(2024-11-18). Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote 'Project 2025' chapter to lead FCC. aljazeera.com Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.
(2024-11-18). BibiLeaks: How Germany's Bild newspaper became embroiled in Israel's wartime scandal. haaretz.com Bild, the best-selling German newspaper, is known for its strong support for Israel. So how did it become a pawn in an alleged conspiracy, orchestrated by Netanyahu's office, to turn public opinion against a Gaza cease-fire deal that would free the Israeli hostages held by Hamas?
(2024-11-18). With more BibiLeaks revelations, the question remains: Did Netanyahu's aide act alone? haaretz.com The removal of gag orders has put an end to the attempts to downplay the activity in Netanyahu's office, and the venomous campaign against the Shin Bet chief reveals the level of hysteria in the PM's circles…
(2024-11-18). In unusual move, Israeli police agree to postpone interrogation of PM's aide in BibiLeaks case at his request. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, a Netanyahu spokesman who has been questioned on suspicion of leaking classified information, told police he had engagements with the prime minister, so they agreed to interrogate him later…
(2024-11-18). Dozens Poisoned in Chlorine Gas Leak Following Truck Accident in Iran. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-18). We the People: The United Nations Whistleblowers. transcend.org 'We the People: The United Nations Whistleblowers ⚪ Whistleblowing & Retaliation in the UN,' edited by Caroline Hunt-Matthes – The authors peel back international diplomacy to reveal a truth in a code of silence.
(2024-11-18). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption.
Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |
(2024-11-18). Hezbollah media spokesman killed in Israel strike on Beirut. newarab.com 
A Lebanese security source said Hezbollah spokesman "The strike on Ras al-Nabaa killed Hezbollah media relations official Mohammed Afif," the security source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the media. | Ali Hijazi, secretary-general of the Lebanese branch of the Baa…
(2024-11-18). Report: Families of American-Israeli victims of Oct.7, Gaza war sue Iran for supporting Hamas attack. haaretz.com The lawsuit details Iran's funding of Hamas, supported by original documents of a secret planning meeting of the attack, the New York Times reports…
(2024-11-18). Why is Canada Protecting the Names of Suspected Nazis? libya360.wordpress.com Taylor Noakes Ottawa won't disclose list of alleged war criminals believed to have sheltered here after the Second World War The concept of a secret registry of names kept by the federal government feels at odds with our perception of Canada. While there may once have been records of so-called undesirables or suspected subversives, the…
(2024-11-18). Kendall gives away more than she might have intended with comments on 'kill the frail' bill. skwawkbox.org 
Starmeroids' 'worthy if you work' approach on clear view in 'assisted dying' bill DWP Secretary Liz Kendall's comments on the private members' 'Assisted Dying Bill' brought by right-wing Labour MP Kim Leadbetter are very revealing. It's a toss-up whether she revealed more than she intended about the attitude of the Starmeroids to the long-term sick …
(2024-11-18). Israeli forces kill Gaza journalist in drone attack. newarab.com 
According to the sources, Israeli forces shot dead Mohammed Saleh Al-Sharif using gunfire from a quadcopter drone. | Al-Sharif was recently forced to evacuate his home…
(2024-11-18). Israel has a long history of smearing journalists. newarab.com 
Moments before he was killed in 2004, student journalist and freelance photographer According to witnesses, Abu Halima was shot in the stomach by Israeli armed forces (Palestinian journalists describe the waist and neck as the spots fa…
(2024-11-18). Palestinian Journalist laughs as IOF soldier points laser sight on him while reporting. youtube.com 
(2024-11-18). The Makhanda Declaration lights a path for media reform in Africa. independent.co.ug 
A declaration calling for the strengthening of the media landscape comes at a pivotal time as African nations — both societies and governments — push for media reforms to tackle ongoing threats concerning journalistic integrity and safety. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's Rhodes University recently unveiled the Makhanda Declaration, a new commitment …
(2024-11-18). Azerbaijan: Call on the participants of the European Political Community Summit to address the climate of repression. fidh.org The undersigned human rights organisations call on the participants of the forthcoming European Political Community Summit to address the climate of unprecedented repression in Azerbaijan and to demand the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders, civil society activists, environmental activists and journalists whose arrests are politically motivated.
6 November 2024. Less than a week before the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework (…) | – |