage of the Isle of Skye, by Ashley Howes The Real Economy Doesn't Need Growth — Canadians for a Sustainable Society On Aaron Bushnell, Methinks The Israel Apologist Doth Protest Too Much, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel, Ukraine Fighting 'Same B…

Editor (2024-02-29). Tell Ministers Joly, Hussen, and Miller to Stop Genocide or Resign! socialistproject.ca Canada has ignored repeated warnings from UN experts and the World Court on the risk of Israel committing genocide in Gaza, and Canada's response to developments have even worsened the crisis. In particular, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly resisted calls for a ceasefire, refused to condemn Israel's violence against Palestinians and ignored the World Courts finding of a "plausible" genocide in Gaza. | Minist…

EDWIN (2024-02-29). Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha. sanews.gov.za Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says the province has, over the past decade, worked tirelessly to bring stability and sound administration. | "Through collective effort and unwavering commitment, we have seen remarkable improvements in audit outcomes and overall provincial performance," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the once prevalent disclaimer audit opinions are now a thing of the past in the provincial departments, public entities and municipalities. | "In 2013, Limpopo was at a c…

EDWIN (2024-02-29). Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives. sanews.gov.za Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says much has been done to improve the lives of people in the province. | "When we achieved our April 1994 democratic breakthrough, less than 30% of rural households had access to electricity," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the provincial government has electrified at least 94.% of rural households in the province, marking a significant improvement in access to electricity. | "People in rural areas overwhelmingly depended on firewood to cook, using thr…

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-29). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-29). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-29). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

G. Dunkel (2024-02-29). Gaza: Hunger as a weapon. workers.org According to the United Nations World Food Program, 80% of the people of the world threatened with famine — dying because of a severe lack of food or water — are Palestinians living in Gaza. Al Jazeera reports that "Half a million people in Gaza face starvation, and all 2.3 . . . |

GABIK (2024-02-29). Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting | Cabinet has considered and approved the hosting of the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) to take place in South Africa in June 2024. | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said it has been 10 years since Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries signed the Articles of the NDB at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, marking the establishment of the "first multilateral development institution by emerging and developing countries". | Briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Ntshavheni sa…

GABIK (2024-02-29). Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations. sanews.gov.za Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has commended the installation of victim-friendly rooms at 28 police stations, boreholes and streetlights at a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) hotspot in Nongoma. | The victim-friendly rooms were installed by lsibaya Casino, while Vodacom installed the boreholes and streetlights. | Dube-Ncube said at least 755 survivors of GBVF accessed services in government supported GBVF shelters, with 112 964 survivors receiving psychosocial support services from the Department of Social Development…

GABIK (2024-02-29). KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers. sanews.gov.za KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers | In a bid to further strengthen the fight against crime in KwaZulu-Natal, the provincial government plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers who will be deployed throughout the province. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, made the announcement when she was delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday. | Highlighting some of the provincial government's initiatives aimed at fighting crime in communities, Dube-Ncube said police capacity has over the past four years been augmented by new mem…

GABIK (2024-02-29). Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo | Cabinet has called on residents of the Nkangala District Municipality and surrounding areas to attend the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo and engage their public representatives on issues affecting them. | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 7 March 2024 hosts the 12th DDM Presidential Imbizo in Mpumalanga. | The imbizo brings together leaders from all three spheres of government to interact with residents on service delivery challenges and sets out plans for service delivery improvements and community development in the area. | Minister…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Actors and doctors talk about building the Palestine campaign at work. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Day two of Julian Assange's High Court appeal. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Defiant protests mark two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Greens pitch for more councillors on Brisbane City Council. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Let Leila Khaled speak! greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Shock as warming accelerates, 1.5 ∞C is breached faster than forecast. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-29). Tanya Plibersek MP urged to take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

Hernán Cortés, Isabel Ortiz, Mohamed Berrada, Sara Burke (2024-02-29). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org

img.piri.net (2024-02-29). Gaziantep Bàºyàºk≈üehir Türkiye'nin en àßevreci atƒ±k su arƒ±tma tesisini kurdu. img.piri.net Gaziantep'in Nizip ilàßesinde hizmet vermeye ba≈ülayan Türkiye'nin en geli≈ümi≈ü ve àßevreci atƒ±ksu arƒ±tma tesisi à∂zelliƒüine sahip Nizip ƒ∞leri Biyolojik Atƒ±ksu Arƒ±tma Tesisi ile yƒ±llardƒ±r ihmal edilen Nizip àáayƒ± artƒ±k temiz akacak. | Gaziantep Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediyesi'ne baƒülƒ± Gaziantep Su ve Kanalizasyon ƒ∞daresi (GASKƒ∞) tarafƒ±ndan Nizip à&aacut…

infobrics (2024-02-29). Dilma Criticizes the "Unfair" Global Financial System and Highlights the Rise of BRICS as an Engine of Transformation. infobrics.org The head of the BRICS Bank confirms that the trend is to increase the weight of the bloc of emerging countries in the global economy…

infobrics (2024-02-29). BRICS Emerges as a Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Economic Shifts: Opportunities for Jamaica and CARICOM. infobrics.org The global economy is undergoing seismic shifts, with the BRICS bloc emerging as a formidable force. As the West grapples with economic struggles, countries like Jamaica and CARICOM nations have the opportunity to seek associate status with BRICS, potentially providing much-needed stability and growth…

infobrics (2024-02-29). Russia and Partners: Priorities of the BRICS –°hairmanship. infobrics.org The year 2024 is a landmark year for the foreign policy of the Russian Federation. Despite persistent attempts by a number of states to isolate our country or, at least, present such a picture that key foreign nations are fencing off from Moscow, de facto the situation is completely different…

infobrics (2024-02-29). CIA behind Ukrainian disaster. infobrics.org US mercenaries unintentionally reveal to Russian pranksters that Western intelligence leads Ukrainian decision-making process.

infobrics (2024-02-29). White House admits Ukraine will lose more territory within next two months. infobrics.org Russia warns NATO of "inevitable" conflict if alliance troops are sent to Ukraine.

infobrics (2024-02-29). Zircon, Su-57 with Kh-69, Tornado-S with kamikaze drones… Russia's tech edge in Ukraine grows. infobrics.org Moscow's capabilities have now surpassed all expectations, both at home and abroad. By integrating multiple military technologies, Russia is creating perhaps the deadliest combination on the modern (and future) battlefield. This is certainly bad news for the Neo-Nazi junta and the political West.

Isaac Nellist, Aneesa Bhamjee (2024-02-29). Green Left News Podcast Ep 33: 'Fake outrage' over Leila Khaled, shocking domestic violence stats & asbestos scandal strikes. greenleft.org.au Green Left journalists Isaac Nellist and Aneesa Bhamjee go through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.

Isabel Ortiz (2024-02-29). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). Cuba and Nicaragua agree on friendly soccer game. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Nicaragua will play a friendly game as part of the FIFA week in late March, Miguel Angel Diaz, secretary of the Cuban Soccer Association (AFC), said.

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). Amid genocide, EU eyes more trade with Israel. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 146: Israeli forces massacre civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict End? orinocotribune.com

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). US READIES 'TRANSNATIONAL KILL CHAIN' FOR TAIWAN PROXY WAR. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). Gaza's Al-Zaytoun turned into 'Merkava cemetery'. thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). REPORT: Media Won't Speak To Palestinians! youtu.be

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). The Truth Behind The Shocking Rise In Antisemitism. youtu.be

Larry Johnson (2024-02-29). Traveling to Russia. sonar21.com I have received a couple of requests on travel tips regarding Russia. So here goes. I was invited and had a letter of invitation. So that made getting the visa a breeze, though a little pricey ($451). If you're going as a tourist I recommend you go through a travel agency. They can smooth out all of the hassles. | Getting to Russia is a challenger. There are no longer direct flights from the US or Europe (not sure about South America). You have two basic options from the U.S. — Turkish Air via Istanbul or Qatar Air via Doha. Long flights. From Turkey you have a four hour flight to Moscow. Doha is five…

Leila Warah (2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 146: Israeli forces massacre civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. mondoweiss.net Israeli tanks and warplanes reportedly targeted civilians waiting for aid, killing at least 77 and wounding hundreds. Meanwhile, international aid groups say airdrops of aid are so "negligible" that they "perpetuate the overall blockade strategy."

Martha Grevatt (2024-02-29). Labor calls for ceasefire grow. workers.org Press conference calling for a ceasefire with Congressional Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush and UAW President Shawn Fain, Dec. 14, 2023. A number of major U.S. unions have united around the call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Seven of them, along with over 200 local and regional labor bodies, . . . |

Maxime Perriot, Sushovan Dhar (2024-02-29). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org

maxyyjones (2024-02-29). CIA in Ukraine — An Ex-CIA Agent's View. scheerpost.com

monthlyreview (2024-02-29). Monthly Review (Feb 2024). monthlyreview.org As Israel continues its atrocities in Gaza, the editors examine the nature of exterminism and its relation to what threatens to become a permanent Nakba.

Nader Durgham (2024-02-29). War on Gaza: Israeli 'massacre' kills dozens looking for food in Gaza City. middleeasteye.net

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Types of encephalitis: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: February 22 is World Encephalitis Day. Encephalitis is a disease referring to the inflammation or swelling of the brain. Broadly, it can happen because of infections, including viral infections, or the immune system acting up. That's why Dr. Sarosh Irani, a Mayo Clinic neurologist and researcher, says it's essential to recognize World Encephalitis Day. "A number of physicians, and certainly the public, are not aware of encephalitis as an entity. Yet, it is a medical emergency,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Closing the clinical trials disparity gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getting sufficient representation of racial and ethnic minority populations in clinical trials remains a pervasive challenge, despite concerted efforts by researchers and mandates set by funding sources and regulatory agencies. A lack of diversity in research results in continued disparities and poorer health outcomes in underrepresented communities. An article in the January edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings proposes a wide range of strategies to help researchers improve community engagement with underrepresented racial and ethnic populations and…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health disparities in gynecologic cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from these diseases. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qnJg1eEtcN0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — With those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month is a great time to remind yourself why a healthy diet is important for more than just your waistline. "What you eat and drink affects your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your healthcare team may recommend following a cholesterol-lowering diet," says Ripu…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can extra salt hurt your kidneys? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Sodium is a mineral that your body needs to function well. When you combine sodium with the mineral, chloride, the two make table salt. Sodium is added to many processed foods, including packaged and frozen meals. Many recipes call for salt in the ingredients, and many people add table salt to their food for flavor. But according to Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, adding too much salt to your diet is not…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people. Dr. Said Alsidawi, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says the problem is that many people don't even know they have it because they have no symptoms. And in 20% of cases, the first presentation is sudden cardiac death. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M6RrnuAc_1M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Dengue fever: A Mayo Clinic expert explains the mosquito-borne infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Recent outbreaks of dengue fever in Brazil have prompted public health officials to launch an immunization campaign targeting children ages 10 to 11. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Four different subtypes of the virus can cause infections in humans," says Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist. "Wherever you have a significant number of mosquitoes and warm hot environments is where you see dengue transmission." Watch: Dr. Stacey…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Stressed about your child's screen time? Here's what a Mayo Clinic expert recommends. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It's natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and member of the AAP, shares some recommendations to make it simple for families to manage their technology use. Watch: Dr. Nusheen…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Two KPJ Healthcare hospitals in Malaysia join Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, and ROCHESTER, Minn. — KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare or the "Group") and Mayo Clinic have announced that two KPJ specialist hospitals, KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital (KPJ DSH) and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), are the newest members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. These hospitals are the first members from Malaysia to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, says it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer. Watch: Prevent cancer with lifestyle changes youtu.be/__d7F9sEcaQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 27) is…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Casting once again: Patient recovers from thoracic outlet syndrome and rediscovers thrill of being on the water. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Justin Pomeroy, 23, struggled after a weight training session, he wasn't sure if he was simply fatigued or experiencing a medical crisis. While lifting weights, one of his shoulders popped, followed by radiating pain. Despite being fit for his active job as a Florida-based U.S. Coast Guard crewman, he continued to feel debilitating weakness, even when making the slightest of movements. His condition worsened over the next few days to the point that he…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Newborns diagnosed with syphilis at alarming rates. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looks at sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has some concerning news, especially when it comes to syphilis. While cases of other STIs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, have decreased or seen modest increases, syphilis has jumped 80% in the four years from 2018 to 2022. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says syphilis is a bacterial infection that is primarily transmitted through sexual contact. But she says…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Jim Robo, former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jim Robo, a private investor and former chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy, Inc. and NextEra Energy Partners, LP, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on February 16. Jim Robo "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Robo to the board," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "He has an exceptional track record of driving transformation and excellence and will offer valuable strategic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). How specialized blood cells could transform treatments for inflammatory disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are studying whether specialized T cells taken from blood could harness the body's immune system to treat or someday cure complex inflammatory diseases. Researchers are probing whether a subset of T cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs, have the power to suppress out-of-control immune responses. If so, they want to know if this could offer a new therapeutic option for chronic inflammation that does not respond to standard treatment. William…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Know your numbers: What is your heart rate? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Know your numbers: What is your heart rate? Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising. If you're sitting or lying down ‚Äï and you're calm, relaxed and aren't sick ‚Äï your heart rate is typically between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Other factors that can…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-29). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…

nosihle (2024-02-29). National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system. sanews.gov.za National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system | National Treasury has published its Policy Position Statement titled, 'A Simpler, Stronger Financial Sector Ombud System', which outlines proposed reforms to the ombud system. | The Policy Position Statement follows the publication of a World Bank Diagnostic Study in 2021 titled, 'South Africa – Financial Ombud System Diagnostic'. | "The study provided an independent review of South Africa's financial ombud system and recommended reforms to enhance consumer protection and encourage good quality outcomes in the financial services sec…

Owen Schalk (2024-02-29). AMLO's push for environmental reforms angers Canadian mining sector. mronline.org Ottawa has often criticized measures that would limit the ability of Canadian companies to profit from Mexico's resource wealth.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-29). Por Palestina, la voz cada vez más alta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 feb (RHC) ´Despojados de sus tierras, expulsados de su propia patria, dispersados por el mundo, perseguidos y asesinados, los heroicos palestinos constituyen un ejemplo impresionante de abnegación y patriotismo, y son el símbolo vivo del crimen más grande de nuestra época ª.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-29). Instan en Cuba a reforzar enfrentamiento al delito en comunidades. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, instó a reforzar el enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción y las ilegalidades desde las comunidades y fortalecer la integralidad en el combate contra esos flagelos.

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-29). Amid Genocide, EU Eyes More Trade With Israel. expose-news.com Ursula von der Leyen sees genocide as a business opportunity. Just this week, the European Commission president argued that a new "mindset" is required to bolster the weapons industry. "The continuing war in Gaza …

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-29). New Autopsy Evidence from Japan: Myocarditis — However Mild — Can Result in Fatal Arrhythmias. expose-news.com Hart, who are a group of highly qualified UK Drs, scientists, economists, psychologists and other academic experts have reported on their substack that a new paper from Japan has highlighted that even mild …

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-29). Sir Patrick Vallance joins Tony Blair Institute. expose-news.com Former Government chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has joined the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), the ex-prime minister's organisation has announced. Vallance has been appointed to the TBI's "team of …

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-29). Top Cardiologist Reports 47-Fold Increase in Serious Myocarditis Post Covid Vaccinations as He Calls on GMC to Investigate. expose-news.com The daily Sceptic reports: Dr. Dean Patterson, a leading consultant cardiologist in Guernsey and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, has written to the U.K. medical professional regulator the General Medical …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-29). "Letter to the People for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean" launched at Foz do Iguaàßu conference. mronline.org From February 22 to 24, 4,000 people from more than 20 countries gathered in Foz do Iguaàßu for the Conference on the Integration of Latin American and Caribbean Peoples…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-29). Palestinian prisoner Assef Refae dies after denial of treatment. peoplesdispatch.org At least 11 Palestinians have been killed inside Israeli prisons since October 7 after being denied medical care or due to brutal treatment meted out by prison authorities…

Peter Boyle (2024-02-29). Let Leila Khaled speak! greenleft.org.au Palestine liberation fighter Leila Khaled has described Israel's occupation of Palestine as the "peak of terrorism". This is why Zionist organisations want to stop her from speaking, writes Peter Boyle.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Iran successfully launches Pars 1 research satellite into space. presstv.ir Iran successfully puts into orbit the domestically-built Pars 1 research-sensing satellite.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). 'Cold-blooded massacre':150 killed as Israeli forces attack Gazans waiting for aid. presstv.ir At least 150 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured in an attack by Israeli military forces on the northern Gaza Strip.

Princess Harmony (2024-02-29). Justice for Nex Benedict! workers.org Nex Benedict On Feb. 8, Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old Choctaw nonbinary student living on the Cherokee Reservation in Owasso, Oklahoma, died after an attack the day before by three presumably cisgender girls who had been harassing them and their friend. Benedict, who used they/them pronouns, allegedly poured water on the . . . |

Rhoda Wilson (2024-02-29). We CAN force a public debate about the covid fraud. expose-news.com In the last four years, Dr. Vernon Coleman has made hundreds of videos, and written hundreds of articles and at least half a dozen books, in which he has proved beyond doubt …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-02-29). Horizon Europe is a euphemism for technocracy. expose-news.com Earlier this month the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") published an update on the progress made toward the UK Science and Technology Framework. Within this update is the mention …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-02-29). A case of sudden visual loss due to a brain tumour after mRNA injection. expose-news.com In a case study report published in December, a 60-year-old woman experienced sudden visual loss in her left eye three days after receiving her fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech covid injection. Her …

Ron Jacobs (2024-02-29). Unchained Capitalism: A Demonic Theology. counterpunch.org In the minds of many, the US state of Vermont is an idyllic place of trees, mountains, ski resorts, craft beer and people with lots of money. In all honesty, Vermont does have its share of all these things. However, like any other place in the world's capitalist economy, they come at a price. Until

Staff (2024-02-29). Abdul Karim 'Tunda' acquitted in 1993 serial blasts case. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network A special court in Ajmer on Thursday acquitted Abdul Karim 'Tunda' (80) in the 1993 serial blasts case. Two other accused, Irfan (70) and Hameeduddin (44), have been sentenced to life imprisonment. The court's decision to acquit Tunda has stirred both surprise and controversy. Tunda, known for his alleged involvement in …

Staff (2024-02-29). Children International condemns 'mass killing of children' in Israel-Gaza conflict. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network 'Mass killing of children in slow motion' unfolds in Gaza, reports Save the Children International. Six children perish in north Gaza due to dehydration and malnutrition, with others critical, Gaza Health Ministry reveals. Doctors Without Borders alarms over Gaza's healthcare system collapse amid attacks. Samantha Power, USAID head, emphasizes urgent need …

Staff (2024-02-29). Shahi Idgah board argues against 'removal' of mosque in Allahabad HC. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The counsel for the Shahi Idgah managing committee on Thursday argued in the Allahabad High Court that the suit seeking "removal" of the mosque adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura is barred by the law of limitation. The limitation law sets a specific time period to seek a legal remedy. Taslima Aziz …

Staff (2024-02-29). Patrick Lawrence: The CIA in Ukraine — The NY Times Gets a Guided Tour. scheerpost.com Wikimedia Commons. This outsider analysis from veteran journalist Patrick Lawrence is one of two stories ScheerPost has published on the New York Times' "The Spy War: How the CIA Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin." To read an ex-CIA agent's perspective on the story, read John Kiriakou's piece here. By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost …

Staff (2024-02-29). US Refuses to Assure UK Judges That Assange Won't Be Executed If He's Extradited. scheerpost.com Protest to free Julian Assange at the UK Consulate in NYC on Feb. 20, 2024 (Flickr) By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout On February 20 and 21, as nearly 1,000 supporters of Julian Assange gathered outside the London courthouse, a two-judge panel of the High Court of Justice presided over a "permission hearing." Assange's lawyers asked …

Staff (2024-02-29). Rafah's Dire Plight: Netanyahu's Last Grasp for Victory. mintpressnews.com The Palestinian city of Rafah is not just older than Israel; it is as old as civilization itself. It has existed for thousands of years. The Canaanites referred to it as Rafia, and Rafia has been almost always there, guarding the southern frontiers of Palestine, ancient and modern. As the gateway between two continents and …

Staff (2024-02-29). Greek strikes see huge turnout as workers plan further escalation against the government. thecanary.co Greece's All Workers Militant Front (PAME) has said the Greek national strike on Wednesday 28 February was the "biggest strike in recent years, with rivers of workers flooding Athens". Greek strike: everybody out As the Guardian reported: Tens of thousands of people… joined protests in Greece, with strike action bringing the country to a standstill, …

Staff (2024-02-29). DWP facing national day of protest over so-called 'welfare reforms' — with Labour in firing line, too. thecanary.co On Monday 4 March, there will be a national day of action against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It comes as the government is once again targeting chronically ill and disabled people under the guise of 'reforms' — potentially cutting people's benefits to the tune of £390 a month. The action is organised …

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-29). Suman casi 30.000 los palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net Al menos otras 70.325 personas han resultado heridas en durante los ataques del ejército sionista.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-02-29). Brasil aboga porque ricos tributen para reducir desigualdades. telesurtv.net Como presidente del G20, la nación suramericana planteó la lucha contra el hambre, la pobreza y las desigualdades como prioridades de debate de los ministros de Finanzas de los Estados miembros.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-02-29). Médicos en Corea del Sur se oponen a medidas del Gobierno. telesurtv.net Los galenos, en huelga, sostienen que el salario y las condiciones laborales deberían ser la prioridad, en lugar del plan del gubernamental para aumentar el número de trabajadores sanitarios.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-02-29). Trump y Biden salen vencedores por sus partidos en Michigan, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Con respecto al voto democrata, el 13,2 por ciento marcó la casilla equivalente al voto en blanco siguiendo una campaña que animaba a ello para mostrar el rechazo al papel de EE. UU. en la guerra de Gaza.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-02-29). Al menos 19 muertos por colisión de buses en Copán, Honduras. telesurtv.net La presidenta Xiomara Castro expresó sus condolencias a las familias de las víctimas y pronta recuperación a los lesionados.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-02-29). Polonia evalúa cierre de frontera con Ucrania por crisis en el agro. telesurtv.net El primer ministro polaco, Donald Tusk, señaló que si bien la medida sería "dolorosa" resulta necesaria.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2024-02-29). Aplicarán nuevos precios del combustible y electricidad en Cuba. telesurtv.net El ministro de Finanzas y Precios enfatizó que los precios aún vigentes "no reconocen los costos reales".

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Presidente de Siria resalta trascendencia de relaciones con Rusia. telesurtv.net Al-Assad recordó que Occidente es hostil con Rusia históricamente porque esa nación euroasiática fue transformándose de débil en fuerte.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Reportan aumento de actividad en volcán Popocatépetl de México. telesurtv.net Al menos 22 vuelos fueron suspendidos en el aeropuerto internacional de la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-29). Venezolano Keydomar Vallenilla gana oro en Preolímpico de halterofilia. telesurtv.net El venezolano levantó los 170 kilogramos en el primer intento, asegurando el terminar líder en el arranque.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO (2024-02-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman más de 140 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-29). Firman en Venezuela acuerdo de diálogo y propuesta para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net Participan 150 representantes de los sectores. Estuvieron presentes el 97 por ciento de las organizaciones con fines políticos debidamente inscritas ante el Poder Electoral.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-29). Genocidio israelí sobre Gaza deja más de 30.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net "El número de mártires supera los 30.000", denunció el ministerio de sanidad en un comunicado.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-29). Presidente de Venezuela califica como un éxito acuerdo para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado calificó el pacto como el más incluyente firmado hasta la fecha en el país.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-29). Educadores ecuatorianos se movilizarán contra presidente Noboa. telesurtv.net El gremio subraya la necesidad de elaborar un Plan de Acción para la Reinserción Escolar de aquellos estudiantes que desertaron en 2023.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-29). Sindicatos de aerolíneas argentinas realizan un paro de 24 horas. telesurtv.net "Estamos casi 70 puntos por debajo de la brecha inflacionaria", recalcó el vocero de la Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (APLA), Juan Pablo Mazzieri.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-29). Agricultores y ganaderos se movilizan en Cataluña, España. telesurtv.net Diversas organizaciones exigen "la eliminación de la competencia desleal y reclama las herramientas reguladoras de los mercados".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-02-29). Exigen alimentos para comedores populares en Argentina. telesurtv.net La UTEP reafirmó la necesidad de atención a los barrios populares.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-29). Nicaragua y Rusia firman acuerdos en materia de seguridad. telesurtv.net Durante la visita del secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia, Nikolái Pátrushev, a Nicaragua, se alcanzaron acuerdos para el período 2024-2026.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-29). Venezuela condena exploración canadiense en territorio Esequibo. telesurtv.net "Canadá no tiene arte ni parte en los asuntos referentes a la Guayana Esequiba, el Gobierno guyanés debe exigir de inmediato el retiro de este pronunciamiento", dijo el canciller.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-29). Bolivia condecora a cineasta Jorge Sanjinés con el Cóndor de los Andes. telesurtv.net El presidente boliviano indicó que el homenaje de esta jornada es uno de esos imprescindibles como testimonio de la política hecha arte.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-29). Confirman seis niños muertos por hambruna en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades denunciaron que los niños murieron como resultado de la sequía y la desnutrición.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-29). Declaran emergencia por incendios en 60 condados de Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net Se pronosticó que las condiciones cálidas y secas causadas por las altas temperaturas y el viento se mantendrán en la región en los días venideros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-29). Siria intercepta misiles procedentes de Israel. telesurtv.net La agresión ocurrió cerca de las 21H35 horas (hora local) desde la dirección del Golán sirio ocupado, apuntando a varios puntos de Damasco.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). Gobierno argentino lleva al Supremo caso contra Chubut. telesurtv.net El Ejecutivo dio a conocer que también se apelará la decisión federal ante la Cámara de Comodoro Rivadavia.

The Gecko Project (2024-02-29). Ten takeaways: The palm oil scheme leaving Indonesian villagers submerged in debt. cadtm.org

Workers World Party (2024-02-29). PDF of February 29 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. China: Palestine has right to armed struggle The sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell Students walk out for Palestine Gaza: Hunger as a weapon Imperialist hypocrisy marks Assange persecution Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-02-29). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org

Samer Badawi (2024-02-28). In East Palestine, Anti-Biden Protests Came from the Right and the Left. progressive.org When Biden visited the small Ohio town, the pro-ceasefire left and the MAGA right had one thing in common, Samer Badawi reports.

Sarah Jaffe (2024-02-28). Work Won't Love You Back: When Workers Decide What to Make. progressive.org In protesting their employers' support for Israel, tech workers are protesting genocide while also fighting to control their own working conditions and the production process itself, writes Sarah Jaffe.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-29). White House doctor says Joe Biden 'fit for duty' as US election looms. scmp.com Scrutiny of the US president's health has increased after a brutal special counsel report portrayed Biden as elderly and forgetful.

Agencies (2024-02-29). UN 'appalled' by public executions in Afghanistan. scmp.com Afghanistan's Taliban government publicly executed three convicted murderers in the past week at sports stadiums as thousands watched.

albawaba (2024-02-29). Richard Lewis 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' star and comedian dead at 76. albawaba.com Richard Lewis, the critically acclaimed stand-up comic known for his droll delivery and brutal candor, has died. He was 76.The actor revealed in 2023 that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, recommitting himself at the time to working on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alongside his longtime friend Larry David, the show's star and creator.He died peacefully in his home in Los Angeles Tuesday night after suffering a heart attack, his publicist, Jeff Abraham, told the BBC's US partner CBS News.Lewis is co-starring in the final season of Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on HBO. David said Wednesday he was mourn…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Sopranos Drea De Matteo paid off her house in 'five minutes' on OnlyFans. albawaba.com In a candid interview with the DailyMail, Drea De Matteo, renowned for her roles in "The Sopranos" and "Sons of Anarchy," bared her soul about how joining OnlyFans became a lifeline during her darkest times.The 52-year-old actress disclosed that she was on the brink of financial ruin, with a mere $10 left in her bank account and the looming threat of losing her home. Matteo's career in Hollywood hit a standstill due to her principled stance against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, leaving her grappling with dire circumstances."The Sopranos" star Drea de Matteo joined OnlyFans after her acting career stalled. She raised…

albawaba (2024-02-29). Gaza death toll exceeds 30,000 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As Israel continues its brutal aggression on Gaza, the Ministry of Health in the enclave announced that the death toll has exceeded the 30,000 people mark with more than half of them being children. "The number of martyrs exceeds 30,000," a ministry statement said. It added that the toll includes at least 79 deaths reported overnight.Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been attempting to broker a cease-fire to put an end to the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza, with negotiators requesting a six-week respite in the nearly five-month conflict.Mediators suggested an agreement could fi…

albawaba (2024-02-29). 'Arish student': Egyptian girl commits suicide at Arish University. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The story of an Arish University student has gone viral on social media with people saying that the girl committed suicide after being blackmailed, meanwhile, local newspapers reported that she died of poisoning. Activists online widely shared the Arish student's story and said that the student was abused after someone took private photos of her without her knowledge. Human rights advocates released a campaign online calling for harsh punishment against those who are involved in leading the Arish student to commit suicide by taking private photos of the Egyptian girl and abusing her to share them onlin…

Associated Press (2024-02-29). Dubai hosts first jet suit race for 'Iron Man' pilots. scmp.com The 1,500-horsepower suits made by Gravity Industries use the same kind of fuel as some Emirates aircraft and can reach speeds of 128km/h.

Basit Mahmood (2024-02-29). 'You're no threat': Margaret Hodge tears apart Reform UK's Richard Tice. leftfootforward.org Labour's Margaret Hodge has taken apart Reform UK's leader Richard Tice, as the pair clashed on Sky News over discussions about how much of an impact the populist right-wing party could have on the upcoming general election. | The debate came after Tory MP Lee Anderson had the whip withdrawn after making Islamophobic and bigoted remarks about the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. | Anderson told GB News last week that that 'Islamists' had 'got control' of the mayor of London. His Islamophobic comments were slammed by Khan as well as senior Tories including Sajid Javid, who branded them "a ridiculous thing to say".

Bloomberg (2024-02-29). US lawmakers reach deal to avoid imminent government shutdown. scmp.com Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress reached an agreement in principle to extend the federal budget by a few days and defer the threat of a government shutdown.

Bloomberg (2024-02-29). Mitch McConnell's departure sets up Trump-fuelled fight for Republican Party. scmp.com Senate Republicans have to choose just how loyal to Donald Trump they want their next leader to be in the wake of Mitch McConnell's bombshell decision to step aside after the November election.

Bloomberg (2024-02-29). US Supreme Court immunity case jeopardises Donald Trump trial before 2024 election. scmp.com The US Supreme Court's decision to consider whether former president Donald Trump should be immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case could push a trial close to election day — or even beyond this year.

bwitanek (2024-02-29). CAIR-NJ — Keep the Cease Fire March Moving. fightbackbetter.com Get the View this post on Instagram |

bwitanek (2024-02-29). NJ Medical Students for Palestinian — Remember the Names of the Victims of Genocide! fightbackbetter.com A few months ago, NJMS students came together to write the names of the martyrs of Gaza. On Friday, February…

bwitanek (2024-02-29). Repress-Tagram — Just to Remind Everyone that Instagram While Helpful in Some Ways — Has Built In Repression. fightbackbetter.com Below are two previous articles about Instagram repression. FIghtBackBetter.com can handle with help if there was a major hit at…

bwitanek (2024-02-29). Fake Real Estate Sale — Selling Stolen West Bank Estates. fightbackbetter.com

bwitanek (2024-02-29). SOMA VIgil — Poems for Palestine February 25, 2024. fightbackbetter.com

bwitanek (2024-02-29). Palestinian Curriculum Workshop March 9. fightbackbetter.com There is an enormous amount of work left to do in our schools around Palestine. On Saturday March 9th, from 11 AM — 1 PM EST, Teaching While Muslim & At this session, teachers will have the opportunity to spend time gathering resources for their specific needs…

Center for Biological Diversity (2024-02-29). Southern Resident Orcas Receive Oregon Endangered Species Protections. indybay.org PORTLAND, Ore., February 16, 2024 — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted today to protect Southern Resident orcas under the state's Endangered Species Act, responding to a February 2023 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole stepped up. ecns.cn Chinese authorities are intensifying scrutiny of sentence reductions, parole and temporary release programs, aiming to ensure fairness and prevent abuses in the criminal justice system.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Cheaper generic versions of diabetes drug prove effective. ecns.cn Generic and more affordable versions of the diabetes drug metformin that have been included in China's bulk buy program are as effective as their brand-name counterparts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). 4th round of water discharge starts amid anger. ecns.cn Instead of responding to concerns of residents and neighboring countries, Japan commenced the fourth round of releasing nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). China envoy embarks on shuttle diplomacy. ecns.cn China will send its special envoy for Eurasian affairs on a second round of shuttle diplomacy this week to promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has dragged on for two years.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Officials recommend latest popular film and TV dramas in mainland to Taiwan audiences. ecns.cn New mainland film and TV productions such as movies YOLO and Pegasus 2 are among the latest works to be recommended to people in Taiwan by Chinese officials, who say the charm of Chinese culture can be shared on both sides of the Taiwan Straits through watching these productions.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarus, Russia's Kamchatka Territory discuss business cooperation. eng.belta.by The business community of Russia 's Kamchatka Territory was briefed about the trade and investment potential of Belarus, promising areas of bilateral cooperation. A number of Belarusian enterprises shared their experience of working in the Kamchatka market.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarus taking part in UzBuild 2024 expo in Tashkent. eng.belta.by The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the Republic of Uzbekistan was awarded a Certificate of Merit for its significant contribution to the organization of the event.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Merchandise export by FEZ Gomel-Raton companies at $1.4bn in 2023. eng.belta.by According to Antonina Yezhova, in 2023 FEZ Gomel-Raton companies made over Br6.4 billion worth of goods or nearly 17% of Gomel Oblast's industrial output.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Minsk Motor Plant output up 13.5% in 2023. eng.belta.by Most of the key performance indicators set by the government and the Industry Ministry were fulfilled.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Minsk Motor Plant sells to more than 20 countries. eng.belta.by "All obligations to supply products to foreign markets have been fulfilled. Export growth amounted to 14.4% compared to 2022. In the export structure, all major groups of goods, including motors, special equipment, spare parts, show good figures," the enterprise said.

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eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarusian president convenes meeting to discuss state and prospects for Belarusian football. eng.belta.by The meeting will be attended by Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko, Sport and Tourism Minister Sergei Kovalchuk, President of the National Olympic Committee Viktor Lukashenko, Chairman of the Belarusian Football Federation Nikolai Sherstnev and member of the Council of the Republic Dmitry Baskov.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Lukashenko comments on state of affairs in Belarusian sport industry. eng.belta.by "They say the new head of the federation and the sport and tourism minister are not on friendly terms. They say they can't work with each other. You don't say so! Outrageous! There is even nothing to fight over there!" Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Lukashenko orders to sort things out in sports clubs. eng.belta.by "You receive certain preferences. It is necessary to come to grips with the situation in the near future – in the first quarter [of this year]. No gravy train for anyone anymore," the Belarusian leader noted.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Lukashenko sets major task for Belarusian footballers. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has advised Belarusian athletes to focus on their performance in Russian sports competitions and do their best to win there amid the ongoing sanctions.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarus' Committee for Science and Technology names areas of development in Year of Quality. eng.belta.by The decree on declaring 2024 the Year of Quality is aimed primarily at continuing to improve and enhance the quality of life of the Belarusian society, to increase the competitiveness of products.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarusian space flight participant: 'We are encouraged and believe in success'. eng.belta.by Belarusian Anastasia Lenkova, a backup crew member of the 21 st visiting expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), started the examination training on the simulator of the ISS Russian Segment at the Cosmonaut Training Center on 29 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarusian Vasilevskaya taking exam on Soyuz MS spacecraft simulator. eng.belta.by According to Marina Vasilevskaya, in the Soyuz manned spacecraft she will assist the commander and perform certain operations.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Macron's statements about deploying troops to Ukraine slammed 'as dangerous'. eng.belta.by Dmitry Peskov pointed out that the very fact that politicians in the West were discussing the issue "certainly makes it clear that the current generation of European politicians probably neither have a proper understanding of the word 'security' nor have a proper instinct of self-preservation."

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Minister: Belarus' crime rate is falling. eng.belta.by "As for the clearance rate and the overall crime rate in 2023, we see a decline in crime rate: the number of homicides and serious bodily injuries decreased," said Ivan Kubrakov.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). More and more countries interested in how Belarusian police maintains public order. eng.belta.by Ivan Kubrakov said: "Via Interpol we interact with over 100 countries, which share certain information with us and we provide information to them. Including Poland and Germany. They may seem unfriendly countries for us but we reciprocate if they contact us."

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Xie Xiaoyong: Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarus-China relations. eng.belta.by Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarusian-Chinese relations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at the concert celebrating the Lantern Festival at the BSU Lyceum.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Belarus clinch 26 medals at Altyn Mergen Grand Prix in Shymkent. eng.belta.by Taking part in the tournament were 230 athletes from six countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Marozava advances to San Diego Open quarterfinal. eng.belta.by In the quarterfinal the Belarusian-Belgian tandem will face Australia's Ellen Perez and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States.

GABIK (2024-02-29). 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy. sanews.gov.za 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy | KwaZulu-Natal has made strides in the delivery of housing units, with a total of 690 000 housing units having been built since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | This is among the province's achievements highlighted by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, delivering the State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "We have built 690 000 housing units in KwaZulu-Natal, which means more than 2.8 million KZN citizens live in houses built by this democratic government. This excludes the 130 000 sites that have been made available over the same 30-year period," Dube-Ncube said. | Ref…

GABIK (2024-02-29). KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination. sanews.gov.za KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination | While unemployment figures may cause despair, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the rate of investment into the province is a sign that tomorrow will be better than today. | "As KwaZulu-Natal, we faced an uphill battle in ensuring that investor confidence is unwavering, despite challenges with load shedding, the civil unrest, ageing utilities' infrastructure, some of which could not withstand the recent floods. Yet we remain determined to continue in our quest to ensure that investors know that KwaZulu-Natal is and remains the most…

GABIK (2024-02-29). KZN economy back on its feet, Premier. sanews.gov.za KZN economy back on its feet, Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says despite various challenges, including floods that hit the province, the provincial economy is back on its feet. | The province is gradually addressing the damage which is estimated in the region of R33 billion. | "At times, we felt we were on the verge of collapse while at other times we felt we could touch the sky. The circumstances around the sixth administration tested our steely resolve and we chose to soldier on," Dube-Ncube said as she delivered the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Oval Cricket Stadium in Piete…

Ji Siqi (2024-02-29). Chinese premier meets with US business group in Beijing as part of charm offensive. scmp.com Li Qiang tells delegation led by US Chamber of Commerce head that Washington's 'small yard, high fence' approach to trade with China is not in either side's interest.

Michael Hauser (2024-02-29). Lenin's Political Work. lefteast.org Lenin and bolshevik leaders on the Red square. Source: Wikimedia Commons. | Lenin and the Revolution: nothing is closed | The contemporary view of Lenin and the October revolution is predominated by their historical images as provoking the impression that they are nothing more than pieces of history with no relation to the present time or our future. Whe…

newarab (2024-02-29). Activists allege 'heavy-handed' UAE restrictions at WTO talk. newarab.com A coalition of civil society groups on Wednesday accused the Our World Is Not for Sale (OWINFS), representing more than a dozen civil society groups, said it has complained to the WTO following a series of incidents at the body's 13th ministerial confe…

newarab (2024-02-29). EU diplomats condemn Israeli demolitions in Jerusalem. newarab.com More than 20 European diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah issued a joint statement on Tuesday against Israeli The statement reiterates a public statement by the EU on 15 February

nosihle (2024-02-29). SA works on exiting FATF grey list. sanews.gov.za SA works on exiting FATF grey list | National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's grey listing, it remains a challenge to address all 17 of the remaining action items by February 2025. | "All relevant agencies and authorities will need to continue to demonstrate significant improvements, and also for such improvements are being sustained," National Treasury said on Thursday. | The FATF is the international standard-setting body that oversees global compliance with anti-money laun…

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). Germany's anti-Iran rights claims 'cover up' support for Israel: Tehran. presstv.ir Iran rejects German FM's latest claims against Tehran as an attempt to cover up Berlin's support for Israeli occupation and rights violations against Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). US sanctions 'may not apply' to gas pipeline project with Iran: Pakistan energy minister. presstv.ir The Pakistani energy minister says the US sanctions against Tehran may not apply to the gas pipeline project with neighboring Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-02-29). South Africa says following up on Israel's non-compliance with ICJ ruling. presstv.ir South Africa says it has contacted the ICJ to pursue Israel's non-compliance with the top court's ruling on the prohibition of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Reuters (2024-02-29). China's BYD looking for Mexico EV plant location, Americas CEO Stella Li says. scmp.com The Shenzhen-based EV maker expects to choose a location for the plant, which is set to have a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually, by the year-end.

Reuters (2024-02-29). Donald Trump can't post full bond in New York fraud case, offers US$100 million. scmp.com Lawyers made the request in their bid to pause a US$454.2 million civil fraud judgment against the ex-US president, but the judge did not grant a stay.

Reuters (2024-02-29). Mitch McConnell to step down as US Senate Republican leader in November. scmp.com The senator froze up in public twice last summer, raising questions about his ability to continue to carry out the duties of his high-powered job.

Reuters (2024-02-29). US Supreme Court to decide Donald Trump criminal immunity claim in 2020 election case. scmp.com The justices put on hold the criminal case being pursued by Special Counsel Jack Smith, and will review a lower court's rejection of the ex-US president's claim.

Reuters (2024-02-29). Canada fired scientists Xiangguo Qiu and Keding Cheng for sharing information with China, report says. scmp.com Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, were escorted out of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg before being sacked.

Robert Delaney (2024-02-29). Impending Hong Kong security law language stirs 'growing concern', former US consul general says. scmp.com Hanscom Smith cites government consultation paper signalling possible targeting of connections between entities operating in the city and those overseas.

Staff (2024-02-29). More WION: What does Kiev's need for $3 billion per month of foreign assistance tell us? gilbertdoctorow.com This morning WION, India's premier English language global broadcaster invited me to a far-reaching discussion that began with the latest news from Ukraine, where the Finance Minister had just announced the country's need for $3 billion per month of assistance from its foreign backers. As I explain in this interview, the money is not in …

Staff (2024-02-29). Children International condemns 'mass killing of children' in Israel-Gaza conflict. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network 'Mass killing of children in slow motion' unfolds in Gaza, reports Save the Children International. Six children perish in north Gaza due to dehydration and malnutrition, with others critical, Gaza Health Ministry reveals. Doctors Without Borders alarms over Gaza's healthcare system collapse amid attacks. Samantha Power, USAID head, emphasizes urgent need …

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-29). Ecuador imputa a seis implicados en el asesinato de Villavicencio. telesurtv.net La Fiscalía de Ecuador ratificó que la banda Los Lobos participó en la planificación y ejecución del homicidio contra el candidato presidencial.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-29). Rusia dispuesta a ayudar a sus socios en Latinoamérica. telesurtv.net El secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia afirmó que para el gigante euroasiático es de vital importancia los acontecimientos que susciten en América.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-29). Ordenan restituir fondos a la provincia argentina de Chubut. telesurtv.net Según el fallo judicial el Gobierno argentino estaría reteniendo recursos coparticipables como herramienta de presión política a la provincia del Chubut.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-29). ONU advierte de inminente hambruna en el norte de Gaza. telesurtv.net La Oficina para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios de la ONU advirtió que una cuarta parte de la población de la Franja de Gaza, se encuentran a un paso de la hambruna.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-29). Bombardeos israelíes dejan seis muertos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las ambulancias palestinas no pudieron llegar a los lugares de los ataques debido al bombardeo de artillería israelí en la zona.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2024-02-29). Líder iraní destaca importancia de participación en comicios. telesurtv.net El ayatolá indicó que los países occidentales "con motivos y por diversas razones, temen la participación del pueblo".

Tim Huber (2024-02-29). MC USA peace fund supports Mennonite Action. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Church USA has awarded Mennonite Action an unrestricted $10,000 grant from its Church Peace Tax Fund.

Zhou Xiaoming (2024-02-29). A stronger, more confident China has little to fear from Trump 2.0. scmp.com Donald Trump's intentions towards China are clear, Beijing has seen him off before and this time, the US has less economic leverage, ironically, thanks to its decoupling efforts. If anything, Trump 2.0 will alienate the world.

bwitanek (2024-02-28). Booker's Camden Office Protested Again — See Comments from Protesters. fightbackbetter.com