Ghada Abed (2023-12-14). In a tight corner. electronicintifada.net An extended family of 28 people are squeezed into a small space within a Gaza school.

Gustavo Figueroa (2023-12-14). "Financial confidence": the semantic field of seduction and repression. pressenza.com A communicational and decolonial analysis of Javier Milei's first speech as president | Javier Milei repeated the phrase "the adjustment is inevitable" four times in his first speech as president. He also quoted Roca, Sarmiento and Benegas Lynch (h). He invoked God and "the forces of heaven". He recalled the times of the Expeditionary Campaign to the Desert as the most productive in the country's history. He treated the pre-existing peoples as "barbarians" and indicated that a programme of shock is more efficient than one of gradualism. On the other hand, on a symbolic level, Milei greeted Mauricio Macri during t…

Hank Pellissier (2023-12-14). Free Palestine Chants for Senator Alex Padilla. indybay.org these are activist chants directed at Senator Alex Padilla – urging him to call for a Ceasefire in Gaza…

Hank Pellissier (2023-12-14). Free Palestine Chants for Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Free Palestine chants directed at Lockheed Martin…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2023-12-14). The United States Is Losing Allies On Gaza. popularresistance.org The United States is facing growing domestic and international opposition to its support for the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | Defying the U.S. and Israel, the U.N. General Assembly voted on Tuesday, 153 nations in favor with 10 against, and 23 abstentions for an immediate end to the killing. | Most significantly, the vote on Tuesday showed a slew of U.S. allies abandoning Washington on Gaza. | It is the second time in the past six weeks that the Assembly voted for a permanent ceasefire. On Oct. 27, the vote was 120 in favor, 14 against and 45 abstentions. | After witnessing six more weeks of genocide, 33 more nati…

John Feffer (2023-12-14). Rescuing Realpolitik From Henry Kissinger. counterpunch.org Henry Kissinger wrote his doctoral dissertation about Europe's "long peace" after the defeat of Napoleon, focusing on how conservative statesmen negotiated the Concert of Europe through a mixture of diplomacy and military power. Kissinger was enamored of this approach to achieving an "equilibrium of forces." The lesson he absorbed, and later applied as a presidential

Jordan Atwood (2023-12-14). COP28: Navigating petrostate politics and the quest for climate action. nationofchange.org The path forward demands a concerted global effort, alternative strategies, and a commitment to transformative action.

Jordan Atwood (2023-12-14). Redefining alliance: Sanders urges Biden to reconsider Israel aid amid Gaza crisis. nationofchange.org This move by Sanders comes amidst a period of heightened tension and a reassessment of the U.S.-Israel relationship.

Juan Pablo Cárdenas (2023-12-14). Chile: A left-wing government… pressenza.com When the left takes over the government, thanks to an electoral and democratic process, its rulers hasten to achieve their reforms before the forces of reaction manage to destabilise it and return to power. This has happened several times in our troubled regional history and the best-remembered case is that of the assassination of Salvador Allende. | Progressive leaders obviously will be willing to satisfy social demands such as, for example, improving workers' wages, resolving the high housing and health deficits, strengthening public education, and as promised, improving pensions for retirees. | To do this, sta…

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2023-12-14). Enslaved By Nonprofits: How NGOs Colonize Developing Countries. popularresistance.org November 21 marked the 28th anniversary of the signing of the US-brokered Dayton Agreement, which brought an end to the proxy war in Bosnia after three years and eight months. It is an event few celebrate — although there was much cheering in Sarajevo two days later when Stuart Seldowitz, the man who led negotiations on Washington's side, was arrested for subjecting Muslim Americans to vile verbal abuse. | The war in Bosnia — encouraged, financed, armed, and prolonged at every step by the U.S. — tore apart a previously harmonious, inclusive and prosperous republic of Socialist Yugoslavia. In all…

Labor Video Project (2023-12-14). SEIU1021 SF General Hospital Workers & Healthcare Workers for Palestine Rally at Hospital. indybay.org San Francisco SEIU 1021 General Hospital workers rallied to prepare for their contract expiration and the growing attacks by Mayor London Breed who is cutting healthcare funds while wanting to increase the police budget by $300 million. They were joined by a contingent to Healthcare Workers For Palestine who called for more money for healthcare and not war.

Larry Johnson (2023-12-14). Why Is U.S. Intelligence Lying About the War in Ukraine? sonar21.com

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-12-14). Getting Serious About Halting Israeli Genocide. counterpunch.org On Friday, December 8, the UN Security Council met under Article 99 for only the fourth time in the UN's history. Article 99 is an emergency provision that allows the Secretary General to summon the Council to respond to a crisis that "threatens the maintenance of international peace and security." The previous occasions were the

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J. S. Davies (2023-12-14). Getting serious about halting Israeli genocide. nationofchange.org The real disconnect at the root of this crisis is the one between the isolated looking-glass world of U.S. and Israeli politics and the real world that is crying out for a ceasefire and justice for Palestinians.

Nan Levinson (2023-12-14). Power, Protest, and All That's News. counterpunch.org What a world! For eight weeks now, events in Israel and Gaza have been the story of the hour, day, week. And what exactly are we to make of that? Let's start with the obvious: American media coverage of the horrors there has been nonstop since the Hamas slaughter of October 7th. In fact, it's knocked

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2023-12-14). Israeli sniper kills "everyone who moves" in Gaza hospital. electronicintifada.net Physicians say situation is "unbearable" as health system collapses.

Norman Solomon (2023-12-14). Conformist Media Outlets Hide Realities of Power. Noam Chomsky Has Exposed Them. indybay.org

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2023-12-14). Gaza And Confronting Power. popularresistance.org The events of the past seven days are sobering no matter where you look. The Israelis' daily attacks in southern Gaza, after telling Gazans in the north to seek refuge there, strips bare the apartheid state's intent to ethnic-cleanse the Gaza Strip and scatter to the winds those of its people who survive. | Is there some word other than "genocide" we should use to name this horror, this stain upon the consciences of everyone who does not raise a voice against it? | It is also clear as of last week that the Biden regime's amoral support for the Israelis' bloodlust in Gaza is destabilizing America and hastening the…

Pressenza New York (2023-12-14). Latin America and the Caribbean stand with Palestine: Israel viewed as a US proxy. pressenza.com The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a few notable exceptions, have been critical of Israel's ongoing

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Rallies held to condemn US veto of UN ceasefire resolution on Gaza. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian rallies continue across the world to demand an end to Israel's brutal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in London. presstv.ir The weekly Saturday protests in support of Palestinians return to the streets of London.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Thousands march in Paris to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in Paris to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and show their support for the Palestinian people.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules. presstv.ir Australia says it will tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Palestinians go on strike in solidarity with Gaza. presstv.ir Public agencies, schools, banks and shops shut in the West Bank to demand Gaza ceasefire.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). US police arrest activists calling for Gaza ceasefire in Senate building. presstv.ir A group of activists holds a protest in a US Senate office building, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Migrants, refugees protest in Paris against controversial immigration bill. presstv.ir Hundreds of migrants and refugees took to the streets of Paris on Monday to voice their opposition to a proposed immigration bill…

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Pro-Palestinians protest the Times, Starbucks, Citigroup over stance on Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Pro-Palestinians gathered on Tuesday outside the New York Times.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Iran, Saudi Arabia call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, delivery of aid. presstv.ir Iran and Saudi Arabia underline the need for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Hamas welcomes UN General Assembly vote for immediate Gaza truce. presstv.ir Hamas welcomes a UN General Assembly resolution calling for mounted international pressure on Israel to stop its aggression on the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Iran FM says US to blame for influx of refugees to West Asia, Europe. presstv.ir Iran's FM has blamed America's irresponsible actions and its coercive economic measures for the recent influx of refugees to West Asia and also Europe and elsewhere.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Iran FM: Israel cannot continue Gaza onslaught without US support. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the Israeli regime can't continue the aggression on the Gaza Strip even for an hour without the United States' full support.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Displaced Gazans in tents at Al-Aqsa hospital after heavy rainfall. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians live in tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Yemeni strikes on Israel-bound ships a message to West to stop Gaza carnage: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior Hamas member says Yemeni retaliatory strikes against ships heading to the Israeli-occupied territories send the message that the West must either stop the Gaza genocide or expect the crisis to expand across the region.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Gaza's brave battle against Israel nearing a bright end: Hamas leader. presstv.ir The leader of Hamas resistance movement says the Palestinian's brave battle with the Israeli regime is approaching a bright end thanks to the heroic resistance of fighters and the nation.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Iran FM warns about Israeli war crimes' aftermath. presstv.ir Iran says the region and the world are going to be grappling with the aftermath of the Israeli regime's war crimes across the Palestinian territories for years.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Aftermath of floods in southern Bolivia. presstv.ir People in the southern Bolivian town of Cotagaita inspect the damage from a flood.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Hamas to Press TV: 'We're ready for long war'. presstv.ir Senior Hamas' official reaffirms the movement's determination to continue standing up to the Israeli war against Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Only peace in Gaza can ease Red Sea tensions: Yemeni official. presstv.ir A Yemeni government official says the only way for calm to prevail in the Red Sea is a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Iran downplays as 'foolish' US plans to set up naval task force in Red Sea. presstv.ir Iran's defense chief says outsiders will not be allowed to maneuver in the region.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Biden admin. staffers call for Gaza ceasefire at vigil outside White House. presstv.ir Biden administration staffers and political appointees have held a vigil in front of the White House, calling for a permanent ceasefire to end the Israeli regime's months-long devastating war on the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). At least 288 killed in Israeli attacks on UNRWA shelters in Gaza. presstv.ir The UNRWA says at least 288 displaced people in its shelters in Gaza have been killed amid the ongoing Israeli war on the besieged strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Gaza war will end at once if US cuts off Israel's aid: Ex-CIA analyst. presstv.ir A former CIA analyst says the Israeli aggression against Gaza will end immediately if the US stops the flow of weapons to the occupying entity.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). The genesis of Hamas. presstv.ir A leaflet issued on December 14, 1987 calling for resistance is considered their first public intervention, though the name Hamas itself was not used until early 1988.

Ramzy Baroud (2023-12-14). 'Let It Be a Tale': On Refaat Alareer and the Martyrdom of the Gaza Intellectual. counterpunch.org What is taking place in Gaza is meant for the history books: an epic tale of a small nation under a long, brutal siege for many years, facing one of the greatest military powers in the world. And yet, it refuses to be defeated. Not even the legendary tenacity of Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'

Ramzy Baroud (2023-12-14). 'Let It Be a Tale': On Refaat Alareer and the Martyrdom of the Gaza Intellectual. counterpunch.org What is taking place in Gaza is meant for the history books: an epic tale of a small nation under a long, brutal siege for many years, facing one of the greatest military powers in the world. And yet, it refuses to be defeated. Not even the legendary tenacity of Leo Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' characters can be compared to the heroism of Gazans, living over a tiny stretch of land while subsisting on the precipice of calamity, even long before the Israeli genocide.

Revolution Books (2023-12-14). Sunday 12/17: Book Club Discussion on Ten Myths About Israel at Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Revolutionary Workers Front (2023-12-14). Friday 12/15: Revolutionary Friday: Stop U.S. Funding for Genocide; End the Occupation. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th Street (Corner of Mission & 7th St.) | San Francisco…

Revolutionary Workers Frontt (2023-12-14). Sunday 12/17: Screening of Roadmap to Apartheid & the Struggle Today Against US Funded Israeli Genocide. indybay.org 474 Valencia St.

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-14). London's spontaneous bus combustion: How is this being allowed to happen? expose-news.com Why are London's buses spontaneously bursting into flames? And why are our politicians not addressing the problem? In the past couple of years, two huge ships carrying thousands of cars have gone …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-14). US Navy whistle-blower who exposed spike in pilot heart-related conditions post-vaccination has been placed under investigation. expose-news.com An active-duty officer, Navy Health Administrator and Medical Recruiter in the US Navy Medical Service Corps blew the whistle and revealed data indicating a significant rise in heart-related issues among military pilots …

Ricardo Mimbela (2023-12-14). The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study. aclu.org At the end of the 2022-2023 school year, when she was 14 years old, a verbal altercation occurred between Amerie and a classmate who was berating her and other classmates. This wasn't the first time that Amerie, a student in North Carolina, faced harassment and bullying from some of her classmates. Her mother, Regina, had repeatedly contacted the school to bring the bullying to their attention, but no interventions took place. | This time, however, the dispute required a teacher to step in, who was later bumped by a student during the intervention. Amerie was taken to the principal's office by a school resourc…

Robert Koehler (2023-12-14). Takes One to Know One. counterpunch.org There are a number of blatant ways for terrorist organizations — by which I mean national governments — to justify committing mass murder. Once you start killing, it's hard to stop. But you have to justify what you're doing — a process humanity has been engaged in since the dawn of civilization. We call it

Ruth Milka (2023-12-14). Behind bars and beyond burgers: Exposing Alabama's prison labor exploitation. nationofchange.org This lawsuit seeks not only to compensate those who have been exploited, but also to dismantle a system that generates an estimated $450 million annually from this coerced labor.

Sam Light, Waging Nonviolence. (2023-12-14). The Method Behind Just Stop Oil's Madness. popularresistance.org Not a lot of people like Just Stop Oil. Its own members would admit to being annoying. Journalists and politicians spend a lot of time denouncing and criminalizing the group's chosen forms of protest. Even those who sympathize with the cause are inclined to criticize the group's brand of civil disobedience as unreasonable or counterproductive. The most common thing I am asked as someone who researches Just Stop Oil, or JSO, is why they disrupt the daily lives of the general public. Wouldn't it make more sense to disrupt the flow of oil directly? Whatever the answer, it is rare that JSO members are given a platfor…

Santa Cruz News (2023-12-14). Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Calls for Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. indybay.org On December 6, the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council voted on a statement calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine to local, state, and federal electeds. The Monterey Bay Central Labor Council (MBCLC) is the local body of the AFL-CIO. MBCLC serves as a coalition of the Labor Community in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, with over 80 affiliated unions, representing more than 37,000 union members and their families.

Staff (2023-12-14). Behind Enemy Bars: Palestinian and Israeli Prisoners. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Dec 7, 2023 | The fair treatment of Israeli captives by Hamas has become part of the information war between Palestinians and Tel Aviv. Left unsaid is that there remain thousands of Palestinians in captivity who barely survive their Israeli detention. | The issue of Prisoners of War (POWs) taken captive by Hamas-led Palestinian resistance forces has become one of the key justifications for Israel's military assault on the Gaza Strip. | While western audiences are often presented with the image of these groups as bloodthirsty terrorists, a closer look reveals that Hamas and other factions…

Stewart Lawrence (2023-12-14). Is Big Pharma Over-Selling Depression? counterpunch.org If you watch late-night television you've probably seen the ads for a new antidepressant drug called "Rexulti." It's billed as a break-through cure for people who've already been treated for depression but are still experiencing its symptoms. The manufacturer, Otsuka, is heavily promoting Rexulti just as it did its earlier controversial anti-depressant known as "Abilify."

Tamara Nassar (2023-12-14). Israeli assault on Jenin enters third day, kills ten. electronicintifada.net Israel's lethal raids in West Bank fail to quell resistance.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-12-14). Formalizan investigación de juicio político contra Joe Biden. telesurtv.net La oposición acusa al actual mandatario de tráfico de influencias cuando era vicepresidente de Estados Unidos en el Gobierno de Barack Obama.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-12-14). Líderes confirman asistencia a cumbre entre Venezuela y Guyana. telesurtv.net Estarán presentes varios primeros ministro de la región del Caribe como Roosevelt Skerritel, de Dominica, quien también es presidente de CARICOM,…

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-12-14). Unrwa denuncia que Gaza "ya no es un lugar habitable" telesurtv.net El alto comisionado de Unrwa desmintió las acusaciones de Israel de que miembros de Hamás están robando o desviando la ayuda humanitaria.

teleSUR, dcdc (2023-12-14). Caravana con 4.200 migrantes alista salida desde sur de México. telesurtv.net Ante la imposibilidad de conseguir papeles para llegar a la frontera con Estados Unidos de forma legal, en menos de 48 horas, se han alistado en la caravana migrantes procedentes de varios países de la región.

teleSUR, DRL, MER, JDO, JGN (2023-12-14). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de dos meses de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 18.600 personas asesinadas…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-12-14). Inician delegaciones de Venezuela y Guyana diálogo directo en San Vicente. telesurtv.net La reunión fue acordada con la mediación de la Celac y Caricom, así como del presidente brasileño Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-12-14). Policías de Haití y Kenia ultiman detalles de misión de paz. telesurtv.net El titular policial haitiano estuvo en el Cuartel General de Policía en Nairobi como parte de la visita de tres días.

teleSUR, hvh (2023-12-14). Bajan eventos violentos en Colombia en segundo semestre de 2023. telesurtv.net Entre el primero de enero y el 5 de diciembre se reportaron 1.047 eventos violentos contra líderes sociales.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-14). Concluyen franjas de propaganda en TV chilena previo a plebiscito. telesurtv.net Concluye el periodo de franja informativa para publicitar el proyecto constitucional y cualquier otra información electoral.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-14). Parlamento de Venezuela aprueba Ley de Presupuesto para 2024. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional aprobó en primera discusión el Proyecto de Presupuesto correspondiente al Ejercicio Económico Financiero 2024.

teleSUR, lfb, DRL (2023-12-14). Ataque terrorista deja al menos 40 militares muertos en Mali. telesurtv.net Al momento del ataque la mayoría de los residentes pudieron escapar y solo este miércoles tropas de refuerzo del ejército, procedentes de Sokolo, entraron a la aldea desierta.

teleSUR, lfb, DRL (2023-12-14). Central obrera rechaza el ajuste fiscal del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net "El plan de ajuste fiscal y cambiario anunciado por el Gobierno generará una fuerte aceleración del proceso inflacionario que dinamitará el poder adquisitivo de los salarios de los trabajadores", reza el comunicado.

teleSUR, lfb, DRL (2023-12-14). Denuncian cifra de agresiones contra activistas salvadoreños. telesurtv.net Un integrante de la Red Salvadoreña de Defensoras de Derechos Humanos señaló que la tendencia de estas violaciones va en aumento, en especial contra periodistas, comunicadores y otros activistas.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-14). Brasil buscará mantener las buenas relaciones con Argentina. telesurtv.net El gobierno de Brasil asegura que pese a las "diferencias ideológicas" que hay entre los mandatarios de ambas naciones, el gigante latinoamericano buscará fortalecer los lazos con su vecino sureño.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-14). Han muerto 18,682 palestinos durante el genocidio de Israel. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina asegura que aún hay fallecidos que no han sido contabilizados porque sus cadáveres están entre los escombros de las viviendas bombardeadas.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-14). Congreso de Perú decidirá el viernes la suspensión de la JNJ. telesurtv.net El congreso peruano buscará destituir a los miembros de la Junta Nacional de Justicia por haber suspendido a la Fiscal General de la República Patricia Benavides.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-14). Vladímir Putin: Habrá paz cuando logremos los objetivos. telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso aseguró que la desmilitarización de Ucrania es inminente ya que el país vive "de los regalos de Occidente".

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2023-12-14). Instalan mecanismo de verificación del cese al fuego en Colombia. telesurtv.net Dicho mecanismo lo integran el Ministerio de Defensa Nacional y la Oficina del Alto Comisionado para la Paz, junto a los representantes del Estado Mayor Central de las FARC-EP.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-14). Asesinado líder del gremio del transporte informal en Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo trasmitió la Alerta Temprana 019/23 dirigida a líderes sociales y defensores de Derechos Humanos.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-14). Capitán del Ejército peruano confiesa disparos contra civiles. telesurtv.net El oficial, quien estuvo destacado con su brigada en el perímetro de la terminal aérea, develó los hechos denunciados en un intento de ser eximido de sus responsabilidades.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2023-12-14). Protesta laboral paraliza servicios en hospital del sur de Haití. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes además exhortaron a las autoridades sanitarias de la nación caribeña a cumplir con sus reivindicaciones antes de que concluya el año 2023.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-12-14). Arrestan a 29 personas en Ecuador asociadas a crimen organizado. telesurtv.net Según la Fiscalía, el caso denominado Metástasis fue iniciado tras el asesinato del narcotraficante Leandro Norero.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-12-14). Diplomática israelí confirma que Israel no quiere dos Estados. telesurtv.net "Quieren tener un Estado desde el río hasta el mar. Lo dicen alto y claro", afirmó la diplomática de Tel Aviv, en referencia a los palestinos, cuyo territorio fue partido por la ONU en 1947.

teleSUR-hvh, DRL (2023-12-14). Presidente ruso repasa agenda internacional en "Línea directa" telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que las relaciones entre Rusia y China se encuentran en un nivel "sin precedentes".

The Exposé (2023-12-14). SHOCKING: BBC Unwittingly Exposes COVID Vaccine's Part in Historic Death Spike. expose-news.com The people of the UK should now be in a state of shock. Instead, they have been distracted by non-stop coverage of war in Ukraine, Palestine and Israel. So they will have …

UFCLP (2023-12-14). Thursday 12/14: Rally At CPUC- CPUC Cruise Shill & Commissioner John Arnold Out! Blood On Their Hands. indybay.org California Public Utility Commission | McAllister & Van Ness St. | San Francisco…

Unicorn Riot (2023-12-14). Eric King Released from Prison After 9+ Years as Political Prisoner. unicornriot.ninja

Unicorn Riot (2023-12-14). Palestine Supporters Rally Outside Biden/Shapiro Fundraiser in Philly. unicornriot.ninja

William Trollinger (2023-12-14). House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Creationists. counterpunch.org Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has been the subject of considerable media attention following his elevation to…

WSWS (2023-12-14). UAW keeps Allison Transmission workers on the job two weeks after 96 percent contract rejection. wsws.org Well aware of the growing anger among workers over being kept in the dark, local UAW officials have released a series of "bargaining updates" since Monday, while concealing the real content of their discussions with management.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Argentina's Milei announces first batch of class war measures dictated by the IMF. wsws.org On Tuesday, Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced the first set of economic shock measures, which are supposed to set a new bar for attacks against living standards of workers everywhere.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Union keeps Northern Virginia transit workers on the job without a contract. wsws.org The Amalgamated Transit Union has closed ranks with the transit system management to oppose any movement of the workers within it.

WSWS (2023-12-14). 86-year old FedEx worker dies on Thanksgiving at air freight hub in Memphis, Tennessee. wsws.org Verna Mae Jackson was reaching for a loose piece of mail when the tug operator drove off, pinning her beneath a one-ton dolly.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Ford reveals production to be cut in half at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center after Stellantis announces 3,600 job cuts. wsws.org Ford says it is halving 2024 production targets for its electric F-150 Lightning light truck built in Dearborn, Michigan.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Wall Street celebrates Fed interest rate "pivot" wsws.org Dow closed at a record high, the first in two years, as other indexes climbed.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Actor Brian Cox reading Palestinian poet Refaat al-Ar'eer's If I Must Die viewed more than 11 million times. wsws.org As part of the Palestine Festival of Literature, a video recording was posted Tuesday afternoon of the veteran actor reading al-Ar'eer's last work written before he was assassinated by the Israel Defense Forces.

WSWS (2023-12-14). "This is a capitalist government that just wants to dismantle the system, then privatize it": Over half- a-million Quebec public sector workers complete sixth day on strike. wsws.org The workers are determined to win inflation-busting wage increases, put an end to punishing working conditions, and secure major reinvestments in public services.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Biden admits Israel is carrying out "indiscriminate bombing": A confession of complicity in war crimes. wsws.org On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden made a series of damning admissions regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza that makes clear the United States is consciously aiding and abetting what it knows to be war crimes by the Israeli government.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Australian government postures over ceasefire, but backs Israeli war machine. wsws.org While voting for the UN resolution, Labor signalled its support for an indefinite Israeli onslaught against Gaza, punctuated only by occasional "humanitarian pauses."

WSWS (2023-12-14). Republican-controlled House votes for impeachment inquiry into Biden. wsws.org The vote was a transparent effort to boost the presidential election campaign of ex-president Donald Trump, himself twice impeached, using the long-known corruption charges against Hunter Biden, the president's son.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Australia Labor government unveils plans to slash disability funding. wsws.org NDIS Minister Bill Shorten outlined measures to block most children from the NDIS, and to use "assessors" to deny access to many adult applicants as well.

WSWS (2023-12-14). "Block the Boat" actions used as cover for Australian unions' complicity with genocide. wsws.org The pseudo-left is promoting sporadic protests by workers and young people against Israeli ships to cover over the refusal of the Maritime Union of Australia to call strikes.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Year-end job cuts spread across the US. wsws.org Job cuts are sweeping across the US economy as corporations purge their payrolls for the coming year.

WSWS (2023-12-14). British writer Benjamin Zephaniah: an appreciation. wsws.org A much loved poet, novelist and musician, Zephaniah remained true to the idealistic and angry concerns of his youth, opposing empire and all forms of oppression.

Adam Fishbein (2023-12-13). This Holiday Season Is a Reminder That Workers Need Federally-Protected Paid Time Off. cepr.net The holidays are coming up and many Americans are looking forward to some time off. Unfortunately, some workers may not be able to take vacation, while others may take time off and receive no pay. The United States stands as an outlier among rich countries and even many much poorer countries when it comes to …

Aina J Khan (2023-12-13). Israel-Palestine: Ten Israeli soldiers, including senior colonel, killed in Gaza ambush. middleeasteye.net Israel-Palestine: Ten Israeli soldiers, including senior colonel, killed in Gaza ambush | Meanwhile, White House national security adviser plans to travel to Israel after President Biden said Israel was losing international support over its 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza | Wed, 12/13/2023 – 10: 47 | Israeli soldiers prepare to go to the Gaza Strip, near the border area in southern Israel on 13 D…

Aina J Khan (2023-12-13). Israel-Palestine: Ten Israeli soldiers, including senior colonel, killed in Gaza ambush. middleeasteye.net Israel-Palestine: Ten Israeli soldiers, including senior colonel, killed in Gaza ambush | Meanwhile, White House national security advisor plans to travel to Israel after President Biden said Israel was losing international support over its 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza | Wed, 12/13/2023 – 10: 47 | In southern Israel near the frontier with Gaza, Israeli soldiers prepare to go to the Gaza Strip…

Alex MacDonald (2023-12-13). Israel-Palestine war: Google staff at vigil for slain Palestinian intern hit out at firm's Israel ties. middleeasteye.net Israel-Palestine war: Google staff at vigil for slain Palestinian intern hit out at firm's Israel ties | Mai Ubeid, a software engineer, was killed along with her whole family in an Israeli air strike in Gaza on 31 October | Wed, 12/13/2023 – 15: 34 | An imam recites a Quranic verse at a vigil for Mai Ubeid in London, England, on 13 December 2023 (MEE/Alex MacDonald) | Google staff protes…

Alexandra Jacobo (2023-12-13). Crossing state lines for care: Kate Cox's forced journey from Texas to seek abortion rights. nationofchange.org Cox's case spotlights the intense legal and ethical debates surrounding abortion in America today.

Alexis Sterling (2023-12-13). Unraveling the knot: The Biden administration's struggle for comprehensive student debt relief. nationofchange.org This article explores the multifaceted journey to reshape student debt relief, a journey that weaves through political, economic, and social intricacies.

Ali Abunimah (2023-12-13). Why is the UN genocide office silent about Gaza? electronicintifada.net Secretary-general's adviser Alice Wairimu Nderitu is supposed to sound an "early warning" over atrocity crimes.

Alice Kim (2023-12-13). Activists detail frontline struggles against US militarism in Northeast Asia. peoplesdispatch.org The Asia-Pacific region has once again become a hotspot in Washington's new Cold War, as Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy has been dead set on forging a new anti-China bloc across the region…

Allen Forrest (2023-12-13). Celeb Puppets in the News Again. dissidentvoice.org

Amy Goodman (2023-12-13). Will Biden Cave on GOP's Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request? truthout.org President Biden appears to be caving to hard-line Republican demands for a new crackdown on asylum seekers and immigrants nationwide in exchange for more Ukraine funding. As negotiations on the emergency funding request continue, we speak with Democratic Congressmember Greg Casar of Texas about how he and other lawmakers oppose "some of the worst changes to our immigration system in decades."… |

Andre Damon (2023-12-13). As Israel's Genocide Continues, 9 in 10 Gazans Report Lack of Food. globalresearch.ca

Andrea Mazzarino (2023-12-13). Trump, the Second Time Around. counterpunch.org Recently, on a commuter train, I ran into an acquaintance who works for a government agency here in Washington, D.C. Soon after we started chatting, he indicated a desire to switch jobs in case Donald Trump was reelected president in 2024. "I'd like to be somewhere that Trump wouldn't be able to politicize," my buddy

Andy Kroll (2023-12-13). Keeping TomDispatch Alive. tomdispatch.com Dear TomDispatch Reader, In 2022, when I was putting together the end-of-year plea I always post to keep TomDispatch going in a tough world, I wrote: "This time around though, I have to wonder whether it may be the last such missive I'll write." Well, as it happens (and thanks to the generosity of the readers of this website), it wasn't. Three hundred and sixty-five days later — the beginning of our 23rd year and halfway through my own 79th year on this ever more embattled planet — I'm back, asking for your support. This is probably the least enjoyable thing I do at TomDispatch. I mean, why should I g…

Angela (2023-12-13). Friday 12/15: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2023-12-13). Monday 12/11: Webinar: Liberate Palestine, Decolonize Medicine. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/HCWLiberatePalestine…

Angela (2023-12-13). Monday 12/11: Los Altos Special Council Meeting. indybay.org 1 N San Antonio Rd | Los Altos, CA…

Angela (2023-12-13). Monday 12/11: Kite-Building in Solidarity. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, Room 101 | San Jose, CA…

Angela (2023-12-13). Monday 12/11: The Electronic Intifada Podcast: Honoring Dr. Refaat Alareer. indybay.org YouTube…

Angela (2023-12-13). Tuesday 12/12: Picket, Rally, and Grief Circle. indybay.org San Francisco, CA | To receive meeting location, RSVP here: bit.ly/nofundsforgenocide…

Angela (2023-12-13). Thursday 12/14: Action: Shut Down Google: No Tech for Genocide. indybay.org 1 Market Street | San Francisco, CA…

Angela (2023-12-13). Wednesday 12/13: Virtual event with Mosab Abu Toha. indybay.org

Angela (2023-12-13). Tuesday 12/12: Mothers for Ceasefire Power Hour. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/momsforceasefire…

Angela (2023-12-13). Wednesday 12/13: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-13). Wednesday 12/13: Action: Mobilize to OUSD Board of Directors Meeting. indybay.org 1050 2nd Ave (Great Room) | Oakland, CA | or | Zoom…

Angela (2023-12-13). Saturday 12/16: Action San Francisco: Demand Senator Alex Padilla call for ceasefire now. indybay.org 333 Bush Street | San Francisco, CA…

Ann Brown (2023-12-13). Constitutional Law Expert: New Federal Indictments Against Hunter Seek To Avoid Entangling Joe Biden, 'The Big Guy'. moguldom.com The recent 56-page indictment of President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden for tax evasion has caused uneasiness in the Democratic space. There are allegations of a four-year pattern of criminal behavior aimed at financing his extravagant lifestyle. While the charges against Hunter are compelling, what's equally intriguing is how the Justice Department has seemingly and …

Ann Brown (2023-12-13). American Credit Card Debt Is Over $1 Trillion: 5 Things To Know About Avoiding Making Credit Card Companies Rich, Black America Poor. moguldom.com Credit card debt in the United States has surged to over $1 trillion, with millions of Americans falling into the dangerous trap of revolving credit card balances. While credit cards can offer convenience, they can also lead to financial stress and wealth disparities, particularly in Black communities. Here are five things to know about credit …

ANON (2023-12-13). Action Taken Against BNY Mellon in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org

Aram Aharonian (2023-12-13). Argentina estaba al borde del precipicio: ødio un paso al frente? globalizacion.ca El ultraderechista Javier Milei es el nuevo presidente de Argentina para los próximos cuatro años: al asumir el cargo ratificó su plan ´motosierra ª y dijo que el ajuste recaerá sobre el Estado y no sobre el sector privado, pero reconoció…

Ashley Curtin (2023-12-13). eWeek highlights digitalization's growing environmental footprint. nationofchange.org The digital transformation the world has seen is causing raw material depletion, an increase in water and energy use, and more pollution and waste, the speakers said.

Bill McKibben (2023-12-13). As The Climate Summit Closes, A Single Sentence Offers Hope. levernews.com

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-13). A Flawed and Dangerous Presence: US Troops in Syria. dissidentvoice.org Despite a focus on boxing China in the Indo-Pacific, US involvement in the Middle East continues to be widespread and problematic. While Israel is given its regular steroid diet of murderous arms, US military personnel find themselves scattered throughout a myriad of bases and countries. Recently, Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul decided that Syria should …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-13). COP28: Where fossil fuel industries go to gloat. greenleft.org.au COP28 is shaping up as another failure, argues Binoy Kampmark.

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-12-13). Gaza Is Deliberately Being Made Uninhabitable. caitlinjohnstone.com.au

Canadian Tire Fire (2023-12-13). Canadian Tire Fire #66: Solidarity Demonstrations and Blockades Spread, Encampment Defense. itsgoingdown.org In this issue, we bring you a round up of a huge number of actions and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine that have happened over the last month. Across the country, people have held massive protests, blocked infrastructure, pressured politicians, and disrupted the business of complicit companies. We've also got an update on encampment defense…

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2023-12-13). Canada's UN Vote for Ceasefire Shows It Is Gradually Ceding to Public Pressure. globalresearch.ca

Cesar Chelala (2023-12-13). Changing U.S. Policy on Gaza is Overdue. counterpunch.org The overwhelming U.N. General Assembly vote for a cease-fire in Gaza is the clearest demonstration of the desires of the international community to end the Gaza massacre. The U.N. General Assembly vote follows the U.N. Security Council vote demanding a cease-fire that was only opposed by the U.S., with Great Britain abstaining. While U.N. Security

Chris Walker (2023-12-13). Arizona Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against 1864 Anti-Abortion Law. truthout.org The Arizona state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday regarding an anti-abortion law that has been on the books since the time the state was a territory. The 1864 law, passed nearly half a century before Arizona was even a state, forbids abortions at all stages of a pregnancy unless the life of a pregnant person is at risk. It's currently being enforced in tandem with a different 15-week… |

Chris Walker (2023-12-13). New York's Highest Court Orders New Congressional Maps Be Drawn. truthout.org The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state judicial system, issued an order Tuesday night for an independent commission to redraw congressional districts for the 2024 election, deeming the boundaries that had been previously drawn as following an unlawful process. The order is viewed as likely to benefit Democrats, who are expected to gain between two and six seats currently… |

Chris Walker (2023-12-13). SCOTUS Takes Up Case That Could Help Trump Delay Election Subversion Trial. truthout.org The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from a Trump loyalist who took part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021, setting up the possibility that his case will result in delays for former President Donald Trump's own trial, which is supposed to begin in March. The Court's decision to hear the appeal — from a man named Joseph W. Fischer… |

CN Live!, Consortium News. (2023-12-13). Anti-Genocide Protestors Arrested At US Capitol. popularresistance.org U.S. Capitol police arrested demonstrators calling for the end of U.S. support for Israel's genocide on Monday. | The demonstrators, chanting "Free Palestine" and "Stop the Genocide" were standing in the courtyard of the Hart Senate Building on Capitol Hill on Monday when they were arrested by Capitol police. | Demonstrations have been ongoing throughout the United States to put pressure on Congress and the Biden administration to cease its complicity in genocide. Film by Ford Fischer of News2Share.

Comunicaciones teleSUR (2023-12-13). teleSUR y canales públicos brasileños firman acuerdo. telesurtv.net Este convenio se firma con el objetivo de fortalecer los lazos de amistad y colaboración que promoverá la diversidad y el pluralismo en la información.

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-12-13). Tuesday 12/12: Candlelight Vigil for Berkeley Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1231 Addison Way, Berkeley, just outside City Council mtg room and on the sidewalk on Addison…

Dana Elborno (2023-12-13). US Palestinians Feel Helpless as Our Tax Dollars Fund Our Families' Destruction. truthout.org I am an OB/GYN physician and Palestinian American mother to a 7-month-old, Zaina. My husband Yahia and I are both from Gaza living in the diaspora in Chicago. We both can trace our families' roots in Palestine for multiple generations dating back hundreds of years. So much of our love story and vows are built on being kids from the same hometown, and on our love and longing for where we are from. |

Dania Akkad (2023-12-13). Israel-Palestine: MPs call on UK government to halt arms exports to Israel over war crimes. middleeasteye.net

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). Republicans Tell Zelensky No Ukraine Aid Until Border Deal. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was told by Republicans in Washington on Tuesday that Congress won't be authorizing new aid for Ukraine until a deal with Democrats on border issues can be reached. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) met with Zelensky and told him that Republicans support Ukraine but wouldn't send more aid until "a transformative …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Votes to Demand Gaza Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com The UN General Assembly on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza as global opposition to the US-backed Israeli massacre of Palestinians continues to rise. Out of the 193 members of the General Assembly, 153 countries supported the resolution, 10 voted against it, and 23 abstained. The US and Israel …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). Houthi Official Says Gaza Ceasefire Is Only Way to 'Restore Calm' in the Red Sea. news.antiwar.com A Houthi official said on Wednesday that the only way to "restore calm" in the Red Sea is through a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip amid reports of another Houthi attack in the waters. Yemen's Houthi movement, formally known as Ansar Allah, has been targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea that they claim are …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). Israel Says Gaza Onslaught Will Continue 'With or Without' World Support. news.antiwar.com Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Wednesday vowed that the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza will continue "with or without" global support after the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in support of a ceasefire. "Israel will continue the war against Hamas with or without international support. A ceasefire at the current stage is a gift …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). Poland's New Prime Minister Vows to Rally Western Support for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Donald Tusk, Poland's new pro-EU prime minister, was sworn in on Wednesday, a day after delivering a speech where he vowed his government would push for the West to continue supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. Tusk, who previously served as prime minister from 2007-2014, promised Poland's "full involvement with Ukraine in this cruel …

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). US Says It Plans to Resume Security Partnership With Niger. news.antiwar.com A US official said Wednesday that the US is planning to resume its security partnership with…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-13). EU's Top Diplomat: Destruction in Gaza May be Worse Than Germany in WWII. globalresearch.ca

Dave LIndorff (2023-12-13). No Virginia, That's Not Snow over Gaza and Lebanon for the Holiday; It's White Phosphorus Sent by Uncle Sam. thiscantbehappening.net Visitors and occasional readers of ThisCantBeHappening who aren't on our blast list may not know it, but we are. in the process of moving our now 14-year-old news site to Substack.com, a subscription platform that will cost $8 a month to subscribers, $80 per year or $150 for a lifetime subscription. At this point I … |

David Cronin (2023-12-13). NATO impressed by Israel's genocide tech. electronicintifada.net Alliance praised Israel's use of AI shortly before the current war.

David Giesen (2023-12-13). Saturday 12/16: MLK-informed land allocation in the time of Ukraine, Palestine, and the Tenderloin: a tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…

Democracy Now! (2023-12-13). Democracy Now! 2023-12-13 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 13, 2023; Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States; Exclusive: Palestinian Diplomat Who Went Viral for U.N. Speech Says Israel & U.S. Are Isolated on Gaza; Rep. Greg Casar: Biden Must Not Cave on GOP's Hard-Line Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request | Headlines for December 13, 2023; Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States; Exclusive: Palestinian Diplomat Who Went Viral for U.N. Speech Says Israel & U.S. Are Isolated on Gaza; Rep. Greg Casar: Biden Must Not Cave on GOP…

Democracy Now! (2023-12-13). Democracy Now! 2023-12-13 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 13, 2023; Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States; Exclusive: Palestinian Diplomat Who Went Viral for U.N. Speech Says Israel & U.S. Are Isolated on Gaza; Rep. Greg Casar: Biden Must Not Cave on GOP's Hard-Line Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request | Headlines for December 13, 2023; Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States; Exclusive: Palestinian Diplomat Who Went Viral for U.N. Speech Says Israel & U.S. Are Isolated on Gaza; Rep. Greg Casar: Biden Must Not Cave on GOP…

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-13). A Flawed and Dangerous Presence: US Troops in Syria. globalresearch.ca

Dr. David Halpin (2023-12-13). Genocide and a Holocaust — Palestine, Gaza AD 2023. Open Letter to Lord Cameron, U.K. Foreign Secretary. globalresearch.ca

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-13). The Tale of Two Presidents: Putin and Steinmeier Different Treatment in the Middle East. Shifting Geopolitical Paradigm? globalresearch.ca

dzorinoco (2023-12-13). An Extension of Nazism: How Did Zionism Collaborate With Hitler to Establish 'Israel'? orinocotribune.com By Mohammad Ali Fakih — Dec 8th, 2023 | One of the more significant outcomes of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation is that it has forced researchers in the history of the Zionist movement to confront the "phobia" of exposing historical facts that occurred during World War II, that would reveal their collaboration with Nazism. This movement, characterized by unethical tactics such as difficult-to-detect lies, exaggeration of facts, presenting opinion as truth, espousing contentious concepts as clear-cut, and fostering false connections and herd instinct, has long excelled in obfuscating the association between Zion…

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). 73 years on, China and Vietnam strive for a shared future. ecns.cn China and Vietnam established diplomatic relations in 1950 and forged a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2008.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Harvard president keeps post after controversy. ecns.cn Claudine Gay will remain the 30th president of Harvard University as the top governing board of the oldest college in the U.S. on Tuesday gave her its full support.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Ukraine bid for more aid resisted in U.S. ecns.cn Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington this week to secure billions of dollars more of funding is running into opposition in the U.S. Congress.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). 126 drugs to be added to national basic medical insurance. ecns.cn China will add 126 drugs to a revised national basic medical insurance list, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Wild boar kills one, injures three in Hubei. ecns.cn In an unfortunate incident, a wild boar entered Qinglong village in Fenyan town, Jianli city, Hubei province, leading to one fatality and three injuries on Tuesday, Beijing News reported.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi meets Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met on Wednesday with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi says upgrade of China-Vietnam ties sends signal of solidarity, joint development. ecns.cn Xi Jinping said Wednesday the announcement to build the China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance sends out a positive signal of the two socialist countries' commitment to solidarity, friendship and joint development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi meets Vietnamese PM. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met on Wednesday with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi meets chairman of National Assembly of Vietnam. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met on Wednesday with Chairman of National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China's economy able to buffer short-term pressures, stands out on a global scale. ecns.cn China has ample space in macroeconomic policies to buffer short-term pressures, said Han Wenxiu, an official with the office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Nepali student appreciates development opportunities brought by BRI. ecns.cn Mary, a Nepali student in China with the Chinese name of Ma Li, said she is very appreciative of the development opportunities that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has brought to her homeland.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi says China, Vietnam should be alert to and oppose any attempts to mess up Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said Wednesday that China, Vietnam should be alert to and oppose any attempts to mess up Asia-Pacific.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Snowfall in Beijing causes flight, train delays and personal injury. ecns.cn Affected by the first snow this winter, 465 flights were canceled at the Beijing Capital International Airport and 216 at the Beijing Daxing International Airport.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Chinese youth adopt self-imagined 'plots' to save money. ecns.cn "Saving money in virtual plots" is a recent trend among Chinese youth, who simulate various life scenarios involving romance, adventure, etc.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). 2023 annual character across Taiwan Strait unveiled. ecns.cn The Chinese character "Ëûç", ron…° in pinyin, was chosen as the 2023 annual character across the Taiwan Strait.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China's national railway sees increase of passengers. ecns.cn China's national railway network handled 3.56 billion passenger trips from January to November, a year-on-year increase of 126 percent, according the national railway operator China State Railway Group.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Relics of Nanjing Massacre undercut denials. ecns.cn The Memorial Hall for the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders has collected 193,000 sets of cultural relics that prove, by their simple existence, the undeniable reality of the Nanjing Massacre, which apologists continue to downplay on the anniversary of the events.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China marks 10th National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims. ecns.cn China holds the national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims at the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Snow blankets sand dunes in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Massive sand dunes are clad in a white layer of snow, creating a picturesque landscape in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). In Numbers: Bilateral trade between China, Vietnam hits monthly record high. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Extreme cold grips Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Hulunbuir,"ÄÄnorth China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region, experienced a widespread temperature drop on Tuesday, with temperatures in many places lower than minus 40 degrees Celsius, reaching the "extremely cold" weather. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Hong Kong and Zhuhai airports start transfer service. ecns.cn The "Fly from Hong Kong via Zhuhai" policy, which took effect on Tuesday, allows travelers arriving at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport on the Chinese Mainland to travel via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to Hong Kong International Airport to fly to overseas destinations without going through immigration in Hong Kong. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Food Safari in Yunnan | Papaya water. ecns.cn Go through the Panxi railway station of Yunnan-Vietnam Railway. It is a farmer's market that embodies the essence of a small town life. The taste of papaya water allows you to recall from Vietnam to Yunnan, and spreads from the tip of your tongue to mind.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Cargo train trips exceed 9,000 via land-sea trade corridor in 2023. ecns.cn Cargo train trips via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor had exceeded 9,000 this year as of Tuesday, backed by vigorous trade between China and Southeast Asian countries. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China's national flag flies at half-mast to mourn for Nanjing Massacre victims. ecns.cn China's national flag was flown at half-mast during a memorial ceremony held on Wednesday in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, to mourn the Nanjing Massacre victims. "ÄÄ…

EcoWaste Coalition (2023-12-13). Children's Protection from Chemical Hazards Pushed. pressenza.com 13 December 2023, Quezon City. Children, including babies in the womb, are highly vulnerable to the harmful effects of hazardous chemicals that can put their health and future at risk, thus the need for research, policies, and risk communication to prevent and reduce early life exposures. | The vulnerability of children to environmental toxicants was duly emphasized at a recent seminar jointly organized by the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition and the research unit of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) with over 65 people from various community and non-government organizations in atte…

EcoWatch (2023-12-13). Latest COP28 Draft Does Not Mention Fossil Fuel Phaseout. pressenza.com As the United Nations By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | The draft deal is the precursor to a final round of…

Editor (2023-12-13). Rape, war and human rights: the real story. mronline.org Sexual abuse is too serious to be treated as a justification for war, argues Lindsey German.

Editor (2023-12-13). Sweden is giving Elon Musk a taste of union strength. mronline.org Let's hope Swedish workers win and workers in all countries where Tesla operates take note and act accordingly.

Editor (2023-12-13). U.S., Big Oil exploit Guyana border dispute to attack Venezuela. mronline.org Until recently Guyana was the third-poorest country in Latin America. U.S. business journals have been painting a picture of Guyana potentially becoming the richest country in Latin America.

Editor (2023-12-13). U.S. blocks Gaza peace proposal at UN for 3rd time, holding world hostage. mronline.org The U.S. government has paralyzed the United Nations, voting against the rest of the world and preventing peace in Gaza by vetoing three different resolutions in the Security Council. Meanwhile, Washington continues giving weapons to Israel.

Editor (2023-12-13). Dec 13, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Mouskouri & Zambetas — Siko Horepse Sirtaki Israel as a Conquering State, by Bill Astore United Nations Honor, United States Shame in Gaza, by Jeffrey D. Sachs MoA: 'Have You No Decency?' — John Mearsheimer Take Of The War In Gaza BRICS and the Resistance Axis: a convergence of goals, by Pepe Escobar Day 67: Israeli forces storm Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia Gaza Is Deliberately Being Made Uninhabitable, by Caitlin Johnstone Another Israeli Speaks Out On October 7 IDF Killings — Ryan Cristián Video UN Members Support Gaza Cease-Fire in Overwhelming 153-10 Vote, by Jessica…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-12-13). Almost a million Salvadorans registered to vote abroad. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Nearly one million Salvadorans with Unique Identity Documents (DUI) will be able to vote from abroad in the 2024 elections, reported today Fernando Velasco, president of the National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN).

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-12-13). Guterres welcomes regional effort for peace in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, today welcomed the steps of progress within the Extraordinary Assembly of Heads of State and Government of East Africa to achieve peace in Sudan.

Ex-Workers Collective, CrimethInc. (2023-12-13). Don't Stop: Continuing The Fight Against Cop City. popularresistance.org Starting in April 2021, people in Atlanta, Georgia set out to defend Weelaunee Forest, where politicians and profiteers are attempting to build a police training compound known as Cop City. Over the past two and a half years, this movement has given rise to one of the fiercest struggles in North America. Opponents of Cop City have repeatedly destroyed equipment and forced contractors to withdraw from the construction project, while the authorities have killed one forest defender and pressed outlandish racketeering charges against 61 more, including the members of a legal support collective.

geo.tv (2023-12-13). Snubbing Modi, Biden likely to skip Indian Republic Day celebrations. geo.tv US official says Biden highly unlikely to visit after India's assassination plan to execute Sikh leader was exposed…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). 'Caught in Providence' star judge Frank Caprio diagnosed with cancer. geo.tv "I know this is a long road, and I'm full prepared to fight as hard as I can," says Frank Caprio…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). OIC 'concerned' over Indian SC verdict upholding decision to abrogate IIOJK special status. geo.tv OIC reiterates its call to reverse all illegal and unilateral measures taken by India since Aug 2019…

Global Research News (2023-12-13). Selected Articles: History of Post Cold War Era: Western Interference and Subversion Abroad. globalresearch.ca By Beginning in 1997 the US had been conducting military exercises in former Soviet republics, under the banner of NATO's so-called Partnership for …

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Climate is the real threat, protesters tell defence conference. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Ecosocialist Bookshelf, December 2023. greenleft.org.au Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents eight important new books for rebels and revolutionaries on your gift list…

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Health care workers for Palestine call for a permanent ceasefire. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Labor votes down Lidia Thorpe's bill to uphold First Nation's rights in law. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Labor's new AUKUS bill declares Osborne in SA, Stirling in WA as nuclear zones. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Multiple faith groups target PM on climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). NDIS Review: Is Labor adopting the Coalition's cuts? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). 'Shared values' exposed as a naked lie. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). Two charts show we are way off track for net zero by 2050. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-13). 'You don't betray your sources': Disrupt Burrup Hub tells the ABC. greenleft.org.au

Gérard Delépine (2023-12-13). Covid-19 Vaccines Lead to New Infections and Mortality: The Evidence is Overwhelming. globalresearch.ca Vaccination has spread worldwide. And everywhere it has been followed by a dramatic rise in new infections and mortality. How many deaths and severe accidents will it take for governments, WHO, health agencies FDA, EMA, to look at the proven results of this experimental pseudo-vaccination?

Hank Pellissier (2023-12-13). Free Palestine Chants for Senator Alex Padilla. indybay.org these are activist chants directed at Senator Alex Padilla – urging him to call for a Ceasefire in Gaza…

Hank Pellissier (2023-12-13). Free Palestine Chants for Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Free Palestine chants directed at Lockheed Martin…

Hans Stehling (2023-12-13). UN Resolution 181: The Partition of Arab Palestine in 1947. globalresearch.ca

Hernán Brienza (2023-12-13). Argentina — Milei y el regreso de la teología política. globalizacion.ca Por supuesto que es posible banalizar al presidente. Restarle importancia. Minimizarlo. Pero sería un grave error. Me refiero no sólo a la posibilidad de burlarse de él, o de "patologizarlo", que es una buena forma de bajarle el precio. Pero…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-13). Cuban president calls for an end to genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel called for an end to the genocide being perpetrated by Israel, in collaboration with the United States, against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-13). Daniel Diez in memory of Cuba and Televisión Serrana. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Fernando Birri Prize of the International School of Cinema and Television (EICTV) was awarded to "Televisión Serrana," a project founded in Cuba 30 years ago by its creator, recently deceased Daniel Diez.

infobrics (2023-12-13). Zelensky's "rose-tinted" speeches no longer convince his team or military. infobrics.org The West reportedly wants to replace Zelensky.

infobrics (2023-12-13). Mainstream propaganda machine doubles down on 'Russia losing' fantasies. infobrics.org "Russia has lost a staggering 87% of the total number of active-duty ground troops it had prior to launching its invasion of Ukraine and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks," CNN claims, citing a "declassified US intelligence assessment provided to Congress".

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-13). Israeli Soldiers Executing Women and Children While the World Refuses to Invoke the Genocide Convention. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray To the world's diplomats the enormity of a genocide appears less troubling than the enormity of doing something about it. Al Jazeera are leading their news with the execution of Palestinian civilians, including women and toddlers, inside the school in Jabalia where they were sheltering. They were all shot at point blank range, with…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-13). Malaysia Must Invoke the Genocide Convention. libya360.wordpress.com Syed Hamid Albar Children react following an Israeli air strike on Palestinian houses, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip December 12, 2023. Since October 2023, the world has witnessed Israel's unrelenting assault on the Palestinian people. At the time of writing, at…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-13). Palestine and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 Years Later. libya360.wordpress.com Maha Abdullah, Aseil Abu-Baker, Lina Ali, & Marya Farah United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Center) speaks during a press conference at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, October 20, 2023. (Photo: © Gehad Hamdy/dpa via ZUMA Press/APA Images) The system of international law affords impunity to the strong, while the weak…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-13). Palestine: Understanding Yemen's Role. libya360.wordpress.com The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that it had launched two direct attacks on Israeli ships in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait off Yemen's coast on December 3. The spokesperson for the Forces said that the attacks were in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and the "free people of our Arab and Islamic nation,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-13). Rebuilding Gush Katif: The Scheme to Return Jewish Settlers to Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Once viewed as a fringe group, Israel's messianic settler movement holds the reins of power today. Their plans for the ethnic cleansing and resettlement of Gaza needed only two things: a big war and an extremist government. Almost three weeks into Israel's bloody ground invasion of Gaza, an Israeli soldier filmed a…

It's Going Down (2023-12-13). Anarchist Prisoner Eric King Released to Halfway House After Ten Years. itsgoingdown.org Following nearly ten years of incarceration and numerous attempts by the State to frame, murder, and break him — anarchist prisoner Eric King has now been released and is headed to a half-way house "for several weeks," reports supporters. Imprisoned for taking direct action in solidarity with the Ferguson uprising, Eric King survived everything from…

Jake Johnson (2023-12-13). Final COP28 Deal Bears the Fingerprints of the Fossil Fuel Industry. truthout.org The COP28 climate summit in Dubai ended Wednesday with an agreement that, for the first time, explicitly endorsed a move away from fossil fuels — a weak but historic signal that the oil and gas era may be coming to an end. But the deal, dubbed the UAE Consensus, is also chock full of escape hatches that will allow the fossil fuel industry to persist and thrive in ways that are incompatible with… |

Jerry Lembcke (2023-12-13). MAGA's Revanchist Roots: A Tale of Tropes. counterpunch.org A year out from the 2024 presidential election, a New York Times/Siena poll showed the Republican former President Donald Trump leading the incumbent Democrat Joe Biden in five of six swing states — this, despite Trump having skipped two televised Republican Party debates and facing 4 criminal indictments.[1] Trump's defiance of political gravity has spawned

Jerry Lembcke (2023-12-13). MAGA's Revanchist Roots: a Tale of Tropes. counterpunch.org Trump's defiance of political gravity has spawned a genre of Trump-studies, most focused on his character and the personalities of his devotees: The title of New York Times's Maggie Haberman's book Confidence Man is coda for her attribution of Trumpism to the perverse magnetism of his arrested development; Robert Draper's Weapons of Mass Delusion follows suit, psychologizing his followers' plunge "into a Trumpian cult of compulsive disassembling and conspiracy mongering."

John Feffer (2023-12-13). The Horrors of Gaza. fpif.org The greatest horror of the war between Israel and Gaza is that it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Israeli intelligence Although the document was widely distributed among military and intelligence officials, the Israeli government did not act. It did not send reinforcements to the border. It did not modify th…

John J. Mearsheimer (2023-12-13). Death and Destruction in Gaza: "Have You No Decency?" Prof. John J. Mearsheimer. globalresearch.ca

Jordan Atwood (2023-12-13). Tragedy in Gaza: The killing of Refaat Alareer and the escalating humanitarian crisis. nationofchange.org "I feel such shame." These words echo the collective conscience of a world grappling with the complexities and moral implications of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Ju-Hyun Park, The Real News Network. (2023-12-13). Why Activists Shut Down The 2023 APEC Summit In San Francisco. popularresistance.org From Nov. 11-17, leaders from 20 nations across the Pacific Rim gathered in San Francisco for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. An activist coalition known as No to APEC greeted the visiting world leaders with a countersummit decrying APEC as a forum to advance the interests of transnational corporations at the expense of workers and the environment. While the Biden administration worked to construct a new free trade regime in the Pacific exclusive of China, known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), grassroots organizations in the No to APEC Coalition advanced an alternate vis…

Juan Guahán (2023-12-13). Cuarenta años de democracia: "por sus frutos los conocereís" globalizacion.ca Un día como el de hoy, hace exactamente 40 años atrás, en una plaza de mayo rebosante de entusiasmo y voluntarismo democrático, asumía el gobierno un presidente nuevamente electo constitucionalmente. | Se trataba del radical Raúl Alfonsín. Fue emocionante el acompañamiento…

KATIE (2023-12-13). Boycott HP- Campaign Update during #GazaGenocide. bdsmovement.net

Khuloud Rabah Sulaiman (2023-12-13). Worn out from Gaza's war. electronicintifada.net Living in an asbestos-filled apartment in Rafah is not the life I expected for myself.

kwjorinoco (2023-12-13). Milei's Argentina to Finalize Theft of Venezuelan 747 Cargo Jet. orinocotribune.com The airplane belonging to the Venezuelan firm EMTRASUR, affiliated with Conviasa, which was illegally detained at the Ezeiza International Airport in June 2022 was moved from the maintenance runway after an Argentine court ratified the confiscation of the aircraft following a US request. | The transfer took place one day after the inauguration of far-right president Javier Milei in the South American nation. | The Boeing 747-300 was detained in Argentina in June 2022 at the request of Washington, which alleged that its sales process was "illegal" because, according to a United States (US) judge, it violated the u…

Labor Video Project (2023-12-13). SEIU1021 SF General Hospital Workers & Healthcare Workers for Palestine Rally at Hospital. indybay.org San Francisco SEIU 1021 General Hospital workers rallied to prepare for their contract expiration and the growing attacks by Mayor London Breed who is cutting healthcare funds while wanting to increase the police budget by $300 million. They were joined by a contingent to Healthcare Workers For Palestine who called for more money for healthcare and not war.

Lawrence Davidson (2023-12-13). Prisoners of Context. counterpunch.org One of the first things they tell you in tenth grade biology class is that we are all submerged in an ocean of air. That is an ocean made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% other gases plus water vapor. Just like a fish out of water, we can't survive outside of this

Lerato Mthunzi Mthunzi (2023-12-13). The 'brain drain' is a symptom of how capitalism has failed the healthcare sector. peoplesdispatch.org Every year, thousands of healthcare workers leave South Africa, in order to chase better opportunities, as wealthier countries exploit desperate working conditions faced by them. This brain drain is a direct result of neoliberal policies, especially austerity…

Liberation Staff (2023-12-13). U.S. empire humiliated at the UN: The world stands with Palestine! liberationnews.org By a margin of 153-10, the countries of the world called for an end to Biden and Netanyahu's massacre.

M. Reza Behnam (2023-12-13). The Moral Bankruptcy of U.S. Policy in Palestine. counterpunch.org

M. Reza Behnam (2023-12-13). The Moral Bankruptcy of U.S. Policy in Palestine. counterpunch.org Among the many memories I have of growing up in Tehran are of my elementary school days in Ms. Naji's class. On one occasion, she assigned a poem by the celebrated 13th-century Iranian poet and mystic, Saadi Shirazi. Our class was asked to write our reflections on Saadi's poem from his book, the Gulistan (flower land). Little did

Marat Barca (2023-12-13). Salario mínimo en México: realidad y perspectiva. globalizacion.ca El pasado 1 de diciembre la Comisión Nacional de Salarios Mínimos (CONASAMI) anunció la aplicación del aumento a los salarios mínimos para el año 2024 del 20 por ciento. El salario mínimo general pasa de 207.44 a 248.93 pesos; mientras…

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2023-12-13). Forcible Transfer Of 85% Of Gazans Is A Crime Against Humanity. popularresistance.org Since the October 7 attacks by Hamas that killed 1,200 people in Israel, the Israeli occupying forces have killed more than 17,000 Palestinians, over 7,000 of them children, and wounded more than 46,000. Close to 1.9 million people — about 85 percent of Gaza's population — have been forced to flee their homes and squeeze into roughly one-third of the Gaza Strip. | The vast majority of people in Gaza have been displaced and are on the verge of starvation. | On October 13, in anticipation of its ground invasion into Gaza, Israel ordered 1.1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south…

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-12-13). UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly for Gaza ceasefire. electronicintifada.net Palestinian civilians arbitrarily detained and tortured by Israeli ground forces.

MEE staff (2023-12-13). Israel-Palestine war: US senator demands Biden withdraw support for $10bn in aid to Israel. middleeasteye.net Israel-Palestine war: US senator demands Biden withdraw support for $10bn in aid to Israel | Senator Bernie Sanders called on Biden administration to support ceasefire efforts at UN | Wed, 12/13/2023 – 18: 07 | US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to reporters before a Senate luncheon at the US Capitol on 12 December 2023 in Washington DC (AFP) |

Melissa Garriga (2023-12-13). Ret. Col. Ann Wright Unmasks the Truth in Arms Transfer Debate. globalresearch.ca

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-12-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 68: Israel announces death of 10 soldiers, UN says Israel destroyed nearly quarter of Gaza's buildings. mondoweiss.net Israeli troops arrest dozens of Palestinian medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia. UNGA adopts ceasefire resolution. Israeli forces storm Jenin, killing 7. Netanyahu rejects prospect of PA rule in Gaza after war. Yemen fires on tanker.

Natalia Marques (2023-12-13). Is Israel losing its biggest ally? peoplesdispatch.org US President Joe Biden warned in an address to donors in Washington that it appears the world has turned against Israel. "They're starting to lose that support," said the President. Comments made by Biden on Tuesday, December 12, are the most critical of Israel since the October 7 Al-Aqsa Flood operation. | "One of the things that Bibi understands," said Biden, "is that Israel's security can rest on the United States. But, right now, it has more than the United States. It has the European Union, it has Europe, it has most of the world supporting them. But they're starting to lose that support by indiscriminate bo…

National American Renaissance Movement (2023-12-13). Report Federal and State Crimes to Grand Jury Concerning COVID-19: Petition to New Jersey Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin and County Prosecutors. globalresearch.ca

Norman Solomon (2023-12-13). Conformist Media Outlets Hide Realities of Power. Noam Chomsky Has Exposed Them. indybay.org

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Cuba urges to respect the Guatemalan people's will. plenglish.com On X, Rodriguez posted that Cuba will be represented at the ceremony of transfer of Presidential Command to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo. | Guatemalan president-elect who must take office on January 14 has been denouncing attempts to destabilize and interrupt the democratic process in his country, where the Attorney General's Office intends to annul the election results. | Arevalo assured that the investigations have political overtones, and he described as absurd and illegal the actions of the Public Prosecutor's Office. | Different Guatemalan and international organizations coincided in deploring the maneu…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Cuba's PCC to analyze domestic priority issues. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Central Committee of Cuba's Communist Party (PCC) will analyze issues in its 7th plenary session, on December 15-16, that are a current domestic priority in the economic, political and social areas, PCC Secretary Roberto Morales posted on X and explained that the Cuban people will be provided with broad information on those debates.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Employees close hospital in southern Haiti. plenglish.com Workers left only the maternity ward operational, while they paralyzed other services of the health center. | Rallies were held in front of the Departmental Health Directorate to claim the fees for the last two months, in addition to the extra payment for the end of 2023, according to images circulated on social media. | They encouraged the health authorities to meet their demands before the end of 2023 and warned that they will continue with their movement.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Paraguayan MPs pass law on superintendence of pensions. plenglish.com Asuncion, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan MPs passed on Wednesday a bill's version approved on Tuesday by the Senate that creates the Superintendence of Retirement and Pensions, questioned for allegedly affecting the social security of retirees and employees.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Salvadoran official says gov't cracks down on crime. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador is making progress in the fight off human smugglers alias 'coyotes,' drug trafficking and smuggling gangs that try to use its borders to move illicit goods, an official source informed on Wednesday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-13). Venezuela's National Assembly approves 2024 budget. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's National Assembly approved Wednesday on the first debate the 2024 Budget Bill amounting to over USD.5 billion and allocated to a greater extent to social attention.

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-13). COVID Nurse Exposes Deadly Hospital Protocols. expose-news.com The Children's Health Defense interviewed, Gail McCrae who was a nurse during the COVID times and worked in the Bay area of California, which was notoriously one of the most strictly compliant …

Patricia Harrity (2023-12-13). The Truth About Adrenochrome. expose-news.com The mainstream media would like us to believe that Adrenochrome would have little effect on an individual and therefore there is no reason to suspect that it is used by "elites". However, …

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-12-13). Contradictions deepen in Israel as genocidal war on Gaza enters third month. peoplesdispatch.org Family members of the Israeli captives held by Hamas in Gaza are among the loudest voices opposing the carpet bombing of the besieged strip by the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF), killing "We were in tunnels, terrified that it would not be Hamas, but Israel, that would kill us, and…

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-12-13). Deadly diseases stalk millions in war-torn Sudan. greenleft.org.au As the world turns its gaze to Gaza, the war in Sudan, which has killed thousands, continues into its eighth month with no ceasefire in sight, reports Pavan Kulkarni. Cholera stalks millions and the fragile healthcare system has all but collapsed.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-13). Cuba's resort hotels roll out circular economy. plenglish.com Ciego de Avila, Cuba, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) A group of circular economy initiatives are being developed on today by workers and managers of the Iberostar Daiquirí Hotel in Cayo Guillermo, north of this central Cuban province, in order to contribute to the tourism sustainable development.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-13). Hunter Biden defies GOP subpoena, defends business record. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Hunter Biden on Wednesday claimed that nothing links his father to his businesses as he lashed out at House Republicans for an impeachment attempt against President Joe Biden.

Peace Action SMC & JVP South Bay (2023-12-13). Sunday 12/17: A Jewish Voice for Peace View of Israel and Gaza. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-13). After months of war and over 18,000 Gazans killed, US Senator Bernie Sanders calls for a ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org The Senator, who repopularized socialism with an influential 2016 presidential campaign, had, until now, opposed the demand for a ceasefire…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-13). Donald Tusk returns as Polish premier after eight years of PiS rule. peoplesdispatch.org The conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party which was in power since 2015 lost its majority in the general elections held on October 15.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-13). Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters 67th day. peoplesdispatch.org For the 67th consecutive day, the Israeli military has continued to kill and injure dozens of more civilians across the densely-populated Palestinian territory of Gaza. The death toll in Gaza has climbed up to well over 18,200, with more than 50,000 Palestinians injured, according to the latest statistics from the Palestinian Ministry of Health. | Several Palestinians have also been reported killed in the Occupied West Bank as a result of multiple raids and aerial bombardments carried out by the Israeli security forces, with many others sustaining injuries. | The UN, as well as numerous human rights groups and ai…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-13). UNGA overwhelmingly adopts resolution for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Only ten countries including the US, Israel, and Austria voted against the resolution which called for release of all hostages and ensuring humanitarian access for people in Gaza…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-13). Basque country: Guernica stands in solidarity with Gaza. greenleft.org.au Thousands of people from the Basque city of Guernica hit the city centre on December 8, in a stunning display of solidarity with the people of Gaza, reports Peoples Dispatch.

Peter Bach (2023-12-13). Letter from London: A Train of Events. counterpunch.org Hold the front page. All trains for a moment in the middle of last week from London's Kings Cross to the north of Newcastle were canceled. This was due to flooding. Hard to imagine the canny River Tyne bursting its banks but I did recall again my returning DFDS ship from Denmark to Newcastle when

Phil Miller (2023-12-13). Polish Minister 'Saw UK Special Forces Operating in Ukraine'. globalresearch.ca

Philip Weiss (2023-12-13). Israel's onslaught drags U.S. Jewish life into the abyss. mronline.org The Jewish establishment has been consigned to the support of genocide, and it has accepted that role eagerly. The effect on Judaism of this moral collapse is unfathomable.

PNW Street Medics (2023-12-13). Toxic Mold, Lead Paint, Asbestos, and Rodents in JBLM Housing. indybay.org For years military personnel and their families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) have lived with toxic mold, lead paint, asbestos, and rodents in their homes. Families that exposed these danger health conditions had their concerns ignored and faced retaliation from the JBLM leadership.

Pressenza IPA (2023-12-13). Unrest after controversial re-election in Sierra Leone. pressenza.com After eleven years of senseless civil war in my country Sierra Leone, the main opposition APC (All People's Congress) tried so hard to put the stability of the country. they tried to put certain modalities in place by providing basic amenities like adequate water supply, electricity, and transportation, constructing new roads, and bringing in various sectors that would give thousands of Sierra Leoneans jobs which enhanced greatly the standards of living in the country. They also tried to stabilize the exchange rate between foreign currencies to our Leones. | from Ibrahim Kabia and Edmond Kombe | However, in 2018…

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Climate activists protest outside COP28 talks in Dubai. presstv.ir Negotiators at the COP28 talks hosted by the United Arab Emirates are under pressure to hammer out a historic agreement on fossil fuels.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Rallies held to condemn US veto of UN ceasefire resolution on Gaza. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian rallies continue across the world to demand an end to Israel's brutal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in London. presstv.ir The weekly Saturday protests in support of Palestinians return to the streets of London.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Thousands march in Paris to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands gathered in Paris to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and show their support for the Palestinian people.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules. presstv.ir Australia says it will tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Palestinians go on strike in solidarity with Gaza. presstv.ir Public agencies, schools, banks and shops shut in the West Bank to demand Gaza ceasefire.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). US police arrest activists calling for Gaza ceasefire in Senate building. presstv.ir A group of activists holds a protest in a US Senate office building, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Migrants, refugees protest in Paris against controversial immigration bill. presstv.ir Hundreds of migrants and refugees took to the streets of Paris on Monday to voice their opposition to a proposed immigration bill…

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Pro-Palestinians protest the Times, Starbucks, Citigroup over stance on Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Pro-Palestinians gathered on Tuesday outside the New York Times.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Hezbollah warning: Strikes on Israel to continue as long as Gaza genocidal war rages. presstv.ir Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general, says the Lebanese resistance movement will continue retaliatory strikes against Israel until the regime ends its war on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Licence to kill: Iran says US enables Israel's genocide by opposing Gaza truce. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the United States' opposition to a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza enables Israel to continue the genocide of civilians in the Palestinian territory.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Enemies failed to hinder Iran's nuclear progress through sanctions: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir The enemies have failed to hinder the progress of Iran's peaceful nuclear energy program through illegal sanctions, says the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran, Saudi Arabia call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, delivery of aid. presstv.ir Iran and Saudi Arabia underline the need for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). First Intifada remembered. presstv.ir The first intifada, or uprising, began in December 1987 and ended in September 1993 with the signing of the first Oslo Accords, which provided a framework for Israeli 'peace negotiations' with the Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Hamas welcomes UN General Assembly vote for immediate Gaza truce. presstv.ir Hamas welcomes a UN General Assembly resolution calling for mounted international pressure on Israel to stop its aggression on the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran FM says US to blame for influx of refugees to West Asia, Europe. presstv.ir Iran's FM has blamed America's irresponsible actions and its coercive economic measures for the recent influx of refugees to West Asia and also Europe and elsewhere.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). West not willing to establish Palestinian state: Russia. presstv.ir Russia says Israel and its Western allies do not want Palestinians to establish an independent state in the occupied territories.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran FM: Israel cannot continue Gaza onslaught without US support. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the Israeli regime can't continue the aggression on the Gaza Strip even for an hour without the United States' full support.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Gaza facing 'public health disaster' as Israeli army besieges hospitals: UN. presstv.ir UN also says Gaza's health system remains under siege and is barely functioning.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). US has no plans to restrict military aid to Israel: Officials. presstv.ir US officials say the Biden administration has no plans to place conditions on military aid to Israel.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Displaced Gazans in tents at Al-Aqsa hospital after heavy rainfall. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians live in tents at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Yemeni strikes on Israel-bound ships a message to West to stop Gaza carnage: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior Hamas member says Yemeni retaliatory strikes against ships heading to the Israeli-occupied territories send the message that the West must either stop the Gaza genocide or expect the crisis to expand across the region.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support, increase in anti-US sentiments. presstv.ir The level of anti-Americanism and anti-Westernism is huge among Palestinians, the survey shows.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Gaza's brave battle against Israel nearing a bright end: Hamas leader. presstv.ir The leader of Hamas resistance movement says the Palestinian's brave battle with the Israeli regime is approaching a bright end thanks to the heroic resistance of fighters and the nation.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran FM warns about Israeli war crimes' aftermath. presstv.ir Iran says the region and the world are going to be grappling with the aftermath of the Israeli regime's war crimes across the Palestinian territories for years.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-13). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

publicbooks (2023-12-13). Exorcising American Domestic Violence: "The Exorcist" in 1973 and 2023. publicbooks.org "The Exorcist" begins by excoriating women's liberation and its potential dangers. But it veers into a brutal, unflinching look at domestic violence, unlike in any other film before.

Rachel Small (2023-12-13). Not a Single Car or Truck In: a Report Back on Blocking the Morning Shift at P&W, a Weapons Company Arming Israel. worldbeyondwar.org A blockade of 200 workers didn't let a single car or truck into Pratt & Whitney Canada for their entire morning shift! A report back of what we accomplished, media coverage, and how to support. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Ravi Retnakaran, Jiajie Pu, Anthony J. Hanley, Philip W. Connelly, Mathew Sermer, Bernard Zinman (2023-12-13). Articles] Future cardiometabolic implications of insulin hypersecretion in response to oral glucose: a prospective cohort study. thelancet.com A robust post—challenge insulin secretory response does not indicate adverse cardiometabolic health but, rather, portends favourable metabolic function in the years to come. Future long-term study of the implications of…

Rebecca Gross (2023-12-13). Educators teaching Palestine face academic repression at the University of California. mondoweiss.net Emails from administrators at the University of California, Santa Cruz show the bureaucratic ways U.S. universities suppress discussion on Palestine.

Redacción Chile (2023-12-13). Human Rights and education. pressenza.com On 10 December, Human Rights Day (HRD) was celebrated all over the world, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris in 1948. This declaration was a very important historical milestone in human civilisation, in its articles it enshrines the inalienable rights that every person has as a human being, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political position, socio-economic status, nationality or any other condition. These are rights that must be promoted and protected throughout the world. | It is now 75 years and it is worth asking ourselve…

Redacción Chile (2023-12-13). Human Rights: Laura Rodríguez and the Villa Grimaldi Peace Park. pressenza.com We publish here the words of the humanist Dario Ergas on the occasion of the installation of a plaque in homage to Deputy Laura Rodríguez in the Villa Grimaldi Peace Park, which she helped to found in the years immediately following the recovery of democracy in Chile. | This recognition took place on International Human Rights Day."Dear friends, comrades, dear family. | Coming to Villa Grimaldi, to the Villa Grimaldi Peace Park, is not easy. | It requires an intention, to want to immerse oneself in the memory of pain; of what should never have happened, but we force ourselves, to have in mind what we must not rep…

Redacción Chile (2023-12-13). The Resistance of the Argentinean Memory: Human Rights in the New Political Scenario. pressenza.com By Maxine Lowy | Slowly, the crowd moves forward one step and then another and then stands still, slowly turning counterclockwise, with the Pirámide de Mayo crowned by the Statue of Liberty on the left and the Casa Rosada in front, as the Madres have done every Thursday afternoon for more than four decades. Some weeks only about twenty people accompanied them, but today, with several Mothers, assisted in wheelchairs, so many have arrived at the Plaza de Mayo that this 2380th lap is not enough to go all the way around. | Today is Thursday, 23 November, and the Mothers called for the first round following the lands…

Redazione Italia (2023-12-13). 18 Jewish Elders Arrested Following Gaza Ceasefire Protest Outside White House. pressenza.com The protest took place hours before a Hanukkah event that was held at the White House on Monday evening. | December 12, 2023 | A group of Jewish elders

Revolution Books (2023-12-13). Sunday 12/17: Book Club Discussion on Ten Myths About Israel at Revolution Books. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-13). COP28: Self-proclaimed elites have mistakenly got the idea that they can lord their perverse ideology over us. expose-news.com International Monetary Fund ("IMF") Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is driving a global carbon tax policy. This tax needs to go up, up and up to accelerate decarbonisation, she said on the sidelines …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-13). Covid-19: How they used lies to terrify millions. expose-news.com In May 2020, BBC claimed that covid had infected 4 million people worldwide. What they didn't point out is that 25 million people in the USA alone can be infected with flu …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-13). In the Middle Ages, usury was abolished and England prospered. expose-news.com When usury, the practice of lending money and charging the borrower interest, was abolished in England in the 15th century, taxes were moderate and there was no state debt. With tolerable taxes, …

Rick Sterling (2023-12-13). From Dallas to Gaza: Was JFK's Assassination Instrumental is Strengthening Zionist Israel? globalresearch.ca

Rick Sterling (2023-12-13). From Dallas to Gaza: The JFK Assassination was Good for Zionist Israel. mintpressnews.com As John F. Kennedy warned in 1960, Israel has become a "garrison state" surrounded by "hate and fear." The assassination of John F Kennedy ensured Zionist control of Israel, suffering for Palestinians, and permanent instability.

Roger D. Harris (2023-12-13). Latin America and the Caribbean stand with Palestine. dissidentvoice.org The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a few notable exceptions, have been critical of Israel's ongoing campaign of genocide in Gaza. Perhaps more than any other region, they have expressed their solidarity with Palestine. Most recognize that the partnership between US imperialism and Israeli Zionism applies not only to Palestine, but also …

Rédaction Montréal (2023-12-13). Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand for a ceasefire in Gaza. pressenza.com In a statement released today, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand ask for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. | It's the first time since the war started on October 7 that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza."We recognize Israel's right to exist and defend itself. In defending itself, Israel must respect international humanitarian law. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. We are gravely concerned by the reduction of the security zone reserved for civilians in Gaza. The price of defeating Hamas cannot be the continued suffering of all Palestinian civ…

Sarah Anderson (2023-12-13). In the World's Wealthiest Country, Housing Should Be a Human Right and a Community Builder. inequality.org Too many of us have to depend on sheer good luck to make it — especially when it comes to putting a roof over our heads. We grow up hearing that hard work alone will lift us above the hardships we're born into. But many of us also watched as our parents worked two and …

Sasha Abramsky (2023-12-13). Liz Cheney Floats Presidential Bid, Adding More Uncertainty to 2024 Election. truthout.org Last week, former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney indicated that, if she thought her entry into the presidential race would peel votes away from Donald Trump — who, as things currently stand, looks set to romp through the GOP nominating process in the first months of 2024 — she would contemplate entering the fray. Her warnings about the threat that Trump poses to democracy go back three years… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-12-13). Clarence Thomas Must Recuse From Trump Immunity Case, Senate Democrats Say. truthout.org Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are urging Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from an upcoming decision on an appeal by Donald Trump's legal team claiming immunity in his indictment related to the 2020 election. The Democrats have argued in interviews that Thomas has a conflict of interest in the case due to his wife Ginni Thomas's role in the January 6… |

Sharon Zhang (2023-12-13). Sanders Calls on Biden to Reverse Course on US Veto of UN Ceasefire Resolution. truthout.org In one of his strongest statements against Israel's genocide so far, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is urging President Joe Biden to back a "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza, saying that the U.S. is "complicit in this carnage." In a letter sent Tuesday, Sanders asked Biden to reject a proposal from Congress in a supplemental funding package to provide an additional $10 billion in military support… |

Shefali Luthra (2023-12-13). Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Access to Mifepristone Abortion Pill. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on the future of mifepristone, a drug used in more than half of all abortions in the United States, setting up another major dispute over abortion rights less than two years after the court's conservative majority voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. The case, concerning the Food and Drug Administration's approval of mifepristone, will be argued early next… |

Staff (2023-12-13). Phase Down, Not Phase Out: COP28 Deal on Fossil Fuels Disappoints Activists & Vulnerable States. democracynow.org As the United Nations climate summit ends with nations pledging to transition away from fossil fuels instead of explicitly calling for a fossil fuel phaseout, we go to the COP28 site in Dubai for a debrief with Asad Rehman, spokesperson for the Climate Justice Coalition. He says the deal overseen by COP28 president and head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Sultan Al Jaber is a "very weak text" with "lots of loopholes" that allows rich countries to avoid responsibility. "If you're an oil and gas baron and CEO, you must be rubbing your hands with glee," says Rehman. &#…

Staff (2023-12-13). Rep. Greg Casar: Biden Must Not Cave on GOP's Hard-Line Immigration Demands in Ukraine Funding Request. democracynow.org President Biden appears to be caving to hard-line Republican demands for a new crackdown on asylum seekers and immigrants nationwide in exchange for more Ukraine funding. As negotiations on the emergency funding request continue, we speak with Democratic Congressmember Greg Casar of Texas about how he and other lawmakers oppose "some of the worst changes to our immigration system in decades." Casar and Democracy Now! co-host Juan González also discuss how today's "toxic brew" of border politics relates to 200 years of Monroe Doctrine policies punishing Latin America, forcing people t…

Staff (2023-12-13). Headlines for December 13, 2023. democracynow.org Israel's Brutal Assault on Gaza Destroys More Schools, Homes, Hospitals as Death Toll Tops 18,000, IDF Uses Telegram Channel to Post Congratulatory Images of Killed and Abused Gazans, UNGA Overwhelmingly Backs Call for Ceasefire; U.S. Is Just One of 10 Nations to Oppose Resolution, Biden Cites "Indiscriminate Bombing" of Gaza But Refuses to Halt Flow of Money and Arms to Israel, COP28 Ends with Historic Deal to Move Away from Fossil Fuels; Activists Say It's Full of Loopholes, Zelensky Fails to Gain Bipartisan Support for More Aid; Biden Weighs Immigration Concessions to GOP, Russian Antiw…

Staff (2023-12-13). Exclusive: Palestinian Diplomat Who Went Viral for U.N. Speech Says Israel & U.S. Are Isolated on Gaza. democracynow.org The U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza: 153 U.N. members approved the resolution, 23 abstained, and just 10, including the United States, voted "no." The vote is nonbinding but adds to the mounting isolation faced by the U.S. for its ongoing support of Israel's assault that has killed at least 18,000 Palestinians in just over two months. In an exclusive interview, Democracy Now! speaks with Palestinian diplomat Nada Tarbush, whose address to the U.N. went viral last month. "Only a handful of powerful states have bee…

Staff (2023-12-13). Defense of Guayana Esequiba Commission Initiates Operations. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela installed the High National Commission for the Defense and Recovery of Guayana Esequiba, tasked with implementing President Nicolás Maduro's action plans to protect the country's territory in the ongoing border dispute with Guyana. | The commission is chaired by Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, along with National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, Supreme Court Chief Justice Gladys Gutiérrez, and Attorney General Tarek William Saab. The ceremony was attended by representatives from various government bodies, including the Defense Council, the Federal Government Council, and the National Secu…

Staff (2023-12-13). Israeli Regime Turning to Western Mercenary Groups to Back Genocide In Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Reza Javadi — Dec 12. 2023 | Apart from the lavish military aid offered by the United States and Europe, the Israeli military is turning to Western mercenary groups in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. | In a recent interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo, Pedro Diaz Flores, a notorious Spanish mercenary, revealed that the Israeli regime is recruiting Private Military Companies (PMCs) to achieve its interests in the besieged territory. | He revealed that "many" mercenary groups have joined Israel's army, which pays them "very well." | "So I came for the economy, for money. They pay very well, th…

Staff (2023-12-13). 15-16 December 2023: #LaborShutItDown4Palestine: End All Complicity With Genocide—Stop Arming Israel! samidoun.net #LaborShutItDown4Palestine on D15-16, 2023 End All Complicity With Genocide—Stop Arming Israel! We welcome growing union calls for a permanent ceasefire to end the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza. Now, we call on our labor bodies to take the next step of fully embracing the Urgent Call from Palestinian Trade Unions: End all Complicity, Stop Arming …

Steven Greenhouse, In These Times. (2023-12-13). Starbucks' Offer To Resume Contract Talks Comes With Serious Fine Print. popularresistance.org Starbucks received lots of favorable press when it told its workers' union that it wanted to resume contract talks. The move was a much-needed PR boost for a company whose recent battles with the union have stirred bad press and contributed to sinking stock prices. A top Starbucks official wrote to the union's president on Friday saying the company wanted to end the bargaining impasse‚Äâ—‚Äâone caused by the coffee chain's refusal to hold any negotiating sessions for more than six months. As a result of that refusal, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has repeatedly…

Susan Block (2023-12-13). An Anti-Zionist Hanukkah for Palestine. counterpunch.org An old Catholic friend emailed to wish my husband Max and me a "Happy Hanukkah… with lots of fun and good cheer." "Thanks," I replied. "But with Israel bombing the lights and the life out of Gaza, it's not a very 'Happy Hanukkah 2023'." I'm actually on the fence about every Hanukkah—loathing its might-is-right story

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-13). ECOWAS to hold talks with Niger as Sahel states moves to expand ties. peoplesdispatch.org The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a "short transition roadmap" that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, is strengthening regional integration…

Tatyana Tandanpolie (2023-12-13). More Republicans Are Saying There Isn't Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden. truthout.org Some House Republicans are openly admitting that they have no evidence to impeach President Joe Biden as they prepare to vote to officially launch a probe into him later this week. When asked if Biden committed high crimes or misdemeanors, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., told reporters on Tuesday, "Probably not." "They're getting millions of dollars off the Biden name," Bacon said, but added… |

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-13). China y Vietnam acuerdan construir comunidad de futuro compartido. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping manifestó que la causa de la construcción socialista en China y Vietnam avanzará de manera constante.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-13). Nuevo primer ministro de Polonia presenta miembros de gabinete. telesurtv.net Tusk consiguió este lunes el respaldo de la mayoría del Parlamento polaco para encabezar el próximo Gobierno del país, como parte de una coalición de centro derecha.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-13). Ejército israelí asesina a 86 periodistas en Palestina. telesurtv.net La Oficina de Prensa en Gaza denunció el arresto de seis periodistas, en una clara y flagrante violación de todas las leyes y convenciones internacionales.

teleSUR, DRL, MER, JDO, JGN (2023-12-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de dos meses de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 18.200 personas asesinadas…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-12-13). Bolivia confirma tres muertos por intensas lluvias. telesurtv.net Las intensas lluvias y granizadas iniciaron la noche tarde del domingo y se extendió hasta el amanecer del lunes cuando se desbordó el río que circunda al municipio de Cotagaita.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2023-12-13). Tribunal Constitucional de Bolivia prorroga mandato de jueces. telesurtv.net "Este tribunal dispone la continuidad o prórroga de mandato de las actuales autoridades", señaló el juez René Espada.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-12-13). Brasil entrega 11 toneladas de alimentos a la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La ayuda destinada a la población palestina incluyó arroz orgánico, leche en polvo, azúcar morena y harina.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-13). Ejército de ocupación asesina a joven palestino en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El occiso fue identificado como Fouad Imad Abahreh, de 36 años quien recibió una herida de bala en el muslo.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-13). Reportan la ocurrencia de microsismos en México. telesurtv.net Tres microsismos fueron registrados por las autoridades a media mañana en la Ciudad de México.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-12-13). La COP28 acuerda iniciar transición que deje atrás industria de combustibles fósiles. telesurtv.net El texto de la COP28 busca limitar el aumento de la temperatura global en 1.5 grados celsius por encima de niveles preindustriales.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-12-13). Gobierno argentino informa de medidas que impactarán al pueblo. telesurtv.net El gremio ATE Capital estimó que unos 10.000 trabajadores estatales estarían en riesgo tras el anuncio del ministro Caputo.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-13). Grupo de sicarios asesinan por error a cuatro niños en Guayaquil. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, los sicarios entraron de manera violenta a la casa ubicada en el Guasmo Sur y dispararon sin distinción contra todos los ocupantes.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-13). Anulan condena contra el exprimer ministro de Pakistán, Nawaz Sharif. telesurtv.net El Tribunal de Islamabad en la reciente revisión encontró que el tribunal previo no contaba con pruebas suficientes para imponer la condena, por lo que dictó a favor de Sharif.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-13). Congreso de Perú debatirá posible destitución de la Junta de Justicia. telesurtv.net La solicitud provino de los parlamentarios Jorge Montoya y Alejandro Muñante, ambos del partido ultraconservador Renovación Popular.

teleSUR, lfb, YSM (2023-12-13). Aumenta el nivel de alerta antiterrorista en Países Bajos. telesurtv.net El informe señala que, durante los últimos años, internet ha desempeñado un papel importante en la difusión de propaganda.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2023-12-13). Junta Nacional de Justicia de Perú rechaza moción del Congreso. telesurtv.net La JNJ afirmó que también debe ser respetada "la independencia de poderes de Perú".

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-13). Continúa la alerta ante emisiones del volcán Ubinas en Perú. telesurtv.net Estas emisiones, aunque leves, han sido dispersadas por los vientos hacia los sectores norte y noroeste del volcán.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-13). Egipto rechaza desplazamiento provocado por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El comunicado tiene lugar como respuesta a las declaraciones hechas por el Ministro de Asuntos Estratégicos de Israel, Ron Dermer.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-12-13). Rusia denuncia que EE.UU. bloquea esfuerzos para la paz en Gaza. telesurtv.net Además, EE.UU. vetó el proyecto de Emiratos Árabes Unidos, que contenía provisiones sobre el acceso humanitario y la liberación de rehenes.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-12-13). Díaz-Canel resalta interés internacional de intensificar lazos con Cuba. telesurtv.net Sobre las conversaciones con Emiratos Árabes Unidos declaró que "se planteó toda una relación de amistad entre nuestros pueblos, entre nuestros gobiernos y que se renueva con esta visita".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-13). Ruanda realizará elecciones presidenciales y parlamentarias en 2024. telesurtv.net Según lo previsto, el próximo 16 de julio se elegirán 53 diputados, de ellos 24, por legislación, son mujeres.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-13). Sindicatos protestan contra normas de austeridad en Bruselas, Bélgica. telesurtv.net En la marcha estuvieron presentes sindicatos de Bélgica, Francia, Italia y España.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-13). Asamblea General de la ONU aprueba resolución que pide un alto al fuego inmediato en Gaza. telesurtv.net Con 153 votos a favor, 10 en contra y 23 abstenciones, el documento fue aprobado en una sesión extraordinaria de emergencia.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-12-13). Más de 18.400 muertos por ataques israelíes contra Gaza. telesurtv.net Registran 50.100 personas que han resultado heridas por bombardeos de las denominadas Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel.

The Independent (2023-12-13). Agricultural cooperative moves to establish mechanization hubs in Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An agricultural cooperative in Northern Uganda has drawn plans to set up agricultural mechanization hubs in a move aimed at bringing closer mechanization services for smallholder farmers in the region. While Northern Uganda is considered blessed with fertile arable land, access to mechanized equipment remains a big challenge due …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Anti-homosexuality law directives. independent.co.ug Fear over safety of researchers and study participants ANALYSIS | LINDA NORDLING | Uganda's chief science council has triggered outrage in the medical research community after suggesting researchers have a legal duty to report offences under the country's anti-homosexuality laws, even if doing so breaches confidentiality rules. The country's much-criticised anti-gay law criminalises homosexual acts and …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Forensic experts revisit City House fire scene. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police forensic experts have revisited City House to collect more exhibits that could be used to establish the cause of Monday's fire. The fire started at 9: 15 am in the basement, which houses California Bar and other restaurants. The police fire team also recovered the body of …

The Independent (2023-12-13). 'If we don't invest now, somebody from Europe, America or China will come to own what is ours'. independent.co.ug MARRAKESH, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | -Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President Rugby Africa, has said the continent's nations can continously be world beaters in the game, if the right investement is made. The President of the continental governing body made the remarks in an interview with African news channel Africa24 English during the Africa Investment …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Lira University lecturer collapses and dies. independent.co.ug Lira, Kampala | THE INDEPENDENT | Lango is mourning the passing of Alex Oryang Chono, a lecturer at Lira University. Oryang Chono, a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management, passed away on Tuesday evening, according to the senior university communications officer, Patrick Opio. He explained that the deceased collapsed and passed away shortly …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Merriam-Webster's word of the year is 'authentic'. independent.co.ug It reflects growing concerns over the ability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deceive and dehumanise COMMENT | ROGER J. KREUZ | When Merriam-Webster announced that its word of the year for 2023 was "authentic," it did so with over a month to go in the calendar year. Even then, the dictionary publisher was late to …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Police ask for their salaries to match those of army Officers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Retiring police officers have asked President Yoweri Museveni to raise the salaries of senior police officers to match those of their counterparts in the Uganda People's Defence Forces —UPDF. The message was delivered on Tuesday by the retiring Deputy Director for Interpol- Uganda, Joseph Obwana on behalf of 233 …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Sh60 billion anti-tick vaccine production facility nears completion. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation — NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U which was developed by Makerere …

The Independent (2023-12-13). UPDF Kills Two ADF Rebels, Captures Commander in Kibale Forest. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have reported the fatal shooting of two suspected rebels affiliated with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and the capture of their commander within the Kibale Forest National Park, located in Kamwenge district. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF spokesperson, confirmed the incident in an interview …

The Independent (2023-12-13). Voting ends in Egypt's presidential election. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Egypt concluded on Tuesday the three-day voting in the presidential election as the vote-counting process started immediately, according to the National Election Authority (NEA). The timetable previously released by the NEA indicated that the vote-counting, which started after 9: 00 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Tuesday, will be completed on …

The Labor | Health Reporter (2023-12-13). AMC Theatres Endanger Public Health. indybay.org As SAG-AFTRA strikes end — Adam Aron and AMC Movie Theaters, the largest chain in the world, endangers the public health with their treatment of sick employees in violation of OSHA and state sick leave laws.

The Tricontinental (2023-12-13). Dossier no. 71: Culture as a weapon of struggle: The Medu Art Ensemble and Southern African Liberation. mronline.org The story of Medu is not just a South or southern African story, but an international one. No single liberation struggle can exist without the circulation and exchange of ideas, strategies, material resources, political solidarity, and culture across the globe.

Timothy Holdiness (2023-12-13). Gun Violence is a Reflection of Us All. counterpunch.org In the streets of Bogalusa, Louisiana, a sadly familiar scene unfolds—the mournful wail of sirens, the piercing flash of blue lights, and another community shaken by the harsh crack of gunfire. This is a recurring nightmare echoing across Louisiana, reflecting a national crisis that grips the heart of America. This isn't just about statistics; it's

Tina Renier (2023-12-13). Women's Rights and the Dominant Neoliberal Agenda: The Current Global Trajectory Is Far from Sustainable. globalresearch.ca

Tom Unterrainer (2023-12-13). A Resounding Rejection of Nuclearism at the UN. counterpunch.org The non-nuclear majority met in New York between 27 November and 1 December for the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). This coming together was not simply 'non-nuclear' but decidedly anti-nuclear in outlook and approach.

Tom Unterrainer (2023-12-13). A Resounding Rejection of Nuclearism at the UN. counterpunch.org The non-nuclear majority met in New York between 27 November and 1 December for the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). This coming together was not simply 'non-nuclear' but decidedly anti-nuclear in outlook and approach. The TPNW represents many things: a 'work in progress', a

UFCLP (2023-12-13). Thursday 12/14: Rally At CPUC- CPUC Cruise Shill & Commissioner John Arnold Out! Blood On Their Hands. indybay.org California Public Utility Commission | McAllister & Van Ness St. | San Francisco…

Unicorn Riot (2023-12-13). Keep Unicorn Riot Growing Into 2024. unicornriot.ninja

Urariano Mota (2023-12-13). The Erasure of History and the Places of Memory of Slavery. counterpunch.org "Places of Memory of Slavery and Black Culture in Pernambuco" is a book that should be read in every city in Brazil and abroad. Published by CEPE, it was organized by historian Isabel Cristina Martins Guillen, who brought together researchers and teachers on the subject of the history of slavery in Pernambuco and its forgetting.

Uriel Araujo (2023-12-13). Russia's Goal "Conquering Ukraine", Say Western Media. Not So, Say Experts. globalresearch.ca

Victoria Korn (2023-12-13). Empeñados en un golpe en Guatemala contra el gobierno electo de Arévalo. globalizacion.ca La Unión Europea, la Organización de Estados Americanos y la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) alertaron sobre una inminente ruptura del orden constitucional en Guatemala debido al abuso de poder por parte de la Fiscalía para impedir la asunción…

Vijay Prashad (2023-12-13). The no-state solution becomes more and more real as Israel's permanent Nakba continues. peoplesdispatch.org In 1948, the Syrian historian Constantin Zurayk used the Arabic word Nakba (Catastrophe) to refer to the forced removal of Palestinians from their lands and homes by the newly formed Israeli state (in his August 1948 book, Ma'na al-Nakba or The Meaning of the Nakba). A decade ago, in Beirut, I met with the Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury—then editor of the Arabic-language Journal of Palestinian Studies, who told me that the Nakba of 1948 was not an event but part of a process. "What we have is a Permanent Nakba, which means that this catastrophe has been continuous for the Palestinians," he said. Since 1948,…

Visualizing Palestine (2023-12-13). Some People are More Equal than Others. dissidentvoice.org An apartheid state is definitionally a state that discriminates against a segment of the population, hence inequality exists.

Washington Uranga (2023-12-13). Argentina — Tomar la iniciativa. globalizacion.ca Comenzó el gobierno de Javier Milei. Muchas de sus características siguen siendo una incógnita a pesar de los primeros anuncios que confirman un rumbo que insiste en su posición anti Estado y de severo ajuste del presupuesto público. | En la…

WSWS (2023-12-13). As UN calls for Gaza ceasefire, Israel begins flooding Gaza with seawater. wsws.org The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, with the United States, the leading global enabler of Israel's genocide, voting against the resolution.

WSWS (2023-12-13). "The attack on the SEP members is an attack on the international working class": Will Lehman defends Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka. wsws.org William Lehman, the Pennsylvania Mack Trucks worker and socialist candidate for UAW president in last year's election, issued the following statement defending the Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Three establishment candidates line up for Indonesian presidential election. wsws.org All three candidates are defenders of capitalism and, despite their populist electoral rhetoric, innately hostile to the interests of working people.

WSWS (2023-12-13). "To mark Helen's life is to recognise her place of honour in the history of the Fourth International" wsws.org We are publishing here the tribute to Helen Halyard given by Chris Marsden, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK), to a memorial meeting for Helen held December 3.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Hundreds of textile workers in Turkey continue wildcat strike in defiance of military police crackdown. wsws.org The wildcat strike by hundreds of textile workers in Şanlıurfa in south-eastern Turkey has entered its third week, in defiance of the trade union apparatus, company threats and military police violence.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Social Democrats position themselves as the leading party of German imperialism. wsws.org At the recent Social Democratic Party conference Chancellor Scholz did not limit himself to embracing the imperialist violence in the Middle East. He also positioned the SPD as the most aggressive party of rearmament and executor of the NATO war offensive against Russia.

WSWS (2023-12-13). UK Trades Union Congress special conference signals no fight against Tory anti-strike laws. wsws.org The anti-strike laws were proposed amid a mass strike wave encompassing workers in the National Health Service, education, the civil service, Royal Mail and on the rail. Almost all these strikes have been sold out prior to the imposition of the new legislation.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Key central bank meetings as higher interest rates start to bite. wsws.org There is a veritable clamour in financial markets for rates to be cut motivated by both greed and fear.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Forty-one Brown University students arrested for protesting Gaza genocide. wsws.org After the Harvard Corporation declined to take action against embattled Harvard president Claudine Gay, House Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the board, calling their decision "outrageous."

WSWS (2023-12-13). The Texas Supreme Court's anti-abortion ruling and the war on democratic rights. wsws.org Texas Supreme Court's abrupt intervention to block a medically necessary abortion is a concentrated expression of the profound rot of the whole social order in America, with fundamental human rights under siege and collapsing across the board.

WSWS (2023-12-13). The Texas Supreme Court's anti-abortion ruling and the war on democratic rights. wsws.org The Texas Supreme Court's abrupt intervention to block a medically necessary abortion is a concentrated expression of the profound rot of the whole social order in America, with fundamental human rights under siege and collapsing across the board.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Australian working class confronts deepening social and housing crisis. wsws.org Economists say Australian households and the economy have "hit the wall," with the Australian economy "almost" coming to a "standstill in the September quarter."

WSWS (2023-12-13). Union Pacific railroad lays off 1,300 maintenance of way workers. wsws.org The layoffs are part of a years-long attack on jobs by the railroads, which has escalated after the strike ban issued last year by Congress.

WSWS (2023-12-13). University of Michigan permanently bans student resolution against genocide in Gaza. wsws.org What is really behind the suppression of the anti-genocide resolution is the fact that it was headed for victory, something the billionaire donors and regents, Democratic and Republican politicians, and Pentagon, CIA and State Department officials who collectively run the university would not allow.

WSWS (2023-12-13). New Zealand pseudo-left group whitewashes unions' complicity in Gaza genocide. wsws.org The International Socialist Organisation cited mealy-mouthed statements by unions in New Zealand, the US and Australia calling for a ceasefire, while covering up the role of the unions in preventing strikes and other actions to stop the supply of weapons for Israel's war machine.

WSWS (2023-12-13). Biden, Zelensky demand billions more for anti-Russia war. wsws.org Zelensky's meeting with Biden was part of the White House's ongoing effort to secure another $60 billion for Ukraine, which is confronting a military debacle in the US-NATO war against Russia.

WSWS (2023-12-13). American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten's trip to Israel: A cover for genocide against Gaza. wsws.org Weingarten is reacting to popular outrage at the genocide with a tactical adaptation, pretending to advocate for "peace" in order to prevent this opposition from escaping the control of the political establishment.

Yoav Haifawi (2023-12-13). Activists hold Israel responsible for drive-by-shooting at homes of detained demonstrators in Umm al-Fahm. mondoweiss.net In a new escalation, the homes of two Palestinians currently detained for protesting in Umm al-Fahm were attacked by a drive-by shooting. Activists suspect the Israeli government was involved.

Zahir Ebrahim (2023-12-13). The Great Taking and Central Banks. indybay.org Do you care about what's not in your pocket anymore, real money, real assets? What's actually jingling in your pockets and purses giving you the illusion of loose change is the insufferable debt. From personal debt to national debt is one big elite scam. Americans labor under the delusion more than Europeans and other nations from South America to Asia, that they are free. Yeah, free to be in perpetual debt slavery and happy or at least nonchalant about it. Have you ever stopped to ponder how the world's riches and man's sweat of the brow both have both fallen into a very very few wealthy hands who create greater…

Zane McNeill (2023-12-13). Rutgers University Latest to Suspend Students for Justice in Palestine Group. truthout.org The Rutgers-New Brunswick chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) was notified on Monday that it had been suspended for "disruptive and disorderly conduct" and "failure to comply with university or civil authority." "Our university has chosen to suppress our voice, experiences and demands," a speaker at a November 29 SJP news conference said. SJP is a student-activist network of campus… |

Norman Solomon (2023-12-14). Conformist Media Outlets Hide Realities of Power. Noam Chomsky Exposes Them. counterpunch.org One of the rare times that Noam Chomsky's name has been mentioned on a big national NPR program came two months ago. On "Weekend Edition" in mid-October, a week into Israel's murderous assault on civilians in Gaza, a correspondent reported while visiting a bookstore owned by a Palestinian in Jerusalem: "I'm seeing a lot of

Alex Bainbridge (2023-12-14). COP28 failure means Australia shouldn't wait to phase out fossil fuels. greenleft.org.au Expectations were never high for COP28, but as the climate deniers have managed to subvert the summit's goals, Alex Bainbridge argues Australia must set its own climate transition plan.

Black Alliance For Peace, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-14). On Human Rights Day; The US Is The Greatest Violator Of Human Rights. popularresistance.org As the international community celebrates December 10th as International Human Rights Day, it is imperative that the world also affirm that violators of the fundamental human rights of peoples and nations will be held accountable. | From the war in Ukraine to mass incarceration of Black, Latino and Native Peoples in the U.S. to Obama's ongoing war in Yemen to murderous economic sanctions, coups, assassinations, war and abandonment of Afghanistan, international arms sales, commodification of COVID vaccines, illegal military occupations in Syria and Iraq, the pending invasion of Haiti and the resource wars in the D…

brian bean (2023-12-14). Israeli Knesset Member: Bernie Sanders Ignored Both of My Appeals for Ceasefire. truthout.org "In less than two months, Israel has killed more civilians than Russia killed in Ukraine in two years," Israeli parliament member Ofer Cassif told me recently, expressing horror at Israel's ongoing onslaught against the Palestinians civilians trapped under Israel's relentless attacks in Gaza. The Israeli government's response to the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas "has nothing to do with the… |

C.J. Polychroniou (2023-12-14). Don't Dismiss Marx. His Critique of Colonialism Is More Relevant Than Ever. truthout.org During the last couple of decades, we have been witnessing a resurgence of interest in the thought and work of Karl Marx, author of major philosophical, historical, political and economic works — and of course, of The Communist Manifesto, which is perhaps the most popular political manifesto in the history of the world. This resurgence is largely due to the devastating consequences of… |

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-12-14). Biden, a Bought-and-paid-for Israeli Puppet Declares: "I am a Zionist." globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-14). Video: California Nurse Exposes Deadly COVID-19 Hospital Protocols, and Flood of COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-12-14). Dec 14, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Hymn to the Fallen — Musikkapelle Toblach Evil is now the official foreign policy of the Western world, by Paul Craig Roberts Israel Starts Pumping Seawater Into Gaza Tunnels, After Russia Warned Against 'War Crime,' by Tyler Durden From Kishinev to Gaza, by Yakov M. Rabkin Israel's Litani Ultimatum — Russian Reaction Is That It's A Bluff, by John Helmer Day 68: UN says Israel destroyed nearly quarter of Gaza's buildings Forcible Transfer of Gazans Is a Crime Against Humanity, by Marjorie Cohn Finkelstein vs Dershowitz On Israel-Palestine War With Piers Morgan | The Full Debat…

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Labor votes down Lidia Thorpe's bill to uphold First Nation's rights in law. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Labor's new AUKUS bill declares Osborne in SA, Stirling in WA as nuclear zones. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Labor's new punitive refugee laws criticised. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). NDIS Review: Is Labor adopting the Coalition's cuts? greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). 'Shared values' exposed as a naked lie. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Supreme Court overturns aspects of NSW's anti-protest laws. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Tamil refugees hope to ask Richard Marles for permanent visas. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). Two charts show we are way off track for net zero by 2050. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2023-12-14). WestCONnex delivers traffic chaos and resident outrage as Rozelle Interchange opens. greenleft.org.au

Igor Chudov (2023-12-14). The Unvaccinated Were Scapegoated for Failure of COVID Vaccines, Study Finds. globalresearch.ca

Ilan Pappe (2023-12-14). A Wall and a Watchtower: Why Is Israel Failing? Ilan Pappe. globalresearch.ca

Jake Johnson (2023-12-14). Biden Staffers Hold Historic Vigil Outside White House Calling for Ceasefire. truthout.org Dozens of Biden administration staffers held a vigil outside the White House late Wednesday calling for a lasting cease-fire in Gaza as the Palestinian territory's healthcare system collapsed and the U.S.-armed Israeli military bombed the entirety of the besieged strip. The staffers donned masks and sunglasses to conceal their identities, likely out of fear of retaliation from an administration… |

Jake Johnson (2023-12-14). Final COP28 deal riddled with 'cavernous loopholes' for fossil fuel industry. greenleft.org.au The COP28 climate summit in Dubai ended with an agreement that, for the first time, explicitly endorsed a move away from fossil fuels, but is so full of loopholes that the fossil fuel industry will be allowed to persist and thrive, reports Jake Johnson.

Jordan AK (2023-12-14). Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is an ecological disaster. greenleft.org.au As international solidarity with Palestinian people predicated on human rights continues to develop, it is intersecting with growing outrage over the environmental cost of war, writes Jordan AK.

Medea Benjamin (2023-12-14). Getting Serious About Halting Israeli Genocide. globalresearch.ca

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 68: Israel Announces Death Of 10 Soldiers. popularresistance.org Israeli troops arrest dozens of Palestinian medical staff at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia. UNGA adopts ceasefire resolution. Israeli forces storm Jenin, killing 7. Netanyahu rejects prospect of PA rule in Gaza after war. Yemen fires on tanker.

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-14). UNGA Discusses Gaza Ceasefire After US Veto In Security Council. popularresistance.org The United Nation General Assembly is meeting on Tuesday, December 12 in an emergency session to discuss the Israeli war in Gaza. This is after Egypt and Mauritania jointly invoked the rarely-used resolution 377 A (V) on Monday. | The move follows the failure of the UN Security Council last week to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza due to a US veto. | The Uniting for Peace resolution was invoked by Egypt as the chair of the Arab group in the UN and Mauritania as the chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. | The resolution was first adopted by the General Assembly in November 1950 during…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-14). Video: The Pfizer "Killer Vaccine": "Money vs. Mortality". Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca

Rachel Small (2023-12-14). Coordinated Actions by Peace Activists Across Canada Disrupt Israeli Cargo Shipping Company Zim. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, December 14, 2023On Monday December 11, Zim, Israel's largest cargo shipping company, was disrupted across the country of Canada. Zim offices in Montreal and Toronto were taken over by peace activists and workers in the morning, and Vancouver offices were taken over in the afternoon. A banner was also dropped in downtown Toronto over the CN rail tracks used to transport Zim containers in the morning, while a blockade of CN rails in London, Ontario, took place in the evening. These actions are responding to calls from Palestinian trade unionists to disrupt the global transport of Israeli w…

Reza Javadi, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-12-14). Israeli Regime Turns To Western Mercenary Groups To Back Genocide. popularresistance.org Apart from the lavish military aid offered by the United States and Europe, the Israeli military is turning to Western mercenary groups in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. | In a recent interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo, Pedro Diaz Flores, a notorious Spanish mercenary, revealed that the Israeli regime is recruiting Private Military Companies (PMCs) to achieve its interests in the besieged territory. | He revealed that "many" mercenary groups have joined Israel's army, which pays them "very well." | "So I came for the economy, for money. They pay very well, they offer good equipment and the work…

Staff (2023-12-14). Assam govt converts 1281 Madrasas into general schools. muslimmirror.com The Assam government has renamed at least 1281 Madrasas across 31 districts in the state and turned them into general schools, officials said on Thursday. Taking to his X handle, state education minister Ranoj Pegu shared the information. He wrote, "Consequent to conversion of all Govt and Provincialised Madrasas into general schools under Board of …

Staff (2023-12-14). Shahi Idgah row: HC likely to pass order on appointment of advocate commissioner. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court is likely to deliver on Thursday its order on an application seeking appointment of a court-monitored advocate commissioner to survey the Shahi Idgah premises adjoining the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. On November 16, Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had reserved the order on the application after hearing the …

United Nations (2023-12-14). Who Does Not Support Humanitarian Ceasefire in the Genocide on Gaza? globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-12-13). Zelensky's "Rose-tinted" Speeches No Longer Convince His Team or Military. globalresearch.ca

Bella DeVaan (2023-12-13). Like it or Not, Billionaires Are on Your Gift List This Holiday Season. otherwords.org It's high giving season in America. From Angel Trees and red buckets to year-end appeals, nonprofits and charities receive more donations during the five week holiday stretch than any other on the calendar. | Millions of people whose incomes are too low to take advantage of charitable tax deductions are still moved by the holiday spirit to give generously. | For Americans with enough income to itemize — less than

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-12-13). US Troops Are Occupying Syria's Oil Fields; Congress Rejects Withdrawl. popularresistance.org The US military has occupied Syrian sovereign territory since 2014, preventing Damascus from accessing its own oil and wheat fields. | A top Pentagon official has acknowledged that Washington's strategy is to starve Syria's central government of revenue it needs to rebuild, after a decade of war fueled by foreign powers devastated the country. | Former US President Donald Trump boasted in 2020: "They say, 'He left troops in Syria'. You know what I did? I left troops to take the oil. I took the oil. The only troops I have are taking the oil. They're protecting the oil. I took over the oil".

Brenda Norrell (2023-12-13). 'Race, Liberation, and Palestine' Rutgers Didn't Bend to Pressure to Shut Down Event. indybay.org The threats, pressure from a U.S. Congressman, and thousands of e-mails didn't shut down the event, "Race, Liberation and Palestine," at Rutgers University.

California Nurses Association (2023-12-13). Watsonville Community Hospital nurses ratify new contract. indybay.org Nurses win strong measures to improve retention of experienced nurses, patient safety…

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, EcoWatch. (2023-12-13). Latest COP28 Draft Does Not Mention Fossil Fuel Phaseout. popularresistance.org As the United Nations COP28 climate talks entered the final stretch, the most recent draft of a climate deal left out the crucial "phase out" language regarding fossil fuels, the main demand expressed by many developing countries, particularly those vulnerable to climate change, as well as the European Union. | The draft deal is the precursor to a final round of negotiations over whether or how long fossil fuels will continue to be a part of the transition to a renewable energy future. | COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber encouraged those present at the summit to finalize a deal before the conference ends on Tuesday…

David Kattenburg, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-13). Dutch Court Case Looks To Cut Off Military Supplies To Israel. popularresistance.org Strolling down the street or along a green pathway in the southern Netherlands, it's not uncommon to see F-35 stealth bombers roaring overhead. | They could be heading up to the Netherlands' largest F-35 base in northern Leeuwarden, or to another airfield in the southeast. | Or, perhaps, returning from an F-35 maintenance base in the southwest, near the small town of Woensdrecht. | Woensdrecht Air Base, at the top of the Scheldt estuary, is one of three European 'logistics hubs' for Lockheed Martin's "lethal," "survivable" and "connected" F-35 Lightning II stealth bomber. F-35 users from across Europe (and Israel…

Elliott Wallace (2023-12-13). Inflation still hitting Americans' pockets. america.cgtn.com Average Americans are having to spend thousands of dollars extra every year, just to maintain their standard of living. | U.S. government data shows that soaring inflation last year — to a 40-year-high — meant many households had to part with more cash to keep treading water. | Even as prices fall and the jobless rate reaches a two-decade low, people are still feeling the pinch. | CGTN's Benji Hyer reports.

Farrah Hassen (2023-12-13). On Gaza, Biden Is Violating International Law. otherwords.org "If I must die, you must live to tell my story,"

geo.tv (2023-12-13). Two protestors jump into Indian parliament from gallery in major security breach. geo.tv Those who breached security have been detained…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). How Cristiano Ronaldo could cause Nagasaki prefacture governor Kengo Oishi to resign. geo.tv Cristiano Ronaldo: Oishi travelled from Nagasaki to Nagai Stadium in Osaka to witness a friendly match between Al-Nassr and PSG…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). Nations strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels. geo.tv COP28 president calls deal "historic" but notes its true success will be in its implementation…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). Stonehenge's 'heritage site' status hangs in balance amid controversial tunnel plan. geo.tv The government's approval of a tunnel near Stonehenge has ignited strong opposition from campaigners…

geo.tv (2023-12-13). Buffet 'hacking': These strategies will help you make the most of it. geo.tv At buffet dinner or lunch, to curb hunger, first go for nuts or dried fruit…

imperial.ac.uk (2023-12-13). Young people take centre stage at Engagement Day 2023. imperial.ac.uk Around 100 attendees gathered for this year's Engagement Day to discuss how to meaningfully engage diverse young people with our work and research.

imperial.ac.uk (2023-12-13). New centre to develop sustainable materials for steel industry of the future. imperial.ac.uk New centre will see Imperial and Tata Steel partner to develop innovative new manufacturing processes to help decarbonise steel production.

James Dyke, David Armstrong McKay, Resilience. (2023-12-13). Climate Tipping Points Are Nearer Than You Think. popularresistance.org It's now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years. | Multiple temperature records were smashed with global average temperatures for some periods well above 1.5 ∞C. Antarctic sea ice loss is accelerating at frightening rates along with many other indicators of rapid climate change. Does this mean 2023 is the year parts of the climate tip into a much more dangerous state? | Most people expect that if a system, like someone's body, an ecosystem, or part of the climate system, becomes stressed, it'll respond fairly predictably…

Joel Richards (2023-12-13). Milei makes major reforms to Argentine economy in first week of presidency. america.cgtn.com Argentina devalued its currency by more than 50 percent on Tuesday, part of an emergency economic plan announced by the new government of Javier Milei. | The country is in the midst of its worst economic crisis in decades. | Other measures announced this week include a reduction in subsidies for energy and transport. Imports will become more expensive and will hit industries and services. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports.

Karen Dolan (2023-12-13). Celebrating the Resilience of Low-Income Women. otherwords.org It's been a difficult few years for poor people in this country. Just a year after the pandemic era safety net expansion saw poverty fall to its lowest level on record, we saw a historic Women and children have been among the hardest hit. In 2022, the last year we have data for, at least Despite that…

Khalil Bendib (2023-12-13). CARTOON: Gaza's Grim Holiday. otherwords.org

Mark Shapiro, DeSmog. (2023-12-13). Give Climate Change The Name It Deserves: Fossil-Fueled Destruction. popularresistance.org There's always a lag between a rupture of the status quo and settling on a word for it. The planet is heating at a life-threatening pace. And yet the two words we use to describe this rupture — "climate" and "change" — are beginning to seem too stiff and one-dimensional for conveying the violence to life-sustaining ecosystems that threaten the world as we have known it. | As delegates from 196 countries attempt, for the 28th time, to reach a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gases, it is time for a new language. The violence of the atmospheric shifts, their deeply uneven impacts and the implicatio…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-13). Yemen Strikes Norwegian Vessel En Route To Israel. popularresistance.org Yemen's Armed Forces on 12 December took responsibility for a missile attack on a Norwegian vessel north of the Bab al-Mandab strait which was en route to Israel. | "The naval forces of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out an [efficient] military operation against the Norwegian ship 'Astrinda,' which was loaded with oil and headed to the Israeli entity. It was targeted with a suitable missile," the Yemeni statement read. "Over the past two days, the Yemeni armed forces succeeded in preventing the passage of several ships. They responded to the warnings of the Yemeni naval forces, who did not resort to targeting th…

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-13). British Workers Organize To Defeat The Tory Anti-Strike Laws. popularresistance.org Trade unions and left-wing sections in the UK are gearing up to challenge the anti-strike laws of the Tory government. The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 passed on July 20 this year came into effect in some of the key sectors in the UK from December 8. | Major trade unions in the country, including Unite Union, Fire Brigades Union, National Education Union, Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), UNISON, Communication Workers Union (CWU), and the National Union of Rail, and the Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) gathered at the special conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on December 9, S…

Peter Certo (2023-12-13). In OtherWords: December 14, 2023. otherwords.org For many of us, it might feel like the year is coming to a grim close. | That's certainly how it looks in Gaza, for example, as Here at home, inequality has gotten so extreme that even something as pure as holiday c…

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran successfully launches first bio-space capsule into orbit. presstv.ir Iran's first bio space capsule carrying animals was successfully launched into orbit from the Semnan Space Center.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). London students march in solidarity with palestine. presstv.ir Hundreds of students from schools and universities in London march in solidarity with Palestine, expressing their condemnation of both the UK and Israel policies.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Biden stresses 'unshakeable support' for Israel as Gaza death toll passes 18,000. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden pledges "unshakeable" support for Israel as the death toll from the occupying regime's aggression against Gaza surpasses 18,000.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Gaza hospitals stretched to breaking point by IOF bombing; infections exploding: UN. presstv.ir The United Nations says only 13 out of 36 hospitals in the Gaza Strip are partially functional and able to accept new patients.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran to Turkey: 'Maximum efforts' needed to stop Gaza genocide, provide aid. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, called for "maximum efforts" to end the Israeli regime's genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Israel dropped over 22,000 American bombs on Gaza in first 6 weeks of war: Report. presstv.ir Israel reportedly dropped more than 22,000 US-supplied bombs on Gaza in the first six weeks of its bloody war on the Palestinian territory.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Hunger stalks everyone in Gaza as Israel uses food as 'weapon of war': UNRWA. presstv.ir The UN agencies warn that Palestinians in the besieged strip face widespread hunger and dire conditions, amid Israel's genocidal war.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Iran: EU sanctions others, looks the other way on Gaza genocide, ethnic cleansing. presstv.ir Iran denounces EU's recent sanctions on its drone program over 'baseless' allegations of drone delivery to Russia, slamming the block for turning a blind eye on Israel's 'genocide' unfolding in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Israeli troops storm Gaza hospital, rounding up Palestinian men. presstv.ir Health officials warn that the lives of patients at the hospital are at risk.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Humans of Gaza: Dima Alhaj, 29-year-old WHO medic and mother. presstv.ir Dima Alhaj, a 29-year-old medic with WHO based in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike along with her husband, two brothers and 5-month-old baby.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel bombs homes in Rafah. presstv.ir Israeli airstrikes have been pounding locations across Gaza Israel had declared as safe zones.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Russia says Moscow working on 'major new agreement' with Tehran. presstv.ir Russia's Foreign Ministry says Moscow and Tehran plan to speed up work on a "major new interstate agreement."

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Venezuela: US sold $32 billion in arms to Israel for killing Palestinian children. presstv.ir The Venezuelan president says the US has sold tens of billions of dollars in weapons to Israel to kill civilians in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Israel's treatment of Palestinians reminiscent of Daseh: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says the way Israel treats Palestinian hostages is reminiscent of Daesh.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Puma ends sponsorship of Israeli football team amid Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Germany's giant sportswear firm Puma ends its sponsorship deal with the Israeli football team amid the Gaza genocide.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). Israeli military abducts Gaza hospital director after he bewails siege. presstv.ir Israel abducts the director of a main hospital in northern Gaza after he bewails the occupying regime's days-long siege of the facility and its repercussions.

presstv.ir (2023-12-13). British MPs vote in favor of Rwanda migrant deportation bill. presstv.ir British lawmakers have voted in favor of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's contentious plan to send migrants to Rwanda.

Rachel Small (2023-12-13). Not a Single Car or Truck in: a Report Back on Blocking the Morning Shift at P&W, a Weapons Company Arming Israel. worldbeyondwar.org A blockade of 200 workers didn't let a single car or truck into Pratt & Whitney Canada for their entire morning shift! A report back of what we accomplished, media coverage, and how to support.

Redacción Chile (2023-12-13). The Resistance of the Argentinean Memory: Human Rights in the New Political Scenario. pressenza.com Slowly, the crowd moves forward one step and then another and then stands still, slowly turning counterclockwise, with the Pirámide de Mayo crowned by the Statue of Liberty on the left and the Casa Rosada in front, as the Madres have done every Thursday afternoon for more than four decades. Some weeks only about twenty people accompanied them, but today, with several Mothers, assisted in wheelchairs, so many have arrived at the Plaza de Mayo that this 2380th lap is not enough to go all the way around. | Today is Thursday, 23 November, and the Mothers called for the first round following the landslide election vic…

Revolutionary Workers Frontt (2023-12-13). Sunday 12/17: Screening of Roadmap to Apartheid & the Struggle Today Against US Funded Israeli Genocide. indybay.org 474 Valencia St.

Ritual Coffee, Cuzen Matcha (2023-12-13). Saturday 12/16: Freshly Ground Matcha at Ritual Coffee in the Mission. indybay.org 1026 VALENCIA STREET | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 | (415) 641-1011…

Santa Cruz News (2023-12-13). Monterey Bay Central Labor Council Calls for Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. indybay.org On December 6, the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council voted on a statement calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine to local, state, and federal electeds. The Monterey Bay Central Labor Council (MBCLC) is the local body of the AFL-CIO. MBCLC serves as a coalition of the Labor Community in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, with over 80 affiliated unions, representing more than 37,000 union members and their families.

Shailly Gupta Barnes (2023-12-13). As We Look to 2024, Here's What Hope Looks Like. otherwords.org After a year of economic hardship, climate disasters, and war, few could be blamed for feeling like our leaders have let us down. As we look ahead to a new year, I find it helpful to remember examples of those who not only saw the problem clearly, but brought people together to find solutions. | In 1967, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called for a "radical redistribution of political and economic power" to address poverty, war, and racism. To do so, he turned to those who were on the frontlines of these crises, not those who perpetrated them. | He worked tirelessly to organize the original Poor People's Cam…

Staff (2023-12-13). India rejects OIC's comments on SC verdict on J-K. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : India on Wednesday strongly rejected the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court's verdict upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the OIC's action at the behest …

Staff (2023-12-13). India votes for UNGA resolution for Gaza ceasefire. muslimmirror.com United Nations : Faced with the "challenge" to "strike the right balance", India has joined the General Assembly's call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, reversing its earlier position of abstaining. After the resolution was adopted on Tuesday with 153 votes, India's Permanent Representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj, outlined the …

Staff (2023-12-13). Israel losing support due to indiscriminate bombing of Gaza: Biden. muslimmirror.com Washington : In his strongest criticism yet of Israel since Hamas launched its massive assault on October 7, US President Joe Biden has said that the Jewish nation is losing support due to the "indiscriminate bombing" of the Gaza Strip. Addressing a donors' fundraising event here on Tuesday night, the President said: "Israel's security can …

Staff (2023-12-13). Jammu and Kashmir High Court orders release of Journalist Asif Sultan after 5 years. muslimmirror.com The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the preventive detention order imposed on journalist Asif Sultan by the Srinagar District Magistrate. The court, headed by Justice V C Koul, said that Sultan's fundamental right to a fair appeal was obstructed due to inadequate provision of detention records and evidence. Asif Sultan has been held …

Staff (2023-12-13). SC Judgment on Article 370 is beyond "Kafkaesque" muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba The Supreme Court judgment in favor of the BJP government that abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution and scrapped the special status granted to the then State of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) on August 5, 370 has become a matter of debate. A lot has been written on the Presidential Order …

Staff (2023-12-13). Turning defeat into opportunity: The silver lining for INDAI in recent assembly election. muslimmirror.com By Dr M Qutubuddin The recent outcomes of the five state assembly elections seem to present a formidable blow to the INDAI (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) particularly its major constituent, the Congress party, and perhaps, to the progressive and democratic ideals in India. The results appear to underscore the dominance of Hindutva ideology in …

Staff (2023-12-13). Turning defeat into opportunity: The silver lining for INDIA in recent assembly election. muslimmirror.com By Dr M Qutubuddin The recent outcomes of the five state assembly elections seem to present a formidable blow to the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) particularly its major constituent, the Congress party, and perhaps, to the progressive and democratic ideals in India. The results appear to underscore the dominance of Hindutva ideology in …

Staff (2023-12-13). Two men jump from visitor's gallery in Lok Sabha, lit smoke sticks, say MPs. muslimmirror.com In a massive security breach on Wednesday on the day of the 22nd anniversary of 2001 Parliament attack, two unidentified people jumped into Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery, started running around the House and also lit up smoke sticks. The MPs who were participating in the House proceedings were taken by surprise. The incident …

Steve Topple, The Canary. (2023-12-13). COP28 Has Failed; New App Helps Public Take Matters Into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org As COP28 draws to a close — mired in inaction and controversy — a new app is launching to let the public take matters into their own hands. "Earthize" will allow people to avoid any companies that greenwash, invest in fossil fuels, or damage the environment. That is, you can now stop using corporations that fuel the climate and biodiversity crises. At the end of COP28 on Tuesday 12 December, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) promised to try again to strike a deal as the Dubai climate summit passed its deadline. At-risk nations and Western powers rejected a proposal that stopped short of phasing out fossi…

Steven Sahiounie (2023-12-13). The U.S. Is Complicit with Israel in the Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-13). ECOWAS to hold talks with Niger as Sahel states move to expand ties. peoplesdispatch.org The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a "short transition roadmap" that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, is strengthening regional integration…

The Independent (2023-12-13). Ugandan street kid turned serial murderer gets 134 years in jail. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has sentenced former street kid Musa Musasizi to a 134-year jail term for the murder of five women in Nakulabye and Kasubi suburbs of Kampala City within one month in 2021. His victims included his girlfriend, Mackline Ahereza, Violet Kansiime, her three-month-old baby, Nourine …

Toni Waterman (2023-12-13). U.S. states weigh more abortion cases and policy. america.cgtn.com The future of abortion access across large swaths of the American Mountain West could be decided this week. | The Supreme Courts of Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Wyoming are all weighing cases that could determine how much access — if any — a woman will have to the procedure. | It's the complicated, often messy, aftermath of last year's overturning of Roe v. Wade — the 1973 landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that protected American women's rights to an abortion. The Supreme Court threw the issue back to U.S. states to decide. | CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.

US Department of Justice (2023-12-13). Pfizer Has a Criminal Record. Did the Media or Your Government Inform You? Had You Known Would You Have Accepted to Receive the Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine? globalresearch.ca Introduction : | In September 2009, the U.S

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-12-15). CNN Goes To Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Watching the sloppy propagandistic spin of the western press reminds me of how grateful I am for all the real journalists in Gaza who've been doing the heavy lifting, even while their lives are in serious danger.

Martha Grevatt (2023-12-15). Scandinavian unions say Musk 'can't just make his own rules'. workers.org Swedish auto mechanics have been on strike against Tesla since Oct. 27 to win a collective bargaining agreement. The auto company, which does not have any plants in Sweden, has several repair shops. IF Metall, the union that represents the workers, has been trying for years to get Tesla to . . . |

a guest author (2023-12-14). Stop the torture! Free Dr. Aafia Siddiqui! workers.org The report below is excerpted from Pakistan Aaj TV, followed by excerpts from The News. Incarcerated Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddiqui met with her sister Dr. Fowzia for the second time in two years at a prison hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday. In one of her earlier videos, Dr. . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-12-14). Attacks on journalism and media are dangerous to us all. workers.org Relatives and colleagues of two Palestinian journalists, killed in an Israeli strike, mourn over the bodies of Hasouna Slim and Sari Mansoor during their funeral in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, Nov. 19, 2023. By Aja Arnold, Victoria Bouloubasis, Rebecca Chowdhury, Rae Garringer, Charmaine Lang, Nour Saudi, Tina Vasquez and Lewis Raven . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-12-14). Palestine Solidarity Austria defends member group from gov't attack. workers.org Palestine Solidarity Austria defends member group from gov't attack We received this statement from Palestine Solidarity Austria. To understand the importance of the current developments, one should be aware that Austria, a country of 9 million residents of whom 17% are non-citizens, had been neutral regarding military pacts since the . . . |

Allen Forrest (2023-12-14). Spotting a Media Psyop. dissidentvoice.org

Ana Perdigón (2023-12-14). Venezuela's 2024 Budget Prioritizes Social Investment. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez presented the nation's budget for the year 2024 to the National Assembly earlier today. The budget earmarks 77% for social investment. | The budget totaled 729 billion bolívars (USD 20.5 billion). The vice president explained that ordinary income represents 38.8% of the budget, extraordinary income represents 47.8%, and represents debt 13.4%. It is estimated that assets will be allocated to development projects of the Homeland Plan (Plan de la Patria). | She said that, for the first time, the defense of Guayana Esequiba was included in the nation's budget, in compliance w…

Ann Brown (2023-12-14). Trump Is Leading Joe Biden In Key Battleground States: Georgia And Michigan. moguldom.com Former President Donald Trump is gaining momentum in crucial battleground states, raising concerns for President Joe Biden's re-election prospects. Recent CNN polls conducted by SSRS reveal that Trump has the upper hand in two pivotal states: Michigan and Georgia. These findings come as broad majorities in both states express negative views of President Biden's job …

Ari Paul (2023-12-14). NYT amplifies outrage over imaginary calls for genocide. mronline.org University presidents are under fire from politicians and the media over what is being framed as their waffling over allowing antisemitic speech on their campuses.

Betsey Piette (2023-12-14). Statewide Pennsylvania protest for Palestine. workers.org WW Photo: Joe Piette Hundreds of activists braved heavy rains to rally and march in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for Pennsylvania's first statewide action in solidarity with Palestine. Demonstrators, coming from multiple cities around the state, gathered outside the Pennsylvania Capitol where they placed over 300 infant-size, mock body bags, produced by . . . |

Betsey Piette (2023-12-14). White supremacist, antisemitic Congress targets colleges over Palestine. workers.org Rally for Palestine at UPenn campus, Oct. 16, 2023. In response to the U.S. Congressional Committee hearing, "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Anti Semitism," held Dec. 5, seven campus organizations issued a joint statement on Instagram Dec. 10. The groups, representing students at Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . . . |

btselem (2023-12-14). Israel is not fighting against Hamas but against civilians. btselem.org Implementing a criminal policy of bombings.

Caleb Crowder (2023-12-14). Joe Manchin and the Legal Corruption That Threatens Our Planet. ips-dc.org Sen. For climate advocates especially, Manchin…

cameron orr (2023-12-14). Peace activists slapped with the foreign agent charge, again. cpusa.org Tom Fitzgerald of Fox 5 News and Jeffrey James, a retired secret service agent, recently

Charlie Squire (2023-12-14). The Leftist Case for Collecting. progressive.org Collecting, as a practice of love and admiration, is the antithesis to over-consumption. Through collecting, progressives can cherish, dwell on, and live with the physical manifestations of our humanity.

Cynthia Papermaster (2023-12-14). Tuesday 12/12: Candlelight Vigil for Berkeley Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1231 Addison Way, Berkeley, just outside City Council mtg room and on the sidewalk on Addison…

Dean Baker (2023-12-14). Nate Cohn Says People Don't Like Biden Because It's Harder to Do Things Today. cepr.net There is a clear disconnect between how people rate the economy (the general economy, not their own economic condition — which most say is good) and standard measures of economic performance. This disconnect has led to a "vibes" vs economic reality debate, with one side arguing that negative news coverage and social media have led …

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-14). Ukraine War: Mainstream Media Narrative Doubles Down on "Russia Losing" Fantasies. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi pays tribute to late leader Ho Chi Minh. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on Wednesday to lay a wreath and pay his respects.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Managing differences amid collaboration stressed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called on China and Vietnam to advance pragmatic cooperation and effectively manage their problems and differences.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China, Vietnam agree to boost partnership. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined the need for both China and Vietnam to work together to oppose any attempt that undermines the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, during his meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Public-private partnerships encouraged. ecns.cn China has issued a guideline that includes a raft of policies that would make it easier for public and private sector entities to form partnerships as part of the country's efforts to fine-tune the cooperation mechanism between government funding and social capital.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Presidents vow to advance solidarity, cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized on Wednesday the need for China and Vietnam to deepen win-win cooperation and make the pie of common interests even bigger, as they forge ahead with the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Xi: Carry forward China-Vietnam friendship. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Wednesday China's commitment to peaceful development and its policy of friendship and partnership with neighboring countries, and said that the nation is willing to share the more benefits of Chinese modernization with neighboring countries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Not even snow will stop Professor Ge from his passion. ecns.cn After the snowfall in Beijing on Monday, a netizen captured a touching scene on the campus of the University of Science and Technology Beijing: Professor Ge Changchun, 89, braving the cold to ride to the laboratory, reported Beijing Daily.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). COP28 concludes with deal to transition away from fossil fuels. ecns.cn Countries finally agreed, for the first time, to transition away from fossil fuels in Dubai on Wednesday to avert the worst effects of climate change after clashing over whether to include the wording "phase out of fossil fuels" in previous drafts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China opposes UK foreign secretary's meeting with Jimmy Lai's son. ecns.cn China expressed strong opposition on Wednesday to the latest meeting between UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and the son of notorious media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is also considered as "modern-day traitor" for his acts and deeds in instigating violent riots in Hong Kong back in 2019.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China releases first AI large language model for ancient book research. ecns.cn A college research team from East China's Jiangsu Province has recently released China's first large language model (LLM), a type of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that uses deep learning techniques and massively big data sets to help conduct research on Chinese ancient books.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Large gold deposit discovered in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A large-scale gold deposit whose value is estimated at 17 billion yuan ($2.38 billion) was discovered recently in Urad Middle Banner of Bayannuur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, during a geological exploration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Raised forecast for China's economic growth. ecns.cn The Asian Development Bank has raised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5.2 percent from September's estimate of 4.9 percent as household consumption and public investment have driven up growth in the third quarter.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). China's economic activity picks up for 2023. ecns.cn The Word Bank has revised up its forecast for China's economic growth this year and next from its October estimates, expecting the world's second-largest economy to grow by 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). China rebukes EU report for 'prejudices, lies, interference in Chinese internal affairs'. ecns.cn The Mission of China to the EU on Thursday harshly criticized the EU report that the mission said is full of prejudices and lies and interferes in China's internal affairs.

Editor (2023-12-14). The 'brain drain' is a symptom of how capitalism has failed the healthcare sector. mronline.org Every year, thousands of healthcare workers leave South Africa, in order to chase better opportunities, as wealthier countries exploit desperate working conditions faced by them. This brain drain is a direct result of neoliberal policies, especially austerity.

Editor (2023-12-14). UN Members support Gaza cease-fire in overwhelming 153-10 vote. mronline.org Humanity has prevailed," said Egyptian Ambassador Osama Abdel Khalek. "The Israeli aggression on Gaza must end. This bloodshed must stop."

Edward Curtin (2023-12-14). Hideous Times of High Hope. dissidentvoice.org It is hard for those who have not lived through the shattering political assassinations of the 1960s to grasp their significance for today. Many might assume that that was then and long before their time, so let's move on to what we must deal with today. Let some old folks, the obsessive ones, live in …

Edward Curtin (2023-12-14). "Four Died Trying": John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Robert F. Kennedy: A Powerful, Riveting, and Masterful Documentary Series Begins. globalresearch.ca

geo.tv (2023-12-14). Australia's new migration strategy to reduce post-study work rights. geo.tv Student visa changes may create new hurdles for int'l students as Australia recovers from COVID-19 pandemic…

Global Health Project (2023-12-14). WHO Pandemic Treaty's Global Power Grab in May 2024. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-12-14). Selected Articles: From Dallas to Gaza: Was JFK's Assassination Instrumental in Strengthening Zionist Israel? globalresearch.ca By President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 60 years ago. If he had lived and won a second term, the Israeli Palestinian …

imperial.ac.uk (2023-12-14). Imperial launches Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance. imperial.ac.uk Imperial is launching a new research centre to find ways to make the UK economy more productive and competitive.

infobrics (2023-12-14). Is ICC still relevant? Not so, says Brazil's Lula da Silva. And he is not alone. infobrics.org Having been formed in 2002, with the exception of the Putin/Lvova-Belova arrest warrant and the investigation on Rodrigo Duterte (former President of the Philippines), all other cases thus far launched by the criminal court have been against Africans. It is no wonder its legitimacy and impartiality is being questioned.

infobrics (2023-12-14). Other Kiev regime hyenas after Zelensky as he loses grip on power. infobrics.org The political struggle in Kiev is bound to look more like a hyena fight, particularly when Western funding starts running dry. The situation on the frontlines will further exacerbate this, a fact that Zelensky's opponents will (ab)use to the maximum.

infobrics (2023-12-14). Zelensky recognises he will be forced to cede territories to Russia without US help. infobrics.org Elon Musk warns Ukraine that it risks losing more territory to Russia if the war continues.

Irene Leon (2023-12-14). Guayana Esequiba: Geo-Economics of an Occupation. telesurenglish.net An air of bonanza has raised the projections of the Exxon Mobil corporation, which accumulated around 414 billion dollars in 2022, an unprecedented income in its history, which represents 44.8 percent more than the previous year. It is a gigantic increase if compared to its crisis in 2020, when its losses put its place in the stock market in jeopardy. | RELATED: | Also from the research of that American corporati…

Julia Conley (2023-12-14). 'Moral insanity': Biden admin bypasses Congress to rush tank shells to Israel. mronline.org "Rushing deadly weapons to the far-right and openly genocidal Israeli government without congressional review robs American voters of their voice in Congress," said one critic.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-12-14). Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag. mronline.org A massacre of protesters during the 2014 Maidan coup set the stage for the ouster of Ukraine's elected president, Viktor Yanukovych. Now, an explosive trial in Kiev has produced evidence the killings were a false flag designed to trigger regime change.

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). US Losing Allies on Gaza. consortiumnews.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). A Flawed and Dangerous Presence: US Troops in Syria. dissidentvoice.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Israeli sniper kills "everyone who moves" in Gaza hospital. electronicintifada.net

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 69: Reports of Israeli soldier shooting women and children execution style in Gaza. mondoweiss.net

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). UN Members support Gaza cease-fire in overwhelming 153-10 vote. mronline.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Israel to present US official with 2024 Gaza war plans. new.thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Palestinians killed 'execution-style' in Gaza school: Report. new.thecradle.co

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). NDN Collective's Second Week At COP28 In Dubai. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). The Transit Equity Movement Wins Biggest Zero Fare Victory Yet. popularresistance.org

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Latest COP28 Draft Does Not Mention Fossil Fuel Phaseout. ecowatch.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Record Year & Yet Barely Any Media Coverage. youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Far Right on The Rise Around The World. youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Here's Why Record Number of Elderly Are Dirt Poor. youtube.com

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-14). Climate Activists Totally Ruin This Event. youtu.be

Laith Fadel (2023-12-14). AI's digital likeness blends the lines of reality. america.cgtn.com Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been at the forefront of tech news as it enters numerous sectors, including content creation. That includes industries where AI video and images, and even digital likenesses are blending the lines of reality. CGTN's Mark Niu has more.

Lawrence S. Wittner (2023-12-14). Replacing a Disastrous War with a Just Peace in Ukraine. fpif.org Although the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has captured the world's horrified attention, the war in Ukraine has had even more terrible consequences. Grinding on for nearly two years, Russia's massive military invasion of that country has taken hundreds of thousands of lives, created millions of refugees, wrecked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and economy, and consumed enormous financial resources from nations around the world. | And yet, despite the Ukraine War's vast human and economic costs, there is no sign that it is abating. Russia and Ukraine are now bogged down in very bloody military stale…

Leila Warah (2023-12-14). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 69: Reports of Israeli soldier shooting women and children execution style in Gaza. mondoweiss.net The situation in Jenin "continues deteriorating" as it enters its third day under Israeli military siege; meanwhile, in Gaza, displaced Palestinians face frigid temperatures under heavy rainfall.

Mnar Adley (2023-12-14). Israel Is Wiping Out Gaza's Journalists: A Tribute. mintpressnews.com Editor's Note: Dear Readers, MintPress News' YouTube channel was recently demonetized, and many of our videos made age-restricted. We would greatly appreciate your support by becoming a member of our I recently became the recipient of the Women and Media Award from the Women's Institute of the Freedom of the Press. While it's truly an honor to receive this recognition for the journalism that I direct at MintPress News…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to help a frozen shoulder. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity, including sleep, difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/OU6-i4dKPKs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Consumer Health: Do you know the signs of inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 1—7, which makes this a good time to learn about the signs and symptoms of these disorders. Researchers estimate that more than half a million people in the U.S. have Crohn's disease, and 600,000 to 900,000 people in the U.S. have ulcerative colitis, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Consumer Health: Wash your hands to stay healthy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Handwashing Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 3—9, so this is a good time for a reminder that washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hand-washing is an easy way to prevent infection. As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Consumer Health: Flu vaccination and cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org National Influenza Vaccination Week will be observed Dec. 4—8, which makes this a good time to learn more about the flu and why it's especially important that you get a flu shot if you have cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Mayo Clinic recommend a yearly flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Vaccination is your best defense against flu. If you haven't gotten your flu shot yet, now's the time. For…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Consumer Health: Understanding ear infection in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org "My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common cold, swimmer's ear and earwax blockage. Another common cause of ear pain in children is an ear infection, or otitis media. It's an infection of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you need more vitamin D in the winter? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and neuromuscular health. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says one of the main ways your body gets vitamin D is through direct sunlight on the skin. And during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that can sometimes be a challenge. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/7D5TR8eRdCs Journalists: Broadcast-quality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips from a dietitian on managing holiday indulgences. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome consequences.Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, shares three tips to help manage holiday indulgences this season. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/gMCQIt_bIUs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: Sickle cell disease explained. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide by Dec. 8 on a new therapy to treat sickle cell disease using gene editing technology called CRISPR, which stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. Approximately 250 million people worldwide carry the gene for sickle cell disease. It affects those with roots in Africa, Spanish-speaking regions in the Western Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia, India and Mediterranean countries. In the U.S., sickle cell disease is most common in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic expert on future of HIV on World AIDS Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World AIDS Day, observed on Dec. 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS and pays tribute to those affected by the disease. Globally, about 39 million people are living with HIV infection, according to the World Health Organization. HIV is the virus that causes the condition. The virus can spread through sexual contact, sharing infected needles and, less commonly, it can pass from mother to child. Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases physician and HIV researcher, says that, while there…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Health benefits of volunteering. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently retired, and I've been trying to convince her to volunteer at the library with me. She's not swayed by my stories of feeling good from helping others. Can you share some other benefits of dedicating her time and energy to a cause? ANSWER: Thank you for volunteering in your community and for trying to persuade your neighbor to join you. Volunteers make an immeasurable difference in people's lives. The…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing medication for loved ones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My elderly mom has recently been told she needs to take a bunch of different medications every day due to her health conditions. It's gotten pretty overwhelming, and I'm worried about things like her missing doses or drug interactions. I just want to make sure she's safe and healthy. Do you have tips on how to handle my mom's meds? ANSWER: Some older people struggle with remembering to take their medications or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Identifying new potential in cancer-killing T cells. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Joanina Gicobi began her Ph.D. degree five years ago at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, she was interested in thinking creatively about ways to improve cancer treatment. In particular, she was curious about the body's natural ability to fight tumors: Could that process be improved? In the laboratory of Haidong Dong, M.D., Ph.D., she joined efforts to learn more about the T cells that are part of an inherent cancer-killing immune response. Joanina Gicobi,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 signs your sick child may need to see a healthcare professional. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While most common colds, flu, or other illnesses can be treated at home, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, says parents should watch for these three signs that their sick child may need to see a healthcare professional. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PRUMG4pVE6M Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Hydration When children are sick, they're…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Health and zombie cells in aging. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules. When a person is young, the immune system responds and eliminates senescent cells, often referred to as zombie cells. However, zombie cells linger and contribute to various age-related health problems and diseases. Mayo Clinic researchers, in two studies, shed light on the biology of aging cells. In a study published in Aging Cell, Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed zombie…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin achieves Magnet designation for nursing excellence. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin has achieved Magnet designation, the highest national honor for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Mayo Clinic Health System received the recognition on Nov. 29 as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo gives tips on preventing falls on ice during busy season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Tis the season of a million errands and shopping trips, and it just so happens to coincide with that time of year when ice and snow begin to impact travel, both in our cars and on foot. In the north country, a good pair of boots isn't always enough to protect your feet and ankles from injury if you're not careful. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 1…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). The rainbow of urine colors: What's typical, what's not. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger. Some foods and medications can change the color of urine. For example, foods like beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red. Some medications…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Advancing patient care with biologics: 4 ways Mayo Clinic's biomanufacturing strategy is making a difference. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic seeks to harness the power of cells, tissue and genes by delivering first-of-their kind therapeutics for patients in early-stage clinical trials. Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics is leading an effort that is at the crossroads of biology, engineering, industry and medicine to expand biomanufacturing for rare and complex disorders. Biomanufacturing is the use of living organisms such as cells in the manufacturing of new medicines. On-site biomanufacturing helps Mayo Clinic validate new biologics in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Use of anticoagulant drug after aortic valve replacement lowers mortality risk, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients who received the anticoagulant drug warfarin after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement had lower incidence of mortality and a decreased risk of blood clots, according to a retrospective study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The use of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement has increased significantly during the past decade. Among its advantages is that most patients can avoid warfarin for anticoagulation treatment. Even so, research has been conflicting on whether patients would benefit…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-14). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo says hand hygiene, maintaining distance can keep viruses at bay. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — The holiday season is ubiquitous with family gatherings, shopping excursions in busy stores and malls, and workplace potlucks. With all the fun and merriment of the season, it's easy to forget that these gatherings in enclosed spaces also can lead to uninvited guests: nasty colds, RSV, gastrointestinal viruses, COVID-19 and the flu. "Getting sick during the holidays seems to feel even worse because we may be missing out on the fun while…

Observer R (2023-12-14). DINNER WITH THE OLIGARCHS. sonar21.com This article is intended to help shed light on some of the reported murky dealings in both Russia and China as the communist system ran into serious trouble. American influence upended the old order in Russia during the period of Yeltsin and the same happened in China during the Jiang period, although to a lessor degree. In addition, many of the Western political, economic, and social ideas became fashionable in both countries. | Russia led the way in adopting Western ways, without stopping to investigate whether they were good or bad, or how to adopt them successfully. China made great efforts to avoid the…

Olmedo Beluche (2023-12-14). Panamanian people score a great victory, struggle continues. workers.org Published Dec. 2 in Panamá, where the author is a professor of sociology and an anti-imperialist political leader. Translation: John Catalinotto The ruling of unconstitutionality, issued by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panamá on Nov. 28, constituted the successful conclusion of a great popular victory against the abusive mining . . . |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-14). Argentina: The Milei Moment Has Arrived. orinocotribune.com By Luis Alberto Quevedo — Dec 11, 2023 | Yesterday, Javier Milei's intense life as a panelist came to an end and his new life as president of the nation begins. Now his words and diagnoses will have to become government actions. For this reason, his first speech in front of the Legislative Assembly, at the very moment this mutation was taking place, aroused so much interest. The first surprise was that he did not address the deputies and senators who were constituted as representatives of the people: the two assembled chambers embody the always heterogeneous preferences of our society. Milei preferred instea…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-14). European trade unions march in Brussels to protest the EU-imposed austerity. peoplesdispatch.org The protests took place in the context of the likely enforcement of the European Union's (EU) Stability and Growth Pact which will lead to combined cuts worth EUR 45 billion from the budgets of 14 member states…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-14). Israel continues to kill hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and West Bank. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces abducted the director and over 70 staff from Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after causing death of two injured Palestinians by preventing timely treatment…

Pivot to Peace (2023-12-14). Statement on Kurt Campbell's nomination to be Deputy Secretary of State. peacepivot.org On November 1, President Joe Biden announced Kurt Campbell's appointment as Deputy Secretary of State. For anyone concerned about the dangerous state of relations between the United States and China, this is a troubling development. Kurt Campbell has been one of the principal advocates of a hostile and belligerent posture toward China over the past …

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Hezbollah warning: Strikes on Israel to continue as long as Gaza genocidal war rages. presstv.ir Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general, says the Lebanese resistance movement will continue retaliatory strikes against Israel until the regime ends its war on Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Licence to kill: Iran says US enables Israel's genocide by opposing Gaza truce. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the United States' opposition to a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza enables Israel to continue the genocide of civilians in the Palestinian territory.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). First Intifada remembered. presstv.ir The first intifada, or uprising, began in December 1987 and ended in September 1993 with the signing of the first Oslo Accords, which provided a framework for Israeli 'peace negotiations' with the Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). West not willing to establish Palestinian state: Russia. presstv.ir Russia says Israel and its Western allies do not want Palestinians to establish an independent state in the occupied territories.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Gaza facing 'public health disaster' as Israeli army besieges hospitals: UN. presstv.ir UN also says Gaza's health system remains under siege and is barely functioning.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). US has no plans to restrict military aid to Israel: Officials. presstv.ir US officials say the Biden administration has no plans to place conditions on military aid to Israel.

presstv.ir (2023-12-14). Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support, increase in anti-US sentiments. presstv.ir The level of anti-Americanism and anti-Westernism is huge among Palestinians, the survey shows.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-14). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

Prof. Yakov M. Rabkin (2023-12-14). "Pogrom": From Kishinev in Tsarist Russia (1903) to Gaza, Palestine (2023). globalresearch.ca

Rania Khalek (2023-12-14). Israel's Never-Ending Wars on Its Neighbors & What Comes Next, w/ Ghadi Francis. thealtworld.com

Robert Inlakesh (2023-12-14). The US Could Have Stopped Israel's Genocide In Gaza, Opted For Unlimited Killing. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US government stood alone at the United Nations Security Council last Friday as it vetoed a resolution that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Every other nation spoke with passion about the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding, with most issuing condemnatory remarks. But the US chose to blame Hamas for the suffering of

Ryan Cristián (2023-12-14). East Palestine Forced To Treat Norfolk Waste Water & Israel Knowingly Rounded Up/Executed Civilians. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/14/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Sara Flounders (2023-12-14). A Stunning Rebuke: U.N. Cease-fire Vote Humiliates U.S. Imperialism. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2023-12-14). Assam govt converts 1281 Madrasas into general schools. muslimmirror.com The Assam government has renamed at least 1281 Madrasas across 31 districts in the state and turned them into general schools, officials said on Thursday. Taking to his X handle, state education minister Ranoj Pegu shared the information. He wrote, "Consequent to conversion of all Govt and Provincialised Madrasas into general schools under Board of …

Staff (2023-12-14). Parliament security breach: Case registered under UAPA. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi Police has registered a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Parliament security breach, officials said on Thursday. In a major security breach on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack on Wednesday, two persons — Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D — jumped into …

Staff (2023-12-14). Shahi Idgah row: HC likely to pass order on appointment of advocate commissioner. muslimmirror.com Prayagraj : The Allahabad High Court is likely to deliver on Thursday its order on an application seeking appointment of a court-monitored advocate commissioner to survey the Shahi Idgah premises adjoining the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura. On November 16, Justice Mayank Kumar Jain had reserved the order on the application after hearing the …

Staff (2023-12-14). Guyana Considers Establishing US Military Base (+Trinidad & Tobago). orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-12-14). European trade unions march in Brussels to protest the EU-imposed austerity. peoplesdispatch.org On December 12, trade unionists, political parties, and other working-class sections from around 30 countries participated in a major demonstration led by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) protesting the EU-imposed austerity in the region. The march was organized against the backdrop of the summit of EU leaders in Brussels on December 14 and 15 …

Staff (2023-12-14). "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" now available free on YouTube. samidoun.net "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" was released in 2021; this documentary explores the life in struggle of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, the Lebanese Arab struggler for Palestine jailed in France for 39 years. Since its release, it has been screened at hundreds of events, film festivals and public activities in over 20 countries. Now, Collectif Vacarme(s) Films, …

Staff (2023-12-14). Patrick Lawrence: That New Hunter Biden Indictment. scheerpost.com Attorney and businessman Hunter Biden (son of US President Joseph Biden) on the left, lawyer Abbe Lowell on the right, surrounded by a gaggle of reporters asking about Biden's potential testimony before the House of Representatives about his foreign business dealings. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Patrick Lawrence / Original …

Staff (2023-12-14). Shadowproof Is Shutting Down. shadowproof.com After eight years, we have decided that it is time to shut down Shadowproof, but that does not mean that the independent journalism that we fostered is coming entirely to an end. In a span of time defined by numerous global crises and an ever-shifting online media landscape, readers like you helped us develop an …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-14). Asciende a 406 cifra de firmantes de paz asesinados en Colombia. telesurtv.net Defensoría del Pueblo emitió la AT 026/20 para el municipio de Mesetas en la cual señala que en la zona se generan condiciones de violencia que ponen en riesgo a distintas personas.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-12-14). Rusia denuncia que Occidente no quiere un Estado palestino. telesurtv.net El conflicto palestino-israelí también fue abordado en una conversación telefónica sostenida este miércoles entre el jefe del Consejo de Seguridad ruso, Nikolái Pátrushev, con su colega israelí, Tsaji Hanegbi.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-14). Armenia y Azerbaiyán intercambian prisioneros de guerra. telesurtv.net El primer ministro armenio confirmó la llegada de los 32 militares detenidos en el transcurso de los últimos tres años.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-14). Presidente egipcio lidera resultados preliminares de elecciones. telesurtv.net Las elecciones estaban previstas para abril de 2024, pero por decisión de Al Sisi fueron adelantadas previo a la aplicación de un paquete de medidas.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-14). Reportan en México menor tasa de homicidios dolosos en siete años. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con sus datos, se contabilizaron 2.350 homicidios dolosos en los 30 días de noviembre.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-14). Siria y Vietnam dialogan para mejorar relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Thanh Son manifestó que su país desea fortalecer sus vínculos con la nación árabe.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-14). Prosigue fuego cruzado entre Hezbolá y ocupantes israelíes. telesurtv.net Resistencia islámica libanesa atacó un emplazamiento militar al norte de la Palestina ocupada. Israel respondió con ataques de aviones y blindados contra áreas de Líbano.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-14). ONU saluda diálogo entre presidentes de Venezuela y Guyana. telesurtv.net Antonio Guterres informa que enviará a dos observadores a la reunión de este jueves entre Nicolás Maduro e Irfaan Ali en San Vicente y las Granadinas.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-12-14). Vicepresidenta de Venezuela presenta proyecto de Ley de Presupuesto para 2024. telesurtv.net La Asamblea Nacional aprobó en primera discusión el Proyecto de Presupuesto correspondiente al Ejercicio Económico Financiero 2024.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-14). Ciclón tropical Jasper toca territorio australiano. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento el fenómeno ha ocasionado la caída de árboles en las ciudades de Port Douglas y Cairns, y se espera que cause inundaciones repentinas en la zona aledaña a estas ciudades.

teleSUR, lfb, YSM (2023-12-14). ONU: el 18 % de las estructuras de Gaza están dañadas. telesurtv.net La información está basada en una imagen de muy alta resolución recogida el 26 de noviembre por el Centro de Satélites de las Naciones Unidas.

teleSUR, MER (2023-12-14). Accidente vial deja varios fallecidos en autopista de Venezuela. telesurtv.net El accidente fue provocado por la colisión de un transporte de carga contra varios vehículos.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-14). Vladímir Putin: "Habrá paz cuando logremos los objetivos" telesurtv.net El mandatario ruso aseguró que la desmilitarización de Ucrania es inminente ya que el país vive "de los regalos de occidente".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-14). Arriba a México jefa negociadora del Gobierno de Colombia. telesurtv.net El Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), agradeció la presencia de la nueva jefa negociadora del Gobierno colombiano.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-14). Aprueban formalizar investigación de juicio político contra Joe Biden. telesurtv.net En esta jornada tuvo lugar la votación de la Cámara para abrir formalmente una investigación de juicio político contra el presidente Joe Biden.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-14). Inflación en Argentina sube al 12,8 % en noviembre. telesurtv.net El Indec registró que la inflación de noviembre fue la más alta de 2023, superando al 12,7 por ciento de septiembre.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-14). Instituto meteorológico registra intensas lluvias al occidente de Cuba. telesurtv.net La costa norte de la capital cubana fue afectada en horas de la madrugada y la mañana con intensas lluvias y descargas eléctricas.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-12-14). Fuerzas hutíes atacan desde Yemen a buque petrolero en el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Un funcionario estadounidense señaló que dos misiles fueron lanzados desde Yemen y cayeron cerca del petrolero.

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Africa CDC Delivers Cold Chain Equipment to Botswana. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), delivered cold chain equipment to Botswana's Ministry of Health on Wednesday to strengthen its healthcare system. | RELATED: | Speaking during the handover ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana's capital, Sethomo Lelatisitswe, the assistant minister of…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Caribbean Mediation Was Decisive for Venezuela-Guyana Meeting. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is hosting a regional meeting in which the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the Guyanese President Irfaan Ali will hold a direct dialogue on the Essequibo region. | RELATED: | "PM Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica is poised to join the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in cruci…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). DR: Airports Measures Redoubled, Higher Flow of Traffic. telesurenglish.net The Dominican government announced on Wednesday that it is reinforcing measures to guarantee the security of users in airport terminals during the current season, in which the number of nationals residing in other countries and vacationers is increasing. | RELATED: | This was announced by Brigadier General Floréal Suárez Martínez, director general of the Specialized Airport and Civil Aviation Security Corps (Cesac). | During a meeting with se…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Gaza is a Living Hell: UNRWA Commissioner Lazzarini. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the three-day Global Refugee Forum 2023 (GRF) kicked off in Geneva with the participation of some 4,000 delegates from 165 countries. Among them is Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). | RELATED: | When speaking to attendees at this event, Lazzarini began by highlighting his direct personal experience of what is happening in Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombi…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Germany to Tackle Budget Crisis With Savings. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the German government announced that the 17 billion euro gap in the 2024 budget due to the failed reallocation of COVID-19 relief funds for climate protection measures is to be closed through savings. | RELATED: | Although it has to "make do with significantly less money," the government is sticking to its green transformation plans, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a press conference. Savings are to be gen…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Israel Blocks All Communications in Gaza Again. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Palestinian Communications Ministry denounced that Israel cut off communications in Gaza. This marks the fifth blackout since October. | RELATED: | "The blackout entails the complete interruption of all communications and Internet services for Paltel and Ooredoo in the central and southern Gaza Strip," stated the Ministry. | The ongoing situation implies implies almost complete disruption of fixed and mobile phone line…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Jamaica: Important Heritage Site Undergoing Renovations. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Seville's Heritage Park showcases its rich history as a cultural, tourist and educational attraction following a $23 million renovation, local media outlet The Gleaner reported. | RELATED: | According to official data, the restoration of the Seville began in 2009 and, through a memorandum of understanding with the Spanish Jamaica Foundation, exhibitions on important periods of national history are now being mounted, sai…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). President Maduro Hopes for the Victory of Peace at St. Vincent. telesurenglish.net After arriving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he hopes to make the most of his meeting with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali. | RELATED: | The Bolivarian leader celebrated that the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Government of Brazil have promoted this meeting, which hopes to "make the most of it so that the Latin America and the Caribb…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Presidents Nicolas Maduro and Irfaan Ali Start Dialogue. telesurenglish.net On Thursday afternoon, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Guyanese President Irfaan Ali began talks in St. Vincent & the Grenadines aimed at easing tensions over the Essequibo, and oil-rich region that Venezuela claims as part of its historical territorial heritage. | RELATED: | "I come with a mandate from the people of Venezuela. We seek satisfactory solutions as the Geneva Agreement mandates," President Maduro said in one of his first…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Republicans Vote to Authorize Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, U.S. House Republicans voted to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, in a 221-212 vote along party lines. | RELATED: | "The impeachment power resides solely with the House of Representatives," Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, a hardliner within the Republican party, told reporters. | "If a majority of the House now says we're in an official impeachment inquiry as part of our…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). St. Vincent Meeting to Address the Essequibo Dispute Today. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the Guyanese President Irfaan Ali will meet in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to address the dispute over Guyana Esequiba, a territory of about 160,000 square kilometers rich in natural resources. | RELATED: | Their meeting will take place after several weeks of tension related to the holding of a consultative referendum through which over 95 percent of Venezuelans supported the defe…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). There Will Be Peace When We Achieve the Goals: Putin. telesurenglish.net During the television program "Direct Line", President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia has achieved economic growth despite all the aggressions and blockades imposed by the United States and its allies. | RELATED: | "The Russian economy has a sufficient safety margin not only to feel secure but also to progress. Public external debt decreased from US$46 billion to US$32 billion. Unemployment stands at 2.9 percent,…

teleSUR (2023-12-14). Venezuela and Guyana to Continue Talks on the Essequibo. telesurenglish.net A meeting between the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and his Guyanese counterpart, Irfaan Ali, concluded this Thursday at 16: 00 local time in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Both presidents expressed their willingness to continue the dialogue to solve the conflict over the Essequibo territory. | RELATED: | After concluding the high-level meeting, both leaders stood up and shook hands, sealing the willingness of both na…

The Independent (2023-12-14). Bailiffs: Gaddafi National Mosque not for sale. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) property atop Old Kampala Hill including Gaddafi National Mosque, previously on the brink of an auction due to debt exceeding sh18 billion owed to businessman Justus Kyabahwa, has been excluded from the list of assets set for sale. Louiza Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs …

The Independent (2023-12-14). COP28 agrees to end the fossil fuels era. independent.co.ug Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) closed on Wednesday with an agreement that signals the "beginning of the end" of the fossil fuel era. Delegates from over 190 countries who have been meeting for the last two weeks, finally agreed on a text that lays the ground for …

The Independent (2023-12-14). East African DRC mission flops, Uganda starts withdrawing troops. independent.co.ug North Kivu, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan troops have started withdrawing from the embattled North Kivu province in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision was triggered by the DRC government's refusal to extend the mandate of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in the region. The mission officially concluded on …

The Independent (2023-12-14). Francis Karuhanga picked to take charge of Stanbic. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Francis Karuhanga is the new Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Holdings Uganda Ltd replacing Malawian executive, Andrew Mashanda. Mashanda joined SUHL in November 2020. Patrick Mweheire, the Standard Bank Group Regional Chief Executive for East Africa, says that Karuhanga will take over office effective January 1, 2024, while Mashanda is taking …

The Independent (2023-12-14). Palestine's tourism sector expected to lose 200 mln USD by year-end due to Gaza conflict. independent.co.ug RAMALLAH,PALESTINE | Xinhua | Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Rula Maayah said Wednesday that Palestine's tourism industry is expected to lose 200 million U.S. dollars by the end of the year under the impact of Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. In a statement published by the official Palestinian news agency (WAFA), she said that …

The Independent (2023-12-14). Roundup: UN calls for humanitarian pause in Sudan to avert catastrophic hunger. independent.co.ug KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday called on all parties to the Sudan conflict to reach a humanitarian pause and to provide unfettered access to the country to avert a hunger catastrophe. "Parts of war-ravaged Sudan are at a high risk of slipping into catastrophic hunger conditions by next year's …

The Independent (2023-12-14). Twists and turns as anti-homosexuality case starts at Constitutional Court. independent.co.ug AG Asks Court to Dismiss Applications in Anti Homosexuality Case Over Bias Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has admitted Pastors Langa and Martin Ssempa as co-respondents with the Attorney General in the ongoing case challenging the Anti-homosexuality Act. They are expected to file written submission to the court today before the hearing of …

The Independent (2023-12-14). Uganda to carry out its 6th census in May 2024. independent.co.ug KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua| Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has rallied the country's citizens to embrace the 6th national population and housing census scheduled for May next year. Museveni launched the census in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, Tuesday when he said the exercise would help the government to plan better for its citizens. "The aim seems …

The Independent (2023-12-14). UPDF soldiers captured on video tortuing suspect, face court martial. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village, Larakaraka Parish in Pubec Parish, Mucwini East …

thecommunists (2023-12-14). Cuba to international meet: Never before has world peace been so threatened. thecommunists.org The following speech was made on behalf of the Communist Party of Cuba by the party's head of international relations Emilio Lozada Garcia at the 23rd International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties in Turkey on 20 October 2023. ***** Dear Kemal Okuyan, general secretary of the Communist party of Türkiye, Dear comrades, brothers and …

Tikender Panwar (2023-12-14). World Mountain Day: Impossible to restore ecosystems with current development models. peoplesdispatch.org "Restoring Mountain Ecosystems" is the theme for World Mountain Day, observed across the world on December 11, just a day after Human Rights Day. Why should mountains be celebrated? Because they are part of the evolutionary process of this planet and the larger ecosystem. With the ruining of mountains at the current pace, even the plains will not be able to survive. | Awareness needs to be built that copy-paste models of plains cannot be adopted in the mountains. They are not just ecologically different, and also the fragility in the mountains is high. Hence, the sensitization and campaigns around it should not j…

Travis McAdam, Rachel Carroll Rivas (2023-12-14). Republican-Controlled House Committee Claims Millions Support the Violent Ideology of Aryan Nations. splcenter.org The House Judiciary Committee's Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released an interim staff report last week that erroneously claimed millions of Americans support Christian Identity, the racist and antisemitic theology most associated with the neo-Nazi group Aryan Nations.

Viviana Weinstein (2023-12-14). Denver: Stop the Israeli massacre of Palestinian people! workers.org City Park, Denver Dec. 10 Palestine protest. Credit: Viviana Weinstein Over 500 people attended a protest memorial at City Park in Denver on Dec. 10, where thousands of white flags were planted by the lake in memory of the Palestinian adults and children who have been killed by Israeli . . . |

Workers World Party (2023-12-14). PDF of December 14 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Palestine will be free! U.S. imperialism: 'the head of the snake' Statements fromm PFLP and Hamas Editorial: Which forces promote Israeli terrorism? More on Palestine: Protests in Denver, Harrisburg, Portland Stunning rebuke to U.S. Solidarity of women Rafah and Khan Younis UAW resolution International Assembly Against Imperialism . . . |

WSWS (2023-12-14). 86-year old FedEx worker killed on Thanksgiving at air freight hub in Memphis, Tennessee. wsws.org Verna Mae Jackson was reaching for a loose piece of mail when the tug operator drove off, pinning her beneath a one-ton dolly.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Israeli officials spell out plans for ethnic cleansing of all Palestinians, as Gaza massacres continue. wsws.org Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told military commanders the war would "continue until the end, until the victory, until the elimination of Hamas" and that "nothing will stop us."

WSWS (2023-12-14). Wall Street celebrates Fed interest rate "pivot" wsws.org The Dow closed at a record high, the first in two years, as other indexes climbed.

WSWS (2023-12-14). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Solidarity strikes in support of Tesla workers at Swedish subsidiary spread to Denmark, Norway and Finland for collective agreement, but union's agenda is corporatism; 24-hour strikes across Middle East including in parts of Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Tunisian teachers walk out to demand ceasefire in Gaza; 170,000 teachers and lecturers still out after 75 days in Iraqi Kurdistan over wage arrears; platinum miners in Bakubung, South Africa stage underground sit-in over three days for better pay and conditions…

WSWS (2023-12-14). Irish government seizes on far-right riot as pretext for state clampdown. wsws.org The numerically insignificant far-right draws strength because its agenda corresponds to the needs of the ruling class to destroy democratic rights, scapegoat the most vulnerable, drive down wages and conditions and prepare for war.

972mag (2023-12-13). Israeli academia joins the crackdown on dissent. 972mag.com On Israeli campuses, Palestinian and left-wing Jewish students and faculty have been suspended, arrested, and intimidated for their views since Oct. 7.

a guest author (2023-12-13). Hamas on the anniversary of the Stone Intifada. workers.org This statement, from the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement, was released by Resistance News Network on Dec. 8, 2023. Palestinian youth in Nablus on the West Bank in 1988 during the first Intifada. On the 36th anniversary of the Stone Intifada: The Al-Aqsa Flood is a continuation of the Stone Intifada, . . . |

a guest author (2023-12-13). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine 'U.S. is the head of the snake'. workers.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023, published on Revolutionary News Network. United leadership of the Palestinian resistance, 2023. The United States's repeated use of the veto power against a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in . . . |

A Guest Author (2023-12-13). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: 'U.S. is the head of the snake'. workers.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023, published on Revolutionary News Network. United leadership of the Palestinian resistance, 2023. The United States's repeated use of the veto power against a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in . . . |

Abdel Bari Atwan (2023-12-13). Yemen and the war on Gaza. thealtworld.com How will the US respond to the Houthi challenge to Israeli shipping? | By intercepting Israeli shipping and engaging US and French naval vessels in the Red Sea, Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah movement has done more than embarrass the majority of Arab governments and armies that maintain a complicit silence about Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. Its bold act of solidarity may also hasten the defeat of that aggression and the end of the ban on humanitarian aid from reaching its inhabitants. | Ansarullah and its government in Sanaa have proven to be the staunchest supporters of the resistance in Gaza as it confronts t…

Amiad Horowitz (2023-12-13). Xi's Hanoi visit refutes claims Vietnam is being pulled into U.S. orbit. peoplesworld.org HANOI— In September, when Vietnam and the U.S. upgraded their relationship to the level of a "comprehensive strategic partnership," many Western analysts and media commentators declared that this meant Vietnam was being pulled into the U.S.' diplomatic sphere of influence and joining its anti-China coalition. But if the just-concluded two-day visit to Hanoi by Chinese …

Brian Berletic (2023-12-13). US Using Myanmar and Philippines to Encircle, Contain China's and Asia's Rise. thealtworld.com — US is destabilizing Myanmar and backing militants physically attacking Chinese Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure, while using its political capture of the Philippines to transform the nation into a Ukraine-style battering ram against China; | — Along with a large and growing US military presence in Asia and other forms of political interference in the region, the US seeks to create a united front against China or destabilize the region to deny China's and Asia's continued rise; | — Current US foreign policy regarding the containment of China is a continuation of a decades-long policy articu…

cameron orr (2023-12-13). Gaza: The second wave of genocide. cpusa.org The following article After several days of ceasefire, Israel again embarked upon its campaign of wanton killing and destruction. This followed yet the latest visit to the region by U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, underlining for anyone somehow still under doubt that the U.S. is most certainly an accomplice to this genocide being perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces against the wholly innocent people of Gaza, undertaken of course with an arsenal of U.S. state-of-the…

Carlos García Hernández (2023-12-13). Peace and Reindustrialization: Beyond Thatcher's Trauma. realprogressives.org The European left suffers from a post-traumatic stress disorder that has its origins in Margaret Thatcher's policies and does not know how to cope with it in a functional way.

Editor (2023-12-13). Which forces promote Israeli terrorism? workers.org U.S.-armed Israel's mass murder of Palestinian civilians in Gaza has brought a new element to world history, a new horror. It is the first genocide splashed across TV screens and social media. The horrors have forced a new generation of political activists around the world to come to terms with . . . |

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-12-13). An Old CIA Intellectual Continues to Promote Fake Atrocity Stories and Advance War Propaganda in Retirement. covertactionmagazine.com From 1983 until 2021, Carl Gershman served as director of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which was established by Congress to take over the CIA's covert propaganda initiatives. The NED packages itself as a champion of human rights, though it finances groups that primarily publicize the atrocities—both real and imagined—of U.S. government enemies in …

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-12-13). Biden, a bought-and-paid-for Israeli Puppet declares: "I am a Zionist." The Jewish US Secretary of State said the same. thealtworld.com The Biden regime has made it clear that the US government is Zionist. Biden is clearly not an …

Philip Giraldi (2023-12-13). Phil Giraldi: Biden's Indifference to Israeli Slaughter. thealtworld.com

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2023-12-13). CovertAction Bulletin: U.S. Targets Venezuela on Behalf of ExxonMobil. covertactionmagazine.com The United States government is inserting itself into a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana on behalf of ExxonMobil. The oil-rich Essequibo region has the world's biggest reserves per capita of crude oil and in May of this year, a "significant discovery" by ExxonMobil was announced in the area's 6.6-million acre Staborek Block oil field…

Ryan Cristián (2023-12-13). Via Cyber Attack, Immigration Or Vaccination Your Digital ID Is Coming & The Collapse Of Zionism. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/13/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

splcenter (2023-12-13). Contracts Between Hungarian Nonprofit and Christopher Rufo, Others, Raise Foreign Agent Concerns: Expert. splcenter.org Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government has long courted international conservative and far-right movements. Hatewatch obtained contracts between Hungarian U.S. conservative figures that suggest they should register as foreign agents under U.S. law.

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Brazil Awards Oil Concessions in the Pelotas Marine Basin. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Brazilian National Petroleum Agency (ANP) awarded 44 areas in Pelotas, which is a basin in the Atlantic Ocean located off the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. | RELATED: | The companies benefiting from the award are Petrobras, Shell, Chevron, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), which formed several consortia to exploit oil and gas in deep waters. | The Petrobras-Shell consortium secure…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). DR: Five New Constitutional Court Judges Elected. telesurenglish.net The current president of the TC, Ray Guevara, welcomed the election made by the National Council of the Magistracy and emphasized that his replacement meets the conditions to successfully lead the Court. | Napoleón Ricardo Estévez Lavandier is the new president of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Dominican Republic. Dec. 13, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-12-13). E-Commerce Strategy Launched in Kenya to Boost Online Commerce. telesurenglish.net Rebecca Miano, cabinet secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry, said the implementation of the strategy would stimulate domestic and cross-border trade, enabling Kenyan producers to respond to the international market and thus help address the trade imbalance between the country and others. | Kenya's National E-Commerce Strategy was launched this afternoon at Radisson Blu, UpperHill. Dec. 13, 2023.

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Gaza Strip: China Backs UN Resolution for Cease-Fire. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, China backed the resolution adopted by the emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. | RELATED: | According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, the document reflects the strong international call on this issue. | As emphasized by the spokeswoman, the resolution further calls for compliance with obligations under international law, particula…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Haiti Welcomes Historic Agreement at COP28. telesurenglish.net Haiti's Ministry of Environment celebrated on Wednesday the historic agreement reached at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to abandon fossil fuels responsible for global warming. | RELATED: | According to official reports, the portfolio said the document aims to accelerate action over the next 10 years, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. | On Wednesday, countries from around the world approved at COP28 in Dubai a co…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Israel Has Killed 89 Journalists During Attacks on Gaza. telesurenglish.net The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) denounced that Israeli occupation forces have killed 89 journalists in the Gaza Strip since October 7. | RELATED: | On Wednesday, Abed Alkareem Owda passed away after an Israeli sniper assassinated him in the northern Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, journalist Nermin Qawwas lost her life when occupation forces bombed her residence. | The PJS alleges that Israel targets journalists to prevent th…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Israeli Forces Murder 7 Palestinians in Siege to Yenin. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Israeli occupation forces carried out incursions for the second consecutive day in Jenin, a city located in the northern region of the West Bank. These operations resulted in the death of seven Palestinians and left several others injured. | RELATED: | Local media reported clashes between Palestinian youth and the occupation forces in the eastern area of the capital of the Jenin governorate.

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Namibia To Bolster Efficiency, Transparency of Trade Processes. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) officially launched the country's first Trade Verification System (TVS). | RELATED: | According to the Financial Intelligence Center in the National Money Laundering, Terrorist and Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment Report of 2021, the TVS is expected to reduce the estimated 33 billion Namibia dollars (about 2.2 billion U.S. dollars) of pote…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Noboa's Bill To Forgive Debts to Large Ecuadorian Companies. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Workers' United Front (FUT) and the Ecuadorian Confederation of Free Union Organizations (CEOLS) criticized President Daniel Noboa's "Economic Efficiency and Job Generation Law," which was discussed in the first debate in the National Assembly. | RELATED: | Besides demanding the immediate payment of overdue salaries to public officials, the unions rejected the creation of free trade zones that undermine labor conditions and the forgive…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). PM Rowley to Attend the Venezuela-Guyana Meeting. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Trinidad & Tobago's Prime Minister Keith Rowley confirmed his participation in the meeting in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, where Presidents Nicolas Maduro and Irfaan Ali will discuss matters related to the Venezuela-Guyana dispute over the Essequibo. | RELATED: | Since last week, authorities of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves have been promoting…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Russia Takes Part in Lithium Extraction Project in Bolivia. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Karla Calderon, the president of the state-owned company Bolivian Lithium Deposits (YLB), announced a two-year agreement with the Russian company Uranium One Group to establish a plant for lithium extraction. | RELATED: | "Let's continue advancing steadily, convinced that the industrialization of lithium is the path forward for the benefit of all," said Bolivian President Luis Arce during the launch event of this partnership i…

thecommunists (2023-12-13). Britain using its Cypriot base to aid Israeli genocide in Gaza. thecommunists.org This statement is reproduced from the Union of Cypriots website, with thanks. ***** The Union of Cypriots stands unconditionally with the Palestinian people and supports their resistance. The Cypriot people have consistently expressed their unwavering solidarity with our neighboring Palestinian people. Both Cypriots and Palestinians have become victims of ongoing occupation, settler colonialism, and violations …

thecommunists (2023-12-13). Solidarity with Greek comrades under attack for anti-imperialist activities! thecommunists.org The CPGB-ML wishes to express its solidarity with communists in Greece, who were recently subjected to a cowardly attempt to terrorise a member of their organisation. According to a report from the Collective of Struggle for the Revolutionary Unification of Humanity in Athens: "On the eve of the anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising and the …

Angela (2023-12-14). Thursday 12/14: Action: Shut Down Google: No Tech for Genocide. indybay.org 1 Market Street | San Francisco, CA…

Caleb Crowder (2023-12-13). Mexico Must Stand up to Agribusiness Oligopolies on GM Corn Ban. ips-dc.org U.S. and Canadian civil society groups are denouncing their own governments' efforts, driven by the agribusiness industry, to repeal Mexico's proposed ban on genetically modified corn.

Caleb Crowder (2023-12-13). The Horrors of Gaza. ips-dc.org The greatest horror of the war between Israel and Gaza is that it shouldn't have happened in the first place. Israeli intelligence Although the document was widely distributed among military and intelligence officials, the Israeli government did n…

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). BRI projects altering dynamics of global trade. ecns.cn A railroad between China and Laos, a vehicle plant in South Africa, a container port in Greece and a highway in Jamaica — these represent just a few of the projects constructed and managed as part of the Belt and Road Initiative over the past decade.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Tech innovation critical to growth. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to develop new productivity boosters and speed up the construction of a modern industrial system through technological innovation are expected to inject strong impetus into the country's high-quality economic development and boost the country's core global competitiveness.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). State-owned builder plans more overseas forays. ecns.cn State-owned China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corp plans to secure more overseas projects in the years ahead, guided by a popular Chinese saying — "roads first, then prosperity" — which points to how infrastructure projects can generate growth opportunities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Freight trains boost trade across border. ecns.cn A freight train service between China and Vietnam has boosted the rapid movement of cargo between the two countries and further into Southeast Asia, the service provider, China Railway Nanning Group, said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Battery makers mull global expansion. ecns.cn China's power battery sector has developed rapidly in recent years, with domestic companies dominating the global power battery market thanks to its technological advances, according to a research firm.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Progress made on security, customs clearance. ecns.cn Significant progress has been made in recent years on smoothing customs clearance, maintaining border stability, and facilitating personnel and trade exchanges between China and Vietnam, the National Immigration Administration said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). 'Deviant' content targeted on video platforms. ecns.cn The Cyberspace Administration of China is running a monthlong campaign targeting deviant and undesirable content on short-video platforms.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Two countries capitalizing on their complementary industrial structures. ecns.cn Growing trade between the two countries, advantageous tariff rates resulting from free trade agreements, enhanced international capacity cooperation and surging Chinese corporate investment in Vietnam are creating many more opportunities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). COP28 urged to deliver highest-ambition result. ecns.cn The United Nations climate chief on Monday called on all parties to deliver the "highest-ambition" outcome, as the climate conference in Dubai entered its final stretch.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Development of China to benefit Vietnam, Xi says. ecns.cn Xi Jinping has called for the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance and vowed to bring new development opportunities for Vietnam and other Asian countries through Chinese modernization.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). BRI role in global green efforts hailed. ecns.cn As the climate conference in Dubai calls for accelerating green transformation, experts hailed the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative as a constructive force in steering the world toward a renewable energy-fueled future.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). New measures in place to boost foreign trade. ecns.cn The measures that China has undertaken to expedite the integrated development of local and foreign trade will enable more domestic market-oriented companies to sell their goods abroad and boost demand within the country.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China firmly rejects U.S. chip export controls: FM. ecns.cn China firmly rejects U.S. chip export controls targeting the country, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). China, Vietnam agree to build community with shared future that carries strategic significance. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcome ceremony held by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, Dec. 12, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Tourism cooperation flows from falls. ecns.cn Chinese and Vietnamese travelers have been touring the Detian-Ban Gioc Waterfall area since it started receiving visitors in September.

Eric A. Gordon (2023-12-13). 'Maestro,' the new biopic on Leonard Bernstein, reveals as much as conceals. peoplesworld.org Bradley Cooper's latest, a Leonard Bernstein biopic that he cowrote, coproduced, directed, and stars in as our deeply conflicted, sensitive hero, may not be a maestrowork of filmmaking, though surely it will be an Oscar contender. But who knows? Perhaps it will meet the same fate as a somewhat similar film, Todd Field's Tár (2022), …

geo.tv (2023-12-13). How Cristiano Ronaldo could cause Nagasaki prefecture governor Kengo Oishi to resign. geo.tv Cristiano Ronaldo: Oishi travelled from Nagasaki to Nagai Stadium in Osaka to witness a friendly match between Al-Nassr and PSG…

Laurent Ross (2023-12-13). Capitalism's rent-to-live society and the abolition of private property. peoplesworld.org Karl Marx quite famously says in The Manifesto of the Communist Party that "…the theory of the Communists may be summed up in a single sentence: Abolition of private property." This quote has been used over and over again by the capitalist class to scare workers away from contemplating socialism. After all, according to the …

Len Yannielli (2023-12-13). The message in the cards. peoplesworld.org The cards banged against the brick wall of my grade school. It was recess and we were playing cards. Our teachers knew what we were doing. Gambling. The stakes were high. At least we thought so. Whoever had a card closer to that red brick wall won. Even if a card was right smack against …

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2023-12-13). Poison pills in House money bill for labor too much to swallow. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON— House Republicans this week have put forward outrageous attacks on immigrant rights with their push for policies that will stop all efforts at meaningful immigration reform. They are busy impeaching President Biden with no evidence whatsoever and they have stepped up their now-temporarily halted drive to prevent workers from exercising their right to form …

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Argentina: Milei's Package Includes Sharp Currency Devaluation. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Javier Milei's administration announced that the official nominal value of the Argentine currency with respect to the U.S. dollar goes from 400 to 800 pesos per dollar. | RELATED: | In a prerecorded message, Economy Minister Luis Caputo presented the following 10 emergency measures: | 1. State labor contracts with less than one year of validity will not be renewed. | 2. Government national advertising in the media will…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). COP28 Concludes With Agreement for Energy Transition. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, 198 countries approved the final declaration of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) through which it was agreed to advance an energy transition through the gradual abandonment of fossil fuels. | RELATED: | The COP28 text seeks to limit the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. To this end, deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). Summer 2023 Warmest Ever Observed in Arctic: NOAA. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a report cart showing that summer surface air temperatures during 2023 were the warmest ever observed in the Arctic. | RELATED: | The annual report card documented new records showing that human-caused warming of the air, ocean and land is affecting people, ecosystems and communities across the Arctic region, which is heating up faster than any other…

teleSUR (2023-12-13). The West Does Not Seek to Establish a Palestinian State: Lavrov. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that the United States and its allies are not interested in the creation of a Palestinian state. | RELATED: | "Judging by the current stance of the West, they have no intention of establishing a Palestinian state," he stated during an appearance in the Russian Senate. | Lavrov maintained that Western countries and Israel "do not want the unification of Gaza with th…

Zoya Teirstein (2023-12-12). The hidden death toll of flooding in Bangladesh sends a dark signal about climate and health. peoplesworld.org In the summer of 2022, one of the worst monsoons on record turned swaths of Bangladesh, a low-lying country in South Asia, into huge, muddy lakes. When the brunt of the flooding finally eased, at least 141 people had died and millions of others throughout the region had been injured, impoverished, or displaced. The sheer scale of the destruction …