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2022-12-31: News Headlines

Jeff Pao (2022-12-31). China urged to disclose more Covid DNA data. asiatimes.com Western experts are urging China to disclose more data related to its current Covid wave, particularly the genome sequencing information that can be used to identify new mutant strains. The United States, Japan, South Korea, India and Taiwan have recently reintroduced Covid tests for travelers from China, which will allow more people to fly overseas …

Water Protector Legal Collective (2022-12-31). Winnemucca Paiute and Shoshone Remain Evicted from Homes, Denied Justice by Court. indybay.org Winnemucca Indian Colony elderly and disabled remain evicted from their homes by a disputed tribal council whose leader lives out of state. The Inter-Tribal Court of Appeals of Nevada denied the Native homeowners justice.

SP Editor (2022-12-31). Ralph Nader: The New York Times Is Diminishing Itself. scheerpost.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-31). Science Saturday: Researchers investigate precision nutrition to improve health, prevent diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could prescribing specific nutrients, grains, fruits and vegetables tailored to a person's DNA and other biological characteristics help improve their health? Precision nutrition took center stage at Mayo Clinic's Individualizing Medicine Conference Nov. 2—3, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, where some of the world's top experts shared their knowledge of the potential benefits of tailoring nutrients and dietary guidance to a person's genes, metabolism, microbiome and other distinguishing characteristics. The ultimate goal of the holistic approach is to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-31). Antibiotic shortage – what to know if you can't find amoxicillin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-31). NIH's All of Us Research Program returns health-related DNA results to participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants. The reports detail whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their bodies might process certain medications. The All of Us Research Program collects participants' blood, urine, and saliva samples. These biosamples are stored and managed for research at a specialized All of Us Research Program biobank at Mayo Clinic. "It is rewarding for us at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-31). Cold weather medical emergencies to know about: frostbite and hypothermia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says arctic cold and bitter winds will spread across much of the U.S., and some states will experience dangerously low temperatures dipping well below zero. This is especially concerning during the busy holiday week when many people are expected to travel. One concern, if you are exposed to the extreme cold, should be frostbite. Frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold…

ecns.cn (2022-12-31). NPC Standing Committee gives interpretation of provisions in Hong Kong national security law. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Friday adopted an interpretation of Article 14 and Article 47 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

ecns.cn (2022-12-31). Central gov't office for safeguarding national security in HKSAR speaks on NPC Standing Committee's interpretation of Hong Kong national security law. ecns.cn The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Friday evening spoke on an interpretation of the provisions in the Hong Kong national security law.

ecns.cn (2022-12-31). HKSAR welcomes NPC Standing Committee's interpretation of provisions in Hong Kong national security law. ecns.cn John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Friday welcomed and thanked the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) for an interpretation of provisions in the Hong Kong national security law.

Michael Jansen (2022-12-31). Muslim Authorities Condemn Taliban Ban on Women in Universities, as NGOs Close in Protest. juancole.com By Michael Jansen | ( The Irish Times ) Four global aid agencies have suspended services in Afghanistan in response to a Taliban ban on women working at non-governmental organisations (NGOs). In a joint statement, Care, Save the Children, the Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee said: "We cannot effectively reach …

Stephen Lane (2022-12-30). Indianapolis communities unite to fight against undemocratic library board. liberationnews.org The struggle against the corruption of the top leadership of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees, which heightened after their refusal to appoint the top candidate as CEO, is morphing into a broader movement to create true democratic control over Indianapolis' public institutions.

infobrics (2022-12-30). India Remains Steadfast in Partnership with Russia. infobrics.org Despite pressure from Western countries, India has remained steadfast in its partnership with Russia, refusing to condemn the war in Ukraine and not joining Western sanctions against Moscow…

A Guest Author (2022-12-30). STOP U.S. Wars: MLK Week of Actions Jan. 13-22. workers.org This lightly edited call to action is from the United National Antiwar Coalition. "The greatest purveyor of violence in the world: my own government; I can not be silent." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., April 4, 1967 After more than 75 actions in October, we held a meeting to discuss . . . |

Editor (2022-12-30). FBI Cointelpro Is Back and Worse Than Ever. scheerpost.com By James Bovard / CounterPunch Elon Musk has opened the floodgates to expose the FBI's latest war on Americans' freedom of speech. The FBI massively intervened to pressure Twitter to suppress accounts and tweets from individuals the FBI disapproved, including parody accounts. The FBI and other federal agencies also browbeat Facebook, Instagram, and many other …

Editor (2022-12-30). On the Influence of Neo-Nazism in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-30). Patrick Lawrence: The Souls of Ukrainian Folk. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-30). Scheer & Hedges: They Know Everything About You. scheerpost.com Editor's Note: These are videos taken from the Real News Network, edited into one video for easier viewing experience. All clips belong to the Real News Network, and are being published here because of their timeless commentary, and relevance to the recently exposed corporate state censorship regime revealed in the Twitter Files.

Editor (2022-12-30). State Department Approves $180 Million Arms Sales for Taiwan. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-30). Zelensky Appoints Sexologist Pyramid Schemer as Ambassador to Bulgaria. scheerpost.com While Zelensky hypnotizes Western governments into forking over vast sums to finance his war effort, he has appointed a literal hypnotist (and part-time sexologist multi-level marketer) to a high-level diplomatic position.

Fernando A. T. Ximenes (2022-12-30). Twenty-Two years of austerity in Timor-Leste: The IMF and rebuilding the neoliberal state from scratch. mronline.org Timor-Leste was proclaimed by the Revolutionary Front for an Independent East Timor (FRETILIN) as a sovereign state on November 28, 1975.

JANET (2022-12-30). Japan's constitutional amendment: a dangerous signal. iacenter.org

Ryan Lockwood (2022-12-30). Buffalo 'bomb cyclone' exposes failure of capitalism. workers.org Buffalo, New York Buffalo is reeling from its worst snowstorm in a generation. From Dec. 23-25, Western New York state was ravaged by a "bomb cyclone," which brought hurricane-force winds, subzero wind chills and over 50 inches of snowfall to the region. But Winter Storm Elliot is as much a . . . |

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-30). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

_____ (2022-12-30). Historic Golden Rule Peace Boat On Its Way to Cuba. popularresistance.org The historic Golden Rule anti-nuclear sailboat is on its way to Cuba. The storied wooden boat, which was sailed toward the Marshall Islands in 1958 to interfere with US nuclear testing, set sail from Key West, Florida on Friday morning, and will arrive at the Hemingway Marina in Havana on Saturday morning, New Years Eve day. The 34-foot ketch belongs to Veterans For Peace, and implements its mission "to end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons." | The five crew members will be joined by Veterans For Peace members who are flying to Havana to participate in an educational Arts &…

Patrick Gallegos (2022-12-30). Los Alamos National Laboratory escalates plutonium core production, putting New Mexicans and the whole world at risk. liberationnews.org LANL has a long history of nuclear safety incidents. I…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-12-30). Always Room for More: Zionism's Endless Extremism. orinocotribune.com By Jeremy Salt Dec 24, 2022 | In the latest incarnation of Israeli politics, incoming 'prime minister' Benyamin Netanyahu has given the most extreme figures on an already extreme spectrum the portfolios for 'national security' and settlement-building on the West Bank. | Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, who has been allocated the national security portfolio, recently called on his settler followers to shoot Palestinians who resist the takeover of their homes and land. That can be taken as a portent of how he intends to do his job. | Ben Gvir's portfolio gives him control over…

_____ (2022-12-30). A Clash of Competing Nationalisms in Taiwan. strategic-culture.org Imagine if a high-profile American politician, such as the speaker of the House, traveled to Taipei, met with the political leaders of the island, and … nothing happened. The People's Republic of China did not visibly react, the Taiwanese leadership sought to downplay the emphasis on autonomy from the Chinese mainland, and visits on the official's itinerary included monuments to the island's past authoritarian leaders, highlighting hopes of eventual cross-strait reconciliation.

Anonymous Contributor (2022-12-30). Orlando Community Defends Event Targeted With Far-Right Threats. itsgoingdown.org Action report on recent community defense of a popular drag tour. Originally posted to Iron Snowflake. Despite an explicit threat by Florida's Christian Nationalist governor, Ron DeSantis to take legal action against the venue if anyone under 18 was seen inside, a drag show scheduled on December 28th went forward without any problems. According to…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-30). "It's The Industry, Stupid" Economic Nationalism Is On The Rise, Bringing New Risks. southfront.org As the specter of deindustrialization haunts the world, economic warfare is to become much more dangerous than it already is,…

ecns.cn (2022-12-30). Nation sets hot pace for science and tech innovation. ecns.cn Cities in Asia have seen outstanding performances at scientific research institutions and on scientific infrastructure, and are pushing the international innovation landscape toward multipolarity and green, low-carbon development.

ecns.cn (2022-12-30). U.S. urged to respect China's interests, concerns. ecns.cn The United States must respect China's core interests and major concerns if it really wants to have positive and constructive dialogue with China, the Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-30). China to retain pull for MNCs in 2023. ecns.cn China will remain a key go-to destination for multinational corporations in 2023 as the country's massive and lucrative domestic market and its opening-up measures boost business confidence amid subdued global investment sentiment, said business executives on Thursday.

Farrah Hassen (2022-12-30). A year of global displacement. nationofchange.org This year's record-breaking global displacement crisis calls for greater protections and investment by the international community instead of more indifference and cruelty.

Fight Back (2022-12-30). Legalization for All Network condemns anti-immigrant Supreme Court ruling, demands end to Trump-era Title 42. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Legalization for All Network. | The Legalization for All Network condemns the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on December 27 to force the government to keep the terrible Trump-era 'Title 42' policy in place that closed the US-México border to asylum-seekers. | Trump invoked Title 42 more than two years ago, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to close the border to asylum-seekers attempting to present themselves at the US-México border to request asylum. It is a right under international law to request asylum and have that request c…

infobrics (2022-12-30). Russia, China Signed Agreement on Work to Study Moon. infobrics.org An intergovernmental agreement between Russia and China on the creation of the international scientific lunar station has already been signed, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, said…

infobrics (2022-12-30). "It's the industry, stupid" – economic nationalism is on the rise, bringing new risks. infobrics.org As the specter of deindustrialization haunts the world, economic warfare is to become much more dangerous than it already is, by turning things into an existential challenge for the concerned parties.

Mike Ludwig (2022-12-30). Putin Planned Before Invasion to Cut Off Ukraine's Electricity During the Winter. truthout.org Despite international calls for a holiday ceasefire, the Russian military launched massive missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian towns and energy infrastructure this week, killing several civilians and robbing millions more of heat and light as the new year approaches. Russian President Vladimir Putin is clearly punishing Ukrainians for resisting his invasion and locking his forces in a bloody… |

scorinoco (2022-12-30). Bolivia: Camacho Evaded 4 Court Summons to Testify in Coup D'État I Case. orinocotribune.com Luis Fernando Camacho, the governor of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, avoided testifying in the Coup d'Etat I case at least four times, defying the summons of the Attorney General's Office. | During the Bolivian extreme right's 36-day strike in Santa Cruz demanding that the national census be carried out in 2023, Camacho, who was one of the principal figures in the coup against Evo Morales in 2019, stated that he would not go to La Paz and turn himself in to the judiciary. | "If they want to send me to prison, let them come to my town, because I am not going to go and turn myself in to Masismo as they want me to," Camacho…

Staff (2022-12-30). RIP Pelé: Afro-Brazilian Soccer Icon Overcame Racism & Poverty to Be Ambassador for Beautiful Game. democracynow.org Brazil has begun three days of national mourning to mark the death of the global soccer icon Pelé at the age of 82. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé was a poor Afro-Brazilian who led the Brazilian national soccer team to its first World Cup title in 1958 at just 17 years old, and ultimately two more times in later years — more than any other player in history. Pelé was seen as a symbol of Brazil and played for 20 years in the country before retiring and becoming a global ambassador for the sport of soccer. He was also criticized for embodying the commercialization of the sport and was seen as complyin…

Uriel Araujo (2022-12-30). "It's the industry, stupid" — Economic Nationalism Is on the Rise, Bringing New Risks. globalresearch.ca

Vijay Prashad (2022-12-30). South Africans Are Fighting for Crumbs: A Conversation With Trade Union Leader Irvin Jim. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra Dec 23, 2022 | South Africa is sitting on a tinderbox, says Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the country's largest trade union NUMSA. The solution is to foster a spirit of solidarity which will have to come from people's struggles and movements | In mid-December, the African National Congress (ANC) held its national conference where South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected as leader of his party, which means that he will lead the ANC into the 2024 general elections. A few delegates at the Johannesburg Expo Center in Nasrec, Gauteng—where the party con…

WSWS (2022-12-30). France whitewashes December 23 assassination of Kurdish nationalists in Paris. wsws.org The far-right attack on d'Enghien Street in Paris testifies to the growing threat of far-right violence against immigrants, workers and youth across Europe.

WSWS (2022-12-30). Poverty, inequality and official indifference are to blame for the dozens killed by the Christmas weekend blizzard in Buffalo. wsws.org Freezing temperatures and massive snow fall have left over 60 dead nationally since last Friday, with the epicenter in Buffalo, New York.

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2022-12-30: News Headlines

infobrics (2022-12-29). Creating a BRICS Reserve Currency: A Long-term Project. infobrics.org Russia and other BRICS members — Brazil, India, China and South Africa — each have different approaches to making changes to establish an alternative non-dollar-denominated international financial system…

infobrics (2022-12-29). India-Russia Ties Go Deeper with Provinces Getting into the Act. infobrics.org The geography of partnership between Moscow and India is not just limited to New Delhi, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov stated…

infobrics (2022-12-29). Beyond Geopolitics: Re-Examining Russia's BRICS Relationship. infobrics.org Despite frequent skepticism, the BRICS have come a long way. From a loose label given by investment bankers to four emerging economies in 2001 (Brazil, Russia, India and China), to a semi-formal group (adding South Africa in 2010)…

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2022-12-29). India presentará su candidatura para Juegos Olímpicos de 2036. telesurtv.net El funcionario expresó que su nación mostrará un plan de tareas ante los miembros de pleno derecho del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI).

WSWS (2022-12-29). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Indian tea plantation workers sacked without warning; Australian Apple workers strike for 24 hours.

WSWS (2022-12-29). Rank-and-file Committee at Renault-Nissan plant in India opposes union attempt to ram through wage-cutting contract. wsws.org Fearing growing rank-and-file anger over their inaction, the unions have connived with Renault-Nissan management to ambush us—forcing us to vote on an agreement that we haven't seen, let alone studied and discussed.

Tanupriya Singh (2022-12-29). A call to the people: If capitalism is to be fought, it has to be fought in the DRC. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in This is the second of two stories on the ongoing crisis in the eastern provinces of the DRC. Part one can be read On Friday, December 23, the M23…

Editor (2022-12-29). "Shelby County v. Holder:" How the Supreme Court attacked Black voting rights. mronline.org In 2013, five unelected judges gutted the right to vote for tens of millions of African Americans and others. The Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby v. Holder overturned a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) that prevented voter suppression.

Editor (2022-12-29). The war on Christmas drag shows. mronline.org GOP endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ "groomer" rhetoric inspired armed fascist groups to harass queer events, spurring a diverse, celebratory community response.

Editor (2022-12-29). California Passed a Milestone Law To Stop Neighborhood Drilling. Now Big Oil Has Launched Its Counterattack. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-29). Joe Lauria: Fighting the "Psyopcracy" scheerpost.com It is a hard thing to combat because it's not a physical enemy but rather messages that lodge themselves in millions of people's minds. And it has come to rule over us.

Editor (2022-12-29). On Football, Opium and Popular Resistance: Not All Sports Are Created Equal. scheerpost.com By Ramzy Baroud / CounterPunch My friend is not an elitist. To the contrary, he has spent decades of his life fighting social inequality, racism and championing the rights of disadvantaged groups. Therefore, I was taken aback when he surmised that "football is the opium of the people". The reference, which summons a famous Marxist …

Editor (2022-12-29). Patrick Lawrence: The Souls of Ukrainian Folk. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-29). Scheer & Hedges: They Know Everything About You. scheerpost.com Editor's Note: These are videos taken from the Real News Network, edited into one video for easier viewing experience. All clips belong to the Real News Network, and are being published here because of their timeless commentary, and relevance to the recently exposed corporate state censorship regime revealed in the Twitter Files.

Editor (2022-12-29). This Year, the Reproductive Justice Movement Showed Us What It Means to Fight. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-29). Thousands March in Occupied Territories Demanding Release of Bodies of Palestinians. scheerpost.com Israel has kept the bodies of over a hundred Palestinians who were killed by its forces or died inside its prisons as 'bargaining chips', including that of Palestinian freedom fighter Nasser Abu Hmeid who died last week.

Janine Jackson (2022-12-29). 'Every issue is a disability issue'. mronline.org CounterSpin interview with Rebecca Vallas on disability economics.

Patrick Lawrence (2022-12-29). A war of rhetoric & reality. mronline.org Washington put us all on notice when Zelensky got to town: It has no intention of seeking a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis and every intention of recommitting indefinitely to its ideological war.

Sara Flounders (2022-12-29). Japan rearms under Washington's pressure ‚àí a wake-up call to the antiwar movement. workers.org Okinawa is the largest of the Ryukyu islands. The Dec. 16 announcement by Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of a new defense strategy, while doubling military spending by 2027 to implement it, is the largest defense shake-up in decades and a wake-up call to the antiwar movement. The decision includes . . . |

SP Editor (2022-12-29). Donziger Files Response to 'DOJ's Disastrous Decision to Side With Chevron'. scheerpost.com

SP Editor (2022-12-29). Benjamin Netanyahu and the Final 'Execution of the Palestinian People'. scheerpost.com

SP Editor (2022-12-29). United Nations Chief António Guterres Begs the World for Peace in 2023. scheerpost.com

ecns.cn (2022-12-29). Hangzhou rolls out measures to stimulate economy. ecns.cn Hangzhou, Zhejiang province has rolled out a series of policies to encourage non-local workers to stay during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday from Jan 21 to 27. The goal is to maintain production levels, according to a notice released by local authorities at a news conference on Tuesday.

infobrics (2022-12-29). Kiev regime's UN 'peace' summit fantasy. infobrics.org The very idea of (ab)using the UN to further the goals of the Kiev regime and NATO has to do with not only discrediting Russia, but also diminishing its influence in the world organization.

The Conversation (2022-12-29). To attain global Climate and Biodiversity Goals, we must reclaim Nature in our Cities. juancole.com By Emma Despland, Concordia University | The climate and biodiversity crises we have been experiencing for the past few decades are inseparable. The scientific research presented at the back-to-back international summits on climate and biodiversity held in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt and in Montréal, Canada, respectively, has made this abundantly clear. Addressing these crises …

WSWS (2022-12-29). UK counter-terror Prevent scheme to downplay far-right threat and strengthen anti-Muslim scapegoating. wsws.org The review was set up by the government to prepare an onslaught on democratic rights, authored by William Shawcross, a fellow of the right-wing Policy Exchange thinktank and former director of the neo-conservative Henry Jackson Society…

Staff (2022-12-29). Peruvian Dictatorship Shows True Colours: Alderpeople Dismissed, National Strike Called for January 4. orinocotribune.com Caracas, December 28, 2022 ( The de facto ministry of the interior justified their decision on the basis that "

_____ (2022-12-29). International Call For New Year's Eve Noise Demonstrations. popularresistance.org This is a call for a night of strong solidarity with those imprisoned by the state. Historically, New Year's Eve is one of the noisiest nights of the year. This year, most of which has been consumed by a global pandemic, we encourage folks to take whatever measures are necessary to insure individual and community well-being, in response to both the virus and the state, understanding the balance each of us must strike for ourselves. Given our current reality, on New Year's Eve gather your crew, collective, community, organization, or just yourself to raise a racket and remind those on the inside that they are not…

_____ (2022-12-29). Japan Rearms Under Washington's Pressure. popularresistance.org The Dec. 16 announcement by Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of a new defense strategy, while doubling military spending by 2027 to implement it, is the largest defense shake-up in decades and a wake-up call to the antiwar movement. | The decision includes openly acquiring offensive weapons and reshaping its military command structure for its expanded armed forces. On Dec. 23, the draft budget was approved by Kishida's cabinet. | Japan's dangerous military expansion should set off international alarm bells. This major escalation is taking place based on intense U.S. imperialist pressure. It is the next step i…

_____ (2022-12-29). Perú's Dictatorship Shows True Colours. popularresistance.org This Monday, December 26, the de facto government of Perú, led by Dina Boluarte, annulled the appointment of 312 district sub-alderpeople across 23 regions of the country, in a move that seems to advance the erasure of any traces of opposition to Boluarte's controversial rule. These sub-alderpeople had been appointed by President Pedro Castillo, in accordance with local legislation, during his mandate by popular election. | The de facto ministry of the interior justified their decision on the basis that "these officials, instead of responding to the guidelines established regarding the functions of district sub-a…

Allen Forrest (2022-12-29). When Conspiracy Theorists are Most Dangerous. dissidentvoice.org A discussion featuring Sasha Latypova, an ex-pharma/biotech professional with 25 years of experience in clinical trials, clinical technologies and regulatory approvals, about the role of the Department of Defense and National Security Council in deploying biowarfare agents marketed as "vaccines" on the US and global population.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-29). Turkish Defense Minister Praises Breakthrough Meeting With His Syrian Counterpart. southfront.org Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and inellgince chief Hakan Fidan arriving in Moscow before meeting with their Syrian counterparts. Source: the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. | Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has praised the The meeting, which lasted for a…

ecns.cn (2022-12-29). China to lift flight restrictions. ecns.cn China will end the over two-year long control measures—"circuit breaker" and "Five One" policies— for inbound international flights starting Jan 8, promoting the resumption of international passenger flights, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-29). China steps up efforts increasing int'l cooperation on IP protection. ecns.cn China has stepped up efforts in increasing international cooperation on intellectual property protection, to improve its competitiveness with a rapid growth of patent applications from overseas, a senior IP regulator said.

ecns.cn (2022-12-29). CPC continues self-reform as it embarks on new journey. ecns.cn Less than a week after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, led the newly elected top leadership on a visit to Yan'an, an old revolutionary base in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-12-29). On the Application of Xi Jinping Thought in an Imperialist Country. orinocotribune.com By Friends of Socialist China Dec 23, 2022 | On 10 December, the first of two online seminars on the theme 'The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and its World Significance', organised jointly by Friends of Socialist China and the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, was held. We are pleased to publish below the contribution by Dr Hugh Goodacre, Managing Director of the Institute for Independence Studies and lecturer in the History of Economic Thought at University College London. Hugh's speech provides a profound and thought-provoking analy…

Sharon Zhang (2022-12-29). Starbucks's Refusal to Bargain With 21 Stores Is Illegal, NLRB Says. truthout.org In a new filing issued by federal labor prosecutors this week, the labor board is alleging that Starbucks's refusal to bargain with unionized stores in the Pacific Northwest constitutes illegal anti-union activity in the first of what could be many similar complaints to come. Labor officials wrote in their complaint, filed on behalf of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel… |

Staff (2022-12-29). Perú's Dictatorship Shows True Colours: Alderpeople Dismissed, National Strike Called for January 4. orinocotribune.com Caracas, December 28, 2022 ( The de facto ministry of the interior justified their decision on the basis that "

WSWS (2022-12-29). Is Sahra Wagenknecht founding a new party? wsws.org A Wagenknecht party would seek to steer opposition to the Ukraine war into a nationalist dead-end. Resting on anti-Americanism, it would strengthen German militarism.

WSWS (2022-12-29). US winter storm death toll expected to rise as National Guard and emergency services conduct search and rescue operations in Buffalo. wsws.org The official death toll of the massive winter storm that plunged much of the United States into sub-freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend continues to rise as rescue crews clear roads and buildings inundated in snow and ice.

WSWS (2022-12-29). Youth and workers in Sri Lanka speak on IYSSE global anti-war webinar. wsws.org The IYSSE in Sri Lanka interviewed students and workers who joined the December 10 global IYSSE rally, "For a Mass Movement of Students and Youth to Stop the War in Ukraine."

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2022-12-29: News Headlines

Janine Jackson (2022-12-29). 'Every issue is a disability issue'. mronline.org CounterSpin interview with Rebecca Vallas on disability economics.

SP Editor (2022-12-29). Donziger Files Response to 'DOJ's Disastrous Decision to Side With Chevron'. scheerpost.com

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-29). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

_____ (2022-12-28). Indigenous Elders Evicted And Banished From Colony Without Trial. popularresistance.org Winnemucca Indian Colony, Paiute and Shoshone lands, Nevada – The Winnemucca Indian Colony is an Indian Colony created by the 1916 executive order of Woodrow Wilson and an act of 1928 Congress for homeless Paiute and Shoshone Indians to live and work nearby the developing railroad and town in far northwest Nevada. While the history of the Colony is complex, it is undisputed that Residents engaged in self-governance of their homelands until the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and others asserted involvement in the group's affairs. The community has suffered from years of litigious disputes, harassment, and violence…

Gabriel Honrada (2022-12-28). India's Rocket Force Takes Off with China in Its Sights. asia-pacificresearch.com

infobrics (2022-12-28). 'Despite Uncertainties, Our Relations Remain Robust': Russian Deputy Chief of Mission on India Ties. infobrics.org While implementing the Indian phase of the Regional public organisation 'BRICS: World of Traditions', in New Delhi, the Russian Deputy Chief of Mission called this project 'important' saying that it will take the relationship forward…

oneworld.press (2022-12-28). Indian Media Is Right: The Modi-Zelensky Call Signifies Their Country's Rising Stature. oneworld.press Zelensky understands the importance of at least making superficial outreaches to India to help mediate peace with Russia despite Kiev having no sincere intention to do so since the international community can no longer ignore this South Asian state's newfound status as a globally significant Great Power.

Staff (2022-12-28). "Abject Failure" in Buffalo: Blizzard Death Toll Rises as Activists Slam City's Failed Prep, Response. democracynow.org Buffalo, New York, is experiencing a Katrina moment after this weekend's historic blizzard. The death toll has climbed to at least 32 as people froze to death in their homes and cars, with nationwide fatalities surpassing 60 people. State and military police have been deployed to Buffalo to enforce the city's ongoing driving ban as road conditions remain treacherous after a 51.5-inch snowfall. We're joined by India Walton, former Buffalo mayoral candidate and longtime community activist, as well as Cariol Horne, a community organizer and racial justice advocate who was arrested by Buffalo police…

Staff (2022-12-28). Headlines for December 28, 2022. democracynow.org SCOTUS Keeps Title 42 in Place for Now, Forcing Thousands to Remain Stranded at U.S.-Mexico Border, Winter Storm Death Toll Tops 31 in Buffalo as Southwest Airlines Chaos Upends Travel Across U.S., Transcripts from Jan. 6 Probe Detail Mark Meadows Burning Documents, Trump Weighing "Blanket Pardons", Russia Bans Oil Exports to Countries Observing Price Cap as German Activists Protest Coal Revival, Russian Business Magnate Dies After Falling from Window of Indian Hotel, Kosovo Closes Largest Border Crossing as Tensions with Serbia Mount, 185 Rohingya Refugees Arrive in Indonesia After Being Adrift at Se…

infobrics (2022-12-28). Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to Reach 6,000 MW Capacity by 2027. infobrics.org Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy Dr Jitendra Singh stated in the Rajya Sabha that the remaining four units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) will be completed by 2027…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-12-28). You should thank this Russian Naval Officer that you and your loved ones are alive today. mronline.org Let's hope there are more Vasily Arkhipovs out there today—we need them now more than ever.

Editor (2022-12-28). U.S. 'justice' system trashes diplomatic immunity & rules against Alex Saab, defense working on appeal. mronline.org On Friday, December 23, U.S. Federal Judge Robert Scola of the Southern District of Florida ruled that the Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab does not have the right to diplomatic immunity, as the U.S. government does not recognize the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

Editor (2022-12-28). Germany could become 'bankrupt state' due to energy spending. mronline.org Germany is fearing its own demise at its own hands as the measures it takes to combat the ongoing energy crisis are causing its reserves to falter.

Editor (2022-12-28). Top investigating officer admits Elgar Parishad event 'had no role' in Bhima Koregaon violence. mronline.org This is perhaps the first time any state representative has accepted that the Elgar Parishad event had no role to play in the violence. While three activists have been released on bail, and one died in custody, 12 continue to be jailed over this claim.

Jonathan Cook (2022-12-28). How Netanyahu handed Ben-Gvir the gun to start an annexation war. mronline.org Jewish Power now has dozens of ways to inflame Palestinians into all-out confrontation. A third intifada has never felt closer.

Editor (2022-12-28). "An Absolute F**cking Disgrace": Record 6,036 US Kids Killed, Injured by Gunfire in 2022. scheerpost.com As of Tuesday, 306 children under age 12 were killed by guns and another 668 were injured nationwide. For those ages 12-17, 1,328 were killed and 3,734 were injured.

Editor (2022-12-28). John Kiriakou: CIA Should Get Out of the Laboratory. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-28). Patrick Lawrence: A War of Rhetoric & Reality. scheerpost.com Washington put us all on notice when Zelensky got to town: It has no intention of seeking a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis and every intention of recommitting indefinitely to its ideological war.

Editor (2022-12-28). Senate Democrats Seeking 'Significant Monetary Compensation' for Southwest Airlines Customers. scheerpost.com By Brandon Gage / AlterNet Southwest Airlines is staring down the barrel of federal and congressional investigations amid the fallout from the more than five thousand flights that it abruptly canceled since Christmas weekend. The Dallas, Texas-based carrier was crippled by "a combination of bad luck and bad planning," according to CNN Business. "About 87% of …

Editor (2022-12-28). The First Big Strike of 2023 May Happen Behind Prison Walls. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-28). Washington Expands the War State, Miranda Devine on Democrat's Censorship Regime. scheerpost.com

SP Editor (2022-12-28). Top 8 Political and Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East in 2022. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole | Informed Comment We saw a lot of pivotal developments in the Middle East this year, including the impact of climate change in the form of increasing aridity and massive dust storms. But there were also realignments of interests that affect the U.S. Here are some of them: 1. President Biden in …

SP Editor (2022-12-28). Study Ties Abortion Restrictions to 'Significant' Jump in Suicide Rates for Young Women. scheerpost.com

Stephanie Tromblay (2022-12-28). Dakota men, women and youth ride to honor 38+2 executed warriors and for healing. workers.org This slightly edited article, which appeared in the Jan. 15, 2019, issue of Workers World, is reprinted to recognize the 17-day, 2022 Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride and to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the largest mass execution in U.S. history. This year's Memorial Ride left Lower Brule, South Dakota, Dec. . . . |

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-28). Science Saturday: Researchers investigate precision nutrition to improve health, prevent diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could prescribing specific nutrients, grains, fruits and vegetables tailored to a person's DNA and other biological characteristics help improve their health? Precision nutrition took center stage at Mayo Clinic's Individualizing Medicine Conference Nov. 2—3, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, where some of the world's top experts shared their knowledge of the potential benefits of tailoring nutrients and dietary guidance to a person's genes, metabolism, microbiome and other distinguishing characteristics. The ultimate goal of the holistic approach is to…

ecns.cn (2022-12-28). Tibet sets economic goals for 2023. ecns.cn The Tibet autonomous region expects to see GDP growth of 8 percent, as well as 8 percent per capita growth in disposable income for urban residents and 10 percent for rural residents in 2023.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-12-28). What Is the Rules-Based Order? orinocotribune.com By Kim Petersen Dec 22, 2022 | In fits of, what might well be termed, masochism, some of us now-and-then tune in to the legacy media. When doing so, one is likely to hear western-aligned politicians rhetorize ad nauseam about the linguistically vogue rules-based order. Now and then, the word "international" is also inserted: the rules-based international order. | But what exactly is this rules-based order? | The way that the wording rules-based order is bandied about makes it sound like it has worldwide acceptance and that it has been around for a long time. Yet it comes across as a word-of-the-moment, both…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-28). Antibiotic shortage – what to know if you can't find amoxicillin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-28). NIH's All of Us Research Program returns health-related DNA results to participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants. The reports detail whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their bodies might process certain medications. The All of Us Research Program collects participants' blood, urine, and saliva samples. These biosamples are stored and managed for research at a specialized All of Us Research Program biobank at Mayo Clinic. "It is rewarding for us at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-28). Cold weather medical emergencies to know about: frostbite and hypothermia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says arctic cold and bitter winds will spread across much of the U.S., and some states will experience dangerously low temperatures dipping well below zero. This is especially concerning during the busy holiday week when many people are expected to travel. One concern, if you are exposed to the extreme cold, should be frostbite. Frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold…

_____ (2022-12-28). Why is Britain rushing back to Africa? journal-neo.org Leading international experts estimate that one in four global consumers will be African by 20 . The African continent is home to 8 of the world's 15 fastest-growing economies. It is therefore not surprising that interest in Africa has recently increased considerably on the part of leading international players, especially former metropoles. British Foreign Secretary James …

_____ (2022-12-28). After Zelensky's Washington Trip, Ukraine Launches Another Attack Inside Russia. strategic-culture.org By Andre DAMON | On Monday, Ukraine killed three Russian soldiers in a drone attack on Engels airbase near Saratov, hundreds of miles from the border with Ukraine, following the return of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from Washington. | Last week, Zelensky addressed the US Congress in person, urging the United States, which finances and directs Ukraine's war effort, to support his military forces until the achievement of "absolute victory." | On Friday, the day after Zelensky spoke, US President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which increases the level of US military spend…

_____ (2022-12-28). Zelensky Appoints Sexologist Pyramid Schemer as Ambassador to Bulgaria. strategic-culture.org While Zelensky hypnotizes Western governments into forking over vast sums to finance his war effort, he has appointed a literal hypnotist (and part-time sexologist multi-level marketer) to a high-level diplomatic position. | By Alexander RUBINSTEIN | High end jewelry, hypnotism and multi-level marketing are not qualifications typically associated with international diplomacy. But these skills are featured prominently on the resumé of Ukraine's new ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesya Ilashchuk. | Since her December 23

Ana Perdigón (2022-12-28). Venezuela's Authorities Control Fire at Cardón Refinery. orinocotribune.com Firefighters from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) in Falcón state were able to gain control of the fire reported on the night of Monday, December 26, in a waste lagoon at the Cardón refinery, part of the Paraguaná Refining Hub. | This was confirmed the same night through the social media accounts of Vice Minister for Risk Management and Civil Protection Carlos Pérez Ampueda. | Pérez Ampueda indicated that the National Risk Management System carried out fire extinguishing maneuvers in the waste lagoon. | Sistema Nacional de Gestión de Riesgo ejecuta maniobras de extinción de incendio en la laguna de residuos ubicad…

Ben Norton (2022-12-28). El plan de América Latina para desafiar al dólar con una nueva moneda y una 'arquitectura financiera regional'. globalizacion.ca El dólar estadounidense se utiliza en la mayor parte del comercio internacional, y su condición de moneda de reserva global otorga a Estados Unidos un " privilegio exorbitante " que sustenta su dominio geopolítico y económico. Sin embargo, la oposición…

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-28). Netanyahu's Incoming Israeli Government Makes West Bank Settlement Expansion a Top Priority. news.antiwar.com Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new hardline government released a policy paper on Wednesday that puts the expansion of West Bank settlements as a top priority. The new government is set to be sworn in on Thursday and is made up of a coalition of Netanyahu's Likud party and ultranationalist parties, and some members …

ecns.cn (2022-12-28). RMB internationalization gets more attention. ecns.cn Chinese currency has still undoubtedly experienced a rise in its global profile over the past year.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-28). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Warns Against US Plans for "Decapitation Strike" libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's year-end interview with TASS news agency, December 27, 2022 Question: The launch of the special military operation in Ukraine and ensuing developments, including an unprecedented deterioration of our relations with the West, was the main event of the outgoing year. Do you think the conflict in Ukraine can last a long time,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-28). Guatemala: Peasants, Indigenous and Popular Sectors Elect their Presidential Binomial for 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Ollantay Itzamná Thelma Cabrera and Jordán Rodas. Candidates for MLP presidential binomial, 2023 Nearly 700 spokespersons from different territories of the country, members (affiliates) of the political organization Movimiento para la Liberación de los Pueblos (MLP), on December 28, 2022, complying with all the requirements and electoral rules established by the Guatemalan legal system, held…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-28). Putin is Ringing the Death Knell for NATO. libya360.wordpress.com Olga Lebedeva Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden, separately from each other, delivered keynote speeches in which they spoke, in fact, about the same thing — the Ukrainian crisis. The leaders of the two countries made their positions very clear. We would like to refer to the opinion of an…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-28). Ukraine: Counter Artillery War — Financial Disaster. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama Since the mid of the year it has become clear that the war in Ukraine is one that is mainly fought by artillery. Ukraine was clearly the underdog in that fight as the Russian forces fired eight times the amount of artillery munitions the Ukraine could make available. The U.S. and some European dependents…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-28). US Patriot Missiles in Ukraine: A Desperate & Dangerous Escalation. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic US appears to be in the process of transferring its Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine. CNN in its article, "Exclusive: US finalizing plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine," claims the US will approve and then quickly ship the system or systems into Ukraine in just days after the decision…

Rick Rozoff (2022-12-28). Albania, West spurring on Kosovo bloodbath: Serbian foreign minister. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyDecember 28, 2022 Dacic: Albanian FM spurring Kurti to further provocations Serbian FM Ivica Dacic said on Tuesday evening his Albanian counterpart Olta Xhacka had expressed support for Albin Kurti's criminal regime, brutally accusing Serbia of sabre-rattling. "She has not uttered a word to warn Kurti that he has an international obligation to …

Staff (2022-12-28). Samidoun in 2022, Looking to 2023 and Beyond: Building the Movement for Liberation. samidoun.net 2022 has been a year of mobilization, struggle and action for the liberation of Palestinian prisoners and the liberation of Palestine, from the river to the sea. From campaigns, marches and actions to political education and international solidarity, Samidoun is planning to march into 2023 with even more effective actions to support Palestinian prisoners, the Palestinian …

WSWS (2022-12-28). UK: "Left antisemitism" campaign downplays far-right danger to promote crackdown on anti-Zionism. wsws.org The International Holocaust Remembrance Association definition of antisemitism to be enforced in schools, universities and all public bodies paints political anti-Zionism and opposition to the Israeli state's persecution of the Palestinians as anti-Jewish hatred.

WSWS (2022-12-28). "The problem is not 'apathy,' it's the UAW bureaucracy": GM Flint Rank-and-File Committee denounces voter suppression in UAW elections. wsws.org The GM Rank-and-File Committee recently issued a statement responding to the claims by UAW officials that low turnout in the union's national elections was due to "apathy."

Asad Ismi (2022-12-28). Sri Lanka's Neoliberal Nightmare, Widespread Famine Triggered by Covid-19 Lockdown and an Unpayable External Debt. globalresearch.ca

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SP Editor (2022-12-28). The Ukraine Crisis Is a Classic 'Security Dilemma'. scheerpost.com

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-28). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

The Conversation (2022-12-28). How Putin's War and small Islands are accelerating the global Shift to Clean Energy, and What to Watch for in 2023. juancole.com By Rachel Kyte | (The Conversation) The year 2022 was a tough one for the growing number of people living in food insecurity and energy poverty around the world, and the beginning of 2023 is looking bleak. Russia's war on Ukraine, one of the world's largest grain and fertilizer feedstock suppliers, tightened global …

ecns.cn (2022-12-28). RMB internationalization gets more attention. ecns.cn Chinese currency has still undoubtedly experienced a rise in its global profile over the past year.

Alexander Rubinstein (2022-12-28). Zelensky appoints sexologist pyramid schemer as ambassador to Bulgaria. thegrayzone.com While Zelensky hypnotizes Western governments into forking over vast sums to finance his war effort, he has appointed a literal hypnotist (and part-time sexologist multi-level marketer) to a high-level diplomatic position. High end jewelry, hypnotism and multi-level marketing are not qualifications typically associated with international diplomacy. But these skills are featured prominently on the resumé of Ukraine's new ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesya Ilashchuk. Since her December 23 appointment by Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky as Bulgarian ambassador, Olesya Ilashchuk has locked …

infobrics (2022-12-27). Myth or Reality: Will Rise of BRICS in Geopolitics Edge Out US Dominance. infobrics.org As the balance in Russia-India relations is shifting towards New Delhi, an economic block led by five emerging economies including the top two rivals of the United States appears ready to expand…

| AFP | (2022-12-27). Indian police probe mysterious deaths of Russian lawmaker, companion. tribune.com.pk Indian police are investigating the sudden deaths of a wealthy Russian politician who reportedly criticised the Ukraine war and his travelling companion at a luxury hotel, authorities said Tuesday. | The body of Pavel Antov, 65, was found Saturday in a pool of blood outside his lodgings in eastern Odisha state, where he was on holiday with three other Russian nationals. | His death came two days after another member of the travel party, Vladimir Bidenov, was found unconscious after suffering an apparent heart attack at the same hotel and could not be revived. | Police said they were reviewing CCTV footage, que…

| AFP | (2022-12-27). 'Proud and strong': Afghan girl stages solo protest against Taliban university ban. tribune.com.pk An 18-year-old Afghan student endured Taliban taunts and insults at the weekend as she staged a solo protest against the ban on women attending university. | "For the first time in my life, I felt so proud, strong, and powerful because I was standing against them and demanding a right that God has given us," Marwa told AFP, asking not to be further identified. | Women-led protest have become increasingly rare in Afghanistan since the Taliban's return — particularly after the detention of core activists at the start of the year. | Participants risk arrest, violence, and social stigma. But Marwa was adaman…

A Guest Author (2022-12-27). ILWU must oppose the U.S./NATO-provoked war! workers.org The slightly edited statement was released on Dec. 15, 2022. We, members and retirees of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), are very concerned about the Coast Committee's public statement of March 3, 2022, on the war in Ukraine. It diverges from the many antiwar positions that our union . . . |

Alex Koplos (2022-12-27). Stop racist repression: Allow all migrants entry to the U.S.! workers.org El Paso, Texas On Dec. 19, 400 Texas National Guard soldiers were deployed in my hometown of El Paso to "assist" with the mass migration at the border with Juarez, Mexico. The state deployed these imperial special bodies of armed men as the city was anticipating the end of Title . . . |

Editor (2022-12-27). New JFK/CIA Revelations & Our Alarmingly Secretive Security State. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald /

Editor (2022-12-27). Before COB on the First Workday of 2023, CEOs Will Make More Than the Average Annual Pay for All US Workers. scheerpost.com Before happy hour time, the typical top exec will have pocketed more than home health aides, firefighters, pre-K teachers, and other essential workers will make the whole year.

Editor (2022-12-27). Illinois Will Be the First State to Eliminate Cash Bail. Here's Why Women Led the Push for Reform. scheerpost.com Grassroots and advocacy groups helped push for the state's elimination of cash bail — a move that will help incarcerated people and family members who must often come up with the money.

Editor (2022-12-27). Israel's New 'Government of Darkness': The Most Underreported Story in the Middle East. scheerpost.com By Patrick Cockburn / CounterPunch If a prize was to be awarded for the most important yet least reported story in the media in 2022, it might well go to the news outlets that failed to report on the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians, which is now combining with the likely impact of the …

Editor (2022-12-27). Markets and Technology Won't Solve Climate Crisis. We Must End Capitalism. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-27). Russia Dropping US Dollar for Chinese Yuan—and Fast. scheerpost.com In response to Western sanctions, Russia's central bank is dropping the US dollar and will buy Chinese yuan on the foreign exchange market. The yuan's share of Moscow's currency trading increased from 1% to 40-45% in 2022, while dollar trade halved from 80% to 40%.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-12-27). Nobel Peace Prize winners have deep CIA ties. mronline.org Far-fetched as it sounds, this year's winners are all connected to a CIA offshoot, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and parroted CIA / State Department / Pentagon talking points about Ukraine and Russia in their acceptance speeches.

Prabir Purkayastha (2022-12-27). Nuclear Bomb connection in United States fusion breakthrough. mronline.org Neither clean energy nor lower temperatures, the latest scientific breakthrough is about testing the condition of the nuclear stockpiles of the United States.

Vijay Prashad (2022-12-27). The perils of Pious Neoliberalism in the Austerity State: The Fifty-First Newsletter (2022). mronline.org The International Labour Organisation's Global Wage Report 2022—23 tracks the horrendous collapse of real wages for billions of people around the planet.

Roberto J De Puente, Jeffrey Sachs (2022-12-27). The Prince of Hell and Peace in Ukraine is possible. indybay.org There is little truth in war. If you want to survive, any means must necessarily be acceptable. In this scenario, lying is not a sin, not something to be outlawed, but simply an option to achieve one's own goals. It is therefore normality. Basically, no one who is in a war can be accused of lying, because the logics of humanity and decency are then suspended.

Ariadna Eljuri (2022-12-27). President Maduro: Venezuela Achieved its Goals in 2022. orinocotribune.com President Maduro said that Venezuela will continue on the path of recovery in 2023. | This Monday, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, wrote that all the goals proposed for this past year were achieved: "We have reached the last Monday of this year, convinced that we have achieved the goals that we set for ourselves in 2022." | President Maduro noted that one of the proposed goals was the recovery and development of the country. This projec…

_____ (2022-12-27). Russia Dropping US Dollar For Chinese Yuan — And Fast. popularresistance.org Russia has spent years trying to decrease its dependency on the US dollar. But especially since the escalation of the proxy war in Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has accelerated its drive toward de-dollarization. | Western sanctions have locked Russia out of the US-dominated international financial architecture. Numerous Russian banks were disconnected from the SWIFT inter-bank messaging system. Washington and Brussels even froze a staggering $300 billion of the Russian central bank's foreign exchange reserves. | In response, Russia's central bank has largely abandoned the US dollar and euro, and instead it plans to buy…

Amy Goodman (2022-12-27). Taliban Bars Women From University and Working for NGOs in Afghanistan. truthout.org International aid groups are suspending their relief programs in Afghanistan after the Taliban government announced on Saturday that humanitarian organizations are barred from employing women. The edict is the latest blow to women's rights in the country as the Taliban reimpose draconian rules they employed in the 1990s, when they were previously in power. Last week, the government also barred… |

Anonymous103 (2022-12-27). America's New National Security Strategy Envisions Greater Role For Its Vassals. southfront.org Illustrative ImageWith Russia's return and China's rise, as well as the expanding power of various regional players, the US is now pushing its allies and vassals into the spotlight. | Written by Drago Bosnic, independent geopolitical and military analyst | The US government periodically drafts and issues a document called the National Security Strategy (NSS). The paper lists the national security concerns the country is faced with and maps out the course of action for the incumbent administration to deal with the said is…

Anonymous669 (2022-12-27). Two More Turkish Soldiers Killed In Northern Iraq Operation. southfront.org FILE PHOTO: Turkish soldiers seen at the border town of Akcakale © Reuters / Murad Sezer | Turkey has acknowledged losing two soldiers in recent attacks by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) within the Operation Claw-Lock zone in Iraq's northern region. | On December 15, the Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that Infantry Commando First Lieutenant Tunahan Yavuz died of wounds he sustained as result of a roadside bomb attack by the PKK. The attack in question took place on December 5. | Later on December 2…

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-27). China Launches Major Drills Around Taiwan in Response to New US Military Aid. news.antiwar.com China on Sunday launched major drills around Taiwan in response to the new US military aid for Taipei that's included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) President Biden signed into law on Friday. "The Eastern Theatre Command of the PLA organized joint combat-readiness patrols and joint firepower strike drills in airspace and waters …

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). China's GDP up 8.4% year-on-year in 2021. ecns.cn China's GDP increased 8.4 percent to 114.92 trillion yuan in 2021, according to the updated data of the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). National crackdown on COVID drug profiteering. ecns.cn Authorities have recently intensified the crackdown and supervision of the illegal sale of epidemic drugs and materials and on acts of hoarding and profiteering as the number of COVID-19 infections is rapidly increasing.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). Quarantine to end for inbound overseas travelers. ecns.cn International travelers will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival in China starting Jan 8, according to the country's latest policy on epidemic control.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). China lifts COVID restrictions to int'l arrivals. ecns.cn China will cancel nucleic acid tests for international arrivals starting from Jan. 8, a statement on the Chinese Foreign Ministry website said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). China's top legislature starts standing committee session. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, started its 38th session Tuesday to review multiple draft laws and law revisions.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). International air tickets search volume soars as China to remove centralized quarantine for inbound travelers. ecns.cn The search volume of international air tickets by Chinese people soared as soon as China on Monday announced that it will stop requiring inbound travelers to go into centralized quarantine starting from Jan. 8.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). China's total current price of GDP hit $16.52 trillion in 2021: NBS. ecns.cn China's GDP increased by 8.4 percent to 114.92 trillion yuan ($16.52 trillion) in 2021, according to the data released by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-27). Bookings for international destinations surge as China eases measures. ecns.cn The search volume of international flight tickets is surging in China after the country announced to downgraded the management of COVID-19 from Jan 8, the news website chinanews.com reported on Tuesday.

Hans Stehling (2022-12-27). Britain's National Security Potentially Compromised by Government Membership of Pro Israel CFI Lobby in Parliament. globalresearch.ca

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-27). Mercenary Col. (Ret) Andrew Milburn: "Ukraine is a Corrupt, Fucked-up Society" libya360.wordpress.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-27). 'Pro-Nazi' Germany and Japan Have No Place at the UNSC. libya360.wordpress.com Ambassador Oleg Stepanov to Sputnik news agency: Germany and Japan no UNSC. Forever. Every year, the UN General Assembly considers a regular draft resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other relevant practices. Usually with no surprise. However, this time the vote was mind breaking, indeed. Especially, in terms of who and…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-27). Why is Russia Conducting its Special Military Operation this Way? libya360.wordpress.com Russia's special military operation in Ukraine is being fought differently than the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 not because Russia's military is inferior or incapable of conducting modern warfare effectively, but because it is an entirely different type of conflict. Ukraine is larger geographically, with a larger population, larger and better equipped/trained military;…

jamanetwork (2022-12-27). Intensive Therapy Reduces Risks for Patients With Acute Heart Failure. jamanetwork.com Patients who were hospitalized for acute heart failure had a lower risk of all-cause death and heart failure readmission when they received early and rapid high-intensity medical therapy after discharge. The international STRONG-HF (Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Rapid Optimization, Helped by NT-proBNP Testing, of Heart Failure Therapies) trial is the first randomized clinical trial to compare the safety and efficacy of an intensified protocol of oral heart medications with usual care during the vulnerable early period after discharge.

jamanetwork (2022-12-27). Reported Health Care Affordability for US Men and Women With Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage. jamanetwork.com This study uses National Health Interview Survey data from 2000 to 2020 to examine reported differences between US men and women aged 19 to 64 years with employer-sponsored insurance in obtaining affordable health care.

Rick Rozoff (2022-12-27). Georgia's military bases upgraded to NATO standards, for NATO use. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 27, 2022 Military bases across Georgia renovated with int'l standards — PM Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Tuesday said all military bases across the country had been renovated "according to international standards" throughout the past year, in his comments summarising the Government's work in 2022. The PM also highlighted the ongoing ‚Çæ70 million …

Staff (2022-12-27). "A Criminal Act": Taliban Government Bars Women from University, Working for NGOs in Afghanistan. democracynow.org International aid groups are suspending their relief programs in Afghanistan after the Taliban government announced on Saturday that humanitarian organizations are barred from employing women. The edict is the latest blow to women's rights in the country as the Taliban reimpose draconian rules they employed in the 1990s, when they were previously in power. Last week, the government also barred women from attending universities. We speak with Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, which is one of several NGOs to suspend operations in the country, as well as Afghan educator and women's righ…

WSWS (2022-12-27). The Garrison Church in Potsdam: A symbol of German Militarism is being rebuilt. wsws.org The Garrison Church in Potsdam, a longstanding symbol of Prussian militarism and National Socialism, is currently being rebuilt, mainly with taxpayers' money.

WSWS (2022-12-27). Death toll continues to mount as extreme winter weather inundates Buffalo and freezes much of United States. wsws.org Freezing temperatures and snow storms are blamed for 57 deaths nationally since Friday. More than 200 million people have been affected by a massive winter storm stretching from Maine in the Northeast down to the Gulf of Mexico and as far west as the Rocky Mountains.

WSWS (2022-12-27). Roger Waters releases new versions of antiwar tracks on The Lockdown Sessions EP. wsws.org Internationally renowned rock musician and political activist Roger Waters has released an extended play recording of six songs from his Pink Floyd and solo catalog that highlight his decades of opposition to imperialist war and the threat of nuclear annihilation.

| Anadolu Agency | (2022-12-27). Israel much prepared to attack Iran's nuclear sites: Army chief. tribune.com.pk Israel's Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said Tuesday that the army's preparedness to launch strikes against Iranian nuclear sites has improved. | "The level of preparedness for an operation in Iran has dramatically improved," Kochavi said in a speech for the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies cited by The Jerusalem Post newspaper. | If the army is ordered to act against the Iranian nuclear program, he said, "it will fulfill the mission that is given." | Kochavi said Iran seeks to deploy hundreds of missiles in Syria along with deploying "thousands of Shia militiamen." | The army chief said Israel man…

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-27). Netanyahu Appoints Iran Hawk to Lead Israel's National Security Council. news.antiwar.com Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday appointed a major Iran hawk to lead Israel's National Security Council under the new government. Tzachi Hanegbi is a veteran Likud lawmaker and a longtime ally of Netanyahu who has repeatedly threatened in recent years that Israel would attack Iran if the US returns to the Iran …

WSWS (2022-12-27). Sarath Kumara: Sri Lankan Trotskyist fighter dies at 57. wsws.org Sarath was a principled working-class fighter for Trotskyism until the very end—a life shortened by the economic circumstances and social misery created by capitalism.

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2022-12-27: News Headlines

Editor (2022-12-27). New JFK/CIA Revelations & Our Alarmingly Secretive Security State. scheerpost.com By Glenn Greenwald /

Editor (2022-12-27). Markets and Technology Won't Solve Climate Crisis. We Must End Capitalism. scheerpost.com

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-27). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

Hans Stehling (2022-12-27). Britain's National Security Potentially Compromised by Government Membership of Pro Israel CFI Lobby in Parliament. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2022-12-27). America's new National Security Strategy envisions greater role for its vassals. infobrics.org With Russia's return and China's rise, as well as the expanding power of various regional players, the US is now pushing its allies and vassals into the spotlight.

Gabriel Honrada (2022-12-26). India's rocket force takes off with China in its sights. asiatimes.com India may have taken steps to build a rocket force amid growing border tensions with China and possibly a failing strategic deterrent posture. Last week, Swarajya reported that India was building multi-purpose storage tunnels in border states to store short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) and might soon be acquiring the Pralay tactical ballistic missile. The source notes that …

_____ (2022-12-26). Immigration by the Numbers. strategic-culture.org Numbers can be boring. When discussing immigration blur the lines between sweet old auntie and that bum lapping at the public trough. So let's look at Mr. Jimenez from Ecuador and Mr. Singh from India, alongside some numbers. Both want to come to the U.S., one for illegal work, one to take his family to New York on a vacation.

infobrics (2022-12-26). South Africa BRICS Presidency: Challenges and Future Perspectives. infobrics.org Next year 2023 South Africa, as per stipulated approved guidelines and rules, will hold the rotating presidency of BRICS, the organization of five emerging developing countries made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This implies that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has a lot more at hand, especially with the current global geopolitical changes to drum home, to consolidate the growing support underway for few others to join BRICS…

Maya Srikrishnan (2022-12-26). States Take Tax Revenue Vital for Funding Tribal Services. truthout.org This article was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative news organization based in Washington, D.C. This story is published in partnership between the Center for Public Integrity and ICT (formerly Indian Country Today). Osage Nation — On a crisp November morning, Teresa Bates Rutherford gazed at the construction site of her future home — her mind on her… |

Sanket Jain (2022-12-26). India Becomes Top Sugar Producer As Sugarcane Workers Fall Into Debt Due to Climate Change Destabilizing Farming. towardfreedom.org Oppressed people in India have helped build India into one of the largest sugar producers. But with that has come the bitter taste of labor-law violations and an endless loop of debt. Sanket Jain reports from the sugarcane fields of western Maharashtra.

| reuters | (2022-12-26). Nepal's new govt seeks to balance its ties with India, China in growth pursuit. tribune.com.pk Nepal's new government, led by the former Maoist rebel chief, will try to balance ties with its immediate neighbours China and India as it seeks economic growth in one of the world's poorest countries, officials of the ruling coalition told Reuters. | Also read: Putin says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine | The UML leader and former prime minister, Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, is believed to be pro-China.Nepal is one of several South Asian countries where India and China both seek influence. India has long considered Hindu-majority Nepal, a Himalayan country of 30 million, as a natural ally based on their c…

| REUTERS | (2022-12-26). Ukraine's Zelenskiy seeks India PM Modi's help with 'peace formula'. tribune.com.pk Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said he sought India's help with implementing a "peace formula" in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | The conversation comes at a time when India is seeking to strengthen trade relations with Moscow while Western nations introduce new measures to limit Russia's funding of the war. | "I had a phone call with PM Narendra Modi and wished a successful G20 presidency," Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter. "It was on this platform that I announced the peace formula and now I count on India's participation in its implementation." | Zelenskiy asked the Group of 2…

Editor (2022-12-26). Chris Hedges: The Democrats Are Now the War Party. scheerpost.com The Democratic Party has become the party of permanent war, fueling massive military spending which is hollowing out the country from the inside and flirting with nuclear war.

Editor (2022-12-26). Abbott Blasted for 'Cruel Stunt' as Migrants Bussed to Kamala Harris' Home on Christmas Eve. scheerpost.com "How Christian of you, Greg Abbott," Rep. Joaquin Castro said sardonically. "Being a heartless POS isn't going to make you the next Republican president."

Editor (2022-12-26). As Temperature Drops, Incarcerated People Prepare for Dangerously Cold Conditions. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-26). The Most Dangerous Architect in America. scheerpost.com

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-26). Science Saturday: Researchers investigate precision nutrition to improve health, prevent diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could prescribing specific nutrients, grains, fruits and vegetables tailored to a person's DNA and other biological characteristics help improve their health? Precision nutrition took center stage at Mayo Clinic's Individualizing Medicine Conference Nov. 2—3, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, where some of the world's top experts shared their knowledge of the potential benefits of tailoring nutrients and dietary guidance to a person's genes, metabolism, microbiome and other distinguishing characteristics. The ultimate goal of the holistic approach is to…

_____ (2022-12-26). What are the goals of the Ukrainian-US project "Turan"? journal-neo.org Against the backdrop of the sheer failure of the West's hybrid war against Russia, including in the formation of a "second anti-Russian front" in Central Asia, the propaganda activities of Ukraine and several Western media outlets began to be clearly manifested by way of promoting the "valor" of the recently created by the Kiev Nazi …

Anonymous103 (2022-12-26). 5 Main Lessons From War In Ukraine Financial Times. southfront.org Illustrative Image | The Financial Times has recently named the five main lessons from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The article was based on the interviews with various Western military analysts and experts who attempted to draw the main conclusions for the world and the two countries involved in the hostilities. | One of the key conclusions drawn from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is that after many years of peace, the "big war has returned" to the international sphere, which means that the impor…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-26). Biden Admits He Does Not Want War With Russia Despite Zelensky's Victorious Rhetoric. southfront.org Illustrative ImageBiden prefers to keep using Kiev and Europe as proxies,however tensions may spiral out of control as the US struggles to maintain unity. | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts | In his

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-26). Antibiotic shortage – what to know if you can't find amoxicillin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-26). NIH's All of Us Research Program returns health-related DNA results to participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants. The reports detail whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their bodies might process certain medications. The All of Us Research Program collects participants' blood, urine, and saliva samples. These biosamples are stored and managed for research at a specialized All of Us Research Program biobank at Mayo Clinic. "It is rewarding for us at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-26). Cold weather medical emergencies to know about: frostbite and hypothermia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says arctic cold and bitter winds will spread across much of the U.S., and some states will experience dangerously low temperatures dipping well below zero. This is especially concerning during the busy holiday week when many people are expected to travel. One concern, if you are exposed to the extreme cold, should be frostbite. Frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold…

unitedEditor (2022-12-26). Is a Turkish-Russian gas hub to deliver energy to Europe feasible? uwidata.com United World International has organized a webinar with the title "Europe's energy crisis and the prospects of Russian-Turkish cooperation" on December 23rd. The webinar hosted following guests who provided presentations: Stanislav Mitrakhovich, expert of the National Energy Security Fund, researcher at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation; Dr. ≈ûerife àñzkan Nesimioƒülu, …

_____ (2022-12-26). Autonomous Winter Support Mobilization: Street Patrol Basic Guide. popularresistance.org According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, approximately seven hundred people experiencing or at risk of homelessness are killed from hypothermia annually in the so-called United States. | Absolutely no one should be left to sleep outside during cold weather yet a range of factors may force people to sleep in the cold; from discriminatory shelters kicking people out, being kicked out of a house during a storm, being forced to flee an abuser, simply being unprepared, etc. Raids sweeps and anti-homeless laws, such as anti-camping ordinances push people to camp in hidden and dispersed areas which puts the…

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-26). Biden Signs $858 Billion 2023 NDAA. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Friday signed the massive $858 billion 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is $45 billion more than he requested. Also on Friday, the House passed the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill that includes funding for the NDAA, sending the legislation to President Biden's desk. The mammoth spending bill passed through the House …

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). National EV brands in top spot as auto industry transforms. ecns.cn China is already a leading player in the smart electric vehicle segment, which experts said may prompt the country to reshape the global auto industry by the end of this decade.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Chinese academic database CNKI fined over $12 million. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) fined China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), a Chinese academic database, 87.6 million yuan (about $12.6 million) for abusing a "dominant market position", the watchdog announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Program to beef up plastics recycling. ecns.cn A joint working group consisting of industrial associations, plastics producers and recyclers has initiated a program to beef up the recycling of flexible plastics in China, a move experts believe will reduce waste and help with national climate targets.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). China adopts new railway operating plan. ecns.cn China implemented a new railway operating plan on Monday to improve the country's railway passenger and freight transport efficiency, according to the national railway operator.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Snowfall to hit parts of southern China. ecns.cn The southern parts of China are expected to see snowy and rainy weather from Monday night to Thursday, the country's national observatory said Monday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Xinjiang produces over 90% of China's cotton in 2022: official. ecns.cn Xinjiang produces 5.391 million tons of cotton in 2022, an increase of 5.1 percent over the previous year, accounting for 90.2 percent of the country's total, the country's National Bureau of Statistics announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Scenery of national desert park in Tibet. ecns.cn Scenery of the national desert park in Zhanang County of Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2022.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-26). Abandoning Afghanistan is Dangerous for its Neighbors. libya360.wordpress.com F.M. Shakil Despite the Taliban's many shortcomings, only a unified, multilateral approach to negotiating with and recognizing the Islamic Emirate will safeguard the borders of neighboring states. Following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan in August last year, the Taliban-led schismatic government in Kabul appears to have reached a diplomatic impasse. It seems like its…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-26). Netherlands Prime Minister Apologizes for Atlantic Slave Trade. libya360.wordpress.com Abayomi Azikiwe Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Apologizes For African Enslavement Africans say this is not enough calling for reparations Over the last few decades the demand to pay reparations for African enslavement has drawn support from around the world. Africans on the continent along with those living in other parts of the globe have…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-26). Sudan: Hundreds More Injured in Anti-Coup Protests as December Revolution Enters Fifth Year. libya360.wordpress.com Pavan Kulkarni Protests in Sudan on the fourth anniversary of the Sudanese Revolution. Photo: Radio Dabanga Attempts by the alliance of foreign powers, domestic right-wing parties and the military junta to consolidate an authoritarian state in Sudan will be defeated by mass-movements, insists the Sudanese Communist Party Country-wide anti-coup demonstrations were underway once again in…

scorinoco (2022-12-26). I Witnessed the Truth About Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Wawen Ewimbi Dec 18, 2022 | Contextual History of Struggle in Nicaragua | 1909-1933: The US is cementing itself as the world's police in the 20th century; the marines invaded Nicaragua in 1909 "to help stabilize the country". The US occupied the land until 1933. | In 1927, revolutionary political leader Augusto Sandino began leading a tiny, fervent guerrilla army, the Army for the Defense of Nicaraguan National Sovereignty (EDSN), to successfully eject US imperialism from Nicaragua in 1933. | 1934-1979: A civilian entrenched by the glittery wickedness of the United States, Antonio Somoza assassinated…

Staff (2022-12-26). Las mejores fotos científicas de 2022, según National Geographic. cubadebate.cu El certamen fotográfico FOTCIENCIA19 es organizado por el Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) y la Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (FECYT). Según sus organizadores pretende mostrar la belleza oculta de la ciencia a través de las imágenes.

Staff (2022-12-26). To Catch a Dictator: Human Rights Lawyer Reed Brody on the Pursuit and Trial of Chad's Hissène Habré. democracynow.org In this special broadcast, we speak with Reed Brody, the international human rights lawyer who has been called "the dictator hunter" for his role in bringing historic legal cases against former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and others. Brody's new book is just out, titled "To Catch a Dictator: The Pursuit and Trial of Hissène Habré." Habré, a former U.S. ally, was convicted in 2016 by the Extraordinary African Chambers in the Senegalese court system and sentenced to life in prison.

Staff (2022-12-26). Venezuelan Army Disables 42 Narco-Jets in 2022. orinocotribune.com On December 24, the Strategic Operational Commander of FANB (CEOFANB) General Domingo Hernández Lárez announced on Twitter that throughout the year 2022, the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), via the Integral Aerospace Defense Command, disabled a total of 42 illegal aircrafts for violating the Control Law for the Integral Airspace Defense. | "During the year 2022, the FANB, in pursuing the defense, sovereignty,…

WSWS (2022-12-26). Workers speak from the picket line during UK Royal Mail Christmas strikes. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to striking postal workers involved in national walkouts on December 23/24.

| news.desk | (2022-12-26). KSA to support Pakistan's flood relief initiatives. tribune.com.pk Saudi Arabia conveyed to Pakistan on Monday its strong support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening and reinforcing Pakistan's post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, ahead of an international conference about the country in Geneva next month. | Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari spoke by the telephone with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and apprised him of the upcoming 'International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan', in Geneva on January 9 2023, the Foreign Office said in a statement. | The Saudi foreign minister conveyed the Kingdom's "strong suppor…

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2022-12-26: News Headlines

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-26). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

Roberto J De Puente, Jeffrey Sachs (2022-12-26). The Prince of Hell and Peace in Ukraine is possible. indybay.org There is little truth in war. If you want to survive, any means must necessarily be acceptable. In this scenario, lying is not a sin, not something to be outlawed, but simply an option to achieve one's own goals. It is therefore normality. Basically, no one who is in a war can be accused of lying, because the logics of humanity and decency are then suspended.

ecns.cn (2022-12-26). Scenery of national desert park in Tibet. ecns.cn Scenery of the national desert park in Zhanang County of Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2022.

Staff (2022-12-25). India vacunará a sus niñas contra el cáncer de cuello del útero. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de la India anunció este sábado que pondrá en marcha la vacunación contra el cáncer de cuello de útero de las niñas entre nueve y 14 años de edad, a través de las escuelas. | Recientemente, un estudió en la revista científica The Lancet reveló que India es el país asiático con mayor incidencia de cáncer de este tipo, seguido de China.

Editor (2022-12-25). Democrats Are Making a Devil's Bargain on Pentagon Funding. It's Not Paying Off. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-25). Sen. Lindsey Graham Says Ukraine War Will Only End If Putin Is 'Taken Out'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-25). Twitter Suspends Palestinian Journalist Arikat, and Media Response—Silence. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-25). UN Experts: US Sanctions Violate Iranians' Human Rights. scheerpost.com Top United Nations experts wrote a letter to the United States government, emphasizing that its illegal unilateral sanctions on Iran violate the human rights of the Iranian people, calling for them to "be eased or lifted completely."

Juan Cole (2022-12-25). A Merry Palestinian Christmas in Bethlehem: Tourism and National Resistance. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) The Mayor of Bethlehem, Hanna Hanania, said that this year's holiday message was titled "Christmas brings us together", that is, it unites us on goodness, love and giving, and it is a message to the international community of the need to stand up to its responsibilities and to stop Israeli practices. | I don't know about you, but the ending of that sentence brought me up short. Christmas…

Minnesota Reformer (2022-12-25). A Pastor Comes to Terms with the Church's Idols of Trump, Money and Power. juancole.com By Rev. Angela Denker | Book excerpt: A pastor comes to terms with the Church's idols of Trump, money and power Red State Christians: A Journey into White Christian Nationalism and the Wreckage it leaves behind," available everywhere books are sold. ( Minnesota Reformer ) On Sunday, January 10, 2021, I woke up …

_____ (2022-12-25). US Life Expectancy Falls To Lowest Level In 25 Years. popularresistance.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Thursday that the average life expectancy in the U.S. today is only 76.4 years, which is lower than it has been since 1996. | The U.S. national public health agency said such a drop was seen last year, noting that in 2020 the average American was expected to live 77 years. The average has dropped by 2.4 years since 2019, according to the CDC. | In this regard, the agency said that in 2021 the U.S. recorded sharp increases in mortality rates for the second consecutive year. The CDC attributed this turn of events in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, w…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-25). Overview Of Battle For Bakhmut On December 25, 2022 (Video 18+). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The town of Bakhmut (also known as Artyomovsk) remains one of the bloodiest battlefields on the Ukrainian front lines. The recent visit of Ukrainian President Zelensky to the Ukrainian positions in the war-torn town was an important media campaign which was a response to the wave of reports of Ukrainian media and international MSM covering the heavy losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area. After Zelensky's photos replaced those of wounded fighters in the headlines, the MSM forget abo…

ecns.cn (2022-12-25). China's top legislature protests China-related content in U.S. defense act. ecns.cn A spokesperson for China's national legislature on Saturday voiced strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the China-related content of a new U.S. defense act.

ecns.cn (2022-12-25). China firmly opposes U.S. signing into law national defense authorization act: spokesperson. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the U.S. passing and signing into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which contains negative content concerning China, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Saturday in a press release.

ecns.cn (2022-12-25). China to break new ground in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics: FM. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that China will fully implement the policies set by the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and break new ground in major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics in 2023.

ecns.cn (2022-12-25). China's national postgraduate entrance exam kicks off. ecns.cn China's 2023 national entrance exam for postgraduate studies kicked off on Saturday. Relatives and friends of the candidates came to refuel them outside the exam sites.

Noe Yeonkkoch (2022-12-25). Woman's Rights and Public Rape Crisis Disputes Nationalized in S. Korea. indybay.org

scorinoco (2022-12-25). Government of Venezuela Continues Recovery Work in Disaster-Affected Las Tejerías. orinocotribune.com On Friday, December 23, the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, together with other officials of the Venezuelan government visited Las Tejerías, located in Aragua State, to evaluate the progress of recovery works in the areas affected by the heavy rains that occurred in November. The delegation also delivered toys to children in the El Beisbol sector of Las Tejerías. | Rodríguez, together with members of the social cabinet, the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB), and government authorities, made a tour of the streets of Las Tejerías to check the progress of the recovery works being carried out in th…

| Reuters | (2022-12-25). Three foreign NGOs suspend Afghan operations after Taliban ban on female staff. tribune.com.pk Three big international aid agencies including Save the Children said on Sunday they were suspending their humanitarian programmes in Afghanistan in response to the Taliban-run administration's order to stop female employees from working. | The administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to send female staff home until further notice. It said the move, which was condemned globally, was justified because some women had not adhered to the Taliban's interpretation of Islamic dress code for women. | Three NGOs – Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council and CAR…

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2022-12-25: News Headlines

Editor (2022-12-25). Democrats Are Making a Devil's Bargain on Pentagon Funding. It's Not Paying Off. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-25). Sen. Lindsey Graham Says Ukraine War Will Only End If Putin Is 'Taken Out'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-25). Twitter Suspends Palestinian Journalist Arikat, and Media Response—Silence. scheerpost.com

Marc Batko, W Meyer, K Chavent (2022-12-25). The Humor of Jesus and The cry of the poor. indybay.org After much meditation and reflection, I firmly believe that Jesus made fun of individualism and profit-oriented economic systems. Winning people to trust the infinite, invisible and transcendent God was surely his central goal. "Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?" he asked his calculating counterpart. "No sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. You are worth more…!

Noe Yeonkkoch (2022-12-25). Woman's Rights and Public Rape Crisis Disputes Nationalized in S. Korea. indybay.org

| Anadolu Agency | (2022-12-24). Indian court orders survey of historic mosque on Hindu group plea. tribune.com.pk

Juan Cole (2022-12-24). The Great Muslim Sufi Mystic Farid al-Din Attar on Jesus' Innocence, Love, Forgiveness. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Christians are often surprised to discover how important Jesus is to the Muslim spiritual tradition. The Muslim scripture, the Qur'an, praises him as a Word from God and affirms the Virgin Birth. In Muslim civilizations with painting traditions, such as the Mughals in India, Jesus, Mary and the nativity became …

_____ (2022-12-24). Gaining Power In The Struggle For A Better World. popularresistance.org Prolific academic Vijay Prashad is the Executive Director of Leftword books, a publishing house out of India. Recently he published a book with Noam Chomsky, "The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S." Vijay collaborates with social movements on an international level, including with the leadership of many left-wing Latin American governments. | On the subject of censorship, the conversation naturally turns to the cancellation of RT, including shows hosted by Chris Hedges and Lee Camp himself. Vijay points out that many liberals who claim to champion free speech are making an argument ba…

_____ (2022-12-24). NHS Price Problem Is Big Pharma, Not Striking Nurses. popularresistance.org Imagine a disability almost disappearing if you flew out of the Global South. I have severe haemophilia, a genetic condition that interferes with the body's ability to clot after bleeding. When left untreated, anything — even a bruise or merely sitting down — can trigger a bleed, internally or externally. Anti-clotting injections can stop this. | However, outside the advanced West, these injections are sold at exorbitantly high prices. When I was a child in India, my parents couldn't afford such treatment, so they'd bury my bleeding joints under piles of ice to freeze them. Almost all the bleeds I exp…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-24). VIDEO: Fire breaks out in shop in west Delhi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A major fire broke out at a shop at DDA Lal market in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area Saturday morning.

Brett Wilkins (2022-12-24). Nearly 200 Rohingya Refugees Adrift at Sea Desperately Seek Rescue. truthout.org A United Nations refugee advocate on Friday joined human rights defenders in imploring South and Southeast Asian nations to rescue nearly 200 Rohingya refugees "on the verge of perishing" after drifting on the Andaman Sea for weeks — an ordeal that's already reportedly claimed around 20 lives aboard the vessel. The refugees — who are fleeing ethnic cleansing and other severe state repression in… |

Christelle Néant (2022-12-24). Ukrainian army bombs Kalinina hospital in Donetsk for two days in a row. mronline.org Since the beginning of December 2022, the Ukrainian army has been shelling the city centre of Donetsk on a daily basis, causing numerous civilian casualties. | December 24, 2022 | Newswire…

Editor (2022-12-24). Our survival depends on a world without billionaires. mronline.org The study looks at the impact of 125 of the richest billionaires globally, whose carbon emissions equal those of France, or 67 million people, and shows that just the richest 10 of those individuals own more wealth than the poorest 40% of humanity. The average billionaire in the study is responsible for carbon emissions over one million times higher than the average person in the bottom 90% of humanity.

Editor (2022-12-24). The egregious arrogance of Sam Bankman-Fried (& his ilk). mronline.org On December 13, the House Financial Services Committee held a long-awaited hearing into the collapse of the FTX crypto empire.

Editor (2022-12-24). Big Pharma's Obscene Profits, Not Striking Nurses, Are Killing the NHS. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). The Chris Hedges Report: "The Catholic Church Expelled Me for Supporting Women Joining the Priesthood" scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). The Holidays are the Most Painful Time of the Year to be Behind Bars. scheerpost.com Every holiday season, prisoners suffer spikes in suicides, violence, and depression. Eddie Conway, who spent 44 years locked up, explains what people on the outside can do to help.

Editor (2022-12-24). The Perils of Pious Neoliberalism in the Austerity State. scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research The International Labour Organisation's Global Wage Report 2022—23 tracks the horrendous collapse of real wages for billions of people around the planet. The gaping distance between the incomes and wealth of 99% of the world's population from the incomes and wealth of the billionaires and near-trillionaires who make …

Editor (2022-12-24). Top 10 Inequality Victories of 2022. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). We Heard Your Requests — ScheerPost is Now on PayPal. scheerpost.com Attention readers! | We've seen your requests for one time donation options and pleads for an alternative to Patreon (are they really that bad?) | We are happy to announce that we are We are very excited to continue bringing you new advancements in 2023, and we plan to continue listening to your requests and improving your…

SP Editor (2022-12-24). New Israeli Government to Un-ban Violent Racists From Parliament. scheerpost.com

SP Editor (2022-12-24). SOS Issued for Rohingya Refugees Desperately Adrift at Sea. scheerpost.com "These are human beings—men, women, and children," said one U.N. expert. "We need to see the states in the region help save lives and not let people die."

Vijay Prashad (2022-12-24). South Africans are fighting for crumbs: A conversation with trade union Leader Irvin Jim. mronline.org South Africa is sitting on a tinderbox, says Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the country's largest trade union NUMSA. The solution is to foster a spirit of solidarity which will have to come from people's struggles and movements.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-24). Science Saturday: Researchers investigate precision nutrition to improve health, prevent diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could prescribing specific nutrients, grains, fruits and vegetables tailored to a person's DNA and other biological characteristics help improve their health? Precision nutrition took center stage at Mayo Clinic's Individualizing Medicine Conference Nov. 2—3, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, where some of the world's top experts shared their knowledge of the potential benefits of tailoring nutrients and dietary guidance to a person's genes, metabolism, microbiome and other distinguishing characteristics. The ultimate goal of the holistic approach is to…

_____ (2022-12-24). A New Brutal Purge Upon the Serbs in the Making, Orchestrated by NATOstan. strategic-culture.org The goal of the Kosovo Albanians' hidden agenda is even more blatant now in broad political daylight in the midst of the Ukraine crisis, –¢atiana Obrenovic writes. | The Serbs are 'up on the barricades' yet again. The Kosovo Albanians-only police officers keep provoking the local Serbs. | They harass the Serbs only and arrest the innocent Serbian civilians only in a quasi failed state of Kosovo (and Metohija). | For instance, one Serb was arrested and detained by the police only because he lives in the same building where the electoral committee is located. Then a few others as well in a matter of a fe…

Roberto J De Puente, Jeffrey Sachs (2022-12-24). The Prince of Hell and Peace in Ukraine is possible. indybay.org There is little truth in war. If you want to survive, any means must necessarily be acceptable. In this scenario, lying is not a sin, not something to be outlawed, but simply an option to achieve one's own goals. It is therefore normality. Basically, no one who is in a war can be accused of lying, because the logics of humanity and decency are then suspended.

| Anadolu Agency | (2022-12-24). One killed, over injured as protesters, police clash in Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk At least one person was killed and over others injured, including policemen, after supporters of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and police clashed on Saturday. | The party in a statement claimed that its district leader Abdur Rashid Arefin, , was killed when police fired at a rally and baton-charged the party supporters in Boda town of the northern district of Panchagarh. | Dozens of party supporters were also injured in the police firing, it added. | The local police, however, rejected the claim. | Md Rakibul Islam, a police officer in the Panchagarh district, told Anadolu Agency: "

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-24). Antibiotic shortage – what to know if you can't find amoxicillin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-24). NIH's All of Us Research Program returns health-related DNA results to participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants. The reports detail whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their bodies might process certain medications. The All of Us Research Program collects participants' blood, urine, and saliva samples. These biosamples are stored and managed for research at a specialized All of Us Research Program biobank at Mayo Clinic. "It is rewarding for us at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-24). Cold weather medical emergencies to know about: frostbite and hypothermia. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says arctic cold and bitter winds will spread across much of the U.S., and some states will experience dangerously low temperatures dipping well below zero. This is especially concerning during the busy holiday week when many people are expected to travel. One concern, if you are exposed to the extreme cold, should be frostbite. Frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold…

Brian Williams (2022-12-24). Ohio workers at GM battery plant vote 710-16 to join UAW. themilitant.com Workers at an electric vehicle battery factory near Warren, Ohio, overwhelmingly voted to join the United Auto Workers. The 710-16 vote, announced by the National Labor Relations Board Dec. 9, marks the first time workers have won union representation in this burgeoning industry. | The plant is owned by Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and South Korean-owned LG Energy Solution. Ultium has announced plans to build two more battery factories, in Lansing, Michigan, and Spring Hill, Tennessee. As part of the auto bosses' competition to take the lead in electric car sales, Ford says it will build t…

Seth Galinsky (2022-12-24). Iran protests for rights, against executions stoke gov't divisions. themilitant.com Organizing Council of Oil Contract Workers of IranWorkers in Ahvaz, in Iran's Khuzestan province, join Dec. 17 strike at seven oil complexes for higher wages, pensions, health care. Some unions have condemned gov't use of death penalty. | More than three months of daily protests are widening rifts between rival factions among Iran's capitalist rulers. The execution of two protesters, death sentences for 11 others and charges that carry the death penalty against six more have expanded demonstrations across the country and internationally. | In the face of these actions, at least two of the executions…

| Reuters | (2022-12-24). China angered, Taiwan cheered by new US defence act. tribune.com.pk China expressed anger on Saturday at a new US defence authorisation law that boosts military assistance for Taiwan, while Taipei cheered it for helping boost the island's security. | China, which considers democratically governed Taiwan its own territory, expressed "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition" regarding the US National Defence Authorisation Act, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement. | It said the $858 billion military spending measure, which authorises up to $10 billion in security assistance and fast-tracked weapons procurement for Taiwan, contained provisions that "cause serio…

unitedEditor (2022-12-24). Chimeras manipulate Armenia. unitedworldint.com United World International author Mehmet Perinàßek gave an interview to the weekly newspaper Kaspiy about the latest developments in the South Caucasus and the normalization process of relations between Tàºrkiye and Armenia. We present the interview, published in Russian, to our readers translated into English. Tàºrkiye announced the start of the second stage of the …

americanthinker (2022-12-24). The Gigantic Defense Bill Does More Harm than Good. americanthinker.com A strong and free America is secured by a strong national defense, and that requires spending money. But America is at risk with legislation like this.

_____ (2022-12-24). Military Budget Hike For 2023 Is 3,200 Times The NLRB Increase. popularresistance.org Draft text of the congressional omnibus spending bill released this week reveals a proposed $25 million increase in funding to the National Labor Relations Board, which would bring the agency's 2023 federal fiscal year budget to $299 million. Its funding has otherwise been frozen at $274 million for the past nine years; when inflation is taken into account, this effectively amounts to a budget decrease of 25% since 2014, according to calculations cited in an NLRB news release. | The proposed hike is well below what leaders from unions like Communications Workers of America and Unite Here have been calling for, an…

ecns.cn (2022-12-24). Chinese Olympic champion weightlifter astonished at positive ITA report. ecns.cn The International Testing Agency announced Thursday that Chinese weightlifter Lyu Xiaojun tested positive and will be provisionally suspended from competing until the resolution of his case.

ecns.cn (2022-12-24). Chinese EV brands earn increasing recognition: McKinsey. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have long been willing to pay a higher premium for international brands, but this trend is changing in the Chinese automobile market.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-24). Biden signs $858 bn US defense policy bill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — US President Joe Biden on Friday signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2023, providing nearly $858 billion in funding for defense programs and priorities, the White House said.

Florence CGTN (2022-12-24). Yearender: Travel and tourism in 2022. america.cgtn.com International travel seems to be on its way to postpandemic recovery. But new concerns are adding a few bumps. Inflation and a strong U.S. dollar have global consumers re-considering how far they can stretch their bank accounts.

Staff (2022-12-24). 14-24 January 2023: International Week of Action to Free Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian Prisoners — Action Call and Materials. samidoun.net

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2022-12-24: News Headlines

| Anadolu Agency | (2022-12-24). Indian court orders survey of historic mosque on Hindu group plea. tribune.com.pk

SP Editor (2022-12-24). New Israeli Government to Un-ban Violent Racists From Parliament. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). The Chris Hedges Report: "The Catholic Church Expelled Me for Supporting Women Joining the Priesthood" scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). Top 10 Inequality Victories of 2022. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-24). Big Pharma's Obscene Profits, Not Striking Nurses, Are Killing the NHS. scheerpost.com

Noe Yeonkkoch (2022-12-24). Woman's Rights and Public Rape Crisis Disputes Nationalized in S. Korea. indybay.org

| AFP | (2022-12-23). 16 Indian soldiers killed in road accident. tribune.com.pk Sixteen soldiers were killed in India's remote northeast Friday when the military truck transporting them skidded down a steep mountain slope and crashed, the army said. | The accident occurred in the state of Sikkim while the truck carrying the soldiers was negotiating a treacherous turn in a mountainous area near the border with China. | "A rescue mission was immediately launched, and four injured soldiers have been air evacuated," the Indian Army's eastern command said in a statement, confirming three officers and 13 soldiers had died of injuries after the accident. | Also read: Putin says Russia wants end…

| Reuters | (2022-12-23). India to randomly test 2% of international travellers for COVID. tribune.com.pk India will start randomly testing 2% of international passengers arriving at its airports for COVID-19, Mansukh Mandaviya, the country's health minister, told parliament on Thursday, as the country steps up surveillance for new coronavirus variants. | "The global pandemic is not yet over.. The virus is changing its face from time to time," Mandaviya told parliament on Thursday. | Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to hold a meeting with top officials on Thursday to review the COVID-19 situation in the country. | "Considering the upcoming festival season and New Year, states have been advised to keep up aware…

infobrics (2022-12-23). Algeria Becomes Next Country to Apply for Brics Membership. infobrics.org Algeria has become the third country, after Iran and Argentina, to formally apply to join the Brics bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA…

infobrics (2022-12-23). Japanese politician calls on Biden to apologise for US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. infobrics.org Japan's defence spending will surpass India, the UK and France.

Editor (2022-12-23). Editorial: Revelate, hazte escuchar, siénte orgullo… °y organízate! workers.org Los ataques anti-LGBTQ+ han sido agresivos e implacables — desde cientos de proyectos de ley punitivos hasta un ataque mortal contra personas — homosexuales, trans, heterosexuales — en el Club Q. Las mezquinas voces burlonas han sido ruidosas en la radio, la televisión y las redes sociales. Manifestantes protestan contra . . . |

Maddi Johnson (2022-12-23). Oregon governor commutes death row sentences. workers.org Portland, Oregon Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has commuted the sentences of everyone awaiting execution by the state: 16 men and one transgender woman. Instead they will face life in prison. Oregon has a long history of indecisiveness regarding the death penalty, abolishing and reinstating it twice over the past century. . . . |

A Guest Author (2022-12-23). Int'l Women's Alliance honors Ka Joma. workers.org The following statement was released Dec. 23 by the International Women's Alliance, a global grassroots women's organization. Go to internationalwomensalliance.wordpress.com/. Credit: internationalwomensalliance.wordpress.com The International Women's Alliance is deeply grieved by the passing of one of the greatest militant leaders of our times, the founding leader of the Communist Party of . . . |

Carlos Lopes Pereira (2022-12-23). U.S. holds meeting with African states: promises and realities. workers.org The author, a veteran of the liberation movement in Guinea and Cape Verde, is a regular contributor of articles on Africa to Avante, the weekly newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. This article was published Dec. 22, 2022. Translation: John Catalinotto. U.S. strategists aimed at winning African states' support for . . . |

Editor (2022-12-23). As New Cold War ramps up, Cuba and Russia fortify historic geo-political alliance. mronline.org Miguel Díaz-Canel's recent visit to Moscow recalls Fidel Castro's historic 1963 trip to Soviet capital in aftermath of Cuban Missile Crisis.

Editor (2022-12-23). Has the Worm Turned in the Assange Case? scheerpost.com By Eve Ottenberg / CounterPunch One of the world's most courageous whistleblowers, Daniel Ellsberg challenged U.S. prosecutors on December 6 to come after him, as they have pursued Julian Assange. The 91-year-old Ellsberg, whom the U.S. security state decades ago possibly hoped to drive to suicide, announced that he too had received leaked materials containing …

Editor (2022-12-23). Health Workers in UK Intensify Their Fight for Fair Wages and Dignity. scheerpost.com Underpaid and overworked, workers of the UK's National Health Service are demanding a wage hike on par with inflation. Both nurses and ambulance workers went on strike in recent days.

Editor (2022-12-23). Meet the Grinch Stealing the Future of Gen Y and Z. scheerpost.com Salaries in the U.S. aren't keeping up with inflation, despite pandemic-related increases in some sectors. That's a major threat to the future for all working Americans — especially the youngest.

Editor (2022-12-23). The Lions' Den is Not a Fleeting Phenomenon: On Palestine's Looming Armed Revolt. scheerpost.com As Lions' Den insignias are now appearing in every Palestinian neighborhood throughout the Occupied Territories, the group has succeeded in branching out from a specific Nablus neighborhood — Al Qasaba — to become a collective Palestinian experience.

G. Dunkel (2022-12-23). SanctionsKill Coalition holds nationwide meetings. workers.org The U.S. and its imperialist allies — Germany, France and England, plus NATO — have grown ever more active these past few years in using broad sanctions as a tool in their quest to dominate the world. For the past three years, the SanctionsKill Campaign has tried to explain and . . . |

John Catalinotto (2022-12-23). German warmakers target antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºcker. workers.org Antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºcker, who operates the Co-op Anti-War Cafe in Berlin, Germany, faces charges stemming from his speech at a protest last June. His case impacts antiwar activists worldwide. German antiwar activist Heinrich Bàºcker making a speech last summer that became a pretext for repression, Treptower Park, Berlin. Photo . . . |

John Catalinotto (2022-12-23). German warmakers target antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºckner. workers.org Antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºckner, who operates the Co-op Anti-War Cafe in Berlin, Germany, faces charges stemming from his speech at a protest last June. His case impacts antiwar activists worldwide. German antiwar activist Heinrich Bàºckner making a speech last summer that became a pretext for repression, Treptower Park, Berlin. Photo . . . |

Olujimi Alade (2022-12-23). Why rail workers need paid sick days. workers.org On Dec. 1, 2022, congressional Democrats and Republicans came together in a bipartisan effort to shut down the railroad workers' planned strike. The legislation, which passed 290-137 in the House, codified a tentative agreement reached by the rail companies and the federal government to negate the autonomy of the rail . . . |

Otis Grotewohl (2022-12-23). Disastrous Keystone oil spill in Kansas. workers.org A major Keystone oil spill of roughly 600,000 gallons occurred Dec. 7 in a creek in rural Washington County, Kansas, in the northwest region of the state. The Keystone spill is the largest in the history of that pipeline network; even more alarming is the fact that it was not . . . |

Workers World Party (2022-12-23). Workers World Party pays tribute to 'Ka Joma' Sison. workers.org The following tribute was submitted to the "Ka Joma Lives: International Proletarian Revolutionary Leader, Theoretician, Teacher and Poet in the Service of the People" Dec. 23 memorial in Amsterdam. The Netherlands. Credit: Nahendra Khadka Workers World Party from the United States recognizes that the worldwide revolutionary movement lost an immensely . . . |

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-23). Putin Says the Sooner Conflict in Ukraine Ends, the Better. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that Russia's goal was to end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible and that the fighting would inevitably end through a diplomatic solution. "So we will seek to make sure that it all ends, and the sooner, the better, of course," Putin told reporters, according to …

Anonymous669 (2022-12-23). Casualties Reported After Attack By Turkey's Proxies On Syrian Army Position In Northern Aleppo. southfront.org Illustrative image. | On December 23, militants of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (NSA) raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near Abu Zindin crossing in the northern countryside of Aleppo. | The SNA, a coalition of Turkey's proxies in northern and eastern Syria, said that five service members of the SAA were killed or wounded in the raid. However, pro-government news sources didn't report any human or material losses. | The raid came following a series of similar at…

Rodrigo Acuña (2022-12-23). Protests Continue in Peru as Newly Installed Government Cracks Down After Coup. truthout.org On December 7, a soft coup took place in Peru involving the impeachment of the country's President Pedro Castillo by the right-wing national Congress and his arrest by local police in Lima. Since then, the nation has exploded into massive protests followed by serious repression by government authorities. As of December 21, some 26 people have been killed and up to 500 protesters and security… |

Staff (2022-12-23). "The Central Cause of January 6th Was One Man": House Panel Urges Trump Be Banned from Public Office. democracynow.org The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol released its final 845-page report on the insurrection at the Capitol and Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election. The report names former President Trump as the central cause of the insurrection and calls for expanded efforts by the government to combat far-right and white supremacist groups. We're joined by John Nichols, The Nation's national affairs correspondent, to discuss the full report.

Jeffrey Rudolph (2022-12-23). As NYT's Friedman Laments end of Israel-Palestine Two-State Solution, the Bantustan Alternative Looms. juancole.com Montreal (Special to Informed Comment) In a New York Times Dec. 18, 2022, opinion piece, Thomas L. Friedman, echoing many other mainstream commentators, bemoans that Israel's aggressive settlement policies and growing religious nationalism "could bury the two-state solution and the one-state solution in the same grave." However, what Mr. Friedman and other commentators fail to …

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-12-23). War, Terrorism and the Global Economic Crisis. Ninety-nine Interrelated Concepts. globalresearch.ca Everything is interrelated: war, terrorism, the police state, the global economy, financial fraud, corrupt governments, poverty and social inequality, media disinformation, war propaganda, WMD, international law,…

Prof. Joseph H. Chung (2022-12-23). Ultimate Battle Between Pro-Japan South Korea and Nationalist South Korea: Democracy at Stake, Economy in Crisis, Security at Risk. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2022-12-23). Deconstructing The Anatomy Of 'Forgetting'. popularresistance.org An encore broadcast with journalist, author, activist and educator Roberto Alvarenga Lovato. | Roberto Lovato is the author of Unforgetting (Harper Collins), a "groundbreaking" memoir the New York Times picked as an "Editor's Choice." Newsweek listed Lovato's memoir as a "must read" 2020 book which the Los Angeles Times listed as one of its 20 Best Books of 2020. Unforgetting was also shortlisted for the 2022 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. | Lovato, a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is also a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times…

_____ (2022-12-23). The Perils Of Pious Neoliberalism In The Austerity State. popularresistance.org The International Labour Organisation's Global Wage Report 2022—23 tracks the horrendous collapse of real wages for billions of people around the planet. The gaping distance between the incomes and wealth of 99% of the world's population from the incomes and wealth of the billionaires and near-trillionaires who make up the richest 1% is appalling. During the pandemic, when most of the world has experienced a dramatic loss in their livelihoods, the ten richest men in the world have doubled their fortunes. This extreme wealth inequality, now entirely normal in our world, has produced immense and dangerous soc…

_____ (2022-12-23). West Opposes Rest Of World In UN Votes For Fairer Economic System, Equality. popularresistance.org Most countries on Earth voted at the United Nations General Assembly to support a call for a new international economic order that is based on sovereign equality and cooperation, that rejects unilateral sanctions and advocates for debt relief for the Global South. | The only countries that opposed this widely popular proposal were the West and its allies. | The United States and its proxies were also the lone votes against common-sensical resolutions promoting sustainable development, biological diversity, and basic civil rights for Palestinians. Almost the entire world supported these proposals. Washington showe…

ecns.cn (2022-12-23). Flight from Australia's Qantas makes emergency landing en route from Singapore to London. ecns.cn A flight from Australia's national carrier, Qantas, made an emergency landing in Baku of Azerbaijan, media reported on Friday.

Eva Bartlett (2022-12-23). "Eva Bartlett: Western Silence As Ukraine Targets Civilians in Donbass" ingaza.wordpress.com "Addressing the EIR Symposium, "Peace On Earth, Or Humanity's Doom? The Case For Negotiations," Canadian journalist Eva Bartlett, who was granted the 2017 International Journalism Award by the Journalists' Club of Mexico and has spent years doing on-the-ground reporting of wars in the Middle East, gave an eyewitness account of the ongoing genocide against the…

Staff (2022-12-23). 23 December, Online: Ka Joma Lives: International Day of Tribute to Jose Maria Sison. samidoun.net Friday, 23 December 5: 00 pm central Europe (8 am Pacific, 11 am Eastern, 6 pm Palestine) Register on Zoom: bit.ly/KaJomaLivesHighestHonorTribute Ka Joma Lives: International Proletarian Revolutionary Leader, Theoretician, Teacher and Poet in the Service of the People Join this international day of tribute online (along with many international organisations, including Samidoun) to honor the life …

Stephen Sefton (2022-12-23). Reporting, Justice and Induced Dementia. orinocotribune.com By Stephen Sefton Dec 18, 2022 | People who have had to care for elderly loved ones who suffer from the terrible disease of dementia commonly find during this experience that our loved ones can hold grammatically correct but completely meaningless conversations. These may be with imaginary people, about non-existent situations, or recalling events that never happened. The conversation sounds normal, but is in fact completely absurd. | This same experience occurs when reading or listening to Western sources reporting on international affairs. It is worth remembering that last December 15th at the 77th sessio…

Victoria Torres (2022-12-23). Final Blow for Guaidó: Venezuelan Far-Right Opposition Eliminates 'Interim Government'. orinocotribune.com At a press conference held this Wednesday, December 21, the far-right opposition politician, Alfonso Marquina, reported to a press conference that the Justice First (Primero Justicia, or PJ), Democratic Action (Acción Democrática, or AD) and A New Era (Un Nuevo Tiempo, or UNT) parties, all belonging to the so-called G4 party bloc of Venezuela, were to propose the elimination of everything related to the so-called interim government in 2023. | Before a proposal could be made by former deputy Juan Guaidó for the renewal of the fictitious Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), to be held on January 5, several far-right…

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2022-12-23: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2022-12-23). Chinese Olympic champion weightlifter astonished at positive ITA report. ecns.cn The International Testing Agency announced Thursday that Chinese weightlifter Lyu Xiaojun tested positive and will be provisionally suspended from competing until the resolution of his case.

ecns.cn (2022-12-23). Chinese EV brands earn increasing recognition: McKinsey. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have long been willing to pay a higher premium for international brands, but this trend is changing in the Chinese automobile market.

Prof. Joseph H. Chung (2022-12-23). Ultimate Battle Between Pro-Japan South Korea and Nationalist South Korea: Democracy at Stake, Economy in Crisis, Security at Risk. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2022-12-22). Russia proposes construction of joint oil fleet with India. infobrics.org Moscow and New Delhi continue to deepen ties despite Western pressure.

WSWS (2022-12-22). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Andhra Pradesh port workers protest privatisation; Bangladeshi garment workers protest retrenchment and unpaid wages; Australia: Thales military manufacturing workers for higher pay.

infobrics (2022-12-22). NDB-Financed Infrastructure Project Has Played an Important Role in the Economic Advancement of Madhya Pradesh. infobrics.org

Editor (2022-12-22). Congress still protecting dark money donors. mronline.org A series of measures in Congress' annual omnibus spending bill show that Democrats have given up their fight to end the dark money era.

Editor (2022-12-22). Taiwan local election shocks U.S. imperialism. mronline.org Before the 2022 elections, Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen, had campaigned for her ruling "Democratic Progressive Party" (DPP) candidates with the assertion that Taiwan is an independent nation and should prepare to wage war.

Editor (2022-12-22). The moral panic around drag makes even less sense in the UK's pantomime season. mronline.org The moral panic around drag queens currently sweeping America has arrived in Britain.

Editor (2022-12-22). 'Why the U.S.-Africa summit is a bad idea?'. mronline.org Africa will not get much help from foreign powers unless they are equally powerful; that way, they can negotiate with the self-declared superpower from the point of strength.

Editor (2022-12-22). Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Twitter Files? scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-22). California's Lost History of Lynching Latinos in LA More Than 100 Years Ago. scheerpost.com By Victoria Valenzuela / L.A. TACO This article was originally published in L.A. TACO, a James Beard Award-Winning local food publication. Not far from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, a crowded line of cars take turns crossing Aliso and Alameda streets. In front of the Metropolitan Detention Center, many sit in their cars, oblivious …

Editor (2022-12-22). Incarcerated Organizers Who Won Their Freedom Now Facing Deportation. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-22). Jan. 6 Committee Recommends Charges That Could Prevent Trump From Running Again. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-22). Pentagon Blows Deadline to Explain US Role in Nigerian Airstrike That Killed 160 Civilians. scheerpost.com One human rights campaigner said the military's failure to provide a timely response to Democratic lawmakers' questions "does not bode well for the U.S. government's expressed commitment to transparency and accountability."

Editor (2022-12-22). The Road to De-Dollarisation Will Run Through Saudi Arabia. scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 9 December, China's President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss deepening ties between the Gulf countries and China. At the top of the agenda was increased trade between China and the GCC, with …

Editor (2022-12-22). The Year of the Botched Execution. scheerpost.com By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch There was never anything going for it, except political mileage and the desire for crude retribution. The putting to death of another human being by the legal sanction of a state has always been another way of justifying murder, effectively assassination by judicial fiat. Such policies remain terrifying features of …

Editor (2022-12-22). US Veterans Call for Holiday Truce, Ceasefire and Negotiations to End War in Ukraine. scheerpost.com

Editor (2022-12-22). Zelensky Meets With Biden and Addresses Congress in DC Visit. scheerpost.com

SP Editor (2022-12-22). If the US Wants to Help Ukraine, It Must First Condemn Israel. scheerpost.com The annexation of parts of Ukraine by Russia's Vladimir Putin that Mr. Zelensky and the Biden administration decried is no different from the Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-22). Science Saturday: Researchers investigate precision nutrition to improve health, prevent diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Could prescribing specific nutrients, grains, fruits and vegetables tailored to a person's DNA and other biological characteristics help improve their health? Precision nutrition took center stage at Mayo Clinic's Individualizing Medicine Conference Nov. 2—3, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota, where some of the world's top experts shared their knowledge of the potential benefits of tailoring nutrients and dietary guidance to a person's genes, metabolism, microbiome and other distinguishing characteristics. The ultimate goal of the holistic approach is to…

Roberto J De Puente, Jeffrey Sachs (2022-12-22). The Prince of Hell and Peace in Ukraine is possible. indybay.org There is little truth in war. If you want to survive, any means must necessarily be acceptable. In this scenario, lying is not a sin, not something to be outlawed, but simply an option to achieve one's own goals. It is therefore normality. Basically, no one who is in a war can be accused of lying, because the logics of humanity and decency are then suspended.

Fight Back (2022-12-22). Minneapolis immigrant rights activists' sit-in at Klobuchar's office demands action on DACA. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On the morning of December 20, after weeks of continued pressure, activists occupied Senator Klobuchar's office with the goal of meeting with the senator directly to demand she introduce the American Dream and Promise Act in the Senate. The mobilization came less than two weeks after a militant street protest in front of Klobuchar's office that ended with a promise to "be back." | The action began with members and supporters of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) entering the building that houses Klobuchar's office demanding to meet with the senator's staff. The sen…

Sharon Zhang (2022-12-22). Overwhelming Majority of Voters Back Fines for Employers That Violate Labor Laws. truthout.org As labor regulators fight for increased funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and activists wrap up a watershed year for the labor movement, new polling finds that a majority of voters support the movement's goals and are in favor of upping the agency budget and increasing penalties for employers that violate labor laws. A survey of over 1,300 likely voters, released this week by… |

WSWS (2022-12-22). January 6 Committee's executive summary whitewashes role of intelligence agencies, police, military in Trump coup attempt. wsws.org In line with the committee's goal of limiting responsibility for the coup attempt to Trump and a few Republican "crazies," the summary downplays the effective stand-down of multiple police and security agencies.

| Reuters | (2022-12-22). Putin says Russia wants end to war in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution. | Putin made the comments a day after US President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the White House and promised him continued and unwavering US support. | "Our goal is not to spin the flywheel of military conflict, but, on the contrary, to end this war," Putin said. "We will strive for an end to this, and the sooner the better, of course." | White House spokesperson John Kirby said Putin has "shown absolutely zero indication that he's…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-22). NIH's All of Us Research Program returns health-related DNA results to participants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) All of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants. The reports detail whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their bodies might process certain medications. The All of Us Research Program collects participants' blood, urine, and saliva samples. These biosamples are stored and managed for research at a specialized All of Us Research Program biobank at Mayo Clinic. "It is rewarding for us at the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-12-22). Antibiotic shortage – what to know if you can't find amoxicillin. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Food and Drug Administration, a national shortage of different medications, including a common antibiotic, is expected to last several months. "The most notable one is probably amoxicillin. It is a common antibiotic that we use to treat a variety of childhood infections, including ear infections, strep throat, and pneumonia," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She says parents may notice this as they take their children to…

unitedEditor (2022-12-22). Upcoming UWI Webinar: Europe's energy crisis and the prospects of Turkish-Russian cooperation. uwidata.com United World International is inviting to an international webinar discussing Europe's energy crisis and the prospects of creating a gas hub in Tàºrkiye that will deliver Russian gas to Europe. Guests are: Stanislav Mitrakhovich, expert of the National Energy Security Fund, researcher at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation Dr. ≈ûerife …

Juan Cole (2022-12-22). If the US Aim in Helping Ukraine is a Rules-Based International Order it must Condemn Israeli Annexation of Syria's Golan and Occupation of Palestine. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky's In framing the struggle as one to safeguard liberty and "international law," President Zelensky appe…

_____ (2022-12-22). Of Course the Feds Were All Over Twitter. strategic-culture.org Twitter was staffed by craven functionaries eager to please contacts and former colleagues in the national security state. | By Micah MEADOWCROFT | Readers will, I hope, forgive me for visiting a topic two weeks in a row. But perhaps they'll agree that the so-called Twitter Files remain the most important news story out there. Not,

| AFP | (2022-12-22). Naval drills with China response to 'aggressive' US: Russian army chief. tribune.com.pk Russia's army chief on Thursday called joint naval drills between Russian and Chinese warships a response to increasingly aggressive US military posturing in the Asia-Pacific region. | "This cooperation is a natural reaction to the aggressive build-up of US military potential in the region… The exercises we are conducting are in strict accordance with international law," Valery Gerasimov said in a briefing. | Russia announced it was dispatching several warships to join war games between December 21 and 27 off the coast of China to strengthen naval cooperation. | China, Russia hold joint naval drills in water…

_____ (2022-12-22). The Hidden Truth Behind AFRICOM — US Africa Command. popularresistance.org The U.S. military's incredibly secretive African Command, or AFRICOM, has been steadily growing over the past 15 years — and with almost no media coverage. | The Pentagon keeps a lot of the details about AFRICOM secret. What we do know comes from leaked documents and fragmentary evidence, like the dozens of secret killer drone bases, the many murdered civilians, or the bring-your-mistress-to-work parties the AFRICOM commanders have on Thursdays (complete with giraffe liver-pâté hors d'oeuvres). | Here's how the military explains AFRICOM: "U.S. Africa Command, with partners, counters transnational threats an…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-22). Military Situation In Syria On December 22, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On December 22, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On December 22, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Safuhin; | On December 22, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions near Tal Tamar; | On December 22, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra; | 13 countries have repatriated 515 nationals of ISIS families from camps in northea…

Brittani Banks (2022-12-22). South Africans Are Fighting for Crumbs: A Conversation With Trade Union Leader Irvin Jim. independentmediainstitute.org In mid-December, the African National Congress (ANC) held its national conference where South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was reelected as leader of his party, which means that he will lead the ANC into the 2024 general elections. A few delegates at the Johannesburg Expo Center in Nasrec, Gauteng—where the party conference was held—shouted at Ramaphosa …

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-22). Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill That Includes $45 Billion for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Thursday advanced a mammoth $1.7 trillion dollar omnibus spending bill that includes $45 billion in new Ukraine aid and $858 billion for the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The spending bill passed in a vote of 68-29, with only Republicans voting against it. The legislation now heads to the House and …

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). China's first domestically produced S-300C helicopter delivered. ecns.cn China's first domestically produced S-300C helicopter was successfully delivered to a customer on Tuesday, National Business Daily reported on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). China welcomes WTO rejecting U.S. 'Made in China' labeling on Hong Kong goods: MOC. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Wednesday that the United States violated international trading laws for requiring Hong Kong products to be labeled "Made in China."

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). U.S. ban on 'Made in Hong Kong' label violates trading laws: WTO. ecns.cn The World Trade Organization ruled on Wednesday that the United States was violating international trading laws by requiring Hong Kong products to be labeled as "Made in China."

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). Australian business group leader eyes deeper ties with China. ecns.cn Australia and China, which have enjoyed a longstanding business relationship, have the potential to expand areas of cooperation, David Olsson, national president of the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), has said.

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). Leopard captured in Taihang Mountains. ecns.cn An image captured by an infrared camera on Sept. 12, 2022 shows a leopard in Taihang Mountains, central China's Henan Province. Leopards are classified as a national first-class protected animal in China.

ecns.cn (2022-12-22). Leopards frequently spotted in central China's Taihang Mountains. ecns.cn An image captured by an infrared camera shows a leopard hunting in Taihang Mountains, central China's Henan Province. Leopards are classified as national first-class protected animals in China.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-22). US allocates extra $374mn for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated 374 million US dollars for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday.

infobrics (2022-12-22). South Africa's Membership Contributed to Further Expanding BRICS' Geographic Reach. infobrics.org South Africa's membership in BRICS has contributed to further expanding the five-member grouping's geographic reach, representivity and inclusiveness, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor said…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-12-22). Canada is Still Preventing Charities from Bringing Aid to Afghanistan. libya360.wordpress.com Owen Schalk Afghan refugees near the Pakistan border. Photo courtesy One Free World International. A staggering 95% of Afghans are not getting enough to eat As Afghanistan struggles to manage the manifold social and economic crises resulting from decades of war and subsequent Western sanctions, the Canadian government is still preventing charities from delivering much-needed…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2022-12-22). Nobel Peace Prize Winners Have Deep CIA Ties. covertactionmagazine.com Far-fetched as it sounds, this year's winners are all connected to a CIA offshoot, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and parroted CIA / State Department / Pentagon talking points about Ukraine and Russia in their acceptance speeches The Nobel Prize Committee has five judges, appointed by the Norwegian parliament, who are tasked with choosing …

Noah Coburn (2022-12-22). Uncompensated Allies: How Contracting Companies and US Government Agencies Failed Third-country Nationals in Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2022-12-22). Bank of Japan decision sends "shock" through global markets. wsws.org There are numerous warnings that the BoJ decision to relax its ultra-low interest rate regime could lead to a "tsunami" of global Japanese investment moving home, adding to the turmoil in the international financial system.

WSWS (2022-12-22). The UAW cannot be trusted to oversee the University of California contract vote! wsws.org The local and national UAW leadership has resorted to open censorship and bullying to push this contract through. University of California researchers cannot trust the integrity of the contract vote to the same leadership that systematically suppressed our votes in the UAW presidential election.

| Our Correspondent | (2022-12-22). 'People-to-people exchange essential for SCO countries'. tribune.com.pk "Promoting mutual trust and learning between our peoples, especially our younger generation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will undoubtedly contribute to the overall progress and prosperity of our countries," said Pakistani Ambassador to China Moinul Haque on Thursday. | At the forum on SCO Country People-to-People Exchange 2022, organised by the China Centre for International People-to-People Exchange of the Ministry of Education, Qingdao Municipal People's Government and Secretariat of SCO, the ambassador stated that SCO has become an influential, constructive force in gl…

WSWS (2022-12-22). Sri Lanka's JVP makes bid for power to "save the country" wsws.org The JVP/NPP declares that it wants to "save the country," but its commitment to implementing the IMF's harsh austerity program means it wants to save Sri Lankan capitalism at the expense of working people.

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2022-12-19: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-19). CIA Chief Says Russia-Iran Building 'Full-Fledged Defense Partnership'. news.antiwar.com CIA Director William Burns said in an interview that aired on PBS that Russia and Iran are working toward a "full-fledged defense partnership" and that such an arrangement threatens the US and its allies in the Middle East. As an example of Russian and Iranian military cooperation, Burns cited Iran supplying Russia with drones, although …

Manlio Dinucci (2022-12-19). Billions of Euros Paid by Us. They Feed War and Corruption in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2022-12-19). Kiev responds to Russian advancements by attacking civilians in Donbass. infobrics.org Situation of the civilians in central Donetsk is one of the worst in eight years.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Represión policial contra manifestaciones en Perú deja un saldo de 25 muertos. telesurtv.net Boluarte anunció que el Ministerio Público ya inició las investigaciones sobre la muerte de civiles en las protestas, y lo mismo hará la justicia militar.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Aumenta a 24 cifra de muertos por represión contra manifestaciones en Perú. telesurtv.net La policía liberó la noche del sábado a 26 campesinos que retuvo de manera arbitraria durante 14 horas.

Vijay Prashad (2022-12-19). The US Egged on the Coup in Peru. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad and José Carlos Llerena Robles — Dec 15, 2022 | The US swiftly legitimized last week's coup against President Pedro Castillo, the culmination of Fujimori-led attempts to destabilize his government. | On 7 December 2022, Pedro Castillo sat in his office on what would be the last day of his presidency of Peru. His lawyers went over spreadsheets that showed Castillo would triumph over a motion in Congress to remove him. This was going to be the

infobrics (2022-12-19). Greece would undermine its security by sending air defenses to Ukraine. infobrics.org The loss of such an advanced air defense system like the S-300PMU-1 would severely undermine Greek security.

_____ (2022-12-19). G7 Geniuses Shoot Both Feet with Oil Price Cap. journal-neo.org Okay, the message has become crystal clear now. The United States does not want Germany and the rest of Europe to become richer and prosperous anymore, powered by cheap Russian gas. It's a thing, you know? Getting at the competition. Strangely, ironically, or one might even say comically, India will now become far richer and …

infobrics (2022-12-19). Key Project of China-Russia East-Route Natural Gas Pipeline Is Completed. infobrics.org It will allow Russian gas to cross the Yangtze River to reach Shanghai, laying the foundation for the full completion of the landmark China-Russia energy cooperation project…

infobrics (2022-12-19). Putin and Modi deepen "privileged strategic partnership" despite Western pressure. infobrics.org CIA chief is the latest official to disseminate fake news on Russian-Indian ties.

____ (2022-12-19). LNG port boosts German gas supplies. ecns.cn Germany took a huge step toward weaning itself off Russian natural gas on the weekend, with the opening of a floating facility that ensures it can import the fossil fuel by sea, from anywhere in the world.

infobrics (2022-12-19). China-India Farm Cooperation Can Grow Amid Global Shortages. infobrics.org India is working on developing the "world's largest grain storage" program…

infobrics (2022-12-19). American coercive anti-Chinese diplomacy in Asia risks backfiring. infobrics.org US aggressive policies towards China are alienating its Indo-Pacific partners as most of them wish to continue to trade with China.

infobrics (2022-12-19). Lula Is Back on the International Stage, or Is He. infobrics.org Brazil transitioned from international stardom to relative seclusion over the last decade, after Jair Bolsonaro made an international pariah of his own country. Not surprisingly, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's electoral victory is expected to change his country's international presence radically…

Staff (2022-12-19). Venezuela Fiercely Rejects US Senates Passing of BOLIVAR Act. orinocotribune.com This Friday, December 16, the US Senate unanimously approved the Law to Prohibit Operations and Leasing with the Illegitimate Authoritarian Regime of Venezuela (BOLIVAR Act), presented by the ultra-conservative Floridian senator, Rick Scott. The discussion of the interventionist act in the lower house of the US Congress is still pending. | "The regulations prohibit federal agencies from doing business with anyone who supports the oppressive Maduro regime," reported the official website of Scott, who was one of the primary promoters of the law. Scott was joined by far-right Senator Marco Rubio as well as other far…

Staff (2022-12-19). Locura en las calles argentinas: Los hinchas de la albiceleste celebran la victoria (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Argentina está de fiesta tras conseguir este domingo el tercer campeonato mundial de su historia al imponerse a Francia 4-2 por penaltis. Después de una sufrida final en Catar, los argentinos salieron a las calles de todo el país a festejar el tan ansiado triunfo.

teleSUR, ev, MER (2022-12-19). Zurda Infinita celebra tricampeonato mundial de Argentina. telesurtv.net Sorín y Morales resaltaron el trabajo realizado por la selección de Argentina para llevarse la tercer Copa del Mundo.

Khaled Mouammar (2022-12-19). 500,000 Internally Displaced Palestinian Citizens of Israel Prevented from Returning to Their Villages. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-12-19). China raises 312 questions at the WTO over U.S.' unilateral trade practices. ecns.cn China has expressed concerns over some unilateral trade practices of the U.S. during the WTO's 15th Trade Policy Review of the U.S., raising 312 written questions to the U.S. based on WTO rules.

____ (2022-12-19). China delivers homegrown passenger jetliner to overseas client. ecns.cn China on Sunday delivered its homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, to Indonesian airline TransNusa, marking the country's passenger jetliner entering overseas market for the first time.

____ (2022-12-19). UN recognizes China's vast restoration effort. ecns.cn The United Nations recognizes China's Shan-Shui Initiative as one of the world's 10 ground-breaking projects, honoured as World Restoration Flagship.

____ (2022-12-19). Key economic conference shows growth the priority of China in 2023. ecns.cn The two-day tone-setting central economic work conference held from Dec 15 to 16 showed China's priority is increasingly shifting to economic growth, media reported.

____ (2022-12-19). (100 great changes) Why marathon so popular in China. ecns.cn On November 6, 2022, the 40th Beijing Marathon started with a pistol shot. Facing the course of 42.2 kilometers, racers dashed from Tiananmen Square, running to the destination — the Landscape Avenue in the Olympic Park.

____ (2022-12-19). China's ocean research drilling vessel takes shape. ecns.cn The main body of a Chinese ultra-deepwater research drilling vessel has taken shape in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, according to the China Science Daily on Monday.

____ (2022-12-19). (100 great changes) 5G apps thrive in China. ecns.cn Over the past three years, a total of 2.22 million 5G base stations have covered cities, suburbs, islands and deserts in China.

____ (2022-12-19). Suzhou business delegation receives nearly $6 billion Europe investment intention. ecns.cn A delegation of over 200 business executives and government officials led by the government of Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, returned from Europe on Sunday.

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-19). Japan Says China Is Unprecedented 'Challenge' in National Security Strategy. news.antiwar.com Japan released a new military strategy on Friday that labeled China as an unprecedented "challenge" and outlined a major overhaul of Japan's military that marks the biggest shift away from Tokyo's post-World War II policy of pacifism. The strategy includes policies recently announced by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, including the goal of increasing Japan's …

____ (2022-12-19). Chinese localities prepare for peak of COVID-19 infections in January. ecns.cn Multiple places across China are anticipating and getting prepared to cope with the peak of COVID-19 infections in January, as a travel rush during the Chinese New Year holidays is expected to speed up the spread of the virus.

____ (2022-12-19). China-built health facilities for Kuwait enter trail operation. ecns.cn Health facilities constructed by China Metallurgical Group Corporation were put into trail operation in Ahmadi, Kuwait, on Sunday.

____ (2022-12-19). Hebei launches new multi-modal transport route to S Korea. ecns.cn A batch of goods arrived at Qinhuangdao Port by train from Shijiazhuang International Land Port on Sunday. The shipment is scheduled to head to Incheon, South Korea, via sea transport on Tuesday, marking the opening of a new multi-modal transport route connecting China with South Korea.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Ataque de Ucrania contra hospital en Donetsk deja un muerto. telesurtv.net Pushilin detalló que tras la agresión del régimen de Kiev todos los pacientes del centro médico fueron evacuados.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Michigan Medicine announces plan to acquire Sparrow Health in Lansing. wsws.org The merger of the two hospital systems in Michigan is part of the process of consolidation of the health care services industry into large enterprises worth tens of billions of dollars.

____ (2022-12-19). Asia feels the heat of U.S. inflation fight. ecns.cn The U.S. Federal Reserve's series of interest rate rises are forecast to crimp post-pandemic recovery across the Asia-Pacific region with the Fed seen to slow down exports and consumer demand, and further weaken Asian currencies.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Long live the memory of Comrade Keerthi Balasuriya (1948-1987). wsws.org This letter was sent by David North, the chairman of the WSWS International Editorial Board, to the Socialist Equality Party in Sri Lanka on the thirty-fifth anniversary of the death of Keerthi Balasuria.

Staff (2022-12-19). Turkey arms Georgia for new Caucasus wars. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseDecember 18, 2022 The Republic of Turkey handed over various types of equipment to the Defense Forces of Georgia The Government of the Republic of Turkey has given various types of equipment to the Defense Forces of Georgia in order to improve the capabilities of aviation and air defense. The event was …

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2022-12-19). Lenguaje, desnaturalización y la mirada del jaguar. indybay.org Lenguaje, desnaturalización y la mirada del jaguar | por Julie Wark…

Dan Bacher (2022-12-19). Zero Delta Smelt found in CDFW fall survey from Sept. to Nov. as Delta Tunnel goes forward. indybay.org No Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish on the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, were collected in the CDFW's Fall Midwater Trawl survey from September through November.

____ (2022-12-19). Environmental efforts bring rewards to all in Tibet. ecns.cn In 1993, the 300,000-square-kilometer Changtang Nature Reserve was established in Tibet, and further upgraded to a national nature reserve in 2000.

Editor (2022-12-19). Teaching Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's The Gulag Archipelago in Prison. scheerpost.com

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2022-12-19). A Poem for Christmas: Christmas Revels (1838). globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2022-12-19). How the Wrong Dietary Fat Can Wreck Your Health. globalresearch.ca

Fight Back (2022-12-19). FRSO: The contributions of Comrade Jose Ma. Sison will live forever! fightbacknews.org To: Communist Party of the Philippines | From: Freedom Road Socialist Organization | Dear Comrades, | It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Comrade Jose Ma. Sison. The Freedom Road Socialist Organization extends our sincere condolences to Ka Joma's many comrades, friends, Ka Julieta de Lima and his entire family. He will be missed wherever working and oppressed people are striving for their emancipation. We mourn the departure of a true titan in the world communist movement. | As a founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People's Army, Comrade Sison made tremendous contr…

Fight Back (2022-12-19). Racine, WI: Labor and community turn out to support striking UAW Local 180 workers. fightbacknews.org Racine, Wisconsin – On December 17, union members and supporters rallied in support of UAW Local 180 members who have been on strike at Case New Holland Industrial (CNHi) since May. The Racine workers are demanding the large multinational agricultural equipment corporation give workers a better contract as the company hauls in record profits. | UAW 180 President Yasin Mahdi spoke to the crowd of supporters, calling out the company for cutting off health insurance to striking workers' families. | Local unions and labor groups delivered thousands of items to the rally to support striking workers and their families…

____ (2022-12-19). First organ donation between mainland and HK saves 4-month old baby. ecns.cn A medical team of the Hong Kong Children's Hospital successfully transplanted a heart donated from the mainland to a 4-month-old baby in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Saturday.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-19). Explosión de camión cisterna deja 19 muertos en Afganistán. telesurtv.net La explosión se produjo en torno a las 20H30 de este sábado a consecuencia de la explosión de un camión cisterna que transportaba gasolina que circulaba por el túnel.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-19). Emisiones de volcán ecuatoriano Cotopaxi superan mil metros de altura. telesurtv.net Continúa monitoreo del cono, segundo más alto de Ecuador y uno de los más peligrosos del mundo. Rige alerta amarilla en su perímetro.

____ (2022-12-19). Harbin Ice-Snow World welcomes visitors on test run. ecns.cn Covering an area of 810,000 square meters, the Ice and Snow World has built hundreds of snow landscapes with 150,000 cubic meters of ice and snow.

teleSUR -JDO (2022-12-19). Felicitan a Argentina por su tercera Copa Mundial de fútbol. telesurtv.net Desde líderes políticos como Alberto Fernández y Nicolás Maduro hasta astros del balompié, como Pelé, todos felicitaron a Argentina por su tercera consagración.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Presidente de Bolivia expresa apoyo a la libertad de Assange. telesurtv.net En la reunión, el presidente habló de las graves implicaciones para la libertad de prensa si Assange es extraditado a los EE.UU.

Staff (2022-12-19). Sancti Spíritus: Ejecutan nuevo Parque Fotovoltaico con capacidad para generar 2,2 Mw. cubadebate.cu En aras del desarrollo de nuevas fuentes renovables de energía, en Sancti Spíritus, se trabaja hoy en el montaje del octavo Parque Fotovoltaico en el sureño municipio de Trinidad. El nuevo emplazamiento con capacidad para generar 2,2 megawatts (Mw) se ubica en la zona de Los Cristales en los límites con Casilda y estará sincronizado SEN.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2022-12-19). Reportan cuatro nuevos casos de cólera en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Se trata de cuatro pacientes de sexo masculinos de , 30, 23 y cuatro años de edad, todos de nacionalidad dominicana.

Slingshot collective (2022-12-19). Sunday 1/8: Slingshot new volunteer meeting / article brainstorm for issue #137. indybay.org Long Haul infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 – 510 540 0751 – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Shattuck and Woolsey across from La Pena…

Labor Video Project (2022-12-19). Starbucks Workers Strike 100 Stores SF Castro Starbucks Barrista Kyle Trainer Speaks. indybay.org On Friday December 16, 2022 over 100 stores went on strike for a union contract and against union busting.

Dan Bacher (2022-12-19). After spending $20 M, oil industry gathers enough signatures for initiative against setbacks law. indybay.org If the Secretary of State formally qualifies the oil industry's petition, the issue of neighborhood drilling in California will go before voters on the 2024 ballot.

teleSUR, odr, JDO (2022-12-19). UE logra acuerdo sobre sistema de comercio de emisiones. telesurtv.net Según lo acordado, para 2030 debe haber una reducción de 62 por ciento en las emisiones en comparación con los niveles de 2005.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Australia: Major construction firm Clough collapses, placing thousands of jobs in jeopardy. wsws.org The company is yet another casualty of the deepening crisis engulfing Australia's construction industry, which has seen a plethora of building firms go to the wall over the past year…

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 5.3 en Tumaco, Colombia. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento no hay daños o víctimas. Su epicentro se estimó en un área del océano Pacífico. Se sintió en varias provincias ecuatorianas.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Canciller de Namibia arriba a Venezuela para visita oficial. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano concedió el 3 de marzo de 2021 a Nandi Ndaitwah la Orden Francisco de Miranda como reconocimiento a su lucha por la independencia de la nación surafricana.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-12-19). 2022 California State Capitol Kwanzaa in the wake of the 2022 US-Africa Summit. indybay.org Dr. Karenga utilized struggle creating Kwanzaa. He and the US Organization continues to rectify the cultural and economic exploitation perpetrated against us during the months of October, November, and December (the Christmas season) as we prepare for a New Year.

____ (2022-12-19). Battleground for postgraduates expands. ecns.cn A total of 4.57 million candidates signed up for the national postgraduate entrance exam this year, almost double the amount in 2018 when there were 2.38 million.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Australia's housing crisis pushing thousands into poverty and homelessness. wsws.org Reports find homelessness is on the rise and housing affordability is the fastest rising risk factor for suicide.

Angela (2022-12-19). Saturday 12/17: Free virtual screening of the documentry film "Erasmus in Gaza" indybay.org

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-19). Venezuela condena intento de EE.UU. de vulnerar sus derechos. telesurtv.net Cancillería de Venezuela rechaza proyecto de ley que busca mantener las medidas de presión impuestas por Washington, además de ofender al pueblo y a Simón Bolívar.

Anonymous Contributor (2022-12-19). Far-Right Drowned Out By Brockville Community in Ontario. itsgoingdown.org Report back from community defense of a drag story-hour in so-called Brockville, Ontario. Originally posted to Gay Mafia Protection Racket. Like the world's worst game of whack-a-mole, we were out again yesterday, December 17, in Brockville, Ontario to protect a drag story hour at their local library. And once again, we outnumbered them from the…

WSWS (2022-12-19). Germany's Reichsbàºrger terrorist network and the fight against fascism. wsws.org More than people from the Reichsbàºrger (Citizens of the Reich) movement, against whom 3,000 police carried out the largest raid in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, are accused of plotting a military coup to seize power and kill political opponents.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-19). Corea del Norte continúa realizando pruebas de misiles balísticos. telesurtv.net La prueba de este domingo se produce luego de que Washington haya decidido lanzar una nueva unidad de sus fuerzas espaciales en Corea del Sur.

____ (2022-12-19). U.S. extends tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese goods for nine months. ecns.cn The U.S.'latest move in extending tariff exclusions on 352 Chinese import categories has sent positive signs as it is beneficial to normalizing bilateral trade and helping trade ties get back on a normal track.

teleSUR, jap, JCM (2022-12-19). Argentina gana el Mundial de Qatar 2022 en la tanda de penaltis. telesurtv.net La Albiceleste mostró una superioridad absoluta sobre La tricolor durante casi todo el partido y hace realidad el sueño de levantar su tercera Copa Mundial.

WSWS (2022-12-19). This week in history: December 19-25. wsws.org

BayArea4Iran (2022-12-19). Saturday 12/17: Freedom March & Rally for IRAN: "Woman, Life, Freedom!" indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95113…

teleSUR, mcs, MER (2022-12-19). Conoce 10 palabras que el idioma español heredó del árabe. telesurtv.net La Real Academia Española refiere que 4.000 palabras del habla hispana tienen sus orígenes en la etimología árabe.

____ (2022-12-19). Medicine shortages fire spirit of sharing. ecns.cn Residents of Beijing are helping each other cope with temporary shortages of medicine and supplies as the capital faces a rapid wave of COVID-19 infections.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Presidente de México desea que Argentina gane final de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net La victoria de la albiceleste "sería un homenaje a Maradona, el deportista más comprometido con los cambios sociales y políticos en América Latina", dijo.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2022-12-19). øPor qué se estableció el Día Internacional del Migrante. telesurtv.net Este día tiene como fin destacar la importancia de los derechos humanos y libertades fundamentales que tienen los migrantes.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Striking CNH workers speak from the pickets: "We need to fight like a united movement of workers" wsws.org While CNH workers have been determined to strike, the UAW held a phony rally of union bureaucrats from across the Midwest even as it isolates the striking workers.

WNBR-SF (2022-12-19). Sunday 1/1: New Years Day 2023 World Naked Bike Ride and Polar Plunge. indybay.org Meet on the Great Highway at the Taraval Street crossing…

____ (2022-12-19). Beijing records two COVID-related deaths. ecns.cn Beijing reported two death cases related to COVID-19 on Sunday, the data on the National Health Commission website showed early Monday.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-19). Al menos ocho policías muertos tras atentado en norte de Irak. telesurtv.net La bomba explotó al pasó de un convoy policial cerca de la aldea de Safra, distrito de Hawija, en el suroeste de Kirkuk. Otros tres policías resultaron heridos.

WSWS (2022-12-19). In Memory of Keerthi Balasuriya. wsws.org This tribute was written by David North and originally posted on the WSWS in December 2007 to mark the twentieth anniversary of the death of Keerthi Balasuriya.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Global Workers' Inquest survey exposes the ongoing impact of the pandemic in US schools. wsws.org The survey exposes how the total abandonment of all public health measures by the political establishment has had enormous and ongoing impact in the schools including mass infection, long-term illness, death and social crisis.

Staff (2022-12-19). Astrónomos canadienses encuentran dos mundos de agua a 218 años luz de la Tierra. cubadebate.cu Astrónomos de la Universidad de Montreal, Canadá, lideraron una investigación que encontró evidencia de que dos exoplanetas que orbitan alrededor de una estrella enana roja son "mundos de agua".Estos sorprendentes planetas donde el agua constituye una gran fracción de su volumen están ubicados en un sistema planetario a 218 años luz de distancia.

Melanie Topjian (2022-12-19). Senior & disabled homeowners – need help with home repairs? indybay.org The Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development has a program offering up to $ ,000 for major home repairs to eligible homeowners.

Some Bay Anarchists (2022-12-19). CEL Offices Attacked in Solidarity with the Atlanta Weelaunee Forest. indybay.org CEL is owned by Atlas Technical Consultants and is involved in the proposed Cop City project in Atlanta's Weelaunee Forest. Their offices were attacked as part of a battle over whats left of the living world.

Franz Hinkelammert, Sebastian Pittl (2022-12-19). Critique of Religion and Market Religion and Post-colonialism. indybay.org Critique of religion as critique of fetishism is a critique of earthly gods, which are false gods. "Man is the highest being for man." Marx develops it further in other words and formulates his idea of the liberation of man in the Communist Manifesto. There he says: "In place of the old bourgeois society with its classes and class antagonisms comes…the free development of all. "

Staff (2022-12-19). Portuarios pasa la escoba sobre Centrales y se consolida en zona de clasificación. cubadebate.cu Los Portuarios aumentaron hoy su presión sobre los Centrales, al derrotarlos con pizarra de 13×9. Los Portuarios conectaron 19 hits, siete extrabases, seis dobles, un triple y 13 carreras, para conseguir su triunfo ante los Centrales, quienes solo pegaron 10 sencillos frente a cuatro lanzadores.El lanzador abridor Yadián Martínez trabajó para ocho carreras, siete limpias.

WSWS (2022-12-19). Talks continue between Unifor and Canadian National as contracts for 3,600 rail workers set to expire December 31. wsws.org In its latest bargaining update, Unifor asserted that talks with CN Rail are "productive" and "progressing well," but refused to provide details.

Brenda Norrell (2022-12-19). Paiute and Shoshone Elders Evicted from Homes with No Place to Go in Winnemucca, Nevada. indybay.org WINNEMUCCA INDIAN COLONY, Nevada — In a cruel action during winter, the Winnemucca Tribal Court evicted Paiute and Shoshone elders without a trial, and banished people from their homes with no place to go in northern Nevada. Elders' homes and possessions have been burned and demolished, and utility lines cut, attorneys said.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-19). Presidente Bolivia alerta sobre racismo y separatismo de élites. telesurtv.net Manifestó a cadetes graduados que son herederos de los militares patriotas, del pueblo y de la consolidación del Estado boliviano.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-19). Chile reporta menos incendios forestales pero mayor devastación. telesurtv.net Fuerzas especializadas hacen frente a seis incendios activos, la mayor parte de ellos en Valparaíso y en la Región Metropolitana.

KQED Live (2022-12-19). Sunday 1/22: A Royal Walk with the King Tides in South Bay. indybay.org Cooley Landing | 2100 Bay Rd | East Palo Alto, CA 94303…

____ (2022-12-19). Metaverse to usher in golden era of innovation. ecns.cn Discussion of the tech buzzword "metaverse" has been going on for some time, with the focus chiefly on its application in virtual games, online retail and social media.

Sarah Anderson (2022-12-19). The Top 10 Inequality Victories of 2022. inequality.org

Friends of Christmas (2022-12-19). Sunday 12/25: Santa Cruz Community Christmas Dinner. indybay.org Clock Tower in Downtown Santa Cruz | (Pacific Avenue at Water Street)…

____ (2022-12-19). Argentina wins World Cup final after 36 years. ecns.cn Argentina defeated two time champions France in penalties in FIFA World Cup 2022. This has happened for the first time after 36 years.

____ (2022-12-19). World Cup closing ceremony held in Qatar. ecns.cn Dancers perform during the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Lusail Stadium, Qatar, Dec. 18, 2022.

____ (2022-12-19). 11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight. ecns.cn Eleven people were seriously injured when a flight to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence on Sunday about 30 minutes outside Honolulu, the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said in a statement.

____ (2022-12-19). Argentine president thanks national soccer team for World Cup win. ecns.cn Argentine President Alberto Fernandez on Sunday thanked the national soccer team for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

____ (2022-12-19). They Continue to Run With This BS. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

CA PPC (2022-12-19). Thursday 12/15: CA Poor People's Campaign Year in Review w/ speakers Rep. Barbara Lee & Rev. Dr. Theoharis. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2022-12-19). Conferencia de la ONU sobre Biodiversidad busca acuerdos finales. telesurtv.net Los presentes en la conferencia están trabajando para frenar la destrucción del hábitat, la contaminación y la crisis climática.

teleSUR, mv, MER (2022-12-19). Zurda Infinita analiza partido por tercer lugar de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Destacaron el desempeño de las selecciones de Croacia y Marruecos durante el encuentro.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-19). Bombardeo de Ucrania en Bélgorod, Rusia, deja un muerto. telesurtv.net El gobernador de la provincia rusa de Bélgorod, Viacheslav Gladkov, informó de al menos un muerto y cinco heridos por la caída de proyectiles en este territorio fronterizo con Ucrania.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-19). Presidente de México supervisa obras hidráulicas en Sinaloa. telesurtv.net El gobernante mexicano estuvo acompañado por el secretario de la Defensa Nacional, Luis Cresencio Sandoval, y el gobernador de Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2022-12-19). México: La incesante militarización en pueblos indígenas. indybay.org México: La incesante militarización en pueblos indígenas | Basta Ya de represión!

Manlio Dinucci (2022-12-18). The War Moves Forward as Outlined by the RAND Corporation on Behalf of the Pentagon. "NATO is Not Part to the Conflict" globalresearch.ca First published on October 14, 2022 | The United States, the European Union, and other countries have so far "donated" about 100 billion euros of military supply to Ukraine. It is money directly or indirectly coming out of our pockets. This …

_____ (2022-12-18). Why Peru Has Had Seven Presidents In Six Years. popularresistance.org In just over six years, Peru has had seven different presidents. The period between July 2016 and December 2022 has been a time of deep political instability. | This chaos is largely due to Peru's deeply undemocratic constitution, which was inherited from the far-right US-backed dictator Alberto Fujimori, who governed the country with an iron fist from 1990 until 2000, committing genocide against the Indigenous population and killing, torturing, and disappearing thousands of dissidents. | Article 113 of Peru's constitution gives the unicameral congress the ability to remove presidents if two-thirds of members vot…

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-18). Entierran a fallecidos por represión en Ayacucho, Perú. telesurtv.net La Dirección Regional de Salud de Ayacucho confirmó 7 muertos y 52 heridos en el primer día de estado de emergencia.

Tanya Wadhwa (2022-12-18). As resistance to coup continues, Peru's judiciary extends detention of Pedro Castillo by 18 months. peoplesdispatch.org The decision comes as nationwide protests demanding Castillo's immediate release and reinstatement enter a second week. At least 21 people have been killed in the protests which have faced repression…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Death toll in Peru protests climbs to 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The death toll in nationwide protests in Peru sparked by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo has risen to 23, authorities said on Saturday.

teleSUR, JGN (2022-12-18). ONG acusará a presidenta peruana por homicidio calificado. telesurtv.net "El hecho de sacar a las Fuerzas Armadas, de no advertir que no se utilizaran las armas de fuego, ya la convierten a ella en una responsable", sostuvo Cano.

Staff (2022-12-18). Perú: Boluarte respalda acción represiva contra protestas populares. cubadebate.cu La presidenta Dina Boluarte respaldó este sábado la acción represiva de las fuerzas de seguridad contra las protestas populares. Represión que ha dejado veintiún muertos y más de doscientos heridos, en muchos casos por impactos de bala.

teleSUR, DRL (2022-12-18). Presidenta de Perú pide al Congreso elecciones para 2023. telesurtv.net La presidenta designada presentó un informe sobre la situacion acompañada de ministros y jefes militares y de la Policía.

teleSUR, DRL (2022-12-18). Movimiento popular ecuatoriano se solidariza con pueblo peruano. telesurtv.net Tras la vacancia de Pedro Castillo, Dina Boluarte ha impuesto un régimen de excepción. La represión a las protestas deja ya un saldo de más de 20 muertos.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-18). Fiscalía peruana solicita 15 años de prisión contra Martín Vizcarra. telesurtv.net La entidad también pidió 9 años de inhabilitación para ejercer cargos públicos en contra del expresidente.

Vijay Prashad (2022-12-18). Estados Unidos y su rol en el golpe de Estado en Perú. peoplesworld.org El 7 de diciembre de 2022, Pedro Castillo se sentó a trabajar en su despacho, durante el que sería su último día como presidente de Perú. Sus abogados revisaban los documentos que mostraban que Castillo triunfaría sobre una moción en el Congreso para destituirlo. Iba a ser la tercera vez que Castillo se enfrentaba a …

Editor (2022-12-18). Peru coup: CIA agent turned U.S. ambassador met with defense minister day before president overthrown. mronline.org The U.S. ambassador in Peru, Lisa Kenna, worked for the CIA for 9 years, as well as the Pentagon. One day before the coup against elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo, Kenna met with Peru's defense minister, who then ordered the military to turn against Castillo.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2022-12-18). Retornan a Venezuela 249 connacionales provenientes de Perú. telesurtv.net En el vuelo de la aerolínea venezolana Conviasa viajaban 67 niños, unos 70 jóvenes venezolanos y más de 10 adultos mayores.

scorinoco (2022-12-18). The US Has Been Planning Castillo's Downfall All Along. orinocotribune.com A The report states that right before the Congress was going to vote on his impeachment, Castillo's lawyers had reassured him that he would most certainly prevail over the motion and remain in office. | They also told him that he held the upper hand given that his approval rating…

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-18). Henry Kissinger Calls for Negotiated Peace in Ukraine to Avoid World War. news.antiwar.com Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has again come out in favor of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine in an article for The Spectator titled "How to Avoid Another World War." Kissinger said that he "repeatedly expressed my support for the allied military effort to thwart Russia's aggression in Ukraine" but that he …

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). Russia To Deploy New Batch Of 'Penicillin' Acoustic-Thermal Artillery-Recon System In Ukraine. southfront.org The complex of artillery reconnaissance 'Penicillin'. © Research Institute 'Vector' | The Russian Ministry of Defense has received a new batch of Penicillin acoustic-thermal artillery-reconnaissance systems, RIA Novosti reported on November 17. | According to the Russian news agency, the newly-delivered systems will soon be deployed in the special military operation zone in Ukraine."The Russian Ministry of Defense received another batch of the advanced 1B76 Penicillin acoustic and infrared rec…

_____ (2022-12-18). On International Human Rights Day: Money For Ukraine And War. popularresistance.org December 10th is recognized globally as International Human Rights Day (IHRD) to commemorate the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. But how does the U.S. state celebrate this day? Two days before the day of recognition, legislators in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the $858 billion dollar National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which also specifically earmarked another $800 million for the Ukraine war. | On IHRD itself, the Biden Administration announced a new set of sanctions while also justifying the continuation of sanctions against 44 nations, thereby c…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). UK sends Brimstone 2 precision-guided missiles to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The UK's Ministry of Defense confirmed that it has sent Brimstone 2 precision-guided missiles to Ukraine as part of its aid package.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran rejects CIA chief's claims as unfounded accusations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry rejected the CIA chief's accusations of Iran-Russia cooperation in the Ukraine war as baseless and part of anti-Iran psychological campaign.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). At least one dead, several injured in airstrike inside Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — A civilian has been killed and at least eight others injured in a Ukrainian attack on western Russia's Belgorod Region, local Russian media cited Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov as reporting on Telegram.

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-18). One Killed in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod Region. news.antiwar.com One civilian was killed, another eight people were wounded, and a poultry farm was damaged in Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, the region's governor said on Sunday. "One person died. It is known that the man came to us from Tambov and worked as a contractor on the construction of a poultry farm," Belgorod …

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). UK Confirms Supply Of Brimstone II Precision-Guided Missiles To Ukraine. southfront.org Screen grab from a video by MBDA showing a live-fire test of the Brimstone. | On December 17, the British Ministry of Defence confirmed that it had supplied Brimstone II precision-guided missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). | The ministry said that the missiles were provided as a part of a new military aid package meant to support Ukraine's fight against Russia."This aid has played a crucial role in stalling Russian advances," the ministry said on Twitter. | Following the start of the Russian…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). One civilian killed in Ukrainian shelling of Belgorod Region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — One person was killed and 3 others were injured when the Belgorod district of the Belgorod Region was shelled by the Ukrainian armed forces.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). Russian Lancet Drone Hunt Down Ukraine's New Howitzers (Videos). southfront.org Lancet-3, screen grab from Russia-24 report. | The Russian military continues to hunt down Ukraine's newly-acquired howitzers with Lancet loitering munitions with much success. | On December 17 and 18, Russians sources shared videos documenting three recent Lancet strikes that targeted a M777 towed 155 mm howitzer, an AHS Krab self-propelled 155 mm howitzer and what appears to be a M109 self-propelled 155 mm howitzer. | Since the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, Kiev forces have rec…

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). New Attack Hit Key U.S. Base In Syria. southfront.org Late on December 17, an indirect fire attack targeted the United States-led coalition Green Village base in the Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor, according to. | The Russian news agency said that several projectiles hit the large base, which is located within al-Omar oil fields in the southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. Explosions rocked the base and its vicinity. However, no casualties were reported. Several fighter jets and drone of the coalition were spotted…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Ghost of Soviet Union still haunting Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — In its relations with Russia, the United States is still driven by a "Cold War" mentality and finds it hard to accept the changes in the international arena, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Moscow to extend ban on trucks from 'unfriendly countries'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The Russian government will extend a ban on cargo transit by road for companies from countries that have placed similar restrictions on Moscow.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Snow level in Moscow breaks 1989 record (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The snow level in the capital of Russia on the morning of December 18 was 33-38 centimeters, depending on the area of Moscow.

Thierry Meyssan (2022-12-18). Volodymyr Zelensky and Ethnopolitics. dissidentvoice.org President Zelensky has just been named by Time magazine "politician of the year 2022". It is not to have realized his coup de force of July, in favor of the war. He had all the political parties that opposed him banned; assassinated the personalities who resisted him; controlled all the media, written, audiovisual and internet; …

Staff (2022-12-18). Cierra con otro récord nadadora cubana en campeonato mundial. cubadebate.cu La baracoense Elisbet Gámez culminó en el Campeonato Mundial de Natación en Piscina de Curso Corto (25 metros) en Melbourne, Australia, con otra plusmarca para Cuba en los 200 metros en estilo libre. Con 4: 11: 66 minutos en 400 metros libres, la baracoense cerró en el puesto 18 entre 31 nadadoras.

thecommunists (2022-12-18). British delegates in Belgrade: Nato is trying to expand the war in Europe. thecommunists.org On Saturday 17 December, CPGB-ML vice-chair Joti Brar spoke at an international anti-imperialist meeting attended by representatives of more than 30 organisations from across the world, organised by the New Communist Party of Yugoslavia (NKPJ) and the Union of Communist Youth of Yugoslavia (SKOJ) in cooperation with the World Anti-Imperialist Platform. At the meeting, the …

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2022-12-18). The Road to World War III: How US-NATO Forces Turned Libya into Hell on Earth. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Three Civilians In Northern Syria. southfront.org A Bayraktar TB2 combat drone. Source: Baykar. | On December 17, three civilians were killed when a Turkish combat drone targeted a vehicle in the northern region of Syria. | The vehicle was reportedly moving on a road near the Kurdish-held village of Raqqas, which is located to the west of the Turkish-occupied town of Tell Abyad in the northern Raqqa countryside, when it was hit. | In a statement, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) called the Turkish drone strike a "crime against humanity." The Kurdish-led group, which…

_____ (2022-12-18). Cleveland's Circular Economy Helps Reduce Waste And Build Jobs. popularresistance.org Cleveland, Ohio – While meeting with a local farmer two years ago, Eric Diamond of Central Kitchen, a food business incubator in Cleveland, Ohio, learned that the farmer wasn't able to sell all the carrots in his fields. Some of the carrots — while perfectly nutritious — weren't the right size or shape for grocery stores' and restaurants' specifications. That sparked a question, and a business idea was born. | "I said to him, 'What do you do with the carrots?' and he said, 'We leave them to rot in the fields because we don't have an end market,'" said Diamond. "So, I said, 'What if we buy the ones tha…

_____ (2022-12-18). Chris Hedges: How The War Machine Took Over The Democratic Party. popularresistance.org There was once a wing of the Democratic Party that stood up to the war industry. J. William Fulbright, George McGovern, Gene McCarthy, Mike Gravel, William Proxmire, and, of course, Dennis Kucinich. But that was largely decades ago. The new Democrats, especially with the presidency of Bill Clinton, became shills not only for corporate America, but the arms industry. The massive military budget, $858 billion in military spending allocated for fiscal year 2023, is an increase of $45 billion over the Biden administration's budget request, and nearly $80 billion more than the amount appropriated by Congress for the c…

_____ (2022-12-18). Corporate Greed At Its Worst. popularresistance.org With colder winter weather looming, a new analysis released Tuesday shows that the nine largest energy utility companies in the U.S. raked in nearly $14 billion in combined profits during the first three quarters of this year—and dished out roughly $11 billion to their wealthy shareholders—as tens of millions of U.S. households struggled to pay their utility bills due to soaring costs. | The watchdog group Accountable.US found that NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, Dominion Energy, Constellation Energy, Eversource Energy, Entergy Corporation, DTE Energy, and CMS Energy Corporation brought…

_____ (2022-12-18). Another 'Political Framework' Signed In Sudan. popularresistance.org On December 5 yet another transitional political framework was signed in the Republic of Sudan by the military regime and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC), the broad-based democracy organization inside the country. | The agreement is designed to break the stalemate which has been in existence since a military coup removed former President Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April 2019. | This new accord was met with much skepticism and angry protests from various political tendencies throughout Sudan. The Resistance Committees which have organized street demonstrations over the last four years have categorically rejec…

_____ (2022-12-18). A Quiet Retreat: Hundreds Of Shipping Containers Hauled To State Prison. popularresistance.org Southern Arizona — Starting Tuesday, along I-10 in Southern Arizona, observant commuters may have noticed a peculiar uptick in the interstate's westbound traffic — dozens, maybe even hundreds, of empty shipping containers were hauled one-by-one down the highway. | From unincorporated land in Cochise County to the Arizona State Prison Complex in the southern reaches of Tucson, this curious cavalcade marked what may be the next phase of the monthslong saga that has resulted in the destruction of miles of Southern Arizona wilderness and has cost the State of Arizona over $108 million dollars for what amo…

_____ (2022-12-18). After Two Decades Of War, The Congolese People Say Enough Is Enough. popularresistance.org On Monday, December 12, a meeting was held between the M23 rebel group, the Congolese armed forces (FARDC), the commander of the joint East African Community (EAC) force, the Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism (JMWE), the Ad-Hoc Verification Mechanism, and the UN peacekeeping force, MONUSCO, in Kibumba in the Nyiragongo territory in the North Kivu province located in the eastern part of the DRC. | The meeting was held in the wake of reports of fighting between M23 and the FARDC, just days after the rebel group had pledged to "maintain a ceasefire" in the mineral-rich region. M23 is widely acknowledged to be a…

President John F. Kennedy (2022-12-18). John F. Kennedy on Nuclear War and the Threats to World Peace: "Together we Shall Save our Planet, or We shall Perish in its Flames" globalresearch.ca The world is at a dangerous crossroads. The threat of nuclear annihilation is real. | What distinguishes October 1962 to today's realities is that the leaders on both sides, namely John F. Kennedy and Nikita S. Khrushchev were acutely aware of …

____ (2022-12-18). Mile-Mengzi high-speed railway put into operation in Yunnan. ecns.cn The Mile-Mengzi high-speed railway in southwest China's Yunnan Province was put into operation on Friday.

____ (2022-12-18). Chinese technology helps Qatar grow vegetables in desert. ecns.cn Southwestern China's Sichuan Province helped Qatar grow vegetables in the desert and reduce its reliance on imports.

____ (2022-12-18). Renhuai-Zunyi Expressway in SW China officially put into full operation. ecns.cn The Renhuai-Zunyi Expressway was officially put into full operation on Friday. It reduces the road travel time between Renhuai and Zunyi from an hour and a half to 30 minutes.

____ (2022-12-18). Species with extremely small populations being saved in China. ecns.cn According to the Global Biodiversity Outlook 5, biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented and intensifying rate. As the most biodiverse province in China, the southwestern Yunnan shared its conservation strategy on the international stage.

____ (2022-12-18). China opposes politicization, instrumentalization of counterterrorism issues: envoy. ecns.cn China opposes the politicization and instrumentalization of counterterrorism issues, double standards and a selective approach, a Chinese envoy said Thursday.

____ (2022-12-18). China to provide more market-oriented, law-based, internationalized business environment for foreign companies: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China will provide a more market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment for foreign companies, and remain a promising investment destination for businesses from Germany, Australia and the rest of the world, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.

____ (2022-12-18). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2023. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2023.

Editor (2022-12-18). Zero COVID: Don't be deceived by U.S. reports on the protests in China. mronline.org The opportunism of the major U.S. media was on full display in late November over the protests against China's anti-COVID lockdowns.

____ (2022-12-18). (100 great changes) China-Europe freight trains contribute to a shared future. ecns.cn In October 2022, a China-Europe freight train bound for Poland passed through Horgos Port in Northwest China's Xinjiang. Hence, the number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passing though Horgos Port reached 10,000.

____ (2022-12-18). China's AG600M large amphibious aircraft secures new order. ecns.cn China's independently-developed AG600M large amphibious aircraft has secured a new order for five aircraft, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced on Friday.

____ (2022-12-18). China approved major projects worth 1.5 trln yuan by end-November. ecns.cn China had approved 106 major projects with a total investment of about 1.5 trillion yuan (about 214.9 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of November 2022, in its bid to expand effective investment.

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-18). State Department Launches New 'China House' Office to Focus on Beijing Policy. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Friday announced a new office to coordinate China policy, known as "China House," in the Biden administration's latest effort to focus on Beijing. In a press release, the State Department said the new office is meant to help the US government "responsibly manage" competition with China and advance the US vision …

____ (2022-12-18). China launches Shiyan-21 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-11 rocket carrying Shiyan-21 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 16, 2022.

____ (2022-12-18). New high-speed railway enters operation in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn A 106-km high-speed railway, linking the cities of Mengzi and Mile in southwest China's Yunnan Province, entered operation on Friday.

____ (2022-12-18). China launches one more space experiment satellite. ecns.cn The rocket blasted off at 2: 17 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China and sent the satellite Shiyan-21 into preset orbit.

____ (2022-12-18). Fish scale-shaped ice floes on Yellow River. ecns.cn Fish scale-shaped ice floes floating along a section of the Yellow River has created a magnificent scenery in winter in Yonghe County, north China's Shanxi Province.

____ (2022-12-18). (W.E. Talk) Yin Jun: Why is the Chinese Path to Modernization an 'Innovation Theory'. ecns.cn The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has formally proposed "Chinese Path to Modernization". What is the fundamental feature of the Chinese Path to Modernization? What are the differences between Chinese and Western modernization theories? What are the theoretical innovation possibilities of the Chinese Path to Modernization? China News Service "W.E. Ask" recently has interviewed Dr. Yin Jun from Peking university, who is the assistant dean of the Institute of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

Esteban Almiron (2022-12-18). How Argentina has been trapped in neocolonial debt for 200 years: An economic history. multipolarista.com Argentina has constantly been trapped over two centuries in unpayable external debt owed to foreign imperial powers. This affects the everyday life of everyone: inflation, salaries, employment, public services, elections. Here is a brief history of the deuda.

Binoy Kampmark (2022-12-18). The Year of the Botched Execution. dissidentvoice.org There was never anything going for it, except political mileage and the desire for crude retribution. The putting to death of another human being by the legal sanction of a state has always been another way of justifying murder, effectively assassination by judicial fiat. Such policies remain terrifying features of a number of penal systems, …

Ali Abunimah (2022-12-18). Kicking aside French protests, Israel expels Salah Hammouri. electronicintifada.net Expelling Palestinians from occupied territories is a war crime.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Italy urges EU to give strong response to US IRA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti urged the European Union to give a strong and strategic response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which he said was posing threats to the national economy.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran-EU trade at ‚Ç¨4.36 billion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iran and the European Union's 27 member states traded ‚Ç¨4.36 billion worth of goods during the first 10 months of 2022, registering a 14.28% rise compared with last year's corresponding period.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-12-18). U.S. Act of War against the European Union: President Biden Ordered the Terror Attack against Nord Stream. High Treason against the People of Europe. globalresearch.ca

His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganà≤ (2022-12-18). The Heroic Archbishop Viganà≤: The Corrupt Billionaire Agenda, "SARS-CoV-2 Virus is Nothing but a Seasonal Flu" globalresearch.ca

Tina Landis (2022-12-18). Our survival depends on a world without billionaires. liberationnews.org The carbon emissions of 125 of the richest billionaires equal those of France, or 67 million people.

Dave DeCamp (2022-12-18). US Launches More Airstrikes in Somalia. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command on Sunday said it launched two airstrikes in Somalia this month that targeted al-Shabaab fighters in support of the US-backed Mogadishu-based government. One strike took place on December 14, about 109 miles northeast of Mogadishu near the coastal town of Cadale. AFRICOM claimed the strike killed seven al-Shabaab members. The other strike …

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Global Music Awards go to two Iranians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Global Music Awards 2022 went to two Iranian artists Abdolhossein Mokhtabad and Arman Manshaei.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). N Korea fires ballistic missiles off east coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Officials of South Korea and Japan announced on Sunday that North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles towards the east coast of the Korean Peninsula.

Staff (2022-12-18). "Our motto should be: Resistance, Liberation, Return": Salah Hamouri steadfast after forced deportation to France. samidoun.net French-Palestinian lawyer and human rights defender, Salah Hamouri, was forcibly deported to France this morning, Sunday, 18 December, an action that constitutes yet another Israeli war crime against the Palestinian people. It appears that the Israeli occupation regime sought to use the World Cup finals — in which France will appear against Argentina — as …

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran gas output from South Pars hits 0.7bcm/d. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said the daily gas production from the South Pars joint gas field has reached 700 million cubic meters.

Florence CGTN (2022-12-18). U.S.- Mexico border braces for migrant surge. america.cgtn.com The United States is bracing itself for a surge of migrants at the Southern border with Mexico ahead of the lifting of a pandemic-era restriction which blocks entry to the country to prevent the international spread of COVID-19. The Biden administration will on Wednesday …

Preston Wood (2022-12-18). Generations of struggle led to Congress affirming marriage equality & interracial marriage. liberationnews.org Through militant action, culminating in the historic Stonewall rebellion in New York City in 1969 and the Black Cat uprising in Los Angeles 1967, the exploding movement reached the hearts and minds of millions of workers — to the point where now over 70% of the people express support for marriage equality and equal justice!

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Bomb blast in Iraq's Kirkuk kills 12 police officers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — At least 12 Iraqi Federal Police officers have been killed in a bomb blast near Iraq's north-central city of Kirkuk on Sunday.

____ (2022-12-18). Comicomment: Empty talk and promise cannot gain trust. ecns.cn

City of Sunnyvale (2022-12-18). Wednesday 1/25: Farm to Table: Busting the Myths of our Food Systems. indybay.org Register on Eventbrite. Hosting on Zoom.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-18). Tunecinos acuden a las urnas para elegir nuevo parlamento. telesurtv.net No se espera que la composición final del parlamento se determine hasta marzo del próximo año, después de que se hayan completado las segundas vueltas.

____ (2022-12-18). (100 great changes) Chinese researchers conduct 'Earth Summit Mission'. ecns.cn Chinese people's quest for Mount Qomolangma could be traced back to 1960, when three Chinese mountaineers, whose average age was 24, accomplished the task of conquering the world's highest peak from the challenging northern slope for the first time in human history.

Labor Video Project (2022-12-18). Union Democracy, Bullying & The Removal Of SF TWU 2 a President Roger Marenco. indybay.org Roger Marenco, who was president of TWU 2 a was removed last week as president. He reports that it was illegal and a coup that flagrantly violated the union bylaws. He also tells WorkWeek that he and his family have been physically threatened by officers who want him out of his union position.

teleSUR, JCM (2022-12-18). Rusia afirma que sanciones de la UE agravan a la propia unión. telesurtv.net "Está claro para todos que el objetivo de la Unión Europea es presionar a Estados soberanos, y los medios para conseguirlo son ilegítimos", señaló la misión permanente de Rusia ante el bloque.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2022-12-18). ONU advierte sobre trato deshumanizado hacia migrantes. telesurtv.net El organismo internacional alertó sobre la contratación que impone cláusulas violatorias de los derechos humanos.

Philly Anti-Cap (2022-12-18). Banners Dropped in Philadelphia in Solidarity with Fight to Stop Cop City. itsgoingdown.org Report on banners dropped in solidarity with ongoing struggle in Atlanta to stop the Cop City project. Originally posted to Philly Anti-Capitalist. On Saturday the 17th we hung a banners in solidarity with our friends jailed in Atlanta for defending the Weelaunee Forest against developers and cops. We hope that our action although small, inspires…

Staff (2022-12-18). Inauguran 10mo. Congreso de la FEU de Cuba (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Frente al hoy Museo de la Revolución, sitio de eterno tributo a la rebeldía y al compromiso revolucionario de los universitarios, los 300 delegados e invitados al cónclave —en nombre de sus compañeros de aulas— patentizaron que en ellos crece su deber y el empeño de seguir revolucionando la FEU, revolucionando un país.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Severe air pollution hits Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — With the approach of winter and the beginning of the phenomenon of temperature inversion, the Iranian capital of Tehran is witnessing air pollution these days.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iranian karatekas scoop 16 medals in Asian C'ships. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iranian athletes scooped 16 medals on the second day of the 2022 Asian Karate Championship underway in Uzbekistan.

Prof. Claudia von Werlhof (2022-12-18). Climate Disruption: It's Not Due to CO2. globalresearch.ca The UN's climate change summit (COP27) "has opened in Egypt. | More than 120 world leaders are attending the COP27 summit in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, amidst a stylized propaganda campaign: | "Our Planet is "Sending a Distress Signal". …

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran condemns terror attack against Iraqi police forces. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry spokesman condemned the Sunday terrorist explosion against Iraqi policemen in Kirkuk and offered condolences to the Iraqi government and nation.

Andreas Wailzer (2022-12-18). World Health Organization Publishes Video Calling COVID Jab Skeptics a 'Major Killing Force'. globalresearch.ca

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Sixth Intl. Transportation Exhibition opens in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The Sixth International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics and Related Industries kicked off in Tehran on Sunday morning.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Global Arrogance's new plots can be neutralized through unity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — President Raeisi said that Iran and Latin American countries have a lot of potential to develop relations, adding that expanding ties between the two sides is an effective way to neutralize the western countries' sanctions.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Malaysia landslide death toll rises to 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Rescuers in Malaysia have found the bodies of a woman and two children, raising the death toll from a landslide at an unlicensed campground to 24, an emergency services official says.

teleSUR, odr, JGN (2022-12-18). Alerta ante la pérdida de un 10 por ciento de la biodiversidad. telesurtv.net La investigación afirma que la pérdida de plantas y animales es inevitable, y en el 2100 la extinción de biodiversidad podría llegar a ser de un 27 por ciento.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). US base in eastern Syria comes under rocket attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The US military base in the Deir ez-Zor province of Syria has been targeted with rocket attacks.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). 3 dead, 17 injured by freak wave in South Africa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — At least three people died and over a dozen others were injured after a wave swept them into the sea in the South African coastal city of Durban, South African media report.

F. William Engdahl (2022-12-18). Europe's Energy Armageddon from Berlin and Brussels, Not Moscow. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-12-18). Pepe Ramírez: el guajiro que se le escapó al diablo. cubadebate.cu Este 18 de diciembre cumpliría 100 años el líder campesino José (Pepe) Ramírez Cruz, quien dedicó toda su existencia a la lucha revolucionaria en favor del campesinado cubano, bajo una lealtad a toda prueba a Fidel, Raúl y al Partido Comunista de Cuba.Una vida tan ejemplar merece ser contada, para conocimiento de las nuevas generaciones, ante el paso del tiempo y los peligros de la desmemoria.

Staff (2022-12-18). Federación Estudiantil Universitaria inicia actividades de su X Congreso. cubadebate.cu La intensa agenda del congreso arrancó tras el desfile de las delegaciones que representan a todas las provincias y el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, actividad que contó con la presencia de la miembro del Consejo de Estado y rectora de la UH, Miriam Nicado; y de la presidenta de la FEU, Karla Santa.

Janine Jackson (2022-12-18). 'A crucial part of colonization is taking our children'. mronline.org CounterSpin interview with Jen Deerinwater on Indian Child Welfare Act.

Victoria Torres (2022-12-18). President Maduro Meets with Neighborhood Force Opposition Party at Miraflores. orinocotribune.com On Friday, December 16, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, met with representatives of opposition party Neighborhood Force at Miraflores Palace, as part of the national dialogue process between the government and the opposition. | Leaders of Neighborhood Force Gustavo Duque, David Uzcátegui, Morel Rodríguez, Manuel Ferreira, Pablo Zambrano, and Rosiris Toro met with the president on Friday night. The head of the government delegation for dialogue and the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, and the governor of Miranda state, Héctor Rodríguez, were also present at the meeting. | Hoy sostuv…

Editor (2022-12-18). Farmworkers' Working and Living Conditions Take a Mental Health Toll. scheerpost.com

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). ISIL terrorists attack on E Syria leaves 5 killed, injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — According to media sources, a terrorist attack by ISIL forces in eastern Syria left one dead and four wounded.

The Expose (2022-12-18). Bill Gates' Sinister Plan to Force You to Eat "Fake Meat" globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-12-18). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi foto del Mundial. cubadebate.cu Falta muy poco para la gran final del Mundial de Catar 2022, entre Francia y Argentina. Por eso, La Tira de los Lectores este domingo resume cómo han vivido quienes nos leen esa importante fiesta futbolera, que comenzó el pasado 20 de noviembre y termina hoy.

Staff (2022-12-18). De los pibes de Malvinas: gracias Selección. cubadebate.cu Hoy la historia se resignifica en un nuevo escenario. Esa misma pasión por la selección nacional de fútbol, ahora con la magia de Leo Messi, ilusiona a todas las generaciones presentes y el amor por los jugadores de la albiceleste y Malvinas nos une a ellos otra vez.

Staff (2022-12-18). Por segundo día consecutivo la Unión Eléctrica no prevé apagones. cubadebate.cu Se estima para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 2845 MW y una demanda máxima de 2750 MW, para una reserva de 95 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas no se pronostican afectaciones al servicio por déficit de capacidad, aunque se trabaja con bajos niveles de reserva en este horario.

Stephen Maher (2022-12-18). Liberal Democracy, Authoritarian Statism, and the New Finance Capital. socialistproject.ca This symposium at Carleton University, looked at the legacy of Leo Panitch's scholarship, education, and activism, featuring roundtables and a keynote address by Institute of Political Economy (IPE) visiting professor, Stephen Maher: "Liberal Democracy, Authoritarian Statism, and the New Finance Capital." | The work of Leo Panitch left an immense impact on the field of political economy — from his critique of social democracy to his groundbreaking theorization, with Sam Gindin, of globalization and the American empire. As a professor at Carleton, he helped to place the University at the forefront of t…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Raeisi felicitates Qatari Emir on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Addressing Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a letter, Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi offered his congratulations to the Qatari people and government on the Arab country's National Day.

Staff (2022-12-18). Tasas vigentes en el mercado cambiario cubano este domingo 18 de diciembre. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de mantener informados a sus lectores, Cubadebate comparte las tasas de cambio para diferentes divisas extranjeras vigentes este domingo 18 de diciembre en el mercado cambiario del país.

Staff (2022-12-18). Unión Europea reformará mercado de carbono para reducir emisiones. cubadebate.cu La Unión Europea (UE) llegó hoy a un nuevo acuerdo político para impulsar el mercado de carbono regional y reducir las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2) que calientan al planeta. De concretarse estas medidas, el mercado comunitario del carbono se reformará para reducir las emisiones un 62% en 2030, respecto de 2005.

teleSUR, MER, JGN (2022-12-18). Conoce siete frases para recordar el legado de Simón Bolívar. telesurtv.net El Libertador Simón Bolívar es una de las principales figuras de la emancipación hispanoamericana.

Editor (2022-12-18). I witnessed the truth about Nicaragua. mronline.org 'Entering adulthood alongside the dwindling of 2020 uprisings for Black liberation (that I had naively seen as the beginning of the end), I felt very stuck. Understanding I am a poor queer Black woman, I saw myself facing a world where the options presented for survival were dehumanizing at best, and the innate dream of living as a free person essentially destroyed.' — Wawen Ewimbi…

William Walter Kay (2022-12-18). Aussies Go 100% Coal! Imagining Life Out from Under the Climate Cloud. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Carla Peeters (2022-12-18). No Farmers, No Food, No Life. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-12-18). Weilong Delicious lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ecns.cn Chinese snack maker Weilong Delicious Global Holdings was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday, pricing its shares at HK$10.56 each in its initial public offering to raise $130.6 million.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). VIDEO: Unrest, protests continues in Jordan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — In recent days, Jodan has been witnessing unrest and tensions due to protests over high fuel prices that spread to several cities across the kingdom.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). No plans yet for Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting in Amman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Sources in the Iranian government said there are still no plans for a meeting between Iranian and Saudi Arabia officials during the upcoming second edition of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in Amman.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Argentina wins 2022 World Cup against France on penalties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Argentina won over France on penalty shootouts to become the champions of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

Staff (2022-12-18). Venezuela condena nueva maniobra legislativa de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno venezolano rechazó este sábado de forma contundente la aprobación por el Congreso de Estados Unidos de una propuesta de ley, por constituir una violación a las libertades económicas y grave ofensa al pueblo.

teleSUR, em, MER (2022-12-18). Argentina y Francia se enfrentarán en final de la Copa Mundial. telesurtv.net La Albiceleste jugará su sexta final en un Mundial de la FIFA, mientras que el equipo de Les Bleus lo hará por cuarta ocasión.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Four Pakistani soldiers killed in terrorist attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — At least four policemen were killed and four others were injured in a terrorist attack on the Bargai police station in Lakki Marwat, local Pakistani media said.

____ (2022-12-18). Leaders call for actions on biodiversity. ecns.cn The high-level meeting, starting from Dec 15, assembled ministers from 140 contracting parties and 60 international organizations, including nearly 200 ministerial-level representatives.

Cassidy Kakin (2022-12-18). Alwa Gordon Celebrates Release of Debut Album "Thanks for Waiting" with Hometown Show. indybay.org Alwa Gordon Celebrates Release of Debut Album "Thanks for Waiting" with | Hometown Santa Cruz County Vibes at Santa Cruz, California, Santa Cruz Recording Studios…

Staff (2022-12-18). Cuba: Alerta ante amenaza de influenza aviar por aves migratorias. cubadebate.cu La Influenza Aviar no está presente en Cuba, pero considerando su comportamiento y el riesgo de introducción, básicamente a través de las aves migratorias, que están en su periodo de migración, el Centro Nacional de Sanidad Animal recomienda a profesionales, técnicos, criadores y población en general acciones que pudieran mitigar el impacto de la enfermedad.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran to send at least two satellites into space by yearend. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology (ICT) announced that at least two satellites will be launched into space by the end of this year, while other satellites will remain in line to be launched.

____ (2022-12-18). Cradle of civilization: Tusi Sites. ecns.cn

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Qatar threatens Belgium with cut of natural gas supplies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Qatar on Sunday condemned a corruption investigation by Belgium and the suspension of its access to the EU parliament, saying it could "negatively" impact relations and natural gas supplies.

Steve Watson (2022-12-18). Video: Bill Gates Calls for "Aggressive" Carbon Taxes to "Accelerate" Fourth Industrial Revolution. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR, rzr, JGN (2022-12-18). Reportan más de 15 millones de enfermos de influenza en EE.UU. telesurtv.net Datos de los CDC indican que en la semana que terminó el pasado 10 de diciembre fueron internadas en diversos centros asistenciales más de 23. 0 enfermos.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Greeks hold protest against soaring cost of living. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Workers, civil servants and students staged protests Saturday in Athens to draw attention to the soaring cost of living.

Andy Kroll (2022-12-18). The Code Behind the Far Right's Success. tomdispatch.com Arizona is ground zero for the wackiest theories and craziest political candidates. Exhibit A: Kari Lake, the Republican who ran for governor in the recent midterm elections. Though she lost in November, she's still campaigning — on social media, in the courts, and in her own beclouded imagination. She refuses to accept that Katie Hobbs, her Democratic opponent, won by 0.6% of the vote. It's a delusion she shares with Donald Trump who tweeted that Lake should be "installed" in the position anyway, like a triumphant coup leader. Lake, Trump, and all-too-many Americans now believe that any election in which a…

Staff (2022-12-18). La imagen del día: Selfie. cubadebate.cu Los forasteros llegan en el crucero a admirar la ciudad que es la llave del Golfo. Una ciudad que se mueve, palpita y comienza a tener aires de festejos de un año que termina, pese a los muchos avatarez y la dureza de los tiempos. La alegría de ser y de soñar puede quedar en una foto en el celular. °Venga la esperanza!

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Iran, Nicaragua FMs sign comprehensive cooperation document. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — In a meeting held on Sunday, the Iranian and Nicaraguan foreign ministers signed a comprehensive cooperation document between the two countries.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). FM Amir-Abdollahian to pay visit to Jordan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is scheduled to pay a visit to Jordan's capital on Monday.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 18.

Michiel Willems (2022-12-18). Revealed: Brits Are Paying the Highest Electricity Bills in the Entire World. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). Nine Iraqi Police Officer Killed In Bombing Near Kirkuk City. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | Late on December 17, nine officers of the Iraqi Federal Police were killed and two others were wounded in a bomb blast near the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. | The falling officers were traveling in a convoy when the bomb struck near the village of Safra, which lies about 30 kilometers to the southwest of Kirkuk. After the blast, several gunmen attacked the convoy with small arms. One of them was reportedly shot and killed by the police. | Follo…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 18. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Sunday, December 18.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Raeisi stresses need for unity bet. seminaries, universities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — President Raeisi stressed the necessity of unity between universities and seminaries in providing solutions to solve the country's problems based on scientific and religious methods.

Editor (2022-12-18). For Many Workers, the Holiday Season Is the Most Exploitative Time of the Year. scheerpost.com

Fight Back (2022-12-18). Texas: Aaron Dean convicted of manslaughter. fightbacknews.org Fort Worth, TX – A Tarrant County jury with no Black people on it convicted former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean December 15 of manslaughter for the killing of Atatiana Jefferson. | The trial relates to events on October 19, 2019, when Dean fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson in her living room after being called to the house for a welfare check. Jefferson, who was 28, was caring for her eight-year-old nephew at the time, and he witnessed the killing. | The trial now moves to the sentencing phase. The same jury that convicted Dean will decide Dean's fate. The range of punishment is from two years to 20 years i…

____ (2022-12-18). Smart rail train starts trial run in Shannxi. ecns.cn The smart rail train travelling on a virtual track is equipped with various optical sensors to allow the vehicle to automatically follow a route defined by a virtual track of markings on the roadway and can carry as many as 300 passengers.

teleSUR, DRL (2022-12-18). Presidente de Rusia evalúa curso de la operación en Ucrania. telesurtv.net Sucede cuando se produjo un intercambio de bombardeos en diversas partes del territorio en conflicto el viernes último.

Staff (2022-12-18). 2023: un año de realizaciones y avances en nuestros medios. cubadebate.cu El jefe del Departamento Ideológico del CCPCC, Rogelio Polanco, aseguró que el venidero años se contará con la Ley de Comunicación Social, que se ha decidido continuar el debate sobre la misma y lograr así que sirva también como un proceso de educación y formación de toda la sociedad.

Wayside (2022-12-18). Bill Gates Patent Gives Him 'Exclusive Rights' to 'Computerize' Humans. globalresearch.ca

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan crowns at 2022 Mr. Olympia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iranian veteran bodybuilder Hadi Choopan won the Mr. Olympia title at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, in the United States.

WSWS (2022-12-18). The UK's Strep A child deaths and the causes of the "tripledemic" wsws.org The corporate media has used these tragedies to bury the broader public health disaster posed by a "tripledemic" of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19 under an exclusive focus on Strep A.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-18). HTS Claims 15 Syrian Soldiers Were Killed Or Wound In New Attack Near Greater Idlib (Photos, Video). southfront.org On December 18, militants of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of the northwestern Syrian region of Greater…

Staff (2022-12-18). Liga Élite: Portuarios sigue ganando en un sábado de dobles juegos. cubadebate.cu Los equipos de Tabacaleros (23-21) y Portuarios (22-23) ganaron sus dos duelos sabatinos y concretaron pasos fructíferos para incluirse en la postemporada de la I Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano. Mientas que el líder Agricultores (28-16) dividió honores con Cafetaleros, último lugar de la tabla.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). 2 teens killed, 3 other youths injured in SW Atlanta shootout. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Two teenagers are dead, and several others are injured after a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta Saturday, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Victoria Torres (2022-12-18). Free Alex Saab Movement Marches to National Assembly of Venezuela, Denounces Kidnapping of Diplomat by US. orinocotribune.com

Free, Fair Elections (2022-12-18). FTX Donated $1.1 Million to LGBTQ PAC & They Used About a Million to Promote Becca Balint. indybay.org An LGBTQ candidate in Vermont named Becca Balint won the November 8, 2022 election to U.S. Congress House of Representatives, but she was promoted with money from FTX…

Editor (2022-12-18). 'Capitalism as Civilisation: A History of International Law' review. mronline.org Readers of the first volume of Capital sometimes mistakenly conceptualize capitalism in terms of a relationship between workers and a single capitalist. In doing so they fail to notice that for Marx capitalist society is not one big capitalist enterprise.

Andrew Perez (2022-12-18). LEVER WEEKLY: The Corruption Is Getting Worse. levernews.com This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it.Below you will find a breakdown of our reporting, podcasts, videos, and live events — a feature now open to all subscribers. Following that, we are providing paid subscribers with an original column, written by a member of The Lever, connecting the dots on our coverage to deliver important takeaways. In this week's column, exclusively for paid subscribers, Andrew Perez explores how new dark money revelations related to conservative operative Leonard Leo and crypto huckster Sam Bank…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). 2022 WC final: Defending champion vs. the albicelestes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The football world is waiting to see if either France, defending champion, or Argentina, the albicelestes, will bring the 2022 World Cup trophy home.

Colin Todhunter (2022-12-18). What Was Covid Really About? Triggering A Multi-Trillion Dollar Global Debt Crisis. "Ramping up an Imperialist Strategy"? globalresearch.ca If it was indeed about public health, why close down the bulk of health services and the global economy knowing full well what the implications would be? And why mount a military-style propaganda campaign to censor world-renowned scientists and terrorise entire populations…

_____ (2022-12-18). Will Charles III be able to maintain power over New Zealand? journal-neo.org Ascending the British throne and becoming head of the Commonwealth upon the death of his mother in September 2022, King Charles III is one of the UK's most controversial monarchs. First, Charles III is the oldest British monarch, having ascended the throne at the age of 73. Second, the new British monarch can hardly be …

Study Finds (2022-12-18). Bulletproof Armor Made of Human Cells? Scientists Create Gel that Stops Supersonic Projectiles. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous Contributor (2022-12-18). Banner Dropped on West Coast in Solidarity with Arrested Forest Defenders. itsgoingdown.org Report on banner drops on the West Coast in solidarity with those arrested defending the Atlanta forest. Submitted anonymously. Five people have been arrested and charged with domestic terrorism for their alleged connection to Defend The Atlanta Forest movement in the USA. These arrests were notoriously brutal, as arrestees were hit with repeated chemical weapons,…

Staff (2022-12-18). Rendir cuentas, ølo que se dice rendir cuentas? cubadebate.cu En la misma medida en que las dificultades económicas, la burocratización y la formalización de esos procesos fueron abultándose en quejas sin solución y responsables sin poner la cara, se fue deteriorando la percepción social de un eslabón básico de nuestro poder revolucionario.

Steven Sahiounie (2022-12-18). Erdogan Jails His Main Rival in the 2023 Election. globalresearch.ca

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Japan, US set up military intelligence team at Yokota base. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Amid increasing coordination between Washington and Tokyo against Beijing, Japan, and the US have launched a new organization to analyze information collected by their defense equipment.

Joel Richards (2022-12-18). World Cup fever in Argentina. america.cgtn.com Argentina has been gripped by World Cup fever over the past month. Supporters have filled the streets to celebrate the team reaching the final, which will be captain Lionel Messi's last World Cup match. For many, it has been the chance to put their …

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). SpaceX launches 54 Starlink communication satellites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — The US company SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon 9 rocket with another cluster of 54 satellites for its orbital Starlink network, according to a broadcast on the company's website.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-18). Dos adolescentes mueren tras tiroteo en escuela de Chicago, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El hecho ocurrió mientras los estudiantes salían de la escuela secundaria Benito Juárez. Dos menores de edad resultaron heridos.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). 1 killed, 34 injured in tanker truck fire in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — One person died and 34 were injured in a tanker truck fire in the high-attitude Salang Tunnel in the Afghan province of Parwan, provincial security chief Azizullah Omar said on Sunday.

Staff (2022-12-18). °Argentina campeón mundial!: Nos ilusionamos, sufrimos y ganamos la tercera (+ Fotos, Videos y Estadísticas). cubadebate.cu Argentina la tuvo y volvió el fantasma de las remontadas rivales en el Lusail, como frente a Holanda. Francia la tuvo también. Los dos grandes de Catar, en una batalla de buen fútbol y garra, idas y venidas, altas y bajas, hat trick de Mbappé y doblete de Messi incluidos, fueron a penales. Otra vez Messi abriendo,, el Dibu brillando… °Argentina! °Sudamérica! °Rugió el Lusail! °Terremoto en el Obelisco! Argentina ganó su tercera Copa, Messi tiene su Mundial.

Staff (2022-12-18). Argentina campeón: Alcanzaron la gloria de la mano de Lionel. cubadebate.cu El guionista de la discusión del título en Catar , por suerte, se pasó con los vaivenes. Tanto subió y bajó el ritmo que la hinchada terminó exhausta de tanta tensión. Hasta aquellos que no siguen el deporte apenas pudieron evitar comerse las uñas en el instante en que argentinos y franceses se golpeaban en la tanda de penaltis para definir el capitán que levantaría la Copa: Messi o Lloris.

Staff (2022-12-18). Irán logra el nivel más alto de enriquecimiento de uranio en su historia. cubadebate.cu La República Islámica de Irán ha aumentado sus capacidades deenriquecimiento de uranio al nivel más alto en la historia de su industria atómica, según informó este sábado, Mohammad Eslami, jefe de la Organización de Energía Atómica de la nación persa.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Explosion hits US military training center in Erbil (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iraqi media reported an explosion in a training center and weapons depot used by American forces to train Peshmerga forces in Erbil.

____ (2022-12-18). Stunning scenery of frozen Kaidu River in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The 610-kilometer Kaidu River, the fourth largest river in Xinjiang, originates from the Tianshan Mountains with an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. It finally flows into Bosten Lake, the country's largest inland freshwater lake.

____ (2022-12-18). Is the U.S. colonizing Syria by frequently stealing its oil. ecns.cn The U.S. military has stolen Syrian oil three times in half a month since December, transporting nearly 150 tanks from the northeastern oil fields of Syria to Iraq.

teleSUR, jap, JCM (2022-12-18). Croacia queda en tercer lugar del Mundial de Qatar. telesurtv.net La otrora llamada final de consolación fue más vibrante que el partido que enfrentó a ambos equipos en la primera jornada de la fase de grupos.

Mark Keenan (2022-12-18). Transcending COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis Deceptions. globalresearch.ca

en.mehrnews (2022-12-18). Wheat harvest rises 45% to 11.5m tons in last crop year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — A total of 11.5 million tons of wheat were produced on 4.9 million hectares of farms across Iran during the last crop year (September 2021-22), registering a 45% rise compared with the previous year.

TheCOVIDBlog (2022-12-18). The Phoney Nitrogen Crisis: The Netherlands Is Ground Zero for Global Famine Agenda. Precipitating "30,000 Farmers Out of Business" globalresearch.ca

Paul Haeder (2022-12-17). The Absolute Worst People on Earth: War Profiteers? dissidentvoice.org Ahh, the lords of war, and the companies' stocks going up up up. Look at these thieves, Lockhead Martin, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman. Ahh, petal mines dropped by Ukraine forces on the Donbass: "The West is silent as Ukraine targets civilians in Donetsk using banned 'butterfly' mines" by Eva Bartlett (Posted Aug 18, 2022) …

Eva Bartlett (2022-12-17). Interview With Senator Richard Black on Ukraine's War on the Donbass, Russia's Reaction, NATO's Drive to Nuclear War. ingaza.wordpress.com "There is this element of madmen—some of the politicians, some of them military people, many of them in the US State Department, the CIA—who would be willing to do the most reckless and insane of actions to risk nuclear war or even to initiate it." On December 16, I spoke with Senator Richard Black about…

Anonymous Contributor (2022-12-17). Community Defends LGBTQ+ Event in Lakeland, Florida in the Face of Threats from Neo-Nazis. itsgoingdown.org Report on antifascist mobilization in Lakeland, Florida against threats from a white supremacist group to attack a local drag event. Originally posted to Iron Snowflake. On the 15th of December, members of Lakeland's LGBTQ+ community showed up to defend a drag bingo event from an expected attack by fascists. Queer and trans folks were also joined…

rqorinoco (2022-12-17). Peru: Death Toll in Protests Rises to 20, Government Crisis Unravels. orinocotribune.com At least 20 people have died in Peru in this week due to police repression of protests calling for the release and reinstatement of President Pedro Castillo, who was ousted by Congress and replaced by Dina Boluarte. | According to media reports, six of the deaths occurred in Apurimac, one in Arequipa, three in La Libertad, one in Huancavelica, eight in Ayacucho, and one in Junín. The de facto president, Dina Boluarte declared curfew in 15 provinces of the country. |

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Two Peruvian ministers resign amid deadly protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Two ministers from Peru's new government have resigned amid protests that have resulted in civilian deaths.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 3 killed, 52 injured during protests in Peru's Junin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Three people were killed and another 52 injured during protests in Peru's Junin region, the local health department said on Saturday.

_____ (2022-12-17). Bolivarian Alliance Supports Peru's President Castillo Against Coup. popularresistance.org The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), the left-wing economic and political bloc uniting countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has forcefully opposed the coup d'etat in Peru and expressed its support for the country's democratically elected President Pedro Castillo. | ALBA member states released a joint declaration stating that they "reject the political trap created by the right-wing forces of that country against the Constitutional President Pedro Castillo, forcing him to take measures that were later used by his adversaries in parliament to oust him from office." | The alliance…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2022-12-17). Renuncian ministros de Educación y Cultura en Perú. telesurtv.net De acuerdo al movimiento político Nuevo Perú, su secretario general Enver León pidió el cese de la represión.

teleSUR, MER (2022-12-17). Continúan movilizaciones para exigir el cierre del Congreso peruano. telesurtv.net El último reporte del Ministerio de Salud peruano precisó 63 hospitalizados registrados en Ayacucho, Apurimac, Lima, Arequipa, La Libertad, Huancavelica, Junín.

JANET (2022-12-17). Perú, Argentina, México: lessons of coups and 'lawfare' in Latin America. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 13, 2022 Dec. 12, 2022 — Coup in Perú Dec. 7. "Lawfare" in Argentina Dec. 6. Confrontation in Mexico Nov. 27. In the past few weeks, Latin America's reactionary elites, junior partners of U.S. and world imperialism, have challenged leftist elected officials in these three countries. These events illustrate what Karl Marx and V. I. Lenin taught long ago about how the ruling class uses the state apparatus it controls — police, courts, jails, army, corporate media — to attack popular governments and prevent social progress. Opponents of the coup, or "golpista," against…

Peoples Dispatch (2022-12-17). Daily Round-up | UK nurses launch historic industrial action over low wages & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In today's episode, we take a look at UK nurses launching a historic strike, the extension of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's prison sentence, a vote on a referendum for Puerto Rico, and the Saudi-led alliance in Yemen seizing ships…

teleSUR, MER (2022-12-17). Congreso peruano rechaza adelanto de elecciones para 2023. telesurtv.net La iniciativa recibió 49 votos a favor, 33 en contra y 25 abstenciones, pero no alcanzó el total requerido.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Protests mount in Peru with at least 21 killed by US-trained security forces. wsws.org The Peruvian military and police escalated the repression against the ongoing social upheaval after the declaration of a nationwide state of emergency.

_____ (2022-12-17). Lawfare: Judicial And Legislative Coups In Argentina And Peru. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, December 6, An Argentine court sentenced Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to six years in jail and disqualified her from holding public office in a high-profile corruption case on Tuesday. | The vice president, who has temporary immunity due to her current role, will not face immediate prison time and is expected to appeal the sentence, with the case likely to spend years winding through higher courts. The crisis in Peru reached the streets, after Congress dismissed former President Pedro Castillo on December 7 for wanting to dissolve Parliament and establish an emergency government. | Th…

Staff (2022-12-17). Perú: La embajadora de EEUU en Lima fue agente de la CIA, un día antes del golpe se reunió con el ministro de Defensa. cubadebate.cu La embajadora de Estados Unidos en Perú, Lisa Kenna, trabajó con la CIA y el Pentágono. Un día antes del golpe de Estado contra el presidente electo de izquierda, Pedro Castillo, Kenna se reunió con el ministro de defensa de Perú, quien luego ordenó a los militares que se volvieran contra Castillo.

Lee Foulkes, Ben Norton (2022-12-17). Why Peru has had 7 presidents in 6 years: Legacy of Fujimori dictatorship's constitution. multipolarista.com Peru has had 7 presidents in just over 6 years, due to the undemocratic constitution inherited created by far-right US-backed dictator Alberto Fujimori. This timeline explains how and why each head of state rose and fell so quickly.

Brendan O'Soro (2022-12-17). Yemen: End American Complicity. dissidentvoice.org Recall your attention to the response from the US establishment after Russia was found to be using Iranian drones in the war in Ukraine. The extent of the outrage was so intense that the issue was brought to the UN Security Council, and the spokesman for the State Department briefed the press on the American …

Anonymous103 (2022-12-17). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Guliaipole with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Slovyansk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the…

Anonymous669 (2022-12-17). M113 Panzermà∂rser Mortar Carrier Spotted For First Time With Ukrainian Troops. southfront.org The M113 Panzermà∂rser 120 mm mortar carrier has been spotted with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) for the first time. | On December 17, footage showing service members of the AFU firing at Russian forces from a M113 Panzermà∂rser [mortar tank in German] on an unidentified front in Ukraine surfaced online. | The Panzermà∂rser, which was developed in Germany, is built on the base of an American-made M113 armored personnel carrier and armed with a Finish-made Tampella 120 mm mor…

_____ (2022-12-17). ILWU Leaders And Members On Ukraine: Stop The Ukraine War—Refuse To Handle Military Cargo. popularresistance.org We, members and retirees of the ILWU, are very concerned about the Coast Committee's public statement of March 3, 2022 on the war in Ukraine. It diverges from the many anti-war positions that our union has taken even when it was unpopular to do so. The ILWU has always criticized NATO's war moves. Since the end of World War II we've opposed U.S. wars and coups in Korea, Vietnam, Angola, Serbia (former Yugoslavia), Cuba (Bay of Pigs Invasion), Chile (coup), El Salvador and Nicaragua. | On May Day 2008, ILWU shutdown all West Coast ports to oppose the "imperialist wars in Iraq and Afghanistan" (as the Caucus resolut…

Caitlin Johnstone (2022-12-17). The Empire Is Built On Our Closed Eyes: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article: | They can't work toward peace in Ukraine because it will serve Putin. They can't work toward peace in Yemen because it will serve Iran. They can't end the occupation of Syria because it will serve Assad. They can't stop military expansionism because it will serve China. | Or, maybe they're just warmongers. | ‚ùñ | It's actually very concerning that the US empire is now escalating the war in Ukraine by crossing many lines it said it would not cross at the beginning of the war, and justifying those escalations by basically just saying "Yeah well we decide…

Finian Cunningham (2022-12-17). Benjamin Abelow Interview: How the West Brought War to Ukraine. thealtworld.com The United States and NATO allies have sown the conflict in Ukraine and we are now reaping the whirlwind. That's the view of Benjamin Abelow who explains the reasons in this interview with Finian Cunningham. | Abelow is the author of How the West Brought War to Ukraine. In his book and in this interview, he lays out the background of the war and how the US and its Western allies created the causes of conflict. | We need to understand those causes of conflict if sustainable peace is to be found — before this war turns into a catastrophe of all-out world war. | The United States, NATO and the Western media ar…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Zelensky admits being nudged to negotiate with Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky admitted in an interview with a French media that he is being nudged to negotiate with Moscow.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-17). Greece Says It Is Ready To Supply Ukraine With S-300 And Other Air-Defense Systems. southfront.org S-300 missile system © Pavel Lisitsyn / | Athens could transfer S-300PMU-1 long-range air-defense systems to Ukraine if the United States deploys MIM-104 Patriot air-defense systems on Crete island instead, Greece's Minister of National Defense, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, said on December 17. | The S-300PMU-1 is an old upgrade of the Soviet S-300 system. Greece acquired the system after the 1997-1998 Cyprus Missile Crisis. The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) maintains a regiment made up of four…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-17). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Russia struck the AFU positions near Slovyansk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the streets in the eastern part of Bakhmut; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Soledar; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Solodke; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Terny; | Clashes be…

Brian Berletic (2022-12-17). Russian Missile/Drone Strikes Ukraine's Power Grid Ukraine's Top Brass Admits Resource Shortage. thealtworld.com Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for December 17, 2022: | Russian missiles and drones deliver massive damage to Ukrainian electrical infrastructure; | The extensive damage reported by Russian strikes contradicts Kiev's claims of intercepting "most" Russian missiles and drones; | Pentagon plans training program for 0 Ukrainian forces per month falling far short of necessary numbers just to replace lost Ukrainian manpower; | Ukrainian General Zaluzhny admits a growing logistical crisis and shortcomings regarding Western systems transferred to Ukrainian forces; | &…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 'We should not underestimate Russia', NATO chief says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Moscow is preparing to prolong the war in Ukraine, NATO's chief claimed, stressing that Russia must not be underestimated in this regard.

_____ (2022-12-17). Brittney Griner And The US State. popularresistance.org WNBA player Brittney Griner was arrested in Moscow on February 17, 2022, exactly one week before the Russian government began what it called its Special Military Operation in Ukraine. Griner was returning home from playing in Russia during the off-season and was carrying CBD oil in her luggage. While legal in much of the United States, any marijuana formulation is illegal in the Russian Federation. She was finally released on December 8, 2022 in a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. | The terms of the exchange seemed unequal to many people who wondered why a man dubbed the "merchant of death" was a…

_____ (2022-12-17). ILWU Leaders And Members On Ukraine: Stop The Ukraine War. popularresistance.org We, members and retirees of the ILWU, are very concerned about the Coast Committee's public statement of March 3, 2022 on the war in Ukraine. It diverges from the many anti-war positions that our union has taken even when it was unpopular to do so. The ILWU has always criticized NATO's war moves. Since the end of World War II we've opposed U.S. wars and coups in Korea, Vietnam, Angola, Serbia (former Yugoslavia), Cuba (Bay of Pigs Invasion), Chile (coup), El Salvador and Nicaragua. | On May Day 2008, ILWU shutdown all West Coast ports to oppose the "imperialist wars in Iraq and Afghanistan" (as the Caucus resolut…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). CIA concerned over Iran-Russia growing coopeartion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The director of the US Central Intelligence Agency expressed concern over the growing cooperation between Iran and Russia, saying that it takes the possibility of this cooperation becoming a full defense partnership seriously.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). US position on Crimean Peninsula 'declaration of war': Crimea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Crimea's Permanent Representative to the Russian President, called the US statement on the peninsula "a declaration of war," which Washington instructs to wage with other people's hands.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Russia views Turkey ground op. plan in Syria premature step. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Moscow views Ankara's plans to carry out a ground operation in Syria as a premature step, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Fourth European Department Yury Pilipson says.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). US troops deployed in Estonia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A United States infantry company arrived in Estonia this week as part of NATO's effort to bolster the military bloc's eastern border with Russia, the Baltic country's defense ministry revealed.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Russia-Iran Astara rail transportation to operationalize soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to Moscow predicted the operationalization of regular rail transport of goods from Russia's territories to the northern Iranian city of Astara in the near future.

Anonymous103 (2022-12-17). Military Situation In Syria On December 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On December 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | The US forces in partnership with SDF carried out six operations, detaining five ISIS militants in northeast Syria, according to the US CENTCOM; | On December 16, Turkish artillery shelled SDF positions in west of Ain al-Arab; | On December 16, unknown aircraft struck and destroyed a truck near the border town of Al-Bukmal. |

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Russia welcomes upcoming Tehran-IAEA consultations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Russia welcomes the upcoming consultations between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Iran though no one expects any breakthroughs, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna says.

Anonymous103 (2022-12-17). US-Africa Summit Aimed Against Russia And China Fails As African Nations Refuse To Take The Bait. southfront.org Most African countries simply don't want to get involved in US great powers rivalry with Russia and China. Written by…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Mail bomb wounds Russian official in CAR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The head of a Russian cultural centre in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been wounded by a parcel bomb in Bangui.

Staff (2022-12-17). 66 NATO-compatible Gripens to constitute Brazil's entire air force combat fleet. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsDecember 16, 2022 Gripen officially joins Brazil's operational fighter fleet Brazil is set to officially add the Saab Gripen NG, locally designated as F-39, to the combat fleet of its air force on Dec. 19. The first of five F-39s, delivered from Sweden between December 2021 and April 2022, are now at Anapolis Air …

Staff (2022-12-17). Georgian military infrastructure upgraded to NATO standards. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseDecember 16, 2022 The Minister of Defense opened the newly built barracks in Gori Infrastructure projects at the military bases of the Georgian Defense Forces are in the final phase. Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze opened a newly built three-story barracks in Gori, on the territory of the First Infantry Brigade of …

thecommunists (2022-12-17). Anti-imperialist conference: Nato's war drive threatens to engulf Europe. thecommunists.org We reproduce below the joint statement issued by participants in the international conference, held under the title of 'The rising tide of global war' and organised by the World Anti-Imperialist Platform in Belgrade on 17 December. The statement was delivered to a demonstration organised by the New Communist Party of Yugoslavia, which took place in …

Staff (2022-12-17). U.S. anti-ICBM warships assigned to NATO allies' carrier strike groups. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. Sixth FleetDecember 16, 2022 USS Arleigh Burke hosts French Maritime Force Commander The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke hosted Rear Adm. Christophe Cluzel, commander of the French Maritime Force and French Carrier Strike Group, Dec. 5, 2022. While aboard the ship, Cluzel held discussions with Arleigh Burke …

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2022-12-17). Serbia solicita a la OTAN despliegue de sus tropas en Kosovo. telesurtv.net Vucic destacó que si bien resulta "casi seguro que esto no se concederá", la solicitud estará presente en el registro.

_____ (2022-12-17). Ellsberg, Donziger Among Those Demanding Freedom For Daniel Hale. popularresistance.org Anti-war and First Amendment advocates are among those ramping up pressure on President Joe Biden to commute the 45-month prison sentence of Daniel Hale, a former Air Force intelligence analyst and Pentagon employee who disclosed documents regarding the U.S. drone assassination program and was convicted last year of violating the Espionage Act. | Human rights attorney Steven Donziger and political activist Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked classified information about the U.S. war in Vietnam to the New York Times five decades ago in what became known as the Pentagon Papers, are scheduled to join Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn…

_____ (2022-12-17). UC Grads' Bargaining Committee Drops Core Demands, Sparking Rank-And-File Activism. popularresistance.org Academic workers at the University of California (UC), who are entering their second month on the picket line, are internally weighing strategic questions about how their union should move forward with negotiations. Roughly 36,000 graduate teaching and research workers, represented by two different United Auto Workers (UAW) locals, remain on strike after a third UAW local representing 11,000 UC postdocs signed a five-year contract with the university and returned to work December 9. | UAW Local 2865 is the largest of the UC unions on strike. It represents some of the university's lowest-paid workers—about 1…

_____ (2022-12-17). UC Graduate Students' Bargaining Committee Drops Core Demands. popularresistance.org Academic workers at the University of California (UC), who are entering their second month on the picket line, are internally weighing strategic questions about how their union should move forward with negotiations. Roughly 36,000 graduate teaching and research workers, represented by two different United Auto Workers (UAW) locals, remain on strike after a third UAW local representing 11,000 UC postdocs signed a five-year contract with the university and returned to work December 9. | UAW Local 2865 is the largest of the UC unions on strike. It represents some of the university's lowest-paid workers—about 1…

_____ (2022-12-17). How Part-Time Faculty Won Their Strike At The New School. popularresistance.org At midnight on Dec. 10, part-time faculty at The New School and Parsons School of Design officially suspended their strike after a nearly seven-hour-long mediation session with the university administration ended with a tentative agreement (TA). The union's bargaining committee, which is composed entirely of part-time faculty at The New School, unanimously chose to suspend the strike while they prepare to hold a ratification vote. Alex Robins, a union staff member and part-time instructor teaching at Parsons School of Design, told TRNN that approximately 300 (exhausted) part-time faculty members attended the fina…

_____ (2022-12-17). A Community Conversation About The Park Slope Food Co-Op. popularresistance.org Like any revolution, it takes experimentation, trial and error undergone at great risk, to prove the reliable, rational, and causal relationship between cooperation and economic success. It also takes a willingness to tweak, slightly, the familiar meaning of "success" in the economic sense. Alan Berger, a member of the Park Slope Food Co-op (PFSC) and panelist on the GEO Collective's recent community conversation in reflection on the movie, describes his draw to the Park Slope Food Co-op as a manifestation of his more general interest in "alternative ways of being." | At PFSC, "success" isn't necessarily net inco…

_____ (2022-12-17). Are You A Public School Teacher In A State That Bans Collective Bargaining? This Article Is For You. popularresistance.org "Recently, a friend of mine tweeted, "watching all these workers rise up in solidarity makes me so damn proud and excited… and sad i live in a state which forbids collective bargaining for public sector workers. the FOMO is real. if you can unionize, do it!!!" She then clarified that her state (Virginia) did amend the law so that municipal employees could unionize if given permission by the municipality, but that other state employees (including those like her, who work for public colleges and universities) still do not have a pathway forward. This made me think."

_____ (2022-12-17). Starbucks Workers Head Into Their Biggest Strike Ever. popularresistance.org The year of the strike is ending with a bang. Starbucks Workers United has announced that workers at over 100 stores in the U.S. are embarking on a three-day strike starting today and ending December 18. The "Double Down Strike" will affect Starbucks locations in multiple states, including the flagship Seattle Roastery, which is where Starbucks CEO and noted union antagonist Howard Schultz regularly gets his coffee. | In a statement to Eater, Starbucks Workers United says "the 'Double Down Strike', a nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike, is the longest collective action in the campaign's history and is t…

_____ (2022-12-17). Are You A Public School Teacher In A State That Bans Collective Bargaining? popularresistance.org Recently, a friend of mine tweeted, "watching all these workers rise up in solidarity makes me so damn proud and excited… and sad i live in a state which forbids collective bargaining for public sector workers. the FOMO is real. if you can unionize, do it!!!" She then clarified that her state (Virginia) did amend the law so that municipal employees could unionize if given permission by the municipality, but that other state employees (including those like her, who work for public colleges and universities) still do not have a pathway forward. This made me think. | I grew up in North Carolina, one of five states…

_____ (2022-12-17). Ghost Stories Of Capitalism: Racism Is Real, And It's A Class Struggle. popularresistance.org In today's political climate, the word racism has become taboo. Some on the "Left" take issue with the term because of how it has been co-opted by the neoliberal elite. This is understandable, since the neoliberal Democratic Party has indeed exploited race relations in the United States to forward a "lesser evil" but no less dangerous brand of U.S. imperialism. Racism is thus increasingly viewed as an ideological weapon of liberalism rather than a material force of oppression. So-called "conservatives" have pounced on the limitations of neoliberal racial politics to strengthen their own brand as crusaders against…

WSWS (2022-12-17). Department of Energy announces successful nuclear fusion ignition. wsws.org The energy output needed to really start considering inertial confinement fusion as a power source for industrial, commercial and residential use needs to be more than 240 times what was reported on Tuesday.

SP Editor (2022-12-17). The Madness of Nuclear Warfare Is Alive and Well in America. scheerpost.com Collectively, it seems that we may be on the verge of returning to a nightmarish past, where we lived in fear of a nuclear war that would kill us all, the tall and the small, and especially the smallest among us, our children, who really are our future.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). US push for allies to side 'US or China' can hardly work. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Commenting on growing China-Persian Gulf states ties, the Chairman of the London Energy Club says Washington's push for its allies to make a white and black choice to side "either with us or the Chinese" can hardly work.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). China accounts for 30% of Iran foreign trade during 8 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — China alone accounted for about 30% of Iran's total foreign trade during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21).

Tamara Giles-Vernick, Phaik Yeong Cheah, Gustavo Matta, Nisia Trindade Lima (2022-12-17). [Comment] Louis Pasteur, COVID-19, and the social challenges of epidemics. thelancet.com December, 2022, will see two notable anniversaries: the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Pasteur and the third anniversary of China's announcement of the outbreak that would lead to the COVID-19 pandemic. These coinciding events provide an opportunity to reflect on past and current global challenges to bring epidemics under control. Pasteur himself was inextricably connected with a late 19th-century social hygienist movement to promote the health of populations and cities.1 With other noteworthy scientists, including Robert Koch, Agostino Bassi, and Joseph Lister, Pasteur helped to generate a new field of…

JANET (2022-12-17). China and the cost of reversing COVID-19 policies. iacenter.org December 15, 2022 For months western media has been attacking China's COVID policies, condemning them for causing enormous inconvenience and discomfort to avoid massive deaths from the pandemic. So, it comes as no surprise that when protests actually occur within China against the protective restrictions, these same media pundits elevate them to the degree of the alleged 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Anti-government protests that occurred in China in late November added ammunition to the argument that China should adopt the capitalist viewpoint that the world's priority should be to get back to business as usua…

____ (2022-12-17). China steps up support for firms seeking opportunities overseas. ecns.cn China's trade council said Thursday that it has moved to restore economic and trade exhibitions overseas to help Chinese businesses explore opportunities in other countries.

Staff (2022-12-17). Diplomáticos cubanos y vietnamitas dialogaron sobre agenda mutua. cubadebate.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, se reunió este sábado con la directora del Departamento de Cooperación Económica de la Cancillería de Vietnam, Nguyen Minh Hang. Los diplomáticos conversaron sobre temas de interés bilateral. Coincidieron en Nueva York, en la Conferencia Ministerial del Grupo de los 77 más China, que culmina este sábado.

Dongsheng News (2022-12-17). Shifting Focus on COVID Prevention. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. ‚Ä¢ New agreements between China and Arab countries ‚Ä¢ Shifting focus on COVID prevention ‚Ä¢ Project to produce bioenergy in Shanghai moves forward ‚Ä¢ 119 years since the British invasion of Tibet…

____ (2022-12-17). China, LatAm business leaders agree on deepening cooperation in interconnectivity, innovation. ecns.cn The 15th China-Latin American and the Caribbean Business Summit issued a conclusive document on Thursday.

Andrew Korybko (2022-12-17). Analyzing Alt-Media's Reluctance To Critique China's Anti-Iranian Joint Statement With The GCC. thealtworld.com

multipolarista substack (2022-12-17). "Free Julian Assange!" say Latin American leaders. indybay.org

JANET (2022-12-17). Sanctions Kill: a book, a webinar, a movement. iacenter.org By Lyn Neeley December 15, 2022 Several authors of the new book, "Sanctions: A Wrecking Ball in a Global Economy," discussed the destructive effect of sanctions on over 40 countries in a webinar on Dec. 10. More than 1,000 people registered for the webinar. (View at youtube.com/watch?v=6_ro7VTvOc8.) Sara Flounders, contributing editor in Workers World Newspaper, organizer with the International Action Center and co-editor of the book, has visited many of the most vulnerable countries that have been devastated by sanctions: Iraq, Iran, Gaza in occupied Palestine, Lebanon, Sudan, Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. She…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iran minerals, mining product exports hit $7.8 bn in 8 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — A total of 30.3 million tons of minerals and mining industry products worth $7.86 billion were exported from Iran in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21).

____ (2022-12-17). U.S. Congress passes massive military spending bill despite criticism. ecns.cn The U.S. Congress on Thursday passed the annual defense authorization bill worth nearly 858 billion U.S. dollars.

WSWS (2022-12-17). 36,000 UC academic workers to vote on concessions contract agreed to by UAW. wsws.org The "significant progress" has resulted in sellouts that will do nothing to raise graduate students out of poverty or meet skyrocketing inflation.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 87% very or somewhat concerned about a recession in US: poll. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Close to 9 in 10 Americans report they are concerned about a recession as officials say that the possibility is not off the table, according to a new poll, local US media reported.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 3 children killed, 3 people injured in Nineveh explosion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Media sources reported on Saturday that several Iraqi civilians were killed and injured after a bomb exploded in Nineveh province.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Landmine explosion in Yemen kills 3, including 2 children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A landmine explosion in Yemen's strategic port city of Hudaidah killed three civilians, including two children, and wounded one more child.

T.P. Wilkinson (2022-12-17). The Real Overpopulation Problem. dissidentvoice.org Another bureaucratic war criminal, Robert MacNamara, said in Fog of War that he made it a rule "not to answer the question asked but to answer the question I wished they had asked". He added that it was a good rule. It is a good rule of psychological warfare never to acknowledge the obvious messages …

_____ (2022-12-17). "Star Wars" between the US and the East. journal-neo.org Since 1957, space has become an arena of active rivalry between scientific thought and economic-technical capabilities between Moscow and Washington. For a long time, the USSR was the leader in the peaceful exploration of space, launching 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, and sending the first human being into outer space (Yuri Gagarin), and …

WSWS (2022-12-17). Turkish presidential hopeful sentenced to prison. wsws.org As Turkey heads to elections in 2023 amid growing class tensions and war threats, Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, a potential rival of President Erdogan, was sentenced to prison and a political ban.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Israeli regime poses serious threat to regional security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns about the serious threat posed to the West Asian region by the occupying and criminal Israeli regime.

WSWS (2022-12-17). National Archives releases thousands of documents on John F. Kennedy assassination. wsws.org Historians, journalists and Kennedy specialists have only just begun poring over the newly released documents, and the World Socialist Web Site intends to carefully review them in the coming days, but what is already known of their contents makes clear that the elimination of Kennedy, notwithstanding his imperialist and Cold War credentials, was a state operation.

Rebecca F Grais, Amadou A Sall, Stewart T Cole (2022-12-17). [Comment] Science knows no country: fulfilling Louis Pasteur's legacy. thelancet.com 2022 marks the bicentenary of Louis Pasteur's birth. Pasteur's discoveries helped lay the foundation of modern public health, microbiology, and medicine. His legacy echoes in the many streets, schools, and hospitals that bear his name, and in the widespread use of pasteurised food worldwide. After his pioneering work on veterinary vaccines, Pasteur developed the rabies vaccine for humans in 1885, the success of which led to the foundation of a dedicated institute in Paris, France.1 The Institut Pasteur was registered in 1887 as a private foundation of public utility, and its statutes state that the institute's du…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-12-17). America's "Long War" against the Korean Nation. globalresearch.ca

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iranian Terami scores for Porto against Vizela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi has scored for FC Porto against Vizela.

Editor (2022-12-17). ICC Wanted to Investigate Israeli War Crimes. Now It's Caving to US Pressure. scheerpost.com

Staff (2022-12-17). Victor Hugo: The face of Cain, hunters of men, sublime cutthroats. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts French writers on war and peace Victor Hugo: Selections on war ==== Victor HugoFrom William Shakespeare (1864)…

Anonymous103 (2022-12-17). Military Situation In Iraq On December 17, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Edward Hunt (2022-12-17). What Now for US Policy Toward Yemen. commondreams.org U.S. officials are trying to preserve a truce that has reduced violence and created the possibility for a negotiated settlement to the war.

Fight Back (2022-12-17). Minneapolis: Battle against city plans to spread arsenic contamination in low-income neighborhood. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – Roughly 100 East Phillips residents and supporters rallied at the Hennepin County courthouse, December 15, protest the city's East Phillips demolition plan and long legacy of systemic racism. | For generations, East Phillips residents have suffered from multiple sources of concentrated pollution, including toxic deposits of arsenic from a former pesticide factory. When the vacant Roof Depot warehouse came up for sale, the neighborhood developed plans to renovate the building into an urban farm and community hub. | But, despite proclamations of environmental justice, the city of Minneapolis plan…

Ann Garrison (2022-12-17). If the US Told Rwanda and Uganda To Get Out of Congo, the War Would End (Interview). orinocotribune.com

Editor (2022-12-17). How the War Machine Took Over the Democrats w/ Dennis Kucinich. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Real News Network From The Real News Network: There was once a wing of the Democratic Party that stood up to the war industry. J. William Fulbright, George McGovern, Gene McCarthy, Mike Gravel, William Proxmire, and, of course, Dennis Kucinich. But that was largely decades ago. The new Democrats, especially …

Ann Garrison (2022-12-17). If the US Told Rwanda and Uganda To Get Out of Congo, the War Would End. orinocotribune.com

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-12-17). Financial Warfare, 25 Years Ago: The Recolonization of Korea. Seoul Black Monday, 1997. IMF Intervention in Korea. globalresearch.ca Kim Dae jung, a former dissident, political prisoner and starch opponent of the US backed military regimes had caved in to Wall Street. Washington had demanded in no uncertain terms that all three candidates in the presidential race commit themselves to adopting the IMF programme.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-17). Northern Syria: U.S. Forces Conduct First Patrol In Raqqa City (Video). southfront.org U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment provide security support during mission on Sept. 9, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Syria. (Cpl. Gabino Perez/Marine Corps) | On December 17, the United States-led coalition conducted an unusual patrol within the city of Raqqa in Syria's northern region. | The coalition's patrol, which was escorted by personnel from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), visited Raqqa's Central Prison, where many captives of ISIS are being held, then…

Philimon N Gona, Alexander F More (2022-12-17). [Comment] Bacterial pathogens and climate change. thelancet.com Although deaths caused by infections contribute substantially to global mortality and morbidity, analysis of mortality from bacterial infections has been sporadic, and often limited only to select pathogens. Generally, research has focused only on disease spread based on sample sizes that are restricted in geographical, chronological, and overall resolution.1,2 Given the huge mortality burden associated with bacterial pathogens, a systematic, consolidated, pathogen-specific global approach is crucial, to provide a comprehensive and comparative perspective to enhance efforts to set global public health priorities,…

teleSUR- hvh (2022-12-17). Unión Europea aprueba noveno paquete de sanciones contra Rusia. telesurtv.net Las nuevas medidas establecen la cesación de licencias a televisoras rusas como NTV, Rusia 1, REN TV y Piervy Kanal.

Betsey Piette (2022-12-17). Critical hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal. workers.org Dec. 16 — Supporters and family of Pennsylvania political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal filled the courtroom and demonstrated outside the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center today. All were asking whether Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Lucretia Clemons would continue the long miscarriage of justice against Mumia — 41 years in prison . . . |

teleSUR, rzr, YSM (2022-12-17). Presidente de México se solidariza con periodista tras atentado. telesurtv.net El mandatario condenó, en su habitual conferencia de prensa, el atentado contra el periodista Ciro Gómez Leyva.

Editor (2022-12-17). Pentagon Admits They Can't Account for Half Their Assets. scheerpost.com

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2022-12-17). Realizan movilización por mayor presupuesto educativo en Ecuador. telesurtv.net "La movilización fue para exigir mayor presupuesto para las universidades, mejores ofertas laborales para los jóvenes", declaró Mauricio Chiluisa.

Staff (2022-12-17). Croacia vence 2-1 a Marruecos en el partido que nadie quiere jugar. cubadebate.cu Este sábado, la selección croata venció 2-1 a Marruecos en el partido por el tercer lugar del Mundial Catar 2022. Los balcánicos se adelantaron pronto en el marcador con una gran jugada de pizarra. Los Leones del Atlas, la gran sorpresa del Mundial, respondieron dos minutos después, pero no pudieron igualar la ventaja que los croatas consiguieron al final del primer tiempo.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Tehran to host 6th Intl. Transportation Exhibition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Sixth International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics, and Related Industries is scheduled to be held in Tehran from Dec. 18-20.

Ana Perdigón (2022-12-17). Venezuela Authorizes All National Airlines to Operate Flights to Colombia. orinocotribune.com

Kathy Durkin (2022-12-17). Solidarity with Palestine marks World Cup games. workers.org If there is a clear victor at the World Cup soccer games in Qatar, it is the Palestinian people. Even though they are not competing, solidarity with their struggle has been front and center in the stadiums, markets and streets of Doha, the country's capital, the site of the first . . . |

____ (2022-12-17). Geminid meteor shower lights up sky in Qinghai. ecns.cn The Geminid meteor shower, always a favorite among the annual meteor showers, reached to peak on Wednesday.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). At least 169 dead following devastating floods in Congo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — At least 169 people have died as a result of the devastating rains in the capital Kinshasa, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and officials said on Friday.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Air pollution in Tehran enters second week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The severe air pollution in Iranian big cities including the capital Tehran continues for more than a week on Saturday while all the education centers will continue operation online over the next few days.

teleSUR, rzr, YSM (2022-12-17). Canciller de Argentina insta a consolidar integración regional. telesurtv.net "Tenemos que trabajar con diferentes miradas, con diferentes testimonios, con diferentes historias", refirió el titular de la cartera de Exteriores.

Staff (2022-12-17). Samidoun mourns passing of Filipino revolutionary leader, CPP founder Jose Maria Sison "Joma": 1939-2022. samidoun.net On Friday 16 December 2022, Professor Jose Maria Sison, founding chairperson of the Communist Party of the Philippines, passed away in a hospital in Utrecht, the Netherlands, where he was living in forced exile. He was 83 years old. Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network sends its deepest condolences to Sison's lifelong partner and comrade-in-arms, Julie …

____ (2022-12-17). Suzhou Creek cruise tours launched. ecns.cn The cruise tours on Shanghai's Suzhou Creek were officially launched on Thursday following three months of trials.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Orchestra musicians in Fort Wayne, Indiana on strike against poverty wages. wsws.org The phrase "poverty wages" in relation to the Fort Wayne musicians' conditions is not hyperbole.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Raeisi, Bin Salman likely to meet in Jordan: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A Lebanese media, citing informed sources, claimed that Iranian and Saudi officials will have an important meeting on the sidelines of the Iraq Conference in Jordan.

Ricardo Gomez (2022-12-17). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A New Hope For Louisiana's Climate Future. levernews.com Good things are happening! In Louisiana, a run-off election has opened the door for a more promising climate future. Also, public land defenders took on Arizona's governor and won, a proposed new rule could help consumers track corporate criminals, global renewable energy is accelerating at a much needed pace, and the fossil fuel industry lost one of its main investors. All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It below, a weekly feature reviewing good news, progress, and action steps that's one of the many features available only to Lever supporting subscribers.Rock the boat.Low-Pro…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). UŸèS is 'like a person dying of cancer': Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Former President Donald Trump said the United States is like "a person dying from cancer" on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday, criticizing the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ).

commondreams (2022-12-17). Beneficial Electrification Gives HUD an Opportunity to Invest in Health of Residents. commondreams.org For millions of Americans that live in public housing, home can be a minefield of toxins and health hazards driven by decades of disinvestment and disrepair that harm the air they breathe.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Saudi-led coalition renews missile, artillery attack on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — News sources reported on Saturday morning that the Saudi coalition launched air, missile, and artillery attacks against Yemen's Hodeidah province.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Turkey shells northern Iraq again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources on Saturday afternoon reported fresh attacks by the Turkish army on northern regions of Iraq.

Staff (2022-12-17). Video: The Holy Land Five Palestinian Political Prisoners in US Jails. samidoun.net On Saturday, 17 December, the Masar Badil (Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement), with Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network and Alkarama Palestinian Women's Mobilization, organized an online seminar on the case of the Holy Land Five, Palestinian political prisoners in U.S. jails. Ghassan Elashi, Shukri Abu Baker and Mufid Abdulqader remain imprisoned, serving lengthy sentences …

Esra Erkal (2022-12-17). [Correspondence] Elsevier must end its fossil fuel partnerships and subsidies — Publisher's reply. thelancet.com As a scientific publisher and information analytics company, we take our responsibility seriously. We have been supporting sustainability research and working to reduce our environmental impact for more than 15 years. In 2021, we made a firm pledge to become net zero for all direct and indirect emissions by 2040.

Michael Welch (2022-12-17). Modern Prophet in the Age of US Empire: A Tribute to David Ray Griffin. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2022-12-17). Virginia's Republican Governor vows to reimburse businesses fined for COVID-19 health violations. wsws.org Youngkin promised to pay back all businesses in the state fined during the first years of the pandemic for violating public health rules.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Western funny game; Exploitation of CSW. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — In a widely criticized move against Iran, the United States and its allies pushed for the removal of Iran from the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

teleSUR, jap, MER (2022-12-17). Zurda Infinita conversa con el cantante Guillermo Novellis. telesurtv.net Destacaron el desempeño que ha tenido el capitán de la selección de Argentina, Lionel Messi, en este torneo.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Prime Minister Bainimarama under challenge in contentious Fijian election. wsws.org With the final election results still to be declared, amid widespread voter abstention, the contest between two former coup leaders has raised the spectre of military intervention.

Gabriel Birgand, Raheelah Ahmad, Andre N H Bulabula, Sanjeev Singh, Gonzalo Bearman, Enrique Castro Sánchez, Alison Holmes (2022-12-17). [Review] Innovation for infection prevention and control—revisiting Pasteur's vision. thelancet.com Louis Pasteur has long been heralded as one of the fathers of microbiology and immunology. Less known is Pasteur's vision on infection prevention and control (IPC) that drove current infection control, public health, and much of modern medicine and surgery. In this Review, we revisited Pasteur's pioneering works to assess progress and challenges in the process and technological innovation of IPC. We focused on Pasteur's far-sighted conceptualisation of the hospital as a reservoir of microorganisms and amplifier of transmission, aseptic technique in surgery, public health education, interdisciplinary working, and…

teleSUR, em, MER (2022-12-17). Croacia y Marruecos jugarán por el tercer lugar de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Los croatas cayeron ante la Albiceleste en las semifinales con marcador 3 – 0, mientras que el equipo de Marruecos perdió 2 0 ante Francia.

Editor (2022-12-17). Despite US Opposition, UN Passes Resolution Condemning Death Penalty. scheerpost.com

Padmasayee Papineni (2022-12-17). [Wakley Prize Essay] Directly observed therapy. thelancet.com "it was all about standing alone | in a big grey city | and somebody suddenly | handing you marigolds" | The Lift (2013), Janis Freegard…

SAM (2022-12-17). Starbucks Workers Are Engaged In Their Biggest Strike Action Yet. progressivehub.net JEFF SCHUHRKE | IN THESE TIMES…

Staff (2022-12-17). Constituyen las 168 Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular. cubadebate.cu Este sábado se constituirán las 168 Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular, integradas por 1 422 delegados de circunscripción elegidos recientemente. Los delegados prestarán juramento en una ceremonia solemne y tomarán posesión de sus cargos. Estos organismos deberán fomentar el desarrollo local y velar por el bienestar de sus ciudadanos.

S M Thumbi, Lucille Blumberg, Kevin le Roux, Naseem Salahuddin, Bernadette Abela (2022-12-17). [Viewpoint] A call to accelerate an end to human rabies deaths. thelancet.com Every year, an estimated 59‚Äà000 vaccine-preventable deaths occur globally due to rabies.1 These deaths occur despite more than 100 years of existence of effective vaccines against rabies in humans and dogs, which serve as the main source of infection for humans.2,3…

Anonymous669 (2022-12-17). Syrian Army Reinforcements Continue To Arrive In Northern Aleppo (Videos). southfront.org The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continues to deployed reinforcements in Kurdish-held areas in the northern countryside of Aleppo. | On December 17, videos showing two large convoys of the army with dozens of battel tanks and infantry fighting vehicles surfaced online. The heavy weapons were reportedly deployed in the outskirts of the town of Manbij, a stronghold of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). | The SAA began expanding its presence in the northern Aleppo countryside in late November i…

Isheka N. Harrison (2022-12-17). Cuban-American Actor Faizon Love Claims Black Americans Would Waste Reparations: What Does the Science and Economists Say? moguldom.com Actor Faizon Love has chimed in on the reparations debate and he's not a fan of the recent $223,000 economists recommended be paid to each Black Californian descended from the enslaved to compensate for housing discrimination. "F**k that. F**k that $223,000. You know what it is; that's another trick bag. You know why? Because that …

WSWS (2022-12-17). Australian "energy relief" plan rushed through parliament. wsws.org Labor's scheme will subsidise large businesses, while assisting the gas and coal giants to continue making super-profits, and doing little to ease the cost-of-living crisis for households and small businesses.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Conflict between Azeri, Armenian forces goes on. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The border clashes between the forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia were reported to have continued.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Top officials stress dealing with rioters based on justice. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The heads of three power branches of the Iranian government emphasized the need for dealing with the detained perpetrators behind recent foreign-backed riots based on the law and Sharia.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2022-12-17). Sindicatos salvadoreños rechazan reforma de pensiones de Bukele. telesurtv.net Los gremios destacaron que en la propuesta no se consolidó la eliminación de las Aseguradoras del Fondo de Pensiones.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iranian tea exported to 23 countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A total of 22,723 tons of tea worth $29.5 million were exported from Iran during the first 8 months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21), registering a 31.7% rise in value compared with similar period of last year.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-17). Venezolanos exigen a EE.UU. liberación de diplomático Alex Saab. telesurtv.net Se realizó un acto de masas en Caracas en solidaridad con Saab, quien permanece secuestrado en EE.UU. en franca violación de los tratados internacionales.

teleSUR, MER (2022-12-17). Presidente Maduro se reúne con dirigentes de partido opositor. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que el diálogo es primordial para avanzar aún más por la recuperación.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 44 people detained in Jordan after deadly fuel protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Jordan has arrested dozens of people accused of involvement in protests against rising fuel prices in which a senior police officer was gunned down, the country's security agency said Saturday, according to media reports.

teleSUR, MER (2022-12-17). Desarrollan encuentro colombo-venezolano sobre economía. telesurtv.net Las autoridades destacaron que esta iniciativa surgió de los mandatarios Nicolás Maduro y Gustavo Petro.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iran to continue cooperating with states to combat terrorism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said that Iran will keep cooperating with other countries fighting against terrorism.

Jeff Cohen, Norman Solomon (2022-12-17). The Ghost of Eugene McCarthy Could Haunt Biden's Path to Renomination. indybay.org No to Status-Quo Joe…

The Disability Justice, Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (2022-12-17). U.N. rocked by International Day of Persons with Disabilities. workers.org On Dec. 2, the eve of the 30th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, disabled activists and artists and allies, organized and led by Parents to Improve School Transportation (PIST), rocked Dag Hammarskjold Plaza at the United Nations in New York City. They demonstrated in-person with a political and . . . |

Editor (2022-12-17). An Xmas Gift from Hedges and Fish. scheerpost.com Every year, Bob sends Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish into the blistering cold of the New Jersey woods to chop down a tree for the annual ScheerPost Christmas party. Please donate to ScheerPost so we can start buying a tree instead—and so you can get a book.

Anonymous669 (2022-12-17). HTS Militants Attack Another Syrian Army Position Near Greater Idlib (Video). southfront.org On December 17, militants of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) raided a position of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) near the northwestern region of Greater Idlib. | During the raid, the militants attempted to capture the position which is located in the town of Kabtan al-D≈ºabal in the western countryside of Aleppo. The militants engaged in heavy clashes with SAA personnel, who managed to hold on to the position. | The HTS-affiliated Military Media shared footage from the raid. The sho…

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 2 killed, 2 wounded in shooting outside Chicago high school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Two teens were killed and two other teens were wounded in a shooting at Benito Juarez Community Academy in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to police.

____ (2022-12-17). Larry On Hysteria… And Not Only. smoothiex12.blogspot.com

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Kazemi Qomi reportedly appointed new Iran envoy to Kabul. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A senior diplomat said on Saturday the former Iranian presiden's special envoy for Afghanistan's affairs Hassan Kazemi Qomi has been appointed as the new Iran's ambassador to Kabul…

Susan Jaffe (2022-12-17). [World Report] Modest health goals for new US Congress. thelancet.com With Congress almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats, consensus on any major health legislation is unlikely. Susan Jaffe reports from Washington, DC.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Karaftoo cave in Kordestan Province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Karaftoo cave is a Natural-Historical complex located in the North of the Kordestan Province of Iran. Today it has been accepted as the world's oldest man-made apartment on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

WSWS (2022-12-17). January 6 Committee to vote for criminal referrals against Trump at final public meeting. wsws.org Politico reported that the committee will vote to refer Trump for at least three felony crimes in relation to the failed coup, including insurrection.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish third in World Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iran never to back down from its redlines: Envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani says that Iran would not back down from its redlines in negotiations ever.

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-17). Incendio en edificio residencial de Francia deja diez muertos. telesurtv.net Se reportan 14 heridos, de ellos cuatro en estado crítico. La Fiscalía de Lyon abrió una investigación para determinar sus causas.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Belgians protest against rising fuel prices (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Almost 17,000 people turned up for a demonstration in Brussels against the rising fuel prices and also for better pay.

Salim S Abdool Karim, Izukanji Sikazwe (2022-12-17). [Comment] Building on Pasteur's legacy: producing vaccines in Africa. thelancet.com Louis Pasteur's legacy of translating scientific knowledge on vaccines to create a healthier world resonates with his comment that "Science knows no country because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence."1 However, during the COVID-19 pandemic vaccine knowledge has not belonged to humanity, leading to global vaccine inequity2 and attempts to obstruct Africa, the world's poorest continent, from manufacturing mRNA vacci…

WSWS (2022-12-17). Australia: Union herds Pampas pastry workers back on the job after wage-slashing company offer. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party urges Pampas workers to vote "no" to the union-management sell-out when it is put to a formal ballot.

Jessamy Bagenal, Benjamin Burlton, Bethany Gomersall, Joanna Palmer, Paula Preyzner, Maneet Virdi (2022-12-17). [Comment] Winner of the 2022 Wakley Prize: compassion and connection. thelancet.com It was a privilege to read the many thought-provoking entries to this year's Wakley Prize, The Lancet's annual essay competition. Earlier this year, we invited submissions about compassion and connection in medicine.1 We were moved and engaged by the submitted essays and thank everyone who found the time to enter the competition—they all showed a great commitment to writing.

Montreal Counter-Info (2022-12-17). Wet'suwet'en Solidarity Action to Block the Port of Montreal. itsgoingdown.org Report on direct action and solidarity rally with the Wet'suwet'en against Coastal GasLink. Originally posted to Montreal Counter-Info. While COP15 is taking place in the streets of Montreal and the Canadian government is doing its green-washing dance for the world, construction of the Coastal Gaslink pipeline on Wet'suwet'en territory continues against the will of the…

teleSUR, JDO (2022-12-17). Decretan alerta de riesgo sanitario en capital chilena por humo. telesurtv.net Hay incendios forestales activos cerca de Santiago y contaminan el aire sobre la ciudad. Se registran altas temperaturas.

Peoples Dispatch (2022-12-17). Greeks protest police killing of 16-year-old Roma youth. peoplesdispatch.org 16-year-old Kostas Fragkoulis died eight days after being shot by a police officer allegedly because he did not pay EU 20 for gasoline. Left and progressive organizations have condemned the killing…

Staff (2022-12-17). Una canción, como un disparo… una palabra. cubadebate.cu Frente a la enorme Casa de las Américas, que sirvió de guarida hace 50 años al Movimiento de la Nueva Trova, varios de sus fundadores y jóvenes integrantes se dieron cita en la noche de este viernes, en un concierto que rindió homenaje a quien devino madrina de estos poetas que cantan, la heroína Haydée Santamaría, en su centenario.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, December 17.

John Cookson, Ferdinand Jonsson (2022-12-17). [Comment] A new cholinergic mechanism for antipsychotics: emraclidine and M4 muscarinic receptors. thelancet.com Existing antipsychotic medicines have impressive effectiveness in treating acute episodes of schizophrenia and preventing relapses, providing enormous impact for many patients. However, they are associated with short-term and longer-term side-effects, and their effects are directed mainly at hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised thinking. Patients are left with residual so-called negative symptoms, most notably loss of motivation and cognitive difficulties that contribute to substantial functional impairments.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Health care workers speak out under devastating conditions of the "tripledemic" surge in the US and Canada. wsws.org "People are dying from lack of access to care, health care workers are being pushed to suicide/PTSD/mental breakdown/burnout, and those with the power to do anything are doing…nothing."

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). VIDEO: Gen. Soleimani picture drawn on Gaza coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Footage shows a sand portrait of Iranian top anti-terror general Qassem Soleimani beside the flags of Iran and Palestine in Gaza.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 1st Intl. confab on marine science starts in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The first international conference on marine science has kicked off in Iran.

John H Krystal, John M Kane, Christoph U Correll, David P Walling, Matthew Leoni, Sridhar Duvvuri, Shrinal Patel, Ih Chang, Philip Iredale, Lillian Frohlich, Stacey Versavel, Pamela Perry, Raymond Sanchez, John Renger (2022-12-17). [Articles] Emraclidine, a novel positive allosteric modulator of cholinergic M4 receptors, for the treatment of schizophrenia: a two-part, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1b trial. thelancet.com These data support further investigation of emraclidine as a once-daily treatment for schizophrenia without need for titration and with a potentially favourable side-effect profile.

Marwa Osman (2022-12-17). The Resistance Axis | Unmasking Imperialism Ep. 102. thealtworld.com During today's episode, we talk about the rising popularity of this anti-imperialist coalition, which includes the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic, and resistance movements in Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Bahrain. | We debunk imperialist and zionist propaganda about the Axis of Resistance, paying special attention to the ongoing regime change operation against Iran. | We also discuss the revolutionary political and theological roots of this cross-border movement. | Today's guest is Dr. Marwa Osman, a journalist and host of PressTV's MidEaStream, a political show about west Asia. She is…

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2022-12-17). Prevén que consumo de carbón alcance récord histórico en 2022. telesurtv.net La AIE aseguró que el carbón seguirá siendo, con diferencia, la mayor fuente de emisiones de dióxido de carbono del sistema energético mundial.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 17.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). 1 dead, 2 injured in fire at Mumbai hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A 46-year-old man died while two others sustained injuries in a massive fire that fire broke out in Vishwas Building, near Parakh Hospital in Mumbai's Ghatkopar East area at around 2pm.

Staff (2022-12-17). øPor qué algunos futbolistas usan máscaras en los partidos del Mundial de Catar? cubadebate.cu øEs Batman? øEs Superman? No, era Son Heung-min volando por la banda de Corea del Sur antes de ser eliminados. øO podría ser Josko Gvardiol, el jugador de Croacia que juega por el tercer lugar? En esta Copa Mundial de Catar 2022, hay varios jugadores de fútbol que han llevado máscaras sobre sus caras.

WSWS (2022-12-17). The imperialist powers rearm: US, Japan, Germany plan record military spending. wsws.org Over the past week, the US, Germany, and Japan all proposed massive increases in military spending, each marking a radical departure from decades of precedent.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Iran ranks 7th in 2022 World Weightlifting C'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran has ranked seventh at the World Weightlifting Championships 2022 held in Bogota, Colombia.

teleSUR- hvh (2022-12-17). Gobierno saliente detiene pesquisa sobre la dictadura en Brasil. telesurtv.net La medida se produjo a partir de una iniciativa del titular de la comisión, Marco Vinicius Pereira de Carvalho.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Tragic shooting at Forvia auto parts plant in Highland Park, Michigan. wsws.org An argument over tools led to a shooting at a Detroit-area Forvia auto parts plant the day after the company announced more than 200 layoffs.

____ (2022-12-17). Expert: U.S. must look through the lens of Africans. ecns.cn The U.S. should work for the benefit of Africans and not compete with them, says a U.S. expert while talking about the U.S.-Africa Summit in Washington on December 13-15.

____ (2022-12-17). U.S. announces COVID preparedness plan. ecns.cn The White House on Thursday announced a COVID-19 'winter preparedness plan', including free at-home tests, to fight the virus as cases and hospitalizations across the country surge.

scorinoco (2022-12-17). Padre José Landaverde: Presente! (Statement). orinocotribune.com Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO) released the following statement on December 14, 2022, after the passing of immigrant rights activist Father José Landaverde. | Chicago lost a well-known fighter for immigrant rights on December 11. José Sigfredo Landaverde was a priest at Our Lady of Guadalupe Anglican Catholic Church in Little Village. Padre Landaverde was also a friend of Freedom Road Socialist Organization. He died after a long battle with illness. | Born in Chalatenango, El Salvador in 1971, he was orphaned when the Salvadoran military killed his family. At 17 years of age, and at great risk to hims…

Talha Burki (2022-12-17). [World Report] Research focus: Pasteur Institute of Dakar. thelancet.com From yellow fever to COVID-19, the Pasteur Institute of Dakar has been leading African health research and response. Talha Burki reports.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Australia: Queensland shootout highlights dangers of far-right. wsws.org Media coverage has focussed on the oddities of the individuals involved but their far-right political motivations are clear.

Michael Petrelis (2022-12-17). SF Supes in Nov. met 16 hrs; 4 hrs for "political masturbation" indybay.org How much time do Supervisors waste on commendations and roll call introductions?>

The Lancet (2022-12-17). [Editorial] Pasteur's legacy in 21st century medicine. thelancet.com The Lancet bids 2022 adieu with a commemoration of Louis Pasteur. Born in France on Dec 27, 1822, Pasteur was a young polymath when he embarked on a path of discovery with profound societal relevance. By the age of 40 years, he was a national hero and an international authority on microbiology, vaccines, and immunology. His germ theory of disease laid the foundation for hygiene and sanitation within public and global health. He developed the first vaccine against human rabies in 1885. Along with other great scientists of his time, Pasteur shaped scientific reasoning and communication for the better, creating a le…

Staff (2022-12-17). Boxeadoras cubanas pelearán en su primer cartel nacional. cubadebate.cu El primer cartel nacional de boxeo femenino tendrá lugar este sábado, en la Esfaar Córdoba Cardín, en La Habana del Este. En esta jornada histórica competirán las mejores boxeadoras que estaban entrenando desde hace un tiempo esperando que se oficializara en Cuba la práctica del pugilismo femenino.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Children dying as "tripledemic" of COVID, flu and RSV swamps New York. wsws.org Cases of COVID, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus have skyrocketed in recent weeks in New York City and State because of the deliberate inaction of the Democratic Party and the trade unions.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Who is the University of California strike mediator, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg? wsws.org The regressive character of Friday's tentative agreement further exposes the pro-corporate role of the UAW bureaucracy and explodes its presentation of Steinberg as a "neutral" arbiter.

teleSUR, rzr, JGN (2022-12-17). Sube a 21 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento de tierra en Malasia. telesurtv.net El presidente del Comité de Catástrofes Naturales de Malasia, Ahmad Zahid, declaró que seguirá de cerca la evolución de la situación en el lugar del desastre.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Lebanon homeland of all its people: Nasarallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah Resistance Movement said Lebanon is the homeland of all its people and Hezbollah wants to be a full and integrated partner in rights and obligations.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2022-12-17). Senado de Bolivia aprueba proyecto ley de presupuesto para 2023. telesurtv.net El ente indicó que esta disposición fue derivada al órgano Ejecutivo para que sea promulgada.

Editor (2022-12-17). Joe Lauria: Mainstream Media Discover Twitter Censorship. scheerpost.com

____ (2022-12-17). UN officials call for building consensus on biodiversity blueprint at COP15 meeting. ecns.cn UN officials on Thursday called for more consensus on reaching a post-2020 global biodiversity framework as a ministerial-level negotiation of the ongoing UN biodiversity conference started.

Marta Martín González, àÅlvaro Pineda Torcuato, Maria Luisa Martin Jimenez, Isabel Alonso Sebastián, Jose Luis Martinez Porras, Gala Silvestre Egea, Concepción Gonzalez Hernando (2022-12-17). [Clinical Picture] Recurrent rectal bleeding in a teenager caused by a cavernous haemangioma of the sigmoid colon. thelancet.com An 18-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for investigation of repeated episodes of rectal bleeding. Over the preceding 5 months the patient had made 4 visits to our emergency room reporting bleeding from the rectum. The problem was not associated with any other symptoms and was self-limiting. Previously, fresh red blood had been found on digital rectal examination, with no other abnormalities; no haemorrhoids, fistulous tracts, or abscesses had been found, and the patient had normal tone of her anal sphincter.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2022-12-17). India y Rusia reafirman alto nivel de cooperación bilateral. telesurtv.net Putin y Modi intercambiaron sobre varios puntos de intercambio en materias de inversión en renglones como la energía, la agricultura y el transporte.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Two UN peacekeepers shot dead near Timbuktu in Mali. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) —An unidentified gunman has shot and killed two officers from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali while they were on patrol near the city of Timbuktu, according to mission head El-Ghassim Wane.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Techno-engineering services exports rise 41% to $260 mn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A total of $260 million worth of engineering and technical services were exported from Iran during the first four months of the current Iranian year.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2022-12-17). Denuncian que 835 palestinos siguen detenidos en cárceles israelíes. telesurtv.net La organización no gubernamental denunció también que entre los detenidos se encuentran varios menores de edad.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Turkey shells villages in Tel Tammar in northeast Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Turkish military shelled villages in northeastern Syria on Saturday. local media in Syria said.

Joanna Palmer, Highlights 2022 winning contributors (2022-12-17). [Perspectives] Highlights 2022: sharpening the focus on powerful health stories. thelancet.com Photographs have the power to inform and engage the viewer. Earlier this year, The Lancet invited submissions for Highlights, our annual photography competition. We were looking for pictures on any health-related topic that arrested our attention, and we were impressed by the rich variety of topics from diverse environments that featured in the entries for Highlights 2022.

en.mehrnews (2022-12-17). Foe targeted Iranians' unity, solidarity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The enemy has targeted the unity and solidarity among the Iranian nation, said Ali Nikzad, the deputy parliament speaker of Iran.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2022-12-17). ONU demanda medidas para protección de lenguas indígenas. telesurtv.net Se acordó dedicar el decenio 2022-2032 a la preservación de las lenguas indígenas para ayudarlas a sobrevivir y protegerlas de la extinción.

Staff (2022-12-17). U.S. sells Lithuania half $1b in missiles, touts "persistent U.S. force presence" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesDecember 16, 2022 Lithuania gets defense boost with purchase of American HIMARS rocket systems Lithuania has finalized a deal to procure eight high mobility rocket systems in a move aimed at enhancing defensive capabilities in the Baltics, the country's top defense official said this week during a visit to the Pentagon. The $495 …

Brenda Norrell (2022-12-17). Biden, Haaland and the Navajo Nation's Runaway Train — Oil, Gas, Coal and Lithium. indybay.org Flying under the banner of energy transition, the Biden administration and Navajo Nation are pushing the most polluting and devastating drilling and mining on earth.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2022-12-17). Trinidad y Tobago recibe segundo envío de vacunas contra mpox. telesurtv.net La entidad aseveró que se inmunizará a los contactos de confirmados, pero no se realizará una campaña masiva por el momento.

Brenda Norrell (2022-12-17). Navajo Nation Joining Attack on Hualapai Sacred Land for Lithium Mine. indybay.org The Navajo government is planning to join the attack on Hualapai's sacred land, according to the Australian company planning a lithium mine under the fake green banner.

Staff (2022-12-17). Más de la mitad del presupuesto del Pentágono no aparece en sus libros de contabilidad. cubadebate.cu El Pentágono (la sede del Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos) suspendió su quinta auditoría porque el 61% de sus activos (3.7 billones de dólares) no aparecen en los libros de contabilidad que analizaron 1 600 auditores. En esos libros debía haber 3.5 billones de dólares en activos y 3.7 billones en pasivos.

WSWS (2022-12-17). Rail union bureaucracy allows opposition candidate to take office, while demanding sweeping attacks on freedom of speech. wsws.org Hall had an open complaint against him, filed by a member of Pierce's BLET United slate, that he had accepted "outside assistance" from a "nonmember employer" by sharing an article from the World Socialist Web Site.

Editor (2022-12-17). 2022 Was Rikers Island's Deadliest Year. Again. scheerpost.com

Ilana Là∂wy, William Bynum (2022-12-17). [Perspectives] Louis Pasteur's public engagement. thelancet.com Concern with public engagement by scientists and doctors is nothing new, but one of its consummate early practitioners was born 200 years ago. Louis Pasteur (1822—95) was not a natural communicator with ordinary people from the wider community. Shy and reserved, he was happiest when he was working in the laboratory, but he was deeply committed to the value of science in human affairs and used his own research to further that message. He was also intensely and successfully ambitious, both for himself and his family, and for the scientific ideas he espoused.

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