(2022-11-25). European workers fight for wages and rights. workers.org 
This article was published in the Nov. 17 issue of Avante, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party, giving a roundup of struggles in Europe by the workers, whose living standards have been reduced as they are forced to pay the costs of the pandemic and the U.S./NATO proxy war . . . |
(2022-11-25). Government of Venezuela and Opposition Resume Mexico Talks: What Is on the Table? (+Alex Saab). orinocotribune.com The representatives of the government of Venezuela and the far-right opposition sector Unitary Platform will meet again in Mexico to formally resume the talks suspended last year. | The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly and chief government negotiator, Jorge Rodríguez, published a statement declaring that the objective of this new meeting is to sign the "Second Partial Agreement for the Protection of the Venezuelan People," which has already been discussed exhaustively in Venezuela. | According to the text, this agreement contemplates the "recovery of legitimate resources, property of the Venezuelan S…
(2022-11-25). Tehran, New Delhi mull over expanding bilateral coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) — A new round of political consultations between Iran and India was held in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Friday to explore avenues for the expansion of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
(2022-11-25). What to Expect from the New Brazilian Govt's Foreign Policy. infobrics.org Lula must revisit well-established relations with emerging economies in Asia — and with India in particular. Brazil-India relations have an untapped potential for technological and economic exchange that might become a priority for Brazil…
(2022-11-25). On anniversary of historic victory, the challenges Haiti faces today. workers.org 
Depiction of Battle of Vertières November 18 is the 219th anniversary of the Battle of Vertières, which sealed the victory of the Haitian Revolution, a glorious victory for the oppressed of the world. The enslaving class of Haiti was crushed, and it was made clear that the enslavement of human . . . |
(2022-11-25). The Medium: An Appeal For Support. dissidentvoice.org 
On November 15, as 90 Russian cruise missiles struck at Ukraine's energy network, a companion US-UK propaganda blitz blamed the Russian missiles for the deaths of two workers on a farm in Poland. This was a big deal. Poland is a member of Nato and Article 5 of Nato's treaty reads: 'The Parties agree that …
(2022-11-25). Portugal beats Ghana 3-2 in World Cup Group H as Ronaldo scores in 5th World Cup. ecns.cn A controversial 63rd minute penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal on the way to a 3-2 win over Ghana, with all the goals coming in the last half hour.
(2022-11-25). Airlines optimistic about intl travel routes. ecns.cn More international flights are expected to return as travel curbs and COVID-19 prevention protocols are adjusted, China's three major airlines said.
(2022-11-25). Three China-developed monkey pox vaccines prove effective. ecns.cn China National Biotech Group (CNBG) on Tuesday announced that three mRNA vaccines to fight monkey pox have been proven effective.
(2022-11-25). China offers int'l cooperation opportunity via Chang'e lunar missions. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration (CNSA) on Thursday revealed the international payloads that will piggyback on the Chang'e-6 lunar exploration mission, and announced another call for international payload proposals for the Chang'e-7 mission.
(2022-11-25). 'Wonton wrapper prince' thanks Chinese fans for support. ecns.cn Without the national team to support, Chinese soccer fans are rallying behind this year's FIFA World Cup mascot instead.
(2022-11-25). Spectacular sea of clouds enveloping Qinling Mountains in NW China. ecns.cn The sea of clouds surrounding the summit of the Qinling Mountains in Zhuque National Forest Park, Shaanxi Province is a breathtaking view.
(2022-11-25). Gen. Salami hails Basijis role in defending national security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) — The commander-in-chief of the IRGC has said that the Basijis are spearheading the fight against the enemies who seek to country's security.
(2022-11-25). Islamic Revolution victory changed equation of power in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) — Tehran's provisional Friday prayers leader said that the Global Arrogance led by the United States does not want to see progress of the Islamic Republic of Iran on international stage.
(2022-11-25). Iran beat Wales at World Cup 2-0. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) — Iran national football team won the second match of World Cup against Wales 2-0.
(2022-11-25). Iran, Wales finish half time at World Cup 0-0. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) — Iran and Wales national football team have drown 0-0 at the end of half time in Group B of the World Cup in Qatar.
(2022-11-25). Australia: More than 800 rail freight drivers locked out by Pacific National. wsws.org The lockout, following Svitzer's manoeuvre last week, is a further indication that the basic rights of workers to oppose attacks on their pay and conditions are under assault from all sections of the ruling class.
(2022-11-25). Freedom Road Socialist Organization mourns the passing of Jean Pestieau, of the Workers Party of Belgium. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following message of condolences from the leadership of Freedom Road Socialist Organization to the Workers Party of Belgium. | November 16, 2022 | To: Workers Party of Belgium | From: Freedom Road Socialist Organization | Dear Comrades, | We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Jean Pestieau, and we send out condolences to the Workers Party of Belgium and Jean's family and friends. | As a leading comrade in the PTB International Department, comrade Jean was friend, advisor and inspiration to revolutionaries around the world. He had was extremely knowledgeabl…
(2022-11-25). NATO FMs to conspire against China as "threat to the international order" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesNovember 25, 2022 US and NATO allies to discuss how to limit economic reliance on China U.S. and other western leaders next week will examine ways to reduce allied dependency on China…NATO's top official said Friday. "The war in Ukraine has demonstrated our dangerous dependency on Russian gas," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told …
(2022-11-25). Ukrainian leader: national, NATO air and missile assets should be integrated. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Interfax-UkraineNovember 25, 2022 Ukraine needs air shield, reliable security guarantees — Yermak at Ukraine-NATO Commission meeting Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees, an important component of which is the security of the skies and effective air defense, Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak said during a videoconference meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Commission. *** "Kyiv Security …
(2022-11-25). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 750 MW en horario diurno y 1 000 MW en el pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico se estima la entrada de la unidad 6 de la CTE Diez de Octubre con 100 MW y la entrada de 120 MW en motores diésel. Se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 2 220 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 150 MW; de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 000 MW en este horario.
(2022-11-24). African And Indigenous Peoples: An Alliance For Defense, Survival And Revolution. popularresistance.org Yet again a holiday for mass delusion about "Pilgrims and Indians" looms. It is a day when practically nobody seated around tables piled high with big dead birds and assorted platters of carbohydrates gives even a passing thought to Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor John Winthrop's 1637 journal entry calling for "…a day of thanksgiving kept in all the churches for our victories against the Pequots." Plymouth Colony Governor William Bradford provided a detailed account of the so-called victories over an estimated 700 members of an indigenous community: | "Those that scraped the fire were [slain] with the sword;…
(2022-11-24). Iran, India taken neutral stand regarding Ukraine conflict. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says Iran and India are two independent powers who have taken a neutral stance regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
(2022-11-24). Iran-India coop. to strengthens multilateralism in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) — Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani said that cooperation between Iran and India will strengthen multilateralism in the international system.
(2022-11-24). International Film Festival of India: Don't glorify Israeli war crimes! bdsmovement.net 
(2022-11-24). BBC Accused of 'Whitewashing' Autocratic Azerbaijan in BP-Sponsored Film. scheerpost.com
(2022-11-24). My Thanksgiving: How Testifying for Native Americans Made Me a Witness to History. scheerpost.com 
(2022-11-24). [rewind] Robert Scheer: Three Antidotes to America's Toxic Thanksgiving Myth. scheerpost.com 
(2022-11-24). The US Spends Almost as Much on Healthcare as the Rest of the World Combined and Has One of the Worst Outcomes. scheerpost.com 
Esteemed physician Dr. Stephen Bezruchka explains why spending the most in the midst of inequality and flawed politics produces an unhealthy prognosis.
(2022-11-24). The Yuan as the Leading Foreign Currency in the Russian Market. infobrics.org It is the Chinese yuan that is becoming the most popular "friendly" currency among both Russian entrepreneurs and citizens, who are converting their dollar savings into yuan. Demand growth is trending, and the position of the yuan in the Russian foreign exchange market is strengthening month by month, writes Alexander Losev, financial expert, Member of Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy…
(2022-11-24). Message to Joe Biden: 'You have promised to defend "every inch of NATO territory." Are you going to bomb Russia now?'. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). How Terror Came Home and What to Make of It. scheerpost.com 
By Andrea Mazzarino | TomDispatch Recently, an agent of the Department of Homeland Security called me and started asking questions about a childhood acquaintance being investigated for extremism. I put him off. My feelings about this were, to say the least, complex. As a military spouse of 10 years and someone who has long written about …
(2022-11-24). Mark Fiore: Thanksgiving for Billionaires. scheerpost.com By Mark Fiore / Original to Scheerpost As we revel in the joy and wonder of Thanksgiving, let us be particularly thankful that a good number of billionaires are making asses of themselves. (I focused on American billionaires in this cartoon since Thanksgiving for Billionaires is, of course, a U.S. holiday.) Elon Musk is doing the …
(2022-11-24). Natural landscape of Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Islands scattered across the Qiandao Lake, or the Thousand-Island Lake create a breathtaking scenery in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, breathtaking scenery, Nov. 23, 2022.
(2022-11-24). Britain's negotiations on Chagos could strengthen Argentina's claim on Falkland Islands. infobrics.org Although the British government does not want to begin talks on the Malvinas Islands issue, its position in a similar case like Chagos could force the issue wide open.
(2022-11-24). China factor in recent international fora. journal-neo.org 
The phrase "shifting the center of gravity of global processes to the Indo-Pacific" has long been a well-established meme, i.e. it reflects a fairly obvious reality. In this regard, the fact that from November 8 to 19 this year in Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand, in the three countries of the (sub)region of Southeast Asia, a …
(2022-11-24). 73% Of The World's Population Did Not Call For Russian Reparations. popularresistance.org By this measure, only 27% of the world's population supported the resolution; 73% did not. This is a resounding defeat for US/NATO "soft power." It can only be explained by global antipathy toward the US/NATO side in this war and sympathy for Russia. | Consider that the US has long used bribes and threats to engineer UNGA votes; it controls the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank; it imposes illegal unilateral coercive measures ("sanctions") on a quarter of the world's population; it is prolific and virtually alone in its constant coups and destabilization campaigns against uncooperative governments ar…
(2022-11-24). Decolonizing Thanksgiving And Supporting Indigenous Peoples. popularresistance.org This week, as some people in the United States celebrated the mythical 'Thanksgiving' dinner, Indigenous Peoples held a National Day of Mourning and continued their resistance to defend the land and water. As Native American, Matt Remle, writes: | "Despite colonial efforts to exterminate, terminate, relocate, and assimilate Indigenous populations, Native communities continue to resist efforts to both desecrate Unci Maka and strip Native peoples of their languages, spirituality and communities." | Settler colonialism continues to this day in the United States and around the world as do resistance efforts to reclai…
(2022-11-24). In Video: New Wave Of Iraqi Airstrikes Hit ISIS Hideouts In Kirkuk. southfront.org 
Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On November 21, F-16 fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) carried out a series of airstrikes on hideouts of ISIS cells in Wadi al-Khas in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk. | In a statement, the Iraqi Security Media Cell said that the IQAF carried out the airstrikes after coordinating with the National Intelligence Service and the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency. | The air…
(2022-11-24). French Ambassador: US 'Rules-based Order' Means Western Domination, Violating International Law. globalresearch.ca
(2022-11-24). UN Human Rights Council Launches Probe of Iran's Deadly Protest Repression. commondreams.org "Today's vote sends a clear message to the Iranian authorities that they can no longer commit crimes under international law without fear of consequences," said Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard.
(2022-11-24). China's live streaming e-commerce users exceed 460 million. ecns.cn China's live streaming e-commerce users have exceeded 460 million as of June this year, increasing by 204 million compared with that of March 2020, accounting for 44.6 percent of total net users, said a report on the country's e-commerce released by the Academy of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
(2022-11-24). Anwar Ibrahim named new Malaysian PM. ecns.cn Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, has been named the prime minister of Malaysia, the national palace said on Thursday.
(2022-11-24). China solicits scientific questions globally in deep space exploration. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration (CNSA) began to solicit important scientific questions worldwide in deep space exploration Thursday.
(2022-11-24). China, Laos to hold third border defense friendship exchange. ecns.cn China and Laos agreed to hold the third border defense friendship exchange at the end of November, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.
(2022-11-24). Trade cooperation based on ideology goes against common interest: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn NATO has been expanding its reach since the end of the Cold War. NATO has extended its collective defence clause to the domains of cyberspace and outer space, which should be handled by the UN and specialized international institutions.
(2022-11-24). Snow leopard spotted in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn A rare wild snow leopard was spotted at Sanjiangyuan National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province. The video was captured by a photographer only 400 meters away from it.
(2022-11-24). Iraqi forces to be redeployed on borders with Iran, Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) — The Iraqi National Security Council announced a plan to redeploy the Iraqi border forces to hold the area along the borders with Iran and Turkey.
(2022-11-24). ALBA—TCP Welcomes Continuation of Dialogue Between Colombia and ELN. orinocotribune.com The alliance reaffirms its commitment to all efforts that lead to total peace in Colombia. | This Wednesday, member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) issued a statement welcoming the "resumption of the political dialogue process between the government of the Republic of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in order to advance a peace process coinciding with the full construction of democracy." | The aforementioned text indicates that the installation of the political dialogue table in Caracas, after having been interrupted for four y…
(2022-11-24). Canada Sets Up Embassy in Rwanda, Amidst Growing Mass Anti-Imperialist Movement in Neighbouring DRC. libya360.wordpress.com Christian Shingiro PCCO (Parti Communiste Congolais) in demonstration protesting rebel groups in Eastern Congo. Image courtesy of: Boswa Isekombe Sylvere, general secretary of the PCCO and leader of the FUPC. The Canadian government set up an embassy in Rwanda this June, to combat Russian and Chinese influence in Africa, under the racist logic that African…
(2022-11-24). European Parliament Resolution Against Russia Threatens Dialogue and Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López On November 23, the European Union Parliament, through a non-binding resolution, qualified the Russian Federation as a "State sponsor of terrorism" with 494 votes in favor, 58 against and 44 abstentions. As expected from Kiev came the immediate thanks of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba who declared "Russia must be…
(2022-11-24). Fidel and a New Type of Relationship Between Cuba and the U.S. libya360.wordpress.com José Ramón Cabañas The statue of Fidel Castro in Moscow. In order to understand Fidel Castro's contribution to Political Science and, in particular, to the sphere of International Relations, especially in regard to Cuba's ties with the United States, one must start from the precedent of the work and practice of José Martí, the Cuban…
(2022-11-24). How Ukraine's Corrupt Elites are Profiting from the Conflict. libya360.wordpress.com Olga Sukharevskaya Ukraine's newly elected President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) walks to his Presidential office after a ceremony of his oath in the Ukrainian Parliament, in Kiev, Ukraine. © STR / NurPhoto via Getty Images Officials and oligarchs have diverted much of the financial support sent to Kiev Since the beginning of Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, the…
(2022-11-24). Moscow Explains its Ukraine Objectives to the UNSC. libya360.wordpress.com Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing on Ukraine Mr.President, At the outset, let us repeat our position regarding the participation of the president of Ukraine in the meeting via VTC, which happens not for the first time. As we repeatedly stated, we have nothing against his participation, but he needs to be…
(2022-11-24). Putin Invokes Castro's Legacy. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. BHADRAKUMAR Statue of Fidel Castro, first of its kind anywhere in the world, was unveiled by President Vladimir Putin, Moscow, Nov. 22, 2022 A three-meter-tall bronze statue of Fidel Castro was unveiled on Tuesday in the Fidel Castro Square in Moscow's Sokol District by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in…
(2022-11-24). Ukraine — Lights Out, No Water and Soon No Heat. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama Earlier today the Russian military shut down the Ukrainian electricity network. Previous attacks had limited the distribution capacity to some 50% of demand. Controlled blackouts over several hours per day allowed to give some electricity for a few hours to most parts of the country. The attack today created a much larger…
(2022-11-24). Indigenous People Push Back Against US 'Thanksgiving Mythology'. commondreams.org "We will not stop telling the truth about the Thanksgiving story and what happened to our ancestors," says Kisha James, whose grandfather founded the National Day of Mourning in 1970.
(2022-11-24). How Much Longer Will Thanksgiving Be a National Holiday? thealtworld.com This is a legitimate question. According to the New York Times' 1619 Project, according to what is taught in US universities and public schools, and according to what the American left and those influenced by them believe, to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate the racism of white supremacy. As this belief is growing and not shrinking, how much longer before Thanksgiving becomes a day of atonement for racist sins? | Erasing national holidays is a way of erasing a culture. As Thanksgiving grows increasingly offensive to people of color, as Easter, once a Christian celebration of the Resurrection, disappears int…
(2022-11-24). PHOTOS: 13-nation drill "showcasing NATO's firepower" held near Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMultinational Corps Northeast Allies demonstrate NATO's firepower during armoured gunnery competition in Latvia On November 14-17, NATO enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup Latvia together with the Latvian Mechanized Infantry Brigade conducted Iron Spear 2022. Alongside the Allies based in Latvia, this regularly scheduled armoured gunnery competition saw a number of multinational crews currently …
(2022-11-24). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Around 365,000 public sector workers in Portugal hold one-day national pay strike; UK rail dispute continues with more strike days announced, as postal and university lecturers walk out over pay, jobs and conditions; South Africa's public sector holds one-day pay strike in all provinces but Western Cape where unions cancel strike and oppose unity with striking taxi drivers…
(2022-11-24). "You stand in the front rank of the struggle for the future": Autoworker calls for joint action with railroaders fighting for national strike. wsws.org This statement was delivered by an autoworker at a public meeting Wednesday sponsored by the Railroad Workers Rank-and-File Committee.
(2022-11-24). The political crisis in Brazil and the fight for the revolutionary party. wsws.org These remarks were delivered by Tomas Castanheira to the Sixth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (Australia), held from September 24 to 27, 2022.
(2022-11-24). Sri Lankan unions shut down government press workers' strike. wsws.org The Government Press plant is one of many state-owned enterprises being targeted for privatisation and associated attacks on wages, conditions and jobs.