(2024-03-14). Prejudicial Bans: Congress Tosses over TikTok. dissidentvoice.org How delicious is political hypocrisy. Abundant and rich, it manifests in the corridors of power with regularity. Of late, there is much of it in the US Congress, evident over debates on whether the platform TikTok should be banned in the United States. Much of this seems based on an assumption that foreign companies are …
(2024-03-13). US House of Representatives Approves TikTok Ban. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act", which requires TikTok to sever ties with its parent company in China or be banned in the United States. | RELATED: | Once approved with 352 votes in favor and 65 against, this bill must be reviewed by the Senate and then ratified by President Joe Biden, who has said he would sign the bill. | Hou…
(2024-03-14). PFLP: Mass Extermination Behind US Support for Ground Operation in Rafah. libya360.wordpress.com America's support for a "limited" ground operation in Rafah is a permit for the occupation to continue the war of extermination. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) condemns the US administration and the war criminal Biden for any occupation move to invade the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip under…
(2024-03-14). Ansar Allah Leader Dr. Hizam Al-Assad On Yemen's Struggle. popularresistance.org Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza and subsequent tensions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, MintPress News has sought dialogue with the most important decision-makers in Ansar Allah, who are leading the charge in Yemen's resistance against Israeli interests there in a bid to force Israel to accept a ceasefire and allow aid to enter the besieged Strip. | We aim to ask deep and fundamental questions that are of interest to Western readers and people around the world, particularly in the United States, where the media often fails to provide an alternative, let alone opposing, point of view.
(2024-03-14). Friday 3/29: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Phone Bank with Listen to Wisconsin. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/20: Webinar: Stones Cry Out Delegation to Palestine and Washington DC. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Palestine-Philippines Solidarity. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Thursday 3/14: A Livestream Conversation with Bayo Akomolafe on Postactivism. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension. pressenza.com I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort of discursive battles they had to face in the United States with other "feminist" groups in the lead up to the US invasions and occupations of the early 2000's. Media or politicians would show pictures of women in Kabul or Baghdad wearing hijabs and insist that it was actually the US military that would bring them empowerment. | That notion is obviously, to us at least, rooted in racism, condescension, and quite frankly — misogyny. And I want to talk about the condescension p…
(2024-03-14). Putin Threatens To Use Nukes as NATO Continues Sabre Rattling. news.antiwar.com Moscow will use nuclear weapons if Russia perceives an existential threat to its independence or sovereignty, President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed on Wednesday. This comes amid a spate of provocative rhetoric in NATO capitals, including discussions regarding deploying alliance troops to Ukraine. During an interview with Russian state television, Putin said the Kremlin is prepared to …
(2024-03-14). The Panic Of The British Ruling Class. popularresistance.org I have known George Galloway my entire adult life, although we largely lost touch in the middle bit while I was off diplomating. I know George too well to mistake him for Jesus Christ, but he has been on the right side against appalling wars which the entire political class has cheer-led. His natural gifts of mellifluence and loquacity are unsurpassed, with an added talent for punchy phrase making. | He can be fiercely pugnacious in debate and always refuses to let the media set the frame of discussion, which requires an appetite for confrontation that is harder than you might think; it is not a skill I share.
(2024-03-14). Friday 3/15: Ides of March: Pink Slip Pelosi for Supporting Genocide. indybay.org Nancy Pelosi's house, 2640 Broadway, San Francisco…
(2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: Salinas CalCare Day of Action. indybay.org CalCare Day of Action Organizing for Healthcare for All | United Farm Workers Hall | 118 E. Gabilan Street | Salinas, CA 93901…
(2024-03-14). Concern over learner dropouts and repetition. sanews.gov.za Concern over learner dropouts and repetition | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify their efforts in tackling these issues. | The President addressed the opening of the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla Conference taking place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday. | Taking place under the theme "Equipping learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world," the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla aims to deepen the understanding of advancements…
(2024-03-14). Firefighting variant of AG600 seaplane ready for type certification. ecns.cn The AG600M, the fire-extinguishing variant of China's AG600 seaplane, is scheduled to gain its type certification this year, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.
(2024-03-14). Nation favored magnet for foreign investors. ecns.cn China will remain a favored destination for global investors, as the country has entered a new era of green and innovation-led growth, senior executives at multinational industrial conglomerates said, refuting claims of an outflow in foreign capital.
(2024-03-14). Healthgen embraces biotech breakthrough. ecns.cn As the first of its kind in the world, plant-derived recombinant human serum albumin developed by a Chinese biotechnology company is set to be industrialized and commercialized, bringing new hope to patients.
(2024-03-14). Low-altitude economy given all-clear for takeoff. ecns.cn The central government has prioritized the low-altitude economy in its development and investment agenda, in the hope that the sector can become a new engine for economic growth.
(2024-03-14). Commercial satellite network taking shape. ecns.cn Remote sensing refers to the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of objects on land or at sea by measuring the targets' reflected and emitted radiation.
(2024-03-14). Experts hail Shanghai action plan on services consumption. ecns.cn Shanghai's plan to lift consumption of services will further boost the city's overall consumption potential and help facilitate the nation's high-quality development, experts said.
(2024-03-14). Financial inclusion for women advocated at UN. ecns.cn A Chinese women's affairs official on Wednesday called for improved financial inclusion for women, aiming to lower the barriers that they face in accessing financial products and services.
(2024-03-14). Demand for IC talent trends upward in 2024. ecns.cn Demand for talent in the integrated circuits sector is expected to pick up this year, as the downstream electronics sectors regain momentum after a sluggish period and the emerging automotive chips industry brings new blood into the market.
(2024-03-14). Shanghai trials drone-assisted traffic management. ecns.cn Shanghai's traffic police have initiated the use of drones at six key locations across the city to enhance precision and efficiency in traffic management.
(2024-03-14). 6 dead, 1 missing after coal mine collapse in Shanxi. ecns.cn On Monday, six people were killed, and one went missing after a colliery shaft collapsed at a warehouse in Shanxi province, authorities said in a statement on Thursday.
(2024-03-14). Myopia rate among Chinese children, teenagers falling. ecns.cn The prevalence of myopia among Chinese children and teenagers was showing a decline, according to the statistics released by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration on Wednesday.
(2024-03-14). Death toll in Hebei gas explosion rises to 7. ecns.cn Seven people were killed and 27 others injured in an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday.
(2024-03-14). China implements visa-free policy for 6 more European countries. ecns.cn China has adopted a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis starting Thursday.
(2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai. ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.
(2024-03-14). China retrieves subglacial bedrock sample from East Antarctic. ecns.cn Chinese scientists from Jilin University successfully extracted samples of ice core and subglacial bedrock core by drilling through a 545-meter-thick ice sheet with self-developed drilling equipment in the East Antarctic.
(2024-03-14). Chinese collage offers spring break, encourages outings, love. ecns.cn A higher vocational school in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday scheduled a 7-day spring break for all faculty and students from March 30 to April 5, encouraging them to enjoy the spring with families, friends and beloved.
(2024-03-14). Ambassador Xie Feng elaborates on China's high-quality development. ecns.cn On March 13, 2024, Ambassador Xie Feng was invited to deliver a speech at the US' session of the "Opportunities in China" Global Media Dialogue. Noting the theme of the dialogue, Ambassador Xie talked about the bright future of the Chinese economy and underscored that confidence is more important than gold and cooperation makes a better future.
(2024-03-14). Describing cargo cranes as 'Trojan Horses' only gets one into cycle of excessive anxiety: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng said that the cooperation between China and the U.S. makes for a better future, urging the U.S. government to stop using a microscope to examine the Chinese economy, for it doesn't solve one's own challenges.
(2024-03-14). China reprimands U.S. for economic bullying over semiconductor restrictions. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in the Philippines criticized the U.S. for voicing further restrictions on chip exports to China on Thursday, saying the act violates market norms and disrupts global supply chains.
(2024-03-14). China speeds up humanoid robot commercialization to foster new quality productive forces. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot researchers are accelerating the commercial deployment of their latest products, as humanoid robots are highlighted as critical tools to promote the nation's technology level.
(2024-03-14). Authorities handling blast site in Hebei apologize to media. ecns.cn Local authorities in Sanhe, Hebei province, apologized to the media for forcing them out of the site of an explosion on Wednesday that killed 7 and injured 27 others.
(2024-03-14). Rescue underway as mainland fishing boat sinks near Kinmen. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland fishing boat with six crew members aboard capsized on Thursday in waters near Kinmen, a cross-Straits joint search and rescue effort is underway.
(2024-03-14). New energy cruise ship to operate in night tour. ecns.cn A new energy cruise ship named Min Jiang Hui Ke Ting (Minjiang Meeting Room) is unveiled on Minjiang River in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, March 12, 2024.
(2024-03-14). Breathtaking spring scenery across China. ecns.cn Blossoming peach trees bring spring back to Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 3, 2024.
(2024-03-14). Meet Katyusha, first giant panda cub born in Russia. ecns.cn Katyusha, the first panda cub born in Russia, plays at the Moscow Zoo in Russia, March 12, 2024.
(2024-03-14). U.S. Has Produced More Oil Than Any Country in History for Six Consecutive Years. pressenza.com According to a new analysis by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States has produced the most crude In 2023, the daily
(2024-03-14). Mar 14, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Fauré Élégie in C minor Op. 24 — Jacqueline du Pré The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis — The Decline and Fall of It All? by Alfred McCoy The CIA and the Decline of the American Empire, by Rob Urie Depression, thy name is Biden/Trump; A clash of dinosaurs marks the end of empire, by Bill Astore Russia Doesn't Have To Strike Beyond the Ukrainian Battlefield — The West is Destroying Itself, by John Helmer NATO Closer to Direct War, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Rules, Rules Rules, Because that's all they can do, by Aurelien Philip Giraldi — Is Israel a U.S. ally? (Video) Isr…
(2024-03-14). Call For Communities To Unite And Oppose Racist Attacks On Migrants. popularresistance.org Throughout the history of Chicago, Black & Brown unity has been at the core of every democratic advancement made by working and oppressed people. Going back to the Black & Brown coalition led by Harold Washington and Rudy Lozano that got Harold Washington elected mayor, to more recent times, when Black/Latino unity won the most democratic police accountability ordinance in ECPS, and later, in getting a progressive mayor from the movement in Brandon Johnson elected. What's clear from this history is that the movement is an unstoppable force when Black and Brown Chicagoans come together. And that fact has…
(2024-03-14). Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements. sanews.gov.za Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements | A youth-led enterprise from Vrygrond in the Western Cape, is switching on lights, plugs and lives through its portable power stations solution. | Fuelled by a desire to make an impactful change, three young entrepreneurs, Vincent Mosebe, who is the founder and CEO of Mosebe Enterprise (ME); Leandro Antonio, Marketing Director; and Donovan Pedzai, Chief Operations Officer, set out to revolutionise the energy sector. | They used recycled materials to create the power stations for underserved and rural communities in the Western Cape and beyond. | Their p…
(2024-03-14). Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan | Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. | This follows a comprehensive, multi-year development process that included various rounds of public consultation. | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement on Thursday on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held the previous day. | "The IndWTMP provides a plan to divert 100% of new waste tyres from storage, while simultaneously targeting the processing of existing stockpiles. This will be done through the development of add…
(2024-03-14). Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade | Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | "These included the first-ever Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, as well as Protocols on Investment and on Digital Trade," said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | The Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade aims to promote sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development, provide equal opportunity for women and youth in intra-Africa trade, and the structural transformation of A…
(2024-03-14). Progress report on lifestyle audits for senior government managers finalised. sanews.gov.za
(2024-03-14). Hundreds Of Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Shut Down Terminal At Major US Airport. indybay.org The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza's population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave's infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN. Protesters block access to security gates, shut down traffic outside of San Francisco International Airport's international terminal to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the end of all US military assistance to Israel. Israel's war in Gaza has sparked continuous mass demonstrations in major cities across the US and has led to repeated interruptions at US Presi…
(2024-03-14). More Sanctions On Nicaragua Will Deepen US Migration Crisis. popularresistance.org For Barbara Larcom and Jill Clark-Gollub, increased US economic warfare waged against Nicaragua will only translate into a worsening of the already delicate migration problem in the US and affect supply chains in Central American and Caribbean countries that trade with Nicaragua. The two activists from the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition were interviewed by Orinoco Tribune last Wednesday, March 6. | Barbara Larcom is the current chair of the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, an international alliance of organizations and individuals that support Nicaragua's sovereignty.
(2024-03-14). POEM: Moan of Gaza. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-14). Israel To Move Civilians to 'Humanitarian Islands' Before Invasion. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military announced that it plans to relocate the 1.5 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah to "humanitarian islands." After Tel Aviv said it was planning to attack Rafah, the White House urged Israel to develop a strategy for evacuating civilians first. Israel's chief military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said the Palestinians would …
(2024-03-14). People Who Live in Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Rocks — U.S. Hypocrisy and Election Interference. sonar21.com 
U.S. Attempts at Regime Change | For my American readers you must have been living in a cave hidden away in the mountains if you have not heard politicians yammering on about Russian and Chinese interference in our Presidential election. Almost everyone else is familiar with this red herring. We now know that the whole "Russia helped Trump to win in 2016" was a bogus creation courtesy of the Hillary Clinton campaign. Of course she had some help from the CIA, the FBI and the legacy media in spreading that nonsense and persuading a size-able chunk of the American electorate that it was true. | My foreign readers…
(2024-03-14). ABC 2024: Battle of wills over ideologies. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 160: Israel kills 7 Palestinians waiting for aid, attacks UN distribution center. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's Knesset approved a $19.4 billion budget increase to fund the ongoing Israeli genocide, while the Biden administration has indicated that it will greenlight the targeting of "high-value Hamas targets in and underneath Rafah."
(2024-03-14). Protesters Target Event Pitching West Bank Real Estate Deals. popularresistance.org On Sunday, hundreds gathered in the New Jersey township of Teaneck to protest an event where dozens of companies pitched real estate deals in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank. | Protesters marched over a mile from the Teaneck Armory to Congregation Keter Torah synagogue, where the real estate show was held. They waved Palestinian flags and chanted, "Free Palestine!" | "In a world where uncertainty looms and antisemitism shows its ugly face more boldly than ever, the decision to invest in a home in Israel is not just wise—it's exhilarating!," declared a post promoting the event.
(2024-03-14). Honduras, 2009: Legacy Of A Coup. popularresistance.org In June 2009, Honduras faced a devastating coup that shattered the country's fragile democracy and sunk the country into violence, repression, and a decade-long narco-dictatorship. | But the people fought back. | In this continuation of Episode 7, host Michael Fox looks at the fallout of the 2009 coup in Honduras, walking from 2009 into the present. He takes us to Tegucigalpa to dive into the fraudulent U.S.-backed elections that ushered in a narco-dictatorship, and also the resistance movement that, after years of struggle, ultimately did what it set out to do: remove the dictatorship and return democracy to Hon…
(2024-03-14). Peter Dutton's recycled nuclear contamination. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-14). Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant. sanews.gov.za Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant | The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant — popularly known as the R350 grant — is expected to be raised to R370 from April this year. | This was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the National Assembly on Wednesday. | "His Excellency, the President, in his State of the Nation Address, said that the [SRD grant] is going to continue, and the R350 will be improved. My colleague, the Minister of Social Development, is going to publish for comments a comprehensive social security programme and that… will define a better platform and a future f…
(2024-03-14). Britain in the Middle East: SAS war crimes in the spotlight. newarab.com 
Last week, five British special forces soldiers were They stand accused of using excessive force in the killing of a suspected militant, found with a suicide vest nearby, although the suspect was reportedly not wearing it when killed. The five soldiers deny these charges, saying they believed he posed a genuine threat. | The soldiers will be investigated by the Defence Serious Crime Unit (DSCU), which focuses on allegations of criminal…
(2024-03-14). Can Jordan ever escape Israel's grip on water resources?>. newarab.com 
(2024-03-14). Israel's looming crisis: A bill to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews. newarab.com 
Last week, Israel's Chief Sephardic Rabbi declared that if a "If they force us to go to the army, we'll all go abroad," Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef
(2024-03-14). Ramadan reading list: 20 must-read books from Muslim authors. newarab.com 
Ramadan brings with it a welcome slowdown in the pace of life, as we focus on the people and moments that mean the most to us. And, beyond the religious elements of prayer and reading the Quran to get closer to Allah, connect with those you love by sharing a story or two this Ramadan. | From an introduction to the mosque for young children to essays by a British Palestinian writer, these 20 books are all by Muslim authors and present a range of experiences. Buying (or borrowing from the library) will support Muslim writers through Ramadan and beyond, and inspire and entertain you with your plans for Ramadan an…
(2024-03-14). Hebrew University bars scholar accusing Israel of genocide. newarab.com 
(2024-03-14). Israel strikes UN warehouse in Rafah as famine looms in Gaza. newarab.com 
The main UN aid agency in war-ravaged Gaza said an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit one of its warehouses, killing an employee, as calls intensified for land routes to bring food into the besieged territory. | "At least one UNRWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah" in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. | The agency's chief, Philippe Lazzarini, said the "attack on one of the very few remaining UNRWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are r…
(2024-03-14). Israel using starvation as 'weapon of war' in Gaza: Borrell. newarab.com 
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Addressing the
(2024-03-14). Israeli drone strike kills two people in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Two people were killed and several injured when an The
(2024-03-14). Mohammad Mustafa tipped to be next PA prime minister. newarab.com 
Economist and former deputy prime minister Mohammad Mustafa is expected to be named as the Palestinian Authority's next prime minister by
(2024-03-14). Palestinian boy killed by Israel for playing with fireworks. newarab.com 
The boy, named Rami Hamdan Al-Halhouli, was killed by a bullet fired by an According to Israeli police, a si…
(2024-03-14). Protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire block terminal at San Francisco airport. newarab.com 
Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. | Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Permanent Ceasefire Now," "Stop the World for Gaza" and "Stop Arming Israel". | Protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza have occurred in many US cities in recent months, including near airports and bridges in New York City and Los Angeles, vigils outside the White House and marches in Washington. |
(2024-03-14). As Ramadan begins, Israeli settlers increase attacks in WB. newarab.com 
The attack was followed by a wave of house searches by Israeli forces throughout the night, local sources told The New Arab. | "The occupation army forces had been present in the eastern part of the village, and just after the
(2024-03-14). Sinn Fein president meets Rashida Tlaib before Biden event. newarab.com 
"Met with [Rashida Tlaib] – a powerful voice for Palestine in the US Congress. We stand with her in calling for a ceasefire, an end to occupation and a free Palestine," McDonald wrote on X, accompanied w…
(2024-03-14). South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza to face arrest. newarab.com 
South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…
(2024-03-14). Spanish ship en route to Gaza with desperately needed aid. newarab.com 
A Spanish aid boat was en route to In a sign of worsening humanitarian conditions, the territory's health ministry says 27 people have died of malnutrition and dehydration, most of them children. | A weeks-long diplomatic push had sought to bring about a ceasefire and increas…
(2024-03-14). Sullivan rules out US red lines for Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com 
The Biden Administration has ruled out red lines regarding US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan denied in a press conference that
(2024-03-14). UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers. newarab.com 
The UK announced on Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move that could scupper the contentious Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Telegraph Media Group. | Stephen Parkinson, a media minister, announced in the upper-chamber House of Lords that the Conservative government would amend proposed legislation so that it "prevents foreign state ownership of newspapers". | A government spokesperson added that the move would "deliver additional protections for a free press, a pillar of our democracy". | It follows pressure over the proposed takeover of the Daily Telegraph ne…
(2024-03-14). UK lawyer to oversee ICC Gaza probe. newarab.com 
Barrister and former military prosecutor Andrew Cayley has been appointed to oversee the A spokesperson for the prosecutor confirmed Cayley had joined the court as "a principal trial lawyer" overseeing the unit of investigators responsible for the case on Palestine. | Cayley joined the ICC after being chosen by the court's chief pr…
(2024-03-14). UN: Syria experiencing worst wave of violence in four years. newarab.com 
A new The report, released by the UN
(2024-03-14). US House passes TikTok ban bill as eyes turn to Senate. newarab.com 
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force The legislation is a major setback for The lawmakers vote…
(2024-03-14). US pro-Israel Jewish group backs ban on 'antisemitic' TikTok. newarab.com 
One of America's largest Jewish pro-Israel groups has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on popular video-sharing and social media app TikTok citing 'anti-Semitism' and growing criticism of Israel among its mostly young users. | American Jewish organisation, "Our comm…
(2024-03-14). KSA says kippah row with US delegation was misunderstood. newarab.com 
(2024-03-14). Who's Rabbi Shmuley Boteach? How is he tied to Israel-Gaza?>. newarab.com 
Shmuley Boteach, a Beyond defending Israel, Shmuley combines other ventures in his public persona, with his career spanning a close relationship with t…
(2024-03-14). Five years on, Algeria's Hirak must learn from past mistakes. newarab.com 
On 22nd February 2024, the Algerian people celebrated the Algerians still recall how, on 22nd February 22, millions took to the streets in disciplined and
(2024-03-14). Lessons not learned: The German tradition of genocide. newarab.com 
Last month, a group of German lawyers This was followed by Nicaragua's
(2024-03-14). 30 years of freedom campaign approved. sanews.gov.za 30 years of freedom campaign approved | Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. | "South Africa is marking 30 years since the historic election of 27th of April 1994. The commemoration of this milestone in the trajectory of our developmental democracy requires a government-wide approach," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday. | The campaign to celebrate 30 years of Freedom and Democracy aims to mobilise the country to celebrate the gains, achievements and the milestone of 30 years of demo…
(2024-03-14). eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights. sanews.gov.za eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights | Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. | "The impact of the strike has seen many residents without water, electricity and waste removal, which is an infringement of the rights of people and a contravention of the Constitution. | "Such behaviour will not be tolerated. Cabinet calls on law enforcement agencies to do all it takes to protect the rights of people," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said at…
(2024-03-14). Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed. sanews.gov.za Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed | The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam. | "To enable this additional stored water to be treated and supplied to the City of eThekwini, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has completed a project to increase the capacity of the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works from 55 to 75 millilitres (ML) per day, at a cost of…
(2024-03-14). More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme. sanews.gov.za More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme | As government continues to fast track the pace of land reform, so far 2 345 547 individual beneficiaries, who are members of 460 952 households, have benefited from the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | "Of these households, 177 504 are female-headed households and 1 266 are households headed by persons with disabilities," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday in Cape Town. | During its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet was briefed on the implementation and progress of the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | The Accelerati…
(2024-03-14). Haiti's Acting Prime Minister And President Ariel Henry Resigns. popularresistance.org Ariel Henry, Haiti's acting prime minister and president since July 2021, resigned from his post on Monday, March 11. The resignation of Henry was announced by Irfaan Ali, Guyanese President and Chair of CARICOM, in a press conference in Kingston, Jamaica on Monday. Ali also announced that a "transitional governance arrangement" had been achieved in order to restore "rule of law" and ensure a peaceful transition of power, security, and eventual elections. | The announcement came as a result of an urgent meeting on the "multidimensional crisis in Haiti" convened by CARICOM.
(2024-03-14). Protesters gather near Oscars site to rally against Israeli war in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters gather in Hollywood to rally to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-03-14). Portugal's far right Chega soars in snap election. presstv.ir Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (AD) won Sunday's general election.
(2024-03-14). At least 26 dead, 6 missing following Indonesia landslide, floods. presstv.ir Flooding and landslides in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra have killed 26 people, with 6 still missing.
(2024-03-14). Gazans search through rubble following strike on house in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search through the rubble of a house hit in an Israeli strike in the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-14). Rescuers search for last person in Swiss Alps; five bodies already found. presstv.ir Rescuers search for the sixth person in Swiss Alps where bodies of 5 skiers were already found.
(2024-03-14). 'It was out of nowhere', says passenger recounting LATAM flight incident. presstv.ir "It was out of nowhere," says a passenger recounting LATAM flight incident.
(2024-03-14). Muslims in Jakarta gather to break fast on 1st day of Ramadan. presstv.ir Thousands of people were packed inside the Istiqlal Grand Mosque.
(2024-03-14). FIFA under fire: Calls grow for suspension of Israel from intl. football over Gaza war. presstv.ir Two NGOs have called on FIFA to ban Israel from all international competitions over the occupying regime's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-14). 'Disaster of the century': Iran urges intl. community to stop Israeli genocide, starvation in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the continuation of the Israeli regime's war in the Gaza Strip in the fasting month of Ramadan sounds the alarm about the most unprecedented disaster of the century.
(2024-03-14). Humans of Gaza: Mohammed Barakat, Palestine's iconic footballer and centurion. presstv.ir Mohammed Baraket, an iconic Palestinian footballer known for his century of goals, was killed in a pre-dawn airstrike targeting his home in Khan Younis on the first day of Ramadan.
(2024-03-14). IRGC deploys new warships in combined drills in northern Indian Ocean. presstv.ir Three homegrown warships, recently added to the IRGC naval fleet, have taken part in the Maritime Security Belt 2024 war game at the northern tip of the Indian Ocean.
(2024-03-14). Aerial footage of Japan rocket exploding seconds after launch. presstv.ir Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch.
(2024-03-14). Russia 'won't stop at Ukraine,' Biden says in meeting with Polish leaders. presstv.ir Biden warns Russia will not stop at invading Ukraine.
(2024-03-14). UNRWA statement on Gaza aid supplies 'declaration of world's failure': Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas rejects a statement by UNRWA about aid supplies to the Gaza Strip, saying it attests to the international community's failure.
(2024-03-14). Iran makes headway in drone production, says export of defense equipment up by 5 times. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister says the country's export of military equipment has witnessed a significant rise over the past years.
(2024-03-14). Gaza's government says Cyprus aid route deeply inadequate. presstv.ir The government in Gaza says that the maritime aid delivery from Cyprus falls short of meeting the substantial needs of the territory's residents.
(2024-03-14). Palestinians denounce Israeli field executions in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has expressed support for the killing of Palestinian minors.
(2024-03-14). US, UK hit Yemeni airport after attack on US bulk carrier. presstv.ir US and British warplanes launch three round of attacks on the airport in Yemen's al Hudaydah.
(2024-03-14). West must stop 'hypocrisy,' end Israel atrocities in Gaza: Malaysia PM. presstv.ir Prime Minister Ibrahim told Chancellor Scholz of Germany the West must stop Israel 'ethnic cleansing' of the Palestinians.
(2024-03-14). 650 Chilean lawyers sue Israel at ICC for Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The complainants are calling for an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and other individuals responsible for these crimes.
(2024-03-14). US House passes bill to ban TikTok unless Chinese owner agrees to sell. presstv.ir The bill could ultimately ban the social media app TikTok unless its Chinese owner agrees to divest.
(2024-03-14). Iraqi security advisor suggests Mossad agents present in Erbil. presstv.ir Qassam Al-Araji has indicated that the presence of the Israeli spy agency in Iraq's Kurdistan region cannot be discounted.
(2024-03-14). Nasrallah: Israeli army exhausted, will lose war even if it invades Rafah. presstv.ir Hezbollah's leader says the Israeli army, which is waging a genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, is in a state of exhaustion.
(2024-03-14). Protesters block San Francisco airport, demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters urging ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the US's military support for Israel, block the international terminal at San Francisco International Airport.
(2024-03-14). US pause on funding UNRWA may become 'permanent': Report. presstv.ir The US's controversial decision to pause its funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees earlier this year is reportedly likely to become permanent.
(2024-03-14). What is China's future? Economic decline, or the next industrial revolution? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by Beijing-based scholar Mick Dunford to discuss what is actually happening in China's economy, explaining its technological development and transition toward a new industrial revolution.
(2024-03-14). UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism. middleeasteye.net 
UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism | Government concedes new wording is non-statutory and will create no new powers amid concerns Muslim communities and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations could be targeted | | Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dem…
(2024-03-14). Book on History of Bhopal Riyasat dispelling many myths, fantasy and misinformation released. muslimmirror.com 
By Pervez Bari BHOPAL — A book christened as "History of Bhopal Riyasat from 1722 to 1949" on the authentic history of Bhopal state was released at the historical Maulana Azad Central Library here the other day in a simple but impressive function amidst a host of enthusiastic intellectuals comprising of the young and the grey-haired both. …
(2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …
(2024-03-14). Delhi Police file FIR against TN minister for 'threatening' PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister T.M. Anbarasan for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The TN Minister stirred controversy after his purported video, in which he was seen threatening the Prime Minister, went viral on Wednesday. Subsequently, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint against the DMK …
(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader. muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel. muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
(2024-03-14). US Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Haiti. orinocotribune.com (OrinocoTribune.com)—With the resignation of interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the US has suffered another humiliating foreign policy defeat. | Henry was never elected, yet was recognized as prime minister and de facto leader of Haiti by the US and its vassals since July 2021, when he was encouraged to take power by the Core Group. The Core Group is a shadowy imperialist cabal composed of representatives from the US, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the European Union, Brazil, and the Organization of American States (OAS) that has attempted to run Haiti since 2004, when democratically elected and hugely po…
(2024-03-14). Emisiones de metano se acercaron a máximos históricos en 2023. telesurtv.net Según el experto en energía de la AIE, Christophe McGlade, alrededor de dos tercios del metano emitido por la industria de combustibles fósiles "proviene solo de diez países".
(2024-03-14). Israel asesinó a 45 escritores y artistas palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Cultura de Gaza denunció que el ente sionista también está tratando de desmantelar las instituciones culturales.
(2024-03-14). Tormenta Filipo deja al menos cuatro muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net Autoridades locales indican que la tormenta ha interrumpido el suministro de electricidad y las líneas de comunicación.
(2024-03-14). Importancia de la conservación de los ríos para la Tierra. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 2.000 millones de personas en el mundo dependen directamente de los ríos para obtener agua potable.
(2024-03-14). Conoce algunos aportes de Albert Einstein a la ciencia. telesurtv.net A la edad de 26 años, Albert Einstein publicó su teoría de la relatividad especial, al tiempo que trabajaba en la fábrica de patentes de Berna, Suiza.
(2024-03-14). Cinco libros para recordar a Karl Marx, el padre del marxismo. telesurtv.net El filósofo, sociólogo, historiador, economista y político alemán Karl Marx, falleció el 14 de marzo de 1883 a los 64 años de edad en Londres, Inglaterra.
(2024-03-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-03-14). Congreso español aprueba ley de amnistía para Cataluña. telesurtv.net Luego del trámite en Diputados, ahora corresponde el análisis de la norma en Senado, donde la aguardarían obstáculos que ya fueron anunciados por el Partido Popular (PP).
(2024-03-14). Desarticulan estructura criminal de alto impacto en Colombia. telesurtv.net El presidente Gustavo Petro subrayó que este "es el golpe más grande dado al contrabando en la historia de Colombia".
(2024-03-14). Proponen abrir debates en torno a regularización del vapeo en México. telesurtv.net Diputados mexicanos recibieron cerca de 300 estudios científicos sobre los vaporizadores para contribuir a un trabajo legislativo sustentado.
(2024-03-14). Exigen suma de dinero para liberar niños y rehenes nigerianos. telesurtv.net "Amenazaron con matar a todos los cautivos si no reciben el dinero para finales de este mes", señaló el líder comunitario en la localidad de Kuriga, Abdullahi Uma.
(2024-03-14). Indepaz denuncia nueva masacre en Chocó, Colombia. telesurtv.net Indepaz refirió que, de acuerdo a la alcaldesa del municipio de Lloró, en Chocó, Luz Stella Serna Moreno, "no fue una contradicción, fue una masacre".
(2024-03-14). Mueren 60 personas a causa de las lluvias en Afganistán. telesurtv.net Asimismo el ente ministerial refirió que se reportaron 178.000 cabezas de ganado afectadas.
(2024-03-14). Venezuela inaugura primera expo metalúrgica en estado Bolívar. telesurtv.net Con más de 300 empresas nacionales y locales que expondrán sus inversiones y desarrollo de la producción nacional hasta el 16 de marzo tendrá lugar este espacio.
(2024-03-14). Dos policías detenidos por la muerte de un normalista en México. telesurtv.net Se indicó que a los detenidos se les informaron sus derechos y se pusieron a disposición de los agentes ministeriales de la FGR en cumplimiento de una orden de aprehensión.
(2024-03-14). Conoce a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Rusia. telesurtv.net Inicialmente, se presentaron 11 aspirantes a la presidencia de Rusia, pero solo cuatro cumplieron todos los requisitos y obtuvieron la aprobación de la Comisión Electoral Central como candidatos.
(2024-03-14). Evacúan Cerro Cordillera de Valparaíso, Chile, por incendio forestal. telesurtv.net Desde el municipio se emitió un comunicado informando la instalación de un puesto de mando y se solicitó a la población que facilite las labores de los equipos de emergencia.
(2024-03-14). Actualizan alertas por lluvias y tormentas en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Este fenómeno es causado por una perturbación atmosférica asociada a una masa de aire húmeda e inestable que está afectando al país.
(2024-03-14). Convocan a movilización en defensa de la cultura en Argentina. telesurtv.net La convocatoria la hizo extensiva "Acción Cultural Federal", planificada para este jueves 14 de marzo a partir de las 17H00 (horas local).
(2024-03-14). Organizaciones sociales solicitan suspensión del acuerdo Israel-UE. telesurtv.net La misiva fue rubricada por más de 200 organizaciones de la sociedad civil europea.
(2024-03-14). Venezuela muestra preocupación por ola de violencia en Haití. telesurtv.net Venezuela reiteró su voluntad política en la promoción "de iniciativas de diálogo inclusivo y la participación de todos los sectores".
(2024-03-14). Gobierno amplía uso de armas de fuego a policías argentinos. telesurtv.net La excandidata presidencial señaló que las armas podrán usarse por los agentes en caso de "un peligro inminente".
(2024-03-14). 31.341 asesinados en 160 días de genocidio israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Unas 73.134 personas han resultado heridas por los ataques del Ejército israelí cuando se cumplen 160 días de genocidio.
(2024-03-14). Paraguay acoge torneo Conmebol sub17 femenino 2024. telesurtv.net La lid inició este 13 de marzo y se extenederá hasta el 31 de ese mismo mes en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento del Fútbol Femenino de la APF (CARFEM), y el Arsenio Erico.
(2024-03-14). Asesinan a candidato a alcalde de Morena en México. telesurtv.net Morales Patrón se desarrollaba como político desde el año 2012 en municipios como Chilapa y José Joaquín de Herrera.
(2024-03-14). 100 new units of Federal Institutes to be created in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
The president of the republic presented a plan to expand the federal network of technical education…
(2024-03-14). India's Ministry of Heavy Industries unveils Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024. tvbrics.com 
The scheme incentivises vehicles equipped with advanced battery technology to encourage adoption of advanced solutions in the EV sector…
(2024-03-14). Iranian authorities announce numerous cultural events this year. tvbrics.com 
One of the landmark events will be the Tehran Arts Festival…
(2024-03-14). Representatives of Egypt and China discuss establishment of joint industrial zone. tvbrics.com 
It will be located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea…
(2024-03-14). Saudi Arabia increases number of service quality inspections in hospitality industry. tvbrics.com 
This is due to the growing number of pilgrims in Mecca and Medina…
(2024-03-14). Three new special economic zones to be formed in Russia. tvbrics.com 
The purpose of their creation is to develop industry, high-tech industries and tourism…
(2024-03-14). US and Canada oust the prime minister they imposed on the Haitian people—A case study in imperialist gangsterism. wsws.org Henry's swift dismissal as Haiti's head of government proves yet again that Washington views Haiti's political leaders, whether elected or unelected, as valets to be dismissed at its convenience, and treats the impoverished Haitian people with criminal indifference and hostility.
(2024-03-14). Australian Labor government helping to starve Gaza. wsws.org While shedding crocodile tears over mass civilian deaths, Australia continues to march in lockstep with the Biden administration that is funding and overseeing the genocide.
(2024-03-14). Pentagon sends $300 million in additional weapons to Ukraine. wsws.org The US Defense Department will send another $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, amid growing warning signs that the US-NATO war with Russia is on the verge of a significant escalation.
(2024-03-14). US financial regulators concerned about another crisis. wsws.org Fearing that the much vaunted "resilience and stability" of the banking and financial system could be undermined at any point regulators are working to put in place measures to prevent such an occurrence.
(2024-03-14). As East Coast docks contract nears, maritime shippers and Biden administration rely on union bureaucrats to keep workers in line. wsws.org A strike by East Coast dockworkers would have a tremendous impact, not only on the United States, but the entire globe.
(2024-03-14). US House passes bipartisan bill to ban TikTok or force its sale. wsws.org The US House of Representatives passed a bill banning the short-form video-sharing app TikTok on Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans coming together in support of a law to promote anti-Chinese propaganda and attacks on First Amendment rights.
(2024-03-14). Brazil's anti-COVID activists denounce Lula government's "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org In the midst of a new wave of the pandemic in Brazil, the WSWS spoke to four anti-COVID activists who have been denouncing on social media a number of aspects of the Workers Party government's criminal negligence in response to the pandemic.
(2024-03-14). Hundreds of jobs to be axed in New Zealand media restructure. wsws.org The union bureaucracy has accepted the closure of Newshub, which will destroy about 300 jobs, and will assist in imposing more job cuts at the state broadcaster TVNZ.
(2024-03-14). Teamsters bureaucrats meet with President Biden while continuing to court Republican extreme right. wsws.org The meeting with Biden came as the Teamsters made numerous mutual shows of support with Josh Hawley, one of the main co-conspirators in the Senate on January 6.
(2024-03-14). The Gaza genocide and the death of Aaron Bushnell: What are the political lessons? wsws.org This lecture was given by World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board Chairman David North at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Tuesday, March 12.
(2024-03-13). Presidente venezolano lidera octavo aniversario de los CLAP. telesurtv.net El presidente Maduro destacó que ante las acciones de la oposición, su gobierno garantizó el acceso a los alimentos de la mayoría de los venezolanos.
(2024-03-14). Car caravan for Palestine delivers message to Greater Cleveland. workers.org 
Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . |
(2024-03-14). Prisoners sue Alabama, charging 'modern day slavery'. workers.org 
By Zoe Johnson A group of current and former inmates sued the state of Alabama on Dec. 12, 2023, challenging the prison convict labor program, which the lawsuit describes as a "modern-day form of slavery." The Union of Southern Service Workers, a Service Employees Union (SEIU) affiliate, and the Retail, . . . |
(2024-03-14). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Dollar Tree and Family Dollar to close 1,000 stores, report low earnings amid inflation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Dollar Tree Inc.'s stock fell sharply on Wednesday after the bargain retailer's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings forecast fell below estimates, with a plan to close 30 Dollar Tree stores as leases expire, 600 Family Dollar stores in the first half of 2024 and 370 more in the upcoming years as lease contracts expire, as reported by CNN.Dollar Tree stock price has dropped 7.8 percent in premarket trading, according to Morning Star, as the company reported a net loss of $1.71 billion in the last quarter all the way down from a from net income of $452.2 million reported last year.Dollar Tree stock getting sm…
(2024-03-14). How to Deal with Difficult Customers: 6 Tips! albawaba.com 
In business world, interactions with customers can be complex particularly when faced with individuals. Knowing how to deal with difficult customers is crucial! | Whether it is addressing a complaint, resolving a misunderstanding, or handling dissatisfaction about your product or service. | Knowing how to navigate these scenarios tactfully is important for upholding customer satisfaction and safeguarding your brands image. | We will share some strategies and methods to effectively manage customers and transform any potential conflicts into opportunities for positive outcomes and fostering stronger customer loyalt…
(2024-03-14). US congress votes to ban TikTok today, China warns with legal battle on the table. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…
(2024-03-14). Xiaomi beats Apple, first EV hitting the roads this month. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Chinese smartphone manufacturer and fifth largest in the republic, Xiaomi, has announced that deliveries will start for its first and highly anticipated electric car, the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7), weeks after Apple had reportedly cancelled its decade-long venture aiming for the same goal. Xiaomi announcement came through a post on Weibo, stating that 59 of its stores across 29 cities nationwide will be taking orders for the vehicle, with an event scheduled on Mar. 28 to celebrate the SU7 launch and reveal its price, causing a 11.34 percent jump in stock price, the company's biggest to date.Will this b…
(2024-03-14). American-British target Hodeida airport with four airstrikes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Ansar Allah, the Houthi group, American-British forces launched four airstrikes on Hodeida International Airport in western Yemen. Al-Masirah TV confirmed the attacks, stating three airstrikes initially targeted the airport, followed by a fourth raid. The outcomes remain undisclosed, and there has been no response from the US or UK. Hodeidah Airport, previously active for domestic and international flights, is currently inactive due to conflict. Earlier this week, the Houthis targeted the US and UK with 13 airstrikes in the province. Despite this, Hodeida experienced relative calmness on Tu…
(2024-03-14). Earthquake reported in Jordan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – the Jordanian Seismic Observatory recorded on Wednesday an earthquake measuring 3.9-magnitude earthquake north of the country. According to Al Mamlaka, the earthquake at 1: 50 p.m. near the Sea of Galilee, northern Jordan.Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that they felt an earthquake in Jordan. Ÿáÿ≤ÿ© ÿ£ÿ±ÿ∂Ÿäÿ© ŸàŸÑÿß ÿߟÜÿß ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿµŸäÿßŸÖ ÿ…
(2024-03-14). Israeli minister, Ben Givr, accused of law violation and interference in investigation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Channel 12 reports, citing the Board of Grievances, that Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, has been accused of violating the law. This accusation stems from his visit to the offices of the Attorney General, where he allegedly politicized enforcement agencies. Ben Gvir's visit was purportedly in support of a soldier who had been summoned for his involvement in the death of a Palestinian boy in Shuafat. The Board of Grievances asserts that Ben Gvir's actions constitute a breach of the law and interference in the ongoing investigation.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National…
(2024-03-14). US bans TikTok amid data privacy concerns. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill with a strong majority, signaling a potential ban on TikTok unless the short-form video platform's Chinese owner divests from its operations. The move comes amidst growing concerns about data privacy and national security, with fears that ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, could be compelled by the Chinese government to hand over user data.While thousands of Americans rely on TikTok for various purposes, including sharing resources and earning income, lawmakers argue that the app's ties to China pose significant risks.The bill faces an uncertain future…
(2024-03-14). Will Man City accept massive Saudi offer for De Bruyne?>. albawaba.com Manchester City may succumb to pressure from the Saudi Pro League and accept a ‚Ǩ120 million offer for Kevin De Bruyne in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.The 32-year-old still has less than 18 months in his current deal, however, the European champions could be tempted to sell him ahead of the 2024-25 season.The Saudis are keen on making the SPL one of the world's top tournaments and are planning to proceed with investing heavily in new deals.De Bruyne is in fine form despite his recent return from injury.The Belgian has two goals and 13 assists in 14 appearances for the CityZens across…
(2024-03-14). Dominican prisons overcrowded by 116 percent, report says. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Dominican prisons are overpopulated by 116 percent with about 26,000 inmates concentrated in all 46 prisons nationwide, with capacity for about 12,000 prisoners, the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) reported.
(2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Pop-Up. indybay.org Heyma Yemeni Coffee at 1122 University Ave in Berkeley…
(2024-03-14). Sunday 3/17: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/27: Webinar: Live from Lyd. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/12: Rise Up for Palestine at Stanford. indybay.org Encina Hall | 616 Serra Mall | Stanford, CA…
(2024-03-14). Thursday 3/14: Webinar: Oppenheimer: Sins of Omission. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/13: USCPR Action Phone Zap: Uncommitted campaigns. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/26: Webinar: How to Fight the Climate Crisis & Militarism with Veterans For Peace. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Friday 3/29: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-03-14). Starbucks Sabotaged with Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org Starbucks covered in Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine!
(2024-03-14). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-03-14). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Warning: Popular Toys Found to Contain Hazardous Chemicals. pressenza.com Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has raised concerns about the safety of certain popular toys commonly used during the summer season, such as turumpo (spinning top game)), sipa (kick the ball game), and jackstone, citing potential health risks to children. | In an effort to promote the campaign for safe toys, the group purchased and monitored the sale and composition of these popular toys. The group analyzed each toy for different hazards and screened for toxic chemicals and metals using a Vanta handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. | The painted turumpo, made from wood, were found to be free from lead, howe…
(2024-03-14). CDC Redacts Every Single Word of 148-Page Study on Myocarditis After COVID Vaccination. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Matters of Revenue: Meta Abandons Australia's Media Stable. counterpunch.org 
It was praised to the heavens as a work of negotiated and practical genius when it was struck. The then Australian treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, had finally gotten those titans of Big Tech into line on how revenue would be shared with media outlets for using such platforms as supplied by Facebook and Google. Both companies initially
(2024-03-14). Women, especially some of them, are the first victims of wars, the Far-Right and the international financial system. All on strike and long live intersectional feminist struggles! cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). The panic of the ruling class. mronline.org 
Briefly, the chance of the kind of democratic triumph of the working people of which George Galloway dreams, became real with the popular uprising that led to Jeremy Corbyn being placed as Labour leader.
(2024-03-14). Wednesday 3/13: Civic Center walking tour: the story of civilization. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, directly across the street from the orangey-colored ACT theater on Market Street. | The intersection of Grove, Hyde, and Market streets. | Your guide will sport a California Republic bicycle cap.
(2024-03-14). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Prejudicial Bans: Congress Tosses Over TikTok. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Islamic Fundamentalism and Turkey's Admission to the EU. The Alevi Minority in Turkey and Its Religious Identity. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). COVID-19 Vaccinated: Minor Surgeries Turned Deadly. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack! indybay.org Trees and Clubhouse in Willard/Ho Chi Minh Park under attack by the forces of NeoLiberalism and Privatization!
(2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.
(2024-03-14). Economist: GDP goal within grasp. ecns.cn China can realize its 2024 GDP growth target of around 5 percent, given its favorable conditions, greater efforts to boost industrial upgrade, technological innovation and sufficient policy tools, said a renowned economist.
(2024-03-14). Ministry: U.S. practice disrupts normal business activities. ecns.cn Beijing slammed Washington on Wednesday for resorting to bullying when it could not succeed in fair competition, saying its practice disrupts normal business activities and will eventually backfire.
(2024-03-14). Online tree adoptions prove popular. ecns.cn The annual adoption event, which traditionally commences on Tree-planting Day, has become so popular that many people set timers to ensure they can bid as soon as adoptions open.
(2024-03-14). Red Sea crisis puts rail link in spotlight. ecns.cn Amid the Red Sea crisis that has severely disrupted a critical seaborne route for global trade, a fleet of "steel camels", referring to the freight trains running on the China-Europe railway, stands out as a land-based alternative.
(2024-03-14). Weaponization of human rights slammed. ecns.cn Experts from nongovernmental organizations voiced their strong opposition on Tuesday to the weaponization of human rights by some countries and called for better promotion of human rights protection by advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
(2024-03-14). Instead of 'civil discourse' we have civil terror. mronline.org 
Last week, the CBC ran an interview on its flagship program, The Current, with Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). Dr Boyagoda is neither Jewish nor Palestinian. He is an English scholar with several novels and critical essays under his belt.
(2024-03-14). Scholar or ideologue? mronline.org 
In mid-February, Chaguan, the (pen-named) Economist columnist based in Beijing, reviewed a new book by Professor Minxin Pei, who was introduced as an academic based at Claremont McKenna College in California. You can read the introductory paragraphs of this review here. Chaguan is, in real-life, David Rennie, the son of a former MI6 Director.
(2024-03-14). Full Speech: Sen. Schumer Calls For New Elections in Israel. scheerpost.com
(2024-03-14). State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide. workers.org 
Mainstream Democrats appear to be breathing a sigh of relief after President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech March 7. What was unofficially the first campaign speech for Biden's reelection in November has been deemed well-delivered and coherent — even "fiery." Workers World sees things differently. We noticed that . . . |
(2024-03-14). The CIA Takeover of America in the 1960s Is the Story of Our Times. The Killing of the Kennedys and Today's New Cold War. globalresearch.ca Sirhan did not kill Robert Kennedy, yet he remains in jail to this very day. Robert Kennedy, Jr., who was 14 years old at the time of his father's death, has visited Sirhan in prison, claims he is innocent, and believes there was another gunman.
(2024-03-14). Coverage| Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Target Settlement in Al-Khalil (Hebron), Confront Occupation in Nablus. english.almanar.com.lb 
Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades confirmed a targeted attack on the "Gush Etzion" settlement in Al-Khalil (Hebron), while also engaging in confrontations with the Israeli occupation forces in Nablus. ÿ™ÿ∫ÿ∑Ÿäÿ© ÿµÿ≠ŸÅŸäÿ©: ŸÇŸàÿßÿ™ ÿߟÑÿßÿ≠ÿ™ŸÄŸÄŸÑÿßŸÑ ÿ™ŸÇÿ™ÿ≠ŸÖ ŸÇÿ±Ÿäÿ© ÿ…
(2024-03-14). Politico: US Secretly Tells 'Israel' What Type of Rafah Operation It Could Support. english.almanar.com.lb 
The American Newspaper Politico reported that the United States has secretly informed 'Israel' about the kind of Rafah operation it could support. Senior American officials reportedly told their Israeli counterparts that the Biden administration would back 'Israel' in targeting high-value Hamas individuals in and around Rafah, as long as it avoids a large-scale invasion. …
(2024-03-14). Israeli media: Air defenses activated in Galilee Panhandle after detecting suspicious aerial target. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-03-14). IAEA chief discussed Iran's nuclear program with Putin last week: Russian state media. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-03-14). Health Ministry in Gaza: 69 people martyred in the past 24 hours, raising death toll since the start of Israeli aggression to 31,341. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-14). Iraq Front| New Drone Strike on Israeli Base. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a new drone strike deep in the Zionist entity, in support of the Palestinian resistance. In a statement late on Thursday, its fighters targeted the Israeli Palmachim Airbase with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Iraqi Resistance voiced determination "to go ahead with striking the enemy's strongholds, in completion …
(2024-03-14). Israeli strike on the outskirts of Kawneen border town: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-14). 'Israel' Floundering over 'Resounding Failure' of Oct. 7, Alerted over Hezbollah Threat. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Zionist entity is floundering over the ongoing repercussions of the Gaza war and the fronts opened by the Axis of Resistance in support to the besieged enclave, especially the front in south Lebanon. Critical voices started to emerge within the Israeli military establishment. In rare and harsh remarks directed at Israeli political leaders, the …
(2024-03-14). Zionist media: media: 3 injuries, including one serious, in a stabbing attack inside a café in Beit Kama, north of the Negev Desert. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-03-14). The World Bank and the Philippines. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). World Bank and IMF support to dictatorships. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Israel Is Now Killing Palestinians in Gaza by Starvation: Media Downplaying This Are Complicit in These Preventable Deaths. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Selected Articles: Stoltenberg Delusion, Macron's Military Losses, West Weakens on Non-NATO Ukraine. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-03-14). Aid wars over Gaza: Australia yet to resume funding to UNRWA. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). The campaign to free Assange: Reflections on 'Night Falls'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Councils, communities demand Labor rethink its pro-developer rezoning, housing scheme. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Geelong socialist councillor says councils must invest in communities, do more for the disadvantaged. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Gomeroi wins appeal against Native Title Tribunal's approval of Santos gas. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Judy Mundey: 'More public housing is needed now'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Palestine and Labor's hideous contradiction. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-14). Tuesday 3/19: Feed Gaza Now. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza in San Francisco…
(2024-03-14). Cuban residents in Europe to meet in Madrid. plenglish.com Madrid, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The Meeting of Cuban Residents in Europe (ECRE) will be held in Madrid from May 17 to 19 to strengthen ties with their country of origin.
(2024-03-14). South Africa to Host NDB Annual Meeting. infobrics.org The South African Cabinet has given the green light for the country to host the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in June 2024. This significant event comes a decade after the establishment of the NDB by BRICS countries…
(2024-03-14). Similar Tasks, Similar Goals. infobrics.org With the help of China, Africa is becoming a key force driving the transformation of the international system and global order…
(2024-03-14). BRICS: Relations Between Russia and Brazil Will Greatly Expand the Influence of the Union. infobrics.org During the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Brazilian Commission for Trade-Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, important events took place that marked significant progress in Russian-Brazilian relations…
(2024-03-14). Azerbaijan snubs traditional weapon supplier Russia for Turkey and Pakistan. infobrics.org Turkey has a long history of failed military production ventures.
(2024-03-14). Kiev's rift with neighbors widens as it continues flooding EU with cheap grain. infobrics.org Many have forgotten that American companies own much of Ukrainian arable land. Corporations such as "Cargill", "DuPont" and "Monsanto" are among the most prominent ones. The likes of "Vanguard", "Blackrock" and "Blackstone" are the largest shareholders in the aforementioned agricultural giants, owning trillions in assets. Together, these massive transnational corporations own over 17 million hectares (or around 30%) of all arable land in Ukraine, making it impossible to hide their role in the ongoing crisis.
(2024-03-14). Green Left News Podcast Ep 35: Stand with the women of Gaza, shutting down weapons companies & media bias in Palestine coverage. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left journalist Isaac Nellist goes through the latest news from across the continent and around the world.
(2024-03-14). How to Deconstruct the New Iron Curtain. counterpunch.org The head of the U.S. Strategic Command told Congress last week that a powerful set of countries is ganging up against the United States and World War III is on the horizon. General Anthony Cotton's testimony didn't receive much attention from the U.S. press, other than some breathless coverage from conservative outlets eager to emphasize
(2024-03-14). Weak from hunger . electronicintifada.net Food has run out in northern Gaza.
(2024-03-14). After Nuland, the Chances for Peace in Ukraine. consortiumnews.com
(2024-03-14). Released captive tells how Israeli fire killed kibbutz resident. electronicintifada.net
(2024-03-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 160: Israel kills 7 Palestinians waiting for aid, attacks UN distribution center. mondoweiss.net
(2024-03-14). US Suffers Humiliating Defeat in Haiti. orinocotribune.com
(2024-03-14). Here's Why Israel's Burying Evidence From Oct 7th! youtube.com
(2024-03-14). REPORT: Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam. znetwork.org
(2024-03-14). Saving the planet means saving the world. indybay.org Instead of today's economic system, which increases inequality, a new system is indispensable, according to Rockstrà∂m and colleagues. What is needed is a 'wellbeing economy' which serves people and the planet—rather than people and the planet serving the economy, as the Wellbeing Economic Alliance (WeAll) puts it.
(2024-03-14). A Call To All To Observe Ramadan!!!! indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Cops throughout California target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price. indybay.org Cops Target Alameda County D.A., Pamela Price:…
(2024-03-14). Harold Washington's Lessons for Taking on a Political Machine. counterpunch.org 
Four decades ago, at the start of 1984, Harold Washington was finishing his historic opening year in office as Chicago's first Black mayor. An outsider candidate who had been persuaded to run by the city's social movements, Washington represented a major break from the past, and his 1983 victory served as an important milestone in
(2024-03-14). Video: Hidden Hand Behind UFOs. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). Portugal: swinging right? cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). From "Uncle Tom" to Willie Pye: Abolishing the Racist Legacy of the Death Penalty. counterpunch.org 
Georgia is poised to execute Mr. Willie Pye, a Black man, on March 20th, the very same day that Harriet Beecher Stowe's seminal work Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in book form, to global acclaim, in 1852. Many are likely unaware of this date's historical significance, but as someone who grew up not far from the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, CT, it is an alignment that strikes me as significant. This certainly unintended synchronicity highlights yet again the unmistakable link between slavery and the death penalty, and the fitting use of the same word – abolition – to apply to the movements to end bo…
(2024-03-14). Erdogan to visit Iraq next month for anti-PKK military plans. newarab.com 
Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…
(2024-03-14). 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….
(2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are colon and rectal cancers treated differently? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Eric Dozois and team during a surgical procedure Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon cancer and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. When it comes to treating cancer, experience matters, says Dr. Eric Dozois, a Mayo Clinic colon and rectal surgeon. And Mayo…
(2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic: The link between HPV and throat cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: March 4 is World HPV Awareness Day There are more than 100 strains of HPV. Some types of the virus can cause cancer. HPV 16 has been linked to the rising cases of oropharyngeal cancer, commonly known as throat cancer. It is the most common HPV-associated cancer in men, and the rate of infection continues to increase. Dr. Katharine Price, a medical oncologist with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, says that while HPV-related throat…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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. …
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,…
(2024-03-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.The Black community faces a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. This can be due to genetics, higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, and socioeconomic issues such as access to healthcare and structural racism. Dr. Ivan Porter II, a Mayo Clinic nephrologist, says these factors create a…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). 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…
(2024-03-14). Dancing cells show how the brain awakens from anesthesia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic neuroscientists found that special immune cells in the brain called microglia can act to shield neurons from the aftereffects of anesthesia to awaken the brain.
(2024-03-14). Understanding lucid episodes in dementia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigated lucid episodes in people living with later stages of dementia, providing insights into how these occurrences reveal themselves.
(2024-03-14). Transforming Transplant Initiative aspires to save lives through bioengineering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic is taking steps to bolster the medical marvel of transplantation while addressing the confounding problem of a critical shortage of donor organs. It created the Transforming Transplant Initiative with a bold goal of providing organ transplants for everyone who needs one. Another objective is to eliminate the waitlist that has grown to more than 100,000 people in the U.S. "My vision is to not just help one patient, but help the thousands who…
(2024-03-14). 8 common questions new parents ask about vitamin K. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin K is a nutrient that helps blood clot or stop bleeding. Most adults get vitamin K from their food. Bacteria in the large intestines also make some vitamin K that the body can absorb. Healthcare professionals recommend all babies receive a vitamin K injection at birth to help their blood clot effectively. New parents often have questions about these preventive measures for newborns, which also may include screenings for genetic conditions and antibiotic eye ointment to…
(2024-03-14). Strike promises victory at the New School. workers.org 
New School student workers, members of SENS-UAW Local 7902 in New York City, hold a practice picket building up to a strike that took place March 6-8. Friday, March 8, was day three of the latest strike at the New School University, and the picket line looked downright professional — . . . |
(2024-03-14). How the 'Fight Against Anti-Semitism' Became a Shield for Israel's Genocide." expose-news.com "If you read the establishment media, you might conclude that a serious battle is being waged by Israel and its most ardent supporters to tackle an apparent new wave of anti-Semitism in the West. …
(2024-03-14). Landmark EU Artificial Intelligence Act — Slammed as Human Rights 'Failure'. expose-news.com The world's first regulations for the AI Act and the rapidly evolving AI technology were adopted by members of the European Parliament yesterday the 13th of March. The regulation,which was agreed by member …
(2024-03-14). Video: Parasitic Science and the Unproven Virus. expose-news.com No one has ever isolated a virus. This is admitted by modern science who claim it's impossible. So instead, they mix it with a soup of other genetic materials, run it through a computer and create what is known as a consensus genome.
(2024-03-14). Brooklyn marches for Palestine on International Working Women's Day. peoplesdispatch.org The peaceful demonstration was met with aggression as the protesters were attacked by NYPD officers. Dozens of protesters were arrested at multiple actions that took place across the city as well.
(2024-03-14). Letter from London: Selective Blindness and Corrective Griefa. counterpunch.org Peering across the Atlantic is something I have not really done in a while. How does the US look from here right now as we get up from the floor again after several more rounds of beating ourselves up, most recently with the wealthy widow of a construction tycoon paying for a meeting of over 50 MPs and peers in support of a return for Boris Johnson?
(2024-03-14). Engineered Destruction of America and Europe."Nations of Sheep Ruled by Wolves" globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza. indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.
(2024-03-14). Israel 'weaponized' humanitarian measures in Gaza as tool of mass displacement: Report. presstv.ir A new report has revealed that the Israeli regime has weaponized humanitarian measures in Gaza to facilitate mass displacement of Palestinians.
(2024-03-14). Yemen won't backtrack on 'steadfast' pro-Palestine stance: Ansarullah. presstv.ir The Ansarullah resistance movement reiterates Yemen's "steadfast" position in supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-14). Israeli strike on UN food distribution center in Rafah kills 5, injures 22. presstv.ir The UN says at least five people were killed and 22 others wounded after Israel targeted a food distribution center in Rafah.
(2024-03-14). Argentina: El Hambre No Espera. indybay.org
(2024-03-14). Covid origins and that vaccines were unsafe and ineffective were covered up to protect the integrity of the bioweapon industry, Dr. Harvey Risch says. expose-news.com For 50 years the bioweapon industry has been exploiting a loophole in the Biological Weapons Treaty. The loophole is that bioweapons can be developed for vaccine research. However, this research has failed …
(2024-03-14). Long Covid: Another successful Fraud. expose-news.com For more than 18 months, Dr. Vernon Coleman has been explaining why "long covid" doesn't exist and why they have created this fake disease. He feels the need to reiterate what he …
(2024-03-14). UK Covid Inquiry appears to be "fundamentally biased" and appears to have "predetermined conclusions," leading scientists have warned. expose-news.com
(2024-03-14). Scott Ritter and the Russian 'Path of Redemption'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Book on History of Bhopal Riyasat dispelling many myths, fantasy and misinformation released. muslimmirror.com By Pervez Bari BHOPAL — A book christened as "History of Bhopal Riyasat from 1722 to 1949" on the authentic history of Bhopal state was released at the historical Maulana Azad Central Library here the other day in a simple but impressive function amidst a host of enthusiastic intellectuals comprising of the young and the grey-haired both. …
(2024-03-14). CAA: Kerala Mufti urges Union government to reconsider its decision. muslimmirror.com THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, the Mufti of Kerala, has expressed deep concern over the recent implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) by the Central government, and wishes that the Centre reconsiders the decision. In a statement issued on Wednesday he said the Act, which utilizes religion as a criterion for citizenship, is fundamentally …
(2024-03-14). Delhi Police file FIR against TN minister for 'threatening' PM Modi. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Tamil Nadu Minister T.M. Anbarasan for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The TN Minister stirred controversy after his purported video, in which he was seen threatening the Prime Minister, went viral on Wednesday. Subsequently, a Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint against the DMK …
(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader. muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel. muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
(2024-03-14). Saturday 3/16: Ceasefire Postcards to Congress Action, Tri-Valley. indybay.org Panera Bread Cafe, 7030 Amador Plaza Rd., Dublin…
(2024-03-14). In Serbia, Three State-kidnapped "Little Angels" Wait to be Sold Abroad. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). Bombardeo en un centro de la Unrwa en Rafah deja cinco muertos. telesurtv.net Un comunicado emitido por la organización indicó que al menos un miembro del personal murió y otros 22 resultaron heridos durante el hecho.
(2024-03-14). Cuestionan constitucionalidad de manual de consulta previa en Ecuador. telesurtv.net El activista aseguró que "el acuerdo ministerial pretende llevar a cabo una consulta previa no vinculante que podría generar una mayor conflictividad socioambiental".
(2024-03-14). Tribunal niega que exparamilitar colombiano sea gestor de paz. telesurtv.net Salvatore Mancuso pagó una condena de 15 años por narcotráfico en EE.UU., y a su regreso a Colombia fue recluido en la cárcel La Picota de Bogotá.
(2024-03-14). Inflación interanual argentina escala hasta el 276 % en febrero. telesurtv.net Los alimentos y bebidas no alcohólicas crecieron un 11,9 por ciento en relación con enero y el 303,8 por ciento en términos interanuales.
(2024-03-14). Fuertes lluvias provocan desborde de ríos en La Paz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net Las vías 0 y 17 de Obrajes, la plaza de la Mujer de Bajo Següencoma y el puente Amor de Dios se vieron comprometidos.
(2024-03-14). Seis de cada diez niños escolarizados son pobres en Argentina. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con la investigación, en los estudiantes de escuelas públicas la pobreza asciende al 71,6 por ciento.
(2024-03-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-03-14). Fiscalía de Venezuela denuncia nuevo intento de magnicidio. telesurtv.net En rueda de prensa, el Fiscal General Tarek William Saab, anunció que se detuvieron a dos personas que amenazaron con asesinar al presidente Nicolás Maduro.
(2024-03-14). Suman 7.565 los civiles secuestrados por Israel en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Denuncian que autoridades penitenciarias israelíes aplican la política de matarlos de hambre, violar su derecho a practicar sus ritos religiosos y propinarles palizas y otros abusos.
(2024-03-14). Convocan a comicios anticipados en Cataluña tras veto presupuestario. telesurtv.net Se realizarán el próximo 12 de mayo. Jefe de Gobierno explicó que lo hará ante irresponsabilidad de actual legislatura que vetó el presupuesto 2024.
(2024-03-14). Kenia ratifica compromiso con misión de seguridad en Haití. telesurtv.net Presidente keniano dejó claro que previo al despliegue de un contingente policial de su país ha de instalarse en la nación caribeña un Consejo Presidencial de Transición.
(2024-03-14). Video: The Unseen Crisis: Vaccine Stories You Were Never Told. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-14). The Worrying Correlation Between COVID Vaccines & Rising Cancer Incidences in Children and Young Adults. expose-news.com
(2024-03-14). BREAKING: Study Reveals Cancer Deaths Among Youth Surging at Alarming Rates, According to UK Government Statistics. expose-news.com Since the commencement of COVID-19 vaccines, there has been an unprecedented rise in the deaths of young people between 2021 and 2022 from rapidly metastasizing and terminal cancers, according to data from …
(2024-03-14). 18] Seeking to Discredit Scholars of Ahlul Athar! [O Bid'ee Muhammad Hijaab! Attacking any upright Scholar is one of signs of the absence of sound intellect]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadi Al-Waadi'ee (may Allah have mercy upon him) was asked: "What is the verdict of Shariah regarding one who mocks the scholars of the Sunnah, such as Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen, Shaikh Al-Albani, and others, claiming that they are callers …
(2024-03-14). UFOs: Don't Expect The Truth From Government. counterpunch.org 
On March 8, the US Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office released the first volume of a two-volume "Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvementwith Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena." Like all previous government statements on the subject of UAPs — what we used to call, and will likely continue calling, UFOs (Unidentified Flying
(2024-03-14). PDF of March 14 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2024-03-14). Workers at Daimler Truck North America vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike. wsws.org The strike vote at Daimler Truck marks the beginning of the first major battle by a section of autoworkers in 2024 and the first since the UAW's so-called "stand-up strikes" at the Big Three automakers last year.
(2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse. wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.
(2024-03-13). Getting Guns Away From Abusers Will Save Lives. progressive.org We can start with better domestic violence gun surrender laws and a stronger implementation system, contributors David Lamb and Megan Walsh write.
(2024-03-13). Chicago Is on the Brink of Passing a 'Mansion Tax'. progressive.org On March 19, residents will vote on a ballot initiative that would raise some real estate property transfer taxes to fund affordable housing, Glenn Daigon reports.
(2024-03-13). Vox Populist: Billionaires in Campaigns; Dead End on the Farm Bill. progressive.org Words from populist author, public speaker, and radio commentator Jim Hightower.
(2024-03-13). Denuncian que Israel ha matado más niños que en 4 años de guerra. telesurtv.net El el jefe de la Unrwa señaló que los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza es una guerra contra los niños.
(2024-03-13). Reportan nueva emisión de vog en volcán Taal en Filipinas. telesurtv.net El Instituto Filipino de Volcanología y Seismología apuntó que el lunes pasado se registró la emisión de 6.837 toneladas de dióxido de azufre en el volcán Taal.
(2024-03-13). Autoridades mexicanas rescatan a más de 220 migrantes. telesurtv.net El INM informó que un grupo de migrantes fue trasladado a instalaciones migratorias para avanzar en sus procesos migratorias correspondientes.
(2024-03-13). Explosión de restaurante en China deja al menos un muerto. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades chinas, numerosos equipos de rescate fueron enviados al lugar de la explosión para realizar las investigaciones y determinar la causa del desastre.
(2024-03-13). Más de 80.000 desempleados en lo que va del 2024 en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las provincias ecuatorianas donde se registraron más despidos en los primeros meses del 2024 fueron Pichincha, Guayas, Azuay y Manabí.
(2024-03-13). Reportan un nuevo rapto masivo en pueblo de Nigeria. telesurtv.net Autoridades nigerianas reportaron que el secuestro masivo se produjo en el distrito Kajuru en el estado de Kaduna, a 150 kilómetros del pueblo de Kuriga.
(2024-03-14). Dutch far-right firebrand Geert Wilders says he won't be prime minister. scmp.com The far-right politician, whose anti-Islam, anti-migrant rhetoric swept him to a shock election victory, does not have support of all parties in his coalition.
(2024-03-14). UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers. scmp.com Move could upend a planned takeover by a United Arab Emirates-led consortium of the Telegraph Media Group.
(2024-03-14). Challenges loom over US plan for temporary pier in Gaza for aid deliveries. scmp.com While the US plan to build a pier off the Gaza coast to increase aid deliveries is a technique tried and tested throughout military history, it presents logistical hurdles.
(2024-03-14). 'Man in iron lung' Paul Alexander dead at 78. scmp.com Paralysed from age 6, the polio survivor from Texas earned a law degree and wrote a book while relying on the submarine-like device to help him breathe.
(2024-03-14). Oliver Stone: charges against Donald Trump are 'ridiculous'. scmp.com Maverick American director Oliver Stone that the legal proceedings against Donald Trump are 'all political' and that the ex-president was a victim of 'lawfare'.
(2024-03-14). Israel plans to direct Palestinians out of Gaza's Rafah before anticipated offensive. scmp.com The Israeli military said it plans to direct displaced Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip's southernmost town toward 'humanitarian islands' in the centre of the territory.
(2024-03-14). AI image-generator Midjourney blocks images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump as US election looms. scmp.com Test requests for a picture of 'Trump and Biden shaking hands at the beach' led to a warning, and then to an abuse alert after a second attempt.
(2024-03-14). New Microsoft product uses cybersecurity AI to help companies track hackers. scmp.com Copilot for Security is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to infuse its major product lines with AI tools from partner OpenAI and persuade corporate customers to buy subscriptions.
(2024-03-14). Angela Chao's death comes after years of complaints to US regulators about Tesla's reverse gear issues. scmp.com Tesla owners raised concerns for years about design flaws and seeming malfunctions that caused them to accidentally drive in reverse before the death of US shipping magnate Angela Chao.
(2024-03-14). Judge in Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion trial tosses some charges. scmp.com The overall case will still proceed with 35 other criminal counts intact, including 10 against the former US president.
(2024-03-14). Joe Biden to raise concern over Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel, insider says. scmp.com The US president is expected to issue a statement about the proposed US$14.9 billion purchase before a state visit by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in April.
(2024-03-14). Who worked on the Boeing door plug that blew out in mid-air? The footage is gone. scmp.com Video sought by US investigators in the Alaska Airlines incident was overwritten, and the manufacturer of the Max 9 plane can't provide names or records.
(2024-03-14). Encuentran vivo a periodista secuestrado en Jalisco, México. telesurtv.net En una entrevista con Televisa tras su liberación, Barrera aclaró que sus captores lo dejaron en libertad en el municipio de Magdalena, a casi 80 kilómetros al noroeste de Guadalajara.
(2024-03-14). Alerta Gaza sobre ineficiente la ayuda humanitaria vía marítima. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Gaza dice que enviar un barco de ayuda desde Chipre al territorio asediado fue una respuesta inadecuada a las necesidades de sus 2,4 millones de habitantes.
(2024-03-14). Acusan a Gobierno español de continuar vendiendo armas a Israel. telesurtv.net Denuncian que empresas españolas exportaron pertrechos bélicos a Israel en noviembre y diciembre, pese a que autoridades afirmaron que estas ventas se congelaron tras el 7 de octubre pasado.
(2024-03-14). Flint, Michigan teachers organize sickout over district's decision to overturn pay raises. wsws.org Classes in Flint were cancelled Wednesday after 119 teachers called in sick after their contract, which included the first pay raises in years, was unilaterally abrogated.
(2024-03-13). Oil Security Is Vital for All. telesurenglish.net At the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), we took note of the International Energy Agency (IEA) reaffirming the significance of oil security to energy transitions in its most recent commentary: 'A strong focus on oil security will be critical throughout the clean energy transition'. | RELATED: | We are encouraged by this message and the reference to the continuing importance of oil to the world. The IEA says in its commentary: "An enduring focus on oil s…
(2024-03-13). AU Joins UN to Fight Terrorism through Sport and African Culture. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the African Union (AU) Sports Council and the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism (UNOCT) announced their collaboration to use the tools of sports and African culture to prevent violent extremism. | RELATED: | The two institutions disclosed this at a press briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 13th African Games in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. | Valerio de Divitiis, Global Sports Programs Coordinato…
(2024-03-13). Baseball, from the US To Cuba and Latin America. telesurenglish.net Baseball is a very popular sport in Latin America, with a long history dating back to the late 19th century. Although it has its roots in the U.S., its influence quickly spread to the Caribbean and Latin America, where it became a national pastime in many countries in the region. | RELATED: | The first officially regulated baseball team known to exist was formed in New York in 1842 as the New York Knickerbocker Baseball Club. The sport soon spread to the Caribbean…
(2024-03-13). BRICS Universe Exhibition is Held in Russia. telesurenglish.net An exhibition of the "BRICS Universe" project opened in St. Petersburg, featuring images of UNESCO's creative cities from the BRICS countries, taken both on Earth and from the ISS. | RELATED: | A total of 41 foreign and 48 Russian photographers from BRICS countries were involved in the project. Forty images were selected for the exhibitions. | "I am sure that looking at these amazing works, it becomes clear: space is not as far fro…
(2024-03-13). Civil Organizations Call on EU to Remove Agreements With Israel. telesurenglish.net More than 200 European civil organizations sent a letter to EU leaders calling for the suspension of the Association Agreements with Israel. | RELATED: | The complaint follows human rights violations in Gaza, particularly during the last five months of conflicts in which more than 31000 Palestinian civilians have died. | The signatories of the letter denounce: "Israel's current war against Gaza is causing massiv…
(2024-03-13). Ecuador Reports 7 Deaths and More Than 8 Thousand Cases of Dengue. telesurenglish.net In Ecuador, seven deaths from dengue and more than 8,000 cases have been reported since the beginning of 2024. | RELATED: | After the rainy season in the coastal area was expected a rise in cases, this added to poor waste collection and high temperatures recorded this month have allowed the proliferation of mosquito species that transmit dengue, the Aedes Aegypti. | The provinces with the highest incidence of the disease is Santo Domingo de…
(2024-03-13). Ecuador To Create a Force for Investigation Against Extortion. telesurenglish.net Official figures revealed that between January and March of last year, the number of kidnappings and extortion reached 120. However, in the same period of 2024 that volume rose to 618. | Byron Ramos, director of Dinased confirms that extortion is the fastest growing crime in Ecuador, especially in Guayaquil. Mar. 13, 2024.
(2024-03-13). Estonia Opens the Possibility of Sending Troops to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net This Wednesday, Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia, left open the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine in front of the members of the Riigikogu (Legislative Assembly of the country). | RELATED: | The prime minister in the round of questions asked by members of the country's government, refused to guarantee the non-intervention of Estonia in Ukraine. | Kallas on this stated: "I do not make such promises becau…
(2024-03-13). Israel Continues Air and Ground Offensive Against Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, numerous Palestinians were killed or injured as a result of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which has been under fire for 159 days. | RELATED: | Five citizens, including minors, were killed early this morning after artillery fire on the Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood in northern Gaza City, the official Wafa news agency said. | The source said that at least four shells landed in the vicinity of the Al-Quds Hospital, affiliated to the Palest…
(2024-03-13). Israel Kills Palestinian People and Culture. telesurenglish.net The Palestinian Ministry of Culture denounced on the occasion of the Day of National Culture, that Israel has destroyed more than 200 archaeological and heritage sites, in addition, more than 45 artists and writers have died during Zionist attacks in Gaza. | RELATED: | Tel Aviv has been responsible for the destruction of some 32 cultural centers and institutions, 12 museums, 27 murals, 8 publishing houses and printing…
(2024-03-13). Israel's Killing of Palestinians Will Have Consequences: Iran. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned that Israel's continued killing of Palestinians and siege of Gaza had sounded the alarm about an "unprecedented humanitarian disaster" of the century. | RELATED: | He made the remarks in a letter addressed to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha, United Nations Sec…
(2024-03-13). Joe Biden and Donald Trump to Become Presidential Nominees. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, U.S. media projected that U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their respective party's 2024 presidential nominee. | RELATED: | By winning the primaries in the state of Washington, former U.S. President Trump became the candidate of the Republican Party, according to projections by NBC and CNN. | With 76 percent of the votes counted in Washington, he obtained a resounding 74 percent of support, far…
(2024-03-13). Kenya: Global Conference Opens to Promote Food Safety. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, a five-day global conference to promote food safety around the world opened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. | RELATED: | The 54th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene brought together more than 200 participants, including representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), as well as senior government officials, t…
(2024-03-13). Kenya Puts Police Deployment in Haiti on Hold. telesurenglish.net Kenya asked to be paid in advance, but UN rules require that the funds it administers be used only to reimburse costs already incurred, the newspaper pointed out. | "Police cannot be deployed on the streets of Port-au-Prince without an administration in place," underlined the chief spokesman of the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Salim Swaleh. Mar. 13, 2024.
(2024-03-13). Moscow to Host Spaces for Drone Industry Development. telesurenglish.net "Boiling Point", a co-working space dedicated to the development of the drone industry and private space, opened in Moscow. It was organised by the ANO NTI Platform, the NTI Project Support Fund and University 2035. TV BRICS is the general media partner of "Boiling Point". | RELATED: | The site is expected to host engineering teams, scientific and educational institutions, as well as companies involved in drone m…
(2024-03-13). Panama: Supreme Court Admits Lawsuit Against Candidate Mulino. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Panamanian media reported that the Supreme Court of Justice admitted a lawsuit of unconstitutionality against Jose Mulino, who seeks to compete in the presidential elections scheduled for May 5th. | RELATED: | On March 5, the Achieving Goals party officially nominated Mulino as its presidential candidate, replacing Ricardo Martinelli. | This former Panamanian President (2009-2014) was sentenced to…
(2024-03-13). Ramadan in the Middle East Takes Place Amid Conflicts. telesurenglish.net This year's Ramadan is like no other. The holy month, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection, is marred by the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, as well as economic hardships that diminish the joy of many. | RELATED: | BLOODSHED CONTINUES: | For millions of starving Palestinians, the raging Gaza crisis and bloodshed seem to render any thought of festivity utterly absurd. | Israeli warpla…
(2024-03-13). Russia To Deploy Troops & Armaments Towards Border with Finland. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia will deploy troops and heavy armaments on the border with Finland following the entry of that country and Sweden into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | "We didn't have troops there, but now we will. There were no offensive systems there, but now they will appear," he said and described the Nordic countries' decision as a "senseles…
(2024-03-13). Venezuela Expresses Concern for Foreign Interference in Haiti. telesurenglish.net The Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Yvan Gil, published in his X account a statement expressing concern about the interference by foreign forces in the conflict in Haiti, where criminal gangs have control of the country. | RELATED: | In the communiqué Caracas stated: "Venezuela expresses its deep concern at the events that have been unfolding in the sister Republic of Haiti, and the risks tha…
(2024-03-13). Venezuelan FM Denounces US Involvement in Assassination Plans. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil criticized U.S. support for citizens involved in plans to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. | RELATED: | Through his social media account, the Venezuelan diplomate reacted to statements by Brian Nichols, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, who openly defends opposition politicians in…
(2024-03-13). Venezuelan Production Committees Defeated Imperialist Blackmail. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and social leaders celebrated the eighth anniversary of the Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP). | RELATED: | At an event held in the state of Guarico, the Bolivarian leader recalled that this social program was established in 2015, when the United States intensified its arbitrary sanctions against the South American country. | "Initially, the CLAPs were born…