British Medical Journal (2024-01-30). Trajectories and correlates of poor mental health in India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide survey. reliefweb.int Country: India | Source: British Medical Journal | Emma Nichols, Sarah Petrosyan, Pranali Khobragade, Joyita Banerjee, Marco Angrisani, Sharmistha Dey, David E Bloom, Simone Schaner, Aparajit B Dey, Jinkook Lee | Abstract | Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic had large impacts on mental health; however, most existing evidence is focused on the initial lockdown period and high-income contexts. By assessing trajectories of mental health symptoms in India over 2 years, we aim to understand the effect of later time periods and pandemic characteristics on mental health in a lower-middle income context. | Methods We…

O'odham Solidarity with Palestine (2024-01-30). O'odham Solidarity with Palestine: Native People Urge End to Colonization and Genocide. indybay.org O'odham Solidarity with Palestine demanded a ceasefire and end to colonization and genocide, during the tribal inauguration of leaders at Gila River Indian Community, south of Phoenix, Arizona. O'odham said Israeli-trained police and Israeli-trained border patrol and Israeli surveillance towers are exploiting and militarizing O'odham lands of Gila River, Akimel O'odham, Hia Ced, and Tohono O'odham in southern Arizona.

Staff (2024-01-30). AIM refutes ASI survey report on Gyanvapi. muslimmirror.com Varanasi: The Gyanvapi mosque management committee, Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM), has termed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the scientific study and survey of the mosque as an attempt to "set a false narrative." Based on the history available with AIM, it claimed that this mosque was constructed in three phases, starting in …

_____ (2024-01-29). The Consecration of the New Ram Temple in Ayodhya: A Glimmer of Peace in a Sea of Darkness. transcend.org "The Consecration of the Ram Mandir by a Politician and not a Hindu Priest, confirms the emergence of India as a Religious State of Hindutva"

geo.tv (2024-01-29). Over 127,000 vote for Khalistan Referendum in San Francisco. geo.tv Pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issues open challenge to India's territorial integrity…

geo.tv (2024-01-29). Haji Malang Dargah 'on radar of Hindutva extremists' after Ram Mandir's opening. geo.tv Haji Malang Dargah has long been claimed by Hindutva extremists clashing with Muslim worshippers in India…

Saleem Samad (2024-01-30). India is not among the top 10 development partners of Bangladesh. pressenza.com When India promptly felicitated Bangladesh for holding a "free and fair" 12th National Elections, the government leaders in Bangladesh were visibly excited. | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her "victory for a historic fourth consecutive term in the Parliamentary elections" and also said, "We are committed to further strengthen our enduring and people-centric partnership with Bangladesh." | On the eve of the 75th Republic Day of India, a Bangladesh business daily Share Biz in Bangla publishes a damning first-page lead story "India is not among the top…

albawaba (2024-01-29). Bernard Arnault Overtakes Elon Musk to become the world's richest person! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French billionaire Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of the global luxury goods conglomerate LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, has surpassed Elon Musk, the CEO of the American electric car company Tesla, to become the world's richest person.Arnault's net worth and family wealth increased to $207.8 billion after a $23.6 billion rise on Friday, according to Forbes magazine, as reported by the Indian site "Live Mint."In contrast, the net worth of Tesla's CEO reached $204.5 billion, while the market value of LVMH reached $388.8 billion on Friday, compared to Tesl…

infobrics (2024-01-29). Russia and India Partner to Create a Digital Economy in BRICS Expansion. infobrics.org Both countries are also exploring a native BRICS currency…

John P. Ruehl (2024-01-29). An Assassination Scandal Threatens India's Relations With the Five Eyes. counterpunch.org Since mid-2023, a series of assassination plots have strained India's relations with Canada and the U.S. In June 2023, a Sikh separatist activist living in Canada was reportedly killed on orders from Indian security services. Subsequently, in November, it came to light that U.S. authorities were investigating an assassination attempt against another Sikh separatist figure on

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-01-29). International Conference and Gathering of World Elders Begins in Northeast India. pressenza.com UN Admitted the Importance of Cultural Integration in Development Policies: RSS Chief Bhagwat: | Guwahati, India: The 8th triennial conference of elders of ancient traditions and cultures under the auspices of the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) begins on a colorful note at Dibrugarh of Assam in northeast India on 28 January 2024. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and spiritual leaders from 33 countries graced the occasion. The five-day conference will witness the deliberations by spiritual leaders to prepare a roadmap fo…

O'odham Solidarity with Palestine (2024-01-29). O'odham Solidarity with Palestine: Native People Urge End to Colonization and Genocide. indybay.org O'odham Solidarity with Palestine demanded a ceasefire and end to colonization and genocide, during the tribal inauguration of leaders at Gila River Indian Community, south of Phoenix, Arizona. O'odham said Israeli-trained police and Israeli-trained border patrol and Israeli surveillance towers are exploiting and militarizing O'odham lands of Gila River, Akimel O'odham, Hia Ced, and Tohono O'odham in southern Arizona.

Staff (2024-01-29). Enrollment Disparities: Muslim students' progress trails behind SC, ST, and OBC in higher education. muslimmirror.com By Jasmine Nehar In an era where the BJP government is making efforts to strip Aligarh Muslim University of its minority status, the latest all-India survey on higher education sheds light on the concerning reality that Muslim students are significantly trailing behind their counterparts in scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), and other backward castes …

Staff (2024-01-29). After the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Navigating India's Political Trajectory. muslimmirror.com By Mohammad Elyas Thumbe Anxiously awaiting the Lok Sabha election, expected to take place in April-May 2024, just two months away, the significance of this electoral event is magnified as it is considered a decisive mandate that may lead Indian democracy and federalism down a transformative path. The BJP is poised to realize its agenda, …

Staff (2024-01-30). NIA files charge-sheet against 3 in Rajasthan PFI conspiracy case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The NIA has filed a charge-sheet against three activists of the banned PFI in a case related to radicalisation of Muslim youths, and giving them weapons training to fight and establish Islamic rule in India by 2047. Further cracking down on unlawful and anti-national activities of the Popular Front of India (PFI), …

marketing (2024-01-29). Strategic Significance Of Macron's Visit To India #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – NewsIn) | By K/Daily News | Colombo, January 30: French President Emmanuel Macron's participation as the Chief Guest at the Indian Independence Day parade in New Delhi on January 26 was an …

People's Dispatch. (2024-01-30). Western Countries Punish UNRWA For Work In Gaza Strip. popularresistance.org Late on Saturday, January 27, a set of Western countries announced they would cease funding UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, after Israeli authorities alleged implication of some staff members in the attack conducted by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023. | In a matter of hours, the United States, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Italy, and a couple of other allies announced they would cease contributions to the organization's work. While some of them stated the cuts would be temporary, until an internal investigation is concluded, UN officials pointed out that th…

Staff (2024-01-29). SC adjourns hearing on batch of pleas pertaining to Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on a clutch of petitions pertaining to Mathura's Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. "At the joint request of parties, re-list in the first half of April, 2024. In the meantime, parties will complete the pleadings," said a bench presided by Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The bench, …

Staff (2024-01-30). HC asks trial court to decide by next month Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in sedition case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the trial court to decide by next month a plea by student activist Sharjeel Imam seeking bail in connection with a 2020 communal riots case involving allegations of sedition and unlawful activities. A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain was informed by …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-30). Pentagon Admits It Has No Evidence Iran Was Behind Drone Attack That Killed 3 US Troops in Jordan. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon on Monday said Iran "bears responsibility" for the drone attack in northeastern Jordan that killed three US troops but admitted it has no evidence that Iran was directly involved. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said the responsibility fell on Iran due to its support for Iraqi Shia militias the US believes carried out the …

International Water Management Institute (2024-01-30). World: Anticipatory Action in Communities Hosting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons: An Assessment of Current Approaches. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: International Water Management Institute | Please refer to the attached file. | Alexandra Schindler, Radhika Singh, Andrew Adam-Bradford, Merel Laauwen and Sandra Ruckstuhl | Abstract/Description | This paper is a global literature review of anticipatory action approaches in communities hosting forcibly displaced persons. Anticipatory action, or a set of actions taken to prevent or mitigate a potential disaster before acute impacts are felt, is an essential strategy to reduce the impacts of climate change and extreme weather…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Israeli Ministers Join Thousands of Settlers in Calling for Colonization of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh /Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, at the "Conference for the Victory of Israel— Settlements Bring Security" on January 28. Photo: Screenshot While PM Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel's plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own Cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to "return" to the Strip. On…

Tanupriya Singh (2024-01-29). Israeli ministers join thousands of settlers in calling for colonization of Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org While PM Benjamin Netanyahu has so far denied Israel's plans to occupy Gaza, ministers in own Cabinet have joined thousands of colonial settlers in calls to "return" to the Strip.

Staff (2024-01-30). Wedding called off after spat over a chair in UP. muslimmirror.com Bulandshahr : It all began over a humble chair and ended with the groom calling off the wedding in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Mohd Mubeen, the bride's father, said that after the baraat arrived and festivities had begun, a heated argument started between an elderly woman and one of the guests. According to reports, …

albawaba (2024-01-30). Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in Jenin, West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A troop of Israeli forces stormed the Ibn Sina Hospital in the West Bank city of Jenin, killing three Palestinian men.According to preliminary reports, a pack of Israeli soldiers stormed the third floor of Ibn Sina Hospital and killed the three Palestinians using muffler revolvers then retreated from the area.Reports said that the three men were members of Al-Qassam Brigades – Jenin Brigade. Later on, Al-Qassam Brigades – Jenin Brigade announced in a statement that "a group of its Resistance fighters were martyred in a cowardly assassination operation carried out by an Israeli special force that infilt…

presstv.ir (2024-01-30). Al-Qassam Brigades strikes Tel Aviv with barrage of rockets. presstv.ir Hamas has launched fresh attacks on the Israeli-occupied territories by firing a barrage of rockets at Tel Aviv in retaliation for the illegal regime's months-long genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

albawaba (2024-01-29). Al-Qassam strikes Tel Aviv with a barrage of missiles. albawaba.com

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, Humanitarian Aid Operations (2024-01-30). Philippines: Western North Pacific | 2023 Tropical cyclone season | DG ECHO Daily Map – 29/01/2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Micronesia (Federated States of), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Please refer to the attached Map. | The tropical cyclone season across the Western North Pacific basin lasts throughout the whole year, averaging nearly 27 typhoons/tropical storms per year during the reference perio…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Preliminary Satellite-Derived Damage Assessment: Ailinglaplap Atoll and Arno Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (24 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to the Woja airport detected as of 21 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | No evidence of major damage could be observed from high resolution satellite images acquired on 23 January 2024 13…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Preliminary Satellite-Derived Damage Assessment: Ailinglaplap Atoll and Arno Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands (29 Jan 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | SUMMARY OF FINDINGS | Ailinglaplap Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline close to Woja airfield detected as of 22 January 2024 | No major damage observed on Airok airfield as of 28 January 2024 | Arno Atoll | Potentially affected shoreline and structures detected as of 26 January 2024…

International Charter Space, Major Disasters (2024-01-30). Storm surge and flash floods impact analysis in Woja, Ailinglaplap Atoll, The Republic of the Marshall Islands as of 22 January 2024 – Imagery Analysis: 22/01/2024 | Published 24/01/2024 V1. reliefweb.int Country: Marshall Islands | Sources: International Charter Space and Major Disasters, UN Satellite Centre | Please refer to the attached Map. | IMAGERY ANALYSIS: 22/01/2024, PUBLISHED 24/01/2024 V1 | This map illustrates satellite-detected mud and washed away areas in Woja, Ailinglaplap Atoll the Republic of the Marshall Islands as observed from a NewSat image acquires on the 22 January 2024. | Within the cloud free analyzed areas the airport landing strip appears to be affected by mud and in at least two location washed away areas can be observed. | This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been valid…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-30). Severe drought affects Europe and Africa. plenglish.com The European Copernicus service said that the European Observatory for Climate Change (EUCOPERNICUS) has reported that there has been little rainfalls in recent years, especially in the Mediterranean basin. | This was assured by the European Drought Observatory for Resilience and Adaptation (EDORA) in a message on the social network X, in which it showed on a map different points with red color in the south of the Spanish Mediterranean area, the Balearic Islands, also in Spain, Sicily and Sardinia (Italy) and especially in northern Africa. | According to the Observatory, droughts have a substantial impact on nea…

UN Development Programme (2024-01-30). Micronesia: Fire, Floods, Drought: Over Two Decades of Navigating Through Climate Challenges in the Pacific. reliefweb.int Countries: Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of) | Source: UN Development Programme | KEVIN PETRINI, | UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Federated States of Micronesia | Pohnpei, FSM — In November 1998, I arrived in the Pacific for the first time to the island of Samoa. I was a young man just out of college with my Master's degree studying environmental science with particular focus on the atmosphere. At the time, I learned about air quality, ozone depletion and other related issues, but the reality of these issues were still theoretical. | It happens that in November 1998, the planet was…

A Guest Author (2024-01-30). Palestinian Resistance responds to Int'l Court of Justice decision on Israeli genocide. workers.org The following statements from Palestinian resistance groups were posted on Resistance News Network on Jan. 26, 2024, in response to the preliminary decision issued by the International Court of Justice in response to the South African government's 84-page document accusing the apartheid state of Israel with genocide against the people . . . |

Amnesty International (2024-01-30). Israel/OPT: States must reverse cruel decision to withdraw UNRWA funding. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Amnesty International | The decisions by at least 11 donor countries to suspend funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), following allegations that individual staff members were involved in the 7 October attacks in southern Israel, will deal a devastating blow to more than two million refugees in the occupied Gaza Strip for whom the organization serves as a sole lifeline, said Amnesty International. The organization is urging states to reverse their decisions and refrain from suspending funding to UNRWA. | "It is deeply shocking — indeed inhuman…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-30). Cuba's heritage city to host international symposium. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) The Symposium 'Challenges in the Management and Administration of Cities' will coincide with the celebration of the 510th anniversary of the city of Camagàºey, a jewel of Cuba's heritage.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-30). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War against the UNRWA. counterpunch.org Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice. In a case brought by South Africa intended to facilitate a ceasefire and ease the suffering of the Gaza populace, Israel received the unwanted news that it had to, among other obligations, ensure compliance with the UN Genocide

CADTM International (2024-01-30). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

Collective, CADTM International (2024-01-30). 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

Decensored News. (2024-01-30). Biden's UNRWA Cuts Are A Violation Of International And US Law. popularresistance.org During an appearance on MSNBC on Saturday, international law professor Francis Boyle discussed the implications of this week's International Court of Justice (ICJ) order in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the cutoff of funds to UNRWA, the Biden administration's legal complicity under both international and US law, and how this might play out at the UN Security Council and General Assembly. | Boyle is well-qualified to weigh in on the matter: After becoming the first lawyer to successfully argue a genocide case at the ICJ (also known as the World Court) on behalf of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Boyle then…

EarthRights International (2024-01-30). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Chinese embassy in Nauru reopens. ecns.cn Also on Monday, a Chinese national flag-raising ceremony was held in Nauru by the Chinese diplomatic team, marking the first time in nearly 19 years that the five-star red flag has been raised in the Pacific island country.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Demand for China's fast fashion boosts global air freight cargo. ecns.cn The demand by American and European consumers for fast-fashion goods from Chinese e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu has led to a boom in business for international air freight and logistics companies in Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). More Chinese students experience unwarranted interrogation, harassment, deportation at U.S. border. ecns.cn Recent incidents of some Chinese international students with valid documents being harassed, interrogated, and deported by U.S. authorities suggest that such unlawful behavior has only worsened, leaving the situation for Chinese international students in the U.S. far from improved.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). About 70% of foreign-invested companies upbeat about China's market potential: official. ecns.cn More foreign-invested companies surveyed by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the fourth quarter of 2023 said they were satisfied with China's business environment.

Government of Australia (2024-01-30). El Niño support for Timor-Leste and the Pacific. reliefweb.int Countries: Australia, Timor-Leste, World | Source: Government of Australia | Joint media release with: | The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific | Australia is investing $5 million to help Timor-Leste and the Pacific prepare for and respond to the early impacts of El Niño. | Our region is experiencing the effects of climate change and, in 2024, climate-related hazards and disasters are expected to intensify. The El Niño system brings extremely dry conditions to some areas of the region and wild weather to others. | In Timor-Leste, drought is impacting agriculture, freshwat…

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-30). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au

Heidi Matthews, Faisal A. Bhabha, Mohammad Fadel (2024-01-30). Ruling by ICJ Means Canada and the U.S. Could be Complicit in Gaza Genocide. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice has issued a ground-breaking decision in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, ordering Israel to comply with six provisional measures to safeguard the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from genocidal violence. The court's order is binding on Israel and formalizes the international legal obligations of other countries

International Crisis Group (2024-01-30). The Taliban's Neighbourhood: Regional Diplomacy with Afghanistan. reliefweb.int Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | Even as many diplomats shun the Taliban regime, protesting its treatment of women and girls, emissaries of countries near Afghanistan have sought dealings with Kabul in areas like security and commerce. It is a worthwhile endeavour, and the West should not stand in the way. | What's new?‚ÄÇThe Taliban, mostly isolated by Western powers, are looking to build ties with foreign capitals closer by. These countries cannot simply say no: they must deal with the…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-01-30). Jameson Black Barrel whiskey for the first time on the Cuban market. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) There is a new product in the Havana Club International (HCI) catalog in Cuba, Jameson Black Barrel, an Irish whiskey with an interesting history of production and aging, aimed at exquisite consumers.

Labor Video Projectt (2024-01-30). IBT 808 Sec.Treas Chris Silvera on "confederate" Being Invited by IBT Pres. SOB. indybay.org New York Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary Chris Silvera has protested the visit of past president Trump to the Teamsters national headquarters on January 31, 2024 to see if the Teamsters should endorse him. Silvera calls Trump a confederate.

Leila Warah, Mondoweiss. (2024-01-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 115: Israel Pushes Gazans Further South. popularresistance.org In the 48 hours after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) interim ruling on Israel, which placed the state on trial for genocide, the military has continued attacking Gaza with full force. | Within the last two days, at least 373 Palestinians, including 345 civilians, have been killed and at least 643 wounded, reported Human Rights Monitor (HRM). | The entire city of Khan Younis, located in the second-most southern district in the Gaza Strip, is being pounded by Israeli bombardment. | The Al Amal Hospital in the city is being subjected to a military siege that has lasted several days, trapping medical staff,…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-01-30). Neoliberalism Plunges Ecuador Into A State Of Crisis; US Escalates Militarism. popularresistance.org On January 7, Adolfo Macias, known as "Fito", a leader of an Ecuadorian drug cartel, escaped from prison, which sparked uprisings across the country. In response, President Daniel Noboa declared a national state of emergency and decreed that the country is in a state of internal conflict, listing 20 gangs as terrorist groups. Clearing the FOG spoke with Alex Main of the Center for Economic Policy and Research about the conditions that have led to growing poverty, insecurity and violence in Ecuador. Main explains how the United States is exploiting the current situation to justify sending US weapons and military p…

Neal Meyer, Federico Fuentes (2024-01-30). United States: 'Biden's support for Israel's genocidal campaign has made it more likely that Trump will win'. greenleft.org.au Neal Meyer is a national leader of Bread & Roses, a caucus of Marxist activists in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). He spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the impact that Israel's war on Gaza is having on US politics.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). What do you know about pancreatitis? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, a long, flat gland that lies horizontally behind your stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones that regulate the way your body processes sugar. About 275,000 hospital stays for acute pancreatitis occur in the U.S. each year, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Chronic pancreatitis is less common, with about 86,000 hospital stays per year. And although pancreatitis is rare in children,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). Walk like a penguin: Keeping your winter balance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries — ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says slips and falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injury across all age groups, except the 10—24 group. One in every 5 falls results in a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. That's more than 800,000 people being hospitalized…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-01-30). Mayo Clinic Minute: Graves' disease – when the thyroid is overactive. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that triggers the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones than the body needs. It's the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Dr. Marius Stan, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, has more on this thyroid disorder. Editor's note: January is National Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/mhYeuD_Z3Po Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…

nosihle (2024-01-30). Licensing officials in court on fraud, corruption allegations. sanews.gov.za Licensing officials in court on fraud, corruption allegations | Eleven licensing officials are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday on allegations of fraud and corruption. | The officials were arrested in Ladybrand in the Free State, Elukwatini in Mpumalanga and Rayton in Gauteng after a three-year investigation that identified examiners who were fraudulently issuing driver's licences and roadworthy certificates at various testing stations. | The investigation was initiated by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and registered…

Pressenza New York (2024-01-30). Gaza Genocide Denounced at the World Court; Now We Must Stop It! pressenza.com The government of Algeria announced over the weekend that it has requested that the UN Security Council be urgently convened this coming Wednesday, Jan. 31, to give "binding effect" to the historic Jan. 26 decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the matter of South Africa's charges of Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. UN Security Council resolutions—if they can get past U.S. and British vetoes—are in fact internationally legally enforceable. ICJ decisions are legally binding on the parties, but the Court has no enforcement mechanism of its own. | By Dennis Small | The perp…

presstv.ir (2024-01-30). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

WSWS (2024-01-30). Hong Kong court liquidates failed Chinese property giant. wsws.org The decision followed months of intense negotiations as international creditors moved against Evergrande to get some of their money back.

_____ (2024-01-29). British Lawyer Rejects "Outrageous" Israel Genocide Claims at The Hague. transcend.org Prof. Malcolm Shaw is one of the lawyers representing Israel in their defense against accusations of Genocide by South Africa at the International Court of Justice-ICJ.

_____ (2024-01-29). It May Be Genocide, but It Won't Be Stopped. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – The ruling by the International Court of Justice was a legal victory for South Africa and the Palestinians, but it will not halt the slaughter.

_____ (2024-01-29). The Hague: South Africa v. Israel — ICJ Order. transcend.org The International Court of Justice delivers its order in South Africa v. Israel – Streamed live on 26 Jan 2024…

_____ (2024-01-29). Why International Law Matters even if Israel Refuses to Comply with ICJ Provisional Measures Ruling. transcend.org 17 Jan 2024 – How should we interpret the South Africa allegation that Israel's military operations in Gaza violate the country's obligations under the United Nations Genocide Convention and that its actions constitute genocide?>

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-01-29). International Court of Justice Rules South African Claims of Genocide Against Palestinians by Israel Are Plausible. globalresearch.ca

Alastair Crooke (2024-01-29). Alastair Crooke: Will Israel Self-Destruct? thealtworld.com Alastair Crooke: Will Israel Self-Destruct? | Could the International Court of Justice's latest ruling truly topple Israel's moral high ground? Join me, Judge Andrew Napolitano, alongside Alistair Crook, as we dissect the court's findings which suggest a plausible case for genocide by Israel, casting a shadow over the Western world's narrative of moral superiority. We examine the shockwaves sent through global politics, assessing the ramifications it could have for the United States, given its staunch alliance with Israel. In an age where the media often sidesteps sensitive geopolitical landmines, we dive into th…

albawaba (2024-01-29). Former South African President suspended from the ruling party. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) made a significant move on Monday, suspending former President Jacob Zuma from the party and announcing plans to legally challenge a rival group advocating in his name, as

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-01-29). GOP governors rally behind Texas in Supreme Court border dispute. nationofchange.org Texas Governor Greg Abbott, backed by 25 GOP governors, maintains razor wire barriers at Eagle Pass, igniting a national debate on border security and state sovereignty.

Ann Brown (2024-01-29). Professor James Small Talks Personal Relationship With Dr. Khalid Muhammad: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com Professor James Small, a distinguished scholar activist and speaker, shared insights into his personal relationship with the late Dr. Khalid Muhammad during interviews, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Muhammad's life and influence. Small serves as CEO of Sanaa Lodge Enterprise, Ghana, Ltd., CEO and president of African-American Management Company, Ghana, Ltd., and International vice …

Australian Council for International Development (2024-01-29). oPt: Foreign aid peak welcomes interim ruling on Gaza war. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Australian Council for International Development | The Australian Council for International Development welcomes today's interim ruling by the International Court of Justice on the Gaza war. | "ACFID urges Australia to amplify global calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to stop the bloodshed," ACFID CEO Marc Purcell said. | "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond dire. Palestinians trapped in the enclave without food, water, medicine or shelter are in desperate need of lifesaving aid now. | "The aid and humanitarian sector has been working tirel…

Ben Norton (2024-01-29). ICJ'S Israel Genocide Decision: Historic Victory for Palestinians and Global South. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Jan 27, 2024 | The historic decision by the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel may be violating the genocide convention is a victory for the Palestinian people, and Global South as a whole, after centuries of Western colonialism. | The International Court of Justice at the Hague made history on January 26 by stating that there is sufficient evidence to investigate allegations that Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian people. | In the words of the

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War against the UNRWA. dissidentvoice.org Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice. In a case brought by South Africa intended to facilitate a ceasefire and ease the suffering of the Gaza populace, Israel received the unwanted news that it had to, among other obligations, ensure compliance with …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). The ICJ's Provisional Orders: The Genocide Convention Applies to Gaza. counterpunch.org On January 26, legal experts, policy wonks, activists and the plain curious waited for the order of the International Court of Justice, sitting in The Hague. The topic was that gravest of crimes, considered most reprehensible in the canon of international law: genocide. The main participants: the accused party, the State of Israel, and the

CADTM International (2024-01-29). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org

cameron orr (2024-01-29). Forward together: For pre-convention discussion. cpusa.org Editor's note: The CPUSA National Committee adopted the document below at its January 27th meeting to frame its preconvention discussion. It's the first of three, the second of which will be on the role of the party. The third will be on the international situation. | The U.S. is in the midst of a deep systemic crisis, perhaps the most severe since the Civil War and the Great Depression. It is a political, economic, social, cultural and ideological crisis of the capitalist system. Confidence in government is at an all-time low, while working-class anger at mounting inequality is at an all-time high. Gaza, Ukra…

Catherine Churchill (2024-01-29). The Weekly Round-Up: Provisional Measures for Gaza, Warning on Rwanda, & Asylum Seekers. ukhumanrightsblog.com In the News On Friday, A 17-judge panel at the International Court of Justice delivered an interim ruling imposing provisional measures on the state of Israel in order to alleviate the 'catastrophic humanitarian situation' in Gaza. Though stopping short of calling for the complete suspension of military operations requested by South Africa, the court ordered …

Chris Walker (2024-01-29). Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem. truthout.org Republicans in a state legislative subcommittee in Iowa forwarded a bill last week to force students to stand for and "respect" the singing of the Star Spangled Banner each day, a move that critics say would violate the free speech rights of children. House Study Bill 587, sponsored by state Rep. Skyler Wheeler (R), modifies the state's social studies curriculum to include instruction on "how to… |

Collective, CADTM International (2024-01-29). 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

Council for International Development (2024-01-29). oPt: Council for International Development Aotearoa New Zealand urges continued support for UNRWA amidst funding suspensions. reliefweb.int Countries: New Zealand, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Council for International Development | The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand calls for New Zealand to continue their funding and support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). | CID's Executive Director Peter Rudd says, "It is very important to continue supporting UNRWA's vital humanitarian operations despite the extremely serious allegations surrounding around 12 personnel. UNRWA are still the largest aid organisation currently operating inside Gaza with around 13,000 staff, and the humanitarian n…

Craig Murray (2024-01-29). Has International Law survived, or has the Western political class killed it? mronline.org n finding there is a plausible case against Israel, the International Court of Justice treated with contempt the argument from Israel that the case should be dismissed as it is exercising its right of self-defence.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-29). Israeli Ministers Attend 'Resettle Gaza' Conference. news.antiwar.com A conference in Jerusalem on Sunday that called for the re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip was attended by thousands of Israelis, including members of the Knesset and ministers within the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, leader of the Jewish Power party, and Finance Minister Bezalel …

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-29). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Damascus, Several Reported Killed. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes hit targets south of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Monday, killing and injuring a number of people, Syria's SANA news agency reported. Both Syria and Iran denied reports that said the strikes killed Iranian nationals or Iranian military advisors. Just over a week ago, Israeli airstrikes on a residential building in Damascus …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-01-29). Freezing Aid to Gaza: Israel's International War Against the UNRWA. globalresearch.ca

EarthRights International (2024-01-29). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Flights and passengers to Harbin hit a record high. ecns.cn Harbin Taiping International Airport confirmed 523 takeoffs and landings, accounting for 80,640 passengers on Saturday.

EDWIN (2024-01-29). Foreign nationals to appear in court for contravention of Immigration Act. sanews.gov.za Foreign nationals to appear in court for contravention of Immigration Act | About 23 foreign nationals and two South Africans are expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate's Court today for contravention of the Immigration Act and bribery. | This after the South African Police Service arrested them on Saturday in Solomondale near Polokwane. | It is reported that members of the SAPS Limpopo Provincial Tracking Team, in conjunction with two private security companies, SPS High Risk and Tshimollo Security, operationalised information gathered regarding a white Toyota Quantum that was driving along the R81 in…

EDWIN (2024-01-29). IEC to host voter registration this weekend. sanews.gov.za IEC to host voter registration this weekend | The Electoral Commission (IEC) will on Wednesday host a media briefing to unveil plans for the second national voter registration weekend scheduled for 3 and 4 February 2024. | The second national voter registration weekend is part of the Electoral Commission's effort to ensure that South Africans, who were unable to register to vote during the first registration drive in November 2023, have another opportunity to do so. | Existing voters will also use the opportunity to update and/or change their details before the voters' roll is closed for the 2024 General Election…

EDWIN (2024-01-29). President to officiate launch of SA's first shipment under AfCFTA. sanews.gov.za President to officiate launch of SA's first shipment under AfCFTA | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday officiate the launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | The launch ceremony will take place at the Port of Durban and occurs on the margins of the 13th AfCFTA Council of Ministers meeting to be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from 30 – 31 January 2024. | South Africa is the first among the four Southern African Customs Union (SACU) countries to practically realise the AfCFTA agreement. | Th…

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-01-29). The Decision of the International Tribunal of the Hague Is a Triumph for Netanyahu? globalresearch.ca

globallabourcolumn (2024-01-29). Trade unionism and Chinese multinational companies. globallabourcolumn.org China's state-owned contractors are the top players in the global construction market.

albawaba (2024-01-30). UAE Golden Visa new rules, you might be eligible! albawaba.com ALBAWABA — With UAE becoming a global hub for talented individuals and those seeking a brighter career feature, demand for the Emirates' Golden Visa has gone up 52% in the first half of 2023, according to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, while many are able to successfully apply with an employment in the UAE, the government allows different types of model residents to apply without having a job in the country.The Golden visa is a long-term residency permit for up to 10 years, that is offered to international individuals who wish to live, work, or study in the United Arab Emirates, w…

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Chinese economy shows strong growth momentum. ecns.cn Chinese economy has shown strong economic growth momentum with a total of 16 provincial-level regions, including seven in the western region and two in the central, outpacing the national economic growth rate in 2023…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Crisis in the Red Sea: Death Blow to Global Capitalism. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López On January 29th, Yemen's Shiite Houthi militias stated that they attacked a U.S. military vessel in the Gulf of Aden, in the southern Red Sea. Likewise, the shipping company Maersk assured this January 24 that two of its merchant ships were attacked by the Yemeni Armed Forces; these ships were carrying U.S….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Genocide is the Result of the International Community's Waiting Game. libya360.wordpress.com Ramona Wadi A dead body found under the debris as search and rescue efforts continue at the area in Az Zawayda town of Deir Al Balah, Gaza after an Israeli airstrike on January 29, 2024 [Ashraf Amra — Anadolu Agency] It needs to be said loud and clear — the international community was never for…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Haiti: Gang Warfare, Killings, Sabotage Under an AWOL Government. libya360.wordpress.com W. T. Whitney Jr. A National Police officer patrols an intersection in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, January 26, 2024. A court in Kenya on Friday blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. | Odelyn Joseph/AP Reports have circulated of gang warfare in Port-au-Prince and other Haitian…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Withdraw from ECOWAS. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch> Representatives of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-30). Yemen's Houthis Speak to MintPress About U.S. Attacks, Their Blockade of Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Mnar Adley The United States and the United Kingdom recently carried out their eighth round of strikes against targets in Yemen that they claim are being used by Yemen's Ansar Allah — known in the West as the Houthis — to threaten maritime navigation in the Red Sea. Since Israel began its deadly incursion into…

newarab (2024-01-30). Criticism surges on AI's German branch during Ramallah visit. newarab.com Criticism erupted in Palestinian public opinion against On Tuesday, 29 January, a delegation of Amnesty International visited Ramallah in the occupied West Bank and met several Palestinian human rights organisations. The delegation included several senior directors of the organisation and members of its Germa…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-29). Amlo: Right wing hacked journalists of La Mañanera. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) The President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, denounced that the right wing hacked the accounts of journalists of La Mañanera, the same of Guacamaya Leaks, possibly at the request of opposition businessman Claudio X González. He is considered by the President as the head of the Mexican political opposition and includes the National Action, Institutional Revolutionary and Democratic Revolution parties and who imposed on them as presidential candidate the businesswoman Xóchitl Gálvez.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Lantern show lights up Chengdu. ecns.cn The 53rd Chengdu International Panda Lantern Show kicked off in Chengdu with 40 sets of colorful lanterns on Friday.

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-29). International Holocaust Remembrance Day: 'Never Again' must include everyone. greenleft.org.au

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-29). Argentine government orders ENACOM's intervention. plenglish.com The decision was published in the Official Gazette Decree 89/24, which explains that its application responds to the provisions of an appeal of necessity and urgency signed by President Javier Milei "to strengthen the deregulation process initiated in the sector." | According to the provisions, the task will be in charge of consultant Juan Martín Ozores and include an assessment of the current situation of ENACOM, besides its responsibilities and organizational structure. | The measure was criticized by Rodolfo Aguiar, secretary general of the National Workers' Confederation, who stated that there is no reason f…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Francis Boyle: Biden's UNRWA Cuts Are a Violation of International and US Law. libya360.wordpress.com Decensored News He also outlines the "very serious consequences" Israel could face at the United Nations in light of the recent World Court order. During an appearance on MSNBC on Saturday, international law professor Francis Boyle discussed the implications of this week's International Court of Justice (ICJ) order in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the cutoff of funds…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Genocide as a Political Weapon. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Amid green hills dotted with white gravestones, thousands of people will gather on Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, often described as the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. On January 26, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark ruling in the case brought by South Africa…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). 'Swarming' the US in West Asia, Until it Folds. libya360.wordpress.com MK Bhadrakumar The US is so deeply mired in an unwinnable battle from the Levant to the Persian Gulf that only its adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran can bail it out. Deterrence in defense is a military strategy where one power uses the threat of reprisal to preclude attack from an adversary, while maintaining…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Ten Years After: Latin American — Caribbean Zone of Peace is at Risk. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Tolcachier II CELAC Summit in Havana, Cuba, 28-29 January 2014 (Image by Pressenza Archive) These days we are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. At the Second Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Havana, the 33…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). The ICJ Ruling and the Aftermath for Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley We, the sons and daughters of this land, remain resolute in our cause. We do not seek acquittal from the International Court, nor do we wait for the international community's approval to exercise our right to resist and liberate any occupied territory, especially from Israel and foreign military forces. Myriam Charabaty The ruling…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). Three US Soldiers Killed and 34 Wounded in Attack on the Syria-Jordan Border. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch The responsibility for the attacks was claimed by militia in Iraq who have been targeting US bases across the region since October 7 for its military and diplomatic support for the Israeli war in Gaza At least three US soldiers were killed and 34 were wounded in an attack on one of its…

Janine (2024-01-29). Government activities for the week 29 January to 2 February 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 29 January to 2 February 2024 | On Monday, 29 January, the National School of Government is hosting a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) from 11: 00 to 13: 00. | On Tuesday, 30 January, is the opening ceremony of the AfCFTA Council of Ministers (COM) responsible for Trade. | On Tuesday, 30 January, Deputy Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Pinky Kenana will conduct a frontline monitoring and Back to School Campaign at Vukuhambe Special School in Mdantsane under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape. | On Wednesday, 31 J…

Jonathan Ofir (2024-01-29). The ICJ just took the Holocaust monopoly away from Israel. mondoweiss.net The International Court of Justice's genocide ruling shows Israel is no longer viewed as the eternal victim, and the Holocaust no longer shields it from scrutiny for the most grave crimes against humanity.

Jordan Atwood (2024-01-29). ICJ rules on allegations of genocide by Israel in historic decision. nationofchange.org The International Court of Justice deems it "plausible" that Israel may be committing acts of genocide in Gaza, setting a precedent for international law and humanitarian intervention.

Kurit-Lagting (2024-01-29). Kurit-Lagting: On the Proposed Relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building. pressenza.com The Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter, strongly oppose and object to the proposed relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building. | The National Cultural Heritage Act (Republic Act No. 10066) protects the Sorsogon National High School Main Building since it is over 50 years old and has considerable cultural and historical importance. For the sake of both the present and the future generations, it is imperative that we acknowledge and respect the significance of maintaining such a heritage structure. | A…

Labor Video Projectt (2024-01-29). IBT 808 Sec.Treas Chris Silvera on "confederate" Being Invited By IBT Pres. SOB. indybay.org New York Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary Chris Silvera has protested the visit of past president Trump to the Teamsters national headquarters on January 31, 2024 to see if the Teamsters should endorse him. Silvera calls Trump a confederate.

Lori Allen (2024-01-29). The Rorschach test of Palestine in international law. mondoweiss.net Some have argued that the ICJ ruling on the Gaza genocide proves that international law is a tool of the dominant, too corrupted by the great powers to achieve true justice. But the ICJ offered a way of isolating Israel, and that is a source of hope.

Marjorie Cohn (2024-01-29). What Happens Now That the ICJ Has Ordered Israel Not to Engage in Genocide? truthout.org What comes next, now that the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, has handed down its near unanimous ruling that South Africa presented a "plausible" case that Israel was violating the Genocide Convention? The January 26 provisional ruling — which was a landmark victory for the Palestinian people, and indeed, for international law itself — now goes to the United… |

Melvin Goodman (2024-01-29). Netanyahu and the IDF Provided All the Evidence the ICJ Needed. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled last week that Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza and provide greater assistance to the Palestinians. Sadly, the ICJ did not call for a cease-fire, which is desperately needed, but it demonstrated genuine understanding of the Israeli war crimes that point to genocidal intentions as stipulated by the Geneva International Genocide Convention in 1948.

NEOB (2024-01-29). South Africa bears 'moral duty to act' against genocide. sanews.gov.za South Africa bears 'moral duty to act' against genocide | President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to citizens to remind South Africans that as a signatory to the Genocide Convention, government bears a responsibility to prevent acts of genocide wherever they occur. | This in the wake of South Africa's approach to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to garner not only a ceasefire of Israel's military barrage of Palestine but also to ask the court to find the Israeli government guilty of committing acts of genocide. | "The Genocide Convention was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Gene…

nosihle (2024-01-29). Minister congratulates boxer Jackson Chauke. sanews.gov.za Minister congratulates boxer Jackson Chauke | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title. | Chauke defeated British boxer Quaise Khademi to become the latest world titleholder. | "I congratulate Chauke for his excellent and inspirational achievement. He has raised the country's flag sky high. Chauke is an inspiration not only to South African boxers but to all athletes for his dedication and commitment to the sport. These qualities have driven Chauke to the IBO flyweight title at…

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). Firefighters continue work as Colombia seeks help with forest fires. presstv.ir Firefighters try to put out a forest fire near Bogota as Colombia appeals for international help to fight dozens of forest fires that are scorching large areas of the country and blanketing the capital with a plume of smoke.

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). 'UK national scandal': 20,000 mental health patients 'raped, sexually assaulted' in NHS care. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of patients have been raped, sexually abused, assaulted, or harassed in UK's NHS-run mental hospitals, a new investigation reveals.

tvbrics (2024-01-29). The National Conference on Education starts in Brazil. tvbrics.com The event aims at establishing guidelines for the country's education sector…

Victoria Torres (2024-01-29). Venezuela: US Balks At Electoral Disqualifications, VP Rodriguez Calls for More Economic Recovery Efforts. orinocotribune.com Last Friday, Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) ruled against some far-right figures in national politics, all of whom are opposed to the revolutionary government and openly anti-Chavista. These far-right figures include Henrique Capriles and María Corina Machado, As a result of the ruling, the US State Department, in a new interventionist attack, t…

DikelediM (2024-01-30). Have your say on National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill | The Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour has invited stakeholders and interested parties to make written submissions on the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill [B16B — 2023] (sec 76). | The Bill seeks to amend the National Small Enterprise Act, 1996, in order to amend, delete, insert and to substitute certain definitions. | It also aims to provide for the report of the Advisory Body; provide for the establishment of the Small Enterprise Development Finance Age…

Editor (2024-01-30). Iowa Republicans Forward Bill to Force Students to Stand for National Anthem. scheerpost.com

Gabisile (2024-01-30). Mashatile calls on citizens, corporates to financially support matrics who want to study further. sanews.gov.za Mashatile calls on citizens, corporates to financially support matrics who want to study further | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on citizens, the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to join forces with government to offer financial help to youngsters who wish to further their studies. | The Deputy President was speaking on Tuesday at the Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust Annual Bursary Awards in San Kopano, Alexandra, Johannesburg. | He also congratulated the Matric Class of 2023 for achieving a national pass rate of 82.9%, which is the highest in the history of the National S…

Gabisile (2024-01-30). South Africa will continue to stand with the vulnerable: Mashatile. sanews.gov.za South Africa will continue to stand with the vulnerable: Mashatile | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has vowed that South Africa will continue to stand for the vulnerable and marginalised, and fight for a just world. | This comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague ordered Israel to, amongst others, take all measures within its power "to prevent and punish the direct and public incitement to commit genocide" and to immediately ensure that Palestinians have access to basic services and humanitarian assistance. | South Africa had approached the ICJ to garner not only a ceasefire of Israel's…

Huanjia Zhang (2024-01-30). Report Details "Devastating Harms" to TX Communities From Petrochemical Industry. truthout.org Toxic pollution from the petrochemical industry along the Houston Ship Channel in Texas is causing "devastating harms" to local communities, according to a new report by international human rights advocacy group Amnesty International. The report underscores the climate, environmental, and human rights tolls linked to petrochemical production, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the… |

Justin Akers Chacón (2024-01-30). Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border. truthout.org Since the end of 2020 there has been an increase in attempted immigration, but this should not be coded as a "crisis." Immigration rates fluctuate based on different factors. Since 2000, for instance, attempted crossings went from a high of 1.6 million to a low of 300,000 by 2017 — an 80 percent decline. The recent rise in refugees attempting to enter the U.S. — reaching a high point of 2.5… |

presstv.ir (2024-01-29). Iran condemns Israel's 'malicious' move against UNRWA in Gaza. presstv.ir The United States has announced halting funding to UNRWA because of the Israeli allegations against the agency's 12 employees.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-01-29). Legal action for the UK to defund and exit the WHO is launched; how we can help? expose-news.com Efforts to expose the World Health Organisation's nefarious Pandemic Treaty (Pandemic Accord) and its ugly sister the amendments to the International Health Regulations are being ignored by those elected to protect citizens' …

Staff (2024-01-29). Ideologies of RSS, BJP spreading violence, hatred: Rahul Gandhi. muslimmirror.com Kishanganj : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the ideologies of the RSS and the BJP are spreading violence and hatred in the country. Addressing a public rally here as part of his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', he said people belonging to different religions and castes are fighting during the BJP-led NDA rule …

infobrics (2024-01-29). Tolstoy, Gandhi and Cultural Ties on One Canvas. infobrics.org Exhibition of paintings by Kalesh Kala, displayed at the Roerich Art Gallery of the Russian House in Thiruvananthapuram…

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WSWS (2024-01-29). Sri Lankan workers denounce government's witch-hunting of electricity employees. wsws.org "I strongly condemn the victimisation of CEB employees. We are all workers and when they are victimised, we must rise to defend them"—Sri Lankan railway worker.

yenisafak (2024-01-30). Antalya-Konya yolunda yoƒüun kar yaƒüƒ±≈üƒ±: TIR geàßi≈üine kapatƒ±ldƒ±. yenisafak.com Antalya-Konya kara yolu Alacabel mevkiinde yoƒüun kar yaƒüƒ±≈üƒ± etkili oldu. Akseki ile Seydi≈üehir kara yolunda bin 825 metre rakƒ±mlƒ± Alacabel mevkiinde, kar kalƒ±nlƒ±ƒüƒ± yer yer 25-30 santimetreye kadar ula≈ütƒ±. | Pazar gece saat 22.30 sƒ±ralarƒ±nda Akseki'nin Yarpuz Mahallesi'nden sonra ba≈ülayƒ±p Konya'nƒ±n Seydi≈üehir ilàßesine kadar devam eden kar yaƒüƒ&plu…

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