The Dissenter (2023-02-04). Unauthorized Disclosure: Medea Benjamin & Ann Wright. thedissenter.org 
Sorry for sending this out later than usual. There were internet difficulties that delayed uploading this week's episode. | *** | Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK co-founder and co-author of War In Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, and Ann Wright, a CODEPINK member, retired Army colonel, and former State Department diplomat, join "Unauthorized Disclosure" hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola to discuss the high stakes of a protracted conflict in Ukraine. | Initially, President Joe Biden said the United States would not ship tank to Ukraine. That line was crossed, and now Ukraine would like fighter jets. Bot…
americanthinker (2023-02-04). Ukraine between two empires. americanthinker.com How deep and reliable is the cooperation between the Iranian Islamic Republic, which believes that Christianity must disappear, and Christian Russia?
fvorinoco (2023-02-04). Maduro Welcomes De-dollarization of the Latin American Economy with Unit Currency 'Sur'. orinocotribune.com During his speech at the inauguration of the Science Technological Park of Venezuela, modeled after Iranian frameworks, in Miranda this past Tuesday, President Maduro vocalized his support of a Latin American and Caribbean common currency, stressing that "Latin America and the Caribbean have to have an economic integration bloc and monetary system." | For Maduro, a unitary currency and an integrated economic system would prove that Latin American countries can "show themselves united to the world" in the same way that the member states of the European Union remain united after the consolidation of their economy a…
_____ (2023-02-04). UK Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Face High Court Challenge. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, January 31, the High Court of Justice in London initiated a judicial review of the UK government's arms sales to Saudi Arabia, even as the kingdom continues to lead an international coalition that has waged a war on Yemen for the past eight years. | Over the course of three days, the court will hear a challenge brought by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) against a decision taken by former Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia in July 2020. | The UK is the second largest arms supplier in the world, after the US. | In June 2019, the UK Court of A…
Victoria Torres (2023-02-04). Dominican Republic Congresspeople Advocate for Normalizing Relations With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
On Wednesday, February 1, the Senate of the Dominican Republic expressed the wish that bilateral relations with Venezuela be restored as soon as possible. Several deputies reiterated the deep ties of friendship and solidarity that have united the peoples of Simón Bolívar and Juan Pablo Duarte since their respective countries' struggle for independence. | According to a press release from the Dominican parliament, Deputies Ramón Ceballo of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), secretary of the Permanent Commission on Foreign Relations of the Chamber of Deputies in the Dominican Republic; Juan Dionisio Rodríguez, p…
americanthinker (2023-02-04). A pregnant Iranian woman is about to be executed. americanthinker.com Not only will Iran also execute the innocent life within her, but you won't believe what led to this dual death sentence.
The Dissenter (2023-02-04). Unauthorized Disclosure: Medea Benjamin & Ann Wright. thedissenter.org Sorry for sending this out later than usual. There were internet difficulties that delayed uploading this week's episode. | *** | Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK co-founder and co-author of War In Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict, and Ann Wright, a CODEPINK member, retired Army colonel, and former State Department diplomat, join "Unauthorized Disclosure" hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola to discuss the high stakes of a protracted conflict in Ukraine. | Initially, President Joe Biden said the United States would not ship tank to Ukraine. That line was crossed, and now Ukraine would like fighter jets. Bot…
americanthinker (2023-02-04). Ukraine between two empires. americanthinker.com How deep and reliable is the cooperation between the Iranian Islamic Republic, which believes that Christianity must disappear, and Christian Russia?
fvorinoco (2023-02-04). Maduro Welcomes De-dollarization of the Latin American Economy with Unit Currency 'Sur'. orinocotribune.com During his speech at the inauguration of the Science Technological Park of Venezuela, modeled after Iranian frameworks, in Miranda this past Tuesday, President Maduro vocalized his support of a Latin American and Caribbean common currency, stressing that "Latin America and the Caribbean have to have an economic integration bloc and monetary system." | For Maduro, a unitary currency and an integrated economic system would prove that Latin American countries can "show themselves united to the world" in the same way that the member states of the European Union remain united after the consolidation of their economy a…
_____ (2023-02-04). UK Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia Face High Court Challenge. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, January 31, the High Court of Justice in London initiated a judicial review of the UK government's arms sales to Saudi Arabia, even as the kingdom continues to lead an international coalition that has waged a war on Yemen for the past eight years. | Over the course of three days, the court will hear a challenge brought by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) against a decision taken by former Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia in July 2020. | The UK is the second largest arms supplier in the world, after the US. | In June 2019, the UK Court of A…
Victoria Torres (2023-02-04). Dominican Republic Congresspeople Advocate for Normalizing Relations With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, February 1, the Senate of the Dominican Republic expressed the wish that bilateral relations with Venezuela be restored as soon as possible. Several deputies reiterated the deep ties of friendship and solidarity that have united the peoples of Simón Bolívar and Juan Pablo Duarte since their respective countries' struggle for independence. | According to a press release from the Dominican parliament, Deputies Ramón Ceballo of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), secretary of the Permanent Commission on Foreign Relations of the Chamber of Deputies in the Dominican Republic; Juan Dionisio Rodríguez, p…
americanthinker (2023-02-04). A pregnant Iranian woman is about to be executed. americanthinker.com Not only will Iran also execute the innocent life within her, but you won't believe what led to this dual death sentence.
Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-02-04). Cuba vs Vulture Fund: The Island Fights Neoliberalism in London Trial. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia Jan 31, 2023 | In the 2000s, a vulture fund succeeded in driving Argentina out of the international markets, preventing it from accessing them for 12 years. The case transcended as Argentina versus Elliott Management Corporation, a group of investors that won a lawsuit against Buenos Aires in 2002 and, in 2012, even seized the Libertad frigate, the flagship of the Argentinian Navy. | The creator of the vulture fund, US American Paul Singer, refused to restructure the Latin American nation's debt and got the Argentinian State to pay him US$1.3 billion for bonds that he bought for US$40 mi…
Staff (2023-02-04). Juez de Corte Suprema brasileña confirma que senador le contó sobre reunión conspirativa con Bolsonaro. cubadebate.cu El ministro del Supremo Tribunal Federal de Brasil, Alexandre de Moraes, confirmó que el senador Marcos do Val le contó sobre una reunión de conspiración electoral a la que habría asistido con el expresidente Jair Bolsonaro y el exdiputado Daniel Silveira en 2022. Do Val dijo a periodistas el jueves que Bolsonaro "se sentó en silencio" mientras Silveira exponía el complot.
Staff (2023-02-04). Congreso de Perú posterga hasta mediados de año debate sobre adelanto de elecciones. cubadebate.cu La comisión legislativa de Constitución del Parlamento de Perú archivó este viernes el debate para celebrar elecciones en octubre y cambiar las autoridades a finales de año, un adelanto que buscaba el Gobierno para calmar las protestas que hace dos meses exigen la renuncia de la presidenta Boluarte y cambios estructurales, en las que han muerto unas 58 personas.
Staff (2023-02-04). Irán asegura que no necesita el sistema SWIFT. cubadebate.cu El vicegobernador del Banco Central de Irán para Asuntos Internacionales declaró esta semana que ese país no necesita usar el sistema de mensajería para transferencias bancarias SWIFT. Según el funcionario, más de un centenar de bancos de Rusia y otras naciones han sido conectados al sistema de telecomunicaciones financieras iraní, conocido como SEPAM.
Staff (2023-02-04). Araceli García Carranza: "Creo que las bibliotecas se van a llenar otra vez y que el libro no va a morir" cubadebate.cu Araceli García Carranza, a quien está dedicada la Feria Internacional del Libro, comparte con Cubadebate experiencias de una prolífica vida dedicada a la Biblioteca Nacional José Martí, la investigación y asiento de fuentes bibliográficas. "En las bibliotecas hay que conquistar a la gente para que se vuelvan a llenar. La tecnología ha alejado a mucha gente de las bibliotecas, pero la tecnología es un auxiliar (…) Hay que conjugar y saber de las dos cosas, de cultura y tecnología".
Staff (2023-02-04). Astrónomos descubren otras 12 lunas en Júpiter y llega a 92. cubadebate.cu Conocido como el mayor planeta del sistema y por su anillo, sus vientos arremolinados, su Gran Mancha Roja (de más de dos veces el diámetro de la Tierra) y sus auroras llameantes en ambos polos, Júpiter tiene un nuevo récord: los astrónomos han descubierto 12 nuevas lunas alrededor del enorme planeta, lo que le eleva a 92 el total.
Staff (2023-02-04). Las 3 del día: Resumen semanal (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Saludos a todos los seguidores de "Las 3 del día". Este viernes 3 de febrero de 2023 hacemos un resumen de lo más importante ocurrido en la semana en nuestro país y en el contexto internacional. "Las 3 del día" es el podcast de Cubadebate que tiene de todo un poco en materia informativa. En la voz de nuestros editores, periodistas y colaboradores escucha un podcast resumen con las principales noticias de la jornada. °Conéctese ya!
Staff (2023-02-04). Retornan a Cuba desde México 69 migrantes irregulares. cubadebate.cu Un avión procedente de México devolvió este viernes a Cuba a 69 migrantes irregulares (46 hombres, 18 mujeres y cinco menores de edad), informó el Ministerio del Interior en su portal digital. Esta es la tercera operación de devolución de migrantes desde México en lo que va de 2023, con un total de 195 retornados desde ese país por vía aérea.
teleSUR, MER (2023-02-04). Venezuela y Colombia suscriben acuerdo para la promoción y protección de inversiones. telesurtv.net El mandatario venezolano destacó que el acuerdo suscrito apunta en la dirección correcta para promover la integración productiva.
teleSUR- jaa, SH (2023-02-04). Perdedores de primera fecha de Serie del Caribe toman revancha. telesurtv.net En el último partido de la noche, el más holgado según el marcador, Leones del Caracas de Venezuela, cayó ante su similar de Puerto Rico seis carreras por una.
teleSUR, MER (2023-02-04). Presidente venezolano sostiene reunión con el canciller iraní. telesurtv.net Venezuela e Irán han suscrito acuerdos en diversos sectores como el energético, científico, petrolero, de defensa, cultural, económico, entre otros.
On Saturday the 4th of February, the Truth and Neutrality Alliance, a broad coalition of anti-war activists, held a Following then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's November 2013 decision to suspend an EU trade deal in order to pursue closer ties with neighbou…
February 4 marked the 31st anniversary of the unsuccessful 1992 civic-military rebellion led by Hugo Chávez. On the same day in 1992, Chávez spoke on Venezuelan national television, taking responsibility for the rebellion and famously saying "por ahora" (for now) to indicate that the rebels' objectives had not been accomplished "for now." The resulting popular movement led to Chávez's election as President in 1999. | During his speech for the commemoration of February 4, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stressed that there are three fundamental values that this feat co…