(2024-05-03). Israel-US Gaza Plan Stares Us In The Face. popularresistance.org One does not need to be a fortune-teller to understand that the Israel-U.S. game plan for Gaza runs something like this: | In public, Biden appears "tough" on Netanyahu, urging him not to "invade" Rafah and pressuring him to allow more "humanitarian aid" into Gaza. | But already the White House is preparing the ground to subvert its own messaging. It insists that Israel has offered an "extraordinarily generous" deal to Hamas — one that, Washington suggests, amounts to a ceasefire. It doesn't. According to reports, the best Israel has offered is an undefined "period of sustained calm". Even that promise can'
(2024-05-03). Is the Camp David Agreement still valid? uwidata.com Israel continues to attack Gaza. A critical phase of the offensive remains the Rafah border crossing and the Sinai Peninsula. Parallel to the developments in Rafah and Sinai, there rises some voices in Egypt questioning the Camp David agreement with some openly advocating to discard it. We asked Ramazan Bursa, an expert on Egypt, what …
(2024-05-03). UN agencies prepare for Rafah incursion, warn of 'slaughter'. muslimmirror.com GENEVA : An Israeli incursion in Rafah would put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Gazans at risk and be a huge blow to the aid operations of the entire enclave, the U.N. humanitarian office said on Friday, as the World Health Organization announced contingency plans for an incursion. Israel has repeatedly warned of …
(2024-05-03). Hostage deal and Rafah offensive reach tipping point, and Israel could fall either way. haaretz.com The hostage deal is stuck between Netanyahu's 'rock' and Sinwar's 'hard place,' as the world waits for Hamas' answer to the current proposal ‚ñ The much anticipated Rafah offensive has been mythologized to Stalingrad status, but its strategic value is hardly the 'total victory' it has been chalked up to be…
(2024-05-03). Rafah invasion imminent, UN warns. electronicintifada.net "We are in a race to stave off hunger and death, and we are losing."
(2024-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Air Assault on Rafah, Killing Young Children, Ahead of Its Planned Ground Invasion, Palestinian Dr. Adnan Al-Bursh Dies in Israeli Prison; Released Detainee Describes Horror of Arrest, ICC Warns Netanyahu's Comments Threaten "Independence and Impartiality" of Court, Student Protest Movement for Gaza Gains Steam Despite Police Crackdown, Biden's Dismissal as "Chaos", French Students Escalate Their Gaza Solidarity Protest, Pentagon Concedes U.S. Drone Strike in Syria Killed Civilian Farmer, U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine, Imposes New San…
(2024-05-03). Palestinians in Gaza's displacement camps face rampant disease due to destroyed infrastructure. mondoweiss.net 
Those who survived Israel's deadly bombardment now have to contend with the rising environmental disaster in Gaza's displacement camps, including insect infestations, dangerous amounts of garbage and human waste, and the spread of infectious disease.
(2024-05-03). UN: 'Rafah incursion risks lives of hundreds of thousands'; IDF downs target at Israel's north. haaretz.com ICC prosecutor's office condemns interfering with impartiality, independence of its work, as request for arrest warrants of Israeli officials under review ‚ñ Turkey says halting trade with Israel until permanent Gaza cease-fire, free flow of aid ‚ñ NYT: U.S., Saudi Arabia may sign normalization agreement, conditioning Israel/Saudi relations on agreement for Palestinian state ‚ñ Vote on Al Jazeera ban postponed until Sunday ‚ñ Iran says released crew of Israel-linked ship seized in April…
(2024-05-03). Is the Camp David Agreement still valid? unitedworldint.com Israel continues to attack Gaza. A critical phase of the offensive remains the Rafah border crossing and the Sinai Peninsula. Parallel to the developments in Rafah and Sinai, there rises some voices in Egypt questioning the Camp David agreement with some openly advocating to discard it. We asked Ramazan Bursa, an expert on Egypt, what …
(2024-05-03). Flood The Gates: Escalate. popularresistance.org It has been 208 days since this most recent and most horrific chapter of the 75-year U.S.-zionist genocide in Gaza began. Over 40,000 Palestinians have been martyred, but the actual death toll is likely upward of 100,000. Despite the mobilizations of millions around the world, we must acknowledge that we have not been able to stop the genocide — we have not come even close. This is a failure, but not a defeat. It demands we reckon with our errors and recalculate our strategy to win. | After October 7, we recognized immediately the need for escalatory resistance to imperialism's escalating violence.
(2024-05-03). 'I was arrested for trespassing on my own campus': an Emory student on the school's Gaza protest. mondoweiss.net 
David Meer was arrested during the brutal police raid on the Gaza solidarity encampment at Emory University in Atlanta. Meer talks to Mondoweiss about his arrest, the broad Palestine coalition on campus, and why he became involved.
(2024-05-03). 'They've sparked resistance around the world' — a Columbia '68er salutes the '24 uprising. mondoweiss.net 
Bob Feldman, who protested at Columbia University in 1968, on the student uprising today, "I would tell these students: people will always remember what you did today . . . and I believe they have accomplished much more in 2024 than we did in 1968."
(2024-05-03). Opposing Every War But The Current One, Supporting Civil Rights But Never Right Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au As Democrats get worse and worse the longer Biden's genocide in Gaza continues, I find myself recalling a tweet that went viral back in November by an account with the handle @eyeballslicer, "A liberal is someone who opposes every war except the current war and supports all civil rights movements except the one that's going on right now."
(2024-05-03). The Bizarre Gymnastics Of The Gaza Aid Pier. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix:
‚ùñ | So glad Trump lost in 2020 otherwise we'd be seeing fascistic crackdowns on political dissent, police brutalizing protesters, tyrannical suppression of free speech, and the facilitation of racist and Islamophobic agendas. That psycho would probably be committing genocide by now. | ‚ùñ | So let me get this straight. The US wound u…
(2024-05-03). Students Of Venezuela March In Support Of Palestine. popularresistance.org University and high school students from Venezuela took the streets of Caracas to demand an end to the genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Zionist state of Israel. The Venezuelan students' rallies coincide with a similar student movement in the US that is facing police repression by a government that allegedly is the beacon of democracy. | More than 34,500 Palestinians have since been killed since October 7, 2023, most of them women and children, and over 77,700 are reported as injured amid mass destruction and severe shortages of basic necessities caused by the indiscriminate and criminal Israe…
(2024-05-03). Biden backs police repression against non-violent anti-genocide protests. wsws.org The White House fears that the student response to Israeli genocide foreshadows a mass antiwar movement in the working class.
(2024-05-03). Not every German public figure supports Israel's genocide! gilbertdoctorow.com The actor Dieter Hallervorden is a name known to everyone in Germany. For decades he was THE ACTOR whom you saw on television. He also played in prize winning movies. At age 88, he is the Intendant of three drama theaters and is on the stage nearly every evening. Now in his video poem Gaza …
(2024-05-03). New US Antisemitism Law Turns Critics Against Israeli Genocide Into Criminals. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). The students will not tolerate hypocrisy: The Eighteenth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
From universities to grassroots movements worldwide, young people are fighting back against the complicity in Israel's genocide of Palestians, setting up encampments and facing repression with resilience. This resistance is rooted in a long tradition to impose clarity upon a world encrusted by compromise, from the movement against apartheid in South Africa to China's May Fourth Movement.
(2024-05-03). Denver university launches tent city for Palestine. workers.org 
Denver Students set up a tent city on April 26 on the Auraria campus of Metropolitan State University in Denver. They joined the call for all universities to divest from Israel and for an end to the occupation and genocide in Gaza. At least 100 police officers stood at the . . . |
(2024-05-03). Pro-Israel groups vs. student democracy at McGill. mronline.org 
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is clamoring for the violent suppression of McGill students protesting Israel's genocide in Gaza. It is an odious escalation in the Israel lobby's bid to suppress democracy at the prestigious university.
(2024-05-03). Ethiopia Beyond Pretoria: Is Another War Imminent? counterpunch.org 
As Western governments and partisan media concentrate on the genocide in Gaza and war in Ukraine, the Amhara genocide in Ethiopia and the simmering conflicts in the Amhara region remain largely ignored. The Ethiopian government, led by Prime-Minister Abiy Ahmed is, directly or indirectly, behind virtually every act of ethnic violence in the country. Within
(2024-05-03). Sit-in at CSU-Fresno to Stop Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org
(2024-05-03). Dartmouth Bans Jewish Studies Prof for 6 Months for Protecting Jewish Opponents of Genocide from Police Violence. fightbackbetter.com 
The following is a play by play — we are looking to reach out to the Dartmouth groups. www.thedartmouth.com/article/2024/05/campus-encampments-live-updates-police-start-taking-students-away…
(2024-05-03). The Uncommitted Campaign in New Jersey: The Fight To End Genocide Continues. counterpunch.org 
A sense of urgency loomed over Fatima Mughal, one of the leading organizers behind the uncommitted campaign in New Jersey. Some emotional containment was necessary in the midst of an ongoing genocide. "The people who've lost so much in Gaza don't have the time to sit with their feelings," she expressed, referring to the 40,000
(2024-05-03). As A Free Speech Organization, We Condemn Campus Crackdowns. popularresistance.org Defending Rights & Dissent condemns the crackdown taking place across campuses in the United States. Across the country, we have seen protests calling for a ceasefire and end to Israel's brutal war in Gaza. Increasingly, many of these protests have taken place on America's campuses. Since the Columbia University occupation began on April 17, protests, including encampments, have spread across college campuses as students link their opposition to Israel's war with demands for university divestment. In spite of false claims to the contrary, the protests have been overwhelmingly peaceful and nonviolent.
(2024-05-03). NYPD raids building occupied by protesters at Columbia, make arrests. ecns.cn Hundreds of New York Police Department officers wearing riot gear filed into a building late Tuesday that was taken over by pro-Palestinian protesters on the Columbia University campus earlier in the day and began making arrests.
(2024-05-03). The Palestine Solidarity Movement is Making History: Thoughts from a 1968 Columbia University "Outside" Organizer. counterpunch.org Today, on college campuses in the U.S., and around the world, there is a powerful student/faculty/staff/community movement supporting the self-determination of the people of Palestine. It is winning the battle of ideas by challenging the murderous state of Israel, long a proxy for U.S. and British imperialism as these anti-Semitic countries claim to "love the
(2024-05-03). Hundreds Arrested In Gaza Solidarity Encampments In New York City. popularresistance.org Hundreds of students, professors, and community members were beaten and arrested by police officers on the night of April 30, 2024 in New York City. The crackdown and mass arrests at Columbia University and City College, ordered by university administrations, were carried out to clear and evict Gaza solidarity encampments which have been launched by students at dozens of campuses across the country in the last two weeks. | Legal observers estimated that several hundred people were arrested in the coordinated crackdown in the city.
(2024-05-03). Why Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Wear Masks On Campus. popularresistance.org As demonstrations over the war in Gaza have surged on campuses, around cities and in offices across the US in recent weeks, a visible tension has emerged between the desire for public protest and a fear of professional reprisals. | On the Columbia University campus, where the latest spike in protests began on 17 April, demonstrators have worn masks and used blankets to block counter-protesters from filming students. Protesters at a tent encampment at the University of Michigan handed out masks upon entry, and students there refused to give reporters their full names in case the school took punitive action against…
(2024-05-03). Exclusive: Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign. mintpressnews.com Insider reports reveal ominous preparations for a massive military operation in Yemen, with US and UK forces backed by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE poised for aerial and ground assaults on Yemeni territory.
(2024-05-03). From Gaza to Guantanamo: The Horrors of Western Imperialism. mintpressnews.com 
Over the past six months, we have witnessed some of the darkest moments in human history and some of the worst of its capabilities. | Every day, we collectively watch in horror as an apartheid state carries out war crimes against defenseless civilian populations with almost complete impunity — and with the near total support of Western leaders, who continue to funnel money, weapons and political protection to Israel. | Every day, images of war crimes are beamed to our smartphones, and the screams of babies, the wails of widows and the cries of fathers carrying their deceased children ring through our ears.
(2024-05-03). Israel confirms death of hostage Dror Or in Gaza. scmp.com Or's wife, Yonat, was killed in the October 7 Hamas attack, while two of their three children were abducted and then freed as part of the November ceasefire deal.
(2024-05-03). Israel-Gaza war: Hamas sending delegation to Egypt for truce talks in sign of progress. scmp.com After months of stop-and-start negotiations, the ceasefire efforts appear to have reached a critical stage, with Egyptian and American mediators reporting signs of compromise in recent days.
(2024-05-03). What's on the table in the latest Gaza ceasefire talks? scmp.com Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. Here's what's known so far about the current proposal.
(2024-05-03). Hamas Considering Latest Gaza Truce Offer In 'Positive Spirit'. latintimes.com After months of stop-start negotiations, Hamas has sounded an optimistic tone about the latest hostages-for-ceasefire proposal, raising hopes an agreement may soon be reached.
(2024-05-03). Marielle's Charging Bulls: An Abrupt End To Brazil's Six-Year Long Homicide Investigation. covertactionmagazine.com "Blindness that affects the other side also affects us." — Mano Brown The saying goes: Um negócio pra boi dormir." Literally, the Brazilian aphorism means: (To give) something for the bull to sleep. In practical layman's terms it pre-figures social interactions where somebody, a group of people or an entity, says something—not necessarily a lie—to …
(2024-05-03). Veterans to Biden: US Law Says No Weapons to Nations with A-Bombs if They've Not Signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. That Means Israel. dissidentvoice.org In a letter 18 April to President Biden and top members of his administration, Veterans For Peace cited existing federal law that gives the President "…no discretion whatsoever to allow any military assistance of any form to be delivered to Israel," based on that country's "serial violations of the Symington-Glenn Amendments, codified at 22 U.S.C. ß …
(2024-05-03). Authoritarian Ireland and the Secular Apocalypse. dissidentvoice.org 
In his book, How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe, Thomas Cahill shows how the Irish monks maintained European culture during the dark ages when Rome was sacked by Visigoths and its empire collapsed. In the subsequent chaos and …
(2024-05-03). Overcapacity: The West's New Narrative against China. dissidentvoice.org 
This week we would like to recommend to you a Chinese song from 1967 called Bravely March On, Arab People! (•ãÂãáÂâçËøõÔºåÈòøÊã≺؉∫∫Ê∞ë) in support of the pan-Arab movement. If you don't have a lot of time, this is what you should know: For China, Iran's attack on Israel was "an act of self-defense" The West's new …
(2024-05-03). The Heat's On Big Time! dissidentvoice.org "Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: "Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era", The Washington Post, April 19, 2024). A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a …
(2024-05-03). Shady far-right groups behind Texas Tech professor's suspension. electronicintifada.net The false conflation of anti-Semitism with anti-Zionism is being wielded to chilling effect on US campuses.
(2024-05-03). Gaza's mothers are going through hell. electronicintifada.net With no clean water, barely any food, and little medicine mothers are struggling to protect and nourish their children.
(2024-05-03). Gaza's tents have become ovens. electronicintifada.net Heat strokes are the latest causes of death.
(2024-05-03). No good choices for a bride-yet-to-be. electronicintifada.net Is fleeing Gaza a sign of strength, or is staying put the brave choice?
(2024-05-03). An agonizing wait to identify Gaza's dead. electronicintifada.net One man could only be recognized by his socks.
(2024-05-03). A Mayday alert from Gaza. electronicintifada.net Many people are carrying out work vastly different from their previous jobs.
(2024-05-03). "Best-case" UN assessment says rebuilding Gaza homes destroyed by Israel's genocidal onslaught will take close to two decades. wsws.org The projection, which underscores how far Israel has gone in enforcing its deliberate ethnic cleansing of the enclave, is based on the highly improbable assumptions that the war ends now and the Zionist regime allows a five-fold increase of construction material imports into Gaza.
(2024-05-03). Joseph Torres & Collette Watson on Media for Social Justice. fair.org 
(2024-05-03). Israel-Gaza war: Joe Biden says 'order must prevail' as protests roil US campuses. scmp.com The US president says the protests have not made him reconsider his position on the war, but he does not support calls to send in the National Guard.
(2024-05-03). Iraqi Resistance Forces Attack Israeli Target in Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iraqi Islamic Resistance forces have for the first time carried out a missile strike against an Israeli target in Tel Aviv in retaliation for the Zionist regime's onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-05-03). Portland State University Will 'Pause' Donations From Boeing. popularresistance.org Portland State University (PSU) will temporarily halt donations from Boeing, responding to student calls to cut ties with the giant aerospace and missile manufacturer amidst Israel's war on Gaza. | President Ann Cudd stated in an open letter released Friday that PSU plans to organise a forum in May to address student concerns regarding their affiliations with the multibillion-dollar weapons manufacturer. | She wrote: "PSU will pause seeking or accepting any further gifts or grants from the Boeing Company until we have had a chance to engage in this debate and come to conclusions about a reasonable course of actio…
(2024-05-03). It's More Than Just Protests for Palestine, It is Existential Hope for the World. counterpunch.org 
Nobody wants to know how the sausage is made. We don't really want to know how America came to be in its current form—to the extent that some states have openly tried to ban essential accurate history from being taught. Americans have been told that Israel is their only true ally in that region of
(2024-05-03). Iran Blacklists UK, US Persons, Entities for Role in War on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran imposed sanctions on a number of American and British individuals and institutions for their complicity with the Israeli regime in the brutal onslaught against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-03). The distortion of campus protests over Gaza. nationofchange.org Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?>
(2024-05-03). University Investments: Divesting from the Military-Industrial Complex. counterpunch.org 
The rage and protest against Israel's campaign in Gaza, ongoing since the October 7 attacks by Hamas, has stirred student activity across a number of US university campuses and beyond. Echoes of the Vietnam anti-war protests are being cited. The docile consumers of education are being prodded and found interested. University administrators and managers are, as they always
(2024-05-03). May 3, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Clannad — Siúil A Rún The Enemy Is Among Us? by Philip Giraldi The Bizarre Gymnastics Of The Gaza Aid Pier, by Caitlin Johnstone Peter Koenig: Top Universities Pro-Pal Encampments — A shift Towards Justice or Just Illusion? Students Go After the Hypocrites, by Eric Margolis Battlefield Blood, Campus Blood, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett 70yrs of Israeli war crimes, the cover-up by Evangelicals was an unpardonable sin, by Don Hank The 'Antisemitism' Moral Panic Has Officially Jumped The Shark, by Caitlin Johnstone Protests: This Police Overreaction Was Unhinged, by Natasha Lennard America'
(2024-05-03). "Dead on Arrival": Doctors Back from Gaza Describe Horrific Hospital Scenes, Decimated Health System. democracynow.org 
Nearly seven months of constant bombardment, siege and obstruction of aid deliveries have annihilated the healthcare system in Gaza. Last week, the Palestinian Health Ministry said that around 600,000 Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip no longer have access to any kind of healthcare. The World Health Organization has said that Israel is "systematically dismantling" the health system in Gaza. Only 11 hospitals out of 36 hospitals in Gaza are partially functioning. At both of Gaza's largest hospitals, Al-Shifa and Nasser, Palestinians found hundreds of bodies buried in mass graves after Israe…
(2024-05-03). Denuncian en Bolivia intereses externos a elecciones judiciales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) La Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional (ALP) descarta hoy la responsabilidad en la anulación del proceso de preselección de autoridades judiciales, afirmó el presidente de la Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia, Israel Huaytari.
(2024-05-03). 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…
(2024-05-03). Israel Builds 'Cyber Dome' Against Iran's Hackers. latintimes.com "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate's head of international cooperation.
(2024-05-03). ICC prosecutor: Work 'undermined' by threats as Netanyahu, army brass face arrest warrants. haaretz.com On Tuesday, Netanyahu called the possibility of Israeli military and political officials being hit with arrest warrants over crimes committed in Gaza an 'antisemitic hate crime'…
(2024-05-03). Iraq-Based Forces Attack Israeli Target in Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iraqi Islamic Resistance forces have for the first time carried out a missile strike against an Israeli target in Tel Aviv in retaliation for the Zionist regime's onslaught on Gaza.
(2024-05-03). From Gaza to Guantanamo: The Horrors of Western Imperialism. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley An unflinching look at the parallels between Israeli atrocities and Western crimes, exposing the systemic violence inherent in US foreign policy. Over the past six months, we have witnessed some of the darkest moments in human history and some of the worst of its capabilities. Every day, we collectively watch in horror as…
(2024-05-03). ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports. middleeasteye.net 
ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports | Court hits out at 'intimidation and improper influence', as US politicians warn of sanctions if Israeli officials are indicted | | International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference…
(2024-05-03). Israeli industry braces for economic damage amid Turkish trade ban. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli industry braces for economic damage amid Turkish trade ban | Construction industry is already in 'dire straits', while Israel's largest refinery warns of significant hit to crude oil imports | | Construction work on the settlement of Tzofim, east of the Palestinian West Bank village of Qalqily…
(2024-05-03). "This Militaristic Approach Has Been a Failure": Meet Hala Rharrit, First U.S. Diplomat to Quit over Gaza. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with Hala Rharrit, the first State Department diplomat to publicly resign over the Biden administration's policies backing Israel's assault and siege of the Gaza Strip. Rharrit is an 18-year career diplomat who served as the Arabic-language spokesperson for the State Department in the region. "I could no longer be a part of the State Department and promote this policy. It's an inhumane policy. It's a failed policy that is helping neither Palestinians, neither Israelis," Rharrit says. "We are not authorized to send military equipment, weapons to count…
(2024-05-03). Egyptian militia leader Organi unveils plans for 'Sisi City' at Israel border. middleeasteye.net 
Egyptian militia leader Organi unveils plans for 'Sisi City' at Israel border | Businessman also declares himself head of umbrella tribal federation with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as 'honorary president' | | Ibrahim al-Organi (C) looking at construction plans for Sisi City (Facebook/Alorg…
(2024-05-03). Cuban youth call for rally in solidarity with US university students. plenglish.com Havana, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of students of the university community in Cuba, will ratify on Friday, their rejection of the police repression against their counterparts in the United States for denouncing Israel's crimes in Palestine, the Cuban Federation of University Students (FEU, in Spanish) announced.
(2024-05-03). After Breaking Silence, Biden Faces Balancing Act On Gaza Demos. latintimes.com Joe Biden broke his silence Thursday on the student protests against Israel's war with Hamas but the US president faces a difficult balancing act to avoid hurting his reelection chances against Donald Trump.
(2024-05-03). Convoca la FEU a acto de solidaridad con universitarios de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Cientos de estudiantes ratificarán hoy el rechazo de la comunidad universitaria en Cuba a la represión policial contra sus homólogos en Estados Unidos por denunciar los crímenes de Israel en Palestina, anunció la FEU.
(2024-05-03). Netanyahu is the gift that keeps on giving — to Hamas and his racist coalition partners. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister's tactics are clear: appease the warmongers propping up his government and intimate to Hamas that it should not agree to any deal ‚ñ Netanyahu could actually benefit from being declared a war criminal by the International Criminal Court…
(2024-05-03). 'Remain vigilant': India issues new advisory to its citizens travelling to Iran, Israel amid conflict. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India on Friday issued a fresh advisory for its citizens travelling to Iran or Israel, asking them to remain vigilant due to the ongoing conflict between the two nations. | Israel and Iran have allowed commercial aircraft to operate in their airspace. However, it is uncertain if the airspace will be open as long as the conflict in the area continues.In response to a media query about the travel advisory for Iran and Israel, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We continue to closely monitor the situation in the region. We have also noted that Iran and Israel have open…
(2024-05-03). CAIR Condemns House Adoption of Misleading Antisemitism Awareness Act. indybay.org May 1, 2024 – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, tonight condemned members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted hours ago to approve a one-sided, and dishonest proposal about campus antisemitism that ignored anti-Palestinian racism and conflates criticism of the Israeli government with antisemitism.
(2024-05-03). Campus Protests: The Kids May Not Be Alright, But They Are (Mostly) Right. counterpunch.org 
I'm too young to remember the campus convulsions of the 1960s, but older friends who were there tell me that the growing campus protest movement against US support for Israel's war in Palestine bears a striking resemblance to those days. I happen to support that movement's goals, at least to the extent of wanting to
(2024-05-03). 'It's not easy being a Jew in Bolivia. I need to be here, in Israel'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion airport: A Jewish-Bolivian ruminates on how Israel has changed since he lived here in the '70s, and a Russian transplant explains why he left St. Petersburg for Tel Aviv…
(2024-05-03). Turkish president urges Muslim world to act in unity to halt Israel's attack on Gaza. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday urged the Muslim world to act in unity to ensure the cessation of Israel's attacks on Gaza. In a phone call with Gambian President Adama Barrow, Erdogan discussed the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestine and the agenda of the 15th Islamic Summit to be held in …
(2024-05-03). 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…
(2024-05-03). Israeli PM's office yet to submit files on transfer of funds to Hamas, despite repeated requests. haaretz.com Netanyahu's bureau has not complied with the state comptroller's requested files for the investigation into the government and military leading up to October 7. The PMO called the announcement an 'unnecessary clash at a time of war,' and said they have cooperated with all requests…
(2024-05-03). Prominent Gaza doctor Adnan Al-Bursh dies in Israeli prison. scmp.com Adnan Al-Bursh, head of orthopaedics at al-Shifa Hospital, was detained while temporarily working in north Gaza and kept in custody for over 4 months before his death.
(2024-05-03). Israeli Airstrike Wounds 8 Syrian Soldiers Near Damascus. telesurenglish.net On Thursday night, Israel launched an aerial attack from the direction of the Golan Heights against a military site near Damascus, injuring eight soldiers and causing material losses. | RELATED: | "At around 22: 05 local time on May 2, the Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan against a position in the vicinity of Damascus," the Syrian Ministry of Defense confirmed in a statement. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported explosions were heard in the southwestern countr…
(2024-05-03). Port Closure Prompts Palestine Support Rally at BART Station. indybay.org A quick victory for Bay Area resistance to Israeli war crimes…
(2024-05-03). Biden Says Protests Haven't Made Him Reconsider Support for Gaza Slaughter. news.antiwar.com President Biden said on Thursday that the college protests on campuses across the country have not caused him to rethink his unconditional support for the Israeli slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. Biden made the comment when answering a question from a reporter after he delivered brief remarks about the protest movement. The president portrayed the …
(2024-05-03). Joe Biden says 'order must prevail' as Gaza war protests roil US campuses. scmp.com The US president says the protests have not made him reconsider his position on the war, but he does not support calls to send in the National Guard.
(2024-05-03). Resetting the War Button. counterpunch.org 
The threat of a wider war sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel/Hamas war has never been as great as it is now. The world is in need of actions that will change the thirst for war to an atmosphere of peace. Normalizing relations with Cuba will create an opportunity for such change.
(2024-05-03). Unprecedented destruction of housing in Gaza hasn't been seen since World War II: UN. scmp.com The United Nations said it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel's bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today.
(2024-05-03). ACLU Condemns House Passage of Dangerous Bill That Would Chill Free Speech. indybay.org This Bill Would Falsely Equate Criticism of Israel with Antisemitic Discrimination…
(2024-05-03). ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports. middleeasteye.net ICC condemns retaliation threats after Israeli arrest warrant reports | Court condemns 'intimidation and improper influence', as US politicians warn of sanctions if Israeli officials are indicted | | International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference in…
(2024-05-03). Shin Bet arrests Israeli on suspicion of murdering Palestinian during riots after murder of teen in West Bank. haaretz.com A 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the head when settlers rampaged through West Bank villages following the murder of 14-year-old settler Binyamin Ahimeir…
(2024-05-03). The Politics of Student Protests and Their Unintended Consequences. counterpunch.org The current pro-Palestinian student protests may influence President Biden's policies towards Israel, but the protests may also be used by Republicans as part of their law-and-order platform. If Newton's third law of motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, a first law of protest may be that for every
(2024-05-03). Saudi Arabia intensifies crackdown on anti-Israel sentiment, arrests citizens for incendiary speech. muslimmirror.com Citizens in Saudi Arabia are facing heightened arrests due to sharing anti-Israel sentiments on social media, according to a report from Bloomberg. This surge in detentions is driven by Riyadh's concerns regarding the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, alongside attacks orchestrated by various Iranian proxies. The fear is that these events could trigger a …
(2024-05-03). Turkey suspends all trade operations with Israel until uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza allowed. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : In the second phase of restrictive measures, Turkey suspended all export and import operations with Israel due to its "aggression against Palestine in violation of international law and human rights," the Turkish Trade Ministry announced late Thursday. Previously, Türkiye restricted 54 product categories' exports to Israel on April 9, the ministry recalled, saying …
(2024-05-03). Dror Or, believed to be among Israeli hostages in Gaza, was killed on Oct. 7, kibbutz says. haaretz.com Or's wife was murdered and his children taken hostage; his body is still being held by Hamas…
(2024-05-03). Palestinian Journalists Awarded 2024 UNESCO Press Freedom Prize. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) awarded the 2024 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to Palestinian journalists for their commitment and bravery during the coverage of the Israeli offensive against Gaza. | RELATED: | The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Santiago, Chile during the 31st World Conference on Press Freedom. | Naser Abubaker, the president of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), accepted the award on be…
(2024-05-03). Gaza: 54 Palestinians killed, 102 injured by Israeli bombardments last 48hrs. muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Al Jazeera, Wafa, AA): Between the afternoons of 1 and 3 May, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 54 Palestinians were killed and 102 others injured by indiscriminate bombings by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza Strip. This brings to the total Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza Strip since …
(2024-05-03). Loyola And Tulane Students Establish Popular University For Gaza. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On Monday, April 29, around 5 p.m., Students for a Democratic Society at Loyola and Tulane universities held a joint rally and march which gathered over 300 people. Students, university staff and community allies marched on both Tulane and Loyola's campuses. The protesters paused on a sidewalk in front of Tulane's admissions building and Gibson Hall, the oldest structure. Suddenly, the students took to the lawn in front of the building to set up their camping site. | The setup process was met with clashes with law enforcement.
(2024-05-03). Is US Imperialism Maneuvering Toward 'Humanitarian Intervention' In Burkina Faso? popularresistance.org Western NGOs like Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Western state-funded news outlets such as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Voice of America (VOA) are not merely consistent in siding with imperialism. They are extensions of it. | This must be kept in mind when attempting to understand why the African nation Burkina Faso suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and VOA for two weeks over their coverage of an HRW report. | On April 27, 2024, Burkina Faso's Communications Minister, Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraog issued a statement that said…
(2024-05-03). Progressives Must Put Medicare For All Back On The Agenda. popularresistance.org In May 2009, Dr. Margaret Flowers, renowned single payer activist and humanist, was one of 13 single payer activists, doctors, and nurses arrested at one of the Senate Finance Committee meetings, chaired by then-Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), charged with reforming the U.S. health care system. The committee heard from 28 witnesses over two days representing major health care stakeholders. Missing from the lineup was even one witness in support of the obvious solution, single payer health care. As activists were hauled out of the hearing by police, one of them could be heard saying, "Why aren't single payer activis…
(2024-05-03). Over 2,000 Pro-Palestine Activists Arrested So Far in the US. telesurenglish.net The anti-war protests at over 30 American universities and colleges were going on Thursday, with further discontent sparked by the police's heavy-handed enforcement. According to the latest tally by The Associated Press, over 2,000 people have been arrested nationwide. | RELATED: | On Thursday, more than 200 people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest camp on campus, after refusing to leave the area as requ…
(2024-05-03). Chang'e-6 Mission Takes Off Towards the Moon's Far Side. telesurenglish.net On Friday, China launched the Chang'e-6 spacecraft to collect and return samples from the moon's far side — the first endeavor of its kind in the history of human lunar exploration. | RELATED: | A Long March-5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-6 spacecraft, blasted off from its launchpad at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in province of Hainan at 5: 27 p.m. (Beijing Time). | Approximately 37 minutes after liftoff, the Chang'e-6 spacecraft se…
(2024-05-03). More Pro-Palestinian Camps Emerge at Canadian Universities. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, hundreds of students and faculties set up an encampment at the University of Toronto as a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at U.S. universities continued to spread. | RELATED: | The latest protesters on the campus of the University of Toronto have been told they have to leave by 10 p.m. but they are staying onsite. If the protesters' activities remain peaceful, it does not intend to remove them…
(2024-05-03). London Court Rules Against UK ¥s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the High Court in London ruled that the British government's latest climate action plan is unlawful. | RELATED: | According to the judgment, the Conservative government acted unlawfully in March 2023 by approving a plan detailing how to achieve carbon emission reduction targets in the country without sufficient evidence to ensure its implementation. | The government will now have to draft a new outline of…
(2024-05-03). The Cruelty is the Point. counterpunch.org 
Acts of cruelty to animals are more than a slight personality flaw. A history of animal torture and abuse has been linked repeatedly to serial killers and mass shooters. Which brings us to the deranged animal-killer Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor who is running to be the fascist leader Donald "Take Down the Metal
(2024-05-03). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-05-03). Commentary: End all criminalization of sex work, including the "Nordic Model" workers.org 
Sex work is a spectrum, a spectrum consisting of work such as erotic dancing, nude modeling, pornography, web camera modeling, sugaring (also called sugar dating, where money or material items are exchanged for sex and/or companionship) and full service street or escort work. Black Sex Worker Liberation March, New York . . . |
(2024-05-03). Labor Notes conference draws thousands of militant unionists. workers.org 
Chicago For decades the Labor Notes conference, organized around the slogan "put the 'movement' back in the labor movement," has attracted union activists who want to do just that. This year's conference, held in Chicago on April 19-21, drew a record 4,500 attendees. Many more workers, who could not attend . . . |
(2024-05-03). End all criminalization of sex work, including the "Nordic Model" workers.org Sex work is a spectrum, a spectrum consisting of work such as erotic dancing, nude modeling, pornography, web camera modeling, sugaring (also called sugar dating, where money or material items are exchanged for sex and/or companionship) and full service street or escort work. Black Sex Worker Liberation March, New York . . . |
(2024-05-03). Hostile Takeover: How NATO Annexed Macedonia. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg The alliance welcomed its newest inductee on March 27th 2020. How extraordinary it would be, if the country was the last one in, and first one out. In Macedonia — or North Macedonia, or FYROM (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) — a counter-revolution impends. On April 24th, citizens went to the polls to…
(2024-05-03). FAO releases initiative to boost livestock in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) announced on Thursday details of a project to update veterinary services associated with small livestock in Cuba.
(2024-05-03). Costa Rican authority criticizes reduction in social spending. plenglish.com San José, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The head of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Arias, questioned the country's president, Rodrigo Chaves, for reducing social spending during his administration.
(2024-05-03). UN calls to address climate crisis on World Press Freedom Day. plenglish.com United Nations, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The commemoration of World Press Freedom Day is focused on the fundamental role of journalism in addressing the climate crisis, and recognizes the challenges journalists face.
(2024-05-03). UNESCO warns of risks for journalists on environmental issues. plenglish.com UNESCO conducted a study involving more than 900 reporters from 129 countries and found that 70 percent reported being targets of attacks, pressure, or threats while working on environmental issues. A quarter of the journalists who acknowledged hostile actions against them pointed to legal means as a weapon used to silence them; four out of 10 respondents reported physical attacks, and six out of 10 were harassed online. | The organization mourned 44 fatalities due to attacks on reporters covering the environment in the last 15 years; only five cases led to criminal sanctions. | The person responsible for Freedo…
(2024-05-03). India and Nigeria identified new areas of bilateral trade. plenglish.com New Delhi, May 3 (Prensa Latina) India and Nigeria identified new avenues of cooperation in trade areas, digital and public infrastructure, oil, natural gas, and pharmaceutical products, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries of India reported.
(2024-05-03). Japanese Prime Minister visits Brazil. plenglish.com The Planalto Palace reported that the dignitaries will sign a bilateral cooperation agreement on various environmental issues, including climate change and the process of reducing carbon emissions. | Subsequently, the leaders will address issues on the bilateral agenda such as increasing trade and investment flows, consular affairs, science, technology and innovation, partnership in energy transition, cooperation in environmental initiatives, initiatives to combat hunger and poverty, the climate change, the reform of international governance, including the United Nations, and other issues related to peace, secur…
(2024-05-03). WHO worries about bird flu notwithstanding low global health risk. plenglish.com Geneva, May 2 (Prensa Latina) WHO sustained on Thursday that the global health risk level of bird flu at a low level, but it admitted concern over the growing spread of its incidence due to climate change, among other reasons.
(2024-05-03). Ukrainian officer: Russia's taking of Chasov Yar is a matter of time. plenglish.com Kiev, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The Russian armed forces will end up taking the town of Chasov Yar, in Donetsk; it is only a matter of time, said the deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Vadim Skibitski, in an interview with The Economist, which was replicated by the Ukrainian media.
(2024-05-03). Solidarity campaign with Cuba advances in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Chilean graduates from the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) and the Gladys Marín Foundation organized a new solidarity campaign with Cuba to raise funds.
(2024-05-03). The Well-Heeled and Our Personal Well-Being. inequality.org
(2024-05-03). Saturday 5/4: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Jabal" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-05-03). Tuesday 5/28: "Bad Faith": Christian Nationalism's Threat to Democracy Film & Panel: Peter Coyote & more. indybay.org Sebastiani Theatre | 476 1st Street East | Sonoma, CA 95476…
(2024-05-03). Sunday 5/5: Palo Alto Vigil for the Children of Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-05-03). Sunday 5/5: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-05-03). Monday 5/13: Water: The Essence of Wetness. Graywater and Rainwater. May Meet and Eat. indybay.org place for sustainable living…
(2024-05-03). Anatomy of a Moral Panic. indybay.org The repressive machine currently arrayed against campus protests follows a familiar pattern…
(2024-05-03). Thursday 5/30: Human Rights and Justice Campaign. indybay.org Virtual Event…
(2024-05-03). Wednesday 5/8: üå± Special Event Alert! Regeneration Pollination for Resilience Hubs üå±. indybay.org
(2024-05-03). Tuesday 5/7: San Jose State Rally for Solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org San Jose State University Student Union…
(2024-05-03). Friday 5/17: Seismic Retro-Fashion: A DIY Fashion Show benefiting the SF Tenants Union. indybay.org 3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4504…
(2024-05-03). Saturday 5/4: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-05-03). Join Us in Standing Up for War Victims in Liberia. indybay.org Learn about how to support Liberian war victims in California and Liberia…
(2024-05-03). Friday 5/3: Four Year Anniversary Networking Event hosted by Regeneration Pollination. indybay.org
(2024-05-03). A Conversation on our "Nihilistic Age" indybay.org As religious authority wanes, fundamental values—including the very value of truth—don't die, but rather lose their absolute status and go a little haywire as a result. Scientific knowledge and its truth come apart from value, from meaning, and thus from the question of "the good." When the value of values declines, values don't vanish but become trivial, fungible, instrumentalizable.
(2024-05-03). Monday 5/20: Regenerative Relating: Workshop and Connection Salon. indybay.org its your move…
(2024-05-03). SF Workers Rally for a General Strike for Palestine & Labor Party on May Day 2024. indybay.org
(2024-05-03). Justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars. indybay.org Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars…
(2024-05-03). Gaza Student Protest at GWU Continues to Grow. indybay.org Students at GWU continue on with their protest and encampment as the university preppares to have them removed.
(2024-05-03). Saturday 5/11: Permaculture Day of Action – Merritt College Landscape Horticulture. indybay.org
(2024-05-03). Sunday 5/5: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-05-03). EMBRACE: An Interview with musician & artist KRIS FORCE. indybay.org Interview with musician Kris Force about her 2023 album with Jarboe "EMBRACE" and May 10, 2024 show at Spire the Church in Oakland, California.
(2024-05-03). Kremlin Slams 'Dangerous' Remarks by Macron About Troop Deployment in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The French President said the West could send troops to Ukraine if Russia broke through the front lines and Kyiv made a request.
(2024-05-03). Moscow Claims Ukraine Lost 111K Troops So Far in 2024. themoscowtimes.com "Russian troops continue breaking the enemy's system of strongholds along the entire line of contact," Russia's Defense Minister said.
(2024-05-03). The end of the Cold War or the birth of today's world. pressenza.com From the common house to the new iron curtain | By Gilberto Lopes | It is December 2014 and a year ago the Maidan protests forced a change of government in Ukraine. Mikhail Gorbachev, the then 83-year-old president of the Soviet Union (USSR), spoke to Pilar Bonet, a Moscow correspondent for the Spanish daily El País for 34 years."The construction of the common European house is more urgent than ever," Gorbachev told her. "We need to create a security system that includes the United States, Canada, Russia, and European countries," he says vehemently, given the turbulence in Russia's relations with the West. In Mar…
(2024-05-03). 2 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Local media published a video of what was said to be a gas station in the border town of Shebekino engulfed in flames.
(2024-05-03). 'Nearly Naked' Party Organizer Ivleeva Says Visited Occupied Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The celebrity also said that the political views of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were "never close" to her.
(2024-05-03). Washington Post's David Ignatius Declares Victory in Ukraine…Once Again! counterpunch.org 
(2024-05-03). Russian Oil, the U.S. Election and Opening the Cash Spigot for Ukraine. counterpunch.org You know the White House has wrapped itself into a pretzel, when it beseeches its Ukrainian attack dog to stop assaulting Russian oil refineries, while simultaneously going bananas over the need for more weapons for Kiev. Droning Russian refineries boosts the price of oil in an election year — a big no no for the
(2024-05-03). Kremlin critics say Russia targeting foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment. scmp.com Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians — prominent or not — have been blamed on Moscow's intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere.
(2024-05-03). Russia's FSB Says Killed Ukrainian 'Saboteur' Planning 3 Attacks. themoscowtimes.com The FSB said the man was planning to target military facilities and a volunteer center in St. Petersburg, as well as a fuel terminal.
(2024-05-03). International support builds for campaign demanding Ukraine release socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Support grows around the world in response to the campaign demanding the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk, socialist and opponent of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-05-03). Russian Shelling Kills 2 in Eastern Donetsk Region. themoscowtimes.com Ukrainian officials said two others were injured in the attack.
(2024-05-03). Evocarán, a 65 años, primera visita de Fidel Castro a Uruguay. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) La primera visita del líder cubano Fidel Castro a Uruguay, hace hoy 65 años, sigue marcando un hito en las relaciones entre ambos países.
(2024-05-03). Triciclos eléctricos se suman al transporte público en Holguín. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Con la posibilidad de trasladar unas 4000 personas diariamente, 20 nuevos triciclos eléctricos se han incorporado en la ciudad de Holguín al transporte público de pasajeros.
(2024-05-03). Ford Rouge workers denounce forced overtime, brutal speed-up after death of Tywaun Long. wsws.org Workers are demanding answers after the sudden death of the 46-year-old worker at Ford's Dearborn Truck Plant.
(2024-05-03). UAW sets strike vote at Stellantis Warren Stamping over health and safety but raises no demands. wsws.org The impact of the mass layoffs and firings by Stellantis and other Detroit automakers have further undermined conditions in the factories via overwork and job overloading.
(2024-05-03). Florida law banning abortions after 6 weeks takes effect. wsws.org The new ban in Florida effectively outlaws abortion across the American South.
(2024-05-03). Democrats join with Republican fascists to witch-hunt scientist Peter Daszak. wsws.org During Wednesday's House Subcommittee on COVID-19 with Dr. Peter Daszak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, Democrats joined ranks with fascistic Republican colleagues to promote the Wuhan lab-leak lies.
(2024-05-03). Germany: IG Metall union organizes job cuts. wsws.org Several thousand steelworkers demonstrated in front of the main Thyssenkrupp plant in the north of Duisburg. IG Metall brought them there from all Thyssenkrupp sites in North Rhine-Westphalia and from Hàºttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann in the south of Duisburg.
(2024-05-03). Australia: Union seeks to shut down NSW nurses' demand for 30 percent pay rise. wsws.org In a letter to the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association, 1,000 workers have demanded a meeting "to call on elected officials to adopt a 30 percent pay increase claim."
(2024-05-03). IYSSE (Australia) holds lecture on the fight of Trotskyism against the pseudo-left. wsws.org Beams pointed to the roots of the pseudo-left in tendencies that broke from the Trotskyist movement and rejected the revolutionary role of the working class.
(2024-05-03). Another Boeing whistleblower dies, the second in two months. wsws.org Joshua Dean's death came suddenly—the Seattle Times reported that he began having trouble breathing two weeks ago and was hospitalized and intubated.
(2024-05-03). "Opposing Every War But the Current One, Supporting Civil Rights But Never Right Now" globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Roaming Charges: Tin Cops and Biden Coming… counterpunch.org 
As America's liberal elites declare open warfare on their own kids, it's easy to see why they've shown no empathy at all for the murdered, maimed and orphaned children of Gaza. Back-of-the-head shots to 8-year-olds seem like a legitimate thing to protest in about the most vociferous way possible…But, as Dylan once sang, maybe I'm too sensitive or else I'm getting soft.
(2024-05-03). Haiti: Transitional Council has direct ties to imperialist forces wreaking havoc in Haiti. liberationnews.org 
The "transitional council" is packed with elites from the traditional establishment.
(2024-05-03). Biden's new $1M ad campaign highlights abortion rights to engage Latino men. latintimes.com The multi-platform campaign will air both in English and Spanish, targeting Trump's stance on the issue and on the protection on women's "freedom"
(2024-05-03). Justice Department threatens legal action against Iowa over controversial immigration law. latintimes.com The DOJ set a deadline of May 7 for Iowa to block an immigration law that would allow state officers to arrest undocumented migrants who have been deported…
(2024-05-03). Xi Heads To Europe To Defend Russia Ties. latintimes.com The world's second-biggest economy is seeking to deepen political and economic ties in Europe to counterbalance difficult relations with rival Washington.
(2024-05-03). TikTok Reaches Music Licensing Deal With Universal, Ending Feud. latintimes.com Universal chairman Sir Lucian Grainge said "this new chapter in our relationship" would "drive innovation in fan engagement while advancing social music monetization."
(2024-05-03). Canelo àÅlvarez and Oscar de La Hoya continue their public beef at electric press conference. latintimes.com De La Hoya issued a cease-and-desist letter against àÅlvarez, arguing that his remarks were "defamatory allegations"
(2024-05-03). Markets Track Wall St Higher As Rate Hopes Rise, Eyes On US Jobs. latintimes.com The gains come as traders turn their attention to the release of key US jobs data due later in the day, which could play a major role in the Federal Reserve's decision-making on when to lower borrowing costs.
(2024-05-03). Bob Menendez says habit of stockpiling cash comes from his family's experience in Cuba. latintimes.com The embattled senator wants a psychiatrist to testify about the habit as he faces charges of accepting bribes…
(2024-05-03). From NASA to farm unions: Meet the Latinas among 2024's recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. latintimes.com Ellen Ochoa and Teresa Romero join a class that also includes Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi and Michael Bloomberg…
(2024-05-03). Mexican Fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami. latintimes.com Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5. Notice that fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options begin on Friday 3.
(2024-05-03). Texas Rep. Henry Cuéllar and wife indicted over alleged bribes from Azerbaijan. latintimes.com Both were accused of taking over half a million dollars from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico…
(2024-05-03). MLB's Latino of the Night: Francisco Lindor's walk-off double gives Mets the win in extra innings. latintimes.com Lindor has had two games with four or more RBI in 2024; he had four such games in all of last season…
(2024-05-03). Elon Musk to reinstate X account of white supremacist and holocaust-denying Nick Fuentes. latintimes.com Musk announced the decision after a Fuentes supporter asked him to do so on Thursday…
(2024-05-03). EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Nicole on Heartbreak, toxic fandom, and the goosebumps of singing in New York in the fall. latintimes.com Argentinian artist Nicki Nicole talks about her breakup from Peso Pluma, her plans for her first North American tour, and her view on toxic fandoms.
(2024-05-03). Biden administration unveils expansion of health coverage for eligible DACA Dreamers. latintimes.com The Biden administration announced Friday the new plan to expand health care to more than 100,000 young immigrants protected by DACA.
(2024-05-03). OAS calls on International Criminal Court to detain Venezuelan leaders amidst humanitarian crisis. latintimes.com An OAS panel said the orders are key to prevent crimes against humanity to continue…
(2024-05-03). Haiti Gangs Spark Fresh Spate Of Attacks After Announcement of New Prime Minister. latintimes.com The attacks were launched Wednesday late evening in areas like Solino and Delmas 18, 20 and 24 located southwest of the main international airport, pushing many people to leave the area Thursday morning.
(2024-05-03). Apple Profit Ebbs As iPhone Sales Under Pressure. latintimes.com As expected, iPhone sales dropped with pressure growing from China and increased competition from Huawei.
(2024-05-03). Stormy Daniels Ex-lawyer In The Hot Seat At Trump Trial. latintimes.com The lawyer who negotiated a hush money payment from Donald Trump to porn star Stormy Daniels was grilled on Thursday by the former US president's defense attorney, who suggested his activities bordered on "extortion."
(2024-05-03). US Election Disinformation Targets Non-citizen Voting. latintimes.com With the election possibly to be decided by several thousand votes in battleground states, social media has filled up with allegations that foreigners are entering the country to swing the poll in favor of President Joe Biden.
(2024-05-03). New in Latin Music: Fonseca, Grupo Niche do salsa, Farruko's new album, Kany García takes on Mexico. latintimes.com Also: Piso 21 and Wisin have 'La misión', Danny Ocean goes inward in his new album 'REFLEXA', and Anitta is fire on her new video…
(2024-05-03). Haiti transitional council already in chaos following withdrawal of PM announcement. latintimes.com Fritz Bélizaire was not in the list of agreed candidates. His selection catalyzed infighting within the council and led a majority bloc to backtrack on the move…
(2024-05-03). Get ready now: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami. latintimes.com Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5. Notice that fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options begin on Friday 3.
(2024-05-03). Nicki Nicole on healing, toxic social media, and the goosebumps of singing in New York in the fall – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com Argentinian artist Nicki Nicole talks about being 100% raw, her plans for her first North American tour, and her view on toxic fandoms.
(2024-05-03). BJP not against Muslims, PM Modi respected in Islamic countries: Rajnath. muslimmirror.com Supaul : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday debunked the opposition charge that the BJP was creating a Hindu-Muslim divide, highlighting the goodwill enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in several Islamic countries. The former BJP president, who addressed election rallies in Supaul and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar, also urged the minority community …
(2024-05-03). Statement by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 'Vienna Conference on Autonomous Weapon Systems 2024: Humanity at the Crossroads'. icrc.org
(2024-05-03). How Southern Autoworkers Can Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline. counterpunch.org 
The United Auto Workers recently scored the largest union victory in decades in the South. Their success at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant could be a turning point for labor in a region long known for governmental hostility to unions. The next test will be a UAW election scheduled for the week of May 13 at
(2024-05-03). How the Constitution Fails to Protect the Environment. counterpunch.org 
By Katrina Fischer Kuh and James R. May Even a healthy U.S. democracy would struggle to respond effectively to the "wicked" problem of climate change. As humans, we would have to overcome innate cognitive limitations to accept the connection between everyday actions like driving and attenuated effects on climate. As voters, we would have to
(2024-05-03). Burning Plastic Waste is Not an Energy Solution. counterpunch.org 
The world has a plastics problem. Never mind the horrifying pictures of a seahorse riding a cotton swab or a beached whale found with hundreds of plastic bags in its stomach. Plastic pollution has now progressed up the food chain to our diets, ingested as microplastic particles and even transferred from mother to fetus. Each
(2024-05-03). Don't Let Congress Widen the Digital Divide. counterpunch.org 
Nearly a third of Americans who don't have broadband say the reason is because it costs too much — and unfortunately, Congress is prepared to let that figure rise dramatically. Lawmakers have yet to renew funding for the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which is being rolled back as of today and will fully come
(2024-05-03). Has the War Against Palestine Killed Jewish Comedy? counterpunch.org 
Curb Your Enthusiasm, "Palestinian Chicken," season 8, episode 3, Robert W. Weide dir. Screenshot Long decline, sudden end To be sure, morbid symptoms were apparent for decades. Woody Allen hasn't been funny since 1987 (Radio Days). Rodney Dangerfield is long gone. Al Franken moved from SNL to the U.S. Senate — where he was often
(2024-05-03). As the Tide Turns Towards Justice for Palestine, Where Does the Palestinian Diaspora Stand? counterpunch.org The Palestinian diaspora, particularly those living in the US, should not be overlooked as a player in calls for the freedom of Palestine. A new generation of professional Americans of Palestinian origin have worked tirelessly for a half-century to document and update a largely unresponsive US public on conditions in their occupied homelands. Their efforts
(2024-05-03). Reactionaries and US Military Backers Prevail in Latin America — for Now. counterpunch.org 
U.S. Southern Command Chief Laura Richardson was visiting Argentina for the third time. On April 4 in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego — the world's southernmost city — she and U. S. Ambassador Marc Stanley were received by President Javier Milei, his chief-of-staff, his cabinet chief, the defense minister, the interior minister, a military band, and an honor guard —
(2024-05-03). What Shall We Do With Our Vainglorious Aspirations? counterpunch.org 
"The Lord God said to the serpent, 'Because you did this, More cursed shall you be Than all cattle And all the wild beasts: On your belly shall you crawl And dirt shall you eat All the days of your life. I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your offspring and
(2024-05-03). Looking for a Better Paying Job? Help is on the Way. counterpunch.org 
Changing jobs can be the best way to get a raise. But employers often force workers to sign "noncompete clauses," making it harder for them to move to better jobs — and artificially depressing wages. That will change later this year. The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a new rule declaring that most noncompete clauses in employment
(2024-05-03). Overcoming Whiteness: A Matter for Imagination, Not Law. counterpunch.org 
Whiteness [is] the ownership of the Earth forever and ever, Amen. —W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk whiteness is the world's most dangerous cult today. —Pankaj Mishra, The Religion of Whiteness Modern neuroscience solidly supports Freud's notion that many of our conscious thoughts are complex rationalizations for the flood of instincts, reflexes, motives and deep-seated memories
(2024-05-03). Letter from London: The Geopolitics of Cynicism. counterpunch.org After eight hours of debate in the two chambers here in London at the beginning of last week, the Rwanda Act was finally passed — with French President Macron describing it as a 'betrayal of values' and the 'geopolitics of cynicism'. He wasn't alone with his concerns. 'So the Rwanda bill becomes law,' wrote Will
(2024-05-03). Singapore: Lawrence Wong to Lead Amid Economic and Political Challenge. counterpunch.org 
Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country's next leader on May 15. Wong, 51, has garnered unanimous support from lawmakers within the People's Action Party (PAP). He will succeed Lee Hsien Loong, who has held the top job for 20 years. Wong, who earned praise for his
(2024-05-03). The Heat's On — Big Time! counterpunch.org 
"Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era, The Washington Post, April 19, 2024) A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a
(2024-05-03). Yemen Braces for Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem Senior military officials in Sana'a have informed MintPress News of ongoing military preparations by the US, UK, and Saudi-led Coalition over the past two weeks. According to these sources, there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland, focusing particularly on coastal regions in the west, as well as…
(2024-05-03). South Africa raises profile of the nation's health. tvbrics.com 
South Africans are more mindful of the food they consume as well as exercise…
(2024-05-03). Trade volume between Iran and UAE may increase this year. tvbrics.com 
The UAE is Iran's second most important trading partner after China…
(2024-05-03). China and Egypt hold meeting to attract foreign investment. tvbrics.com 
The visit aims to discuss possible Chinese investments in the Egyptian New Beni Suef city…
(2024-05-03). Ethiopia is determined to improve working conditions. tvbrics.com 
This was stated by the Ethiopian Minister of Labour and Skills…
(2024-05-03). Brazil successfully fights poverty with Ruas Visiveis programme. tvbrics.com 
The Ruas Visíveis programme was launched last December…
(2024-05-03). Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests. nationofchange.org The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.
(2024-05-03). Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban. nationofchange.org This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.
(2024-05-03). A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power. nationofchange.org Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.
(2024-05-03). The Russia—Iran—China Search for a New Global Security Order. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar While the collective west is in the grips of an existential legitimacy crisis, the RIC is devising its own security order to protect the rest of the world from the 'genocidals.' The Hegemon has no idea what awaits the Exceptionalist mindset: China has started to decisively stir the civilizational cauldron without bothering about…
(2024-05-03). The Latest Danger from China: Too Much Clean Energy? libya360.wordpress.com This brief article by Friends of Socialist China advisory group member Stefania Fusero, originally published in Italian in Futura Società , brings some much-needed clarity to the question of US allegations concerning China's "over-capacity", particularly in green technologies such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. Stefania rightly points out that, by demanding that China curtail…
(2024-05-03). Are the BRICS and the New Development Bank an Alternative to the World Bank, IMF and Policies Promoted by Imperialist Powers? libya360.wordpress.com Eric Toussaint In recent years, the rightful rejection of the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers (North America, Western Europe and Japan), followed by the announcements made by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), have aroused great interest and expectations of major changes, including the creation of a common currency to…
(2024-05-03). NAMRU-6: A Threat to Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad NAMRU-6 receives visit from the U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna. BSL-3 containment laboratories are designed to work with risk group 3 microorganisms, which include parasitic infections such as malaria and leishmaniasis, viral and bacterial diseases. The existence of US biolaboratories in Peru poses a risk to the entire region. Namru-6 is a…
(2024-05-03). Defiance in the Caribbean: Haiti's 2024 Uprising Against the US Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Eden Talk About HaàØti In the heart of the Caribbean, amidst the echoes of history and the fervor of change, Haiti stands as a beacon of resistance against the forces of oppression. In this groundbreaking documentary, Prof. Jemima Pierre invites viewers to delve deep into the tumultuous landscape of Haiti in 2024, where a revolution…
(2024-05-03). 'A Matter of Respect, Sovereignty and Self-Determination'. libya360.wordpress.com Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko SOLIDARITY: (Left to right) Mercedes Vargas Walter, Roger McKenzie, Ben Chacko Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko talk to the new Cuban ambassador to Britain MERCEDES VARGAS WALTER about propaganda against Cuba, the illegal blockade and its effects, and the importance of international solidarity with the people of Palestine. For an…
(2024-05-03). Economy Matches Late 1960s Low Unemployment Streak. cepr.net The economy had its 27th consecutive month of below 4.0 percent unemployment in April. This matches the streak from November 1967 to January 1970, often viewed as one of the most prosperous stretches in US history. It was a period when jobs were plentiful, real wages were rising rapidly, and prosperity was broadly shared as …
(2024-05-03). The Biden Administration's Hypocrisy On World Press Freedom Day. thedissenter.org 
(2024-05-03). UK Labour Party position on Gaza blamed for Oldham election loss. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-03). Egypt: At least 120 arrested for support of Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt: At least 120 arrested for support of Palestine | Egyptian authorities holding 90 people in pre-trial detention since Gaza war began, says rights group | | Egyptians take part in a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the Syndicate of Journalists in downtown Cairo on 18 October 2023 (AFP/Khaled D…
(2024-05-03). EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Mercury in 5 China-Made Skin Whitening Creams. pressenza.com 
Dangerous Cosmetics with Mercury Touted as "Key to Perfect Skin": | 3 May 2024, Quezon City. Following its recent exposé on five Pakistan-made mercury-containing skin- lightening products sold locally, the EcoWaste Coalition today announced it also detected mercury in five China-made cosmetics procured from an online seller. To protect human health and the environment, the group asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clamp down on dealers of mercury-added cosmetics being sold online. | The toxics watchdog group made the announcement ahead of the 5.5 online shopping sales to again draw attention t…
(2024-05-03). Australia/ Demonstrations seek end to violence against women. pressenza.com Social protests and demonstrations were held in several Australian cities with thousands of people clamoring for an end to the violence against women that has recently shaken the country. | Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the crowds, described the situation of gender-based violence as an "epidemic", a major "national crisis", a kind of national emergency. | Across Australia, thousands of people took to the streets to demand an end to gender-based violence. Let us remember that in the city of Sydney, at the beginning of April, a mass stabbing took place in which of the six victims who died,…
(2024-05-03). Peru] Martín Chambi: his photographic legacy digitized. pressenza.com 
The digital catalog of the Martín Chambi Photographic Collection, which contains more than 40,000 negatives, is now available to the public free of charge on the Internet. | Martín Chambi's work has been part of the National Heritage since 2019, and since its recognition, the restoration and conservation of the images have continued. | The initiative was promoted thanks to an agreement between the Martín Chambi Association and the National Bookshop, with the support of the BBVA Foundation. | The Asociation Martín Chambi comprises 17 descendants of the Puno photographer and aims to ensure that his valuable legacy…
(2024-05-03). Why shy away from political reform? pressenza.com To give priority to other legal initiatives, President Boric has refused, for the time being, to undertake the political reforms necessary for the consolidation of democracy. However, this postponement will certainly lead to municipal and legislative elections that will perpetuate the existing vices and abuses that prevent the full exercise of popular sovereignty. The experience of recent years shows the urgent need to adopt reforms that will put the brakes on elite politics and give citizens a greater say in the political, economic, and cultural development of the nation. | It is a matter of reviewing what has h…
(2024-05-03). A Spotlight on the Elusive and Solitary Leopard. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, BioDB | Every year on May 3rd, the world turns its attention to one of nature's most exquisite and elusive creatures—the leopard—during International Leopard Day. This special day serves not only to celebrate the stunning beauty and incredible adaptability of leopards but also to highlight the urgent need for their conservation. | The leopard (Panthera pardus), stands out as one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. This species is renowned for its elusiveness and aesthetic appeal and also for its remarkable adaptability and physical prowess. Leopards are distinguished by their…
(2024-05-03). Milei's scatological politics. pressenza.com The uncalled-for, insulting, and scatological expressions often used by Argentine president Javier Milei to disqualify his opponents, in a permanent tirade unprecedented in a presidential figure, try to hide the massive popular mobilizations that mark the thermometer of the unease of the middle and working classes against the anarcho-capitalist government. | Milei's scatological diatribes run parallel to the commotion provoked by the government's destructive strategy, which destabilized the opposition parties, the friendly opposition, the ruling party, and also the business centers such as the Argentine Industria…
(2024-05-03). US House Passes Controversial Bill That Expands Definition of Anti-Semitism. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). O Regime de Kiev está perdendo mais de mil soldados por dia no front. globalresearch.ca Os dados reais do conflito parecem cada vez mais catastróficos para o regime de Kiev. Além das pesadas perdas materiais e da inutilidade da ajuda ocidental, a Ucrânia sofre com uma taxa de mortalidade crescente no campo de batalha. O …
(2024-05-03). Imprensa brasileira faz lavagem cerebral sobre eleiàßàµes pelo mundo. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). America: A Failed State? globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Video: Japanese Oncology Professor Fukushima Condemns mRNA Vaccines as "Evil Practices of Science" globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). It's Time to Reclaim America. The Brutality against Our Youth. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Selected Articles: The Hidden Messages of the Power Elite's Cultural Apparatus. globalresearch.ca 
By There is a reason the 19th century America industrialists such as Vanderbilt, Mellon, Carnegie, Rockefeller, et al. were called "The Robber Barons." They were …
(2024-05-03). Last Month's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-05-03). AstraZeneca Finally Admits That Its COVID-19 Vaccine Can Cause Deadly Blood Clots. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Winston Churchill: Hero for the Western World, Racist Criminal for the Rest of the World. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). 2,000 Campus Protesters for Gaza Have Been Arrested. Momentum's Only Building. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Gaza Encampments: Invest in Life, Not War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). To Let Suffering Speak: "Why Art Exists". Kà§the Kollwitz on the Nature of Feminism and Class Struggle at the Museum of Modern Art. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-03). Big Brother Is Watching The Protesters, Sponsored By Corporate America. levernews.com
(2024-05-03). In Numbers: Emerging Trends in Holiday Tourism. ecns.cn
(2024-05-03). China opposes U.S. statement encouraging Taiwan's presence at WHA. ecns.cn China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in which he said the United States encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan's presence as an observer at this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), a foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2024-05-03). Russia: Illegal transfer of Oleg Orlov to a remote detention center. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Data points to modest momentum for growth. ecns.cn China's manufacturing activity expanded for the second consecutive month in April, official survey results showed on Tuesday, pointing to a modest recovery in China's growth momentum, thanks to policy support and a gradual recovery in domestic demand.
(2024-05-03). Spire wins EU Human Rights Award 2024. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan academic, cartoonist, and human rights defender, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is the recipient of the 2024 EU Human Rights Defenders Award. Dr. Spire Ssentongo was recognized for having used social media to highlight issues of accountability. The Award, which is now in its 13th year, is given to a …
(2024-05-03). Taiwan, US enter 'harder' phase of trade talks as mainland China bristles. scmp.com Trade talks between Taiwan and the United States for a phase-two deal have begun, with progress likely to be 'harder', analysts say, as more contentious topics fall under the microscope.
(2024-05-03). Germany Blames Russia for 'Intolerable' Cyber Attack on SPD Members. themoscowtimes.com Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a group "steered by the military intelligence service of Russia" was behind a January 2023 attack.
(2024-05-03). Mali is sinking into authoritarianism. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Chad: Military government's leading opponent Yaya Dillo Djérou dies. globalvoices.org 
Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh was another opposition leader who disappeared in 2008Originally published on In
(2024-05-03). Behind southern governors' anti-union agenda. mronline.org 
Southern politicians who sold their souls to the corporations and banks are a bit rattled right now, and who can blame them? Volkswagen workers won big in Chattanooga, Tennessee, when 73% of plant workers voted to join the United Auto Workers Union.
(2024-05-03). IMF raises growth forecast for Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific this year to 4.5 percent, largely based on improved outlooks for China and India.
(2024-05-03). China, Vietnam complete joint coast guard patrol. ecns.cn A three-day joint patrol conducted by Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards in the Beibu Gulf has been completed, playing a big role in maintaining the security and stability of the waters, according to China Coast Guard on Tuesday.
(2024-05-03). Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in South China's Guangdong. ecns.cn An aerial view of the collapsed section of highway in Meizhou, Guangdong province, that killed 24 people and injured 30 others when it gave way on Wednesday morning. The survivors, none with life-threatening conditions, are receiving treatment in hospitals.
(2024-05-03). Jiwei Xiao: The Novel of Details in Chinese Literary History. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao traces the literary modes of the xijie xiaoshuo as it has registered successive periods of social and cultural change. From its emergence in the twilight of the Ming dynasty through to contemporary panoramas of urban and rural life, lineages of a multiform poetics of detail.
(2024-05-03). Exploring New Zealand's unique wildlife and learning about conservation efforts. globalvoices.org 
Much effort is going into caring for vulnerable speciesOriginally published on All the original photos and videos were taken by Heather Milton or the author during their 2024 travels. | Our recent six-week trip to
(2024-05-03). Petro wants Colombia's election authority to stop investigating him. colombiareports.com The defense attorney of President Gustavo Petro asked Colombia's Congress to assume investigations into alleged irregularities in the 2022 elections. In a letter, attorney Mauricio Pava asked Congress to assume…
(2024-05-03). Tragic accident in PoK: 20 killed, several injured after passenger bus veers off mountain, falls into ravine. ptcnews.tv Tragic accident in PoK: In a tragic and dreadful accident, at least 20 killed and 21 others injured after a passenger bus veered off a narrow mountain road and fell into a ravine in Diamer district of | Tragic accident in PoK: 20 killed, several injured after passenger bus veers off mountain, falls into ravine…
(2024-05-03). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Stormy Daniels lawyer texted on Donald Trump election win: 'What have we done?'. scmp.com Speaking at Trump's hush money trial, lawyer Keith Davidson testified about his concern that he may have helped the businessman win the White House.
(2024-05-03). Conservatives Branded 'Nasty Party' as Voters Reject Plan to Target Sick and Disabled. bylinetimes.com The
(2024-05-03). 'My Moral Compass Demands It': Russian Emigres Rally Alongside Georgians Against 'Foreign Influence' Bill. themoscowtimes.com "It's like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union," said one Russian of the mood at protests.
(2024-05-03). Doctors care for 30 injured following Guangdong highway collapse. ecns.cn As of 2 pm Thursday, 30 individuals were undergoing treatment in the hospital, with no life-threatening conditions reported, after a road collapse in South China's Guangdong province, local authorities said at a briefing on Thursday afternoon.
(2024-05-03). Wang: China ready to boost ties with Argentina. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Argentina to "jointly steer the direction of the future development of relations between the two countries," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-03). Ugandans urged to invest in Museums. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiques, Martin Mugarra, has urged Ugandans to establish more private and community museums as a means of preserving the country's heritage and promoting tourism. He made the call as the country prepares to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18th under …
(2024-05-03). Terry Eagleton: Modern Joyce. newleftreview.org Terry Eagleton on Luke Gibbons, James Joyce and the Irish Revolution. Rereading of Ulysses as a saturnine blow for the Irish independence struggle.
(2024-05-03). A look at South Africa's media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-03). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold its third plenary session in July. ecns.cn The third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in July, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on April 30.
(2024-05-03). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 26 press freedom and human rights organizations in a Friday statement condemning the surge of arrests of Kurdish media workers in Turkey and calling on authorities to release journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat. The three journalists were jailed by an Istanbul court on April 27,…
(2024-05-03). May Day holiday box office surges. ecns.cn Possessing the largest number of silver screens worldwide, China has again demonstrated its enthusiasm for movies with a soaring May Day holiday box office.
(2024-05-03). China eyes closer economic links with GCC. ecns.cn Amid shifting global dynamics, China and the Gulf states are forging deeper economic connections, particularly in renewable energy, financial markets, and electric vehicles, experts have said.
(2024-05-03). In Numbers: China, Latin America brace for deeper ties. ecns.cn
(2024-05-03). Egypt: UN body urged to take action over ongoing arbitrary detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Lorna Finlayson: On Lesser Evilism. newleftreview.org The standard argument for backing hawkish centre-left parties remains the 'lesser evil'. Lorna Finlayson interrogates that line of reasoning and the assumptions on which it rests: crude consequentialism, narrow minded electoralism and covering up the realities of Starmer's Labour.
(2024-05-03). How greater EU autonomy can boost relations with China. scmp.com Prioritising 'strategic autonomy' will let Europe engage with China on its own terms and avoid being held hostage to fluctuations in American leadership. Internal divisions within Europe, budget constraints and geopolitical challenges must be overcome to realise a new path forward.
(2024-05-03). 'Read the room': How the left has reacted to the local election results. leftfootforward.org The Greens toast impressive gains, as progressives celebrate the Tories downfall and lead the call for a general election…
(2024-05-03). Ram Manohar Lohia Sowed the Seeds of Coalition Politics in India; Narendra Modi is Subverting It. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by
(2024-05-03). Biden calls Quad partners Japan, India 'xenophobic', unwelcoming to immigrants, comparing them with rivals China, Russia. scmp.com Japan is a critical US ally, while India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, is a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific despite differences on human rights…
(2024-05-03). The country's first new aluminum smelter in 45 years could cut production emissions by 75%. grist.org 
Aluminum is a crucial raw ingredient in the fight against climate change. But to ensure the transition off fossil fuels is a clean one, the Making this remarkably versatile metal requires a huge — and near-constant — supply of electricity. Much of it is generated by burning fossil fuels, which is one reason aluminum manufacturers are re…
(2024-05-03). 'Race' and the invention of racists. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-03). TikTok argues how ByteDance protects children on Douyin is irrelevant to youth addiction lawsuits in the US. scmp.com US lawyers representing young people and their families allege that the overseas version of TikTok protects children in China in ways that the US version does not.
(2024-05-03). Huawei may be funding research at Harvard, other top US universities through Optica Foundation competition. scmp.com Huawei is the sole funder of a research competition that has attracted hundreds of proposals from scientists, including those at top US universities.
(2024-05-03). Jacob Collins: Ego-History Lessons. newleftreview.org Jacob Collins on Pierre Nora, Jeunesse and Une étrange obstination. Recollections of French intellectual life from the theorist of self-historicization.
(2024-05-03). Cathay Pacific's stormy flight, Malaysia's Forest City casino, Japan's armpit onigiri: SCMP's 7 highlights of the week. scmp.com From a Cathay Pacific flight battling bad weather to a kind of Japanese onigiri made from armpit sweat, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-05-03). Comicomment: U.S. Section 301 investigation, brazen bullying on trade. ecns.cn The petition for the Section 301 investigation initiated by the United States into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of false accusations. In the realm of international trade, the U.S. sets barriers to serve its own interests, breaching WTO rules and hindering the global economy.
(2024-05-03). Telegraph Columnist Says Voter ID Issue 'Just Bonkers' After his Wife was Told to Return With Marriage Certificate Before She Could Vote. bylinetimes.com As Byline Times reported,
(2024-05-03). Boris Johnson brutally mocked for getting caught out by voter ID rules he introduced. leftfootforward.org The former Prime Minister found himself in a sticky situation on Thursday after he was turned away from his polling station for forgetting to bring an acceptable piece of photo ID, now a necessity under laws his government introduced. | He was the Johnson had to return with a valid…
(2024-05-03). China's third aircraft carrier begins its maiden sea trial. ecns.cn The CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, started its maiden sea trial on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.
(2024-05-03). Who is Kim McGuinness, the first North East Mayor? leftfootforward.org Labour's Kim McGuinness has been announced as the new North East mayor, the first person to hold the new role which will represent around two million people in the region. | She won with 41.3% of the vote, beating Independent candidate Jamie Driscoll who won the North of Tyne mayoralty for Labour in 2019. The North Tyne mayoralty will now be absorbed into the larger North East mayor's role. Driscoll received 28.2% of the vote. | McGuinness was the serving Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner since summer 2019 and a former councillor in Newcastle. | The 38 year-old grew up in the West End of Newcastle, he…
(2024-05-03). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-05-03). Local elections 2024: 'Catastrophic' results for Tories set to lose 500 seats. leftfootforward.org On course for 'one of the worst, if not the worst Conservative performance in local government elections for the last 40 years'
(2024-05-03). Who is really betting against America? independent.co.ug 
When China is making the world cleaner by providing quality electric vehicles (EVs) to global consumers, what has the United States been doing other than pointing the finger at China? Beijing, China | Yi Xin | In her recent trip to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen repeatedly blasted Beijing's industrial "overcapacity" for threatening the global …
(2024-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-03). Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks. themoscowtimes.com Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."
(2024-05-03). Russian Military Court Extends Playwright, Director's Pre-Trial Detention by 6 Months. themoscowtimes.com The women were charged over the content of their award-winning play about Russian women who fall in love with Islamist militants.
(2024-05-03). Iran Attends OIC Summit in Gambia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Tehran for Banjul on Friday to take part in the 15th edition of the Islamic Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the Gambia.
(2024-05-03). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). No need to wait for tomorrow. anabaptistworld.org Summers are full of faith-building opportunities for youth in high school or middle school to attend camps and conventions. But those options dry up as life transitions quickly into college, service, work and family pursuits.
(2024-05-03). Uzbekistan's new vehicle import regulations risk strengthening its most notorious monopoly. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-03). Russian troops enter Niger airbase housing US military. scmp.com The arrival of Russian personnel in the West African country came in the wake of a decision by Niger's junta to expel US forces from the country.
(2024-05-03). Preparations Made for E-Voting in Iran: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi voiced his organization's readiness to hold the upcoming run-off parliamentary elections across the country with electronic voting machines.
(2024-05-03). Ben Taylor, Green Party Candidate for NJ's 9th Congressional District Condemns HR 6090. fightbackbetter.com Statement on HR 6090 In 2019, then-president Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13899. The order instructed all federal agencies to consider…
(2024-05-03). Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI | Xinhua | Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed on them, Minister in charge …
(2024-05-03). UK Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections as Labour appears headed for power. scmp.com Britain's governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in Friday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a UK general election.
(2024-05-03). Human rights group begins legal action over UK's Rwanda migrant policy, before PM Sunak can launch plan. scmp.com Asylum Aid launched a legal challenge against the UK government's policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, which PM Rishi Sunak aims to launch within weeks.
(2024-05-03). Singapore, Malaysia to get visit from US treasury official to discuss sanctions on Iran, and Russian oil. scmp.com Brian Nelson, the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.
(2024-05-03). How Switching Your Routines Can Help Your Well-Being. newsone.com 
(2024-05-03). 'Undemocratic' and Possible 'Gerrymandering': Voters Express Anger After First Past the Post Introduced for Mayoral and PCC Elections. bylinetimes.com 
It's a change that happened largely under the radar. But a subtle shift to the voting system for mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in England and Wales has drawn widespread criticism from voters across the country — many of whom were affected for the first time this Thursday. | The move has effectively
(2024-05-03). Togo: Reaction to opponent Agbéyomé Kodjo's death while in exile. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-03). The Local Election Results Flush the Conservative Party's Culture War Strategy Down the Gender Neutral Toilet. bylinetimes.com The hours before any big election is a crucial time for any political party. | With voters about to pick their local representatives in large parts of the country, you might have expected the Yet on one of the biggest broadcasting slots afforded to the party on th…
(2024-05-03). Hush money trial: Trump denies sleeping in court, says he closes his eyes to 'listen intensely'. scmp.com Multiple reporters from outlets have published stories noting that Donald Trump appeared to doze off during his first criminal trial.
(2024-05-03). Illinois passed a law to clean up coal ash 5 years ago. What's taking so long? grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Celeste Flores can tell you the good news about living in Waukegan, Illinois: The air is safer to breathe now. | "Thankfully, we are no longer breathing coal being burned," said Flores, a co-chair of Clean Power Lake County, or CPLC, an environmental justice organization serving the mostly Latino suburb about 40 miles north of Chicago. The expl…
(2024-05-03). Rob Lucas: From Thick to Thin. newleftreview.org Rob Lucas on Lorraine Daston, Rules. A historian of science tackles the thinning of 'rules': how paradigms to play with became regulations and algorithms to obey.
(2024-05-03). Palestinian groups hold 'positive talks' in Beijing. ecns.cn China on Tuesday said positive progress has been made during the recent talks between the two main Palestinian groups, Fatah and Hamas, in Beijing, and that they had jointly agreed to continue the process to achieve the solidarity and unity of Palestine at an early time.
(2024-05-03). Shein, world's largest fashion retailer, expands in Mexico. america.cgtn.com 
E-commerce is more and more becoming the go-to method for shopping, as merchants who don't offer online purchases find themselves left behind. And more small and medium-size retailers are now getting a boost from online business — through a new program from a major player in the fashion world. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2024-05-03). Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial. ecns.cn China's third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, is towed by a tugboat from the dock at China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, on its way to its first sea trial.
(2024-05-03). Tory MP vexed at suggestion Ben Houchen distanced himself from Tory Party to win mayoral race. leftfootforward.org Conservative MP Dame Andrea Leadsom has lashed out at claims that Ben Houchen won the Tees Valley mayoral race partly due distancing himself from the Tories. | Houchen was re-elected as the Tory Tees Valley mayor to the delight of Rishi Sunak, after winning 53.6% of the vote. However his vote share was a huge reduction since 2021, falling by 19%. | While support for the Conservatives in the area has been polled 21% below what was recorded for Houchen, marking a stark difference between his personal ratings, and that towards his party. | This has meant some have put Houchen's victory down to his strong persona…
(2024-05-03). Pakistan aims for economic recovery. ecns.cn Pakistan is navigating the challenging process of economic recovery, with the new government making some progress in pushing structural reforms, experts say.
(2024-05-03). How progress, not just profit, drives China's approach to industry. scmp.com Rather than being out to undermine economies around the world, China's economic policy is based on foresight, efficiency and commitment to scale. Decoupling would not only disrupt supply chains but increase the cost of the global energy transition amid our ongoing climate struggle.
(2024-05-03). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). 'I Had to Argue for My Right to Vote': Voters Report Being Denied a Say in Local Elections Due to Strict Photo ID Law. bylinetimes.com 
This Thursday's local elections in England saw millions of people face the new photo ID requirements for the first time. | With even Several reported i…
(2024-05-03). With eyes on Gaza, violations against West Bank journalists multiply. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-03). Insights丨Erik Solheim: China's industrial ecosystem and highly-educated working class promote strong economic growth. ecns.cn China's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2024 beat market expectations to reach 5.3 percent. What help China maintain its strong economic growth? And what can be learned?
(2024-05-03). Getting to know Juan Pablo Martínez: A Q&A with an Aragonese language activist. globalvoices.org 
Juan Pablo will be managing the @EuroDigitalLang rotating X accountOriginally published on Europe's linguistic diversity is increasingly reflected in online spaces, where regional and minority language speakers and their commu…
(2024-05-03). Princeton Students on Hunger Strike! fightbackbetter.com 
Previous Reports: | Dear Members of Princeton University and Mercer County, | In her letter to the Princeton community on April 30 VP Rochelle Calhoun states, "As…
(2024-05-03). UK Regulators Lose Billions on Bad Contracts and Lack of Enforcement Leaves Public 'Unprotected from Rogue Companies'. bylinetimes.com The failure of UK regulators to take action on fraud is costing the Government "billions" on contracts where suppliers "may be overcharging or providing poor quality goods and services", a new report has found. |
(2024-05-03). Gà∂ran Therborn: The Future and the Left. newleftreview.org Gà∂ran Therborn replies to Oliver Eagleton's critique of 'The World and the Left' (NLR 137). Debates on the nature of dialectics and the triadic crisis of climate breakdown, imperial geopolitics and rising inequality. Could Bloch still be right about the grounds for rational hope?
(2024-05-03). While offshore student visa applications fall, onshore applications boom. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-03). Kohei Saito: Greening Marx in Japan. newleftreview.org The Japanese context of decades-long economic stagnation has helped to generate an unexpected reading of Marx as a proto-degrowth proponent. Kōhei Saitō discusses his novel synthesis of Kuruma School historical materialism, German philology and American eco-socialism.
(2024-05-03). Here's why rising child poverty is a political choice. leftfootforward.org A nation's wealth and greatness is not measured by the number of billionaires but by how well it takes care of its children and weakest members…
(2024-05-03). Unveiling the Secret Heroes of World War II. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-03). Students form a "human blockade" in front of the UC after Board of Trustees failed to hold a divestment vote. newschoolfreepress.com
(2024-05-03). Indigenous in southwest Colombia "at imminent risk of extermination" colombiareports.com Representatives of the Nasa people from southwestern Colombia declared a humanitarian emergency, claiming their communities are at imminent risk of "physical and cultural extermination." In a press release, the Regional…
(2024-05-03). 'When Articles Exclude Voices of People They're About, It's Dehumanising' — UK's Biggest Media Players are the Worst Offenders. bylinetimes.com 
It's 2024 and headlines about 'illegal immigrants' are a dime a dozen. | We've heard every conceivable opinion on crossing the Channel (and a few inconceivable ones). We know We know what charity workers think, we know what macroeconomists think, we know what Bob from Dover thinks, we know what Bob's granny's dog's left testicle thinks. | Wh…
(2024-05-03). Michael Mann: Explaining the Irrationality of War. newleftreview.org Drawing on eight years of comparative-historical research, Michael Mann overturns accepted wisdom on the bellicosity of democracies, the economic grounds for war and the rational calculations of states in a rivalrous world system.
(2024-05-03). Washington Says Russian Soldiers Deployed at Niger Airbase Housing U.S. Military. themoscowtimes.com Russian military instructors arrived in the West African nation with an air defense system and other equipment earlier in April.
(2024-05-03). Five things Friday roundup: Mental Health Awareness Month. anabaptistworld.org Content warning: suicide 1. 988 The Suicide and Crisis Hotline has made it easier than ever to text in the event of a mental health crisis, shortening the number to 988. You can also call this number. You will be quickly connected to an individual trained to help deescalate you and help you think through …
(2024-05-03). Xi replies to letter from steelworkers in Serbia's Smederevo. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from Serbian workers in HBIS Smederevo Steel Plant.
(2024-05-03). There is a line of women. anabaptistworld.org Debates about gender roles raise issues about the weight of scripture and experience.
(2024-05-03). CPJ rings opening bell at Nasdaq in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org New York, May 3, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) was joined by press freedom supporters to ring the opening bell Friday at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The bell ringing ceremony was led by Kristina Ayanian, host at Nasdaq Listings. Ahead of the bell…
(2024-05-03). Xi directs rescue operation, safety overhaul following fatal road collapse in south China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping gives important instructions on rescue work after road collapse in Guangdong…
(2024-05-03). Dubai rain havoc: Flights cancelled, schools & offices shut ; Orange alert issued | Check Details. ptcnews.tv Dubai rain havoc: Following flooding in April, heavy rains have once again descended upon the United Arab Emirates, resulting in the cancellation and delay of several flights in and out of Dubai. With this inclement weather, authorities have urged residents, including students, to work and study from the safety of their homes.
(2024-05-03). Ultra-processed food: The profitable filth capitalism feeds us. mronline.org In general, the discussion around diet today is a monotonous sermon.
(2024-05-03). Socialism outlawed? On the declaration of the Russian Socialist Movement as a 'foreign agent'. links.org.au 
On April 5, 2024, the Russian Socialist Movement was declared "foreign agent." Ilya Budraitskis, Kirill Medvedev and Sasha Davydova look at the history of the movement.
(2024-05-03). Reporters Without Borders releases 10 facts about media repression in Hong Kong. globalvoices.org 
Most of the national security charges are based on speech-related evidenceOriginally published on Image by Intern…
(2024-05-03). Nick Burns: Student Debt in American Society. newleftreview.org The intense debate around American student loans has largely been cast in moral terms—fairness, forgiveness, desert. Nick Burns instead provides a hard-headed analysis of the political and economic interests that built a credit pyramid out of higher education.
(2024-05-03). Deepening of reform to top plenary agenda. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee will hold its third plenary session in July in a significant move to comprehensively deepen reform and advance Chinese modernization, according to a decision made at a key Party meeting on Tuesday.
(2024-05-03). China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe Friday afternoon. ecns.cn Chang'e-6, China's spacecraft to venture to the moon, is scheduled to be launched between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) Friday, with the preferred launch window targeted at 5: 27 p.m., said the China National Space Administration.
(2024-05-03). Hong Kong's stock market rebound: dead cat bounce or durable recovery? scmp.com Technical factors, like the unwinding of the 'Asia ex-China' trade, seem to be driving Hong Kong's stock rally, as opposed to underlying fundamentals. In the longer run, the narrative around China's economy and markets has to brighten considerably if Hong Kong stocks are to continue their recovery.
(2024-05-03). Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya is facing significant losses as heavy rains, reaching up to 200 mm a day, continue to inundate the country, leading to widespread flooding that has killed at least 188 people and displaced tens of thousands more. The impact of the rains extends across various sectors, affecting everyone from small-scale traders …
(2024-05-03). Colombia's war crimes tribunal orders expungement of former guerrillas' criminal records. colombiareports.com Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP ordered authorities to expunge the criminal records of some 9,600 former guerrillas. The order refers to former members of the now-defunct guerrilla group FARC who…
(2024-05-03). WHO: Africa has made remarkable vaccination progress, more can be done. independent.co.ug 
A new WHO report has highlighted Africa's vaccination triumphs. Despite gaps, ongoing country-level initiatives underscore the urgency of tackling preventable diseases head-on. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As the 2024 World Immunization Week comes to a close, a recent WHO report has highlighted Africa's remarkable advancements in vaccine accessibility. According to the report, an …
(2024-05-03). Ecological crisis and the role of the working class. mronline.org The agents of such a holistic revolution to save Mother Earth are not simply the working class in a traditional economic sense, but also the 'ecological proletariat', a dedicated army of an ecologically conscious working class, writes Rana Mitra.
(2024-05-03). 48 dead in Meizhou highway collapse. ecns.cn Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in south China's Guangdong, Xinhua reported.
(2024-05-03). Peter Osborne: The Planet as Political Subject? newleftreview.org An incisive critique of the absence of the social and historical in Bruno Latour's planetary politics and Dipesh Chakrabarty's geo-biology. The political, Osborne argues, is a modality of the social, which is already a socio-natural set of relations.
(2024-05-03). Iran Urges Consensus on Election of Lebanon's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is necessary for all Lebanese parties and groups to arrive at a compromise on the election of a president, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
(2024-05-03). Canada: Indian couple, 3-month-old killed in multi-vehicle collision during police chase. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A multiple-vehicle collision near Toronto, Canada, killed four people, including an Indian couple and their three-month-old grandchild. The accident occurred on Highway 401 in Whitby, about 50 kilometres east of Toronto, when Ontario police pursued a liquor store robbery suspect driving in the wrong direction. All four people were pronounced dead on the scene.According to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), two of the victims, a 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, were visitors from India. However, the SIU did not reveal the victims' names.The couple's three-month-old grandson was al…
(2024-05-03). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). The bipartisan problem of women dying because 'good blokes' get angry. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-03). Malaysian Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, 18 others, to receive Medal of Freedom from Biden — the top US civilian award. scmp.com The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest US civilian award.
(2024-05-03). Appeals court upholds 25-month sentences for 2 Turkish documentary filmmakers. cpj.org Istanbul, May 3, 2024—Turkish authorities should stop fighting the appeals of documentary filmmakers Ertuƒürul Mavioƒülu and àáayan Demirel and allow all journalists to work freely without fear of retaliation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. On April 26 in the southeastern city of Batman, an appeals court upheld a 25-month sentence for Mavioƒülu and…
(2024-05-03). China-Russia military exercises near Taiwan force US to revise plans, intelligence chiefs say. scmp.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says joint exercises show 'China definitely wants Russia to be working with them and we see no reason why [Russia] wouldn't'.
(2024-05-03). LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – fixed-term contract. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national human rights organizations from 112 countries. FIDH is looking for a legal and administrative support professional for the Americas office in the framework of the EU project: "Strengthening of civil society (…) | – |
(2024-05-03). Experts: 'Overcapacity' claim to damage global industrial development. ecns.cn Implementing protectionist policies to restrict so-called overcapacity, which limits market competition and protects backward production capacity, will cause serious damage to global industrial development and the home country, Wenhui Daily reported on April 21, quoting experts.
(2024-05-03). Huawei anonymously funds research at Harvard, other top US universities through Optica Foundation competition. scmp.com Huawei is the sole funder of a research competition that has attracted hundreds of proposals from scientists, including those at top US universities.
(2024-05-03). Instalan campamento pro-Palestina en universidad mexicana. telesurtv.net El campamento también busca exigir al Gobierno mexicano que rompa relaciones diplomáticas con el Estado de Israel.
(2024-05-03). Policía desaloja a estudiantes antisionistas de universidad en París. telesurtv.net Exigen se investiguen los supuestos lazos de su centro con universidades israelíes, así como que rompan vínculos con cualquier proyecto que beneficie a Tel Aviv o a empresas que financien el conflicto.
(2024-05-03). No hay peor ciego…. radiohc.cu Después de la violenta represión de la policía contra los jóvenes estudiantes universitarios que protestaban contra Israel en varios centros de altos estudios de Estados Unidos, el presidente de ese país, Joseph Biden, criticó lo que calificó como caos por parte de los alumnos.
(2024-05-03). Hamás evalúa posible tregua con Israel para un alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según los últimos informes provenientes de Gaza, Hamás se encuentra evaluando un plan que incluye un alto el fuego de 40 días y un intercambio de rehenes con Israel como parte de la tregua.
(2024-05-03). Compañía cubana Ban Rarrá celebra 30 años de vida artística. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) La compañía folclórica Ban Rarrá celebra sus 30 años de vida artística con el espectáculo Aniversarios, que subirá a escena durante todo este fin de semana en el habanero Teatro Nacional.
(2024-05-03). Tips de la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba. radiohc.cu Jardines del Rey, 3 mayo (RHC) La 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba (FITCuba 2024) tiene datos interesantes reseñados por autoridades que asisten a esta reunión, del 1 al 5 de mayo en Jardines del Rey.
(2024-05-03). Presidente de Cuba asiste a FITCuba 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 mayo (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visita el polo turístico Jardines del Rey, sede de la 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2024, que sesiona desde el primero de mayo y hasta el día 5 dedicada este año a América Latina.
(2024-05-03). Cuba lanza nueva plataforma para gestión de visas turísticas electrónicas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 mayo (RHC) El ministro cubano de Turismo, Juan Carlos García, informó la víspera durante la inauguración de la 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2024, que su país implementará a partir del día 6 de mayo un nuevo sistema de visado electrónico que sustituirá la actual tarjeta de turista.
(2024-05-03). Más de dos mil arrestos por protestas en universidades de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) A más de dos mil asciende el número de personas que hasta hoy fueron arrestadas desde el inicio hace dos semanas de las protestas pro palestinas en universidades de Estados Unidos.
(2024-05-03). Senado chileno aprobó nueva Ley Antiterrorista. telesurtv.net La ministra Carolina Tohá, recordó que con la legislación vigente "se había hecho prácticamente imposible probar la forma en que estaba tipificado el delito terrorista".
(2024-05-03). Supremo de Panamá declara legal candidatura de José Raúl Mulino. telesurtv.net En un comunicado la CSJ detalló que la decisión del pleno recibió ocho votos a favor y un salvamento de voto.
(2024-05-03). Diez poemas para recordar a Juan Gelman. telesurtv.net La obra de Juan Gelman estuvo ligada a la tragedia que marcó su vida y le convirtió en un poeta volcado en una lucha contra el olvido hasta su muerte en México.
(2024-05-03). Cierran colegios electorales en comicios municipales del Reino Unido. telesurtv.net En caso de que el resultado sea desfavorable y si el Comité 1922 recibe 52 cartas que soliciten una votación para decidir el retiro del primer ministro, podría abrirse un "proceso de sustitución".
(2024-05-03). JEP pide eliminar registros a 9.600 excombatientes de las FARC. telesurtv.net La JEP señaló que la solicitud de eliminación de antecedentes se toma en atención a los múltiples pedidos de información formuladas por antiguos miembros de las FARC.
(2024-05-03). Arizona deroga la prohibición del aborto que data de 1864. telesurtv.net Aunque la ley firmada por Hobbs reemplaza la normativa anterior, que data de 1864, aún existe la posibilidad de que esta se aplique durante un tiempo, ya que la nueva ley no entrará en vigor hasta 90 días después de la conclusión de la presente sesión legislativa.
(2024-05-03). 70% de los periodistas ambientales sufren amenazas a nivel mundial. telesurtv.net El estudio, llevado a cabo en marzo entre 905 comunicadores de 129 países por la Unesco y la Federación Internacional de Periodistas, reveló que dos de cada cinco periodistas que cubren medioambiente han experimentado ataques, amenazas o presiones relacionadas con su actividad.
(2024-05-03). Cuba: Holguín, su Loma, su cruz y sus Romerías de Mayo. radiohc.cu Holguín, 3 mayo (RHC) A la Cruz de Holguín, ciudad del oriente de Cuba, la rodea magia, embrujo, fe; ninguna otra razón puede explicar con certeza como ha logrado proteger siempre a los holguineros de infortunios y maleficios.
(2024-05-03). Seis muertos, incluido cuatro niños, en bombardeo israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Seis palestinos murieron hoy, incluidos cuatro menores de edad, tras el bombardeo de la aviación israelí contra una vivienda en la ciudad de Rafah, ubicada en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-03). Presidente de México se reúne con canciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 3 may (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, y el canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, sostuvieron una conversación en esta ciudad sobre mantener las relaciones de cooperación en materia de educación, salud y otros asuntos de interés público…
(2024-05-03). Avanza en Chile campaña Pon tu grano de amor por Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Una nueva campaña de solidaridad, organizada por egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) y la fundación Gladys Marín, avanza hoy en Chile con el objetivo de recolectar fondos para apoyar a Cuba.
(2024-05-03). Potenciar el destino Cuba. radiohc.cu En uno de los destinos turísticos de sol y playa más hermoso de Cuba, el conjunto de cayos Jardines del Rey, en el centro-este del país, transcurre la cuadragésimo segunda Feria internacional del Turismo, considerada una de las bolsas más importantes del ramo en América Latina y el Caribe.
(2024-05-03). China lanza nave espacial para investigar la cara oculta de la luna. telesurtv.net El programa Chang'e comenzó con el lanzamiento de una primera sonda en el año 2007. Fue nombrado en honor a la diosa china de la Luna, como también se le conoce.
(2024-05-03). Operación Gedeón: Cronología de una acción terrorista. telesurtv.net Más de 30 implicados en la incursión marítima fueron capturados como parte de la "Operación Negro Primero" de la FANB y las FAES.
(2024-05-03). Venezuela conmemora cuarto aniversario de Operación Negro Primero. telesurtv.net Recuerdan la derrota por la unión cívico militar policial de la Operación Gedeón, para asesinar a integrantes del Gobierno Bolivariano y crear una situación de violencia.
(2024-05-03). Conceden premio internacional a periodistas palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net El galardón fue entregado en una ceremonia celebrada en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, de Santiago de Chile, durante la 31° Conferencia Mundial sobre la Libertad de Prensa.
(2024-05-03). Rescatan a más de 200 migrantes en el centro de México. telesurtv.net El grupo de migrantes rescatados estaba compuestos por una decena de menores y ciudadanos procedentes de varios países de Asia y Latinoamérica.
(2024-05-03). Deslave provocado por lluvias en Haití deja diez muertos. telesurtv.net La instancia meteorológica de Haití emitió una alerta de inundaciones y derrumbes para ocho de los 10 departamentos del país, debido a las lluvias torrenciales.
(2024-05-03). Diez frases para recordar a Nicolás Maquiavelo. telesurtv.net El Príncipe de Nicolás Maquiavelo es considerado como uno de los tratados políticos fundamentales de la historia universal.
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). Israel asesina a 10 civiles, incluido un niño, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Un avión de combate israelí atacó a un grupo de civiles en la calle Al-Nafaq, resultando en la muerte de tres palestinos y dejando a varios heridos. Las víctimas fueron llevadas al Hospital Bautista Al-Ahli de la ciudad para recibir tratamiento médico.
(2024-05-03). Fiscal de Perú recibe a familiares de víctimas de las protestas. telesurtv.net Los dirigentes de la Organización Nacional de Mártires y Víctimas registradas entre diciembre de 2022 y marzo de 2023 plantearon sus demandas de justicia por las vidas perdidas y celeridad en las indagaciones.
(2024-05-03). Declaran estado de emergencia por lluvias en Ayacucho y Loreto, Perú. telesurtv.net En respuesta, la medida ha sido aprobada por el Consejo de Ministros.
(2024-05-03). Más de 2.000 manifestantes pro palestinos arrestados en EE.UU. telesurtv.net A pesar de las protestas en las universidades contra el apoyo de EE.UU. a Israel, el presidente Joe Biden, ha condenado las manifestaciones en centros universitarios.
(2024-05-03). Corte Constitucional de Ecuador revisará alza del IVA. telesurtv.net El incremento del 15 por ciento del IVA será revisada por la Corte Constitucional, tras admitir la demanda de inconstitucionalidad presentada por la Cámara de Comercio de Guayaquil.
(2024-05-03). Establecen 26 provincias dominicanas bajo alerta por lluvias. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias en alerta verde, el organismo destacó a Hermanas Mirabal, San Cristóbal, La Romana, Santiago Rodríguez, San Juan, entre otras.
(2024-05-03). Elevan a 29 los muertos por las lluvias en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Por la magnitud de la tragedia, el gobernador Eduardo Leite decretó el estado de calamidad pública por un plazo de 180 días en todo Rio Grande do Sul.
(2024-05-03). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). 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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(2024-05-03). Kathmandu Statement to End Austerity. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-03). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). 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
(2024-05-03). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-03). Pro-Gaza US college encampments close as Israel bombs Rafah. newarab.com 
More More than 2,000 protesters have been arrested over the past two weeks as
(2024-05-03). Google, Amazon slammed for being 'genocide profiteers'. newarab.com 
Google and Amazon have been slammed for being "genocide profiteers with blood on their hands" following a report that revealed No Tech for Apartheid, a pro-Palestine campaign group,
(2024-05-03). The rise of student protests for Palestine in the US and UK. newarab.com 
Violent scenes from Much of the spotlight has been focused on Columbia University, where a student protest and encampment has been ongoing for nearly two weeks,
(2024-05-03). Israel to 'punish' PA if ICC issues arrest warrants. newarab.com 
The Last month, it was reported that the ICC was preparing to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as we…
(2024-05-03). Israeli govt gets new deadline in ultra-Orthodox conscription feud. newarab.com 
The court, hearing appeals that described the decades-old waiver as discriminatory, had given 31 March as…
(2024-05-03). Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is The charges are anticipated to be related to the
(2024-05-03). Which countries have also kickstarted student protests. newarab.com 
Students have set up encampments or organised rallies at The health ministry in Gaza said on Thursday that at least 34,596 people were killed in the Palestinian territory by Israeli forces during almost seven months of war with student protests across the US stepping up demanding an end to the bloodshed.
(2024-05-03). Saudi cracks down on online posts against Israel's Gaza war. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has reportedly stepped up arrests of its citizens over social media posts relating to the Saudis have been detained over online comments – some dating back a decade – amid an already restricted environment for political expression in the country, The arrests were motivated by "security concer…
(2024-05-03). Israeli strikes injure eight Syrian soldiers: ministry. newarab.com 
The On Thursday night, "the Israeli enemy launched airstrikes from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting a site near Damascus… injuring eight soldiers", the ministry said in a statement.
(2024-05-03). Israel separation wall to swallow up more Palestinian land. newarab.com 
The separation wall will span several kilometres, starting at the villages of
(2024-05-03). Gaza doctor Adnan Al-Bursh tortured, killed in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Adnan Al-Bursh, a renowned Al-Bursh, head of orthopaedic medicine at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital and educated at King's College London, was held in His killing has been called a "deliberate assassination" after it…
(2024-05-03). Israel 'committed war crime' in killing two Palestinian boys. newarab.com 
(2024-05-03). Turkey halts all trade with Israel over Gaza offensive. newarab.com 
A Turkish trade ministry statement said "export and import transa…
(2024-05-03). Israel wanted to raze home of girl injured in Iran strikes. newarab.com 
(2024-05-03). Iraqi security seizes 1.4M narcotic pills in fabric rolls. newarab.com 
In a significant The operation in…
(2024-05-03). US encampments forcibly cleared as new ones emerge in Canada. newarab.com 
Police forces dismantled tents and barricades set up by protesters who were demanding a
(2024-05-03). Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE. newarab.com 
Schools and many offices were closed across the A lightning storm with high winds swept across the oil-rich monarchy overnight, with more than 50 millimetres (two inches) of rain falling before 8am (4am GMT) in some areas, the National Center of Meteorology said. | Flooding was seen in some parts of financial hub
(2024-05-03). Algeria's Maghreb Union meets Italian officials on migration. newarab.com 
The new three-party On Thursday, Interior Ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya met in Rome with their Italian counterpart to discuss cooperation on border issues and irregular migration, "aiming to develop a new app…
(2024-05-03). Dublin radio to host Gaza fundraiser on Eurovision night. newarab.com 
A Dublin-based national radio station will host a fundraiser for Palestine on the same night of the Dublin Digital Radio (ddr) has announced it will host a fundraising event titled 'Dabke' at the same time the Eurovision finale is aired on 11 May. | The event will serve as an alternative to Eurovision for music lov…
(2024-05-03). Empowering Palestinian children through art amid conflict. newarab.com 
(2024-05-03). Tweets or 'terrorism'?: Saudi's jailed online activists. newarab.com 
A In the past two years the Saudi judiciary has "convicted and handed down lengthy prison terms on dozens of individuals for their expression on social media", the human rights groups
(2024-05-03). MENA Sports Wrap: Refugees ready for Paris 2024 Olympics. newarab.com 
(2024-05-03). Prisoner families staging sit-in arrested in Bahrain. newarab.com 
Riot police arrested a number of people staging a sit-in protest outside According to the London-based non-profit organisation, Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), the protest was peaceful but was quickly dispersed. | The protest was launched at around 10 a.m. Bahrain local time, with the families chanting for the release of prisoners, some of whom they say were on death row. | "At least two women were arrested, and later calle…
(2024-05-03). Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in UN complaint. newarab.com 
A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of violating international law by deliberately bombing a Russia, which
(2024-05-03). US, Saudi Arabia nearing agreement on security pact: sources. newarab.com 
The Biden administration and A working draft lays out principles and proposals aimed at putting back on track a US-led effort to reshape the volatile…
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). South Korean 'die-in' calls for arms embargo on Israel. presstv.ir South Korea's growing weapons trade with Israel has raised concerns, particularly given Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza, with South Korea having sold over $1 billion worth of weapons to Israel in recent years.
(2024-05-03). May 1: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Wednesday, May 1.
(2024-05-03). Explainer: What's significance of Columbia's Hamilton Hall, renamed 'Hind's Hall'? presstv.ir In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, student protesters at Columbia University in New York broke into Hamilton Hall on campus and renamed it "Hind's Hall" in honor of the 6-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab who was killed by the Israeli regime forces in Gaza.
(2024-05-03). Houthi: Yemen preparing for 'fourth phase' of Red Sea operations. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement has vowed to escalate operations in the Red Sea until Israel ends its war in Gaza and the US stops attacking his country.
(2024-05-03). 37 rights groups urge German govt. to halt arms sales to Israel. presstv.ir A group of more than 30 NGOs has called on the German government to immediately stop arms exports to Israel, and undertake stronger diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-03). 'Ceasefire now!' – Pro-Palestinian motorcade drives through Rotterdam. presstv.ir Scores of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian motorcade in Rotterdam, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-03). Chicago University joins Gaza campus protests. presstv.ir Students across the US are demanding that their universities and colleges disclose their ties to the Israeli regime, and at the same time divest from them.
(2024-05-03). US police use tear gas, rubber bullet against pro-Palestinian students. presstv.ir The US police have used tear gas and rubber bullets as anti-Israel protests are further spreading across university campuses in the country.
(2024-05-03). US violently clears pro-Palestine camp as student arrests reach 2,200. presstv.ir US riot police have dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California at Los Angeles, a day after it was attacked by pro-Israel supporters.
(2024-05-03). Pro-Palestine student protests proliferate across the world. presstv.ir Pro-Palestine student protests have intensified in several countries across the world, including Canada, France, Mexico, and Australia, amid a crackdown on their counterparts in the United States and a mounting death toll from Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-05-03). UK students occupy campuses in protest at Israeli war on Gaza. presstv.ir Occupation of UK universities comes as US riot police violently evict student encampments at several campuses.
(2024-05-03). Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel over war on Gaza. presstv.ir Turkey says it is suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its invasion of the besieged territory.
(2024-05-03). World Press Freedom Day: Palestinian journos win UNESCO prize. presstv.ir The UN cultural agency awards its world press freedom prize to all Palestinian journalists covering Israel's war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-03). 'Saudi steps up arrests of Israel critics amid normalization prospect'. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia reportedly steps up arrests of those criticizing the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-03). Israeli airstrike on Damascus leaves eight Syrian soldiers injured. presstv.ir A Syrian source says the airstrike was launched from the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-05-03). Gaza rebuilding to take 80 years, damage unseen since WWII: UN. presstv.ir A UN official says the destruction caused by Israel's Gaza war is unseen since World War II, estimating that the reconstruction process will cost up to $40 billion.
(2024-05-03). Iraqi resistance strikes Mossad center in Tel Aviv with cruise missiles. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance carries out a series of daring strikes against the Israeli regime in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-03). In first, Bahraini resistance group strikes Israeli target in Port of Eilat. presstv.ir Bahraini resistance group announces staging an unprecedented pro-Palestinian strike against the Port of Eilat in the southern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). Macron: Western troops in Ukraine possible if front lines breached. presstv.ir The French president says the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine is not ruled out if its front lines are breached.
(2024-05-03). Displaced Gazans thank US students for their support. presstv.ir Displaced Gazans write graffiti on their tents, thanking US students for their support.
(2024-05-03). Protesters burn photos of G7 leaders ahead of energy meeting in Italy. presstv.ir Protesters set pictures of G7 leaders on fire and chanted during a demonstration near Italy's Turin city.
(2024-05-03). University in Tehran offers scholarship to expelled students in US, Europe. presstv.ir The second Iranian university has offered scholarships to students in the US and Europe who have been expelled for taking part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses.
(2024-05-03). 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.
(2024-05-03). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-03). Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood. presstv.ir At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday.
(2024-05-03). Iran says all crew of seized ship released on 'humanitarian' grounds. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran has released all crew members of the MSC Aries which it seized in Iranian territorial waters on a judicial order last month.
(2024-05-03). Iran-Africa path toward a shared future. presstv.ir Through improving its economic footprint in Africa, Iran can be assured a reliable market for its goods.
(2024-05-03). The Debate With David pyne on a Peace Plan for Gaza. sonar21.com 
As promised, Nima posted my "debate" with David Pyne, which took place Tuesday afternoon. I put "debate' in quotations because this was more of a cordial back-and-forth. I believe David was sincere in drafting his proposed plan, but I think his recommendations had some serious flaws because of his underlying assumptions. My goal was to try to point out how understanding the origins of Hamas might cast the current events in Gaza in a different light. | I do not classify Hamas as a terrorist group in the same category as ISIS or Al Qaeda. I base that judgment in part on Alastair Crooke's assessment. Alasta…
(2024-05-03). Iran-linked Group Attacks Mossad Centre; Rains Al-Arqab-type Cruise Missiles On Tel Aviv | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Islamic Resistance In Iraq targeted two Israeli cities, including the capital Tel Aviv, on Thursday. It reportedly fired Iran-made Al-Arqab-style cruise missiles for the first time towards Tel Aviv. The Iran-backed militants released a video to show the missile launch but there was no footage of them landing on Israeli territory. Meanwhile, the Iran's Axis of Resistance has opened up a new front in the Middle East. The Al-Ashtar Brigades, a Bahrain-based militant group, claimed a drone attack on Israel's port city of Eilat on April 27. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Iran's IRGC Boasts Of Attack On Israel Again; 'Punished Tel Aviv With Only…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Lebanese Politician Questions Hezbollah Attacks On Israel Amid Gaza War, Says 'Bid To Help Iran…'. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). USA Anti-Israel Campus Protest: Hundreds Arrested In Police Crackdown At UCLA; Biden Reacts | Gaza. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Israeli Targets Syria Again? Damascus Says IDF Missiles Hit 'Iranian & Hezbollah' Sites | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Israel Cries Foul After Turkey Ends All Trade Over Gaza War | 'This Is How A Dictator Behaves'. hindustantimes.com In a major blow to Israel amid its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Turkey has ended all trade ties with the warring nation. It cited the worsening humanitarian tragedy in Palestine as the reason behind its decision. Israel's foreign minister then trained guns at President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. terming him a dictator that breaks agreements. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Hungary 'Snubs' NATO, Rejects $107 Billion Ukraine War Chest Plan As 'Madness' | Details. hindustantimes.com Hungary has refused to become a part of a new Ukraine fund proposed by the NATO. Under it, the U.S.-led military bloc's members will be required to make donations for five years to create a war chest of $107 Billion. The NATO Nation's foreign minister said that this shows the bloc anticipates for the conflict to continue for a period of five more years and that it would be madness to join such a plan. Budapest maintained that it wanted to stay out of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Ukraine Concedes Defeat As Russia Claims Victory In Berdychi Village; Next Target Is… | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Ukraine Army has conceded defeat in the village of Berdychi near Avdiivka along the frontline in the east. Ukrainian Army Chief said that forces lost control over the village over the weekend. On May 2, Russia's Defence Ministry said troops had "fully liberated the settlement of Berdychi." Videos on social media showed Russian soldiers holding up a flag in Berdychi to show that the village was in their control. The capture comes as yet another setback for Volodymyr Zelensky's men who have been lamenting the difficult situation at the frontline as they await military aid from the U.S. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Putin's Weapon Supply Limitless? Ukraine Reveals How Many Drones, Missiles Russia Used In Just April. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Biden 'Unhappy' As Putin Deploys Russian Forces At Same Air Base As U.S. Troops In Niger | Report. hindustantimes.com Russian forces have entered the air base housing American troops in the West African nation of Niger. Reuters reported that Russian forces were not mingling with U.S. troops. A senior U.S. defense official told Reuters that Russian troops were using a separate hangar at Airbase 101, which is next to Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin played down any risk to American troops. He added that there was no chance that Russian troops might get close to U.S. military hardware. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-02). China to Launch Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe on May 3. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced that the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch on May 3. | RELATED: | The probe is set to collect samples from the far side of the moon, making this mission the first of its kind in human history. | At present, preparations for the mission are progressing steadily at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket will soon…
(2024-05-02). Haiti: May Receive Foreign Troops Within 21 Days. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, official sources said that the Haitian National Police (HNP) could be receiving reinforcements from foreign troops as early as 23 May, a development that raises both hopes and concerns in the West Indian nation. | Related: | So far, seven countries from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean have indicated their willingness to provide men for the Multinational Security Support Mission to be deployed in Haiti. | These countries are Keny…
(2024-05-02). The Press Freedom Clock is TikToking. projectcensored.org By Mickey Huff and Nolan Higdon As we write for World Press Freedom Day, declared May 3, 1993, by the United Nations, Julian Assange of WikiLeaks languishes in Belmarsh prison awaiting possible extradition for trial in the US under the Espionage Act. His alleged crimes? Daring to publish evidence of…
(2024-05-02). Clifton HS Student March Friday, May 3 12:10pm at Clifton City Hall. fightbackbetter.com Source: North Jersey! NJ students need your support! Clifton High School students will be marching from the school to Clifton City Hall in solidarity with Palestine on Friday, May 3. Community members are invited to join their protest at 12: 10pm at Clifton City Hall, 900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ. For more information, see
(2024-05-02). Dubai prepares for heavy rain: travel disruptions expected | Read Advisory. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: As Dubai braces for heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, both Dubai Airports and major airlines have cautioned passengers about potential disruptions to travel plans. Reports indicate unsettled weather forecasts, prompting travellers to anticipate delays and congestion on roads, particularly on May 2 and May 3. | In anticipation of potential congestion, Dubai airports have advised passengers departing from Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport to plan their journeys carefully. Emphasising proactive planning, travellers are encouraged to utilise smart apps for real-ti…
(2024-05-02). JEP pide eliminar registros a 9.600 excombatientes de las FARC. telesurtv.net La JEP señaló que la solicitud de eliminación de antecedentes se toma en atención a los múltiples pedidos de información formuladas por antiguos miembros de las FARC.
(2024-05-02). 70% de los periodistas ambientales sufren amenazas a nivel mundial. telesurtv.net El estudio, llevado a cabo en marzo entre 905 comunicadores de 129 países por la Unesco y la Federación Internacional de Periodistas, reveló que dos de cada cinco periodistas que cubren medioambiente han experimentado ataques, amenazas o presiones relacionadas con su actividad.
(2024-05-02). Senado chileno aprobó nueva Ley Antiterrorista. telesurtv.net La ministra Carolina Tohá, recordó que con la legislación vigente "se había hecho prácticamente imposible probar la forma en que estaba tipificado el delito terrorista".
(2024-05-02). Israel asesina a 10 civiles, incluido un niño, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Un avión de combate israelí atacó a un grupo de civiles en la calle Al-Nafaq, resultando en la muerte de tres palestinos y dejando a varios heridos. Las víctimas fueron llevadas al Hospital Bautista Al-Ahli de la ciudad para recibir tratamiento médico.
Fauré Élégie in C minor Op. 24 — Jacqueline du Pré Remember, All This Fascism Would Feel Way More Fascismy Under Trump, by Caitlin Johnstone Shades of 1968: The New York police assault on Columbia University demonstrators, by Gilbert Doctorow CNN Compares Campus Protesters To Nazis In Stunning Propaganda Segment, by Caitlin Johnstone US Campus Chaos: A New Oct 7 on the Way? by Naomi Wolf Semitism, Settlements and Solutions: A dialogue, by Ken Freeland, Ray Zwarich 'Political Decision' — Türkiye to Join South Africa's Case Against Israel at ICJ House GOP Passes Controversial B…
The flotilla cargo ship in Istanbul (Photo credit: Medea Benjamin) Two gutsy activists from the Twin Cities flew to Istanbul, Turkey April 17 to join over three-hundred others from about 40 countries on an eleven-hundred mile voyage across the Mediterranean Sea to raise awareness and bring lifesaving aid to Gaza. Vietnam Vet and member of …
When asked about the possibility of another Jan. 6 situation in November after the votes are in, Trump said, "I think we're going to win. And if we don't win, you know, it depends."
Let me start by establishing that I do not think it is fair to describe Hamas as an exceptional or deadly terrorist organization. Yes, it is a group that has carried out "terrorist" attacks — where terrorism is defined as an act of violence carried out on civilians or civilian targets — but the attacks have been sporadic. 
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University of New Hampshire | The state police raided the University of New Hampshire Palestine Solidarity Encampment. The students are calling for Jail Support at the Strafford County Jail 266 County Road. | Click pic for clip — stay tuned as more details come available.
An interview with Hanna Gedin from the Left Party (Và§nsterpartiet) on the priorities and challenges of the Swedish Left ahead of the European elections.
Steven Forti — From Spain's Vox to Argentina's Javier Milei, the forces of the new far right don't resurrect historical fascism. But they are the greatest threat to democracy today.
Israel 'undoubtedly' committing genocide says Holocaust scholar Amos Goldberg | Israeli researcher from Hebrew University argues that what is happening in Gaza does not need to resemble the Holocaust to qualify as genocide | | A baby cries in a damaged house at the site of an Israeli strike in Rafa…
Palestinians brace for an invasion in Rafah as Hamas is expected to respond to a new ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza, and Gaza City's municipality says that half of its water wells have been destroyed.
Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah | Israel is setting up 'complex network' of checkpoints to prevent 'military age' men from fleeing Rafah assault, senior western official tells MEE | | Palestinian men rounded up and stripped by Israeli forces…
An independent expert report lays out how Israel systematically violated U.S. and International Law in Gaza, concluding that Israel launched indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilian areas due to "extremely relaxed rules of engagement."
Recent settler attacks against the villages bordering the Jordan Valley between Nablus and Ramallah aren't random. They are part of a historic Israeli policy to annex the Jordan Valley and expel the Palestinian communities that live there.
Students at more than 40 universities and colleges in the United States and around the world have lit a fire under the Palestine solidarity movement by setting up encampments on their campuses. They are demanding that their universities end their complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine more broadly. While the first and 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the escalation and growth of the protest movement on American campuses against the US-backed genocide in Gaza. They will also cover a looming ICC warrant for Netanyahu, the revealing spectacle of the White House Press Correspondents Dinner, and the latest from Gaza.
Hundreds of activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were blocked in Turkey on Saturday as they attempted to set sail for the besieged Palestinian territory with 5,500 tons of aid. Organizers say Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged ships under pressure from Israel and the United States. The Gaza Freedom Flotilla brings together a "cross-section of humanity" in hundreds of community leaders from all walks of life to raise awareness of Israel's blockade of Gaza and rally support for its end. "We are determined to stop this by direct action" where international governments "have sadly…
A new film about the once-thriving Palestinian city of Lyd, now known as the Israeli city Lod and home to Ben Gurion Airport, has begun screening in the United States. The film is a "science fiction documentary" that depicts the Palestinian city both with and without the 1948 Nakba, when over 750,000 Palestinians were driven from their homes and villages. In Lyd, Israeli soldiers massacred hundreds of Palestinians in Dahmash Mosque during their takeover of the city. "We use the story of Lyd to symbolize the story of the Nakba, the Palestinian Nakba, the demolition and expulsion of over 600 villa…
Tel Aviv's claim to "defense" and security primacy, upon which much of its exports were successfully marketed for decades, has been amply demonstrated to be bogus.
Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza. "It is incredibly important that those of us who have privilege use that privilege to call attention to this ongoing catastrophe," says Ayelet Waldman, one of the seven people arrested Friday. Waldman emphasizes that her "…
BEIJING | Xinhua | Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. The growing protests underscore latest escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict, which, coupled with the …
A foreboding article was published on April 24. It was pointed out that China had provided a berth to a Russian ship Angara that is purportedly "tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers." Reuters cited Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) — that boasts of itself to be "the world's oldest and the UK's leading defence and …
"I was three years old when he was killed," says Xiomara Hernández. "My little brother who is here with me today is the baby, he was just six months old." Xiomara is standing on a rock above a rushing stream, looking down on the spot where her father, Sergio Hernández, was murdered along with U.S. …
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Cost of Gaza pier increases to $320m, US official says | The construction of Biden's temporary pier intended to handle aid deliveries into Gaza is double that of its initial estimates | | World Central Kitchen barge loaded with food arrives off the Gaza coast, where there is a risk of famine, on 15…
The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou.
War on Gaza: Remains of Palestinian grandmother found after Israeli raid | Israeli forces separated Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, from her family and took her to an undisclosed location. Weeks later, she was found dead | | Family of Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, found her charred bones in a hou…
Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu calls Hamas a terror group | Opposition CHP politician said 7 October attack on Israel was a terrorist act but that he does not approve of the oppression of Palestinians | | Ekrem Imamoglu addresses crowds after declaring victory after the 31 March 2024 local e…
Tension comes between students of City College of New York and police as the students camp on the campus and take part in Gaza protest against Israeli attacks in New York City on April 25, 2024. | Source: Anadolu / Getty | Over the weekend, members of the white supremacist group 
Hamas is holding 132 hostages: 130 of them were taken captive on October 7 and two were taken hostage before then (one in 2014, the other in 2015).
US finds five Israeli military units guilty of 'gross human rights violations' | Weapons transfers to the units will not be impacted by the State Department's findings, spokesperson says | | Israeli soldiers of the Ultra-Orthodox battalion Netzah Yehuda take part in their annual unit training in th…
It is unfortunate that column space should be dedicated to Britain's shortest termed prime minister and, arguably, one of its most imbecilic and cringingly juvenile. But given that some people still sympathise with her and her views, it falls to one to tackle her latest work which resembles other types of the gloomy genre warning that 
What to do. What to do. Consider our times. Do you feel, like I feel, massive confusion at what is happening out there. Even if I confine myself to considering perhaps the three largest current instances of mind madness, confusion abounds. The three are the Orange Trumpist or fascist onslaught in the U.S. and elsewhere; 
In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he 
Here's an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Fifteen dead (including the two shooters), 21 injured. A new era begins . . . Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn't stopped. Even though I sit 
Interrogations of university leaders spearheaded by conservative congressional representatives. Calls from right-wing senators for troops to intervene in campus demonstrations. Hundreds of student and faculty arrests, with nonviolent dissenters thrown to the ground, tear-gassed and tased. We've been here before. In my book "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America," 
The outcome of the Palestine vote and the American veto at the United Nations Security Council on April 18 was predictable. Though European countries are becoming increasingly supportive of a Palestinian state, the United States is not yet ready for this commitment. These are some of the reasons that the US deputy envoy to the 
Ten years ago the black middle classes, of which I am part, were still in the mood to celebrate Freedom Day. For many of us our lives are fundamentally different to those of our parents and we enjoy opportunities and lifestyles of which they could only dream. But today even the black middle classes are disillusioned. The collapse of public services and infrastructure means that education, health care, security, electricity and now even water are increasingly privately sourced by those with the means placing even well-paid professionals under severe financial stress. The middle class is awash in debt and fearful o…
Indian corporate interests are counting on incumbent Modi winning another five years in office, "hoping for further easing of stifling investment restraints," as per the Financial Times. This dismantling of regulations, which began a few decades before the BJP gained power, ushered in an erosion of India's socialist infrastructure. Economists Subhashree Banerjee and Yash Tayal explained in the Deccan Herald, that India's 1991 reforms ended up "liberalizing the Indian economy to an unprecedented extent. These reforms facilitated an environment for the wealthy to profit from the less-affluent without repercussions.
Thursday afternoon, April 25th, 2024, I was doing my job making sales calls as a staffperson at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana,.My wife was walking with me on campus and we heard shouts coming from Dunn Meadow. Earlier we had seen police cars blocking off Indiana Avenue north of Kirkwood, near the Sample Gates. As 
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The United Auto Workers recently scored the largest union victory in decades in the South. Their success at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant could be a turning point for labor in a region long known for governmental hostility to unions. The next test will be a UAW election scheduled for the week of May 13 at …
Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief | Ankara expects Rutte to be more sensitive on fight against terrorism and consider Turkish input in running Nato | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) during a joint press c…
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Arcus Foundation donates money for small businesses and removal of snares Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Frontline communities living adjacent to Kibale National Park in western Uganda have received about US$450,000 (Shs1.7 billion) thanks to a project that is intended to train about 2000 entrepreneurs around the park. Uganda Wildlife Authority says the park is …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This Thursday, limited passenger services resume between Kampala and Namanve, following suspension last year to pave the way for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing line. The passenger services will feature departures from Namanve to Kampala at 6.40 and 7.45 am and evening departures from Kampala at 5.30 and …
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the decision about proposed rules to ban menthol cigarettes "will take significantly more time" than previously expected.
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said. Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country's prime minister said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa …
Limiting global warming to 1.5 ∞C, to avert climate change, will depend on sufficient, reliable and affordable supply of critical energy transition minerals ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | As the world accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, the demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt is surging, spotlighting the need for equitable and sustainable practices in the extraction …
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | THE Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has hailed government for fast tracking ammendments to various outdated laws to improve the veterinary sector and the One Health approach, in the country. Speaking as Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 24th Celebrations of the World Veterinary Day in …
LONDON | Xinhua | Britain's King Charles III will return to public-facing royal duties following the progress made in his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The King's medical team "are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King's continued recovery," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The King's treatment …
In an election replete with questionable campaign tactics — from data harvesting to campaign leaflets posing as local newspapers — a new tactic by Conservative London mayoral candidate Susan Hall has come to light. | A leaflet circulated to some Londoners suggests to voters that Labour's Sadiq Khan is inevitably going to win — in a move some election observers suspect is designed to split or de-motivate his voter base. | A letter written by Steve Tuckwell, Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip aimed at postal voters, claims that "the Mayor thinks he is going to win this election easi…
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Source: Giles Clarke / Getty | A Haitian Gang leader who is accused of destabilizing the country says oligarchs are to blame for Vitel'Homme Innocent is known as one of the most dangerous men in Haiti. The gang leader recently made the Innocent, who is the leader of the violent gang Kraze Baryé, has been on the…
Intra-regional trade within the East African Community with the exclusion of Somalia and DRC is more than US$10.17 billion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Feasibility studies for the proposed 256km Kenya-Uganda Expressway on the Northern Corridor are set to commence following the official handover of the site to GOPA Infra Gmbh of Germany and ITEC …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To enhance the quality of Ugandan crop exports, inspection controls for avocado, banana, and pineapples are slated to be reinforced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF). The trio will be classified as high-risk commodities, mirroring the categorization of hot pepper, chili, and garden eggs. These crops …
An independent researcher argues that Venezuela is undergoing an agroecological transition.
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal and Manchester City solidified their positions as the primary contenders for the Premier League title this weekend, with each securing crucial victories, while Liverpool's title hopes diminished after dropping points. Arsenal survived a late comeback from Tottenham to win 3-2 away to its neighbor after it had stormed into …
A shift in the global malaria response is urgently needed across the entire malaria ecosystem ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ahead of World Malaria Day which falls on April 25, the WHO Global Malaria Programme published a new operational strategy outlining its priorities and key activities up to 2030 to help change the trajectory of malaria trends, …
Viral video shows a "Karen" at a pro-Palestinian protest at Northwestern University calling 911 and lying that she was "surrounded" and feared for her safety.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Concerns regarding malpractices in the recruitment of enumerators are troubling the organizers of the upcoming Uganda National Population Census as it progresses into the materials distribution phase. The country's 6th and inaugural digital census saw the dispatch of the first batch of tablets to be utilized in the enumeration …
Source: Lindsay Brice / Getty | UPDATED: 11: 00 a.m. April 29, 2024 | Originally published April 29, 2013 | Uprisings among disenfranchised people reacting to oppressive law enforcement tactics have seemingly been a constant 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has strongly condemned the alleged murders of parents by their own children driven by greed for property. Bishop Mukasa expressed deep concern over the disturbing trend where children resort to killing their parents when denied land titles …
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has initiated the construction and installation of an automatic weather station in the Rwenzori Sub-Region. These machines will record wind movements, rainfall, pressure, air temperature, and radiation. According to UNMA, the introduction of automatic weather detection machines will enhance the accuracy of data collection …
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Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yousef Alhelou — Dec 4, 2018 | The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou. | Since the explicit Israeli colonisation of historic Palestine in 1948 supported by colonialist and imperialist powers, namely Britain and the US, the Palestinian struggle has become a global cause. Resistance was a natural response to the i…
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Hundreds of people turned out on a chilly Saturday evening in Washington, DC to protest the White House Correspondents' Dinner in a show of support for journalists in Gaza. | Media workers in Gaza have The initiative, launched earlier this month without much response from US-based journalists, is aimed not just at the US government but also at the Washi…
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If you did not catch the entire session of my Friday appearance before the UNSC here is your chance. The rudest member of the UNSC was, hands down, the French Ambassador. He rejected following the normal courtesy of acknowledging even the UN briefers who preceded me. There's a shocker. Number two was the American representative. At least he had the class to acknowledge the two UN briefers but said nary a word about me. I expected that. I give the British rep credit because he thanked "all of the briefers" without mentioning anyone by name. | I was acknowledged in general by the representatives of the rest o…
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The impending Rafah invasion will be even worse than anything we've seen so far. And the U.S. is just going to watch it happen.
UK troops could be sent into Gaza to help with aid deliveries | Suggestion comes after US announces none of its own troops would be sent to the enclave | | A truck carrying humanitarian aid from the UK that entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom (Karm Abu Salem) crossing to Rafah, in the southern Ga…
As faculty at Cal Poly Humboldt, we deplore the use of physical violence by police and the deployment of extreme tactics to surveil students, escalate tensions, and criminalize free speech exercised by students calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Together, we are collectively making history as we fortify our long tradition of resistance against injustice and fight for a liberated future in Palestine and beyond.
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By Andrew Johnson An anti-imperialist Palestine Congress "against German complicity in the genocide in Gaza" was planned for Berlin from April 12-14.. (junge Welt, April 15). Before police shut it down, the congress discussed the recent charges in the International Court of Justice, including South Africa's charges accusing Israel of . . . | 
Paradoxically, Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel presents a unique opportunity for a regional ceasefire COMMENT | DAOUD KUTTAB | It is hard to imagine that anyone in the Levant or the broader Middle East managed to sleep on Saturday night, as Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles toward strategic sites in Israel and Israeli …
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Iraqi Tik-Tok star shot dead outside home in Baghdad | Om Fahad is the latest in a string of social media stars murdered in Iraq in recent years | | Iraqi TikTok celebrity Om Fahad at the Basra International Stadium during a game at the Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament on 19 January 2023 (Husse…
by: Assaf Levy, On April 27, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe mark a significant occasion—International Hyena Day. This day serves as an important reminder to celebrate and acknowledge one of the most enigmatic yet misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom—the hyena. Often depicted unfavorably and overshadowed by the more iconic wildlife of Africa, hyenas play a pivotal role in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats. International Hyena Day not only aims to elevate the hyena's profile but also seeks to dismantle the l…
by: Assaf Levy, April 27th is marked on the calendars of wildlife enthusiasts around the globe for a special reason—it's World Tapir Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the tapir, one of the most unusual and ancient creatures still roaming the earth. Celebrated since 2008, World Tapir Day highlights the importance of tapir conservation, drawing attention to the challenges these creatures face, including habitat loss and poaching. The day encourages education and action across international lines, fostering a global commitment to preserving these mag…
27 April 2024, Quezon City. Following the safety tips issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on activity toys for indoor and outdoor use, the EcoWaste Coalition reminded the public to also select toys that are not coated with lead-containing paints. | The group's reminder is in line with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Memorandum Circular No. 10, series of 2016, which affirmed the strict prohibition on the use of paints with lead above the maximum limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) on toys and related products effective December 31, 2016. | The prohibition applies to toys and children's pro…
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Ottawa, Canada | THE INDEPENDENT | Negotiators from about 175 countries are meeting in the Canadian Capital Ottawa to forge an international treaty to regulate plastics. The conference in Canada is the fourth in the round of negotiations since the governments backed by scientific evidence agreed to develop an international treaty to clean up plastic pollution that …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual. "The malaria rate is actually very high, not only here at Kiruddu but also at other health facilities across …
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Biomedical Engineer, Darlington Tumukugize was on Friday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of theft of eight mattresses and other valuables. Tumukugize was on Friday evening arraigned before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Patience Lorna Mukundane. He was charged with two counts: possessing …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police and Uganda People's Defense Forces are set to launch joint operations to crack down on rampant burglaries in Luwero district. At least five houses or offices are broken into and items stolen. In the latest incident, burglars broke into Luwero district headquarters and stole computers after vandalizing the …
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Three decisive matches this weekend — one of them the biggest derby in London — will go a long way toward deciding this season's Premier League title, and perhaps also the scramble to avoid relegation. The first game is on Saturday lunchtime when Jurgen Klopp's tired Liverpool side travels to …
LONDON, UK| Xinhua | Leicester City were promoted back to the Premier League from the Championship (second division) at the first attempt on Friday, without needing to kick a ball on Friday night, after Queens Park Rangers beat Leeds United 4-0. The result means that Leicester with 74 points are four points ahead of Leeds, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's decision to revert Uganda Meteorology Authority (UNMA) to the department at the Ministry of Water and Environment has drawn mixed reactions. Uganda Meteorology Authority will no longer be semi-autonomous once President Museveni assents to the Bill seeking to merge or rationalize government Authorities and Departments. Some environmentalists and users …
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A baby saved from her dying mother's womb in the war-battered Sabreen al-Rouh was the only surviving member of her immediate family after she was delivered by Caesarean section while her mother lay fatally wounded from an Israeli air strike at the weekend. | Sabreen's second name means "soul" in Arabic. | The Emirati hospital in the southern Gaza city of Rafah said the premature baby died on Thursday "despite efforts by the neonatal unit staff" to kee…
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A baby girl who was delivered from her dying mother's womb in a The baby had been named Sabreen al-Rouh. The second name means "soul" in Arabic. | Her mother, Sabreen al-Sakani (al-Sheikh), was seriously injured when the Israeli strike hit the family home in 
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Israel's hardline national security minister Video aired on Israeli media showed the car Ben-Gvir was travelling in had flipped over. | Police commissioner Kobi Shabtai told reporters two other people were injured in the incident. | "Minister Ben-Gvir feels good, is conscious, and will continue to receive medical treatment at Assaf HaRofeh Hospital," his office said. | Ben-G…
Two senior commanders from a The group said in a statement that Mosab Saeed Khalaf and Bilal Mohammed Khalaf "died while carrying out their tasks… in a Zionist strike in the It…
Hamas said it was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a The signs of fresh truce talks came alongside ongoing Israeli preparations for an invasion of the Gaza Strip's southern city of 
The event titled 'How do we talk about the war in the Middle East?' will see Germany's president, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, discussing the topic with Meron Mendel, director of the Anne Frank Educational Centre, journalist and podcaster Tilo Jung and Melody Sucharewicz, a political advisor and expert on German-Israeli relations. | However, many critics have noticed the absence of Palestini…
Kurdish-led authorities in northeastern The 17 women and 33 children, all citizens of Tajikistan, were handed over to a delegation headed by the Tajik ambassador to Kuwait, Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, Syrian Kurdish officials said. | After the Islamic State…
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The recent Whether pushing back against international conflicts or fighting for social justice on their turf, student activists have consistently been at the forefront of societal transformation. | The Vietnam Era: A turning point in student activism: | Let's rew…
The deal is the latest high-profile investment in global sports for Saudi Arabia who have already been confirmed as the only bid for the 2034 World Cup. | In a joint statement it was confirmed Aramco would become FIFA's Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category. | T…
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Less than two weeks into Upon arriving at the subway stop for the university on Thursday, there is a clear level of elevated security, with yellow police tape and what appears to be additional security measures around campus. | At the same time, on a warm spring day, the street outside the university gat…
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Legazpi, Albay— Rhymes of PEG, a community of writers and artists, is set to hold a "Poems in Print" Exhibit at Kapihan Café in Legazpi City, Albay from April 27 to May 11, 2024. | Featuring poetry pieces by local writers, the exhibit aims to celebrate poetry just in time for National Poetry Month, which occurs every April. It also aims to showcase and highlight the works of poets, regardless of their native language, and to present them together in an exhibit for many people to read and appreciate. It's like achieving the best of both worlds when art meets poetry and combines them into one masterpiece.
"We, the students of Gaza, salute the students of Columbia University, Yale University, New York University, Rutgers University, the University of Michigan, and dozens of universities across the United States who are rising up in solidarity with Gaza and to put an end to the Zionist-US genocide against our people in Gaza," wrote the Student Frameworks Secretariat, composed of a variety of student organizations part of larger resistance groups and left parties—including but not limited to the Islamic Resistance Movement, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Islamic Jihad Movement in Pale…
Workers World is in full support of the heroic U.S. student uprising that has mushroomed in the form of Gaza solidarity encampments. This national uprising was sparked on April 17, Palestinian Prisoners' Day, by Columbia University students in Harlem, New York, demanding that this Ivy League school divest all its . . . | 
If Meir Kahane were still alive, he would have been proud of his followers. The ideology of the once marginalized and loathed extremist rabbi is now the backbone of Israeli politics.
Friends and colleagues remembered the seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen that were killed when their convoy was struck in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on April 1, 2024. Services were held in Washington D.C.'s National Cathedral, not far from the organization's headquarters. | They were remembered as selfless, caring individuals — working to make the world a better place in the face of overwhelming suffering, killed while delivering much needed food to hard-hit Gaza. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
How a Jewish-supported civic resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was killed The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: —William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, 1596 Since October, the 
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | Empire managers and propagandists are losing their minds about student protests against the genocide in Gaza on university campuses, so naturally we're seeing a mad push to frame this as the result of interference by Russia, China, Iran and Hamas. These demented conspiracies of foreign influence come even as Israel's prime minister openly calls for the US government to quash the university protests by any means necessary. | In 
Alumni of Rice University Students for Justice in Palestine are condemning the university for suppressing a campus vote on divesting from the Gaza genocide.
The presidential election in November looks set to pit Donald Trump, who will most likely dismantle what is left of our decayed democracy, against Joe Biden, who is a full partner in the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. "This is the paradox that we're faced with," says former Representative (and current candidate to represent …
A Yale graduate student and campus organizer talks to Mondoweiss about the school's encampment protest and the school's connection to Israel's genocide.
Students from UPenn, Drexel, and Temple at the encampment are demanding that UPenn discloses its investments, divests from corporations that profit from Israel's genocide, and defends Palestinians students and their allies.
This exhibition, featuring works by 27 artists, aims to shed light on the struggles faced by the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation, apartheid rule, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. #WorldBEYONDWar…
In striking at the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1 Bibi Netanyahu has made himself an April Fool. Israel has been bombing Syria for years with no provocation or retaliation by Syria. For years it has bombed its airports which disrupted humanitarian aid to Syria's civilian population who were suffering in its long civil war. Iran responded to the Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate by asking its allies, the Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza, to refrain from their retaliatory strikes on Israel and let Iran make a military retaliation by itself. This was to ensure that Israel…
Israel's Smotrich urges 'complete destruction' of Gaza instead of truce talks | Far-right minister condemns indirect negotiations with Hamas and calls for their assassination across the globe | | Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, enters the Old City of Jerusalem during the Isra…
US State Department Arabic spokesperson resigns over Gaza policy | Hala Rharrit is the third State Department official to step down over Washington's support for Israel's war | | Hala Rharrit, Arabic language spokesperson for the State Department, has quit in protest (United States Department of St…
Israel: Ben Gvir rushed to hospital after car accident | Far-right Israeli minister's car overturned resulting in moderate injuries | | Israeli police cordon off the site of a car accident that involved Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Ramla south of Tel Aviv, 26 April 2024 (Ahmad Gharabli / AFP)…
As more campuses join the protests against Israel's continuing engagement in war crimes in Gaza, one common thread runs through the student demands — divest from supplying the Netanyahu government and the IDF with weapons of mass destruction. What compels many of these youthful demonstrators to occupy the public spaces and offices of their universities 
As a wave of student protests against Israel's war on Gaza continues to spread from coast to coast, schools and law enforcement have responded with increasing brutality to campus encampments. One of the most violent police crackdowns took place at Emory University in Atlanta on Thursday, when local and state police swept onto the campus just hours after students had set up tents on the quad in protest against Israel's war on Gaza as well as the planned police training center known as Cop City. Police used tear gas and stun guns to break up the encampment as they wrestled people to the ground, and are…
The Middle East will not be the same in the wake of 7 October 2023. More was breached on that day than the prison wall that Palestinian fighters burst through. The fantasy Israel has staged-managed, and the United States has parroted, for over seven decades has finally seen the light of day. The global community can no 
No, Mr. Netanyahu. It is not antisemitic or pro-Hamas to point out that in a little over six months your extremist government has killed 34,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 77,000 people — seventy percent of whom are women and children. It is not antisemitic to point out that your bombing has completely destroyed more 
To understand the growing support within union ranks for an end to unconditional U.S. military and financial support for Israel in its conduct of a brutal war, it is important to look back at the legacy to which the UAW statements refer.
Gaza boycott: Calls for Egypt's Al Ahly to end Coca-Cola contract over alleged Israel links | Al Ahly SC faces a boycott campaign after a senior official called on fans to buy club merchandise with Coca-Cola brand | | Fans of Al Al Ahly raise the Palestinian flag during the…
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN News Centre | Please refer to the attached file. | A UN Office investigating Israeli accusations that 12 staff members from UN Palestine relief agency UNRWA were involved in the 7 October Hamas-led attacks has closed one of the cases because Israel had not provided any supporting evidence, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Friday. | "We are exploring corrective administrative action to be taken in that person's case," he said, speaking during the daily press briefing in New York. | Meanwhile, eight staff remain under investigation by the UN's inte…
On Wednesday evening, students at Sciences Po Paris established the first university encampment for Palestine in France, before being forcibly removed by riot police. The students promise the movement will continue.
The Office of the Comptroller General of Venezuela has disqualified five politicians from holding public office. | On Tuesday, April 24, the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic announced that four of the five disqualified politicians will not be able to run for public office for the next 15 years, that is, until 2039. | These politicians include the mayor of the municipality of El Hatillo (Miranda state), Elías Sayegh; the mayor of the municipality of Los Salias (Miranda state), José Antonio Fernández López; former National Assembly deputy for the Justice First party, Tomás Guanipa; and former deput…
What will it take to end the nuclear nightmare that has gripped the world since the atomic bombings of 1945? For a time, that nightmare seemed to have abated for, in response to massive popular resistance to the prospect of nuclear war, governments turned to signing nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements. Even previously hawkish 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Antony Blinken is now in China for his second such journey as secretary of state and his third encounter with senior Chinese officials: This is our news as April marches toward May. I have to say, it is a stranger state of affairs than I can figure when …
Call to action from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions — Gaza: This May Day and Nakba Day [May 15], we, the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions — Gaza, urgently appeal to our brothers and sisters in the international trade union movement to take a stand in solidarity . . . | 
On April 16, Australia's eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, issued with authoritarian glee legal notices to X Corp and Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to remove material within 24 hours depicting what her office declared to be "gratuitous or offensive violence with a high degree of impact and detail". The relevant material featured a livestreamed 
In the summer of 1968, I was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency's task force on the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The task force met around the clock in the CIA operations center, which was outfitted with myriad television screens. Most of these screens were showing the Soviet invasion. But several screens were devoted to the violence and mayhem on the streets of Chicago, where Mayor Richard Daley's police force was pummeling young people holding a protest rally against the Vietnam War. The chaos and the violence, which a federal commission labeled a "police riot," played a key role in Richard Nixon…
In the state's closing arguments jurors were treated to the spectacle of the prosecutor in Brenda's case, Gayland Gieger, hauling a suitcase toward the jury box, from which he extracted a pair of her thong panties, which he waved in front of them, saying, to audible gasps in the courtroom: "This [dangling a pink thong] is what we found in [the suitcase]. It's been introduced into evidence. The grieving widow packs this [brandishing a red thong] to run off with her boyfriend. The grieving widow packs this [pulling out a black thong] to go sleep in a hotel room with her children and her boyfriend. The grieving wido…
The US Air Force practice of deploying nuclear weapons on military bases in other countries — and training foreign pilots to attack third countries with H-bombs — is called 'nuclear sharing' or 'forward basing.' The system has been repeatedly condemned in recent years by lawyer's groups, international law experts, UN delegates, civil society, and foreign 
In cities and in rural areas, in red states and blue states, most residents want cleaner and more connected communities. Public transit — including trains, buses, and dial-a-ride services — and accessible walking and bike routes give us healthy, clean, and affordable ways for everyone to get where they need to go. But for too 
Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman wrote Manufacturing Consent in the late 1980s to describe the structural forces which cause an otherwise free media—one lacking government censorship, fear of prison for journalists (aside from those sharing designated government secrets), and staffed with people who genuinely see themselves as holding power accountable—can nonetheless produce systematic propaganda, with a highly 
Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I was often on my feet for 10-12 hour 
How will Biden conceal the inflation rampaging throughout his term? The latest scheme appears to be draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the last drop. It's already down to 17 percent, because Biden opened the spigot when his idiotic sanctions on Russian energy back in 2022 boosted prices at the pump into the stratosphere, always a terrifying development for homo politicus. Biden tamed gas prices by emptying most of the SPR. Now he may finish it off, because no, he can't have gas prices rising before the election, not they way they did back two summers ago, when filling your tank cost almost as much as a n…
It's never been so bad. The Great Barrier Reef, which is one of nature's most iconic mosaics of biodiversity, is on the ropes because of extreme global warming. Coral bleaching at the World Heritage-listed reef is "experiencing its worst mass bleaching event on record." (Source: Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 'Transforming' from Repeated Coral Bleaching, 
In a global context where tropical rainforests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation and climate regulation, these ecosystems are severely threatened by expanding agribusiness and logging activities. This poses significant risks to the environment, wildlife, and communities dependent on rainforests. Against the backdrop of escalating climate change impacts, urgent action is needed to prevent the collapse 
For the first time since 1954, no large new atomic reactors are under construction or on order in the United States. On March 1, 2024, Vogtle Unit 4 connected to the Georgia grid …years behind schedule and billions over budget. Once hyped as "too cheap to meter," America's last large light-water reactor thus forever froze 
Echoing President Biden, Netanyahu labeled the demonstrations 'antisemitic'.
The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about the legality of Idaho's near-total abortion ban, which criminalizes the procedure in all circumstances unless the life of the parent is at risk. It's the first such case to reach the high court since the conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. A key issue is whether a state ban can take precedence over the federal right to receive emergency care, including an abortion. The Biden administration argued that Idaho's law violates the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, or EMTALA. If the justices side with Idaho, it could h…
We speak with journalist and author Ari Berman about his new book, Minority Rule, which details how the United States has since its founding privileged the rights and interests of a small elite over the needs of the majority. He outlines how, for the first time in U.S. history, five of six conservative justices on the Supreme Court were appointed by Republican presidents who lost the popular vote, and confirmed by senators elected by a minority of Americans. Berman says the court's makeup is the product of two skewed institutions: how we elect our presidents through the Electoral College and how we appoint…
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SC justices signal support for US presidents having some level of protection from criminal charges for certain acts taken in office…
With religious hatred at its peak, India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world's biggest election…
Trump seen golfing alone Bedminster Golf Club…
US auto industry safety regulators announces to investigate electric vehicle manufacturing company…
Former US president pens birthday wish to former first lady…
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Country: World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file.
Country: World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | ‚óè 30 governments, | ‚óè 41 private donors, | ‚óè 11 UN funds, | ‚óè 3 Inter-governmental bodies | $746.2 million funds available in 2023 from multi-year contributions | 36% is unearmarked $1,979 billion…
Country: Haiti | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | The humanitarian crisis in Haiti is marked by a rapid escalation of gang violence, which has compounded the suffering of people already affected by critical levels of food insecurity, poverty and a breakdown in essential services. Whilst tens of thousands are being displaced from their homes, others remain trapped inside gang-controlled neighborhoods, facing very serious protection concerns. | Situation Overview | The UN Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan estimates that 5.5 million Haitians need…
War on Gaza: Why are students protesting at campuses across the US? | Hundreds of students and faculty have been arrested by police for participating in protest encampments on university campuses in support of Palestinians | | Mounted police were mobilised against demonstrators protesti…
Biden campaign refuses invitation to address US Muslim voter advocacy groups | Muslim voters say the campaign's refusal to engage 'reveals the disconnect' between Biden and voters, as Muslims hear from third-party candidates | | A Muslim organiser talks to voters outside of a polling location at Ma…
The draft ESF, aimed at updating ADB's safeguards policies, is being met with opposition from civil society groups due to a wide range of critical shortcomings, including: | Lack of Clear Lines of Accountability | Lack of Clarity Related to the Stakeholder Engagement | Lack of Human Rights Approach | Weakened Environmental and Social Protections | Gender Consideration Dilution | Climate Change standards that fail to stand up to climate science | Opaque Financial Intermediary Lending | In light of these grave concerns, the NGO Forum on ADB and the Asian Peoples Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) together wit…
Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) | Source: Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Executive Summary | The Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Southeast Asia, with the majority of the population comprised of ethnic Lao people alongside many other minority groups who reside predominantly in the foothills and mountains. While Lao PDR still faces relatively high poverty rates, it has made incredible strides in poverty reduction since the socialist state instituted economi…
Country: Haiti | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Agenda | Suivi des points d'actions | Chiffres de référence de la population | Divers | 1. Suivi des points d'action | Rappel sur la finalisation du plan de réponse dans RPM pour la Protection. | 2 . Chiffres de référence de la population | REACH a fait une présentation (cf ppt) de sa méthodologie pour obtenir une estimation de la population dans le pays à partir des données de META de 2018 et en appliquant un coefficient d'accroissement de la population (différencié en fonction des zones r…
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
Countries: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cà¥te d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | Driving Progress in the Fight to End Malaria | For Immediate Release | Office of Press…
Country: Kenya | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | To date, this Emergency Appeal, which seeks CHF18,000,000 Federation Wide is 16% funded. Further funding contributions are needed to enable the Kenya Red Cross Society, with support from IFRC, to continue with the response efforts by providing humanitarian assistance and protecting the people affected by the floods. | A. SITUATION ANALYSIS | Communities in Kenya are once again facing heavy rains and devasting floods. Since mid-March it is reported that at least 38 people have died…
Countries: British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | KEY FIGURES | 3M children in need of humanitarian or protection assistance in Haiti | 169K people affected by flooding in Ecuador since 29 January | 722 people displaced due to clashes in rural areas of Cauca, Colombia | HAITI: CHILDREN | As the humanitarian and security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, there is increasing concern for the safety and well-being of children. In the Port-au-Prince area al…
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Vice President of Zimbabwe Constantino Chiwenga stresses the crucial role of innovation in propelling country towards vibrant industrialization and prosperous trade…
Russia is extremely unlikely to fall a third time for a Biden/NATO request to 'freeze' military operations and negotiate again.
April 26 marks National Arbor Day, first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in the U.S. state of Nebraska in 1872, and now celebrated all over the world. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of planting trees, as well as the threat certain species and forests are facing in our world today. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan visited the Joshua Tree National Park that's struggling to preserve a rare, iconic species whose numbers are in decline.
Former President Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution claim is one of the most important ever being heard before the U.S. Supreme Court, just across the street from the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Nathan King has more. | Trump is charged with trying to overturn the election that was certified in Congress. He is facing trial and potentially prison, but Trump and his lawyers claim as president, he had "absolute immunity" from prosecution for any acts taken while in office. His lawyers claimed in front of the Supreme Court justices that he could only be prosecuted if he had been impeac…
The Arctic region is warming at twice the global rate, leading to rapid melting of ice—some have even predicted ice-free summers by year 2034.
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business came to a standstill in sections of Jinja city's industrial area after five trucks got stuck at different points along Factory Street, in Masese ward, in the southern division. This follows heavy rains, which filled up giant existing potholes, that drivers accidently drove into. The trucks, which reportedly …
After nearly two months of waiting, Haiti's Presidential Council has finally been sworn-in amidst big concerns over security threats. The nine-member council was installed in Port-au-Prince this Thursday, April 25, amidst threats from heavily armed gangs that have taken over 90 percent of the capital city. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University dons have renewed calls for government to provide scholarships for PhD (Doctor of Philsophy) students. This was during the opening day of the annual forum for graduate research and policy dialogue held at Makerere University's Yusuf Lule Teaching Facility on Thursday. Makerere is organizing the two-day event …
Chrystia Freeland put on her best smile to introduce two new bonbons she hopes will sweeten the lives of Canada's first-time home buyers. | On 11 April, Canada's deputy prime minister and minister of finance, announced that first time buyers could 
Iowa's three public universities are closing all of their DEI offices to comply with a new state law and to help "young white men."
In a case similar to that of George Floyd, Frank Tyson died with a knee on his neck after telling Canton police, "I can't breathe."
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan military court has ordered the release of 32 Kenyan nationals who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The decision by the General Court Martial (GCM), which convened late Wednesday, overturned an earlier ruling by a lower court. The GCM …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua city have in their custody a 51-year-old man who was captured on social media flogging an elderly woman at Manibe Trading Center along Arua-Koboko road. Twalibu Avutia, a resident of Baruku cell, Baza ward, Arua central Division was on Wednesday captured on a phone camera whipping …
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long activities to mark World Veterinary Day (WVD) 2024 in Uganda climax today April 26 in Rakai with celebrations organised by the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture and Animal industry and fisheries (MAAIF), and the Food and Agriculture organisation FAO. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) …
It was the hottest March on record as global temperatures over the past 12 months soared past pre-industrial levels. Forecasters are expecting another sweltering summer in the northern hemisphere. The impact of record-breaking heat is already affecting some of the most vulnerable parts of our planet. | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud leads the Middle East Institute's Climate and Water Program. | 
Dexter Reed was shot and killed by Chicago police last month after they allegedly pulled him over for failing to wear a seatbelt.
Now Sharpshooters appearing on a least 2 universities — Ohio State and Indiana State. | Will add more Indiana State info as it surfaces.
The 'carnation revolution' saw soldiers, workers and communities join forces to overthrow fascism and challenge capitalist power. Peter Robinson traces events from April 1974.
Veterinarians as Essential Health Workers COMMENT | Dr Jesse Mukisa Mutesasira | In a lay man's language, One health is an approach where many cats chase one rat. The cats consist of a collection of different professionals working under one team to achieve the same set target or solution towards societal health challenges (rat), or …
RNC co-chair Lara Trump's new comments about poll watchers are consistent with American white supremacy — and crimes her father-in-law is charged with.
Source: Stephen Maturen / Getty | UPDATED: 4: 15 p.m. ET, April 26, 2024 | An eyewitness who tried to help prevent George Floyd's murder has settled a lawsuit with the city of Minneapolis after police assaulted him during the 2020 incident. | On Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council agreed to pay Donald Williams a $150,000 settlement, approving the money without much discussion, Williams, who sued the city last year, alleged his encounter with police caused post-traumatic stres…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Manifesto Implementation Unit has indicated that the party has so far fulfilled 35 percent of its 2021-26 commitments to Ugandans. The Unit released its half-term internal performance review audit report for three financial years, 2021/22, 2022/23 and the running one 2023/24. According to the report, the performance …
John Green on the fiftieth anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution.
Gothenburg, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is on a long list of autocratic countries in the world, according to the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute's eighth annual Democracy Report 2024. The report says the world is almost evenly divided between 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Nevertheless, 71% of the world's population — 5.7 billion …
Countries: Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Antecedentes y Metodología | Las encuestas del monitoreo de movimientos mixtos en México son recabadas regularmente para analizar datos que aporten a la identificación de violaciones de derechos y riesgos de protección en población vulnerable, con el propósito de informar de forma efectiva la respuesta del ACNUR y sus socios. | Durante febrero 2024 fueron recolectadas 343 entevistas, cubriendo 823 personas. | Las encues…
Countries: British Virgin Islands, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | CIFRAS CLAVE | 3M de niños y niñas necesitan ayuda humanitaria o protección en Haití | 169K personas afectadas por las inundaciones en Ecuador desde el 29 de enero | 722 personas desplazadas por enfrentamientos en zonas rurales de Cauca, Colombia | HAITÂ: INFANCIA | A medida que la situación humanitaria y de seguridad en Haití continúa deteriorándose, aumenta la preocupación por la seguridad y el bienestar de los…
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have successfully targeted an Israeli ship, MSC DARWIN, in the Gulf of Aden with missiles and drones, according to Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the YAF spokesperson. Additionally, the YAF launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Israeli targets in Umm Al-Rashrash (Eilat), announcing that the operation has achieved its objectives. …
Hezbollah goes ahead with its painful strikes against the Israeli enemy, with an Israeli being killed early on Friday in a double ambush carried by the Lebanese resistance group in occupied Shebaa Farms. Hezbollah's Military Media announced the strike on Sehbaa Farms early on Friday, saying that the Islamic Resistance fighters carried out a complex …
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Rafah has been transformed into the "largest displacement camp on earth" after 
A former senior US official who until recently helped oversee human-rights compliance by foreign militaries receiving American military assistance said on Wednesday that he repeatedly observed Israel The allegation comes as the Biden administration faces intense pressure over…
Tensions across the Middle East, recently rose to worrying highs. | It started on 1 April, when Israel launched an attack on Iran's consulate building in the Syria capital of Damascus. Iran responded to this by firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. In turn, Israel conducted strikes in Iran. | Voices from abroad, desperately called for calm, as fears grew that the region was about to be plunged into a regional conflict. | This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at the recent Iranian strike against Israel and Israel's response. | What did Iran hope to achieve, and were they successful? Why did Arab…
Booklets intended for The fair's director, Mohamed Salah Kadri, told AFP that the sex education pamphlets had been withdrawn by representatives of the 
The Arabic-language spokesperson of the Hala Rharrit was also the Dubai Regional Media Hub's deputy director and joined the State Department almost two decades ago as a political and human rights officer, the department's w…
The The small coastal territory has been devastated by more than six months of brutal 
If accepted, doner kebabs would join other European favourites like Neapolitan pizza and Spanish jamon serrano. | Doner kebabs, a classic meat dish, consist of thinly sliced cutlets from beef, lamb, or chicken, rotating on a stainless steel skewer over a fire, cooking t…
A small number of people in the The statement, carried by the state news agency late on Wednesday, did not say exactly how many people had been affected or what exactly they were treated for. | There have been "a very limited number of cases that showed some symptoms of being affected by the mixed water" and they received hospital treatment, the ministry said. | It did not say what the water had been contaminated wit…
"We express our condemnation and denunciation of the shameful and undemocratic practices carried out by the party of the head of government, who has openly disregarded the laws by buying loy…
I received an invitation earlier this week to address the United Nation's Security Council at 10: 00 am on Friday. I am posting this in advance of my appearance. Here is my presentation. You can watch it live on YouTube. | Thank you, Mr. President. My compliments to the distinguished members of the Security Council. My name is Larry Johnson. I am here today to speak in support of Russia's desire to have the United Nation's Security Council conduct an open and comprehensive investigation of the sabotage of the Nord Stream Pipeline in September 2022. | I am here at my own expense, without compensation for m…
Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry | The British-Palestinian surgeon speaks to MEE after being denied role in Palestine conference, which was shut down by police | | British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah at an emergency prot…
The United National Antiwar Coalition released the following news release on April 8 which has been lightly edited. Over 400 antiwar, anti-imperialist and Palestine solidarity activists convened in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 5, 6 and 7, in the first major conference of the U.S. antiwar movement since before the . . . | 
Several Palestinians wounded as Israeli settlers renew attacks on West Bank | The attacks come a day after hundreds of settlers stormed al-Mughayyir village, killing one Palestinian and wounding 25 others | | A Palestinian man inspects the damage to a house after Israeli settlers attack…
Daniil Trifonov — Bach: Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Imagine No War, by A.J. Smuskiewicz Getting Gaza Right Is The Absolute Bare Minimum Requirement, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel is Losing the War and the IDF Won't Survive Iran's Retaliation | Scott Ritter (Video) Israel in despair over possible Iranian retaliation, by Lucas Leiroz 'Utterly Insane Strategy' — Why Friedman Thinks Gaza War is 'Unwinnable' for Israel — Pal Chronicle Israel Humiliated, Iraq, Lebanon Down Ships, Ports, and IDF Drones — Danny Haiphong (Video) Day 189: Israel and U.S. brace…
By Michael Roberts — Apr 11, 2024 | The recent nonsense issued by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on China's 'overcapacity' and 'unfair subsidies' to its industries is particularly pathetic. Indeed, let me quote Bertran…
Four months after Javier Milei's inauguration as president, Argentina's crisis of leadership has worsened, with the working class suffering the worst poverty rate in 20 years. Fed up by decades of government that failed working people, some of the public fell for Milei's anti-establishment theatrics while on the campaign trail . . . | 
The call below was issued in March by the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions. Brothers and Sisters of unions and other labor organizations in the United States of America: In the midst of pain and blood, in the displacement camps, amidst the rubble and the ruins of our . . . | 
On the request of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the permanent representative of Korea to the United Nations, Ambassador Kim Song, sent the following letter to Workers World Party on the occasion of its 65th anniversary: | 
Harm reduction is exactly that: a reduction of the harm that can potentially be caused by drug use. For some, harm reduction includes trip sitting — having a sober friend watch over them, either in person or through emergency hotlines such as Never Use Alone, while they use drugs. For . . . | 
From 1917 Russia to Today; The multiple movements, defining the ideology, and how the movement has been attacked by Wahhabism & the CIA First Mention of Islamic Socialism: Islamic Socialism started officially in the early 1900's Russia during the time of increasing hostility towards the Tsar; and not for no reason either. Many Muslims of Russia and lands Russia imperialized was constantly being attacked by the Tsar and Church under the orders of the Tsar. The object …
On what basis do we call the Civil Rights Movement a revolution? And will there be one to follow?The year is 2024. America is today engulfed in its greatest political crisis perhaps since the Civil War. The blatant hypocrisy and contempt shown by our elites, decades of deindustrialization, neglect, and downward economic mobility, cities and towns overrun by deaths of despair, and America's most recent proxy wars in Gaza and Ukraine have, in unprecedented fashion, driven Americans aw …
Lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico The United States tells the world and its citizens that it is the greatest country on the planet, where freedom and democracy reign, and where there is an American dream that gives everyone the opportunity to live flourishing "middle class" lives with white-fenced houses and two cars. For the American working masses, however, as the great critical comedian George Carlin noted, "it's called the American dream because you have to be a …
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ABIDJAN | Xinhua | Ukraine on Thursday inaugurated an embassy in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, in an attempt to expand its diplomatic presence in Africa. "The opening of the embassy in Cote d'Ivoire, a country rightly considered one of the leaders in the West African region, is explained above all by our desire to intensify global …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has rejected and re-allocated Shs200 billion budgeted to compensate Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) staff that will be affected by rationalisation. The funds have now been earmarked for debt repayment. This decision came amidst deliberations led by Dan Atwijukire, the Chairperson of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, during the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move aimed at boosting the welfare of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) officers, Parliament has approved a Shs962.23 billion for the enhancement of their salaries. This decision was presented by Wilson Kajwengye, the Chairperson of the Defence Committee of Parliament as the House considered the defence ministerial …
Witnesses of According to testimonies collected by Mondoweiss, civilians working for the Gaza government had been at the hospital collecting salaries at the time of the Israeli assault. | This included civil defence crews, police officers, internal secu…
Negotiations for a ceasefire in On Thursday, 
A senior US humanitarian official stated that US Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power's admission came on Wednesd…
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinians early Friday near Tubas in the The deceased Palestinians have since been identified as Mohammed Rasoul and Mohammad Issam al-Shahmawi. | Rasoul was reported to be targeted by Israeli gunfire during an ambush in his vehicle, while al-Shahmawi was shot during a military raid in the al-Far'a refugee camp, located in south of Tubas. | Rasoul led the Tubas Battalion, which consists of a group of young men who h…
The firm, which is the innovation branch of Korean company Samsung, announced to staff it was closing its operations in An email to office employees…
At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes that targeted areas in and around Additionally, two Palestinians were also killed in an Israeli bombing targeting north of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza…
Days after Israel strengthened its air defences and paused leave for combat units, the United States also warned of the risk of an attack by Iran or its allied groups at…
The Hadi will succeed Jamie McGoldrick, who temporarily held the position from December, after replacing Lynn Hastings, who left her post after Israeli authorities While the reasons b…
A growing number of British people want the The YouGov poll is the 
Israeli forces fought Palestinian militants in the north and centre of the Gaza Strip on Friday as Most Israeli troops have been 
A document A draft contract dated 27 March shows the military having its own "landing zone" in Google Cloud. This zone is a secure entry point to Google-provided computing, allowing the military to store and process data and access 
Five Palestinians living in the The complaint seeks to "revoke the export licences issued by the German government for arms deliveries to Israel", the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) said in a statement. | A spokeswoman for the administra…
"I know a 30-something woman from Al Geneina [in West Darfur] whose kids were shot dead in front of her eyes while they were on their way to the border with Chad trying to escape from the country," begins Dallia Abdelmoneim, a political commentator from Khartoum. | Dallia, who currently works at the Sudanese think-tank Fikra for Studies and Development, tells The New Arab that the young woman, a lawyer and activist, now helps refugees in Chad offering them legal assistance and ensuring they have access to food and healthcare. | "Millions of women in Sudan have been bearing the brunt of violence and displacemen…
Six people were Multiple people were stabbed by the unidentified assailant, who was shot dead by a policewoman at the scene. | The incident occurred at the sprawling Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, which was packed with Saturday afternoon shoppers. | "I'm…
Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling US soldiers guarding them at Iraq's Now, three survivors of Abu Ghraib will finally get their day in US court against the military contractor they hold responsible for their mistreatment. | The trial is scheduled to begin Monday in 
The security and defence relationship between the The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, said the emphasis of Al-Sudani's visit would be economic ties, even as Washington and…
Anousheh Ansari was born a curious child, always asking 'why?' But the question more suited to the history-making entrepreneur and CEO is perhaps 'why not?' | In 2006, Anousheh became the first Iranian to travel to space, a goal she'd set her sights on from a very young age. | 
Gunmen killed 11 people in Police said six gunmen stopped a bus near the city of 
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Amnesty International has denounced The rights group 
Jorge Jesus's side, top of the Al-Hilal took an early lead after five minutes through Malcom following a one-two with Saleh Al-S…
Renowned Palestinian-British doctor The New Arab correspondent Rabeea Eid, who is covering the conference, spoke to Abu Sittah who confirmed "they didn't let him in and he cannot now make a statement until the evening". | Abu Sittah, who was recently appointed rector of Glasgow University, is currently being held at a Berlin airpo…
Emma Roddick issued a letter to UK minister Tom Pursglov, in which she emphasised the addition of the 
Groups of Palestinians in the 
The comments, following talks in Dublin, came hours after 
Notwithstanding all of Israel's tough talk and Biden's repeated vow to defend Israel, Israel's military campaign against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is turning into a real debacle. And things don't look much better for the United States. The world is now in bona fide tenterhooks mode — i.e., nervously waiting for Iran's promised military retaliation for Israel's illegal bombing of Iran's Consulate in Damascus a week ago. The 1961 The premises of a diplomatic m…
One hundred thousand people are expected to march on parliament for Palestine on Saturday 13 April — in a call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to UK arms sales to Israel. Marching on parliament for Palestine On 13 April tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate in London calling on the …
Israel described its clearly deliberate killing of seven humanitarian aid workers on April 1 as a "grave mistake", a "tragic event" that "happens in war". Israel is, obviously, lying. This entire so-called war — actually genocide — in Gaza, has been based on a series of lies, some of which Israel continues to peddle. For 
Can it get any busier? The World Court, otherwise known as the International Court of Justice, has been swamped by applications on the subject of alleged genocide. The site of interest remains the Gaza Strip, the subject of unremitting slaughter since the October 7, 2023 cross-border attacks by Hamas against Israel. The retaliation by Israel 
It took a genocide for Torontonians to commit themselves to the goal of defeating Israel. It turns out Iranian President Akhmedinejad was right after all. 'Israel' must be wiped off the map. It is an ugly cancer that could kill its Earthly host. But it will disappear only by the will of the people, Palestinian, …
The area around al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital, following an Israeli massacre. (Omar Ishaq DPA via ZUMA Press) Ramadan in Gaza is unlike any we have previously seen. We don't have the traditional suhoor to brace us for the day ahead. There are no feasts here. No invitations extended for people to come and visit. We …
Walid Daqqa, the longest-held Palestinian political prisoner and a revolutionary leader, passed away on April 7 at the age of 62, serving 38 years in Israeli prison.
People offer special prayers seeking Pakistan's prosperity, freedom of Palestinians from Israeli oppression…
Israel shuts down a town in the occupied West Bank, cancelling Eid for Palestinians | Israeli officials have imposed a total curfew in Jayyus, claiming a Palestinian responsible for a shooting attack fled there | | Israeli soldiers stationed in the occupied West Bank town of Qalandiya i…
Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report | Jakarta requires unanimous approval from 38 member states, including Israel, to gain membership to trade organisation | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part on a rally in front of the US embassy in Jakarta on 17 De…
Within the first weeks of the war, the IDF placed extensive, even exclusive reliance on Lavender, with as many as 37,000 Palestinians being identified as potential Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants for possible airstrikes. This reliance signaled a shift from the previous "human target" doctrine used by the IDF regarding senior military operatives. In such cases, killing the individual in their private residence would only happen exceptionally, and only to the most senior identified individuals, all to keep in awkward step with principles of proportionality in international law. The commencement of "Op…
Quito, Ecuador April 8, 2024 — Most of the world commemorated Al Quds Day on Friday, April 5. On Saturday I traveled to Quito to join the annual commemoration. This year it was a march of solidarity with Palestine that started in Arbolito Park and ended with a protest at . . . | 
Berliner Sparkasse, a state-owned bank in Germany, has frozen the account of Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Near East. Berliner Sparkasse Bank also demands that the anti-Zionist organization disclose a list of its members. According to Jewish Voice's social media platforms, Berliner Sparkasse froze the account on . . . | 
"What is a journalist?" is a contemporary equivalent of the ancient question, "What is truth?" The U.S. government's prosecution of Julian Assange hinges on the assertion that he is not a journalist and should be punished like a spy for a hostile country. The controversy over Assange is part of broader clashes over the meaning 
When armed Ecuadorian police gathered outside the Mexican embassy in Quito last Friday evening, a casual observer might have thought they were there to protect it. Instead, they launched an attack: brandishing assault rifles, police climbed the walls, entered the building by force and kidnapped Ecuador's former vice-president, Jorge Glas, who had that day been 
The inflation hawks took March's CPI as cause for celebration, inflation may not be dead yet. There is no doubt that it was a disappointing report for those hoping we could put the pandemic inflation behind us, but there still is not much basis for thinking the Fed needs to get out the nukes and start shooting big-time. 
Wetlands at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland shows signs of 'pitting,' where areas of cordgrass have converted to open water. Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program via Wikimedia, CC BY-NC Wetlands have flourished along the world's coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from 
On March 21, 2024, CounterPunch published my article criticizing the media for an intrusive and abusive attitude to the Princess of Wales, whom they would not leave in peace to recuperate from an abdominal operation, but whom they insisted on questioning, harassing and speculating about, regarding her prolonged public absence, despite the fact that this 
U.S. policymakers are still mired in imperial delusions, fueling fights to maintain and extend their hegemony in Ukraine, Palestine and even in the South China Sea, and refusing to recognize the emerging reality of a multipolar world which is expressed in so many ways economically in the rise of the BRICS countries but also simply in the refusal of other nations to go along with what the imperial hegemon expects them to do. 
Recently, you may have noticed that the hot weather is getting ever hotter. Every year the United States swelters under warmer temperatures and longer periods of sustained heat. In fact, each of the last nine months — May 2023 through February 2024 — set a world record for heat. As I'm writing this, March still has a 
Virtually all opinion polls suggest Modi's Hindu nationalist party will return to power for a rare third term…
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Philadelphia mayor expresses solidarity with Muslim community as police arrest 5 people, recover multiple weapons from incident site…
The works of three artists were exhibited in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan…
His department has taken measures to simplify bureaucratic procedures…
The funds will be usd to facilitate access to communication services in underserved areas Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Airtel Uganda, has handed over Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in fulfillment of the Communications Act, aimed at bolstering the nation's communication infrastructure. This contribution comes on the heels of …
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City authorities and the Deputy Inspector of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, have expressed concerns that the funds allocated for the construction of three roads in Mbarara City might be returned to the treasury if the contractor fails to meet the deadline once again. The joint contract awarded in …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alhaji Abdul Nadduli the Senior Presidential Advisor has asked the State Minister for Luwero Triangle to fulfil the pledges of Luwero district if the National Resistance Movement government is to regain its lost support. As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid Ul Fitr to mark the end of the Ramadhan period, in …
High-level The 
Throughout history, marking people for death with a number or tattoo has become a trait of oppressive regimes. It is a process of And now it's happening to Palestinians. | Palestinians in Gaza are given an 
Israel bombed apartment buildings in The air strikes targeted both Jabalia and Nuseirat, killing 14 members of the Abu Youssef family, according to Gaza authorities. | Gaza's government media office described the attack in Nuseirat as a "massacre" and said the Israeli army was continuing its war of "genocide and ethni…
The bombing, which targeted a civilian vehicle in north Gaza's Al-Shati refugee camp, also killed several of his grandchildren, the Al-Jazeera news network reported. | There were at least five people killed, Al-Jazeera j…
Diaa Al-Kahlout, the veteran Gaza bureau chief for the Qatari London-based newspaper On December 7, Diaa Al-Kahlout was 
The U.S. Middle East envoy called the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq to ask them to deliver a message to Iran urging it to lower tensions with Israel following an White House Middle East czar Brett McGurk asked the officials to contact the Iranian foreign minister to convey a message that Iran should de-escalate with Israel, which they did, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymit…
Palestinians in Many gathered in the rubble of destroyed mosques across Gaza, to perform special Eid prayers in congregation. | Local Palestinian media reported that volunteers and activists also launched a campaign to distribute toys to wounded ch…
A senior European Jewish leader has accused extremist Israeli National Security Minister Ariel Muzicant, president of…
Around 600 political prisoners in The released prisoners left the jail "with their heads held high and chanting for Palestine", Bahraini human rights defender and activist Maryam Al-Khawaja said, while videos showed them clapping, chanting and celebrating. | Some waved Palestinian flags, while others praised the Prophet Muhammad. | The release comes…
The U.S. will make a push of more than a hundred million in additional funding to respond to the Special Envoy Tom Perriello told Reuters he hopes that partners around the world will put greater priority on the Sudanese civil war and that more countries will step up at a donor conference in Paris on April 15. | The da…
The Director General of the West Asia Office of the Iranian Trade Development Organisation, Abdul Amir Rabihawi, said that work is underway to expand the existing bilateral trade agreement into a free-trade agreement. | Lebanon and Iran signed a framework bilat…
German police have arrested an Iraqi couple alleged to be Twana H. S. and Asia R. A., whose surnames were not released under German privacy law, were arrested on Tuesday for their treatment of the girls between 2015 and 2017 in Iraq and Syria. | Prosecutors said the girls were physically abused, repeatedly raped and banned from practicing their religion. The c…
The recent local elections in Turkey did not go to plan for President Erdogan. | The voters sent a clear message to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) party and the strongman president, when they voted in unprecedented numbers for the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). | The CHP took control of Turkey's biggest cities and also managed to make significant headway into provinces that had been traditional AKP territory. | Additionally, the AKP also lost out to the New Welfare Party (YRP), and Islamist party, who collected former AKP voters, who were angered by Erdogan's Gaza policy. | The rec…
In the intricate landscape of Recently, signs have emerged indicating al-Sadr's return to the political forefront after a period of strategic Muqtada al-Sadr has a…
Colombian "Bricks" of US Dollars used for Gold Purchase in Panama | You will hear a common theme from U.S. Government officials involved in counter terrorism about "following the money." The sad truth, however, is most have no clue about how to do that. When I, along with five other partners, formed BERG Associates LLC in 1998, we carved out a niche as a unique group of specialists in money laundering investigations. The star of our team, John Moynihan, is a forensic accountant who did four years with DEA running its undercover money laundering operations in New York City. I learned a lot from John. He is a ce…
Since October 7, Zionists have wielded atrocity propaganda to justify genocide, while Palestinians have shared testimony of the atrocities they have witnessed. The difference is not just in the truth of these stories, but also their function.
The agreement envisages exchange of experience and organisation of cultural events…
The top cleric of the Church of England on Sunday called for action to save starving children in Gaza and Sudan. 
Speaking from Rafah, in southern Gaza, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder painted a grim picture of life for children, where some go to sleep thinking they may die.
Relentless direct action has secured another victory in the fight against Israel's arms trade, as Elbit Systems are forced to sell their 'Elite KL' factory in Tamworth, England. The company had previously manufactured cooling and power management systems for military vehicles, but was sold after stating that it faced falling profits and increased security costs resulting from Palestine Action's efforts. | After the sale was completed last month, Elite KL's new owners, 
UK MPs pressure government to disclose legal advice on Israel's law compliance after leak | One MP calls for David Cameron's to resign after revelations government received legal advice that Israel is in violation of international law | | Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron as he leaves Westm…
The country has managed to get rid of the disease. The last case was recorded in 2011…
Iranian press review: Missile and drone arsenal growing, say domestic reports | Meanwhile, Iranians mourn death of prominent dissident musician, and a moderate politician says some radicals in power lack mental well-being
Manchester City vs. Arsenal this weekend will help shape the outcome of the Premier League 2023/24 campaign. GO LIVE==>>> Man City vs Arsenal Live STREAMING==>>> Premier League Live Free With these sides clashing at the top of the table for the second straight season, Mikel Arteta's Gunners travel to Manchester with a one-point advantage over …
BCU Signs MOU to Co-Host International Conference with WCC Aeronautical & Technological College: | By Genevieve Balance Kupang | In a collaborative spirit that transcends traditional boundaries, Baguio Central University (BCU), led by its Graduate School, College of Nursing and School of Midwifery, and the College of Business Administration, joins forces with WCC Aeronautical & Technological College (WCC-ATC) to co-host the International Conference on Research and Exhibits on Aviation and Aeronautics, Tourism, Engineering and Education (RISE: ICREATE 2024). The conference will be held on May 28-29, 2024,…
From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent's politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA's first female Secretary General, a new generation of women is paving the …
We tell you about what happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the countries of the association…
ALBAWABA – International Theatre Day, celebrated every year on March 27th, honors the artistry, diversity, and cultural impact of the theatre worldwide. It's a time to reflect on the power of the stage to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought in people. These plays are another way of telling timeless stories, and some will likely continue to stay popular even in the far future. In celebration of this day in the year, here are 4 plays you should both know about and try to experience whenever you can: 4 Plays to know about in celebration of international theatre day: Shutterstock1. "Hamlet" by William…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst global calls on governments to increase funding for climate activities, Uganda is torn between allocating more of her resources to the cause and keeping the national debt levels in check. According to Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions as updated, in fulfilment of Article 4 of the Paris Agreement on Climate, …
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Though clashing in many ways, the current U.S. administration and its Republican predecessor have one thing in common: the trade war against China. As recently as February, U.S. utility company Duke Energy, under pressure from Congress, reportedly planned to remove Chinese battery giant CATL from a Marine Corps base over …
Trade and logistics are the most popular areas for start-ups…
By Genevieve Balance Kupang | Though International Women's Month (March) has just come to a close, I would like to greet and celebrate the inspiring women who contribute, persevere, and achieve something for humanity every day! Here is to honoring and uplifting women everywhere! | As a facilitator of adult learning, there's a constant joy in serving as an educator. In the narrative I'm about to share, however, the tables were turned. While I believed I was imparting knowledge, skill, and values, I became the student. As someone who thrives on learning life's lessons, I'm humbled by the example set by my graduate…
UNESCO's Executive Board has created a global geopark in Latin America — Brazil's Uberaba…
COMMENT | CHRIS PATTEN | A few weeks ago, I was invited by several churches in and around Oxford to participate in a full-day meeting they had organized to welcome Hong Kong émigrés and their families to the area. Nearly all attendees were beneficiaries of the visa scheme introduced by the United Kingdom in 2021, which …
The government has outlined the implementation of a strategy to bring technology into society…
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omusinga Rwenzururu Cultural Institution Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has reshuffled his cabinet. In the changes, he has dropped and replaced nine of his cabinet ministers. Benson Kule Baritazale is the new Deputy Prime Minister replacing Edwin Bayiringa Kugonza who has held the position for six months. Deputy Attorney General …
COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country's tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. The case of Uganda's unhappy …
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ALBAWABA – Curious about what your horoscope predictions will be for March 31, 2024? What's in store for you in your horoscope, astronomer? Let's find out.ShutterstockExploring Your Destiny: Daily Horoscope – March 31, 2024: Aries (March 21 – April 19): Aries, tomorrow might be a good day to take a step back and examine the things in your life. Take a good look and see what is benefiting you, and what is only slowing you down and is bringing you stress, and then see what you can do about it. Letting it go may not be an option, but letting things stay the same also doesn't have to be the only option.
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday. Mohamed Moyo, the Nachingwea district commissioner, said that some of the affected individuals have been temporarily housed …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At most public and private hospitals in Uganda, surgeons cannot restore the knees and joints of patients battling rheumatic arthritis. Over ten years ago, there was only one specialist at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. On Thursday, Ugandan surgeons teaming up with counterparts from the …
NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When, in 2019, Georgette, a mother of four fled Lonalo-Lotsikpa, her village in the Ituri Province of northeastern DR Congo following a flair-up in conflict which left her husband dead, she hoped she would soon return to her home. Instead, it has been five years of living a near …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda — a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub — a full-service social behavioural change communication agency — has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses — Sozo Films and Ramsey Films — for the production of the …
Over one million people in In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, the UN body stressed that aid delivered by land is the only way Palestinians in Gaza can currently survive, and that time "is running…
This was discussed during a meeting in the Iranian capital Tehran, betwee…
This week on The New Arab Weekly, we look at the deadly Islamic State — Khorasan Province attack in Moscow, the Gaza ceasefire resolution that was passed at the United Nations Security Council, and the release of a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | We're joined by The New Arab's Head of News Paul Mcloughlin ( 
Israeli forces intensified their attacks across the Gaza Strip overnight, killing at least 15 people in a strike on a The sports centre sheltered scores of displaced Eight civilians were also killed overnight in Israeli strikes targeting the home of the Aliwa family in Shujayah, east of Gaza C…
On Monday, the Resolution 2728 passed 14—0, with the US abstaining from voting. | Washington had blocked three previous ceasefire resolutions by using its veto as a permanent member of the Securi…
The United Nations said four of its military observers were wounded Saturday when a shell exploded near them in Lebanon's official National News Agency said Israel was behind the explosion, though the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) has not yet…
Israel struck targets in Aleppo at 1: 45 am on Friday in what was its deadliest operation in 
Thousands of Palestinians living within Israel's 1948 borders have protested on the 48th On 30th March 1976, Israeli troops killed six unarmed Palestinian citizens of Israel who were protesting against a planned seizure of huge swathes of Palestinian land in the Galilee region by the Israeli government. | That event has been comme…
Deadly Israeli airstrikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight as Israeli attacks continued in the besieged and devastated Palestinian territory, including around several hospitals. | At least 75 people were killed overnight in new Israeli bombardment and ground attacks, most of them women and children, according to Gaza's health ministry. | Gaza's government media office also said that over 4…
US lawmakers accused the Biden administration of hypocrisy on Friday after it voiced concerns over The transfer includes over 1,800 bombs weighing 2,000 pounds each, 
Israel's sustained attack on Israeli forces wanted to form teams from local tribes to administer the area and provide services, but failed to do so.
The British government faces a legal challenge from a British citizen over its defunding of UN Palestinian refugee agency On Wednesday, London-based law firm Bindmans LLP reported sending a letter…
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Turks were voting on Sunday in municipal elections, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that But there appeared no excess of enthusiasm at polling stations, AFP correspondents reported, to a backdrop of "Everyone is worried about the day to day," said Guler Kaya, admitting she had had to stop…
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed a deal with In a statement late on Friday, the board said its decision would enable Egypt to immediately receive about $820 million as part of the deal which w…
A UK-based journalist for Pouria Zeraati, a presenter for Persian-language outlet "He's doing very well actually. He's in the hospital recovering from the atta…
Prominent Palestinians across the world are calling for the The statement, issued on Wednesday by the "Palestinian Popular Campaign", was signed by Palestinian activists, academics, ex-prisoners, intellectuals, unionis…
"With only 10 hospitals minimally functional across the whole of #Gaza, thousands of patients continue to be deprived of health care," Before the war,…
In Khalifa Chouchène (Chouchane), a radio host on Diwan FM, addressed the state of opposition in his "Here Tunisia" program…
Abusultan, based in 
A bomb exploded in a shopping area in a northern Syrian city held by At least "eight people were killed and 23 others wounded" when "a car bomb exploded in the middle of a popular market" in The Britain-based Observatory, which has a network of sour…
Remember last year in the lead up to the much awaited Ukrainian counter offensive that the Ukrainians and many of its Western supporters could not stop talking about it? I commented at the time that this was damned stupid to pretend to be Babe Ruth and indicate where you were going to hit the ball. (I'm posting the video of this Babe Ruth moment for foreign readers who are unfamiliar with this piece of baseball history): | The Ukrainians and their Western sponsors were confidently "calling their shot." No General with half a brain will tell their adversary where he is going to attack. Which means, I supp…
The International Court of Justice imposed new provisional measures in South Africa's case against Israel for its genocide in Gaza, ordering Israel to ensure the entry of food and other supplies in order to stop the spreading famine.
Editor's Note: Build the Party, Build the Clubs is one of three discussion documents submitted by the CPUSA in preparation for its 32nd National Convention. It was approved for submission by the party's National Board at its March 27th meeting. | As the 2024 election unfolds, the U.S. working class is increasingly taking the fight to the bosses. Last year, strike action was way up, as was involvement in electoral struggles all over the country. Labor is taking greater independent political initiative to set the national agenda. The AFL-CIO, for example, recently demanded a ceasefire in Gaza. | This independen…
The Security Council's ceasefire resolution has offered "little hope" in Gaza as Israel's genocidal attack continues to rage. "We believe the reality around us, not the Security Council," Huda Amer, a Palestinian journalist in Gaza, tells Mondoweiss.
Rutgers profits off of Palestinian suffering by investing $100 million in Boeing, the company that manufactured the munitions that leveled Gaza. Vote "Yes" to divest from the genocide.
As the death toll in Gaza tops 32,600, we speak with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder in Rafah near the Egyptian border, now home to some 1.5 million Palestinians seeking shelter from the fighting. He says Israel's continued obstruction of aid into the territory is a "man-made and preventable" crisis of hunger and acute malnutrition that could be ended if Israel just opened access to more aid trucks, especially in northern Gaza, where desperate people could be reached in as little as 10 minutes. "When I'm on the street, every person, the first thing they want to tell me in English or…
Jared Kushner joins the chorus calling for Israel to expand its occupation to Gaza's waterfront through forced displacement, but, if history is any judge, Palestinians will remain.
In his March 24th opinion piece for the Times, David Brooks agrees with a "broad consensus atop the Democratic Party" (is there room for such breadth on the peak of that lofty mountain?) saying that Israel has the right to defend its apartheid regime by killing, banishing or imprisoning not only Gaza's entire military but its entire elected government 
Almost eight months after the brutal Hamas' attack on innocent Israeli and Jewish citizens, including women and children, there are still some essential questions that need to be answered. Why did Hamas did it? and in such a cruel, barbaric, unnecessary way? Even more puzzling, why did they do it aware of the terrifying response 
Pro-Palestinian activists surrounded the Radio City Music Hall in New York City as President Joe Biden hosted one of his most prominent campaign events featuring his two Democratic predecessors. Inside the hall, protesters disrupted the speeches criticizing Biden's unyielding support for Israel. Thursday night's event raised a record-setting $26 million for the president and featured … 
It's almost cliché at this point to say "imagine if Russia or China did this", but such comparisons are important for retaining a sense of perspective on just how evil the western political-media class is being about Gaza right now.
"We continue to push the Taliban to fulfil all of their counterterrorism commitments to the international community," says spokeperson…
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Adeel Mangi would make history as first Pakistani American to serve as judge on an appeals court, if confirmed…
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On Sept. 15 the United Auto Workers launched a historic "Stand Up Strike" against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (which includes Chrysler). After securing big contract gains, the union concluded the strike six weeks later. Attempting to thwart unionizing at their plants, non-union auto companies, such as Volkswagen, Mercedes and . . . | 
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted the largest one-night fundraiser in presidential campaign history on Thursday. The event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City included numerous celebrities and featured President Biden alongside former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raising a record $25 million for Biden's reelection campaign. The main event was an onstage conversation with the three U.S. presidents moderated by late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert, but people began disrupting it just 10 minutes into their conversation, as Biden was talking, with protesters calling on the president to…
It wasn't called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer knew exactly how white authorities in Mississippi felt about Black people voting in the 1960s.
Renewable energy comes from matter that nature produces and replenishes constantly. The power generated through this source does not significantly threaten the environment, especially in comparison with fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which take more than millions of years to developand cause severe harm to our planet and climate when burned—fossil 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A South African national, Joachim Ugochukwu Onyeako has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for kidnapping with the intention to procure a ransom. Onyeako was sentenced by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices comprised of Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Justices Christopher Gashirabake, and Oscar …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law reversing police reforms on pretextual traffic stops like the one that got Tyre Nichols killed in Memphis last year.
I recently attended a moving presentation of Palestinian poetry at the public library in the University of Iowa campus town of Iowa City. The presenters and audience were largely (though not exclusively) university-based and included a number of folks from the university's renowned Iowa Writers Workshop. There was an invitation for audience members to speak 
As the Coast Guard ends its search for six missing construction workers, the U.S. laments over preventable deaths.
Are you looking for a career shift? Considering a job in business services can be a wise step to do! Business services jobs offer around $100 thousands per year. | Work that is done between businesses is referred to as business services. These are any services rendered by one organization to another when the latter is unable to provide the necessary skills. | In this article, we will share with you the best paying jobs in business services. These jobs cater in many fields such as: technology, management, science, art, and law. | The Best Paying Jobs in Business Services: Full List: | 1. Computer and Infor…
Ralph Poynter speaking at a rally for political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. By Mumia Abu-Jamal The English Poet William Wordsworth once said, "The child is the father of the man." Rarely has such an anecdote been so true as in the wild, rebel life of Ralph Poynter. Poynter, a member of . . . | 
The Sierra Madre and trees of Claremont March is ending after a number of days of rain, cool evenings, sunshine, and life-giving breeze. So far, the Sierra Madre mountains seem to protect Claremont from floods and fires and, possibly, other harmful effects of climate change. Claremont is an affluent town of about 40,000 people in 
With his perfect tan and slicked-back hair, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood at a podium at Sacramento's Cal Expo in late September 2020 and announced an executive order requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emissions by 2035. With the global Covid pandemic then at its height, Newsom was struggling to 
Search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of two men from the Patapsco River following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, but four others remain missing and are presumed dead. All six victims were immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, part of a road crew that was filling potholes on the bridge when a cargo ship ran into one of the bridge supports, causing the entire structure to drop into the water. "The construction workers are absolutely essential," says Gustavo Torres, executive director of the immigrant rights group CASA, which counted two of…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed to fight corruption and mismanagement of resources in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Gen. Muhoozi took over as CDF from Gen Wilson Mbadi on Thursday during a handover ceremony held at the Fourth Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu …
This day is considered a day of great honour for Jesus…
Republicans are on a "crusade" against responsible investing, says Andrew Behar, CEO of the nonprofit group As You Sow that promotes corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy. His group was subpoenaed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee this week as Republicans probe whether investments that take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns violate antitrust laws. Republicans have introduced bills in dozens of states across the U.S. to limit state bodies from working with banks and other financial firms that take things like climate change into consideration…
A crowd gathered in the Plaza de Mayo this Sunday to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice, on the 48th anniversary of the coup d'état, on an unprecedented 24 March with a national government that, for the first time in democracy, takes a denialist stance and rejects the figure of 30,000 disappeared. | Source: 
By Berthony Dupont -Mar 27, 2024 | A French saying goes: 'Those who resemble each other, always end up flocking together." | Traditional Haitian political figures, who have flocked to the "transitional presidential council" (CPT) that U.S. Secretary of State At the same time, a Haitian proverb says "they are just crabs in a bask…
Flush with my newly minted university degree, I sat down for breakfast with my entrepreneurial grandfather who met me with the question, "So you want to study to be an archaeologist, go to graduate school, how do you plan to make a living, dig for treasure?" My indignant response was "no" as that was never 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Severus Jjumba has called for fairness in the arbitration of disputes by government agencies to enable communities to live peacefully. In his Easter message delivered from the Episcopal home at Kitovu, in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka city, Bishop Jjumba expressed concern about acts …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform- NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has distanced the party from comments by Ali Kateregga, a NUP Councilor from Masaka who pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release the jailed NUP party supporters. At the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at State House on …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 8,000 residents across Gulu City are set to gain access to clean and safe drinking water following completion of four spring wells, thanks to a collaborative effort between MTN Uganda's philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation and Safe Water Uganda, a community-based organisation. This initiative, part of the transformative MTN …
While most leftists have no problem rejecting Heidegger as a person, many ostensibly progressive or left-wing philosophers have nevertheless adopted Heideggerian positions.
Last December, one of the most intrusive provisions in the federal statute book was set to expire. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) authorizes the National Security Agency to vacuum up trillions of emails and other data. A bevy of bipartisan members of Congress called for radically curtailing those nullifications of Americans' 
Abby and Brittany Hensel, the conjoined twins who first gained national attention when they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996, have reached a major life milestone: Abby is married.The Hensel twins later starred in the feel-good TLC reality series "Abby and Brittany," which showcased their daily lives. From driving to traveling across Europe, the show provided a glimpse into their unique experiences. When the series ended after one season, Abby and Brittany had just graduated from college with degrees in education.Abby, now 34 years old, is married to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran.
This March, Argentina's school year began with empty classrooms. The price of learning materials rose by 502 percent over the past year, leaving many children unprepared for the year to come. And the teachers? On strike after President Javier Milei announced deep cuts to their salaries. There's something much larger happening here: Workers rights are 
Do you have old appliances that you want to sell or do not use now? Are you looking for new appliances to buy but you do not want to throw away the old ones you have? Or do you want to grow some income by selling useful tools online? | Knowing how to sell appliances online is a great solution for you. By selling these items, you will generate an income and help others who are constantly looking for used appliances to purchase or new ones with reasonable costs. | In this short article, we will help you know how to sell appliances online and make the best out of this small project! | How to Sell Appliances Onli…
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ALBAWABA – The founder of the cryptocurrency exchange platform and coin FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, has been found guilty on Thursday and given a 25-year jail term for defrauding investors out of nearly $8 billion, according to New York Times, ending one of the biggest rise and fall stories in crypto.The Bahamas-based FTX peaked at an evaluation of $32 billion earlier in 2022 according to CNBC, becoming one of the largest crypto currency marketplaces in the globe, offering providing spot trading in alongside derivatives products, before seeing a downfall that lead to the incarceration of its founder Sam Bankman-F…
About midway through his new book Commune or Nothing: Venezuala's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project, author Chris Gilbert introduces the reader to Marxist theoretician István Mészáros and his groundbreaking book titled Beyond Capital: Toward a Theory of Transition. Gilbert does so in the context of a discussion about the commune movement in Venezuela. The 
Georgia Republican Party Official, Brian Pritchard, was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for voting illegally nine times while a felon.
Liberty — Equality — Democracy: America and Americans are defined by their dedication to these founding principles—ideas that were fostered by the Enlightenment philosophers of the late 17th — 18th centuries, the Age of Reason, and enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Our Declaration and Constitution are secular documents. There is no invocation 
Will carbon capture technology bail society out of the latest version of greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 suddenly doubling its rate of increase when compared to the past decade, in breathtaking fashion, thus overheating the ocean and the Arctic and Antarctica and hammering Greenland? The relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and carbon capture technology is best 
Judging by a rash of news reports beginning in late 2023, communities across the country may be gearing up for a massive wave of school closures in 2024. "A school closure cliff is coming," warned an article in the Hechinger Report in August 2023. The headline of a January 2024 article in the 74 read, "Exclusive Data: 
In this edition of Sanctions Watch, covering March 2024: World Bank finds that sanctions overcompliance is hindering the private sector in Afghanistan; Cuba turns to the UN for assistance amid embargo-fueled food shortages; New book argues that Iran sanctions have hurt civilians, strengthened government; Human Rights Watch reports that North Korea sanctions negatively impact health, …
Bridges being knocked down, the average income needed to meet basic needs being unavailable to most, thousands dying yearly from a lack of medical care, worker productivity through the roof without a commensurate increase in wages…… What a time to be alive in the United States. The great irony in all of this is that 
Source: Art Wager / Getty | School leaders at Tennessee State University are hosting a national press conference to address the recent extremist Republican legislatures across the country that are attacking and defunding historically black colleges and universities. | The press conference, which will take place this Monday, April 1, at 11 a.m. CST, will include national faith and civil rights leaders such as Bishop William J. Barber, II, Latosha Brown, Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, Tamika Mallory and Roland Martin. | It will be located at the Rotunda of the Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. Martin L King…
Ajman to host first folklore festival celebrating history and identity…
World leaders gathered for the annual Boao Forum to discuss regional and global development. China's top legislator made a keynote speech reaffirming the country's commitment to being open for business and to lead economic growth. | Joining the discussion: | Carl Fey is a Professor at BI Norwegian Business School and a Visiting Scholar at the Boao Forum. | John…
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By Misión Verdad — Mar 26, 2024 | During his second term as the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has achieved fundamental milestones to overcome the crises generated by the far-right opposition and the United States. These achievements have led the country towards political, economic, and social stability. They have strengthened his leadership within Chavismo and have positioned him as the natural candidate to represent the Bolivarian Revolution in the presidential election scheduled for July 28 this year. | The following are five milestones, five strategic achievements, whic…
At 9: 58 am on March 25th, former president Donald Trump, decked out in a navy suit, red tie and white shirt, appeared in a New York court seeking a further delay in a case involving a commercial tryst he had with the porn star, Stormy Daniels (aka Stephanie Clifford). He claimed, "This is a witch-hunt and a hoax." The trial is 
The meeting could be a favourable event to attract foreign investment for the whole continent…
Starting a landscaping business can be total fun! Especially if you love to work outside and create lovely spaces. If you happen to love nature, considering a landscaping business should be your goal. | The demand for landscaping services is always around the corner. You only need to get some useful tools and decide on rates for each service you provide. | By learning how to start a landscaping business, you can enjoy the freedom of your new full of talent and fun job as well as choosing your own clients and an ultimate comfortable working schedule. | How to Start a Landscaping Business: Steps: | 1. Outli…
Emirati Culture Minister emphasised the role of poetry for Arabic-speaking peoples…
50 per cent of public investment is planned to be allocated to green projects…
New York City, March 27 Outside Metropolitan Transit Authority meeting, New York City, March 27, 2024. Reflecting the widespread, popular rejection of National Guard troops in the New York City subway system, on March 27 pro-Palestinian activists protested in front of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. They demanded New York Gov . . . | 
James Crawford served five years in the U.S. Marine Corps maintaining the radar systems on super-sophisticated warplanes built to fend off enemy attacks from air, sea, and land. But not once during his time in numerous ports as far away as Asia did he see a U.S. commercial vessel plying the seas, a sign, he 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected members of the Archdiocesan Council …
View of actor Lou Gossett Jr. as he participates in an onstage conversation at the Meditation Museum, Silver Spring, Maryland, on October 27, 2017. | Source: Howard Ruffner / Getty | UPDATED: 9: 30 a.m. ET, March 29 | While death is an inevitable part of life, that fact doesn't make it any easier when it is reported that someone has died. | Louis Gossett Jr., the award-winning actor who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting role, died Thursday, A true…
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company — UNOC will effective May 2024 start importing petroleum products into the country. This is after the Kenyan government agreed to award it a certificate of incorporation, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has said. It follows a meeting between Kenya's President, Dr. …
Israel bombed at least four homes in One of the airstrikes killed 11 people from a single family, health officials said. | Mussa Dhaheer, looking on from below as neighbours helped an emergency worker lower a victim i…
While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans for an assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Israel has launched its largest attack on Syria since 7 October. | An Israeli 
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The majority of Americans oppose Israel's actions in Gaza, according to a The poll, conducted by Gallup, shows a 10 per cent increase in American public disapproval of Israel's military actions, compared with one released in November. | The research, conducted between 1 and 20 March, shows a marked shift in public opinion. Seeing an even bigger shift is Americans' approval of Israel's conduct in…
Dozens of Israelis blockaded the A scuffle broke out between Israeli border police and a group of young men, believed to be activists affiliated with the Zionist NGO 
Eyewitness testimonies suggest a disturbing trend of On the afternoon of 19 March, 40-year-old farmer Fakher Bani Jaber from Khirbat al-Tawil, a small village in the northern occupied 
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Future In the new test, which applicants must pass to acquire German nationality, candidates could be asked the founding year of Israel or Germany's alleged particular The punishments for Holocaust denial, the name of the Je…
Dozens of people protested outside the Beirut office of the United Nations Palestinian Refugee Agency School teacher Fathi al-Sharif was put on leave for three months without pay as the UN agency investigated alleged activities "that are in violation of the Agency's regulatory framework governing staff conduct," the agency told Reuters in a statement. | UNRWA said it could…
When Amani Mabyuo, a 50-year-old Sudanese refugee living in Egypt since This type of incident is now relatively common in Egypt. It's also a real-life example of how rising xenophobia and anti-refugee sentiment are fuelled by misinformation spr…
For the first time in its history, Gaza is home to one of the But now, ex…
Sequestered at home in a remote Afghan town, 18-year-old Shekiba often roams the house hunting for the patchy internet signal that is her last link to education. | Shekiba has turned to online learning since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and shut her out of classrooms, signing up for live economics lectures she squints at on a pocket-sized phone screen. | Boys and men returned to classes with the start of the Afghan new year, but girls and women will be left behind again by a Taliban government education blockade that is part of a raft of restrictions the United Nations has labelled 'gender apartheid'
Several human rights organisations A total of 27 local, regional, and international…
In The proposal, put forward by former minister Ayachi Hammami, intends "to put an end to the state of confusion and silence in the public scene…
For many Moroccans, SaàØd Saadi embodies the struggle for women's rights. Now a researcher in political economy and a retired professor, Saadi looks back on his upbringing as the spark for his career, one filled with fighting social injustice and misogyny. He recalls his earliest years when he was surrounded by his politically active family, including his sisters. | Saadi soon became involved in the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) and years later, joined Abdrerrahman Youssoufi's leftist government as Secretary of State for Social Protection, Family and Childhood in 1998. | In office, Saadi pushed for…
It is easy to speak about managing your self-care and wellness when your business is not at its peak during the highest spiritual point of the year. Or when you're not leading a team of approximately 15 people and thousands of volunteers across multiple cities. | So how does Omar Salha, the founder and chief executive of the "As the Ramadan Tent Project celebrates over 10 yea…
The CIA is working overtime to push the lie that they warned the Russians about the 22 March terrorist attack and the Russians ignored that warning. Simply not true. As I noted in my previous article, the USG warning issued on March 7 only specified 48 hours. I have no idea when that "clock" started but let's assume it was Friday the 7th and ended on Sunday the 9th. Since the "predicted" action did not take place there are at least two possible explanations — 1) the intel was bogus or 2) the stepped up Russian security at the Crocus City Hall on March 8 thwarted the attack. | Unless the intel stipulat…
By CSSS Team The build up to the 18th Lok Sabha election witnessed communal churning in India. According to the monitoring of Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, in February alone, the media reported ten communal riots, nine minor and one major riot. The communal riots left over 153 injured and six dead. It appears …
Following the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, Israel continued its attacks on Gaza hospitals, killing 76 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, Israel killed 7 Lebanese people during cross-border fighting.
Aaron Mate and Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone discuss the US abstaining on a ceasefire vote at the UN after sabotaging several previous attempts by the security council to end the slaughter in Gaza. How much did the US dilute the resolution, and does its insistence on its non-binding nature mean the end of the …
On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 3/28 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: Layan Sima Fuleihan — On March 25, the UN Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, to be implemented during the month of Ramadan and to end on April 9. …
The world court will rule on the requested additional measures in the coming days, which may include criticism of Israel as well as requests for additional monitoring reports, according to the KAN broadcaster report.
Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories, expressing its unwavering support for Palestinians in Gaza amid a genocidal war.
A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare". 
By almost every measure, Gaza represents one of the greatest man-made public health catastrophes of our age. As public health professionals, it is our duty to speak out about the genocide in Gaza. Our public health colleagues should do the same.
The Israeli military has laid siege to Gaza City's al-Shifa hospital once again. What do we know about the atrocities it's committing, and why is it back in an area which it claimed to have cleared of Hamas militants months ago? The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate assess the horrific military maneuver and state …
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the worst terror attack against Russia in two decades, and debate the culpability of ISIS-K. What is ISIS, and could there be a hidden hand behind the group's frequent targeting of states designated as enemies by the West? ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at 
The U.S. experience in the Middle East is a classic study of political and military miscalculation leading to strategic failure. President Joe Biden's political support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which is being sorely tested, and his military support for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), which is making the United States complicit in Israel's genocidal campaign, is the latest and worst example of U.S. miscalculation. Overall, the exercise of U.S. military power in the Middle East, designed to gain strategic advantage, has backfired. It has led to disarray in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, a…
The Foggy Dew — Sinéad O'Connor & The Chieftains MoA: New York Times Misreports Gaza UNSC Resolution Stop the Worsening Undercount of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza, by Ralph Nader Redirecting: On Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Peter Myers Digest: Israel and Gaza Cat McGuire Asks Jeff Brown about "Zio-American Empire vs. China," by Kevin Barrett Is "Neocon" synonymous with "Nazi"? by Don Hank Democracy Is an Ideal Government for Jewish Influence, by Thomas Dalton New Alliances and Military Strength Surge Amid Yemen's Unwavering Support for Gaza, by A Abdulkareem…
Kit Klarenberg uncovers how Israel's grip on U.S. policy threatens online expression with the TikTok ban bill, challenging the narrative of Chinese control and highlighting the real danger to free speech.
War on Gaza: Israeli strike kills seven paramedics in south Lebanon | Hezbollah retaliated against attack on emergency and relief centre with dozens of rockets hitting northern Israel, killing a factory worker | | People inspect the site of an overnight Israeli air strike in the Lebanese town of He…
Israel has recalled its negotiators from Doha after deeming mediated talks on a Gaza truce "at a dead end" due to demands by Hamas, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. | The official, who is close to the Mossad spymaster heading up the talks, accused Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar of sabotaging the diplomacy "as part of a wider effort to inflame this war over Ramadan". | The warring sides had stepped up negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, on a six-week suspension of Israel's offensive in return for the proposed release of 40 of the 130 hostages still held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaz…
If there is one leader whom the current Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, follows, it is Ze'ev Jabotinsky, the founder of Revisionist Zionism, which would form the bedrock of Netanyahu's Likud party.Since 2005, Israel has had a Memorial Day to honour Jabotinsky (29 Tammuz, the day of his death on 4 August 1940, according to the Hebrew calendar). At a 2017 celebration, Netanyahu said: 'I have Jabotinsky's works on my shelf, and I read them often.' He …
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | The British High Court The court ruled that Assange may appeal only on the grounds that his freedom of speech might be restricted in the US, and that there is a possibility he could receive the death penalty. If the US provides "assurances" that neither o…
Maryland Governor Moore noted that bridge was compliant with safety standards…
Long-lost document links Shakespeare to sister's literary pursuits, study finds…
Trump and other rivals like Nikki Haley trolled Biden for his old age at several occasions…
By The attack left Russia and the world in shock. Despite the ongoing NATO-orchestrated conflict in Ukraine, the country has been largely safe from such …
On March 19, 2024, the head of France's ground forces, General Pierre Schill, published an article in the newspaper, Le Monde, with a blunt title: "The Army Stands Ready." Schill cut his teeth in France's overseas adventures in the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, and Somalia. In this article, General Schill wrote that his troops are "ready" for any confrontation and that he could mobilize 60,000 of France's 121,000 soldi …
Pulling out all the stops, Donald Trump is hoping to reclaim his presidential throne by selling $60 bibles alongside singer Lee Greenwood.
Real camps have been set up with hammocks, tree houses up to 11 meters high, and banners: in Germany, a group of around a hundred environmentalists has occupied a natural area that is set to be destroyed in favor of a new wing of the Gigafactory, the Tesla factory which represents the main industrial hub in Europe for Elon Musk's car company. The headquarters, which could accommodate up to 12 thousand employees and produce up to 500 thousand cars per year, should soon be expanded into an adjacent area, intended to house a goods station, warehouses, and a company nursery. However, to build the plant it would be ne…
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Andrew Caldwell, who went viral for claiming in church that he was "deliveredt" from being a homosexual, announced his run for public office.
Approximately 120 projects are currently underway…
Democratic Arizona state Senator Eva Burch made headlines last week after speaking on the floor of the state Senate about her plans to obtain an abortion after receiving news that her pregnancy was nonviable. Arizona has banned all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. "I felt like it was really important for me to bring people along, so that people could really see what this looks like," says Burch, a former nurse practitioner who worked at a women's health clinic before running for office, about why she decided to publicly tell her story. "I wanted to pull people into the conversation s…
Spring brings many things. With March waning our small greenhouse coaxes 400 tomato seedlings and three flats of sprouting lettuce along. If the recent growing seasons are any indication, they will face what are called "challenges," in the neutered and anesthetic lingo of the day—— seared by heat and drought, drowned by deluge. March also 
When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, obeying one's conscience and speaking truth to the power of the police state can easily render you an "enemy of the state." The government's list of so-called "enemies of the state" is growing by …
Cornell University's Labour Action Tracker reports have noted a 77 per cent growth in strikes since 2021.
India has strongly objected to remarks made by the United States on the arrest of key opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. | New Delhi's objection came two days after Washington said it is closely following reports of Kejriwal's arrest and that it encourages a fair legal process. | Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governs the national capital territory and the northern state of Punjab, was arrested last week by the federal financial crime-fighting agency on corruption charges, weeks before India begins voting in general elections on April 19.
Spectators look skyward during a partial eclipse of the sun on August 21, 2017, at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. | Source: Bruce Bennett / Getty | ABC News and National Geographic announce the unparalleled event "Eclipse Across America." Here's how more than 30 million Americans can find themselves in the path of a total On Monday, April 8, at least 32 million people across America could see the total solar eclipse, where the moon will completely block the s…
By Jack Poulson — Mar 20, 2024 | Fort Huachuca's Human Intelligence Training Center plans to teach soldiers to evade adversary counterintelligence, including through remotely manipulating cellphone sensors and wiping hidden volumes. | Within Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona, the U.S. Defense Department is quietly training its soldiers on how to spy against 'near-peer' adversaries such as China in the age of cellphones and facial recognition. While the Central Intelligence Agency receives the bulk of popular attention and critique for collecting what is referred to as 'human intelligence', or 'HUMINT', t…
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is being accused of "racial bias" due to his response to a fight video between a Black and white student.
Investigation Discovery expands its docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" with a fifth episode titled "Breaking the Silence." | "Breaking the Silence" premieres April 7th, featuring interviews with "Drake & Josh" star Drake Bell and other former Nickelodeon child stars. | This installment focuses on the "toxic and dangerous culture" within popular 90s and 2000s children's television shows. | "With Breaking the Silence, we're digging deeper into the crucial conversations the docuseries ignited and exploring the lingering questions left in their wake to provide further insight from the brave voices…
The closing ceremony of the XXII International Debut Film Festival "The Spirit of Fire" was held in Khanty-Mansiysk…
Boris Kagarlitsky's daughter, Ksenia Kagarlitsky, and others inside and outside Russia, are spearheading a global campaign to demand her father's release. She spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the campaign and the need for solidarity with all political prisoners in Russia.
On March 16, Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for Niger's governing military council, announced that Niger was dropping its 12-year-old military-cooperation agreement with the United States. Niger's military council had assumed power following the coup in July, 2023 that removed Mohamed Bazoum, the elected president. U.S. military intervention in Niger is now a poor fit with grim 
Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, will not face charges following an alleged altercation with a photographer in Australia. | New South Wales police confirmed to Billboard on March 26 that they've closed the investigation, resulting in "no further police action" against Scott. | The incident occurred in late February at Neutral Bay Wharf in Sydney. Photographer Ben McDonald filed a complaint alleging Scott Swift assaulted him as the Swift family was leaving a yacht. | The altercation happened after Taylor Swift's final Eras Tour concert in Sydney. | Police stated that officers "conducted an investigation foll…
Statement before the United Nations Security Council, Arria Formula Meeting, 25 March 2024. Excellencies, distinguished delegates, The unlawfulness of unilateral coercive measures imposed by certain countries against other States, businesses and individuals has been documented in United Nations studies going back to the seminal report issued in the year 2000 by the Subcommission on the 
A cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore after the vessel lost power. The structure gave way instantly, sending cars and construction workers into the water below. | Joining the discussion: | 
Following the horrific terrorist attack carried out at Moscow's Crocus City Hall on March 22, Russian leftists are warning that the government's response is "more frightening than the terrorist attack itself", reports Federico Fuentes.
Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, expressed optimism for a brighter future, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, including politicians, administrative authorities, and police, to navigate the country out of challenging times. | The 'time of comfort will come', he remarked. | In a meeting with members of national and provincial assemblies from Faisalabad Division, the former premier lamented the removal of their government in 2017, asserting that Pakistan would have made significant progress otherwise. | He criticized those who seized power, stating the…
The ruling coalition has started showing signs of strains in the first month into power as the leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) came face-to-face on Tuesday on the contentious appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the new chairman of the Indus River System Authority (Irsa). | The counter statements from the leaders of the PML-N and PPPP, the main partners in the federal government, has brought to fore cracks in the ruling coalition just days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, first, appointed Zafar Mahmood as the new Irsa chairman and,…
Lil Rod, the rapper who accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs' of assault is now alleging that Oscar winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. also harassed him in January last year. | According to the lawsuit, Combs introduced Jones to the actor and left them alone in a studio on Combs' yacht. | "Cuba Gooding Jr. began touching, groping, and fondling Mr. Jones' legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks and his shoulders," Jones' lawsuit alleges. | The complaint includes a photo showing Gooding with his arm around Jones, as well as another photo depicting Combs and Gooding in conversation…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has overhauled its assessment approach, shifting towards competency-based evaluation required under the new lower secondary curriculum. Upon examining the sample papers released on Monday and comparing them with past papers, it's evident that UNEB has implemented significant changes. One notable adjustment is the reduction …
What is ISIS-K? ISIS-K, short for Islamic State Khorasan Province, is a regional affiliate of the larger Islamic State group. The affiliate group operates primarily in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, although it has presence throughout the historical "Khorasan" — a region that includes parts of the modern-day nations of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, along with other 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform — NUP party has cried foul and slammed Parliament for blocking the removal of Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, from the Parliamentary Commission to defend ongoing corruption practices in the August House. NUP Secretary-General Lewis Davis Rubongoya, commented after Speaker Anita Annet Among's letter dated 25th March 2024 rejecting the …
Thailand's parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday, a landmark step that moves one of Asia's most liberal countries closer to becoming its third territory to legalise same-sex unions. | The bill had the support of all of Thailand's major parties and was more than a decade in the making. It still requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from the king before it becomes law and would take effect 120 days later. | The legislation was passed by 400 of the 415 lawmakers present, with only 10 voting against it and could see Thailand join Taiwan and Nepal in allowing same-sex…
Christina Applegate has reflected bravely on her journey of battling breast cancer, expressing regret over not being fully open about the emotional toll it took. | In a podcast interview with Dax Shepard on his Armchair Podcast, she revealed, "I learned that lesson the hard way because in 2008, when I had breast cancer at 36 years old, I went out, and I was the good girl talking about 'Oh, I love my new boobs' that are all scarred and f—ed up. What was I thinking?" | Applegate admitted to feeling like a fraud after an interview with Robin Roberts, saying, "My first interview was with Robin Roberts when I had…
Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman concluded a five-day general discussion on the annual budget 2023-24 in Punjab Assembly, asserting that it marked the first step by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government towards steering the country in the right direction. | Addressing queries from lawmakers, the finance minister assured them that the budget had been meticulously crafted to encompass all sectors, with particular emphasis on education and health, which are among the top priorities of the PML-N. | He also pledged that the upcoming budget would address concerns raised by critics, promising sig…
Bar associations across Pakistan have demanded the Supreme Court's (SC) intervention over the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges regarding the interference of spy agencies in judicial functions. | A meeting was also held between Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Awan, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. The judicial trio discussed the letter by the six IHC judges. | The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) strongly condemned interference by the "executive branch or operatives of intelligence agencies in the judicial functions" of the courts t…
What director Jonathan Glazer said in barely one minute at the Oscars retains profound moral power that no distortions can hide.
In a candid discussion on the "Sibling Revelry" podcast, hosted with Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson delves into confronting childhood trauma and familial issues. | Courtesy: New York Post | Despite praising Goldie Hawn as an "amazing" mother, he reveals the challenges of growing up without a consistent father figure and Hawn's sporadic presence. | The dynamic between Oliver and his parents, particularly the absence of a consistent father figure after Goldie Hawn's marriage to Bill Hudson ended in 1982, was a focal point of the conversation. | Goldie's subsequent long-term relationship with Kurt Russell introduced n…
Democracy refers to a government in which people rule directly or through their elected representatives. It is, in other words, what President Lincoln referred to in his Gettysburg address as a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" but which Plato warned is a chimera. Indeed, the ancient Greek philosopher thought a government elected 
Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are shutting down their philanthropic organization, the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, after a sharp decline in donations that followed the notorious 2022 Oscars slapping incident. | Since its inception in 1996, the foundation has made significant strides in health, arts education, and environmental sustainability, earning accolades and support from high-profile benefactors, thereby cementing its status in the realm of celebrity-led charitable efforts. | Celebrity-led charities like Newman's Own and Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good have become essent…
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Paul Simon has opened up about his short-lived, tumultuous marriage to Carrie Fisher describing their relationship as a "whirlwind" complicated by the immense fame of the "Star Wars" star. | "Carrie was much more show business oriented," Simon reflected in the documentary "In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon." | "…She knew how to manipulate it and make it work for her. She was really good at it, and I wasn't." | Simon's friend and best man, SNL producer Lorne Michaels said that there were lots of things that were remarkable about the time, but also it was two people at career peaks, and that's always…
Producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones' lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs for $30 million in February, alleges multiple instances of sexual assault and trafficking. | It claims that Combs' parties, which allegedly involved human trafficking, attracted guests, including notable celebrities and dignitaries such as Prince Harry. | Jones, in the lawsuit, mentioned that Combs was known for hosting the 'best' parties and that his association with celebrities like Prince Harry lent credibility to him and his associates. | Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, reportedly met Diddy in 2007 at a party they hosted to t…
Households around the world threw away one billion meals every single day in 2022 in what the United Nations on Wednesday called a "global tragedy" of food waste. | More than $1 trillion worth of food was binned by households and businesses at a time when nearly 800 million people were going hungry, the UN's latest Food Waste Index Report says. | It said that more than 1 billion tonnes of food — almost one fifth of all the produce available on the market — was wasted in 2022, most of it by households. | "Food waste is a global tragedy. Millions will go hungry today as food is wasted across the world," Inger…
Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the coast guard said, as efforts switched on Wednesday to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span. | Search divers were expected to return near dawn to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of the bridge in Baltimore Harbor to search for six workers missing and now presumed dead. | The disaster has forced the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, and created a traffic quagmire for Baltimore and the surrounding reg…
The Fund is expected to tackle Africa's $110 billion equity financing gap Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pan African multilateral lender, African Export — Import Bank has unveiled its Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office in Kigali, Rwanda. FEDA was established to tackle Africa's US$110 billion financing gap for intra-African trade, value-added export …
An immigration battle continues on the border between Texas and Mexico, as Texas's state government increases its militarization of the region, deploying hundreds of National Guard troops and constructing new infrastructure on the border. Meanwhile, a new federal spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden has increased funding for ICE and CBP, and state and federal courts have been wrangling over the legality of SB4, a new Texas state law that gives local police sweeping powers to arrest and deport anyone they suspect has entered the United States without authorization. We hear…
By Les Leopold / Substack Intel, the largest chip maker in America, with 2023 revenues of $54 billion, has just been awarded an $8.5 billion grant from the federal CHIPS and Science Act, plus $11 billion in favorable loans. In addition to badly needed microchips, Intel produces totally useless stock buybacks. On its website the …
Fans of the iconic "Bad Boys" franchise are in for a wild ride! Sony Pictures has unleashed the adrenaline-pumping trailer for the long-awaited fourth installment, officially titled "Bad Boys: Ride or Die." | Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in their legendary roles as Miami PD detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, ready to deliver their signature blend of explosive action, hilarious banter, and high-stakes crime-busting. | The "Bad Boys" legacy began in 1995 with the original film, a box office smash that solidified Smith and Lawrence as an unstoppable action-comedy duo. | While filmmaking legend…
In UK News On Tuesday the government published its response to the public inquiry into Brook House Immigration Removal Centre. The inquiry was a response to a 2017 investigative documentary, which included footage of staff abusing detained people. The inquiry's report was published on 19 September 2023. In its response the government described the documentary …
Egyptian Medicines Authority's new status will open access to advanced technologies…
I've been describing this world of ours, such as it is, for almost 23 years at TomDispatch. I've written my way through three-and-a-half presidencies — god save us, it could be four in November! I've viewed from a grave (and I mean that word!) distance America's endlessly disastrous wars of this century. I've watched the latest military budget 
All across the corporate media today, there are stories attacking Cuba and its revolution.
The abortion debate continues to rage and women still need to fight for the right to decide whether or not we can or should abort. Pew Research Center has conducted no shortage of surveys about abortion over the years, providing a window into Americans' views on the subject. In a Center survey conducted nearly a 
Timothee Chalamet made history as the youngest actor nominated for an Oscar in 2018 for his performance in "Call Me By Your Name." | He has since garnered acclaim for his roles in films such as "Beautiful Boy," "Little Women," as well as the recent box office hits "Wonka" and "Dune Part Two" | The 28-year-old actor has now entered into a first-look agreement with the studio, enabling Chalamet to present projects for consideration as potential roles or productions. | In a statement reported by DailyMail on Tuesday, Chalamet expressed his gratitude for the deal, stating, "These are studio heads who believe in re…
So you wanna bet on the beautiful game? Well, arm yourself with some real knowledge, because some matches are more than just goals — they're epic clashes with enough bad blood to fill a vampire convention. These are the rivalries that'll have you glued to the screen, biting your nails (and maybe your betting slip) …
Russian travellers assess China's gastronomy…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shareholders of Stanbic Uganda Holdings are set to receive up to 280 billion shillings in total dividends payout for the year ending December 2023. This is a record-high payout, and it is 45 billion shillings higher than last financial year's payment. The payment arises from the recommended payout for the …
In court documents, Tech entrepreneur Christian Dumontet is seeking a restraining order requiring Christine Quinn to maintain a minimum distance of 100 yards from his Los Angeles residence, where he has also asked her to vacate. | According to court documents viewed by People Magazine, the 45-year-old additionally requested that Quinn obtain his permission before travelling outside of LA with their 3-year-old son, Christian, expressing concerns about potential abduction. | Dumontet asserts that Quinn has a history of threatening to remove or conceal their son from him and has been uncooperative in co-parenting…
The two-week restriction on visiting prisoners, including PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail came to end on Wednesday. | In view of security concerns, the Punjab government issued a notification on March 12 banning visitations in Adiala jail for 14 days. | After the completion of this period, the visitations will be able to start in Adiala jail from Thursday. | Two weeks ago, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and police on a tip-off foiled an attack near Adiala jail by conducting a joint operation as well as arrested highly-trained terrorists. | The terrorists were planning to t…
India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with Myanmar within about a decade, said a source with direct knowledge of the matter, to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities. | New Delhi said earlier this year it would fence the border and end a decades-old visa-free movement policy with coup-hit Myanmar for border citizens for reasons of national security and to maintain the demographic structure of its northeastern region. | A government committee earlier this month approved the cost for the fencing, which needs to be approved by Prime Minister Narendra Mo…
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on the abortion pill mifepristone, which is available by mail and can be taken at home, even in states that have severely limited or banned abortions. The case was brought by a group of anti-choice medical associations that have sought to overturn moves by the Food and Drug Administration to increase access to the drug, which is used for roughly two-thirds of all U.S. abortions. This was the first abortion-related Supreme Court hearing since the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. A decision is expected by July. "Overall the justices showed that they were ske…
It looks like Jontay Porter might have to explain his performance on the court. The NBA is investigating him over gambling activity connected to his play. The Score is reporting that the Toronto Raptors player is now at the center of a new probe being conducted by the National Basketball Association. According to ESPN the …
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders associated on Wednesday the letter written by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to court decisions against party founder Imran Khan and claimed the same have lost their credibility. | Six IHC judges reached out to the SJC a day earlier seeking clarity on the alleged intrusion of executive members, including intelligence operatives, in judicial matters. | Addressing a press conference today, PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan, accompanied by general secretary Omar Ayub and information secretary Raoof Hasan, highlighted the unprecede…
COMMENT | ALISON L LACROIX | By claiming that it has the power to enforce its own immigration policy, even when that policy conflicts with federal law, Texas has reignited a debate about federalism that is as old as the United States itself. But with so many commentators invoking the past to justify their positions, …
It was established in 1961 by the IX Congress of the International Theatre Institute…
South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general elections scheduled for May 29, 2024, where voters will choose representatives for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures across the country. These elections, held every five years, play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and determining its future direction. President Cyril Ramaphosa is …
Musician Zayn Malik has opened up about his musical aspirations, and a collaboration with superstar Miley Cyrus is high on his list! | In a recent fan chat on Stationhead, the former One Direction star expressed admiration for Cyrus' music and a desire to work with her. | "I'd like to do a collaboration with her," he said of the Grammy winner. Malik continued: "I like her recent music a lot. She's got a sick voice." | Malik envisions a powerful creative synergy, noting their sounds would mesh well on his upcoming album, Room Under the Stairs. "I think we could do something really cool together, especially in l…
Ben Crump is calling for a police officer in Leland, Mississippi, to be fired after Kadarius Smith was killed after the 17-year-old was run over with a police cruiser.
Pakistan on Wednesday began reaching out to countries seeking support for the non-permanent seat of the UN Security Council for 2025-26. | For this purpose, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hosted an Iftar dinner for the diplomatic corps today. "Pakistan's foreign policy is deeply rooted in the principles of peace, equality, and justice. Pakistan will continue to champion multilateralism, peace, development, and mutual prosperity," Dar said in his remarks. | He went on to seek the support of other countries to vote in favour of Pakistan's candidacy. "As you may be aware, Pakistan is a candidate for the non-permanent…
Michael John Smith (appellant) v Fronterra Co-operative group Ltd and others [2024] NZSC 5 This appeal to the New Zealand Supreme Court concerned strike out of a claim in tort (comprised of three causes of action) relating to damage caused by climate change. The question was whether theplaintiff's claim should be allowed to proceed to …
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The United States said on Tuesday that it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project from going forward and cautioned about the risk of sanctions in doing business with Tehran. | Why it is important | The Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, known as the Peace Pipeline, opens a new tab, is a long-term project between Tehran and Islamabad, and has faced delays and funding challenges for several years. The pipeline would transport natural gas from Iran to neighbouring Pakistan. | Iran and Pakistan had signed a five-year trade plan in August 2023 and set a bilateral trade target at $5 billion. | Petroleum Minis…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government programs continue to be impacted by financial pressures this year, amidst dwindling low-cost financial sources and plans to reduce commercial borrowing. This is a spillover from the large (5.5 percent of GDP) fiscal deficit in 2022/2023 was larger than planned, due to a supplementary budget approved late in …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Senior Men's Football team, the Uganda Cranes, settled for a two-all draw against Ghana in their second friendly match of the March international break, held at Stade Grande Marrakech. KCCA FC striker Shaban Muhammad Jagason emerged as Uganda's savior of the day, scoring a late goal that salvaged a …
Several food outlets in the capital city are offering mouth-watering iftar menus and buffets ranging from Rs2,000 to Rs6,000 per head during the holy month of Ramazan. | The majority of families prefer breaking fast at home. However, most of the fast food chains attempt to attract customers during Ramazan by offering special iftar buffets with special discounts. | The trend of buffet iftar has also created an environment of competition among popular food outlets in the capital city. Several food outlets claimed that they slashed their prices, especially during the holy month of Ramazan. The fast food outlets,…
ALBAWABA – Zhou Chuna, a young girl who is captivated by her favorite celebrity, went to extraordinary lengths to gain fame on social media. Over the span of five years, she has spent a whopping $563000 on plastic surgery, in hopes of resembling her idol and attract attention online.Zhou's story was first covered by Chinese media, where light was shed on her obsession with cosmetic procedures from a young age age. At just 18, she underwent over 100 surgeries, funded entirely by her parents, the goal being to mirror the beauty of Chinese actress Esther Yu.ShutterstockHer journey began at the age of 13, full of ins…
KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | Chinese manufacturers of electric buses have set BasiGo, a Kenya-based company, on course toward its business sustainability but also the start of a significant role in advancing Rwanda's transition to greener transportation. It is roughly three months since BasiGo launched pilot electric buses in public transport in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, …
Punjab Chief Minister Maryan Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take steps to increase the export of buffalo meat and milk to China. | "Only vaccinated and tagged cattle will be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses," she asserted while chairing a meeting that was briefed on the export potential of the livestock sector. | She said authentic data of cattle should be prepared and regularly updated, directing the authorities concerned to pay special attention to research and development. | The chief minister stressed that more work was needed for disease control and breed improvement.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not issuing certified forms and other documents related to the general polls 2024 results and sought a reply by Wednesday (today). | IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the applications of Salman Akram Raja and Shoaib Shaheen who participated in the general elections as members of the National Assembly. | Shaheen appeared before the court in person whereas Raja was represented by his counsel. | During the hearing, the IHC chief justice remarked that obtaining certified forms was the petitioners' legal right. He…
The Punjab local government secretary has decided to re-evaluate the role of the Lahore Parking Company in view of complaints of the loss of millions of rupees caused by unauthorised parking stands in the city. | The company had been established by transferring powers from the metropolitan corporation to it to run a modern parking system. | According to sources, the income of the Lahore Parking Company has decreased despite the increase in the number of vehicles in the city and inflation during the past 12 years. | Investigations into fake receipts and embezzlement have also proved futile. | The number of offi…
By Paige Collings and Matthew Guariglia / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) In keeping with law enforcement's grand tradition of taking antiquated, invasive, and oppressive technologies, making them digital, and then calling it innovation, police in the U.S. recently combined two existing dystopian technologies in a brand new way to violate civil liberties. A police force in …
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge's collapse early Tuesday morning. All six have been identified as immigrant construction workers originally hailing from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the crew on the ship was able to issue an emergency mayday call before colliding with the bridge, which allowed authorities to stop incoming traffic and prevent more casualties. However, reports say the workers already on the bridge were not given similar warnings. "The que…
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The production department in Kwania district is actively promoting the adoption of small-scale irrigation systems among farmers to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. This initiative, known as Micro-scale irrigation, is a government program aimed at supporting farmers in acquiring and utilizing individual irrigation equipment. Through this program, farmers …
Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Mahmood on Wednesday emphasised the role of academia in promoting the nation's economy. | He was addressing a seminar organised by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to mark the Pakistan Day and tree plantation campaign. | Speaking at the event, attended by MNA Shaista Parvez Malik, MPA Kanwal Liaqat, faculty members and students on Wednesday, Dr Mahmood stressed the importance of highlighting the country's economic strengths and positive attributes. | He underscored that sacrifices were not limited to warfare but necessary in all aspects of life to overcome crises…
Popular streamer Ninja, real name Tyler Blevins, revealed that he has been diagnosed with melanoma. | Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the skin cells called melanocytes and usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. | With nearly 19 million Twitch followers, Ninja, one of the biggest names in online gaming, in a message to his fans on March 26, explained a recent skin check identified a suspicious mole. | A biopsy confirmed melanoma, but doctors are optimistic due to early detection, he further said. | The 32-year-old added that he underwent surgery to remo…
Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty airman based in San Antonio, Texas stood outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 25th, and announced to the world: "I'm an active-duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I'm about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but 
The US on Tuesday denied Israeli claims the This comes after Hamas announced its rejection of the latest truce plan put forward by mediators from the US, Qatar and Egypt at talks in The group 
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Marseille-based firm Eurolinks had sold Israel M27 links, metal pieces used to join rifle cartridges into ammunition belts for machine guns, investigative websites Disclose and Marsactu wrote. | Such ammunition "could have been used against civili…
In the last five months of Israel's ferocious assault on Gaza, Between October and January, 
Israel will not launch its anticipated ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of 
Fresh Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon on Tuesday killed two people, Lebanese official media said, after the deepest raid since cross-border hostilities erupted between The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets "deep inside Lebanese territory" near the town of Zboud, some 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the Israeli frontier. | Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "an Israeli strike targeted the Wadi Faara region", a similar location to the one repor…
After the 7th of October, Palestinians living under Not only are their lives being threatened by daily shelling and attacks in Gaza – more than 30,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel's war, including 13,000 children – but "If I…
The now-deleted post was on the embassy's official Facebook page, claiming that Israel is mentioned in the Quran 43 times…
Online magazine The Cradle mentioned a report from Trading Economics that in January, the country exported almost $319 million in goods to Israel including precious metals, chemicals, insecticides, nuclear reactor parts, gunpowder,…
A majority of Americans now oppose A Gallup poll released on Wednesday found that 55 percent of Americans now oppose the war, a ten percent increase since the last survey was Only one-third of Americans now support Israe…
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a second day of talks on Tuesday with Israeli Defence Minister The White House meeting came a day after Israeli Prime Minister 
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The The incident killed two people and left seven injured, British broadcaster Sky News reported. | The media outlet said the site had been housing 64 people, among them MSF drivers and their relatives.
Pro-Palestine activist group Eight activists blockaded all three access points into the Instro Precision weapons factory in Discovery Park Kent, owned by Elbit Systems, the Israeli arms manufacturer. | Founded in 2020, 
Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrested dozens of demonstrators More than two thousand protesters gathered late on Tuesday, the third day of demonstrations which have been marred with clashes, after baton wielding police pushed back hundreds of angry crowds seeking to storm the embassy compound in the affluent Rabae district of Amman. | The Israeli embassy, where protesters gather daily, has lo…
On 15 December 2023, the Israeli cabinet The announcement overturned a previous decision by Israel to put Gaza under total siege in retaliation for the Allowing the entry of humanitarian aid, however, did not sit well with some families of the ca…
Demonstrators gathered for the second day of protests in front of the The night prior, on Monday, thousands of protesters broke past a security co…
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"Let us finish the Christians, let us exterminate them," shrieked the mob outside the Damascus Citadel. | Soon after, the Citadel — which housed thousands of The 1860 outbreak of anti-Christian violence was a shocking and shameful episode in Damascus's history. Centuries of co-existence, tol…
Russian schoolboys Islam Khalilov, 15, and Artyom Donskoy, 14, have been praised for saving scores of people from the When the attack began, the students were working as cloakroom attendants. Along with other employees, they directed people towards the exits and away from dead ends. | Khalilov filmed himself running towards the scene of the attack and directing people towards the exits, while Donskoy was seen escorting another group out of the burning building. | Islam recall…
Australia thrashed An early goal from Kusini Yengi in Canberra sent the Socceroos on the way to a fourth successive win in Group I and ensured progress to the next stage with two matches to spare. | 
The brief release published on Thursday, 21 March, reads: "It was decided to hold an early presidential election, scheduled for Saturday, 7 September 2024. The electoral body will be convened on 8 June 2024." | However, it did not further articulate the reasons for advancing the elections by three months. | The announcement was made shortly after a meeting chaired by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebb…
Never has my existence as a mixed-race visibly Muslim British woman been conveyed so perfectly in a book as Nadeine Asbali's Published by Biteback Publishing in January 2024, the British Libyan Of cou…
"Sometimes I wake up and think my dreams have come true. But then I remember that I live in Gaza," sighs Yousef Almassri, a recent graduate of IT. | "Today Gaza is like a Before the war started, Yousef had his heart set on a career in IT. "I love the world of apps and working with clients around the world. In a place like Gaza, remote working is often the best optio…
A series of airstrikes in eastern It was not immediately clear who was behind the airstrikes in Syria's eastern province of Deir Az-Zour that borders Iraq. | The British-base…
Saudi Arabia will have its first-ever Riyadh-born Alqahtani has already competed in, and won, beauty pageants across the world, including most recently Miss and Mrs Global Asian in Malaysia. | The 27-year-old model and influencer has already been crowned Miss Saudi Arabia…
In a strategic manoeuvre to overhaul fiscal strategies, the 
"Algeria will soon return to address the Security Council, once again, to ensure that Palestine is in its rightful place as a full member of the United Nations," said Algerian representative to the UN, Amar Ben Jamai, on Monday. | Palestine has been accepted as an observer st…
Attempting to pen down this article has become an exercise in perpetual frustration. Each effort to put pen to paper is violently interrupted by a relentless stream of new The ink has barely dried on one atrocity before another one is committed. | As I write this, it has been 173 days of brutality and death visited upon Palestinians in 
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An Egyptian court has halted the broadcast of a recently launched TV commercial after the family of late legendary Local news outlets reported that the judge A TV commercial for a newly launched tou…
A Turkish security official on Tuesday said two of the Moscow concert hall attack suspects travelled "freely" to Russia as no arrest warrants were issued against them. | Russian authorities detained 11 people in connection with Friday's attack, which saw camouflaged gunmen storm into Crocus City Hall, open fire on concert-goers and set the building ablaze, killing at least 139 people. | Two of those, Tajik nationals Rachabalizoda Saidakrami and Shamsidin Fariduni, "were able to travel freely between Russia and Turkey since there was no warrant for their arrest", the official told AFP, speaking on condition of…
Payment delays reduce revenue to the Kremlin and make them erratic, allowing Washington to…
A major bridge in the Dramatic footage showed a 300-metre vessel hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the state of Lights from what appear to be vehicles could be seen on the road surface as the bridge warpe…
The EU agreed last week to loan Egypt €7.4 billion in a The funding pushes Egypt closer to the EU than ever before and gives President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi the incentive to implement even harsher policies towards migrants. | The EU 
US airstrikes on the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor killed seven soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army and a military advisor of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). | The official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported that US warplanes carried out 10 simultaneous strikes on residential neighborhoods and military installations in the province, including the cities of Deir Ezzor, Mayadin, and Bukamal, on Tuesday, March 26. | The overnight airstrikes also injured 19 soldiers and 13 civilians, and caused material damage to public and private property. | IRGC advisor Behrouz Vahedi was martyred when US…
Normally I do a weekly chat with Nima on Friday. But the 22 March terrorist attack on the civilians attending a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow required a Monday discussion. Here it is: | Just found the Ryan Dawson's post of the round table with Scott Ritter and me.