(2022-12-23). U.S. faith leaders, activists demand Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine. peoplesworld.org 
Activists and faith leaders in the United States are calling for an immediate Christmas season truce, a ceasefire, and talks to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict. They issued their call in the wake of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the Congress on Wednesday. Zelensky called for continued flows of U.S. arms into his country to …
(2022-12-23). Organizers Are Rediscovering the Power of Song in Movement Building. truthout.org This article was originally published on Waging Nonviolence. Social movements are stronger when they sing. That's a lesson that has been amply demonstrated throughout history, and it's one that I have learned personally in working to develop trainings for activists over the past decade and a half. In Momentum, a training program that I co-founded and that many other trainers and organizers have… |
(2022-12-23). How Female Iranian Activists use powerful Images to Protest oppressive Policies. juancole.com By Parichehr Kazemi, PhD Candidate, University of Oregon |  ; (The Conversation)  ; Images of unveiled Iranian women and adolescent girls standing atop police cars or flipping off the ayatollah's picture have become signature demonstrations of dissent in the past few months of protest in Iran. Mass protests in Iran over death of Mahsa Amini …
(2022-12-23). 4000 More Captive Mink Find Freedom in Michigan, Farm Sabotaged. indybay.org In an anonymous communique received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, activists have claimed responsibility for the liberation of 4000 captive mink from Scholten Farm in Wayland, Michigan (260 139th Avenue). This is the fourth liberation from an American fur farm in the last 2 months. Extensive damage to ten farm vehicles, the water supply and killing devices were also claimed.
(2022-12-23). German warmakers target antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºckner. workers.org 
Antiwar organizer Heinrich Bàºckner, who operates the Co-op Anti-War Cafe in Berlin, Germany, faces charges stemming from his speech at a protest last June. His case impacts antiwar activists worldwide. German antiwar activist Heinrich Bàºckner making a speech last summer that became a pretext for repression, Treptower Park, Berlin. Photo . . . |
(2022-12-23). Zelensky Comes to Hollywood, Er, Washington. strategic-culture.org Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky was the star this week in a carefully orchestrated — yet cringingly obvious — real-life drama. | Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky was the star this week in a carefully orchestrated — yet cringingly obvious — real-life drama. | The warmongering spectacle, falsification of history, and manipulation of public emotions were worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Yet it was also dripping with superficiality and cheesy contrivance in the best tradition of Hollywood schmaltz. | More seriously, though, the sobering takeaway is that the United States and the K…
(2022-12-23). Closing Arguments In US Political Prisoner Alex Saab's Legal Hearing. popularresistance.org After day one and day two of the hearing, December 12-13, the case of Alex Saab's diplomatic immunity wrapped up on the third day, December 20. Judge Robert Scola in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida will make his decision by the end of this month. | Saab's defense explained that to determine whether Alex Saab is entitled to diplomatic immunity, the judge must answer three questions: "First, did the sending state, Venezuela, appoint Mr. Saab as a special envoy for the purpose of obtaining humanitarian aid in the form of food, medicine and oil? Second, did the receiving state, Iran, accept…
(2022-12-23). Algeria Becomes Next Country to Apply for Brics Membership. infobrics.org Algeria has become the third country, after Iran and Argentina, to formally apply to join the Brics bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and SA…
(2022-12-23). The results of Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia. journal-neo.org 
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia in early December received widespread acclaim and highly positive publicity in numerous countries around the world. First and foremost, it was a successful state reception in Riyadh, the likes of which have not been organized for any statesman from the West, not to mention the hostile meeting …
(2022-12-23). Saudi Arabia's Overtures to China, BRICS not Against a Third Country. infobrics.org Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab world value their relationship with China as the region's biggest economic partner with Riyadh even contemplating joining the BRICS group of emerging economies as the Gulf Kingdom recalibrates its global vision amid shifting geopolitics and world order…
(2022-12-23). As New Cold War ramps up, Cuba and Russia fortify historic geo-political alliance. mronline.org 
Miguel Díaz-Canel's recent visit to Moscow recalls Fidel Castro's historic 1963 trip to Soviet capital in aftermath of Cuban Missile Crisis.
(2022-12-23). Chapeando: El mito de la superioridad cubana (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu La alfabetización de Cuba es la primera piedra del crecimiento y el talento de los cubanos. Así se desnuda el mito del triunfo cubano en el capitalismo. El cubano no sobresale en los países a donde emigra porque sea un fenómeno de la naturaleza, sino porque hubo una alfabetización, una universalización de la enseñanza.
(2022-12-23). Gilo Fezzo: El personaje de YouTube que defiende a Cuba desde su gacela (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Si con frecuencia hace el trayecto Playa-Regla, es posible que haya montado alguna vez en la gacela de Gilo. Al subir, recibe los buenos días, hace el recorrido con buenas vibras y de pronto puede ser que sea parte de una directa o alguna transmisión en vivo para su canal de YouTube.Varios clientes están ya adaptados y han pasado el susto de las primeras veces. Al bajar, casi siempre, son dadas bendiciones para Gilo y hasta recibe elogios.
(2022-12-23). Celebran en Villa Clara acto nacional por el Día del Educador. cubadebate.cu La Escuela Pedagógica "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" de Villa Clara acogió este 22 de diciembre el acto nacional por el Día del Educador. Durante el emotivo acto, Velázquez Cobiella se refirió a los resultados del sector durante el 2022 y destacó los esfuerzos de los trabajadores para ofrecerles a los niños, adolescentes y jóvenes una educación de calidad.
(2022-12-23). Holguín: Chequea Ramiro Valdés recuperación del bloque dos de Felton. cubadebate.cu El Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, vice primer ministro de Cuba, constató el proceso de rehabilitación de la unidad dos de la Central Termoeléctrica Lidio Ramón Pérez, de Felton, en el municipio holguinero de Mayarí. Directivos y trabajadores de la planta explicaron el avance de la actual etapa de desmontaje de la caldera.
(2022-12-23). Reportan accidente de tránsito en el Malecón habanero. cubadebate.cu Usuarios en redes sociales reportan un accidente de tránsito en L y Malecón, en La Habana, donde perdió la vida Anabel Carbonell, directora de Innovación y Desarrollo del Grupo Caudal. Un Kia Picanto chocó contra una guagua.
(2022-12-23). Trump conspiró para revertir resultado electoral: Concluye informe del Comité sobre el asalto al Capitolio. cubadebate.cu El informe del comité de la Cámara de Representantes sobre el asalto al Capitolio, el 6 de enero de 2021, ha concluido que el entonces presidente en funciones Donald Trump conspiró criminalmente "con varias partes" para anular los resultados legales de las elecciones de 2020 y no actuó para impedir que sus partidarios atacaran la sede parlamentaria.
(2022-12-23). Cambio de tiempo en occidente desde la tarde. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado, y se incrementará la nubosidad en el occidente hasta nublarse en la tarde, con chubascos, lluvias y algunas tormentas eléctricas, las que se extenderán hasta la noche, siendo escasas las lluvias en el resto del archipiélago.
(2022-12-23). Chile decreta el estado de emergencia por el fuego incontrolado en Villa del Mar. cubadebate.cu Este jueves el gobierno de Chile decretó el estado de excepción por un incendio masivo en Viña del Mar. Hasta el momento, el fuego ha abrasado 110 hectáreas y afectado al menos a 400 viviendas en esta localidad de la región de Valparaíso, unos 100 kilómetros al este de Santiago, informaron los Bomberos de Chile.
(2022-12-23). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 23 de diciembre de 2022. cubadebate.cu
(2022-12-23). Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas convoca al Global Game Jam. cubadebate.cu La Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas convoca al Global Game Jam, el mayor evento colaborativo de creación de juegos del mundo, que reúne cada año a decenas de miles de desarrolladores para crear en un lapso de 48 horas, un prototipo de videojuego funcional. La nueva edición se celebrará entre el 30 de enero y el 6 de febrero.
(2022-12-23). Presidente de Cuba visita zona afectada por Ian en Pinar del Río. telesurtv.net El mandatario evaluó la marcha de la recuperación en la comunidad pinareña de la Coloma.
(2022-12-23). Venezuela detiene a implicados en asesinato de fiscal paraguayo. telesurtv.net En junio, la justicia colombiana condenó a 23 años y seis meses de prisión a cuatro de los asesinos confesos de Pecci.
(2022-12-23). Venezuela designa a diplomático Vadell como embajador en Brasil. telesurtv.net Lula da Silva instruyó al designado canciller Mauro Vieira a restablecer los lazos diplomáticos con el Gobierno del presidente Maduro a partir del 1 de enero de 2023.
(2022-12-23). Final Blow for Guaidó: Venezuelan Far-Right Opposition Eliminates 'Interim Government'. orinocotribune.com At a press conference held this Wednesday, December 21, the far-right opposition politician, Alfonso Marquina, reported to a press conference that the Justice First (Primero Justicia, or PJ), Democratic Action (Acción Democrática, or AD) and A New Era (Un Nuevo Tiempo, or UNT) parties, all belonging to the so-called G4 party bloc of Venezuela, were to propose the elimination of everything related to the so-called interim government in 2023. | Before a proposal could be made by former deputy Juan Guaidó for the renewal of the fictitious Venezuelan National Assembly (AN), to be held on January 5, several far-right…
(2022-12-22). Far-Right Judges Who Attacked Catalonia, Now Go Against The Spanish Government. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Jordi OriolaFolch | Spain has always refused to negotiate with the Catalans over a referendum on self-determination. And, when in 2017 this peaceful social movement self-organised a referendum, the Spanish state again denied the political debate and sought to criminalise the movement through the judiciary. Spain wanted to defeat Catalan independence at any cost, and gave the judges a free hand: they imprisoned politicians and activists, dismissed two pres…
(2022-12-22). Casualties Reported After Rocket Attack On Turkish Base In Northern Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
FILE PHOTO: Turkish soldiers seen at the border town of Akcakale © Reuters / Murad Sezer | On December 22, an indirect fire attack targeted a Turkish military base near the town of Dabiq in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo. | The base was hit by a salvo of rockets that was reportedly launched from a nearby pocket jointly held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Syrian government forces. Syrian activists said that the rocket attack resulted in Turkish casualties. However, this is yet to be confirmed…
(2022-12-22). Minneapolis immigrant rights activists' sit-in at Klobuchar's office demands action on DACA. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – On the morning of December 20, after weeks of continued pressure, activists occupied Senator Klobuchar's office with the goal of meeting with the senator directly to demand she introduce the American Dream and Promise Act in the Senate. The mobilization came less than two weeks after a militant street protest in front of Klobuchar's office that ended with a promise to "be back." | The action began with members and supporters of the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) entering the building that houses Klobuchar's office demanding to meet with the senator's staff. The sen…
(2022-12-22). Minneapolis sends anti-war message for the holidays. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis — On December 17, around three dozen anti-war activists and community members braved 15-degree temperatures and snow flurries to gather outside the busy shopping center at Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue. Billed as "Send an anti-war message for the holidays: Say no to U.S. wars," the action was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. Holiday shoppers honked and waved in approval at the demonstrators' signs and banners, which featured slogans like "Money for human needs, not war!" | Speakers drew attention to the ongoing US/NATO proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, denouncing the U.S. ai…
(2022-12-22). Overwhelming Majority of Voters Back Fines for Employers That Violate Labor Laws. truthout.org As labor regulators fight for increased funding for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and activists wrap up a watershed year for the labor movement, new polling finds that a majority of voters support the movement's goals and are in favor of upping the agency budget and increasing penalties for employers that violate labor laws. A survey of over 1,300 likely voters, released this week by… |
(2022-12-22). U.S. Faith Leaders Call for Xmas Truce in Ukraine as Zelensky Visits D.C. Seeking More Arms & Money. democracynow.org 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has wrapped up a one-day visit to Washington, D.C., where he called on the Biden administration and lawmakers to provide more military and financial aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This was Zelensky's first overseas trip in nearly a year, since the war began. Ahead of the trip, over 1,000 faith leaders in the United States called for a Christmas truce in Ukraine. For more on the war and hopes for peace, we speak with CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin, theologian Cornel West and Reverend Graylan Scott Hagler, senior adviser to the Fellowship of Reconciliati…
(2022-12-22). The Hidden Truth Behind AFRICOM  ; US Africa Command. mintpressnews.com The real reason for AFRICOM is to stretch the U.S. Empire and make sure their missiles, bombs, and drones are ready when they're really needed. It's kind of like having police on every corner in much of America.
(2022-12-22). Iran: Brutal Repression in Kurdistan Capital (HRW). juancole.com Human Rights Watch  ; (Beirut)  ; Iranian security forces used excessive and unlawful lethal force against protesters in Kurdistan province's capital, Sanandaj, in October and November 2022, Human Rights Watch said today. The newly created United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Iran should investigate these grave abuses as part of its broader reporting on Iranian government …
(2022-12-22). Cartoonist Kianoush Ramazani: Hope in Iran during Turbulent Times. juancole.com 
By Mariam A. ( Globalvoices.org )  ; Three months have passed since Mahsa Amini was murdered by Iran's morality police for violating the country's strict clothing code, sparking unprecedented nationwide protests. And even though the state has increased its use of draconian tactics to reestablish control, including hurried public executions of young anti-government protesters, it …
(2022-12-22). Law Pod UK latest episode: An Essential Inquest Law Update. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In Episode 175, Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Rory Badenoch and Rajkiran Barhey about recent developments in inquest law. This episode touches on the following important cases: Law Pod UK is particularly grateful to Rafe Jennings for his assistance in the preparation of this episode.
(2022-12-22). Recent Israeli Attack On Syria Targeted Hezbollah Drone Unit, Iranian Headquarter — Report. southfront.org 
File image. | The recent Israeli attack on Syria targeted a drone unit of Lebanon's Hezbollah and a headquarters of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Al Arabiya TV reported on December 22, citing sources with knowledge on the matter. | The Saudi-owned news channel said that the attack, which took place on
(2022-12-22). Tehran blasts US for shedding 'crocodile tears' for Iranians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iran Foreign Ministry has slammed the US for making an interventionist statement on the occasion of Yalda Night, saying it is "shedding crocodile tears" for Iranians with its long list of inhumane measures against the nation.
(2022-12-22). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, December 22.
(2022-12-22). Why US shrugs off JCPOA talks? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — While Iran continues to express its readiness for resuming Vienna talks to revive the JCPOA, the US has practically put the talks on hold in what appears to be a negotiating tactic aimed at extracting more concessions.
(2022-12-22). Iran condemns theft of Syrian natural resources. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iran's envoy to the United Nations says that any sort of military action in northern Syria will deteriorate the humanitarian situation in that region, adding that foreign boots on the ground must come to an end.
(2022-12-22). Iran arrests members of four Mossad-affiliated teams. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Intelligence Ministry has identified and arrested the members of four operative teams linked to the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency in the country.
(2022-12-22). VIDEO: Biden says Iranian people instead of Ukrainians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — In the latest gaffe on Wednesday in a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Joe Biden once again used "Iranian people" instead of "Ukrainian people".
(2022-12-22). Iran has no restrictions on coop. expansion with Luxembourg. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that Iran has no restrictions on developing cooperation with Luxembourg.
(2022-12-22). Iran expresses regret over education ban for Afghan girls. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani expressed regret over the ban on university education for women in Afghanistan.
(2022-12-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 22.
(2022-12-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Strike wave continues across UK involving health, transport, postal workers and some civil servants over pay and collapsing infrastructure; French railway conductors continue strikes organised outside the official unions over pay, pensions and conditions; strikes and protests continue in Iran over pay and conditions and police killing of Mahsa Amini; port and railroad workers walk out across South Africa over pay…
(2022-12-22). Cristiano Ronaldo likely to sign for Saudi's Al-Nassr FC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign soon a $207 million-a-year contract to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr football club, according to Saudi Gazette citing Spanish newspaper Marca.
(2022-12-22). The Road to De-Dollarisation Will Run Through Saudi Arabia. scheerpost.com 
By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On 9 December, China's President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss deepening ties between the Gulf countries and China. At the top of the agenda was increased trade between China and the GCC, with …
(2022-12-22). Asesores cubanos del programa de alfabetización "Yo sí puedo" laborarán en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Una brigada de maestros cubanos arribó a Honduras el pasado 20 de diciembre como parte de un convenio de colaboración. Integrado por 123 educadores, el equipo ayudará a combatir el nivel de analfabetismo existente aquí a través del método cubano "Yo sí puedo", un programa que alfabetizó a millones de personas de unos 30 países.
(2022-12-22). Cuba: When Is the Monroe Doctrine Going to Die? globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-22). Fidel Castro: "Sin educación, realmente no puede haber Revolución" (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu El Día del Educador cobra un gran significado para todos los cubanos cuando Cuba hizo lo que parecía imposible y aquel 22 de diciembre de 1961 Fidel Castro anunciaba el fin de la Campaña de Alfabetización y la proclamaba Territorio Libre de Analfabetismo, iniciando la gran obra educacional con que cuenta la Revolución Cubana.
(2022-12-22). Afganistán: Guardias armados impiden a las mujeres entrar en las universidades. cubadebate.cu Guardias armados impidieron el miércoles a cientos de jóvenes mujeres entrar a los campus universitarios de Afganistán, un día después de que el gobierno talibán les prohibiera el acceso a la educación superior.A pesar de prometer un régimen más tolerante al llegar al poder en agosto de 2021, los islamistas fundamentalistas multiplicaron las restricciones.
(2022-12-22). Feria Internacional del Libro comercializará más de cuatro millones de ejemplares en 2023. cubadebate.cu La 31 edición de la Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana comercializará 4 000 200 000 libros impresos y 4200 títulos, informaron hoy sus organizadores en conferencia de prensa, xon la presencia de Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, presidente del Instituto Cubano del Libro, y José Noé Ríos, embajador de Colombia en Cuba.
(2022-12-22). Peruanos continúan protestando por el cierre del Congreso (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Sectores de la población peruana continuaron este miércoles las movilizaciones para demandar el cierre del Congreso, la renuncia de la presidenta Dina Boluarte, la liberación de Pedro Castillo y una Asamblea Constituyente. En Lima, manifestantes reiteraron su indignación por la situación que se vive en el país y exigieron la restitución de Castillo en la presidencia.
(2022-12-22). Federación Cubana de Béisbol desmiente que haya sostenido conversaciones con el gobierno de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Beisbol desmintió, en las últimas horas, que haya sostenido reunión alguna con funcionarios del gobierno de Estados Unidos, con respecto a la participación en el cercano clásico mundial de este deporte. Tras la denuncia, reiteró que aún no poseen permiso para jugar con Cuba los peloteros que militan en la Major League Baseball (MLB) y residen en el país del norte.
(2022-12-22). Presidente de Cuba agradece a México por resaltar a próceres. telesurtv.net Este martes el mandatario mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador manifestó su admiración por Fidel Castro y Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2022-12-22). øCómo erradicó la Revolución Cubana el analfabetismo del país?>. telesurtv.net La Campaña de Alfabetización lanzada en enero de 1961 es considerada una de las batallas más importantes ganadas por el gobierno y el pueblo cubano.