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geo.tv (2023-12-06). US says taking Indian assassination bid of Sikh leader on its soil 'very seriously'. geo.tv US announced filing "murder-for-hire" charge against Indian national for plotting to kill Sikh leader in New York…

Press TV, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-12-06). Iranian, Russian, Chinese Forces To Hold Joint Naval Exercise. popularresistance.org Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani told the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) television news channel on Friday evening that Iranian, Chinese and Russian forces will jointly practice exercises during the 2024 Marine Security Belt naval war game. | He added that delegates from Pakistan, Brazil, Oman, India, South Africa and a number of the Caspian Sea littoral states have also been invited to participate in the drills as observers. | Iranian naval forces and their Chinese and Russian counterparts have held several military drills in recent years to improve the security of inter…

Staff (2023-12-06). 31 years after Babri Mosque demolition: Perpetrators rule India. muslimmirror.com By Shamsul Islam Criminal Hindutva perpetrators instead of being punished rule India The RSS-BJP government of India led by a seasoned RSS whole-timer, Narendra Modi has miserably failed in providing basic amenities, employment, education, security and peace to 138 crores of Indians (out of which approximately 80% are Hindus ) but on August 5, 2020, …

Staff (2023-12-06). 'Here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah, Madinah": Saudi Minister of Hajj. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Saudi Minister of Haj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on Wednesday said "We are here to make it easier for Muslims in India to go to Makkah and Madinah and have a great experience doing Umrah." "We are here to hear comments, and suggestions to enrich the experience and make it …

Staff (2023-12-06). Indian Army Major dismissed for 'ties with Pakistani intelligence operative'. muslimmirror.com An Indian Army Major, who was recently dismissed from service by the President in October, is alleged to have been in contact with a Pakistani intelligence operative via Facebook. The dismissed officer, commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery in December 2012, served in various units and appointments during his 11-year tenure with the Army. His …

Staff (2023-12-06). We are Gau Mata country: Himanta on DMK MP's comment. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said India is a "Gau Mata" country and asserted that there is no dispute about it. Sarma was responding to a query by reporters on DMK MP DNV Senthil Kumar's controversial comment in Parliament on Tuesday in which he used a pejorative to describe Hindi …

WSWS (2023-12-06). US Justice Department alleges Indian intelligence agent plotted assassinations in North America. wsws.org The Biden administration is doing its utmost to play down and contain the fallout from the explosive DOJ indictment, so as to ensure that the anti-China Indo-US "global strategic partnership" can continue to expand at full throttle.

geo.tv (2023-12-05). 9 killed, thousands evacuated as cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India. geo.tv Gale intensity near cyclone Michaung's centre is gusting up to 110 km/h and reaching intensities of 90—100 km/h…

Priti Gulati Cox — Stan Cox (2023-12-05). The Israel-India-U.S. Triangle. counterpunch.org In 1981, India's post office issued a stamp showing the flags of India and occupied Palestine flying side by side above the phrase "Solidarity with the Palestinian people." That now seems like ancient history. Today, Hindu nationalists are flying the flags of India and Israel side by side as a demonstration of their support for that country's

Staff (2023-12-05). Modi will become PM for third time: Badruddin Ajmal. muslimmirror.com Guwahati : All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief, Badruddin Ajmal said that the BJP's victory in the three state Assembly elections have proved that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister for a third time. Reacting to the results, Ajmal told reporters here on Monday that he "did not expect that the BJP will …

Lucas Estanislau, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-06). Food Sovereignty Guarantees A Future: La Via Campesina Conference. popularresistance.org Another model of production in the countryside is possible. This was the affirmation that was present in several speeches by representatives of more than 180 peasant organizations from different regions of the world during the opening acts of the 8th International Conference of La Via Campesina, which took place this Sunday in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. | The Conference which began in the Colombian capital on December 1 will go until December 8, with the participation of more than 500 representatives of rural and peasant movements from more than 82 countries. The aim is to discuss experiences in building fo…

Tanupriya Singh, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-05). Yemen's Armed Forces Resume Attacks Against Israel. popularresistance.org The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that it had launched two direct attacks on Israeli ships in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait off Yemen's coast on December 3. | The spokesperson for the Forces, Brigadier-General Yahya Saree confirmed the operation on Sunday, stating that it was in response to the demands of the Yemeni people and the "free people of our Arab and Islamic nation, to stand fully with the choices of the Palestinian people and their steadfast resistance". | Saree added that Yemen's naval forces had carried out a targeted attack on the Unity Explorer and Ship No.9 vessels, the first with a naval missile and th…

geo.tv (2023-12-06). UK PM Rishi Sunak asked to come clean on risks posed to Sikh activists. geo.tv Sikhs asking questions to PM Sunak after Avtar Singh Khanda's mysterious death in UK, three days before Nijjar's assassination…

Staff (2023-12-06). Big Oil's Takeover of U.N. Climate Summit Decried by Activists Fighting for Fossil Fuel Phaseout. democracynow.org Climate activist Harjeet Singh joins us for an update on the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber many countries' delegations. "It is deeply, deeply problematic to see how fossil fuel lobbyists are taking over these climate talks," he says, noting that climate activists' fears of an industry takeover of the world's foremost gathering for climate governance appear to have come true. "We can't just allow fossil fuel industry to define what is going to happen here," Singh warns, as financial interests continue to divert political energy a…

Staff (2023-12-05). Anti-terror case: NIA searches in 5 J&K districts. muslimmirror.com Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at several places in five districts of Kashmir valley as part of a probe into an anti-terror case, officials said here. The raids were carried out by the NIA sleuths in Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kupwara, Pulwama and Shopian districts of the valley, they said. — …

Staff (2023-12-05). Postpone probe into madrasas: UP madrasa board to Yogi govt. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : Following the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to initiate a probe into the availability of basic facilities and competent teachers at state-funded madrasas, UP Madrasa Education Board Chairman Iftikhar Ahmad Javed called for the exercise to be postponed, saying examination preparations are going on in the madrasas. In a letter written to Minority Welfare …

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-06). Cuba's commitment against gender violence highlighted. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's example and its social commitment against gender violence and for women's equality was highlighted here during a parliamentary workshop held at the headquarters of the national legislature.

Ana Perdigón (2023-12-06). FANB Deployed in Territory Bordering Essequibo. orinocotribune.com The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) began development and social care activities in the border with the Essequibo territory. | The Strategic Operational Commander of the FANB, Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported via social media that the FANB began a first phase of deployment to provide comprehensive support in the area. | He explained that the support plans were carried out in the town of Punta Barima, in the Antonio Díaz municipality of…

Ana Perdigón (2023-12-06). Nicaragua Recalls Ambassador from Argentina. orinocotribune.com Given the repeated verbal attacks against Nicaragua which the newly elected president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has indulged in, the government of Daniel Ortega announced that it was withdrawing its ambassador, Carlos Midence, immediately. The ambassador will be withdrawn prior to Milei's inauguration. | "Given the installation and inauguration of a new Government in the Argentine Republic, an inauguration that will take place on December 10, and in the face of repeated statements and comments from the new leader, the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua has proceeded to withdraw its amb…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-06). US Commerce Secretary Calls China the 'Biggest Threat We've Ever Had'. news.antiwar.com Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo called for tighter export controls on advanced technologies going to China and labeled Beijing "the biggest threat we've ever had." Raimondo made the comments at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in California. "On matters of national security, we got to be eyes wide open about the threat. This is the …

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-12-06). Gibara Film Festival scheduled for August 2024. plenglish.com Havana, 6 Dec. (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Culture, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (Icaic) and the Government of Holguín will convene the 18th Gibara International Film Festival, from August 6 to 10, 2024.

Globatium. com (2023-12-06). Food is firmly on the climate agenda. pressenza.com The 28th Climate Summit (COP28) is being held at Expo City Dubai (Image by Unfccc) | A total of 134 countries, including Spain, on Friday endorsed a declaration at the 28th Climate Summit (COP28), being held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), committing to adapt and transform their agriculture and food systems within the framework of their national climate plans. | The 'Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action' commits signatory governments to formally influence food and agriculture in their national climate commitments for the first time, and to increase funding for this pu…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-06). Cuba debates on international cooperation to fight disasters. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) International cooperation to reduce disasters is the focus, this Wednesday, on the second day of the 11th International Congress on Disasters and the 7th International Conference of Firefighters.

Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-12-06). NATO/West Or Global Majority? popularresistance.org Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss the fracturing international order between the NATO/West bloc and the Global Majority, analyzing Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, and Europe.

Redacción Chile (2023-12-06). The last session of the Nonviolent Journalism workshop in Cerrillos, Santiago de Chile. pressenza.com This Saturday we held the no-end session of the Nonviolent Journalism Workshop (PNV) in the Central Bookshop of the Cerrillos district (Santiago de Chile). This workshop was an abbreviated version of the international online workshop that concluded on November 25th. Both workshops are the first Spanish version and were based on the book Nonviolent Journalism, published by Pressenza. | A facilitating factor was good relations with Mayor Lorena Facuse and the director of the Cerrillos Public Bookshop, Patricia Herrera, dating back to the presentation of the book Muros que Hablan, focusing on the graffiti of the Chi…

Ari Tolany, Lillian Mauldin, Janet Abou-Elias, Women for Weapons Trade Transparency, In These Times. (2023-12-05). How Israel Got An Endless Supply Of US-Made 'Smart' Bombs. popularresistance.org The United States has had the authority to quietly transfer precise-guided munitions, or PGMs, to Israel for the past three years through a little-noticed provision passed by Congress in January 2021. | Section 1275 of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) allows a limitless transfer of PGMs from U.S. reserve stocks to Israel's stockpile without normal congressional notifications, as long as U.S "combat readiness" isn't compromised.

Dean Baker (2023-12-05). How Does a Person's Lived Experience Tell them the Local Economy Is Good, but the National Economy is in the Tank? counterpunch.org All the normal economic data tell us that people should feel pretty good about the economy right now. Unemployment has been below 4.0 percent for 21 consecutive months for the first time in more than half a century. Tens of millions of people have left jobs they didn't like to find better ones. As a

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Efforts stepped up to cope with children's respiratory illness spike. ecns.cn All grassroots medical institutions should be open to child patients and are barred from turning them away, the general office of the National Health Commission said in a circular released on its official website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Test platform aimed at accelerating innovation in offshore wind turbines. ecns.cn The construction of a ground transmission testing and research platform for offshore wind turbines in Shantou, Guangdong province, will support innovation in China's wind power technology, according to experts at an international wind power technology conference.

Editor (2023-12-05). Norman Solomon: 'The Madness of Militarism'. scheerpost.com By Norman Solomon / Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy In this year's Ellsberg Lecture, Norman Solomon reflects on what Martin Luther King Jr. called 'the madness of militarism' and offers an overview of present-day U.S. militarism, its consequences, and possibilities for overcoming its pervasive effects. The national director of RootsAction.org and executive director of the Institute for …

geo.tv (2023-12-05). Baby Boom: North Korea's Kim Jong Un tearfully urges women for a population explosion. geo.tv The speech was made during North Korea's first National Mothers' Meeting in 11 years held in Pyongyang,…

jamanetwork (2023-12-05). Weekly Basal Insulin May Be Equally Effective for Type 1 Diabetes. jamanetwork.com Treatment with icodec, a once-a-week basal insulin injection, reduced glycated hemoglobin levels by similar amounts as degludec, a daily basal insulin injection, at about 6 months, according to results from a phase 3 trial involving 582 adult participants with type 1 diabetes. All participants in the international study also received short-acting insulin with meals.

jamanetwork (2023-12-05). Mpox Might Have Circulated in Humans Longer Than Realized. jamanetwork.com A new analysis of genomic changes suggests that the mpox virus has been circulating in humans since 2016—several years before the international mpox epidemic began in 2022. Many of the changes to the virus' genome were related to antiviral enzymes known as APOBEC3 deaminases.

jamanetwork (2023-12-05). High LDL Cholesterol Has Decreased Since 1999. jamanetwork.com Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels have declined since 1999, according to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from about 24‚ÄØ000 US participants. The findings were published in JAMA Cardiology.

jamanetwork (2023-12-05). Primary HPV Screening vs Cotesting for Cervical Cancer—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Our comprehensive Review of cervical cancer screening describes the HPV natural history underlying cervical cancer and further describes how national guidelines use this knowledge to improve care for patients by focusing on screening, diagnostic, and treatment services in higher-risk patients while decreasing testing and invasive procedures in lower-risk patients. The purpose of the article was to educate clinicians on the basic science underlying evidence-based clinical management as well as review current guidelines. Because HPV causes nearly all cervical cancers and HPV testing is more sensitive than…

Paul Winters, Scheer Post. (2023-12-05). COP28: Seven Food And Agriculture Innovations To Protect The Climate. popularresistance.org For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. | More than 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, committing to make their food systems — everything from production to consumption — a focal point in national strategies to address climate change. | The declaration is thin on concrete actions to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions, but it draws attention to a crucial issue. | The global food supply is increasingly facing disruptions from extreme heat and storms. It is also a major contributor to climate change, res…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-05). Thousands march in Brussels to declare "planet and people before profit" peoplesdispatch.org On December 3, more than 25,000 people marched in the Belgian capital of Brussels to demand comprehensive climate justice. The march was called to coincide with the opening of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the UAE. Demonstrators in Brussels have demanded that the needs of the planet and people must come before the profits of the war machine and multinational corporations. Marchers also expressed solidarity with Palestine people who have been subjected to a genocidal war unleashed by the Zionist state of Israel. | The march was called for by the Climate Coalition, and saw participati…

Pressenza New York (2023-12-05). To Save Gaza, Invoke the Genocide Convention. pressenza.com The ICC is a "puppet institution". What's needed is a country to invoke the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice. Here's how, with argument, phone numbers, addresses and emails. | By Sam Husseini | Some of the greatest successes in recent human history have combined protest movements with strong diplomatic moves. | In February 1998, the Clinton administration seemed poised to inflict a massive attack on Iraq, but vocal opposition from the US public, especially at a

Staff (2023-12-05). Planet for Sale? Record 2,500 Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Descend on COP28 U.N. Climate Summit in Dubai. democracynow.org This year, there are at least 2,456 lobbyists at COP28, the U.N. climate summit in Dubai — nearly four times as many as last year — from companies like Shell, Total and ExxonMobil. The lobbyists outnumber the delegations of every country other than Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the summit, presided over by the CEO of the UAE's national oil company, Sultan Al Jaber. "It's definitely impossible to ignore how front and center the fossil fuel influence is at this particular COP," says Rachel Rose Jackson, director of climate research and policy at Corporate…

Staff (2023-12-05). President Maduro: Essequibo Referendum is Binding and I Will Enforce People's Decision. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, formally received from the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, the notification of the results of the consultative referendum in defense of the Essequibo territory, in which the five questions obtained more than 95% positive support. He denounced an international campaign to try to "stain the heroic victory of the Venezuelan people" in the consultation. | The Electoral Branch reported that the consultation within the framework of the consultative referendum reached 10.4 million voters granting a resounding victory to the "Yes" option. | "This…

The Independent (2023-12-05). FDC to hold National Council meeting next week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has confirmed it is organizing a National Council on 15th December 2023. This shall be the first National Council to sit since the party split, with a break off faction setting base at Katonga and electing what they said was a parallel interim …

The Independent (2023-12-05). Odumbi cautions new state attorneys against laziness. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Director of Public Prosecution — International Affairs — James Odumbi Owere has cautioned state attorneys against twin habits of laziness and irresponsiveness, which frustrates the effectiveness of the directorate and the delivery of justice. Speaking at the opening of a week-long induction of new state attorneys at …

Unicorn Riot (2023-12-05). International Solidarity Fostered at the First Ever 'World Congress for Climate Justice'. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2023-12-05). Australian government seeks to rush through new citizenship cancellation laws. wsws.org In partnership with the Liberal-National Coalition, the Labor government rammed the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Repudiation) Bill 2023 through the House of Representatives in a single day last week and is demanding that the Senate rubberstamp it by this Thursday.

WSWS (2023-12-05). How the 2015 Quebec public sector workers' struggle was derailed—vital lessons for today. wsws.org With the explosion of workers' struggles on an international scale, conditions are even more favorable for the development of a mass movement against austerity and war. But as in 2015, the unions are determined to prevent a working-class challenge to the capitalist elite's class-war agenda and to isolate Quebec public sector workers from their class brothers and sisters in the rest of Canada.

WSWS (2023-12-05). SEP (Sri Lanka) denounces violent assault by ruling party thugs on its members. wsws.org The SEP calls upon workers, youth and students in Sri Lanka and internationally to defend our party's democratic right to freely engage in its political activities.

WSWS (2023-12-05). Holiday strikes of pilots, flight attendants blocked by Railway Labor Act. wsws.org American Airlines flight attendants voted 99.5 percent in favor of a strike, but the National Mediation Board refused to release them from legally-mandated negotiations.

Ana Perdigón (2023-12-06). Venezuela: FANB Deployed in Territory Bordering Essequibo. orinocotribune.com The Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) began development and social care activities in the border with the Essequibo territory. | The Strategic Operational Commander of the FANB, Domingo Hernández Lárez, reported via social media that the FANB began a first phase of deployment to provide comprehensive support in the area. | He explained that the support plans were carried out in the town of Punta Barima, in the Antonio Díaz municipality of…

Bob Bishop (2023-12-06). The Bull Elephant in the Room: Exponential Growth. sonar21.com On September 18, 2023, the U.S. national debt crossed $33 trillion. It will reach $34 trillion in late December, a little over 90 days. It took the U.S. over 200 years to have national debt exceed $1 trillion. The national debt now exceeds gross domestic production by 122%. The U.S. government's 2023 expenditure ratio is 23% of GDP, creating an economy dependent on money printing. The last time the government had a surplus was in 2001, and the last time it paid down treasury debt was in 1961. The runaway high deficits are due to the U.S.'s exorbitant privilege of treasuries being the primary global reserve…

Chris Walker (2023-12-05). House Speaker's Former Client List Includes Anti-LGBTQ, Anti-Abortion Extremists. truthout.org New reporting on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) showcases that during his time as a constitutional lawyer, the man who is now second in line to the U.S. presidency represented clients with far right Christian nationalist and often violent viewpoints. The report from The Daily Beast highlights a number of interactions Johnson has had with anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion activists… |

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Xi urges Shanghai to accelerate the building of a socialist, modern and international metropolis. ecns.cn During his recent inspection tour in Shanghai, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the need for Shanghai to faithfully implement the new development philosophy on all fronts.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-12-05). Experts advise raising taxes on alcoholic beverages in the world. plenglish.com Geneva, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) Taxes on alcoholic and sugary drinks should rise on an international scale trying to contain the harmful effects of their consumption, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised today.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). A World for Cynics. libya360.wordpress.com Randy Alonso Falcón "Truth is the first casualty of war." Aeschylus Truth remains the first victim of these conflicts. It is not counted like the dead and wounded; but, it can weigh as heavily as they do in the course of events. Genocidaires annihilate it with the same speed and viciousness as they do their…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). How Israel Uses AI Genocide Programme to Obliterate Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Jonathan Cook Smoke billows after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip near the Israel border, 4 December 2023 (AFP) It should already have been evident from the scale of death and destruction inflicted on Gaza over the past eight weeks that Israel was implementing a policy of ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinians in the besieged enclave….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). Relative of Israeli Captives Confirms '3 Hostages Killed by Israeli Fire'. libya360.wordpress.com Wyatt Reed and Max Blumenthal An Israeli whose family members were held by Palestinian militants tells of friendly fire deaths and complains, "We used to think the IDF knows what it's doing." Meanwhile, freed captives detail "horrifying captivity trauma" from Israeli bombings. A relative of newly-released Israeli captives has publicly accused the Israeli military of killing…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). The Two-State Solution Is a Smokescreen for Israel's Ethnic Cleansing. libya360.wordpress.com Hamza Ali Shaw Palestinians in Gaza flee south. (Photo: Mustafa Hassona / Anadolu via Getty) "The two-state solution is no longer possible". Those were the uncharacteristically honest words of the Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom, Tzipi Hotovely, last week. From the person who callously denied a humanitarian catastrophe existed in Gaza and had the audacity to dismiss the idea that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). Ukraine War is Undergoing Mutation. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Ukrainian officials claim to have blown up railway connections linking Russia to China in a strike deep into enemy territory The Ukraine President Vladimir Zelensky's video conference with the US senators on Tuesday is expected to be a turning point in the Ukraine war for three reasons. First, the Biden Administration has not written him…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-05). Who Will Save the Palestinian People from Israel's Genocide? libya360.wordpress.com Roger Annis A relative mourns by the bodies of family members at their funeral in southern Gaza © Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images Any one of the 139 states party could invoke the Genocide Convention against Israel and its co-conspirators. Those states include Iran, Russia, Libya, Malaysia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Afghanistan, Cuba, Ireland, Iceland, Jordan, South Africa,…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-05). Court orders release former Peruvian President. plenglish.com Lima, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) Peru's Constitutional Court (TC) ordered on Tuesday the National Penitentiary Institute to immediately release former President Alberto Fujimori in a resolution that lacked consensus and generated new controversy over the decision.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-05). Cuba's and Mexico's bolero declared as heritage by UNESCO. plenglish.com Kasane, Botswana, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) The complex represented by the bolero and its spaces and social uses in Cuba and Mexico entered on Tuesday the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, when the binational candidacy was approved here.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-05). U.S. blockade hinders Cuba to sustain early warning system. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) The head of the National General Staff of the Cuban Civil Defense (EMNDC) Ramon Pardo Guerra on Tuesday claimed that the economic, commercial and financial U.S. blockade imposed on Cuba precludes Cuba from sustaining early warning system.

The Independent (2023-12-05). Uganda unveils ambitious energy transition plan at COP28. independent.co.ug Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), has launched an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at COP28. At the forefront of global climate action. The ETP, resulting from a strategic partnership between Uganda and the IEA, aims to increase Uganda's renewable energy capacity to 52 GW by 2040. …

The Independent (2023-12-05). COMMENT: Why COP28 has already failed. independent.co.ug International conferences generate meaningful results only if everyone is free to criticise and peacefully demonstrate COMMENT | MARTA SCHAAF AND KRISTINE BECKERLE | To avert catastrophic climate change, an active and empowered civil society is necessary. The ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai is almost certain to provide further proof that we will …

ecns.cn (2023-12-05). Proposal set to advance cause of human rights. ecns.cn Beijing has put forward a four-point proposal for advancing global human rights, including "galvanizing common security and shaping a stabler international environment", in order to end conflicts and facilitate the return of the homeless to their homeland.

ecns.cn (2023-12-06). Drug regulators strive to tackle AI challenge. ecns.cn Drug regulators have urged the exploration of regulatory practices targeting artificial intelligence-powered and other innovative medical devices, as well as the promotion of international cooperation in drug regulation, in order to advance global health.

ecns.cn (2023-12-06). NPC concludes review of suggestions made this year. ecns.cn The review and handling of 8,314 suggestions submitted by lawmakers to this year's annual session of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, have been completed, according to an NPC Standing Committee commission.

Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard (2023-12-05). Excess Mortality in England Post COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Secondary Prevention. globalresearch.ca

Countercurrents (2023-12-05). Reducing road accidents to half will save 650,000 human lives a day, prevent 1750,000 injuries. pressenza.com Road accidents kill 1.3 million people in a year in the world. While this is a shockingly big loss in itself, the overall burden for society is much higher at several levels, particularly in terms of serious injuries which apart from being very painful can also disrupt the lives of a very large number of families. | By Bharat Dogra | The number of non-fatal injuries and disabilities caused by road accidents is more than 25 times higher than fatalities. This has been estimated at between 20 to 50 million, or approximately 35 million, by the World Health Organization at the world level for one year. | In other word…

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teleSUR, lvm, JDO (2023-12-04). Emiten alerta roja ante el paso de tormenta Michaung en India. telesurtv.net La tormenta ciclónica Michaung, cuyo centro se ubicaba al suroeste de la Bahía de Bengala, se mueve hacia el noroeste, a 14 km/h, durante las últimas seis horas.

infobrics (2023-12-04). China Willing to Strengthen Cooperation with Brazil. infobrics.org China is willing to continue strengthening dialogue and cooperation with Brazil within the frameworks including the World Trade Organization, G20 (the Group of 20) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), said a senior government official…

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). Judges block anti-TikTok actions in Montana, Indiana. ecns.cn On Thursday, a federal judge blocked Montana's first-in-the-nation law that sought to ban the video-sharing app, calling the measure unconstitutional and a violation of free speech rights.

Mary Hudetz (2023-12-04). Harvard Has Blocked Maine Tribes' Effort to Rebury Their Ancestors at Every Turn. truthout.org Donna Augustine was in tears as she read the letter from Harvard University that winter morning in 2013. Looking around the room inside an elementary school on Indian Island, Maine, she saw other elders and leaders from the four Wabanaki tribes were also devastated as they read that the university was denying their request to repatriate ancestral remains to their tribes. |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-04). Iranian, Russian, Chinese Forces To Hold Joint Naval Exercise in Persian Gulf. orinocotribune.com Naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China are set to stage a joint naval exercise in the Persian Gulf waters, where the three powerhouses will carry out large-scale maritime maneuvers involving various divisions of their military forces. | Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani told the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN) television news channel on Friday evening that Iranian, Chinese and Russian forces will jointly practice exercises during the 2024 Marine Security Belt naval war game. | He added that delegates from Pakistan, Brazil, Oman, India, South Africa…

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-12-04). Do White Ethnic Americans Understand That They Are Under Attack? thealtworld.com While white people of American ethnicity were distracted by what they mistook as more important concerns, traitors in Congress and the White House filled America with immigrant-invaders from different and even hostile cultures and then used racial quotas and "diversity" to give immigrant-invaders power in the American justice system. | Here is one result: An appeals court judge by the name of Sri Srinivasan—born in Chandigarh, India—clearly not an ethnic American—has ruled that Trump can be sued for his speech at the January 6 rally. Remember, on January 6 Trump was still President of the United…

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-04). In COP28 Speech, Colombian President Calls For A Free Palestine. popularresistance.org The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) began on November 30 in Dubai. Around 70,000 delegates are participating in the nearly two- week conference, including member states, business leaders, young people, climate scientists, Indigenous Peoples, journalists, and other experts and stakeholders. | The conference seeks to bring together these diverse sectors in order to build serious, global solutions that can address the pressing climate crisis and accelerate collective climate action. It is taking place amid Israel's genocidal war against the Gaza Strip, which world leaders have brought up in their ad…

Staff (2023-12-04). Hindu young women will lose rights if they marry Muslims: Karnataka BJP leader. muslimmirror.com Dakshina Kannada : BJP leader Malavika Avinash asserted that Hindu young women who marry a Muslim would lose their rights. She also raised questions about the condition of converting to Islam, stating, "If such a condition is imposed, what kind of love is that?" BJP leader Malavika Avinash made these remarks while speaking at 'Nari …

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-04). Yemen's armed forces resume attacks against Israel, affirm solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Yemen's naval forces, under the command of the Houthis, launched direct attacks against Israeli-linked ships in the Bab Al-Mandab Strait on December 3. The Armed Forces have also announced the resumption of strikes against the Israeli occupation as it continues its genocidal bombing of Gaza.

Staff (2023-12-04). FIR against Kafeel Khan for 'objectionable' content in his book. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : A case has been registered against Kafeel Khan, a former doctor at the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, and five unidentified people over publication of his book, some text of which is allegedly against the Uttar Pradesh government. SHO, Krishna Nagar, Lucknow, Jitendra Pratap Singh, said: "The FIR has been registered under various …

Staff (2023-12-04). Is the party now over for Mayawati and BSP in UP? muslimmirror.com Lucknow : The Bahujan Samaj Party has miserably failed to arrest its downslide in politics. The BSP failed to open its account in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana and bagged just two seats in Rajasthan, negating party President chief Mayawati's claim of emerging as a 'kingmaker.' The BSP's poor performance in the state Assembly elections …

Editor (2023-12-04). Dec 4, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ The Beatles — Eleanor Rigby Truth Is an Endangered Concept, by Paul Craig Roberts 'Erase Gaza': How genocidal rhetoric became normalised in Israel, by Jessica Buxbaum The horror PR equation and the coming acceleration/conflagration, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Day 58: Israel kills 700 in Gaza over 24 hours as Palestinians get forced further south toward Egypt Israel is Retreating in Northern Gaza, Trying to Advance in South — Qassam MoA: Israel Plans For Long War And The Expulsion Of People From Gaza Documents expose Israeli conspiracy to facilitate October 7 attack, by Andre Damon Israel's…

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades confirms firing rockets at Nirim Israeli settlement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters managed to destroy 5 Israeli tanks and 5 vehicles since morning on Monday. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters engage Israeli soldiers at point-blank range in Sheikh Radwan Neighborhood in Gaza city. english.almanar.com.lb

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-04). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

Angela (2023-12-04). Wednesday 12/6: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-04). Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Slams American Non-Interventionists. news.antiwar.com Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has hit out at Americans who prefer a less interventionist foreign policy, smearing them as isolationists who want to see the US "retreat from responsibility." Austin, a former Raytheon board member, made the comments in a speech at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California on Saturday. "You know, in …

Dave Lindorff (2023-12-04). Is There a 10th Circle of Hades Available for Kissinger? counterpunch.org Henry (Heinz) Alfred Kissinger, national security director and secretary of state to Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and advisor to eight other presidents, died at 100 years of age on November 30. Already the corporate media and politicians are memorializing him as a great statesman and brilliant diplomat, but for the many countries his advice

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). African international student enthralled by ethnic dances in China. ecns.cn A 25-year-old girl from Lesotho, a country in Southern Africa, has mastered a variety of traditional dances like Yangko and Dunhuang, along with ethnic dances from Uyghur, Dai, and Mongolian people, after four years of study at Northwest Normal University.

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). First 'Tianshan' China-Europe freight train launched in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A new China-Europe (China-Central Asia) freight train named "Tianshan""ÄÄdeparted from the Urumqi International Land Port Area"ÄÄin China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region"ÄÄon Saturday. It is the first self-owned brand of China-Europe (China-Central Asia) freight train operated in Xinjiang.

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). China-Laos Railway opens up new path for international rail freight transportation. ecns.cn An activity for the 2nd anniversary of the China-Laos Railway's operation was held in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday. "ÄÄ…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-04). The ICC Prosecutor Betrayed Professional Ethics. libya360.wordpress.com Muhammad Jamil Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan (L) in Ramallah, West Bank on December 02, 2023. [Palestinian Presidency — Anadolu Agency] Khan has broken his oath of office, betrayed the ethics of his profession, and disgraced one of the most ancient legal and judicial systems…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-04). Venezuelan Children Under the US Blockade. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina A Conversation with Anahi Arizmendi Too little attention has been paid to the dire impact of the 8-year-old US blockade on the lives of children and adolescents, who are among the most vulnerable parts of the Venezuelan population. To counter this oversight and raise awareness about the condition of Venezuela's children, Anahi…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-04). Russia rejects blockade and denounces US anti-Cuba campaign. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) We express our categorical rejection to the US sanctions campaign against Cuba, which represents a serious violation of International Law and the UN Charter, the Russian ambassador to this country, Viktor Koronelli, denounced today.

Melvin Goodman (2023-12-04). Kissinger: "The World's Most Dangerous Man" counterpunch.org After the New York Times begn publishing "The Pentagon Papers" on June 13, 1971, National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger told President Richard M. Nixon that Daniel Ellsberg was "the most dangerous man in America and that he must be stopped at all costs." Nixon was not inclined to seek legal action against Ellsberg and the Times, but Kissinger convinced the president to do so. Kissinger was never tarred with the crimes of Watergate, but his obsession with Ellsberg contributed to the worst aspects of Watergate.

Mindy Isser (2023-12-04). UAW endorses cease-fire, the largest US union to call for an immediate end to the violence. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in The United Auto Workers have endorsed a cease-fire, making them the largest national union to do so in a major development for labor and the larger movement for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel. | Brandon Mancilla, Director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A, which represents 50,000 active and retired workers within the larger UAW, announced the union's call for a cease-f…

NDN Collective. (2023-12-04). COP28: NDN Collective's First Week At COP28 In Dubai. popularresistance.org NDN Collective's delegation has been on the ground in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the past two weeks participating in pre-meetings and the first week of the United Nations 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). | This is NDN Collective's third year participating in COP — a series of intensive events and discussions where governments around the world negotiate and determine actionable items on international climate change policies. | Our delegation has been participating in the Indigenous Peoples Caucus and the Local Communities Indigenous Peoples Platform, as well as tracking negotiations, meeting with…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-04). China donates water treatment plant's construction to El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador's National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewerage (ANDA) reported on Monday the beginning of a water treatment plant's construction in Lake Ilopango, as a result of a donation from the People's Republic of China.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-04). Cuba calls for the 18th Gibara International Film Festival. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Culture, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) and local governments called on Monday for the 18th Gibara International Film Festival, to take place from August 6 to 10, 2024.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-12-04). Cuban chess player seeks to set a record of simultaneous games. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Grandmaster Omar Almeida will seek to set a national record of 32 simultaneous chess games with timing next Saturday at the Plaza Hotel in Havana, the weekly Jit reported this Monday.

WSWS (2023-12-04). Helen Halyard (1950-2023), a tribute to a life dedicated to the victory of world socialism. wsws.org We are publishing here the tribute given by David North to Helen Halyard, a leading member of the Socialist Equality Party and the International Committee of the Fourth International for more than half a century, who died suddenly at the age of 73 on November 28. North's remarks opened a memorial meeting for Helen held Sunday, December 3.

WSWS (2023-12-04). More reasons to oppose the SAG-AFTRA contract and build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org The Drescher-Crabtree-Ireland leadership and the national board as a whole have proven themselves to be conscious agents of the corporate predators.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). New air route strengthens Sino-Nepalese ties. ecns.cn With the arrival of Himalaya Airlines' flight H9780 at Shanghai Pudong International Airport from the Nepalese capital Kathmandu on Saturday, the first international direct flight between Shanghai and Nepal was officially launched.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). Xi stresses Shanghai's key int'l role. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to focus on construction of international centers of economy, finance, trade, shipping and science and technological innovation, and to step up building itself into a modern socialist international metropolis.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). Chinese climate envoy calls for intl effort in curbing methane emissions. ecns.cn China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua emphasized the urgent need for international cooperation to enhance methane control in developing countries and urged global unity and action during the COP28.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). Minor to moderate geomagnetic storm expected to occur on Mon after aurora sightings. ecns.cn Following a geomagnetic storm that lasted from Friday to Saturday, China's National Satellite Meteorological Centre forecasts that another minor to moderate geomagnetic storm will occur on Monday.

Lucas Estanislau (2023-12-04). "Food sovereignty guarantees a future": International conference of La Via Campesina begins in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org More than 180 movements from across the world are taking part in the conference which has emphasized the situations in Colombia and Palestine…

Redazione Italia (2023-12-04). Rescue ship Humanity 1 detained based on lies by the Italian authorities. pressenza.com On Saturday evening, December 2, 2023, the rescue ship Humanity 1 was detained in Crotone, southern Italy, after disembarking 200 people rescued from distress at sea. The Italian authorities' justifications for this blockade are based on a series of lies, which SOS Humanity can refute through its documentation of the events at sea. | The detention was imposed by Italian authorities following a rescue carried out by Humanity 1 last Thursday. The crew was able to rescue 46 people from drowning who were already in the water. The rubber boat had previously been stopped in international waters by a patrol boat of the…

The Independent (2023-12-04). Half of global jobs in the critical minerals sector are in Africa, a new report shows. independent.co.ug A new report from the International Energy Agency sheds light on the shifts in the energy job market, with clean energy outpacing global opportunities in fossil fuel sectors. While employment in fossil fuels is higher in Africa, the continent houses half of the critical mineral sector's workforce, underscoring the continent's pivotal role in global energy …

Toni Waterman (2023-12-04). Sports diplomacy builds global ties. america.cgtn.com China's national women's football team is in the U.S., squaring off against team USA in a pair of international friendly matches.The two teams are no strangers, having competed against each other nearly 60 times. The rivalry and sportsmanship has been broadcast around the world — an example of healthy competition — and the power of sports diplomacy. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). China's Mohan port to Laos handles 8,780 international cargo trains in first 2 years. ecns.cn The Mohan port in Southwest China's Yunnan Province has handled 8,780 cross-border freight trains using the China-Laos Railway, significantly boosting bilateral trade and business activity.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). 50 foreigners honored for contributions to Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai presented its annual Magnolia Silver Awards to 50 outstanding foreigners from 15 countries on Sunday, in recognition of their contributions to the city's development and international exchanges.

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). 50 foreigners honored for contributions to Shanghai. ecns.cn Shanghai presented its annual Magnolia Silver Awards to 50 outstanding foreigners from 15 countries on Sunday, in recognition of their contributions to the city's development and international exchanges.

ecns.cn (2023-12-04). German tourist stabbed to death near Eiffel Tower. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron says anti-terror authorities are investigating an attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday night that left a 23-year-old German-Fillipino tourist dead and two others, a 60-year-old French national and a 66-year-old Briton, injured.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-04). Cuban aircraft repaired in Russia arrives in Havana. plenglish.com The capital repair to which the airplane was subjected to for more than 14 months will allow it to take over the long-haul routes of Cuba's flagship airline. | Cuban journalist Bernardo Espinosa, who was present at the landing on Sunday, reported that the flight from Moscow to Havana, with a stopover in Canada, took place without incidents under the procedures and protocols of international civil aviation. | Russia's PAO-IL experts and specialists from the Cuban company Importadora de Aviación (Aviaimport S.A.) conducted the repairs. | After completing the readiness phase at the headquarters of Cubana de Aviació…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-04). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

Staff (2023-12-04). 2022 sees 24% rise in crime against women, minors, SC/ST: NCRB report. muslimmirror.com The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently released its comprehensive data for 2022, shedding light on the surge in crime against women, children, Schedule Caste and Tribes (SC/ST) as well as cyber crimes across the country. A total of 65,893 cybercrime cases were registered in 2022, marking a substantial 24.4 per cent increase from the …

Staff (2023-12-04). Afghan tragedy unfolds in Pakistan. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza For the last two months the international attention has been focussed on the continuing Gaza crisis, yet in its background another human tragedy has been unfolding in Pakistan, noticed by few except the humanitarian agencies. Reportedly, more than 370,000 Afghans have fled Pakistan since 1 October, after Pakistan vowed to expel more …

Staff (2023-12-04). "Food sovereignty guarantees a future": International conference of La Via Campesina begins in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org Another model of production in the countryside is possible. This was the affirmation that was present in several speeches by representatives of more than 180 peasant organizations from different regions of the world during the opening acts of the 8th International Conference of La Via Campesina, which took place this Sunday in Bogotá, the capital …

Staff (2023-12-04). UAW endorses cease-fire, the largest US union to call for an immediate end to the violence. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in In These Times on Dec. 1, 2023. It is shared here with permission. The United Auto Workers have endorsed a cease-fire, making them the largest national union to do so in a major development for labor and the larger movement for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel. Brandon Mancilla, Director of United …

Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard (2023-12-05). Excess Mortality in England Post COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Secondary Prevention. globalresearch.ca

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2023-12-04: News Headlines

Global Research (2023-12-03). Balance crítico de la presidencia de India del G20. globalizacion.ca El pasado 30 de noviembre de 2023, la presidencia de India del G20, grupo que reúne a 20 de las economías más grandes del mundo con el fin de buscar soluciones para las problemáticas internacionales actuales, concluyó tras un año…

Andy Kroll (2023-12-03). The Israel-India-U.S. Triangle. tomdispatch.com In 1981, India's post office issued a stamp showing the flags of India and occupied Palestine flying side by side above the phrase "Solidarity with the Palestinian people." That now seems like ancient history. Today, Hindu nationalists are flying the flags of India and Israel side by side as a demonstration of their support for that country's catastrophic war on Gaza. It's a match made in heaven (or do we mean hell?), because the two nations have similar "problems" they're trying to "solve." Israel has long been engaged in the violent suppression of Palestinians whose lands they occupy (including the current deva…

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). China, India agree to promote resolution of border issues. ecns.cn China and India agreed on Thursday to hold the 21st round of commander-level talks at the earliest opportunity to promote the resolution of border issues, with the agreement being reached.

geo.tv (2023-12-03). Indian PM Narendra Modi's BJP leads in three of four state poll results. geo.tv Modi remains popular after a decade in power with surveys pointing to his victory next year…

Staff (2023-12-03). As BJP leads in 3 states, INDIA bloc schedules meet to strategize for LS polls. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi on December 6 to chalk out a strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Sunday. During the meeting, which will be held in the evening, the leaders are likely to discuss and finalise …

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-03). NYC Vigils Honors The Over 15,000 Palestinian Martyrs Killed By Israel. popularresistance.org A thousand people stood outside in below freezing temperatures to honor the martyrs of Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip. Attendees memorialized the victims of Israel through stories, chants, songs, and by creating an altar in front of The Shops at Columbus Circle, an upscale shopping mall inside of a skyscraper. This vigil took place on the International Day in Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which was celebrated across the globe with actions for Palestine.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-12-03). What is stake at COP28? peoplesdispatch.org D. Raghunandan of the Delhi Science Forum talks about the issues at stake at the ongoing COP 28 summit. He addresses key issues around climate change such as the Global Stocktake, the Loss and Damage Fund, and adaptation and mitigation…

Staff (2023-12-03). Student's kin threaten Bihar school for ordering removal of hijabs inside classrooms. muslimmirror.com Sheikhpura : A government school in Bihar has received threats from family members of female students who were asked by teachers to take off their "hijab" inside classrooms, an official said on Saturday. Om Prakash Singh, the District Education Officer of Sheikhpura, said a complaint in this regard has been made by the principal of …

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades confirms firing rockets at Nirim Israeli settlement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters managed to destroy 5 Israeli tanks and 5 vehicles since morning on Monday. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-04). Al-Qassam Brigades: Our fighters engage Israeli soldiers at point-blank range in Sheikh Radwan Neighborhood in Gaza city. english.almanar.com.lb

Angela (2023-12-04). Wednesday 12/6: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-12-03). Wednesday 12/6: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Dan Williams (2023-12-03). Women's football: U.S. beat China 3-0 in a friendly match. america.cgtn.com There was disappointment for China's Women's football team. They lost 3-0 to four-time FIFA World Cup winners U.S. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the first of two international games between the two.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). Renewable energy power in China reached record high. ecns.cn Installed capacity of China's renewable energy power generation surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts as of end-October, accounting for 49.9 percent of the country's total, said the National Energy Administration on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-03). China issues 'five-star card' for foreign permanent residents. ecns.cn The new version of China's foreign permanent resident ID card, known as the "five-star card" for incorporating the national emblem's five-star element, is officially rolled out and put into use on Friday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-12-03). Russia's Progress MS-25 freighter docks with space station. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Russia's Progress MS-25 cargo spacecraft, which was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on December 1, has docked with the Poisk module of the International Space Station (ISS), Roscosmos announced on Sunday.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-03). Guayana Esequiba: Geo-economics of an Occupation. libya360.wordpress.com Irene León An air of bonanza has raised the projections of the Exxon Mobil corporation, which accumulated around 414 billion dollars in 2022, an unprecedented income in its history, which represents 44.8% more than the previous year. It is a gigantic increase if compared to its crisis in 2020, when its losses put its place…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-03). The Growing US Military Presence in Brazil. libya360.wordpress.com Raphael Machado Brazilian Army 3rd Special Forces Company during CORE 23/Southern Vanguard 24 rotation exercise. …it is unnecessary to continue…to demonstrate a growing trend towards greater integration between the Brazilian and American Armed Forces, as well as a greater influence of the United States in the training of Brazilian military personnel — not to mention…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-03). Cuban President congratulates health workers on LatAm Medicine Day. plenglish.com On his X account, the head of State expressed gratitude to "the great family of Latin American medicine due o their professionality, consecration and deep sense of human solidarity with which they accomplish defying missions inside and outside the Homeland." | Also on X, National People's Power Assembly President (Parliament) Esteban Lazo conveyed his congratulations and acknowledgement of the health workers, whom he described as people with a deep humanistic vocation, professionalism and dedication in Cuba and the world. | Latin American Medicine Day pays tribute to one of the most outstanding Cuban scientists…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-03). Cuban President Díaz-Canel meets with Qatari business people. plenglish.com The meeting was attended by some thirty representatives from the business sector linked to strategic fields such as wholesale and retail trade, construction, maritime transportation, tourism, energy, construction and arts, the Presidency of the Republic of Cuba wrote on its X account. | The head of State described the meeting as beneficial and noted that the business people received an update on the transformations being made in the Cuban economy, as well as the strategic axes and sectors of the National Social Economic Development Plan until 2030. | Díaz-Canel told participants about Cuba's willingness to move…

Mindy Isser, In These Times. (2023-12-03). UAW Is Largest US Union To Call For An Immediate End To The Violence. popularresistance.org The United Auto Workers have endorsed a cease-fire, making them the largest national union to do so in a major development for labor and the larger movement for peace and justice in Palestine and Israel. | Brandon Mancilla, Director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A, which represents 50,000 active and retired workers within the larger UAW, announced the union's call for a cease-fire publicly on Friday at a news conference outside of the White House where organizers and activists have been on a hunger strike. | "We opposed fascism in World War II, we opposed the Vietnam war, we opposed apartheid South Africa…

Rose Lemlich (2023-12-03). Largest Union Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org On Friday, at a press conference of labor leaders in front of the White House, United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A director Brandon Mancilla announced that the international UAW, meaning the entire union, had joined calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and made plans to investigate its ties to the Israeli military. The UAW represents over 400,000 workers in the U.S. (and over half a million retired… |

Sam Perlo-Freeman, Khem Rogaly, Anna Stavrianakis, Consortium News. (2023-12-03). Direct-Action Targets UK Firms Arming Israel. popularresistance.org U.K. arms sales are in the spotlight again because of the ferocity and genocidal intent of the Israeli assault on Palestinians and the reliance of Israeli forces on British military hardware. | While the U.S. is far and away Israel's biggest and most important arms supplier and military-diplomatic advocate, the U.K. is also a leading military and political ally of Israel. | From the Balfour Declaration of 1917 [expressing British support for the establishment of a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people] to the recent failure of the British Parliament to back a ceasefire, Westminster policy has had detri…

Victoria Torres (2023-12-03). Venezuela Condemns CARICOM Statement About ICJ Decision on Essequibo Referendum. orinocotribune.com Venezuela condemned the biased position of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) regarding the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) not to suspend the upcoming Venezuelan consultative referendum on the Essequibo dispute. Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yván Gil posted a statement on social media on Saturday, December 2, in which Venezuela categorically rejected the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Caribbean Community regarding the recent ICJ ruling on the Essequibo referendum. | CARICOM backed the unusual provisional measures requested before the ICJ by the government of Guyana a…

Staff (2023-12-03). EU's foreign policy chief regrets resumption of attack on Gaza, urges Israel to respect laws of war. muslimmirror.com LONDON : The EU's foreign policy chief on Saturday expressed "regret" over the resumption of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, emphasizing Tel Aviv's obligation to respect international humanitarian law and the laws of war, which he described as "not only a moral obligation but also a legal one." "The way Israel exercises its right …

The Independent (2023-12-03). Govt completes 2nd financial inclusion strategy. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finalized the second National Financial Inclusion Strategy, aimed at increasing access to financial services. The strategy due for launch on Thursday will cover the period 2023 to 2028, succeeding the first one that was launched in 2017. According to Mackay Aomu, Director, of the National Payment Systems …

Tom Karlson (2023-12-04). POETRY: the oligarchs (a short list). peoplesworld.org greed rules any nationality any size shape white and male oligarchs created by theft Balzac tells all "behind every great fortune is a great crime" the Rusky oligarchs begat 1991 socialism falls free market time everything is up for grabs eight-million square miles minerals, oil, gas, steel, health care wheat and land sunflowers kopeks on …

Staff (2023-12-03). BSP MP Danish Ali challenges Ethics Committee's "Cash-for-Query" report, calls for deletion of "unwarranted remarks" muslimmirror.com BSP MP Danish Ali has raised objections to the upcoming report of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, which recommends the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over "cash-for-query" allegations. Ali, a member of the ethics panel, claims that the report contains a paragraph that refers to his conduct during the committee's meetings and has …

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2023-12-03: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). China, India agree to promote resolution of border issues. ecns.cn China and India agreed on Thursday to hold the 21st round of commander-level talks at the earliest opportunity to promote the resolution of border issues, with the agreement being reached.

geo.tv (2023-12-03). Indian PM Narendra Modi's BJP leads in three of four state poll results. geo.tv Modi remains popular after a decade in power with surveys pointing to his victory next year…

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-12-02). Evacuan decenas de escuelas en India tras amenazas de bomba. telesurtv.net El comisionado de Policía de la ciudad informó que fueron desplegados escuadrones antisabotaje y de detección de bombas.

People's Dispatch. (2023-12-02). International Day In Solidarity With The Palestinian People. popularresistance.org On the International Day in Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the people of the world are demanding a fully liberated Palestine. November 29 was also the last day of the temporary pause in the Israeli war on Gaza, negotiated between Israel and Hamas. However, a day long extension was achieved through negotiations just ahead of its expiration. | Mass movements around the world are standing unequivocally with the people of Palestine, facing a genocidal war in Gaza with at least 15,000 Palestinians killed by Israel. Even during the pause in aggression, Israeli forces continue to kill Palestinians, recently tar…

Staff (2023-12-02). Delhi HC refuses to entertain pleas seeking Uniform Civil Code. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court Friday refused to entertain a batch of petitions seeking a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying the Supreme Court has already dealt with the issue and has rejected the pleas. The high court said it cannot direct the legislature to enact a law and referred to an order of the …

Staff (2023-12-02). Muslim woman moves HC after Delhi cops 'forcibly' detain her without veil. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the city police on a petition by a 'purdahnashin' (veiled) Muslim woman seeking an impartial probe and action against its personnel who allegedly took her to a police station forcibly without her veil and subjected her to degrading treatment. The petitioner claimed that …

Jyotsna Singh (2023-12-02). Pandemic Treaty continues to negate principles of equity and justice. peoplesdispatch.org The seventh round of intergovernmental negotiations (INB 7) for the Pandemic Treaty recommences on December 4. In the deliberations, government officials will put forth positions regarding the current draft and negotiate for a common position. So far, arguments from pharmaceutical companies, represented by the Global North, are taking precedence over a just and fair deal — a deal that should represent people and not greed. | High-income countries are also pushing for a focus on surveillance and security, ignoring concerns regarding prevention and equitable access to medical products during a pandemic. | Whi…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Healthy for the Holidays: Mayo urges precaution while shoveling to protect your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. — Last year's heavy snow season has many people thinking about what Mother Nature has in store this year. To stay healthy this holiday season and beyond, Mayo Clinic Health System is recommending people pace themselves while clearing snow. "Many people don't realize the workout involved while shoveling and digging out from a heavy snowfall," says Vinayak Nagaraja, M.D., interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic. "It's an arduous activity that puts extra strain on…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-02). China's collaboration with El Salvador grows. plenglish.com An example of this, according to Diario El Salvador, was the laying of the first stone on Thursday night for the construction of the sports megaproject that will be the National Stadium, with a capacity of 50,000 people, and donated by China during a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Nayib Bukele in December 2019. | The facility, which will be the largest of its kind in Central America and the most modern in Latin America, joins a majestic National Library built with China's support and recently inaugurated in mid-November in the Historic Center of San Salvador. | This investment is over 100 million doll…

Angela (2023-12-02). Wednesday 12/6: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Dan Williams (2023-12-02). Women's football: China vs. U.S. matches taking place. america.cgtn.com Fans of Women's football are in for a treat over the next week as the U.S. take on China in two international matches. | The first encounter kicked off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday afternoon. The matches are a chance for both sides to shake off disappointing Women's World Cup campaigns earlier in the year.

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). Renewable energy power in China reached record high. ecns.cn Installed capacity of China's renewable energy power generation surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts as of end-October, accounting for 49.9 percent of the country's total, said the National Energy Administration on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). Price drop coming for 30 medical devices. ecns.cn The fourth round of China's centralized bulk medical procurement has resulted in a 70-percent drop in the average price of 30 types of medical devices, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-02). China issues 'five-star card' for foreign permanent residents. ecns.cn The new version of China's foreign permanent resident ID card, known as the "five-star card" for incorporating the national emblem's five-star element, is officially rolled out and put into use on Friday.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-12-02). Ethiopia and the United Kingdom agree to prevent cross-border crimes (+Photo). plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) Cooperation to prevent cross-border crimes was the focus of an agreement signed today between the Ethiopian Federal Police and the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency.

John Zarocostas (2023-12-02). World Report] Deaths from work-related illnesses are increasing. thelancet.com Calls to strengthen occupational health and safety systems to reduce work-related morbidity are escalating after a report by the International Labour Organization. John Zarocostas reports.

Ju-Hyun Park, The Real News Network. (2023-12-02). Palestinian Youth Movement" 'Our People Cannot Afford For Us To Fail'. popularresistance.org Israel's war on Gaza has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. In the midst of this outrage, organizations like the Palestinian Youth Movement have spearheaded a global mass movement to fight Israel's genocide and to stand in solidarity with Palestine. With the temporary truce in Gaza likely ending, this mass movement faces a critical juncture. Yara Shoufani of the Palestinian Youth Movement speaks with The Real News about the tasks of the Western left in this moment, the opportunity to revive anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism as core pillars of the left, and the central role of Palestinian strug…

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2023-12-02). Tread softly on Hamas — for good reason. mronline.org Call them pests or pushers—or simply as Rottweilers—the Israeli diplomats have gained notoriety over time as a unique breed in the international circuit who have no time or patience for niceties or propriety when Tel Aviv instructs them to go for the jugular veins of the host country where they are assigned.

mforinoco (2023-12-02). Masar Badil: Escalate Popular International Solidarity With Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance! orinocotribune.com As the occupation resumes its war of ethnic cleansing, genocide and aggression, the Masar Badil urges an escalatio of international popular solidarity with Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance. | Jaldia Abubakra, a member of the Executive Committee of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, said on December 1 that the Zionists' resumption of their bloody criminal war of extermination against the Palestinian people in Gaza came with the green light from the United States, especially after the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his meeting with the "war cabinet" lea…

Misión Verdad (2023-12-02). A Brief Record of Henry Kissinger's Crimes. orinocotribune.com Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100 on Wednesday, November 29. On his 100th birthday, May 23, the US researcher and journalist Although there are too many crimes to Kissinger's name that could be listed in this format, this article will summarize the crimes attributed to the former US Secretary of State and national security advisor who shaped the way in w…

Ralph Nader (2023-12-02). Israeli Government's Mass Terrorism Fortified by Biden and Congress. dissidentvoice.org A letter to President Joe Biden, dated October 24, 2023, on the Israel-Hamas war by international law specialist Bruce Fein and me, prompted this form letter Biden response: Apart from the usual saying one thing and doing the opposite (e.g., standing for the protection of civilians and a two-state solution while fully arming and backing Israel's …

Staff (2023-12-02). International Court of Justice Rules Not to Suspend Venezuela's Essequibo Referendum. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a 1- Pending a final decision in the case, the Bolivarian Republic…

The Lancet (2023-12-02). Editorial] Non-communicable diseases in China: a rising tide. thelancet.com The 9th annual Lancet—Chinese Academy Medical Sciences (CAMS) health conference, Nov 23—24, showcased some of the very best research from China, fostered international collaboration, and underscored the pressing health challenges within the country and elsewhere. Foremost of these challenges is the rising tide of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Speakers presented alarming evidence suggesting huge gaps in the delivery of services to address NCDs in China.

ziyaad (2023-12-02). Policies to enact solidarity with Palestine: passing a resolution through your city council or union. bdsmovement.net By: | Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)

Greg Godels (2023-12-02). The Ugly Face of Anti-Communism. dissidentvoice.org Since the Russian revolution, the founding of the Communist International, and the organization of a revolutionary party "of a new type" in nearly every country, Communist and Workers Parties have been in the sights of every country's bourgeoisie. In nearly all countries, the bourgeoisie, its political parties, its media, and its other henchmen have sought …

Pressenza IPA (2023-12-02). International Conference about Surrogacy at the Czech Parliament. pressenza.com On November 21, 2023, an international conference on surrogacy was held at the Parliament of the Czech Republic, on the initiative of three female members of parliament: Ms. Romana Bƒõlohlávková, Ms. Nina Nováková and Ms. Pavla Golasowská. | The first part was devoted to international speeches, including the following: | ‚Ä¢ Olivia Maurel, a young woman born of surrogate motherhood, | ‚Ä¢ Aude Mirkovic, lecturer in private law and member of the non-governmental organization ´ Juristes pour l'enfance ª and, | ‚Ä¢ Bernard Garcia, doctor of la…

Robert Hunziker (2023-12-02). Hypocrisy Sours COP28. pressenza.com Hypocrisy ran rampant at COP28 even before the doors swung open to 70,000 delegates on Thursday, November 30th. This is the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties ("COP") held at Expo City, Dubai. It's the big annual event for scientists to meet to decide on the fate of anthropogenic climate change, assuming that's even possible. | This year's big climate summit is headed by Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ("ADNOC") of the United Arab Emirates. Leaked documents show Emirati officials using their leadership position at the climate summit to "lobby for oil and ga…

The Independent (2023-12-02). Lower and upper secondary should be merged — Prof Nyeko. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor Nyeko Pen-Mogi, former chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education-NCHE has proposed a significant educational reform, urging the government to consolidate lower and upper secondary levels. Prof. Nyeko, a renowned veterinarian, and academic administrator says his recommendation is part of broader efforts to streamline the education system …

The Independent (2023-12-02). UMSC general assembly suspends vocal delegates for alleged misconduct. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) General Assembly, has suspended six delegates for alleged misconduct. The decision was taken at the UMSC Annual General Meeting at the Old Kampala National Mosque. The new UMSC Secretary-General Hajji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya identified the suspended delegates as Hajj Abdul Kiyimba delegate from …

The Independent (2023-12-02). Zimbabwe mulls wealth tax targeting the rich. independent.co.ug Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube on Thursday proposed a "wealth tax" that targets the country's super-rich with an intention to use the funds earned from the new measure to upgrade urban infrastructure. Presenting the 2024 national budget statement to Parliament, Ncube said the current …

The Independent (2023-12-03). Crypto: The next big adoption challenge for African banks? independent.co.ug The last two decades have been tumultuous for African banking, with big international banks moving out of the continent and a bevvy of more nimble local banks stepping in to mop up opportunities in a fast-growing region. A technological revolution in the form of digital banking helped smaller banks spread swiftly across the continent. Already, …

Angela (2023-12-03). Wednesday 12/6: National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Brian Mier (2023-12-03). Essequibo Referendum Reaches Half-Way Point With No Incidents. telesurenglish.net At the noon half-way mark of Venezuela's historic referendum today, authorities reported no major problems. Citizens began lining up before sunrise to vote on a referendum on the fate of the nation's long-standing territorial claim over Essequibo, a sparsely populated 160,000 km ≤ area of rainforest that lies on the border with Guyana. | RELATED: | "Today we all have the same power, namely, the power of national sovereignty. Our nation is…

Brian Mier (2023-12-03). Venezuelans Vote on 5 Questions in the Essequibo Referendum. telesurenglish.net On December 3, millions of citizens across Venezuela are heading to the polls to vote on an important referendum to decide on the fate of the province of Guayana Esequiba. | RELATED: | According to the National Electoral Council (CNE), more than 20 million Venezuelans are eligible to cast their votes in 15,857 polling centers in 23 states, 335 counties and 1,141 parishes in a process that started this morning at 06…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-03). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

teleSUR (2023-12-03). Essequibo Referendum Is a National Awakening: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net During a press conference held after casting his vote, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that the referendum is an extraordinary moment in the country's electoral history because all the factors come together in a single force: the defense of the Venezuelan rights on the Essequibo territory. | RELATED: | "As Venezuelans, today we are not voting as the opposition or the ruling party. We are not voting as center,…

teleSUR (2023-12-03). Essequibo Referendum Kicks Off Throughout Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 20 million Venezuelans have been called to participate in the consultative referendum for the defense of Essequibo. | RELATED: | The National Electoral Council (CNE) installed 15,857 voting centers and 28,027 polling stations throughout the country. | This democratic process will take place in the 23 Venezuelan states and in the Capital District. At the national level, citizens will be able to participate in 335 mu…

teleSUR (2023-12-03). President Maduro Casts His Vote in the Essequibo Referendum. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attended a polling station in Caracas to cast his vote in the Essequibo referendum. | RELATED: | "I exercise my right to vote in the historic Consultative Referendum for the defense of our Guayana Esequiba," he said when voting at the Simon Bolivar ecological school. | "It is not a time for weakness and meanness. It is a time for national unity and great consensus. It is time to move forw…

teleSUR (2023-12-03). Referendum Update: We're Going to Say 'Yes' to History: Cabello. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 20 million Venezuelans have been called to participate in the consultative referendum for the defense of Essequibo. The National Electoral Council installed 28,027 polling stations to serve citizens from 6 am to 6 pm. Below are the main events as they occur: | RELATED: | 12: 45: Venezuelan United Socialist Party President Diosdado Cabello cast his vote in the consultative referendum in defense of Essequib…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-12-02). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

WSWS (2023-12-02). A young man dies after torture by the police in northern Sri Lanka. wsws.org This death points to the repressive conditions in the war-ravaged north and east of Sri Lanka, which has been under military occupation for decades.

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ecns.cn (2023-12-01). China, India agree to promote resolution of border issues. ecns.cn China and India agreed on Thursday to hold the 21st round of commander-level talks at the earliest opportunity to promote the resolution of border issues, with the agreement being reached.

infobrics (2023-12-01). Could Russia Turn to Asian Infrastructure Investments to Free Up Its US$40 Billion Held in Indian Vostro Accounts?>. infobrics.org Russia could become a significant BRI-style investor in the global south…

infobrics (2023-12-01). China Willing to Strengthen Cooperation with Brazil. infobrics.org China is willing to continue strengthening dialogue and cooperation with Brazil within the frameworks including the World Trade Organization, G20 (the Group of 20) and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), said a senior government official…

WSWS (2023-12-01). Modi government bans all expressions of solidarity with Palestine in Indian-held Kashmir. wsws.org India's US-aligned, Hindu-supremacist government has forbidden all expressions of support for the besieged and bombarded Palestinians of Gaza in Indian-occupied Kashmir, where half-a-million Indian security forces continue a decades-long campaign of brutal repression.

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-30). Fake Obituaries Are Being Created to Taint "Died Suddenly" Reporting. Dr. William Makis. globalresearch.ca

Tithi Bhattacharya (2023-11-30). British Colonialism Oppressed My Family in India. I See Palestine in This Frame. truthout.org Such is the vampiric power of empire to return from the dead, that more than 75 years after European colonizers were largely kicked out of Asia and Africa, there is a new effort to delegitimize the terms "decolonization" and "anti-colonial." Just 20 days into the genocide Israel unleashed on the people of Palestine, The Atlantic, now edited by a former Israeli prison guard, informed us "the… |

WSWS (2023-11-30). Indiana government slaps pathetic $7,000 fine on Amazon for death of 20-year-old worker. wsws.org The wrist-slap punishment for the death of Caes Gruesbeck shows the government is an enabler for the trillion-dollar company, which views workers as replaceable machines.

geo.tv (2023-11-30). Fighting couple forces Thailand-bound Lufthansa flight to land in India after Pakistan's refusal. geo.tv Upon landing, airport security took charge, removing the husband from the flight…

infobrics (2023-11-30). Could Russia Turn to Asian Infrastructure Investments to Free Up Its US$40 Billion Held in Indian Vostro Accounts?>. infobrics.org Russia could become a significant BRI-style investor in the global south…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-30). Oppose Hindutva-Zionist Axis: Support Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com People's Democracy It has become a crime in New India to observe Children's Day by remembering the Palestinian children killed in Israel's war on Gaza. This is what happened on November 14 in Mumbai when a few score people, including minor girls, held a silent prayer in Juhu beach. 17 of them were arrested by…

Pressenza India (2023-11-30). The Dalits and the history of their unbridled suffering. pressenza.com It is difficult to discern the history of the genesis of the Dalits, as their history is intermingled with the Indian religious and mythical substances. The historians are not in unison in this case; rather in some issues related to it, they have created more complicated ambiguities. But it is more or less acknowledged now that some targeted groups have been marginalized systematically. Then what was the story? | By Muhammad Tanim Nowshad | The most common story once prevailed in the history books narrated the Aryan invasion theory. The foreign marauders of central Asia, Russia, and Iran attacked the local native…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). US claims it foiled Indian plot to kill Sikh separatist leader. presstv.ir The United States has said it foiled an alleged Indian plot to assassinate an American-Canadian citizen in New York.

Staff (2023-11-30). Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation has imprints of Hindu-Muslim unity. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ali Mujtaba In a befitting reply to the Hindutva forces who are working overtime to ostracize Muslims from India, seven Muslims and three Hindu workers united together to rescue 41 men trapped in in Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand on November 28. The 41 persons were trapped for 17 days since November 12. These …

Jeffrey Wagner, Dae-Han Song, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-01). Trilateral Missile Defense System A Step Towards Asian NATO. popularresistance.org The United States, Japan, and South Korea will fully operationalize a missile warning system "by the end of December." While justified as a means to counter North Korea's missile launches, more worrisome, it escalates tensions in the region with China through the "NATOification" of all three countries, agreed upon in the "Spirit of Camp David" agreement. | The agreement was hailed as a "new era of trilateral partnership" during the August 18 press conference following a meeting between the heads of state of all three countries. Western media echoed the sentiment, calling it "historic" and "unprecedented." China,…

Staff (2023-11-30). Gyanvapi survey: ASI granted 10 more days for submission of report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Varanasi court on Thursday granted 10 more days to the ASI to complete the Gyanvapi survey and submit report, said Hindu side counsel Madan Mohan Yadav. The ASI had sought three weeks' time to submit the report, citing technical delays, but the Mosque committee opposed this. The court of district judge Ajay …

WSWS (2023-11-30). Sri Lanka Telecom workers strike against privatisation and social cuts. wsws.org The one-day national strike by Telecom workers powerfully demonstrated their determination to fight the Wickremesinghe government's austerity measures.

mforinoco (2023-11-30). 'From Danielle and Emilia' — Freed Israeli Woman Thanks Qassam Brigades. orinocotribune.com The letter was first communicated by the military media of Al-Qassam, and has widely circulated in Arab and Middle Eastern media. | A freed Israeli captive thanked Al-Qassam fighters in Gaza 'from the bottom of her heart', for their humanity and kind treatment of her and her daughter Emilia while held in Gaza since October 7. | The now-freed Israeli woman, Danielle, was freed along with her daughter Emilia Aloni, 6, as part of the first prisoner swap between the Resistance and Israel on Friday, November 24. | ISRAELI CHANNEL 12: The head of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, met wit…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Hamas says temporary Gaza truce extended for 7th day. presstv.ir Hamas says a six-day truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip has been extended for one more day.

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-30). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

Staff (2023-11-30). 'Burqa' catwalk: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind threatens legal action, seeks apology. muslimmirror.com Muzaffarnagar : Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, a Muslim body, has raised objections to a recent fashion show held in a local college where participants walked down the ramp wearing burqas. The convener of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in Muzaffarnagar, Maulana Mukarram Qasmi, in a statement alleged that the organisers of the show targeted a religion and demanded an apology …

Staff (2023-11-30). Farooq Abdullah laments 'legitimisation of discrimination' against Muslims. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday expressed concern over what he called the "legitimisation of discrimination" against Muslims across the country. "Some policies and actions pursued in various states across the country are providing political patronage and cover for bigotry against Muslims, resulting in their further marginalisation," Abdullah said in a …

Angela (2023-12-01). Wednesday 11/29: Virtual National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2023-12-01). Winter 2023 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Breaking his campaign promise — amid a migrant crisis, Biden to build new section of racist border wall!

Answer Coalition (2023-11-30). Palestine will be free! Nationwide protests mark International Day of Solidarity. answercoalition.org

Bella DeVaan, Inequality. (2023-12-01). Red Cup Rebellion Redux: An Interview With Starbucks Workers United. popularresistance.org The Starbucks Workers United are here to stay. After Buffalo-area stores organized in 2021, unionization caught on like wildfire at franchise locations across the nation. (That year, the median Starbucks employee made under $13,000 while the company's then-CEO Kevin Johnson took home $20.4 million) | Since then, the organizing workers haven't let up, roasting former CEO Howard Schultz in a high-profile Senate hearing and escalating their campaign. President Biden's National Labor Relations Board has issued landmark rulings in the union's favor against the company's cruel union busting. Now, over 9,000 workers con…

Cale Holmes, Melissa Garriga (2023-12-01). Kurt Campbell: A China Warmonger in Diplomat Clothes. counterpunch.org President Joe Biden has tapped Kurt Campbell, his administration's National Security Council Asia coordinator, for Deputy Secretary of State. If the Senate confirms Campbell, he'll be the latest in a line of American officials who are supposed to serve as diplomats, but instead wage war backed by arms dealers and fossil fuel companies. The concerns

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). COP28 kicks off in Dubai amid urgency of global climate issues. ecns.cn COP28 is an opportunity to identify global solutions for limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, inform countries' preparations for revised and more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions due by 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-01). Renewable energy power in China reached record high. ecns.cn Installed capacity of China's renewable energy power generation surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts as of end-October, accounting for 49.9 percent of the country's total, said the National Energy Administration on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-01). Price drop coming for 30 medical devices. ecns.cn The fourth round of China's centralized bulk medical procurement has resulted in a 70-percent drop in the average price of 30 types of medical devices, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-01). China issues 'five-star card' for foreign permanent residents. ecns.cn The new version of China's foreign permanent resident ID card, known as the "five-star card" for incorporating the national emblem's five-star element, is officially rolled out and put into use on Friday.

Editor (2023-12-01). Dec 1, 2023. sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ The Beatles — While My Guitar Gently Weeps A Century of Barbarism Is Upon Us, by Paul Craig Roberts Day 55: Palestinians in Gaza are once again counting down the hours — Mondoweiss Oct 7 Narrative Further Collapses & Secret US Plan — Ryan Cristián Video Scott Ritter: "Israel is horrific genocidal maniacal Zionist country (Video) The 1,000 Boat Blockade-Busting Operation Changes Everything on the Gaza Front, if.. by Yves Smith Can US Threats Prevent a Wider War in the Middle East? by Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies US, UK, AUS Defy International Law at UN, by Joe Lauria Gre…

infobrics (2023-12-01). Russian national "outside the list" released from Hamas a diplomatic win for Moscow. infobrics.org Russia has been criticized for engaging with Hamas, especially after October 7, however the recent developments have shown that this approach is rational and fruitful.

Judy Albert, Claire Cohen, Ed Grystar, Ana Malinow, Martha Schmidt, Kay Tillow, Counter Punch. (2023-12-01). National Single Payer Denounces Targeting Of Hospitals In Gaza. popularresistance.org As a national, grassroots, social justice organization that organizes locally in the struggle for national single payer health care in the U.S., united by the common principles that health care is a human right, must be free from corporate profit, and must be achieved through national legislation, the Steering Committee of National Single Payerfeels it is our moral duty to take a stand on what is happening to the hospitals, health care providers, patients, and civilians in Gaza. Our voice is small, and our statement will alienate some, nevertheless, it is our sincere belief that we are witnesses to a time in hist…

Ron Jacobs (2023-12-01). Kissinger Finally Departs. counterpunch.org The earth is freed of one of its more despicable demons. Henry Kissinger is dead. A corpse. One of history's most evil humans has shed his mortal coil. There are other writers who will list his deeds. Those who operated in the same hellish sphere of power and death as Kissinger will laud his statesmanship and his

Angela (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: Virtual National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Dan Williams (2023-11-30). The U.S. vs China women's soccer rivalry. america.cgtn.com To football now, as China's women's team gets set to take on the U.S. this weekend in the first of two international matches. | It's the first time the two sides have met in over five years but the fixture has served up some classics. CGTN's Dan Williams reports from Florida.

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-30). Rocket Targets US Base in Syria. news.antiwar.com A rocket strike on a US base in Syria on Wednesday was the first attack against US troops in Iraq or Syria since the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza took effect on November 24. A Pentagon official told The National that a single rocket targeted Mission Support Site Euphrates, a US base in …

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). World's first supply chain expo a new platform to serve more enterprises. ecns.cn The first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) that opened on Tuesday aims to bolster global industrial and supply chains and connect the world for a shared future.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). China's Giant Panda National Park signs memorandum with two UK national parks. ecns.cn China's Giant Panda National Park on Tuesday signed a memorandum with two UK national parks to strengthen cooperation on the capacity of building and protecting national parks, as well as educating the public.

infobrics (2023-11-30). Can a Brazil-Africa Alliance Change Global Climate Politics?>. infobrics.org In the last year, Brazil has launched a diplomatic offensive to position itself as a leader in global governance, especially climate. Amid deepening cleavages between the world's most advanced economies and the Global South, Brazil defends multilateralism and dialogue with historically Western-dominated international institutions while highlighting the grievances of the poorest countries…

Ju-Hyun Park (2023-11-30). 'Our people cannot afford for us to fail': The Palestinian Youth Movement speaks. therealnews.com Israel's war on Gaza has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. In the midst of this outrage, organizations like the Palestinian Youth Movement have spearheaded a global mass movement to fight Israel's genocide and to stand in solidarity with Palestine. With the temporary truce in Gaza likely ending, this mass movement faces a critical juncture. Yara Shoufani of the

Kit Klarenberg (2023-11-30). FOI request reveals Bellingcat collusion with Western intelligence. thegrayzone.com An extraordinary email uncovered by a Dutch researcher under freedom of information laws confirms what many have long charged: Bellingcat, the "open source" collective widely cited by mainstream journalists and loved by the CIA, collaborates directly with Western intelligence agencies. An email sent on November 12 2020 by an officer within Amsterdam's National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) shows a Bellingcat investigation was intentionally shared with the agency prior to publication, so as to assist the Dutch spooks in …

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2023-11-30). Winter 2023 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Breaking his campaign promise — amid a migrant crisis, Biden to build new section of racist border wall!

National Citizen's Inquiry (2023-11-30). National Citizens Inquiry Commissioners Report: Inquiry Into the Appropriateness and Efficacy of the COVID-19 Response in Canada. globalresearch.ca

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-30). Argentina under sanitary S.O.S due to fresh EE outbreaks. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Argentina on Thursday launched a sanitary emergency at national level after activating a vaccination program and several measures in order to fight off the fresh equine encephalomyelitis (EE) outbreaks reported in different provinces.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-30). WHO initiates critical review of coca leaf. plenglish.com La Paz, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially initiated procedures for a critical review of the coca leaf, a move that could have significant implications for international drug policy and indigenous cultures in South America. This undertaking comes in response to a request from a Member State seeking to reassess the properties of the coca leaf.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-11-30). International Day in Solidarity with the Palestinian People: the call heard around the world. peoplesdispatch.org On the International Day in Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the people of the world are demanding a fully liberated Palestine. November 29 was also the last day of the temporary pause in the Israeli war on Gaza, negotiated between Israel and Hamas. However, a day long extension was achieved through Mass movements around the world are standing unequivocally with the people of Palestine, facing a genocidal war in Gaza with at least 15,000 Pale…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Palestinian FM pleads for international help for his nation against 'existential threat'. presstv.ir The Palestinian foreign minister has pleaded with the world to provide international protection to the Palestinian people, whom he said "are faced with an existential threat".

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). MEPs notify WHO that IHR amendments "adopted" in 2022 are null and void in the absence of evidence of a vote having taken place. expose-news.com 12 Members of the European Parliament ("MEPs") wrote to the World Health Organisation demanding "conclusive and unambiguous evidence" that International Health Regulations ("IHR") amendments "adopted" by the World Health Assembly in May …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). WHO notified that the Netherlands can only be bound by IHR amendments after approval by Parliament, and that hasn't happened. expose-news.com On Tuesday, Member of the Netherlands Parliament Wybren van Haga wrote to the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to inform him that the 2022 amendments to the International …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-30). Philippines notifies WHO it rejects the amendments to International Health Regulations "in toto" expose-news.com On Tuesday, the House of Representatives ("HOR") of the Republic of the Philippines passed a resolution to reject the World Health Organisation's ("WHO's") amendments to the International Health Regulations ("IHR") adopted by …

Staff (2023-11-30). Historian Greg Grandin: Glowing Obituaries for Henry Kissinger Reveal "Moral Bankruptcy" of U.S. Elites. democracynow.org Henry Kissinger is dead at the age of 100. The former U.S. statesman served as national security adviser and secretary of state at the height of the Cold War and wielded influence over U.S. foreign policy for decades afterward. His actions led to massacres, coups and and even genocide, leaving a bloody legacy in Latin America, Southeast Asia and beyond. Once out of office, Kissinger continued until his death to advise U.S. presidents and other top officials who celebrate him as a visionary diplomat. Yale historian Greg Grandin says those glowing obituaries only reveal "the moral bankruptcy of the political…

Staff (2023-11-30). Opposition Governor Rosales Condemns International Silence in Face of Guyana's Claims. orinocotribune.com The opposition governor of Zulia state in Venezuela, Manuel Rosales, has condemned the unusual silence of the international community regarding Guyana's claims and attempts to appropriate the disputed Essequibo territory. | Rosales stated that Guyana has violated "the area under claim through concessions in waters that will never belong to it," during the 'Venezuela Defends the Essequibo' event held in Maracaibo this Tuesday, November 28, in which the vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, was also present. | Rosales further specified that to this day, Venezuela has yet to hear on this issue from the inter…

Staff (2023-11-30). Venezuela Reports Steady Economic Growth Over Last 9 Quarters. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, held a conference with the National Council of Economy in Caracas, where he reported that over the course of the last nine quarters, since 2021, the country has recorded consecutive economic growth across all economic sectors. | During the meeting this Tuesday, November 28, President Maduro said that the growth of the oil industry has been stabilized, and also recognized the significant increase in exports during 2023. | The president said that while he believed the private sector should occupy a fundamental and leading position in production, commerce, and expansion of…

WSWS (2023-11-30). Walkout to protest Gaza genocide at London universities UCL and SOAS. wsws.org An organiser of the protest explained that "A lot of the students who are affected by this are international students and we've heard of instances where international students, especially from the Arab world who are involved in these types of events, are threatened with their visas being taken away."

Zane McNeill (2023-11-30). Meat Lobbyists Attend COP28 to Contradict Climate Research. truthout.org Powerful meat corporations are planning to push false claims that meat is "sustainable nutrition" at COP28, an international environmental conference that meets yearly to establish a global response to the climate crisis. The meat lobbyists' pro-meat communications strategy is contradicted by research showing that 57 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions attributed to food production are… |

Editor (2023-12-01). The Marriage of Nixon and Kissinger. scheerpost.com By Robert Scheer / Los Angeles Times With the death of Henry Kissinger, there is a lively national discussion of the crimes and accomplishments of the Nixon administration that Kissinger helped lead. Although Kissinger won the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating a cease-fire in Vietnam and has generally received credit for opening diplomatic relations …

The Independent (2023-12-01). Uganda Cricket Cranes qualify for T20 World Cup for first time. independent.co.ug Windhoek, Namibia | URN & THE INDEPENDENT | With five wins from their six games, the Uganda national cricket team have ensured a top-two finish in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier and booked their tickets for the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. This will be their first-ever appearance …

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-30). Latin American Film Festival arrives with green light. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The 44th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema of Havana today follows the green light to begin, from December 8 to 17, with a selection of 199 competing films from nearly twenty countries.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-30). St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosts Celac coordinators meeting. plenglish.com Kingstown, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) St. Vincent and the Grenadines is hosting today the 45th meeting of national coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac), in its capacity as president pro tempore of the regional integration organization.

Codepink (2023-11-30). Kurt Campbell: A China Warmonger in Diplomat Clothes. pressenza.com President Joe Biden has tapped Kurt Campbell, his administration's National Security Council Asia coordinator, for Deputy Secretary of State. If the Senate confirms Campbell, he'll be the latest in a line of American officials who are supposed to serve as diplomats, but instead wage war backed by arms dealers and fossil fuel companies. | By Cale Holmes and Melissa Garriga | The concerns about President Biden's cabinet being filled with individuals with ties to the military-industrial complex, such as Lloyd Austin and Antony Blinken, are further emphasized by the inclusion of Kurt Campbell. Campbell's background r…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-11-30). Cuban baseball professor receives Afide 2023 award. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban baseball professor José Manuel Cortina, known as The Repairer of Dreams, today received the Lifetime Award at the closing of the Afide 2023 International Convention.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-30). Bearer of War: How Asia Views AUKUS. libya360.wordpress.com Dr. Binoy Kampmark AUKUS must be seen as a critical capitulation to Washington's power interests and a danger to Australia's neighbours. Australia's strategic dilemma in the twenty-first century is simple: it can choose to be a bridge between East and the West in the Asian Century—or the tip of the spear projecting Western power into…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-30). Has the Ukraine Conflict Entered its Endgame? libya360.wordpress.com Vladislav Ugolny Six months after the start of Ukraine's counteroffensive near Artemovsk [which Kiev calls Bakhmut], the operation completely collapsed and Russian troops were able to seize the initiative. Launching a series of attacks, Moscow's forces recovered some of the positions they had lost to the northwest of the city in the area of the Berkhovsky reservoir, and again…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-30). Trilateral Missile Defense System a Step Towards Asian NATO. libya360.wordpress.com Jeffrey Wagner, Dae-Han Song Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III with Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik in Seoul on November 12 (Photo: Department of Defense/Chad J. McNeeley) The Biden Administration extols the Camp David Agreement as a qualitative leap forward in the US, Japan, and South Korea military cooperation The United…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-30). What Arab States Could Do to Bring the Zionist Entity to its Knees. libya360.wordpress.com Karim Shami A unified OPEC stance to defy the US and reduce oil production levels gained Arab leaders global clout. So too would a unified stand against Israel's Gaza carnage. On 10 November, barely a month after the launch of the Palestinian resistance's Al-Aqsa Flood operation and the onset of Israel's brutal assault on Gaza,…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). NAM voices concern over Israel's use of prohibited weapons in Gaza. presstv.ir The Non-Aligned Movement expresses deep concern over the use of internationally-banned munitions by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.

Staff (2023-11-30). Turkey stands with Palestine's struggle for freedom, says Turkish first lady. muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : Turkey stands with Palestine's struggle for freedom, Turkish first lady Emine Erdogan said Wednesday as she marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Using the hashtag #FreePalestine on X, Erdogan said: "Today, we stand in solidarity with the innocent people in Gaza, who lay their heads upon the earth as …

The Independent (2023-11-30). Investor consortium acquires 100% of Biyinzika Poultry International Limited. independent.co.ug Verdant Capital has advised a leading United Kingdom (UK) private equity firm on the sale of Biyinzika Poultry International Limited Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Verdant Capital has advised a leading UK private equity firm on the sale of Biyinzika Poultry International Limited ("BPIL"), a vertically integrated poultry business in Uganda, to an …

The Independent (2023-11-30). Israel receives 6th batch of hostages released by Hamas, says assault will resume as truce ends. independent.co.ug Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | The Israeli government confirmed late Wednesday night that the sixth batch of hostages released from the Gaza Strip by Hamas has returned to Israel. The 16 hostages, including 12 Israelis — some holding dual citizenship — and four Thai nationals, will undergo an initial medical examination before being escorted by …

The Independent (2023-11-30). Kagera Sugar's acquisition of Tongaat Hulett, a landmark African business collaboration. independent.co.ug A Tanzanian sugar company is vying to acquire one of South Africa's largest sugar companies, a development that highlights the potential for collaboration among African businesses. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | An African sugar multinational is one of a number of companies vying to take over operations of South Africa's Tongaat Hulett Sugar in …

WSWS (2023-12-01). Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage denounces Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org "I strongly denounce state-sponsored witch-hunt and prosecution against artists and activists who have come forward against Israel's genocide."

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

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noreply (2023-11-29). Ominous Developments For The West… smoothiex12.blogspot.com and 404. Once Russians began to form reinforced high power artillery brigades–that's the sign for those big red arrows. Also, man, looks like India screwed herself over with early exit from the fifth generation fighter program with Russia.

Robert Inlakesh (2023-11-29). Ben Gurion Canal: US Supports Israel's Gaza War Over A Trade Route. mintpressnews.com The US and Israel have been planning the construction of brand new trade routes, which are only possible through normalization agreements signed between Tel Aviv and the Arab World. So, what is the Ben Gurion Canal, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, and why is this so important to Washington's considerations when backing the current Israeli onslaught on Gaza?

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-11-29). Rescatan exitosamente a 41 obreros atrapados en túnel de India. telesurtv.net El ministro de Transporte por Carretera y Autopistas afirmó que es "una de las operaciones de rescate más importantes"

geo.tv (2023-11-29). TIME magazine reporter attacked for interviewing Khalistan Referendum leader Pannun. geo.tv Ashta Rajvanshi comes under attack including a threat from an Indian government-linked defence analyst…

geo.tv (2023-11-29). US charges Indian national for allegedly plotting to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader. geo.tv Indictment suggests that Nikhil Gupta, directed by an Indian govt official, orchestrated murder-for-hire plot from India…

geo.tv (2023-11-29). Revealed: How Modi govt planned to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Pannun on US soil. geo.tv Sources says Indian national Nikhil Gupta is a veteran agent working for Indian spy agency RAW…

Dr. William Makis (2023-11-30). Fake Obituaries Are Being Created to Taint "Died Suddenly" Reporting. Dr. William Makis. globalresearch.ca

People's Dispatch. (2023-11-29). Anti-Arab And Islamophobic Hate Crimes On The Rise In The US. popularresistance.org This Saturday, three young Palestinian men, Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali, and Kenan Abdulhamid were shot in Vermont. The three men, all college students, were shot at four times by 48-year-old Jason J. Eaton. They were speaking Arabic and two of them were wearing Palestinian keffiyehs. All three of the shooting victims are 20 years old. | This comes shortly after three separate videos went viral of former State Department official Stuart Seldowitz harassing an Egyptian halal cart worker with vile Islamophobic and racist remarks. "Did you rape your daughter like Mohammed d…

Staff (2023-11-29). Umar Khalid's UAPA bail plea: Case adjourned till Jan 10. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till January 10 the hearing on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and …

Tanupriya Singh (2023-11-29). "The prison became a graveyard following October 7": Palestinian women and children share horrors of imprisonment. peoplesdispatch.org As negotiations between the Israeli Occupation Authorities and Hamas continued on Wednesday to potentially extend the ceasefire in Gaza, a sixth group of Palestinian political prisoners held by Israel are set to be released.

Staff (2023-11-29). 'Burqa' on the catwalk leads to controversy in UP. muslimmirror.com Muzaffarnagar : The inclusion of colourful 'Burqa' in a recent fashion show, held as part of 'Fashion Splash 2023' at the Sriram Group of Colleges in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, has created a controversy. The district convenor of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in Muzaffarnagar, Muqarram Qazmi, has expressed his disapproval, stating that such acts were intended to provoke …

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Hamas says temporary Gaza truce extended for 7th day. presstv.ir Hamas says a six-day truce with Israel in the Gaza Strip has been extended for one more day.

scorinoco (2023-11-29). Debunking Zionist Lies: Al-Qassam Spokesperson Abu Obaida Emerges as Voice of Truth. orinocotribune.com By Humaira Ahad — Nov 28, 2023 | On a busy street in uptown Cairo, a sound of loud cheer and applause greets passers-by. On turning back, they realize the sound is coming from a coffee shop where people are glued to a TV screen watching a man who has caught the imagination of the world. | Wearing a green camouflaged military uniform, face covered with a red keffiyeh, the videos of Abu Obaida, the spokesman of Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas resistance movement, have been doing rounds on social media since October 7. | Abu Obaida has emerged as the face of the Palestinian resista…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-11-29). Rusia insiste en la solución de dos Estados en Palestina. telesurtv.net Estas declaraciones se dieron en el contexto de otra reunión de Bogdanov, con los vicecancilleres de Siria, Bassam Sabbagh y Ayman Susan.

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-29). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Hamas says it confronted Israeli forces violating truce after brief extension. presstv.ir Hamas' military wing says it confronted Israeli forces after they violated the ceasefire in Gaza.

Staff (2023-11-29). Gujarat HC dismisses PIL seeking ban on loudspeakers at mosques. muslimmirror.com Ahmedabad : The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for azaan or the Islamic call to prayer at mosques, terming the plea as "wholly misconceived." A division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mayee also asked, during the …

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Japanese vessels illegally enter territorial waters off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn China Coast Guard said that it had expelled multiple Japanese vessels that illegally entered the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands.

Staff (2023-11-29). Ex Muslim MP meets with Maharashtra governor to discuss key Muslim community issues. muslimmirror.com Mumbai : Under the leadership of former MP Husain Dalwai, a delegation of the Maulana Azad Vichar Munch presented a memorandum to the Governor of Maharashtra, Mr. Ramesh Bais, discussing issues regarding the education, reservation, and protection of the Muslim community. Former MP Husain Dalwai, during this meeting, alleged discrimination against the Muslim community in …

Staff (2023-11-29). Protests erupt at NIT Srinagar over social media post 'Insulting Prophet Mohammad', Classwork suspened. muslimmirror.com Classwork came to a halt at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Srinagar on Wednesday following intense protests triggered by a student's controversial social media post. Officials announced the suspension of all academic activities, including classes, examinations, and administrative work, in response to the unrest. In a notification issued by the in-charge Registrar of …

Angela (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: Virtual National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Amy Goodman (2023-11-29). New Revelations "Call Into Question the Integrity of COP28," Says Journalist. truthout.org As the largest-ever United Nations climate summit kicks off Thursday in Dubai, we look at how the COP28 president, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who is also CEO of the United Arab Emirates state oil company, has used climate summit meetings to lobby countries for oil and gas deals. The Centre for Climate Reporting obtained documents from meeting briefings that include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company… |

Angela (2023-11-29). Wednesday 11/29: Virtual National Phonebank to Oppose US Money for War Crimes! indybay.org Online (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-11-29). Adobe: Consumers Are Increasingly Using 'Buy Now, Pay Later Debt' (BNPL), Cyber Monday Up 42% This Year. moguldom.com Multinational computer software company Adobe has released data highlighting the significant rise in the use of "Buy Now, Pay Later"'(BNPL) services among consumers during Cyber Monday, which saw a major increase in sales this year. Cyber Monday witnessed remarkable growth in 2023, with online spending surging to a whopping $12.4 billion, reflecting a 9.6 percent …

Ben Norton (2023-11-29). West Votes Against Democracy, Human Rights, Cultural Diversity at UN; Promotes Mercenaries, Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Nov 26, 2023 | The West voted against the rest of the world on United Nations General Assembly resolutions, opposing democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity, while supporting mercenaries and unilateral coercive measures (sanctions). | Western governments frequently claim that their foreign and domestic policies are motivated by "human rights" and "democracy". They often even lecture their adversaries for purportedly failing to respect these concerns. | But on the international stage, Western capitals have shown their commitments to be merely rhetorical, as they have consistently voted…

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). China updates train ticket purchasing for foreigners. ecns.cn China has recently optimized its train ticket purchasing and checking services for international travelers, the China State Railway Group Co said on Tuesday.

Gerard Boyce (2023-11-29). A Nuclear Assault on South Africa's Freedoms. counterpunch.org Attempts are underway to suppress and even demonize anti-nuclear protesters in South Africa. (Photo of 2016 Johannesburg protest by Linda Pentz Gunter) A considerable number of pro-nuclear articles penned by supposedly impartial nuclear experts or professed nuclear industry lobbyists have appeared in the South African media of late. The flurry of pro-nuclear activity has been

infobrics (2023-11-29). Exploiting the Potential of the Vi·ªát Nam-China-Russia International Railway Line. infobrics.org

infobrics (2023-11-29). Can a Brazil-Africa Alliance Change Global Climate Politics?>. infobrics.org In the last year, Brazil has launched a diplomatic offensive to position itself as a leader in global governance, especially climate. Amid deepening cleavages between the world's most advanced economies and the Global South, Brazil defends multilateralism and dialogue with historically Western-dominated international institutions while highlighting the grievances of the poorest countries…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-29). "Breaking Off Diplomatic Relations with Israel Will Be Counterproductive," Claims South Africa's Foreign Minister. libya360.wordpress.com Patrick Bond Naledi Pandor with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in September 2022. Photo: US State Department. By late November, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, there were 15 000 recorded Israeli murders of civilians, of which more than 6 100 were children. More than 7 000 Palestinians (including…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-29). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. libya360.wordpress.com Maria Paez Victor The Venezuelan people voted in an electoral dry-run ahead of December 3's referendum to support the government's legal battle for the Essequibo Strip. (Venezuelanalysis) Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance blocking it from buying medicines, food or…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-29). On the Strategic Relationship Between Venezuela and China. libya360.wordpress.com Francisco Dominguez During a state visit to the People's Republic of China in September 2023, Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro met president Xi Jinping and both agreed to strengthen the relationship of their countries by establishing seven sub commissions to elevate it to the level of 'all-weather strategic partnership'. This is the culmination of a relationship…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-29). Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Donated to Israeli Organization That Called to Behead Christians. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Cohen The Forward revealed that Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote in her memoir that she personally donated to the Temple Institute, an Israeli-state funded organization dedicated to the destruction of the Dome of the Rock — the world's oldest Islamic shrine — and the construction of a Jewish temple in its place. Greene wrote that…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-29). Venezuelan History is a Battleground: A Conversation with Pedro Calzadilla. libya360.wordpress.com Cira Pascual Marquina Pedro Calzadilla is professor of history at Venezuela's Central University and a former Minister of Culture. He was recently appointed President of the Rómulo Gallegos Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, an institution that promotes Latin American and Caribbean culture. Calzadilla is the author of several books, including El siglo de la…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-29). Cuba celebrates International Day of Solidarity with Palestine. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The dream of every Palestinian is to have an independent state and the return of refugees, the Palestinian ambassador to Cuba Akram Samhan said on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with this Arab nation.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-29). Mediators try to extend Gaza truce despite obstacles. plenglish.com Ramallah, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The extension of the truce in Gaza continues today to be the main objective of the international mediators, with the hope also of continuing with the exchange of prisoners on both sides.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-29). Performance of Cuba's National Hotel-Capri Hotel Praised. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) On the 66th anniversary of the inauguration of the NH-Capri Hotel in Havana, tourism authorities have praised the performance of this establishment, which has a long history and great attractions for guests from all over the world.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-29). PM Sanchez travels to Dubai to ratify Spain's commitment. plenglish.com Sanchez will have a very active participation in the COP28 Summit in which he will reiterate the Spanish ambition to push the Paris agreements to the maximum. | According to official sources, the head of the Executive will speak at the Global Climate Action Summit, the event that will mark the opening of COP28, together with numerous heads of state or government, ministers and senior government representatives and experts from international organizations. | Among the forums in which Sanchez intends to attend are the Adaptation and Mitigation agendas, according to sources. | He also wants to show Madrid's unwaveri…

Judy Albert, MD, Claire Cohen, MD, Ed Grystar, Ana Malinow, MD. Martha Schmidt, Kay Tillow (2023-11-29). National Single Payer, a Health Care Justice Organization in the U.S., Denounces Targeting of Hospitals in the Gaza Strip and U.S. Complicity in Genocide. counterpunch.org As a national, grassroots, social justice organization that organizes locally in the struggle for national single payer health care in the U.S., united by the common principles that health care is a human right, must be free from corporate profit, and must be achieved through national legislation, the Steering Committee of National Single Payerfeels it is

Larry Johnson (2023-11-29). Israel's PR Problem Is Summed Up in One Man — Itamar Ben-Gvir. sonar21.com This madman is a real sweetheart. Say hello to Itamar Ben Gvir. To call him an extremist is an insult to extremists. His latest antics pose a threat to Bibi Netanyahu's ability to retain a governing coalition. The National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Tuesday threatened to break apart the government if Israel does not restart its war with Hamas, currently on a negotiated pause. | "Stopping the war = breaking apart the government," he said in a statement.

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2023-11-29). Winter 2023 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Breaking his campaign promise — amid a migrant crisis, Biden to build new section of racist border wall!

Natalia Marques (2023-11-29). Across the globe, mobilizations called for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. peoplesdispatch.org With over 15,000 dead and 6,500 missing from Israeli attacks on Gaza, the world is mobilizing on the day of International Solidarity with the Palestinian People…

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Iran holds IAEA accountable for Israel's atomic threats: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir Iran's nuclear chief says the International Atomic Energy Agency bears responsibility for any nuclear accident caused by Israel amid the regime's repeated threats to use atomic bombs.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). NAM voices concern over Israel's use of prohibited weapons in Gaza. presstv.ir The Non-Aligned Movement expresses deep concern over the use of internationally-banned munitions by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Palestinian FM pleads for international help for his nation against 'existential threat'. presstv.ir The Palestinian foreign minister has pleaded with the world to provide international protection to the Palestinian people, whom he said "are faced with an existential threat".

Ramzy Baroud, Romana Rubeo, LA Progressive. (2023-11-29). How Gaza War Galvanizes Global Indigenous Solidarity Movement. popularresistance.org For decades, the struggle for national liberation in Palestine was rightly understood to be part and parcel of a global struggle for liberation, mainly in the Global South. | And since national liberation movements were, per definition, the struggle for Indigenous people to assert their collective rights for freedom, equality, and justice, the Palestinian struggle was positioned as part of this global Indigenous movement. | Alas, the collapse of the Soviet Union; the growing dominance of the United States and its allies; and the return of Western colonialism in the form of neocolonialism to Africa, the Middle Eas…

Ramzy Baroud (2023-11-29). One Small, Red Triangle: Palestine, We Are Finally Looking. counterpunch.org Did you know that there was an international conference held in France on November 9 under the title 'International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza's Civilian Population'? According to the French foreign ministry website, the conference "involved states, main donors, international organizations and NGOs active in Gaza" with the declared objective of promoting "compliance with international humanitarian

scorinoco (2023-11-29). Rising Tensions Between Political and Military Leaders in Ukraine as Military Campaign Fails. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Nov 27, 2023 | In November, the Ukrainian authorities once again extended martial law for three months. This means that the presidential election scheduled for March 31, 2024, will not happen because the election law requires 100 days for campaigning. Martial law restrictions and a "democratic election" are not mixing well in militarized Ukraine. | Volodymyr Zelensky himself affirmed on November 6 that "now is not the right time" to hold an election. The secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, predicts "great misfortune" for Ukraine if…

Shane Burley (2023-11-29). The International Labor Movement Is Mobilizing for a Free Palestine. truthout.org "Which side are you on?" a worker with the independent New Seasons Labor Union asked other unionized workers at a November 11 rally in Portland, Oregon. "Now normally this means, 'Are you on the side of the workers, or are you on the side of the bosses….' But today when we ask what side are you on, we are asking, 'Are you on the side of the oppressed, or on the side of the oppressor?' |

Sharon Zhang, Truthout. (2023-11-29). Leak: UAE Planned To Use COP28 To Strike Fossil Fuel Deals. popularresistance.org The United Arab Emirates, the host of this year's UN climate conference COP28, has covertly conspired to use the global gathering as a place to strike fossil fuel deals with other countries and lobby for oil and gas, a damning investigation finds. | According to reporting by the Centre for Climate Reporting (CCR) and BBC, Sultan al-Jaber — who is both the president of COP28 and CEO of the UAE's state-owned oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) — sought to use the conference as an opportunity to increase ADNOC's oil and gas exports. Al-Jaber has spent the last months meeting with global a…

Sharon Zhang (2023-11-29). The US Has Supplied Israel With Over 70,000 Weapons Since 1950, Report Finds. truthout.org Over the past seven decades, as Israeli forces have violently expelled, killed and suppressed Palestinians, the U.S. has provided military support underscoring many of these incursions — to the tune of over 70,000 weapons, new data shows. According to an analysis of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Arms Transfers Database by Axios, the U.S. has transferred a huge cache of… |

Staff (2023-11-29). UAE Oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber Uses His Role as U.N. Climate Summit President to Push Fossil Fuel Deals. democracynow.org As the largest-ever United Nations climate summit kicks off Thursday in Dubai, we look at how the COP28 president, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who is also CEO of the United Arab Emirates state oil company, has used climate summit meetings to lobby countries for oil and gas deals. The Centre for Climate Reporting obtained documents from meeting briefings that include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company talking points. The Centre's Ben Stockton lays out how the oil boss was put in charge of the climate summit, and how the UAE also hopes to use COP28 to deflect from "a record of human rights abuses." The new…

Vijay Prashad (2023-11-29). A New Mood in the World Will Put an End to the Global Monroe Doctrine. dissidentvoice.org Tagreed Darghouth (Lebanon), from the series The Tree Within, a Palestinian Olive Tree, 2018. Every day since 7 October has felt like an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, with hundreds of thousands gathering in Istanbul, a million in Jakarta, and then yet another million across Africa and Latin America to demand an end to the brutal attack being carried out by …

WSWS (2023-11-29). Wes Streeting prepares Labour for deepening attack on UK's National Health Service. wsws.org Streeting became a poster boy for the Telegraph, which ran an article on him in March under the headline, "Wes Streeting: I don't support the junior doctors' strike".

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-29). Cuban province holds Technological Fair. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The western Cuban province of Matanzas held a Technological Fair on Wednesday to promote the use of electronic payment channels in the territory, as part of the 2nd National Event on Cybersecurity.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). China reaffirms position on Palestinian-Israeli issue. ecns.cn China has always stood firmly on the side of peace, human rights and international law, and has supported the United Nations and the secretary-general in playing a unique and irreplaceable role in resolving the conflict.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Rotation of Anjiazhuang Bridge sets world record. ecns.cn Anjiazhuang Bridge, the world's first pier-top double-rotating curved steel truss cable-stayed bridge, is a part of the new line of National Highway 109 in Mentougou District, Beijing.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). UN envoy: Iran's missile, space programs fully in compliance with international law. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the country's missile and space programs are fully in compliance with its legitimate rights under international law.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Canadians demonstrate for Palestine. presstv.ir The temporary pause in the bombardment of Gaza did not stop Canadians from holding a historic national march in the capital city in solidarity with Palestinians.

The Independent (2023-11-29). Absa Bank skills 3,000 sickle cell caregivers in financial literacy. independent.co.ug Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Raising Hope International Friends (RHIF), has over the last 7 months, imparted much-needed financial literacy training to 2,250 sickle cell caregivers as part of their commitment to empower 3,000 caregivers with essential financial skills by the end of 2023. Since the partnership was …

The Independent (2023-11-29). Sending Polish troops to Finnish border could heighten tensions: Kremlin. independent.co.ug Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | A build-up of troops along Finland's border with Russia is completely unjustified and could provoke further tensions, local media reported Wednesday citing Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The statement was made in response to a decision announced by the head of the Polish National Security Bureau, Jacek Siewiera, to send a …

Alex Majumdar (2023-11-30). PDF of November 30 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. 54th National Day of Mourning demands: 'Land Back, from Turtle Island to Palestine!' Beyond 'Cease-fire now' Palestinian struggle reflects strength and solidarity of women Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

Danny O'Brien (2023-11-30). Open Rafah border for aid to Gaza. workers.org Delegation and Egyptian friends in front of bus and shipment going to Rafah Crossing. In the first weeks of November 2023, an international delegation of activists, lawyers, and journalists traveled to Cairo. They were joined by this writer and Sara Flounders of Workers World Party. This delegation was initiated by . . . |

Staff (2023-11-29). No one can stop CAA implementation: Amit Shah at Kolkata rally. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : On Wednesday, Union home minister Amit Shah asserted the Central government will implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and no one can stop it. Addressing a big rally here to launch the party's Lok Sabha campaign, Shah launched a blistering attack on chief minister Mamata Banerjee on the issues of appeasement, infiltration, corruption and …

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

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2023-11-29: News Headlines

Mukund Jha (2023-11-28). Indian workers and farmer stage historic three-day protest. peoplesdispatch.org The three-day nationwide protest called by central trade unions and farmers' organizations against government policies concluded on November 28 with a call to defeat the ruling BJP in the 2024 elections if key demands are not met…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-11-28). Rescatan exitosamente a 41 obreros atrapados en túnel de India. telesurtv.net El ministro de Transporte por Carretera y Autopistas afirmó que es "una de las operaciones de rescate más importantes"

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-11-28). Prosiguen esfuerzos para rescatar a obreros atrapados en India. telesurtv.net El nuevo plan se basa en cavar a mano nueve metros con una técnica denominada "minería de agujeros de rata".

WSWS (2023-11-28). US invests in Colombo Port, deepening tensions with China. wsws.org US involvement in the project is in line with its geo-strategic moves to undermine Beijing's growing influence in the Indian Ocean region and its preparations for war against China.

Zane McNeill (2023-11-28). Amazon Fined Just $7,000 Over Indiana Worker's Death Caused by Unsafe Conditions. truthout.org After an 11-week investigation into the workplace death of Caes Gruesbeck, a 20-year-old employee at an Amazon distribution center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, safety officials fined the company only $7,000, despite finding that Amazon failed to ensure a workplace "free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death," and issuing a serious safety citation. |

geo.tv (2023-11-28). India arrests Kashmiri students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans, celebrating World Cup defeat. geo.tv IIOJK police charge seven university students with draconian anti-terror laws…

Staff (2023-11-28). ASI seeks 3 weeks' more to submit Gyanvapi mosque survey report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sought three more weeks to submit the scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. The survey had concluded almost a month ago and the ASI had sought extra time to file its report. The last extension was on November 18, when the ASI asked …

Staff (2023-11-28). Softer provision of UAPA invoked against arrested students: J-K Police. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : After it faced flak from a section of politicians, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday defended booking under UAPA seven university students who had raised objectionable slogans after the Indian cricket team's in the World Cup final, saying it had invoked a "softer provision" of the anti-terror law. Several politicians, including the …

People's Dispatch. (2023-11-28). Media Outlets Call For An End To Israel's Massacre Of Journalists. popularresistance.org The world is waiting in cautious anticipation amid the four-day pause in hostilities in Gaza, giving Palestinians a brief respite from the incessant Israeli airstrikes. Israel did not cease its bombing of the enclave from October 7, when it declared war on Hamas following the surprise Al-Aqsa Flood Operation launched by Palestinian resistance groups, to the start of the pause on November 24. In these nearly seven weeks, over 15,000 Palestinians were killed and 33,000 have been injured. The number of missing is around 6,800, many of whom are presumed dead or still trapped under the rubble.

Staff (2023-11-28). 2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 9 accused of arson, vandalism. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A court here has acquitted nine accused people of all charges, including rioting, vandalism, and arson, during the 2020 Delhi riots, saying they were entitled to the benefit of the doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala was hearing a case against the accused, who were accused of being a part of a …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-28). Historic March Demands an End to Canada's Complicity in Israel's Crimes in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Tanupriya Singh Ottawa on November 25. 100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel's ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine 100,000 people took to the streets in Canada's capital of Ottawa on November 25…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-11-28). Listen to Caracas (Arguments on Essequibo). orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Nov 25, 2023 | At a news conference on November 21, Dr Keith Rowley was asked by a journalist why Venezuela was at this time ramping up its claim to Essequibo. He replied that this journalist should know the answer to the question. And he looked forward to reading the journalist's answer to his own question. Yet, the answer is complex and far from obvious. Any presumption of obviousness is not good. Unwise. | On October 25, Caricom issued a statement on the "border dispute". It was "deeply disappointed and concerned at the decree and subsequent statements by Venezuela with respect to t…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-11-28). Historic march demands an end to Canada's complicity in Israel's crimes in Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org 100,000 people marched in the Canadian capital on November 25 to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the complicity of the Canadian government in Israel's ongoing violence and colonization of Palestine.

Staff (2023-11-28). UP temple 'purified with gangajal' after Muslim MLA's visit. muslimmirror.com Siddharthnagar : A temple in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district was 'purified' with 'gangajal' after a visit by a Muslim MLA of the Samajwadi Party. Doomariyaganj MLA Sayeda Khatoon had on Sunday visited the Samay Mata temple at the invitation of the local people to participate in a 'Shatchandi Mahayagya.' After she left, some people not …

Bassam Haddad, Sinan Antoon (2023-11-28). This open license must be revoked. mondoweiss.net The open license to weaponize antisemitism against any and all critics of Israel must be revoked.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-28). Palestinian Resistance and the Crisis of Liberal Humanism. libya360.wordpress.com Yanis Iqbal Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, launched by Hamas on October 7, 2023, was a huge blow to the settler-colonial state of Israel: Al-Qassam Brigades captured 20 settlements and 11 military sites in merely a few hours. The attacks on Israeli civilian and military outposts destroyed the narcissistic sense of security associated with the carefully orchestrated narratives of…

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Israeli captive held in Gaza thanks Hamas for kind, humane treatment. presstv.ir An Israeli woman held by Hamas during the regime's war on Gaza thanks the movement's fighters for their humane behavior.

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Hamas says it confronted Israeli forces violating truce after brief extension. presstv.ir Hamas' military wing says it confronted Israeli forces after they violated the ceasefire in Gaza.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-11-28). Rusia insiste en la solución de dos Estados en Palestina. telesurtv.net Estas declaraciones se dieron en el contexto de otra reunión de Bogdanov, con los vicecancilleres de Siria, Bassam Sabbagh y Ayman Susan.

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-28). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-28). Justice and rule-of-law strengthen world peace — Pope Francis. plenglish.com Vatican City, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) In a message to the International Development Law Organization (IDLO), celebrating its 40th anniversary, Pope Francis recalls the importance of laws that protect the human person and authorities that enforce them.

Ana Perdigón (2023-11-28). Electricity Sabotage Alert in Venezuela Amid Essequibo Referendum. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that state security agencies remain active to address any sabotage to the electrical system or the consultative referendum on Essequibo, to be held this Sunday, December 3. | This Monday, November 27, Rodríguez held a press conference after a meeting of the Council of Vice Presidents, where they reviewed all the aspects to be considered for the electoral event that will be held this weekend. | In her speech, Delcy Rodríguez sent a message to those who "are planning" to sabotage the National Electric Service (SEN) after reporting that national authorities are monito…

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-28). Israel and Hamas Exchange Prisoners for the Fifth Day. news.antiwar.com Israel and Hamas exchanged prisoners for the fifth straight day on Tuesday as the extension of the initial four-day truce appears to be successful despite the two sides blaming the other for briefly violating the ceasefire earlier in the day. Hamas released 12 more hostages, including 10 Israelis and two foreign nationals. Qatar's Foreign Ministry …

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-28). Sen. McConnell Says Calls to Condition Israel Aid are 'Ridiculous'. news.antiwar.com Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday dismissed growing calls to condition military aid to Israel, calling them "ridiculous," as Israel has been killing civilians at a historic pace in Gaza. "Our relationship with Israel is the closest national security relationship of any country in the world. And to condition, in effect, our assistance …

Dr. Gary G. Kohls (2023-11-28). Why First Nations People Regard America's Thanksgiving Day as a National Day of Mourning. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Critical role played by supply chains in focus ahead of expo. ecns.cn China's efforts to advance its industrial system will effectively bolster the global industry and supply chains, empowering both international and domestic businesses to capitalize on a multitude of market opportunities and boost their willingness to invest.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Calls grow to extend truce in Palestine-Israel conflict. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi will travel to New York to chair a UN Security Council high-level meeting on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on November 29, which is believed to be the latest effort by international community.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). COP28 to send positive signal to international community. ecns.cn During the upcoming COP28 climate conference, China and the U.S. will hold a "methane and non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas summit" with the UAE chair, to which other countries are invited to participate.

ecns.cn (2023-11-28). Nefecon approved for use in China. ecns.cn Everest Medicines announced to media on Monday that China's National Medical Products Administration has approved its innovative medicine Nefecon for the treatment of primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy in adults at risk of disease progression.

Hans Stehling (2023-11-28). Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity: Netanyahu Has Ordered Mass Murder, a Blatant Violation of International Law. globalresearch.ca

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-11-28). Finland's policy on common border is irrational, says Grushko. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The Finnish Government's decision to shut the checkpoints on the border with Russia is irrational, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said after addressing reporters during the International Forum Primakov Readings on Tuesday.

infobrics (2023-11-28). Argentina Would Benefit from Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Argentinian president-elect Javier Milei's team in charge of international relations is reportedly weighing up whether Argentina should proceed with joining BRICS or not. This, according to experts the team has consulted, represents "an opportunity rather than a risk" for the country…

infobrics (2023-11-28). Kiev's military official believes conflict will go beyond Ukraine. infobrics.org If hostilities begin in any other country, it will certainly not be on Russian initiative, but by NATO itself, which has repeatedly shown interest in internationalizing its aggression against Russia, involving new territories in the war.

infobrics (2023-11-28). Exploiting the Potential of the Vi·ªát Nam-China-Russia International Railway Line. infobrics.org

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-28). Australia's Role in the Bombing of Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Kellie Tranter Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands in front of an Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet at the Air Force's Nevatim base in southern Israel, undated (Photo: Amos Ben Gershom/Office of the President of Israel) Australian-equipped Israeli Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighters are being used to commit what amounts to war crimes in Gaza…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-28). Banned Books, Arrests and Police Supression in the UK. libya360.wordpress.com Craig Murray At Saturday's great march in support of Palestine in London, police arrested members of the Communist Party of Great Britain Marxist-Leninist (CPGBML) for having a pamphlet on sale on their stall. Harpal-Brar-Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism The "illegal" pamphlet is entitled Zionism: A Racist, Anti-Semitic and Reactionary Tool of Imperialism….

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-28). What Would a Just Peace in Palestine Look Like? libya360.wordpress.com The Eclectic Radical A meme on Twitter has been asking "Where do the Israeli Jews go?" as if this is the supreme gotcha and this question completely invalidates all discussion of Palestinian liberation, as if Palestinian self-determination automatically means rendering the entire population of Israel homeless and stateless. This ignores the fact that the mere…

jamanetwork (2023-11-28). Survey: Which Children Visit ED for Mental Health Concerns, and Why. jamanetwork.com More children seek care for mental health disorders today than a decade ago, researchers have shown. During that time, the proportion of pediatric visits to the emergency department (ED) for mental health symptoms increased relative to visits related to other health concerns. Now, a report by the National Center for Health Statistics quantifies the characteristics of children who tended to seek care in the ED for mental health concerns using data from more than 1 million visits between 2018 and 2021.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-11-28). International Delegation Pushes For Opening The Rafah Border To Gaza. popularresistance.org Recently, an international delegation traveled to Cairo, Egypt to visit the Rafah border crossing and pressure the United States to allow aid to be brought in to Gaza. Hundreds of trucks carrying aid are lined up at the border waiting for permission to enter. Clearing the FOG spoke with Sara Flounders, one of the members of the delegation, about the current situation in Gaza, the role of the United States in the genocide of Palestinians, how the current conflict is impacting the United States' drive to protect its hegemony and the blow back in Western Asia. Flounders also discusses the incredible solidarity acros…

María Páez Victor, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-11-28). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. popularresistance.org Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance blocking it from buying medicines, food or producing or selling its oil. Also there have been direct and indirect support for coup d'etat attempts, street violence leading to murders and injuries, cyberattacks on its electricity grid, sabotage of oil and infrastructure, financing criminal bands, corruption of officials, assassination attempt against the President and his cabinet, setting up a false presidency, appropriating CITGO oil company and billions of Venezuelan assets in banks,…

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2023-11-28). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 52: Palestinians Brace For Israeli Attacks. popularresistance.org International leaders call for extending the truce as the fourth and final round of captive exchanges is set to take place. Palestinians in Gaza are still not able to count their dead as the majority of hospitals remain out of service.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-11-28). Bolivia completes national nuclear medicine network. plenglish.com La Paz, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce opened on Tuesday the third Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy Center (CMNyR) in Achumani, southern La Paz, thus completing a modern national network.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-11-28). Russia: The rise of the Global South at the Primakov Readings. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) On the second and closing day of the International Forum Primakov Readings in the Russian capital, a panel on the rise of the Global South was held, with the participation of experts from several nations, Prensa Latina reported on Tuesday.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-11-28). Was October 7th a Hamas or Israeli Massacre? orinocotribune.com By William Van Wagenen — Nov 24, 2023 | Israel's controversial military policy of killing its own citizens to preserve national security may be its defining mistake of 7 October. Would there have even been a 'massacre' that day if Israel had not employed the Hannibal Directive? | A farewell

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-28). 10 drugs to fight HIV, TB, malaria to be vulnerable to climate change. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) UNITAD, an international financing mechanism for treating several diseases, warned on Tuesday that 10 products to combat HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria would be vulnerable to climate change.

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Iran calls for Israel to be brought to justice for '4 core international crimes' in Gaza. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says Israel should be brought to justice for all four core international crimes it committed in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). UN envoy: Iran's missile, space programs fully in compliance with international law. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says the country's missile and space programs are fully in compliance with its legitimate rights under international law.

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Iran: International consensus exists on necessity of lasting ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says there exists an international consensus on the need for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Canadians demonstrate for Palestine. presstv.ir The temporary pause in the bombardment of Gaza did not stop Canadians from holding a historic national march in the capital city in solidarity with Palestinians.

Ramzy Baroud, MintPress News. (2023-11-28). Gaza's Call To The World: Unveiling The Silent Message Of The Red Triangle. popularresistance.org Did you know an international conference was held in France on November 9 under the title 'International Humanitarian Conference for Gaza's Civilian Population'? | According to the French foreign ministry website, the conference "involved states, main donors, international organizations and NGOs active in Gaza" to promote "compliance with international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians and humanitarian staff, and the strengthening of humanitarian access." | If you did not know, we do not blame you. The conference, after all, was meant to distract from the Israeli genocide in Gaza by giving the impress…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-28). New Zealand Government will inform WHO it does not agree to International Health Regulations amendments. expose-news.com The newly sworn-in New Zealand government intends not to be pushed around by UN resolutions or by the World Health Organisation anymore. According to a coalition agreement with New Zealand First, the …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-28). WHO's close links to Gates and Big Pharma make the Pandemic Treaty a fundamental threat to our national sovereignty and personal liberty. expose-news.com Intended to form part of international law, preparations for the creation of a World Health Organisation ("WHO") Pandemic Treaty or Pandemic Accord began in 2001. Far from strengthening the prevention of, preparedness …

Thomas S. Bremer, Portside. (2023-11-28). National Parks Are More Than Scenic ‚àí They're Sacred. popularresistance.org Abraham Lincoln has an almost saintly place in U.S. history: the "Great Emancipator" whose leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and abolished slavery. | Often overlooked among his achievements is legislation he signed June 30, 1864, during the thick of the war — but only marginally related to the conflict. The Yosemite Valley Grant Act preserved the Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove in California as a park "held for public use, resort, and recreation … for all time." | It was the first time the federal government had set aside land for its scenic value, and it created a model for U.S. nati…

WSWS (2023-11-28). Biden announces raft of measures aimed at securing supply chains for World War III. wsws.org The focus on the supply chain as a national security issue is an ominous warning that, on top of the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine and the Israeli genocide in Gaza, Washington is moving rapidly towards opening a third front, this time against China.

WSWS (2023-11-28). Palestinian theater calls for international performance of the play The Gaza Monologues. wsws.org The Ashtar theater in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has called for performances around the world on November 29 of The Gaza Monologues.

WSWS (2023-11-28). London's "National March Against Antisemitism" aimed at legitimising Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. wsws.org The march was held in support of the grotesque political lie that opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza is equivalent to anti-Jewish hatred.

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2023-11-28). Winter 2023 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Breaking his campaign promise — amid a migrant crisis, Biden to build new section of racist border wall!

The Independent (2023-11-28). NCDC special needs tutor training flops over poor accommodation. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) training session came to an unexpected halt on Monday after a group of Center Coordinating Tutors (CCT) raised concern about inadequate accommodation and unclear communication from the organizers. The CCTs all returned home. The Center Coordinating Tutors had been selected to undergo specialized …

WSWS (2023-11-28). Palestinian theater calls for international performances of the play The Gaza Monologues. wsws.org The Ashtar theater in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank has called for performances around the world on November 29 of The Gaza Monologues.

geo.tv (2023-11-28). Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers evacuated after 17 days of nonstop digging. geo.tv The labourers trapped in Uttarakhand collapsed tunnel received sustenance through a 53-meter pipe and remained in good health…

presstv.ir (2023-11-28). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

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2023-11-28: News Headlines

ecsorinoco (2023-11-27). Yemen's Armed Forces Take Control of Israeli Oil Tanker. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni Armed Forces took control of the Israeli oil tanker Central Park off the coast of Yemen. | The incident occurred in the Gulf of Aden when Yemeni fighters boarded the Liberian-flagged vessel from the British company Zodiac and owned by Israeli national Eyal Ofer. | The company formed an event management team at its London headquarters and appealed for the safety of the 22 crew members. | At the helm of the ship is a Turkish captain accompanied by a multinational team of Russian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Indian, Georgian, and Filipino nationals. The vessel is carrying a full load of phosphoric acid. | The…

Kimimilasha James, Workers' World. (2023-11-27). Carrying On Tradition Of National Day Of Mourning. popularresistance.org Once again on so-called "Thanksgiving Day," United American Indians of New England and our supporters are gathered on this hill to observe a National Day of Mourning for the Indigenous people murdered by settler colonialism and imperialism, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Today marks the 54th time we have gathered here to mourn our ancestors, tear down settler mythologies, and speak truth to power. The National Day of Mourning came into existence 53 "Thanksgivings" ago when my grandfather, an Aquinnah Wampanoag man named Wamsutta Frank James, was invited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to speak at a banquet…

geo.tv (2023-11-27). As India's election nears, Hindu-Muslim tensions play out online. geo.tv Local, global incidents used to convey 'that Muslims are evil, that Hindus need to be afraid', says a fact-checker…

geo.tv (2023-11-27). Indian envoy flees NY Gurdwara after questions on New Delhi's role in failed plot to assassinate Sikh leader. geo.tv Taranjit Singh Sandhu aborted his visit and fled Hicksville Gurdwara hastily after being grilled on assassination plot…

geo.tv (2023-11-27). Lightning strikes kill 18 in India. geo.tv India's Home Minister Amit Shah says he was "deeply saddened" by the deaths…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-11-27). Habanos S.A. celebrates 25 years presence in India. plenglish.com New Delhi, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) Habanos S.A. celebrated its 25th anniversary of arrival in India as the only premium cigar at the top of the list of cigar lovers' tastes in this country.

Staff (2023-11-27). 7 Kashmiri students held under UAPA for 'celebrating' India's WC's loss. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : Seven students of an agricultural university have been arrested here under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup final, officials said on Monday. The arrested youths are studying at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) …

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-11-27). Prosiguen esfuerzos para rescatar a obreros atrapados en India. telesurtv.net El nuevo plan se basa en cavar a mano nueve metros con una técnica denominada "minería de agujeros de rata".

People's Dispatch. (2023-11-27). Workers Protest And Strike On Global Day Of Action To 'Make Amazon Pay'. popularresistance.org Workers and activists in different parts of the world downed their tools and took to the streets on Friday, November 24, to mark the fourth global day of action to "Make Amazon Pay." Convened by Progressive International and UNI Global Union, the campaign organized actions across 31 countries to protest the exploitative practices of the tech and commerce giant. | The action was held on 'Black Friday,' which is considered to be the biggest retail shopping day in the US, with companies announcing major discounts and sales to lure buyers. | "Workers know that it doesn't matter what country you're in or what your job…

Bassam Haddad, Sinan Antoon (2023-11-28). This open license must be revoked. mondoweiss.net The open license to weaponize antisemitism against any and all critics of Israel must be revoked.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). Israel's Ground War Conundrum. libya360.wordpress.com Hasan Illaik While Tel Aviv may intensify its bombardment of Gaza after the truce, this disguises the fact that its ground incursion is facing unprecedented dangers ahead. Before dusk on 26 November, fighters from Hamas' military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, began the process of handing over to the International Red Cross a number of Israeli captives…

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-27). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

The Independent (2023-11-27). Truce extension under discussion after Hamas releases 3rd batch of hostages. independent.co.ug Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released on Sunday the third batch of hostages from the Gaza Strip under a temporary ceasefire agreement with Israel. "Within the framework of the humanitarian truce, we handed over to the Red Cross 13 Israeli detainees, three Thais, and one Russian," Al-Qassam …

Dr. Gary G. Kohls (2023-11-28). Why First Nations People Regard America's Thanksgiving Day as a National Day of Mourning. globalresearch.ca

Amy Goodman (2023-11-27). Incarceration Is a Central Tool of Israel's Oppression of Palestinians. truthout.org With a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas set to expire after Monday, we look at who has been released and the growing pressure to extend the pause in fighting that has given Gaza residents small respite from Israel's relentless bombardment and allowed humanitarian aid to reach people inside the territory. The pause began Friday to allow for the release of Israelis and foreign nationals kept… |

Ana Perdigón (2023-11-27). Venezuela's CNE Has Completed 65% of Preparation for December's Essequibo Referendum. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) has completed over 60% of its project schedule in preparation for the consultative referendum in defense of the disputed Essequibo territory. The referendum is scheduled to be held on December 3. | The president of the CNE, The CNE Vice President Carlos Quintero reported that there are 1,021 contingency transmission centers, which means that in case a voting machine does not transmit from the polling station for any reason, t…

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-11-27). Venezuela: Maduro warns of ExxonMobil interference ahead of "historic" Essequibo vote. peoplesdispatch.org Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) has carried out a "successful" dry-run to prepare for the December 3 referendum intended to measure popular support over the country's centuries-long claim over the Essequibo Strip. | On November 19, Venezuelans participated in an electoral simulation drill with 800 voting centers opened nationwide, which registered long queues throughout the day. The ballot had five questions regarding the country's territorial dispute with neighboring Guyana over the 160,000 square kilometer resource-rich Essequibo region. | According to electoral authorities, the voting exercise "tr…

Angela (2023-11-27). Wednesday 11/29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Ann Brown (2023-11-27). ADOS Reparations Leader Yvette Carnell: The NAACP Has Lost Its Way, Here's Why. moguldom.com American Descendants of Slavery co-founder Yvette Carnell, who co-hosts online ADOS radio shows, is not too happy with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Carnell took to her YouTube show in an episode entitled "The NAACP Has Lost Its Way," posted on Nov. 15, to call out NAACP head Derrick Johnson for …

Ann Brown (2023-11-27). J.R. Smith Talks Self-Sabotage, Golf, And The Need For Black Collective Economics. moguldom.com Former National Basketball Association champion J.R. Smith has been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth since stepping away from professional basketball. After winning his second NBA championship with LeBron James during the covid-19 pandemic season, Smith found himself at a crossroads. The last time he played an NBA game was in November 2018 …

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2023-11-27). West Votes Against Democracy, Human Rights, Cultural Diversity At UN. popularresistance.org Western governments frequently claim that their foreign and domestic policies are motivated by "human rights" and "democracy". They often even lecture their adversaries for purportedly failing to respect these concerns. | But on the international stage, Western capitals have shown their commitments to be merely rhetorical, as they have consistently voted against these noble causes and refused to support measures that would tangibly protect them, in flagrant violation of the will of the vast majority of the international community. | These stark double standards were on display on November 7 in the meeting of the…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-11-27). Putin Was Declared A War Criminal For 'Relocating' The Same Number Of Children Israel Just 'Killed'. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Nov 24, 2023 | It's probably worth noting at this point in history that the total number of children killed in Gaza has just surpassed the number of children the International Criminal Court indicted Russian president Vladimir Putin for relocating out of a war zone. | A

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-11-27). Putin Was Declared A War Criminal For *Relocating* The Same Number Of Children Israel Just *Killed*. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Nov 24, 2023 | It's probably worth noting at this point in history that the total number of children killed in Gaza has just surpassed the number of children the International Criminal Court indicted Russian president Vladimir Putin for relocating out of a war zone. | A

Christine Schmidt, Elizabeth Schmidt (2023-11-27). Israel, Gaza, and International Law: A Humanitarian Crisis Roils the Academy. counterpunch.org The October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the retaliatory genocide being waged by Israel in a total siege of Gaza have roiled academic communities in the United States and abroad. Charges of antisemitism and Islamophobia have divided colleagues, terrified students, destroyed friendships, and threatened the basic integrity of academic freedom that

Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2023-11-27). International Campaign To Send Ships With Relief Assistance For Gaza. popularresistance.org The horrific 49-day Israeli attack on the civilian population of Gaza continues with over 15,000 Palestinians dead, including over 6,150 children and more than 36,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. Virtually all of the 2.3 million residents of Gaza have been forced into the southern half of the tiny enclave. 226 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. | Israeli attacks have put 27 of 35 hospitals across Gaza out of operation, according to the World Health Organization. | Bakeries, grain mills, agricultural land, water and sanitation facilities have been destroyed…

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). Global mechanism urged to bolster climate ties. ecns.cn A senior environmental expert has called for establishing an international mechanism to track the compliance of developed nations' financial commitments to the Global South, as poorly materialized pledges are jeopardizing the trust seriously needed in the global climate process.

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). PLA vigilant against continuous provocations by U.S., Australian, Philippine forces. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is at high vigilance amid continuous provocations by foreign forces from the sea, displaying its high level of readiness, capabilities and determination in safeguarding China's national sovereignty, security and maritime rights.

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). China's 2024 national civil servant exams begin with candidates, vacancies hitting record high. ecns.cn China's annual national public servant exams started on Sunday, with the number of candidates surpassing 3 million for the first time in history.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). International communication center opens in Shandong. ecns.cn The center aims to shore up international communication about the province by integrating functions of content production, cultural exchanges, talent cultivation, research and innovation in the field of international communication.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Thai girl enchanted by Chinese culture aspires to become cross-cultural tour guide. ecns.cn A Thai girl studying at Jilin International Studies University said she is fascinated by Chinese culture and its beautiful scenery and plans to explore the country to share her experiences.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Annual national civil servant exam held with 3 million candidates. ecns.cn The written test of China's annual national civil servant exam took place on Sunday with more than 3 million applicants signed up for the exam this year.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). China International Supply Chain Expo ready to open. ecns.cn The first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will be held from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 in Beijing.

Editor (2023-11-27). A New Mood in the World Will Put an End to the Global Monroe Doctrine. scheerpost.com By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Every day since 7 October has felt like an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, with hundreds of thousands gathering in Istanbul, a million in Jakarta, and then yet another million across Africa and Latin America to demand an end to the brutal attack being carried out by Israel (with the collusion …

infobrics (2023-11-27). New Development Era Ahead for Belt and Road, BRICS. infobrics.org The launch of the Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago marked another milestone in China's development journey. The question is: What is the Belt and Road Initiative's role in international relations, particularly China's relations with other countries and organizations now and in the future?>

infobrics (2023-11-27). A World of Blocs: Where Pakistan Stands?>. infobrics.org BRICS and SCO play a vital role in challenging the western-based international order and its established hegemony. They were established to replace the developed West and serve as the foundation for joint Chinese and Russian efforts to reshape the international system…

infobrics (2023-11-27). China's Relationship with South Africa and the Continent Will Grow. infobrics.org Chairperson of the National Assembly's portfolio committee on international relations, Supra Mahumapelo, believes China's relationship with South Africa and the continent will grow over the next few years, given the level of investment…

infobrics (2023-11-27). Argentina Would Benefit from Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Argentinian president-elect Javier Milei's team in charge of international relations is reportedly weighing up whether Argentina should proceed with joining BRICS or not. This, according to experts the team has consulted, represents "an opportunity rather than a risk" for the country…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). Europe Worries about the Rise of "Populism": The Real Specter Haunting the EU is "Maidanization" libya360.wordpress.com Uriel Araujo In the Netherlands, the PVV (Freedom Party), led by controversial politician Geert Wilders, often described as "far-right" and "populist", won about 37 of the 150 seats in the Dutch parliament. While talks have started to form the new government, Wilders and his party are now in a leading position. Predictably, much is being…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). Israeli Tank Gunner Reveals Orders to Fire Indiscriminately into Kibbutz. libya360.wordpress.com Wyatt Reed and Max Blumenthal New disclosures add to the growing body of evidence indicating many Israelis who died on October 7 were killed by the Israeli military. Meanwhile, the Israeli government has muzzled captives freed from Gaza to prevent further damage to the official narrative. Firsthand testimony by admittedly inexperienced Israeli tank operators reveals…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). Rising Tensions Between Political and Military Leaders in Ukraine as Military Campaign Fails. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich In November, the Ukrainian authorities once again extended martial law for three months. This means that the presidential election scheduled for March 31, 2024, will not happen because the election law requires 100 days for campaigning. Martial law restrictions and a 'democratic election' are not mixing well in militarized Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky himself…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). The Battle of Algiers Shows How Decolonization Is a Bloody and Messy Affair. libya360.wordpress.com Eamon Tracy On October 7th a group of around 2,000 Hamas militants breached a security barrier on the Gaza border astonishing the world and forever changing Israel's sense of security. In response to that brazen attack, Israel has ruthlessly targeted 2.3 million people in Gaza who faced a siege for weeks facing an endless barrage…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). U.S. Flies 'Routine' Spy Flights from UK's Cyprus Base Near Gaza for 'Third Party Governments'. libya360.wordpress.com Matt Kennard An American U-2 spy plane parked at RAF Akrotiri, the British air base on Cyprus. (Screengrab: Google Earth) Leaked cable raises the possibility the US is flying surveillance missions over Gaza from RAF Akrotiri and sharing the intelligence with Israel, which would further implicate Britain in war crimes in Gaza. UK official said…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-27). West Admits Ukraine is Losing Proxy War. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic After nearly 2 years of portraying the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as unfolding in Kiev and the collective West's favor, a sudden deluge of admissions have begun saturating Western headlines noting that Ukraine is not only losing, but that there is little or nothing its Western backers can do to change this fact….

John Perry, Orinoco Tribune. (2023-11-27). US Sanctions Hit Nicaragua's Social Investment Programs. popularresistance.org Which country spends nearly two-thirds of its budget on tackling poverty? When I met Nicaragua's finance minister, Ivan Acosta, he had just presented his 2024 budget to its National Assembly, and he made clear that a large part of it is aimed at doing just that. | In cash terms, Nicaragua's government will spend about 24% more in 2024 than in the current year, which includes a huge increase (43%) in public sector investment. Acosta explained how the country would continue its recent advances in health, education, transport, energy, water supply, housing and local government services. Less than 3% of spending is f…

Maria Paez Victor (2023-11-27). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. orinocotribune.com By María Páez Victor — Nov 24, 2023 | Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance and blocking it from buying medicines, food, or producing or selling its oil. Also there have been direct and indirect support for coup d'etat attempts, street violence leading to murders and injuries, cyberattacks on its electricity grid, sabotage of oil and infrastructure, financing criminal bands, corruption of officials, assassination attempt against the President and his cabinet, setting up a false presidency, appropriating CITGO oil com…

Maria Paez Victor (2023-11-27). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. orinocotribune.com By María Páez Victor — Nov 24, 2023 | Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance blocking it from buying medicines, food or producing or selling its oil. Also there have been direct and indirect support for coup d'etat attempts, street violence leading to murders and injuries, cyberattacks on its electricity grid, sabotage of oil and infrastructure, financing criminal bands, corruption of officials, assassination attempt against the President and his cabinet, setting up a false presidency, appropriating CITGO oil company…

Michelle Begue (2023-11-27). Colombia sees large growth in chocolate production. america.cgtn.com Over the last decade, Colombia's chocolate production has grown exponentially with international recognition and in exports but also when it comes to the country's plans for peace. Michelle Begue has more from Bogota.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh (2023-11-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 52: Palestinians in Gaza brace for resumption of Israeli attacks as truce reaches final day. mondoweiss.net International leaders call for extending the truce as the fourth and final round of captive exchanges is set to take place. Palestinians in Gaza are still not able to count their dead as the majority of hospitals remain out of service.

presstv.ir (2023-11-27). Iran calls for Israel to be brought to justice for '4 core international crimes' in Gaza. presstv.ir An Iranian diplomat says Israel should be brought to justice for all four core international crimes it committed in Gaza.

Staff (2023-11-27). Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Highlights Plight of Palestinian Prisoners, Many of Them Children. democracynow.org With a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas set to expire after Monday, we look at who has been released and the growing pressure to extend the pause in fighting that has given Gaza residents small respite from Israel's relentless bombardment and allowed humanitarian aid to reach people inside the territory. The pause began Friday to allow for the release of Israelis and foreign nationals kept hostage by militants in Gaza in exchange for the freedom of some of the thousands of Palestinians held in Israeli jails, many of whom are minors and women. "We are talking about over 7,000 Palestinian politic…

WSWS (2023-11-27). Amazon warehouse workers strike in Coventry, UK as part of international "Black Friday" protests. wsws.org 1,000 workers walked out according to the GMB union. Approximately 800 workers were on picket lines or took part in protests outside Amazon's warehouse.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-11-27). Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns attack on nationals in US. plenglish.com Ramallah, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Monday a shooting attack on three nationals in the US state of Vermont and demanded justice from that country's Government.

presstv.ir (2023-11-27). Mexican army deployed after capture of Sinaloa Cartel's alleged security boss. presstv.ir The Mexican Army was deployed on Wednesday (November 22) in the streets of Culiacan after the National Guard captured Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini."

Ruth Milka (2023-11-27). Surging hunger in the US signals alarming trend as food aid cuts take toll. nationofchange.org As vital food aid programs expire, millions of Americans face rising hunger challenges, reveals Hunger Free America's 2023 National Hunger Survey Report.

The Independent (2023-11-27). Leaders responsible for military barracks attack arrested: Sierra Leone president. independent.co.ug Freetown, Sierra Leone | XINHUIA | Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio said late Sunday that all the leaders involved in an earlier attack on major military barracks in Freetown, the country's capital, have been arrested. In a national address, Bio said the attackers had been repelled by a combined team of gallant security forces, …

The Independent (2023-11-27). UBOS, URA and BOU to cooperate on statistics of economy. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top national economic statistics generating agencies have come together to form a single platform that would ensure accurate and more acceptable indicators. Apart from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the other major producers of national statistics are the Bank of Uganda (BOU) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), …

Walker Vizcarra (2023-11-27). 25N, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. pressenza.com This November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, hundreds of women marched in Quito denouncing violence against women throughout the country, while demanding the implementation of consistent policies.

World without Wars, Violence (2023-11-27). New York: ICAN activists' meeting. pressenza.com We publish the diary of events around the International Conference of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons taking place these days in New York; the diary is written for Pressenza by Sandro Ciani of the World Without Wars and Without Violence delegation. | Sunday 26 November, 10am-5pm | Brick Church | 62 E 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, United States | The purpose of this meeting is to prepare activists from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). The meeting…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-28). South Africa calls for investigation into mine accident. plenglish.com Pretoria, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa (NUM) called on the Ministry of Mineral Resources to investigate the cause of the accident that killed 11 miners at the Impala Platinum mine.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-28). Ecuadorian President Noboa submits economic draft bill to Parliament. plenglish.com Quito, Nov 28 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on Tuesday sent the Urgent Economic Draft Bill, his first action to counter the crisis that the country is going through, to the National Assembly.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). China holds first supply chain-themed expo, timely response to global needs. ecns.cn The first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will kick off on Tuesday, gathering a number of Fortune Global 500 companies.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Panda bonds to help RMB expand footprint. ecns.cn Increased interest in panda bonds, spurred by China's low interest rates and supportive policies, will help promote the internationalization of the renminbi, experts said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-27). Highlights of First China International Supply Chain Expo. ecns.cn

presstv.ir (2023-11-27). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

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2023-11-26: News Headlines

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). Israeli vessel struck in Indian Ocean before Gaza truce took effect. presstv.ir It all happened hours before a four-day truce between the Israeli army and Hamas took effect.

Staff (2023-11-25). Surprise attack by Hamas brought Palestine issue back on focus, say experts. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The surprise attack on Israel by Hamas and the retaliatory strike on the Gaza Strip stirred the hornet's nest and has brought the Palestine issue back on focus, former Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar said during a discussion on the issue here. During the discussion at the Indian Women Press Corps' on Friday …

geo.tv (2023-11-25). WATCH: Indians wish IAF best as 'panauti' Modi flies Tejas aircraft. geo.tv "Indian Air Force should organise a Hawan and Pooja, the biggest Panauti has arrived," says an X user…

geo.tv (2023-11-26). Kochi university concert: Four dead, dozens injured in south India stampede. geo.tv Mishap occurred when a sudden downpour prompted the crowd outside the auditorium to seek cover…

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (2023-11-26). Profit-Making Holiday 'Black Friday' Interrupted By Mass Mobilizations. popularresistance.org Thousands took to the streets across multiple US cities to disrupt Black Friday, the most profitable retail shopping day of the year, to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. | November 24, marked the first day of the four-day humanitarian pause in the enclave. Displaced families have begun to travel back to their homes in the north of Gaza, even as Israeli forces opened fire on them, killing at least two Palestinians who were traveling back north. Videos have been circulating on social media of Palestinian political prisoners being released by Israeli forces, including many children and women. Freed ch…

Staff (2023-11-25). Tensions erupt in Kathmandu as thousands rally for 'Hindu Rashtra'. muslimmirror.com Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the heart of Kathmandu on Thursday, advocating for the reinstatement of the monarchy and the return of Nepal to its former status as a Hindu state. Aligned with the "citizen's movement to protect the nation, nationalism, religion, and culture," protesters, waving national flags, voiced their support for ex-King …

Staff (2023-11-26). CAA final draft likely to be ready by Mar 30, 2024: Union min. muslimmirror.com Kolkata : Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra on Sunday said that the final draft of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA is expected to be ready by March 30 next year. The BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh, while addressing a gathering of the Matua community at Thakurnagar in North 24 Parganas district, …

Staff (2023-11-25). UP: Meat shops to remain shut as Yogi govt declares 'No Non-Veg Day'. muslimmirror.com Lucknow : On the birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared a 'no non-veg day' on Saturday. The Uttar Pradesh government ordered all slaughterhouses and meat shops to remain closed on Saturday, on the birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, who advocated for a vegetarian lifestyle. A circular …

Staff (2023-11-26). Palestinian Resistance Releases 13 Israelis and 7 Foreigners in Exchange for 42 Palestinian Prisoners on Second Day of Ceasefire. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian Resistance reported that it released 13 Israelis and seven foreigner hostages and handed them over to the Red Cross, as part of the temporary ceasefire agreement signed with the Israeli occupation. This is the second prisoners swap that has taken place as part of the truce signed on November 22. | The announcement was made by the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Resistance movement Hamas that administrates the Gaza Strip, late at night on Saturday, November 25. The delay in the prisoner exchange had raised uncertainty about the humanitarian pause that started on November 24…

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-26). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-25). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

Staff (2023-11-26). BJP denying contribution of Muslims in freedom struggle: Tejashwi Yadav. muslimmirror.com Patna: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government at the Centre, accusing it of denying contribution of Muslims in the freedom struggle in a bid to communally polarise the society. The RJD leader was addressing a symposium organised by his party here in the memory of …

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). PLA warns off US warship near Xisha Islands. ecns.cn The Chinese military warned off a United States warship that illegally entered China's territorial waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea on Saturday, a spokesman for the People's Liberation Army said.

Staff (2023-11-26). NC sacrificed for tricolour when others were selling 'Azadi' dreams: Omar. muslimmirror.com Srinagar : National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday asserted that his party has always held the national flag high and rendered sacrifices to safeguard it when others were "selling dreams of Azadi" to the people of J-K and pushing arms into the hands of the youths. "No one has any objection to someone hoisting …

International Solidarity Movement (2023-11-26). Israel deports human rights defender documenting Palestinian home demolitions. mondoweiss.net Alison Russell was detained by Israeli forces while documenting home demolitions in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank. She was deported following a perfunctory hearing where Israeli police accused her of "supporting terrorism."

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-26). Egypt continues diplomatic offensive to end Israeli aggression. plenglish.com Cairo, Nov 26 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday began an international tour to put an end to Israel ¥s aggressions over the Gaza Strip and also the Israel-Palestine peace processresumption.

Angela (2023-11-26). Wednesday 11/29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). China's economy very resilient: South African scholar. ecns.cn I think China's economy remains very resilient despite global economic slowdown, said Farhana Paruk, head of Client Engagement at Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria and a former fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, in a recent interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). Comicomment: South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for int'l politics. ecns.cn The South China Sea is the shared home for the countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics.

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). Over 100 mln people sign up for China's medical insurance digital code. ecns.cn More than 100 million people in China have registered to use a digital code for the country's basic medical insurance plan, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-26). What to expect from first China International Supply Chain Expo. ecns.cn

infobrics (2023-11-26). New Development Era Ahead for Belt and Road, BRICS. infobrics.org The launch of the Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago marked another milestone in China's development journey. The question is: What is the Belt and Road Initiative's role in international relations, particularly China's relations with other countries and organizations now and in the future?>

infobrics (2023-11-26). A World of Blocs: Where Pakistan Stands?>. infobrics.org BRICS and SCO play a vital role in challenging the western-based international order and its established hegemony. They were established to replace the developed West and serve as the foundation for joint Chinese and Russian efforts to reshape the international system…

infobrics (2023-11-26). China's Relationship with South Africa and the Continent Will Grow. infobrics.org Chairperson of the National Assembly's portfolio committee on international relations, Supra Mahumapelo, believes China's relationship with South Africa and the continent will grow over the next few years, given the level of investment…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-26). South Africa Calls on ICJ to Declare Israel as 'Apartheid State'. libya360.wordpress.com South Africa says it is in the process of submitting a petition to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to demand that Israel be declared an "apartheid state." Speaking to a parliamentary session on Saturday, Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said that South Africa and Palestine were currently working on formulating practical strategies towards taking up…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-26). The International Commission of Jurists Appeals to the International Community: Invoke the Genocide Convention. libya360.wordpress.com The ICJ urges other States to immediately act under article VIII of the Genocide Convention, by calling on the competent organs of the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, and particularly the UN General Assembly, to take urgent action under the UN Charter appropriate for the prevention and suppression of any acts of genocide…

John Perry (2023-11-26). US Sanctions Hit Nicaragua's Social Investment Programs. orinocotribune.com By John Perry — Nov 7, 2023 | John Perry is based in Masaya, Nicaragua, and writes for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs, London Review of Books, FAIR and other outlets. | Which country spends nearly two-thirds of its budget on tackling poverty? When I met Nicaragua's finance minister, Ivan Acosta, he had just presented his 2024 budget to its National Assembly, and he made clear that a large part of it is aimed at doing just that. | In cash terms, Nicaragua's government will spend about 24% more in 2024 than in the current year, which includes a huge increase (43%) in public sector investment. Acosta explai…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-11-26). 2023 National Native American Heritage Day – Polo Oo Boat Launch. indybay.org California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry have a long and cherished relationship with our extended family, A'ho all my relations and embrace Polo Oo as Shingle Springs Miwok Elders partner with the managed lands of California State Parks along today's Lake Natoma.

Larry Johnson (2023-11-26). Hostage Release Creating More PR Problems For Israel. sonar21.com Israeli and Palestinian civilians are celebrating the exchange of hostages. Wait, some might say. Israel was not holding "hostages", they were prisoners. That is not how the Palestinians view the matter. The vast majority of people scarfed up by Israel and jailed were not afforded due process. This type of abuse is one grievance that is fueling support for Hamas and Hezbollah. | Netanyahu and his government are not happy about this deal. They were forced to accept it by a combination of domestic political pressure from the Israeli families who wanted their loved ones back and the international pressure gene…

midwesternmarx (2023-11-26). Cuba's economists committed to Che's example. By: Pedro Ríoseco López-Trigo. midwesternmarx.com On the eve of Economist's Day, it is important to review some aspects of Che's core ideas on the Political Economy of Socialism and especially when for some the solution to current problems is to completely free the market and reduce the role of the State in the economy. In the Constituent Congress of the National Association of Economists and Accountants of Cuba (ANEC), in 1979, November 26 was established as Economist's Day, in tribute to the appointment of Ernesto Che Guevara o …

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-26). Venezuela and Cuba to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector. plenglish.com Caracas, Nov 26 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Cuba on Sunday inked two cooperation agreements to continue strengthening tourism operations in domestic and international markets.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-11-26). The German state's crackdown on solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Zaid Abdulnasser is a Palestinian refugee living in Berlin, Germany and a former member of "Samidoun — Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network". Samidoun is an international organization, working for the cause of Palestinian prisoners. On the 2nd of November, Samidoun was banned by the Ministry of Interior in Germany. On November 23rd, German security authorities also conducted raids at properties connected to suspected Samidoun members. Previously, Zaid Abdulnasser had already been threatened with deportation, due to his political work. | In this interview, Zaid gives a comprehensive overview on the positi…

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). Mexican army deployed after capture of Sinaloa Cartel's alleged security boss. presstv.ir The Mexican Army was deployed on Wednesday (November 22) in the streets of Culiacan after the National Guard captured Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini."

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). Erdogan blasts Israeli war crimes as Turkish lawyers refer evidence to ICC. presstv.ir Turkish legal experts sent a file of Israel war crimes evident to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). South Africa calls on ICJ to declare Israel as 'apartheid state'. presstv.ir South Africa demand Israel to be declared an apartheid state at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Alberto Toscano, In These Times. (2023-11-25). The Rise Of The Far Right Is A Global Phenomenon. popularresistance.org Across the globe, the far Right appears to be on the ascent. It has seized commanding heights in Giorgia Meloni's Italy and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, while formerly ostracized ethno-nationalist parties like the Sweden Democrats and the True Finns are now in governing coalitions. Shortly after this issue went to press, Argentina elected as president the voluble anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei, whose promise to commodify all facets of social life is accompanied by rabid anti-feminism and culture war invectives‚Äâ—‚Äâ"In my government there will be no cultur…

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-25). Cuba is ready to host Afide 2023. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is ready to host the 10th International Convention on Physical Activity and Sports (Afide 2023), Dr. C. Mélix Ilisástigui told a press conference on Friday.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-25). Milei insists on closing Argentina's Central Bank. plenglish.com It was communicated in a document published in the profile of his office on the social network X. | The text specified that economist Osvaldo Giordano will be the head of the National Social Security Administration, and Engineer Horacio Marin will be at the head of Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales (YPF) as of December 10, when his presidential inauguration will take place. | Since 2015, Giordano has been the Minister of Finance in the Province of Córdoba, where he was previously Secretary of Social Welfare. He is one of the main allies of Governor and former presidential candidate Juan Schiaretti. | Meanwhile,…

Angela (2023-11-25). Wednesday 11/29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). China's economy very resilient: South African scholar. ecns.cn I think China's economy remains very resilient despite global economic slowdown, said Farhana Paruk, head of Client Engagement at Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria and a former fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, in a recent interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). Comicomment: South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for int'l politics. ecns.cn The South China Sea is the shared home for the countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics.

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). Over 100 mln people sign up for China's medical insurance digital code. ecns.cn More than 100 million people in China have registered to use a digital code for the country's basic medical insurance plan, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). China launches website for the private economy bureau amid strong policy support. ecns.cn China has launched a website for the bureau for private economy development under the website of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), as the latest effort to boost the private economy.

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). What to expect from first China International Supply Chain Expo. ecns.cn

Ellen Brown (2023-11-25). Three Presidents Who Made Thanksgiving a National Holiday And What They Were Thankful For. dissidentvoice.org Three U.S. presidents were instrumental in establishing Thanksgiving as a regular national event. On October 3, 1789, George Washington declared the first federal Thanksgiving holiday. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln made it an annual federal holiday. And in 1941, Franklin Roosevelt signed a bill setting the date at the fourth Thursday of every November. All three presidents …

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-25). Arrest of 109 gang members highlighted in El Salvador. plenglish.com The Minister of Justice and Security, Gustavo Villatoro indicated in a report that the Attorney General's Office (FGR) together with the National Civil Police (PNC) made the capture in the department of Santa Ana, as part of "Operation Lake". | In his message on his X account, Villatoro said that among those arrested were four palabreros, four of the so-called "homeboys" in charge of neighborhoods or cantons, and 16 collaborators, all of whom have criminal records for crimes committed from 2014 to 2018, including six homicides. | The terrorists, as defined by law, will be charged with the crimes of aggravated hom…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-11-25). Uruguayan feminists in solidarity with Palestinian cause. plenglish.com In this capital the Intersocial Feminist called for a concentration in the afternoon in Plaza Libertad, which will be followed by a rally along the emblematic 18 de Julio Avenue under the slogan "United for peace and in solidarity with the people of Palestine". | We declare that the Palestinian people are not alone, says a declaration that calls to "defend life against the massacre". The proclamation adds groups of the Lgbtiq+ community and affirms that "the Palestinian cause is also a feminist one". | The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women honors the sisters Patria, Minerva and Maria…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-11-25). 2023 National Native American Heritage Day – Polo Oo Boat Launch. indybay.org California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry have a long and cherished relationship with our extended family, A'ho all my relations and embrace Polo Oo as Shingle Springs Miwok Elders partner with the managed lands of California State Parks along today's Lake Natoma.

Max Blumenthal (2023-11-25). Israeli October 7 posterchild was killed by Israeli tank, eyewitnesses reveal. thegrayzone.com Eyewitnesses to the October 7 hostage standoff in Kibbutz Be'eri have exposed Israel for misleading the world about the killings of 12-year-old Liel Hetzroni, her family and her neighbors. Update: A video transcript of Yasmin Porat's testimony translated by David Sheen for Electronic Intifada follows this article. In a desperate bid for international sympathy, the Israeli government has sought to stir outrage over the killing of a 12-year-old girl during the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7. "This …

Misión Verdad (2023-11-25). Venezuelan Opposition's Contradictions Regarding Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Nov 24, 2023 | The defense of Venezuelan sovereignty over the Essequibo territory is an issue that should unite all Venezuelans irrespective of their ideological positions. | The Venezuelan government has emphasized the importance of national unity to confront the intentions of US oil corporations that are planning to take over the Essequibo region and exploit its natural resources, using Guyana as a proxy. | Recently, the opposition governor of Cojedes state, Alberto Galíndez, received instructions from the Venezuela Toda campaign and its national coordinator, National Assembly President Jo…

Peoples Health Dispatch (2023-11-25). Abortion still heavily criminalized and regulated across the world, says Amnesty report. peoplesdispatch.org A new report by Amnesty International looks into the different forms of violence that safe abortion providers and advocates around the world are exposed to…

presstv.ir (2023-11-25). Mexican army deployed after capture of Sinaloa Cartel's alleged security boss. presstv.ir The Mexican Army was deployed on Wednesday (November 22) in the streets of Culiacan after the National Guard captured Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini."

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-25). Estonia notifies WHO that it rejects the Pandemic Treaty and amendments to International Health Regulations. expose-news.com On 22 November, 11 Members of the Estonian Parliament wrote a letter to the World Health Organisation ("WHO") to reject the proposed international agreement on pandemic prevention preparedness and response — also …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-11-25). Slovakia will not be entering into any international pandemic agreements with WHO, Prime Minister says. expose-news.com During a SMER party conference, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico declared that his government will not sign the World Health Organisation's Pandemic Treaty and SMER Members of Parliament will not ratify in …

WSWS (2023-11-25). Far-right government formed in New Zealand. wsws.org After more than five weeks of talks, the National Party has formed an unstable coalition with far-right parties, which will intensify the assault on the working class and ramp up war preparations.

WSWS (2023-11-25). The "No to Wars" demonstration: A cover for the war policy of the German government. wsws.org The national "No to Wars" demonstration taking place in Berlin on Saturday is a cynical attempt to push the growing opposition to the NATO war in Ukraine and the genocide in Gaza into a dead end.

WSWS (2023-11-25). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting calls on working class to intervene to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The Colombo meeting is a part of a series of meetings in Sri Lanka, as well as around the world by the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), to build an international anti-war movement of the working class based on socialist policies.

Staff (2023-11-26). Gaza- A graveyard of more than 5,500 children. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The World Children's Day, on 20th November this year, was observed during the Israel's war on Gaza, in which an estimated 5,500 children have been killed. International humanitarian agencies are concerned about the unfolding tragedy but it looks as if the international community is sleeping and not bothered about taking any concrete action …

The Independent (2023-11-26). China backs Uganda on UN Security Council reforms. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The People's Republic of China pledged unconditional support to Uganda's push for sweeping reforms at the United Nations Security Council, commended Uganda's government for safeguarding African solidarity, and castigated external interference and politics of bullying. The Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, H.E. …

The Independent (2023-11-26). King Oyo Praised for boosting Uganda's Tourism Sector. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Key players in the Tourism sector appreciated Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru for his visionary leadership which has led to several developmental reforms. Among these is the documentary "Rwenzori Source of Life" scheduled to be launched this Friday at the International University of East Africa (IUEA) in Kampala In …

The Independent (2023-11-26). Uganda, ILO to implement the second phase of project to end child labour. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Mr. Aggrey David Kibenge has met with a delegation from the International Labour Organization's ACCEL project, during which they discussed the upcoming second phase of the initiative aimed at eradicating child labour in supply chains across Africa. …

WSWS (2023-11-26). Dublin riots highlight far-right threat in Europe amid deep social crisis. wsws.org Groups of extreme nationalists, white supremacists, religious fundamentalists, anti-vaccine campaigners and COVID denialists come together around opposition to immigration and to a "weak" and "woke" establishment—in fact only magnifying the anti-migrant rhetoric of that same establishment.

The Independent (2023-11-25). Report on African roads. independent.co.ug Why Uganda was not on the list for worst roads COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report on the state of roads attributed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently left Ugandans agitated for a surprising reason; that their country was not named among the top 10 with the worst roads. Part of …

The Independent (2023-11-25). The wars of the new world order. independent.co.ug Beyond Gaza and Ukraine a fundamental global geopolitical rebalancing now appears all but inevitable COMMENT | BRAHMA CHELLANEY | The crises, conflicts, and wars that are currently raging highlight just how profoundly the geopolitical landscape has changed in recent years, as great-power rivalries have again become central to international relations. With the wars in Gaza and …

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. (2023-11-25). New Mood In The World Will Put An End To The Global Monroe Doctrine. popularresistance.org Every day since 7 October has felt like an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, with hundreds of thousands gathering in Istanbul, a million in Jakarta, and then yet another million across Africa and Latin America to demand an end to the brutal attack being carried out by Israel (with the collusion of the United States). It is impossible to keep up with the scale and frequency of the protests, which are in turn pushing political parties and governments to clarify their stances on Israel's attack on Palestine. These mass demonstrations have generated three kinds of outcomes.

Ellen Brown (2023-11-26). Three Presidents Who Made Thanksgiving a National Holiday — And What They Were Thankful For. globalresearch.ca

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-26). Mayo Clinic hospital recognized for surgical quality, outstanding surgical outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Methodist Campus for achieving meritorious outcomes in surgical patient care. This is the fifth time Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester, Methodist Campus has been recognized. As a program participant, Mayo Clinic tracks the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures to direct quality improvement efforts. The recognition is related to eight surgical outcomes, including: Mortality…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-26). Mayo Clinic and Columbia University receive $10.6 million grant from NCI to advance glioblastoma research with mathematical oncology. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbia University received a five-year, $10.6 million U54 center grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to further study combining the molecular analysis of glioblastoma with MRI. Glioblastoma is a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor that begins as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. As it grows, it can invade and destroy healthy tissue. There is no cure, but treatments may slow the cancer's growth…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-11-26). Pass the turkey — and your family health insights — this Thanksgiving. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day, an annual national campaign to promote awareness of hereditary health traits in families. Has your grandmother, mother, aunt or sister had breast or ovarian cancer? Has your grandfather, father or uncle had prostate, breast or pancreatic cancer? Is there a history in your family of colon cancer, diabetes or high cholesterol? If any of these scenarios resonate within your family, you could also be at risk. Many hereditary…

Paul Anthony Taylor (2023-11-26). The WHO Pandemic Treaty and Amendments to the International Health Regulations: Enabling a Global Health Dictatorship. globalresearch.ca

Pavel López Lazo (2023-11-26). Cuban farmers focus on more production, less imports. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's cooperatives and peasants will sow as many as 470,000 hectares of various crops planned for the cold season, which contributes to reducing food imports, as stated by the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP).

Pressenza New York (2023-11-26). Nov 29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. pressenza.com The

scorinoco (2023-11-26). Diamonds Drenched in Blood: Unmasking Israel's Role in the Congo Crisis. orinocotribune.com By Khafre Jay — Nov 22, 2023 | In the heart of Africa, where the earth is rich with diamonds, lies the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a land steeped in beauty and turmoil. This nation, endowed with vast natural resources, has become a tragic illustration of how global greed and geopolitical agendas can ravage a country. The DRC's story is not just about its diamonds; it's a saga of exploitation and lost promises. The allure of these precious stones has attracted various international players, casting long shadows over the nation's sovereignty and the well-being of its people. | The year 1997 marked a pi…

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

WSWS (2023-11-25). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Minibus drivers stop work across the Philippines; Pakistani nurses strike over four months of unpaid wages; Sri Lankan workers oppose privatisation; Australian paramedics demand 20 percent pay rise.

presstv.ir (2023-11-26). Hundreds of Sri Lankans rally outside US embassy, denounce its support for Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of Sri Lankan protesters gather in front of the US embassy in Colombo to denounce Washington's support for Tel Aviv.

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2023-11-25: News Headlines

Chloe Atkinson (2023-11-24). India Pollution, COP28 and Plastics Treaty are all Intertwined. counterpunch.org The citizens of New Delhi were faced with unimaginable levels of pollution recently when the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an unimaginable and whopping 999 (between 0-50 is considered "good"). Across the Arabian Sea, in Kenya, a UN-led meeting on plastic pollution failed to reach a consensus supposedly after oil-producing countries placed obstacles to prevent

infobrics (2023-11-24). S African Chambers of Commerce Welcome Initiatives by Indian Missions to Boost Trade. infobrics.org

P. Sainath (2023-11-24). M.S. Swaminathan Lives on in the Hearts of India's Farmers. counterpunch.org Young Vishal Khule, the son of a famer in Akola's Dadham village, took his own life in 2015. Seen here are Vishal's father, Vishwanath Khule and his mother Sheela (on the right); elder brother Vaibhav and their neighbour Jankiram Khule with Vishal's paternal uncle (to the left). Dadham, with a population of 1,500, is among

teleSUR, lfb, JDO (2023-11-24). Autoridades indias próximas a liberar obreros atrapados en túnel. telesurtv.net "La región es muy débil desde el punto de vista tectónico, porque se producen muchos terremotos", declaró el geólogo Chittenipattu Puthenveettil Rajendran.

geo.tv (2023-11-24). Afghan embassy in India shuts down citing Indian govt, Taliban pressure. geo.tv Afghan diplomats appointed by Ghani's government have reached third countries and there are none remaining in India…

geo.tv (2023-11-24). King cobra turns out to be murder weapon after Indian man held for killing wife, daughter. geo.tv K Ganesh Patra, claiming to use snake for religious purposes, reportedly obtained the cobra from a snake charmer…

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-25). Cuban folklore delights audiences in the Indian state of Meghalaya. plenglish.com New Delhi, Nov 26 (Prensa Latina) A representation of the Cuban National Folkloric Ensemble (CFNC) delighted the audience at the inauguration of the "Tril Hills Ensemble" Festival in the Indian state of Meghalaya, it was reportedly stated.

People's Dispatch. (2023-11-24). Demands Grow For A Permanent Ceasefire. popularresistance.org In the early hours of November 22, Israeli and Hamas officials announced that they accepted the agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States for a 4-day pause in aggression in the Gaza Strip, which includes the exchange of 150 Palestinian political prisoners for 50 non-military Israeli hostages, as well as the entry of 300 trucks of humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip. | This temporary pause comes after Israel has slaughtered over 14,500 Palestinians in Gaza, with 7,000 still trapped under the rubble and over 35,000 wounded. Israel's airstrikes on hospitals and civilian infrastructure as we…

Staff (2023-11-24). Days after demolition drive, Nizamuddin slum dwellers trade house remains. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Two days after it was demolished, the slum near Hazrat Nizamuddin area was a scene of chaos with grief-stricken families trying to dispose of whatever they could salvage from the wreck to scrap dealers. The slum cluster between the Sundar Nursery and the Delhi Public School inhabited by about 1,000 to 1,500 …

teleSUR, JCM, JGN, SH, MER, JDO, MS, DRL (2023-11-24). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El comandante militar de las Brigadas Ezzedin Al-Qassam de la Resistencia Palestina, Mohammed Deif, anunció el inicio de la operación Diluvio de Al-Aqsa.

english.almanar.com.lb (2023-11-25). Al-Qassam Brigades decides to delay release of second batch of captives until occupation adheres to agreement terms related to entry of relief trucks to the northern Gaza Strip and complies with agreed-upon standards for the release of captives: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Staff (2023-11-24). Gujarat: Dalit man assaulted and forced to apologize with footwear in his mouth for demanding salary in Morbi. muslimmirror.com In Morbi city, Gujarat, a 21-year-old Dalit man, Nilesh Dalsaniya, was allegedly assaulted and humiliated by a businesswoman and at least six others for seeking his due salary. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and a case has been registered against the accused, including the businesswoman, identified as Vibhuti Patel aka Raniba, her brother Om Patel, …

Matt Bruenig, People's Policy Project. (2023-11-24). Imagine A Central Income Distribution Institution. popularresistance.org Many years ago, I learned that the Faroe Islands has a peculiar process for compensating workers. There, employers pay each worker's entire paycheck to the tax authority, which removes any taxes owed and then remits the remainder to each worker's linked bank account. As part of this process, the tax authority also rolls in any welfare payments an individual is owed when making its periodic payments. Beyond these practical advantages, the idea of a central income distribution institution (CIDI) — i.e. a government entity that all income payments are routed through, even factor income payments like wages, div…

Angela (2023-11-25). Wednesday 11/29: International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

ecns.cn (2023-11-25). What to expect from first China International Supply Chain Expo. ecns.cn

Anonymous Contributor (2023-11-24). Portland Mobilizes and Shuts Down Anti-Trans Hate Group with Links to the Far-Right. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent mobilization in Portland, Oregon against anti-trans hate group with links to the far-Right. For more information on the Women's Declaration International (WDI), go here. photos: @marcielinenovatore A few months ago, Women's Declaration International (WDI) announced their intention to have a "nationwide gender abolition tour" comprised of three stops: Philly, San Francisco, and…

BIPOC Voices at MIIS initiative (2023-11-24). Thursday 12/7: You're on Native Land, So Now What? indybay.org Middlebury Institute of International Studies, McGowan MG100, 411 Pacific Street, Monterey…

Dan Ritzman (2023-11-24). New Columbia River Treaty Must Prioritize Local Tribes and Ecological Concerns. truthout.org Canada and the United States met in October for their 19th round of negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty is an engineering agreement between the two countries to jointly manage the international Columbia River to reduce flood risk and optimize hydropower production. The river runs through the heart and history of the U.S. Northwest and plays a… |

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-24). Netanyahu Says UN Isn't Doing Enough for Palestinians in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused the UN of not doing enough to respond to the humanitarian crisis he created in Gaza. "I have not seen yet the effort that I'd like to see from the UN and the international agencies to build shelters there [in Gaza]," Netanyahu said. The Israeli leader said …

ecns.cn (2023-11-24). China's economy very resilient: South African scholar. ecns.cn I think China's economy remains very resilient despite global economic slowdown, said Farhana Paruk, head of Client Engagement at Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) at the University of Pretoria and a former fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, in a recent interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-11-24). Over 100 mln people sign up for China's medical insurance digital code. ecns.cn More than 100 million people in China have registered to use a digital code for the country's basic medical insurance plan, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-24). China committed to keeping global industrial and supply chains stable, unfettered: FM. ecns.cn The Chinese government has always been committed to keeping global industrial and supply chains stable and unfettered and taken various concrete steps to advance international cooperation on industrial and supply chains, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-24). China launches website for the private economy bureau amid strong policy support. ecns.cn China has launched a website for the bureau for private economy development under the website of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), as the latest effort to boost the private economy.

ecns.cn (2023-11-24). 2023 Aero Asia show kicks off in Zhuhai. ecns.cn The 2023 Aero Asia show kicked off at the Zhuhai International Air Show Center on Thursday.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-11-24). Cybersecurity day in Cuba pays tribute to Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) With two audiovisual materials dedicated to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on occasion of tomorrow's seven-year anniversary of his physical disappearance, the scientific event of the Second National Day of Cybersecurity.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-24). International Appeal to Invoke the Genocide and Apartheid Conventions to Protect the Palestinian People. libya360.wordpress.com With each day that passes, more precious lives are lost. Not only are the genocidal actions of the Zionist occupation regime escalating, emerging reports reveal projects of both the United States and Israel that involve plans for the extermination of the Palestinian people and the expropriation of their remaining lands. A genocide is happening in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-24). The Hannibal Directive: Was October 7th a Hamas or Israeli Massacre? libya360.wordpress.com William Van Wagenen Israel's controversial military policy of killing its own citizens to preserve national security may be its defining mistake of 7 October. Would there have even been a 'massacre' that day if Israel had not employed the Hannibal Directive? A farewell ceremony was recently held for 12-year-old Liel Hezroni, an Israeli girl from Kibbutz Be'eri…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-11-24). Wars and Revolutionary Transformations. libya360.wordpress.com Christopher Black And maybe… something good does come out of this tragedy … the loss of America's claimed moral hegemony; a loss so severe that it can lead to a revolutionary transformation of nations' and peoples' world view, an awakening of their consciousness to a new reality of a future without American and European aggression,…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2023-11-24). 2023 National Native American Heritage Day – Polo Oo Boat Launch. indybay.org California Pioneers of Pan African Ancestry have a long and cherished relationship with our extended family, A'ho all my relations and embrace Polo Oo as Shingle Springs Miwok Elders partner with the managed lands of California State Parks along today's Lake Natoma.

Laith Fadel (2023-11-24). U.S. consumer spending expected to reach record high. america.cgtn.com The U.S. is dealing with sky-high interest rates and credit card debt, but even that is not enough to stop Americans from spending money this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record amount in the months of November and December. CGTN's Karina Mitchell reports.

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2023-11-24). The Black Misleaders Promote Zionism. popularresistance.org In 2021 this columnist wrote, "The Palestine Litmus Test." At that time Israel was carrying out one of its periodic attacks against Gaza, deliberately targeting civilians, and in doing so practicing war crimes. Now the zionist state is intent on completely destroying Gaza, killing as many people as possible and driving out the survivors so that the region can be open for settlement and for oil and gas extraction. | The horrific scenes of carnage have evoked revulsion for millions of people in the United States and around the world. Huge protests have taken place nationally and internationally and the zionists fin…

Maria Paez Victor (2023-11-24). ExxonMobil's Land Grab. counterpunch.org Attacks on Venezuela by the USA and its allies include 930 illegal sanctions that shut the country out from international finance blocking it from buying medicines, food or producing or selling its oil. Also there have been direct and indirect support for coup d'etat attempts, street violence leading to murders and injuries, cyberattacks on its

Medical Students For A Ceasefire (2023-11-24). National Day of Action Of All Medical School Students For Ceasefire. indybay.org There will be a national day of action at all most medical schools in the US on Nov22 for a cease fire…

Misión Verdad (2023-11-24). Venezuelan Opposition Politician María Corina Machado's Changing Opinions on ICJ's Jurisdiction in Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com The Geneva Agreement, signed in 1966 between Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the then colony of British Guyana, is the only instrument in force that constitutes the legal basis for resolving the dispute over the Essequibo territory. For this reason, Venezuela denounces the self-imposition of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial body of the United Nations, as the arbitrator intending to solve the territorial dispute. | Once upon a time, this position was defended by far-right Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado, who stated in 2018 that the Geneva Agreement was the only way to reach…

Mouna Hashem, Martha Mundy (2023-11-24). Why the United Arab Emirates is a Poor Choice for a Global Climate Summit. counterpunch.org It is no joke; the man who will preside over the upcoming climate summit, COP28 (which will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from November 30 to December 12), is the chief oil executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the third largest oil company in the Arabian Peninsula: Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who also is the United Arab Emirates Minister for Industry

presstv.ir (2023-11-24). Mexican army deployed after capture of Sinaloa Cartel's alleged security boss. presstv.ir The Mexican Army was deployed on Wednesday (November 22) in the streets of Culiacan after the National Guard captured Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, or "El Nini."

Ramzy Baroud (2023-11-24). How Gaza United the World. counterpunch.org For decades, the struggle for national liberation in Palestine was rightly understood to be part and parcel of a global struggle for liberation, mainly in the Global South. And since national liberation movements were, per definition, the struggle for indigenous people to assert their collective rights for freedom, equality and justice, the Palestinian struggle was

Staff (2023-11-24). Ta-Nehisi Coates and Rashid Khalidi on Israeli Occupation, Apartheid & the 100-Year War on Palestine. democracynow.org In this special broadcast, we air excerpts from a recent event organized by the Palestine Festival of Literature at the Union Theological Seminary here in New York. The event featured a discussion between the acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi. Coates won the National Book Award for his book Between the World and Me. Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said professor of modern Arab studies at Columbia. His books include The Hundred Years' War on Palestine. Their conversation was moderated by civil rights attorney Michelle Alexander.

Stephany Seay (2023-11-24). Cease Fire! Yellowstone Buffalo Need to Recover. counterpunch.org It is time for a cease-fire in the so-called buffalo hunts that take place on the western and northern edges of Yellowstone National Park. Last winter was the worst "hunting" season the buffalo suffered since the 19th century. Winter came early and hard and we witnessed one of the largest migrations into Montana long before

WSWS (2023-11-24). Child hospitalizations soar across China one year after the lifting of Zero-COVID. wsws.org It is not yet clear what pathogen or pathogens are responsible for the deluge of child hospitalizations, but the underlying cause of this crisis is undoubtedly the collapse of public health in China and internationally over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-25). Attempt to stabilize electricity service in South Africa. plenglish.com Pretoria, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) After a sudden return to the most severe stages of blackouts in South Africa this week, the national electricity company, Eskom, is struggling to replenish generating capacity and reduce the daily power cuts.

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