(2024-02-09). TEPCO confirms leak of 5.5 tonnes of radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear power plant. pressenza.com Approximately 5.5 tonnes of water contaminated with radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported Wednesday. | At around 08: 53 local time on Wednesday, workers discovered a water leak at the outlet of a device used for purifying contaminated water, Fukushima Central television reported, citing Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the plant's operator. | TEPCO estimates that the amount of leaked water was about 5.5 tonnes, which may contain 22 billion becquerels of radioactive materials such as cesium and strontium, according to media repor…
(2024-02-09). Going Along with the Utter Madness of Nuclear Weapons. counterpunch.org 
Yes, the Doomsday Clock keeps ticking — it's now at 90 seconds to midnight, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists — but the ultimate time bomb never gets the attention that it deserves. Even as the possibility of nuclear annihilation looms, this century's many warning signs retain the status of Cassandras. Presidents George W. Bush and Donald
(2024-02-09). Godzilla Minus One: A little more thoughtful approach to the genre. wsws.org The 37th film in the Godzilla franchise and the fourth Toho-led remake of the 1954 original film returns to its anti-nuclear-war inspirations to considerable box office success.
(2024-02-09). Accidents at the Fukushima nuclear plant cause more worries. ecns.cn They also fully expose the chaotic and disorderly internal management of Tokyo Electric Power Company, the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, the spokesperson said.
(2024-02-09). Asian NATO Under A New Guise. popularresistance.org Over the past couple of years there has been a flurry of activity linking NATO, and some of its constituent countries with the states of American East Asia, principally Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been a frequent visitor, and in December 2023, the US embassy in Seoul arranged for senior representatives from eight NATO countries to visit South Korea to "engage in discussions on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and other pertinent issues". Meanwhile back in Washington Representative Mike Lawler has introduced a bill in Congress aimed at…
(2024-02-09). Putin on NATO Opening Doors to Ukraine in 2008: 'We Did Not Agree on That'. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson said he had not agreed with the West's move to have NATO open its doors to Ukraine in 2008.
(2024-02-09). Russia Sought Peaceful Solution to Problems in Ukraine: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday night, former FOX host Tucker Carlson published a two-hour interview with President Vladimir Putin in which the Russian leader addressed issues related to the Ukrainian conflict, the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO), and the explosion of the Nord Stream pipeline. | RELATED: | NATO expansion: | Putin recounted the main moments of NATO's expansion through the countries o…
(2024-02-09). The Politics of La Commedia. counterpunch.org 
About half of the U.S. is offended and repulsed by the existence of Donald J. Trump while the remaining half welcome him as a Messiah. Passions and opinions rule here to a farcical degree that I find best represented by the Commedia dell' Arte. We have our stock characters, including foolish old men and the
(2024-02-09). EcoWaste Coalition Discovers 5 More Highly Leaded China-Made Paints Sold Online. pressenza.com 8 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced its discovery of five more imported spray paints containing high concentrations of lead that are illegally sold online. | As part of its continuing advocacy to promote strict adherence to the national lead paint ban to protect human health from the adverse effects of lead exposure, the group recently obtained five variants of Veslee Paint Aerosol from an online seller for P130 per 450 ml can. | "The continued importation, distribution, and sale of lead-containing paint products is an outright infraction of a government-iss…
(2024-02-09). North Korea's Kim says ready to occupy South Korea if DPRK's security requires it. tass.com At a plenary meeting of the DPRK's ruling Worker's Party of Korea in December, Kim said that the WPK was abandoning the idea of a peaceful reunification with the South through dialogue…
(2024-02-09). Tucker-Putin Interview to Erode Funding Crusade for US Proxy Conflict in Ukraine — Ex-CIA Agent. sputnikglobe.com The much-talked-about Vladimir Putin-Tucker Carlson interview may further chip away at support for Ukraine and could even complicate the process for US lawmakers to come up with cash for the Kiev regime, Larry Johnson, a retired CIA intelligence officer and State Department official, told Sputnik.
(2024-02-09). Russia not obliged to correct anyone's mistakes after Kiev withdrew from talks — Putin. tass.com The President gave a positive answer to the journalist's question on whether Moscow was ready to seek a negotiated solution with regard to Ukraine…
(2024-02-09). From Ukraine to Palestine: Poisons of Denialism. counterpunch.org 
"Israel pursuing similar goals to Russia" — Sergel Lavrov RT News, Thursday 28 December 2023: "The fight against Nazism is what historically unites Russia and the Middle Eastern country, the foreign minister said. "The declared goals of Israel in its ongoing operation against Hamas militants in Gaza seem nearly identical to Moscow's in its campaign against
(2024-02-09). CIA Director Calls China Biggest 'Threat', Says Ukraine War Benefits US. popularresistance.org The director of the Central Intelligence Agency, William J. Burns, published an article in which he referred to "the United States' principal rivals—China and Russia", while emphasizing that "China is the bigger long-term threat". | Strongly implying that we are in the early stages of a new cold war, he wrote that "China and Russia consume much of the CIA's attention". | Burns revealed that "the CIA has been reorganizing itself" in order to counter China. The notorious US spy agency has created a special "mission center" focusing exclusively on Beijing, and has doubled its budget for anti-China operations.
(2024-02-09). WATCH: Putin says defeating Russia in Ukraine 'impossible'. geo.tv 
Putin states that peaceful resolution to war would be possible if US stopped supplying weapons to Ukraine…
(2024-02-09). Protests by Soldiers' Wives in Russia Show How an Antiwar Movement Can Grow There. internationalviewpoint.org In Russia, the wives of men mobilized to the Ukrainian front are increasingly demanding that they be returned home. While the movement is not mainly directed at opposing Vladimir Putin, it offers hope of breaking the war machine from within.
In fall 2022, Russia began a partial mobilization of civilians for the war in Ukraine. By October 2023, at least four thousand of them had been killed (Russia's total nonrecoverable losses amount to four hundred thousand men, but these are mostly (…) | – |
(2024-02-09). Black Sea region never had historical connection with Ukraine — Putin. tass.com According to the Russian president, Vladimir Lenin "for some unknown reasons, transferred to that newly established Soviet Republic of Ukraine some of the lands, together with people living there, even though those lands had never been called Ukraine"
(2024-02-09). Putin Details Proposal Made to Bush of Joint Russia-US-Europe Missile Defense System. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson that he had once proposed to then-US President George W. Bush the possibility of establishing a joint Russia-US-Europe missile defense system.
(2024-02-09). Putin calls Xi Jinping his colleague, friend in interview with Tucker Carlson. tass.com "We, together with my colleague and friend President XI Jinping, set the goal to reach $200 billion of mutual trade with China this year. We have exceeded this level," the Russian president said…
(2024-02-09). Russia downs 19 Ukrainian drones over four regions, Black Sea. tass.com Bryansk regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said there were no casualties or damage on the ground…
(2024-02-09). Meeting on Afghanistan under UN auspices to be held in Doha on February 18-19 — envoy. tass.com Zamir Kabulov pointed out that the Russian side "will lead its partners to the right line of behavior" at the upcoming meeting…
(2024-02-09). Russian President Explains Meaning of 'Denazification' to Tucker Carlson. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin explained to Tucker Carlson what he means with the term "denazification" when referring to the objectives of the special military operation.
(2024-02-09). Lavrov Addresses Ceremony Honoring Diplomats. sputnikglobe.com Diplomatic Workers' Day was established through a presidential decree in 2002, commemorating the significance of February 10, 1549. This particular date marks the first official mention of the Posolsky Prikaz, which served as Russia's initial foreign policy institution according to historical chronicles.
(2024-02-09). After months of negotiation, a rare Russian compromise as Yandex changes hands. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Russia-China relationship unaffected by global turbulence, Russian ambassador says. tass.com Igor Morgulov also expressed his confidence that Years of Culture to be held in Russia and China in 2024-2025 will give a new impetus to the development of the traditionally friendly ties between the two countries' peoples…
(2024-02-09). Use of Dollar as Foreign Policy Struggle Tool One of US' Biggest Strategic Mistakes – Putin. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that the use of the US dollar as a foreign policy struggle instrument is one of the biggest strategic mistakes made by US leadership.
(2024-02-09). Russia's Air Defense Systems Intercepts 19 Ukrainian Drones. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia's air defense systems have intercepted a wave of Ukrainian drones over a fuel and energy complex in the Orel Region, the region's governor, Andrey Klychkov, said on Friday.
(2024-02-09). Communication between leaders reflects high level of Russia-China relations — envoy. tass.com This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, February 10, starting a year of the Wood Dragon…
(2024-02-09). Uzbekistan moving to EAEU accession, timeline unclear — Russian envoy. tass.com Some external forces do not want Uzbekistan to move toward its EAEU accession, Oleg Malginov noted…
(2024-02-09). Russian stocks down as Friday trading opens. tass.com The dollar exchange rate was up by 0.12% at 90.95 rubles, while the euro was up by 0.11% at 98.02 rubles…
(2024-02-09). Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Chairs Meeting at Headquarters of Joint Group of Forces. sputnikglobe.com Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a meeting at the headquarters of the Joint Group of Forces on the current situation in the country's special military operation zone, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
(2024-02-09). Watch Russian Tor-MU Destroy Ukrainian Reconnaissance Drone. sputnikglobe.com Russian air defense systems keep advancing thanks to the military experience on the ground in the special operation zone, proving to be second to none in today's ever-changing warfare.
(2024-02-09). Russia successfully puts satellite into orbit to serve defense needs — Defense Ministry. tass.com Earlier reports said that Russia's Aerospace Forces launched a Soyuz-2.1v rocket carrying a satellite to serve the needs of the Russian Defense Ministry at 10: 03 a.m.
(2024-02-09). Moscow to respond to 13th package of EU sanctions — Russian MFA. tass.com Bloomberg said earlier that the European Union suggested introducing within the 13th package of anti-Russia sanctions restrictions against 55 companies and 60 individuals alleged to be related to manufacturing and supplies of weapons, technologies and electronics…
(2024-02-09). A conference on Russian BRICS chairmanship is held in India. tvbrics.com 
The speakers noted that Russia always standed for an equal and respectful dialogue with its partners…
(2024-02-09). US should meet certain requirements to agree on Gershkovich — Putin. tass.com When asked about the possibility of a goodwill gesture on the part of Russia, the Russian president said the West left such steps unanswered in the past…
(2024-02-09). Moscow, Beijing playing on same team — Russian ambassador. tass.com Igor Morgulov stressed that this team is a powerful one…
(2024-02-09). Putin reiterates that it was Zelensky who prohibited negotiations with Russia. tass.com "We know that he is putting forward some ideas about this settlement, but in order to agree on something, we need to have a dialog," the Russian leader said…
(2024-02-09). Ukrainian troops dub new top army chief 'Syrsky the Butcher,' 'General200' — Politico. tass.com It is reported that Syrsky is unpopular within the military because he led Ukrainian forces in the battle near Artyomovsk, in which many Ukrainian soldiers were killed while ultimately abandoning the city to Russian forces…
(2024-02-09). Russia: Origin and consequences of the debt repudiation of February 10, 1918. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Xi says China-Russia relations embrace new development opportunities. ecns.cn China and Russia withstood many tests together in the past, and their relations embrace new development opportunities in the future, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
(2024-02-09). Feb 9, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
This Magnificent Russian Music Is Astonishing Imperialism, Lenin, and US Wars Abroad: The Problem is Capitalism, by Rob Urie The Vladimir Putin Interview (Video, X) Joe Rogan & Aaron Rodgers: "Stand Courageously For What You Believe In," by John Leake The US Keeps Bombing People While Saying It Doesn't Want To Fight, by Caitlin Johnstone Israel's genocide in Gaza: Let Them Eat Dirt, by Chris Hedges Israeli Government's Lies About Gaza Shouldn't Be a Surprise, by Yves Smith Rockets Falling on Us — Gaza's Newton Lights Up Tents and Hearts in Rafah Greenwald: Congress, in Chaos, Can't Eve…
(2024-02-09). Putin says ready to release US reporter Evan Gershkovich in exchange for Russian assassin. firstpost.com Vladimir Putin said he is open to releasing jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich, awaiting trial on spying charges, in exchange for a Russian assassin Vadim Krasikov serving a life sentence in Germany. | Krasikov killed a former Chechen rebel in a Berlin park in 2019. US officials have said Russia has raised his case in prisoner swap negotiations. | The comments by Putin were made during an interview with US host Tucker Carlson, during which he said: "I believe an agreement can be reached… There have been many successful examples of these talks crowned with success. Probably this is going to be crowned with su…
(2024-02-09). Florida legislature working to roll back protections for young workers. wsws.org Florida is one of a dozen states where governments are undermining child labor laws to increase the exploitation of the working class.
(2024-02-09). Lost And Fearful In The Middle East. popularresistance.org Of all the amateurish moments to arise as the Biden regime conducts its foreign policy, the White House's official statement as B1—B bombers let loose over Iraq and Syria last Friday may be the taker of the cake. | As the ordnance fell on 85 targets in seven locations, many of them outposts of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, our addled president felt compelled to insist, "The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world." | How many times have we heard this since these latest operations in Iraq, Syria and Yemen began? Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, has said the…
(2024-02-09). Fukushima radioactive water leakage accident once again demonstrates TEPCO management disorder: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The accident in Fukushima once again demonstrates the deep-rooted problems of disorder and chaos in the internal management of Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).
(2024-02-09). Brazilian authorities to invest US$20 billion in the automotive sector by 2029. tvbrics.com 
Several new plants will be built due to the investments…
(2024-02-09). Who won Riyadh Season finals Al-Hilal V. Al-Nassr. newarab.com 
The Saudi Al-Hilal SFC game against rival Al-Nassr FC concluded on Thursday with a dramatic victory by Al-Hilal, in an epic Al-Hilal won 2-0 in the game played at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. | The opener was scored by Serbian footballer Sergej Milinkoviƒá-Saviƒá at minute 17. | The second goal was clinched by homegrown talent Salem Aldawsari. | As part of the government-sponsored annual festival, the Riyadh Season Cup featured two city-based teams along with the i…
(2024-02-09). Straight woman's visit to lesbian bar in NYC sparks TikTok outrage. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). What's Next for Gazans? counterpunch.org 
After four months of IDF bombardment, the uprooted Palestinians now inhabit makeshift tents near the Rafah border. At the same time, the Israeli military has begun to bomb Rafah refugee camps and hospitals, raising a death toll that has already reached more than 27,000 mostly women and children (not including the thousands lying dead under the rubble of bombed-out buildings).
(2024-02-09). Disgraceful living conditions in the 'state-of-the-art' Closed Controlled Access Centre (CCAC) of Samos. pressenza.com 
(2024-02-09). The U.S.-Mexico Border at Center of the Presidential Election. internationalviewpoint.org "Border and immigration legislation in Congress is stalled because the Republicans want it to remain an unsolved problem because that's good for Trump's campaign." | – | / |
(2024-02-09). What is the Importance of Black History? counterpunch.org 
On November 22, 2014, Tamir E. Rice, a 12-year-old African American boy, was killed at the Cudell Recreation Center in Cleveland, Ohio; the officer, according to the DOJ, "fired two shots within less than two seconds of opening the passenger door, striking Tamir once in the abdomen." Dr. Joy DeGruy coined the theory Post Traumatic
(2024-02-09). 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. | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Israel bombed all universities in Gaza. Academic boycott now. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Portland demands county support for Gaza. workers.org 
A broad coalition of Portland groups for Palestine packed the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 1, calling on them to issue a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. Over a dozen community members gave testimonials at the . . . |
(2024-02-09). Israel scrambles to avoid West Bank uprising during Ramadan. newarab.com 
The Israeli government is considering easing control measures The Israeli daily Yedeot Ahranot reported on Monday, 5 February, that the Israeli war cabinet is discussing easing restrictive measures on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, mainly by allowing some 100,000 Palestinian workers back into Israel and allowing the entry of a similar number of Palestinian…
(2024-02-09). Fired Stellantis temps issue open letter: "Unite all workers to stop the job cuts!" wsws.org The Rank-and-File Committee to Fight Job Cuts, set up by fired Stellantis temporary workers, has issued the this statement.
(2024-02-09). Pseudo-left Québec Solidaire complicit in unions' suppression of public sector workers' struggle. wsws.org Speaking for affluent sections of the middle class, QS is organically hostile to the prospect of broadening the struggle of public sector workers by appealing to the entire working class, not just in Quebec but across Canada.
(2024-02-09). On Feb. 9, in NYC: Protest HULU ad promoting Israel takeover of Gaza. workers.org 
From the announcement by the demonstration's organizers. Taking the online outrage over Israel's Hulu ads into the streets, protesters from pro-Palestinian groups will gather at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Union Square at 14th Street and protest at the company's New York headquarters, at 79 Fifth Ave., between 15th . . . |
(2024-02-09). From Reconstruction to Malcolm X: Black history is about struggle. workers.org 
This article, originally entitled "Taking back Black history from the 1%," is based on a speech given by Monica Moorehead, a Workers World newspaper managing editor, at Black History Month forums in February 2014. It has been updated and lightly edited. Monica Moorehead, New York City, Jan. 21, 2024. WW . . . |
(2024-02-09). Israel bombs Gaza's crowded Rafah city as battlefront nears. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stepped up air strikes on US Secretary of State Israel's military offensive has raged on despite international efforts towards a cea…
(2024-02-09). Israel bombs Gaza's Rafah, US warns of potential 'disaster'. newarab.com 
Israel conducted fresh strikes on southern Gaza's overcrowded border town of Israeli Prime Minister
(2024-02-09). Iraqi Army Blasts US For 'Sowing Instability' After Latest Assassination. popularresistance.org Iraqi army spokesman Major General Yahya Rasoul on 8 February condemned the targeted assassination of Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqir al-Saadi, calling out Washington for continuing to sow instability in the country. | The strike on Wednesday night was carried out "in a manner that disregarded the lives of Iraqi civilians or international laws," Rasoul said, adding that the US "repeatedly commits acts that undermine the understandings and the start of bilateral dialogue."
(2024-02-09). Yemen's Unending Nightmare: The Hidden Consequences of US and UK Airstrikes. mintpressnews.com 
MintPress spoke to Yemeni leaders, academics, and ordinary citizens about the effects of the US-led bombing campaign in the country and the prospect of an all-out war amid escalating tension between Western Powers and Ansar Allah.
(2024-02-09). U.S. Chooses Genocide Over Diplomacy in the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
On February 7, 2024, a U.S. drone strike assassinated an Iraqi militia leader, Abu Baqir al-Saadi, in the heart of Baghdad. This was a further U.S. escalation in a major new front in the U.S.-Israeli war on the Middle East, centered on the Israeli genocide in Gaza, but already also including ethnic cleansing in the
(2024-02-09). Israeli drone strikes car in south Lebanon's Nabatieh. newarab.com 
An Israeli Army Radio claimed that the drone strike targeted a senior commander of Hezbollah who was responsible for overseeing missile l…
(2024-02-09). US delivers strikes against Houthi USVs, anti-ship missiles in Yemen — CENTCOM. tass.com It is reported that the targets were identified in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen…
(2024-02-09). Iraq says US strikes pushing govt to end US-led coalition's mission. geo.tv 
US-led coalition "has become a factor for instability", says prime minister's military spokesperson…
(2024-02-09). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash. "Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). Citing World Court, Japan Firm Cuts Ties With Israel Arms Maker. popularresistance.org A major Japanese industrial conglomerate is cutting ties with Israeli arms maker Elbit, citing the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel may be committing genocide in Gaza. | Itochu Corporation said its aviation division would terminate its partnership with Elbit by the end of February. | Tsuyoshi Hachimura, Itochu's chief financial officer, said that his company's partnership with Elbit was "based on a request from the Japan's defense ministry for the purpose of importing defense equipment for the Self-Defense Forces necessary for Japan's security, and is not in any way related to the current conflic…
(2024-02-09). Impact Of The Haitian Revolution On Resistance History. popularresistance.org This year represents the 98th anniversary of the launching of "Negro History Week" in 1926, later named Black History Month in 1976, after the federal government issued a proclamation in recognition of the contributions of African American people under the administration of President Gerald R. Ford. | The commemoration was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering scholar and public intellectual who founded the Journal of Negro History in 1915 and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History the following year, 1916. | Woodson's origins within the African American working class is a demonstration…
(2024-02-09). Chris Hedges: Let Them Eat Dirt. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-09). Report: Israel Backing Off on Hostage Talks After Rejecting Hamas's Latest Offer. news.antiwar.com Israel is backing off from Qatari and Egyptian-mediated hostage talks with Hamas after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Palestinian group's latest proposal, The Times of Israel reported on Thursday. An Israeli official told the Times that instead of offering a counter-proposal, Israel will try to get the US to apply pressure on Qatar, although …
(2024-02-09). Senate Votes to Deliberate on $95 Billion Foreign Military Aid Bill. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Thursday voted to begin deliberations on a $95 billion foreign military aid bill that stripped out border spending that was in the original $118 billion piece of legislation, which the chamber voted down on Wednesday. The Senate voted 67-32 to take up the new bill, signaling that it will get the 60 …
(2024-02-09). Israeli troops target ambulances, kill medic in Gaza City. electronicintifada.net Nurse shot in operating theater in Khan Younis hospital.
(2024-02-09). Roaming Charges: Comfortably Dumb. counterpunch.org 
The Democrats now have the perfect excuse for Biden betraying nearly every promise he made during his 2020 campaign, unfortunately for them it will prove fatal to his reelction: he doesn't remember making them. According to the Special Counsel's report on Biden's mishandling of classified documents, Biden is "an elderly man with a faulty memory." And his memory got "worse" over the course of the investigation to the point where Biden "did not remember when he was vice president" or "even within several years, when his son Beau died."
(2024-02-09). Climate Denial Network Behind 'Classic Astroturf' Farmers' Campaign. popularresistance.org A network of climate science deniers has been accused of "hijacking" rural concerns over a new social media campaign "to save the farming industry". | 'No Farmers, No Food' has gained over 50,000 followers on X in the fortnight since its launch, which was framed as a response to the widespread farmers' protests sweeping across Europe. | The campaign, which started in the UK, has rapidly won support from a number of international pundits, from Canadian climate science denier Jordan Peterson, to Fox News contributor and host Tomi Lahren, who has called climate change a "hoax". Populist politicians in the UK and els…
(2024-02-09). Ghost Nation Responds To Governor Kristi Noem: 'She Must Apologize'. popularresistance.org Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation has issued the following statement, condemning South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's misguided and misinformed rhetoric regarding sacred Lakota practices and allegations of criminal activity. | Chief Bear Cross of Wanagi Oyate (Ghost Nation) expressed his concerns over Noem's statements, saying "The only people on Pine Ridge Reservation affiliated with the name 'Ghost' is Ghost Nation. We are not and have never been associated with violence, drugs, trafficking or the Mexican Cartel. Governor Noem's remarks are damaging and dangerous."
(2024-02-09). Ukrainian defense minister dismisses army commander general from his post. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). Biden's blunder: President mistakes Egypt for Mexico in press conference. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). World sees first 12 months above 1.5C warming level. newarab.com 
Earth has endured 12 consecutive months of temperatures 1.5C hotter than the pre-industrial era for the first time on record, Europe's climate monitor said Thursday, in what scientists called a "warning to humanity". | Storms, drought and fire have lashed the planet as climate change- supercharged by the naturally-occurring The extremes have continued into 2024, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) service…
(2024-02-09). Saudi Arabia refuses to normalize relations with Israel without an independent Palestinian state. pressenza.com Saudi Arabia told the US that it will not resume diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders is recognized, the Arab country's foreign ministry said on Wednesday."The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position has always been firm on the Palestinian issue and the need for the brotherly Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights. The Kingdom has conveyed its firm position to the US administration that there will be no diplomatic relations with Israel until the recognition of an independent Palestinian state […] with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as the…
(2024-02-09). Japex sees US as 'enticing' destination for energy exploration. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Iceland volcano fades but leaves residents in the cold. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Colombian State and Segunda Marquetalia Start Peace Process. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Colombian government and the "Second Marquetalia," a dissident group of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), announced the beginning of peace negotiations. | RELATED: | "We agree on the need to carry out an orderly, agile, rigorous, and respectful peace process, which provides tranquility and certainty to Colombian society in the genuine commitment to political solution and peacebuilding," says a join…
(2024-02-09). Japan offers US$300 million backing for chip research organisation. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). On 'purple-washing' and the abuses against the Palestinians. newarab.com 
For the past four months, Israel has continued to engage in a brutal campaign of aerial bombardment against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with casualties nearing 30,000 lives and rising by the day. | The physical destruction done unto individuals, residences, hospitals, holy spaces, educational facilities, and general infrastructure is unprecedented in modern warfare. | Palestinian prisoners in the West Bank are facing different forms of brutality committed against them as their families and neighbours are terrorised by the Israeli army in tandem. | Despite international criticism and court orders, Israel co…
(2024-02-09). Fly on the Wall: Davis Defeats Grant! counterpunch.org Jefferson Davis and some of his former cabinet members and generals sit in the Oval Office. Lots of Kentucky bourbon is being passed around. Newspaper headlines on his desk. Davis Defeats Grant. Republicans flee the capitol. Harriet Tubman was arrested. The Statue of Lincoln was replaced one by John Wilkes Booth. Davis: These Yankees sure
(2024-02-09). From Palestine with Art: Heritage and struggle through time. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Londoners urge Tower Hamlets council to recognise Palestine. newarab.com 
A London-based pro-Palestine group has launched a petition to urge Tower Hamlets council to recognise the State of Palestine, amid fears of a crackdown on free speech. | The Palestine Information Centre of Tower Hamlets has called on East Londoners to sign the online petition after waiting two months to hear the council's decision on a request submitted in December. | Around 500 East London residents in the borough have so far signed the petition. | "The East End of Tower Hamlets has been at the forefront of struggles that have defined our lives from Cable Street to Brick Lane and beyond. Palestine is the most…
(2024-02-09). CARTOONS: Mark David takes a hike. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-09). Germany: Giant Rallies, Big Questions. counterpunch.org 
Germany has seen two major occurrences in recent weeks. Featured daily in the media have been the giant crowds demonstrating against the fascistic AfD, Alternative for Germany. Estimates were as high as 100,000 in Hamburg, 200,000 in Dàºsseldorf, up to 250,000 in Munich and already lasting over three weeks, with a second rally in Berlin
(2024-02-09). Biden is Dragging the United States Deeper Into the Middle East. counterpunch.org 
U.S. officials may not acknowledge the connection between the Gaza War and the U.S. bombing campaign, but there is no question that Israeli militarism is relevant to the increased attacks from the Houthis against commercial shipping in the Red Sea as well as the increased attacks from Iranian-backed militia against U.S. facilities in Jordan, Syria, and Iraq.
(2024-02-09). Ilham Aliyev wins presidential election with 92.12% of votes — election commission. tass.com The self-nominated deputy Zahid Oruj is in second place with 2.17% of the votes (107,877 votes)…
(2024-02-09). Asia's gasoil east-west price spread at widest discount in over a year – data. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Top French fencer Thibus suspended after 'adverse' anti-doping test. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Arctic Sea Ice Loss — A World of Trouble. counterpunch.org 
What if Arctic sea ice melts? All of it… during the summer! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over the past three decades the oldest, thickest ice (13-20 feet thick) has declined by a stunning 95 percent and 70 percent of Arctic sea ice is now thin "seasonal ice" that quickly melts
(2024-02-09). Suspending Funding for UNRWA is an Indirect Violation of the International Court of Justice's Decision and Morally Indefensible. counterpunch.org 
In its January 26 decision in South Africa v. Israel, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that "the State of Israel shall take immediate and effective measures to enable the provision of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance to address the adverse conditions of life faced by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." The
(2024-02-09). Qatar and Jordan look to answer critics in all-Arab Asian Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). The Manipulated Past. counterpunch.org There is a saying from George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, "Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past." Actually, that is not just a fictional conjecture. All nations seek to control popular perceptions of their past in ways that promote patriotism. We also know how relatively easy it is
(2024-02-09). Jordan will play with 'one heart, one soul' in Asian Cup final. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). US urged to investigate Israeli settlers skirting sanctions. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Iceland sees third volcano eruption in months. geo.tv 
This is the third volcano eruption since December 2023 in the peninsula…
(2024-02-09). From the brink: Testimonies of survivors in Gaza. newarab.com 
The mountains of rubble left by Those who escaped w…
(2024-02-09). 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. | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Government tasked to regulate rehabilitative care devices. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Players in the health sector have called for greater regulation of assistive technologies in the country. There are fears that some of the devices being donated in the country are wrongly prescribed or do not meet the standards. Assistive technologies can benefit a wide range of people, including those with …
(2024-02-09). Preventative Medicine Needed: Israel's Roles in Genocides, Dictatorships, and Repression Around the World. counterpunch.org My first encounter with Israel's role in genocide happened while caring for patients, not in Palestine but in California. Compared to traumatization of ordinary people in Israel or deaths and injuries in Gaza now, that experience may seem small. But as possible Israeli genocide causes concerns worldwide, including South Africa's case against Israel in the
(2024-02-09). Hostage situation on Swiss train ends with captor killed. geo.tv 
Armed with an axe and a knife, a Swiss man held 15 people hostage for 4 hours…
(2024-02-09). WATCH: Joe Biden has 'poor memory', special counsel report concludes. geo.tv 
"I'm well-meaning; I'm an elderly man, and I know what the hell I'm doing," Biden blasts before media…
(2024-02-09). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. internationalviewpoint.org "In short, the proliferation of drug trafficking in Ecuador is an acute symptom of the degradation of neoliberal capitalism and marks a point of no return between barbarism and a profound transformation of our country." | – | / |
(2024-02-09). China's consumer slump claims another victim as Shiseido profit slides. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Qatar captain says reaching Asian Cup final proved critics wrong. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Half of AAPI community want more US support of Palestinians. newarab.com 
About half of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the A
(2024-02-09). Who Are the 'Moms' for Liberty? counterpunch.org 
The Moms for Liberty (M4L) webpage states, "Our founders are Tiffany and Tina, moms on a mission to stoke the fires of liberty." But in truth, the founders are Tiffany Justice, Tina Descovich, and Bridget Ziegler—the third co-founder of M4L who stepped down from her leadership position in the organization in February 2021—and while the group claims to
(2024-02-09). China new bank loans in Jan hit record high on policy support. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Schrodinger's Child: The Curious Case of Ethan Crumbley. counterpunch.org 
"Ethan Crumbley," Reuters reported in December, "was 15 years old when he opened fire at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021," killing four and wounding seven. At 17, per the Reuters story, Crumbley was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. At the times of both the shootings and the sentencing,
(2024-02-09). Can Genocide Joe Stop the MAGA Threat. counterpunch.org 
As the US presidential election begins to gather steam, Joe Allen looks at the far right threat and the dangerous game being played by the Democrats. Allen asks if Genocide Joe has the support to win or whether a new left alternative should take their place instead. During the first month of 2024 the U.S.
(2024-02-09). Yemen aid groups say Red Sea crisis driving up costs. newarab.com 
Aid groups working in After nine years of conflict, more than half of Yemen's population requires humanitarian assistance, according to the
(2024-02-09). Finnish carrier Finnair is asking passengers to voluntarily weigh themselves before boarding flights. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). How Much Environmental Damage Is Israel's War on Gaza Causing? globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-09). 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." | – | / |
(2024-02-09). "The absence of rules is the fundamental character of the regime" internationalviewpoint.org "Since we cannot separate foreign policy from domestic policy, Erdoğan will have to deal with domestic issues, especially economic and social problems, in the coming years. The absence of rules, the refusal to submit to any rules on the part of Erdoğan, is the fundamental characteristic of the regime" | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Buried under the Genocide Debate: Desecrated Graves. counterpunch.org 
It's hard to imagine this happening in modern times. Even an assault on a single grave is a criminal act in a civilized (sic) country. The very idea is reviled everywhere. So what about Israel's ongoing assaults on Palestinian cemeteries across Gaza? The terror has received passing reference, first in a fleeting video on Twitter,
(2024-02-09). OpenAI hits $2 billion revenue milestone – FT. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Blinken: Israel shouldn't 'dehumanise others' after 7 Oct. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel following visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt earlier this week, amid a push for a new ceasefire in Gaza. | Israel Prime Minister Benjami…
(2024-02-09). Egypt releases three female journalists detained since 2022. newarab.com 
The Egyptian authorities released on Wednesday evening 32 pre-trial detainees, including three female journalists who had been behind bars for almost two years in a country Head of the Egyptian Syndicate of Journalists, Khaled El-Balshy,
(2024-02-09). Hundreds Protest Biden in NYC, Arms and Military Sites in Chicago and California. pressenza.com Protests against the war are continuing throughout the U.S. Here in New York, at least 100 Jewish American activists and their allies were arrested Wednesday as they blockaded a road on President Biden's motorcade route as he attended fundraisers. | In Chicago, 33 people were arrested as they blocked entrances to the Woodward manufacturing plant, which makes military equipment that has been used by Israel in Palestine. In California, CodePink and other activists blocked an entrance to the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield. | CodePink activist: "It's our responsibility, when our government is so horrendously brea…
(2024-02-09). NCBA Bank supports Junior Golf Series 2024 with Shs80m. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has announced its sponsorship of the NCBA Uganda Junior Open 2024, providing Shs80 million in cash and in-kind contributions. This tournament is designed to groom the younger generation for future excellence in tournaments across Uganda, the region, and globally, reflecting NCBA's ethos of "Go For It!". The …
(2024-02-09). The Vladimir Putin Interview. marktaliano.net
(2024-02-09). Indian state Uttarakhand on alert after mosque demolition kills 5. geo.tv 
Violence broke out in Haldwani town after police launched its "anti-encroachment drive"
(2024-02-09). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-09). Almost 1,000 general practitioner clinics open during Chinese New Year. channelnewsasia.com Seventeen of the clinics will be open 24 hours a day throughout the festive period from Feb 9 to Feb 12.
(2024-02-09). ZAKA: Israel's Very Own 'White Helmets'. orinocotribune.com
(2024-02-09). Argentina's President Javier Milei wraps-up Israel visit. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Are Israeli avocados exacerbating Morocco's drought crisis. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Twenty headteachers in Nakaseke face demotion over poor PLE results. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty headteachers in Nakaseke District are facing demotion due to poor performance of schools in last year's Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE. Following a recent district council resolution, the headteachers of 20 schools have been summoned to defend themselves next month before a decision to demote them to classroom teachers is …
(2024-02-09). The Supreme Court's Political Hack of the Colorado Ballot. counterpunch.org On Thursday, the oligarchy known as the U.S. Supreme Court—many of whose justices pretend to be guided in all analyses and decisions by a textualist constitutional legal philosophy, social consequences be damned—signaled that if they uphold Colorado's decision to exclude Trump from the 2024 ballot, chaos will ensue in the form of disparate and potentially
(2024-02-09). The Oligarchs Quit Listening Long Ago. counterpunch.org 
Not feeling heard? Almost as if there is no representation for your deeply held beliefs and concerns? That's probably because in the America of 2024, there really isn't anyone in power who is listening. There has always been a disconnect between the rulers and the masses, an iron fist being utilized to keep the rabble
(2024-02-09). Uganda government, UN launch joint programme for quality data, statistics. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) together with 11 United Nations (UN) agencies launched a three-year joint programme that will lead to the collection and analysis of data and statistics which are geared towards improving planning and budgeting in Uganda. The program, which will cost $41.8 million (about Shs160 billion), …
(2024-02-09). Ricciardo says Red Bull stable is like home for him. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Social Ecology and the Medical-Industrial Complex. counterpunch.org 
In Remaking Society, Murray Bookchin writes, "All ecological problems have their roots in social problems." If we apply his theory of social ecology to our modern world, we can appreciate that the ongoing climate crisis is a function of the concentration of capital among a small minority of individuals who plunder natural resources and exploit
(2024-02-09). When Times Were Better: Victoria's Ties with Israel's Defence Industry. dissidentvoice.org Times were supposedly better in 2022. That is, if you were a lawmaker in the Australian state of Victoria, a busy Israeli arms manufacturer, or cash counting corporate middleman keen to make a stash along the way between the two. That view is premised on the notion that what happened on October 7, 2023 in …
(2024-02-09). Pakistan counts ballots with former PM Khan in jail. newarab.com 
Counting was underway Thursday after millions of Pakistanis voted in an election marred by rigging allegations and a shutdown of mobile phone services, while the country's most popular politician Pollsters predicted a low turnout from the country's 128 million eligible voters following a lacklustre campaign overshadowed by the jailing of former prime minister Khan, and the hobbling of his
(2024-02-09). Remembering Manfred Cross: A polite politician in a world of tough fights. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-09). Kim's daughter seen as potential DPRK successor, as sister's role fades — Seoul official. tass.com "It is necessary to see the likelihood of [Kim] Ju Ae becoming the successor. Kim Jong Un's role, on the other hand, is declining, relatively speaking," Kim Yung-ho said…
(2024-02-09). Biden Says His Memory Fine After Special Counsel Report Highlights His Poor Memory. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden during a press conference told reporters that his memory is fine after a Special Counsel report on his mishandling of classified documents highlighted that he has a poor memory.
(2024-02-09). RDCs tasked to increase Museveni's 2026 support in Central. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Resident District Commissioners-RDCs/RCC's and Intelligence Officers in the Central Region have been asked to work harder to increase the number of votes for incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni so as to extend his leadership beyond 2026 elections. According to the Permanent Secretary in the office of the President …
(2024-02-09). 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!)." | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Moana 2 set at Disney with surprise 2024 release date. albawaba.com Disney fans were thrilled to hear that Moana, the brave and adventurous Polynesian princess, will be back for a sequel this year.Moana 2, the follow-up to the 2016 animated hit, was announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger on CNBC on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.MOANA 2 | 11.27.24 | üå¥ üåäü™ù
(2024-02-09). Toyota unit Daihatsu to unveil new management structure next week. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). European Farmers Stood Up to Free Trade, Will US Farmers? counterpunch.org 
Dumping manure in public spaces, hurling eggs at government buildings, blocking major roads — the European farmers who have taken to the streets to challenge free trade policies sure know how to raise a ruckus. Their public disruption also produced results. French farmers, for instance, managed to persuade their nation's leaders to ban food imports treated with thiacloprid, dedicate ‚Ǩ 150 million
(2024-02-09). Is a new political cycle opening up in Chile? internationalviewpoint.org "The path for the left and social movements will have to be a path of social struggles and class conflict, feminist and ecosocialist and throughly anticapitalist, aimed at exploding the causes of the crisis, while resolving its most immediate symptoms with short-term material solutions." | – | / |
(2024-02-09). A midwife's duty of care to pregnant women in Gaza>. newarab.com 
After trudging through a quarter-life crisis at the age of twenty-five, where I undid and re-did the seams of my values and beliefs, I came out of it deciding to change careers and become a My decision wasn't motivated by all the cute babies, though that is a decided bonus, but by a desire to advocate for Birthing women and people ha…
(2024-02-09). The Vegas Super Bowl Primary. counterpunch.org 
In a normal political week, that a Federal District Appellate Court ruled Donald Trump to be immunocompromised would be the news, but instead the lead is that Joe Biden is losing the Super Bowl primary, which is about the only contest remaining on the presidential calendar. Before moving on to Super Bowl politics (I will
(2024-02-09). Orlando City acquire Slovenian D David Brekalo. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Karuma Bridge assessment to disrupt traffic to Gulu. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travel via Karuma Bridge in Kiryandongo District along the Kampala-Gulu Highway is expected to be disrupted starting Friday through the weekend as the Uganda National Roads Authority conducts quality inspections there. This is part of the plans for the construction of another bridge. The bridge lies along the major …
(2024-02-09). IDF Detains Palestinian-American Woman for Alleged Hamas Support. sputnikglobe.com "They took her out without her hijab, her headscarf," Samaher's son Ibrahim Hamed told an American news outlet. "It's like they didn't even respect her."
(2024-02-09). Israelis dance, camp out at Gaza crossing while blocking aid. newarab.com 
The demonstrators have disrupted access for at least 100 trucks on their way to the besieged strip, where for weeks UN agencies have been warning that the war-ravaged population is on the brin…
(2024-02-09). For Crisis-Hit Pakistan, Elections May Not Lead to a Meaningful Alternative. counterpunch.org 
Scheduled for February 8, the upcoming elections for Pakistan's National Assembly and provincial assemblies hold significant importance against the backdrop of numerous upheavals in the country. Notably, the recent arrest and conviction of the former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, adds a layer of complexity. On January 31, Khan received a 14-year prison sentence, adding to his existing three-year
(2024-02-09). US-UK launch new raids on Hodeida port city of Salif. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). Argentina: Life before debt. pressenza.com Jubilee South/Americas expresses solidarity with the people of Argentina: | Jubilee South/Americas expresses its solidarity and support to the people of Argentina, we join the rejection of the economic adjustment, as well as the reforms promoted by the newly elected president Javier Milei. | In Argentina, a process is underway that aims to further deepen the levels of deregulation of capital, dismantle the state, and advance along a line agreed with financial institutions such as the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, among others. | The dismantling of the institutions and role of the state…
(2024-02-09). BTS fans under the rubble: Palestinian ARMYs photo card goes viral. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). Haldwani: Four killed over 250 injured in violence after Madarsa demolition. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror In a shocking turn of events, a demolition drive targeting an 'unauthorized' madarsa in Haldwani has resulted in the tragic loss of at least four lives and left over 250 injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking demands for a thorough investigation into the …
(2024-02-09). Can the Houthis cut the Red Sea's undersea internet cables. newarab.com 
(2024-02-09). Biden calls Israel's Gaza campaign 'over the top'. newarab.com 
Israel's military response in the Gaza Strip to the "I'm of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in Gaza, in the Gaza Strip, has been over the top," the Democrat told reporters at the White House. | "There are a lot of innocent people who are starving, a lot of innocent people who are in troub…
(2024-02-09). Indonesia candidates turn to K-pop to pull votes. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Japan chipmaker Kioxia reports US$434 million Q3 loss. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Kazakhstan's Air Astana raises $120 million in dual London, local IPO. channelnewsasia.com
(2024-02-09). Hamas officials return to Cairo in renewed ceasefire bid. newarab.com 
A Hamas delegation Led by Hamas deputy head Khalil al-Hayaa, the delegation is meeting officials from the Egyptian intelligence service and…
(2024-02-09). Putin sees US move to turn dollar into tool of political struggle as grave mistake. tass.com "As soon as the political leadership decided to use the US dollar as a tool of political struggle, a blow was dealt to this American power," the President pointed out…
(2024-02-09). ABC promotes US military-build up as "cross-cultural exchange" with indigenous Australians. wsws.org The article was transparent war propaganda, deploying identity politics and public relations spin, to promote preparations for a catastrophic war with China.
(2024-02-09). Chile's deadly forest fires, climate change and the need for socialism. wsws.org The worst fire disaster in Chile's history is primarily a consequence of a capitalist-made climate crisis that is with increased frequency devastating populations in every corner of the planet.
(2024-02-09). AOC praises Biden for his "leadership" in MSNBC interview. wsws.org Trying to resuscitate Biden's plummeting standing among a vast majority of humanity, the fake socialist from New York was summoned to cable news to gin up support for "Genocide Joe."
(2024-02-09). Jury finds mother of teenage Oxford High School shooter guilty of involuntary manslaughter. wsws.org In an unprecedented prosecution, a jury in county court in Pontiac, Michigan found Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the high school student who killed four classmates in November 2021, guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
(2024-02-09). The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance adopts a right-wing manifesto for the European elections. wsws.org The new party aims to contain the growing resistance to the war policy and suppress the class struggle that stands in the way of the war plans of the ruling class.
(2024-02-09). US National Transportation Safety Board exposes further safety compromises on Boeing 737 Max aircraft. wsws.org Photo documentation after repairing the rivets and replacing the MED plug shows that the bolts were not reinstalled after the rivets were repaired.
(2024-02-09). Australian youth survey highlights cost-of-living crisis. wsws.org A staggering 72 percent of young people aged 18—24 believe they will never be able to buy a home. 97 percent reported feelings of worry, anxiety or pessimism in the past 12 months.
(2024-02-09). Pseudo-left maintains guilty silence on job cuts at UPS, Teamsters courting of fascist Trump. wsws.org It has now emerged that the pseudo-left has backed and provided cover for a Teamsters administration with extreme right and even fascist sympathies. This shows there is no line which the pseudo-left will not cross.
(2024-02-09). Supreme Court lines up with Trump at hearing on Colorado ballot exclusion ruling. wsws.org Virtually every justice indicated they were prepared to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that the January 6, 2021 insurrection makes Trump ineligible for the presidency.
(2024-02-09). Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador: Two sides of the same coin. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Éric Toussaint argues in favour of a law against vulture funds at the French National Assembly. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Peasant mobilisations in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Why the Marshall Plan ? 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-02-09). Israel's Genocidal War After Four Months. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Pakistan's misery continues. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). ADB violates its own safeguard policies in Nepal Hydropower Project. cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). When the West nails the Israeli coffin of the Palestinian people! cadtm.org
(2024-02-09). Abanderan delegación de Santiago de Cuba a XI Congreso de la FMC. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) La delegación de Santiago de Cuba al XI Congreso de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC), a efectuarse el próximo mes de marzo en La Habana, fue abanderada en el Cementerio Patrimonial de Santa Ifigenia.
(2024-02-09). Northerners head south for warmth. ecns.cn While people from southern provinces are attracted to the snowy winter scenery in North China, people from the north are swarming to southern destinations for the Spring Festival holiday to enjoy the warmth and sunny beaches.
(2024-02-09). Retailers get into celebratory mood. ecns.cn As consumers prepare for the Spring Festival shopping spree, known as ban nian huo in Chinese, consumer brands are actively engaging in competition by infusing traditional and cultural elements into their design and marketing strategies.
(2024-02-09). China's ethnic groups make jolly melodies for New Year. ecns.cn "Virtually all of the 56 ethnic groups in China now celebrate Spring Festival, but many have also integrated their own cultural elements, further enriching the cultural connotations of the festival."
(2024-02-09). Tracking down the dragon throughout history. ecns.cn The Chinese call themselves "the descendants of the dragon" for a reason. Emperor Yandi, a legendary tribal leader in predynastic China, was said to have been born out of his mother's telepathic interaction with a mighty dragon.
(2024-02-09). China to join Cobra Gold 2024 military exercise in Thailand. ecns.cn A contingent selected from the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army will participate the Cobra Gold 2024 multinational exercise from Feb. 10 to March 7 in Thailand.
(2024-02-09). Spring blooms across globe. ecns.cn Celebrations of the Lunar New Year are in full swing worldwide as China's traditional Spring Festival holiday draws growing, enthusiastic attention across the globe.
(2024-02-09). China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.
(2024-02-09). Chinese scientists reveal DNA replication mechanism of monkeypox virus for first time. ecns.cn A research conducted by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed the DNA replication mechanism of the monkeypox virus for the first time.
(2024-02-09). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese, urging efforts to write new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a Spring Festival reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2024.
(2024-02-09). Medals for Paris 2024 Olympics unveiled. ecns.cn The medals awarded at this year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics will feature a hexagon-shaped piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower in their center.
(2024-02-09). Traditional 'dance to hero's song' in Guangdong staged to celebrate Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Dancers perform the Chaoshan Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song", during a Chinese New Year celebration event in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 8, 2024.
(2024-02-09). Molly Show: Why do Chinese parents hope their children come to the fore. ecns.cn Some people believe that parents' hope for excellence in their children is understandable because it can encourage them to make more progress. However, others think that setting too high of a goal for a child may create excessive pressure. What are your opinions? "ÄÄ…
(2024-02-09). Conservative support for Netanyahu harms any prospect of peace. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-02-09). Colombia's exports to Venezuela grew 6.5 percent. plenglish.com According to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, of the total in value, 95 percent corresponded to non-mining energy goods, or 640.2 million dollars, for a growth of 6.3 percent compared to 2022. | Through all borders, airports and ports, 370,090 tons were dispatched, a growth of 8.4 percent in volume of goods, the statement added. | Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Germán Umaña emphasized that we are moving forward in a purposeful and positive way in the process of reestablishing our relationship with Venezuela. | "We have the deepening of the Partial Scope Trade Agree…
(2024-02-09). Biden is an 'elderly man with a poor memory', says US prosecutor; 'Memory is fine' retorts US President. firstpost.com An "elderly" Joe Biden with a "poor memory" will not face charges for knowingly taking classified documents when he left the vice presidency in 2017, said a prosecutor who drew a swift reaction from the US President. | What did the prosecutor say? | Describing Biden a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," Special Counsel Robert Hur said in a report that he opted against bringing criminal charges following a 15-month investigation because the US President, seeking reelection in November 2024 polls, cooperated and would be difficult to convict. | "Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he di…
(2024-02-09). Landslide victory for Imran Khan's party in Pakistan elections. albawaba.com
(2024-02-09). Pakistan election results 2024: How no PM has ever completed a full term. firstpost.com 
Pakistan election results are delayed. The counting of votes began Thursday (8 February) evening, and the picture was expected to be clear by early Friday. However, official results for the 265 contested seats in the National Assembly, Pakistan's lower house of Parliament, are yet to be announced. | As per latest results, Independent candidates, some of whom are associated with Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, have won 30 seats, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has secured 26 while former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has won 21 seats, re…
(2024-02-09). Pakistan Election Results 2024: Imran Khan's PTI-backed candidates spring surprise, win 21 seats so far. firstpost.com Independent candidates backed by Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan have won 21 out of 50 seats so far as the counting of votes continued on 9 February following a delay in the process. | According to results posted by Geo News, the two Prime Ministerial candidates, PML-N's Nawaz Sharif and PPP's Bilawal Bhutto, have won their respective seats in Lahore and Larkana. | Votes are being counted in Pakistan after Thursday's general election which was marred by allegations of rigging, sporadic violence and a countrywide mobile phone shutdown. | Jailed leader Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),…
(2024-02-09). China bank loans hit record high in January after stimulus. firstpost.com Credit growth in China reached a historic high in January, indicating a resurgence in demand for financing following government interventions to bolster the economy. | The surge in loans is partly attributed to seasonal trends, as banks typically increase lending at the beginning of the year when they have ample loan quotas available. Additionally, stimulus initiatives implemented by President Xi Jinping's administration have likely contributed to the rise in credit, aiming to stabilize the economy and address the significant downturn in the $7 trillion stock market. | Policymakers in China have committed to roll…
(2024-02-09). India to surpass US in total number of AI developers by 2027 says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. firstpost.com Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed a massive audience of developers at an event in Bengaluru and expressed his belief that a longstanding dream in computing may finally be realised: creating computers that understand humans, rather than the other way around. | "If you take 70 years of computing, one of the dreams has always been: Can we create computers that can understand us versus us understanding computers? I think we may be finally there with the breakthrough of natural language," said Microsoft's CEO. | He emphasized the theme of democratizing artificial intelligence (AI), making it accessible to transfor…
(2024-02-09). Chinese hackers infiltrated critical US infra like train, water systems ages ago, lurked in shadows for 5 years. firstpost.com American and allied intelligence agencies issued a joint statement on Wednesday, revealing the ongoing activity of an advanced group of Chinese hackers targeting critical US infrastructure, according to a report in The Guardian. | Known as Volt Typhoon, this group has been operating for up to five years, infiltrating networks across various sectors including aviation, rail, mass transit, highway, maritime, pipeline, water, and sewage. | While specific organizations were not named, the statement disclosed that the hackers have maintained access and footholds within some victim IT environments for an extended perio…
(2024-02-09). Google renames Bard as Gemini, new paid version launched based on more powerful AI model. firstpost.com Google has announced a significant update to its AI-powered chatbot, formerly known as Bard, now rebranded as Gemini. With this rebranding comes a new subscription service, Gemini Advanced, offering enhanced reasoning capabilities powered by the Gemini artificial intelligence. | Priced at $19.99 per month for US consumers, subscribers gain access to the more powerful Ultra 1.0 AI model, along with two terabytes of cloud storage, a value-added feature previously priced at $9.99 per month. | Additionally, subscribers will soon enjoy the integration of Gemini into Gmail and Google's productivity suite. | This move p…
(2024-02-09). Hong Kong-based marine startup launches new self-driving solar boats to clean up Indian rivers. firstpost.com In a bid to tackle the escalating issue of river and ocean pollution in India, Hong Kong-based marine technology startup Clearbot unveils plans to launch a cutting-edge fleet of larger solar-powered autonomous boats. These advanced vessels, slated for deployment in March, aim to significantly amplify Clearbot's ongoing efforts in cleansing polluted waters. | Each of Clearbot's new self-driving electric boats boasts a remarkable capacity to collect approximately 500 kg of plastic waste and other debris from the river and ocean. This represents a doubling of the capability compared to the company's existing robotic…
(2024-02-09). Lessons from cloud attacks: What's at stake for organisations in India. firstpost.com With more organisations moving to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, securing the cloud is becoming a formidable challenge. Cloud complexity — including identity sprawl and layers of policies that often change — makes understanding access risk and permissions extremely difficult. | Over the next 12 months, Indian organisations expressed heightened concerns about cloud-related threats, with 52 per cent specifically worried about cloud attacks from a cyber risk standpoint. | Satisfaction with technology capabilities for securing the cloud stands at only 50 per cent, and more than 30 per cent do not co…
(2024-02-09). Microsoft to extend its educational AI for India, Shiksha CoPilot, to over 100 schools. firstpost.com Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has highlighted the company's significant investment in India's AI talent pool, particularly through its AI offering, Microsoft Copilot. | Nadella, currently visiting India, emphasized the impact of tools like Shiksha Copilot, which aim to streamline educational processes and enhance student engagement. | Shiksha Copilot, part of Project VeLLM by Microsoft Research India, leverages generative AI to assist teachers, farmers, and small business owners. | It was awesome seeing firsthand today this example of how Indian educators are applying this next generation of AI to give time back to…
(2024-02-09). Midjourney to ban Biden, Trump images ahead of 2024 US elections fearing AI-generated misinformation. firstpost.com Midjourney, a popular platform for generating AI-created images, is contemplating a ban on AI-generated political images, particularly those featuring President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, as the United States gears up for the upcoming election season. | The move aims to sidestep potential controversies and misuse of the platform during this politically charged period. | David Holz, CEO of Midjourney, expressed the company's deliberations during a recent session on Discord, an online chat platform. Holz cited concerns about political speech on the platform, especially amidst the heightened tensio…
(2024-02-09). OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is chasing trillions of dollars as investments to disrupt AI, chip industries. firstpost.com Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a leading figure in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), is now setting his sights on a monumental endeavour: raising trillions of dollars to revolutionize the global semiconductor industry. Reports indicate that Altman is actively engaging with potential investors, including the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in pursuit of funding for this ambitious initiative. | The proposed project aims to address critical constraints hindering OpenAI's growth, particularly the scarcity of specialized computer chips essential for training advanced AI models like ChatGPT.
(2024-02-09). Over half of French citizens had their personal data stolen as France reels from massive cyberattack. firstpost.com A massive cybersecurity breach has rocked France, with over 33 million individuals — nearly half of the country's population — falling victim to the largest cyberattack in its history. | The breach targeted two French service providers catering to medical insurance companies, Viamedis and Almerys, both acknowledging the potential exposure of millions of individuals' data to hackers. | Yann Padova, a legal expert in digital data protection and former Secretary General of the French data protection authority National Commission on Informatics and Liberty or CNIL, described the breach as unprecedented in s…
(2024-02-09). Sennheiser launches new Accentum Plus headphones with cutting-edge features in India. firstpost.com Sennheiser has unveiled its latest Accentum series in the Indian market, with the spotlight on the new Sennheiser Accentum Plus overhead headphones. Boasting cutting-edge features like Hybrid ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and an impressive 50-hour battery life, these headphones are priced competitively at under Rs 15,000. This launch marks a significant move in the audio industry, promising enhanced user experiences and superior sound quality. | The Sennheiser Accentum Plus headphones come packed with a host of innovative features. With touch-gesture controls, Hybrid Adaptive Noise Cancellation, and a sleek pre…
(2024-02-09). What do Indians look for in a smartphone? New study reveals changing priorities. firstpost.com A recent study conducted by CyberMedia Research (CMR) has shed light on the evolving preferences of smartphone consumers in India, particularly regarding their demand for advanced features such as 5G technology, improved camera capabilities, and longer battery life. | Surprisingly, brands like iQOO and LAVA are challenging the dominance of established players in the market, with iQOO receiving recommendations from 75 per cent of users and LAVA from 68 per cent. | The comprehensive survey, which covered both consumers and retailers across major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Kanpur, Jabalpur,…
(2024-02-09). Pakistan Election Results 2024: Imran Khan-backed independent candidates gain ground. firstpost.com Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates seemed to be gaining ground as the results Pakistan elections 2024 start trickling in following unusual delays that led to allegations of rigging. | Votes are still being counted in Pakistan after general election on 8 February which was marred by allegations of rigging, sporadic violence and a countrywide mobile phone shutdown. | There were dozens of parties in the fray but the main contest was among Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), whose candidates are running as independents, former three-time premier Nawaz Sharif's Pakis…
(2024-02-09). Pakistan Election Results 2024: PML-N's Nawaz Sharif wins in Lahore, defeats PTI's Yasmin Rashid with a big margin. firstpost.com
(2024-02-09). Pakistan Elections 2024: Early results show Nawaz Sharif has the edge, Imran Khan's PTI in second place. firstpost.com As the counting of votes picks up in Pakistan after more than 12 hours of delay, anxiety and excitement continue to mount among people of the economic crisis-hit country. With the ballot boxes opening, the early poll results on Friday show former prime minister Nawaz Sharif-led party PML-N slightly ahead of Imran Khan's PTI. | Till 11: 00 am (local time), the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced 47 results for the 265 contested seats in the National Assembly. | Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was victorious on 17 and supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan won 14 seats. | As…
(2024-02-09). Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead. firstpost.com Almost 24 hours have gone by, but a clear result of Pakistan elections 2024 is yet to be declared. The unusual delay in counting of votes are making people of the country anxious. Results of over 100 seats have been announced and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had an edge, as per local media. | Independents, most who owe allegiance to Imran Khan, had won on 47 of 106 seats for which the results have been announced. | In Pakistan polls 2024, voting was held for 266 National Assembly seats out of 336, but polling was postponed on at least one seat after a candidate was killed in a gun attack…
(2024-02-09). Pakistan's stock market crashes fearing political uncertainty. firstpost.com The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark KSE-100 index went down by 1,700 points on Friday as confusion prevailed over the results of the general elections in Pakistan. | Pakistan authorities are moving at a snail's pace to announce the election results that in a surprising development showed disqualified and jailed ex-Prime Minister Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party supported independent candidates leading the show. | A top financial analyst said that the KSE-100 index has plummeted because investors were looking to sell instead of buying due to the uncertain situation created after the elections. | No…
(2024-02-09). Will a hung Parliament force Pak military to bring Sharif, Bhutto together. firstpost.com As the votes are counted in Pakistan after 8 February's general election marred by allegations of rigging, sporadic violence and a nationwide internet shutdown, the big question some are asking is what if it's a hung Parliament? While it may be too early to call the race for any party, initial results do suggest that no party may be a clear winner. | Voting was held for 265 out of the 266 general seats of the National Assembly and 590 of the 593 general seats of the provincial assemblies. The main battle, as expected, is between candidates backed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PML-N of former PM Nawa…
(2024-02-09). Iraqi government vows to end the US-led coalition mission. newarab.com 
The Iraqi government, on Thursday, asserted that continued
(2024-02-09). The Plan To Take Out Voting Rights. levernews.com 
(2024-02-09). China's forex reserves down in January. ecns.cn China's forex reserves came in at 3.2193 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of January 2024, down 18.7 billion U.S. dollars or 0.59 percent from December 2023, according to the data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Tuesday.
(2024-02-09). Switzerland to facilitate Chinese travel: Foreign Minister. ecns.cn Swiss Federal Councilor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said in Beijing that Switzerland warmly welcomes Chinese tourists and will provide more visa facilitation for Chinese citizens and enterprises investing in the country.
(2024-02-09). China takes steps to enhance telecom service, easing access for foreigners: spokesperson. ecns.cn To help foreigners get a mobile number easier upon their arrival in China, carriers including China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom recently set up nine new shops at airports in such cities as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu and Xiamen, and six new shops in popular destinations for foreign travelers in cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an and Qingdao.
(2024-02-09). Xi takes part in Spring Festival gathering with non-CPC members. ecns.cn As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon is just around the corner, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in a gathering with leading officials of the non-CPC political parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and representatives of personages without party affiliation at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of Feb. 7 to greet the upcoming festival.
(2024-02-09). DPP manipulates tourism for political purposes, harms cross-Straits exchanges: Taiwan Affairs Office. ecns.cn The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday criticized the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan for using tourism for political manipulation and harming cross-Straits exchanges.
(2024-02-09). Spectacular fire dragon dance celebrates Spring Festival in Sichuan. ecns.cn Villagers perform dragon dance under flying molten iron to celebrate the Spring Festival in Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 7, 2024.
(2024-02-09). 0.015 mm! Ultra-thin stainless steel produced in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn The 0.015 mm ultra-thin stainless steel product was successfully produced by Pangang Group Research Institute Co., Ltd. in southwest China's Sichuan Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-09). Rare black-necked cranes seen in northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Photographers spotted three black-necked cranes and more than thirty common cranes in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-09). Animals enjoy customized 'Chinese New Year's Eve dinner' at Yunnan zoo. ecns.cn Animals including ring-tailed lemurs, giraffes, parrots and tigers in southwest China's Yunnan Safari Park enjoyed customized "Chinese New Year Eve dinner""ÄÄon Wednesday as the Spring Festival is just around the corner."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-09). Explore the charm of N China's Zhangjiakou through vibrant colors. ecns.cn As one of the host"ÄÄcities"ÄÄof the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province has become a well-known city in north"ÄÄChina that has drawn the world's attention."ÄÄ…
(2024-02-09). Arranca el celebre carnaval de El Callao en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Los carnavales de El Callao cuentan con características propias, debido a la mezcla de los migrantes que han llegado a la región por la explotación de oro.
(2024-02-09). Identifican 50 cuerpos de fallecidos por incendios en Chile. telesurtv.net El servicio forense detalló que los cuerpos se han identificado gracias a la colaboración de sus familiares.
(2024-02-09). Universidad 2024, debates necesarios y una mayor cooperación. radiohc.cu Cierra sus puertas en La Habana el Decimocuarto Congreso Internacional de la Educación Superior, Universidad 2024, un evento en el que se dieron cita más de 2 mil delegados de todo el mundo para intercambiar experiencias y opiniones sobre el papel que está llamada a desempeñar esta enseñanza en la transformación de la sociedad.
(2024-02-09). Interviene Primer Ministro cubano en evento anual de la COTAL. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, encabeza la delegación cubana que asistirá a la Cumbre Mundial de Gobiernos, que tendrá lugar en Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos (EAU).
(2024-02-09). Jefe de la ONU advierte que la Unrwa no puede ser reemplazada. telesurtv.net Estados Unidos, Gran Bretaña, Alemania y Japón suspendieron sus donaciones para el programa de la ONU de los refugiados palestinos.
(2024-02-09). Al menos 300 mil palestinos están al borde del hambre en Gaza. telesurtv.net El representante de la Unrwa añadió que desde el 23 de enero se han vistos impedidos de entrega ayuda y alimentos en el norte del territorio palestino.
(2024-02-09). Presidentes de China y Rusia realizaron reunión de alto nivel. telesurtv.net El Kremlin a través de su cuenta de Telegram detalló que en el encuentro telefónico, ambos líderes intercambiaron sobre varios temas de la actualidad internacional y sus relaciones mutuas.
(2024-02-09). Sancionar países por ´terrorismo ª va contra el derecho internacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) Expertos de Naciones Unidas se han comunicado con el Gobierno de Estados Unidos para exhortarlo una vez más a revisar su marco nacional, que suscita sanciones específicas contra los Estados designados como patrocinadores del terrorismo, lista en la que está incluida Cuba.
(2024-02-09). Gobierno argentino afectará transporte público por recortes. telesurtv.net La Secretaría de Transporte decidió anular las tarifas que habían sido establecidas por el Gobierno anterior en trenes y ómnibus del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (AMBA).
(2024-02-09). Indepaz denuncia masacre en Magdalena, Colombia. telesurtv.net El organismo colombiano acotó que una quinta persona habría resultado herida en el hecho.
(2024-02-09). AN de Venezuela rechaza resolución del Parlamento Europeo. telesurtv.net El Parlamento venezolano recalcó que esta acción viola y desconoce flagrantemente principios del derecho internacional.
(2024-02-09). Presidente Gabriel Boric activa fondo nacional para damnificados. telesurtv.net El mandatario destacó que ese fondo fue creado tras el terremoto de febrero de 2010, durante el primer mandato del expresidente Sebastián Piñera.
(2024-02-09). Presidente de Rusia niega posibilidad de conflicto nuclear con OTAN. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) Los países de la Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte (OTAN) "intentan asustar a su población con una amenaza rusa imaginaria" cuando hablan sobre un supuesto conflicto nuclear, acotó el presidente Vladimir Putin, en entrevista publicada hoy.
(2024-02-09). Venezuela y Dominicana jugarán la final de la Serie del Caribe. telesurtv.net Los Tigres del Licey aspiran a conseguir su décima segunda Serie del Caribe, por su parte los Tiburones de La Guaira buscará su primer campeonato.
(2024-02-09). Designan a Luis Gilberto Murillo como nuevo canciller colombiano. telesurtv.net El embajador Luis Gilberto Murillo es reconocido por su labor en las relaciones diplomáticas entre Colombia y Estados Unidos.
(2024-02-09). Concluye en Cuba XIV Congreso Internacional de Educación Superior. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) El XIV Congreso Internacional de Educación Superior Universidad 2024 llega hoy a su última jornada, tras cuatro días de intensos debates enfocados en como estimular una enseñanza más pertinente, de calidad y con compromiso social.
(2024-02-09). Abren investigación por asesinato de una Concejal ecuatoriana. telesurtv.net La concejal del movimiento Revolución Ciudadana, Diana Carnero fue asesinada a tiros en la ciudad de Naranjal, provincia del Guayas.
(2024-02-09). Concluye funeral de Estado al expresidente chileno Sebastián Piñera. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) El funeral en memoria del expresidente chileno Sebastián Piñera concluye hoy con una misa en la Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago y un homenaje en la Plaza de la Constitución del Palacio de La Moneda.
(2024-02-09). TSE Salvadoreño concluirá escrutinio de comicios presidenciales. telesurtv.net Organizaciones y movimientos políticos salvadoreños han denunciado una serie de irregularidades cometidas durante la celebración del proceso comicial.
(2024-02-09). Asesinan a líder social de la comunidad LGBTIQ+ en Colombia. telesurtv.net Se trató del asesinato de Aldinebin Ramos, reconocido integrante y uno de los co-fundadores de la Asociación LGBTIQ+ Chaparral Diversa.
(2024-02-09). Brasil: Salvador de Bahía inicia carnaval con desfile de carrozas. telesurtv.net El Carnaval también conocido como el Carnaval de Salvador es considerado uno de los más importantes de Brasil.
(2024-02-09). Asesinan a activista de búsqueda de desaparecidos en México. telesurtv.net El presidente de la Comisión Estatal de los Derechos Humanos de Baja California exigió a las autoridades a investigar y esclarecer el asesinato de la activista Angelita León.
(2024-02-09). Naufraga Biden en el Senado. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joseph Biden, recibió un duro revés cuando el Senado rechazó un acuerdo negociado durante meses por demócratas y republicanos destinado a endurecer las condiciones de los migrantes en la frontera sur, como nunca se había visto antes.
(2024-02-09). Estrechan Cuba y Francia alianzas en el ámbito educativo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 de feb (RHC) Representantes de Cuba y Francia abordaron experiencias y oportunidades en la internacionalización de la educación superior en las universidades de la isla, en un taller celebrado en el contexto del XIV Congreso Universidad 2024.
(2024-02-09). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Son más de 120 días de ataques constantes de las fuerzas de Israel contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania.
(2024-02-09). Tesla sold only one car in South Korea last month, issues with EVs made in China to blame. firstpost.com Tesla has encountered a massive setback in South Korea's electric vehicle market as it managed to sell just one vehicle, a Model Y SUV, in January. | This marked Tesla's worst month since July 2022, when the company recorded zero sales in the country. | Data from Carisyou, a Seoul-based research firm, and the Korean trade ministry revealed a significant decline in new EV registrations across all carmakers, with a staggering 80 per cent drop in January compared to December. | Several factors have contributed to the sluggish demand for EVs in South Korea, including rising interest rates and inflation, which have pr…
(2024-02-09). Pueblos originarios de Bolivia festejan el Anata Andino en Oruro. telesurtv.net La celebración del Anata Andino se efectúa tradicionalmente dos días previos al sábado de la entrada del carnaval.
(2024-02-09). Aumentan a 11 los fallecidos por deslave en Filipinas. telesurtv.net El Estado anunció el envío de ayuda a más de 9,500 familias de la región de Maco.
(2024-02-09). àöltima fecha de infarto para el Preolímpico Venezuela 2024. telesurtv.net Las cuatro selecciones del cuadrangular final se verán las caras el domingo en el Estadio Nacional Brígido Iriarte para jugarse la vida por el pase a los Juegos Olímpicos Brasil 2024.
(2024-02-09). Casi 11.000 ecuatorianos afectados por lluvias de El Niño. telesurtv.net De allí la recomendación al Gobierno nacional de mantener la "Alerta Naranja" decretada a finales de septiembre de 2023.
(2024-02-09). Revelan secreto de medallas olímpicas de París 2024. telesurtv.net Las medallas fueron presentadas el jueves 8 de febrero en la sede central del Comité Organizador de París 2024.
(2024-02-09). Volcán en Islandia erupciona por tercera vez en menos de un mes. telesurtv.net Según la oficina meteorológica local, un pequeño sismo se sintió en la región de Sýlingarfell.
(2024-02-09). A "False Flag" Operation to Justify The Israel-U.S. Genocide against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca Israel's "false flag" is a complex military-intelligence undertaking, carefully planned, in liaison with the US. "Israeli officials obtained Hamas's battle plan for the Oct. 7 … more than a year before it happened" (NYT).
(2024-02-09). Full Speed Ahead on the Global Titanic. indybay.org Going Along with the Utter Madness of Nuclear Weapons…
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: LA Labor for Palestine. indybay.org LA City Hall | 200 N Spring St. | Los Angeles, CA…
(2024-02-09). LAVC Grant Director Falsified Resumes/Employment Histories. indybay.org New documents being released show that the scandal at Los Angeles Valley College involved Grant Director Dan Watanabe asking student-workers and others to falsify their resumes and credentials to receive employment from the Grant he managed. Erika Endrijonas knew about it, Annie G. Reed helped cover it up. LACCD Board of Trustees did nothing.
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: Vegan Potluck for Palestine and Community Healing Circle. indybay.org West Berkeley, location upon RSVP…
(2024-02-09). People's Park Will Rise Again. indybay.org
(2024-02-09). Friday 2/16: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-09). Tuesday 2/13: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: Postcard Pop-up: Martyred Journalists – Say Their Names. indybay.org Heyma Coffee | 1122 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94702…
(2024-02-09). Sunday 2/11: Pink Slip Pelosi for Enabling Genocide Valentine Party. indybay.org Nancy Pelosi's House, 2640 Broadway, SF…
(2024-02-09). Friday 4/19: New Living Expo at Marin Center. indybay.org APRIL 19 — 21, 2024 | FRIDAY 2-8PM, SATURDAY 10-8PM, SUNDAY 11-7PM | MARIN CENTER, 10 AVENUE OF THE FLAGS | SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA…
(2024-02-09). "An Intelligence Disclosure & the Merit System Protection Board's Cathy A. Harris" indybay.org The following was published exactly one year after the 2001 national security recipient of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel's "Public Servant Award' made a pro se request asking the OSC to accept an Intelligence Disclosure on the failure of Cathy A. Harris, acting U.S. Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) chair, to uphold the duties of her office. The Petitioner remains unwavering in his belief that the remedy can be found in U.S. law, the Constitution, and in legitimate OSC functions.
(2024-02-09). Saturday 2/10: Oakland: Kids Rally for Palestine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater | Oakland, CA…
(2024-02-09). Wednesday 2/14: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-02-09). Sunday 2/11: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-02-09). Sunday 2/11: Jovanka Beckles & Nikki Bas on "A monumental primary election for northern Alameda county" indybay.org Via Zoom: | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88083342274 | Meeting ID: 880 8334 2274 | One tap mobile | +12532158782,,88083342274# US (Tacoma) | +13017158592,,88083342274# US (Washington DC) | Dial by your location | +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) | Meeting ID: 880 8334 2274…
(2024-02-09). Thursday 2/15: Drop the Charges Against the Uhuru 3. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-02-09). Against Zionism! UK Prof David Miller Wins Tribunal Ruling He Was Fired For Anti-Zionism. indybay.org UK Bristol professor David Miller won a victory at a government tribunal that he had been illegally fired for being an anti-Zionist.
(2024-02-09). Democratic Socialists of Santa Cruz Endorses Measure M, the Housing for People Initiative. indybay.org Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Santa Cruz has endorsed Measure M, the Housing for People initiative, which is on the ballot in the March 5 primary election in the City of Santa Cruz. If passed, Measure M will increase the ratio of inclusionary/affordable housing to 25% in new large projects of 30+ units, and will require a majority vote of the people before the city's General Plan can be amended to raise current building height limits or floor area ratios.
(2024-02-09). A Dementia Patient Is President Because It Doesn't Matter Who The President Is. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2024-02-08). Putin denuncia implicación de Estados Unidos en explosión de los Nord Stream. radiohc.cu Moscú, 9 feb (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, denunció en entrevista con el periodista estadounidense Tucker Carlson, publicada este jueves, la implicación de Estados Unidos en la explosión de los gasoductos Nord Stream.
(2024-02-08). The US Keeps Bombing People While Saying It Doesn't Want To Fight. caitlinjohnstone.com.au One of the weirdest things happening in the world today is the way US officials keep insisting that they are not at war with the groups they're dropping bombs on in the middle east, and that they do not seek conflict with the people they are attacking. | Shortly after another