2023-11-30: News Headlines

Scott Ritter, Consortium News. (2023-11-30). The End Of US Nuclear Superiority. popularresistance.org On November 1, the U.S. Air Force was forced to explosively "terminate" the flight test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This meant blowing it up in the air after it exhibited unspecified in-flight anomalies to engineers monitoring its progress. | The test launch, carried out by the U.S. Air Force's Global Strike Command, is, according to the Air Force, "part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States' nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable, and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies." | The U.S. Air Force maintains…

Scott Ritter (2023-11-30). The End of US Nuclear Superiority. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

Pressenza New York (2023-11-30). Groups Call on the U.S. Sign the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. pressenza.com At a vigil on Thursday, November 30, outside the U.S. Mission to the U.N., the Atlantic Life Community, Nukewatch, NYC War Resisters League, and others will call on the U.S. to be the first nuclear armed state to respond to the global demand for nuclear disarmament and sign the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. This would push the other 8 nuclear powers to do the same, then all could ratify the Treaty together and implement a warhead disarmament regimen, backing humankind away from 78 years teetering at the edge of the nuclear abyss. | U.S. Sign the Treat Vigil | 12: 30 pm, Thursday, November 30 | The United States Miss…

Editor (2023-11-30). The Eyes on the Board Act Is Yet Another Misguided Attempt to Limit Social Media for Teens. scheerpost.com By Jason Kelley / Electronic Frontier Foundation Young people's access to social media continues to be under attack by overreaching politicians. The latest effort, Senator Ted Cruz's blunt "Eyes on the Board" Act, aims to end social media's use entirely in schools. This heavy-handed plan to cut federal funding to any school that doesn't block …

infobrics (2023-11-30). How F-16s for Kiev regime could spark wider NATO-Russia war. infobrics.org How would NATO deliver F-16s and where exactly would they be based? Neighboring Poland and Romania both operate these jets and already have the necessary infrastructure, making them the likeliest candidates for stopgap basing. In addition, Slovakia and Bulgaria are in the process of acquiring F-16s and are rapidly building similar infrastructure, meaning they too are able to do the same or at least they will be soon. However, will Russia really tolerate this, considering that F-16s using NATO airbases would make them a party to the conflict?>

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-11-30). NATO Further Postpones Ukraine's Membership. globalresearch.ca

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…

Drago Bosnic (2023-11-30). How F-16s for Kiev Regime Could Spark Wider NATO-Russia War. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-11-30). Bernie Sanders: The left face of genocide. wsws.org With the death toll in Gaza exceeding 15,000 and the horror of Israel's war of annihilation made even more clear by on-the-spot reports during the bombing lull, and worldwide protests against the genocide continuing unabated, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is seeking to present himself as an evenhanded advocate for both the Israeli state and the Palestinians.

EcoWaste Coalition (2023-11-30). Baguio City, Philippines Ramps Up Advocacy for Safe E-Waste Management. pressenza.com 30 November 2023, Quezon City. The Baguio City Government is dead serious in promoting the safe management of electronic waste, or e-waste, to prevent toxic pollution and to protect the health of citizens and the ecosystems. | At a lively forum held last Tuesday (November 28, 2023) at Bakakeng Central, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong exhorted the people, especially the youth, to take steps to prevent and reduce e-waste, which includes a wide range of discarded electrical and electronic products and their parts that often contain hazardous materials. Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong pushes for proper manag…

mforinoco (2023-11-30). West Admits Ukraine is Losing Proxy War. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Nov 27, 2023 | 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. | What had been a narrative of Ukraine's steady gains and indomitable fighting spirit has now been replaced by the reality of Ukraine's catastrophic losses (as well as net territorial losses) and a steady collapse of morale among troops. What had been narratives of…

infobrics (2023-11-30). Serbian President's wife and associates support Ukraine, sparking controversy in Serbia. infobrics.org Although the Serbian media generally underreport Tamara's activities, all in order to hide her unpopular behavior, the news travels through the grapevine, prompting protests and angry rebukes from patriotic organizations and political parties.

Ahmed Adel (2023-11-30). US Military Aid to Ukraine May be Postponed Until After 2024 Elections. globalresearch.ca

Desanka Handson (2023-11-30). Serbian President's Wife and Associates Support Ukraine, Sparking Controversy in Serbia. globalresearch.ca

infobrics (2023-11-30). Czech Republic received little support in its latest anti-Russia actions. infobrics.org Russian energy still keeps the Czech Republic warm during winter.

infobrics (2023-11-30). Baltic states ignore basic principles of European security. infobrics.org Baltic states criticize Russian Federation's participation in a European security conference and irresponsibly try to boycott the OSCE.

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…

Tamara Nassar (2023-11-30). Israel executes 8-year-old in broad daylight. electronicintifada.net Israel invades Jenin, destroys infrastructure.

Leila Warah, Mondoweiss. (2023-11-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 54: Two Children Killed By Israeli Forces. popularresistance.org While many of the people in Gaza are spending Wednesday, the last day of the temporary truce, trying to collect basic necessities like food and cooking oil in preparation for the Israeli bombardment to resume, political leaders are discussing yet another extension. | Under the four-day truce deal, which began on Friday and has already been extended by two more days, Hamas has released 60 of about 240 captives from the Gaza Strip, and Israel has released 180 Palestinian political prisoners, all women and children. | Another round of hostage exchanges is expected to take place on Wednesday evening. | Ghazi Hamad, a…

WSWS (2023-11-30). Green Party conference in Karlsruhe: Militarism and dictatorship, agitation against refugees. wsws.org In foreign policy, Germany's Greens have long positioned themselves as the most aggressive imperialist party. The former pacifists now play the same reactionary role in domestic politics.

A Guest Author (2023-11-30). Hamas's message to world movement:'Increase interaction, solidarity, by all possible means'. workers.org The following remarks were made by Hamas — Islamic Resistance Forces — at a press conference on Nov. 28, 2023. Mercy for the convoys of our righteous martyrs in the Gaza Strip, the occupied West Bank, the city of Al-Quds, and in the refugee and diaspora camps in Lebanon, whose . . . |

Angela (2023-11-30). Tuesday 11/28: Urgent Action: Immigrant Youth for Palestine Power Hour! indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

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!

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). North Korea beefs up weapons, troops on border after military pact suspended. presstv.ir North Korea has deployed soldiers and heavy weapons at guard posts near the border with South Korea.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Russia: US played 'destructive role' in Gaza war. presstv.ir Russia says the United States has escalated the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas by playing a "destructive role" there.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Henry Kissinger dead at 100: The warmonger's legacy. presstv.ir Henry Kissinger, one of the most influential and controversial diplomats of the twentieth century, is dead at 100.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Israeli forces kill two Palestinian children in extensive raid on Jenin. presstv.ir Two Palestinian children have been shot dead by Israeli troops in their attack on Jenin city in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Israeli forces kill Palestinian youth during clashes near Ramallah. presstv.ir Israeli military forces have killed a Palestinian youth and injured four others during clashes near the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Humans of Gaza: 3-year-old Reem, grandfather's 'essence of soul'. presstv.ir Reem and her 5-year-old brother Tareq were both killed when an Israeli airstrike brought down their home after hitting the Al Nuseirat refugee camp in southern Gaza.

Caoimhghin àì Croidheáin (2023-11-30). The Dublin Riots: The Aftermath. dissidentvoice.org The recent horrific events in Dublin left many in shock as a stabbing incident developed into an anti-immigration rally, which in turn developed into a riot as a tram, busses and Garda cars were set on fire. In the early afternoon a man stabbed three children and a care assistant (who were taken to hospital). …

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.

WSWS (2023-11-30). Australian pseudo-left seeking to divert anger over Gaza genocide behind Labor, unions. wsws.org The pseudo-left is seeking to bolster illusions in Labor and the union bureaucracy, the very forces in Australia that are supporting and facilitating Israel's genocide of the Palestinians.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Comicomment: Actions and collaborations needed for a healthy planet. ecns.cn The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, will be held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. COP28 will mark a significant milestone as it responds to the first-ever Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-30). Uruguayan experts research alleged cases of equine encephalomyelitis. plenglish.com The General Directorate of Livestock Services at the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) is waiting for the results of samples sent to the laboratory. | Technicians from the MAGP Animal Health Directorate are attending to notifications of suspicions through epidemiological research and the extraction of blood samples from the sick equines with nervous and respiratory symptoms. | Livestock Services Deputy Director Jorge Viera told Subrayado, a local media outlet, that the technicians visited 13 farms where animals were suspected of having contracted the disease. | Viera added that morbidity an…

Jeff Schuhrke, In These Times. (2023-11-30). The Labor Movement's History Of Backing Israel. popularresistance.org As the Israeli government carries out what experts describe as a potential genocide in Gaza‚Äâ—‚Äâwith full political, financial, and military backing from the United States‚Äâ—‚Äâmillions of people around the world are mobilizing to demand an immediate cease-fire and a free Palestine. Workers in the United States, including numerous rank-and-file unionists and local union representatives, are similarly speaking out against the ongoing siege and bombardment of Gaza and pledging their solidarity with Palestinian trade unions, which hav…

Tenant, Neighborhood Councils (2023-11-30). Tenants Fighting Eviction Picket KP Market, Threatening Boycott. indybay.org

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 . . . |

Robert Fantina (2023-11-30). Israel's Foreign Labourers: Exploitation is the Norm. counterpunch.org A recent (November 26) report by CNN discusses a problem apartheid Israel is facing because of the Hamas uprising of October 7. The 'journalists' who wrote the article bemoan the fact that, due to that action, at least 10,000 farmworkers, and possibly as many as 40,000, have departed Israel since that day, and more are

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. |

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.

WSWS (2023-11-30). The plight of Thai workers in Israel. wsws.org Tens of thousands of highly exploited Thai agricultural workers remain in Israel as the Netanyahu government has intensified its genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza.

WSWS (2023-11-30). UAW officials move to shut down BCBS strike with sellout "verbal agreement" wsws.org The UAW and Blue Cross Blue Shield announced a "verbal agreement" to end the 11-week strike without meeting workers' demands…

A Guest Author (2023-11-30). The ongoing Nakba: Towards a legal framework for Palestine. workers.org Harvard Graduate Students for Palestine rally, November 2023. A week after Oct. 7, after Israel's all-out assault on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had already killed thousands of civilians, the editors of the Harvard Law Review reached out to solicit an essay from Palestinian scholar Rabea Eghbariah, who was a . . . |

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Actress Cynthia Nixon launches hunger strike calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Cynthia Nixon, joined by state legislators and activists, launches a hunger strike calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). CEO calls for closer Sino-U.S. ties in medical devices. ecns.cn Increased cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies in the medical device sector can drive technological advancements in both countries and contribute to the betterment of global healthcare, said a senior executive with MitrAssist Lifesciences.

Abayomi Azikiwe, Black Agenda Report. (2023-11-30). Resistance Regionalizes As Yemeni Navy Seizes Israeli-Linked Vessel. popularresistance.org United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken among other high level White House officials have repeatedly stated since October 7 that one of their major objectives is to prevent the regionalization of the upsurge of resistance to the State of Israel in Gaza. | However, it is Washington which has laid the groundwork for an already broad area of conflict throughout West Asia from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf. | In the specific case of Yemen, the Pentagon, under successive administrations, has engaged in occupations, bombing operations and proxy wars. Between 2015 and 2022, the U.S., backing Saud…

Black Alliance for Peace (2023-11-30). Genocide in Occupied Palestine and Collective Punishment for the People of Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2023-11-30). Nov 30, 2023. sitrepworld.info The Dead South — In Hell I'll Be In Good Company Gaza Conflict: End Game Not in Sight, by Yves Smith Israel's Savagery Is So Shocking It's Sometimes Hard To Take In, by Caitlin Johnstone 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 54, by Leila Warah — Mondoweiss MoA: On Gaza Biden Has To Climb Down More Than He Already Has A Blunt Message for Israel, by Venezuela's ambassador to the UN Crooke on Context; Zakharova on Biden, by Karl Sanchez (Videos) What lies behind Benjamin Netanyahu's lies and Hamas's evasions, by Thierry Meyssan Does "Jewish money" Influence American Politics? — NOI Resea…

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-30). Israeli Minister in Charge of West Bank Says Territory Is Home to '2 Million Nazis'. news.antiwar.com Bezalel Smotrich, the extremist Israeli finance minister who's been given sweeping powers over the West Bank, has said the occupied territory is home to "2 million Nazis," referring to part of the Palestinian population. It's estimated that around 3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank. The Times of Israel reported that Smotrich made the …

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-30). Israeli Minister in Charge of West Bank Says Territory Is Home to '2 Million Nazis'. news.antiwar.com Bezalel Smotrich, the extremist Israeli minister in charge of the West Bank, has said the occupied territory is home to "2 million Nazis," referring to part of the Palestinian population. It's estimated that around 3 million Palestinians live in the West Bank. The Times of Israel reported that Smotrich made the comments in an apparent …

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-11-30). Gaza truce extended for another day amid intense pressure. electronicintifada.net Netanyahu vows to "fight until the end" as more prisoners are exchanged.

Eva Bartlett (2023-11-30). Interviewed by Fiorella Isabel: "Israel-Palestine, 4 Day Ceasefire Begins, with Eva Bartlett" ingaza.wordpress.com

Janine Jackson (2023-11-30). Milei is 'really as extreme as you get in Right-Wing Libertarian ideas'. mronline.org CounterSpin interview with Mark Weisbrot on Javier Milei.

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2023-11-30). Can US Threats Prevent a Wider War in the Middle East? dissidentvoice.org Protesters wave Palestinian, Lebanese, and Hezbollah flags and hold a picture of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a Palestine solidarity rally in Lebanon. (Credit: GETTY IMAGES) While Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has been frantically shuttling around the Middle East trying to stop the Israeli conflict in Gaza from exploding into a regional war, the …

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…

Ralph Nader (2023-11-30). An Open Letter to Members of the United States Congress on Hamas-Israel-Gaza Genocide. Ralph Nader. globalresearch.ca

Vijay Prashad (2023-11-30). The Dangerously Appealing Style of the Far Right. dissidentvoice.org Emilio Pettoruti (Argentina), ArlequiÃÅn ('Harlequin'), 1928. Before he won Argentina's presidential election on 19 November, Javier Milei circulated a video of himself in front of a series of white boards. Pasted on one board were the names of various state institutions, such as the ministries of health, education, women and gender diversities, public works, and culture, all recognised …

Cesar Chelala (2023-11-30). Thinking about Post-War Gaza. counterpunch.org One day hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians will end, and hope will be reborn. One day reason (or plain exhaustion) will prevail. But the remnants of the war —tens of thousands of dead and injured, hundreds of thousands of terrified people—, will be a constant reminder of the futility and cruelty of war. And those

Daniel Jaffee (2023-11-30). The Real Cost of Bottled Water. counterpunch.org Demand for bottled water is actually higher among those who are on the losing end of the deterioration of U.S. public water infrastructure, and whose tap water is perceived and/or documented to be unsafe to drink: low-income, Black, and Latino/a households. This indicates that the market for bottled water is now a dual one, in which, Rosinger and coauthors write, "higher income adults drink bottled water for convenience, whereas lower-income adults may drink bottled water because of tap water access issues."

Larry Johnson (2023-11-30). From Israeli Defense Force to Israeli Occupation force — Conduct Unbecoming. sonar21.com The two boys pictured above were murdered by Israeli Occupation Forces. I will no longer refer to the Israeli troops as IDF (Israeli Defense Forces). Israeli troops are not behaving like a disciplined army when they systematically are mistreating and shooting unarmed civilians. I recognize there are times in war when a soldier can make a mistake and, in the heat of battle, inadvertently kill a civilian. That is not what is going on here. I am posting this video evidence as circumstantial proof that these are not isolated incidents. It is a reprehensible policy and presents visual evidence of criminal beh…

Norman Solomon (2023-11-30). For Media Elites, War Criminal Henry Kissinger Was a Great Man. counterpunch.org For U.S. mass media, Henry Kissinger's quip that "power is the ultimate aphrodisiac" rang true. Influential reporters and pundits often expressed their love for him. The media establishment kept swooning over one of the worst war criminals in modern history. After news of his death broke on Wednesday night, prominent coverage echoed the kind that had followed him ever since his years with President Richard Nixon, while they teamed up to oversee vast carnage in Southeast Asia.

Omar Ramahi (2023-11-30). Calling for Genocide. counterpunch.org While anti-Islam manifestations have exponentially increased after the Israeli onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza, the case of Stuart Seldowtiz is different for many reasons. Seldowitz had a high-ranking position in the State Department at a time when the US was outsourcing torture to countries like Egypt and Syria. According to justiceinitiative.org, "At least 136 individuals were reportedly extraordinarily rendered or secretly detained by the CIA and at least 54 governments reportedly participated in the CIA's secret detention and extraordinary rendition program; classified government documents may reveal ma…

Editor (2023-11-30). The Pentagon Just Can't Pass an Audit. scheerpost.com

geo.tv (2023-11-30). UK witnesses coldest November since 2010. geo.tv People in various parts of the UK face the coldest nights in over a decade, with snow and ice warnings looming for the next three days…

geo.tv (2023-11-30). Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100. geo.tv Henry Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut no mention was made of the circumstances of his death…

The Independent (2023-11-30). Engineer, two others found dead in Kawempe septic tank. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Komamboga Central Zone in Kawempe,Division, a Kampala city suburb are in shock after a yet to be explained death of three people in a new septic tank. The dead include the site engineer. According to eyewitnesses, the trio seem to have died in the process of fixing …

The Independent (2023-11-30). Minister Magyezi attends stormy session that throws out Masaka City Speaker. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka City Councilors have passed a vote of no confidence against Tony Ssempijja as the Speaker, accusing him of abuse of office and social misconduct. Ssempijja who is the councilor representing Kimanya-Kabonera division, was impeached on Wednesday in a majority vote, during an extraordinary council session presided over by the …

Allen Forrest (2023-11-30). A Government Killing Its Own Citizens? dissidentvoice.org

Dan Lieberman (2023-11-30). Battle for the Minds. dissidentvoice.org During the first decade of the 21st century, a battle between the Religious Right and the New Atheists emerged. Both were gaining strength from charismatic leaders, able to articulate their beliefs and accumulate followers. Energized by George W. Bush's faith-based presidency, the Religious Right, the most politically active of organized religions, attempted to direct local …

Editor (2023-11-30). Padua burns for Giulia. mronline.org Fifteen thousand people marched through the streets after a young woman's murder. 'Femicide is not a crime of passion, it is a crime of power. It is a state murder, because the state does not defend us and does not protect us.'

Frank Cappello (2023-11-30). LEVER TIME: Artificial Intelligence Is Denying Americans Health Care. levernews.com

Gavin OReilly (2023-11-30). The Dublin Riots and BLM — A Comparison of Reactions. globalresearch.ca

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…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-11-30). The Islamic State (ISIS), the Pentagon's "Caliphate Project" and the "Global War on Terrorism" globalresearch.ca The Al Qaeda legend and the threat of the "Outside Enemy" is sustained through extensive media propaganda. In…

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 …

Three Way Fight (2023-11-30). Contending with the Present and Building a Future for Antifascism in the Pacific Northwest. itsgoingdown.org Antifascist researcher and author Shane Burley addresses the changing terrain of antifascism in the Pacific Northwest region. Originally posted to Three Way Fight. This essay is adapted from a talk delivered at the Territories of White Supremacy: Opposing the Far Right in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond conference in Eugene, Oregon on October 13th, 2023. By…

Pressenza New York (2023-11-30). A Unified Call for Justice and Freedom in Palestine. pressenza.com We, the undersigned Palestinian higher education institutions from occupied Palestine unite in a call for justice, humanity, and an end to 75 years of Israel's regime of Israel's indiscriminate bombardment of our 2.3 million Palestinian civilians i…

Abayomi Azikiwe (2023-11-30). Pentagon Blames Somalian Pirates for Attempted Vessel Seizure. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-11-30). The Stones and Brian Jones: A talented rock musician who shone brightly but briefly. wsws.org A new documentary draws a detailed portrait of the founder of the Rolling Stones without offering much insight into his life and times.

WSWS (2023-11-30). Israeli military kills two children in West Bank raid on last day of Gaza truce. wsws.org The continuation of daily raids on the West Bank during the six-day truce in the bombardment of Gaza underscores the commitment of the Israeli regime to a policy of genocide against the Palestinian people, for which it enjoys the support of the imperialist powers in North America and Europe.

WSWS (2023-11-30). Democratic Majority Leader Schumer libels anti-genocide student protesters as "aiders and abettors" of antisemitism. wsws.org Schumer's speech, which was warmly received by Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and the mainstream press, is an incitement to more intense repression of pro-Palestinian student groups and anti-genocide protesters.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Protests in Lebanon demand permanent ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters gathered in central Beirut on Wednesday (November 29) in support of Palestinians.

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.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Iran says Israeli regime must be brought to justice for war on Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's FM urges more effective measures to stop Israel's attacks on Gaza and bring the regime to justice.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Pro-Palestine protest in London targets subsidiary of Israeli weapons company Elbit. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered outside the office of the real estate consulting company "Fisher German" in London, demanding the closure of this company due to its ties with the Israeli weapons company "Elbit Systems."

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Iran ready to boost military cooperation with Saudi Arabia: Top general. presstv.ir Iran's top general says the Armed Forces are fully prepared to promote military ties with Saudi Arabia.

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.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Snow tourism set for robust growth. ecns.cn This winter, or the first skiing season after China optimized its COVID-19 response measures, the ice and snow-related tourism sector in China is poised for strong growth.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Asia 'set to continue fueling growth'. ecns.cn Asia is expected to continue to account for the majority of global growth in 2024 and 2025, as it has in 2023, while global growth overall will remain moderate.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). COP28 can't ignore Gaza impact: Experts. ecns.cn The United Nations' COP28 climate conference in Dubai from Nov 30 to Dec 12 should not ignore the environmental disaster unfolding in the current Palestine-Israel conflict, experts say, while environmental action and compensation should be incorporated into any rebuilding process in the Gaza Strip.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Thawing U.S.-China ties lead way in climate steps. ecns.cn A cooling of tensions in U.S.-China relations could advance the global fight against climate change and bolster the COP28 summit, experts say.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Undersea data center proves its worth. ecns.cn The core equipment of the commercial underwater data center, with a design life of 25 years, was successfully installed on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Archaeological findings decode islanders' home. ecns.cn Austronesian peoples' millennia-long odyssey over high waves is probably one of the earliest and largest maritime migrations in human history. Chinese archaeologists' research in recent years now offers crucial clues to trace how this saga started.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). Wang Yi urges full cease-fire as truce between Israel-Hamas set to expire. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday emphasized the need for a comprehensive cease-fire in Palestine, called for renewed commitment to the two-state solution and urged the United Nations Security Council to take responsible and meaningful actions.

ecns.cn (2023-11-30). China to review anti-dumping measure on wine from Australia. ecns.cn China will conduct a review on the anti-dumping and countervailing measures applicable to imported wine originating from Australia, said the Ministry of Commerce in an online notice on Thursday.

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2023-11-30). The White House Goes Rogue: Secret Surveillance Program Breaks All the Laws. dissidentvoice.org The government wants us to believe that we have nothing to fear from its mass spying programs as long as we've done nothing wrong. Don't believe it. It doesn't matter whether you obey every law. The government's definition of a "bad" guy is extraordinarily broad, and it results in the warrantless surveillance of innocent, law-abiding …

Pressenza IPA (2023-11-30). New Report Highlights Severe Spikes in Arrests and Prosecutions of LGBT and Gender-diverse People in 2023. pressenza.com Geneva, 30 November 2023 — Arrests and prosecutions for consensual same-sex sexual acts, and on the grounds of diverse gender expressions, continued to take place across the world in 2023 and in previous years, a report by ILGA World revealed today. | Despite limited official data available, ILGA World has documented evidence of enforcement in at least 32 United Nations Member States in the first six months of 2023 alone. For the second edition of its

Manlio Dinucci (2023-11-30). September 11 in the Middle East: Israel's Intelligence and Military "Caught by Surprise" by Hamas Attack? Was It a "False Flag"? Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Ahmad Alderzi (2023-11-30). Netanyahu's Insistence on the Continuation of the War. "Will the War Get Out of Control": Interview with Dr. Ahmad Alderzi. globalresearch.ca

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-11-30). Unemployment rate continues upward trend in Chile. plenglish.com The institution pointed out in a press release that in the Metropolitan Region, where the capital is, the unemployment rate is even higher and reached 9.8 percent. | As usual, women are the most affected by the lack of jobs, with a nationwide indicator of 9.1 percent compared to men (8.7 percent). | According to INE, the growth of Chile's working age population remains above the capacity to create new jobs. | The economic sectors with the highest employment during the analyzed quarter were health care, public administration and commerce. | Informal employment fell slightly to 27.0 percent, with a 0.2-percent dro…

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The Exposé (2023-11-30). COVID Vaccines linked to Explosive Rates of Cancer Deaths in Young People with 4x Vaccinated Teens, Young Adults & Middle-Aged up to SHOCKING 318% more likely to Die of any cause than the Unvaccinated. expose-news.com

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.

Angela (2023-11-30). Tuesday 11/28: Berkeley City Council Meeting for Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org 1231 Addison St. | Berkeley, CA…

Angela (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: Marin Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Outside of Representative Huffman's office | 1002 4th Street and City Plaza | San Rafael, CA…

Brenda Norrell (2023-11-30). U.S. War Crimes Result in Hate Crimes. indybay.org While the United States continues to provide weapons for war crimes and genocide in Palestine, hate crimes toward Palestinians increased in the United States. Three Palestinians were shot last night in Vermont. This comes after a former US State Department was arrested for a racist rant and charged with a hate crime, after verbally assaulting a food vendor in New York City.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Thousands protest in Lyon in solidarity with Palestinian. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators joined a pro-Palestine rally in Lyon to demand ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). New York City protesters disrupt Black Friday shopping to support Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of protesters gather near Macy's megastore in Manhattan, disrupting Black Friday shopping to show support for Palestinians.

Angela (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: Free screening of "People of the Land" indybay.org The New Parkway Theater | 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612 | Oakland, CA…

Angela (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: Understanding Christian Zionism Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-11-30). Thursday 11/30: November Codepink Community Call. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Hosted by pslbayarea, bayareapym (2023-11-30). Wednesday 11/29: SF: Shut it down! For Palestine. indybay.org Blackrock, 400 Howard st, SF…

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Crowds pack China's Beijing hospital after respiratory illness surge. presstv.ir Eyewitness footage showed an overcrowded waiting area at the Beijing Children's Hospital.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Thousands rally in Nuremberg, demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched in Nuremberg to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Pakistan's Lahore, Karachi blanketed rank as two most polluted cities in world. presstv.ir Toxic smog engulfed Pakistan's Lahore on Tuesday (November 28).

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Iran urges UN to revive resolution equating Zionism with racism, racial discrimination. presstv.ir Iran calls on the UN to revive its 1975 resolution that described Zionism as a form of racism and racial discrimination.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). US, Israel 'main losers' of Gaza war, 'incapable' of eliminating Hamas: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says the US and Israel have failed to eradicate the Palestinian Hamas resistance group and lost their war on the besieged Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Iran: Afghanistan-like escape awaits US troops in Syria, Iraq. presstv.ir Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi says "escape" is the ultimate fate of US occupation forces in Syria and Iraq, as it was the case in Afghanistan.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Palestinian flag raised above Oslo City Hall in solidarity with people in Gaza. presstv.ir The Palestinian flag has been raised at the Oslo City Hall in solidarity with the people in Gaza.

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".

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Resistance operation exposed Israeli spy network inside Iran: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir The Islamic Jihad says the al-Aqsa Storm Operation led to the exposure of the Israeli regime's espionage network inside Iran.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Hamas releases 14 more captives in sixth phase of swap deal with Israel. presstv.ir Hamas releases 14 more captives it had been holding since an operation staged against the occupied territories.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). 'Gaza health situation catastrophic despite truce; hospitals buckle under shortage'. presstv.ir Gaza Health Ministry spokesman warns about the "catastrophic" situation of hospitals in Gaza despite a truce.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Pentagon says has no money for Middle East buildup, forced to reassess US operations. presstv.ir Pentagon reveals that the US military is short of funding for its involvement in the Israeli war 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.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Israeli firm changes shipping route for fear of Yemeni attacks. presstv.ir An Israeli shipping firm decides to change the route used by its vessels to avoid possible attacks from Yemen amid the Gaza war.

presstv.ir (2023-11-30). Father of British student killed by Israel slams its 'inhuman' military tactics. presstv.ir Father of a British student killed by Israeli soldiers has urged Israel to change its 'unethical and inhuman' military tactics.

David Starr (2023-11-30). The Political Inquisition of Rashida Tlaib. covertactionmagazine.com Another example of the United States, as an empire, fully supporting Israel in its attempted genocide against Palestinians was decided with the vote to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on November 7, 2023. Tlaib, a Palestinian-American, had the courage to call out Israel for its militaristic debacle in Gaza, as well as the West Bank, …

Dean Baker (2023-11-30). Prescription Drugs, Free Trade and the Washington Post. counterpunch.org Like many self-imagined "free-traders," the Washington Post editorial board cannot even conceive of free trade when it comes to prescription drugs. They demonstrated this fact yet again in discussing ways to deal with the high price of effective weight-loss drugs like Wegovy. These drugs carry price tags of more than $1,000 a month, making them

James C. Nelson (2023-11-30). The Wake Up Call. counterpunch.org Have you ever thanked God that you never lived Nazi Germany? Well don't get off your knees just yet; you might still find out what that was like. Donald J. Trump is straight out of fascism's, central casting: think Hitler (who Trump seeks to emulate and whose speeches he quotes[i]), Bolsonaro (whose legacy and tactics

Puget Sound Anarchists (2023-11-30). Reportback From an Autonomous Demo to Disrupt Black Friday in Solidarity with Palestine. itsgoingdown.org Report back on recent demonstration in so-called Seattle, Washington in solidarity with occupied Palestine. Originally posted to Puget Sound Anarchists. In the afternoon of Black Friday, roughly 100 people gathered in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood to disrupt capitalist tradition and call for an end to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. An autonomous call to mobilize to…

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2023-11-30). Denuncian asesinato de líder social en Huila, Colombia. telesurtv.net La Defensoría del Pueblo ha emitido la alerta en la cual señala el riesgo al que se enfrentan los defensores de DD.HH. en el Huila.

teleSUR, MS (2023-11-30). Al menos 10 muertos en accidente de tránsito en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Las autoridades confirmaron que las labores de rescate se están llevando a cabo y de momento hay una cifra preliminar de 18 heridos.

Staff (2023-11-30). Dina Boluarte pidió la renuncia de la fiscal Patricia Benavides. telesurtv.net La presidenta de Perú asegura que la Fiscal de la Nación "perdió objetividad" para liderar el Ministerio Público.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-11-30). Justicia de Pakistán revoca condena contra exprimer ministro. telesurtv.net El jurista indicó que la anulación deriva de la falta de pruebas por parte de los fiscales.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-11-30). Prolongan estado de emergencia en 18 provincias de Perú. telesurtv.net El ministerio de Educación autorizó el adelanto de la culminación del año escolar previsto nueve días antes del 31 de diciembre por los daños que podrían ocasionarse debido a las lluvias…

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-11-30). Siria exige cese inmediato de la agresión contra Gaza. telesurtv.net Ante la Liga Árabe el funcionario rechazó la agresión, que estuvo acompañada con atroces crímenes de guerra, de lesa humanidad y genocidio.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-11-30). Hamás informa de la muerte de rehenes debido a bombardeos israelíes. telesurtv.net La resistencia palestina alertó reiteradamente que los bombardeos del ente sionista ponían en peligro a los civiles gazatíes y a los rehenes israelíes.

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-11-30). OMS señala que solo funcionan tres hospitales en el norte de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS también advirtió sobre el hacinamiento y la falta de alimentos, agua, saneamiento e higiene básica, gestión de residuos y acceso a medicamentos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-11-30). Presidente Maduro denuncia intentos de sabotear el referéndum sobre el Esequibo. telesurtv.net El presidente venezolano, advirtió al Gobierno de Guyana y a la Exxon Mobil que no podrán impedir la consulta y que defenderán el derecho a votar de los venezolanos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-11-30). OMS establecería hospitales de campaña en zonas estratégicas de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS anunció que un gran número de residentes de Gaza están en riesgo de morir por brotes de enfermedades, a menos que el sistema de salud se restablezca rápidamente.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-11-30). Conmemoran Día Internacional de Solidaridad con Palestina en el mundo. telesurtv.net Mandatarios de distintas naciones también expresaron su solidaridad con el pueblo palestino.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-11-30). Venezuela y Belarús profundizan lazos económicos y comerciales. telesurtv.net Ambas naciones firman 13 convenios para diversificar su cooperación. Prevén diseñar esquemas de intercambio comercial más ventajosos.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-11-30). Brasil acogerá foro global contra el racismo y la discriminación. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se tratará el valor de poner la lucha contra el racismo en el centro de la realización y puesta en práctica de estrategias para el crecimiento socioeconómico.

teleSUR, MS (2023-11-30). Capturan a capo del Cártel del Noreste en Tamaulipas, México. telesurtv.net Al hombre se le conoce entre los cárteles de droga y la delincuencia organizada como "El Tartas".

teleSUR, SH (2023-11-30). Israel y Hamás acuerdan extender la tregua en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Israel liberó a 30 palestinos secuestrados en cárceles israelíes, entre los liberados se encontraba la activista palestina Ahed Tamimi.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-11-30). Palestina pide protección internacional ante la ONU. telesurtv.net "Necesitamos protección y acción internacional para poner fin a la impunidad", afirmó el canciller palestino.

teleSUR, lfb, JDO (2023-11-30). Operativo policial en Brasil deja siete fallecidos. telesurtv.net Intentan desarticular red criminal acusada de homicidios, tráfico de drogas y robos, cuyos integrantes "estaban armados y eran violentos". El operativo empleó casi un centenar de agentes.

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.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-11-30). Realizan foro Desde el Río hasta el Mar Palestina Vencerá en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El foro se enmarca en el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad con Palestina.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-11-30). Chile: tasa de desempleo eleva a 8,9% en trimestre agosto-septiembre. telesurtv.net En las mujeres, la tasa de desocupación se situó en 9,1 por ciento.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-11-30). Condenan a prisión a asesinos de joven mapuche en Argentina. telesurtv.net Seis años más tarde, la entidad emitió la condena al prefecto Sergio Cavia, autor del disparo, a cinco años de prisión.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-11-30). Presidente de Brasil celebra adhesión de Bolivia al Mercosur. telesurtv.net El Senado brasileño aprobó el ingreso de Bolivia al Mercosur mediante el proyecto de decreto legislativo número 380.

Elliott Wallace (2023-11-29). COP28: How far off is the world from reaching its climate goals? america.cgtn.com Delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Dubai this week for the United Nations climate summit, COP28, which begins on November 30. At this year's meeting, countries are faced with a contentious set of issues amid record heat, droughts and flooding. | U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will be attending this year's event, along with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. | Chinese State Council Ding Xuexiang will represent China. | Against the backdrop of another hot record-setting year, a struggle remains to phase out fossil fuels and help developing countries finance their energy transition. The UN…

The Independent (2023-11-29). Prioritizing Agroecology: A vital step for Africa's climate resilience and food security at COP28. independent.co.ug COMMENT | POLYCAP KALOKWERA | The global battle against climate change has made remarkable strides over the last three decades, marked by an enhanced understanding of climate science and the development of effective tools to address its causes and consequences. As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) convenes in Expo City, Dubai, from November 30th …

Dave DeCamp (2023-11-28). Russia's Lavrov to Attend OSCE Meeting in NATO Member North Macedonia. news.antiwar.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to attend a meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) from November 30 to December 1. To facilitate Lavrov's trip, Bulgaria and North Macedonia have agreed to temporarily suspend a ban on Russian planes flying in their airspace. The invitation has prompted Ukraine and the …

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