(2023-12-11). Nigeria Expresses Interest to Join BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Following the BRICS 2023 annual summit's announcement of a six-country expansion plan and Argentina's unexpected decline, Nigeria has expressed its ambition to join the economic alliance…
(2023-12-11). Health concerned about death rate among TB patients in SA. sanews.gov.za Health concerned about death rate among TB patients in SA | Although South Africa's Tuberculosis (TB) infection incidence is dropping, government is disturbed about the death rate among patients. | This is according to the Deputy Health Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, who was delivering a keynote address on the opening day of the BRICS TB Research Network Innovation Summit in Durban. | "TB remains a pressing concern for South Africa, as it does for all BRICS countries and many nations," he said on Monday. | He told the summit attendees that about 300 000 people are estimated to get TB every year in South Afric…
(2023-12-11). Italy publishes a book on international co-operation within the BRICS framework. tvbrics.com 
The book launch was attended by representatives of the South African and Chinese embassies in Italy…
(2023-12-11). 'India-Russia Can Cooperate in Building Small Floating Reactors' Says Rosatom. infobrics.org India and Russia can cooperate in building small floating reactors with the latter providing the nuclear heart (reactor) and the former taking care of the tow boat and electrical systems, said a top official of Rosatom…
(2023-12-11). Israel Only Nuclear Country To Deny It. youtu.be
(2023-12-10). China's largest onshore wind power base at full-capacity production. ecns.cn China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation.
(2023-12-11). Black People Won't Be Silenced About Israel. popularresistance.org It is a bad sign when the leader of the United States Senate sounds something like an actress with bizarre feelings of entitlement. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer pulled off this dubious feat with his statements about U.S. policy towards Israel, what he perceives to be anti-semitism, and public opinion about Israel's attack on Gaza. His remarks resembled those of actress Julianna Margulies, whose infamous rant differed only in its lack of politesse. Of course, a senator has better political sense and more awareness than an entertainer, but aside from the manner of delivery, their thought processes don't d…
(2023-12-11). Russia's goal "conquering Ukraine", say Western media. Not so, say experts. infobrics.org Although at times Russia considered the possibility of engaging in further dialogue and cooperation with NATO, there have always been tensions about the Atlantic Alliance's expansion and Moscow security concerns pertaining to it, far from being a mere excuse, are in fact well-founded.
(2023-12-11). US Ruling Class Fears Trump Would Withdraw from NATO. sputnikglobe.com The United States has used the ostensible "alliance" to dominate Europe and threaten Russia for decades.
(2023-12-11). Lawmaker points to coordinated foreign media campaign to discredit Russian election. tass.com According to Vasily Piskaryov, NATO countries have intensified the activities of their intelligence agencies and "agents of influence" aimed at gathering data about problems facing Russia's regions, while "special think tanks are assessing their impact on protest moods ahead of the election"
(2023-12-11). Israel confirms intention to open Kerem Shalom crossing on border with Gaza. tass.com Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories did not specify the exact date, when the Kerem Shalom crossing would be opened…
(2023-12-11). Nigeria: Situation in Lake Chad Basin – DTM Monthly Dashboard #58 (November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). World: L'ONU lance un appel humanitaire mondial pour 2024 : 7,6 milliards de dollars requis pour soutenir 32,3 millions de personnes en situation de crise en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | ‚Ä¢ Cameroun : 2,3 millions de personnes ciblées, 376 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Mali : 3,9 millions de personnes ciblées, 676,5 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Niger : 2,7 millions de personnes ciblées, 604 millions de dollars US
| ‚Ä¢ Nigéria : 4,4 millions de personnes ciblées, 860 millions de dollars US
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(2023-12-11). World: UN launches 2024 global humanitarian appeal: $7.6 billion required to support 32.3 million people in dire need across West and Central Africa. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, World | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | In West and Central Africa, the number of people in need targeted under each country's 2024 Humanitarian Response Plan and the associated financial requirements are as follows: | ‚Ä¢ Burkina Faso: 3.8 million people targeted, US $935 million | ‚Ä¢ Cameroon: 2.3 million people targeted, US $376 million | ‚Ä¢ Central African Republic: 1.9 million people targeted, US $39…
(2023-12-11). Members of Kiev-run agent network in Crimea arrested, give testimony — investigators. tass.com According to the statement, the facts of illegal actions by the accused and their accomplices are being established…
(2023-12-11). Ukrainian trial demonstrates 2014 Maidan massacre was false flag. thegrayzone.com A massacre of protesters during the 2014 Maidan coup set the stage for the ouster of Ukraine's elected president, Viktor Yanukovych. Now, an explosive trial in Kiev has produced evidence the killings were a false flag designed to trigger regime change. Two police officers charged with the mass shooting of opposition protesters in Kiev's Maidan Square in 2014 have been released after a Ukrainian court determined the fatal shots in the infamous massacre were fired from an opposition-controlled building. On …
(2023-12-11). 'Horrific': GOP Congresswoman Slams Biden for Flushing US Money Into Ukraine Abyss. sputnikglobe.com Opinion polls reveal that the Western public is increasingly fatigued with the Ukrainian crisis and has cast doubt on the wisdom of investing substantial amounts of money into a cause that seemed doomed from the outset. Additionally, there is a growing awareness of the Nazi origins of Kiev's ideology.
(2023-12-11). Kiev Loses Up to 200 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost up to 200 soldiers both killed and injured in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
(2023-12-11). Watch Russian Airborne Troops Storming Ukrainian Positions. sputnikglobe.com According to numerous reports, the Ukrainian military is demoralized and bleeding white with no desire to take further part in already-lost battles for the corrupt Kiev authorities.
(2023-12-11). West Mulls Toppling Zelensky, Has List of Successors – Russian Foreign Intelligence. sputnikglobe.com Amid Ukraine's high-profile failures both on the battlefield and on the home front, Kiev's Western bosses are growing ever more eager to seek an appropriate replacement for President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reports.
(2023-12-11). Talks on Ukraine's EU accession may be postponed until March — news portal. tass.com According to the report, problems will also arise with the allocation of 50 billion euros to Kiev, which is also on the agenda of the EU summit this week…
(2023-12-11). Russia readies for a brave new world. peoplesdispatch.org Ukraine will remain a priority issue for Russia and that is one main reason why the Russian elite and the nation at large want Putin to remain in power until 2030…
(2023-12-11). On this Human Rights Day, Let Us Remember that the U.S. is the Greatest Violator of Human Rights in the World. dissidentvoice.org As the international community celebrates December 10th as International Human Rights Day, it is imperative that the world also affirm that violators of the fundamental human rights of peoples and nations will be held accountable. From the war in Ukraine to mass incarceration of Black, Latino and Native Peoples in the U.S. to Obama's ongoing …
(2023-12-11). Biden must have "frank and open conversation" with Zelensky to end the war — The Guardian. infobrics.org Ukraine aid has become a political football in the US.
(2023-12-11). UK Special Forces secretly operated in Ukraine, says Polish journalist. mronline.org 
Special forces operators of UK were embedded with Ukrainian troops in the early days of the conflict, Declassified UK reported on Wednesday, citing the newly published book by Polish journalist Zbigniew Parafianowicz.
(2023-12-11). Why The United States Military is Clueless When It Comes to Ukraine. sonar21.com 
The two-part Washington Post report on the failed Ukraine counter offensive was written primarily to blame Ukraine for the debacle and exonerate the United States. My analysis of those articles (
(2023-12-11). Poland: Child Protection Monitoring Report (June – September 2023). reliefweb.int Countries: Poland, Ukraine | Source: International Rescue Committee | 
(2023-12-11). UK to Transfer 2 Sandown-Class Minehunter Ships to Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps will confirm the transfer of the vessels to Ukraine later in the day, the statement read. He is also scheduled to confirm further details of UK military support to Ukraine.
(2023-12-11). 'Too Much Funding': Both US Voters, GOP Skeptical on Ukraine Aid. sputnikglobe.com Nearly half of American voters say Washington's aid to Ukraine is excessive. The poll results were released ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to DC to lobby for more aid.
(2023-12-11). Ukraine: Nordic walking and singing: How displaced Ukrainians build new networks and stay resilient in their new communities. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | 73-year-old Maia Kondratenko is a vivid example of the strength that displaced Ukrainians demonstrate in their new communities across the country. Maia fled her hometown Sloviansk in Donetska oblast nine years ago when the armed conflict started in eastern Ukraine. Since then, she has lived in Poltava, which she now considers her home. | "I had to leave my own home because I was responsible for my daughter, who was pregnant at the time, so it was dangerous for her to stay. My children and grandchildren are currently abroad. Since the full-scale inv…
(2023-12-11). UK will maintain sanctions against Russia after conflict in Ukraine stops — minister. tass.com According to Nusrat Munir Ul-Ghani, the British government intends to prevent Russia from "upgrading military capability"
(2023-12-11). Expanding BRICS for Numerical Strength or Ensuring Qualitative Geopolitical Influence. infobrics.org As stipulated by the guidelines, Russia takes over BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] from January 2024. With the heightening of geopolitical tensions, Russia's priority focus is on the group's possible enlargement to counter U.S. hegemony. It plans to push seriously for critical reforms in the international financial architecture and create a solidified platform for building an equitable multipolar world order…
(2023-12-11). Netherlands buying Russian gas despite publicly supporting coercive measures. infobrics.org The case shows very clearly how hypocrisy is a key factor for maintaining sanctions policy in Europe.
(2023-12-11). China, and All of Asia Gear Up for Russia's Northern Sea Route Supply Chain. infobrics.org With the Suez now considered a risk, and EU gas supplies dead, Asia is intent on taking up Russia's gas and supply chain volumes…
(2023-12-11). Russia's Severstal Says Chinese Firm to Supply Equipment for New Plant Construction. infobrics.org Russian steelmaker Severstal CHMF.MM has signed a contract with a Chinese firm for the supply of key equipment for the construction of its new iron ore pellet plant in the northern city of Cherepovets…
(2023-12-11). Russian forces wipe out two Ukrainian arms depots in Kherson area over past day. tass.com The Russian military also repulsed a Ukrainian army attack in the Krasny Liman area, destroying roughly 175 enemy troops and four pieces of military hardware over the past day, the ministry reported…
(2023-12-11). Gazprom sets record for gas supplies to Russian consumers in December — company. tass.com Gazprom attributes the increase in gas consumption to the abnormal cold snap in December in a number of Russian regions…
(2023-12-11). Bank of Russia lowers dollar rate on December 12 to 90.98 rubles. tass.com The official yuan exchange rate was lowered to 12.65 rubles…
(2023-12-11). Tanzania to be brought into BRICS fold at some point — Russian ambassador. tass.com According to Andrey Avetisyan, BRICS also has plans to bring other countries into its orbit, particularly African states…
(2023-12-11). Senior Russian diplomat tells Palestinian, Hamas leaders hostages must be released. tass.com As Mikhail Bogdanov stressed, "the Russian side reiterated its principled position on the need for a cessation of hostilities and an urgent solution of all humanitarian issues"
(2023-12-11). Experts propose reviving Soviet-era model for cooperation with Africa. tass.com Natalia Tsaizer also noted that these efforts should be carried out in a timely manner, while Russia still has human capital in Africa that goes back to the Soviet period…
(2023-12-11). Donbass republics confirm readiness for presidential polls. tass.com The presidential election will be held in Russia from March 15 through 17, 2024…
(2023-12-11). Presidential election to be held in Russia's four newest regions — election authority. tass.com According to the CEC deputy chairman, the commission's decision to hold the election in the new regions "will provide the residents of these regions with an opportunity to vote for their president"
(2023-12-11). US ignores biosecurity issues for sake of superprofits — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com Igor Kirillov stressed that the list of persons involved in the military-biological dossier may be supplemented by those who influenced the investigation into the causes of the COVID-19 pandemic…
(2023-12-11). Russian Children's Ombudsman presents first results of cooperation with Pope's Envoy. tass.com As a result of the engagement, it was possible to identify children who would need Russia's assistance in reuniting with family and friends…
(2023-12-11). South Africa to enhance strategic cooperation with Russia, Belarus — Russian magazine. tass.com It is noted that "South Africa and Russia have excellent bilateral relations at the strategic, bilateral and multilateral levels"
(2023-12-11). Russian Emergencies Ministry's plane delivers 17.5 tons of humanitarian aid for Gaza. tass.com An Il-76 aircraft operated by the Russian Emergencies Ministry landed at the airport in the Egyptian city of El-Arish…
(2023-12-11). Danish envoy summoned to Russian MFA over 'provocative statements' in Danish media. tass.com According to the ministry, the Russian diplomats have pointed out to Danish Ambassador to Moscow Jakob Henningsen that his assessments of Russia's economy and legal foundations were unacceptable…
(2023-12-11). Russia's main New Year's tree felled in Moscow Region woods, soon to decorate capital city. tass.com The 84-year-old fir tree was specially selected by a committee from among several dozen trees for its proper height and correct pyramid-like shape of the crown, as well as the uniform saturated color of the pine needles and easy access…
(2023-12-11). Patriotism now among key traits of cultivated people, pollster reports. tass.com The Russia-wide telephone survey was conducted on November 19, 2023, and involved up to 1,600 Russians aged 18 and older as respondents…
(2023-12-11). Candidate of Political Sciences Leonid Isaev: BRICS topics are high on the agenda of Russia and Iran. tvbrics.com 
In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, experts shared their views on the prospects for expanding co-operation between Russia and Iran…
(2023-12-11). The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts holds a series of master classes in Senegal. tvbrics.com 
GITIS may become the main engine of creative education for Senegalese people…
(2023-12-11). Netanyahu, Putin speak for first time since Israel-Hamas war. muslimmirror.com Jerusalem : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the raging war in Gaza broke out on October 7. During the call on Sunday, Netanyahu appreciated the Russian effort to release an Israeli-Russian citizen held by the Hamas, reaffirming that the Jewish nation …
(2023-12-11). Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Over Phone #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – Nam News Network) | MOSCOW, Dec 11 (NNN-TASS) Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, during a …
(2023-12-11). Dec 11, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Pink Floyd — The Dark Side Of The Moon Israel Supporters Would Defend Literally Any Israeli Atrocity, by Caitlin Johnstone Half of Palestinians in Gaza are now Starving; Depriving Civilians of Food is a War Crime, by Juan Cole 'We Can't Defeat Hamas' — Israel's Former Army Chief on the Gaza War Zionist Suppression in Congress, by Corinna Barnard Israel's onslaught drags U.S. Jewish life into the abyss, by Phil Weiss Moscow and Gaza: Is Russia ready for a major shift in its Middle East policy? by Ramzy Baroud Day 65: U.S. rushes arms to Israel as Palestinians announce over 250,000…
(2023-12-11). US F-16 fighter jet crashes into Yellow Sea while training in South Korea. geo.tv 
F-16 fighter jet's pilot survived crash as he ejected and was rescued…
(2023-12-11). US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in South Korea During Training – Reports. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, December 11 (Sputnik) – A US F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea on Monday morning during training, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing sources, adding that the pilot ejected.
(2023-12-11). Better together: the countries of Europe, Latin America and Africa agree on cooperation. infobrics.org
(2023-12-11). China Donates 450 Generators to Address SA Power Cuts. infobrics.org The generators have arrived in South Africa but will be officially received by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa…
(2023-12-11). Pentagon wants Skynet-style weapons. infobrics.org The Pentagon has no idea what might happen with the AI even next year, but it's determined to use it in a war. "Responsibly", of course.
(2023-12-11). Consumer confidence is on the rise in India. tvbrics.com 
Last month's data shows that the growth momentum has been maintained…
(2023-12-11). India to set up 500 new charging points for electric vehicles. tvbrics.com 
The country's authorities are keen to create a reliable and extensive network of chargers in major cities…
(2023-12-11). It is produced 695.41 million metric tonnes of grain in China. tvbrics.com 
New record grain production made a positive contribution to stabilising the world grain market and ensuring global food security…
(2023-12-11). The Social Security Reform coming into force in 2024 introduces changes regarding the retirement age in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Employees intending to retire must be aware of the rules established…
(2023-12-11). Tchad : Rapport opérationnel, 08 décembre 2023. reliefweb.int Countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Sudan | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | 
(2023-12-11). TikTok Announces $1.5 Bn Deal To Restart Indonesia Online Shop. latintimes.com Indonesia in September banned sales on social media to protect small businesses that were losing out to e-commerce giants, forcing TikTok to close its online shopping business in October.
(2023-12-11). World: Joint NGO statement – Global Humanitarian Overview launch – Palais des Nations, Geneva – 11 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
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(2023-12-11). UNHCR's Education in Emergencies Response for Cameroonian Refugees in Chad 2022-2023 [EN/FR]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Moldova Refugee Accommodation Centres (RACs) Monthly Needs Monitoring, Update as of 04.12.2023 [EN/RO]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Some 85% of Population Now Internally Displaced in Gaza Strip – UNRWA. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) -About 1.9 million people have been forced to leave their homes in the Gaza Strip, amounting to approximately 85% of the enclave's population, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said.
(2023-12-11). SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day. sanews.gov.za SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day | South Africa will on Tuesday, 12 December, join the global community in celecrating the progress made towards health for all. | According to the Department of Health, government will also observe the day by raising awareness of the necessity for resilient, equitable, and robust healthcare systems to achieve the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). | The Department of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) South Africa and other health sector stakeholders, will host a seminar to reinvigorate pledges to accelerate UHC efforts in South Africa.
(2023-12-11). China to take measures to counter sanctions against its companies over Xinjiang — MFA. tass.com Mao Ning pointed out that the US "should stop slandering China," lift unilateral sanctions, and stop promoting bills concerning alleged "Uyghur forced labor"
(2023-12-11). Australian Greens offer no way forward in fight against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Greens are trying to subordinate opposition to the barbarism to moral appeals to the Labor government that is fully committed to the mass slaughter.
(2023-12-11). Australia: Union bosses force unpopular Queensland Labor premier to quit. wsws.org Palaszczuk's tearful departure underlines a developing crisis of the political establishment as a whole nationally, and not just the Labor Party.
(2023-12-11). The Weapons Israel Tests On Palestinians Will Be Used Against All Of Us. popularresistance.org The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel's drones, surveillance technology including spyware, facial recognition software, and biometric gathering infrastructure, along with smart fences, experimental bombs, and AI-controlled machine guns are all tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as "battle-tested" and sold around the world. | Israel is the tenth largest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weapons to an estimated 130 n…
(2023-12-11). Weapons Israel Tests On Palestinians Will Be Used Against All Of Us. popularresistance.org The Palestinians are human laboratory rats to the Israeli military intelligence services and arms and technology industries. Israel's drones, surveillance technology including spyware, facial recognition software, and biometric gathering infrastructure, along with smart fences, experimental bombs, and AI-controlled machine guns are all tried out on the captive population in Gaza, often with lethal results. These weapons and technologies are then certified as "battle-tested" and sold around the world. | Israel is the tenth largest arms dealer on the planet and sells its technology and weapons to an estimated 130 n…
(2023-12-10). COP28 sets eyes on AI to fight climate change. ecns.cn The grand challenge was part of a high-level event organized by the UN Climate Change Technology Mechanism on Saturday in Dubai, in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency.
(2023-12-11). The Forgotten (Part 4): President Bashar-al-Assad, Syrian Civil War Chief Peace Disruptor. transcend.org "The Syrian War has effectively demonstrated that under violent conditions there is total stripping of Dignity, even in Death, while the perpetrators of crimes against humanity are thriving unaccountably, in a pseudo-civilised manner. Unfortunately, this trend has been repeatedly perpetuated in the 21st century, on a regular basis, disrupting Peace."
(2023-12-11). Argentina's Milei Warns Of 'Shock' Austerity As He Takes Office. latintimes.com Latin America's third-biggest economy is on its knees after decades of debt and financial mismanagement, with annual inflation at 140% and 40% of Argentines living in poverty.
(2023-12-11). Why Journalists Must Speak Out about Gaza. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 — Attacks on journalism and media are dangerous to us all. The Israeli military has murdered at least 75 journalists and media workers in Gaza, as of 4 Dec. IDF has also killed three journalists in Lebanon and arrested 44, as of 28 Nov.
(2023-12-11). GDP growth numbers show Australian workers steadily gaining. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-11). Police provocatively break up peaceful protest against Gaza genocide in Royal Oak, Michigan. wsws.org At the demonstration in the Detroit suburb, over 200 youth and workers, including many families with children, marched to express their disgust at the complicity of US imperialism and the Democratic Party over the genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-11). Reject the tentative agreement with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and expand the strike! wsws.org The United Steelworkers is attempting to betray the months-long strike of 1,700 nurses by imposing a contract that will not ensure safe staffing or meet the workers' most basic economic needs.
(2023-12-11). Thousands mourn Professor Refaat al-Ar'eer at anti-genocide protests and online memorial. wsws.org At protests and online memorials, thousands of students and workers paid tribute to the assassinated English teacher and poet, and promised to continue his legacy.
(2023-12-11). UAW reports sellout contract ratified by Blue Cross Blue Shield workers. wsws.org The UAW announced that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan workers ratified a sellout contract after they were left isolated by the union on the picket line for three months.
(2023-12-11). "The UAW knew these layoffs were coming": Toledo Jeep workers denounce job cuts. wsws.org Stellantis workers at the Toledo Assembly Complex Saturday denounced the corporation and the United Auto Workers for the sudden announcement late last week that 1,225 workers will be laid off indefinitely.
(2023-12-11). UAW rams through fourth sellout agreement at Indiana Lear seating plant. wsws.org Lear workers had courageously defied three earlier attempts by the UAW to push through a pro-company deal.
(2023-12-11). New false accusations of antisemitism in Germany's cultural sector. wsws.org In recent weeks, numerous artists and cultural workers in Germany and other countries have been slandered as antisemites and deprived of opportunities to work.
(2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 66: Israel attacks ambulances, medics in Gaza; people across the world join strike for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinians have called for a global strike on Monday as Israel continues to kill Palestinians by the thousands, refusing a ceasefire as analysts warn a miscalculation could trigger a regional war.
(2023-12-11). West Bank General Strike Kicks Off Global Protest Against Israel's War on Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 66: Israel attacks ambulances, medics in Gaza; people across the world join strike for Palestine. mondoweiss.net
(2023-12-11). Historic feminist general strike in the Basque Country. internationalviewpoint.org On Thursday 30 November, a feminist general strike took place in the Basque Country for "the collective right to care and support", called by the Euskal Herria Feminist Movement and the coordination of dozens of associations, struggle groups, trade unions and political parties. | – | / |
(2023-12-11). Feminist tide engulfs Italy on 25 November. internationalviewpoint.org "A historic day for the feminist movement, one that frightens the Meloni government, so far little challenged by social movements. A day that gives the movement a great responsibility: to feed this anger, to continue to insist on the structural dimension of patriarchal violence, to identify concrete goals, to build a real feminist strike on 8 March." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). Gaza: Israeli indiscriminate airstrikes kills 300 Palestinians in 24 hours. muslimnews.co.uk London, (Agencies): There is "no safe place to go in the Gaza Strip", the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Sunday, as Israeli airstrikes kill 300, injure 550 people in 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 18,000, as well as 49,500 wounded people. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization's executive board on Sunday adopted a resolution on …
(2023-12-11). Second warning strike by train drivers in Germany: "We're at work for 10 or 11 hours" wsws.org The second nationwide warning strike by train drivers belonging to the GDL union brought long-distance, regional and suburban rail services to an almost complete standstill on Friday.
(2023-12-11). Israel, Gaza, and the Struggle for Oil. counterpunch.org 
In 1927 oil exploration yielded a major strike near Kirkuk, Iraq; the long-planned pipeline was completed in 1934 and oil flowed through it to the West until 1948, when it was closed by the Iraqis during the First Arab—Israeli War. Some five decades later, reopening it became a rallying cry of then-Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the US invasion of Iraq. Netanyahu envisioned Saddam Hussein being overthrown and replaced by a pro-Israel Iraqi dissident named Ahmad Chalabi. "Soon the oil will be flowing to Haifa!" Netanyahu proclaimed. "It's not a p…
(2023-12-11). Why foreign firms love to invest in nation's healthcare. ecns.cn Ever since I started reporting on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries a decade ago, interactions with medical professionals and MNC executives have always informed my work.
(2023-12-10). Why foreign firms love to invest in nation's healthcare. ecns.cn Ever since I started reporting on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries a decade ago, interactions with medical professionals and MNC executives have always informed my work.
(2023-12-10). Wave of respiratory illness easing. ecns.cn The number of children with respiratory illness visiting hospital pediatric departments is trending downward in China, health officials said on Sunday, adding that a recent nationwide surge in respiratory disease cases had not disrupted normal healthcare services.
(2023-12-11). US Blocks Gaza Peace Proposal At UN For Third Time, Holds World Hostage. popularresistance.org The United States has used its veto power in the United Nations Security Council three times in less than two months to kill resolutions calling for peace in Gaza. | Meanwhile, Washington is sending billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel, directly assisting the country as it commits war crimes against Palestinian civilians. | On December 8, the Security Council voted on a resolution that called for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" and the unconditional release of all hostages. | The United States was the only country on the 15-member council that voted against the measure.
(2023-12-11). The Chris Hedges Report: The Weapons Israel Tests on Palestinians Will Be Used Against All of Us. scheerpost.com
(2023-12-11). Israel Used US-Supplied White Phosphorous in Attack on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel used US-provided white phosphorous munitions in an attack on southern Lebanon that wounded nine civilians, The Washington Post reported on Monday. White phosphorous can be used by militaries as a smokescreen or as an incendiary chemical weapon that can burn buildings or human skin on contact, in some cases all the way to the …
(2023-12-11). Netanyahu's National Security Advisor Says Israel Ready to Act Against Houthis. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi said on Saturday that Israel was ready to act against the Houthis in Yemen if the US and its allies do not. "Israel is giving the world some time to organize in order to prevent this but if there isn't to be a global arrangement, because it is a global …
(2023-12-11). Israel committing "horrific crimes" against starving civilians in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Military metes out frustrations against defenseless people after suffering major blows from the Palestinian resistance.
(2023-12-11). Gaza's "safe south" is now a graveyard. electronicintifada.net Israel's violence against the city of Khan Younis has intensified…
(2023-12-11). Speak up! We owe it to Refaat. electronicintifada.net Israel has murdered a man who epitomized steadfastness.
(2023-12-11). Gaza's "safe south" is now a graveyard. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-11). Black People won't be silenced about Israel. mronline.org It is a bad sign when the leader of the United States Senate sounds something like an actress with bizarre feelings of entitlement.
(2023-12-11). For Refaat Alareer: A Tribute. transcend.org 9 Dec 2023 – They killed a poet in Gaza on Wednesday [6 Dec]. Well, as much as you can kill a poet, anyway. Plus: A Tribute, by Max Blumenthal…
(2023-12-11). Did Hamas Carry Out Mass Rapes On October 7? mintpressnews.com A number of Israeli rape claims, including one coming from an alleged member of Israel's unit 669, feature significant inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the main source for a BBC report on October 7 mass rapes was none other than May Golan, infamous for leading an anti-black rally in Tel Aviv, screaming, "I am proud to be a racist."
(2023-12-11). Bassam Al-Salhi of the Palestinian People's Party says war on Gaza has revealed fascist nature of Israel and the West. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the brutal atrocities committed by Israel in the last two months of its war on Gaza, Western countries, especially the United States, have remained firm in their support…
(2023-12-11). MST sends another donation of 11 tons of food to families in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, the movement fighting for agrarian reform has worked with Brazil's federal government to send food aid to the besieged enclave…
(2023-12-11). Houthis enforce embargo on ships heading to or leaving Israel. peoplesdispatch.org The Houthi-led government in Yemen announced that it had forced an Israel-bound ship to turn back as it was sailing through the Red Sea in violation of the warnings issued on Saturday…
(2023-12-11). Letter by academics across the globe raises concerns over the ICC's inaction on Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org In a open letter addressed to State Parties, law professors from different parts of the world raise objections on lack of transparency, discrimination, and selective decisions on the situation of Palestine…
(2023-12-11). University Of Michigan Administration Caves To Zionist Pressure. popularresistance.org Last week, the University of Michigan student body was set to vote on a resolution calling for the university to recognize the genocide in Gaza and to assess the ethics of the institution's investments, including investments in the State of Israel. The campaign has been led by the Tahrir Coalition, a broad and diverse group of over 60 student organizations. As the vote was underway, the university administration buckled to pressure from a coalition of off-campus Zionist organizations and canceled the vote, citing improper use of a university listserv to promote the vote. | Michigan Hillel, with the support of an…
(2023-12-11). Paris Protests For Gaza Despite Repression. popularresistance.org The open repression of Palestine solidarity protests in Paris over the last months has been unprecedented and violent. Although there have been some alarms ringing on this reality of state violence in France, including a statement by Amnesty International, it is important for all who witnessed this new wave of street-level suppression to speak out. I am writing this text after having been present at a number of recent Palestine solidarity actions in Paris. | As mass protests demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza continue around the world, French authorities are systematically deploying police forces to silence…
(2023-12-11). Scientists Skip COP28 To Demand Climate Action At Home. popularresistance.org
(2023-12-11). Israeli Government's War Crimes — Enabled & Defended by Biden & Congress. counterpunch.org The humiliation of the U.S. government, which is actively complicit in providing the weaponry, funding, and UN vetoes backing the Israeli government's attack on the civilian Palestinians/Arabs in tiny Gaza, is in plain view daily. All in the name of the unasked American people and taxpayers. Earlier this week, at a House of Representatives' hearing,
(2023-12-11). Zelensky To Meet With Biden, Republicans As War Funding Dries Up. latintimes.com In a flurry of diplomatic activity after the White House announced Zelensky's visit, an aide for Mike Johnson said the new Republican speaker for the House of Representatives will also meet with the Ukrainian leader Tuesday.
(2023-12-11). ExxonMobil Wants to Start a War in Latin America. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-11). NWO Elephant in the Room. dissidentvoice.org 
(2023-12-11). "Practices for Care and Endurance" Support Those Organizing for Ceasefire in Gaza. counterpunch.org Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip—which began following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023—has led to mass civilian deaths including those of more than 6,000 children as of November, with "damning evidence of war crimes," according to Amnesty International. On November 16, UN experts warned of genocidal violence on the part of
(2023-12-11). Gaza: "Genocide Joe," 66% of Americans Want a Ceasefire! globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). Why the World's Most Popular Herbicide is a Public Health Hazard. counterpunch.org 
Glyphosate, known by its famous brand name, Roundup, is a widely used herbicide (a pesticide designed to kill plants). It is a broad-spectrum herbicide that kills or damages all plant types: grasses, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees. Glyphosate has been sold as an herbicide since 1974. Its use dramatically increased in the 21st century as
(2023-12-11). Strong Job Growth Pushes Unemployment Rate Down to 3.7 Percent. counterpunch.org 
The rise in unemployment from the 3.4 percent low hit in April had some worried that a recession was looming. The Sahm Rule holds that a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate presages a larger increase. (This is based on 3-month averages, not single month data.) The drop in unemployment to 3.7 percent
(2023-12-11). The View from Washington: Let the Killing in Gaza Continue. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). COINTELPRO political prisoner Edward Poindexter dies in Nebraska prison after 53 years serving life sentence following unfair trial. mronline.org 
Edward Poindexter, 79, died on December 7, 2023 at the Nebraska State Penitentiary serving a life sentence for the murder of Omaha police officer Larry Minard.
(2023-12-11). The New McCarthyism on US Campuses. counterpunch.org 
In several cases, these virulent campaigns to tarnish Palestinian human rights advocates have led to calls for the firing of tenured distinguished scholars (a prominent case in point being Joseph Massad of Columbia University)–whilst many faculty without the protection of tenure have been fired, student activists have been doxxed by pro-Israeli donors and their acolytes and hired thugs (in several cases leading to a withdrawal of job offers) and some elite universities have banned Palestinian student organizations such as SJP (Brandeis was the first to do so)–as well as progressive Jewish organizations like Jew…
(2023-12-11). Largest U.S. Teachers Union Allows Private Equity To Prey On Educators. levernews.com 
(2023-12-11). Melinda Gates, daughter Jennifer share sweet Christmas traditions, joy of grannyhood. geo.tv 
Bill Gates family also upheld a tradition of giving back by providing gifts for less fortunate children during the holidays…
(2023-12-11). Article 370: Indian SC declares IIOJK 'integral part' of country>. geo.tv 
Indian top court also directs country's election commission to conduct elections in IIOJK by September 2024…
(2023-12-11). WATCH: India seizes millions of dollars from Congress MP's residences in 'largest-ever recovery'. geo.tv 
Unaccounted cash linked to Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha and Jharkhand totals over $40 million…
(2023-12-11). Jeremy Corbyn: 'Look at Gaza—our political class only pays lip service to human rights'. mronline.org Today marks 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But, as Gaza shows, it is being buried under the rubble along with the human beings whose rights it was written to protect, writes Jeremy Corbyn.
(2023-12-11). Essequibo and ExxonMobil: A Tale of Imperialism and Undermining of the Bolivarian Revolution By: Lema Maiwand. midwesternmarx.com 
As a collective, we need to seriously re-evaluate the contexts in which we use the terms "sovereignty", "self-determination", and "imperialism", especially when it's devoid of historical analysis/context and in service of imperialist designs. We are at the point of the news cycle (again), where every two years or so, there is global denunciation and vilification of Venezuela, and even stronger calls for military intervention in the country. F …
(2023-12-11). Why Are Intellectuals Divorced from Working People? By: Carlos L. Garrido. midwesternmarx.com 
This article is a transcript of a presentation for a panel on the subject, hosted by the International Manifesto Group, the Critical Theory Workshop, and the Midwestern Marx Institute, with other presentations from Gabriel Rockhill, Radhika Desai, Glenn Diesen, and Noah Khrachvik. The question we are exploring today, concerning the divorce of intellectuals and the working class, is fundamental for assessing the crisis we face in the subjective conditions for revolution. The first …
(2023-12-11). Solidarity Against Anti-Palestinian Hate Crimes. counterpunch.org 
After three college students, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ahmed, all of Palestinian descent, were shot on a sidewalk in Burlington, VT, Paul Fleckenstein interviewed two organizers with the Vermont Coalition for Palestinian Liberation. +++ Paul Fleckenstein: Wafic and Ashley, what is your reaction to the shooting last month and what is the context for it
(2023-12-11). The World, Including the Asia Pacific, Continues its Quest for Peace and Non-violence. pressenza.com 
(2023-12-11). What effects will the Sun's reduced activity over the next 30 years have on Earth? expose-news.com The sun is going through a stage known as a grand solar minimum. This is where the solar activity that ignites solar flares or sunspots has decreased. It's a normal cycle and …
(2023-12-11). Yuval Noah Harari discusses the creation of a massive class of useless people and what should be done with them. expose-news.com In 2015 and 2017, historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari discussed how a massive class of useless people was being created. The artificial intelligence revolution is beginning to create "the useless class," …
(2023-12-11). Abu Saleh Shariff spearheads empowerment initiatives for minorities in Maharashtra. muslimmirror.com By Dr. Danish Lambe In a series of thought-provoking programs across Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded, initiated by Abu Saleh Shariff, the esteemed economist and key member of the Sachar Committee, and organized under the leadership of Honorable Hussain Dalwai, President of Maulana Azad Vichar Munch, discussions were led on the economic and social challenges faced …
(2023-12-11). Article 370: Supreme Court upholds removal of Jammu and Kashmir's 'special status'. muslimmirror.com The Supreme Court on Monday held that Article 370 is a temporary provision considering the historical context in which it was included. Pronouncing the verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said that Article 370 was introduced to serve two …
(2023-12-11). Airtel Africa at COP28. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Group CEO of Airtel Africa plc, Segun Ogunsanya, has reaffirmed the importance of an enabling policy environment for sustainable development and climate action in partnership with Africa's private sector at COP28. Ogunsanya, a member of the United Nations Global Compact's African Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC), addressed a distinguished audience at …
(2023-12-11). FDC rift deepens as Katonga division prepares for elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Katonga Division faces a critical juncture ahead of its upcoming grassroots and party structure elections scheduled for the weekend. The already fragile unity within the party is at risk of further disintegration, raising concerns about the FDC's future. Analysts warn that the elections …
(2023-12-11). Opposition leader decries government's inadequate response to missing persons crisis. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, issued a stern rebuke of the government's statement on missing persons, deeming it "disingenuous, insensitive, and dismissive of the plight of affected families." In a formal rejoinder delivered during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mpuuga unequivocally rejected the government's report presented …
(2023-12-11). Tororo's RockCity Radio 98.4FM goes live today. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Radio listeners in eastern Uganda will today get an early Christmas gift, when Tororo's RockCity Radio 98.4FM sends out its first live broadcast at 3pm today. The cultural leader of the Jopadhola, HRH Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor, will be the first voice on the new radio and signal the start …
(2023-12-11). More Reflections on Multipolarity. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Dec 7, 2023 | An analysis of Samir Amin's four criteria in "National States: What is the Way Forward?" | The four criteria of a 'reliable' multipolar world, as posited by Samir Amin are as follows: Europe should chart an independent path from the Atlanticist one it has treaded for 400 years, China should redouble its efforts at socialist construction intentionally, the countries of the South should revive the Bandung legacy of a 'united front', and a reorganization of national and international systems of rights. | In this article, I hope to revisit these four criteria in light of new interna…
(2023-12-11). Venezuela's Foreign Minister Thanks CELAC and CARICOM for Supporting Dialogue with Guyana. orinocotribune.com CELAC and CARICOM helped to bring about the high-level meeting between the presidents of Venezuela and Guyana on December 14. | Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, thanked the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for the efforts these organizations took to promote dialogue between Venezuela and Guyana. | The chancellor emphasized that the intervention of both multilateral bodies made possible the high-level meeting to be held by presidents Nicolás Maduro and Irfaan Ali next Thursday, December 14, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. | In a m…
(2023-12-11). 'Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health' — book review. mronline.org Pharmanomics is an important book that shows how Big Pharma's profit seeking damages health care globally, but the solution lies outside the current system, argues John Clarke…
(2023-12-11). ASI gets till Dec 18 to submit Gyanvapi mosque survey report. muslimmirror.com Varanasi : Varanasi District Judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha has given one more week to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and asked the agency to file the report of its scientific study and survey of the Gyanvapi mosque on December 18. This is the seventh extension granted to the ASI by the District Judge's court …
(2023-12-11). UNGA set to hold emergency meeting on Gaza tomorrow. muslimmirror.com United Nations : The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Gaza, a top official confirmed. "President of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, has just informed member states that he will convene the 45th plenary meeting of the tenth Emergency Special Session of the General …
(2023-12-11). Zionist Suppression in Congress. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-11). US Blocks Gaza Peace Proposal at UN for 3rd Time, Holding World Hostage. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-11). An Introvert's Field Guide to Friendship: Thoreau on the Challenges and Rewards of the Art of Connection. transcend.org Friendship is the sunshine of life — the quiet radiance that makes our lives not only livable but worth living.
(2023-12-11). COP28 UAE — Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People. transcend.org 9 Dec 2023 – {From TMS Editor: Key terms and themes not addressed, conspicuously left out: Fossil Fuel, Energy, Oil, Gasoline, Petrol, Petroleum, Methane, Air Pollution, Marine Pollution, CO2, Deforestation, Pentagon/Military Footprint, US Wars, Billionaires' airplanes/yachts (did I miss anything?)}…
(2023-12-11). EU Reaches Agreement on Landmark Artificial Intelligence Law. transcend.org 10 Dec 2023 – European Union lawmakers and member states reached an agreement on rules governing artificial intelligence. "Historic! The EU becomes the first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI."
(2023-12-11). False Flag] Israel Knew Hamas's Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago. transcend.org
(2023-12-11). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org GAZA and WEST BANK, 11 Dec 2023…
(2023-12-11). Genocide — The Gaze from the Abyss. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 – In October, we discussed the corporate media invention of so-called 'disinformation experts'. Although journalists are 'working within profit-maximising, billionaire-owned, advertiser-dependent, government-subsidised media, they are nevertheless exposing "disinformation" without the slightest trace of bias'.
(2023-12-11). How Israel Uses an AI Genocide Program to Obliterate Gaza. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – According to whistleblowers, Israel's AI system is generating targets so fast, based on inputs so broad, that everyone in Gaza is in the crosshairs.
(2023-12-11). Inside a Southern Gaza Hospital: Screaming Orphaned Children, Amputee Toddlers and The Stench of Rotting Flesh. transcend.org 8 Dec 2023 – As Israel expands its ground assault into Khan Younis, a surgeon at the European Hospital describes desperately trying to treat a relentless stream of wounded children as critical supplies run out. | Warning: this article contains distressing detail about people's injuries.
(2023-12-11). Israel's Genocide: Hate Speech or Truth-Telling? transcend.org The violence unleashed since 8 Oct is only partially directed at Hamas although for credibility reasons this is what Israeli spokespersons emphasize and receives most of the attention… We are left with the imperative of protecting free speech, especially in calling genocide genocide, and with a challenge to take all responsible action to end this scourge.
(2023-12-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 65: U.S. Rushes Arms to Israel as Palestinians Announce Over 250,000 Homes Destroyed in Gaza. transcend.org 10 Dec 2023 – 17,400+ killed and 46,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. | 274 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem…
(2023-12-11). Peacebuilding During a Time of War? Bottom-Up Peacebuilding Between Israelis and Palestinians. transcend.org While the world focuses on the human tragedy of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, there are hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals actively working to build peace. Peace News spoke to some of these peacebuilders to understand their experience during this war.
(2023-12-11). Record Number of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists at COP28. transcend.org 5 Dec 2023 – At least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented presence at crucial climate talks from representatives of some of the world's biggest polluters.
(2023-12-11). Socialism's Self-Criticism and Real Democracy. transcend.org 5 Dec 2023 – Democracy is incompatible with class-divided economic systems. Masters rule in slavery, lords in feudalism, and employers in capitalism. Whatever forms of government coexist with class-divided economic systems, the hard reality is that one class rules the other.
(2023-12-11). The Evil Israel Does Is the Evil Israel Gets. transcend.org 8 Dec 2023 – Israel's settler colonial project perpetuates the cycle of violence against the indigenous inhabitants of historic Palestine. Palestinians have been forced to speak back in the language Israel speaks. Make no mistake: Karma is a bitch; what goes around comes around.
(2023-12-11). The War on Gaza and the Crisis of Zionism. transcend.org Don't these disproportionate civilian casualties and exaggerated analogies suggest that the real motives for the continuing slaughter of Palestinians are a combination of fear and revenge, supported by a tribal sentiment that one of "us" is worth ten, a hundred, or a thousand of "them"?>
(2023-12-11). TMS Holidays Fundraising—'Please, don't let us sink!'. transcend.org Dear reader and supporter, this is a rather emotional appeal. We need your cooperation to stay afloat. Contributions from readers continue dwindling. Meanwhile, the war industry thrives. Our mottoes, Peace by Peaceful Means — Solutions-Oriented Peace Journalism are from TMS co-founder Johan Galtung. Not merely mottoes but ways of living. Thank you!
(2023-12-11). UN Secretary-General António Guterres' Urgent Letter to UNSC over Gaza. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – I am writing under Article 99 of the UN Charter to bring to the attention of the Security Council a matter that may aggravate existing threats to the maintenance of international peace and security. More than eight weeks of hostilities in Gaza and Israel have created appalling human suffering, physical destruction and collective trauma across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2023-12-11). What Kind of World Do We Want to Live in? Dona Nobis Pacem. transcend.org According to the UN, 2022 was the year with the greatest number and longest-lasting armed conflicts and wars in the world since the end of the WWII. This year the situation will be even worse and there are no signs that this may calm down any time soon.
(2023-12-11). What Time's 2023 Person of the Year Reveals about the West. transcend.org 7 Dec 2023 – Each year, editors of Time magazine choose a person, group, idea, or object that made the most impact on the world. This year's winner is US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The choice is totally valid; it speaks volumes about the current state of the Western world.
(2023-12-11). Hunter Biden Indicted for Evading $1.4M in Tax: What We Know and What Next? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). Gaza, Beirut, Bagdad, Teherán: el sionismo brazo armado del imperialismo estadounidense. globalizacion.ca
(2023-12-11). The War on Gaza: Debunking the Pro-Zionist Propaganda Machine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). American Sikhs seek prosecution of Modi as FBI director visits India. geo.tv 
Sikhs assembled to support US and Canadian probe into India's assassination plan against pro-Khalistan Sikhs…
(2023-12-11). Article 370: Why it matters for Kashmiris. geo.tv 
Indian top court validates Modi govt's decision to abrogate semi-autonomous status of disputed territory…
(2023-12-11). Provoke a Second Nakba, Transform Gaza Into a Mass of Rubble, Outdoor Concentration Camp in Rafah, Confiscate Gaza's Offshore Maritime Gas. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). The Cause of Anti-Colonialism and Liberation is One: Fayez Sayegh's Zionist Colonialism in Palestine. libya360.wordpress.com Louis Allday Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination. UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION 3379, 10 NOVEMBER 1975 The Syrian-Palestinian academic and diplomat, Fayez Sayegh (1922-1980), a delegate of Kuwait's Mission to the UN in the mid-1970s, was the principal author of the landmark resolution quoted above. Much to the chagrin of the US, whose representative described it as a…
(2023-12-11). The Gaza War Calls Into Question the Moral Rectitude of Western Democracies. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). 'Disastrous': US Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution at UN Security Council. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). Are National Governments All Following a Genocide Agenda? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). San Jose residents pack city council meeting to demand Palestine resolution. fightbacknews.org
(2023-12-11). Israeli jets bombard south Lebanon. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-11). Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela and Guyana Agree on Presidential Meeting. orinocotribune.com
(2023-12-11). House of Representatives Paves the Path for More Attacks on Palestine Protesters. leftvoice.org
(2023-12-11). Remembering Lubna Alyaan, the aspiring violinist martyred in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
I will preserve Lubna's memory in the best way I know — by writing music in her memory, in memory of her dream, in memory of her passion, in memory of the future stolen from her.
(2023-12-11). Israel and US Plan Complete Deportation from Gaza. Famine in Looming. "A Child is Killed Every Ten Minutes" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). War on Gaza Will Last a Year at the Very Least. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). The 'Blue Shirts' of October 7. The Wall of Jericho, "The Mysterious Case of the Men with the Light Blue Shirts" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). Albanese promises net migration fall to pre-pandemic levels. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-11). COP 28‑ what is at stake? internationalviewpoint.org The key challenges facing the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) include the need for countries to ratchet up their emissions reduction pledges, address demands for climate finance such as loss and damage funds, and take urgent action to halt disastrous global temperature rises. | – | / |
(2023-12-11). "Opposing US militarisation in the Asia-Pacific should not mean remaining silent on China's emerging imperialism" internationalviewpoint.org "Genuine socialists should be people-centred. If someone refuses to see how the CCP treats Chinese working people, and is content with repeating Beijing's propaganda or refuses to listen to the voices of working people, then I would say they are not genuinely socialists." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). Cabinet briefed on NSFAS preparations for 2024. sanews.gov.za Cabinet briefed on NSFAS preparations for 2024 | As part of ensuring readiness for the 2024 post-matric academic year, Cabinet has been briefed on measures that are being put in place to avoid the challenges that affected the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | "As part of ensuring readiness when the 2024 academic year for post matric education begins, Cabinet was briefed on measures that are being put in place to avoid the challenges that bedevilled NSFSAS in the 2023 post-matric academic year," Cabinet said in a statement on Monday. | Last month, the scheme announced that applications for financial aid for…
(2023-12-11). Cabinet welcomes the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes the evacuation of South Africans from Gaza | Cabinet has welcomed the return of 19 South African nationals who had been stuck in Gaza. | "South Africa extends its gratitude to the Government of Egypt for granting our citizens safe passage through the Rafah Crossing into its country. | "South Africa calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the resumption of talks that will end the violence arising from the continued belligerent occupation and…
(2023-12-11). Remembering President Mandela. sanews.gov.za Remembering President Mandela | Cabinet has joined the nation in reflecting on the life and legacy of the father of the nation and the first democratically elected President of South Africa, Tata Nelson Mandela. | The former President passed away on December 5, 2013, with this year marking a decade since his passing. | "As we look ahead to the milestone of 30 Years of Freedom in 2024, along with our seventh National and Provincial elections, we can proudly say that our democracy remains strong," Cabinet said in a statement on Monday. | Tata Madiba, as he was affectionately known, died at the age of 95 at his Houg…
(2023-12-11). Cleveland Dodd's fate is Australia's national shame. independentaustralia.net 
(2023-12-11). Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023 | On Monday, 11 December, post-Cabinet media briefing from 10: 00 at the Ronnie Mamoepa press room, GCIS, Hatfield, Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver an address at the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to be held in Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, the Department of Tourism launches the Tourism Monitors Programme in Mpumalanga. | From Tuesday, 12 December, to Thursday, 14 December, the Commission for Gender Equality conducts Gender Transformation Hearings in…
(2023-12-11). Changing dynamics of world politics after the Hamas attack on Israel. internationalviewpoint.org "In the context of a changing world order, the dynamics of world politics are shifting from an era of confrontation between military powers to an era of multipolarity and nonpolarity." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). Asian Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Data, Fed Decision. latintimes.com All three main indexes on Wall Street rose Friday but Asian traders struggled to extend the rally.
(2023-12-11). From Farmlands to Traditions: Climate Change Threatens Latino Culture in the U.S. latintimes.com Over half of the U.S. Latino population resides in states facing heightened climate threats, including air pollution, extreme heat, and flooding…
(2023-12-11). Guyana, Venezuela Presidents To Meet Thursday On Border Row. latintimes.com Tension has soared over Essequibo, which has historically been controlled by Guyana, since Maduro's government held a controversial referendum last weekend in which 95 percent of voters supported declaring Venezuela its rightful owner, according to official results.
(2023-12-11). Israel Bombs South Gaza After Hamas Hostage Threat. latintimes.com Israel military offensive has reduced much of Gaza to rubble and killed at least 17,997 people, mostly women and children, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
(2023-12-11). Mexican-American Player Jaime Jaquez Jr. Emerges as One of the Brightest Stars in the NBA. latintimes.com Jaquez Jr. became the 1st player of Mexican descent to be drafter in the 1st round of the NBA Draft…
(2023-12-11). 'Not A Minute To Lose': Clock Ticks On Fossil Fuel Deal At Climate Summit. latintimes.com Simon Stiell urged countries to preserve the "highest ambition" to check warming at no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
(2023-12-11). 'Nothing More To Say': Trump Cancels Plan To Testify In NY Fraud Trial. latintimes.com The 77-year-old posted the surprise statement on Truth Social on Sunday, adding that he has "already testified to everything" in the ongoing trial against him, his eldest sons Don Jr and Eric, and other Trump Organization executives.
(2023-12-11). Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over Maritime Confrontations. latintimes.com Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard showed Chinese ships blasting water cannon at Philippine boats during two separate resupply missions to fishermen at Scarborough Shoal and a tiny garrison at Second Thomas Shoal on Saturday and Sunday.
(2023-12-11). Real Estate in LatAm Vs. U.S.: How Much do Properties Cost in Their Main Cities and States. latintimes.com Montevideo and Mexico City, the most expensive cities in Latin America to buy a square meter, would be in the U.S.'s top 10 most expensive states…
(2023-12-11). Ten Hag Under Scrutiny As Man Utd Fight For Champions League Survival. latintimes.com Ten Hag's hopes that a turning point had been reached were short-lived as a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday saw a troubled campaign reach a new low.
(2023-12-11). UK Covid-19 Inquiry To Grill PM Sunak Over Eat Out Scheme. latintimes.com Sunak, who was finance minister at the time, is due to give evidence to the public inquiry into the UK government's handling of the crisis.
(2023-12-11). Environmental alert is not a crime! It's a duty. internationalviewpoint.org Professor and environmental activist Kamel Aissat is being prosecuted for recent publications. | – | / |
(2023-12-11). The Political Labyrinth and the Crossroads of the Left in the Spanish State. internationalviewpoint.org "Once again, in the Spanish labyrinth, class contradictions and positions and identities around the national question are intertwined. The best way to confront the reactionary right and pro-business progressivism is to generate a dynamic of autonomous mobilization, which lays the foundations for a reconstruction of an independent political field from the working class and the oppressed." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). A Europe of the peoples or of capital? internationalviewpoint.org "The reality is that European taxpayers find themselves victims of a great scam by the representatives of capital." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). Business licensing policy up for public comment. sanews.gov.za Business licensing policy up for public comment | Cabinet has considered and approved the draft National Business Licensing Policy for public comments. | This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who briefed the media on the outcomes of the Special Cabinet meeting held last Friday. | The Minister said the objectives of the policy are: | The provision of a fair, transparent and ethical allocation of business operating licenses in a manner that enables citizens to actively participate in an economic life. | The assertion and clarification of South Africa's sovereign right to determine the…
(2023-12-11). Freight Logistics Roadmap approved to be published. sanews.gov.za Freight Logistics Roadmap approved to be published | The Freight Logistics Roadmap — aimed at addressing the serious challenges in that industry — has been approved for publication by Cabinet. | The roadmap also sets out to reform the logistics system in the long run. | Over the past few weeks, Transnet — South Africa's government owned freight rail, ports and logistics company — has been hard at work to resolve severe truck congestion challenges at its Richard's Bay port, including ramping up the number of locomotives available on its lines servicing the port. | Speaking during a post-Cab…
(2023-12-11). Operation Vulindela making "significant progress" sanews.gov.za Operation Vulindela making "significant progress" | The Presidency and National Treasury have released the third and fourth quarter progress report of Operation Vulindlela. | The report was released during a media briefing on Monday. | Operation Vulindlela was launched in 2020 and is an initiative between Treasury and the Presidency aimed at, among other things, accelerating the implementation of structural reforms and to support South Africa's economic recovery. | The five desired outcomes of Operation Vulindlela are: | Stabilising of the electricity supply | Reduce cost and increased quality of digital communic…
(2023-12-11). SA's APRM Country Review Report to be launched. sanews.gov.za SA's APRM Country Review Report to be launched | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the 20th anniversary celebration of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) to be held in Johannesburg, on Tuesday evening. | "The APRM 20th Anniversary is being celebrated through a series of meetings and events from 10 to 14 December 2023 under the theme 'Accelerating and Deepening Governance Reform, Measures, and Intervention," the Presidency said in a statement. | The review mechanism is an institution of the African Union voluntarily acceded to by Member States. | The anniversary event includes the participation…
(2023-12-11). CAR: République centrafricaine : Calendrier des réunions de Bangui (dec. 2023) [Calendar]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Chad: Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) – Dashboard #179, Data collection: 02— 23 October 2023, Publication: 07 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Italy Weekly Snapshot (04 Dec – 10 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Malawi WASH Cluster Emergency Assessments Technical Working Group (TWiG) – October 2023 V2. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Malawi: WASH Sector Meeting Points/Actions, 6 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). WASH Cluster Malawi: WASH Sector Response District Profiles (As of 30 November 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Mozambique: Cabo Delgado: Palma District – Humanitarian Profile (December 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). World: Putting people first: Accountability in action snapshot, 01 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-11). Children in Gaza Undergo Amputation Without Anesthesia – Save the Children. sputnikglobe.com GENEVA (Sputnik) – Some children in the Gaza Strip are undergoing amputations without anesthesia due to lack of funds, while others are on the brink of starvation, a representative of the Save the Children humanitarian organization.
(2023-12-11). China Rebuffs Philippines After Ship Collision in South China Sea. sputnikglobe.com Chinese media blamed the United States for "fueling the Philippines' audacity of provocations."
(2023-12-11). How Team Biden Defies Own Human Rights Rules in Israel Weapons Supplies. sputnikglobe.com The Biden administration is not following its own guidelines while providing military equipment to Israel, as per the US press.
(2023-12-11). Israel Keeping Doctors in Gaza Strip Locked Up – Gaza Medic Voices. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israel is detaining doctors "en masse" in the Gaza Strip, the founder of the Gaza Medic Voices organization, Omar Abdel-Mannan, said on Sunday.
(2023-12-11). Kishida Reportedly Set to Fire Second Top Cabinet Member & Others Following Fundraising Scandal. sputnikglobe.com Kishida's poll ratings, which are already low, may drop even further as the investigation into the underreporting of fundraising proceeds has been scheduled for next week.
(2023-12-11). Nearly 16,000 People Arrive From Gaza to Egypt Through Rafah Border Crossing. sputnikglobe.com CAIRO (Sputnik) – Nearly 16,000 people have entered Egypt from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing since early November, the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS) said on Sunday.
(2023-12-11). One-Of-a-Kind Eclipse to Occur as Asteroid Leona Passes Over 'Betelgeuse' Star. sputnikglobe.com Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star and belongs to the constellation Orion as the hunter's "left shoulder". It's one of the brightest stars in the night sky, as well as one of the largest stars ever discovered, according to NASA.
(2023-12-11). Trump Changes His Mind About Testifying in New York Civil Fraud Trial. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) -Trump was set to testify in a civil fraud trial brought against him by New York Attorney General Letitia James for allegedly making false statements about the value of his properties.
(2023-12-11). KazTransOil ups export of Kazakh oil from Aktau port by 50% in M11. tass.com The increase in the volume of transportation of Kazakh oil for export from the port of Aktau is due to an increase in the volume of raw materials shipped towards the port of Baku, from 205,000 tons to 1.238 mln tons…
(2023-12-11). Increase in Belarus' gold reserves due to rise in global gold prices — EDB. tass.com Belarus' gold and foreign currency reserves added $108.7 mln in November, reaching $8.26 bln by December 1, the Eurasian Development Bank said…
(2023-12-11). Uralchem sends humanitarian batch of fertilizers to Zimbabwe. tass.com The delivery for Zimbabwe is Uralchem Group's fourth donation in a series of humanitarian shipments of its fertilizers to Africa…
(2023-12-11). US veto on Gaza resolution shows UNSC at impasse — Iran's MFA. tass.com The US "favors the continuation of the barbaric aggression against the Palestinian people," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said…
(2023-12-11). China's grain production increases. ecns.cn China produced 695.41 million metric tons of grain this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.88 million tons, or 1.3 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
(2023-12-11). Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerful. ecns.cn LandSpace, a leading Chinese private space company, has unveiled design details for its ZQ 3 carrier rocket, which the company said will be made primarily of stainless steel.
(2023-12-11). Hong Kong congratulated on successful holding of district council election. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's district council election on Sunday was an important step to fully implement "patriots administering Hong Kong" and improve governance, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council said on Monday.
(2023-12-11). The Zionist Genocidal War and Its Accomplices. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-12-11). The War in Gaza and the Crisis of Zionism. counterpunch.org 
In Gaza, Israel acts exactly like every other collection of ethno-nationalists with guns. In doing so, it forfeits both the international sympathy that helped to create it and the support of many Jews and others outside Israel that helped to sustain it. |
(2023-12-11). Hamas Plan: Israel Knew It for Over a Year. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). The Conviction of Derek Chauvin Was One of the Worst Travesties of Justice in American History. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). What Were Romans Thinking as They Watched Rome Collapse? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). The 'Greater Israel' Scheme and Its Global Power Play: A Delusional Recipe for Armageddon. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – In 1996, a nest of American-born imperialists created a new think tank called "The Project for a New American Century." The principled aim hinged on a new "Pearl Harbor moment" to justify regime-change wars in the Middle East, but a secondary part of the formula involved the dominance of "Greater Israel."
(2023-12-11). Secret Plan Exposed: Government & Pfizer Documents Implicate Gates & Schwab in Depopulation Scheme. expose-news.com If an experimental vaccine were to damage the heart and immune system in a significant number of individuals who received it, it is possible that it could lead to a decline in …
(2023-12-11). China stresses mutually beneficial cooperation with Vietnam. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China highlighted the pragmatic cooperation with Vietnam and the tangible benefits for both peoples, on the occasion of the upcoming visit of President Xi Jinping to that country.
(2023-12-11). Dominican farmers demand more investment in rural areas. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 11 ( Prensa Latina) Hundreds of small and medium Dominican agricultural producers demanded the government to increase investment in rural areas to prevent further migration to the big cities.
(2023-12-11). More than 20 Ibero-American countries attend MSMEs forum in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The sixth Ibero-American Forum of MSMEs begins in Medellin, some 420 kilometers northwest of this capital, with the participation of representatives of the public and private sector from 22 countries, an authorized source informed.
(2023-12-11). Obrador announces everything ready to inaugurate the Mayan Train. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Andrés Manuel López Obrador confirmed that everything is ready to inaugurate the first stage of the Mayan Train next Friday, when two caravans will leave to travel 473 kilometers of the Campeche-Cancún section.
(2023-12-11). Díaz-Canel sends condolences and solidarity to Brazil due to fire. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed on Monday his condolences and solidarity to his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, and also to his people, due to the fire that occurred in the Amazonian state of Pará.
(2023-12-11). Palestine denounces Israeli attacks on historical heritage. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities denounced on Monday that the Israeli bombings by aircraft and artillery against archaeological, cultural, and historical sites in the Gaza Strip are aimed at destroying the national heritage.
(2023-12-11). Argentine government to carry out heavy cutbacks. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The cabinet of the Argentine President, Javier Milei, analyzed in its first meeting a reorganization of the State, the economic situation, a strong fiscal cut and the review of contracts, informed today the spokesman of the Casa Rosada, Manuel Adorni.
(2023-12-11). China rejects EU accusations of human rights violation. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China today rejected accusations by the European Union (EU) over an alleged violation of human rights in China and accused the bloc of damaging the country's image.
(2023-12-11). Dominican Rep asks island countries to have access to funds at COP 28. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Dec 11 ( Prensa Latina) The Dominican Republic demanded to the international community, at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP28), that developing countries have access to funds to face natural disasters, the Presidency's website published today.
(2023-12-11). Forest fires declared under control in Valparaiso, Chile. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The three main forest fires that broke out over the weekend in the Chilean region of Valparaiso are under control, Sofia Gonzalez, the presidential delegate in that area, said today when making an assessment of the situation.
(2023-12-11). U.S Makes Big Promises at COP28—Will They Be Fulfilled? internationalviewpoint.org "And the latest U.N. report says the world is failing to meet its climate goals." | – | / |
(2023-12-11). We Are Hurtling Towards A Million International Students In Australia Migration Changes Will Only Slow This Growth, Not Stop It #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Australian government is aiming to rein in the growth of international students in its new migration policy , released on Monday. | This is in response to record …
(2023-12-11). Fairy Tales At QAGOMA: How We Revived These Stories With New Myths, New Media And New Quirks #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Fairy Tales, the latest exhibition at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), gives off the pleasurable hum of remix culture, artists riffing on a core …
(2023-12-11). How 1930S American Scientists Came To Think About The Impact Of Climate On Wine #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In Europe and beyond, the notion of terroir dominates ideas about the origins of the taste and quality of wine. While there's intense debate over the term, generally it …
(2023-12-11). Needing To Borrow Money? Four Tips On What's Okay And What's Not #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It's a financially challenging time for most households. With interest rates rising, many are spending even more money on debt repayments or taking out loans to help …
(2023-12-11). Myths About Only Children Debunked #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Only children get a bad rap. They are often perceived as selfish, spoiled, anxious, socially inept and lonely. And my profession, psychology, may be partly to blame for …
(2023-12-11). Damning Analysis: Short-Selling Deluge Suggests Prior Knowledge of Oct 7 Hamas Incursions. transcend.org 6 Dec 2023 – The totality of evidence continues to make mincemeat of the official story that the Israeli government — home of the most vaunted national security apparatus on Earth, engaged in constant, near-total surveillance of the Gaza Strip — was caught unawares on October 7.
(2023-12-11). If I Must Die. transcend.org If I must die, | you must live | to tell my story | to sell my things…
(2023-12-11). History and Geopolitics: The Controversial Haavara Transfer Agreement, Analysis by the Jewish Virtual Library. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). World: Direct Aid supports SDGs by enhancing vocational education and training in the neediest societies in Africa. reliefweb.int Country: World | Source: Direct Aid | As Direct Aid pays special attention to regular education in the neediest societies in Africa, it also significantly supports vocational training along with applied education to meet the remarkable need of creating job opportunities in African societies. The vocational training at Direct Aid is provided for students from the regular education outputs (graduates of primary stages preparatory and secondary schools) alongside unlettered and unemployed students. This interest of vocational training is due to its quick effective outputs to human capital development compared to…
(2023-12-11). Video: "The design of the so called COVID-19 vaccines was intentionally to harm people." Dr. Mike Yeadon. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-11). Gavi and Alliance partners renew support for immunisation in Mozambique. reliefweb.int Country: Mozambique | Source: GAVI Alliance | Maputo, 11 December 2023 — A high-level mission comprising Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Bank is scheduled to visit the Republic of Mozambique from 10 December, aiming to renew political commitment towards recovery and strengthening of routine immunisation. | During the official visit, the delegation is set to meet and engage with key stakeholders, including senior government officials, health partners and civil society organisations. The dele…
(2023-12-11). Doctors Plead for an End to Gaza's Massacre. counterpunch.org 
Christos Christou, the president of Doctors Without Borders, one of the most committed organizations to international health, has written an open letter demanding an end to the massacre of Palestinian women, children, and non-combatant men in Gaza and, increasingly, in the West Bank. "We are watching as hospitals are turned into morgues and ruins. These
(2023-12-11). Incendio en un campamento del MST deja 15 muertos en Brasil. telesurtv.net El gobernador de Pará, Helder Barbalho, informó este domingo que el Departamento de Bomberos ya investiga las causas de la tragedia.
(2023-12-11). Argentina — El día después de mañana. globalizacion.ca En el fondo, bien en el fondo, casi lo único que hizo Javier Milei este mediodía fue reiterar las frases hechas, tecnocráticas y de aspiración filosófica, que viene recitando hace años en los medios que lo promovieron. No hubo detalles…
(2023-12-11). Capitalismo y derechos humanos, dos términos incompatibles. globalizacion.ca Pensar en lograr un ejercicio pleno de los derechos humanos en el marco de un sistema capitalista es un error garrafal y una ingenuidad absoluta. Error de apreciación que no es espontáneo sino inducido intencionalmente por los detentores de la…
(2023-12-11). Argentina — El ajuste que pagan los de siempre. globalizacion.ca En su primer discurso como Presidente Javier Milei anunció al país una "nueva era de paz y prosperidad, de libertad y de progreso", basada en "la libertad" ( °carajo!) y "dejando atrás las ideas empobrecedoras del colectivismo". | Como era previsible la…
(2023-12-11). Tomar la palabra, el arma para construir la paz en Colombia. globalizacion.ca Las prácticas de comunicación popular—sindical, indígena, comunitaria, de voces surgidas desde la resistencia, gritos revolucionarios- fueron siempre manifestación de un proyecto emancipatorio, de búsqueda de cambio, de liberación, de los sectores que sufren cualquier tipo de dominación. | Surge para disputar,…
(2023-12-11). ONU presiona en COP28 para acabar con combustibles fósiles. telesurtv.net El Secretario General de la ONU abrió la posibilidad de que la eliminación se haga a diferentes velocidades en función de cada país.
(2023-12-11). António Guterres alerta que el Consejo de Seguridad está paralizado. telesurtv.net La autoridad de la ONU "se ve socavada" tras el veto de EE.UU. sobre el cese al fuego en Gaza, afirmó el secretario general de la organización, António Guterres.
(2023-12-11). Salvadoreños recuerdan a victimas de la masacre de El Mozote. telesurtv.net En el acto para recordar la masacre de El Mozote participaron familiares de sobrevivientes que clamaron por justicia inmediata.
(2023-12-11). Colapsa una mina de sal sin víctimas en el noreste de Brasil. telesurtv.net La mina en cuestión es una de las 35 que explota en Maceió la empresa Braskem, cuyo mayor accionista es Novonor, antigua Odebrecht, empresa que fue objeto de la gran causa judicial por corrupción conocida como Lava Jato.
(2023-12-11). Disminuye cantidad de evacuados por inundaciones en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Ante el retiro del nivel de las aguas del río que va bajando más allá de la cota de seguridad, varios damnificados han ido regresando a sus hogares.
(2023-12-11). Presentarán recurso a favor de proceso electoral en Guatemala. telesurtv.net Habría que analizar si también incurrirían en usurpación de funciones, por arrogarse facultades que solamente competen al TSE o violando la Constitución Política de la República de Guatemala.
(2023-12-11). Cámara de Diputados de Bolivia aprueba Presupuesto del Estado. telesurtv.net La propuesta aprobada prevé un crecimiento del 3,71 por ciento del PIB, lo que representa un aumento de 3.000 millones de dólares con respecto al presupuesto del año 2023.
(2023-12-11). Nueva dinámica de integración sudamericana. globalizacion.ca La lógica que ha estado en vigor durante quinientos años se está desmontando. Se invirtió. Hoy es Brasil el que necesita cruzar Panamá, el pasaje de Drake, el estrecho de Magallanes o el océano Indico para llegar a los mercados…
(2023-12-11). Henry Kissinger y el apartheid. globalizacion.ca Henry Kissinger, que no descansará en paz, propuso en 1976 bombardear a La Habana, someter la ciudad a un bloqueo naval y minar los puertos de Cuba. Fantaseó con ello seriamente, según documentos desclasificados hace casi una década y publicados…
(2023-12-11). Asciende a 120 cifra de muertos por las inundaciones en Somalia. telesurtv.net Para apalear la situación, la Agencia somalí de Lucha contra los Desastres Naturales (SoDMA) indicó que más de tres millones de ciudadanos recibirán ayuda humanitaria rusa.
(2023-12-11). Gobierno de EE.UU. aprueba venta de municiones a Israel. telesurtv.net El acuerdo general incluye 45.000 proyectiles para los tanques Merkava de Israel, que el ejército de ocupación ha desplegado constantemente durante sus ataques a la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-11). Citan a interrogatorio a hombre que amenazó de muerte a Gustavo Petro. telesurtv.net Fiscalía realizará dicha diligencia el próximo 13 de diciembre "con el fin de avanzar en el esclarecimiento de estos hechos y realizar la respectiva judicialización".
(2023-12-11). Defensores de DD.HH. que dejaron su huella en el mundo. telesurtv.net La Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos, es el documento que establece los derechos humanos fundamentales que deben protegerse en el mundo entero.
(2023-12-11). Milei cumple promesa de campaña y reduce número de ministerios. telesurtv.net El líder del partido La Libertad Avanza asumió el cargo en la Casa Rosada y envió un mensaje a sus seguidores, en el que dejó claro que su plan de duro ajuste económico y fiscal es la apuesta para sus primeros meses de Gobierno.
(2023-12-11). Supremo indio ratifica fin de semiautonomía de Cachemira. telesurtv.net El premier indio calificó la decisión judicial de "histórica mientras aseguró que constituye "un rayo de esperanza".
(2023-12-11). Cuba bloqueada, no embargada, por Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca Por una abrumadora mayoría de 187 votos a favor, dos en contra, Estados Unidos e Israel, con la abstención de Ucrania, se aprobó por trigésimo primera vez la resolución que pide a EEUU acabar con el bloqueo de Cuba. | Año…
(2023-12-11). Fuerzas israelíes prosiguen ataque contra Jan Yunis, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Aviones de combate israelíes arrojaron fósforo blanco sobre dicha ciudad, al tiempo que Israel ha obligado a que los habitantes se desplacem forzosamene de allí.
(2023-12-11). Presidente de COP28 insta a evitar fracaso de negociación. telesurtv.net Ahmed Al Jaber recalca que las conversaciones avanzan, pero no son los suficientemente rápidas.
(2023-12-11). Cifra de mártires en Gaza asciende a 18 mil muertos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina asegura que hay un gran número de víctimas mortales entre los escombros tras los últimos bombardeos.
(2023-12-11). Cifra de palestinos asesinados en Gaza asciende a 18 mil. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud de Palestina asegura que hay un gran número de víctimas mortales entre los escombros tras los últimos bombardeos.
(2023-12-11). Cedeao mantiene sanciones contra Níger y crea comité de diálogo. telesurtv.net Durante una cumbre de la organización celebrada en Nigeria, los participantes reiteraron su exigencia para la liberación del presidente Mohamed Bazoum.
(2023-12-11). Javier Milei toma posesión como presidente de Argentina. telesurtv.net El ultraderechista inicia este domingo su mandato de cuatro años en la Casa Rosada.
(2023-12-11). Egipcios acuden a las urnas para elegir a su nuevo presidente. telesurtv.net Al menos 67 millones de electores egipcios están convocados para acudir a las urnas, durante tres dias a partir de este domingo 10 hasta el 12 de diciembre.
(2023-12-11). Inmigración, mucha habladuría y poca acción. globalizacion.ca Estados Unidos, una nación de inmigrantes, fundada y desarrollada por inmigrantes, øse está convirtiendo en una nación antiinmigrante? | En Estados Unidos existe actualmente un resentimiento generalizado hacia los inmigrantes. Y ese resentimiento, como es costumbre, está siendo muy bien promovido…
(2023-12-11). Las finanzas del purgatorio. globalizacion.ca El cielo no siempre es el límite. En un rincón peculiar del purgatorio hay un grupo de almas atrapadas en un juego interminable: la economía de las deudas eternas. Cada alma lleva consigo una lista de errores financieros y malas…
(2023-12-11). Territorios ocupados realizan huelga en solidaridad con Gaza. telesurtv.net Los libaneses también paralizaron este lunes sus actividades en apoyo a los palestinos, sumándose a la convocatoria de una "huelga global en solidaridad con Gaza".
(2023-12-11). Escándalo de corrupción alcanza a ministros del Gobierno de Japón. telesurtv.net Al menos 15 altos funcionarios podrían ser destituidos por violar la ley tras no declarar decenas de millones de yenes recaudados por una facción del partido gobernante.
(2023-12-11). Choque de trenes en Italia deja 17 heridos. telesurtv.net Una falla en la comunicación fue la causa del accidente, por suerte no se registraron víctimas fatales.
(2023-12-11). Presidentes ruso y egipcio debaten sobre situación en Palestina. telesurtv.net Los mandatarios reconocieron la necesidad de alcanzar un alto el fuego y una "solución justa e integral" a la cuestión palestina.
(2023-12-11). Desbordamiento de ríos en Ecuador deja 400 damnificados. telesurtv.net En días pasados, se realizó una reunión del Comité de Operaciones de Emergencia Cantonal, para articular acciones y atender a los damnificados.
(2023-12-11). ONU convoca reunión para tratar el alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net La ONU tratará el veto propuesto por uno de los miembros permanentes del Conejo de Seguridad.
(2023-12-11). Celebran juicio contra acusados de terrorismo en Cuba. telesurtv.net La petición fiscal fue de treinta, veinticinco y veinte años de privación de libertad para cada uno de los imputados.
(2023-12-11). Tornados en Tennessee, EE.UU. dejan al menos seis muertos. telesurtv.net Equipos de emergencia mantienen las labores de búsqueda y rescate para constatar la existencia de más víctimas, entre muertos o heridos.
(2023-12-11). Presidentes de Venezuela y Guyana abordarán cara a cara tema sobre el Esequibo. telesurtv.net Dirigentes de la Celac y el Caricom han evaluado "la necesidad urgente de reducir la escalada del conflicto e instituir un diálogo apropiado cara a cara" entre los presidentes.
(2023-12-11). Israel informa cifra de bajas militares durante asedio a Gaza. telesurtv.net Según Tel Aviv, desde el 7 de octubre hasta la fecha 425 de sus soldados perdieron la vida y 1.593 sufrieron heridas, 255 de ellos en estado grave.
(2023-12-11). Israel ataca más de 250 supuestos objetivos de Hamás en 24 horas. telesurtv.net Los nuevos bombardeos israelíes contra la ciudad palestina de Khan Yunis dejó un saldo de diez palestinos muertos y decenas de heridos.
(2023-12-11). Dos muertos tras ataque contra convoy de la Cruz Roja en Sudán. telesurtv.net El Convoy fue atacado por el Ejército de Sudán mientras se desplazaba por la región de Jartum.
(2023-12-11). Represión policial deja tres detenidos en el sur de Perú. telesurtv.net Los agentes policiales reprimieron al grupo de manifestantes cuando intentaban bloquear un sector de la carretera Panamericana.
(2023-12-11). Las montañas, el hogar del 15 por ciento de la población mundial. telesurtv.net Para la FAO por ejemplo las montañas desempeñan un papel clave en el suministro de energía renovable.
(2023-12-11). Reportan más de cinco movimientos telúricos en Perú. telesurtv.net El primer sismo se registró sobre las 22H38 del sábado 9 de diciembre, con magnitud de 4.6.
(2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Press Conference and Visit to Senator Alex Padilla's Sacramento Office. indybay.org Federal Building | 501 I St | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-11). AMC Theatres Endanger Public Health. indybay.org As SAG-AFTRA strikes end — Adam Aron and AMC Movie Theaters, the largest chain in the world, endangers the public health with their treatment of sick employees in violation of OSHA and state sick leave laws.
(2023-12-11). Wednesday 12/13: Artist Teach-In for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | Register at: https://bit.ly/artists4pal…
(2023-12-11). Thursday 12/14: Webinar: How You Can Support Palestine. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-11). Monday 12/11: The Missing Peace: Discussing Palestine over the Holidays. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-11). Tuesday 12/12: Woodland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org 622 Main Street | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-11). Thursday 12/14: Sacramento: Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil. indybay.org Corner of 16th & J St | Sacramento, Ca…
(2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Action Hour — Ceasefire Now. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-11). Friday 12/15: Action: Palestine Phone Jam + Social Media Storm. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-11). "Stop Murdering Thousands Of Children," Said The Evil Crazy Nazi. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I thought we were beyond this. I thought we as a civilization had left this kind of genocidal rhetoric behind us with the end of Nazi Germany.
(2023-12-10). 133 Palestinians Killed By Israel's Attacks In Gaza In 24 Hours: Source #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – IANS) Gaza, Dec 11 (IANS) At least 133 Palestinians were killed and dozens of others were injured on Sunday, as Israel's air and artillery attacks continued on the Gaza Strip, a …
(2023-12-10). US Still Not Clear How The Israel-Hamas War Will End After Vetoing UNSC Resolution For Ceasefire #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – IANS) Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) The US government still has no clue as to how the Israel-Hamas war is going to play out till the end even after vetoing the UNSC resolution for a ceasefire …
(2023-12-10). Israel Supporters Would Defend Literally Any Israeli Atrocity. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel could exterminate the entire population of Gaza and its supporters would still be saying "WHAT ABOUT OCTOBER 7?"