(2024-02-10). USCIRF president 'disturbed' over the destruction of Mosques in Uttrakhand and inauguration of a Temple on place of Babri Mosque. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The recent targeting of mosques in India, particularly the destruction of a mosque in Uttarakhand, has garnered international attention and condemnation. USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom) has expressed its dismay over this troubling trend, highlighting the destruction and expropriation of mosques across the country. David Curry, the President …
(2024-02-09). Indian state Uttarakhand on alert after mosque demolition kills 5. geo.tv 
Violence broke out in Haldwani town after police launched its "anti-encroachment drive"
(2024-02-09). Ghost Nation Responds To Governor Kristi Noem: 'She Must Apologize'. popularresistance.org Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has issued the following statement, condemning South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's misguided and misinformed rhetoric regarding sacred Lakota practices and allegations of criminal activity. | Chief Bear Cross of Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) expressed his concerns over Noem's statements, saying "The only people on Pine Ridge Reservation affiliated with the name 'Ghost' is Ghost Nation. We are not and have never been associated with violence, drugs, trafficking or the Mexican Cartel. Governor Noem's remarks are damaging and dangerous."
(2024-02-09). A conference on Russian BRICS chairmanship is held in India. tvbrics.com 
The speakers noted that Russia always standed for an equal and respectful dialogue with its partners…
(2024-02-10). US Anti-War Activists Confront Senators Over Support For Israel. popularresistance.org On February 7, activists with feminist anti-war group CODEPINK confronted several US Senators who have been doubling down on their support for Israel throughout the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. | "Killing Hamas makes Israel safe," said Florida Senator Ted Cruz to an activist who told him that "the war does not make Jews safer." Cruz has received over one million dollars from the pro-Israel lobby since 1990, receiving USD 489,419 from 2019 to 2024. Cruz's top pro-Israel Political Action Committee (PAC) donors are the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and the Republican Jewish Coalition. "Kill…
(2024-02-09). Israel Launches Airstrikes Against Syria. popularresistance.org Israel launched missile attacks on Homs and surrounding areas in Syria in the early morning of Wednesday, February 7 killing scores of civilians and destroying significant civilian infrastructure hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the country. | "At approximately 00: 30 at dawn on Wednesday, the Israeli enemy launched an aerial attack with missiles from the direction of northern Tripoli" Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Citing unnamed sources, SANA also said that some of the Israeli missiles were intercepted by the Syrian air defense. | According to Al-Mayadeen, at least four civi…
(2024-02-09). Muslim boy slapping row: SC slams UP govt for not counselling victim's classmates. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court slammed the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday for not counselling students who were allegedly instructed by their school teacher to slap a Muslim boy for not doing his homework. Observing that there has been a complete breach of its directions by the Uttar Pradesh government, a bench of Justices …
(2024-02-10). Right wing Hindu group threatens Christian schools to remove religious symbols or 'face dire consequences'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In a concerning incident in Assam, a Hindu group has issued threats to Christian schools, demanding the removal of religious symbols or be prepared to face severe consequences. This development has raised concerns over religious freedom and interfaith harmony in the region. Incidents of Intolerance A Hindu group, whose identity remains …
(2024-02-10). Destroying the basic standards of legislation-The Uttarakhand model of UCC. muslimmirror.com By Narender Nagarwal Introduction The Uttarakhand government, led by Pushkar Singh Dhami, has recently introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which has sparked considerable opposition from various segments of society. Critics argue that the UCC violates the basic principles of governance, legislation, and democracy. Upon analysing some of the provisions of the Uttarakhand model of …
(2024-02-10). Thousands forced to flee in DRC's North Kivu province as M23 attacks intensify. peoplesdispatch.org 
Attacks by the Rwanda-backed M23 has led to another wave of mass displacement in the province of North Kivu. The rebel group has tried to make advances towards the provincial capital of Goma, attacking the town of Sake which lies just 25 kilometers away.
(2024-02-09). South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor reveals threats to family in wake of ICJ case against Israel. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, has stated that she and her family have been receiving threats in the aftermath of South Africa's Speaking to reporters in Cape Town on February 9, Pandor, who has been outspoken and steadfast in her support of the Palestinian people, said that she had to increase her security and that she was worried a…
(2024-02-09). Tension prevails in Bareilly after cleric's call for protest on Gyanvapi issue. muslimmirror.com Bareilly : Tension prevails in Bareilly after Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, Uttar Pradesh cleric and Head of Ittehad-e-Millat Council, gave a call for 'jail bharo' movement after Friday prayers in protest against offering of prayers inside the Gyanvapi mosque, the police said. After the announcement by Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan, the police is taking precautionary …
(2024-02-10). After Uttarakhand, Assam Cabinet to discuss UCC bill. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : The Assam government will soon come up with a bill to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state and a Cabinet meeting in this regard was called on Saturday to discuss the matter. State irrigation minister Jayanta Malla Baruah told reporters here on Saturday that the Assam government has been planning …
(2024-02-09). VHP men held in Karnataka for assaulting Muslim youth over 'Love Jihad' allegations. muslimmirror.com Chikkamagaluru : Karnataka police arrested seven VHP activists on Friday for assaulting a Muslim youth over allegations of 'Love jihad' in Chikkamagaluru District. The assault on the youth had taken place in Alduru town on Friday. The parents of the girl allegedly targeted by the youth also lodged a complaint against him, accusing him of …
(2024-02-09). VHP men held in Karnataka for assaulting Muslim youth over 'Love Jihad' allegations. muslimmirror.com Chikkamagaluru : Karnataka police arrested seven VHP activists on Friday for assaulting a Muslim youth over allegations of 'Love jihad' in Chikkamagaluru District. The assault on the youth had taken place in Alduru town on Friday. The parents of the girl allegedly targeted by the youth also lodged a complaint against him, accusing him of …
(2024-02-09). Symptoms that may require a consultation with a cardiologist. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — As people age, many start to experience more aches and pains throughout their bodies. While many symptoms can be chalked up to the natural aging process, it's important to pay special attention to the cardiovascular system. "Heart Month is a great time of year to remind people that not all symptoms are created equal when it comes to our cardiovascular health," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.B.B.S., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System….
(2024-02-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 126: US Claims It Won't Support Ground Operation. popularresistance.org The United States has warned that it will not support an "unplanned" military operation in Rafah without due consideration for displaced Palestinians who are sheltering there. | "We haven't seen any plans that would convince us that they [the Israeli military] is about to, or imminently going to conduct any major operations in Rafah," said U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby, addressing a White House Press Conference on Thursday. | "More than one million Palestinians are sheltering in and around Rafah," he continued. "The Israeli military has a special obligation as they conduct operations there or any…
(2024-02-10). China grew more than any other developed economy in 2023 | January 2024. dongshengnews.org 
China strengthens its role as an international peace broker by intervening in multiple international conflicts; China supports Palestine's full UN membership; PetroChina now controls Iraq's largest oil field; Taiwan's separatist ruling party won elections…
(2024-02-10). Dr. Jemima Pierre: Haiti Doesn't Have a 'Gang' Problem, It Has a US Imperialism Problem. libya360.wordpress.com Haiti doesn't have a 'gang' problem, it has a US imperialism problem, says Dr. Jemima Pierre, Professor of Global Race in the Institute of Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) at the University of British Columbia and a member of Black Alliance for Peace. Pierre joins hosts Eugene and Rania to discuss the nationwide…
(2024-02-10). South Africa v. Israel: Nicaragua Requests Permission to Intervene in the Proceedings Under Article 62 of the Statute. libya360.wordpress.com The International Court of Justice (ICJ) Nicaragua requests permission to intervene in the proceedings under Article 62 of the ICJ Statute — Application of the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) Case: 192 — Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza…
(2024-02-10). Unilateral Coercive Measures: The Devastating Impact of Economic Sanctions on Countries and People. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina Dr. Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur talks about the devastating impact of economic sanctions on countries and people. Dr. Alena Douhan is a professor of International Law, the Director of the Peace Research Center at the Belarusian State University, and an Associated member of the Institute for International Law of Peace and…
(2024-02-10). Washington Promotes Opposition Candidate Setting the Stage for Delegitimizing the Venezuelan Presidential Election. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris Image: HFAC Roundtable: "The Fight for Freedom in Venezuela: A Conversation with María Corina Machado" Despite continuous US-led hybrid warfare to overthrow the socialist project, this month marks the 25th anniversary of the Bolivarian Revolution. The Venezuelan government of President Nicolás Maduro has successfully forced the US to de facto engage with…
(2024-02-10). TikTok Chinese Trojan Horse Run By Former CIA. mintpressnews.com TikTok is once again under public scrutiny, this time for concerns about child safety. Yet a much bigger issue is being swept under the rug: that it is increasingly controlled by the US national security state.
(2024-02-10). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 127: Growing international alarm over Israeli plans to invade Rafah. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has announced its intention to push ahead with its plans to invade Rafah in the southernmost Gaza Strip, where 1.3 million Palestinians are sheltering. Rafah's mayor, Ahmed al-Sufi, warns any military action there would result in a "massacre".
(2024-02-10). What The US Can Learn From The Cuban Health Care System. popularresistance.org David Ramirez Alvarez is Second Secretary in the Cuban Embassy, representing Cuba's cultural and political forces sectors. He will be presenting an historical and current analysis of the Cuban health care system, how it differs from our profit-driven system, how Cuba provides comprehensive primary and quaternary health services in the face of a decades' long illegal and brutal U.S. blockade and still has better outcomes than ours. Ramirez Alvarez will also address how the training of health care providers and scientists in Cuba is intimately connected to the socialist culture derived from the Cuban Revolution. Is…
(2024-02-10). Public pharma for Europe, a game-changer for access to medicines. peoplesdispatch.org "It's time to step up, promote health justice, and meet the real needs of people," says Alan Silva from the European chapter of the People's Health Movement (PHM), addressing the need for revolutionizing pharma policies in Europe. A long-time advocate for access to medicines, Silva understands how important it is for Europe to change the way it thinks about research and development, but also production and distribution of health technologies. | If the region were able to de-link itself from the interests of transnational pharmaceutical companies, it would be a true game changer, he says. "We need public pharma in…
(2024-02-10). Nicaragua Formally Applies to Join ICJ Genocide Case Against 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com The government of Nicaragua has filed a formal application with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to join South Africa in its genocide case against "Israel." | The ICJ announced in a In its fil…
(2024-02-10). Venezuela's National Assembly Condemns European Parliament's Interventionist Resolution (+Persona Non Grata). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a new example of imperial interference, on Thursday, February 8, the European…
(2024-02-09). Once the US's "Good Friend" in Honduras; Now on Trial for Drug Trafficking. cepr.net The trial of Juan Orlando Hernández, once the seemingly untouchable and authoritarian president of Honduras, is officially set to begin on February 12 in New York. Hernández, who faces drug-trafficking and weapons charges, was to be tried at the same time as Juan Carlos "El Tigre" Bonilla, formerly the feared head of Honduras's National Police. …
(2024-02-09). Citing World Court, Japan Firm Cuts Ties With Israel Arms Maker. popularresistance.org A major Japanese industrial conglomerate is cutting ties with Israeli arms maker Elbit, citing the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel may be committing genocide in Gaza. | Itochu Corporation said its aviation division would terminate its partnership with Elbit by the end of February. | Tsuyoshi Hachimura, Itochu's chief financial officer, said that his company's partnership with Elbit was "based on a request from the Japan's defense ministry for the purpose of importing defense equipment for the Self-Defense Forces necessary for Japan's security, and is not in any way related to the current conflic…
(2024-02-09). Diosdado Cabello: Chavismo Ready for Presidential Elections Whenever CNE Chooses. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, has stated that the party is ready for presidential elections to be held whenever the National Electoral Council (CNE) calls them. | During the broadcast of his television program Con el Mazo Dando this Thursday, February 8, Cabello said that the forces of Chavismo are prepared to take part in the electoral process whenever it is determined and convened by the CNE. "The ones who decide are the CNE, but I'm going to tell you something," he noted, "if the Electoral Power determines that the elections are in March, then we are re…
(2024-02-09). Putin Subverted The Mainstream & Alternative Media's Expectations In His Interview With Tucker. thealtworld.com He isn't the monster or madman that the Mainstream Media portrays him as, though he also isn't the anti-Western revolutionary mastermind that the Alt-Media Community claims either. President Putin is simply an apolitical pragmatist that solely wants to preserve his country's conservative-nationalist society, robustly develop its economy, and ensure its objective national security interests, all while cooperating with others in pursuit of mutual benefit. |
(2024-02-09). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Students to University of Michigan: divest from Israel! cpusa.org 
Hundreds of University of Michigan students walked out of class on Thursday, Feb. 8, to demand the university divest from Israel. This action happened alongside colleges and universities across the country for a national day of action against Israel's genocidal war on the Palestinian people. | The action highlighted the millions of university dollars (i.e. students' tuition money) being invested in Israeli companies. 400 people participated in the walkout, including students involved in the more than 70 student organizations working in coalition, as well as non-affiliated students who recognize their universit…
(2024-02-09). Climate Denial Network Behind 'Classic Astroturf' Farmers' Campaign. popularresistance.org A network of climate science deniers has been accused of "hijacking" rural concerns over a new social media campaign "to save the farming industry". | 'No Farmers, No Food' has gained over 50,000 followers on X in the fortnight since its launch, which was framed as a response to the widespread farmers' protests sweeping across Europe. | The campaign, which started in the UK, has rapidly won support from a number of international pundits, from Canadian climate science denier Jordan Peterson, to Fox News contributor and host Tomi Lahren, who has called climate change a "hoax". Populist politicians in the UK and els…
(2024-02-09). Suspending Funding for UNRWA is an Indirect Violation of the International Court of Justice's Decision and Morally Indefensible. counterpunch.org 
In its January 26 decision in South Africa v. Israel, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that "the State of Israel shall take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." The
(2024-02-09). China to join Cobra Gold 2024 military exercise in Thailand. ecns.cn A contingent selected from the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army will participate the Cobra Gold 2024 multinational exercise from Feb. 10 to March 7 in Thailand.
(2024-02-09). EcoWaste Coalition Discovers 5 More Highly Leaded China-Made Paints Sold Online. pressenza.com 8 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced its discovery of five more imported spray paints containing high concentrations of lead that are illegally sold online. | As part of its continuing advocacy to promote strict adherence to the national lead paint ban to protect human health from the adverse effects of lead exposure, the group recently obtained five variants of Veslee Paint Aerosol from an online seller for P130 per 450 ml can. | "The continued importation, distribution, and sale of lead-containing paint products is an outright infraction of a government-iss…
(2024-02-09). Special Counsel Report Sheds Light on Biden's Memory Deficiencies. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-09). Deputy President to attend Ubuntu Awards on Saturday. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to attend Ubuntu Awards on Saturday | On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Saturday attend and deliver the keynote address at the annual Ubuntu Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). | Hosted by the International Relations and Cooperation Minister, the awards recognise South African industry leaders, eminent people and ordinary South African citizens for their distinguished service and contribution to promoting South Africa's national interests and values across the world. | The event takes place after the opening of Parliament…
(2024-02-09). Canada announces support for climate adaptation, disaster resilience and health services in Philippines during International Development Week. reliefweb.int Countries: Canada, Philippines | Source: Government of Canada | The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced today an investment of $28.15 million in development programming for the Philippines, emphasizing support for climate adaptation, for resilience against natural disasters, and for improved health care services. | Forest Foundation Philippines will implement an $8 million project to support vulnerable communities as they mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. The project will assist with financing and capacity building to support gender-responsive, n…
(2024-02-09). S. Africa Tourism Gets BRICS Boost. infobrics.org International tourists to South Africa increased by nearly half last year, boosted by new favorable visa policies and increased arrivals from BRICS countries, the country's tourism ministry said…
(2024-02-09). Peru: Conflictividad perpetua: una ruta hacia la estabilidad en el Perú. reliefweb.int 
Country: Peru | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | Ningún país de América Latina sufre mayores índices de insatisfacción con la democracia y las instituciones gubernamentales que el Perú. Si no hay avances para frenar la polarización política y la disfunción estatal, las protestas masivas que sacudieron al país a finales de 2022 podrían repetirse fácilmente, generando acciones represivas igual de violentas. | øQué hay de nuevo? Las protestas que envolvieron a Perú tras la detención del presidente Pedro Castillo a finales de 2022 llevaron al país al momento de m…
(2024-02-09). Unrest on Repeat: Plotting a Route to Stability in Peru. reliefweb.int 
Country: Peru | Source: International Crisis Group | Please refer to the attached file. | No country in Latin America suffers higher rates of dissatisfaction with democracy and government institutions than Peru. Absent remedies for political polarisation and state dysfunction, the mass protests that rocked the country in late 2022 could easily recur, bringing comparably violent crackdowns. | Principal Findings | What's new? The protests that engulfed Peru after the arrest of the president in late 2022 marked its largest outbreak of instability in recent times. Although peace has returned, public grievances…
(2024-02-09). Ceasefire or Truce? Any Gaza Deal Could Break Netanyahu's Coalition. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb The fate of Israel's coalition government now hangs on a Gaza agreement. A short truce will continue the war and Tel Aviv's global censure. A full ceasefire will deliver a Hamas victory. There are two words that sum up all the noise around the Paris negotiations over a Gaza war settlement today: "temporary"…
(2024-02-09). Despite Warnings by UN and Aid Agencies, Israel Pushes Forward with Brutal Offensive on Rafah. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch A camp in Rafah. Photo: WAFA News Around 1.4 million people are stranded in Rafah where Israel has intensified its offensive. Aid agencies have warned of a disastrous death toll and the collapse of essential services Israeli bombardment of the city of Rafah intensified on Thursday and Friday, with attacks in other parts of Gaza…
(2024-02-09). Iraq's Resistance Plans Hinge on a Gaza Truce. libya360.wordpress.com Zaher Mousa At first glance, Iraq's resistance factions appear conflicted over the targeting of US occupation troops. But a deeper look suggests this is a strategic ploy, and that their common overarching objectives remain firm. The secretary general of the Iraqi resistance faction Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, is known for his potent yet precise statements….
(2024-02-09). Israeli Intelligence Threatening, Harassing South Africa's FM. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor addresses reporters after a session of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, January 26, 2024. (AP) "The people of the world and Palestine didn't draw back when the apartheid state [in South Africa] was at its worst. They stood with us in the…
(2024-02-09). Tractors Blockade Europe: What are the Reasons for the Protest? libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Thousands of tractors occupy the streets of major cities across Europe, showing their anger and discomfort with the policies of the governments that are part of the European Union. They are demonstrations that began in the fall of 2023, but during the month of January and February 2024 have spread strongly throughout…
(2024-02-09). UK Steps Up War on Whistleblower Journalism with New National Security Act. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Under a repressive new act, British nationals could face prison for undermining London's national security line. Intended to destroy WikiLeaks and others exposing war crimes, the law is a direct threat to critical national security journalism. It was the afternoon of May 17 2023 and I had just arrived at London's Luton Airport. I was…
(2024-02-09). UK steps up war on whistleblower journalism with new National Security Act. thegrayzone.com Under a repressive new act, British nationals could face prison for undermining London's national security line. Intended to destroy WikiLeaks and others exposing war crimes, the law is a direct threat to critical national security journalism. It was the afternoon of May 17 2023 and I had just arrived at London's Luton Airport. I was on my way to the city of my birth to visit my family. Before landing, the pilot instructed all passengers to have their passports ready …
(2024-02-09). "An Intelligence Disclosure & the Merit System Protection Board's Cathy A. Harris" indybay.org The following was published exactly one year after the 2001 national security recipient of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's "Public Servant Award' made a pro se request asking the OSC to accept an Intelligence Disclosure on the failure of Cathy A. Harris, acting U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) chair, to uphold the duties of her office. The Petitioner remains unwavering in his belief that the remedy can be found in U.S. law, the Constitution, and in legitimate OSC functions.
(2024-02-09). On 'purple-washing' and the abuses against the Palestinians. newarab.com 
For the past four months, Israel has continued to engage in a brutal campaign of aerial bombardment against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with casualties nearing 30,000 lives and rising by the day. | The physical destruction done unto individuals, residences, hospitals, holy spaces, educational facilities, and general infrastructure is unprecedented in modern warfare. | Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank are facing different forms of brutality committed against them as their families and neighbours are terrorised by the Israeli army in tandem. | Despite international criticism and court orders, Israel co…
(2024-02-09). Israel bombs Gaza's crowded Rafah city as battlefront nears. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stepped up air strikes on US Secretary of State Israel's military offensive has raged on despite international efforts towards a cea…
(2024-02-09). Iraqi Army Blasts US For 'Sowing Instability' After Latest Assassination. popularresistance.org Iraqi army spokesman Major General Yahya Rasoul on 8 February condemned the targeted assassination of Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqir al-Saadi, calling out Washington for continuing to sow instability in the country. | The strike on Wednesday night was carried out "in a manner that disregarded the lives of Iraqi civilians or international laws," Rasoul said, adding that the US "repeatedly commits acts that undermine the understandings and the start of bilateral dialogue."
(2024-02-09). New Mayo Clinic stem cell research to take flight into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Update 1-30-24: According to NASA, a successful launch occurred at 12: 07 EST. The spacecraft is scheduled to link with the International Space Station during the early morning hours of Feb.1. Update 1-29-24: NASA has moved the launch of this mission to Tuesday, Jan. 30, subject to weather conditions and other factors. You can watch for updates by following NASA's launch schedule. Video assets with Dr. Zubair have been added below. A Mayo Clinic research experiment…
(2024-02-09). Médica Sur marks 10th anniversary as member of Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MEXICO CITY and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Ten years ago, Médica Sur became the first international member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of institutions worldwide that have access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise and resources. That relationship became the starting point for a collaboration that has grown over time. After becoming a care network member, Médica Sur began accessing Mayo's expertise so they could provide patients with more of the care they…
(2024-02-09). World Cancer Day: Making a commitment to close the cancer care gap. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) recognizes World Cancer Day annually on February 4. The UICC's 2024 theme for World Cancer Day is "Close the Care Gap." The care gap is the gap between people who can obtain healthcare related to the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and those who cannot. The factors that create this gap include income, education and geographical location barriers. Discrimination based on ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age,…
(2024-02-09). GT Voice: Western Plan To Seize Russian Assets a Dangerous Precedent. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Feb 5, 2024 | It is no secret that ever since Western governments froze approximately $300 billion of sovereign Russian assets, they have been working on plans to legitimately seize those frozen assets. However, instead of addressing any of the problems in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, confiscation will only set a disastrous precedent in the international financial system. | In the latest development, Western governments are drawing up plans to issue debt to help fund Ukraine, using Russian assets as a backstop for the repayment, the Financial Times reported recently. The Belgian government…
(2024-02-09). Hamas Denounces Argentina's Decision To Move Embassy to Al-Quds. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly denounced Argentina's plan to move his country's embassy to the occupied al-Quds. | In a statement released on Tuesday, Hamas said the move constitutes "an infringement of the rights of our Palestinian people to their land and a violation of the rules of international law considering al-Quds as occupied Palestinian land". | Argentina'sPresident Javier Mileidelighted his Israeli hosts on Tuesday by announcing moves to shift his country's embassy to al-Quds, almost as soon as he touched down in the occupied territories. | Argentina would become one of only a ha…
(2024-02-09). DR Congo: Surging violence in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) requires urgent action by combatants, international actors: PHR. reliefweb.int Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo | Source: Physicians for Human Rights | As violent "The deteriorating situation in North Kivu has become dire and warrants immediate action by combatants an…
(2024-02-09). For Crisis-Hit Pakistan, Elections May Not Lead to a Meaningful Alternative. counterpunch.org 
Scheduled for February 8, the upcoming elections for Pakistan's National Assembly and provincial assemblies hold significant importance against the backdrop of numerous upheavals in the country. Notably, the recent arrest and conviction of the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, adds a layer of complexity. On January 31, Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, adding to his existing three-year
(2024-02-09). Argentina: Life before debt. pressenza.com Jubilee South/Americas expresses solidarity with the people of Argentina: | Jubilee South/Americas expresses its solidarity and support to the people of Argentina, we join the rejection of the economic adjustment, as well as the reforms promoted by the newly elected president Javier Milei. | In Argentina, a process is underway that aims to further deepen the levels of deregulation of capital, dismantle the state, and advance along a line agreed with financial institutions such as the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, among others. | The dismantling of the institutions and role of the state…
(2024-02-09). Crotty Judgement: If the Irish government ratifies WHO's Pandemic Treaty without holding a referendum, "all hell will break loose" expose-news.com In 1987, the Irish Supreme Court ruled that the Irish government, as guardians of the Irish Constitution, could not enter into certain international agreements without a majority approval of Irish citizens through …
(2024-02-09). Arctic Sea Ice Loss — A World of Trouble. counterpunch.org 
What if Arctic sea ice melts? All of it… during the summer! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts
(2024-02-09). Karuma Bridge assessment to disrupt traffic to Gulu. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travel via Karuma Bridge in Kiryandongo District along the Kampala-Gulu Highway is expected to be disrupted starting Friday through the weekend as the Uganda National Roads Authority conducts quality inspections there. This is part of the plans for the construction of another bridge. The bridge lies along the major …
(2024-02-09). Concerned by Developments in Senegal, Secretary-General Urges Dialogue among National Stakeholders, Restraint to Uphold Peaceful Political Environment. reliefweb.int Country: Senegal | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22131, | 9 FEBRUARY 2024 | The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: | The Secretary-General is closely following with concern the developments in Senegal. | The Secretary-General urges national stakeholders to engage in dialogue, uphold a peaceful political environment, refrain from the use of violence and to ensure the holding of an inclusive and transparent presidential election within the framework of the Senegalese Constitution. | The Secretary-General reaffirms the United Nations commitment…
(2024-02-09). Haiti: Impact of civil unrest on the humanitarian response – Flash Update (7 to 9 February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Highlights | ‚Ä¢ Since the last update on 7 February, the situation across the country has remained volatile, continuing to affect humanitarian operations. Suspension or a slow down of activities have been noted across the country, both from UN agencies, international and national NGOs. | ‚Ä¢ In Gonaives, a handful of cases of looting and arson have been reported, with food storages being targeted. | ‚Ä¢ Humanitarian organisations are concerne…
(2024-02-09). Haiti: Impact des manifestations sur la réponse humanitaire – Flash Update (du 7 au 9 février 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached file. | Points saillants | ‚Ä¢ Depuis la dernière mise à jour du 7 février, la situation dans le pays est restée volatile et continue d'affecter les opérations humanitaires. Des suspensions ou des ralentissements d'activités ont été constatés dans tout le pays, tant de la part des agences des Nations Unies que des ONG internationales et nationales. | ‚Ä¢ Au GonaàØves, des cas de pillages et d'incendies ont été signalés, des entrepà¥ts de nourriture ont été…
(2024-02-09). Myanmar: Burma – USG Response to Complex Emergency (02/09/24). reliefweb.int 
Country: Myanmar | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached Map. |
(2024-02-09). Myanmar: Burma — Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Indonesia, Myanmar | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | SITUATION AT A GLANCE | 5.3 MILLION People Targeted for Humanitarian Assistance in Burma in 2024, UN — December 2023 | 2.3 MILLION IDPs in Burma Displaced Since February 2021, UNHCR — January 2024 | 800 THOUSAND IDPs in Burma Displaced Since Late October 2023, UN — January 2024 | 12.9 MILLION Number of People in Need of Food Assistance in 2024, UN — December 2023 | 3 MILLION People Targeted for Protection Assistance in Burma in 2024, UN — December 2023 | &sbquo…
(2024-02-09). World: Note technique : Recherche formative pour la conception de programmes de changement social et comportemental. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | Ce document partage des considérations pour la planification de la recherche formative dans le cadre des activités de résilience et de sécurité alimentaire (RFSA) financées par le Bureau de l'assistance humanitaire (BHA) de l'USAID au cours de la période d'affinement. Les plans de recherche formative de cette période visent généralement à produire des résultats pratiques et opportuns à partir de plusieurs études afin de combler les lacunes en matière d'information et d'orienter la conception de programmes…
(2024-02-09). World: Paramètres de changement social et comportemental pour les activités de résilience et de sécurité alimentaire pendant l'affinement et la mise en ≈ìuvre (septembre 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-02-09). World: Renforcer la durabilité des bénévoles des groupes de soins : guide pour les activités de résilience et de sécurité alimentaire. reliefweb.int 
Country: World | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | L'USAID en action pour la nutrition a élaboré ce guide par étapes pour les partenaires de mise en oeuvre de la RFSA comme référence pendant la conception et la mise en oeuvre du projet (par exemple, proposition, affiner et mettre en oeuvre, évaluation à mi-parcours). Ce guide vise à aider les partenaires de mise en oeuvre à réfléchir de manière critique à la question de savoir si et comment les volontaires des groupes d'entraide (ou des groupes de pairs non rémunérés similaires) peuvent être maintenus apr…
(2024-02-09). US National Transportation Safety Board exposes further safety compromises on Boeing 737 Max aircraft. wsws.org Photo documentation after repairing the rivets and replacing the MED plug shows that the bolts were not reinstalled after the rivets were repaired.
(2024-02-10). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-10). "An Intelligence Disclosure & the Merit System Protection Board's Cathy A. Harris" indybay.org The following was published exactly one year after the 2001 national security recipient of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's "Public Servant Award' made a pro se request asking the OSC to accept an Intelligence Disclosure on the failure of Cathy A. Harris, acting U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) chair, to uphold the duties of her office. The Petitioner remains unwavering in his belief that the remedy can be found in U.S. law, the Constitution, and in legitimate OSC functions.
(2024-02-10). Data suggests BJP govt. is targeting Muslims: 2878 Acres of forest land encroached in Uttarakhand 2022-23. muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad The issue of land encroachment in Uttarakhand, particularly the recent incident involving the demolition of a mosque and a madrasa in the Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, has sparked significant controversy and unrest. The demolition drive led by the administration resulted in violent clashes, leaving six dead and over 250 injured. This …
(2024-02-10). Haldwani violence: Loss of lives, property damage, worrying, says Mayawati. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said on Saturday, February 10, that the loss of lives and damage to property in violence that broke out over the demolition of an illegally-built madrasa in Uttarakhand's Haldwani is very worrying. She also said the incident could have been prevented if the government was alert. In …
(2024-02-10). Tanzanian Farmers and Pastoralists Hit by Double Whammy of Corporate Farming and Tourism Projects. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). Path Ahead for Palestine and Israel Based on Transparency, Peace and Trust (TPT). globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). Bursa Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediye Ba≈ükanƒ± Akta≈ü'ƒ±n tercihi "Termal kurtarma" oldu. aa.com.tr Bursa Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediye Ba≈ükanƒ± Alinur Akta≈ü, Anadolu Ajansƒ±nƒ±n (AA) gà∂zàºnden 2023'e damga vuran olaylara ait fotoƒüraflarƒ±n yer aldƒ±ƒüƒ± "Yƒ±lƒ±n Kareleri" oylamasƒ±na katƒ±ldƒ±.
(2024-02-09). Enkazdan 13 ki≈üiyi kurtaran depremzede aƒüabeyini bà∂breƒüiyle ya≈üama baƒüladƒ±. aa.com.tr Kahramanmara≈ü'ta ya≈üayan ve 6 ≈ûubat depremlerinde 13 ki≈üiyi enkazdan à߃±karan depremzede Memili Yƒ±lmaz, durumu aƒüƒ±rla≈üan aƒüabeyine bà∂breƒüini vererek saƒülƒ±ƒüƒ±na kavu≈ümasƒ±nƒ± saƒüladƒ±.
(2024-02-09). Cà¥te d'Ivoire: Abordar las divisiones, prevenir la violencia. reliefweb.int Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cà¥te d'Ivoire, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Source: UN Development Programme | Trabajar con las comunidades para anticipar e impedir la propagación del extremismo violento | "Ya no podemos trabajar en el campo", se queja Maminata Dagnogo, líder de la asociación de mujeres de la aldea de Kafolo, en el norte de Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | Tras una serie de ataques violentos en la zona en 2020 y 2021, la Sra. Dagnogo y las demás mujeres de su aldea dejaron de cultiva…
(2024-02-09). Cà¥te d'Ivoire: Affronter les divisions, prévenir la violence. reliefweb.int Countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cà¥te d'Ivoire, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Source: UN Development Programme | Travailler avec les communautés pour anticiper et prévenir la propagation de l'extrémisme violent | ´ Nous ne pouvons plus aller travailler aux champs ª, explique Maminata Dagnogo, la responsable l'association des femmes du village de Kafolo, dans le nord de la Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | À la suite d'une série d'attaques violentes dans la région en 2020 et 2021, Mme Dagnogo…