(2024-06-04). Twenty Years Of Building An Economic Alternative To Capitalism In The US. popularresistance.org The US Federation of Worker Cooperatives recently turned twenty years old. Clearing the FOG speaks with Dr. Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, a professor and author of "Collective Courage: A History of African-American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice," and a charter member of the USFWC, about the work to create a national cooperative organization and the rise of the cooperative economy in the United States. She spoke about the role that cooperatives have played in advancing social and economic justice, the benefits of cooperatives not only to the individual but also more broadly to their communities, and the his…
(2024-06-04). "We are the red line!": Tens of thousands to surround the White House on June 8 to demand Biden end the genocide in Gaza. pressenza.com Tens of thousands of people will join a national mobilization to surround the White House on June 8 to demand that U.S. President Joe Biden act on his promises and suspend all aid to Israel. Organizers declare that despite Biden stating that the invasion of Rafah was a red line for aid to Israel, weeks into Israel's murderous invasion of Rafah, and Israel's expanded attacks across Gaza, Biden's red line is nowhere to be seen. | When: Saturday June 8, 12: 00 pm: | Where: The White House, Washington D.C.: | Organizations such as the Palestinian Youth Movement, National Students fo…
(2024-06-04). Campaign launches against shipping giant Maersk over genocidal weapons trade. peoplesdispatch.org On June 3, the Palestinian Youth Movement announced a new global campaign targeting Maersk, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, a vital piece in the flow of weapons from the United States to Israel. | PYM, a transnational Palestinian diaspora formation, has led mass mobilizations in several countries, especially in North America, challenging the US and Canada's unconditional support for Israeli genocide in Gaza. The organization now seeks to take on the logistics industry shipping arms that transports the weapons that are used to carry out the genocide. | "Maersk ships transport weapons and weapon…
(2024-06-04). Israel ignores international justice while it rains hell on Gaza. fidh.org
(2024-06-04). India: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org On 3 June 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Front Line Defenders (FLD) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of India's fifth periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report details human rights violations related the Indian authorities' systematic persecution and reprisals against human rights (…) | – |
(2024-06-04). Western arms supplies to Ukraine prevent peaceful solutions By: Margaret Kimberley. midwesternmarx.com 
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you all for this opportunity to address the Security Council and to provide a briefing on the issue of peace as it relates to Ukraine and its connections with people in this country and all over the world.As a journalist, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, and a member of the Black Alliance for Peace and of the United National Antiwar Coalition, and as a citizen of the United States, the nation which has taken a lead role in continuing this cri …
(2024-06-04). Modi's alliance dominates early in India election vote count, but opposition also gains. geo.tv 
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
(2024-06-04). Early India vote count shows Modi alliance in majority but short of landslide. geo.tv 
If Prime Minister Modi's victory is confirmed, his BJP will have triumphed in a vitriolic campaign…
(2024-06-04). Son of Indira Gandhi's assassin leads polls in India's Faridkot. geo.tv 
Beant Singh's son, competing in India's election as independent candidate, leads Punjab constituency…
(2024-06-04). Philippines Says Chinese Boats Seized Supplies Airdropped To Filipino Outpost. latintimes.com The alleged incident happened on May 19 at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where Filipino troops are garrisoned on a grounded navy vessel to assert Manila's claims to the waters.
(2024-06-04). Election trends show moral defeat for PM Modi, he should resign: Congress. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : With latest trends showing the BJP falling below the majority mark, the Congress on Tuesday said it has become clear that it will be a staggering political and decisively moral defeat for Narendra Modi and he should resign and head to the Himalayas. Counting of votes are underway for the Lok Sabha …
(2024-06-04). Final results will be in our favour: Omar Abdullah. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he is hopeful of winning the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, even as he was trailing behind Independent candidate Sheikh Abdul Rashid by 25,000 votes in initial trends. "There will be ups and downs but the final results will be in our favour," Abdullah …
(2024-06-04). Jailed politician Abdul Rashid defeats Ex-CM Omar Abdullah in Baramulla. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In a stunning political upset, Abdul Rashid, a politician currently lodged in Tihar Jail on terror funding charges, defeated former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from Baramulla in the latest elections. Rashid's unexpected victory has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, signaling deep dissatisfaction among Kashmiris with both state and central governments. …
(2024-06-04). Jailed Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh wins Khadoor Sahib. muslimmirror.com Amritpal Singh, a jailed Khalistani separatist, won the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab on Tuesday, defeating Congress' Kulbir Singh Zira by over 1.5 lakh votes, according to the Election Commission. Singh, running as an Independent candidate, is the chief of 'Waris Punjab De' and is currently incarcerated in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under …
(2024-06-04). Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba both on losing side, Kashmir also rejects parties seen as 'linked' to BJP. muslimmirror.com SRINAGAR : In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, both former CMs, are trailing from Baramulla and Anantnag-Rajouri, respectively, till 1.45 pm. While Mufti, who is the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is trailing the National Conference's Gujjar leader Mian Altaf by over two lakh votes, Omar is in for a …
(2024-06-04). LIVE: NDA crosses majority mark. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The BJP-led NDA has crossed the majority mark of 272 as it is leading in 295 seats. The NDA and Congress-led INDIA were in a neck-and-neck race in the early trends. Alliance Leads Won Total NDA 295 1 296 INDIA 227 1 228 Other 19 0 19 Counting of votes began …
(2024-06-04). LIVE: Asaduddin Owaisi leading by 41770 votes in Hyderabad LS constituency. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate G. Kishan Reddy are leading from Hyderabad and Secunderabad Lok Sabha Constituencies respectively. In Hyderabad, Owaisi is leading by 41770 votes whereas in Secunderabad, Reddy is leading by 43153 votes. Live updates Time Updates 11: 00 am Asaduddin Owaisi is …
(2024-06-04). Bolivia's president to fulfill extensive agenda in Russia. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) President Luis Arce will conduct a series of activities during a visit to Russia, including participating in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum…
(2024-06-04). Cuba organizes international convention and fair Health 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) The V Cuba-Health 2025 International Convention began its preparation as the most relevant event in the sector, to discuss the confrontation of future pandemics and the impact of climate change, it was reported.
(2024-06-04). International support to free Bogdan Syrotiuk continues to grow. wsws.org The WSWS continues to receive submissions from all over the world in support of the campaign to free imprisoned Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2024-06-04). Maldives: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org Today, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of the Maldives' second periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report, jointly prepared with Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN), details human rights violations that are inconsistent with the Maldives' legal obligations under various provisions of the ICCPR with regard to: (…) | – |
(2024-06-04). Researching HIV in children. independent.co.ug 
Local experts focus on international research findings to study effect of treatment interruptions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Researchers in Uganda are making significant strides in the fight against pediatric HIV. Leveraging data from the International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT P1115) study, they are exploring the complexities of Analytical Treatment Interruptions (ATIs) …
(2024-06-04). UK's Rishi Sunak pledges to introduce immigration cap if re-elected. scmp.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes aim at one of the main issues facing the country ahead of next month's national vote.
(2024-06-04). PICTORIAL: National Martyrs' choir finale. independent.co.ug 
The Cherubim Choir and Africhorus Baptist High School, Kitebi have emerged winners of the Catholic and Protestant categories, respectively, in this year's National Martyrs' choir finale held in Kampala on the eve of Martyr's Day. The two choirs each went home with a sh10million prize, in the competition organised by Vision Group in partnership with Equity …
(2024-06-04). Chile joins South African case against Israel at top UN court. newarab.com 
Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday that his country was joining South Africa in its case at the International Court of Justice accusing Israel of "genocide" in its Speaking to the National Congress, Boric decried the "catastrophic humanitarian situation" in Gaza and called for "a firm response from the international community." | "Chile will become a party to and support the case that South Africa presented against Israel before the International Court of Justice in The Hague," Boric…
(2024-06-04). Palestinian authorities seek to join South Africa case at ICJ. newarab.com 
Palestinian authorities are seeking to join South Africa brought the case before the International Court of Justice last year, alleging that Israel's Gaza offensive breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention, a charge Israel denies. | So far, the Palestinians have only sent hi…
(2024-06-04). Twelve Iran-linked fighters killed in Israeli strike in Syria. newarab.com 
At least 12 pro-regime fighters were killed in an overnight "Twelve pro-Iranian fighters of Syrian and foreign nationalities were killed, according to an initial tally, in an Israeli air strike on a position in the town of Hayyan, north of Aleppo, setting off strong explosions in a factory," the Syrian Observatory f…
(2024-06-04). Polls open in South Africa's most competitive election since end of apartheid. presstv.ir South Africans started voting on Wednesday in an election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion polls suggest.
(2024-06-04). Hezbollah's Rocket Blitz Burns 990 Acres Of North Israel; 6 Soldiers Injured Battling Forest Fires. hindustantimes.com Northern Israel burnt overnight after Hezbollah's back-to-back rocket and drone barrage sparked forest fires. In the last 24 hours, over 990 acres of land has been consumed by the fire while 6 Israeli soldiers have been injured in the firefighting operations. Footage on social media showed huge fires engulfing empty lands across northern Israel. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-06-04). India elections: As vote count gets underway, Modi's BJP looks set to retain power. presstv.ir The world's largest, seven-phase general election in India has finally concluded and the vote count is currently underway with all indications that the ruling party will retain power.
(2024-06-04). Health sector comes together to track progress in confronting TB. sanews.gov.za Health sector comes together to track progress in confronting TB | As part of ongoing efforts to reduce new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and deaths, the country is hosting the 8th SA TB Conference in Durban. | The gathering is an opportunity to track progress towards achieving the 2025 targets set at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Meeting and the 2030 target to end the epidemic in line with the pragmatic End TB Strategy by the World Health Organisation (WHO). | The conference, said the Department of Health, is being held at the International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal from Tuesday to Friday. The Depu…
(2024-06-04). Modi heads for victory in India vote, but no landslide. newarab.com 
(2024-06-04). Who is 'Abu Obeida', the iconic masked Al-Qassam spokesperson. newarab.com 
When a new recording of Abu Obeida, the official spokesperson for His face is never seen, a
(2024-06-04). Operation Shanela nets 537 suspects in the Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets 537 suspects in the Eastern Cape | Over 500 suspects were netted in Operation Shanela operations in the Eastern Cape last week. | "The demanding schedule of the National and Provincial Elections on police officers did not dampen their commitment to the core function of combating crime, as over 500 suspects were nabbed in Operation Shanela in the Eastern Cape last week," said the South African Police Service (SAPS). | This as South Africans went to the polls in the seventh National and Provincial Elections that got underway last Monday and Tuesday with special votes followed by Voting Day on…
(2024-06-04). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |
(2024-06-04). Close race: India's Modi lead narrowing as opposition 'doing better than expected'. presstv.ir India begins counting votes for its 2024 general election, with early trends showing Modi's alliance may fall short of a majority.
(2024-06-04). Panda fever hits Washington's National Zoo early, as does push for donations to help cover high costs. scmp.com Zoo will pay US$1 million a year to a China wildlife group, with aim of raising US$25 million to 'secure a future' for the bears in nation's capital.
(2024-06-04). Parliament, Provincial Legislatures lists to be handed over to Chief Justice Zondo. sanews.gov.za Parliament, Provincial Legislatures lists to be handed over to Chief Justice Zondo | Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected to receive the name lists of Members of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures on Thursday. | This after the National and Provincial Elections were held and the results declared by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) last week. | READ | "It is an established practice in South Africa that after the announcement by the IEC of the results of the National and Provincia…
(2024-06-04). Registran 642 millones de votantes en comicios generales en India. telesurtv.net En el proceso eleccionario de siete fases, y que se extendió por 44 días, participaron 312 millones de mujeres.
(2024-06-04). Filitalia International entrega por vez primera en Cuba el Premio Hero. radiohc.cu Holguín, 3 jun (RHC)Filitalia International confirió el Premio Hero en su cuarta edición a la holguinera Rita Rodríguez Mayolina, descendiente de italianos, con más de 50 años en el sector de la salud pública en Holguín, e integrante del capítulo en la provincia.
(2024-06-04). Partido de Modi gana mayoría en cámara baja del Parlamento indio. telesurtv.net La coalición conformada por el BJP y la Alianza Democrática Nacional (NDA) ha sumado 282 escaños de los 543 de la Cámara Baja del Parlamento.
(2024-06-03). Open Letter to the Election Commission of India by the Farmers' Movement Organization. pressenza.com To: Sri. Rajiv Kumar | Honorable Chief Election Commissioner of India | Subject: Apprehension on free and fair counting to 18th Lok Sabha election 2024- people's will must prevail* | Respected Sir, | Please accept our warm greetings- | On behalf of the farmers across India, we wish to bring to your kind attention our apprehension on any eventuality of tampering with the counting process — scheduled for June 4, 2024, to subvert the people's verdict to help the present regime to cling on power. | Unlike the past elections, the farmers of India had directly opposed the election campaign of the BJP against the g…