(2024-03-06). German Military Leak Reveals British Soldiers Are In Ukraine. popularresistance.org British soldiers are "on the ground" in Ukraine helping Ukrainian forces fire Storm Shadow missiles, according to a leaked recording of a conversation between German military officers that was published by Russian media. | Germany confirmed the authenticity of the recording, and the British did not dispute the claim. The UK confirmed last week that it had a "small number" of troops inside Ukraine who are "supporting the armed forces of Ukraine." | The UK first started shipping Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine last year, which marked a significant escalation of NATO support since they have a range of 155 miles, fu…
(2024-03-06). Airport personnel push private jet to start at Cappadocia airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on social media in the final days has caused a stir for five employees at Kapadokya Airport located in Nev≈üehir's Gàºl≈üehir district in Turkey as they were seen manually pushing a private plane in an attempt to launch it after failing to do so, rather than troubleshooting or conducting maintenance, according to footage aired by show TV channel.What's peculiar about the incident is that the private aircraft in question is a Private Cessna 680 Sovereign TC-ATP, and its engines roared to life shortly after being manually pushed by airport personnel for a fe…
(2024-03-06). Are Yemeni Houthis behind Meta's outage?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A multitude of Facebook and Instagram users encountered technical issues on March 5, 2024, which hindered their ability to access their accounts or register in. The extensive disruption has generated user frustration, prompting them to seek clarification on social media platforms including X.Reports say that Instagram users are having frequent problems getting the app and refreshing their accounts. Likewise, Facebook users have been confronted with challenges including login malfunctions and unanticipated errors.Andy Stone, a representative of Facebook, confirmed the user-facing concerns and guaranteed…
(2024-03-06). Starbucks lays off 2,000 employees due to boycott. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Middle Eastern franchisee of Starbucks has initiated the termination of around 2,000 employees from its coffee establishments throughout the region in response to boycotts caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.AlShaya Group, the retail conglomerate responsible for Starbucks' Middle Eastern operations, is reportedly planning to terminate the employment of over 2,000 workers as a consequence of the extensive consumer boycotts associated with the ongoing Gaza conflict.The Middle Eastern and North African locations of Alshaya Group, which is headquartered in Kuwait and owns franchise rights for n…
(2024-03-06). Tesla factory halts operations after arson attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Tuesday's power disruption at the European Gigafactory of Tesla, situated in close proximity to Berlin, resulted in an indefinite cessation of operations. In response to the incident, CEO Elon Musk described as "extremely foolish" a suspected arson attack in the area.In close proximity to the Tesla facility, an electrical pole was set on fire as a result of the assault, which transpired to the southeast of Berlin. Thankfully, the fire did not spread to the Tesla facility, which marked the American electric vehicle manufacturer's inaugural production site in Europe.Nevertheless, the occurrence has compe…
(2024-03-06). Hezbollah targets Israeli sites in Ruwaisat; Israel strikes Hula, southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Missiles were launched toward the Israeli Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in the occupied Kfar Shuba hills, south of Lebanon. Hezbollah announced that fighters destroyed a Merkava tank on Al-Tayhat Hill using appropriate weapons.In retaliation, Israeli forces conducted a raid near the town of Hula, also in southern Lebanon. Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with exchanges of fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli occupation forces. The Israeli Minister of Internal Security threatened to restore security on the northern borders either through negotiations or by using force, warning Hezbollah of severe co…
(2024-03-06). Hezbollah's heaviest missile barrage plunges northern Israel into darkness. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli media sources report a significant escalation in hostilities as Hezbollah launches one of the heaviest missile barrages since the onset of the conflict towards the Galilee region. The attack has resulted in widespread electricity outages in the area. According to Al-Mayadeen in southern Lebanon, a substantial portion of the missiles fired from Lebanese territory towards the Galilee have successfully reached their intended targets. This marks a major offensive move by Hezbollah, with reports suggesting between 50 to 70 missiles launched in the attack.Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with ex…
(2024-03-06). ICC issues arrest warrants for Russian officers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The International Criminal Court said Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants for two senior Russian officials for their actions during the Ukraine conflict.It identified the two as Sergei Ivanovich Kobylash and Viktor Nikolayevich Sokolov, an army lieutenant general and a navy admiral, and stated that the alleged offenses occurred between October 2022 and March 2023.
(2024-03-06). US-British raids on Hodeida, Yemen; Houthis target two American warship destroyers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Houthis' Al Masirah TV reports the sixth US-British raid on Hodeidah in hours, with aircraft striking the Al-Jabbana and Ras Issa areas. In response, Houthi forces strike back, targeting two American warship destroyers in the Red Sea with naval missiles and drones. The Yemeni armed forces vow to continue operations until the aggression ceases and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Using naval missiles and drones, Yemen vows to expand operations against hostile targets until aggression stops and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Yemen's retaliation aligns with the global call to support Palestinians facing ag…
(2024-03-06). US Secretary of State: situation in Gaza unacceptable. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the US Secretary of State emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid access. Blinken says Israel must "maximize every possible means and every possible method to get aid to those who need it", as the current situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is "simply unacceptable."Echoing this sentiment, President Joe Biden reaffirms Washington's commitment to providing essential assistance to Gaza's vulnerable population.Meanwhile, the Saudi Foreign Minister condemns the continuing violence in Gaza and advocates for the recognition of a Pale…
(2024-03-06). Cuban films to be screened in the United Kingdom. plenglish.com London, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) With the title 'Cuba Screen: Films to Change the World,' several motion pictures from the Caribbean island will be screened in this capital from March 9 to 22, the official website of the event reported.
(2024-03-06). France praised for including right to abortion in its Constitution. plenglish.com Geneva, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Tàºrk, praised the inclusion of the right to abortion in the Constitution of France on Monday.
(2024-03-06). A Wishful Gamble: Rugby League in Las Vegas. dissidentvoice.org The history of such experiments is not promising. Why would those in the US like the game of rugby league, when an established code of superficial similarity already exists? Fundamental differences, for one thing, abound. The US NFL Superbowl tries to keep blood and violence off the pitch. Force, when exercised, is chivalric, the moves …
(2024-03-06). Canada Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine for Training. news.antiwar.com Canada is open to sending troops back to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces if the right "conditions" are met, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on Tuesday. Like many other NATO countries, Canada began training Ukrainian forces inside Ukraine following the 2014 US-backed coup that ousted former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. But since the February …
(2024-03-06). The Estate Tax Exemption is $27.2 Million for a Couple. counterpunch.org The New York Times had a piece on the tax code changes that will take effect next year unless Congress acts to extend current provisions. One of the items on this list is an increase in the amount of wealth exempted from the estate tax. The piece lists the amount currently exempted as $13.6 million,
(2024-03-06). Despite Risks, US Presses to Extend War in Yemen. counterpunch.org 
With the Biden administration facing a legally binding deadline of March 12 to end its acts of war in Yemen, officials in Congress are preparing to grant the administration the legal authorization to continue waging war in the immediate future. At a February 27 Senate hearing, U.S. lawmakers indicated that they are working on a bill
(2024-03-06). Domestication is the Greatest Threat to Wild Bison. counterpunch.org 
Recently news media announced the transfer of 141 of Yellowstone's bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Most of the media and many conservation groups hailed this as "restoring" bison to the plains. What is not said is that this transfer to the tribe, and all other previous transfers are destroying the wild bison genome.
(2024-03-06). DR Congo: Civilians in the firing line as use of heavy weapons signals alarming new phase of armed conflict in the east. icrc.org News release | "What we are seeing now in eastern DRC is in many ways unprecedented and extremely worrying.
(2024-03-06). ICRC: "Future generations must be protected from the serious risks posed by autonomous weapons" icrc.org
(2024-03-06). Türkiye'nin uyu≈üturucu màºcadelesinde BM raporu. img.piri.net Raporu àúskàºdar àúniversitesi Rektà∂r Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve BM Kontrol Kurulu àúyesi ve à∂nceki dà∂nem Ba≈ükanƒ± Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy dàºnyada ortak dàºzenlenen basƒ±n toplantƒ±sƒ±nda INCB Raporu'nu payla≈ütƒ±. Raporda bu yƒ±l sosyal medya ve internetin, kaàßakà߃±lƒ±ktaki rolàºne yer verildi. Aksoy, "INCB, àßocuklar da dahil olmak àºzere uyu≈üturucu pazarlamak iàßin so…
(2024-03-06). Four Lebanese Civilians Reported Killed in Israeli Attack on House in Village of Houla. news.antiwar.com Israel continued escalating strikes against southern Lebanon today, hitting a three-story house in the southern village of Houla. Initially, a couple and their 25-year-old son were reported killed, but subsequent reports said four members of the same family were killed in the attack. Israel noted the attack on Houla, but did not address the civilian …
(2024-03-06). The Great Election Fraud: Manufactured Choices Make a Mockery of Our Republic. dissidentvoice.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court was right to keep President Trump's name on the ballot. The high court's decree that the power to remove a federal candidate from the ballot under the Constitution's "insurrectionist ban" rests with Congress, not the states, underscores the fact that in a representative democracy, the citizenry—not the courts, not the corporations, …
(2024-03-06). When Will We Stop Fueling an Endless Cycle of Hatred and Violence? counterpunch.org 
When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all? It is not possible to say you support human rights and have a double standard, supporting human rights for some and denying human rights to others. Human rights are
(2024-03-06). What Did the CIA Know and When Did it Know it? sonar21.com 
Proposed Decolonization of Russia | As Ukraine careens toward a political and military disaster it is time to ask why did the CIA fail to predict this. "Wait a minute," you might say, "how do you know the CIA did not?" Fair question. I no longer have access to classified information, but I can read the public statements of DOD and State Department officials as well as remarks by various members of Congress. At no time during the past two years — since the start of the Special Military Operation — have we heard a single discouraging word from anyone with access to CIA briefings on Ukraine's military…
(2024-03-06). Letter from London: One Can Not Reflect in Streaming Water. counterpunch.org 
A gifted producer and writer I know was traveling to Rome last week. I told him I was jealous. At the risk of over-romanticizing when so much is raining down on so many right now, Rome strikes me as precisely the sort of place where the grimmer realities of life should be transcended. I have
(2024-03-06). Global Pet Craze Is Becoming a Major Contributor to the Extinction Crisis. counterpunch.org 
In 2019, an independent international science group—the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services—announced that about 1 million species around the world are threatened with extinction. The number, based on a consensus by hundreds of experts and other researchers from 50 countries, made headlines around the world when it was included in the group's global
(2024-03-06). DR Congo: Civilians in the firing line as use of heavy weapons signals alarming new phase of armed conflict in the east. icrc.org "What we are seeing now in eastern DRC is in many ways unprecedented and extremely worrying. With the latest upsurge in hostilities since early February, hundreds of badly injured civilians, many of them women and children, have been streaming into healthcare facilities in North Kivu — 40 percent of them victims of shelling or other heavy weapons used in densely populated urban areas. This new dynamic is adding to the deep suffering of huge numbers of civilians already worn down by decades of conflict," said Mr Mardini.Under international humanitarian law, parties to a conflict have a responsibility to prot…
(2024-03-06). Gaza: 97 Palestinians killed, 123 injured by Israeli bombings in last 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk (Gaza City, Al Jazeera, Wafa, OCHA: According to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 97 Palestinians were killed, and 123 Palestinians were injured by indiscriminate bombing of Israeli forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. 30,631 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and 72,043 others injured by Israeli bombings since 7 October according …
(2024-03-06). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.
(2024-03-06). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra primer ministro. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre por los hechos vinculados a la contratación de Vadire Pinedo Vázquez, una mujer con la que tuvo una relación sentimental, en el Ministerio de Defensa y por la gestión realizada para su contratación en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros.
(2024-03-06). Facebook e Instagram restablecen servicios tras caída global. telesurtv.net Dificultades en el inicio de sesión, en la carga de contenidos y en la propia web son los principales fallos detectados en las plataformas.
(2024-03-06). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".
(2024-03-06). Hallan muerto a líder indígena Merong Kamaka Mongoió en Brasil. telesurtv.net La nota de la Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas (Apib) de Brasil afirma que encontraron al cacique "inconsciente" con "señales de ahorcamiento" y que llegaron a darle socorro, pero "no resistió y falleció".
(2024-03-06). Haití vive ola de violencia mientras Ariel Henry esté ausente. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su profunda preocupación sobre el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en Puerto Príncipe…
(2024-03-06). OMS denuncia crisis humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La organización sanitaria informó de que al menos 15 menores de edad han muerto por falta de alimentos hasta ahora, de acuerdo al subjefe de la oficina de la OMS, Ahmed Dahir.
(2024-03-06). República Dominicana cierra el espacio aéreo con Haití. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dominicanas mantienen la frontera abierta, permitiendo solo el retorno a su país de los haitianos.
(2024-03-06). Excomandantes brasileños señalan nexos de Bolsonaro con golpe. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, Freire Gomes compareció el pasado viernes ante la Policía Federal por más de siete horas.
(2024-03-06). UEFA cambia formato de Liga de Campeones para próxima temporada. telesurtv.net El nuevo formato será en forma de 'liguilla' en la que participarán 36 conjuntos (el formato actual es de 32).
(2024-03-06). Aumentan a 1.171 los damnificados por lluvias en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El número de afectados subió a 121.627, según informó este lunes la Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos (SGR).
(2024-03-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
(2024-03-06). Asamblea Popular de China realizan segunda sesión de trabajos. telesurtv.net Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium de la sesión, presidió la reunión. El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, presentó el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno.
(2024-03-06). Anuncian el lanzamiento de nueva Gran Misión en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El mandatario brindó detalles sobre la puesta en práctica de la misión, la cual cuenta con 10 vértices y 40 acciones a ejecutar.
(2024-03-06). Descienden los flujos de lava del volcán La Cumbre en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Este volcán se encuentra en la cúspide de la isla Fernandina, la más occidental del archipiélago de las Galápagos.
(2024-03-06). Alertan sobre el secuestro de 45 mujeres por el grupo Daesh. telesurtv.net "Las mujeres habían abandonado el campamento de desplazados internos en Ngala para ir a buscar leña", sostuvo Muhammad Goni.
(2024-03-06). Indepaz denuncia nuevo asesinato de líder social en Cauca, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz refirió que "la imposición de normas y otras formas de control social por parte de los grupos armados significan un permanente riesgo de violación de los derechos de la población".
(2024-03-06). CNE de Venezuela fija para el próximo 28 de julio las elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El rector del CNE afirmó que el procedimiento se efectuó cumpliendo lo establecido en la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
(2024-03-06). Docentes inician paro de tres días en Montevideo, Uruguay. telesurtv.net Para el miércoles, el paro será en las escuelas del centro de la capital y el jueves, en las del este.
(2024-03-06). Renuncia al cargo primer ministro de Perú, Alberto Otárola. telesurtv.net Alberto Otárola agradeció a la presidenta de Perú, Dina Ercilia Boluarte, por la confianza en la gestión que lideró 440 días.
(2024-03-06). Siria denuncia ante ONU vetos de EE.UU. para resguardar a Israel. telesurtv.net El representante de la nación árabe indicó que EE.UU. tiene la finalidad de detener el Consejo de Seguridad e imposibilitar que haga lo que le corresponde.
(2024-03-06). Presidentes de Palestina y Türkiye sostienen encuentro. telesurtv.net Discutieron sobre las acciones para poner fin de inmediato a la agresión del Ejército de ocupación de Israel contra la población civil de Palestina.
(2024-03-06). Realizan elecciones primarias en 15 estados de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Carolina del Norte, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah y Virginia son algunos estados donde tiene lugar el supermartes.
(2024-03-06). Corea del Norte rechaza maniobras de Washington y Seúl. telesurtv.net Pyongyang señaló que los ejercicios aumentan "la imprevisibilidad de la situación en la zona del estado de armisticio".
(2024-03-06). Hamás rechaza acusaciones de la ONU sobre violación sexual. telesurtv.net Según el grupo de la resistencia palestina en Gaza, las acusaciones de la ONU son "infundadas" y buscan "demonizar" a la organización.
(2024-03-06). Living on the Wrong World. counterpunch.org 
On this planet of ours, it almost doesn't matter who's right and who's wrong when it comes to our wars. Actually, let me correct that thought slightly: it certainly does matter, but what matters so much more is that we humans simply can't stop fighting them. That is (or at least should be) a stunning
(2024-03-06). Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to provide funds to boost Brazil's development. tvbrics.com The parties discussed long-term co-operation…
(2024-03-06). Egypt to change regulations for health facilities. tvbrics.com 
New rules presented by the country's Minister of Health and Population…
(2024-03-06). The Remarkable Decline in the Global North's Leadership. counterpunch.org 
Global desire for an immediate stop to the Israeli bombing is now at an all-time high. For the third time, the United States vetoed a UN resolution in the Security Council to compel the Israelis to stop the bombing. That the United States and its European allies continue to back Israel despite the widespread disgust at this war—exemplified by the death of Aaron Bushnell—raises the frustration with the leadership of the Global North.
(2024-03-06). The 2024 Oscars: The Rise of the New Culture CommissarsO. counterpunch.org The annual rites of Oscar are nigh (Sunday, March 10), in case you hadn't noticed—and given the sharply declining trend of the show's ratings over the past decade, you probably hadn't. Once a momentous occasion of national mind-melding of near-Super Bowl proportions, this increasingly tedious exercise in tacky self-aggrandizement and PC hectoring from gazillionaire celebrities
(2024-03-05). Russians to open Stalin death investigation after 71 years. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – According to Erem News, the Russian Communist Party including protestors taking to the streets demanded that the Russian Federal Security Service and top prosecutors investigate the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953.The
(2024-03-05). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.
(2024-03-05). Gran movilización conmemora 11 años de la siembra de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net El Comandante Eterno Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías pasó a la eternidad un 5 de marzo de 2013.
(2024-03-05). México y Venezuela impulsan proyectos cooperación internacional. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al comunicado, con estas mesas de trabajo se refleja que, "al fortalecer y ampliar la cooperación entre nuestros países, se contribuye al desarrollo de una región más próspera".
(2024-03-05). Fiscalía de Perú abre investigación contra primer ministro. telesurtv.net Esto ocurre por los hechos vinculados a la contratación de Vadire Pinedo Vázquez, una mujer con la que tuvo una relación sentimental, en el Ministerio de Defensa y por la gestión realizada para su contratación en la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros.
(2024-03-05). Ayuda humanitaria de EE.UU. no llega a los palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net Residentes en el lugar informaron que parte de los paquetes cayeron en las costas del asentamiento Zikim, donde se sitúan colonos israelíes, al norte del territorio palestino.
(2024-03-05). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".
(2024-03-05). Hallan muerto a líder indígena Merong Kamaka Mongoió en Brasil. telesurtv.net La nota de la Articulación de los Pueblos Indígenas (Apib) de Brasil afirma que encontraron al cacique "inconsciente" con "señales de ahorcamiento" y que llegaron a darle socorro, pero "no resistió y falleció".
(2024-03-05). Haití vive ola de violencia mientras Ariel Henry esté ausente. telesurtv.net El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó su profunda preocupación sobre el deterioro de la situación de seguridad en Puerto Príncipe…
(2024-03-05). OMS denuncia crisis humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La organización sanitaria informó de que al menos 15 menores de edad han muerto por falta de alimentos hasta ahora, de acuerdo al subjefe de la oficina de la OMS, Ahmed Dahir.
(2024-03-05). República Dominicana cierra el espacio aéreo con Haití. telesurtv.net Las autoridades dominicanas mantienen la frontera abierta, permitiendo solo el retorno a su país de los haitianos.
(2024-03-05). Excomandantes brasileños señalan nexos de Bolsonaro con golpe. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con medios locales, Freire Gomes compareció el pasado viernes ante la Policía Federal por más de siete horas.
(2024-03-05). Descubren valioso tesoro en tumba de 1300 años en Panamá. telesurtv.net Un equipo del Ministerio de Cultura panameño y la Fundación El Caño trabaja en esta estructura para encontrar detalles sobre el señorío prehispánico de Río Grande.
(2024-03-05). Incendios forestales provocan dos muertes en Texas, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador texano Greg Abbott señaló que al menos 500 estructuras han sido damnificadas y todavía faltan daños por evaluar.
(2024-03-05). Nicaragua ratifica posición sobre Derechos Humanos ante ONU. telesurtv.net La delegación denunció que estos son informes preparados desde la manipulación, lejos de la objetividad y la sensatez.
(2024-03-05). Venezuela conmemora aniversario de la partida de Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 11 años de la siembra del Comandante Eterno, se le rendirá un sentido homenaje en el Cuartel de la Montaña a partir de las 09H00.
(2024-03-05). Asamblea Popular de China realizan segunda sesión de trabajos. telesurtv.net Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium de la sesión, presidió la reunión. El primer ministro chino, Li Qiang, presentó el informe sobre la labor del Gobierno.
(2024-03-05). Venezuela conmemora el 11 aniversario de la partida del comandante Hugo Chávez. telesurtv.net En conmemoración de los 11 años de la siembra del Comandante Eterno, se le rendirá un sentido homenaje en el Cuartel de la Montaña a partir de las 09H00.
(2024-03-05). Presidente Maduro expresa que Venezuela rechaza colonialismos judiciales. telesurtv.net "Una decisión de la CIJ pudiera parar inmediatamente el genocidio israelí ¿y qué hace? nada, porque la CIJ está en manos del imperio global de occidente", dijo el mandatario.
(2024-03-05). CNE de Venezuela fija para el próximo 28 de julio las elecciones presidenciales. telesurtv.net El rector del CNE afirmó que el procedimiento se efectuó cumpliendo lo establecido en la Constitución de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
(2024-03-05). El presidente palestino llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.
(2024-03-05). Presidente palestino llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.
(2024-03-05). Frente Sandinista gana elecciones regionales en Nicaragua. telesurtv.net La presidenta del Consejo Supremo Electoral felicitó nuevamente a las familias caribeñas por su participación en estas Elecciones Victoriosas Caribe 2024.
(2024-03-05). Inhabilitan a expresidente Martinelli como candidato en Panamá. telesurtv.net El presidente del TE, Alfredo Juncá, afirmó que la decisión se tomó en cumplimiento del mandato constitucional y las normas del Código Electoral.
(2024-03-05). Situación de emergencia en Perú tras intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Los aguaceros han provocado graves daños en viviendas, carreteras y la infraestructura de escuelas, centros sanitarios y desagües en las regiones norteñas de Piura y Tumbes.
(2024-03-05). Siria denuncia ante ONU vetos de EE.UU. para resguardar a Israel. telesurtv.net El representante de la nación árabe indicó que EE.UU. tiene la finalidad de detener el Consejo de Seguridad e imposibilitar que haga lo que le corresponde.
(2024-03-05). Realizan elecciones primarias en 15 estados de EE.UU. telesurtv.net Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Carolina del Norte, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah y Virginia son algunos estados donde tiene lugar el supermartes.
(2024-03-05). Corea del Norte rechaza maniobras de Washington y Seúl. telesurtv.net Pyongyang señaló que los ejercicios aumentan "la imprevisibilidad de la situación en la zona del estado de armisticio".
(2024-03-05). Hamás rechaza acusaciones de la ONU sobre violación sexual. telesurtv.net Según el grupo de la resistencia palestina en Gaza, las acusaciones de la ONU son "infundadas" y buscan "demonizar" a la organización.
(2024-03-05). Sube a 30.631 cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza por Israel. telesurtv.net El ejército israelí cometió 10 masacres en Gaza en las últimas 24 horas, matando a 97 personas e hiriendo a otras 123, dice el Ministerio de Salud.
(2024-03-06). The autumn of Camp David. uwidata.com By Mohamed Naeem The Egyptian author Mohamed Naeem published an article comparing the period of Camp David and today on the website Manassa. Addressing the current conditions centered around Israel's aggression, Naeem concludes that "the world of Camp David is coming to an end" and "Egypt must prepare for it". The article was translated from …
(2024-03-06). South Africa's ambassador to Iran outlines benefits of BRICS expansion. tvbrics.com 
He spoke about the important role of the BRICS countries on the world stage…
(2024-03-06). Saving Lives and Restoring Hope for a Hunger-Free Tanzania. reliefweb.int Country: United Republic of Tanzania | Source: Action Against Hunger USA | TANZANIA | Population: 61.5 million | OUR IMPACT | People Helped Last Year: 404,110 | Our Team: 10 employees | Program Start: 2015 | Even before entering the Kiomboi Therapeutic Feeding Unit, you can hear babies crying. At this hospital in Tanzania's Iramba district, extremely sick children fight their way back to health with support from Action Against Hunger. | Babies here are receiving treatment for malnutrition. Some are also ill with fever, malaria, and other complications. Dr. Salma Mahayu is part of the team—three doctors a…
(2024-03-06). Yemen: Southern Transitional Council must end crackdown on civic space [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Country: Yemen | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | The Southern Transitional Council (STC) de facto authorities must end their ongoing unlawful and arbitrary restrictions on the work of civil society organizations and human rights defenders in the southern governorate of Aden, Amnesty International said today. | Since early 2023, the STC has adopted a series of measures that increasingly restrict the work of Yemeni civil society organizations, flouting existing local associations law and international human rights standards. The restrictions include requiring organizations…
(2024-03-06). Date for Venezuela's Presidential Election Set by National Electoral Council. orinocotribune.com On Tuesday, the president of Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, announced the electoral schedule for the 2024 presidential elections, setting July 28 as the official date for the vote. | During a press conference, Amoroso reported that the national electoral board evaluated all the proposals presented by the board of directors of the National Assembly (AN) on the general principles, the calendar, and the expansion of electoral guarantees. | On February 28, the AN and representatives of various sectors within Venezuela signed the "Caracas Agreement," which presented proposals to the CNE r…
(2024-03-06). NATO Debates Whether To Conventionally Intervene In Ukraine. popularresistance.org French President Macron hosted over 20 fellow European leaders in Paris on Monday to discuss their next moves in Ukraine, including the possibility of a conventional NATO intervention, which he said they hadn't ruled out for reasons of "strategic ambiguity" despite not reaching a consensus on this. His Polish counterpart Duda also confirmed that this subject was the most heated part of their discussions. The very fact that this scenario is being officially considered shows how desperate NATO has become. | Russia's victory in Avdeevka, which was the natural result of it winning the "race of logistics"/"war of attr…
(2024-03-06). No Aloha In Governor Of Hawaii's 'Strategic Partnership' With Israel. popularresistance.org On February 29, 2024, fifteen organizations in Hawaii at a press conference at the Hawaii State Capitol called for Hawaii governor Josh Green to terminate any relationship the State of Hawaii has with Israel citing the Israeli genocide being conducted in Gaza. | On the day of the press conference, Israeli military killed 107 and wounded over 700 starving Palestinians that were attempting to get food for their families from food relief trucks. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed and 70,000 wounded in the 145 day Israeli attack and siege of Gaza.
(2024-03-06). Hope Amidst Crisis: Relief Efforts in the Aftermath of Noto Earthquake, Japan. reliefweb.int 
Country: Japan | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | On New Year's day of 2024, while some parts of the world were celebrating, Japan was met with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake 7km north-northwest of Suzu, located on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture. Reportedly there were 238 deaths, 1,179 people injured and 19 people missing. | On the 13th day since the earthquake, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's (BTCF) volunteers had already provided 7,129 hot meals to hospitals and temporary shelters as the first stage of humanitarian aid. | Nearly two months after the earthquak…
(2024-03-06). 2023 Brief on Sierra Leone. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sierra Leone | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | Sierra Leone has encountered various challenges, including global crises and internal political tension, which have greatly affected the economy and the lives of its citizens. The country's infrastructure has historically been underdeveloped, with transportation, energy, and communication systems needing improvement. Additionally, the high inflation rate has significantly impacted daily business operations, making it difficult for citizens to afford basic food commodities. | In response to these challenges, th…
(2024-03-06). Podcast: Aaron Bushnell, The Israel Lobby, Mass Media Propaganda And More. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We've managed to get a third podcast episode up! Recording it and making enough time to create it and edit it are skills we're still developing, but we've always learned on the job in this weird little project of ours anyway. Personally I think this is our best one yet: In this episode we discuss …
(2024-03-06). David Robie: NZ's shameful act over Hamas in defiance of Gaza atrocities reality. greenleft.org.au 
New Zealand has taken another shameful act in its tone deaf approach to Israel's War on Gaza this week by
(2024-03-06). Mar 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniel Barenboim, Yo-Yo Ma — Beethoven: Triple Concerto How does the genocidal regime expect to defend its industrial heartland against Hezbollah? by Don Hank Day 151, Mondo: Israel 'campaigns' to end UNRWA in Gaza Strip Why Are Arab Regimes So Impotent in the Face of Zionist Barbarism?, by Kevin Barrett The Documented (And Suppressed) History Of Palestine & Zionism — Ryan Cristián Video Israeli Peace Activists agree War must end with some form of Democracy for All, by Atalia Omer China: Palestine has right to armed struggle, by John Catalinotto Aaron Bushnell,…
(2024-03-06). The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety. popularresistance.org One year after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, inspired bipartisan legislation that would have made the nation's railways safer for everyone, the bill has been all but killed — largely thanks to a familiar conservative foe: the Koch network. | Koch Industries, the parent company of various petrochemical subsidiaries run for decades by Charles Koch and his now-deceased brother David, spent nearly $8 million in the past year lobbying on the legislation and other issues, as well as donated $1.4 million to Republican lawmakers who helped stall the legislation. The effort was part of nearly $20…
(2024-03-06). The Government of Japan provides grant assistance to five NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. reliefweb.int Countries: Japan, Pakistan | Source: Government of Japan | The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 300,800 (equivalent to around PKR 84 million) in total to five local NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. Three out of the five projects are flood rehabilitation projects in the areas affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods. | The grant contracts were signed between His Excellency, Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and representatives of the five NGOs at the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad on March 5, 2024. The five NGOs that will implem…
(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 January 2024 at around 4: 22 AM, an armed conflict occurred at Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) V | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 24 families or 120 persons are affected in one (1) barangay in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur (see Annex A).
(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #24 on the Effects of Shear Line as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | Forecasted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Shear Line, spanning from 8 to 20 January 2024, brought adverse weather conditions across multiple regions namely: Regions V, X, XI, and Caraga. Its effects resulted to persistent heavy rains that led to flooding and landslides while, scattered thunderstorms contributed to heightened weather instability. Livelihoods of farmers were adversely affected, due to continuous heavy rai…
(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #3 on the Armed Conflict in Iloilo as of 06 March 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 28 February 2024 at around 3AM, an armed conflict transpired between the troops of the 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion and Communist NPA Terrorists (CNT) of Southern Panay Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay in the Municipality of San Joaquin,, | Iloilo which resulted in the displacement of affected families / individuals and several reported casualties. | On March 04, 2024 at around 4: 40 PM, series of encounter occurred in Brgy. Igsolique, Miagao, Iloilo and Brgy. Igcabito-on during the…
(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #43 on the Effects of Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 05 March 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported initial effects of the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). | On 01 February 2024, incidents of flooding caused by sustained heavy rains from the Trough of the LPA were reported in the Province of North Cotabato in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg…
(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on the Armed Conflict in Lanao del Norte as of 06 March 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 16 February 2024, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Pantao, Munai, Lanao del Norte between Dawlah Islamiyah — Maute Group (DI-MG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), resulting in injuries. Two days later, on the 18th of February, another clash occurred in Brgy. Lindongan, Munai, with nine (9) reported dead and seven (7) injured. Following this, on the 21st of February, a military operation targeted the suspected hideout in Brgy. Matampay, Munai, causing casualti…
(2024-03-06). Viet Nam: Nearly 500,000 hectares of land cleared of UXOs. reliefweb.int Country: Viet Nam | Source: Government of Viet Nam | VGP – Nearly 500,000 hectares of land were cleared of bombs, mines, and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the 2014-2023 period, according to the Viet Nam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC). | The figure was released at a ceremony to celebrate VNMAC's 10th founding anniversary in Ha Noi on March 4. | In 2010, the Vietnamese Government issued a National Action Program to overcome the consequences of post-war ordnances in the 2010-2015 period (Program 504). | The Government established the VNMAC, under the direction of the Prime Minister and the management of the…
(2024-03-06). 'All of Australia is the West Bank': An interview with Uncle Robbie Thorpe. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Anti-war groups protest Defence Industry Conference, amid war on Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Community leaders call on Albanese to isolate apartheid Israel, scrap weapons deals. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Labor must listen to 81% saying ceasefire. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Nasser Mashni leads pro-Palestine march in Garramilla/Darwin. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Protest calls on UQ to cut ties with Boeing. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Tasmanian Palestine Advocacy Network campaigns for ceasefire, LGBTIQ rights. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Victoria's voluntary assisted dying review told of cruel delays, access inequality. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN summit. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-06). Tom Tate — The Developer Mayor. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-06). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between MoENR, Bhutan, and ICIMOD. reliefweb.int Country: Bhutan | Source: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development | Thimphu, Bhutan — March 5, 2024 | The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have entered into a long-term collaboration and cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, at the MoENR headquarter in Thimphu. | The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) is one of the founding members of ICIMOD since its establishment in 1983. Previously, ICIMOD collaborated with RGoB through periodic Memoranda of Understanding, e…
(2024-03-06). World: Cyber threats impacting the safety and dignity of civilians in conflict. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: International Committee of the Red Cross | Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivered by Veronique Christory, Senior Arms Advisor, on the Existing and Potential Threats in the Sphere of Information Security, Open-Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021-2025, New York, 5 March 2024 | Excellencies, dear colleagues, | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this session of the Open-Ended Working Group. | As a neutral, impartial and in…
(2024-03-06). KSrelief, AHTF and WHO partner to improve maternal and child health in Bamyan, Afghanistan. reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Sources: Islamic Development Bank, World Health Organization | 5 March 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has committed US$ 1.1 million via the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF) to enhance the quality of maternal and child health services in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. This funding is being facilitated by the Islamic Development Bank and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as a trustee of AHTF. The funding will support ongoing efforts by WHO to end preventable deaths among pregnant women and children and adolescents…
(2024-03-06). 'Damage': An allegory on war and alienation. greenleft.org.au 
Jim McIlroy reviews Damage, written and directed by Australian filmmaker Madeleine Blackwell, which is a moving allegory about the destruction caused by war and the increasing alienation suffered by an elderly woman in a capitalist society abandoning those in need.
(2024-03-06). Rail Machinists Rerun Contested Election. popularresistance.org A new election for top officers will be held in Machinists District Lodge 19 on May 3, after complaints about bad addresses and campaigning at polling locations during a close vote last year. | The new vote for president and secretary-treasurer will establish who will set the union's approach to the upcoming contract fight with the big freight rail carriers. Negotiations between the 13 rail unions and the carriers begin later this year. | District Lodge 19 represents 8,000 machinists who repair locomotives and heavy equipment for carriers including CSX, BNSF, and Union Pacific.
(2024-03-06). The Great Election Fraud: Manufactured Choices Make a Mockery of Our Republic. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). First Western Leader Referred To ICC As 'Accessory To Genocide In Gaza'. popularresistance.org Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past five months as their bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 30,000 people, but on Monday he became the first to be referred to the International Criminal Court for being an "accessory to genocide." | More than 100 lawyers supported the referral under Article 15 of the Rome Statute, arguing that Albanese, a member of the Labor Party, as well as members of his Cabinet and of Parliament, have provided Israel with "rhetorical support in th…
(2024-03-06). LIVE: Israel Using Gaza As Military Robot Testing Ground! rumble.com
(2024-03-06). President Maduro: Guyana Must Sit Down with Venezuela to Find a Solution. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, said this Monday that Guyana must settle the Essequibo controversy with Venezuela and without interference from external organizations such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). | During a broadcast of Con Maduro+, he commented on the ruling issued last Friday, March 1, by the Preliminary Chamber of the ICC, which authorized the ICC to pursue an investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Venezuela. | In this regard, the head of state said, "The people established the historical position that Venezuela does not recognize the International Cour…
(2024-03-06). Media Organizations Come Together For A Free Palestine. popularresistance.org The United States-backed Israeli siege and genocide in Gaza is entering its sixth month. Israel's relentless bombings and executions by Israeli snipers and soldiers have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands more uncounted and decomposing under the rubble, and more than 70,000 injured. Reports by nonprofit agencies and organizations have detailed the Israeli military's numerous war crimes, including abductions, torture and sexual violence against Palestinians. More than 2.3 million Palestinians are at risk of dying from Israeli-imposed starvation, indiscriminate bombing, the spread of disea…
(2024-03-06). South Sudan: Malteser International provides refugees from Sudan with clean drinking water. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan | Source: Malteser International | Cologne/Wau. More than eight million people have fled Sudan since the beginning of the war around eleven months ago. The majority of them live as refugees in their own country, but almost 600,000 are now seeking protection in the neighboring country of South Sudan. In the northern district of Western Bahr el Ghazal, Malteser International has repaired more than a dozen wells to provide around 7,000 people with drinking water. The German Federal Foreign Office is supporting Malteser International in its emergency relief. | "Among the people who ar…
(2024-03-06). Assange's Draconian Prosecution. popularresistance.org In the final moments of the hearing on Feb. 21, Ben Watson KC representing the U.K. home secretary, admitted additional charges could be laid against Julian Assange in the U.S. that carry the death penalty, such as aiding and abetting treason. | Asked by the judge whether there is anything that can be done to prevent a death penalty being imposed, he replied: "It would be very difficult to offer assurances to prevent the death penalty from being imposed." (Since Assange is charged with a federal and not a state crime he could get a death sentence no matter if the state he is tried in, in this case Virginia, has a…
(2024-03-06). Raqqa rises: International Women's Day celebrated in former ISIS stronghold. greenleft.org.au 
Women in Raqqa took to the streets on March 3 to kick off a week of events to mark International Women's Day on March 8, demonstrating the city's resilience in the face of challenges, reports Medya News.
(2024-03-06). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 27 February — 04 March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 27 February — 4 March 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The Lower Mekong Basin will be influenced by a heat low-pressure system from 4 — 7 March, then the high-pressure system push from China will extend to the upper and central part from 8 — 11 March. The…
(2024-03-06). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 150: Israel Is 'Engineering Famine' In Gaza. popularresistance.org Thousands of families in the Gaza Strip are barely finding enough food to cook a meal for their children as Israel's military aggression and aid blockade continue for the 150th day. | At least a quarter of Gaza's population is just a step away from famine, with already reported deaths of babies and children in homes and hospitals. | Prices of the little fruits and vegetables available on the market have soared, and non-essential products such as coffee have skyrocketed, with one kilogram sold at $100 (360 shekels). | The most expensive cup of coffee is now to be found, not in Paris or the Maldives, but in Gaza, a…
(2024-03-06). Petrol price increases. sanews.gov.za Petrol price increases | The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that all grades of fuel will increase by at least R1 from today. | The following are the increases have been announced: | Petrol (93 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Petrol (95 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R1.05 increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R1.18 increase. | Illuminating paraffin (wholesale): 64 cents increase. | Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin: 85 cents increase. | Maximum LP Gas retail price: 41 cents increase | The increases mean that a litre of 95, which use…
(2024-03-06). Ex-Isis Chief Appointed as Commander of US-Backed Militia in Syria. orinocotribune.com US forces have been training the Syria Free Army in its occupation base in Al-Tanf, eastern Syria | The Syria Free Army (SFA), a US-backed militant group being trained inside Washington's Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, "Today, the Syrian Free Army conducted a change of command and welcomed a new…
(2024-03-06). 'State-Minus': Biden's Palestine Solution. orinocotribune.com By Stasa Salacanin — Feb 29, 2024 | Three decades after the Oslo Lie, neither the US nor the EU are in any position to dangle the promise of a Palestinian state. | Is it sadly ironic that the issue of Palestinian statehood — unresolved for over 75 years — has resurfaced only after Israel's wholesale carpet-bombing of the Gaza Strip, killing over 30,000 civilians, injuring tens of thousands more, and destroying significant swathes of the territory's infrastructure. | University of California (UCLA) historian James Gelvin states the case plainly: | "There would have been no serious discussion of a…
(2024-03-06). NBN Co bombshell: High-speed, affordable broadband at last. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-06). Championing change: Chad's youth leading the charge against malnutrition. reliefweb.int Country: Chad | Source: Scaling Up Nutrition | In Chad, a pivotal step forward in addressing malnutrition has been the recent establishment of the Réseau des Jeunes pour la Nutrition (RéJNuT), or the Youth Network for Nutrition. Led by Mr. Kossi Clément TAMBAYE, the Secretary General, and in collaboration with the national SUN Media Network (RJTN), and SUN Civil society platform, this initiative underscores the critical role of youth engagement in the fight against malnutrition, supported by the SUN Movement and Action Against Hunger (ACF). | RéJNuT, officially launched to address the pressing nutritional chal…
(2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …
(2024-03-06). MMT sees America through rapid economic recovery. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-06). ADB and UNICEF join hands to strengthen climate resilient water and sanitation services in two major cities of Pakistan. reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: UN Children's Fund | New partnership will benefit up to 1.5 million people | Islamabad, Pakistan, 5 March 2024 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to collaborate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and solid waste management interventions under an ADB-funded project in the cities of Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur in Punjab province of Pakistan. | The agreement was signed by Yong Ye, ADB Country Director for Pakistan, and Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF's Representative in Pakistan, at UNICEF's Pa…
(2024-03-06). Standard Operating Procedure for the Afghanistan Youth Health Line. reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | UNFPA supports the Youth Health Line (YHL), launched in 2012, as a nationwide, youth friendly health service to provide information and counseling for adolescents and youth on issues related to their health and reproductive health. The YHL is providing a vital service to young people around the country who are dialing the toll-free number '120' from any phone to speak to a professionally trained youth health counselor. These conversations are confidential, free of judgment, and do not require parental consen…
(2024-03-06). WHO integrated response to the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis 2024—2025 – A Case for Support (Volume 1). reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Source: World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Afghanistan continues to grapple with an enduring humanitarian crisis characterized by a multitude of challenges. Afghan citizens endure an unstable health system and confront the daily spectre of food scarcity and malnutrition. The need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan has surged dramatically, increasing from 18.4 million people in need prior to August 2021 to the current estimate that 23.7 million people will be in dire need in 2024. | Responding to these challenges, WHO Afghanistan is presenting its…
(2024-03-05). Interview: Seeing the Larger Picture. progressive.org The Progressive's Michaela Brant interviews historian Heather Cox Richardson.
(2024-03-05). El presidente Abbas llega a Türkiye en visita oficial. telesurtv.net En el aeropuerto, el presidente fue recibido por diversos funcionarios turcos, embajadores árabes acreditados en Türkiye y personal de la Embajada del Estado de Palestina.
(2024-03-05). US Holds 'Super Tuesday' Primaries. telesurenglish.net Polls begin to open in more than a dozen U.S. states on the so-called "Super Tuesday" as part of the 2024 presidential primaries, with voters concerned about the leading candidates of both parties. | RELATED: | Fifteen states, including California, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Texas, as well as the U.S. territory of American Samoa, are scheduled to hold primary elections on "Super Tuesday" while Iowa Democrats will…
(2024-03-05). Venezuela Holds Events in Honor of Hugo Chavez. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the young people of the United Socialist Party (PSUV) will lead a solemn event at the "Mountain Barracks," where the remains of former President Hugo Chavez, the historical leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, rest. | RELATED: | "Eleven years after Commander Chavez's sowing, we ratify his legacy: a powerful revolutionary identity that brings together the forces of the emancipatory deeds in our Amerca's history. Chavez lives and…
(2024-03-05). Venezuela Rejects Judicial Colonialism: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro asserted that Venezuela "does not accept judicial colonialism from anyone, especially at a time when the entire humanity is questioning the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)." | RELATED: | "All these organizations are exhausted and cornered. We are witnessing a genocide broadcasted live on social media, and what do they do? Nothing, they turn a blind eye. They are in…
(2024-03-05). Wildfires Ravage Russia's Southern Primorye Territory. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, local media reported that wildfires that swept Russia's southern Primorye Territory over the weekend has expanded to 7,400 hectares, while a new fire breaking out in the Land of the Leopard National Park. | RELATED: | Over the past weekend, large-scale wildfires ignited in the Khasansky District of southern Primorye. As of Monday morning, the firefighters had increased to 300 persons. | "As of this…
(2024-03-06). Seven Members of Parliament Request UK Statistics Authority to Re-do the Analysis of COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). A Wishful Gamble: Rugby League in Las Vegas. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). Secretary Blinken Announces Warhawk Nuland's Resignation. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). Gaza Airdrops: Propaganda and Possibilities. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.
(2024-03-06). Global Research Fundraising: Stop the Pentagon's Ides of March. globalresearch.ca Let's stop the Pentagon's Join us in our call for peace in Ukraine and Palestine and all other war-torn countries around the world. …
(2024-03-06). Era of Western Dominance Ended But Remains Blind to "US Elephant in the Room": Joseph Borrell, Vice President of the European Commission. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). In Prague, French President Macron repeats call to send European troops to Ukraine. wsws.org Macron doubled down on his unpopular call for military escalation against Russia, risking nuclear war and gambling that the Kremlin may be intimidated and back down.
(2024-03-06). Steward Health Care: Massachusetts hospital chain held hostage to private equity parasitism. wsws.org The Steward affair is one of the most insidious instances of putting profit maximization before human need. The health care provider is the third-largest hospital owner in Massachusetts and has dozens of hospitals across nine states plus facilities in Colombia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
(2024-03-06). Teenager killed by exploding metal canister in Michigan warehouse fire. wsws.org A fire in a warehouse Monday evening in Clinton Township, Michigan caused canisters containing butane and nitrous oxide to explode and fly through the air at high speed and for long distances. One of these projectiles killed a 19-year-old bystander.
(2024-03-06). Thousands of janitorial and nursing home workers strike in Minnesota, while St. Paul teachers union announces tentative agreement. wsws.org SEIU has limited strikes by janitors in advance to just three days, while calling a strike by nursing home workers for only 24 hours, as it seeks to corral opposition among its members.
(2024-03-06). Hunger and starvation intensifying in Gaza. wsws.org Among the latest reports, Gaza's Health Ministry said 15 children had died of malnutrition in a single hospital in northern Gaza in recent days.
(2024-03-06). South Korean doctors oppose government plans to expand medical school enrollment. wsws.org The Yoon administration is using populist demagogy to cover up what is ultimately a pro-business agenda dressed up as medical "reform."
(2024-03-06). Surge in gold and bitcoin prices points to concerns over stability of US dollar. wsws.org Amid a developing global slump there is a growing financial bubble that increasingly resembles that which preceded the crisis of 2008.
(2024-03-06). Australian community support worker speaks on surge of homelessness. wsws.org "Going back a few years, seven out of eight people I saw would have been on government benefits. Now, I'd say easily half are working. It doesn't take much to go from having a job and paying rent, to becoming homeless."
(2024-03-06). Anger explodes as Stellantis terminates hundreds more temp workers at Toledo and Detroit Jeep factories. wsws.org The firing of 1,000 more supplemental workers this weekend by Stellantis has sparked an upsurge of rank-and-file anger.
(2024-03-06). Massive study confirms safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines. wsws.org A study on 93 million individuals worldwide who received one of the major COVID-19 vaccines confirmed existing knowledge about the safety profile of these vaccines.
(2024-03-06). Fifth "warning strike" by German train drivers: GDL union leader Weselsky refuses to call all-out strike. wsws.org Train drivers have to face the fact that there is no way forward with the GDL. It is necessary to build independent rank-and-file action committees that are democratically organised and that focus on the principled defence of workers' interests.
(2024-03-06). An interview with Baker Museum Director Courtney McNeil, co-curator of Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue. wsws.org Gershwin wrote that his painting and music "spring from the same elements, one emerging as sight, the other as sound."
(2024-03-06). Liberal cowards join in the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of Trump. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.
(2024-03-06). Globetrotting for Genocide: Foreign Fighters From US, France and India Are Fighting Israel's War in Gaza. mintpressnews.com 
"Most mercenaries fighting for Israel now are welcomed based on their religious affiliations and dual citizenships, making their accountability pretty complex" — some of them previously fought in Ukraine along the neo-naxi military wing Azov Battalion.
(2024-03-06). Palestinian resistance rejects claims in latest U.N. report. workers.org 
The following statements were issued by Resistance News Network on March 5, 2024. Hamas We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), reject and strongly condemn the report issued by U.N. official Pramila Patten, regarding the claim and allegations of Palestinian resistance fighters committing "rape and sexual violence" incidents during the . . . |
(2024-03-06). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). 'Very dangerous' if no Israel-Gaza ceasefire by Ramadan, Joe Biden says. scmp.com Israel says it will allow the same number of worshippers into Al-Aqsa mosque during the start of the holy month as in previous years.
(2024-03-06). Emmanuel Macron urges Ukraine's allies not to be 'cowards'. scmp.com The French president says he stands behind his controversial remarks about not ruling out sending Western troops to aid Kyiv.
(2024-03-06). Who is Jason Palmer? Joe Biden loses American Samoa primary on Super Tuesday. scmp.com US President Joe Biden was sweeping every Democratic contest on Super Tuesday — except for American Samoa. He fell short there to a previously unknown candidate named Jason Palmer.
(2024-03-06). Sending NATO Soldiers to Ukraine Is "Apocalypse Warning," Says Slovak Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). Denis Villeneuve eyes DUNE: MESSIAH with Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh. albawaba.com In the wake of the critical and commercial success of 'Dune: Part Two,' director Denis Villeneuve has expressed a fervent desire to continue the saga with 'DUNE: MESSIAH.'His enthusiasm is particularly fueled by the prospect of working with actresses Anya Taylor-Joy and Florence Pugh, whose performances he finds deeply inspiring.Villeneuve's vision for 'DUNE: MESSIAH' is not just a continuation of Frank Herbert's epic narrative but also an opportunity to delve deeper into the complex characters portrayed by Taylor-Joy and Pugh. The director has been vocal about the chills and motivation he receives from these act…
(2024-03-06). Drake Bell alleges sexual abuse from Brian Peck in 'Quiet on Set'. albawaba.com Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is set to reveal his experiences of alleged abuse at the hands of Brian Peck, a dialogue coach he worked with as a child actor.The allegations will be detailed in an upcoming docuseries titled "Quiet On Set," which aims to shed light on the darker aspects of children's television.Bell, known for his roles on "The Amanda Show" and later "Drake & Josh," will discuss how he was allegedly sexually abused by Peck, who was arrested in 2003 on charges related to sexual abuse involving a minor. Peck was convicted in 2004 after pleading no contest to charges including oral copulation wit…
(2024-03-06). Kim Kardashian 78M dress and facial changes stir controversy. albawaba.com Kim Kardashian has found herself at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.The reality TV star and socialite's latest public appearances have sparked widespread debate and disapproval. At the heart of the controversy are two main issues: her noticeable facial change, attributed to the use of slimming drugs, and a bold fashion statement involving a Balenciaga dress with a visible price tag.Facial Changes: The Ozempic DebateKim Kardashian's altered facial appearance has raised eyebrows, with many speculating that it is the result of using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Originally intended for Type 2 diabetes patie…
(2024-03-06). Israel's Cruelty Is Concealed by Its Decentralization. indybay.org Israel's institutional cruelty, decentralized in years and location, allows hundreds of thousands of law-abiding and order-following Israeli Jews to be cruel without an ounce of introspection or the realization that how much they benefit from it. The spatial and temporal distance from their anonymous partners allows Israeli Jews to attribute Palestinian cruelty to their culture, blood, or religion, and not to Israel's covert, decentralized cruelty.
(2024-03-06). Cuban films to be screened in the United Kingdom (+Photo). plenglish.com 
London, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) With the title 'Cuba Screen: Films to Change the World,' several motion pictures from the Caribbean island will be screened in this capital from March 9 to 22, the official website of the event reported.
(2024-03-06). Tuesday 3/5: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-03-06). Pressured by union drive and BDS campaign, Starbucks agrees to negotiations. workers.org 
Starbucks Workers United, which represents workers in 380 Starbucks stores, announced a major victory on Feb. 27. The gains include a series of benefits that the company formerly withheld from unionized stores, namely the implementation of credit card tipping and wage increases. To allow benefits in non-union stores while withholding . . . |
(2024-03-06). SFPD Attack Peaceful Protestors Demanding Gaza Ceasefire. indybay.org On March 2, SFPD officers assaulted a number of people at a rally calling for peace and an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza.
(2024-03-06). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |
(2024-03-06). Confusion as UK army says Kate Middleton will be at event but palace doesn't confirm. scmp.com The Princess of Wales' health has been under close scrutiny after she had abdominal surgery in January and disappeared from the public eye.
(2024-03-06). How Ukraine uses lethal sea drones to target Russia's Black Sea fleet. scmp.com Meet Ukraine's small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives.
(2024-03-06). Super Tuesday 2024: Haley campaign pushed to the brink after Trump trouncing. scmp.com Republican Nikki Haley suffered a string of significant losses on Tuesday that prompted allies to believe that the end of her 2024 presidential campaign may be near.
(2024-03-06). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). GB News reports 40% increase in losses to £42 million. leftfootforward.org GB News is owned by All Perspectives Ltd, a holding company backed by hedge fund millionaire Sir Paul Marshall and investment firm Legatum, amongst others, with Marshall pumping millions into the channel.
(2024-03-06). Richest households will gain 12x more from National Insurance cut than poorest, think-tank warns. leftfootforward.org The chancellor is preparing to announce the second big cut to employment taxes in a year, after his decision to cut national insurance rates by 2p at last year's autumn statement, portraying it as a pre-election giveaway…
(2024-03-06). US Senator Kyrsten Sinema won't seek re-election, reshaping Arizona race. scmp.com The lawmaker, who switched affiliation from Democrat to independent, had helped clinch a bipartisan border deal that collapsed after Trump criticised it.
(2024-03-06). US blocks AMD from selling AI chip tailored for China without licence: sources. scmp.com AMD had hoped to get Washington's approval to sell to Chinese customers its MI309 processor, which performs at a lower level than what the company sells globally.
(2024-03-06). Outgoing US climate envoy John Kerry says he will stay involved, hopes to maintain dialogue with Chinese counterpart. scmp.com John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua reached a bilateral agreement in November that helped catalyse the "Dubai consensus" between nearly 200 countries to transition away from fossil fuels.
(2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/20: How a Voting Rights Amendment Could Revitalize American Democracy w/ Prof. R Hansen, UCLA. indybay.org Virtual event…
(2024-03-06). MSU SJP Presenting "Why Palestine Matters" w/ Andrew Ross, Wednesday March 6, 5:30 pm. fightbackbetter.com 
montclairsjp Join us with guest speaker Andrew Ross, professor and social activist at NYU. üóìÔ∏èTomorrow March 6th üìçUniversity hall #1030…
(2024-03-06). Sistema de salud nicaragàºense se fortalece con más clínicas móviles (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Managua, 5 mar (RHC) El Ministerio nicaragàºense de Salud -Minsa-, entregó este martes cinco nuevas clínicas móviles a igual número de departamentos, proyecto que fortalece el sistema sanitario de esta nación centroamericana.
(2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-03-06). How private equity conquered America. mronline.org Blackstone, Apollo, and a handful of other firms are demolishing the US economy for short-term gain, and leaving workers and communities in the wreckage.
(2024-03-06). Claudia/Karina 2024 Statement: Democrats Voting 'Uncommitted' and Abandoning Biden Are Sending a Powerful Message. liberationnews.org 
The Claudia De la Cruz / Karina Garcia 2024 presidential campaign supports the growing movement of people who are sending a message of rejection to Genocide Joe at the voting booth.
(2024-03-06). When will we stop fueling an endless cycle of hatred and violence? pressenza.com When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all? | By Kathleen Ruff | It is not possible to say you support human rights and have a double standard, supporting human rights for some and denying human rights to others. Human rights are for all. Otherwise they are not human rights at all. | When words contradict actions, it is the actions that speak the truth. | The US and Canadian governments constantly repeat that they support human rights and an international rules-based order. | They do not. Their actions vi…
(2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/13: Solon's Salon. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco, California…
(2024-03-06). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey. sanews.gov.za Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey | The Gauteng Department of Employment and Labour says creating employment and the management thereof has been a mixture of success and challenges in the province. | The department was presenting its provincial overview in terms of service delivery and the job creation mandate to the Employment Standard (ES) Board. | The ES Board is in the province to engage directly with the Department of Employment and Labour's management in Gauteng, the Sheltered Employment Enterprises (SEE) and Employment Solutions. The visit started on Tuesday and will conclude today…
(2024-03-06). China Eastern Airlines to operate more C919 planes. ecns.cn Li Yangmin, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the general manager of China Eastern Airlines, proposed to scale up operation of domestically manufactured civilian aircraft while phasing in an operational coordination mechanism.
(2024-03-06). Construction machinery maker to lift production targets; eyes green model. ecns.cn Construction equipment maker Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd is ramping up efforts to promote the production of new energy-fueled construction machinery, hoping to inject fresh impetus into China's high-quality development.
(2024-03-06). Efforts in ultra-deep oil well critical to energy security. ecns.cn China's continuous efforts in ultra-deep oil well drilling will continue to ensure domestic energy self-sufficiency while representing a major milestone in the country's exploration of deep energy resources, industry experts said.
(2024-03-06). Cloud service providers gaze abroad with excitement. ecns.cn Chinese cloud computing companies are scrambling to expand their presence in overseas cloud service markets.
(2024-03-06). Saudi-hosted show makes a huge 'leap'. ecns.cn The largest tech show in the Middle East, LEAP 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, is drawing multiple investments, including from Chinese companies, in sectors from healthcare to smart cities and from fintech to future energy.
(2024-03-06). China planning a further boost to R&D. ecns.cn China's investment in research and development rose 8.1 percent last year to more than 3.3 trillion yuan ($458.4 billion), Science and Technology Minister Yin Hejun said in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2024-03-06). Policies can help China hit GDP goal. ecns.cn China has room to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy and an expansionary monetary policy, thereby boosting economic recovery and helping achieve the targeted economic growth of around 5 percent this year, experts said on Tuesday.
(2024-03-06). Senior adviser upbeat about HK's future. ecns.cn Former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has reaffirmed his unshakable confidence in China's bright future and Hong Kong's economy and says he hopes the two sessions will further align the city's advantages with the country's needs.
(2024-03-06). Legislators: New forces will bolster supply chains, growth. ecns.cn China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces and advanced manufacturing by giving full play to the leading role of innovation, will enhance the resilience and competitiveness of its industrial and supply chains, and inject new impetus into the country's long-term economic growth.
(2024-03-06). Manila move a violation of sovereignty. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Tuesday to a Philippine maritime bill that aims at legalizing its claims and actions in the South China Sea, urging Manila to stop unilateral moves that would expand disputes and complicate the situation at sea.
(2024-03-06). France guarantees right of abortion. ecns.cn France made history on Monday by becoming the first country in the world to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution at a time when such rights are being challenged in the United States.
(2024-03-06). Executive: More airports needed in interior areas. ecns.cn China should build more airports in central and western areas to promote links with other economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2024-03-06). Deputy calls for national plan for AGI development in the country. ecns.cn Liu Qingfeng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and chairman of Chinese AI company iFlytek, said there is a need for China to draft a national development plan for the latest tech frontier.
(2024-03-06). Texas, Arizona migrant laws for border are dealt setbacks. ecns.cn U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an order Monday to temporarily block a Texas law that would make illegal crossing of the U.S.-Mexico border a state crime starting this Saturday.
(2024-03-06). China 'disappointed' as U.S. blocks Gaza ceasefire for 4th time at UN. ecns.cn A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday reiterated disappointment with the United States for blocking for the fourth time the UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-03-06). Insights丨Foreign experts: China leads the world in new green technologies. ecns.cn China News Network had exclusive conversations with Joseph Dellatte, research fellow for climate, energy and environment at Institut Montaigne, and Jeff Ruffolo, a U.S. China expert.
(2024-03-06). Yuan dynasty porcelain pieces discovered underwater in Jiangxi. ecns.cn More than 20,000 pieces of ancient Chinese porcelain fragments have been discovered at an archaeological site in Duchang county, East China's Jiangxi Province.
(2024-03-06). Xi visits political advisors, joins discussion at annual session. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Wednesday visited national political advisors attending a joint group meeting at the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
(2024-03-06). AI industrial chain spurred on by Sora. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence industrial chains, including computing power, cloud servers and data centers, are expected to usher in unprecedented development opportunities amid a worldwide frenzy around Sora.
(2024-03-06). Xi stresses developing new quality productive forces. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping takes part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 5, 2024.
(2024-03-06). Chinese leaders attend deliberations at annual legislative session. ecns.cn
(2024-03-06). Close-up view of Danxia landform in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The close-up of stratified rocks of Danxia landform, a landscape characterized by reddish sandstone features, in Longzhou Town of Jingbian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March 5, 2024.
(2024-03-06). Spectacular view of train running through Danxia landform. ecns.cn A high-speed train runs through the northern foot of the Qilian Mountains with Danxi landform in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 3, 2024.
(2024-03-06). Exploring horse-face skirt manufacturer in Shandong. ecns.cn The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is in the spotlight during this year's Spring Festival, and is increasingly gaining popularity, particularly among young Chinese.
(2024-03-06). Shaolin Show: What do new quality productive forces mean?>. ecns.cn As China's two sessions kicked off, the term "new quality productive forces" has caught the eye of global media and experts. What does this term mean? How much will the Chinese economy be energized by such new forces? Follow anchor Shaolin to learn more.
(2024-03-06). Bombay HC acquits ex-DU Prof G N Saibaba, 5 others, in alleged Maoist Link case. mronline.org 
The verdict by the Nagpur Bench of Bombay HC was delivered by Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes, who reheard Saibaba's appeal after the SC set aside an earlier HC acquittal order.
(2024-03-06). When Einstein called "fascists" those who rule Israel for the last 44 years… mronline.org 
What would you say if the notorious racist and anti-semite prime minister of Hungary Victor Orban accused Einstein of … anti-semitism? And Hanna Arendt as well? Together with the most iconic author of Holocaust literature Primo Levi?>
(2024-03-06). Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith. sanews.gov.za Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith | Detectives in the Western Cape are currently questioning four individuals as part of an extensive investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Diazville in Saldanha Bay. | The investigation saw a team of detectives visiting several places within the West Coast town and interviewing several other persons. | The search for Joslin brought individuals, NGOs, community activists, police officials, neighbourhood watches and representatives from different spheres of government together in the quest to find the missing girl. For days they searched ide…
(2024-03-06). President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities | President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government's interaction with communities and stakeholders in the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga during the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo on Thursday. | "Themed 'Leave No One Behind', the 12th Presidential Imbizo promotes participatory democracy and inclusive development by allowing community members and stakeholders to voice proposals and express any concerns or dissatisfaction they may have about conditions in the district or province," said the Presidency in a statement on Tuesday.
(2024-03-06). Equipping future church leaders in Indonesia. anabaptistworld.org As a generation of experienced pastors enters retirement age, many churches around the world are seeing a shortage of trained leaders. Pastoral candidates who have studied Anabaptist theology are even more rare. However, the three Anabaptist-Mennonite synods in Indonesia have proactive strategies to equip future leaders. Gereja Kristen Muria Indonesia (GKMI) "Pastors, teachers and evangelists …
(2024-03-06). Ambassador: Belarus-Pakistan cooperation is based on mutual respect. eng.belta.by The Pakistan Embassy in Minsk has held a reception to mark the 84th | Pakistan Day and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of | Belarus-Pakistan diplomatic relations.
(2024-03-06). Belarus' PM: Export should be a priority. eng.belta.by Export should be a priority, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko | said at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 6 | March, BelTA has learned.
(2024-03-06). Belarus, Uzbekistan discuss joint industrial projects. eng.belta.by The parties discussed issues related to the implementation of agreements | reached during the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko | to Uzbekistan, and the second forum of regions of the two countries.
(2024-03-06). Belarusian economy minister satisfied with last year's performance. eng.belta.by Yuri Chebotar said: "Last year ended quite successfully for us. The gross domestic product growth rate totaled 103.9%. It was above the target. Real earnings of the population went up. Salaries rose by 11% and real pensions by 11% as well."
(2024-03-06). Moscow to host CIS International Economic Forum on 28-29 March. eng.belta.by The forum will feature 21 sections, and more than 2,000 participants. | The event will highlight issues related to cooperation between the CIS | member states in logistics, customs, construction, industrial | cooperation, migration policy, medicine, tourism, sustainable…
(2024-03-06). New company at China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone to make IC packaging. eng.belta.by The company will produce metal-ceramic packages for integrated circuits. These packages make IC safe and easy to install.
(2024-03-06). Belarus' FM: The old system in the world is giving way to a new reality. eng.belta.by Belarus progressively develops at a time when the old system is giving | way to a new reality, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei | Aleinik said at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Foreign…
(2024-03-06). Belarus trades with over 200 countries, exports to 160 states. eng.belta.by Belarus trades with more than 200 countries and territories and exports | to 160 states, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik | said at the ministerial board meeting on 6 March.
(2024-03-06). FM: Belarusian People's Congress demonstrates true democracy. eng.belta.by According to the minister, it is extremely important to provide true | information about Belarus and the processes taking place in the country | through the election campaigns that determine the country's course for…
(2024-03-06). FM: West resorts to illegitimate transport, financial blockade on Belarus. eng.belta.by Relations between Belarus and Western partners predictably continued to deteriorate in 2023. The West has gone as far as to impose an illegitimate transport and financial blockade on our country, Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said.
(2024-03-06). 'This will remain in history'. Lukashenko's role in restoring Belkhudozhpromysly and reviving Slutsk sashes. eng.belta.by "It is very symbolic that the sashes were restored here, in Slutsk. | This is a tribute to the masters of the past and a celebration of their | descendants, who are as talented and skillful as their illustrious | predecessors." The president left this note in the Book of Distinguished…
(2024-03-06). Anastasia Lenkova's mother about her daughter's dream of space flight. eng.belta.by Since childhood, Anastasia has dreamed of space flight and moved towards her dream, Natalia Lenkova, the mother of the Belarusian spaceflight participant Anastasia Lenkova, told the media,…
(2024-03-06). Belarusian internal affairs minister gets familiar with UAE police work at World Police Summit in Dubai. eng.belta.by On 6 March Belarusian police officers examined the physical infrastructure used by the General Department of Security of the Dubai Police Force and the procedures UAE policemen follow in security provision work. The accumulated experience of the two countries was shared.
(2024-03-06). Farewell ceremony for Belarus' cosmonauts heading to Baikonur for space flight. eng.belta.by
(2024-03-06). Father of Belarus' Marina Vasilevskaya speaks about her upcoming space flight. eng.belta.by Marina Vasilevskaya dreamed of flying higher than the sky even while | working as a Belavia flight attendant, said Vitaly Vasilevsky, the | father of Marina Vasilevskaya, member of the main crew of the 21st…
(2024-03-06). Novitsky: I am confident in the 21st visiting expedition crew. eng.belta.by "The management wished us routine operations. It was great to see so | many people at an official breakfast before departure to Baikonur. We | expressed words of gratitude to everyone for the preparation and such a…
(2024-03-06). Russia's Zvyozdny Gorodok hosts farewell ceremony for 21st visiting expedition to ISS. eng.belta.by The Cosmonaut Training Center hosted a farewell ceremony for the main | and backup crews of the 21st visiting expedition to the Baikonur | Cosmodrome.
(2024-03-06). Students from 8 countries seek to take part in Grace International contest in Vitebsk. eng.belta.by More than 30 applications from young women representing eight countries | were submitted to the organizating committee of the Grace International | contest of national cultures, creativity and beauty in Vitebsk.
(2024-03-06). Vasilevskaya on space flight: We will go above and beyond to fulfill our tasks. eng.belta.by The main crew of the 21st visiting expedition to the International Space | Station will go above and beyond to fulfill all its tasks, member of | the main crew Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus told reporters.
(2024-03-06). Belarusian Tennis Federation vs ITF timeline. eng.belta.by The | international membership of the Belarusian federation was suspended | exactly two years ago, but frictions between the ITF and the BTF started | even earlier, in the second half of 2020.
(2024-03-06). Heavy Damage in Israeli settlements as Hezbollah Avenges Killing of 3 Lebanese in Houla. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli media reported on Wednesday losses in northern settlements as Hezbollah retaliated for the Israeli attacks on south Lebanon which claimed lives of three citizens, including a woman, on Tuesday. Israeli media reported heavy damage to an industrial chicken coop in in Avivim, which was hit an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon overnight. For its …
(2024-03-06). One more child dies from malnutrition and dehydration in Gaza: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-03-06). Yemeni Armed Forces Target US Destroyer, Washington Confirms Attack. english.almanar.com.lb 
Yemeni Armed Forces staged on Tuesday a new pro-Palestine strike, this time on two US destroyers in the Red Sea, with Washington's CENTCOM confirming the attack later on Wednesday. In a statement, Spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree declared that Yemen's naval forces, missile force, and drone air force carried out …
(2024-03-06). Rescuers pull bodies of 16 martyrs in several locations across Khan Younis since dawn on Tuesday. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-06). Security firm reports explosion near US-owned bulk carrier off Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-03-06). Funeral of three Lebanese citizens martyred in Houla underway in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-06). WHO Chief: Gaza children who survived bombing could not survive famine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-06). Israeli media: Drone explodes over Metulla near Lebanon border. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-06). Day 152: 'Israel' Reluctant over Ceasefire Demands, Aid Deliveries to Northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
It seems that the Israeli occupation is still reluctant over demands presented by Hamas resistance movement regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, as the Tel Aviv Regime is still denying access of aid deliveries to northern Gaza amid catastrophic conditions in the besieged enclave on the day 152 of the aggression. Hamas said on Wednesday it …
(2024-03-06). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance confirms drone strike on Metulla: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-06). Domination of the United States on the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). EU locks horns with China's envoy on Ukraine, as schisms on war remain. scmp.com Sources from the European side say that in meetings Li Hui, China's special envoy, merely repeats a 'full dose of Moscow's talking points.'
(2024-03-06). Sunday 3/17: Deep Care — A history of radical reproductive rights activism and lessons for today. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART& on or near the #5, 19, 27, 31, 38, 49 Muni bus lines | Also available online — to register: bit.ly/DeepCare-March17…
(2024-03-06). SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation. sanews.gov.za SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation | The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Ji≈ôí Kozák, recently visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore potential areas of collaboration with South Africa. | The Deputy Minister was in South Africa for bilateral political consultations with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). | Organised by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Kozák toured the CSIR's National Centre for Nanostructured Materials and the Cybersecurity Operations Centre t…
(2024-03-06). Selected Articles: Sending NATO Soldiers to Ukraine Is "Apocalypse Warning," Says Slovak Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca 
By Fico also highlighted Ukraine's inability to resolve the conflict despite the West's substantial financial and military aid. He emphasised that an …
(2024-03-06). Emaciated 10-Year-Old Palestinian Child, Yazan al Kafarneh, Dies Of Severe Hunger In Gaza. indybay.org Yazan al Kafarneh, 10, died of hunger at Yousef Al Najjar Hospital in southern city of Rafah.
(2024-03-06). 13,430 Children Killed In Gaza Since Oct. 7. indybay.org
(2024-03-06). UN Food Agency Says Food Deliveries To Northern Gaza Facing 'Further Setbacks'. indybay.org 14 truck convoy turned back by Israeli forces after 3 hour wait at Wadi Gaza checkpoint, says World Food Program. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.
(2024-03-06). Public outrage forced Home Office to reverse visa denial for Afghan Youth Orchestra. leftfootforward.org Following public outcry, the Home Office overturned its decision to deny visas to a band of 47 exiled Afghan musicians who were due to tour the UK this month. | The Southbank Centre criticised the Home Office on Monday when the Afghan Youth Orchestra's tour Breaking The Silence was thrown into doubt after the Home Office denied their visas at the last minute, a decision the venue said "denies UK audiences the opportunity of being inspired by their brave work". | The UK's largest arts centre described the orchestra, made up of musicians aged 14 to 22, as a "beacon of hope and free creative expression" and said…
(2024-03-06). Tory minister forced to apologise and pay damages after false allegations about academic. leftfootforward.org Science secretary Michelle Donelan has had to eat her words and retract false allegations she made about an academic for the sake of "another Tory anti-woke headline", following a lengthy legal process. | The cabinet minister smeared Professor Kate Sang as an 'extremist' after falsely suggesting she supported Hamas, and had attempted to claim the academic had breached principles on how public officials should behave. | Donelan has now retracted her claim and the government has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum, at the expense of the taxpayer, following a months-long investigation by an advisory group on equalit…
(2024-03-06). World Protests: A Study of Key Protest Issues in the 21st Century. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). Australian defence official warns Washington audience about military tech innovation gap with China, Russia. scmp.com Deputy defence secretary used occasion to call for Washington to clear regulatory impediments to the full implementation of the Aukus alliance.
(2024-03-06). China Ready to Work with All Parties to Deepen BRICS Strategic Partnership. infobrics.org China stands ready to work with all parties to continue deepening the BRICS strategic partnership, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said…
(2024-03-06). India and Russia in Talks Over Long-term Oil Deals. infobrics.org New Delhi reportedly wants to secure a steady supply of crude instead of one-off purchases…
(2024-03-06). BRICS Green Cooperation: Pioneering Sustainable Development for a Greener Future. infobrics.org The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – represent a formidable coalition of emerging economies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. Collaborating under BRICS, these countries have embarked on a collective path to promote green initiatives and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale…
(2024-03-06). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). New Poll Shows Support for Charity Reform Across the Political Spectrum. inequality.org
(2024-03-06). TikTok told to break with China's Communist Party or lose access to US users. scmp.com New push by American lawmakers would give TikTok parent company ByteDance 165 days to divest, else the popular app would no longer be available on app stores.
(2024-03-06). The Seven Horsemen of the Pharmaceutical Apocalypse. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). The Lie That's Inflating Your Credit Card Bills. levernews.com 
(2024-03-06). Newsom's Prop 1 Press Conference Disrupted in SF: No Privatization of Mental Health. indybay.org At a press conference by Governor Gavin Newsom to support California proposition 1, which will privatize mental health services and take away rights of mentally disabled, protesters spoke out disrupting the press conference. The anti-labor ballot initiative is supported by the leadership of SEIU2015, SEIU 1021, UBC and other unions despite the fact it will destroy public jobs.
(2024-03-06). Breed "Sucking Up To SEIU" While Attacking SF City Workers With 2% Wages & Privatization. indybay.org San Francisco Mayor London Breed was accused by Gavin Newsom of "sucking up to the SEIU" by wearing a purple dress. At the same time she is attacking City workers by only offering 2% which amounts to a wage cut and also continuing to outsource City jobs to non-profits. There is also a massive corruption crisis in the City.
(2024-03-06). Asian Stocks Advance After Global Markets Fall On Tech Sell-off. latintimes.com Gold prices and bitcoin hit all-time highs Tuesday before reversing gains, while the sell-off in some technology stocks hit many markets around the world.
(2024-03-06). Biden Calls On Hamas To Accept Ceasefire By Ramadan. latintimes.com As famine threatens Gazans, US and Jordanian planes again airdropped food aid into the besieged territory of 2.4 million people in a joint operation with Egypt and France.
(2024-03-06). Buried Clothes, Bones And DNA Help Identify Colombia's Missing. latintimes.com Across Colombia, efforts have intensified to find, exhume, and identify those who have gone missing during the country's six decades of armed conflict.
(2024-03-06). Icy Reception For Plan To 'Save' Venezuela's Last Glacier. latintimes.com While glacier melt is a global phenomenon blamed on climate change, Venezuela is the first country in the Andes mountain range — which stretches all the way to Chile in the south — to lose all its glaciers.
(2024-03-06). Messi's Promised Barca Contract, On A Napkin, Up For Auction. latintimes.com The napkin has gone on show in New York to drum up interest, ahead of the start of bidding on March 18, against a backdrop of soaring interest in soccer memorabilia.
(2024-03-06). OpenAI Rejects Musk's Accusations Of 'Betrayal'. latintimes.com The boss of Tesla, SpaceX and X was one of the co-founders of OpenAI in 2015 along with Sam Altman but left the organization in 2018 and is now one of its most vocal critics.
(2024-03-06). Peru PM Resigns Over Influence-peddling Claims. latintimes.com Otarola has denied any violation of Peruvian labor laws or other wrongdoing.
(2024-03-06). Top Haitian Gang Leader Warns Of Civil War, Genocide. latintimes.com As the latest crisis in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation spiraled, gunfire shut down some flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital.
(2024-03-06). Trump Seeks Reduction In $83.3 Million Jury Award In Carroll Defamation Case. latintimes.com "This Court's erroneous decision to dramatically limit the scope of President Trump's testimony almost certainly influenced the jury's verdict, and thus a new trial is warranted," the lawyers wrote in court filings on Tuesday…
(2024-03-06). Venezuela Will Hold Presidential Elections On July 28: Official. latintimes.com The date was chosen by the ruling-party aligned National Electoral Council (CNE), after Maduro's government and the opposition agreed in Barbados last year to hold a free and fair vote in 2024 with international observers present.
(2024-03-06). Portland vigil for Aaron Bushnell — Veterans protest genocide, burn uniforms. workers.org 
Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old U.S. Air Force soldier who self-immolated in front of the Israeli Consulate in Washington, D.C. to protest the U.S. military role in the Israeli genocide in Gaza, has inspired millions of people around the world for his sacrifice — from Yemen to Malaysia to Palestine to . . . |
(2024-03-06). Friday 3/8: Global Day Of Action On Women's Day For Women Journalists In Gaza. indybay.org SF Chronicle 5th & Mission St. | San Francisco…
(2024-03-06). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…
(2024-03-06). What is frontotemporal dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An uncommon group of disorders may cause changes in personality, behavior, language, movement Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made significant strides in the past two decades, says Dr. Bradley Boeve (boh-VAY), a Mayo…
(2024-03-06). What's the difference between kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the difference between two kidney disorders — kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. Your kidneys are situated in the back of your abdomen under your lower ribs, one on each side of your spine. One of the important jobs of the kidneys is to clean the blood. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste….
(2024-03-06). Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do…
(2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Expanding the living kidney donor pool to those with Type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With more than 90,000 people in the U.S. awaiting kidney transplants, the demand exceeds the available supply — emphasizing the critical importance of identifying safe ways to broaden the kidney donor pool. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says, until recently, patients with Type 2 diabetes have been ruled out as potential living kidney donors. Now, following strict criteria, some patients may be eligible to help close the gap on this ever-growing need for living kidney donors. …
(2024-03-06). Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bite from an infected tick can cause Lyme disease Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S. The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated definitions to better understand the tick-borne disease. In 2022, reported cases rose by 68.5% after the new definition went into effect. "The new Lyme disease case definition allows us to get a more accurate…
(2024-03-06). Cardiac amyloidosis 101: Why early diagnosis and targeted treatment matter. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Amyloidosis occurs when the body produces abnormal proteins that bind together to form a substance called amyloid. Amyloids can deposit in any tissue or organ, including the heart, kidneys, liver and nerves. When it occurs in the heart, it's called cardiac amyloidosis. Dr. Martha Grogan, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and director of the Cardiac Amyloid Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains what cardiac amyloidosis is, why knowing the type of amyloid is key…
(2024-03-06). Spotlight on early detection of 3 heart diseases using ECG-AI. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Too often, the first sign of cardiovascular disease may be a major event like a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest. Now, researchers and clinicians at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to flag heart problems earlier, boosting the abilities of a diagnostic test that has been around for over a century — the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early detection of heart disease can make a significant difference in a patient's…
(2024-03-06). Take heart murmurs seriously. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Detecting a heart murmur on your own can be tricky. A murmur is an extra heart sound that can be heard by a stethoscope. Sometimes, a murmur sounds like a humming sound, which can be faint or loud. It might be temporary or persistent. Heart murmurs may be present at birth or develop later in life during pregnancy, phases of rapid growth like adolescence, or from a fever or anemia. "The murmur may…
(2024-03-06). Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon and his colleagues believe deep brain stimulation is poised to solve one of the greatest public health challenges: drug addiction.
(2024-03-06). Comprehensive testing helps diagnose and manage rare genetic disorder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lauri's daughter, Christy, a genetic counselor at Mayo Clinic, was instrumental in getting Lauri the testing she needed for an accurate diagnosis. Multiple doctors and multiple examinations could not figure out why Lauri Sieben had spent much of her life "never feeling quite right" physically. Fortunately for Lauri, that changed after her daughter Christy began working as a genetic counselor in Mayo Clinic's Molecular Technologies Laboratory. After seeing similarities between the patient testing she was…
(2024-03-06). A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A challenge from the beginning Promise Garell grew up with a congenital heart defect. She was born with transposition of the great arteries, where her heart vessels and her heart were not correctly transfigured, preventing her heart from providing adequate blood flow to the rest of her body. Her first surgery to address this was at 3 days old. Throughout her formative years, she says her childhood was normal. She was active and even played…
(2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do tweens need a skincare routine? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Filming and uploading each step of your daytime or nighttime skincare routine is all the rage on social media. And it's especially popular among young girls. But do 8- to 12-year-olds really need to worry about anti-aging serums, expensive cleansers and moisturizers? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic pediatric dermatologist, weighs in on what tweens should and should not be using as part of their skincare routines. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-03-06). Understanding your heart test: What to expect, how to prepare. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If you have symptoms that indicate your heart may not be functioning properly, such as blood pressure higher than the recommended level, chest pain or swelling in your feet or legs, you may be referred to a cardiologist. A cardiologist uses diagnostic testing to…
(2024-03-06). Peripheral artery system at risk of disease due to family history, lifestyle. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Eau Claire, Wis. — Most people have heard of heart attacks occurring because of a blocked coronary artery. But the body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs, brain and the rest of the body. "Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased," says Michel Barsoum, M.B., Ch.B., a cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist at…
(2024-03-06). Cancer is tough. Evelyn Owens is tougher. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Evelyn celebrating her last day of proton beam therapy at Mayo Clinic Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Arizona where doctors are using cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing cancer treatment for many patients like her. Fighting cancer…
(2024-03-06). Advancing rare disease breakthroughs with genomics, AI and innovation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the forefront of medical research to the front lines of patient care, scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine are making notable progress in rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Patient by patient, they are dedicated to bringing hope, answers and healing to those who have tirelessly searched for solutions to their conditions. The pioneers in the field, including Margot Cousin, Ph.D., and Filippo Pinto e Vairo, M.D., Ph.D., are harnessing…
(2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic's strong performance in 2023 ignites healthcare transformation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fueled by strong performance across all activities in 2023, Mayo Clinic achieved remarkable progress toward its goal of transforming healthcare for people everywhere by making critical investments in valued staff, innovative facilities and pioneering digital technologies. Key performance highlights include: Industry-leading rankings from Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. A record high of more than 2,500 active clinical trials for patients seeking new cures. Delivering high-quality, convenient care to patients through…
(2024-03-06). Type 2 diabetes no longer a barrier to becoming a living kidney donor. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — People who are overall healthy and living with well-controlled Type 2 diabetes can donate a kidney, thanks to a change in national policy. Naim Issa, M.D. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network updated its living donor criteria. It makes some people with Type 2 diabetes eligible to donate a kidney. This marks a "significant shift" in criteria for living kidney donors, says Naim Issa, M.D., Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist. "This policy change…
(2024-03-06). Mayo Clinic ranked No. 1 'World's Best Hospital' by Newsweek for sixth straight year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic in Rochester was named the No. 1 hospital in Newsweek's list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the sixth straight year. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Mayo Clinic in Arizona were also highly ranked. "Mayo Clinic's No. 1 ranking is the result of our dedicated staff, who deliver unparalleled, compassionate care to our patients," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Patients expect and deserve category-of-one experiences from…
(2024-03-06). Indian Home Minister; Trial Court Judges; Two Supreme Court Judges; Sanctioning Authority Stand Convicted in Public's Eyes! — Professor G. N. Saibaba's Acquittal. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by
(2024-03-06). Government welcomes slight GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes slight GDP growth | Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. | "This growth is particularly encouraging as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels. This indicates a resilient economy showing signs of recovery, and bettering previous strength," Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said on Wednesday. | In the fourth quarter, real GDP reached R1 158 billion, marking continuous improvement from the pre-COVID-19 level of R1 150 billion, although still bel…
(2024-03-06). Breaking News: MP Andrew Bridgen Summons Head of Met as a "Matter of Urgency" & has "New Disturbing & Damning News" expose-news.com Andrew Bridgen has written to Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan police asking for an urgent meeting with him and Metropolitan Police detectives to discuss serious issues that have come to …
(2024-03-06). Protests Over the International Israeli Sales Events of Stolen Palestinian Land. expose-news.com Jews in Canada and the US are protesting real estate events and say Israel is selling Real Estate that they've stolen from Palestinians in synagogues across the world. The Israeli events in Canada and …
(2024-03-06). Migrant health and care workers in the UK face new threats by immigration policy. peoplesdispatch.org The health and care sectors in the UK depend on migrant health workers, yet Rishi Sunak's government is preparing to introduce even harsher immigration policies…
(2024-03-06). Benny Gantz Meets VP Harris at White House. indybay.org Former Israeli Army General and War Cabinet Member, Benny Gantz met today at the White House with Vice President Kamal Harris and others where they were scheduled to discuss increasing aid to Gaza.
(2024-03-06). Australian Community Leaders Call on Albanese to Isolate Apartheid Israel, Scrap Weapons Deals. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-03-06). Russia ponders putting nuclear power plant on the moon with China. scmp.com Roscosmos space agency chief Yuri Borisov says the project, being considered for 2033-2035, could eventually allow the building of lunar settlements.
(2024-03-06). Super Tuesday 2024: Trump and Biden dominate primary contests, setting stage for rematch. scmp.com Donald Trump closed in on the Republican presidential nomination with easy wins in the Super Tuesday primaries, setting up an all-but-certain rematch with President Joe Biden in November.
(2024-03-06). Covid injections can cause kidney injury and renal damage. expose-news.com In April 2023, an exhaustive review of the scientific literature relating to renal complications following covid vaccination was published in the Indian Journal of Community Medicine. It described 28 mechanisms of kidney …
(2024-03-06). MEP Rob Roos: The elites have decided we are "living wrongly" and "everything must change" in the name of "climate change" expose-news.com The ruling class, which controls politics, wants farmers to disappear by crushing them with one regulation after another and then concluding trade agreements with the entire world where they see fit, all …
(2024-03-06). Douglas Brodie: Net zero and the Hunga Tongo climate change chicanery. expose-news.com In March last year, Douglas Brodie, famous for his emails to the Members of the Scottish Parliament ("MSPs") downed tools "barring a future bad turn of public events for the much worse." …
(2024-03-06). UK's planned energy transition to net zero is an unprecedented act of economic self-harm. expose-news.com In the run-up to Budget Day today, 6 March, a new paper by a former World Bank economist and published by The Global Warming Policy Foundation warns that the UK's current decarbonisation …
(2024-03-06). The Final Battle: The Democrats Decided 2024 Is the Time to Go for Full and Permanent Control of the Government. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-06). Japan to tie landlocked Northeast India with Bangladesh. pressenza.com Hopes for the Red Sun finally glimmer lights over landlocked northeast India and plans to connect with landlocked states with Bangladesh, which has been deemed as geostrategic significance to Japan. | Japan after the brutal Second World War has developed several proven friends of South Asia and is edging closer to Bangladesh and India for socio-economic development. | Many think tanks say Japan has enlarged its diplomatic vision in a bid to counter the economic hegemony of China, which has set its eyes on South Asia. | Well, Japan has been a major donor and development partner since the war-ravaged Bangladesh, 52…
(2024-03-06). Tallying Election Contributions Made by Development Interests in the City of Santa Cruz. indybay.org Real estate and development interests continue to flood political campaigns in the City of Santa Cruz with large cash contributions. In the lead up to the March 5, 2024 election, financial documents show construction and development interests have provided the vast majority of the funding for the No on Measure M campaign. Santa Cruz Together, the political action committee heavily financed by real estate and property development interests, spent more than $14,000 on a city-wide campaign mailer in support of four Santa Cruz City Council candidates: Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, Sonja Brunner, Susie O'Hara, and Gabrie…
(2024-03-06). Sunday 3/24: Rally: US Supreme Court Hands Off the Abortion Pill! indybay.org Federal Building | 90 7th Street (the corner of Mission and 7th streets)…
(2024-03-06). Support WAMM, a Champion of Medical Cannabis Access and Community Safety in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Support the new proposed location for WAMM Phytotherapies (WAMM) and The Hook dispensary on Mission Street in Santa Cruz! | Sign the petition here: sign.moveon.org/petitions/support-wamm-a-champion-of-medical-cannabis-access-and-community-safety-in-santa-cruz…
(2024-03-06). Somali Clan System is Too Complicated to Understand with an Elusive Spectrum. indybay.org Somali clan system is a complicated system to understand which shapes every aspect of the Somali society; politics, war, marriage, peace, culture and much more…
(2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: Women in the Palestinian Struggle. indybay.org Register in advance on zoom…
(2024-03-06). What I Witnessed in Gaza Is a Holocaust: Palestinian Writer Susan Abulhawa. democracynow.org 
We speak with Palestinian novelist, poet and activist Susan Abulhawa, who is in Cairo and just returned from two weeks in Gaza. "What's happening to people isn't just this death and dismemberment and hunger. It is a total denigration of their personhood, of their whole society," says Abulhawa. "What I witnessed personally in Rafah and some of the middle areas is incomprehensible, and I will call it a holocaust — and I don't use that word lightly. But it is absolutely that."…
(2024-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2024. democracynow.org Biden & Trump Nearly Sweep Super Tuesday Primaries; Haley to Drop out, Schiff and Garvey Advance in California in Senate Race to Fill Feinstein's Seat, Mark Robinson, Holocaust-Denying, Gay-Bashing Candidate, Wins NC Gubernatorial Primary, Israel Blocks World Food Programme Aid Delivery to Northern Gaza as Agency Attempts to Avert Famine, Hamas Demands Permanent Ceasefire Before More Hostages Are Released, Lebanon: Israel Kills Hezbollah Fighter Along with His Wife & Son, World Food Programme: Sudan Could Soon Face "World's Largest Hunger Crisis", Gang Leader Jimmy Chérizier: Haiti Is Head…
(2024-03-06). Unanimous? Supreme Court Ruling Leaving Trump on Ballot Reveals Split Among Justices. democracynow.org 
We look at Monday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states do not have the authority to remove Donald Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment with Slate senior writer Mark Joseph Stern, who calls the decision a "disaster" that appears tailor-made to let Trump avoid accountability for the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He says despite the superficial unanimity of the 9-0 ruling, it was closer to a 5-4 split, with the five conservative justices who wrote the majority opinion raising additional barriers to keeping insurrectionists from public office.
(2024-03-06). Super Tuesday: Biden, Trump Head to Rematch; Schiff Helps Garvey Place in CA; AIPAC Suffers Setback. democracynow.org 
On Super Tuesday, millions of voters cast ballots in primaries across the United States, and we look at key contests in California, North Carolina, Arizona and elsewhere with American Prospect executive editor David Dayen. He says the California race to fill the seat of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein highlighted the ideological fight inside the Democratic Party, with centrist Congressmember Adam Schiff successfully boxing out his more progressive rivals by spending millions to elevate the profile of Republican candidate Steve Garvey. Both men are now headed to the general election, where Schiff is all but cert…
(2024-03-06). Congress will repeal CAA if voted to power: Pawan Khera. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 will be repealed if the party comes to power after the Lok Sabha elections. He also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, which has been witnessing ethnic strife since May last year. Addressing …
(2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …
(2024-03-06). Police step up vigil as farmers resume Delhi-bound protest march. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi Police has directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at the Tikri, Singhu and the Ghazipur borders, and railway and metro stations and bus stands after protesting farmers announced that they would reach Delhi for their protest on Wednesday. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), the …
(2024-03-06). UAE ranks 5th globally in 'Women in Parliament 2023': IPU report. muslimmirror.com Abu Dhabi : The UAE ranks fifth in the IPU's latest 'Women in Parliament 2023' report, which is based on parliamentary renewals in 66 chambers in 52 countries in 2023. Rwanda continues to lead the IPU world ranking with women accounting for 61.3% of seats in the Chamber of Deputies, followed by Cuba and Nicaragua …
(2024-03-06). Thursday 3/7: Support WAMM Phytotherapies at City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting. indybay.org City Council Chambers, 809 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-03-06). History will record that Israel committed a holocaust. electronicintifada.net Gaza is hell.
(2024-03-06). Joven palestino muere tras ser herido por las fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net A pesar de haber sido sometido a varias cirugías, el joven no logró sobrevivir a sus graves heridas y falleció la noche del martes.
(2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: IWD 2024: March for GAZA on the Golden Gate Bridge. indybay.org Welcome Center Plaza: Southeast end of Golden Gate Bridge, SF…
(2024-03-06). Saturday 3/9: International Women's Day 2024. indybay.org 24th St & Mission St (SF)…
(2024-03-06). Putin supports Russian farmers' proposal to set up a BRICS grain exchange. tvbrics.com According to experts, this will make it possible to plan long-term supplies…
(2024-03-06). Thursday 3/7: Press Conference At CPUC: Defend Landlines & Stop Robo Google Robo Taxis NOW! indybay.org California Public Commission…
(2024-03-06). Wednesday 3/6: USCPR Phone Zap: Not My Tax Dollars. indybay.org Online via Zoom.
(2024-03-06). The US Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of the January 6 insurrectionists. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.
(2024-03-06). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org