(2024-02-04). Noura Erakat: Colonial Law And The Erasure Of Palestine. popularresistance.org In Palestine, the law has been used as a tool of oppression to legitimize and advance the dispossession of the Palestinian people for more than a century. From the theft of Palestinian land by legal mechanisms to the non-recognition of Palestinians as a people with the inalienable right of self-determination, the law is yet another weapon wielded against the Palestinian people by Israel and its patrons. Activist, attorney, and Rutgers University professor Noura Erakat joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the use of lawfare against Palestine and her new book, Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine…
(2024-02-04). Houthis fire missiles at Israel amid threat of regional war. newarab.com Yemen's "The Yemeni armed forces will not hesitate to carry out further military operations against the Zionist enemy on land and at sea until the cessation of aggression and lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip," the Houthi milit…
(2024-02-04). Israeli Bombs Separate 17,000 Gaza Children from Families — UNICEF. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-04). Gaza: Strikes kill scores in Rafah, mediators push for truce. newarab.com Deadly strikes were reported early Saturday in Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled south to The city was formerly home to 200,000 inhabitants. Now, more than half of Ga…
(2024-02-04). United States Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel. popularresistance.org On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa charged Israel with violating the United Nation's Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in regards to its assault on the population of Gaza. On January 26, 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that claims of genocide against Israel are plausible and that the killing of Palestinians in Gaza must end. Despite attempts to obfuscate or to claim an Israeli victory, the meaning of the court ruling could not have been clearer. | The ICJ did not use the word "ceasefire" as many people had hoped, but judges did say that the ki…
(2024-02-04). Gaza war: UN experts say UNRWA funding cut 'defies humanity'. newarab.com UN human rights experts on Friday condemned in the "strongest possible terms" any attempts to "delegitimise" the Several countries "The grossly disproportionate decision to suspend funding by some of the largest dono…
(2024-02-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 120: Gaza's Economy In Shambles. popularresistance.org Top Hamas leaders are still debating a US-backed ceasefire proposal that would facilitate a six-week cessation of hostilities for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of Israeli civilian hostages. While Qatar claims that Hamas has received the proposal "positively," key Hamas officials are asking for more concessions, most importantly including a permanent ceasefire, before signing off on the proposal. | Most people in Gaza do not have time to wait; the Israeli military prepares a military incursion into Rafah, Gaza's southernmost district on the Egyptian border, where 1.9 million Gazans are…
(2024-02-04). Israel strikes south Gaza kindergarten, casualties confirmed. newarab.com Several civilians were killed in the early hours of Sunday after Israel bombed a kindergarten housing displaced people in the Medical sources said that a number of civilians, including two girls, were killed while dozens were wounded after Israeli jets targeted the kindergarten in Al-Salam neighbourhood, east of Rafah. | Images shared by WAFA showed some wounded children at a hospital. | Israel has repeatedly targeted schools, hospitals, and other…
(2024-02-04). Ansar Allah Discusses The Prospects Of Escalation, Yemen Blockade And More. popularresistance.org Following Israel's war and siege against Gaza, which began in earnest on October 7 of last year and has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinians, the Yemeni Army led by Ansar Allah declared a military operation against Israel. Its aim: to compel Tel Aviv to cease its destructive war on Gaza. | No stranger to famine, genocide, and the displacement of civilians thanks to a decade-long war waged against its people led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and backed by the United States, Ansar Allah has led arguably the most consequential resistance to Israel's bloody campaign in the Gaza S…
(2024-02-04). Is Israel complying with the ICJ genocide ruling on Gaza. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Borrell Says EU Has Not Suspended Funding for UNRWA, Some Member States Increasing Support. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Commission has not suspended the funding for the the UNRWA against the background of allegations of the involvement of UNRWA staff in the October Hamas 7 attack, with some EU member states saying that they are increasing their support for UNRWA, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Saturday.
(2024-02-04). U.S. Admits It Hasn't Verified Israel's UNRWA Claims, Media Ignores It. scheerpost.com
mauinews.com (2024-02-04). Israel should comply with ICJ's rulingIt is a bitter twist of history that 75 years after the horrors of the Holocaust saw the UN adopt the genocide convention, Israel is likely to find itself in the dock of the international court of justice accused of being intent on destroying the Palestinians "in whole or in part".
(2024-02-04). Qatar PM warns of disaster in Gaza if UNRWA funding stops. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Australia PM says government 'examining' claims against UN Palestinian agency. firstpost.com After Australia stopped financing the UN agency last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia announced on Sunday that his government was looking into allegations that some UNRWA employees were engaged in the Hamas assault on Israel on October 7. | Australia is one of many nations that have discontinued financing for UNRWA, a crucial source of help in Gaza, amid Israeli charges of UN staff' collaboration with Hamas. | "We're examining it, along with other like-minded countries like Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. We want that to be resolved," Albanese told the Australian Broadcasting…
(2024-02-04). Gaza: Israel kills 92 overnight as Hamas mulls ceasefire. newarab.com Scores were reported killed in Gaza's health ministry said early Sunday that at least 92 people had been killed overnight, including in what the group's m…
(2024-02-04). Portland, Maine: Protest Shuts Down Key Interstate Ramp. popularresistance.org Mary Beth and I drove to Portland early yesterday afternoon to join a large protest in solidarity with Gaza. I was asked to be a police 'liaison' along with one other person. | The people began arriving at the busy intersection of Franklin Street & Marginal Way just before 1: 00 pm. Soon the two sides of the highway closest to the on-ramp for the I-295 Interstate were full of people – about 100 on each side. | At 1: 40 the first policeman arrived and about that same time a ceasefire banner was hung from the interstate overpass. That is when people poured out into the four-lane section of road to effectively sh…
(2024-02-04). 107 Palestinians killed in Gaza in last 24 hours, death toll climbs to 27,238. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 107 Palestinians were killed and 165 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the enclave's Health Ministry said on Saturday. "The Israeli occupation committed 12 massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, leaving 107 martyrs and 165 injured during the past …
(2024-02-04). IDF conducts raid on Hamas compound in southern Gaza Strip. tass.com IDF troops killed seven Hamas terrorists…
(2024-02-04). Number of victims of Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip nears 27,400 – Health Ministry. tass.com Over 66,600 people injured…
(2024-02-04). Palestinians Uncover Dozens Killed Execution-Style in Schoolyard in Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that
(2024-02-04). Gaza truce 'won't stop Israel strikes on Hezbollah': Gallant. newarab.com Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said Friday that the Israeli army would not stop its attacks on "It is a big mistake for Hezbollah to believe that Israel will stop firing at it if the Gaza war stops," Gallant said during a visit to a military unit near the Lebanon frontier. | "I am saying here quite frankly: as long as we do…
(2024-02-04). Hamas says reports of inside rift on Gaza truce 'misleading'. newarab.com Citing officials it said were familiar with the talks, The Wall Street Journal
(2024-02-04). Israel carving 'buffer zone' out of Gaza, analysis shows. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Israel destroying buildings in Gaza to create buffer zone. newarab.com Israeli forces in The plan, not publicly confirmed by Since Hamas stormed…
(2024-02-04). Jordan makes Asian Cup semi-final, dedicates wins to Gaza. newarab.com Jordan is dedicating its wins at the Jordan advanced to the semi-finals by beating Tajikistan 1-0 Friday, ending the Central Asian team's dream run at the tournament. | Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic-sister site after the game, Jordan's Musa al-Taamari said the victory was…
(2024-02-04). Palestinian executed in Gaza City as he 'searched for food'. newarab.com Alarm has been raised over the execution of a Palestinian man in The
(2024-02-04). US to back strikes on Iran targets as Gaza truce hopes rise. newarab.com The planned targets for US strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to the killing of The United States has assessed that the drone, which also wounded more than 40 people, was made by
(2024-02-04). Iran says Yemen strikes 'contradict' US, UK policy. firstpost.com Iran blasted the latest US and UK strikes on Yemeni targets on Sunday, saying they "contradict" their stated goal to prevent a larger Middle East confrontation. | These strikes are "in clear contradiction with the repeated claims of Washington and London that they do not want the expansion of war and conflict in the region," Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanani, said in a statement. | He accused the United States and the United Kingdom of "fuelling chaos, disorder, insecurity, and instability" by assisting Israel in its fight against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. | Kanani described more strik…
(2024-02-04). Israel forges buffer zone inside Gaza at risk to civilians: experts. firstpost.com Buildings in Gaza have been methodically demolished by Israeli soldiers in an effort to establish a buffer zone within Palestinian territory, experts and rights organisations told AFP, sparking concerns about the cost to civilians. | Though Israel has not officially acknowledged the proposal, experts and Israel's international partners have cautioned against transferring a large portion of the already small region out of the Gaza Strip, which is governed by Hamas. | According to Adi Ben Nun, a lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem who has studied satellite images, Israeli troops have attacked buildings in Ga…
(2024-02-04). US conducts more strikes in Yemen, destroys Houthis' six missiles — CENTCOM. tass.com US forces identified the cruise missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen and determined they presented an imminent threat to US Navy ships and merchant vessels in the region…
(2024-02-04). US, UK forces conduct strikes on 36 targets in Yemen — joint statement. tass.com According to the document, strikes were conducted across 13 locations in Yemen in response to the Houthis' continued attacks against international and commercial shipping transiting the Red Sea…
(2024-02-04). Houthis vow response after US, UK strike dozens of Yemen targets. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). US, Britain strike Yemen's Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants. firstpost.com In a second round of attacks aimed at further disabling Iran-backed militias that have been attacking American and international objectives since the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United States and Britain hit 36 Houthi sites in Yemen on Saturday. However, Washington again refrained from taking direct aim at Iran in an attempt to strike a balance between escalating the confrontation and responding with force. | US warships and American and British fighter planes staged the most recent attacks against the Houthis. In response for the drone strike that killed three US troops in Jordan last weekend, additional Iranian-…
(2024-02-04). British minister says new strikes on Yemen proportionate. tass.com This is not an escalation, latest strikes have further degraded the Houthis' capabilities, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said…
(2024-02-04). House Speaker Johnson Says Stand-Alone Israel Bill Coming Next Week. sputnikglobe.com Without a bill forthcoming from Congress, US President Joe Biden has continued to supply weapons to Israel and Ukraine using emergency provisions and old stocks to bypass Congressional approval.
(2024-02-04). US congressmen to vote on $17.6 bln aid for Israel without addressing funds to Ukraine. tass.com The US House of Representatives plans to vote on the bill next week, the chamber's speaker Mike Johnson said…
(2024-02-04). Canada may follow US lead, sanction W. Bank Israeli settlers. newarab.com The announcement came a day after the US "We are looking into how to make sure that those…
(2024-02-04). Israeli minister likens UK's David Cameron to Nazi appeaser. newarab.com Israel's Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli compared the In a post on X, Chikli shared a photo comparison of UK Foreign Minister David Cameron waving alongside the picture of former British prime minister Neville Chamberlain holding up a copy of the 1938 Munich Agreement that let Nazi Germ…
(2024-02-04). Saudis 'open' to Israel skipping steps for Palestine state. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). US Forces Struck Houthi Anti-Ship Cruise Missile in Yemen. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States military on Sunday struck an anti-ship cruise missile "prepared to launch against ships in the Red Sea" in the Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
(2024-02-04). South African Frittelli fights back to win in Bahrain. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended. sanews.gov.za Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners for a period of 24 months. | In a statement the department said the extension permits EAPASA to continue being the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners until 07 February 2026. | "The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of…
(2024-02-04). Ravindra, Williamson tons frustrate South Africa in New Zealand. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Condolences for President Geingob. sanews.gov.za Condolences for President Geingob | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the passing of Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. | On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa further extended his sympathy to acting President of the Republic of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Cabinet of the neighbouring state and the leadership and members of the SWAPO Party at this time of mourning. | "Today, South Africa joins the people of our…
(2024-02-04). US, UK strike 30 targets in Yemen — CNN. tass.com The targets include command and control, an underground weapons storage facility, as well as other weapons used by the Houthi to target international shipping lanes, one official said…
(2024-02-04). US, UK deliver second series of strikes on Yemen in 24 hours — Al Masirah. tass.com Yemen's capital Sanaa was intensively attacked, according to the media outlet…
(2024-02-04). US, UK strike dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Cuba and India agree to increase cooperation in the audiovisual sector. tvbrics.com The GAFX 2024 conference demonstrated the South Asian country's interest in strengthening ties with Cuba…
(2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…
(2024-02-04). US had asked Manmohan Singh to discourage Japan on Quad alliance: Former diplomat Shyam Saran. firstpost.com According to former foreign secretary Shyam Saran, the US urged Manmohan Singh, the prime minister at the time, to ask his Japanese counterpart to "not encourage" the diplomatic alliance that was centered on the Indo-Pacific area. The US was the one who convinced India to establish the Quad alliance. | Speaking on Saturday at the 17th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF), Saran said that the US had justified its stance on the Quad by stating that "neither the Chinese nor the Russians were very happy with the Quad" and that it was necessary to have China on its side in the dispute over Iran and North Korea's nuclear p…
(2024-02-04). South Korea summons Russian envoy over criticism of President Yoon. firstpost.com South Korea has summoned Russian ambassadors to protest Moscow's condemnation of President Yoon Suk Yeol for comments he made regarding North Korea's development of a nuclear weapons. | The deputy foreign minister for political affairs of South Korea, Chung Byung-won, called Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev on Saturday and informed him that Moscow's outrage at Yoon's comments would only worsen ties between the two nations, according to the ministry. | "Deputy Minister Chung said that it was very regrettable that Russia ignored the truth and unconditionally protected North Korea while criticising the leader's remarks in…
(2024-02-04). Possible NATO Corps Deployment to Ukraine May Become 'Suicide Mission for Those Troops'. sputnikglobe.com No 10's ostensible idea of sending NATO troops to Ukraine has nothing to do with reality, experts told Sputnik.
(2024-02-04). 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre. firstpost.com Following 131 migrants from Myanmar breaking out of their detention camp, Malaysian police have recovered more than 40 weary and hungry Rohingya refugees, a senior police officer said on Sunday. | Before fleeing the Bidor temporary immigration camp in northern Perak state on Thursday, 115 Rohingya refugees and 16 other people—all of whom were men—rioted in their holding facility. | The Rohingya are persecuted in their mostly Buddhist country of Myanmar; many of them escape to wealthy Malaysia, where Muslims predominate, or to camps for refugees in Bangladesh. | They sometimes have to undergo terrifyin…
(2024-02-04). 41 Rohingya refugees arrested after fleeing Malaysian detention centre. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks. firstpost.com Republican governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota has been barred by a tribe from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she stated this week that she wants to send security guards and razor wire to Texas to assist stop immigration at the US-Mexico border and that cartels are infiltrating the state's reservations. | "Due to the safety of the Oyate, effective immediately, you are hereby Banished from the homelands of the Oglala Sioux Tribe!" Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out said in a Friday statement addressed to Noem. "Oyate" is a word for people or nation. | Star Comes Out accused Noem of using the border problem to…
(2024-02-04). Lazada layoffs: Workers to get 'enhanced support package' after company and union reach settlement. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…
(2024-02-04). United Auto Workers Call for a General Strike and Endorse Biden. internationalviewpoint.org The United Auto Work union of today exemplifies labor's problems and possibilities. Last week its president Shawn Fain both endorsed Democrat Joe Biden for president while also calling for a general strike. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Aware of Moscow embassy worker's arrest over spying for Pakistan, co-operating with investigation: MEA. firstpost.com According to the ministry of external affairs, Satendra Siwal, an employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow, was detained for allegedly spying for the ISI, Pakistan's intelligence organization. | The MEA said in a statement that the ministry is cooperating with the investigating authorities on the case. Siwal, a resident of the Shahmahiuddinpur hamlet in Hapur, was taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Lucknow. | "MEA is aware of the arrest of Satendra Siwal in Uttar Pradesh, who was posted as Security Assistant in Embassy of India, Moscow. MEA continues to work with the in…
(2024-02-04). Coalition Set For Tuesday Tax Declaration, As Albanese Defends Himself As 'An Honest Person' #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The opposition is set to declare its stance on Labor's revamped tax cuts on Tuesday, after the government on Sunday released the legislation for the changes. | Shadow …
(2024-02-04). Iraq Denies Washington Notified Government Prior To Deadly Attack. popularresistance.org The US air force carried out strikes on 85 sites in the border regions connecting Iraq and Syria early on 3 February. | US Central Command stated its forces struck targets "belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its allies, in Iraq and Syria" using "long-range bombers launched from the United States." | The statement added that US forces "used more than 125 precision-guided munitions in the air strikes. The facilities that were struck included command and control operations, intelligence centers, missiles and missiles, drone warehouses, logistical facilities, and the ammunition supply chain."
(2024-02-04). Death toll from Ukraine's strike on Lisichansk up to 28. tass.com The Russian Emergencies Ministry have rescued 10 people…
(2024-02-04). US Strikes in Iraq and Syria Kill About 40, Including Civilians. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). After Iraq, Syria hits, US 'will not strike Iran' — for now. newarab.com The United States will not strike targets inside Iran for now, a former defence secretary said following US Friday's strikes hit over 85 targets linked to Iran's Friday's airstrikes followed a…
(2024-02-04). Jordan denies taking part in US airstrikes on Iraqi militias. newarab.com The Jordanian army has denied on Saturday participation in recent The US military launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian forces and Tehran-backed militia groups in both Iraq and Syria on Friday, following a recent Reports had circulate…
(2024-02-04). US launches strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq. newarab.com The US military launched The extensive air attacks were ordered in response to the deaths of the soldiers last Sunday in a drone strike blamed by Washington on Iran-backed forces. | "Our response began today. It…
(2024-02-04). CADTM International supports the general strike in Argentina on 24 January 2024 and the popular uprising against debt. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). US Says It Carried Out Airstrikes on 85 Targets Inside Iraq and Syria. orinocotribune.com The United States says it has carried out airstrikes on 85 targets inside Iraq and Syria. | The US began what it called "retaliatory strikes" against targets inside Iraq and Syria on Friday, claiming that those who were responsible for a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan were targetted. | The US Central Command claimed the targets include depots of rockets, missiles and unmanned drones. | "The airstrikes employed more than 125 precision munitions," US Central Command said on social media. | The US president said the strikes will continue at times and places of Washington's choosing. | Joe Bid…
(2024-02-04). Shrinking international aid and enduring conflict compound earthquake misery for Syrians one year on. firstpost.com Sido Naji woke up to the trembling of his northwest Syrian home a year ago. After almost ten years of war, he was accustomed to the noises of airstrikes and artillery, but this time the attacker was a natural occurrence: a powerful earthquake. | Before the home fell, the sixteen-year-old and his father were able to escape. In Jinderis, in the Aleppo region, they were weaving through a busy street when a stone wall fell on them, fracturing the teen's arm and crushing his leg. | On February 6, 2023, a horrific 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing almost 59,000 people. | When it came to its surv…
(2024-02-04). Joe Biden sweeps South Carolina with 'loser' taunt at Donald Trump. geo.tv Biden is expected to win again with a significant majority in upcoming US election on November 5…
(2024-02-04). Ex-Trump official Mike Gill dies days after being shot in carjacking spree. geo.tv Gill was shot while sitting in his parked vehicle in northwest Washington…
(2024-02-04). WATCH: Nikki Haley needles Donald Trump in surprise 'SNL' cameo. geo.tv "Oh my God! It's her, the woman who was in charge of security on January 6th. It's Pelosi," Trump said…
(2024-02-04). More 'Navigators' Are Helping Women Travel To Have Abortions. popularresistance.org Chloe Bell is a case manager at the National Abortion Federation. She spends her days helping people cover the cost of an abortion and, increasingly, the interstate travel many of them need to get the procedure. | "What price did they quote you?" Bell asked a woman from New Jersey who had called the organization's hotline seeking money to pay for an abortion. Her appointment was the next day. | "They quoted me $500," said the woman, who was five weeks pregnant when she spoke to Bell in November. She gave permission for a journalist to listen to the call on the condition that she not be named. | "We can definitely…
(2024-02-04). Why The United States Is Reimposing Sanctions On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Even the US business magazine Forbes expressed surprise at the reimposition of US sanctions on Venezuela's gold sales and its threat to do the same with oil. The oil sanctions especially, if reinstated, would precipitate higher gas prices and further debilitate the Venezuelan economy, forcing more people to leave the country out of economic necessity. | The Venezuelan government, for its part, has not been contrite. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez protested "the wrong step of intensifying economic aggression against Venezuela." She warned that if Washington takes the threatened measures, Venezuela will cancel repa…
(2024-02-04). Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 42 mcm via Sudzha. tass.com The request for pumping through Sokhranovka had been rejected by the Ukrainian side…
(2024-02-04). Ukrainian troops shell DPR 30 times over 24 hours. tass.com There have been no reports of any victims among civilians…
(2024-02-04). To Russia for News? Prominent US Journo Tucker Carlson Spotted in Moscow. sputnikglobe.com Carlson is known for covering controversial topics such as the US role in the 2014 coup in Ukraine and its subsequent support for the neoNazi regime installed in Kiev. He was fired from Fox News in spring 2023 — reportedly due to political pressure — and started an independent show on X (former Twitter).
(2024-02-04). Russian forces improve positions on frontline in Krasny Liman area over week. tass.com Units from Battlegroup Center repelled three attacks by assault units of Ukraine's armed forces and the Azov battalion…
(2024-02-04). Germany, Ukraine May Sign Bilateral Security Agreement on February 16 – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Berlin and Kiev may conclude an agreement on bilateral security guarantees at the Munich Security Conference on February 16, German media reported on Saturday, citing German government sources.
(2024-02-04). Russian deputy foreign minister Rudenko discusses Ukraine situation in Seoul — MFA. tass.com The South Korean side informed about its position on "Russia's military cooperation with North Korea", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea reported…
(2024-02-04). Ukrainian army loses up to 95 troops in south Donetsk area — battlegroup East. tass.com The enemy also lost a radar system, an ATV, a Fury reconnaissance drone, Spokesman for Russia's battlegroup East Alexander Gordeyev told…
(2024-02-04). Russia says 20 killed, 10 injured in Ukraine attack on bakery in occupied east. firstpost.com Following an attack by the Ukrainians on a building including a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the occupied eastern Ukrainian district of Luhansk on Saturday, the emergencies ministry of Russia said that its personnel had recovered the remains of twenty persons among the debris. | The ministry released a video showing rescue personnel pulling two wounded victims from the wreckage of a building and placing them on stretchers when it was still dark outside. | The ministry had earlier said that its personnel had saved ten lives and given them to medical professionals. | Reuters was able to confirm the location…
(2024-02-04). EYE FOR AUSTRALIA: Surf's tough at Shipstern Bluff. independentaustralia.net
(2024-02-04). Messi misses Miami's Hong Kong friendly as organisers face govt funding cut. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Patty Hearst Was Treated Gently At a Time When "Tough On Crime" Was Taking Hold. scheerpost.com Listen to Roger D. Rapoport discuss his latest book on Patty Hearst on Scheer Intelligence By Roger D. Rapoport / CounterPunch On February 4, 1974, a group of ragtag revolutionaries who called themselves the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted Patty Hearst, an heiress to the Hearst media empire, from her Berkeley apartment. The bold act stunned …
(2024-02-04). Draw not good enough for Uganda, as Kenyan golfers retain Victoria Cup. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya retained honours in the prestigious Victoria Golf Cup on Saturday despite being held to a draw at the 6th editon at the par 72 Kitante golf course. Uganda had to win 6 of the 10 singles games to overtake Kenya and claim the trophy, which they last won in …
(2024-02-04). BCU Partners with GVS, C&E P.H.I., and WCCI for Community Outreach. pressenza.com Supporting DepEd's Brigada Pagbasa at Bagnen Elementary School & Gotang Primary School: | by Genevieve Balance Kupang | A Joint Initiative Featuring Book Donations, Storytelling, and Cultural Exchanges: | A literary event at the Bagnen Elementary School and Gotang Primary School in Bauko, Mountain Province demonstrated Baguio Central University's (BCU) and partner organization's steadfast commitment to Community Extension Services (CES) and the promotion of literacy beyond its campuses. Several key departments including the Graduate School, College of Business Administration, College of Teacher Ed…
(2024-02-04). Energy ministry and UNBS plan to eliminate congestion at the fuel stations. independent.co.ug Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government will soon conduct an operation against fuel station operators who have violated the set establishment standards. These are mainly those that have constructed stations in road reserves and closer to each other than what the regulations stipulate, according to the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda …
(2024-02-04). 5 Best beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet. albawaba.com ALBAWABA Lonely Planet, the venerable travel authority, has recently released a guide that promises to be a game-changer for beach aficionados. Titled "Best Beaches," the guide showcases a curated selection of world-class coastal destinations that range from iconic urban beaches to secluded, private retreats.Best beaches in the world: The world's best beaches, according to Lonely Planet
(2024-02-04). President Petro Denounces Attempt of Institutional Rupture and Coup in Colombia. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced the attempt of a "serious rupture of institutional order," referring to the investigation by the Attorney General's Office against him, which he called unconstitutional. | Petro decried that the Colombian Attorney General's Office has opted for disruption of institutional order to remove him from the presidency. | "They have decided to break the institutional order. As the president of the republic, I must warn the world of the mafia that has taken over the Attorney General's Office, and I must ask the people for maximum mobilization," the Colombian president wr…
(2024-02-04). Sweden's 'Little Bird' Hamrin dies aged 89. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Sugarcane prices to stablise according to the newly tabled sugar amendment act. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of state for trade, industry and cooperatives, David Bahati has assured farmers of stable prices in the newly tabled sugar amendment act. While addressing journalists in Jinja city on Saturday, Bahati says the existing sugar act had depicted sugarcane prices to be dependent on sugar prices in the …
(2024-02-04). Hosts Ivory Coast put past calamities aside as they squeeze into semis. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Drone damages communications facilities in borderline Kursk Region – governor. tass.com The emergency services will begin repairs as soon as possible, Roman Starovoit said…
(2024-02-04). Kansai Plascon takes the International Kite Flying Festival 2024 to new heights. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The skies over Luzira, a suburb in Kampala, Uganda came alive with a burst of colours displaying diverse kite designs as the Indian Community in Uganda recently celebrated the International Kite Flying Festival 2024 at GEMS International School along Butabika road, some 13km out of Kampala city. This …
(2024-02-04). Behind the scenes with Mathew Nabwiso on directing 'Sabotage'. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It's been a few weeks since the release of the official trailer for 'Sabotage' — a rollercoaster drama set around a traditional wedding ceremony produced by Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films. Ahead of the film's official premiere on 15th February …
(2024-02-04). Zelenskyy visits front line amid speculation about the fate of top general. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). England lose Duckett chasing 399 against India. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Foxconn sees 'slightly better' 2024, warns on AI chip shortage. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Howe hopes Gordon's injury not serious as Newcastle's woes persist. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russia rolls out newest anti-drone mini-missile at exhibition in Riyadh. tass.com New small-scale missile for the Pantsyr-S1 anti-aircraft missile system was presented abroad for the first time…
(2024-02-04). How Facebook Became Tool for State Censorship and Goldmine for US Intelligence Services. sputnikglobe.com Sunday is the 20th anniversary of Facebook's* launch. In twenty years, the company has grown into a major tool for manipulation, social engineering and control by the deep state, big business and Western intel agencies. Sputnik reached out to an insider-turned whistleblower for info on the architecture of Facebook's censorship industrial complex.
(2024-02-04). Namibian president Hage Geingob passes away at 82. tass.com His duties will be taken over by Acting President Nangolo Mbumba…
(2024-02-04). Kisoro municipal and district leaders feud over Saza playground development. independent.co.ug Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kisoro municipality and district leaders are feuding over development of the Saza playground by a businessman. Last month, Hamza Kent Rwendegye, a businessman in Kisoro town started fencing part of Saza ground to start constructing business structures. However, Rwendegye met resistance from Municipality authorities who ordered him to stop construction …
(2024-02-04). Telesur President Patricia Villegas: Telesur Will Continue Operating in Milei's Argentina. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-04). A Toxic Anniversary . levernews.com
(2024-02-04). Congress Poised to Cede More Foreign Weapons Oversight. Why? scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). Indonesia Elections 2024: High stakes as presidential candidates face off in last TV debate. channelnewsasia.com Five televised debates were held between December 12 and February 4, featuring presidential and vice-presidential candidates on various topics.
(2024-02-04). Chinese turn US embassy post into 'Wailing Wall' for stock plunge. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russian ministry expects launch of visa-free group travel with India in 2024. tass.com E-visa to Russia for citizens of 55 countries and visa-free travel in groups with China and Iran were launched 2023 year…
(2024-02-04). Inter Milan vs Juventus probable lineups – Serie A 2023-24. albawaba.com Serie A leaders Inter Milan welcome second-placed Juventus to the San Siro in Matchday 23 on Sunday evening.Match date: Sunday, 4 February | Kick-off time: 19: 45 (GMT) | Venue: San Siro StadiumInter Milan vs Juventus predicted lineups: Inter possible XlManager: Simone InzaghiYann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez.Juventus possible XlManager: Massimliano AllegriWojciech Szczesny; Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer, Danilo; Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Manuel L…
(2024-02-04). Singapore leaders pay tribute to late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw. channelnewsasia.com Wee Cho Yaw, one of Southeast Asia's most successful businessmen, helmed UOB Group for more than 60 years before he retired in 2018.
(2024-02-04). India all out for 255, England need 399 to win Visakhapatnam. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Developers Tout New Russian Air Missiles' 'Good Accuracy' in Special Op Zone. sputnikglobe.com The Izdeliye-305 is designed to destroy a variety of targets, including armored vehicles and firing points, as well as air defense and artillery systems.
(2024-02-04). Putin expresses condolences over death of Namibian president. tass.com Hage Geingob passed away on February 4 at the age of 82…
(2024-02-04). Pro-Palestinian supporters under attack in Australia. independentaustralia.net
(2024-02-04). °osmonaut Oleg Kononenko beats world record for most time spent in space. tass.com Kononenko surpassed the achievement of Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka who spent 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and 48 seconds in space over the course of five missions…
(2024-02-04). Good start to second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Good start to second voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. | This was ahead of the country's 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Of these, 55 019 were persons who were registering for the first time. | "The Electoral Commission is pleased to report that the second registration weekend for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections got off to a good start. | "This early turnout not only sets a positive tone for the registration period but als…
(2024-02-04). Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours | The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz during the Voter Registration Weekend. |
| The majority of the people, that is, more than 25 700, visited on Saturday, 03 February 2024. Nearly 7 900 visited during the two additional operating hours from 4pm to 6pm on Friday, 02 February 2024. |
| "This public response is galvanizing us to do more as we prepare to welcome those people who want to visit our offi…
(2024-02-04). Forbes cancels ceremony amid presence of Palestinian activist. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A ceremony hosted and organized by Forbes celebrating the "40 Women for the Year 2023" was canceled amid the presence of a Palestinian activist named Rima Hassan, According to Erem News.
(2024-02-04). Why the Market—Not to Mention the Billionaires—Cannot Save Journalism. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). Museveni meets NRM Parliamentary caucus. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Friday 2nd February 2024 met the party's parliamentary caucus at State House, Entebbe. During the meeting, the President and the Members of Parliament discussed the Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). …
(2024-02-04). Bodypower: The Secret of Self-Healing. expose-news.com Over forty years ago, Dr Coleman wrote the global bestselling book called 'Bodypower' which shows how you can easily conquer 9 out of 10 illnesses without seeing a doctor or spending any …
(2024-02-04). Death toll from Chile forest fires up to 46. tass.com According to authorities, the wildfires have affected more than 40,000 hectares…
(2024-02-04). European farmers' protests: The fight back against the war on farming. expose-news.com Representatives from European farming groups went to Brussels last Wednesday to make their voices heard and show solidarity in the fight back against the EU's war on farming. As the farmer' protests …
(2024-02-04). 5 people helped police arrest chopper-wielding man on Commonwealth Avenue; no sign it was an act of terror. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Russia worried over escalated tensions on Korean Peninsula – Foreign Ministry. tass.com The Russian side expressed the intention to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with North Korea in accordance with the norms of international law, said in a statement…
(2024-02-04). California Becomes First State to Ban Heterosexual Marriage. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-04). Lawyer Mabirizi summoned over bigamy case against Kyabazinga. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Department of Police has summoned Lawyer Male Mabirizi to Jinja Police in relation to his recent case seeking court to find the Busoga Kingdom Leader the Kyabazinga William Nadiope guilty of bigamy. According to the Police summons seen by Uganda Radio Network, Police require Mabirizi 's attendance …
(2024-02-04). More than 5,300 people donate blood after group O stocks hit critical levels. channelnewsasia.com Group O blood stocks have returned to healthy levels.
(2024-02-04). How much will Lewis Hamilton earn at Ferrari. albawaba.com Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton is set to begin his stint at Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season after an eleven-year spell at Mercedes.The 39-year-old received ‚Ǩ35 million from Mercedes last term and it is now known how much he will earn with his new team.Reports claim Hamilton will earn a whopping ‚Ǩ100 million per year, which is almost three times more than he currently earns at Mercedes.The amount is almost twice as much as Red Bull's Max Verstappen earns.Another part of the deal is a proposed joint investment fund with around ‚Ǩ250m via the Exor family b…
(2024-02-04). US ups risks of conflict on Korean Peninsula, senior Russian diplomat says. tass.com Andrey Rudenko noted that, although Moscow and Seoul's opinions on the source of tensions diverge, it is important to keep the channels of communication open…
(2024-02-04). Newly Discovered Dwarf-Galaxy Upending Conventional Wisdom. sputnikglobe.com Dwarf galaxies, classified as a galaxy with less than 100 billion stars. Our Milky Way has more than 200 billion stars and the largest galaxies can have more than 100 trillion stars.
(2024-02-04). OBITUARY: Cecilia Atim Ogwal. independent.co.ug A fearless Ugandan politician who spoke her mind and challenged conventions OBITUARY | AILI MARI TRIPP | Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in the opposition, and a staunch …
(2024-02-04). Senegalese president announces postponement of Feb. 25 presidential election. independent.co.ug DAKAR, SENEGAL | Xinhua | Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced…
(2024-02-04). China, India, UAE to be prior countries in developing inbound tourism in Russia — document. tass.com According to the document, by 2030 the implementation of the concept presented will result in the annual flow of 16 mln foreign tourists…
(2024-02-04). Wisconsin's Prison Lockdowns: No Visitors, Few Showers, and No End in Sight. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). China plans pilot scheme in five regions to stabilize output in major producing areas. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-04). Cuban People Will Debate Measures To Boost the Economy. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Jan 30, 2024 | Cuba needs development, even if it seems impossible amid increasingly adverse international conditions. And it needs to develop without trampling on the most vulnerable but also in being consistent with the world around us which is unstable, marked by inflation, and the exponential increase in essential goods. All of this in world of escalating tensions. | To achieve this, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced that the entire Cuban people will discuss and analyze the measures recently announced by the government, which include the increase in the price of gasoli…
(2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.
(2024-02-04). Afghans share desperation and dismay as they go hungry. newarab.com Khurma had to borrow her neighbour's shoes to walk to Pul-e Alam city to collect a cash handout being given to the growing number of vulnerable Afghans who are struggling to survive the winter. | "We are desperate… When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach" | The 45-year-old widow waited in her threadbare blue burqa to receive 3,200 Afghanis ($45) from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in the eastern Afghan city, where temperatures can drop well below freezing. | "We are desperate," the mother-of-six said. "When we can't find any bread, we go to bed on an empty stomach." | She is one of…
(2024-02-04). Iran stun favourites Japan, reach Asian Cup semifinals. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Pro-Iran militias want to move arms into Iraq govt bases. newarab.com
(2024-02-04). Figuig water is not for sale. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). Is there a debt crisis in the South and what is recommended by the CADTM? cadtm.org Maxime Perriot: In an article published in December 2023 you claimed in the wake of a World Bank report that "developing countries" were trapped in a new debt crisis, yet the Financial Times and other sources point out that in the first two weeks of 2024 several so-called developing countries managed to easily refinance their debt. What is actually the situation?
| The three developing countries that managed to sell sovereign bonds all produce oil and gas
| Éric Toussaint: The three countries (…) | – |
(2024-02-04). Early conflicts between the UN and the World Bank/IMF tandem. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). SUNFED versus World Bank. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). The WB assists those in power in a witch-hunting context. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Julian Assange and his possible extradition to the US: on the legal and procedural situation. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-04). BLUE SKY THINKING. sonar21.com An earlier article in this blog (Thinking Outside the Box, by Observer R, January 7, 2024) discussed how the American Establishment has tended to keep following familiar ways of dealing with international issues, even when things were not going well at all. A natural question is what would be some non-familiar ways of thinking? Such thinking is often called 'blue sky' or 'brainstorming' or 'run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes' or other similar terms. The blue sky ideas are then refined into something more practical, but still a departure from the usual track. So, based on much current thinking,…
(2024-02-04). A slow collapse in Tunisia. internationalviewpoint.org "The country's disastrous political and economic situation is driving people to Europe, and for several months now Tunisia has also been a transit country for crossings." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Tribute: Ernesto Herrera (1949-2024). internationalviewpoint.org
(2024-02-04). Mass mobilization against the far-right AfD party in Germany. internationalviewpoint.org "It is encouraging to see how many people are taking to the streets to oppose this inhumane project of the fascist right." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). The Zapatista irruption of 1 January 1994: new internationalism and political redefinitions. internationalviewpoint.org The state of Chiapas is one of the most landlocked and poor in Mexico. So when, on January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN, founded in 1983) took control of several towns by force, it was impossible to imagine the impact of this insurrection. However, it would mark the entire second half of the 1990s and largely participate in the redefinition of the radical left on a global scale.
The radical left was then at a critical moment in terms of programme and (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-04). Smoke and Mirrors — The Unionist Miracle — What's really happening in the North of Ireland? internationalviewpoint.org The current political situation in the North of Ireland: the DUP's deal to return to power-sharing is merely political theatre to placate their base, while the long-term tide of Irish nationalism and eventual unity continues to advance. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). North and South Korea at a turning point after 70 years. internationalviewpoint.org "The situation on the Korean Peninsula has become more tense recently, with North Korea still conducting a series of missile tests from late last year into this year." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Radical change is needed to combat capitalist agriculture! internationalviewpoint.org "Capitalism and productivism always go hand in hand, and this is particularly true in agriculture: for capitalists, you have to grow wheat… to make money (pousser du ble…pour faire du blé!, ble means both wheat and money in French!)." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Boycott "celebrities" and companies that endanger the lives and violate the dignity of oppressed people. internationalviewpoint.org "We abolish the despicable reactionary "culture" that thrives at the expense of oppressed people, endangering their lives and sacrificing their inescapable grief." | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Greenland has lost 20 per cent more ice than expected. internationalviewpoint.org The re-examination of 40 years of satellite data reveals, according to an American team, a greater melting of the Greenland ice sheet, located in a strategic area for the global climate. | – | / |
(2024-02-04). Cuba sin medallas en Grand Slam de judo de París. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Las principales esperanzas cubanas de medallas en el Grand Slam de judo de París, Andy Granda (más de 100 kilogramos) e Iván Silva (90), cedieron hoy en la clasificatoria, cerrando sin preseas la actuación de la isla.
(2024-02-04). Comicomment: With Texas standoff highlighting divided U.S., is a 'national divorce' looming for America. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.
(2024-02-04). Scientists map neural network in mouse brain. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have outlined the largest depiction so far of mouse cells in the hippocampus, a key brain area for learning and memory, and studied how single neurons in the area are interconnected and how they connect with neurons in other brain areas.
(2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.
(2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.
(2024-02-04). Authorities take steps to ensure safe travel amid freezing weather. ecns.cn Amid severe freezing weather challenging millions of travelers heading home for the Spring Festival reunion, the transportation department has implemented measures to ensure a safe journey.
(2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.
(2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.
(2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.
(2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.
(2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.
(2024-02-04). 30th Int'l Dinosaur Lantern Show kicks off in Zigong. ecns.cn Lantern shows in Zigong can be traced back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties, which have developed into an international cultural activity with performances and night markets since 1987.
(2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.
(2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). Molly Show: New Year Snack Time! Dried persimmons signify auspiciousness. ecns.cn Every October, when persimmons ripen, fresh ones undergo a lengthy process of peeling, drying, and pressing to become this traditional Chinese snack. Taking a bite, you'll experience a jelly-like sweet flavor.
(2024-02-04). First UK patients receive experimental mRNA therapy for cancer. imperial.ac.uk Cancer patients in the UK are receiving a new therapeutic to help their bodies recognise and fight cancer cells as part of a global trial.
(2024-02-04). EU Authorities Demonize Russia to Distract From Economic Distress. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The EU authorities are creating an image of Russia as an enemy to divert public attention from internal economic problems of the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
(2024-02-04). Mo Salah asked for 20% of income, government responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The leader of Egyptian opposition and head of Wafd Party, Abdel-Sanad Yamama, has been a subject of public controversy and backlash after he suggested that the Liverpool footballer Mohammad Salah should provide 20 percent of his monthly income to his home country Egypt, to help with the economy situation, saying he plans to provide the House of Representatives with his proposal for a discussion.Mo Salah reportedly earns around $25 million a month, third highest paid player in the English Premiere League, with Yamama explaining that his draft would force Egyptians abroad to transfer 20 percent of…
(2024-02-04). A Peculiar Photo… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Tucker in Bolshoy in Moscow today. I wonder if he came to meet this Russian guy they call Vlad;))
(2024-02-04). I Love America, LOL)). smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-02-04). Suspenden navegación marítima en el Golfo de Batabanó. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Teniendo en cuenta la compleja situación hidrometeorológica presente en la región, en particular en el Golfo de Batabanó, se decidió suspender la navegación marítima entre estos puertos, a partir de las 00: 00 horas del domingo, cuatro de febrero del 2024, hasta tanto mejoren las mismas.
(2024-02-04). Residentes cubanos en Panamá condenan bloqueo de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) La Asociación Martiana de Cubanos Residentes en Panamá (Amcrp) celebra hoy el XII Encuentro Nacional con la mira puesta en la condena al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2024-02-04). Indigenous Trailblazer Lowitja O'donoghue Dies Aged 91 #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) One of Australia's most highly-regarded Indigenous leaders, Lowitja O'Donoghue, has died aged 91. | O'Donoghue was the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
(2024-02-04). White Man's Justice Is Black People's Grief: A Black History Month Truth. scheerpost.com By Kevin Cooper / Original to ScheerPost "It's not whether you win or lose that counts, but how you play the game that matters." That's what my people are often told. But we are not told that this so-called game is rigged, and it's rigged against us even before we are born. This "game" is …
(2024-02-04). BOOK REVIEW: The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space. independentaustralia.net
(2024-02-04). Video "The Greatest History Never Told" and "The Latest Globalist Plans Revealed." expose-news.com
(2024-02-04). Azerbaijan strongman eyes easy election after Karabakh war. firstpost.com Azerbaijan will conduct swift leadership elections on Wednesday, with President Ilham Aliyev expected to win a fifth term on a wave of popularity fueled by his army's crushing victory against Armenian rebels. | The strongman was praised after his army reclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian separatists who had held the province for three decades. | Aliyev described the triumph as "an epochal event unparalleled in Azerbaijan's history" and announced last month that the country will hold presidential elections on all of its territory for the first time. | "The elections will mark the beginning of a new era" for th…
(2024-02-04). Explosive Investigation Uncovers a Global Shadow Government's Secret Control Over "Elected" Governments & Public Health Bodies, Forging a Global Vaccine Regime. expose-news.com The same organisations that have an interest in vaccinations today also had a lot of influence in laying the groundwork decades ago. People tend to think of these large and well-known organisations …
(2024-02-04). 60 saniyede bugàºn (04 ≈ûubat 2024). aa.com.tr
(2024-02-04). Australia to set fuel efficiency standards after decades of debate. firstpost.com Australia announced plans on Sunday to impose strict fuel economy requirements, mirroring long-standing laws in other modern nations, in an effort to get high-polluting petrol guzzlers off the road. | Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said that a "New Vehicle Efficiency Standard" will be implemented by 2025, putting an end to decades of policy delays and discussion. | "The United States has had a similar policy in place for fifty years," Bowen said. "Australia still stands alongside Russia as one of the only advanced economies without the Standard." | "This is costing families and businesses thousands of dollar…
(2024-02-04). El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world's coolest dictator' has clear path to win. firstpost.com On Sunday, Salvadorans will cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections that will primarily centre on the balance between democracy and security. | Given his high approval ratings and the lack of opposition, Nayib Bukele is most likely going to seek reelection to a second term as president. | The constitution of El Salvador forbids reelection. However, according to a January University of Central America study, around eight out of ten voters' favour Bukele. This is true even though Bukele has taken actions during his first term that opponents and attorneys claim weaken the nation's system of checks a…
(2024-02-04). President Joe Biden wins South Carolina's Democratic primary as he gears up for his reelection bid. firstpost.com The Democratic primary in South Carolina was decisively won by President Joe Biden on Saturday, securing the state he had urged to kick off his party's nomination process after it had rejuvenated his then-fragile White House candidature four years prior. | Biden overcame the other distant Democratic candidates in South Carolina, such as author Marianne Williamson and congressman Dean Phillips of Minnesota. In order to maximise its chances of mobilising Black voters—a crucial Democratic group that will be crucial to Biden's chances in a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump in November—h…
(2024-02-04). This Week in Explainers: Can humans 'catch' Alzheimer's disease from one another. firstpost.com Goodbye January and hello February. This week has been quite eventful. | The Maldives, despite being a small island nation, continues to make big headlines. Its president Mohamed Muizzu, who was sworn in just last November, is clutching to power, as he faces calls of impeachment. | While the United States is gearing up for the 2024 presidential polls, it was the death of Indian-American students that made big news this week. Six desi students have died in the last 30 days, raising questions on safety. | Away from all this, there's also been big news coming from the health sector. While New York City declared soci…
(2024-02-04). Resisting Predatory Finance w/ Raúl Carrillo (Recovered Audio!). mronline.org Money on the Left is proud to present recovered and remastered audio from our interview with Raúl Carrillo, published previously solely as a written transcript. The recording also includes a new audio introduction in which Billy Saas reflects on the significance of our dialog with Carrillo for contemporary politics.
(2024-02-04). No. 1 Central Document details rural vitalization strategy. ecns.cn Central authorities have unveiled a more detailed "road map" for the national rural vitalization strategy in its annual No 1 Central Document, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.
(2024-02-04). Revised rules to improve loan climate. ecns.cn They include measures for the administration of fixed-asset loans, working capital loans and personal loans.
(2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.
(2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.
(2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.
(2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.
(2024-02-04). Cradle of Civilization: Artifact shaped like loong. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn
(2024-02-04). For the First Time, Black Women Are Leading Democrats in Early Primary States. scheerpost.com
(2024-02-04). Condena papa Francisco el incremento de ataques contra judíos "en todo el mundo" radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El papa Francisco condenó este sábado el aumento del antisemitismo y el "terrible" incremento de los ataques que sufren los judíos, a raíz del estallido de las hostilidades entre Hamás e Israel hace casi cuatro meses.
(2024-02-04). Médicos chilenos de la ELAM llegan a zona de desastre en Valparaíso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Médicos chilenos egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) laboran hoy en zonas de Valparaíso afectadas por los incendios forestales registrados en el centro-sur de Chile, que dejaron 51 fallecidos y miles de viviendas destruidas.
(2024-02-04). Biden y AMLO pactaron colaborar en materia de migración. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios acordaron brindarse apoyo mutuo para enfrentar la crisis migratoria que aborda la región.
(2024-02-04). Organizaciones sindicales rechazan Ley àìmnibus en Argentina. telesurtv.net Manifiestan que el recorte de las ayudas al sector de la agricultura y la eliminación de áreas clave para la producción familiar, muestran el desinterés del Gobierno por el campo.
(2024-02-04). Denuncian vulneraciones contra la prensa en El Salvador. telesurtv.net APES señaló que en total han habido 25 afectaciones a los trabajadores de la Prensa.
(2024-02-04). López Obrador ratifica a Joe Biden propuesta sobre migración. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ratificó a su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, su propuesta sobre migración de no ignorar las causas que la generan.
(2024-02-04). Sociedad civil convoca movilizaciones antigubernamentales en Haití. telesurtv.net Cada vez son más los actores políticos que se oponen a la permanencia del Primer Ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry.
(2024-02-04). Elevan a 51 los fallecidos por incendios forestales en Chile. telesurtv.net La ministra del Interior señaló que existe información de que los incendios han sido intencionales, lo que a su juicio es una alarma social de mayor gravedad.
(2024-02-04). Cuba lamenta fallecimiento de presidente namibio, Hage G. Geingob. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy profundo pesar por el fallecimiento de su homólogo de Namibia, Hage G. Geingob, a quien calificó de entrañable amigo de su país.
(2024-02-04). Venezolanos y panameños lideran la Serie del Caribe 2024. telesurtv.net Para este domingo, los panameños se enfrentarán a la novena nicaragüense, el equipo venezolano a su similar de Puerto Rico y en el último partido se medirán mexicanos y dominicanos.
(2024-02-04). Presidente venezolano anuncia cambios en su gabinete. telesurtv.net Se produjeron cambios, entre otros, en las carteras de Igualdad y Género, Comunas y Comercio nacional.
(2024-02-04). Cuba envía condolencias a Chile por incendios forestales. telesurtv.net En su mensaje, el canciller cubano incluyó a los familiares y seres queridos de los fallecidos en Chile a causa de los incendios forestales.
(2024-02-04). Presidente Petro acusa a fiscal de instigar un golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano responsabilizó al fiscal general de promover una supuesta "ruptura institucional para sacarlo del poder".
(2024-02-04). EE.UU. y Reino Unido atacan más de 30 objetivos yemeníes. telesurtv.net Se trata de la respuesta a los recientes ataques a intereses estadounidenses y aliados de Washington tras el asedio sionista a Gaza, dijeron funcionarios estadounidenses.
(2024-02-04). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Más de 110 días se han cumplido de los ataques continuos de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-04). Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido bombardean Yemen. telesurtv.net En total, los estadounidenses y los británicos han llevado a cabo 35 ataques contra 13 localidades yemeníes.
(2024-02-04). Abren las urnas en El Salvador para las elecciones presidenciales y legislativas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) Los centros de votación en El Salvador abrieron para elegir al presidente y vicepresidente de la República para el período 2024-2029, los 60 diputados a la Asamblea Legislativa y los 20 del Parlamento Centroamericano…
(2024-02-04). China entrega Premio de Amistad a periodista cubano y otros expertos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El gobierno chino entregó hoy el Premio de la Amistad al periodista cubano Sergio Alejandro Gómez y a otros expertos internacionales por sus contribuciones al desarrollo del país.
(2024-02-04). Chile decreta estado de excepción y toque de queda por fuegos. telesurtv.net Asimismo, el Gobierno decidió toque de queda desde las 8 de la mañana hasta las 10: 00 horas de mañana domingo para Limache, Quilpué, Villa Alemana y Viña del Mar.
(2024-02-04). Conoce algunas recomendaciones para prevenir el cáncer. telesurtv.net Según la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, el cáncer es la segunda causa más frecuente de morbilidad y mortalidad en las Américas.
(2024-02-04). El Salvador celebrará elecciones presidenciales y legislativas. telesurtv.net Más de 6 millones de salvadoreños están llamados a elegir al presidente y a los 60 integrantes de la Asamblea Nacional.
(2024-02-04). Fallece el presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. telesurtv.net El presidente Hage Geingob padecía cáncer de próstata y en enero volvió a someterse a terapia tras detectarle nuevamente células cancerígenas.
(2024-02-04). Gran manifestación en Londres exige alto al fuego inmediato. telesurtv.net Entre otros, el antiguo líder laborista, Jeremy Corbyn, estuvo entre quienes se dirigieron a la multitud, así como el secretario general del sindicato del transporte RMT, Mick Lynch.
(2024-02-04). Venezuela conmemora Día de la Dignidad Nacional. telesurtv.net A continuación el minuto a minuto de las celebraciones de la rebelión cívico militar del 4 de febrero de 1992.
(2024-02-04). Atentan contra aspirante a alcalde de la ciudad mexicana de Iguala. telesurtv.net Al momento del ataque el aspirante a la alcaldía de Iguala, Erick Catalán Rendón se resguardo en un cuartel militar cercano.
(2024-02-04). Ultiman detalles para comicios presidenciales en El Salvador. telesurtv.net Los comicios tendrán habilitados 1,595 centros de votación, los cuales funcionarán en instituciones educativas puesta a disposición por el Ministerio de Educación a través de un convenio con el TSE.
(2024-02-04). Gran Caravana Furia Bolivariana llega a Caracas. telesurtv.net Este 4 de febrero se celebran en Venezuela los 32 años de aquella rebelión cívico militar liderada por el comandante Hugo Chávez.
(2024-02-04). "Fake Justice" at The Hague: The ICJ "Appoints" Netanyahu to "Prevent" and "Punish" Those Responsible for "Genocidal Acts" globalresearch.ca Netanyahu, Galant, Ben-Gvir, Katz, Smotrich, et al are the architects of Genocide. Yet they have been assigned by the ICJ with a mandate "To Prevent and Punish" those who have committed "genocidal acts"
(2024-02-04). Abstractions and Mass Murder. counterpunch.org Israeli ground operations in Gaza, November 1, 2023. Photo: IDF. There is nothing new under the sun in terms of incitement to war methods or the dehumanization techniques necessary to create compliant and bloodthirsty populations. The only thing that is new are the shifting and doomed populations who find themselves in the way of empire. Students of history, generally without a shred of self-examination, congratulate themselves for being born to a more enlightened time knowing that even if they were transported to those historical eve…
(2024-02-04). Are Palestinians the New Jews? counterpunch.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/7: Shut Down Travis: No US Weapons for Genocide. indybay.org STOP TRAVIS – NO US WEAPONS FOR GENOCIDE; LET GAZA LIVE! PERMANENT | CEASEFIRE NOW! NO US TAX $$ to ISRAEL! | Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA Rally, plus: Main Gate, Travis AFB Air Base Parkway & Parker Rd. (End of Air Base Parkway) Park and Gather at Commercial Center to left of Air Base Pkway & Parker Rd.
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Fairfield City Council Meeting: Urge a Ceasefire Resolution. indybay.org Fairfield City Council Chamber | 1000 Webster Street | Fairfield, CA | OR | Zoom | https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89060213840?pwd=UUd0WlpEMStLemcxbld4dzVMK3Z5dz09…
(2024-02-04). Friday 2/9: Virtual Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/11: Sacramento: Families for Ceasefire Rally. indybay.org McKinley Park | 601 Alhambra Blvd. | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/3: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Gaza Calling" indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Money from Pro-Israel to US Senators, 1990-2024. indybay.org Israel and Zionists have given millions to US capitalists politicians and have captured the Congress…
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Pack the San Jose City Council Meeting to Demand a Ban on Travel to Israel. indybay.org San Jose City Hall | City Council Chambers | 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/24: Exposing the Lies of Israel's War Machine. indybay.org Niebyl-Proctor Marxist Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 | Also online, see website for zoom details…
(2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/10: Virtual Meet-Up: Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/4: LA: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Pershing Square | 532 S Olive St | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/11: Street Mural for People's Park. indybay.org Haste St and Bowditch St, Berkeley…
(2024-02-04). Saturday 2/3: San Jose Against War – First Public Meeting. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 S 7th St, San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-02-04). American Jewish Committee Recognized Dangers of Zionism. indybay.org Mainstream Jewish organizations knew endless violence and oppression would result from imposing a Jewish state in Palestine against the stated wishes of its non-Jewish inhabitants.
(2024-02-04). Thursday 2/8: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/13: Virtual Anti-War Organizer Training. indybay.org For those interested in organizing for peace with CODEPINK via Zoom…
(2024-02-04). Monday 2/12: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/14: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Monday 2/19: Webinar: Dissenters: Students Say No to the Military-Industrial Complex. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Sunday 2/18: Virtual Q&A Discussion of 4 Short Films about Oppression and Violence in the West Bank. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). Wednesday 2/7: USCPR Phone Zap for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.
(2024-02-04). 24th Annual, CA Rosa Parks Day – celebrating her birth and lifelong legacy of service. indybay.org Auntie Rosie, born as World World I just getting started, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her profound life legacy continues to help shape the world. | As Patron Saint of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama their long planned boycott changed global intermodal transportation systems, we call Transit Equity today.
(2024-02-04). Tuesday 2/6: Community Teach-In on People's Park. indybay.org Art House Gallery 2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2024-02-04). Feb 4, 2024. sitrepworld.info For those of you who keep returning to see if there's something new, thank you for your interest. I am now mostly recovered from my illness and am trying to get on my horse and figure out where to go from here. There are two competing destinations. The first is going back to publishing the links for the Daily Posts. And the other is to continue to blog about what I consider the most important and compelling process driving pretty much everything else, the Geopolitical Tectonic Shift (GTS), referring to the disintegration of the USraeli Empire, heir to the 500 year long European empire, while the RoW (the Rest of…
reuters.com (2024-02-03). U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killedThe White House said the United States had informed Iraq ahead of strikes. Baghdad later accused the United States of deception, saying a U.S. claim of coordination with the Iraqi authorities was "unfounded".
(2024-02-03). U.S. admits it hasn't verified Israel's UNRWA claims, media ignores it. mondoweiss.net Secretary Blinken admits that the U.S. has been unable to investigate the "evidence" presented by Israel claiming 13 of UNRWA's 13,000 Gaza employees participated in October 7. Biden took Israel's word for it anyway.
(2024-02-03). Never Before Has The Empire Been So Exposed. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I've been railing against the US war machine for around seven years now, and never during that time have I had more westerners on my side than right now.
(2024-02-03). Falleció presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. radiohc.cu Windhoek, 4 feb (RHC) El presidente de la República de Namibia, Hage Geingob, falleció hoy a las 00: 04 horas en el Hospital Lady Pohamba de esta capital, donde recibía tratamiento médico, anunció aquí un comunicado oficial.
(2024-02-03). "Victoria Nuland — she's the real ruler of Ukraine" dissidentvoice.org Alexander Mercouris has perhaps the best track-record of all prognosticators on the important international news-stories, and this very much includes on the important news stories regarding the Ukraine crisis, not only since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started on 24 February 2022, but going all the way back to 2016 when he first reported. And, more …
(2024-02-03). Silwan faces escalating home demolitions in fight against messianic settlers. mondoweiss.net Home demolitions in East Jerusalem are rampant, but none more than in Silwan, where messianic settlers backed by the state are attempting to establish fanciful "archaeological" parks on top of Palestinian homes.