Daily Archives: May 7, 2024

2024-05-07: News Headlines

Oscar Rickett (2024-05-07). Gaza ceasefire: Israel faces fury from captives' families over stalling on deal with Hamas. middleeasteye.net Gaza ceasefire: Israel faces fury from captives' families over stalling on deal with Hamas | Protests in Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities call on Benjamin Netanyahu to follow Hamas and accept proposal | | A rally in Tel Aviv calling for the return of captives held by Hamas and a ceasefire…

Democracy Now! (2024-05-07). Democracy Now! 2024-05-07 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 07, 2024; Fmr. Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Pressure on Israel Is Key to Lasting Gaza Ceasefire; Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue; "Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism": Police "Body-Slam" Jewish Dartmouth Prof. at Campus Gaza Protest | Headlines for May 07, 2024; Fmr. Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Pressure on Israel Is Key to Lasting Gaza Ceasefire; Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue; "Stop Weaponizing Anti…

Staff (2024-05-07). Fmr. Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Pressure on Israel Is Key to Lasting Gaza Ceasefire. democracynow.org Even after Hamas accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal Monday, Israeli forces moved in with tanks to seize the Rafah crossing with Egypt. Israel says the ceasefire deal falls short of its demands, and Hamas has called for "international intervention." Former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy says the limited information and political maneuvering of all parties raises more questions than answers right now, but the core issue is whether all parties can maintain a sustained end to hostilities. "In addition to testing each other, the Hamas and Israeli parties are testing the United States of America…

Angela (2024-05-07). Friday 5/31: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). Time out or sad saga will continue in the Middle East. unitedworldint.com Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. But Israel says, it will continue to operate in Gaza despite Hamas' response to the deal. So, the drama will go on for some times. It is a very sad saga, because an official familiar with Israeli thinking says Israeli officials are examining the …

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Ball Is in Israel's Court, Hamas Says of Truce Proposal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the political bureau of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, said the ball is currently in the Israeli regime's court after the Palestinian group agreed to an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Staff (2024-05-07). Headlines for May 7, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Begins Ground Invasion of Rafah After Hamas Agrees to Ceasefire, Israel Used U.S. Weapons in Lebanon Attack That Killed 7 Health Workers, Students Continue Gaza Solidarity Protests, Defying Arrests, Suspensions, Harvard and MIT Students Defy Deadlines for Ending Protests, Receive Faculty Support, SUNY Purchase Agrees to Student Demands; Columbia Cancels Commencement Ceremony, Gaza Solidarity Encampments Form in Copenhagen, Barcelona; French High Schoolers Join Movement, Belgian Police Arrest 132 Climate Activists During Act of Peaceful Civil Disobedience, Bomb Attacks on IDP Camps In Democratic Republic of…

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). Time out or sad saga will continue in the Middle East. uwidata.com Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. But Israel says, it will continue to operate in Gaza despite Hamas' response to the deal. So, the drama will go on for some times. It is a very sad saga, because an official familiar with Israeli thinking says Israeli officials are examining the …

Associated Press (2024-05-07). Israeli forces seize Gaza side of Rafah crossing, putting ceasefire talks with Hamas on knife's edge. scmp.com Israel sent tanks into Rafah in war-torn Gaza's far south and took control of the border crossing with Egypt, as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas remain on a knife's edge.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Welcomes Hamas' Response to Gaza Truce Proposal. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran welcomed Hamas' endorsement of an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for ceasefire in Gaza, saying it indicates the Palestinian resistance's political savvy.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation. scmp.com Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators, but Israel said the terms did not meet its demands.

Staff (2024-05-07). Report from Rafah: Israel Seizes Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid, as Ceasefire Talks Continue. democracynow.org In Rafah, we speak with Gaza-based journalist Akram al-Satarri about Israel tightening restrictions on humanitarian aid, refusing a ceasefire deal and planning to invade the city where over a million Palestinians are sheltering. Israel's military seized control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt, blocking humanitarian aid from entering the besieged territory, and trapping Palestinians under heavy Israeli bombardment. This comes after Israel also closed the Karem Abu Salem crossing in southern Gaza this weekend after a Hamas attack killed four Israeli soldiers. "Israel is not allo…

Angela (2024-05-07). Friday 5/10: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now

Staff (2024-05-07). Israeli army takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing in southern Gaza. haaretz.com Hamas cease-fire, hostage deal proposal is 'unacceptable,' senior Israeli official tells Reuters ‚ñ IDF confirms taking control of Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing, some 2 miles from Egyptian border ‚ñ CNN: Israel will conduct a limited incursion into Rafah ‚ñ Egypt, Turkey, condemn Israel's Rafah offensive ‚ñ The U.S. delayed sale of thousands of precision weapons to Israel, WSJ reports…

Staff (2024-05-07). Hamas accepts cease-fire deal, Israel examining proposal; IDF enters Rafah, report claims. haaretz.com Hamas says it has accepted cease-fire deal, Israel says it is still examining the proposal ‚ñ IDF launches targeted strikes east of Rafah ‚ñ Biden, Netanyahu discuss Rafah operation ‚ñ White House: Deal best way to save lives of hostages, Netanyahu agrees to reopen Kerem Shalom crossing…

Amos Harel (2024-05-07). Netanyahu, trapped by Hamas' 'Yes,' is driving a wedge between Israel and the U.S. haaretz.com Hamas' announcement that it accepts the proposed cease-fire deal took Israel by surprise, given the crisis in the talks over the past few days. Israel's political leadership is level the patently false claims that U.S. President Joe Biden has abandoned Israel. And while Jerusalem keeps sending delegations to Egypt, the IDF is increasing the military pressure and operating to the east of Rafah…

WSWS (2024-05-07). US reiterates "ironclad" support to Israel as Netanyahu launches assault on Rafah. wsws.org Israel launched its long-planned genocidal assault on Rafah on Monday, issuing orders for the population of the city to evacuate and launching an intense bombardment.

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-05-07). Warning of "Srebrenica" in Gaza as Israel seizes Rafah crossing. electronicintifada.net Aid cut off as "full-blown famine" in Gaza's north spreads southward.

Editor (2024-05-07). May 7, 2024. sitrepworld.info Her Mantle So Green — Sinéad O'Connor The beast of ideology lifts the lid on transformation, by Alastair Crooke I am exhausted from Watching the West Self-destruct, by Paul Craig Roberts Patrick Lawrence: Of Journalists, Students & Power Israel/Gaza: The Masks Come Off in American Society, by Ron Unz MoA: Another Zionist Crime — The Psychopathic Destruction Of Rafah When The Unthinkable Becomes Everyday, by Roger Boyd Why the media have failed Gaza, by Jonathan Cook A Longstanding Thought, by Karl Sanchez Israel Violating US and International Law, Ex Officials Say, by C. Echols The…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Israel Takes Control of Rafah Crossing in Gaza. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Israeli occupation forces assumed "operational control" over Gaza's Rafah crossing, which has served as a passage for humanitarian aid from Egypt. | RELATED: | Since the beginning of the assault overnight Monday, Israel said it has taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, with the Israeli forces killing at least 20 Palestinians. | Israeli forces attacked the Rafah city from the ground and air, th…

MEE staff (2024-05-07). Rafah invasion: Did Israel coordinate with Egypt before reoccupying the crossing? middleeasteye.net Rafah invasion: Did Israel coordinate with Egypt before reoccupying the crossing? | Israel's control of the Philadelphi Corridor raises questions on whether key peace agreements with Cairo are at stake | | Israeli soldiers wait for orders to withdraw from the Philadelphi Corridor on the Egyptian borde…

Editor (2024-05-07). Is the UN Failing in Gaza? scheerpost.com By Dawn Clancy / PassBlue As the war on Gaza enters its seventh month, 35,000 Palestinian civilians have been killed, warnings of genocide and famine are mounting and reports of mass graves with bodies showing signs of torture are emerging. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah, a battered city in southern Gaza where over …

Dave DeCamp (2024-05-07). Israeli Ground Forces Enter Rafah. news.antiwar.com Israeli tanks have entered Rafah and appear to be pushing to capture the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing that connects to Egypt, several media outlets have reported. Heavy airstrikes have been reported in the city as well, with some media reports describing it as a "carpet bombing," although the scale of destruction and …

Editor (2024-05-07). Sanders Says US Must 'End All Offensive Military Aid' as Israel Targets Rafah. scheerpost.com

Alexis Sterling (2024-05-07). Israel seizes Rafah crossing, cutting off Gaza's last humanitarian lifeline amid famine crisis. nationofchange.org This move effectively cuts off a critical humanitarian aid route to the enclave, where the majority of the population faces imminent famine due to ongoing conflict.

sloiselier (2024-05-07). Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations. icrc.org As instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be done to spare civilian lives, and to ensure they have access to the basic necessities for life, including food, water, and medical care. It is necessary to ensure that steps taken in recent weeks to increase the flow of aid into Gaza remain in place. The ICRC reiterates the need to protect the medical mission — inclusive of facilities, ambulances, doctors and nurses — and calls on all parties to the conflict to fully protect and respect this essential and life-saving service.At the…

MEE staff (2024-05-07). Israel seizes 'operational control' of Rafah crossing in Gaza. middleeasteye.net Israel seizes 'operational control' of Rafah crossing in Gaza | Israeli military cuts off vital road that connects southern city to Egypt, after major overnight operation | | The tanks of Israel's 401st Brigade entering the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the so…

Radio Havana Cuba (2024-05-07). Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah. en.escambray.cu Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians from a building offensive.

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Attack on Rafah is Part of Israeli Criminal Policy: Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuela strongly criticized the bombing carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the Palestinian city of Rafah. | RELATED: | "Venezuela categorically condemns the bombings on the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, perpetrated by the Zionist State of Israel, which continue its systematic criminal and expansionist policy," the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry said. | Venezuela also stated that the bombing is…

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Aid Flow to Gaza Halted As Israeli Forces Tighten Control over Rafah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A halt in aid flow to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt ensued as Israeli forces assumed control of the Palestinian side, according to humanitarian sources.

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2024-05-07). Fear, fury and fatigue in Rafah. electronicintifada.net About 100,000 people were ordered to flee ahead of Israel's invasion.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Israel Bombards Rafah Ahead Of Talks Aimed At Sealing Truce Deal. latintimes.com Israel carried out strikes on the Gazan city of Rafah overnight as it sought to put "pressure" on Hamas ahead of talks in Egypt on Tuesday aimed at sealing a truce proposal endorsed by the militants.

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Israel Shows No Interest in Respecting Human Rights: Brazil. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Brazil strongly condemned the bombing carried out by Israeli occupation forces against the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | "With this military action, by choosing to deliberately escalate the conflict in an area where there is a high concentration of civilian population at this moment, the Israeli government once again shows disregard for respecting the basic principles of human rights and humanitarian la…

Sharon Zhang (2024-05-07). Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Effectively Blocked After IDF Seizes Rafah Crossing. truthout.org Israeli forces have seized the Palestinian side of Rafah crossing, which has been the main entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza since October, putting the entire aid operation in Gaza under threat after imposing what experts say is the worst famine in modern history on Palestinians in the region. The little humanitarian aid that has been allowed into Gaza in recent months has largely come… |

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Condemns Israel's Assault on Rafah. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran strongly condemned the Zionist regime's military attack on the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). China, France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah. ecns.cn The heads of state of China and France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah, which will lead to a greater humanitarian disaster, the two countries said in a joint statement released on Monday.

teleSUR (2024-05-07). China Asks Israel to Stop Its Offensive Against Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, China expressed its concern over the Israeli occupation forces' military offensive on Rafah and urged Israel to stop attacking Gaza. | RELATED: | "China is deeply concerned about Israel's ground military operations against Rafah. We earnestly urge Israel to heed the calls of the international community and cease its attacks," Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, adding that Israel must make "every possible effort to…

ICRC (2024-05-07). Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations. icrc.org News release | As instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be done to spare civilian lives, and to ensure they have access to the basic necessities for life, including food, water, and medica…

Agence France-Presse,Reuters (2024-05-07). UN says access to Gaza's Rafah crossing 'denied' by Israel. scmp.com UN agencies said on Tuesday that the two main crossings into the southern Gaza Strip remain shut, virtually cutting off the enclave from outside aid, with very few stores stationed inside.

Staff (2024-05-07). UN chief warns Israel against ground invasion of Rafah amid tensions in Gaza. muslimmirror.com New York : In a stark warning, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Monday that a ground invasion of Rafah would be "intolerable," citing its devastating humanitarian consequences and potential destabilising impact on the region, CNN reported. "A ground invasion in Rafah would be intolerable because of its devastating humanitarian consequences and because of …

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2024-05-07). Gazans salute university students' uprising for Palestine. mondoweiss.net As Israel's invasion of Rafah begins, people in Gaza are holding out hope that international pressure will force Israel to stand down. Part of that hope is tied to the heroic actions of students across the U.S. rising up for Palestine.

Jack Khoury (2024-05-07). Israeli army takes control of Palestinian side of Rafah Border Crossing, forces operating in city's east. haaretz.com Amidst significant progress in the hostage negotiations, IDF forces have taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which is now closed for entry of humanitarian aid, as well as the Kerem Shalom crossing. Israeli source to CNN: 'The incursion is a limited operation intended to pressure Hamas to agree to a deal'…

Jordan Atwood (2024-05-07). Senator Sanders demands US withdraw military aid as Israel escalates attacks in Rafah. nationofchange.org Amidst escalating violence in Rafah, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the U.S. administration to cease military support for Israel, citing severe humanitarian risks and a potential large-scale tragedy.

Jake Johnson (2024-05-07). Tlaib Says Rafah Invasion Is Directly Connected to Approval of US Military Aid. truthout.org Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Tuesday that the Israeli government's decision this week to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah was directly connected to American lawmakers' recent approval of billions of dollars in additional military aid. "It's no coincidence that immediately after our government sent the Israeli apartheid regime over $14 billion with absolutely no conditions on upholding human… |

Habib Badawi, Mondoweiss. (2024-05-07). Student Resistance To Gaza Genocide Spurs Crisis For Democrats. popularresistance.org The defiant student protests erupting across American universities over U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza represent something far beyond a cyclical wave of campus activism. These scenes symbolize a profound political crisis that has laid bare the fractures within the Democratic Party and its faltering grip on a disaffected younger generation. As the Biden administration persists in providing military aid and diplomatic imprimatur for Israel's bombardment of the densely populated Palestinian territory, the human suffering in Gaza has become a tragic staging ground for global outrage.

Qasem Waleed (2024-05-07). What it's like to be used as a human shield by the Israeli army. mondoweiss.net Israeli soldiers rounded up Ahmad Safi and his male family members in Khan Younis and made them stand atop a sand dune for 12 hours as the soldiers took cover behind them during a firefight with Palestinian resistance fighters. This is their story.

Veterans for Peace (2024-05-07). Veterans Support Students Protesting Genocide in Palestine. dissidentvoice.org Veterans For Peace applauds the students who are protesting against the US/Israeli genocide in Palestine. These courageous young students are doing the right thing at the right time. "The students are absolutely right, and they may actually be saving our humanity," said Veterans For Peace president Susan Schnall. "Peace-loving people should applaud them, help them …

WSWS (2024-05-07). Democratic Party enlists Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to cover up Biden's war crimes. wsws.org A lengthy New York Times essay has acknowledged that DSA representative Ocasio-Cortez is now the lynchpin in the Democratic Party's strategy to block growing opposition to imperialist war and genocide in Gaza and channel it behind Biden's reelection campaign.

WSWS (2024-05-07). 54 years since the Kent State massacre—and a warning for today. wsws.org The article reviews the experience of the Kent State massacre of anti-war college students in 1970, which has enormous relevance for today amid the massive police crackdown on campus protests against the Gaza genocide.

Editor (2024-05-07). Enforcing Silence on Genocide. scheerpost.com

bwitanek (2024-05-07). Stefanik We Hear You: You Are Calling for Fascist US Violence and Murder Against Americans Opposed to Genocide. fightbackbetter.com Stefanik just smeared opponents of genocide as "pro-Hamas terrorists." It is beyond the pale. That is not a dog whistle…

WSWS (2024-05-07). UAW delays strike vote against campus crackdown to next week for California grad students, sparking rank-and-file anger. wsws.org Workers in Los Angeles and across the US must come to the defense of protesting students against the police repression being spearheaded by the Biden administration and prepare to take strike action themselves to end the Gaza genocide.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Australian PM Albanese backs Zionist witch hunt against anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org At a meeting with Rabbinical Councils leaders, Albanese aligned himself with a vitriolic campaign by Zionist organisations and the right-wing corporate media to slander and shut down campus protests.

Editor (2024-05-07). Gaza's Collapsing Health System is One of the Goals of Israel's Genocide. scheerpost.com

Robert Reid (2024-05-07). Like in Israel, US Backing Gives War Criminals Free Rein in Philippines. truthout.org The ongoing genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) marks a crucial step forward in addressing violations of international humanitarian law and a reaffirmation of the importance of holding states accountable for their actions. It sends a signal not only to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also to other war criminals — that… |

latintimes (2024-05-07). Columbia Axes Graduation Ceremony As US Colleges Counter Gaza Protests. latintimes.com Columbia University, the epicenter of US student protests against the war in Gaza, on Monday cancelled its main graduation ceremony, as colleges seek to contain the demonstrations that have rocked campuses for weeks.

Angela (2024-05-07). Tuesday 5/7: Virtual Event: Campus Revolt! Codepink Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpc507

Editor (2024-05-07). Students Demanding Divestment: You're on the Right Side of History. scheerpost.com By Marjorie Cohn Note: The following are remarks I delivered on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the 55-year reunion of the Stanford University antiwar movement, in which I participated. On April 3, 1969, an estimated 700 Stanford students voted to occupy the Applied Electronics Laboratory (AEL), where classified research on electronic warfare was being conducted at …

Alan Macleod (2024-05-07). Biden Is Deeply Concerned About Israel's Behavior, Media Claims. mintpressnews.com Alan MacLeod explains how the Biden administration periodically leaks stories to friendly journalists in order to distance themselves from the violence they clearly are supporting, helping wash their hands of any culpability.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-05-07). The Destruction Of Gaza SHOULD Be Radicalizing People. caitlinjohnstone.com.au What's happening in Gaza should radicalize you. It absolutely should. | Right now, even as its own criminality hits fever pitch, the western political-media class is fretting with increasing shrillness about young people getting "radicalized" and turned against their government by the spread of information and ideas at campus demonstrations and on TikTok. | But young people should be radicalizing right now. Everyone sh…

Ed Rampell (2024-05-07). The Iron Heel of the State at UCLA: Eyewitness Account. covertactionmagazine.com "Biden Biden, Whattaya Say? How Many Kids You Kill Today?" This was one of the militant chants of hundreds of students on May 1 at UCLA. I went to the university after covering the May Day rally in Hollywood, arriving around 4: 00 p.m., and this is what I witnessed at the front lines of the class …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-05-07). Forces of Impunity: The US Threatens the International Criminal Court. dissidentvoice.org The International Criminal Court is a dusty jewel, a creation of heat, tension and manufacture in the international community. Various elements have gone into its creation. As with any international institution which draws its legitimacy from nation states and the like, its detractors are many, the invective against it frequent. Some 124 countries have signed …

Omar Karmi (2024-05-07). Biden must end his hopeless devotion to Israel. electronicintifada.net US is complicit in dismantling…

Amy Goodman (2024-05-07). 'They are starving,' says doctor back from Gaza; world food program warns North in 'full-blown famine'. nationofchange.org We get an update on conditions among the besieged and starving population of Gaza—including of children now suffering from the psychological effects of intense and prolonged trauma—from Dr. Walid Masoud.

Bharat Dogra (2024-05-07). Injustice Is the Most Important Cause of Humanitarian Crisis including Famine, So Why Is It Rarely Mentioned? globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2024-05-07). India-Russia Relations: Seeking to Overcome the 'Oil Fever'. infobrics.org Since 2010, the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership has developed on a solid foundation of strong history and was maintained by the means of political imperatives…

infobrics (2024-05-07). Rosneft Subsidiary Organises EcoArctic Forum in Russia. infobrics.org RN-Vankor, a subsidiary of Rosneft — a major Russian oil and gas company — recently organised a unique EcoArctic forum in the Krasnoyarsk region in the north of Russia…

infobrics (2024-05-07). India and Russia Are Closer Than They Seem: Indian Vibes in Moscow. infobrics.org Moscow is a multicultural city. It is home to 13 million people, and only about half of them are native Muscovites. The capital attracts residents of smaller Russian cities, as well as immigrants from CIS countries, Middle Asia, Europe, and even India, with its opportunities both for education and career development and for a rich cultural life…

infobrics (2024-05-07). Ukrainian defences in tatters due to corruption and a lack of funding. infobrics.org Ukraine could default in August if it doesn't pay creditors.

MEE staff (2024-05-07). British students launch Gaza sit-ins at Balfour's old universities. middleeasteye.net British students launch Gaza sit-ins at Balfour's old universities | Author of the 1917 Balfour Declaration was chancellor of Edinburgh and Cambridge, where protests have sprung up against Israel's war on Gaza | | Students set up an encampment at Old College at Edinburgh University (Supplied) | Studen…

(2024-05-07). Why impact of Israel-Gaza war has become harder to document. apnews.com

Mnar Adley, MintPress News. (2024-05-07). The Dust Has Settled: The Aftermath Of Iran's Retaliatory Strikes On Israel. popularresistance.org In the wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, MintCast brings you an exclusive interview with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran. Join MintPress as we delve into the unfolding events and gain insights into Iran's perspective. | As the world's attention remains fixated on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the subsequent global student protests, focus has shifted to the broader implications of Israel's actions, particularly concerning Iran. Recently, Israel's bombing of the Iranian Embassy in Syria, followed by retaliatory drone attacks f…

Mohamed Mandour (2024-05-07). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2024-05-07). Arms Embargo Now: Canadian Civil Society Escalates Push for End to Canada-Israel Military Trade. globalresearch.ca

bwitanek (2024-05-07). NJ Senator Bramnick Thinks He Can Force Speech Into Mouths of Students! fightbackbetter.com Jon Bramnick, a NJ state senator who wants to be Governor was on Fox News and they displayed on the screen a list of demands that Bramnick has for the students of NJ. Bramnick is stating that the Rutgers administrators should have forced the students to meet his (Bramnick's) set of demands. Of the 5 demands he has for students, 4 of them are that student's adopt certain political positions and that they make statements — aligning their political beliefs with his. Also he is demanding that the students succumb to loyalty to Israel which is carrying out a mission to wipe Gaza's population from the face of t…

(2024-05-07). Why impact of Israel-Gaza war has become harder to document. CPJ Staff

Judy Maltz (2024-05-07). Architect of Israel's judicial coup jeered at Holocaust memorial ceremony in New York. haaretz.com Ceremony was disrupted by a group of Israeli expats outraged by the presence of Simcha Rothman — a lawmaker from the far-right Religious Zionism party — among the guests of honor…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi, Macron call for refraining from unilateral steps intensifying Israel-Palestine conflict. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron here on Monday called on all parties to refrain from taking unilateral steps on the ground that could increase tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2024-05-07). The Russia—Iran—China Search For A New Global Security Order. popularresistance.org The Hegemon has no idea what awaits the Exceptionalist mindset: China has started to decisively stir the civilizational cauldron without bothering about an inevitable array of sanctions coming by early 2025 and/or a possible collapse of the international financial system. | Last week, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his list of delusional US demands was welcomed in Beijing by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Xi Jinping as little more than an annoying gnat. Wang, on the record, stressed that Tehran was justified in defending itself against Israel's shredding of the Vienna Convention when it attacke…

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Former White House hopeful Bernie Sanders seeks re-election at 82. scmp.com Bernie Sanders, the longest-serving independent senator in American history, said he will seek a fourth term in an announcement touting his record over 16 years and taking aim at US military funding for Israel.

Mikhael Manekin (2024-05-07). In Israel, Jewish extremists worshipping a God of Holy War are getting stronger. haaretz.com Since October 7, the flagrantly anti-democratic, morally bankrupt political theology of Israel's right-wing Jewish radicals, a worldview that justifies the death, starvation, and hunger of Palestinians, is becoming more dominant. Jews in Israel and around the world must confront this desecration of our tradition…

(2024-05-07). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Cuba alerta sobre costo humanitario de invasión israelí a sur de Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, alertó hoy del costo sin precedentes para la sufrida población palestina si continúa la ofensiva israelí hacia el Sur de la Franja de Gaza.

Ofer Aderet (2024-05-07). Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone strike. haaretz.com The two reservists were killed during a drone strike near Metula, along the border with Lebanon…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi elaborates on China's position on Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Ukraine crisis when he jointly met the press with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron here on Monday.

Aseel Saleh, People's Dispatch. (2024-05-07). 'Occupation's Nightmare' Continues Despite Jordanian Crackdown. popularresistance.org Since the recent war on Gaza was launched by the Israeli occupation forces in October 2023, Jordan has witnessed mass protests across the country. Such protests are not unusual for the Jordanian people in spite of their government's compromising stance on the Israeli entity. Jordanians have taken to the streets for decades in protest over the Israel-Jordan Peace treaty, also known as "Wadi Araba", that was signed in 1994. | "'Wadi Araba' is not peace, 'Wadi Araba' is surrender, has been chanted by Jordanians for around 30 years.

cpj.org (2024-05-07). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

Peter Koenig (2024-05-07). Gaza: Zionist Israel Atrocities — Limitless and No End. globalresearch.ca

(2024-05-07). CPJ calls for investigation into Israeli shooting at 2 Al-Araby TV journalists in West Bank. theguardian.com

(2024-05-07). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

Misión Verdad (2024-05-07). Venezuela: Brief Background of Opposition Presidential Candidates. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — May 6, 2024 | Venezuela is approaching its presidential election day, July 28, 2024, in a complex context with marked differences from previous elections. The country continues to face illegal sanctions imposed by the United States, the impact of which has been significant on its economy. However, thanks to the right decisions of the Venezuelan government, the oil industry and the national economy are showing a progressive trend of recovery. | The regional landscape has also changed since the 2018 presidential elections. Venezuela no longer faces a bloc of Latin American governments subord…

Ana Perdigón (2024-05-07). Panama Elections: José Mulino is the New President. orinocotribune.com José Raúl Mulino has been elected president of Panama. He replaced the disqualified former president Ricardo Martinelli, who was convicted of money laundering. | On the night of Sunday, May 5, the Electoral Court of Panama notified José Mulino that he was the preliminary winner of the presidential elections with 34.41% of the votes, followed by Ricardo Lombana of the Other Path Movement (MOCA) with 24.96%. | With 96% of the votes counted, the Electoral Court announced Martinelli's successor as the preliminary winner, with 738,000 votes. | In addition to the president, Panamanians also elected 71 deputies to the N…

Johns Hopkins Justice Collective, Popular Resistance. (2024-05-07). Johns Hopkins Justice Collective Update On Negotiations With University. popularresistance.org Baltimore, MD – Over the past few days, the University has sent emails to the JHU student body and faculty attempting to paint the encampment as unwilling to enter negotiations. This framing by the University is incredibly dishonest: an hours long, closed-door meeting is not the only way to negotiate. | Since the beginning of the encampment, we have repeatedly asked that the University send us negotiation offers by email, which they have consistently refused to do. To say we refuse to negotiate until Tuesday is plainly untrue. Our request to begin via email is for a variety of reasons.

Chance Phillips, Alabama Political Reporter. (2024-05-07). Progressive Organizations Host Pro-UAW Rally In Tuscaloosa. popularresistance.org With the union election at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa set to start next Monday, both Mercedes and the United Auto Workers are redoubling their efforts to sway employees to their sides. | On Sunday, progressive advocacy organizations More Perfect Union and the Poor People's Campaign held a rally at the Christian Community Church of Tuscaloosa, following a Saturday rally at Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham. The several dozen attendees, including pro-UAW Mercedes employees and their families, were provided free barbecue, buttons, stickers, and t-shirts.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-05-07). Enough Is Enough: Farmers Demand A Voice In Our Food System. popularresistance.org As Congress begins the process of putting the next farm bill together, a coalition of farmers with Farm Action Fund has organized a tour to demand a food system that centers the needs of smaller farmers and reins in Big Ag. Clearing the FOG speaks with Christian Lovell, a cattle farmer from Illinois and the Senior Director of Programs for Farm Action Fund, about the challenges for small and medium farms in our monopolized food system, the connections between agriculture and the environment, climate crisis and local economies, and what people can do to build a better system.

Vince Olson, Fight Back! News. (2024-05-07). Chicago: May Day March For Palestine Prepares For Protest At DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On May 3, the Coalition to March on the Democratic National Convention held a rally and march to celebrate International Workers Day. The 400 attendees heeded the call from the coalition to come stand with Palestine for May Day and vowed to show up again to protest against the Democratic National Convention (DNC) when the convention comes to Chicago August 19 through 22. | The coalition linked labor and immigrant rights movements in this event, as well. A special speaker at the rally was Artemio Arreola of Casa Michoacan and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

Julie Hollar, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2024-05-07). CNN Paints Peace Protests As Hate Rallies As They Are Suppressed. popularresistance.org As peace activists occupied common spaces on campuses across the country, some in corporate media very clearly took sides, portraying student protesters as violent, hateful and/or stupid. CNN offered some of the most striking of these characterizations.

Editor (2024-05-07). "To Be Free Is to Free Others": Formerly Incarcerated Women Urge Decarceration. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-05-07). Why Wall Street Wants You to Fear AI. scheerpost.com By Les Leopold / Substack Goldman Sachs, the infamous Wall Street "vampire squid" (aptly so dubbed by Matt Taibbi), wants to scare the hell out of us. It reports that more than 300 million jobs worldwide could be affected negatively by artificial intelligence programs and that "roughly two-thirds of U.S. occupations are exposed to some …

Editor (2024-05-07). As Peace Protests Are Violently Suppressed, CNN Paints Them as Hate Rallies. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-05-07). Trump's Promise to Deport All Undocumented Immigrants. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-05-07). Noam Chomsky: A Middle East Peace That Could Happen (But Won't). scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-05-07). An Investigation Tracking 2,500 Pro-Palestinian Campus Arrests and How Prosecutors Are Responding. scheerpost.com

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Belarus Begins Tactical Nuclear Weapons Inspection. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin confirmed that his country has begun a tactical nuclear weapons inspection at the request of President Alexander Lukashenko. | RELATED: | In particular, the inspection will involve a division of the Iskander operational-tactical missile systems and a squadron of Su-25 aircraft. | During the inspection, the Belarusian armed forces will test "the entire range of activities from…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Putin is Inaugurated as Russian President for a 5th Term. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin took office as president of Russia for a fifth six-year term during a ceremony held at the Grand Kremlin Palace. | RELATED: | The 71-year-old politician took the oath of office with his right hand on a copy of the Constitution, which he amended in 2020 to remove the legal obstacle that prevented him from staying in the Kremlin. | "In exercising the powers of the President of the Russian Federation,…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Milei's TeleSUR Censorship Reflects Fear: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed that Argentine President Javier Milei is afraid of the "truth of the people." | RELATED: | Earlier, the multi-state channel teleSUR denounced that the Milei administration prohibited the broadcast of its signal on the Argentine open digital television system. | "Milei, you are afraid of the truth of the people," Maduro said, emphasizing that Argentinians will still be able t…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Jail Awaits Neo-Nazi Who Called for Women's Forced Prostitution. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Criminal Court of Lisbon sentenced far-right extremist Mario Machado to two years and 10 months in prison for inciting hatred on social media, where he called for the "forced prostitution" of left-wing women. | RELATED: | The sentence from the Portuguese judges also includes Ricardo Pais, who was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison with a suspended sentence. | In his militant history, Mac…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Cuban President Diaz-Canel Arrives in Russia on a Working Visit. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Moscow to discuss bilateral issues during a working visit that will extend until May 9. | RELATED: | During his stay in Russia, he will attend the military parade on May 9th commemorating Victory Day, the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). | Diaz-Canel will also participate for the first time in the Supreme Council of the Euras…

teleSUR (2024-05-07). Dutch Police Violently Attack a Pro-Palestinian Demonstration. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Dutch police arrested 125 pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Amsterdam's campus. | RELATED: | The police intervention commenced at 3 a.m. local time when officers moved to disperse the demonstration that had begun on Monday afternoon. | Demonstrators had set up tents on campus in the eastern part of Amsterdam, demanding, among other things, the severance of all ties between Amsterdam unive…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-07). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |

José Luis Granados Ceja (2024-05-07). University Students in Mexico Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment, Call for BDS. truthout.org Adorning the exterior walls of the National Autonomous University of Mexico's (UNAM) Rectory Tower are three murals by famed Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, each with an explicit political message. The mural on the north-facing wall, called Dates in Mexican History or the Right for Culture, features two intertwined arms reaching out toward an open book with five years painted inside… |

Amy Goodman (2024-05-07). Jewish Prof Body-Slammed by Police Tells Biden to Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism. truthout.org Gaza solidarity protests continue at college campuses across the nation — as does the police crackdown. This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests. At Dartmouth College last week, police body-slammed professor and former chair of Jewish studies Annelise Orleck to the… |

Zane McNeill (2024-05-07). Federal Judge Condemns Alabama AG's Abortion Prosecution Warning. truthout.org A federal judge declined Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's (R) request to dismiss two lawsuits, filed by an abortion fund and health care providers, challenging his threat to prosecute organizations that "aid and abet abortions." "The right to interstate travel is one of our most fundamental constitutional rights," U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson wrote in a preliminary ruling on Monday. |

Chris Walker (2024-05-07). Poll: States With Strict Abortion Bans Are Driving Young Workers Away. truthout.org A new poll demonstrates that young people across the U.S. are less inclined to live in and accept employment in states that have restrictive policies on abortion. The CNBC + Generation Lab Youth Poll, conducted from April 26 to May 2, examined the viewpoints of respondents between the ages of 18 and 34. Among a number of issues, the survey asked young Americans how their living choices and… |

Amanda Becker (2024-05-07). West Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Compete for Who Can Be the Most Anti-Trans. truthout.org The Republicans vying to be governor of West Virginia are trying to outdo one another on how much they aim to restrict LGBTQ+ rights, with transgender individuals specifically in their bull's-eye. Ahead of the state's May 14 primary elections, the two candidates leading the GOP field are Patrick Morrisey, the current attorney general, and Moore Capito, who resigned from the West Virginia House of… |

Anna Maria Barry-Jester (2024-05-07). Great Plains Tribes Face Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak as Federal Response Lags. truthout.org It was 2022 when pediatrician Tom Herr realized just how many babies on the Rosebud reservation in South Dakota were already infected with syphilis when they took their first breaths. He was seeing more and more patients who'd spent their first weeks in a tangle of tubes that pumped antibiotics into their tiny bodies. Some had died in the womb. With growing alarm, Herr and other health officials… |

Chris Walker (2024-05-07). New Biden Admin Rule Expands Access to Health Exchange for DACA Recipients. truthout.org Last week, the Biden administration announced the finalization of a rule expanding health care options for tens of thousands of people currently protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program who are uninsured. DACA recipients, who are sometimes called Dreamers, are individuals who were born outside of the United States but were brought to the country as children and… |

bwitanek (2024-05-07). Hinds Hall: Macklemore — TURN IT UP! fightbackbetter.com HIND'S HALL. Once it's up on streaming all proceeds to UNRWA.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Russia explains need to carry out nuclear exercises. plenglish.com Moscow, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The nuclear exercises will be Russia's response to the worsening of the situation in Ukraine by the West, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitri Peskov said on Tuesday.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). US-China to hold talks on climate change. plenglish.com Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) China's special envoy for climate change, Liu Zhenmin, will participate in a bilateral meeting in the United States to follow up on the climate agreements between Washington and Beijing.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Venezuelan Parliament debates pension law in second debate. plenglish.com Caracas, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of Venezuela will debate in a second discussion the Bill for the Protection of Social Security Pensions against the Imperialist Blockade.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Cuban president to attend Eurasian Economic Council meeting. plenglish.com Moscow, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel will attend for the first time an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which will take place on May 8, Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-07). Expert underscores visa-free impacts for Chinese tourists in Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's announcement of a visa exemption for Chinese tourists will increase exchanges and strengthen bilateral relations in several sectors, a specialized source said on Tuesday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-07). Fashion in da' House parade at Cuba's Fine Arts Museum. plenglish.com Havana, May 7 (Prensa Latina) As part of the Month of Europe in Cuba, Fashion in da' House, a parade organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the European Union (EU), will be take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts in this capital on Tuesday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-07). Cuba and Laos seek to build fairer society. plenglish.com Cuban Communist Party (PCC) Organization Secretary Roberto Morales made that remark during the visit to Havana by Bounthong Chitmany, a member of the Political Bureau and the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). | Both leaders participated in this capital on Monday in the opening ceremony of the 2nd Theoretical Seminar between the two political groups, aimed at analyzing the role of those organizations in human development to meet needs, preserve culture, and strengthen national values. | According to Morales, Cuba and Laos are united by the desire to build sociali…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Debate on Omnibus Law begins in Argentine Senate. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Senate will start the debate on the Omnibus Law, which establishes the delegation of legislative powers to President Javier Milei, and which has been strongly criticized by social and union organizations.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Colombia calls for more cooperation in dealing with migration. plenglish.com Bogotá, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's participation in the Ministerial Meeting on Migration and Protection that is taking place in Guatemala will focus on the need to strengthen continental cooperation to achieve regional responses, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). Guatemala to host ministerial summit on migration and protection. plenglish.com Guatemala, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala will host a ministerial summit to address migration and protection, to be attended by ministers from 20 Latin American countries which signed the 2022 declaration of Los Angeles, United States.

Angela (2024-05-07). Friday 5/10: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Ohlone SJP (2024-05-07). Thursday 5/9: Ohlone College Walk Out. indybay.org Ohlone Way (near the Student Store), Ohlone College, Fremont…

RLB (2024-05-07). Monday 5/6: Protest Blinken at RSA Conference 2024. indybay.org Moscone Center: 747 Howard Street, San Francisco…

Sit-In Report May 3 through 5 (2024-05-07). Interloper at Stanford Encampment Assaults Students Gets Arrested. indybay.org On May 3, a belligerent person interrupted a solemn vigil at Stanford University's pro-Palestine encampment. He verbally and and physically assaulted student demonstrators, leading to his arrest by Stanford police.

Climate Justice Media (2024-05-07). "KAYAKTIVISTS" Paddle Against Chevron. indybay.org Kayaks confront oil tankers…

John Malkin (2024-05-07). "Arcadia" – Interview with Director Chloe Xtina on Plans to Film "Arcadia" in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Chloe Xtina is a Sundance Ignite x Adobe fellow and she'll be shooting her third short film in Santa Cruz in mid-May. "Arcadia" is the story of a young woman's "sexual awakening infused with the precarity of climate collapse."

Black Surf Santa Cruz (2024-05-07). Saturday 6/22: 2024 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowell Beach, Beach Street, Santa Cruz…

American Historical Association (2024-05-07). AHA Statement on 2024 Campus Protests. indybay.org Approved by AHA Council, May 2024…

Phil Pasquini (2024-05-07). GW President Calls for End to Protest; Students Vow to Continue. indybay.org Student protest leaders at George Washington University (GW) held an afternoon news conference today in the aftermath of an email letter sent out yesterday to the GW community from President Ellen M. Granberg regarding the ongoing campus encampment for Gaza protest.

Tes Welborn (2024-05-07). Thursday 5/9: Learn about Local Elementary Schools in Haight area. indybay.org Join us in person Park Branch Library, 1833 Page Street (between Cole and Shrader) • Or you can join us on line via the Zoom • Meeting ID: 970 0198 5280 Passcode: 333544. Or copy from our website. • Zoom also provides telephone numbers. These are not toll-free numbers.

Free Palestine! (2024-05-07). Tuesday 5/7: Walk Out for Palestine at Diablo Valley College. indybay.org Diablo Valley College in the Commons, 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill…

Occupy 4 Palestine (2024-05-07). Students at UC Davis Launch Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org On May 6, students at UC Davis launched an encampment on campus in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Students have issued a set of demands, and are requesting support at the encampment.

SubRosa Community Space (2024-05-07). Friday 5/10: No Mas Muertes Fundraiser for Humanitarian Efforts on Mexico – U.S. Border. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…

Angela (2024-05-07). Friday 5/31: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org

Berkeley Families for Collective Liberation (2024-05-07). Wednesday 5/8: Defend Berkeley Schools (rally). indybay.org Old City Hall, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley CA 94703…

Angela (2024-05-07). Saturday 5/11: San Jose: Rep. Ro Khanna's Town Hall. indybay.org Hoover Middle School multipurpose room/cafeteria | 1635 Park Ave | San Jose, CA…

Multiple faith & racial justice groups (2024-05-07). Wednesday 5/8: Book Talk on Confronting White Christian Nationalism w/ author Rev Dr Pamela Cooper-White. indybay.org St Mark's Episcopal Church | 600 Colorado Avenue | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | Accessibility: Venue is wheelchair accessible; closed captioning will be available.

Alex Darocy (2024-05-07). Carpenters Union Opposes Contractor Bidding on UC Santa Cruz Housing Project. indybay.org On May 3, members of Carpenters Union Local 505 distributed information at the base of the UC Santa Cruz campus about W.E. O'Neil Construction Co., which is bidding on the 17-acre Family Student Housing development proposal slated for the East Meadow. The union is currently appealing UC Santa Cruz's refusal to disqualify W.E. O'Neil for the construction project, claiming the company falsified the bid. "W.E. O'Neil attempted to hide the fact that a worker was killed by electrocution on a recent Los Angeles project through failed safety practices," said Doug Chesshire of Carpenters Union Local 505 in an April press…

Angela (2024-05-07). Monday 5/6: Virtual Training: How community can protect student Gaza solidarity encampments. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Food Not Bombs (2024-05-07). Saturday 5/25: Soupstock 2024. indybay.org Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz…

Angela (2024-05-07). Wednesday 5/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineWednesday…

Piper McNulty (2024-05-07). Sunday 5/19: Anti-Chevron Day! indybay.org Unity Park, 1605 Ohio Ave, Richmond…

WSWS (2024-05-07). NATO escalation in Ukraine threatens nuclear war with Russia. wsws.org Threats by top European officials to launch missile strikes or a ground invasion against Russia are opening an escalatory spiral that can only be halted by the working class.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-05-07). Zelensky Hypocritically Uses Religious Rhetoric While the Orthodox Church Is Persecuted in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky. themoscowtimes.com Kyiv said Russia had worked to identify individuals close to Zelensky's security detail who could take the Ukrainian leader hostage and kill him.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Macron Takes Xi To French Mountains To Press Messages On Ukraine, Trade. latintimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.

Agencies (2024-05-07). Ukraine war: Kyiv says it foiled Russian plans to assassinate Zelensky, denying Putin a 'gift' for his inauguration. scmp.com The head of Ukraine's state security service said the failed assassination attempt was supposed to be a 'gift to Putin' to mark his inauguration on Tuesday…

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Putin Sworn In for Fifth Term as President. themoscowtimes.com In a speech, the longtime Kremlin chief repeated calls for national unity amid the ongoing war against Ukraine and isolation from the West.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Belarus Holds Snap Inspection of Nuclear Arms Carriers. themoscowtimes.com The announcement comes a day after Russia announced its own nuclear drills, raising fears that the powerful weapons could be used in Ukraine.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Russia's Putin sworn in as president, as US, most EU nations miss inauguration over Ukraine war. scmp.com Putin won a landslide victory in a presidential election in March, more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Pentagon's 'Switchblade 600' drone gets funding for China fight. scmp.com A tank-destroying drone known for helping Ukraine push back on Russian advances is getting a major infusion of support.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Russian Shelling Kills 1 in Ukraine's Sumy region. themoscowtimes.com "As a result of an enemy attack, one civilian was killed and four were wounded, including two young children," Ukrainian law enforcement said.

Staff (2024-05-07). Talk World Radio: Richard Eskow on the Big Lie Smearing Campus Protesters. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about campus protests, accusations of anti-Semitism, and media malpractice with Richard (RJ) Eskow, who has served as a chief writer and editor for the 2016 Bernie Sanders …

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Rindió Raúl homenaje póstumo al general de División de la Reserva Leonardo Andollo Valdés. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, rindió homenaje póstumo, en la mañana de este lunes, al general de División de la Reserva Leonardo Ramón Andollo Valdés, cuyas cenizas fueron expuestas en el Panteón de los Veteranos de la Necrópolis de Colón.

noreply (2024-05-07). Why Europe Is Over… smoothiex12.blogspot.com The husband is a cuck, his wife is stupid, and poor child has no protection. Modern Berlin. You see, that is why America is different… except for "democratic" states which remain such because of Democratic husbands who are… cucks and their stupid wives. Still, even they maintain (except for California) a Castle Law. But, the Bill of Rights is still here. In EU–EU "wives" are a euphemism for LGBTQ+… But still, 2nd Amendment is still there. In Europe they will charge you that you didn't allow "cultural enrichment" by getting this guy your wife and daughter. That's Europe–no honor, no culture, no men. <...

noreply (2024-05-07). This Is Rich. LOL))). smoothiex12.blogspot.com Ah yes, this media whore explains to other media whore–uneducated, corrupted and, in case of Amanpour married to some State Department Mossad asset–about "independent" journalists. Amanpour is a war criminal, as is this NYC schlimazel Leibowitz aka Jon Stewart who was relevant in times of pushing Obama to the White House. Both are classic American "elite" representatives–one is a good ol' Jewish boy from NYC, another is an affirmative action Iranian-born dumb-ass with degree in "journalism" from some vocational school for retards in Rhode Island, a euphemism for having no education at all, which qualifies one…

WSWS (2024-05-07). Boeing locks out private firefighters after contract talks break down. wsws.org The locked-out firefighters work at factories where profit-driven negligence produced fatal defects on many of its planes.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Sri Lankan Tamil parties debate tactics in the presidential election. wsws.org Workers and poor in the North and East must reject the sordid political manoeuvres of the Tamil parties which represent the interests of the Tamil elites not those of working people.

WSWS (2024-05-07). US intelligence agencies say Putin "didn't order" murder of Alexei Navalny, Wall Street Journal reports. wsws.org The revelation, published by the Wall Street Journal in late April, came from undisclosed sources within the CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the State Department and is "broadly accepted" within these institutions.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 9,300 Canadian railway workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted to authorize strike while up to 120,000 educators staged protests on April 30 and May 1 across the Dominican Republic.

WSWS (2024-05-07). Australian health professional faces discipline on bogus antisemitism charges. wsws.org "How can the very people entrusted to 'do no harm' stay silent when over 400 of our healthcare colleagues have been targeted, detained, abused and murdered…"

WSWS (2024-05-07). US intelligence agencies say Putin 'didn't order' murder of Alexei Navalny, Wall Street Journal reports. wsws.org The revelation, published by the Wall Street Journal in late April, came from undisclosed sources within the CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the State Department and is "broadly accepted" within these institutions.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Challenges of Javier Milei's 'Omnibus Bill' persist in Argentine Senate. latintimes.com Approval in the lower house marked a much-needed win for Milei, but his party can't claim victory yet…

latintimes (2024-05-07). Rap Beef Between Drake And Kendrick Lamar Explodes. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-05-07). US Soldier Held In Russia For 'Criminal Misconduct'. latintimes.com An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on charges of "criminal misconduct," the US Army said Monday.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Colombian ELN Lifts Kidnapping Suspension, Blames Government For Failed Agreements. latintimes.com The rebel group said that the decision came after the government delayed establishing a multi-donor fund to support the peace process, aiming at ending six decades of armed conflict in the country.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore. latintimes.com Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.

latintimes (2024-05-07). UBS Net Profit Up 71% After Two Quarters In The Red. latintimes.com Swiss banking giant UBS on Tuesday said first quarter net profit rose 71 percent to nearly $1.8 billion after two quarters in the red due to the takeover of Credit Suisse.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Poll: Gen Z Republicans show greater moderation on immigration than their elders. latintimes.com As Donald Trump take a harsh stance on immigration, young Republicans seem to be more moderates than the elders in the party in relation that issue…

latintimes (2024-05-07). Guatemalans, Hondurans and Venezuelans among the nationals most deported by Mexico this year. latintimes.com The country published a report showing it deported over 8,600 people during the first quarter of the year. The large majority were Central Americans…

latintimes (2024-05-07). Crime Deterring Return Of South American Footballers. latintimes.com

latintimes (2024-05-07). Cuban President To Visit Russia As Nations Draw Closer. latintimes.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced Monday he is heading to Russia on a "working visit," as old allies Havana and Moscow strengthen ties under a recently initiated rapprochement.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Unsentenced Prisoners Vote For Mexican President In 'Historic' First. latintimes.com Prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing began voting Monday in Mexico's presidential election from inside jails — a first for the Latin American nation.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Protest Outside The Met Gala. latintimes.com Protesters in New York converged near the Met Gala on Monday in a rally against the ongoing war in Gaza, leading to several arrests, police said.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Latino buyers dominate Miami's foreign real estate market, leading country rankings. latintimes.com Most buyers intend to use the property for rental purposes or as a vacation home…

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). 70 years after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. uwidata.com May 7 commemorates the seventieth anniversary of the victory of the Vietnamese people in the battle of Dien Bien Phu, which ended French colonial power throughout the Indochinese peninsula. This battle, together with the Algerian war of independence concluded in 1962 and the battle of Cuito Cuanavale that ended in November 1988 due to the …

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). European core divided. uwidata.com By Jà∂rg Kronauer Is the debate about nuclear armament in the EU moving into the next round? There are some indications that this is the case. Last week, Poland's President Andrzej Duda declared that his country was prepared to station US nuclear weapons on its territory. On Friday evening, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said …

ICRC (2024-05-07). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024. icrc.org

drevol (2024-05-07). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024. icrc.org Amid armed conflicts and violence, disasters, climate-related crises, epidemics, food insecurity and mass displacements in some of the world's most vulnerable situations, our commitment to helping others remains strong. In these challenging times, the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems we wear are powerful symbols promising protection to people in need. Their universal recognition is crucial to help protect volunteers and staff worldwide as they carry out their life-saving work. Upholding neutral and impartial humanitarian action is paramount and allows our teams to access the most remote, at-risk communitie…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). Half the US Senate notifies Biden they oppose WHO's Pandemic Treaty. expose-news.com Last Wednesday, 49 members of the US Senate threw down the gauntlet to President Joe Biden over his administration's secretive plan to make the World Health Organisation ("WHO") Dictator-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). FOI request reveals unregulated use of facial recognition search tool by Metropolitan Police. expose-news.com Scotland Yard has banned the use of PimEyes facial recognition search engine after it was accessed thousands of times from Metropolitan Police computers. Information received by i News and Liberty Investigates in …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in health. expose-news.com TIME magazine has published its "100 Most Influential People in Health in 2024" list. Here are some of the criminals stars of the show. TIME heads its list of notorious people: "In …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). The "bad flu" called covid came and went before the end of 2019. expose-news.com The 2020 covid pandemic was a pandemic of iatrogenic harm instigated by governments and aided by corporate media. Covid, in so far as it is in any way distinct, came and did …

Sam Pizzigati (2024-05-07). The Well-Heeled and Our Personal Well-Being. counterpunch.org Just what exactly happens when a society becomes substantially more unequal, when a few become fabulously richer than the many? Defenders of our deepest pockets have a ready answer. What happens when wealth starts concentrating at a society's summit? Nothing we need worry about. In fact, the richer our richest become, these cheerleaders for grand

Alejandra Marquez Guajardo (2024-05-07). Mexico Emerges as a Destination for Americans Seeking Reproductive Health Services…Not for the First Time. counterpunch.org When its six-week abortion ban went into effect on May 1, 2024, Florida joined nearly two dozen other U.S. states that ban abortion or greatly restrict it. These laws came into effect after the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended nearly 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion in the

Dean Baker (2024-05-07). Do We Need More People? counterpunch.org This is a line endlessly repeated in the media. Somehow, we face a terrible risk if people decide to have fewer kids. While this is the accepted wisdom in elite circles, there is remarkably little basis in reality for this view. The latest piece pressing this line was a column in the Washington Post by

Melvin Goodman (2024-05-07). Nuclear Uncertainty Has Replaced Nuclear Deterrence. counterpunch.org

Kenneth Surin (2024-05-07). The Tory Party In Tatters After English Local Elections. counterpunch.org Local council elections, along with several regional mayoral and one parliamentary by-election were held in England (but not the rest of the UK) on May 2. The results were potentially significant insofar as a very poor showing by the Conservatives could have had an immediate impact on Rishi Sunak's fate as prime minister. The parliamentary

Derek Royden (2024-05-07). The Decline of Diplomacy. counterpunch.org In the 2023 Netflix drama, The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career State Department officer who finds herself made ambassador to the UK after an attack on the British aircraft carrier in the Middle East. While it's over the top in the way it chronicles a U.S. diplomats' life, the series is surprisingly

Ralph Nader (2024-05-07). The Summer of Student Activist Protests. counterpunch.org At many college campuses, students are protesting in opposition to the Biden Administration's unconditional backing, with weapons and diplomatic cover, of Netanyahu's continuing serial war crimes slaughtering tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most of them children and women. Hundreds of faculty members are defending these valiant youngsters and criticizing excessively harsh crackdowns

Michael Schwalbe (2024-05-07). University Leaders are Teaching Us How Holocausts Happen. counterpunch.org Most people, reasonably fearing arrest and its potential consequences, are then less likely to protest, less likely even to speak out. They look away from the violence, foreign and domestic, carried out by their government. They avoid asking how universities, supposedly society's institutional stewards of humane values, might be complicit in the violence. Later, after many innocents have been murdered, they will claim ignorance about what was going on.

JACK MALOY, SEIJI YAMADA (2024-05-07). The 2024 NATO Summit, RIMPAC 2024, and the Filipino people's Struggle for Peace. counterpunch.org During the summer of 2024, the peace and justice community will need to resist U.S. imperial overreach around the world. The 2024 annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit will be held in Washington, DC from July 9 to 22. The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) wargames will be held on and around Hawai ªi from June

Binoy Kampmark (2024-05-07). Pezzullo: The Warmonger Who Won't Go Away. counterpunch.org The compromised former top boss of the Australian civil service has the lick and smell of belligerence. Begrudgingly conceding error and when in office, a bully and meddler in party politics, an incessant advocate of threats visible and invisible, Mike Pezzulo switches into a warmonger's gear with ease. The former secretary of the Department of Home

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel to attend EAEU summit in person for the first time. tvbrics.com Previously, he has only joined in online format…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). UAE and Uzbekistan expand economic co-operation in many sectors. tvbrics.com On the sidelines of the fifth session of the Joint Economic Commission in Tashkent, the UAE and Uzbekistan agreed to develop partnership in new economic sectors…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). India's service sector confidently starts the first quarter of 2024-2025. tvbrics.com Business in India continues to grow…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Vladimir Putin becomes President of Russia for the fifth time. tvbrics.com The elected head of state has been appointed to…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Saudi Arabia hosts Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024. tvbrics.com The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference was held in Riyadh, where sustainable development through energy transition takes center stage…

Sam Pizzigati (2024-05-07). The well-heeled and our personal well-being. nationofchange.org Do we need, some observers of our fraying social fabric suggest, more people in public life noble enough to champion basic ethical norms?>

John Ruehl (2024-05-07). Will the Golden Age for corporate shareholders ever end? nationofchange.org Shareholders have assumed enormous influence over U.S. corporations over the last few decades. Despite their firm hold, shifts are underway that could alter the domestic corporate landscape.

Mark Olalde, Nick Bowlin (2024-05-07). Oil companies contaminated a family farm. The courts and regulators let the drillers walk away. nationofchange.org The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells.

geo.tv (2024-05-07). Meet remarkable women behind some of world's richest men. geo.tv How have partners of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg made a difference?>

geo.tv (2024-05-07). How's Neom's unique name linked to Prince Mohammed bin Salman. geo.tv Ever wondered meaning behind Saudi Arabia's 'Neom'? Here's the answer…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election. geo.tv Congress is the only party that crossed 400 mark in India's history following Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). Indian PM Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark. geo.tv After voting's first phase, Modi's campaign focused more on firing up BJP's Hindu base by attacking rivals as pro-Muslim…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). What did Jeff Bezos's fiancee Lauren Sanchez wear for Met Gala debut. geo.tv Amazon founder and Emmy-winning journalist attend Met Gala for the first time as a couple…

Adam Fishbein (2024-05-07). Women With Unpredictable Schedules Face Lower Earnings Than Male Counterparts. cepr.net Mother's Day gives us a unique opportunity to honor the women who cherish our growth and may have sacrificed their career or leisure time to raise us. Historically, women's poverty rates have been higher than men's rates for nearly all races and ethnicities. This remains the case despite increased female participation in the labor force …

Staff (2024-05-07). "Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism": Police "Body-Slam" Jewish Dartmouth Prof. at Campus Gaza Protest. democracynow.org Gaza solidarity protests continue at college campuses across the nation — as does the police crackdown. This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests. At Dartmouth College last week, police body-slammed professor and former chair of Jewish studies Annelise Orleck to the ground as she tried to protect her students. She was charged with criminal trespass and temporarily banned from portions of Dartmouth's campus. She joins us to describe her ordeal and respond to claims conflati…

MEE staff (2024-05-07). UK: NUS reaches 'substantial' settlement with former president Shaima Dallali. middleeasteye.net UK: NUS reaches 'substantial' settlement with former president Shaima Dallali | The UK's national student body conceded that holding pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist views are protected, and that Dallali was entitled to hold those beliefs | | Dallali has maintained she was targeted as a result of her…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-05-07). Forces of Impunity: The US Threatens the International Criminal Court. globalresearch.ca

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-05-07). EcoWaste Coalition: 7 More Paints from China and Thailand Failed Laboratory Tests for Lead Content. pressenza.com 7 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced that seven more imported paint products failed laboratory tests for lead content and should therefore be withdrawn from the market at once. | Based on the analyses carried out by SGS, a global testing company, seven products submitted by the EcoWaste Coalition last April exceeded the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit for lead in paint as specified under the DENR-issued Chemical Control Order (CCO) for lead and its compounds. Laboratory tests confirm lead in excess of 90 parts per million (ppm) on these seven imported paints | Acc…

Emanuel Pastreich (2024-05-07). Response to Harvard President Garber's Orders That Protesting Students be Placed on "Involuntary Leave" globalresearch.ca

Dr. Ashley Armstrong (2024-05-07). How Do You Actually Fix Gut Health? globalresearch.ca

Dr. Peter McCullough (2024-05-07). Alfred Russel Wallace and the Antivaccination Movement in Victorian England. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-05-07). Selected Articles: Madkind vs. Mankind. A Race Against Time. Madkind's Digitalization, A.I. Momentum, Economic Chaos and More… globalresearch.ca By 'The Great Reset' is the appropriately named most recent clock setting event initiated by Madkind. It has placed …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-05-07). Confronting the "Ugly Sounds" of Corrupt Politicians. Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. First Performed in Vienna 200 Years Ago. globalresearch.ca

Louis Olivier Fontaine (2024-05-07). Open Letter to the Bar of Quebec. Louis Olivier Fontaine. globalresearch.ca

Konrad Rƒôkas (2024-05-07). How Can Poland Avoid War with Russia? globalresearch.ca

cpj.org (2024-05-07). Pakistani journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal targeted, killed by bomb. cpj.org New York, May 7, 2024 — Pakistani authorities must thoroughly investigate the killing of journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal, who died in a bomb attack on World Press Freedom Day, and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. An unidentified motorcyclist placed a bomb on Mengal's vehicle at a…

(2024-05-07). Journalist Idrissa Soumana MaàØga detained for 'undermining national defense' in Niger. actuniger.com

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Russia Arrests U.S. Army Soldier on Theft Charges. themoscowtimes.com U.S. officials said the soldier, identified by a Russian court as Gordon Black, had been detained on criminal charges but withheld further details.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi, Macron exchange Olympic torches as gifts. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, together with their spouses, exchanged gifts before the two heads of state held talks on Monday at Elysee Palace, office and residence of the French president.

Frances Foley (2024-05-07). Why Mayors Outside Westminster Are Distancing Themselves From their Parties' Politics and Colours. bylinetimes.com It would be the rosette that did for The commentators may well be right that Houchen made a p…

Editor (2024-05-07). "To be free is to free others": Formerly incarcerated women urge decarceration. mronline.org The fight to free women and end mass incarceration is long and ongoing, but these activists aren't giving up.

The Independent (2024-05-07). SACCOs, MFIs put Uganda at risk by flouting anti-money laundering rules. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The failure of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) regulations poses a significant threat to Uganda's financial integrity on the global stage. Despite being obligated to adhere to AML/CFT regulations like banks, insurance companies, and NGOs, SACCOs …

The Independent (2024-05-07). Rwanda, Uganda convene cross-border security meeting to enhance cooperation, combat crime. independent.co.ug KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwandan and Ugandan officials gathered in Nyagatare district in eastern Rwanda on Monday for the second cross-border security meeting aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering collaboration. "Our nations share more than just geographical proximity; we share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. Along with these ties come many shared …

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Expanding our position on healthcare. cpusa.org The drive to build a broad base of support for a single-payer, universal healthcare system is appropriate. Collin Kawan-Hemler's

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Colombia's ELN guerrillas announce resumption of kidnappings. colombiareports.com Colombia's longest-living rebel group ELN said Monday that they will resume kidnappings to sustain their guerrilla organization. In a statement, the rebels said the government failed to create a so-called…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket completes maiden flight. ecns.cn China's Long March-6C carrier rocket completed its maiden flight on Tuesday, placing four satellites in space. It was the 520th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org

Staff (2024-05-07). Travel Notes, St Petersburg, April-May 2024: second installment. gilbertdoctorow.com When our Moscow friends visited us in our Pushkin apartment several days ago, Lyudmila gazed out the balcony windows at the green field opposite us, but thinking more likely of the Catherine Park on the other side of our residential complex, commented that it was a pity we spend so little time here and that …

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Beijing, Paris to forge stronger ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined on Monday the necessity for China and France to uphold independence and autonomy and jointly fend off a new Cold War or bloc confrontation, during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Colombia's acting foreign minister to stay on until August. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro extended the term of acting Foreign Minister Luis Murillo after the Inspector General's Office extended the term of suspension of Alvaro Leyva. In a decree, Petro…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China-Russia Expo offers dynamic platform for boosting trade, economic cooperation: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The China-Russia Expo, the highest-level and most extensive exhibition hosted by the two countries, has become a major platform for fostering industrial partnerships, and a pivotal avenue for local collaborative initiatives.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Molly Katanga makes second bail attempt. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly has made a second bail …

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). University strengthens cultural bonds with French schools. ecns.cn Students and members of the public in the French cities of Paris and Lyon recently got the opportunity to take part in a series of traditional Chinese cultural and sports events hosted by East China Normal University.

Laura Zhou (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron offers China's Xi Jinping a taste of French hospitality at state dinner. scmp.com Chinese president attends state dinner hosted by French counterpart after arriving in Paris for his first European tour in five years.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Shanghai sees shopping spending cross $7 bln during holiday. ecns.cn Shanghai reported steady growth in both online consumption and physical-store spending, reaching 53 billion yuan ($7.35 billion) during the five-day May Day holiday, according to official data.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran's Navy to Dispatch Research Team to Antarctic. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy will deploy a team of researchers to the Antarctic, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). IAEA, Iran Agree on 'Operational Steps': Grossi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said he has reached an agreement with Iran to take joint operational steps to carry out a statement the two sides had issued in March 2023.

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-05-07). Hero of Barrier Reef conservation honoured in new biography. independentaustralia.net

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Historic Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed shortly before launch over rocket issue. scmp.com The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Cargo drone begins carrying seedlings from Hainan. ecns.cn A large cargo drone transported 455 kilograms of seedlings for shrimp plants late last month from Haikou, Hainan province to Zhuhai, Guangdong province in less than three hours — the maiden cross-sea flight of a drone for public cargo logistics between the provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Peng Liyuan, French first lady visit Orsay Museum. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on invitation visited the Orsay Museum with Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, in Paris on Monday afternoon.

nosihle (2024-05-07). Countries urged to take advantage of AfCFTA opportunities. sanews.gov.za Countries urged to take advantage of AfCFTA opportunities | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Acting Director-General, Dr Cynthia Khumalo, has called on countries on the continent to work together and take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | The AfCFTA agreement is expected to create the largest free trade area in the world measured by the number of countries participating. | "Let us strive together to build a prosperous Africa. An Africa that provides economic opportunities for its youth and vulnerable groups within our societies," Khum…

Eric A. Gordon (2024-05-07). Oliver Mayer's 'Ghost Waltz' about Indigenous Mexican composer Juventino Rosas receives world premiere. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES — This city's acclaimed Latino Theater Company opens its Spring 2024 season with the world premiere of Ghost Waltz by prolific playwright Oliver Mayer (Blade to the Heat, Members Only), featuring a cast of eight actor/musicians directed by Alberto Barboza, under the supervision of music director Alberto López. It opened May 4 (seen …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Return of Chinese tourists helps vitalize Europe's tourism market, economy. ecns.cn Deepening tourism cooperation between China and Europe will help vitalize the continent's economy, as tourism is one of its pillar industries.

Jason Hickel (2024-05-07). Jason Hickel: Climate, energy and natural resources. links.org.au Jason Hickel — Ecological breakdown is being driven by the capitalist economic system, and — like capitalism itself — is strongly characterized by colonial dynamics.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Without Malaysia and Singapore, Iran couldn't shift its sanctioned oil, US official says. scmp.com The US Treasury's top sanctions official said Washington saw Iranian oil being transferred near Singapore and throughout the wider region.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's EHang completes passenger-carrying eVTOL demonstration flight in UAE. ecns.cn EHang Holdings announced on Monday that its pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft EH216-S successfully completed its first passenger-carrying demonstration flight in Abu Dhabi, marking the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Building collapse in South Africa leaves 2 dead, dozens trapped. scmp.com Multi-storey building under construction in coastal city of George collapsed on Monday, trapping some 50 workers under rubble, police said.

nosihle (2024-05-07). Minister condemns burning of SA flag in advert. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns burning of SA flag in advert | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has condemned in the strongest terms the political advertisement by the Democratic Alliance (DA), which shows the burning of the South African flag. | The Minister said the South African flag will not be used as an instrument to sow division and hysteria. | "In the 30 years of South African democracy and freedom, it has been evident time and time again that our flag is a unifier and an integral component in the building of our nation. Those who choose to use our flag to divide us will not succeed. The South African fla…

EDWIN (2024-05-07). President launches new Home Affairs offices in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za President launches new Home Affairs offices in Limpopo | Through the use of innovation, the Department of Home Affairs aims to offer its services at a quicker pace and closer to where people reside, says President Cyril Ramamphosa. | "The programme we are launching is called Home Affairs on Wheels, and it is going to change the provision of Home Affairs services for the better across South Africa. We don't just want to make it easier. We want to make it faster and we want to make it cheaper. | "For many people, especially in the rural areas, travelling to reach government services can take a lot of time and be ex…

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Apple working on AI chip for data centres, WSJ says, as it tries to catch up with rivals like Google and Microsoft. scmp.com Apple is developing a chip to run AI tools on servers, but it is unclear if the tech giant will deploy it, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Gov't exempts electric vehicle makers from Stamp Duty. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80 percent of Ugandans will not pay Stamp Duty Tax in the 2024/2025 financial year. The exemption is part of the amendments in the Stamp Duty …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a welcome ceremony held by French President Emmanuel Macron.

NEOB (2024-05-07). South Africa remains an "attractive investment destination" – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa remains an "attractive investment destination" – President Ramaphosa | In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the growth of South Africa's automotive sector is a demonstration of "the potential of South Africa as an investment destination". | The President said 2023 was a milestone year for South Africa's automotive sector with the sixth millionth South African built vehicle exported with new vehicle exports reaching nearly 400 000. | "These figures are significant for a number of reasons. They show that our auto sector continues to grow despite a gloomy global economic outlook and…

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Regional Official Arrested for Bribery in Russia's Bashkortostan. themoscowtimes.com Investigators accuse ex-Transportation Minister Alexander Klebanov of demanding 5 million rubles from an unidentified owner of a trucking company.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi arrives in Tarbes to continue state visit to France. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country.

bwitanek (2024-05-07). Tom Moran, Well Known NJ.Com Opinion Columnists, Did Not See Evidence of Anti-Semitism @ Rutgers Protest. fightbackbetter.com This posting is in response to the opinion by Tom Moran. While there is much to unpack and some that…

Adam Bienkov (2024-05-07). Stop the Votes: Conservative MP Calls for Postal Vote Ban After Huge Local Election Defeats. bylinetimes.com A Conservative MP has called for postal voting to be banned, after his party suffered its worst local election defeat in forty years. | Right-wing former

Margaux Hourigat (2024-05-07). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

NEOB (2024-05-07). Condolences for families of George building collapse. sanews.gov.za Condolences for families of George building collapse | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of those who died in the George building structure collapse. | By Tuesday morning, the collapse had claimed the lives of five people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the relatives and friends of five people who have died in an incident where a building collapsed in George in the southern Cape. | "The President's thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones as well as the families of close to 50 people who are trapped in the rubble," the Presidency said in…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). EU urged to have fair perception of China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping rejected on Monday the so-called "problem of China's overcapacity", saying that there is no such thing either from the perspective of comparative advantage or in light of global demand.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Microsoft building new AI model separate from OpenAI's GPT to compete with the likes of Google, report says. scmp.com The MAI-1 model is being overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, the Google DeepMind co-founder and former CEO of AI start-up Inflection, The Information reported.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). National Center for Space Weather warns of strong solar flares in next few days. ecns.cn China's National Center for Space Weather on Sunday issued a solar flare warning as a strong solar flare (X1.3-class) erupted from the sun. Other strong solar flares may erupt in the next three days, the center said.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Rwanda: We are not involved in Mugunga Camp bombing. independent.co.ug Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rwandan government has vehemently denied its alleged involvement in the bombing that occurred in the Lushagala site, Mugunga district, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the death of 16 displaced civilians. The incident occurred following heavy fighting between the M23 rebels and the Armed …

The Independent (2024-05-07). ATMIS honours Ugandan soldiers for distinguished service in Somalia. independent.co.ug Mogadishu,Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has paid glowing tribute to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contributions and exemplary service in promoting security and stability in Somalia. At a ceremony held at the UPDF Headquarters in Sector One, Mogadishu on Monday, the acting ATMIS …

Dizzanne Billy (2024-05-07). Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Guyana shine at Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Awards. globalvoices.org 'Climate justice stories are crying out to be told in the Caribbean'Global Voices Feature image via In the face of the escalating climate crisis, the Caribbean region is at a pivotal juncture, where the need for informed discourse and impactful journalism has never been more critical. It is against this backdrop the non-profit

cpj.org (2024-05-07). Journalist Idrissa Soumana MaàØga detained for 'undermining national defense' in Niger. cpj.org Dakar, May 7, 2024 — Nigerien authorities must immediately release Idrissa Soumana MaàØga, editor of the privately owned newspaper L'Enquêteur, and allow him to report freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. An investigative judge at the court in Niamey, the capital, charged MaàØga with "undermining national defense" and ordered his transfer to Niamey…

Radio Havana Cuba (2024-05-07). New collaboration project with UN agency announced in Cuba. en.escambray.cu The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the closing of a collaborative project developed with the technical assistance of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-07). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). With Georgia Gripped By Political Turmoil, Officials in Moscow Take Hands-Off Approach. themoscowtimes.com While government sources denied Russian involvement in the controversial "foreign influence" bill, they said it would still be welcomed by Moscow.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Widening Battlefront to Break Up Enemy: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Islamic territories must close ranks as a united front against the common arrogant adversaries, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said, describing the expansion of the battlefront as a strategy for disintegration of the enemy.

GABIK (2024-05-07). DWS reiterates commitment to fast-track bulk water projects. sanews.gov.za DWS reiterates commitment to fast-track bulk water projects | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated its commitment to fast-track the effective implementation of bulk water projects in water stressed communities in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country, so as to ensure the provision of consistent and reliable water supply.
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Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Expanding on "Our electoral strategy is grounded in Marxist-Leninist theory and practice" cpusa.org As Richard Green stated in their discussion contribution "Our most crucial electoral priority at this moment in time must be to win a strategic defeat against the most reactionary elements of the ruling class…Winning a progressive majority in state races, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election would be a people's victory and a defeat for the most extreme elements of the ruling class and the MAGA movement." | And as the main discu…

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Armenian PM Threatens to Ban Russian TV Channels. themoscowtimes.com "We expect the broadcasts of Russian TV channels to respect the citizens and the state system of Armenia," Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Exporting Technical, Engineering Services in Water, Soil Sectors to 19 States. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture said the country is exporting technical, engineering and electromechanical services to 19 countries.

Editor (2024-05-07). The Antisemitism Awareness Act is a full frontal assault on free speech. mronline.org This blatant political chicanery would penalize political speech protected by the First Amendment.

LAURA (2024-05-07). Bassirou Diomaye Faye: An overview of Senegal's youngest ever leader. globalvoices.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). TEPCO discharges more Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water despite criticisms. ecns.cn Despite protests and criticisms, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on May 7 that it has completed the fifth round of discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org

Minority Africa (2024-05-07). Tanzania's new VPN policy leaves LGBTQ+ individuals exposed. globalvoices.org The registration requirement is like a hidden ban …Originally published on This story was written by Mzizi Dawa and Sabel, a gay man livi…

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Anti-racist struggle is required to build unity and defeat fascism. cpusa.org The Communist Party's main discussion document "Forward together: For pre-convention discussion" states that capitalism's crisis today is "rooted in capitalism's drive for maximum profits, class struggle and the system's inherent racial and gender inequality." | Because racism and related ideologies — nationalism, xenophobia, antisemitism and religious bigotry — are the main "building blocks of fascism" and decisive for splitting and weakening the working class and its necessary leadership of the democratic struggles, "the battle against racism … is central to overcoming the MAGA right and streng…

The Independent (2024-05-07). Parliament demands statement on Karuma Bridge. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. The bridge over River Nile, which connects the North and West Nile to the rest of the country, was found to have developed cracks, forcing Uganda …

(2024-05-07). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoğan Alayumat. cpj.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Foreign tourist visits see holiday upsurge. ecns.cn The implementation of a series of more convenient immigration management policies has led to a dramatic upsurge in foreign tourist entries into China during this year's May Day holiday, injecting robust vitality into the interaction between people of the country and the rest of the world.

Associated Press (2024-05-07). Building collapse in South Africa leaves 5 dead, dozens buried. scmp.com Rescue teams worked through the night searching for dozens of construction workers buried under the rubble of concrete after a multi-storey residential complex that was being built collapsed.

Ralph Jennings (2024-05-07). China's belt and road, once a hotspot for European investment, is getting the cold shoulder. scmp.com As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's newest rocket Long March 6C makes first flight. ecns.cn Long March 6C, the latest member in China's Long March carrier rocket family, conducted its debut flight on Tuesday morning, sending four small satellites into space.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Nations' example could help guide global relations. ecns.cn Raffarin expressed his satisfaction with the focus of the talks, recognizing their importance not just for France or China, but for the entire world.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Peng Liyuan visits UNESCO headquarters, meets agency chief. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters on Monday morning in Paris on invitation.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron thanks Xi Jinping for 'commitment' not to sell arms to Russia. scmp.com On first day of Chinese leader's European trip, French president also thanks him for supporting an 'Olympic truce' during the Summer Games in Paris.

(2024-05-07). Private media outlet Class Media Group firebombed in Ghana. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Culture Fact: Ancient book witnesses China-France cultural exchanges. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text: China-France Joint Statement on the Situation in the Middle East. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East released by China and France on Monday.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Economic rebound expected to continue. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for a steady rebound throughout this year, underpinned by consumer-led recovery, a robust foundation laid in the first quarter, and the gradual stabilization of the property sector, experts said.

GABIK (2024-05-07). Western Cape government sends resources to help in collapsed building. sanews.gov.za Western Cape government sends resources to help in collapsed building | Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, says the provincial government is closely monitoring and sending resources to assist the emergency response to a building collapse in George, Southern Cape. | A multi-storey building under construction in Victoria Street, collapsed on Monday afternoon with 75 construction workers on the site at the time of the incident. | Winde said all the necessary support has been offered to emergency personnel to expedite their response. | "At the moment, officials are focused on saving lives. This is our top priority at…

Edward Hunt (2024-05-07). The United States Is an Obstacle to Peace in Gaza. fpif.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text of Xi's signed article in Serbian media. ecns.cn A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "May the Light of Our Ironclad Friendship Shine on the Path of China-Serbia Cooperation" was published Tuesday in Serbian media Politika.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Serbia ready to welcome Chinese friends. ecns.cn A giant Chinese national flag and a poster reading "A warm welcome to our distinguished Chinese friends" are displayed on the Genex tower ahead of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Belgrade, Serbia, May 5, 2024.

The Independent (2024-05-07). World champion to lead Uganda's marathon team to Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled for August in France. President of UAF Dominic Otuchet has revealed the men's team will comprise Victor Kiplangat, the reigning 42-kilometer World Champion, Stephen Kissa, the national marathon record holder, and Andrew Kwemoi …

The Independent (2024-05-07). NCBA Bank profit after tax up 17% to Shs27bn. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has reported a net profit of Shs27 billion, representing a 17% increase in 2023 from the previous year's performance of Shs23 billion. The growth was supported by a surge in customer deposits, which rose to Shs567 billion in 2023 up from Shs491 billion a year before, executives …

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). She gifts Chinese President Xi a book at French welcome banquet. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on Monday attended a welcome banquet hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. They warmly interacted with representatives from various sectors of France, who were invited to the event.

Mike Ervin (2024-05-07). Smart Ass Cripple: When Worker Insecurity Is a Must. progressive.org Devotion to capitalism requires leaving a lot of people behind. Our system has made about as much room as it is going to make for disabled people, columnist Mike Ervin writes.

GABIK (2024-05-07). Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking. sanews.gov.za Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking | In a move aimed to enhance collaboration between academia and government, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) have launched the pilot phase of its DSI-NRF Policy Placement Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. | This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between research and public policymaking, thus addressing societal challenges through evidence-based approaches. | NRF Business Advancement Group Executive, Dr Thandi Mgwebi, said the pilot phase will focus on postdoctoral research fellows and e…

The Independent (2024-05-07). Bukwo District boss' defilement case goes to High Court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of aggravated defilement and child trafficking against jailed Bukwo District LC 5 Chairperson, Julius Moses Chelimo. Presided over by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the court confirmed three charges against him and referred his case file to …

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). In Numbers: Highlights of China-France relations. ecns.cn

bwitanek (2024-05-07). Hinds Hall: Macklemore — TURN IT UP! fightbackbetter.com

nosihle (2024-05-07). SA's tourism sector continues on a positive trajectory. sanews.gov.za SA's tourism sector continues on a positive trajectory | South Africa's tourism sector continues to grow and attract international arrivals from all over the world. | According to the latest official release of international arrival figures by Statistics South Africa for January to March 2024, the country totalled 2.4 million, representing a remarkable 15.4% increase when compared with the same period in 2023. | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has welcomed the increase in international travellers as it is a significant contributor to the economy and job creation. | "We are determined to continue with this m…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi says China-Serbia friendship to deliver more benefits to two peoples. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to make China-Serbia ironclad friendship deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Red generation and a need for modern media from the Party. cpusa.org With the development of mass multimedia, the avenues of ideological struggle for working-class consciousness shifted from traditional print media to digital media. This process for crafting culture and consciousness is different from the days of Lenin and the Bolsheviks. It's a harsh reality that the Party must deal with and overcome. Even within the last few decades, the media landscape has shifted online, and social media platforms have taken over as the vehicles for developing culture. | As the National Committee stated, "a rising multi-racial and multi-gender red generation of young workers and students is…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi, Macron hail potential for cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron reached key consensuses on ensuring the strategic stability of bilateral relations, tapping into the potential for win-win cooperation and building up people-to-people exchanges during their talks at the Elysee Palace on Monday.

NEOB (2024-05-07). City Power's Eskom debt reaches "unprecedented levels" sanews.gov.za City Power's Eskom debt reaches "unprecedented levels" | Eskom says it will approach the courts in a bid to have City Power pay its R1 billion debt to the national power utility. | City Power is a company wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg which purchases, distributes and sells electricity within the city coupled with maintaining and installing electrical infrastructure. | The power utility said City Power's debt stood at some R1.073 billion at the end of March this year. | "The escalating City Power debt…has left Eskom with no choice but to apply to the High Court in Johannesburg for a declaratory order…

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explodes with allegations of paedophilia, abuse. scmp.com The long-simmering feud between the two hip-hop artists exploded into allegations of paedophilia, abuse and infidelity over the weekend, sending shock waves through the world of rap and beyond.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Land-sea freight service adds new route to Los Angeles. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 360 metric tons of cargo departed from Ruijin in east China's Jiangxi Province for Los Angeles in the United States on Monday, marking the launch of a new land-sea freight route.

Anand Naidoo (2024-05-07). The Heat: President Xi's France State Visit. america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe this week and his first stop is in France. President Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday. During the trip, he also met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a trilateral meeting at the Elysee Palace. | Joining the discussion: |

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). French firms urged to seize opportunities from China's development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Culture Fact: Chinese, French experts collaborate to restore ancient building. ecns.cn

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Amazon commits US$9 billion investment in Singapore to expand its cloud computing infrastructure. scmp.com The outlay, to be done over the next four years, doubles the investment of subsidiary Amazon Web Services in the city state.

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Alleged Chinese meddling spurs foreign agent registry in Canada. scmp.com New law will require people lobbying on behalf of a foreign government to register that activity publicly. A public inquiry is looking into allegations China meddled in Canadian elections.

Press Associates (2024-05-07). Union makes Letter Carriers Protection Act a top legislative priority. peoplesworld.org BALTIMORE—Slowing down the U.S. mail, especially first-class letters, Social Security checks, holiday and birthday cards, pension payments—and probably mail-in ballots this fall—is one offense laid at the feet of Trumpite Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, because it's actually occurred. But pulling U.S. Postal Service police away from pursuing thieves and protecting Letter Carriers from theft, injury …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi hails ever-growing ironclad China-Serbia friendship. ecns.cn Whatever changes in the international landscape, China and Serbia remain true friends and good partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his signed article published in Serbian media on Tuesday.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). CPUSA and electoralism. cpusa.org The Communist Party USA was named after the Party of Lenin and the Party of Marx and Engels. Every country around the world has some form of Party that is named after these groups. Some countries have multiple communist parties, all laying claim to that heritage simultaneously. Among leftists the "Communist Party" label is so ubiquitous that many forget that the purpose of a Party is to be political, and so when a new election cycle rolls around, they may be surprised that the Communist Party tells its members to "Vote against fascism." Many self-identified "communists" complain over a Communist Party telling…

Prensa Latina News Agency (2024-05-07). Putin assumes Russia's presidency for another six years. en.escambray.cu Russian re-elected President Vladimir Putin started a new six-year mandate at the head of the country by taking an oath at a ceremony held in the St. Andrew's Hall of the Kremlin on Tuesday…

The Independent (2024-05-07). UBOS trains 500 UPDF soldiers for upcoming census. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has trained 500 Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to participate in the enumeration process in the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census. These soldiers have completed a nine-day training program at Gaddaffi Barracks in Jinja district to serve as supervisors and enumerators for …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). In Numbers: Travel boom in May Day holidays. ecns.cn

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Petro claims corruption claims seek to intimidate Colombia's congress. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said that corruption allegations made against government officials and members of Congress are part of a "coup strategy." During a speech, Petro said that admittedly corrupt…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China to add more intensive care beds in hospitals. ecns.cn China aims to increase the number of intensive care beds to 15 per 100,000 people nationwide, as well as the number of hospital beds that can be quickly converted to provide such care to 10 per 100,000 by the end of next year.

D.L. Lang (2024-05-07). How Enid, Okla., united to remove a local fascist from office. peoplesworld.org ENID, Okla.—In February 2023, Judd Blevins was elected to the Enid City Commission just as his fellow participants in the white supremacist torch-light rally on the University of Virginia campus were facing criminal charges under Charlottesville's burning object statute. The march, held on the eve of the Unite the Right rally in August 2017, was …

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?

Ben Jiang (2024-05-07). Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East. scmp.com The company's flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). KRG President Eulogizes Meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechervan Barzani hailed the delightful, fruitful and problem-solving meeting he held with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, saying Erbil will do its utmost to enhance relations with Tehran.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Cradle of civilization: Gongshutang. ecns.cn Gongshutang was built during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in memory of a legendary craftsman Lu Ban, who is believed to have invented or improved many carpenter's tools.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Cautions IAEA against US Influence. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Stressing the need for the UN nuclear agency to adopt impartial and professional stances, the Iranian foreign minister urged that the course of cooperation between Tehran and the IAEA should not be undermined by the US' unstable and contradictory conducts.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-07). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

Professor Chris Painter (2024-05-07). 'Keir Starmer's General Election Reality and Why Comparisons with Tony Blair's Victory Are Problematic'. bylinetimes.com The result of the next general election appears to be all too predictable. | The

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi, Macron jointly meet the press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, jointly met the press on Monday.

(2024-05-07). Ethiopian journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi sentenced to 2 years in prison. facebook.com

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-07). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org

Eileen Kinch (2024-05-07). 75 Christian leaders urge president, Congress, churches to act on racism, poverty. anabaptistworld.org Seventy-five leaders of national Christian organizations and prominent churches have sent a statement to the White House, Congress and congregational leaders calling for greater action to address racism and poverty. "People of color continue to suffer problems related to race — high rates of death during childbirth, for example, and fear of gun violence and …

Iuliia Gataulina, Mina Shahmoradi (2024-05-07). Interconnectedness of Political Struggle: Iranian-Russian Political Resistance in Conversation. lefteast.org

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). European core divided. unitedworldint.com By Jà∂rg Kronauer Is the debate about nuclear armament in the EU moving into the next round? There are some indications that this is the case. Last week, Poland's President Andrzej Duda declared that his country was prepared to station US nuclear weapons on its territory. On Friday evening, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said …

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Urges Islamic Universities to Advocate for Palestinian Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Secretary of the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution of the Islamic Republic of Iran urged university presidents and academic elites worldwide to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and condemn the crimes of the Zionist regime.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Chinese, U.S. climate officials to meet. ecns.cn Liu Zhenmin will hold talks with John Podesta, senior adviser to United States president for international climate policy, in the U.S. from Tuesday to May 16.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Raps US' Arms Race in Outer Space. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reminding the international community of its responsibility for peaceful use of outer space and the prevention of an arms race, an Iranian UN representative lashed out at the US government for refusing to prevent an arms race in the outer space.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Against "patriotic socialism" cpusa.org Commonly known among Communist Party members, the phenomenon of PatSocs or "patriotic socialists" has arisen in recent years and has its roots that go back to before the 2020s and even all the way back Browderism, which was fought against by multiple CPUSA members, most notably figures such as William Z. Foster. The phenomenon is liquidationist, as it calls for the dissolution of the party (as Infrared has done), and has a transphobic, ableist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Indigenous character. The social phenomenon puts above social media influencers as its main figureheads with many calling on the members or follo…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi attends closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council together with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Voter shot dead at Chad polling station: electoral commission. scmp.com Election official said shooter was demanding right to vote in election, in which junta leader and transitional president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno's main rival is Prime Minister Succes Masra.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-07). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |

publicbooks (2024-05-07). It's Not Only Human Stories Worth Telling: Sigrid Nunez's Animal Novels. publicbooks.org Why are animals so central to Sigrid Nunez's thinking about the status of fiction?

(2024-05-07). CPJ rings opening bell at Nasdaq in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org

NEOB (2024-05-07). Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. | In signing the two Bills, President Ramaphosa said: "In a year in which voters are presented with the greatest diversity of electoral choice, the legislation that is now enacted constitutes tangible, material support for a vibrant, competitive, open and equitable electoral system and democratic culture." | According to the Presidency, the two Bills will expand "financial resources for South…

(2024-05-07). SABC editor-in-chief called for security vetting and polygraph before South Africa election. sabcnews.com

Nancy Qian (2024-05-07). How TikTok's arrogance sealed its fate in America. scmp.com Instead of tackling data fears and becoming a force for good in the tech industry, TikTok mobilised its users against the government, raising alarm at how easily a foreign-owned entity can exert political influence.

Fourth International (2024-05-07). Fourth International: Draft manifesto of revolutionary Marxism in the age of capitalist ecological and social destruction. links.org.au Fourth International — An ecosocialist society is needed, and can be achieved only through a revolution. This manifesto tries to assess the best ways and means towards this aim.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Full text of Xi's speech at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech in Paris at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council.

(2024-05-07). Appeals court upholds 25-month sentences for 2 Turkish documentary filmmakers. mlsaturkey.com

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation: Xi. ecns.cn As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.

Tim Huber (2024-05-07). Tornado wasn't the only reason to pray. anabaptistworld.org One of Doris Hale's first memories as a little girl is of airplanes swooping low over cotton fields in Alabama. Hale walks with a cane and recalls getting sprayed. And not just once.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Two dead, 21 injured following a stabbing incident at a hospital in SW China. ecns.cn Two people were killed and another 21 were injured following a stabbing incident at People's Hospital in Zhenxiong county, Zhaotong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

Editor (2024-05-07). The West's double standards on Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill. mronline.org Robinson: If Western states have their reasons for being cagey of foreign influences, so too do those in other countries.

The Independent (2024-05-07). DCIC: Ugandans in the diaspora must return home to repalce passports. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has changed its guidelines for Ugandans living the diaspora, saying anyone who claims that his or her passport has gotten lost must return home and process the replacement from here. DCIC said some Ugandans in the diaspora sell their passports to …

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Wife of Exiled Russian Journalist Martynov Jailed 9 Years for Attempted Murder. themoscowtimes.com Her husband Kirill Martynov, who is the editor-in-chief of the exiled newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe, has not commented on the case.

Paul Begley (2024-05-07). Easter brought out the godliness in political leaders. independentaustralia.net

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-07). Hours before liftoff, Sunita Williams' third space mission scrapped. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In what was poised to be a groundbreaking moment, Sunita Williams' much-awaited journey to space, marking her third mission, has been abruptly halted due to a technical snag in the launch vehicle, Boeing Starliner. Scheduled to make history as the first woman to embark on a maiden crewed mission of a new space shuttle, Williams faced disappointment as the launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida's Cape Canaveral was called off just 90 minutes before liftoff.The launch delay was attributed to an off-nominal condition detected in an oxygen relief valve of the Atlas V rocket, prompting NASA to pos…

(2024-05-07). Pakistani journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal targeted, killed by bomb. voanews.com

Duncan Graham (2024-05-07). Widodo's son to continue family's political dynasty. independentaustralia.net

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Guterres afirma que invasión israelí a Rafah sería "intolerable" telesurtv.net El jefe de la ONU reiteró su "llamado urgente al Gobierno israelí y a los líderes de Hamás para que lleguen a un acuerdo y pongan fin al sufrimiento".

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Al menos 18 muertos en Rafah a causa de bombardeos israelíes. telesurtv.net En medio de los bombardeos a la ciudad de Rafah, las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel anunciaron que tomaron el control del paso fronterizo que separa a Gaza de Egipto.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Hamás pide presionar a Israel para detener toma en Rafah. telesurtv.net Afirma que esta acción de Israel confirma la intención de la ocupación de socavar los esfuerzos de mediación para un alto el fuego y la liberación de prisioneros.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Gaza roza los 34.800 muertos por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud gazatí indicó que en las últimas 24 horas las fuerzas israelíes cometieron al menos seis masacres en el territorio palestino.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Secretario General de la ONU pide a Israel detener escalada en Rafah y retomar diálogo. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 7 mayo (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, urgió hoy al Gobierno israelí a detener la escalada en Rafah ante el riesgo que enfrentan las operaciones humanitarias concentradas en esa gobernación de Gaza.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Díaz-Canel en Moscú. radiohc.cu MOSCU, Federación de Rusia, 7 may (RHC) Luego de hacer un recorrido de más de nueve mil 500 kilómetros, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez arribó este martes a la ciudad de Moscú, para realizar una visita de trabajo que se extenderá hasta el nueve de mayo.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Afirma Díaz-Canel que el mundo debería celebrar Día de Victoria contra Fascismo. radiohc.cu Moscú, 7 mayo (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy satisfacción por su nueva visita a esta ciudad que calificó de bella y entrañable, con motivo de la celebración mañana del aniversario 79 del Día de la Victoria contra el fascismo.

María Candela (2024-05-07). Biden entre la espada y la pared. radiohc.cu El fantasma de la masacre en la Universidad de Kent, recorre los campus universitarios de la nación norteamericana. El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano, Michael Johnson, declaró el pasado 30 de abril en rueda de prensa: "Columbia está fuera de control, por eso reclamamos que venga la policía y se ocupe del asunto. Y si la policía no es capaz (de controlar la situación) entonces necesitamos a la Guardia Nacional".

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Vladimir Putin asume la presidencia de Rusia por otros seis años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El presidente reelecto de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, inició hoy un nuevo mandato de seis años al frente del país, al jurar el cargo en la ceremonia que se desarrolló en la sala de San Andrés en el Kremlin.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Gobierno busca remover a controvertida Fiscal General de Guatemala. radiohc.cu Ha vuelto a cobrar intensidad en Guatemala el pulso entre el gobierno del presidente Bernardo Arévalo y la cuestionada Fiscal General Consuelo Porras, quien en todo momento se ha negado a renunciar a su puesto al que accedió en 2018 y fue ratificada cuatro años después por el anterior mandatario Alejandro Giammattei, señalado por la profundización bajo su gobierno de la corrupción en el país.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Anuncian nuevo proyecto de colaboración con agencia de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información de la República de Cuba (ONEI) anunció que con la asistencia técnica de la Organización de ONU para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la elaboración de un nuevo proyecto de colaboración.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). Gobierno de Rusia dimite tras la investidura de Putin. telesurtv.net El gabinete seguirá desempeñando sus funciones hasta que se nombre un nuevo Gobierno.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Lula pide recursos al Congreso para ayudar a los damnificados. telesurtv.net El presidente de Brasil pidió a los diputados recursos extraordinario para atender las inundaciones en Rio Grande do Sul. En respuesta a la tragedia que ha dejado 83 personas fallecidas y 111 desaparecidas…

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Presidente de Cuba llega a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de estado cubano cumplirá un apretado programa, que incluirá encuentros con el presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, y otros dirigentes de ese país.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-05-07). Acampan en Barcelona para denunciar genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Las protestas por la masacre en Gaza se extienden por los campus de la Comunitat Valenciana, Barcelona, Euskadi, Madrid y está previsto que lleguen a Sevilla.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Reprimen a estudiantes universitarios propalestinos en Países Bajos. telesurtv.net Los agentes continúan en el campus de Roerterseiland, uno de los cuatro que tiene la UvA y sede de las facultades de Derecho, Ciencias Sociales, Economía y Negocios.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-07). Suspendido primer vuelo espacial tripulado de Boeing a EEI. telesurtv.net El programa había previsto que la nave Starliner despegara desde el Complejo de Lanzamiento Espacial-41 ubicado en Cabo Cañaveral, Florida.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). México genera más de 84.000 puestos de trabajo en abril. telesurtv.net El Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social afirma que el salario base de cotización promedio es el tercero más alto registrado de los últimos veintitrés años en abril.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Qatar envía delegación a Egipto para mediar alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Qatar se muestra optimista de que estas conversaciones puedan culminar en un acuerdo para un alto el fuego inmediato y permanente en la Franja de Gaza, así como en un intercambio de rehenes por presos palestinos.

teleSUR, jdo, JGN (2024-05-07). José María Heredia, el primer poeta de América. telesurtv.net José Martí lo consideró su padre literario, al expresar que el poeta cubano "tiene un solo semejante en literatura, que es Bolívar (…) El primer poeta de América es Heredia".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). Al menos dos muertos deja derrumbe de edificio en George, Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Gobierno municipal de George, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe detalló que la estructura contaba con unos cinco pisos similar a "un bloque de apartamentos".

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-07). EE.UU. envía equipamiento a Haití en apoyo de misión keniana. telesurtv.net La ONU reveló en un informe que durante el primer trimestre de 2024, han muerto o resultado gravemente heridas en Haití más de 2.500 personas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Vladímir Putin toma posesión como nuevo presidente de Rusia. telesurtv.net Vladimir Putin aseguró que Rusia seguirá trabajando con sus socios en la formación de un orden mundial multipolar.

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-07). Nicolás Maduro lidera sondeo de cara a comicios presidenciales. telesurtv.net El estudio refiere que el jefe de Estado venezolano cuenta con una clara preferencia de los consultados con el 52,70 por ciento.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). China, UE y Francia conversan de intereses comunes en París. telesurtv.net Xi reafirmó que con la cooperación China-UE ambas partes saldrán beneficiadas, es una relación complementaria y mutuamente beneficiosa con amplios intereses comunes.

teleSUR odr (2024-05-07). Accidente vial deja 11 muertos en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público informó que la policía del país "está presente en la zona para realizar las diligencias de ley correspondientes y brindar el apoyo necesario en este trágico momento".

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-07). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza censura del Gobierno argentino contra teleSUR. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseveró que el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, "le tiene miedo a teleSUR".

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-05-07). A Polà¥nia encoraja a militarizaàßà£o da UE. globalresearch.ca No meio da paranóia anti-Rússia na Europa, alguns líderes querem que a UE se militarize. Recentemente, uma autoridade polaca sugeriu a criaàßà£o de uma "brigada" para a Europa, capaz de responder rapidamente em situaàßàµes de risco militar. Considerando o elevado …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Venezuela y Nicaragua felicitan a nuevo presidente de Panamá. telesurtv.net Ambos Gobiernos expresaron su deseo de mantener una relación bilateral constructiva en beneficio de las naciones.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agredecen apoyo y solidaridad de China. radiohc.cu Beijing, 7 mayo (RHC) Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agradecieron hoy a la Liga de la Juventud Comunista de China (LJCCh) por su apoyo firme en la denuncia contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Abogan por realzar coctelería de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El jefe de capacitación de la Asociación de Cantineros de Cuba (ACC), Rodolfo Pérez, llamó hoy a resaltar a los profesionales de este servicio y mantener su prestigio a nivel mundial.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Cantante cubana Liuba María Hevia llegará a Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La cantante y compositora cubana Liuba María Hevia se presentará el 18 de junio en la sala de conciertos de Radio Universidad de Chile, más de tres décadas después de su primera visita a este país.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). Presidente Xi recuerda bombardeo de la OTAN contra embajada china. telesurtv.net Presidente Xi comienza su visita a Serbia en el 25º aniversario del bombardeo de la embajada china por parte de la OTAN…

teleSUR, SH, JGN (2024-05-07). El legado de Evita a 105 años de su nacimiento. telesurtv.net Evita fundó escuelas, hospitales y contribuyó a acortar la desigualdad social heredada de gobiernos conservadores y militares.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, llega a Tarbes, Francia. telesurtv.net Xi fue recibido en el aeropuerto por el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, y su esposa, Brigitte Macron.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Experto subraya impactos de libre visado para turistas chinos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La exención de libre visado para turistas chinos anunciada por Cuba contribuirá a aumentar los intercambios y fortalecer aún más las relaciones bilaterales en múltiples sectores, opinó una fuente especializada.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-05-07). Presidente Petro visitará comunidades populares en Barranquilla. telesurtv.net El presidente asistirá a varios encuentros con las comunidades de los barrios populares de la ciudad en una jornada de "Gobierno Escucha"

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-07). Uruguay amplía alerta naranja y doble amarilla por lluvias intensas. telesurtv.net El Instituto refirió la existencia de una perturbación atmosférica asociada a masa de aire húmeda.

Staff (2024-05-07). Gobierno argentino elimina señal de teleSUR de grilla de la TDA. telesurtv.net Nuestra multiplataforma continuará construyendo una sinfonía de voces a través de sus diversos canales y plataformas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Israel bombardea sin tregua diferentes puntos civiles en Rafah. telesurtv.net Además, los aviones de combate sionistas atacaron almacenes de ayuda humanitaria en el lado palestino del cruce fronterizo de Rafah, causando un incendio y daños a varios camiones de ayuda.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, JGN, SH, JDO (2024-05-07). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Al borde del abismo. radiohc.cu Las temidas palabras "armas nucleares" han sido pronunciadas en el marco de la guerra librada actualmente en el norte de Europa, donde la intromisión y total ausencia de sentido común de varias potencias occidentales podrían ahogar al mundo en un hongo atómico devastador.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Comienza análisis de Ley àìmnibus en Senado argentino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El Senado argentino iniciará hoy el análisis en comisiones de la conocida como Ley àìmnibus, la cual establece la delegación de facultades legislativas al presidente Javier Milei y recibió fuertes críticas de organizaciones sociales y sindicales.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Mayo mes para disfrutar de buena música en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El mes de mayo llega repleto de buena música para vivir y disfrutar en múltiples espacios de La Habana, desde zarzuelas hasta música de cámara y otros géneros preferidos hoy por el público capitalino.

teleSUR, ahf, SH (2024-05-07). Universitarios suizos se unen a las protestas en apoyo a Gaza. telesurtv.net Las protestas en la universidad suiza de Lausana siguen el ejemplo de las manifestaciones ocurridas en varias universidades de países como EE.UU., Canadá, y Francia.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-07). Mantienen 16 provincias en alerta amarilla en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El Distrito Nacional y otras ocho provincias se ubican en verde.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Dos muertos tras desplome de helicóptero de la Armada de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los fallecidos fueron identificados como el piloto, Wilson Andrés Bohorques Andrade, y el copiloto, Jean Elías Ramírez Saltos, cuyos cuerpos fueron encontrados sin vida.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-05-07). Respaldan a teleSUR tras decisión del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net Figuras como los argentinos Atilio Borón y Lautaro Rivara han denunciado el acto de censura.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Declaran alerta por tornados en Oklahoma, Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net La situación en el estado de Oklahoma es de tormentas severas y granizos acompañados de la proliferación de tornados.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-05-07). Procuraduría de Perú presenta diligencia contra exprimer ministro. telesurtv.net La investigación contra Alberto Otárola se basa en información periodística y recabada de portales institucionales.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Ataque con arma blanca deja dos muertos y varios heridos en China. telesurtv.net En el incidente, ocurrido a las 13H20 hora local (05H20 GMT), resultaron heridos trabajadores y pacientes.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Presidente cubano parte rumbo a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net La visita de Miguel Díaz-Canel se desarrollará en el marco del aniversario 64 del restablecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales y de los 79 años de la victoria en la Gran Guerra Patria.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-07). Francia y China exigen tregua en los conflictos durante Olimpiadas. telesurtv.net El presidente francés recalcó "el impacto de este conflicto sobre la seguridad europea".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Suben a seis los muertos por derrumbe de edificio en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Los equipos de rescate de la provincia y de otras partes del país, así como de la ONG Gift of the Givers, continúan las labores de búsqueda.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-07). Transportistas protestan contra Ley de Bases en Argentina. telesurtv.net De igual manera las y los trabajadores protestaron ante el aumento en el servicio ferroviario.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-05-07). Venezuela condena bombardeos de Israel a la ciudad de Rafah. telesurtv.net Venezuela condenó los bombardeos sobre la ciudad de Rafah al sur de la Franja de Gaza, perpetrados por el Estado sionista de Israel…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). Israel inicia incursión militar contra Rafah. telesurtv.net La decisión del ataque fue tomada debido a que, según Israel, la última oferta de Hamás distaba de sus requisitos esenciales.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2024-05-07). Directora ejecutiva de Onusida visita Cuba. telesurtv.net Winnie Byanyima, directora ejecutiva del Programa Conjunto de las Naciones Unidas sobre el VIH/SIDA, consideró como un "gran honor poder estar en Cuba".

Maria Elena Saludas (2024-05-07). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-05-07). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org

Sushovan Dhar (2024-05-07). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). Are the BRICS and their New Development Bank offering alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF and the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers? cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-05-07). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-07). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |

Michael Roberts (2024-05-07). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: Rafah invasion threatens lives of thousands of civilians and deteriorates already collapsing health system. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: No safe place in Gaza for million and a half Palestinians residing in Rafah. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Gaza Day 214: IOF Launches Intense Aggression on Rafah, Halting Aid and Passenger Movement. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli aggression against Gaza Strip on its 214th day continues, with intense bombardment in Rafah and raids in Gaza City and north. The Yarmouk area, east of Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun were targeted, leading to casualties among citizens. Reports indicate Israeli military vehicles entering Rafah land crossing, with buildings being hit by artillery …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Al-Qassam Brigades targets Israeli occupation forces trying to advance east of Rafah Crossing with mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: The greatest concern now is blocking ambulances from reaching casualties. english.almanar.com.lb

newarab (2024-05-07). Gazans trapped as Israeli forces take over Rafah crossing. newarab.com The Hamas said late on Monday it had agreed to a ceasefire proposal from mediators seven months int…

newarab (2024-05-07). Did US and Hamas trick Israel into Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Israeli officials claim to have not been briefed by Washington on the ceasefire deal proposed by The deal has reportedly been shunned by Israeli officials as they said it required "too many concessions" on Israel's side, adding that it was not what was previously agreed. | According to American news site Axios, a senior US official played down Israeli concerns by saying "American diploma…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israeli army seizes control of Rafah's border crossing. newarab.com On Tuesday morning, the Israeli army took full control of the The Gaza-based General Authority for Crossings and Borders said in a press statement sent to The New Arab that the

newarab (2024-05-07). Saudi strongly condemns Israel amid Rafah invasion fears. newarab.com Saudi Arabia has warned against The statement from the Saudi foreign ministry accused Israel of targeting Rafah "as part of its It also said that Israel wanted to "displace" the Gaza Strip's "residents towards the unknown" saying that this was "in light of…

newarab (2024-05-07). What will happen to Gaza's border as Israel attacks Rafah. newarab.com Thousands of In the early morning of Tuesday, 7 May, the

newarab (2024-05-07). Egyptians outraged at Israel's military operations in Rafah. newarab.com As Israel On Tuesday, Cairo called on…

newarab (2024-05-07). Hamas accepts Gaza truce, as Israel bombs Rafah. newarab.com The Hamas announcement brought cheering crowds onto the street amid tears of happiness, chants of "Allahu Akbar" ("God i…

newarab (2024-05-07). Mid-level Israeli team to head to Cairo to assess Hamas position, official says. newarab.com A team of mid-ranking "This delegation is made up of mid-level envoys. Were there a credible deal in the offing, the principals would be heading the delegation," the official told Reuters, referring to the senior officials from the intelligen…

newarab (2024-05-07). Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack. newarab.com The Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday the death of two of its reserve soldiers in a drone strike a day earlier launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah on Monday said it launched the attack on Metula, a northern The Israeli military had initially said there were injuries, but Hezbollah-affiliated media reported two soldiers had died. | According to an…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israeli settlers attack Gaza aid convoy, destroy food. newarab.com Around 250 The protesters blocked traffic in Latrun, a small illegal settlement close to Jerusalem, before breaking into the trucks and throwing their contents on the floor despite attempts by the police to reopen the road. | Six people were arrested, the Israeli police announced on Tuesday. | A group called the "Order 9 movement" had announc…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israel is a broken society. And it's not just Bibi to blame. newarab.com In Washington, murmurs of discontent over Bibi's handling of Israel's war on Gaza have turned into outright disdain. | The decision of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, one of Israel's staunchest allies, to President Biden then trumped Schumer by

newarab (2024-05-07). Morocco: Cannabis farmers push for recreational legalisation. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). UK could use Iraq in Rwanda-style refugee processing scheme. newarab.com The Government documents seen by Sky News revealed that the government wanted to process asylum seekers who had arrived in the UK and was in correspondence with Iraqi officials. | The UK government currently advises its nationals against all travel to Iraq apart from t…

newarab (2024-05-07). Belgium to support Palestine's full UN membership bid: FM. newarab.com Belgian Foreign Minister

newarab (2024-05-07). US professor shouts abuse at Muslim woman at Gaza protest. newarab.com Arizona State University (ASU) has placed a professor on leave and said it was investigating him on Monday after a video showed the academic harassing a Muslim woman at a pro-Palestine march. | "ASU is aware of the allegations against Jonathan Yudelman and is investigating them," a university spokesperson told the Anadolu news agency, adding that he had been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. | The investigation came after a video shared online showed Yudelman shouting aggressively at a woman wearing the hijab, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for him to be punished. | In the…

newarab (2024-05-07). Palestine seeks General Assembly support for UN membership. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). India 2024 elections: Bollywood flooded with pro—Modi films. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Gaza at the Gala: Palestinian activists arrested outside Met. newarab.com Dozens of Hundreds of protesters marched through the city in a rally named 'The Day of Rage', called for by the pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, starting at Hunter College to the Metropolitan Art Museum where the high-profile charity event was held. | A…

newarab (2024-05-07). Support for TikTok ban due to Gaza content, says Mitt Romney. newarab.com The support for a nationwide ban on Speaking at an event at the McCain Institute think-tank alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Romney explained that the ban on the app passed both chambers of Congress due to apparent widespread mention…

newarab (2024-05-07). Qatar 'committed' to Gaza mediator role, refuses 'pressure'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). In Sudan's El Fasher, a deadly battle for Darfur looms. newarab.com The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have encircled and besieged El Fasher remains the A defeat for the SAF and former Darfur rebel groups fighting alongside it…

newarab (2024-05-07). Remembering Yousef Al-Heela, football manager killed in Gaza. newarab.com Last month, Yousef Al-Heela, the The attack killed more than 12 people and left dozens wounded. |

newarab (2024-05-07). Palestine Monetary Authority probing Gaza bank robberies. newarab.com The The independent body that oversees the financial system in Palestine acknowledged that banks in

newarab (2024-05-07). Could US campus protests over Gaza cost Biden the election. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Turkey opens another former Byzantine church as a mosque. newarab.com Turkey formally converted

newarab (2024-05-07). US rapper Macklemore releases pro-Gaza track Hind's Hall. newarab.com US rapper Macklemore has released a new song in The song, entitled 'Hind's Hall', pays tribute to

newarab (2024-05-07). Fatah 'denies' it opposes Marwan Barghouti's release. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). A 'cloud' covers Orthodox Easter for Palestinians in US. newarab.com For "There's been this big cloud over everybody. How can we celebrate when 35,000 people have been killed?" Husam Marajda, a Palestinian-American in Chicago, told The New Arab. | "We're brothers. It's very hard…

newarab (2024-05-07). Saudi Arabia team in Pakistan for talks on gold mine stake. newarab.com Executives from The mine, located in Pakistan's restive southwestern

newarab (2024-05-07). Tourists could explore the whole GCC on one visa by December. newarab.com A new visa system allowing tourists and expatriates to visit all six Currently, tourists need a separate visa for each Gulf nation they visit but the new scheme will allow for free travel between all GCC countries, in a boost for regional tourism. | "By the end of this year, the whole system will be in place. [We] are working day and night and e-service is a v…

newarab (2024-05-07). 'Unlike anything we have studied': Gaza's destruction in numbers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky. newarab.com Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had aimed to carry out high-profile killings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration on Tuesday. | "The terrorist attack, which was supposed to…

newarab (2024-05-07). Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests. newarab.com The Afghan Mujahid said in a separate stateme…

newarab (2024-05-07). Dutch police arrest 125 at pro-Gaza encampment in Amsterdam. newarab.com Dutch police arrested around 125 Police said the crackdown was "necessary to restore order" at the Netherlands' elite university, which follows a wave of campus protests in the US last month. | Videos from the protest in Amsterdam show p…

newarab (2024-05-07). Turkey strikes PKK militants in northern Iraq. newarab.com Warplanes struck suspected positions of the

newarab (2024-05-07). US repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria. newarab.com The The United States also helped repatriate six Canadians, four

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israeli forces capture Rafah crossing as tanks roll in after heavy bombardment. presstv.ir The Israeli military says it has taken full control of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel carpet-bombs Rafah after Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies carpet-bombing of Rafah city accompanied with ground advances shortly after Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Explainer: What are the contours of Gaza truce deal accepted by Hamas? presstv.ir Hamas has agreed to the terms of a ceasefire proposal that calls for an end to the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza while the regime continues to procrastinate.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Ball in Israel's court over Gaza ceasefire, Hamas chief tells Iran FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister and the chief of Hamas political bureau hold a phone conversation as the movement agrees to a ceasefire proposal.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel signals rejection of ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says it has agreed to a ceasefire deal with Israel to pause the fighting in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran. presstv.ir The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing after advancing during the night through heavy bombardment of residential areas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Hamas: Looming invasion of Rafah will have serious consequences for Israel. presstv.ir Rafah is home to about 1.4 million displaced Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Leader: This year's Hajj 'disavowal of Israel, supporters'; Gaza genocide etched in history. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says the Israeli regime's savage attacks in Gaza and the resistance of the Palestinian people are clear signs showing the way forward.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Iraqi fighters hit several Israeli military bases, Leviathan gas platform. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance announces striking several Israeli targets in its latest round of pro-Palestinian operations.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Don't let Israel, anti-Iran elements abuse Kurdistan region: Raeisi tells Barzani. presstv.ir Raeisi says Tehran expects the central Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to prevent Israel and anti-Iran elements from abusing their territory.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). US-Israeli espionage cell dismantled in Yemen. presstv.ir Yemen say it has broken up a spy ring working for the US and Israel amid its pro-Palestine campaign.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). UN experts 'appalled' by Israeli military's sexual violence against Palestinian women. presstv.ir Women are being targeted by Israel with such vicious, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, the Special Rapporteurs stated.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). 'Israel exacerbating Gaza crisis by blocking aid, targeting hospitals and schools'. presstv.ir Gaza's media office says the Israeli regime is intentionally worsening the humanitarian crisis by blocking aid entry.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Target Israel and we'll target you: US senators warn ICC. presstv.ir A dozen American senators warn the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s chief prosecutor against issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel's hostile acts should not affect Iran-IAEA ties: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir Iran's nuclear chief says Israel's "hostile" acts should not affect the interaction between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). EU naval mission says 'most powerful systems' fail to confront Yemenis: German media. presstv.ir The operational commander of the European Union's Aspides naval mission has admitted to Yemen's military capabilities in the Red Sea region, a report says.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Germany backs EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance arms for Ukraine. presstv.ir The German chancellor says the revenues from frozen Russian assets should be used for weapons purchases for Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Russia announces drills involving nuclear weapons after West's 'provocative' threats. presstv.ir President Macron of France and Britain's Foreign Secretary Cameron have threatened direct intervention in the Ukraine war.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Inspired by demos in US, students in Lebanon protest for Gaza. presstv.ir They were inspired by similar demonstrations taking American and European campuses by storm.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Grossi says proposed 'concrete practical measures' to boost Iran-IAEA cooperation. presstv.ir Grossi says he has put forth a series of proposals to senior Iranian officials aimed at enhancing cooperation between Iran and the agency.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). US pro-Palestinian protesters resist order to clear MIT encampment. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with the US police and re-enter an encampment of tents at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). UK defense ministry comes under major cyber attack. presstv.ir Britain's Ministry of Defense is hit by a major data breach, resulting in the unauthorized access of personal information belonging to UK military personnel.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Asylum seekers in UK 'hide or flee to Ireland' amid Rwanda fears. presstv.ir Asylum seekers are going into hiding or fleeing to Ireland amid the UK's detention of them to deport them to Rwanda.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). IRGC disintegrating enemies as morally bankrupt US targets Muslim world: Salami. presstv.ir General Salami says the primary mission of the IRGC Quds Force is to prevent the enemies from making inroads into the Muslim world.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Police raid pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university, arrest 125 students. presstv.ir Dutch police violently break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam, arresting 125 students.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Why Iraqi Kurdistan is important for Iran. presstv.ir President of Iraq's Kurdistan region Nechirvan Barzani was in Tehran Monday, heading a high-level delegation to bolster relations and explore opportunities for cooperation.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.

Larry Johnson (2024-05-07). Are the West and Ukraine Going to Send Putin an Inauguration "gift"? sonar21.com Lots of information swirling through social media that hints that Ukraine is going to launch a major attack on Russia targets, using Western long-range missiles, on 7 May, which is inauguration day in Russia. As I mentioned in my chat today with Judge Napolitano, a good friend, whose wife is in Moscow, told me that she has been stopped and searched twice in the last week while running errands in her car. Moscow authorities are on high alert for a potential serious threat. Remains to be seen if this is just nervous worry or reflects solid intelligence that a plot is afoot. | RT reports that Ukraine may start…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah, Gunfire, Drones Buzz Near Egypt Border As IDF Begins Ground Op | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israel has reportedly launched a ground operation in Rafah after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal. Israeli tanks entered Rafah and gunfire and explosions were heard at the Rafah crossing near Egypt's border, as per Times of Israel. The Israel Air Force's drones were also heard buzzing in Rafah's skies. Footage on social media showed Israeli soldiers in Rafah. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Netanyahu Snubs Biden Again; Israel Launches Rafah Op Despite U.S.' Rebuke, Jordan King's Warning. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has left U.S. President Joe Biden red-faced once again as he ordered his troops to enter Rafah despite a warning. On May 6, Biden spoke to Netanyahu on call for 30 minutes and warned him against the ground offensive in Rafah. His call came hours before Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal. But Netanyahu went ahead anyway. The IDF released videos today of tanks with Israeli flags inside Rafah. After Biden's call with Netanyahu, Jordan's king also warned of another massacre in Gaza. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Israel 'Unhappy' Even As Hamas Accepts Gaza Ceasefire Proposal. Here's Why | Report. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). 'Seal The Deal': Angry Israelis Roar At Netanyahu, Gaza Celebrates After Hamas' Move | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive protests erupted in Israel against PM Benjamin Netanyahu while Gaza celebrated Hamas' acceptance of ceasefire-hostages deal. Angry Israelis hit the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, urging Netanyahu to accept the proposal as Israeli war cabinet said that Hamas had not agreed upon some of its requirements. The U.S. also said that the Hamas' response is being studied. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Russia's Lethal Ka-52 Helicopter Fires Non-Stop Shots At Ukraine's Drone Boats Moving Towards Crimea. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Putin Takes Oath As Russian President For Fifth Term | Watch Glittering Ceremony. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and a number of other Western countries due to Russia's war in Ukraine. At the ceremony inside the gilded Grand Kremlin Palace, Putin placed his hand on the Russian Constitution and vowed to defend it as a crowd of hand-picked dignitaries looked on. The 71-year-old has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition. Watch this video for all the details.

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Ukraine, NATO Panicking Over Putin's Nuclear Drill Move? How West Reacted To Russia's Declaration. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Putin Takes Oath As Russian Pres; NATO & EU Nations 'Sulk,' Boycott Kremlin Ceremony | Watch. hindustantimes.com NATO Nations U.S., UK and Germany, Baltic states Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the Czech Republic and some EU members have boycotted the swearing in of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The grand event is taking place at the Kremlin in Moscow. Ukraine echoed the nations who boycotted the ceremony, saying it doesn't recognize Putin to be the democratically elected president of Russia. Meanwhile, ambassadors from France, Hungary and Slovakia are attending the inauguration. Watch this video for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Moscow Honey-Trapped American Soldier? U.S. Soldier Arrested For 'Criminal Misconduct' In Russia. hindustantimes.com

Janine (2024-05-06). Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024 | On Monday, 06 May, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers together with the Executive Mayor will hand over 600 title deeds in the Overstrand Municipality. | On Tuesday, 07 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open a new, purpose-built Department of Home Affairs office in Mokopane, Limpopo, and unveil 100 new mobile offices that will extend the reach of the department's services, especially in remote areas. | Also on Tuesday, 07 May, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Professor Blade Nzimande, will launch the 4IR…

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