(2024-01-24). The Indian ruling class and imperialist powers embrace Modi as he erects a Hindu supremacist state. wsws.org The imperialist powers' embrace of the Hindu supremacist and pogromist Modi is at one with their full-throttle support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government as it mounts its genocidal assault on Gaza and their alliance with the fascist disciples of Stepan Bandera in waging war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-01-24). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…
(2024-01-24). Achievements and Potential of Economic Cooperation Between India and Russia. infobrics.org India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, with a strong outlook of 7-8 per cent growth rates for the coming decade. Russia, despite having become the most sanctioned economy in the world, has shown uncommon resilience and returned to positive GDP growth…
(2024-01-24). How can you not accept Parliament amendment, SC asks Centre in AMU minority status case. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Wednesday expressed surprise over the Centre's stand that it does not accept the 1981 amendment inserted by the Parliament to confer minority status on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Presiding over a seven-judge Constitution Bench hearing a clutch of pleas concerning the minority …
(2024-01-24). AMU case: How can you not accept Parliament amendment, SC asks Centre. muslimmirror.com The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Wednesday expressed surprise over the Centre's stand that it does not accept the 1981 amendment inserted by the Parliament to confer minority status on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Presiding over a seven-judge Constitution Bench hearing a clutch of pleas concerning the minority status of the …
(2024-01-24). Will Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya mark the end of all conflicts? muslimmirror.com By Irfan Engineer and Neha Dabhade Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at Ayodhya on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha said, "The construction of this temple of Ram Lalla is also a symbol of peace, patience, mutual harmony and coordination of Indian society. This prestige of Ram Lalla is also the prestige of …
(2024-01-24). Grand Mufti urges Prime Minister's intervention to rectify flaws in minority scholarships. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, has written to the Prime Minister and Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, highlighting critical irregularities in higher education scholarships for minority communities. The Grand Mufti has called for immediate rectification of the issues affecting students, particularly the discontinuation of the Maulana Azad …
(2024-01-24). Saturday 2/17: Indian Classical Music with Nishat Khan (sitar) and Nitin Mitta (tabla). indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Music Center Recital Hall | 1156 High St., (Heller and Meyer Dr. – on campus) | Santa Cruz, California 95064…
(2024-01-23). India-Russia Ties Can Be a Paradigm for Countries Seeking to Befriend India. infobrics.org The five-day visit of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the Russian Federation from 25-29 December 2023 has caused quite a stir both in India and Russia and abroad as many angry opinion pieces in Western media show. Why has this visit caused this stir; what was the visit meant to convey; was it meant to reboot bilateral relations or is there an inevitability to Indo-Russiam ties?>
(2024-01-23). Achievements and Potential of Economic Cooperation Between India and Russia. infobrics.org India today is the fastest-growing economy in the world, with a strong outlook of 7-8 per cent growth rates for the coming decade. Russia, despite having become the most sanctioned economy in the world, has shown uncommon resilience and returned to positive GDP growth…
(2024-01-23). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…
(2024-01-23). Anganwadi workers in Andhra Pradesh declare victory after 42-day strike. peoplesdispatch.org Terming the strike as a "grand victory," the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers said in a statement that it "proved the strength of the working people"
(2024-01-23). India's Modi inaugurates Hindu temple on site of razed mosque ahead of elections. presstv.ir India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a controversial temple that was built on the site of a historic mosque, demolished by Hindu extremists.
(2024-01-23). Saturday 2/17: Indian Classical Music with Nishat Khan (sitar) and Nitin Mitta (tabla). indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Music Center Recital Hall | 1156 High St., (Heller and Meyer Dr. – on campus) | Santa Cruz, California 95064…
(2024-01-23). BJP, RSS attacking foundations of the country: Rahul Gandhi in Meghalaya. muslimmirror.com Pahamsyiem : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the BJP and RSS were attacking the foundations of the country, while asserting the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra was undertaken to protect the idea of India. The idea that people of all faiths should live harmoniously in India and that all communities, languages and traditions …
(2024-01-24). One Of The Largest Unions In The US Called For A Ceasefire In Gaza. popularresistance.org "Wherever violence, fear and hatred thrive, working people cannot," reads a statement by Mary Kay Henry, the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). SEIU, which boasts two million members, just joined a growing section of the US labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. SEIU is now the largest union in the country to issue such a statement. | The statement begins with condemning "the horrific attacks by Hamas on October 7th," while also condemning "the widespread attacks on innocent civilians, including the bombardment of neighborhoods, healthcare facilities, and refugee camps, by…
(2024-01-23). Iran Accuses Israel Of Using 'Blind Terrorism' To Cover Up Its Failures. popularresistance.org Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian accused Israel of using "mindless terrorism" to cover up its losses in its war on Gaza. Abdollahian's statement on Sunday, January 21, came after five members of its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) were killed in an Israeli air strike in Damascus a day before. | Abdollahian claimed that, "although the Zionist enemy has destroyed Gaza on a large scale and martyred tens of thousands of people, it has not achieved any of its goals, so it is trying to make up for its defeat by resorting to blind terrorism," Press TV reported. | IRGC said in a statement on Sa…
(2024-01-24). Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned to Jan 31 by SC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till January 31 the hearing on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and …
(2024-01-24). Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned to Jan 31 by SC. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till January 31 the hearing on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and …
(2024-01-23). There will be 'total victory' against Hamas: Netanyahu. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will achieve "total victory" against Hamas, media reports said. "Israel will achieve total victory after which there will be no entity in Gaza that finances terrorism, educates for terrorism, or sends terror," Netanyahu said. He said that Israel has brought 110 hostages and …
(2024-01-23). 'Enjoy custody..': SC blasts cops for publicly flogging Muslims in Gujarat. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday admonished the Gujarat Police over its officials publicly flogging five people belonging to the Muslim community at a village in Kheda district in 2022, asking angrily from where did they draw the authority to tie people to poles and beat them up. A bench of Justices BR …
(2024-01-24). Where the Muslim leadership erred. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The unravelling of the Mandir-Masjid controversy over the years has exposed the amateur and impulsive handling of the issue, by the Muslim leadership. Had they acted wisely earlier, then it would not have been such a cakewalk for the Hindu chauvinists. Modern politics is not a game of chance, but agenda setting …
(2024-01-24). 11 arrested for waving saffron flag in UP mosque. muslimmirror.com Agra : Eleven people were arrested for allegedly waving saffron flag in a mosque in Billochpura under Tajganj police station of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were made on Tuesday after a complaint was lodged by Zahiruddin, the Mutawalli (caretaker of mosque) on Monday at the Tajganj police station, said Jasveer Singh in charge …
(2024-01-24). 11 arrested for waving saffron flag in UP mosque. muslimmirror.com Agra : Eleven people were arrested for allegedly waving saffron flag in a mosque in Billochpura under Tajganj police station of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were made on Tuesday after a complaint was lodged by Zahiruddin, the Mutawalli (caretaker of mosque) on Monday at the Tajganj police station, said Jasveer Singh in charge …
(2024-01-23). UNHCR calls for actions to address rise in Rohingya deaths at sea. plenglish.com United Nations, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The UN Refugee Agency, is alarmed by statistics revealing a surge in the number of desperate Rohingya refugees reportedly dying or going missing while taking risky boat journeys in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal during 2023.
(2024-01-24). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-24). US Supreme Court Rejects Bid To Silence Palestinian Rights Advocacy. popularresistance.org Free speech defenders welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to take up a lawsuit that outlandishly claimed a civil society group provided "material support" for terrorism by advocating for Palestinian human rights. | The Supreme Court's punting of Jewish National Fund v. U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights—which comes over three months into Israel's war on the Gaza Strip—marks the third consecutive time a federal court has dismissed the case, which USCPR said casts "collective activism and expression of solidarity as unlawful." | In the case's first dismissal in March 2021, a federal judge said t…
(2024-01-24). As the US Escalates Attacks, Iraqi Resistance Joins Yemen in Imposing a Naval Blockade Against Israel. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle As US jets once more dropped bombs on Iraq and Yemen, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq vowed to put Israeli ports 'out of commission' until the siege of Gaza is lifted The Secretary-General of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Abu Ala al-Walaei, announced during the early hours of 24 January the start of phase…
middleeasteye.net (2024-01-24). Israel's case at the ICJ: An armed conflict where only one side is allowed to fight
Iwas the only journalist inside the courtroom at the International Court of Justice for South Africa's genocide case against Israel. Thirty accredited journalists were in a press room in another wing of the building, watching what the director showed them on a screen. Rather more journalists waited outside the building.
commondreams.org (2024-01-24). US Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Silence Palestinian Rights Advocacy
Free speech defenders welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to take up a lawsuit that outlandishly claimed a civil society group provided "material support" for terrorism by advocating for Palestinian human rights. | The Supreme Court's punting of Jewish National Fund v. U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights—which comes over three months into Israel's war on the Gaza Strip—marks the third consecutive time a federal court has dismissed the case, which USCPR said casts "collective activism and expression of solidarity as unlawful."
reuters.com (2024-01-24). South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Gaza emergency measures on Friday – News24 cites sourcesSouth Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the war in Gaza, South African news website News24 reported on Wednesday,
(2024-01-24). This is what Leninist solidarity looks like! workers.org 
The International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, held Jan. 21 in New York City, exemplified the title of the old union classic, "Solidarity forever." Representatives of working-class and national liberation movements in five continents took the time to prepare written or video messages — or spoke in person . . . |
(2024-01-24). Not one step back: National general strike in Argentina against Milei's attacks on workers. peoplesdispatch.org 
On January 24, across Argentina, millions of workers are participating in a national general strike against the anti-workers laws pushed forward by far-right libertarian president, Javier Milei. | Since he was inaugurated on December 10, 2023, Milei has worked quickly to draft legislation which threatens the hard-fought for rights of the Argentine people. | In response, Argentina's trade unions, social movements, and human rights organizations have been on the streets to reject these measures, and called for a national general strike for January 24. For the last several weeks, hundreds of trade unions, neighborho…
(2024-01-24). Int'l assembly in NYC salutes Palestinian resistance. workers.org 
The International Assembly Against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance was held at the historic Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial & Educational Center in New York City on Jan. 21. Workers World Party, the organizer of the event, had chosen the date to honor the centennial of Russian . . . |
(2024-01-24). Palestine and the role of the global working class. workers.org 
Grevatt is a retired Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) worker who served on the executive boards of UAW Locals 122 and 869. This is from her talk at the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, on Jan. 21, in New York City. Understanding imperialism is so critical at this moment, . . . |
(2024-01-24). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-01-24). Texas Drone Restrictions Opposed By Journalists Once Again Upheld By US Appeals Court. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. A United States appeals court refused to reverse a prior decision that upheld provisions in a Texas state law, which may be used to criminalize journalists who gather news by flying drones. In 2019, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Texas Press Association, and a freelance reporter named Joe Pappalardo sued Texas state officials and urged the U.S. Dist…
(2024-01-24). Sudan denounces EU sanctions against economic institutions as "unjust" independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced as "unjust" the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Sudanese economic institutions. "The sanction operation, which is especially directed against (Sudan's) national institutions, will not help achieve peace," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry further said that justifying targeting the three …
(2024-01-24). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-01-24). War in Yemen: Allegations surface of UAE financing political assassinations. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Web Desk The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly funded politically motivated assassinations in Yemen, according to a BBC investigation. This revelation has exacerbated the ongoing conflict between the Yemeni government and various militant factions, bringing it to the forefront of the international community's attention. The investigation uncovered that American mercenaries provided …
(2024-01-24). Uganda recommends Tanzania route for fuel imports. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda kicked off consultations with Tanzania to allow the Uganda National Oil Company to market and handle fuel imports. The latest move comes after declined to issue Uganda National Oil Corporation (UNOC) a license to operate as a local oil marketer. Energy And Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed that …
(2024-01-24). Russian Central Electoral Commission invited international observers. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The Central Electoral Commission of Russia (CCE) sent invitations to similar entities from some 95 countries to participate as observers in the presidential elections, announced the president of the organization, Ella Pamfilova.
(2024-01-24). War in Yemen: Allegations surface of UAE financing political assassinations. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Web Desk The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly funded politically motivated assassinations in Yemen, according to a BBC investigation. This revelation has exacerbated the ongoing conflict between the Yemeni government and various militant factions, bringing it to the forefront of the international community's attention. The investigation uncovered that American mercenaries provided …
(2024-01-24). Facing Coup Plots, President Maduro Issues Instructions For Venezuela's Military. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, issued new orders to the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in response to five plots to overthrow the government that were During the broadcast of his program Con Maduro+, the Venezuelan head of state instructed Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López to demote and expel from the FANB all mercenaries and traitors involved in the destabilization plans. | "General Padrino, today, on national television, asked for my…
(2024-01-24). Gassing Execution Horrifies Jewish Groups. counterpunch.org 
Alabama's plan to inaugurate the next generation of a human gas chamber on January 25th is a repulsive affront to the thousands of international members of "L'chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty." On January 25th, Alabama will become the first state to attempt state-sponsored killing by strapping a mask onto a human being's face and
(2024-01-24). Visa-free policy well received by Italian tourists. ecns.cn With a visa-free policy now in place for visitors from some countries, niche tourist spots in China can unlock their potential for international tourism, said Cristiano Varotti, the East Asia manager for the Italian National Tourist Board, in an interview on Friday.
(2024-01-24). UNESCO's MIL Cities, beyond technological age. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The 10th International Conference on Culture, Communication, Marketing, and Community begins in this capital on Wednesday, offering in two days, an extensive scientific program with presentations on UNESCO's Ciudades MIL concept.
(2024-01-24). Palestine make history by reaching Asian Cup knockout round. presstv.ir The Palestinian national soccer team reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0.
(2024-01-24). Teamster Mobilize: Teamsters Denounce Teamster Gen Pres Sean O'Brien on Trump Visit. indybay.org Teamster Mobilize has launched a national petition opposing the visit of Teamster president Sean O'Brien to former president Donald Trump.
(2024-01-23). Statistical manipulation gets stricter supervision. ecns.cn Incorporating statistical manipulation as a violation of the discipline of the Communist Party of China will offer strengthened disciplinary guarantees to prevent and address this issue, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
(2024-01-23). New panda conservation center coming. ecns.cn Visitors are expected to see more giant pandas as the construction of the first phase of a new giant panda national conservation and research center is underway in Beijing.
(2024-01-23). CNSA commissions advanced Earth-observation satellite. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration formally commissioned an advanced Earth-observation satellite on Tuesday afternoon.
(2024-01-23). Pledge to open lifts confidence of foreign execs. ecns.cn Investing in China is vital for the future of global financial institutions as opportunities arising from the opening of the world's second-largest economy remain extensive and promising, international executives and experts said.
(2024-01-23). South Africa's Case Against Israel Is 'Make Or Break' For International Bodies. popularresistance.org Beginning on January 11, the International Court of Justice held two days of testimony regarding the case brought by South Africa against the state of Israel calling on The Court to impose provisional measures to stop Israel from committing acts of genocide against Palestinian people. Clearing the FOG speaks with South African lawyer and activist, Azhar Sakoor, about the significance of the case and other legal efforts aiming to hold all who are complicit with genocide in Palestine accountable. Sakoor also describes the current legal efforts as a 'make or break' moment for international institutions such as the U…
(2024-01-23). Francesca Albanese: "ICJ Case Opens a New Era Between the Global North and South" libya360.wordpress.com Alba Nabulsi Bethlehem Municipality employees raise a South African flag as a sign of appreciation for their lawsuit against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, January 16, 2024. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90) Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese discusses South Africa's charge of genocide in Gaza and the power struggle…
(2024-01-23). Francesca Albanese: "ICJ Case Opens a New Era Between the Global North and South" libya360.wordpress.com Alba Nabulsi Bethlehem Municipality employees raise a South African flag as a sign of appreciation for their lawsuit against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, January 16, 2024. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
(2024-01-23). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-23). Double Exposure: Genocide in Residential Schools. Biden Genocide Case in U.S. Court. indybay.org The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada released new records from residential schools, essentially prisoner-of-war camps where Native children were the victims of genocide. At the same time, the Center for Constitutional Rights in the United States announced that its case of genocide in Palestine filed against President Biden begins in federal court in northern California next Friday.
(2024-01-23). Israel Collapsing at All Levels, Committing Gravest Crimes Against Humanity: Palestinian Resistance. orinocotribune.com A senior member of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the Israel is collapsing at all levels as the regime is committing the most egregious crimes against humanity. | Ghazi Hamad, a member of Hamas' political bureau, made the statement on Sunday as he pointed to the latest developments regarding Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. | "The Zionist regime is collapsing by committing the biggest crimes against humanity at the internal, social, military and political levels and, today, has been brought to international courts," Hamad said, referring to lawsuits lodged by…
(2024-01-23). Trade Unions Block Arms Exports to Israel. socialistproject.ca 
Around the world, trade unions and workers are refusing to participate in the production and transportation of arms intended for Israel. Particularly notable are the actions of port workers' unions, who have demonstrated in line with their tradition that the struggle for workers' rights is inseparable from the fight for human rights, equality, and freedom. On the other hand, almost all unions in Croatia have remained silent on the call for solidarity from their Palestinian colleagues and international union centers. | Since October 7th, more than 25,000 people have lost their lives due to the warfare in Gaza a…
(2024-01-23). What Will Armenia Membership in BRICS Bring. infobrics.org : Experts regularly state that Armenia should become more active in order to participate in both regional- and global-scale international integration projects. The chairman of the Armenian Fortress Party, Amram Petrosyan, who is particularly sure that Yerevan should be represented in such prospective world organizations as, for example, BRICS, is also of this opinion…
(2024-01-23). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-23). NYC: Vigil to Abolish Nuclear Weapons on the 3rd Anniversary of the TPNW. pressenza.com 
January 22nd, 2024 A vigil outside the U.S. UN Mission across from the United Nations with members of Peace Action NY, Manhattan Project for a Nuclear Free World, Pax Christi NY, The Catholic Worker, Veterans For Peace, PSR, and ICAN gathered today in front of the United Nations to commemorate and celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the entry into force (becoming international law) of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). | In contrast to and fully aware that in just 9 days, the universities, corporations, national labs, contractors, and government agencies of our entire nuclear weapon "Enterprise…
(2024-01-23). The mass mobilisation against the far-right Alternative for Germany and the fight against fascism. wsws.org The mass protests against the fascist Alternative for Germany (AfD) are part of an international movement against the right-wing politics of the ruling class and show the enormous opposition to anti-refugee propaganda, war and inequality. It is important to develop this into a conscious movement of the working class against the government and capitalism.
(2024-01-23). International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees holds emergency online meeting to organize fight against mass job cuts. wsws.org The meeting brought together workers from the auto, logistics, healthcare and other industries to discuss how to organize a working class counteroffensive internationally against the attacks on jobs.
(2024-01-23). Oppose the Sri Lankan government witch hunt against electricity workers! Prepare a counter offensive! wsws.org The attack on our CEB brothers and sisters is an attack on all of us! We all face the government's brutal austerity program dictated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
(2024-01-23). Milei Threatens Argentina's Public Sector Workers. popularresistance.org The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, lashed out at Argentina's public sector workers, threatening to deduct their salary if they join the upcoming national strike that was called by the General Confederation of Workers (CGT) for January 24. | In a statement to the press, presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni announced that the government made the decision to deduct the working day from public sector workers who go on strike. | "The salary is a consideration and whoever does not work, it is reasonable that he/she does not get paid," Adorni said. | He further stated that in his opinion there is no reason for…
(2024-01-23). Record Low Union Membership Shows Need for Ambitious Reform. cepr.net Despite signs of a labor movement resurgence throughout 2023, union density continued to hover at a historic low. This is not entirely surprising. Despite another year of elevated election filings at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the current US labor regime makes it difficult to meaningfully scale union organizing, and workers must overcome significant …
(2024-01-23). Record Low Union Membership Shows Need for Ambitious Reform. cepr.net Despite signs of a labor movement resurgence throughout 2023, union density continued to hover at a historic low of 10 percent. This is not entirely surprising. Despite another year of elevated election filings at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the current US labor regime makes it difficult to meaningfully scale union organizing, and workers …
(2024-01-23). The Houthis Are Not a Group That Can Be Bombed into Extinction. libya360.wordpress.com Amal Saad Houthi supporters protesting against US airstrikes near Sana'a, Yemen, 14 January 2024. Photograph: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters The 'axis of resistance' is more than a band of Iranian-backed militias. It's an ideological alliance. The war launched by the "axis of resistance" against Israel and the US marks the first time in history that a coalition…
(2024-01-23). The Dialectics of Constituted and Communal Power: A Conversation with àÅngel Prado. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina àÅngel Prado (Venezuelanalysis) The main spokesperson of El Maizal Commune is trying to put institutional power at the service of the commune. El Maizal Commune lies at the gateway to Venezuela's Llanos region, between the states of Lara and Portuguesa. It is one of the most consolidated communes in Venezuela with some…
(2024-01-23). Teamster Mobilize: Teamsters Denounce Teamster Gen Pres Sean O'Brien on Trump Visit. indybay.org Teamster Mobilize has launched a national petition opposing the visit of Teamster president Sean O'Brien to former president Donald Trump.
(2024-01-23). Venezuela's education system continues to suffer from pandemic effects. america.cgtn.com 
One of the main challenges for Latin America is to provide quality and uninterrupted education. Countries like Venezuela struggle with not only a complex economic crisis but also the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have left students with a setback in their learning process. January 24 is International Day of Education, and correspondent Mary Triny Mena has this report from Caracas.
(2024-01-23). U.S. military equipment, FBI staff arrive in Ecuador. plenglish.com The arrival takes place while a US delegation, including the head of the Southern Command Laura Richardson, continues their official visit paid to Ecuador. | Amid an internal armed war decreed by Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, the U.S. handed over 20,000 bulletproof vests for the National Police, as well as USD$1M-key security and emergency response equipment. | The US Embassy in Quito informed that FBI staff are present in Ecuador to support the Attorney General's Office and police forces. The head of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Ecuador, Admiral Jaime Vela, confirmed the arrival of an Antonov AN-…
(2024-01-23). Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Richard Glossip's Appeal: High-Profile Innocence Case Where the State Supports Relief. scheerpost.com 
By Death Penalty Information Center On January 22, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to Richard Glossip, sentenced to death in Oklahoma, whose innocence case has received international attention. Mr. Glossip's execution had been scheduled for May 18, 2023, before the Court issued a stay on May 5 pending the outcome of his petitions for certiorari. …
(2024-01-23). Israel Loses Control of its Borders. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb In past wars, Israel was able to establish buffer or security zones inside enemy territory. But Tel Aviv's adversaries have flipped the map today, forcing the occupation state to evacuate its own borders — perhaps permanently. Israel once reigned supreme on the back of some immovable narratives: widely spun myths of a "promised…
(2024-01-23). The Greatest Challenge of Our Time: Towards Mare Clausum. libya360.wordpress.com Tevfik Kadan The hegemony of the US is based on maritime dominance. However, the emerging new world, accompanied by security concerns, tends to lean towards the principle of closure of seas (Mare Clausum). If the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zones beyond the territorial waters are characterized as areas of full sovereignty and function as territorial waters,…
(2024-01-23). HK judiciary 'will not yield' to threats in national security cases. ecns.cn The Hong Kong judiciary will not yield to any pressure or threats of any kind in national security cases as in any other type of cases, the city's chief justice and the secretary for justice pledged on Monday.
(2024-01-23). Hong Kong remains hub for global talent. ecns.cn Beijing on Monday hailed Hong Kong's strong appeal to international talent, and reaffirmed its continued support for the city in attracting talent from around the world.
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