Ahmed Abdulkareem, MintPress News. (2024-02-18). The Threat Of All Out War: Yemen At A Tipping Point As US Airstrikes Intensify. popularresistance.org In the courtyard of Yemen's famous Al Shaeb Mosque, guards of honor stood at attention accompanied by the melody of military music as the funeral ceremony of Yemeni marines killed in the latest round of U.S. and UK strikes commenced. The mourners, many of whom traveled from the countryside to attend, walked alongside a long convoy carrying the bodies of 17 victims as it made its way through the streets of Sana'a. Mourners held aloft photos of the deceased or thrust their rifles into the air while chanting slogans condemning the United States. Several banners peppered the crowd, emblazoned with the label given to…

akweb.de (2024-02-18). Talking to the left. indybay.org Developing a common transformational project and building counter-power remains the central task of the left. Especially in areas of social infrastructure, such as housing and healthcare, profit maximization has a particularly devastating effect. The strategy of socialization, i.e. the transfer of private property into democratic structures, can provide orientation here.

Al Jazeera (2024-02-18). Genocide Joe to Send 1,000 MK-82 Bombs to Israel to Massacre Palestinians in Rafah. indybay.org The proposed arms delivery includes about a thousand each of MK-82 500-pound (227kg) bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) that turn unguided munitions into precision-guided bombs … The assessment also dismisses potential human rights concerns, saying "Israel takes effective action to prevent gross violations of human rights and to hold security forces responsible that violate those rights".

albawaba (2024-02-18). Egypt starts getting rid of the US Dollar. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egypt has initiated a formal step within the current strategy of the BRICS group aimed at reducing its reliance on the US dollar, according to various reports.Egypt wants to use their own money more for trading instead of relying on the dollar. They say it will help them deal with financial pressures better.This move shows that Egypt, along with other countries in BRICS, is trying to change how they do business globally. They want to be less dependent on the US dollar, especially with all the problems happening in the US economy.According to "Watcher Guru", this decision reflects a broader trend among…

albawaba (2024-02-18). The Russian weapons used in destroying Ukrainian arms depots this week. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In recent news, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported that they've been targeting military sites and storage areas in Ukraine for the past week.They've been using modern weapons and drones to carry out these attacks, hitting important places like aircraft engine factories, electronics facilities, and places where ammunition is made and kept.The strikes didn't stop there. They also went after factories that supply fuel to the Ukrainian military, as well as storage areas for military gear and places where troops are stationed. These attacks caused significant damage, and the Russian military says the…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Trump ordered to pay $364 Million in civil fraud case. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – New York judge has ruled that Donald Trump has to pay a huge amount of money, $364 million, because he lied about how much his stuff was worth on financial papers.This all started with a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General, who said Trump and his friends made up numbers to make their business deals better and to make Trump seem richer than he really was.The judge found Trump and his friends guilty of lying on purpose about their money, so now they have to pay up. Trump has to pay most of it, about $354.9 million, while his sons have to pay a bit less, and the former CFO has to pay $1 million.On…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Beyoncé makes her country radio chart debut with 'Texas Hold 'Em'. albawaba.com

albawaba (2024-02-18). Billy Joel releases first music video in decades for 'Turn the Lights Back On'. albawaba.com Billy Joel, the legendary singer-songwriter and six-time Grammy winner, has surprised his fans with a new music video for his first new single in decades, 'Turn the Lights Back On'.The video features Joel performing the song on a darkened stage, accompanied by a montage of clips from his iconic concerts, interviews, and personal moments.The song, which Joel described as "a tribute to my past while looking forward to my future", is a catchy and upbeat tune that reflects his optimism and resilience in the face of challenges. The lyrics, which reference some of his classic hits, such as 'Piano Man', 'New York State…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Judge laughing verdict on Donald Trump $364 million fraud case sparks outrage. albawaba.com A New York judge who ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $364 million in a civil fraud case has sparked outrage among Trump's supporters and critics alike after he shrugged, laughed and smirked to the camera in court.Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the 2 Ω-month trial, issued a blistering decision that accused Trump and his company of engaging in a "yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president's wealth".Engoron also barred Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation or other legal entity for three years.N…

albawaba (2024-02-18). UN court denies South Africa's request for more Gaza action. albawaba.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has rejected South Africa's request to order Israel to take more steps to protect Palestinians in Gaza from a possible attack on Rafah, a city near the Egyptian border.South Africa, which has accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention by its military campaign in Gaza, had asked the court to impose new measures in light of Israel's preparations for a major operation in Rafah.PRESS RELEASE: the

albawaba (2024-02-18). Navalny's Death Raises Questions: Europe and NATO Point Finger at Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Russian Federal Prison Service (FSIN) has confirmed the passing of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, aged 47, in the penal colony where he was incarcerated on the Yamal Peninsula. This news has prompted reactions from European leaders and NATO.According to FSIN, Navalny fell ill and lost consciousness after going for a walk on February 16th in Penal Colony No. 3. Despite efforts by prison healthcare staff and emergency responders, Navalny could not be revived. The cause of his death is currently under investigation.Following the announcement of Navalny's death, European politicians and NATO…

Andrés Madrid, Andrés Tapia (2024-02-18). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org

Angela (2024-02-18). Friday 2/16: Palo Alto: Silent vigil for ceasefire in Gaza and Ukraine. indybay.org 855 El Camino, Palo Alto, CA | corner of Embarcadero and El Camino, on the public sidewalk just outside Town & Country Village, in front of the big lamppost "sign"

Angela (2024-02-18). Saturday 2/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Killing Zone" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-02-18). Wednesday 2/28: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org

Angela (2024-02-18). Saturday 2/17: San Diego: Hands Off Rafah Protest. indybay.org Balboa Park | 6th & Upas | San Diego, CA…

Angela (2024-02-18). Tuesday 2/20: Defeat Biden's Supplemental – Block the Bill! – Congress Capitol Calling Party. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2024-02-18). Monday 2/19: SF: Mass Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA…

Angela (2024-02-18). Thursday 2/22: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…

Angela (2024-02-18). Monday 2/26: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org

Anna Lekas Miller, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-18). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 133: Israel Cuts Electricity To Hospital. popularresistance.org A dire situation at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis is unfolding as Israel continues its raid on the largest functioning medical facility remaining in the Gaza Strip. | "We are forced to transfer all the patients and the wounded to the hospital's old building," Dr. Nahed Abu Taima, the Director of the Nasser Medical Complex told Al Jazeera. | "Electric power was cut off from the entire medical complex," he continued, describing how the raid is impacting the 450 patients at the hospital, many of whom are in critical condition. "Many patients in ICUs and those on oxygen supply, and also those on dialysis are lef…

Anon Yosemite (2024-02-18). NPS Makes Move to Terminate Crater Lake Contract with Aramark. indybay.org Aramark received an Unsatisfactory Review for its management of concessions at Crater Lake in 2023. The Unsatisfactory Annual Overall Rating has triggered NPS to terminate the contract.

Anon Yosemite (2024-02-18). Yosemite Another Crater Lake? Yosemite Workers Claim Mismanagement at Yosemite. indybay.org With word spreading of Aramark's gross mismanagement at Crater Lake, Yosemite workers have been increasingly speaking out about similar conditions they have faced since Aramark took over in Yosemite.

Art Persyko (2024-02-18). Tuesday 2/20: What is truly "affordable" housing in SF and how can we get it? indybay.org Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/86465752525?pwd=Tzh1YVh5SE9mdWkzdjI2clZrVEczdz09 | MEETING ID: 864 6575 2525; PASS CODE: 465295 | PHONE IN: 699-900 9128 US (SAN JOSE)…

Arvind Dilawar (2024-02-18). Israel Counting All Men Killed in Gaza as Militants. counterpunch.org Last month, The Wall Street Journal published an article on the disparities between estimates by the Israeli military of the number of Palestinian militants killed in Gaza and estimates by US intelligence agencies of the same. Although the article focuses on the Israeli military's over-estimations, it also shares two revealing figures: | 1. According to the Health Ministry of Gaza, which does not distinguish between civilians and militants, at least 8,000 Palestinian men were killed by the Israeli military in Gaza; | 2. According to the Israeli military, its forces killed 9,000 militants in Gaza. | The only possi…

Bill Hatch (2024-02-18). Does Clean Energy Mean Indian Relocation From the Colorado Plateau? counterpunch.org

Catherine Crockett (2024-02-18). Sunday 3/24: Roy Zimmerman in Concert. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2024-02-18). The Collapse Of US Media Is Accelerating Our Political Crisis. popularresistance.org Yet another wave of media layoffs is putting hundreds of journalists out of work across some of the largest major news outlets in the US, including CNN, the LA Times, Vox, Business Insider, CNBC, Garnett, and others. In an already-grim media landscape that's been decimated by decades of tanking revenues, this latest round of cuts raises serious questions about how the loss of so much journalism will impact our society. Newspapers closed at a rate of 2.5 per week in 2023, up from 2 per week in 2022. 3,000 of the US's 9,000 newspapers have permanently closed, and since 2005, two thirds of all journalists have lost…

Chris Simpson (2024-02-18). Let's be clear: Australia is not immune to 'democratic backsliding'. independentaustralia.net

Colin Todhunter (2024-02-18). Farmers' Protest in India Reignites: A Struggle for the Future of Food and Agriculture. dissidentvoice.org In 2021, after a year-long protest, India's farmers brought about the repeal of three farm laws that were intended to 'liberalise' the agriculture sector. Now, in 2024, farmers are again protesting. The underlying issues and the facilitation of the neoliberal corporatisation of farming that sparked the previous protest remain and have not been resolved. The …

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-02-18). Wednesday 2/21: Free Julian Assange. Defend a Free Press! We are ALL Julian Assange. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza, across from SF Ferry Building at the foot of Market Street…

David Giesen (2024-02-18). Wednesday 2/21: It's all about real estate: election analysis. indybay.org Meet by ZOOM: | us05web.zoom.us/j/87489787665?pwd=0bPQ5L3LGGLf2pLVmRiBemLEawSPGN.1…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese business group slams EU probe into trainmaker. ecns.cn The main Chinese business group in the EU on Saturday slammed the EU's so-called anti-trust investigation into a Chinese trainmaker.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China Coast Guard to conduct regular patrols in Xiamen-Kinmen waters. ecns.cn The Fujian Coast Guard Bureau will carry out regular patrols in the waters between Xiamen and Kinmen, said Gan Yu, a spokesperson for the bureau on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Shanghai sees growth of consumption during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Shanghai saw strong growth of consumption with people visiting from outside the city during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, a proof of the economic vitality of the special location, according to official sources.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors. ecns.cn Island nations in the Asia-Pacific are banking on tourists from China to revive their travel industries and spur post-pandemic growth, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Index reflects nation's strength in AI governance. ecns.cn China plays a leading role in the global development of artificial intelligence and has performed well in the area of AI governance, according to the recently published AI Governance International Evaluation Index.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Xi sends congratulatory message to 37th AU Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the 37th African Union (AU) summit.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's border exits and entries see dramatic increases during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Border inspection authorities across the country checked 13.52 million entries and exits for domestic and foreign individuals, with an average of 1.69 million per day, during the Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's homegrown C919 jetliner flies to Singapore for airshow. ecns.cn China's first homegrown large passenger plane C919 arrived at Singapore at 1: 49 a.m. on Saturday (local time), preparing to participate in the 2024 Singapore Airshow from February 20 to 25, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Freedom of civilian navigation in South China Sea more of a pretext: former Chinese vice foreign minister. ecns.cn Fu Ying, founding chairperson of the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, pointed out at a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference that the emphasis on freedom of navigation of civilian ships in the South China Sea seems to be more of a pretext, rather than a true concern.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Hong Kong greets 1.3 mln visits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Hong Kong received 1.3 million visits during the Chinese New Year holidays from Saturday to Friday (Feb. 10 to 16), with 1.14 million visits from the mainland, reaching the level in the same period in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese tourists' footprints cover 1,700 cities worldwide during Spring Festival holiday: data. ecns.cn Data released by China's online travel platform Qunar on Saturday revealed that during the 2024 Spring Festival holiday, Chinese tourists visited 115 countries globally, covering 1,754 cities worldwide.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese swimming team breaks record in mixed 4x100m freestyle relay final in Doha. ecns.cn The Chinese swimming team composed of Pan Zhanle, Wang Haoyu, Li Bingjie, and Yu Yiting won the championship with 3 minutes 21.18 seconds in the final of the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay at the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships on Saturday, breaking the Asian record set by the team in the preliminaries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Splendid Chinese New Year celebrated around the world. ecns.cn With the vibrant hue of "Chinese Red" illuminating celebrations, the world has come together to share in the festive joy of the Chinese New Year, showcasing the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese culture through special songs and dances.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Record figures point to robust holiday travel. ecns.cn A growing number of indicators highlighted a bustling holiday travel and consumption peak in China, continuing a tourism boom since the beginning of 2024 that has lifted expectations for China's economic recovery.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's outbound tourism thrives during Chinese New Year holidays. ecns.cn China witnessed explosive growth in outbound tourism during this year's Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17), notably surpassing the figures for 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). FM urges U.S. actions to honor pledges. ecns.cn Beijing urges Washington to perceive China's development objectively and rationally, adopt a positive and pragmatic policy towards China, and honor President Joe Biden's commitments via concrete actions.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's role as global stabilizing force highlighted at MSC 2024. ecns.cn No matter how the international situation changes, China will continue to be a stabilizing force in a turbulent world, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference 2024, which is being held from Friday to Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Sora showcases potential of AI technology. ecns.cn Sora is probably able to reshape the entire movie industry and it also mirrors the disparity between China and the U.S. on in generative AI.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). 14th National Winter Games officially opens. ecns.cn On Saturday night, the opening ceremony of the 14th National Winter Games was held in Hulunbuir, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking the largest national event in China after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). People across China enjoy Spring Festival. ecns.cn Various celebrations have been held across China to embrace the Spring Festival. Feb. 17 marks the last day of the Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). 14th National Winter Games kicks off in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn China's 14th National Winter Games kicked off on Saturday, marking the largest national event in China after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China witnesses increasing passenger trips as Spring Festival holiday comes to end. ecns.cn China witnessed some 2.31 billion passenger trips during Feb. 10 to 17 — this year's Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Home-grown C919 jetliner to debut at Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn The first C919 will join four other homegrown aircrafts manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) to attend the Singapore Airshow that runs through February 20 until February 25, marking their first appearance overseas.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese C919 jetliner arrives in Singapore to attend airshow. ecns.cn Chinese passenger jet C919 arrived at Changi Airport Saturday after a non-stop flight of nearly six hours to attend the Singapore Airshow 2024, according to China Eastern Airlines Singapore Branch."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). A-Ma Temple witnesses development and cultural exchanges in Macao. ecns.cn A-Ma Temple, a world cultural heritage site and renowned landmark in south China's Macao, is filled with bustling crowds and the continuous burning of incense during the Spring Festival.

Editor (2024-02-18). Feb 18, 2024. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Dmitri Shostakovich — Symphony No.5 in D minor, op.47-2. Allegretto Scott Ritter: Israel will be Defeated as IDF Loses Control of its War in Middle East — (Video) A reformed PLO that includes Hamas is the only hope, by Mitchell Plitnick George Galloway and Miko Peled discuss clear demands to save Palestinians from total genocide (Video) Day 134: Biden claims to push for temp ceasefire, as US authorizes more weapons to Israel, by Anna L Miller Global Action Day — Millions Rally for Gaza HRW: World Court to Review 57-Year Israeli Occupation Academics form national group to advo…

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Part 2] Questions/Answers on China as a Major Creditor Power. cadtm.org China has been demonized by several commentators: it is said to be the main creditor of many countries of the South and to get the most of them through ruthless exploitation, whereas the World Bank, the IMF, and the Paris Club, which comprise traditional creditor powers, are supposed to do their best to help those countries burdened by too much debt. China uses propaganda of its own. It parades as an ally of countries of the South, regularly announces debt cancellation and debt relief, and (…) | – | / |

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Why the 1953 cancellation of German debt won't be reproduced for Greece and Developing Countries. cadtm.org

Gilbert Achcar (2024-02-18). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org

GRAIN, La Via Campesina (2024-02-18). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org

Green Party (2024-02-18). Green Voter Guide for the March 5 election. indybay.org Immediately below are endorsements by the Green Party of Alameda County (and a link to our voter guide), followed by links to endorsements by the San Francisco and Santa Clara County Green Parties.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Community First campaigns for transparency, big solutions. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Health worker: 'Everyone with a conscience must come together to stop Israel's ethnic cleansing'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Nine women murdered already in 2024: Real solutions needed to stop gendered violence. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). NSW gay hate report recommends new inquests, police education. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). NSW school cleaners say privatised model has failed. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Round-the-clock People's Picket for Palestine sets up at Prime Minister's office. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Turn your back on Ziggy Marley's sell-out. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). Victoria's ties with Israel's defence industry protested. greenleft.org.au

Greg Ruiters, Patrick Bond (2024-02-18). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |

img.piri.net (2024-02-18). MSB'den Türkiye'nin NATO'ya katƒ±lƒ±mƒ±nƒ±n 72'nci yƒ±l dà∂nàºmຠpayla≈üƒ±mƒ±. img.piri.net Milli Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ± (MSB), Türkiye'nin, gàºàßlຠve gàºvenilir bir àºye olarak bugàºne kadar olduƒüu gibi bundan sonra da NATO'ya à∂nemli katkƒ±larda bulunmayƒ± sàºrdàºreceƒüini bildirdi.MSB'nin sosyal medya hesabƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan payla≈üƒ±mda, "àúlkemizin NATO'ya katƒ±lƒ±≈üƒ±nƒ±n 72'nci yƒ±l dà∂nàºmàºnຠkutluyoruz. àúlkemiz ittifa…

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img.piri.net (2024-02-18). Putin'den Türkiye ile ilgili dikkat àßeken aà߃±klama: En gàºvenilir enerji partneri. img.piri.net Türkiye ve Rusya arasƒ±ndaki ili≈ükiler her geàßen gàºn daha saƒülam bir ≈üekilde ilerliyor. | Bunu ise sƒ±k sƒ±k Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan ve Türkiye'ye yà∂nelik à∂vgຠdolu aà߃±klamalar yapan Putin, destekliyor. | Rossiya 1 televizyonuna demeàß veren Putin son yaptƒ±ƒüƒ± aà߃±klamada da, Rusya'nƒ±n hiàßbir àºlkeye enerji kaynaklarƒ± sunmayƒ± r…

Jeremy Salt (2024-02-18). Genocidal DNA: Depravity, Evil and Cowardice in the "West" as well. dissidentvoice.org (L) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: via President Biden Twitter Page) Western moral cowardice feeds this war as much as the arms flown or shipped into Israel by the US in a continuous cycle. Everything that needs to be said has been said. Some of the worst crimes since 1945 are being committed …

Labor Archives & Research Center (2024-02-18). Wednesday 2/28: Fields of Struggle: Agricultural Laborers in California, 1939-1966 38th Annual Program. indybay.org Special Collections, Room 460 (4th Floor), J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University…

Labor Video Projectt (2024-02-18). SF City Worker Rally Against Outsourcing, Union Busting At SF General Hospital. indybay.org Hundreds of San Franciscoo city workers marched and rallied at SF General Hospital to demand an end to outsourcing and union busting by Breed and City bosses.

Larry Johnson (2024-02-18). Will Israel Invade Southern Lebanon? sonar21.com There is a lot going on in the world that is generating fear in the West because they have lost control of the narrative and the battlefield. Ukraine's retreat from Avdeevka has exposed the lie that the Russian military is a spent force comprised of coerced, untrained, poorly supplied conscripts. This has left NATO scrambling to try to find a way to keep Ukraine in the fight, but Ukraine's Army is being ground into dust and its morale is flagging. | But that is not where the real danger lies. Israel is signaling that it will invade southern Lebanon and fight Hezbollah. This is insane. Israel reminds me of t…

Lisa Xu, Labor Notes. (2024-02-18). Strikes And A Boycott Win A Better Deal From Macy's. popularresistance.org Fans of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade may have noticed one glaring omission in its cast of charismatic balloons and floats: Scabby the Rat, who for some reason, has never been invited. | But what employer wouldn't want a reminder from Scabby—"an imposing 12-foot inflatable rat, replete with red eyes, fangs, and claws," as the National Labor Relations Board puts it—to stay on its best behavior? | Macy's workers in northwest Washington rectified this last year by prominently featuring Scabby when they launched a strike and boycott campaign against the retailer over low wages and safety issues. Scabby w…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-02-18). Ataque a Belgorod é um sinal de que Syrsky intensificará atentados terroristas. globalresearch.ca Kiev mais uma vez atacou Belgorod. Num bombardeamento brutal contra a cidade fronteiriàßa russa em 15 de Fevereiro, as foràßas neonazistas mataram pelo menos seis pessoas, incluindo uma crianàßa. O fato de o ataque ter ocorrido nos primeiros dias da …

MEE staff (2024-02-18). Iran commander requested Iraqi armed groups pause attacks on US targets. middleeasteye.net Iran commander requested Iraqi armed groups pause attacks on US targets | The request signals Tehran's desire to avoid a broader conflict in the region | Sun, 02/18/2024 – 11: 13 | Members of Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi keep guard during the funeral of Abu Baqr al-Saadi, a prominent leader in the Kataeb Hezbollah who was ki…

Michael Roberts (2024-02-18). Indonesia: still in the shadow of Suharto. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-02-18). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-02-18). Beirut judge charges Nissan employees for 'stealing' Ghosn documents. newarab.com A Lebanese judge has charged four Nissan employees with the theft of documents and devices from the A lawyer for the company told AFP the legal action was "unlawful" and that the company would seek to have the charges thrown out. | The Beirut judge has decided to prosecute "four senior Nissan officials" of Japanese, Spanish, French…

newarab (2024-02-18). Ben-Gvir calls for Palestinian Al-Aqsa ban during Ramadan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-18). Dozens detained in Russia as Navalny's family seek body. newarab.com Police detained dozens of Russians paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Saturday, as his spokeswoman accused authorities of stalling the release of his body to relatives. | The 47-year-old Kremlin critic His death, which the West has blamed on the Kremlin, deprives Russia's opposition of its figurehead just a month before elections poised…

newarab (2024-02-18). Gaza ceasefire talks 'not really promising': Qatari PM. newarab.com Talks between Israel and Hamas to agree to a "I believe that we can see a deal happening very soon," Qatar's Prime Minister "Yet the pattern in the last few days is not really very promising. We…

newarab (2024-02-18). Gaza: Is Egypt building safe zone for Rafah Palestinians?>. newarab.com Egyptian engineering teams have begun new construction in the city of Both the Egyptian side and Gazan sides are called Rafah [City], split by the Rafah crossing through which aid and people flow into Gaza, but is currently closed.

newarab (2024-02-18). Hamas chief met deposed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan. newarab.com Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh met with deposed Fatah movement leader Mohammed Dahlan, a senior member of But Mohammad Nazzal told Alaraby TV on Friday that he would not reveal details of the meeting, as he called for general Palestinian elections once the He said Hamas was not in favour of a political rupture, adding that the group will not close its doors to direct talks with a…

newarab (2024-02-18). Hamas warns of talks pullout unless Gaza aid increased. newarab.com "The movement intends to suspend negotiations until aid is brought into northern Gaza," a senior source in the Palestinian group told AFP. | "Negotiations cannot be held while hunger is ravaging the Palestinian people," he said, asking not to be identified as he is not authourised to speak on the issue. | Talks have been held in the Egyptian capit…

newarab (2024-02-18). Hezbollah's Nasrallah promises Israel 'will pay in blood'. newarab.com The speech came after a week of intensified cross-b…

newarab (2024-02-18). Hiroshima pro-Palestine group call for end of Gaza silence. newarab.com Japanese pro-Palestine organisers have campaigned in The activist group Hiroshima-Palestine Vigil Community was

newarab (2024-02-18). Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions. newarab.com The announcement came amid

newarab (2024-02-18). Israel bombards Gaza, Nasser hospital still under siege. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-18). Israel bombs Gaza as US threatens to block new UN resolution. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-18). Israel out to destroy UNRWA, says agency chief. newarab.com Israel is waging a concerted campaign aimed at destroying Philippe Lazzarini said calls for his resignation were part of the Israeli government's push. | "Right now we are dealing with an expanded, concerted campaign by Israel aimed at destroying UNRWA," he told the Swiss newspaper group Tamedia. | "It is a long-term pol…

newarab (2024-02-18). Israel pounds Gaza, makes arrests at Nasser Hospital. newarab.com Israeli forces carried out arrests in Gaza's largest functioning hospital, health officials and the military said on Saturday, as airstrikes hit across the enclave and rain battered Israeli forces raided the "Occupation forces detained a large number of medical staff members inside Nasser Medical Comple…

newarab (2024-02-18). Jordanians form human chain to block trucks into Israel. newarab.com Hundreds of Jordanian protesters The protest took place near the Na'ima Bridge on the highway to the city of Irbid, northern Jordan this week, with further direct action continuing into Friday. | This route is used by trucks heading to the Sheikh Hussein Bridge, which connects the country to Israel. | The…

newarab (2024-02-18). New York governor apologises after Gaza destruction remarks. newarab.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday apologised for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City that went viral on social media and which suggested "If Canada someday ever attacked Buffalo, I'm sorry, my friends, there would be no Canada the next day," Hochul said in a portion of her speech on Thursday at an event for the United Jewish…

newarab (2024-02-18). Pro-Palestine activists send Nancy Pelosi a special delivery. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-18). Pro-Palestine groups file charges against German politician. newarab.com

newarab (2024-02-18). Recognising Palestinian state not a taboo for France: Macron. newarab.com French President Emmanuel Macron says recognising a France and the EU have long supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, but as part of a negotiated settlement. With talks long stalled and Israel's war on Gaza deepening, some European countries are voicing support for recognizing a Palestinian state sooner. | "Recognising a Palestinian state is not a taboo for Fra…

newarab (2024-02-18). Senior official says he helped rig Pakistan elections. newarab.com A senior bureaucrat said on Saturday he helped rig Liaqat Ali Chattha, commissioner of the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where the There have been widespread allegations of rigging after authorities switched off the count…

newarab (2024-02-18). Sudan's army claims first major advance in Omdurman. newarab.com The army said late on Friday it had succeeded in connecting its two main bases in the city, prompting celebrations among soldiers and local residents. | The

newarab (2024-02-18). Swiatek beats Rybakina to clinch third straight Qatar crown. newarab.com World number one Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since "You don't even know hard it was n…

newarab (2024-02-18). UN vote expected next week on Algerian resolution for Gaza. newarab.com Senior Western diplomatic sources expect a vote next week at the UN Security Council on

newarab (2024-02-18). US envoy: Gaza police officers guarding aid killed by Israel. newarab.com David Satterfield, the US State Department envoy for the Middle East, said on Friday that In an

newarab (2024-02-18). US plans to send weapons to Israel, WSJ reports. newarab.com The Biden administration is preparing to send bombs and other weapons to Israel that would add to its military arsenal even as the U.S. pushes for a The proposed arms delivery includes MK-82 bombs and KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munitions that add precision guidance to bombs, and FMU-139 bomb fuses, WSJ reported, adding that the value of is estimated to be "tens of millions of dollars." | The proposed delivery i…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Red flags for heart failure during pregnancy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Deaths from heart disease in women who are pregnant or delivered a baby within one year has increased over the previous 30 years. Dr. Demilade (Demi-lad-ay) Adedinsewo (Ah-ded-in-shay-woah) a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the red flags for heart failure during pregnancy and how healthcare professionals are working to detect the condition earlier. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/PsJJKSjOf1U Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Treating stomach cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org More than 26,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year, and nearly 11,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Stomach cancer accounts for about 1.5% of all new cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can affect any part of the stomach. In most of the world, stomach cancers form in the main part of the stomach. In the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Hypertension and cardiovascular disease in the Black community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of the reasons for the disparity is due to high hypertension rates in the Black community. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses cardiovascular disease…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is vascular dementia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/Q-kourqRrPQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: SUDEP is a rare but deadly epilepsy complication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Seizures are produced by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that builds up and produces symptoms. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, which is a neurologic disorder that causes seizures. And as Dr. Anthony Fine, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic, explains, there's also a rare complication of epilepsy that exists which can be deadly. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/vCMDRPNOPqc Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food. High levels can indicate signs of other conditions, like diabetes or prediabetes, that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Watch: The Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.Unlike with men, pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest are not always severe or even the most prominent heart attack symptom in women. That's why women need to understand their unique symptoms while also working to reduce their risk of heart disease. "It's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Genetic testing pinpoints cardiovascular risk in patients with aortic disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A new Mayo Clinic systematic review has shed light on genetically inherited aortic disorders in patients, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for those with inherited cardiovascular risk.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health disparities in gynecologic cancers. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers in the U.S. While cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer affects all races, Black women are often diagnosed at later stages and are more likely to die from these diseases. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/qnJg1eEtcN0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Diversity science researcher achieving goal of making difference in people's lives. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org From the time she was a young woman, Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., knew she wanted to help people. Her path to achieving that goal began in Ghana. Learn about her journey and the difference she is making as a diversity science researcher. Gladys Asiedu, Ph.D., always knew she wanted to make a difference in people's lives. A steady focus on that altruistic goal would ultimately lead her to Mayo Clinic. As a child in Ghana in…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Lifestyle links to heart health go beyond food, exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Countries around the world observe Heart Month in February LONDON — What are steps you can take beyond a healthy diet and exercise to improve your heart health? In this expert alert, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, answers that question and more. Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. 1. Does loneliness affect heart health? Loneliness and social isolation have been linked to heart disease, Dr. Wamil says. "Studies suggest that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Try a cholesterol-lowering diet for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — With those New Year's resolutions six weeks behind us, some people may have reverted to less healthy ways of eating. Heart Month is a great time to remind yourself why a healthy diet is important for more than just your waistline. "What you eat and drink affects your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and if you have high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, your healthcare team may recommend following a cholesterol-lowering diet," says Ripu…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Playing it safe: Tips to stay in the heart safety zone during the big game. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Millions of football fans will be gathering to cheer on their favorite team during Sunday's big game. And with the excitement around the highly anticipated sporting event comes some advice about staying heart safe as a spectator. Dr. Satyajit Reddy, a Mayo Clinic sports cardiologist, says that while those on the field certainly have some risk from a medical perspective, some studies indicate that fans watching the big game may have an increased risk of heart emergencies….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). A silent tumor, precancerous polyps and the power of genetic screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tammy LeDoux could never have imagined she had a tumor the size of a pineapple growing on her left ovary. Or that precancerous polyps were lurking in her stomach and colon. "I never had any cramping. I never had any pain. I never felt anything hard or lumpy in my abdomen or down in my pelvic area. I never knew anything was there," says Tammy, an information technology analyst who lives in Wisconsin. The surprising…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Aspiring innovators aim to transform medicine with the next big idea. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Residents and students at Mayo Clinic learning the craft of their careers are also adopting a mindset to transform healthcare. Programs at Mayo are helping these enterprising inventors ask the right questions and take the steps to bring their innovative ideas to market.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Celebrating the gift of life: Cousins raise awareness for organ donation on National Donor Day. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lisa Brown, 53, of Jacksonville, suffered from severe pelvis and back pain for years. She later learned that her bladder wasn't working due to follicular cystitis, a rare and non-specific inflammatory disease of the bladder, and inflammatory pseudotumor of the bladder. In 2017, her bladder was removed using robotic-assisted surgery and replaced with a "neobladder" that was attached to her ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine produced by the kidneys. Unfortunately, ongoing challenges…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Isometric exercise: Using body weight to lower blood pressure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come to mind. But there's a different form of exercise that uses something besides movement to give you a workout. It's isometric exercise, which is gaining attention for its role in helping lower and control your blood pressure. What is isometric exercise? Isometric exercise focuses on tightening or contracting a specific…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Little by little: Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Several countries observe Heart Month in February JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In this expert alert, Juan Cardenas Rosales, M.D., an internal medicine physician and medical director of the international medicine practice at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, shares small steps and one big one that can lead to a heart-healthy life. Taking the first step can be difficult, whether trying…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). A Valentine's Day story of love, legacy and the gift of life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Harley and Justine Duffer with their newest family member, Peyton The Duffer family's home is filled with lots of love this Valentine's Day. They have a new baby girl, and Dad got the lifesaving heart transplant he needed. Take a look at the special way the Duffer family is now recognizing love, legacy and the gift of life. Watch: A Valentine's Day story about love, legacy and the gift of life youtu.be/fTwBlCmcpAY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-02-18). Stressed about your child's screen time? Here's what a Mayo Clinic expert recommends. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It's natural for parents and caregivers to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician and member of the AAP, shares some recommendations to make it simple for families to manage their technology use. Watch: Dr. Nusheen…

Norman Solomon (2024-02-18). Dodging Biden's Moral Collapse Is No Way to Defeat Trump. indybay.org Beyond evasions and platitudes…

Orinoco Tribune. (2024-02-18). Secret Service Raids Venezuelan Ambassador's Residency In Washington. popularresistance.org Officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Secret Service raided the residence of the Venezuelan ambassador in Washington. The diplomatic building was illegally occupied by the fugitive from Venezuelan justice Carlos Vecchio with complicity from US authorities since he declared himself Venezuela's ambassador during the failed US "regime change" operation led by former deputy Juan Guaidó, who proclaimed himself "interim president" of Venezuela in 2019. | According to a report posted by photojournalist Kyle Mazza on social media on Thursday, February 15, police activity could be s…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-18). Memorial José Martí en la fiesta del libro de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Hasta el próximo viernes 23 de febrero, el Memorial José Martí será una de las subsedes de la XXXII Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana y durante esos días el público podrá disfrutar de presentaciones de libros, conferencias, actividades culturales para todas las edades y adquirir literatura en su tienda.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-18). Palestina reclama sanciones globales contra Israel por genocidio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) El primer ministro palestino, Mohammad Shtayyeh, reclamó en Adis Abeba sanciones para Israel por violar de forma sistemática las leyes internacionales y obligarlo así a detener su agresión contra la Franja de Gaza.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-18). Asociación Raíces Cubanas ayuda a damnificados por incendios en Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Miembros de la asociación de residentes en Chile Raíces Cubanas viajaron a Valparaíso para ayudar a los damnificados por los incendios forestales, que hasta hoy dejaron un saldo de más de 130 muertos y miles de viviendas destruidas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-18). Asiste Díaz-Canel a balance de la Fiscalía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, tuvo lugar en esta capital la reunión de balance anual de la Fiscalía General de la República…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-18). Chapman Waugh: Imprescindible para Cuba trabajar con la ciencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 feb (RHC) Cuando la ciencia y la innovación tecnológica van de la mano del compromiso, las problemáticas que enfrentan la economía y la sociedad tendrán siempre mejores perspectivas de solución, aseveró la víspera en Sancti Spíritus Inés María Chapman Waugh, vice primera ministra de Cuba, en intercambio con directivos y trabajadores del Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología…

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-18). America's First 15-Minute City Has Been Created In Tempe, Arizona — Do Residents Know What's in Store for Them? expose-news.com

Patricia Harrity (2024-02-18). Berlinale Workers Call For "Immediate Ceasefire" In Gaza & Round On Leadership: "We Want To Hold The Festival To A Higher Standard" expose-news.com

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). AME church calls on Joe Biden to stop genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church -the nation ¥s oldest predominantly Black denomination- asked President Joe Biden to immediately stop all US aid to Israel and the extermination the Palestinian population is currently facing up.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Brazil ¥s PF show evidence Bolsonaro ¥s involvement in coup attempt. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Releasing that former President Jair Bolsonaro had transferred USD,000 before traveling to the United States in 2022, in anticipation of the coup attempt, has come to light in Brazil this week.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Czech farmers set to join protests and road closures. plenglish.com Prague, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) With a large-scale farmers' protest set to take place in the Czech capital on Monday, Feb. 19, the City of Prague has cautioned of mass road disruptions and advised people to work from home. Here is everything you need to know about the reasons behind the huge demonstration and its potential effects.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Egyptian President reiterates rejection of Palestinian displacement. plenglish.com Cairo, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday reiterated his government's categorical rejection of the Palestinian displacement to the Sinai Peninsula as a result of the Israeli aggression over Gaza, an official source revealed.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Haitian Foundation describes children situation as catastrophic. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Zanmi Timoun Foundation described the situation of children in Haiti as catastrophic, where children are being directly affected by the economic, political and social crisis in the country.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Nasser Hospital in Gaza stopped operating given Israeli attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Nasser Hospital, located in the south of the Gaza Strip, stopped operating as a result of attacks and blockade by the Israeli Army, as denounced by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Russia ¥s enemies worried about full control of Ukraine ¥s Avdiivka. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The full control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka by Russian Armed Forces worries all Moscow's enemies, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, posted on Telegram.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Thousands of American people call for solidarity with Palestine. plenglish.com Washington, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) While corporate media in the United States barely (or sometimes) mention it, demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine remain today at the center of attention of like-minded groups and social movements across the United States.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Torture and confinement: To be Palestinian in an Israeli prison. plenglish.com Ramallah, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Commission for Palestinian Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Affairs on Sunday condemned the increased torture and confinement practices by the Israel Prison Service (IPS) since October 2023.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-02-18). Ukraine matter of life and death for Russia, claims Putin. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Events on the battlefield in Ukraine are a matter of "life and death" for Russia that could determine its fate, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks aired Sunday.

People's Dispatch. (2024-02-18). Constituents Mount Pressure Against US Senator Chuck Schumer. popularresistance.org On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a USD 95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This bill included USD 14 billion for the state of Israel. The bill is now set to be voted on by the House of Representatives.

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2024-02-18). Axis Of Resistance: From Donbass To Gaza. popularresistance.org During my recent vertiginous journey in Donbass tracking Orthodox Christian battalions defending their land, Novorossiya, it became starkly evident that the resistance in these newly liberated Russian republics is fighting much the same battle as their counterparts in West Asia. | Nearly 10 years after Maidan in Kiev, and two years after the start of Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine, the resolve of the resistance has only deepened. | It's impossible to do full justice to the strength, resilience, and faith of the people of Donbass, who stand on the front line of a US proxy war against Russia.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Thousands take to Berlin streets to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Berlin demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and the suspension of arms supplies to Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Hundreds protest against Israeli war on Gaza inside New York's Museum of Modern Art. presstv.ir Hundreds of Protesters rally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Hundreds rally in front of Foreign Ministry in Madrid against Israeli attacks on Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of people staged a protest in front of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Madrid on Monday night to denounce the last offensive that Israel launched in southern Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Pakistan city shuts down in protest over alleged vote rigging. presstv.ir Shops and public transport services in Pakistan's Quetta came to a standstill on February 13.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Protesters stage sit-in in Pakistan's Quetta against 'rigged' election. presstv.ir Protesters gather in the Pakistani city of Quetta for a sit-in, adding to this week's demonstrations against election results.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Indian police fire tear gas at farmers as protests enter 4th day. presstv.ir Indian police fired tear gas at farmers demanding higher prices for their crops on Friday, as the protests entered their fourth day…

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Israel was behind attacks on major gas pipelines in Iran: Report. presstv.ir Israel carried out covert attacks on two major natural gas pipelines inside Iran this week, according to a report by the New York Times.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Iran unveils anti-ballistic, low-altitude defense systems. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled two sophisticated air defense systems entirely designed and manufactured by the country's military experts.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Madrid. presstv.ir Around 3,000 people attended the demonstration, according to the government delegation.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). NGO raises alarm about Israel's 'enforced disappearance' of Gazan abductees. presstv.ir NGO raises the alarm about Israel's continued "enforced disappearance" of the Palestinians, whom the regime's forces would kidnap from the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Putin lauds Russian servicemen for capture of Ukraine's Avdiivka. presstv.ir Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates the country's servicemen for the capture of the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, according to the Kremlin.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Ansarullah: US-UK strikes on Yemen will escalate conflict in region. presstv.ir A senior Ansarullah official says US and British airstrikes on Yemen will definitely fan the flames of the crisis in the West Asia region.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Netanyahu is 'still playing games' on Gaza truce talks: Hamas official. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "still playing games" on Gaza ceasefire talks.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Algeria pushes for UNSC resolution on Gaza truce; US vows to veto it. presstv.ir Algeria requested the UN Security Council to vote on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a move the US – a council veto power —has pledged to veto.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). ICJ to hold hearings on decades-long Israeli occupation of Palestine. presstv.ir The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to hold as of February 19 hearings on the legal consequences of Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Israeli military, intelligence bodies admit Hamas will survive onslaught on Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Israeli military and intelligence institutions have warned the regime's high-ranking authorities that the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement will survive the unrelenting onslaught against the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Leader: Path of reform passes through elections. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for massive turnout at the upcoming elections across the country, saying the path of reform passes through elections.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Mexicans rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Hundreds of protesters take to Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma avenue in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire in the territory.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Tehran urges 'close neighborly ties' to expel US forces from region. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for political affairs says cordial ties with neighboring countries are a prerequisite to the expulsion of US occupation forces from West Asia.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). 'Anachronism': Irish FM slams 'abuse' of veto power at UNSC. presstv.ir The Irish FM slammed the UN Security Council as "dysfunctional", saying the five-state veto power at the council has "no place in the 21st century."

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Gazans mourn 10 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. presstv.ir Palestinians in Rafah mourned 10 people who were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on southern and central cities of Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Yemeni forces will hit any US, UK target within firing range: Envoy. presstv.ir The Yemeni ambassador to Iran says his country's armed forces will strike any American and British targets "within firing range" in response to the pair's recent acts of aggression on Yemen's soil.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Anyone over 4 in Gaza 'deserves' to starve, says former Mossad official. presstv.ir Former Mossad official, Rami Igra, says all Palestinians in Gaza over the age of 4 deserve to face Israel's collective punishment policy of withholding food and humanitarian aid.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Explainer: Arman and Azarakhsh air defense systems, new guardians of Iranian sky. presstv.ir With the unveiling of two new air defense missile systems, Arman (Aspiration) and Azarakhsh (Thunderbolt), Iran has completed an already impressive multi-layered air defense arsenal.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-02-18). France's Draft Law: Citizens Who Speak out against the Covid-19 Vaccine. "3 Years Prison and €45,000 Fine" globalresearch.ca

Ralph Nader (2024-02-18). What Laws Is the State Department Violating by Shipping Weapons to Israel? indybay.org What laws are being violated by the State Department daily as it approves ships and cargo planes full of weapons of mass destruction to be used in Israel's war crimes and genocide against hundreds of thousands of Gaza's civilians, mostly children and women?>

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-02-18). México: La guerra contra los pueblos indígenas. indybay.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-02-18). Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul. indybay.org Resistencia Mapuche | Wallmapu_Coordinadora Arauco Malleco: Declaración de Héctor Llaitul…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-02-18). Norman Piezianek claims gain-of-function doesn't exist; a little bit of digging suggests why. expose-news.com The CDC sent biological weapons to Iraq in 1989 to create a heinous war on a staged pretext. Somebody doesn't want us to talk about it — so we need to talk …

Rodrigo Vazquez-Sales, The Real News. (2024-02-18). Colombian Farmers Take Back Land Stolen By Big Oil. popularresistance.org The story of multinational corporations taking land and resources from working people can be found all over the world. In Colombia, farming families have joined forces to reclaim their stolen land and defend it from local security forces acting on behalf of the Occidental Petroleum Corporation. The Real News reports from Arauquita, Colombia, on the frontlines of a land defenders' campaign that stretches back decades. In Arauquita, Northeast Colombia, 150 farming families were displaced from this land 20 years ago. It's been exploited by the Occidental Petroleum Corporation ever since. However, the farmers returne…

Sam Husseini, Consortium News. (2024-02-18). Imperiled Gazans Do Have Somewhere to Go. popularresistance.org Many professing solidarity with Palestinians — including alleged legal experts — being slaughtered in Gaza have said they have "nowhere to go." | It's not true. | They do. | Somewhere they actually should go. | Their homes in what is now Israel. | The majority of families of Palestinians in Gaza were forced there by Israel in 1948. | See this great thread by Hanine Hassan: | "Who told you that the 1.5 million displaced Palestinians sheltering in Rafah have nowhere left to go? My family, now in Rafah, has a home in Jaffa, from which we were expelled by a fascist German family. The majority of our peopl…

Sewar Elejla (2024-02-18). Israel wages war on reproductive rights in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Joe Biden preaches gender equity, while enabling a massive assault on women's health.

Staff (2024-02-18). DMK contemplating giving SC benefits to Muslim converts. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba Chennai: Schedule Caste members who have converted to Islam will be considered for reservation benefits on par with their Hindu counterparts, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the floor of the State Assembly. Stalin was responding to a question raised by M.H. Jawaharullah, MLA and head of MMK party. …

Sue Arnold (2024-02-18). Big Australia is the 'elephant in the room'. independentaustralia.net

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). Condenan a Donald Trump por caso de fraude financiero. telesurtv.net La cuantiosa multa se suma a una sentencia de 83,3 millones de dólares contra el expresidente en una demanda por difamación presentada por el escritor E. Jean Carroll.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). Presos políticos mapuche ponen fin a su huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net Reclaman que "la negativa de este Gobierno de no habilitar un módulo y contravenir de esta forma, tratados y convenios internacionales retrata muy bien a la actual administración" de Gabriel Boric.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). Ferroviarios franceses continúan huelga hasta el lunes. telesurtv.net La huelga finalizará el lunes a las 8H00 local (UTC) luego de que solo uno de cada dos TGV estuviera en circulación.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). Venezuela ratifica vigencia del Acuerdo de Ginebra en disputa fronteriza con Guyana. telesurtv.net Caracas denunció que Guyana optó por la ilegalidad y la agresión al querer revivir el Laudo Arbitral de París de 1899 que fue superado por el Acuerdo de Ginebra.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN (2024-02-18). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 130 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-18). Tres personas fallecen a causa de deslave en La Paz, Bolivia. telesurtv.net Ocurrió luego de que intensas lluvias afectaran la noche del viernes la urbanización Arco Iris, en el municipio de Achocalla, departamento de La Paz.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-18). Cuba investiga situación de médicos secuestrados en Kenia. telesurtv.net Fuentes no oficiales reportaron la muerte tras un bombardeo de médicos cubanos Assel Herrera Correa y Dr. Landy Rodríguez Hernández, secuestrados en Kenia en 2019.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-18). Rechazan a nivel global genocidio de Israel contra civiles palestinos. telesurtv.net El segundo Día Mundial de Acción por Palestina comprendió movilizaciones masivas a nivel global en contra de los crímenes de guerra sionistas.

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-18). Exigen en Israel comicios anticipados y canje de rehenes con Hamás. telesurtv.net Reportan significativas protestas contra Netanyahu en Tel Aviv, Jerusalén y Cesarea, durante la 19 jornada de movilizaciones.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-18). Aumentan a 133 los fallecidos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El Servicio Médico Legal de Chile logró identificar a 108 víctimas mortales.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-18). Líder de Hamás exige un alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net El movimento palestino insiste en que debe parar el genocidio que lleva a cabo el Estado sionista en Gaza.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-18). Se registra sismo de magnitud 5.0 en México. telesurtv.net Según el Sistema de Alerta Sísmica de México (SASMEX) se activó una alerta en Ciudad de México, Morelia (Michoacán), Puebla, Cuernavaca (Morelos), Chilpancingo y Acapulco, estas últimas ubicadas en Guerrero.

teleSUR, RDL (2024-02-18). Inician comicios municipales en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El tiempo para los actos políticos cesó en la medianoche del jueves, en respeto a la misma ley electoral en su artículo 177, que señala que debe cesar toda actividad de campaña electoral.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2024-02-18). Extienden una semana restricciones en zonas incendiadas en Chile. telesurtv.net La instancia gubernativa también instauró la continuación de la restricción de movilidad y vehicular e hizo un llamado a respetar la medida y a no ingresar a zonas afectadas desde las 22: 00 hasta las 05: 00 horas.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-02-18). Expremier de Tailandia sale de prisión en libertad condicional. telesurtv.net Thaksin Shinawatra fue uno de los 930 prisioneros beneficiados de un permiso de libertad condicional por su estado de salud o avanzada edad.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-02-18). Suben a 98 los muertos por alud en la región filipina de Dávao. telesurtv.net El gobierno provincial instó a la población a actuar con "cautela" a medida que ayuda a más de 9.500 familias de damnificados.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-18). Publican escrutinio final de presidenciales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al TSE, Bukele y Ulloa obtuvieron la victoria en unos comicios marcados por denuncias de irregularidades y ventajismo por parte del presidente.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-18). Lula da Silva defendió el acercamiento de su país a àÅfrica. telesurtv.net El presidente brasileño también defendió la creación de un Estado palestino libre y que tenga plena representación en la ONU.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-18). OMS alerta que hospital de la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis ha dejado de funcionar. telesurtv.net El director general de la OMS, advirtió que alrededor de 200 pacientes permanecen en el complejo médico Nasser del sur de la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-18). Ataques contra la Franja de Gaza dejan 75 muertos en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Salud palestino en la Franja de Gaza, al menos 10 civiles palestinos murieron en la noche del sábado en el centro de la ciudad de Gaza.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-18). Hospitalizan a cantante peruana Susana Baca por estado delicado. telesurtv.net La tres veces ganadora de los premios Grammy Latino, actualmente con 79 años, "tiene achaques del tiempo y enfermedades nuevas e insospechadas".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-18). Denuncian inacción del Gobierno ante cierre de mina en Panamá. telesurtv.net La mina está inhabilitada desde noviembre de 2023, cuando la Justicia panameña declaró "inconstitucional" el contrato que garantizaba la renovación de su concesión.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-18). Realizan protestas por supuesto fraude electoral en Pakistán. telesurtv.net El PTI exigió la inmediata liberación de su líder, el expremier Imran Khan, encarcelado desde el pasado mes de agosto.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-18). Rusia confirma que tomó control de Avdéyevka, en Donbás. telesurtv.net El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, felicitó a los militares rusos por esta importante victoria.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-18). Sudáfrica agradece orden de la CIJ sobre civiles en Rafah, Gaza. telesurtv.net La CIJ ha aceptado que la incursión del Ejército israelí en Rafah haría "aún más peligroso lo que ya es un desastre humanitario".

The Exposé (2024-02-18). A New You: Unveiling the Unexpected Personality Changes After COVID Vaccination. expose-news.com In this video, experts explain how the mRNA "trans"jections not only cause physical damage to organs but also damage the small capillaries in the brain, overriding the blood-brain barrier and eventually, leading …

The Exposé (2024-02-18). NHS Document confirms Staff were ordered to administer Midazolam; a drug that causes life-threatening breathing problems to alleged "COVID-19" Patients. expose-news.com An official NHS document proves that NHS staff were told respiratory depressing drugs "should not be withheld due to inappropriate concerns" about using them to treat Covid-19; a respiratory disease. Midazolam can …

The Exposé (2024-02-18). Behind Closed Doors: How Hancock's Policies Turned Care Homes into Ground Zero with the Drug Midazolam used to Kill the Vulnerable with their Deaths labelled COVID-19. expose-news.com If the world was both fair and just then Matt Hancock, the former UK Health Secretary who oversaw the pandemic response, should be in prison. That's because while you stayed at home …

The Exposé (2024-02-18). The Midazolam Murders: You stayed at home so that Drs & Nurses could kill your Friends & Family with Midazolam & COVID Jabs & tell you they were COVID-19 Deaths. expose-news.com The world was thrown into chaos when a new virus, Covid-19, was declared a pandemic by the government. Fear propaganda was broadcast non-stop on television and radio, all paid for by the …

ToBlome, Popular Resistance. (2024-02-18). Report Back From Shut Down Travis Action: No US Weapons for Genocide. popularresistance.org A growing coalition of peace & justice organizations from Northern California are collaborating to nonviolently impede the U.S. role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. The newly formed campaign, called "Shut Down Travis," is organizing regular actions to peacefully impede "business as usual" at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, where U.S. weapons are transported to Israel. It began on December 28, when activists, working together, successfully closed down all 4 gates for 1-4 hours ea. at Travis AFB. NO US WEAPONS for GENOCIDE! 14 activists were ultimately arrested at two gates, and later cited and r…

tvbrics (2024-02-18). Egyptian weightlifter wins gold at the World Cup Championship. tvbrics.com His victories are a source of national pride for the people of the country…

Zbigniew Charnas (2024-02-18). School Globe Model for Infrastructural Global Warming. indybay.org What about if the global warming is now not only in the atmosphere and on the surface, but 1.5 *C or more is the geophysical warming inside the Earth. This is the theoretical conception with some practical cases in our reality. Let the Earth be bigger than earlier, 4.5 bln years ago, in the Expanding Earth Theory [search in Internet] process with nuclear-thermic mechanism for its widening. This means with the radius of the planet longer now of about 70 % than in the beginning of expansion. In this case the volume of the globe should increase to five times from primeval one, due to the thermal expansion effect of…

Staff (2024-02-17). Gremio ferroviario argentino se levanta en huelga. telesurtv.net El gremio indica que la medida fue adoptada ante la "falta de discusión paritaria y de propuesta salarial adecuada ante la inflación galopante que deteriora los haberes del personal de conducción de trenes".

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-17). Congreso de Perú inhabilita magistrados de la JNJ por 10 años. telesurtv.net Los magistrados de la Junta Nacional de Justicia serán inhabilitados para participar en cualquier cargo público durante los próximos 10 años…

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-17). Informe indica que armas en Haití provienen de Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net El contrabando armamentístico proviene principalmente de los Estados Unidos y entra en territorio haitiano para ser distribuido por toda la isla, afectando incluso a República Dominicana.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2024-02-17). Represión policial deja dos muertos y 25 heridos en India. telesurtv.net La violencia fue provocada por la orden de suspensión liberada por un agente de Policía contra otro agente de la comunidad Kuki, tras ser acusado de aparecer en redes sociales fotografiado junto a lo que parecían "malhechores armados".

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-02-17). Solicitan el cese de operación policial en Sao Paulo, Brasil. telesurtv.net La operación de las fuerzas de seguridad brasileñas contra el crimen organizado sean centrado en la región de Baixada Santista cercana a la ciudad de Sao Paulo.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-02-17). Condenan bloqueo a periodistas en elecciones salvadoreñas. telesurtv.net La Asociación de Periodistas de El Salvador denunció que comunicadores de varios medios sufrieron de seguimiento por miembros del partido oficial Nuevas Ideas.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-17). Enfrentamiento armado en Colombia dejó cuatro soldados muertos. telesurtv.net La representante del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos en Colombia viajó a la zona del ataque para hacer seguimiento a "la situación de derechos humanos".

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-17). Ecuador cancela la intención de enviar armas rusas a EE.UU. telesurtv.net El embajador de Rusia en Ecuador comentó que todos los detalles de la decisión del Gobierno ecuatoriano se conocerán la próxima semana.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-17). Hezbolá afirma que Israel pagará por la muerte de libaneses. telesurtv.net Seyed Hasan Nasralá recalcó que la respuesta a las masacres cometidas por Israel debe ser la intensificación del trabajo en el frente sur de Hezbolá.

teleSUR, SH (2024-02-17). Ministro de Salud palestino denuncia genocidio contra hospital Nasser. telesurtv.net El titular de la cartera de Salud denunció que Israel tiene como objetivo deshacerse de todos los trabajadores y pacientes del hospital de la ciudad de Khan Yunis.

teleSUR (2024-02-17). French Railway Workers Continue Strike Until Monday. telesurenglish.net The strike of the SNCF (French railways) controllers for a wage increase continues on Saturday, during the winter holidays, which has left only one in two TGV in circulation. | RELATED: | The measure of strength of the workers affects a total of 150,000 passengers, according to the complaints of the company that recalled in a statement that rail traffic is "seriously disturbed" from Thursday at 20: 00 and until Monday…

teleSUR (2024-02-17). Literature Festival in Cuba Continues. telesurenglish.net This Saturday Editorial Letras Cubanas will present the digital books: Fidel and the Cuban publishing industry, by Francisca López Civeira and Fabio Enrique Fernández, presented by Juan Rodríguez Cabrera; Dust and gold, by Julio Travieso, presented by Félix Julio Alfonso. | More than a thousand editorial novelties attract readers to the XXXII International Book Fair in Havana.

teleSUR (2024-02-17). Protests Over Election Fraud in Pakistan. telesurenglish.net Thousands of Pakistanis participated on Saturday in a day of peaceful protests in various regions of the country, convened by the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), where the former Pakistani minister militates, Imran Khan, to denounce an alleged fraud in the elections held on 8 February. | RELATED: | "The fraud is unacceptable, they are the voices of the people of Islamabad", is the message that the PTI has spread on its account of social netw…

teleSUR (2024-02-17). Venezuela Commemorate Geneva Agreements on Border Dispute. telesurenglish.net Venezuela commemorated this Saturday the anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement of 1966, while ratifying that it is the international legal instrument to resolve the border dispute with Guyana, on the territory of that State. | RELATED: | This was said by the Venezuelan vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who said that the Geneva Agreement calls for "guaranteeing coexistence, legality to resolve the dispute and must be the instrument to resolve it…

Staff (2024-02-18). Rafah Border Crossing,Egypt and Israeli genocide. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook The Rafah Border Crossing is the sole crossing point between Egypt and Palestine's Gaza Strip. It is located on the Egypt—Palestine border. Under a 2007 agreement between Egypt and Israel, Egypt controls the crossing but imports through the Rafah crossing require Israeli approval. If Rafah Border crossings is opened and trucks are …

Staff (2024-02-18). Supreme Leader: Elections main pillar of Islamic Republic. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on all people to participate in the upcoming elections, saying elections are the main pillar of the Islamic Republic. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with a group of people from East Azarbaijan province in the Imam Khomeini Hussainia …

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Chile bids farewell to ex-president Pinera in state funeral. presstv.ir Chile holds a state funeral for former president Sebastian Pinera, who died this week when the helicopter he was piloting plummeted into a lake.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Protests break out in Karachi over alleged ballot rigging. presstv.ir Despite PTI-backed candidates leading in Pakistan's election race, the party's supporters stage a protest outside the Election Commission in Karachi lamenting state interference in the polling process.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Hezbollah: No option but armed resistance to fight off Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem said his fellow resistance fighters are attempting to liberate mankind.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). US Navy baffled by new sea threat from Yemen. presstv.ir Commander of US Carrier Strike Group Two says Yemen's unmanned vessels have become a nightmare for the US Navy.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). US, UK strike Yemen's main oil export terminal in Hudaydah. presstv.ir The airstrikes hit the Port of Ras Isa.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). China: Palestinian statehood key to end world's 'longest-lasting injustice'. presstv.ir "We should call for proper settlement of the question of Palestine, which has been lingering on for more than 70 years," Foreign Minister Wang said.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Ansarullah slams X for deleting account of Yemeni resistance group. presstv.ir Ansarullah said the move attests to the sheer hypocrisy exercised by the executive officers of X.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Ignoring humanitarian repercussions, Netanyahu vows to roll into Rafah. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's prime minister vows to carry out a ground invasion against the refugee-packed city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Israel turns Gaza hospital into 'military base': Health ministry. presstv.ir Israeli forces reportedly turn the largest functioning hospital in the Gaza Strip into a "military base."

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Congress on winter vacation, leaving Biden's aid for Ukraine, Israel in limbo. presstv.ir There is an increasingly vocal desire to end American war mongering abroad and to focus American money, energy, and, attention, on domestic problems.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine frontline to see 'real war'. presstv.ir Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky once again invited former US president Donald Trump to visit Ukraine in response to his claims that he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-18). Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks 'not really promising', Qatar PM says. scmp.com Time is 'not in our favour', said Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, a key mediator in the Gaza truce negotiations.

Agence France-Presse (2024-02-18). Joe Biden blames US lawmakers' 'inaction' for fall of Ukraine's Avdiivka. scmp.com US$60 billion in military aid for Kyiv is being stalled by Trump allies in the US Congress, allowing Russia to make its first notable gains in the war in months.

albawaba (2024-02-18). Successful Second Launch: Japan's H3 rocket takes off! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Japan's space agency, JAXA, announced that the H3 rocket blasted off successfully on its second attempt.Teaming up with Mitsubishi, JAXA shared that the rocket, now with better ignition tech, took off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima at 09: 22 local time. This time, it carried a satellite and two mini satellites into space.The H3 rocket, Japan's new pride, had some delays due to engine tweaks but is now all set to carry bigger loads into space and cut launch costs by half.Originally planned for Thursday, the launch was delayed because of bad weather. In the last try in March 2023, there wa…

albawaba (2024-02-18). After eating McDoanld's! Nadine Nassib Njeim denies supporting Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Lebanese actress Nadine Nassib Njeim was heavily rebuked after posting a photo of herself enjoying a McDonald's meal right before her flight.Pro-Palestinian activists lashed out at the beauty pageant titleholder and accused her of supporting Israeli occupation amid the ongoing bloody war in Gaza, during which over 28,000 people have been killed since Oct. 7.Activists have been boycotting loads of brands and fast food chains that have been sending free meals to the Israeli military or announcing support for Israeli occupation such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Nestle. Lebanese actress Nadine…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Global celebrities unite in support of Gaza: Calls for peace amidst conflict. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Famous people from all over the world are still showing their support for Gaza. Actors like John Cusack and musicians like Yusuf Islam are speaking out against the attacks happening there.John Cusack posted on his social media, asking for the violence to stop and for peace for everyone involved. But his post got taken down, which he didn't like.Yusuf Islam talked about the Super Bowl in the US, saying it's hard to enjoy it knowing what's happening in Gaza.American rapper Saul Williams spoke out on his social media, urging for a ceasefire and accusing Israel of committing mass killings. He believes Isra…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Horoscope Today, February 19, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Daily horoscope: Horoscopes have long captured the imagination of people around the world, offering insights into the celestial influences shaping our lives. On February 19, 2024, each zodiac sign is believed to be under the influence of specific planetary alignments, offering unique opportunities and challenges. Let's delve into what the stars have in store for you on this day.Horoscope Today, February 19, 2024: Aries Today(March 21 – April 19): | Today, Aries individuals may feel a surge of energy and confidence in their pursuits. It's an excellent time to take the lead and initiate new…

albawaba (2024-02-18). ICJ to hold hearings on the consequences of Israeli occupation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Starting on Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will start hearing sessions on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, with a record 52 countries likely to provide evidence.United States, Russia, and China along with several other countries will be addressing judges in a week-long session at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.Despite the ICJ resolutions not being legally binding, the opinions coming out at the end of the case brought forward by South Africa will have its toll on Israel as international pressure mounts up over the brutal…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Israel-Hamas tensions: Stalled talks and threats of incursion. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas won't stop fighting until Israeli troops leave Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that Israel needs to continue its operation in Rafah, Gaza's south, or risk losing against Hamas.Netanyahu also mentioned that talks with Hamas in Cairo, urged by US President Joe Biden, stalled because Hamas demands were unacceptable. He said any deal with Palestinians must come from direct talks without conditions.Netanyahu told Biden that Israel won't agree to a Palestinian state after October 7th, seeing it as a reward for past events. Israeli forces are gea…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Sudanese Army regains partial control in Omdurman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Later on Friday, the Sudanese Armed Forces claimed its first major advance in 10+ months of the war, regaining control of part of the city of Omdurman from the Rapid Support Forces.The army said late on Friday that it had successfully connected its two main outposts in the city, spurring cheers among troops and local people.The Rapid Support Forces denied that the army had moved forward. "The army has turned to propaganda because it is on the verge of defeat," a statement from the RSF media office said.The RSF controls territories to the east of Omdurman, as well as the vast Ombada district that connec…

albawaba (2024-02-18). Biden drinks from tap water in Palestine to prove it's chemical-free. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Joe Biden visited East Palestine, Ohio, to show support for the community hit by a chemical accident last year. Despite some people being upset about his late visit, Biden wanted to prove that the tap water in the area is safe. So, he took a sip of tap water and coffee while he was there.During his visit to Ohio, Biden checked out the town, met with local businesses, and talked with people who live there.Biden said they're working on ways to help the town get better, like with programs to boost the economy. Even though some folks weren't happy he didn't come sooner, Biden made a point to s…

albawaba (2024-02-18). $399 Trump shoes are being scalped on eBay! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Amid the ongoing presidential elections in the US, former president and current runner-up Donald Trump took the internet by storm after announcing a line-up of luxurious sneakers that could cost a hefty price of $399! According to

albawaba (2024-02-18). Was Maher Assad targeted in Israeli strike in Syria?>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Maher Assad, a Syrian general and commander of the Syrian Army's elite 4th Armoured Divisio, was allegedly killed in an Israeli attack on Syria, unconfirmed reports emerged online.The rumor began after a post on X (formerly Twitter) was made by the famous controversial Israeli journalist Edy Cohen claiming that Maher Assad, brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus. Choen claimed in his post that the bombing, which allegedly killed Maher Assad, targeted sites in the Damascus countryside, specifically the Dimas area, west of the capital, near the Syri…

Anthony Raphael (2024-02-18). Rangers' Manager Clement's Assertive Leadership and the Impact on Scottish Premiership. medriva.com Philippe Clement's Determination for Success Rangers' manager Philippe Clement is resolute in his mission to ensure that the club's Europa League campaign does not interfere with their bid for the Scottish Premiership. Following a 1-1 draw at home to Kilmarnock, it's clear that turning things around will be a challenge. However, Clement has faith in…

Associated Press (2024-02-18). As Greece legalises same-sex marriage, will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon? scmp.com Eastern Orthodox leadership has been united in opposing recognition of same-sex relationships, but there are signs of change with small majority-Orthodox countries of Montenegro and Cyprus authorising same-sex unions in recent years, as did Greece in 2015.

Associated Press (2024-02-18). Trump unveils US$399 'Never Surrender High-Tops' at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia, after US$355 million ruling against him. scmp.com The shoes, gold lame high-tops with an American flag detail on the back, are being called the first official Trump footwear.

Ayanna Amadi (2024-02-18). Transforming Women's Rights: European Agreement on Gender-Based Violence. medriva.com A Historic Step for Women's Rights in Europe On 6th February 2024, a historic agreement was reached between the Council and the European Parliament, leading to the creation of the first-ever EU law on violence against women and domestic violence. This monumental step signifies a firm commitment to relentlessly combat gender-based violence in Europe, marking…

Ayanna Amadi (2024-02-18). Alberta First Nations Raise Concerns Over Carbon Capture and Storage Plans: Seeking Transparency and Environmental Safety. medriva.com

Ayanna Amadi (2024-02-18). Declining Private Equity Investments in Medicare Advantage: Analyzing the Shift and Its Implications. medriva.com

Ayanna Amadi (2024-02-18). Evaluating the FDA Approval Process for Medical Devices: A Patient-Centered Approach. medriva.com The ongoing debate over the approval process for medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is of vital importance to both healthcare professionals and the patients they serve. Central to this discussion is whether approval should focus solely on improving patient symptoms, or if it should necessitate evidence of more stringent outcomes, such…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-02-18). When Scott Morrison met Nemesis. independentaustralia.net

Business Insider (2024-02-18). Nikki Haley says Donald Trump wants to use RNC as 'piggy bank' for his legal battles. scmp.com The US presidential hopeful says Trump is seeking control of the Republican National Committee after being ordered to pay hundreds of millions in recent cases.

DPA (2024-02-18). Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu insists on Rafah military offensive 'to settle score', will not bow to international pressure. scmp.com Netanyahu also said a future peace settlement with the Palestinians would not be dictated by international parties.

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-02-18). Optimizing Your Body's Natural Detoxification: The Importance of Lifestyle Habits. medriva.com Detoxification, often associated with diet plans and supplements, is actually a natural process handled by the body's own systems. This process involves critical organs such as the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs. Contrary to popular belief, detox diets lack scientific support for toxin removal or weight loss. Instead, it's the body's natural detoxification…

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-02-18). Strategies to Address Smartphone Addiction in Children: Nurturing Healthy Screen Time Habits. medriva.com

Dr. Jessica Nelson (2024-02-18). Adding Life to Your Years: A Holistic Approach to Well-being and Fulfillment. medriva.com While many focus on adding years to their life, it's crucial to emphasize adding life to your years. This means improving the quality of life for individuals and highlighting the significance of holistic well-being and meaningful experiences. The key is to prioritize the enhancement of overall life satisfaction and fulfillment. Finding Purpose and Adding Meaning…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Taiwan Strait fatalities lead to call for answers. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Saturday urged Taiwan authorities to properly handle an incident that led to the deaths of two mainland fishermen, saying that the Chinese mainland reserves the right to take further measures.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's first narrow body aircraft to make debut in Singapore. ecns.cn China's first self-developed narrow-body aircraft C919 arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport on Saturday, ready to make its debut in an international air show, according to the jet's first global customer China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Wang urges UK to take ties back on track. ecns.cn Beijing and London should make joint efforts to properly handle differences and contradictions and push China-UK relations back to the track of healthy and stable development.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). A travel around Nanjing's Qinhuai River to experience Lunar New Year vigor in dazzling lights >. ecns.cn On the third day of the first month in the lunar calendar in the Year of the Dragon, don't miss an encounter with the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival held in Nanjing, E China's Jiangsu Province.

Editor (2024-02-18). Pregnancy Care Was Always Lacking in Jails. Could it Get Worse? scheerpost.com

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Belarus, Oman intend to intensify business ties. eng.belta.by Director of the National Center for Marketing Nikolai Borisevich held a meeting with Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation and concurrently to the Republic of Belarus Hamood bin Salim bin Abdullah Altowaiya on 17 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Belarusian automaker MAZ expands service network in Russia. eng.belta.by Director of the MAZ Service Center Aleksei Grishkevich presented a certificate of the authorized service station to the Surgutdrive company. At the moment, this company is being accredited for the status of an official dealer of OAO MAZ, managing company of the holding company BelavtoMAZ.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Belarusian FM: 'In linguistic diversity lies our unity'. eng.belta.by The linguistic diversity embodies a cultural diversity, encourages the exchange of views, and creates the basis for mutually respectful dialogue, acceptance and cooperation between peoples, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik said at a solemn event on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day at the Minsk Town Hall on 16 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Belarus' Capital of Culture 2024 to be honored with its own stamp. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Communications and Informatization Ministry will launch an envelope with a commemorative stamp "Belynichi — Belarus' Capital of Culture 2024" on 21 February.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Belarusian Belavia launches direct flight from Brest to Moscow. eng.belta.by Flights from Brest to Moscow (Sheremetyevo) will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, by Embraer 175 aircraft with comfortable economy and business class cabins. The flight from Brest to the Russian capital takes 1 hour 45 minutes.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-18). Minsk Metro carries 234m passengers in 2023. eng.belta.by On average, more than 640,000 people used the metro every day. Metro was the leader among other types of public transport with a share of more than 37%.

Ethan Sulliva (2024-02-18). Redefining Cancer: A New Approach to Early Stage Diseases. medriva.com The understanding of disease biology for many cancer types has significantly advanced in recent years. However, this progress is not always mirrored in the way cancer is defined and treated. This can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, particularly in cancers such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and low-grade prostate cancer, which pose minimal risks…

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-02-18). A list of the latest complaints to Ofcom about GB News. leftfootforward.org When it comes to Ofcom complaints, GB News has to be the regulator's most regular offender. Barely a month goes by without news of some kind of grievance about the right-wing 'news' channel. | With the Prime Minister in the GB News' hotseat this week, getting asked questions by audience members about tax cuts, the NHS, and his Rwanda plan, we thought it would be a good time to list the latest complaints to Ofcom about the opinion-orientated, 'Fox-style' station. | Presenter Neil Oliver links coronavirus vaccine to 'turbo cancer' | The outspoken anti-vaxxer Neil Oliver caused outrage in January when he claimed…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-18). As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, protesters demand Labor cut ties. greenleft.org.au

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). Understanding the Spiritual Needs of Advanced Cancer Patients. medriva.com In the face of advanced cancer, patients are often confronted with not just physical and psychological challenges, but also spiritual ones. A recent study focused on the spiritual needs of 13 patients with advanced cancer, providing valuable insights into their experiences and dilemmas. This helps us to better comprehend the emotional and spiritual aspects of…

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission: Unveiling the Secrets of the Far Side of the Moon. medriva.com China is set to take another giant leap in space exploration with the upcoming Chang'e-6 mission, aiming at collecting and returning lunar samples from the far side of the moon. The mission, which is expected to launch in May, is a significant milestone in China's lunar exploration program. The preparatory work for the mission is…

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). Exploring the Impact of Diet, Antibiotics, and Donor Microbiota on Gut Microbiota After Intestinal Microbiota Transplantation. medriva.com

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). Decoding the Influence of Corruption and Institutional Quality on South Africa's Renewable Energy Transition. medriva.com

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). The Impact of Physician Associates Expansion on Primary Care and GPs' Roles. medriva.com The Expansion of Physician Associates in Primary Care With an evolving healthcare landscape, there has been significant growth in the number of physician associates in primary care. This strategy, aimed at bolstering the healthcare workforce, comes with its own set of potential risks and implications. Increased reliance on physician associates could potentially alienate and demoralize…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Matt Smith and the Possibility of a Doctor Who Return: Insights and Speculations. medriva.com Discussing a Possible Return to Doctor Who Actor Matt Smith, renowned for his portrayals of the 11th Doctor in Doctor Who and Prince Philip in the Netflix drama The Crown, has been in the limelight lately, discussing the potential of reprising his iconic role as Doctor. In an engaging conversation with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg,…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Saudi Arabia's Sustainable Vision: Diversification through Sports and Green Initiatives. medriva.com Over the years, Saudi Arabia has been synonymous with oil wealth. However, this narrative is steadily changing as the country vigorously invests in a diversified economy, with a particular focus on sports and green initiatives. This vision aligns with the country's Vision 2030 plan, which aims to steer the nation away from its reliance on…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Historic 17th Century Township Uncovered in Skye Forestry Operations. medriva.com Discovering a Hidden Township In the heart of Skye, forestry operations have brought to light the ruins of an ancient township. Secluded beneath a commercial Sitka spruce plantation for over four decades, the remnants of this settlement, dating from the 17th or 18th centuries, have been mercifully unveiled. A comprehensive archaeological survey was conducted before…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain Through Yoga: A Holistic Approach. medriva.com Sciatic nerve pain, also known as sciatica, can be a debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. The persistent, nagging pain often begins in the lower back or buttocks and travels down the leg, sometimes reaching as far as the foot. While there's no one-size-fits-all cure, yoga has been proven to provide significant relief for many individuals…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Addressing the Challenge of HIV Among Aging Population in South Africa. medriva.com South Africa continues to grapple with a high prevalence of HIV among all age groups, with approximately 8.2 million people living with HIV. While the country boasts an impressive antiretroviral therapy program, with over 5 million people on treatment, there's an evident gap in the focus of HIV prevention and treatment programs. Most of these…

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). The Ethical and Practical Considerations of Conducting a Placebo-Controlled Trial for TriClip. medriva.com

Medriva Correspondents (2024-02-18). Matt Smith Discusses Doctor Who, Prince Harry and Theatre Trigger Warnings. medriva.com Matt Smith's Thoughts on Reprising Doctor Who Renowned British actor Matt Smith, best known for his roles as the 11th Doctor in the cult BBC series Doctor Who and as Prince Philip in the critically acclaimed Netflix drama The Crown, has recently engaged in an interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. During the interview, Smith…

newarab (2024-02-18). Ireland to give UNRWA 20 mln euros. newarab.com Ireland announced 20 million euros ($21.46 million) in support for the UNRWA, which provides healthcare, education and other services, has been pitched into crisis since Israel alleged that 12 of its 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Isr…

newarab (2024-02-18). Israel tones down criticism of Vatican's Gaza remarks. newarab.com Israel on Thursday toned down its criticism of the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin had said on Tuesday that Israel's military response to the Hamas militant group was disproportionate and caused "carnage". | A day later, Israel's embassy to the Holy See lashed out at Parolin's "deplorable statement" an…

newarab (2024-02-18). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi racks up a major snooker tournament. newarab.com Saudi Arabia is centre stage for this week's MENA sports wrap, with an inside look into life for foreign Saudi Pro League footballers and the announcement of a new major snooker tournament in Riyadh. | The Kingdom to host 'quadruple' crown event. | Saudi Arabia will host the world's "fourth masters" this year after signing a ten-year deal with the World Snooker Tour (WTA), as the kingdom looks to build on a foray into the sport with another The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be t…

nosihle (2024-02-18). President attends AU Heads of State Summit. sanews.gov.za President attends AU Heads of State Summit | President Cyril Ramaphosa is attending the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. | "The Assembly is expected to discuss the status of peace and security on the continent and the consideration of the report of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC). The discussion will take place against the backdrop of great concern regarding the state of peace and security in some parts of the continent," the Presidency said. | The highlight of the 37th Ordinary Session will be the…

nosihle (2024-02-18). Probe into Vaal River clean-up method. sanews.gov.za Probe into Vaal River clean-up method | The Ministers of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, and Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, have noted public concerns related to the use of chemical, glyphosate, to clear alien invasive plants from the Vaal River by Rand Water. | "Following the complaints in the public domain, the two Ministers and other relevant parties met and agreed to determine whether the clearing methods followed were in line with the regulatory environment and to devise a future plan that ensures that the clearing of the alien invasive plants is done in a manner that poses no h…

Peggy Sito (2024-02-18). Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan eyes 'mega deals' with Chinese companies in tech, new energy, petrochemical sectors. scmp.com The private conglomerate headquartered in Riyadh aims to make strategic investments by acquiring equity stakes, providing financial expertise, and offering legal advice to leading players in these industries.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). Arab countries 'increasingly restricting' US action against Iran amid Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir A number of Arab countries are reportedly "increasingly restricting" the United States and its allies from conducting attacks from their soil against Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). American Muslim judge nominee smeared in Islamophobic ads. presstv.ir American Muslim judicial nominee Adeel Mangi has been targeted by a controversial Islamophobic ad campaign launched by an influential right-wing lobbying group.

Reuters (2024-02-18). Alexei Navalny death: hundreds detained in Russia at memorial events, rights group says. scmp.com This is the largest wave of arrests at political events since over 1,300 were detained at protests over partial mobilisation of reservists for the Ukraine war.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-02-18). Unite's Graham slammed for silence over Gaza. skwawkbox.org GS silence and ongoing ban on Unite banners at Gaza demos infuriates officials and members as Unite Scotland passes ceasefire motion Unite members and officials are infuriated by union general secretary Sharon Graham's continued silence over Gaza, with even previously ardent supporters demanding to know why she is completely absent from the fight for peace …

Staff (2024-02-18). After TRT World failed to post my interview on the death of Navalny…. gilbertdoctorow.com In my essay on the death of Alexei Navalny published two days ago, I remarked at the end that once my live on air interview with TRT World several hours previous was put up on the internet I would provide the link. Regrettably, it now appears that editors at the Turkish broadcaster overruled the journalists …

Staff (2024-02-18). DMK contemplating giving SC benefits to Muslim converts. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba Chennai: Schedule Caste members who have converted to Islam will be considered for reservation benefits on par with their Hindu counterparts, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the floor of the State Assembly. Stalin was responding to a question raised by M.H. Jawaharullah, MLA and head of MMK party. …

Staff (2024-02-18). Rafah Border Crossing,Egypt and Israeli genocide. muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook The Rafah Border Crossing is the sole crossing point between Egypt and Palestine's Gaza Strip. It is located on the Egypt—Palestine border. Under a 2007 agreement between Egypt and Israel, Egypt controls the crossing but imports through the Rafah crossing require Israeli approval. If Rafah Border crossings is opened and trucks are …

Staff (2024-02-18). Supreme Leader: Elections main pillar of Islamic Republic. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on all people to participate in the upcoming elections, saying elections are the main pillar of the Islamic Republic. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with a group of people from East Azarbaijan province in the Imam Khomeini Hussainia …

Staff (2024-02-18). Oil Spill in Trinidad and Tobago Probably Caused by Ship Bound for Guyana (+Venezuela). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( More than a week after the mysterious oil spill was first sighted off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, it is moving eastward toward the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela, according to a statement from Trininad and Toba…

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). OIM: hay 10.000 desplazados internos en una semana en Haití. telesurtv.net Un informe de la OIM explica que "un total de 13 sitios acogieron a estas 10.000 personas. Entre estos sitios, hay diez nuevos, donde nadie se había refugiado anteriormente.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-18). Presidente senegalés anuncia elecciones "lo antes posible" telesurtv.net El panel del Consejo Constitucional reconoció que el 25 de febrero no sería factible ahora, pero dijo que el Gobierno debería actuar rápidamente.

teleSUR, rzr, DRL (2024-02-18). Represión policial deja dos muertos y 25 heridos en India. telesurtv.net La violencia fue provocada por la orden de suspensión liberada por un agente de Policía contra otro agente de la comunidad Kuki, tras ser acusado de aparecer en redes sociales fotografiado junto a lo que parecían "malhechores armados".

Zara Nwosu (2024-02-18). Understanding Nonspecific Allograft Biopsy Findings in Kidney Transplant Recipients and Their Impact on Allograft Survival. medriva.com

Zara Nwosu (2024-02-18). From Gills to Lungs: The Evolutionary Journey of Breathing Mechanisms. medriva.com Imagine yourself on an evolutionary journey that traces back over 530 million years. A journey that begins in the water with our fish ancestors and ends on land with modern-day mammals, including humans. This journey is marked by a remarkable biological transformation — the transition from gill-breathing to lung-breathing. The change in breathing mechanisms sheds…

Zara Nwosu (2024-02-18). The Crucial Role of Protein Intake and Resistance Training in Muscle Strength for Older Adults. medriva.com Understanding the Importance of Protein and Muscle Strength As we age, maintaining muscle strength becomes increasingly important. Not only does it allow for greater independence and quality of life, but it also reduces the risk of falls, a common and often severe problem in older adults. A key player in preserving muscle strength is protein….

Zara Nwosu (2024-02-18). The Red Meat Debate: Balancing Health Risks, Benefits, and Sustainable Alternatives. medriva.com The Nutritional Benefits of Red Meat Red meat has long been a staple in many diets around the world, valued for its rich source of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients. It plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, aiding in muscle growth and development, and providing energy for daily activities. The iron content…