(2024-11-17). Day 408: Women, Children, Among Dozens Of Casualties In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Day 408 of the ongoing genocide, the Israeli army bombarded and shelled various parts of the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Medical sources in Gaza have confirmed that the army fired a missile at a home for the Aqel family in Nuseirat refugee camp, in central …
(2024-11-17). Israel strikes pound Lebanon, Gaza with scores killed. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). Hezbollah conducts successful operations against five major Israeli bases in Haifa. presstv.ir Hezbollah conducts successful retaliatory operations against five major Israeli military bases in the city of Haifa and its vicinity.
(2024-11-17). Netanyahu advisors questioned by police over leak accusations. newarab.com 
The office of In the latest incident, one of Netanyahu's advisors, Jonatan Urich, was questioned by police on Friday on suspicion of involvement in the leaking of classified documents, according to Israeli media reports. | Urich is an "
(2024-11-17). Three arrested after flares near Israeli PM Netanyahu's home. newarab.com 
Three suspects were arrested, Israeli police said Sunday morning, after two flares landed near Prime Minister "Three suspects were arrested overnight for their involvement in the incident" that took place Saturday evening, the police said in a statement, adding that the suspects would be interrogated jointly with the Shin Bet internal security agency. | The statement added that a court ordered a gag on publishing any details of the investigation o…
(2024-11-17). Biden as Lame Duck. counterpunch.org Right now, it's still up to Joe "All War, All the Time" Biden to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. He has the power to do so, and to pretend that he doesn't is arrant nonsense. But, but, you object, what about Bibi Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin? Well, they won't. The former without an […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your access In ord…
(2024-11-17). Flares fired at Netanyahu's home in Caesarea; three arrested. presstv.ir Israeli police forces have arrested three people after a pair of flares were fired at prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday residence in Caesarea in the northern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-11-17). Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox amid war on Gaza, Lebanon. presstv.ir Ultra-Orthodox have threatened to leave the occupied territories en masse if the regime ends the community's exemptions from mandatory military enlistment.
(2024-11-17). Flash Bombs Fired at Netanyahu's Caesarea Home, 3 Arrested. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Israel's Haredi Draft Move Adds Pressure on Netanyahu's Coalition. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Netanyahu considering cease-fire in Lebanon, but no end in sight for Israel's war in Gaza. haaretz.com Although it appears that all sides, including Iran, are interested in stopping the war in Lebanon, it's not certain that this is an attainable goal in the near future. As for Gaza, Netanyahu is free to pursue an endless war…
(2024-11-17). Netanyahu spokesperson sought to sway public against hostage deal with leaks to foreign media, Israeli court says. haaretz.com New details in the BibiLeaks case reveal the PM's spokesperson and three security officials are suspected of leaking classified information to harm national security, a severe espionage offense. The court approved publication of this development following a Haaretz request…
(2024-11-17). Three Israeli anti-gov't activists arrested after flares fired at Netanyahu's private home. haaretz.com After Israel's police force and security service described the incident at Netanyahu's house as a 'dangerous escalation,' Justice Minister Yariv Levin called for the government's contentious judicial overhaul to be renewed in response…
(2024-11-17). Army Abducts Two Palestinians In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Sunday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians in Tulkarem, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that many military vehicles invaded the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes, interrogating several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards. The sources added that the soldiers abducted a former political prisoner, …
(2024-11-17). German Green Party against sale of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. plenglish.com Berlin, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The Union-90/Green Party will vote against the authorization for the sale of Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, if this coincides with the position of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the Bundestag (parliament).
(2024-11-17). Two months on: Reflections at the grave of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. mondoweiss.net 
I visited Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's grave two months after she was murdered by Israeli forces in the West Bank village of Beita. It is easy to feel hopeless as the U.S. government ignores her killing, but Palestinians don't, and neither should we.
(2024-11-17). Kashmiri shopkeepers hauled for anti-Zionist stance in Kerala. ummid.com A purported video is doing rounds on the internet where a Kashmiri handicraft shop owner had a verbal duel with the Israeli tourist, for his pro-Palestine and anti- Zionist instance.
(2024-11-17). Trump's Victory and Concerns Over Palestine. ummid.com Trump's commitment to the Zionist state of Israel in his first term as president has been a bitter and painful experience for the Islamic world and the Palestinians.
(2024-11-17). "America First" Means Stomping Out Free Speech In The US In Order To Help Israel: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com There's a video of Donald Trump going around where he says‚Ää—‚Ääwhile standing in front of an Israeli flag‚Ää—‚Ääthat in …
(2024-11-17). Hezbollah media spokesman killed in Israel strike on Beirut. newarab.com 
A Lebanese security source said Hezbollah spokesman "The strike on Ras al-Nabaa killed Hezbollah media relations official Mohammed Afif," the security source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the media. | Ali Hijazi, secretary-general of the Lebanese branch of the Baa…
(2024-11-17). Israel kills 72 in strike on Gaza; attacks central Beirut. newarab.com 
Dozens were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in north Gaza on Sunday morning as Israel continues to pound Gaza authorities said dozens of people had been killed in a strike on a tower block in Beit Lahia with reports of deadly strikes overnight in al-Nuseirat in central Gaza where at least 10 people were killed and more injured, and further…
(2024-11-17). Israel sends draft orders to more ultra-Orthodox. newarab.com 
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(2024-11-17). Israel troops reach deepest Lebanon point since Oct. 1 invasion. newarab.com 
Israeli ground forces have reached their deepest point in Lebanon since Israeli troops captured a hill in the southern Lebanese village of Chamaa, about 5 kilometers (3 miles)
(2024-11-17). Israeli forces blow up Shrine of Shimon in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The area is revered among Shia and Christian populations, as Christian worshippers believe a Christian saint is buried there and Shia believers have constructed various sites to honour Imam Mahdi. | According to Arabic news site Arabi21, Lebanese sources said that Israeli forces directly targeted…
(2024-11-17). Israeli forces kill Gaza journalist in drone attack. newarab.com 
According to the sources, Israeli forces shot dead Mohammed Saleh Al-Sharif using gunfire from a quadcopter drone. | Al-Sharif was recently forced to evacuate his home…
(2024-11-17). Israeli forces tear gas Palestinian schoolgirls in Bethlehem. newarab.com 
A number of The incident took place as the schoolchildren began arriving for class at the Al-Khader Elementary School in the town of the same name, the Directorate of Education in Bethlehem confirmed, as cited by the Palestin…
(2024-11-17). Lebanon women's footballer wounded by Israeli attack on Beirut. newarab.com 
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(2024-11-17). Palestine Archbishop slams pro-Israel Huckabee as US ambassador. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, deadly attacks on Gaza continue. newarab.com 
Israeli bombardment targeted some of Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday, shortly after forced evacuation orders. | Lebanese media said that several buildings have been damaged, including ones in Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "the enemy" carried out three air raids, including one near Haret Hreik. | "The first strike near Haret Hreik de…
(2024-11-17). Israel strikes central Beirut, dozens killed in north Gaza. newarab.com Dozens were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in north Gaza on Sunday morning as Israel continues to pound Gaza authorities said dozens of people had been killed in a strike on a tower block in Beit Lahia with reports of deadly strikes overnight in al-Nuseirat in central Gaza where at least 10 people were killed and more injured, and further…
(2024-11-17). Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, property in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). US 'stopped Israeli plan' to expand Gaza war to Lebanon: Berri. newarab.com 
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(2024-11-17). After Amsterdam, Israeli hooligans bring violence to Paris. newarab.com 
Israeli football fans attacked French supporters at the Stade de France in The attack, which took place in the stands at around the tenth minute of play, occurred despite security measures being stepped up following the rampage by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week which triggered violence in the city. | Footage posted to social media showed France fans leaving their seats to move away from the violence. | "
(2024-11-17). NGOs say Israel targeting Gaza police helps looters of aid. newarab.com 
A report by the 29 NGOs, including Save the Children, Oxfam and Care, said that humanitarian aid entering the Palestinian t…
(2024-11-17). Why is 15 November Palestine's Independence Day. newarab.com 
To the surprise of many, Palestine marks When thinking about Palestine, the first thought that occurs to most people is how it has remained under Israeli occupation since the In Israel proper, known as the 1948 lands, Palesti…
(2024-11-17). Israel wages 145 attacks on Lebanon in one day. presstv.ir The Israeli military conducted 145 attacks on Lebanon in the past 24 hours as it intensifies its bombing campaign on the Arab country.
(2024-11-17). Beit Lahiya massacre: Tens of Palestinians killed in Israeli strike. presstv.ir Tens of Palestinians have been killed or injured in an Israeli strike on a multi-story residential building in the town of Beit Lahiya, north of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-11-17). 'Fascist occupation army': Hamas slams Israeli onslaught on Beit Lahiya. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has censured the Israeli regime's fascist occupation army for a ferocious attack on a residential building that killed scores of people in the northern Gaza Strip, underlining that such acts of aggression will not break the will of Palestinian people.
(2024-11-17). Hezbollah's media relations chief killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, reports say. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike on the office of Syria's Ba'ath party in Beirut has killed the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah's Media Relations Officer, Mohammad Afif, reports say.
(2024-11-17). Cultural experts urge UN to shield Lebanon's heritage against Israeli attacks. presstv.ir Cultural experts call on the UN to place Lebanon's World Heritage sites under "Enhanced Protection" against Israeli attacks.
(2024-11-17). Lebanon army says Israeli attack kills two soldiers in south. presstv.ir The soldiers were killed after an Israeli attack directly targeted their positions in southern Lebanon.
(2024-11-17). Yemen stages drone strike against Eilat in fresh anti-Israeli operation. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces strike the city of Eilat in the southernmost tip of the occupied Palestinian territories in their most recent anti-Israeli operation.
(2024-11-17). "America First" Means Stomping Out Free Speech In The US In Order To Help Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | There's a
(2024-11-17). Tlaib Demands Blinken Resign Over Failure to Hold Israel Accountable for Gaza Genocide. indybay.org "ùêçùê® ùêßùêöùê≠ùê¢ùê®ùêß ùêõùê•ùê®ùêúùê§ùê¢ùêßùê ùêî.ùêí. ùê°ùêÆù궅
(2024-11-17). Israel, My Israel? A Poem-Essay. indybay.org Peace now | Bombs on the way | Rules based disorder | Respect no borders | All the world can see | Our deceitful moral pose…
(2024-11-17). 'Stop funding genocide': People protest against Ireland's sale of Israeli bonds. indybay.org Senator Alice Mary Higgins says Central Bank of Ireland's support for Israel is serious breach of international law…
(2024-11-17). Israel bombs residential building in north Gaza's Beit Lahiya, killing 50. aljazeera.com Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.
(2024-11-17). Israeli strike in Lebanon's Beirut kills Hezbollah spokesman Mohammad Afif. aljazeera.com Mohammad Afif killed in an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut in a setback to the Lebanese armed group.
(2024-11-17). Mapping Israeli attacks on Lebanon's healthcare system. aljazeera.com Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 286 attacks on medical facilities.
(2024-11-17). Israeli attack targets Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians. aljazeera.com At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli strike on a UN-run school in northern Gaza.
(2024-11-17). "No excuse" for FIFA, UEFA silence over Israeli fan violence. aljazeera.com Mouin Rabbani questions why FIFA and UEFA haven't responded to the violence involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam…
(2024-11-17). What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars? aljazeera.com While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump's picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.
(2024-11-17). Youth Demand shut down roads in FIVE cities as its swarm enters a sixth day. thecanary.co 
Youth Demand supporters shut down London, Leeds, Manchester, Cambridge, and Exeter in a co-ordinated mass action on Saturday 16 November — closing 13 roads. It was the sixth day of the group's 'swarm' action — that's seen disruption across England over the climate crisis and the UK government's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza. Youth […] | By
(2024-11-17). Video: Israel allows 1 aid shipment into N Gaza — then bombs school storing it and destroys it, kills 10. skwawkbox.org 
The Israeli occupation forces, which have been starving and bombing the people of northern Gaza for more than forty days, finally let a single shipment of aid into the besieged area. Even left to be distributed, it would have been utterly inadequate for the four hundred thousand desperate people kettled in northern Gaza and designated …
(2024-11-17). Video: Zionist tries to attack pregnant woman in cafe for showing solidarity with Palestinians. skwawkbox.org 
Pro-Israel 'victim' then demands the police A Zionist woman has harassed and tried to assault a man and his pregnant wife in a US cafe-restaurant for wearing 'hoodies' showing solidarity with the two million plus Palestinians suffering genocide, ethnic cleansing and occupation from Israel. And then when her targets didn't just stand by and let …
(2024-11-17). Israel/OPT: Arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment and abusive administrative detention of WHRD Tahreer Jaber. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich cancels Paris visit: A missed opportunity for the fight against impunity. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-11-17). How Syria's Drug Economy Is Shaken by Hezbollah-Israel Conflict. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). 10 Dead, 20 Injured in Israeli Strike on UN-Run Gaza School. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Tom Nesher made the best Israeli film of 2024. You can call her a Nepo baby if you like. haaretz.com Writer-director Tom Nesher made 'Come Closer,' a film inspired by huge personal loss. Then came October 7 and a year of collective grief, but also LA parties hosted by Gal Gadot, awards galore and a U.S. distribution deal…
(2024-11-17). Israel, Hezbollah closer to deal but issue of IDF freedom of action in Lebanon remains. haaretz.com U.S. and Israeli officials say major hurdles toward a deal were cleared, namely removing the link between cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon, but Israel's demand for freedom of action against Hezbollah attempts to re-arm remains a sticking point…
(2024-11-17). Israel's queer paradox: despite erosion of liberal values, LGBTQ rights support is rising. haaretz.com In anything related to LGBTQ couples, there has been significant progress in Israel lately, a country where almost half the population belongs to conservative sectors…
(2024-11-17). Israel can't count on Trump when it comes to Iran. Now's the time to attack. haaretz.com The U.S. president-elect has tapped pro-Israel officials for his cabinet, but that doesn't mean he will support an onslaught on Iran's nuclear facilities or be moved by concerns about Israel's survival…
(2024-11-17). 'My brother went to a party and all the army gave me was intelligence proving his death'. haaretz.com Exactly one year after the Hamas attack, the Israeli army notified Omri Shtivi that his brother, Idan, was murdered at the Nova festival. Intelligence reports aren't buried in a grave,' he says. 'It's sad that political considerations supersede ethical and moral considerations'…
(2024-11-17). Inside Israel's war on foreign activists aiding Palestinians in the West Bank. haaretz.com Over the last year, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has begun implementing a policy of expelling foreign pro-Palestinian activists — many of them Americans — on a variety of pretexts. The result: a spike in the number of activists forced to leave…
(2024-11-17). A Ben & Jerry's battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war. haaretz.com The ice cream maker is suing its parent company, saying it prevented the brand from taking pro-Palestinian positions on the war in Gaza…
(2024-11-17). Israeli hostage's mother: I had open-heart surgery because of a 'broken heart'. haaretz.com Meirav Gilboa-Dalal, whose son was kidnapped on October 7, says that she remains optimistic because she has 'no other choice': 'My son will come home. He has to'…
(2024-11-17). Israeli settler leader claims she scouted a location for settlements inside northern Gaza. haaretz.com Speaking on an evening news program, veteran settler Daniella Weiss said she had visited a site in Gaza that she hopes to settle. Israeli army: Visit was not 'recognized or approved through the standard channels'…
(2024-11-17). Mike Huckabee, in his own words: What Trump's incoming U.S. ambassador really thinks about Israel, Palestine and 'almighty God'. haaretz.com No Palestinians, no West Bank, no occupation: Pastor, former governor and incoming U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has trenchant Bible-based ideas about Israel and Palestine. Here is a round-up of his more belligerent statements over the years…
(2024-11-17). Two Israeli soldiers killed in combat in northern Gaza, IDF announces. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Haifa and northern Israel; several intercepted, rest fell in open areas ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah's media chief Mohammad Afif, two security sources say ‚ñ GAZA: Some 90 Palestinians killed in central, northern Gaza following three IDF strikes, Hamas officials say…
(2024-11-17). Israeli reservist killed in north Gaza combat. haaretz.com Sergeant First Class (res.) Idan Kenan was killed, most likely by sniper fire, in the Gaza Strip…
(2024-11-17). The 'Trump effect' that's pushing Iran to re-evaluate its Mideast strategy. haaretz.com It seems Tehran has agreed to drop the connection between the two fronts in exchange for two goals: Keeping Hezbollah in power in Lebanon and bolstering its regional power vis-a-vis the Trump administration…
(2024-11-17). Drone from east intercepted over central Israel; IDF reportedly strikes in Beirut. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says some 15 Hezbollah rockets fired at Haifa and northern Israel; several intercepted, rest fell in open areas ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb ‚ñ GAZA: 16 Palestinians killed in northern Gaza following IDF strikes, health officials in Strip say ‚ñ IRAN: Iran denies UN envoy met with Elon Musk in New York…
(2024-11-17). Drone sirens activated in central Israel; IDF reportedly strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh. haaretz.com ISRAEL: More than 70 rockets fired from Lebanon; Four lightly wounded in rocket fire into Haifa ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel attacks in Tyre and Beirut's Dahiyeh; Health ministry reports 6 killed in Baalbek region ‚ñ GAZA: 10 killed in displaced persons shelter in Gaza City ‚ñ IRAN: Iran denies UN envoy met with Elon Musk in New York…
(2024-11-17). 170,000 coffee farmers registered ahead of EU deadline. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 170,000 coffee farmers and value-chain actors have been registered in Uganda's national database as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). According to Israel Ssebugenyi, the Technology Development Manager at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), this number has …
(2024-11-17). Russia holds strategic nuclear exercise. presstv.ir Russia successfully conducts a strategic nuclear exercise.
(2024-11-17). Video: Nuclear War Between Russia and the US. "Nuclear Winter" globalresearch.ca [This article was first published on March 9, 2022, revised and expanded on October 5, 2022, minor revisions on May 25, 2023.] | At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has …
(2024-11-17). Where Are the Self-Proclaimed 'Mujahideen' for Gaza? orinocotribune.com By Badr Al-Ibrahim — Nov 15, 2024 | The question of armed Salafi groups, or so-called "jihadi groups," and their position on what is happening in Gaza does not seem urgent or widely discussed in Arab public discourse. In some ways, this issue has become self-evident: it is obvious that these groups in Syria, Iraq, and across the Arab region do not engage with events in Gaza in the same way they do with the Arab civil wars. This is because of changes in the orientation of these groups since the events of September 11, through the occupation of Iraq and subsequent events, up to the Arab Spring and the ensuing…
(2024-11-17). Swimming in Mud in the Fifth Circle of Hell. orinocotribune.com 
By Vijay Prashad — Nov 14, 2024 | Instead of solving the problems of the majority, the 'far right of a special type'—a right that is intimately tied to liberalism—cultivates a politics of anger. | When Dante Alighieri and his guide reach the fifth circle of hell in Inferno's Canto VII, they come across the River Styx, where people who could not contain their anger in life now wallow and fight each other on the surface of the turbulent, muddy water, and below them lie those who had been sullen in life, their frustrations coming to the surface as bubbles: | And I, who stood intent upon beholding,…
(2024-11-17). Palestine against an eco-apartheid world. mondoweiss.net 
In coming years, eco-apartheid will become more prominent worldwide as colonial violence is used to maintain and safeguard Western interests and profits. We are seeing this future in Gaza today.
(2024-11-17). Facing Cuts Likely to Worsen Under Trump, Academic Librarians Urgently Organize. truthout.org The Project 2025 blueprint for the next Trump administration sets its sights on two crucial public institutions: libraries and higher education. Librarians show up on page 5 — targeted for their support for LGBTQIA+ reading — while dismantling the Department of Education, eliminating student loan programs, and restricting what can be taught about gender, race and class feature throughout the… |
(2024-11-17). Trump Picks Fracking Company CEO Chris Wright to Head the Department of Energy. truthout.org In a move that alarmed green groups, Republican President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday tapped Chris Wright — the CEO of a fracking company who denies the climate emergency — as his energy secretary. Wright, who leads the Denver-based oil services company Liberty Energy, is a Republican donor whose nomination to head the Department of Energy is backed by powerful fossil fuel boosters… |
(2024-11-17). Is There a Path Toward Climate Accountability in the Courts — Even Under Trump? truthout.org In a campaign plan released last year, President-elect Trump pledged that his administration would "stop the wave of frivolous litigation from environmental extremists." That's a reference to the dozens of state and local governments fighting to put Exxon and other oil companies on trial for spreading disinformation about their products' harm to the climate. The first of those lawsuits were… |
(2024-11-17). ICE Isolates Me From Community So Corporations Can Profit From My Imprisonment. truthout.org I am Sereyrath "One" Van, currently incarcerated at Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail in the Northeast U.S. My experiences with ICE reveal a crucial truth: mass incarceration is embedded in American culture, and immigrant detention is simply an extension of the prison system. I've been in jails, prisons and ICE detention… |
(2024-11-17). Record homelessness in London, surge in rough sleepers since Labour took office. wsws.org London is the epicentre of a national emergency, accounting for over half of England's homelessness figures.
(2024-11-17). This week in history: November 18-24. wsws.org Myanmar-Thailand border clash; UN recognizes Palestinian "right of return";British Labour government nationalizes iron and steel industry; first Australopithecus skull discovered.
(2024-11-17). North Shore Massachusetts teachers strikes at impasse: Expand strike action! Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The escalation in the courts must be responded in kind by expanding the struggle. Striking teachers should demand, instead of submitting to the districts' stalling tactics and refusal to negotiate, that their strike be spread to the 117,000 members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in districts across the state.
(2024-11-17). Dahomey: "Our heritage comes back to make us ask questions"—but what are the questions? wsws.org The issue of the restitution of such artefacts as the token 26 statues to the Republic of Benin, so long rejected by the colonial powers, has now become entangled in broader geopolitical conflicts, with a few institutions now repatriating ⚪ or offering to repatriate—a handful as a public relations exercise.
(2024-11-17). US Options Narrow as Ukrainian Lines Continue Crumbling. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for November 17, 2024; | Ukraine continues losing territory at an increasing rate, with the salient west of Donetsk City continuing to expand including the city of Kurakhove, as well as advances into the urban areas of Toretsk near New York, Chasiv Yar west of Bakhmut, and Kupiansk in eastern Kharkov; | While the West insists Russia is running out of time to press its advantages, all evidence suggests conditions in Ukraine will continue shifting in Russia's favor until the West either intervenes or comes to terms with Moscow; | The incoming Trump adminstration claims it will "e…
(2024-11-17). Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible. scheerpost.com 
By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and offered to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian leader offered a deal similar to one proposed by Moscow in June. On Friday, Scholz spoke with Putin for the first time in nearly two years. According to the Kremlin, "The …
(2024-11-17). Glenn Greenwald: When Joe Rogan Exposed Bari Weiss's Baseless Smears Against Tulsi. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-17). Juan Cole: Morocco to Double Green Energy in Sahara in Anticipation of 2030 World Cup. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The World Cup, disputed territory and green energy are three of the things that increasingly make the world go round, and they are coming together in Morocco. Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is even in the background of it all. Morocco's Atalayer reports that Rabat will attempt …
(2024-11-17). Patrick Lawrence: Donald Trump's Middle Finger. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Donald J. Trump's second four years in the White House are shaping up to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys, as the old saying goes. I have it from several sources, who cannot be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, as the old saying …
(2024-11-17). 'Executive can't replace Judiciary': SC calls bulldozer action unconstitutional. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday November 13, 2024 in a strongly worded verdict called 'bulldozer actions' unconstitutional explicitly saying 'an executive cannot replace judiciary'.
(2024-11-17). CLAT 2025 Admit Card released on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NALSAR) has released on its official website 'consortiumofnlus.ac.in' the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) 2025.
(2024-11-17). Muslim bride molested on Delhi-Aligarh train, Police detain groom. ummid.com A 22-year-old bride, Shaheen (name changed), was molested on Delhi-Aligarh passenger train, but local police detained husband instead of taking action against the molesters.
(2024-11-17). Ramadan 2025 likely to begin on March 01, Eid al Fitr on March 30. ummid.com Ramadan, the Holy Month of Fasting, this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, is likely to commence on Saturday March 01, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(2024-11-17). 10 babies charred to death in Jhansi hospital fire. ummid.com At least 10 new born babies have been burnt to death after fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
(2024-11-17). China's Sun Yat-sen University turns 100. ummid.com Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) in China's Guangzhou Thursday November 12, 2024 celebrated completion of 100 successful years organising a gala event attended by over 5,500 people from across the country.
(2024-11-17). IIT Roorkee releases new paper combinations for GATE 2025. ummid.com IIT Roorkee, the examination conducting authority for this year's Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025), has published new two paper combinations.
(2024-11-17). Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2025: How and Where to Apply. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission has started online registration for Rahmani 30 Entrance Test 2025 through its official website rahmanimission.info.
(2024-11-17). 'Why are people learning Chinese': Beijing Conference Deliberates. ummid.com A 3-day conference in China which opened Friday and run till Sunday Nov 17, 2024 is discussing the role of languages in connecting different cultures and why people around the world are learning Chinese.
(2024-11-17). Murder By Malfeasance — Dioxin Contamination & The Ongoing Cover Up. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (11/17/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-11-17). La Via Campesina Participates and Gives Inputs to the First In-Person Meeting of the UN Working Group on Rights of Peasants in Geneva. orinocotribune.com 
From the 21st to the 25th of October 2024, the United Nations Working Group on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (the Working Group) held its second session in Geneva. The Working Group on peasants was established in October last year when the member states of the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution tabled by Bolivia and a core group of states agreeing to further implement the La Via Campesina (LVC) delegat…
(2024-11-17). DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders — Pt. 5: Worship the people like the sky. uwidata.com 
DPRK, The land of smiles and wonders — Pt. 5: Worship the people like the sky By Stary Shakhtyor — Who lives in these houses? We were travelling along the canal of the Taedong River, on which Pyongyang is situated. I notice cozy houses with several floors, with flats rising up steps above the embankment. …
(2024-11-17). US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian court ruled that the US government should pay $48,860 million in compensation to families of the soldiers who have been martyred in defending the Holy Shrines against the terrorist groups.
(2024-11-17). Iranian, Syrian Defense Ministers Meet in Damascus. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The defense ministers of Iran and Syria discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues at a meeting in Damascus on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Yellow Vest Protesters Mark Sixth Anniversary across France. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Demonstrators gathered in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to mark the sixth anniversary of the Yellow Vest movement, voicing discontent against President Emmanuel Macron's policies and economic inequality.
(2024-11-17). MPs to Get Briefed on IAEA Chief's Visit to Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami is going to inform the lawmakers about the results of a recent visit that Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi paid to Iran.
(2024-11-17). Everyone Missed The Most Important Part Of The First Putin-Scholz Call In Two Years. thealtworld.com Putin made a pass at Schulz by suggesting that the last undamaged part of the Nord Stream pipelines could be swiftly put back to use if Germany helps Russia in Ukraine by rejecting Trump's reported plans to "escalate to de-escalate". | The first Putin-Scholz call in two years diplomatically "
(2024-11-17). All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall. newarab.com 
Negotiations were deadlocked on Saturday at the midway point of the After nearly a week of bargaining in Diplomats worked through the night in a sports stadium near the Caspian Sea…
(2024-11-17). Cultural experts urge UN to shield war-torn Lebanon's heritage. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). Hamas denies losing control of Gaza field commanders. newarab.com 
The source explained that there has been no communication with the field commanders responsible for securing the captives held in the Strip for around one month, and that the only way to ens…
(2024-11-17). IED blast kills three in Iraqi-KRG joint patrol in northern Iraq. newarab.com 
An improvised explosive device (IED) attack has killed two senior The attack, which occurred on Sunday morning, also injured three Iraqi soldiers, according to the Ministry of Peshmerga Affa…
(2024-11-17). ISIS kills three security personnel in Iraq blast. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). Pope calls for investigation to determine if 'genocide' in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). Riyadh Season 'Kaaba' dance performance draws outrage. newarab.com 
Footage circulating online of a The video, taken at one of the opening events of Observers compa…
(2024-11-17). RSF 'closing in' on Sudanese army in North Darfur's El Fasher. newarab.com 
The paramilitary The area is home to
(2024-11-17). Saudi executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024. newarab.com 
The latest That brought to 101 the number of foreigners executed so far in…
(2024-11-17). UK doubles humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan. newarab.com 
The UK on Sunday announced a £113 million ($143 million) aid boost to support more than one million people affected by the The new funding will be targeted at the 600,000 people in Sudan and 700,000 people in "The…
(2024-11-17). Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over assassination. newarab.com 
Three daughters of In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X estate — claimed that the agencies were aware of and were involved in the assassination plot and failed to stop the killing. | At a morning news conference, attorney Ben Crump stood with family members as he descri…
(2024-11-17). Dutch minister calls to quit, citing racism in cabinet: reports. newarab.com 
(2024-11-17). French court approves conditional release of Georges Abdallah. newarab.com 
A French court has approved the conditional release of Lebanese activist The decision on Friday marks the eleventh request for Abdallah's release, the National Counterterrorism Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Agence France-Presse. However, the prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling. | In a statement, the prosecution said: "The Sentence Enforcement Court, in a d…
(2024-11-17). Greta Thunberg urges release of Armenians in Azerbaijan. newarab.com 
Swedish climate activist T…
(2024-11-17). Palestinian refugees in Iraq deprived of right to 'own taxis'. newarab.com 
Palestinian refugees in The legislation, detailed in a document from Iraq's Interior Ministry, clarifies that this does not prevent them from working "freelance" as taxi drivers. | According to the document issued in October, a copy of which was obta…
(2024-11-17). Almost 15 years ago Bill Gates suggested a "death panel" system be implemented in the USA because palliative care wasn't cost-effective. expose-news.com In 2010, Bill Gates weighed up the cost of keeping "terminally ill" Americans alive versus paying for teachers' salaries. He said the US was unwilling to question if spending money on people …
(2024-11-17). News stories from various sources (16.09.2024). expose-news.com The following are some recent news stories covering a variety of topics and from various sources that caught our eye. Table of Contents Notable News Stories Reported by Corporate Media (9-15 November …
(2024-11-17). Scrutiny of World Bank intensifies over $24 billion in unaccounted climate funds. expose-news.com Scrutiny has intensified over the World Bank's handling of climate funds, with a recent report by Oxfam revealing that between $24 billion and $41 billion in climate finance disbursed by the Bank …
(2024-11-17). Authorities congratulate Cuban students. plenglish.com A hug goes out to all the students who are standing and fighting for Cuba in their communities, scholarships and study centers, wrote the country's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on the social network X. | The head of state highlighted that during the date many citizens, including students from various levels of education, participate in recovery efforts after the ravages of hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, plus two earthquakes, in less than 30 days. | "A heartfelt congratulations to the Cuban students; who contribute decisively, always at the forefront, to the economic-social development of our country," said, meanwh…
(2024-11-17). Colombia will participate as guest country in G20 Summit in Brazil. plenglish.com Bogota, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The president of Colombia confirmed today he will participate as a guest in the G20 Summit that will be held starting tomorrow in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
(2024-11-17). People will march in Panama in defense of women and social security. plenglish.com Panama City, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Popular movements in Panama called today for a march on November 25 in defense of women's rights, threatened by a bill on social security.
(2024-11-17). Petro: Colombia will seek a change of method in peace talks. plenglish.com Bogotá, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro said today his government has decided to seek a change in the method of dialogue with the National Liberation Army (ELN), with which the negotiating table is going through a crisis.
(2024-11-17). Ronnei and Anisleidis surprised and satisfied in Marabana 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Francisco Ronnei Estévez and Anisleidis Ochoa coincided today in being the first surprised with the time achieved in each case to win the half marathon of the Marabana 2024 International Race.
(2024-11-17). South Africa and European Commission review strategic partnership. plenglish.com Pretoria, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke today with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, with whom he reviewed the strategic partnership that both parties maintain.
(2024-11-17). Sultana of the Andes. plenglish.com Quito, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) In the heart of Ecuador, the city of Riobamba shines with the imposing title of Sultana of the Andes, a nickname well deserved as it is located at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano, the closest point to the Sun from "the middle" of the Earth. This geographical feature gives it an impressive appearance that is liked by both residents and tourists, since the colossus can be seen from almost any corner of the city, inhabited by 177 thousand people. For those who enter its streets, the colonial architecture stands out, a style that can be appreciated in buildings such as the Cathedral,…
(2024-11-17). World Day of the Poor celebrated at the Holy See. plenglish.com Vatican City, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the VIII World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis today called on governments and international organizations to increase attention to the most disadvantaged.
(2024-11-17). Mexican President travels to Brazil for G20 meeting. plenglish.com Mexico City, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum left today for Brazil to attend the G20 Summit, to be held starting tomorrow with an emphasis on issues such as the fight against hunger and poverty.
(2024-11-17). Knife attack leads to 8 deaths, 17 injuries at East China vocational school. ecns.cn Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a knife attack at a vocational school in Yixing city, East China's Jiangsu province, on Saturday evening, according to local police authorities.
(2024-11-17). Xi meets Biden in Lima. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru.
(2024-11-17). Xi says stable China-U.S. ties critical to interests of two peoples, future of humanity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that it is his consistent belief that a stable China-U.S. relationship, which is the world's most important bilateral relationship, is critical not only to the interests of the Chinese and American peoples but also to the future and destiny of the entire humanity.
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden China, U.S. should bear in mind interests of whole world. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as two major countries, China and the United States should bear in mind the interests of the whole world, and inject more certainty and positive energy into the turbulent world.
(2024-11-17). Xi says 'small yard, high fences' not what a major country should pursue. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that "small yard, high fences" is not what a major country should pursue and only openness and sharing can advance the well-being of humanity.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China-U.S. relationship would make considerable progress when two countries treat each other as partner, friend. ecns.cn When China and the United States treat each other as partner and friend, seek common ground while shelving differences and help each other succeed, their relationship would make considerable progress, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). China's goal of a stable, healthy and sustainable China-U.S. relationship remains unchanged: Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China's goal of a stable, healthy and sustainable China-U.S. relationship remains unchanged. Xi made the remarks when meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China to launch Global Cross-Border Data Flow Cooperation Initiative. ecns.cn China will launch a Global Cross-Border Data Flow Cooperation Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his remarks at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China welcomes all parties to continue riding 'express train' of its development. ecns.cn China welcomes all parties to continue riding the "express train" of its development, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi proposes upholding universally beneficial, inclusive vision for Asia-Pacific development. ecns.cn Addressing the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed upholding a universally beneficial and inclusive vision for Asia-Pacific development.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China's further development to provide new opportunities for Asia-Pacific region, world at large. ecns.cn China's further development will provide new opportunities for the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi says U.S. must not cross four red lines. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, China's path and system, and China's development right are four red lines for China, which must not be challenged or crossed.
(2024-11-17). Xi urges U.S. to handle Taiwan question with extra prudence. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday told U.S. President Joe Biden that Washington should handle the Taiwan question with extra prudence.
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden U.S. shouldn't overstretch national security concept. ecns.cn The United States should not overstretch the concept of national security to constrain or contain other countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi says Thucydides's Trap not historical inevitability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Thucydides's Trap is not a historical inevitability.
(2024-11-17). Xi warns U.S. against meddling in South China Sea. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday the United States should not get involved in bilateral disputes over the relevant islands and reefs of Nansha Qundao, nor should it aid or abet the impulsion to make provocations.
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden U.S. should not say one thing but do another. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that if the U.S. side always says one thing but does another, it will be detrimental to its own image, and undermine trust between China and the United States.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China not allow conflict and turmoil to happen on Korean Peninsula. ecns.cn China does not allow conflict and turmoil to happen on the Korean Peninsula, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi, Biden affirm need to enhance international AI cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday affirmed the need to enhance international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and promote AI for good for all.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China's position and actions on Ukraine issue always fair and square. ecns.cn China's position and actions on the Ukraine issue have always been fair and square, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). U.S. does not seek a new Cold War, Biden tells Xi. ecns.cn The United States does not seek a new Cold War, does not seek to change China's system and its alliances are not targeted against China, said U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi meets Biden in Lima. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru.
(2024-11-17). InsightsÔΩúPresident of Brazil-China Friendship Association: looking forward to deeper ties in emerging technologies and green energy. ecns.cn Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to letters from friendly personages from all walks of life in Brazil, encouraging them to continuously contribute to China-Brazil friendship. Brazil-China Friendship Association is among the friendly personages who wrote the letter to President Xi.
(2024-11-17). InsightsÔΩúProfessor in Brazil who receives letter from President Xi: bilateral cultural exchange potential has a lot of potential. ecns.cn A China-Brazil youth storytelling event was held at the University of Sà£o Paulo in Brazil on Tuesday and an online 3D exhibition themed "Young Filmmakers' Perspectives on China" was officially launched on the event.
(2024-11-17). Xi calls for tearing down walls impeding flow of trade, investment, technology and services. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday called for tearing down the walls impeding the flow of trade, investment, technology and services.
(2024-11-17). The Fight for Palestine and the Fight for Socialism is The Same. counterpunch.org
(2024-11-17). A Mosaic of Memories. pressenza.com The memories of my life | Are etched in my mind. | I play around with them | As pieces of a colorful puzzle | That interlock in infinite ways. | The happy ones with the sad. | The good ones with the bad. | The gray with the colourful. | They come together in a mosaic | More beautiful than any found | In the most majestic cathedral. | A tapestry more richly patterned | Then any woven in any cloister | Or pieced together in the richest patchwork. | I mix and I match. | I make sense of my history. | I hold each moment | Up against the light. | The opaque with the translucent. | The insignificant with the life-def…
(2024-11-17). Smoke rises over Sudan's capital as fighting rages on. presstv.ir Smoke billows from Khartoum as the Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces in the capital.
(2024-11-17). North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South. presstv.ir North Korean soldiers have blown up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South.
(2024-11-17). Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody. presstv.ir Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting.
(2024-11-17). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.
(2024-11-17). Malcolm X's daughters sue US police, FBI, CIA over 'intentional' killing. presstv.ir Malcolm X's daughters file a lawsuit accusing US law enforcement agencies of the "intentional" killing of their father by failing to protect the Black Muslim revolutionary human rights activist and stymieing efforts to identify his killers.
(2024-11-17). Trump's allies told to avoid racist language making them 'look like Nazis'. presstv.ir The advisors to US President-elect Donald Trump have instructed his allies and associates to avoid using charged language regarding migrants.
(2024-11-17). Ukraine war will end 'sooner' with return of Trump: Zelensky. presstv.ir Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukraine war will end "sooner" with the arrival of US President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.
(2024-11-17). Assad: Eradicating terrorism regional, int'l responsibility. presstv.ir Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says regional countries and the international community are required to bring an end to terrorism gripping West Asia.
(2024-11-17). Iran's defense chief vows continued support for Syria, resistance front. presstv.ir Iran's defense chief says Tehran will continue to support the resistance front and the Syrian government and nation.
(2024-11-17). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). ICRC in Afghanistan — Summary. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Philippines: Memories of Marawi. icrc.org Seven years after the conflict, families of missing are still seeking answers…
(2024-11-17). Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference. icrc.org Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC)…
(2024-11-17). Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Operational Update on Syria: ICRC Response to the fallout in Syria of escalating hostilities in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-11-17). RFK Jr. Is a Whacked-Out Crank, but He Is Right About the Pharmaceutical Industry. cepr.net RFK Jr.'s main claim to fame, apart from his ancestry, is from saying crazy things about vaccines. As has been well-documented, vaccines have not led to autism or killed thousands of people. They have saved tens of millions of lives and protected billions of people from debilitating illnesses. By discouraging vaccinations, RFK Jr.'s crazed rants …
(2024-11-17). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com 
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries…
(2024-11-17). China discovers over 90,000 Neolithic stone artifacts in Heilongjiang. tvbrics.com 
Using carbon-14 dating techniques, researchers have estimated that the site was inhabited around 5,700 years ago…
(2024-11-17). India's first railway test track for high-speed trials to be operational in 2025. tvbrics.com 
The new track will be 60 kilometres long…
(2024-11-17). Russian archaeologists find rare tiles depicting cats. tvbrics.com 
Their age reaches about 400 years…
(2024-11-17). South African President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates his birthday. tvbrics.com 
The South African leader is turning 72…
(2024-11-17). From 'Brilliant' to 'Aghast': Reactions to RFK Jr.'s Nomination for HHS Secretary Run the Gamut. globalresearch.ca From
(2024-11-17). Book Launch: The Truth About the '37 Oshawa GM Strike. socialistproject.ca Author Tony Leah reveals what actually took place at the Oshawa GM plant in 1937 through the voices and actions of rank-and-file workers and shop-floor activists that have been covered up for decades. We need to study the lessons of the '37 strike; it can provide a guidepost for workers today who are striving to revive a fighting labour movement that can win. | "Oshawa has fallen!" wrote the monthly New Commonwealth. "One week ago it was known as 'The Home of General Motors.' Today it belongs to the United Automobile Workers, International Union." | How did autoworkers at the GM plant in Oshawa…
(2024-11-17). Jury awards $42 million to 3 Iraqis tortured in Abu Ghraib prison 20 years ago. indybay.org On November 12, a federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, returned a unanimous verdict for Abu Ghraib torture victims Salah Al-Ejaili, Suhail Al Shimari and Asa'ad Al-Zuba'e, awarding each $3 million in compensation and another $11 million for punitive damages against CACI Premier Technology, Inc., a publicly traded defense contractor with annual revenues approaching $3 billion.
(2024-11-17). Palestina: La niñez en Gaza, en medio del genocidio. indybay.org
(2024-11-17). Right-wingers' launch annual 'Christmas is cancelled' outrage. leftfootforward.org We're halfway through November, the time of year when the enraged cries of 'Christmas is cancelled' hit the pages of the right-wing press. | The Daily Express, Daily Mail, and GB News haven't held back this year, targeting a primary school in Hampshire. | 'Fury erupts as school bans Christmas references from festive panto to be 'inclusive' seethed the Express. | 'Christmas is CANCELLED': Festive references 'banned' from school pantomime performance to be 'more inclusive to all faiths,' was a GB News' headline on November 12. | But it was the Mail that nailed the 'exclusive' | The story focuses on a village pri…
(2024-11-17). To secure peace in Ukraine, Trump must review misguided western sanctions. strategic-culture.su 
If Trump is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, he must look at its origins. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Following Trump's electio…
(2024-11-17). G20 Consensus Shaken by Russian Air Strike. devdiscourse.com A Russian air strike on Ukraine on Sunday has disrupted an already fragile consensus among the Group of 20 major economies as they draft their joint statement at the annual summit in Rio de Janeiro. Three diplomats close to the negotiations disclosed these developments.
(2024-11-17). Zelenskiy's Bold Message on U.S.-Made Missiles. devdiscourse.com In a striking development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a pivotal shift in U.S. policy, noting that Kyiv has been granted permission to conduct deeper strikes into Russia with American-made missiles.
(2024-11-17). Turning the Tide: US Approves Long-Range Strikes in Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration has made a pivotal decision allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russia. Sources reveal that Ukraine plans its first attacks in the coming days, indicating a significant shift in U.S. policy amid ongoing tensions in the region.
(2024-11-17). Biden Lifts Ban on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com US President Joe Biden has taken a significant step by authorizing Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to penetrate deeper into Russian territory. This marks a shift in US policy amid growing complexities in the Ukraine conflict.
(2024-11-17). Escalation Alert: U.S. Missiles Pave Path to Potential Conflict Expansion. devdiscourse.com Washington's shift in policy to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles against Russia has significantly escalated tensions. Senior Russian lawmakers warn this may set the stage for World War Three.
(2024-11-17). Russia hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure in huge drone, missile attacks. aljazeera.com Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.
(2024-11-17). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 996. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 996th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-11-17). Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. aljazeera.com Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.
(2024-11-17). Yunus on Hasina: She can call herself Bangladesh PM, reality differs. aljazeera.com At COP29, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval.
(2024-11-17). The UK's NHS to roll out free antismoking pill. Will it work? aljazeera.com The UK's National Health Service hopes the drug will help reduce the cost of treating serious illnesses.
(2024-11-17). UFC 309: Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Jones pulls off a stunning knockout of Miocic at UFC 309, folding his opponent with a spinning back kick.
(2024-11-17). Trail of destruction as Typhoon Man-yi lashes the Philippines. aljazeera.com Latest typhoon lashes the Philippines, causing tidal surges and displacing hundreds of thousands of people…
(2024-11-17). Japan's troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China. aljazeera.com Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about 'dangerous conduct' by the Chinese military.
(2024-11-17). Super Typhoon Man-yi fells power lines, causes tidal surges in Philippines. aljazeera.com The storm made its second landfall in the northern Aurora province as thousands take shelter in evacuation centres.
(2024-11-17). Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary. aljazeera.com Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said 'there is no climate crisis' and champions fossil fuel production.
(2024-11-17). Miners holed up in abandoned South Africa shaft 'starving'. aljazeera.com Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.
(2024-11-17). Mountain collapses in DR Congo revealing tonnes of copper. aljazeera.com Video shows a mountain collapsing in Katanga, DR Congo, revealing massive quantities of copper.
(2024-11-17). Video: Super typhoon Man-yi forces mass evacuation in the Philippines. aljazeera.com Super Typhoon Man-yi has hit the Philippines' main island of Luzon with winds up to 185 kilometres per hour.
(2024-11-17). Video: War has reduced one of Gaza's best-loved restaurants to a food kiosk. aljazeera.com One of Gaza's oldest restaurants, that survived multiple wars on the enclave has been reduced to a basic food kiosk.
(2024-11-17). African states making Russia/China deals has "implications" aljazeera.com Ebenezer Odabare talks about why African countries need to consider the consequences when choosing foreign partners.
(2024-11-17). Gaza children with no family left "just wandering the streets" aljazeera.com Mohamad Elmasry talks about a recent Human Rights Watch report that focused on forced displacements.
(2024-11-17). Trump "bad" for climate change but all not lost if … aljazeera.com Adair Turner on how a Trump administration is expected to push back on climate action, but says there are other options.
(2024-11-17). Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic — UFC 309: MMA heavyweight championship fight. aljazeera.com Jones sends Miocic into retirement with a brutal back kick to the ribs on UFC 309 fight night in New York.
(2024-11-17). Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona. aljazeera.com Jorge Martin finishes third in the season finale to become the first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.
(2024-11-17). Yasser and Fathi Arafat remembered, 20 years after their deaths. aljazeera.com Tarek Arafat tells what it was like to grow up with a famous father and even more famous uncle.
(2024-11-17). A day in the life of a New Delhi roadside barber. aljazeera.com They come from far and wide to provide affordable haircuts and grooming services to the city's labourers.
(2024-11-17). Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Jones pulls off a stunning knockout of Miocic at UFC 309, folding his opponent with a spinning back kick.
(2024-11-17). At APEC 2024, Chinese leader Xi tells Biden he's 'ready to work' with Trump. aljazeera.com While Chinese President Xi Jinping never mentioned Trump by name, his message emphasised need for 'mutual respect'.
(2024-11-17). Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League. aljazeera.com Netherlands's win was halted due to a medical emergency on Hungary's assistant coach Adam Szalai.
(2024-11-17). Two saved from abandoned South Africa gold mine after court orders rescue. aljazeera.com Rescue operations involving volunteers ongoing in Stilfontein amid reports that hundreds are still trapped underground.
(2024-11-17). Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona. aljazeera.com Jorge Martin finishes third in the Barcelona MotoGP to become first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.
(2024-11-17). Palestinian courage "inspires me beyond belief" electronicintifada.net British-Egyptian soccer star Sam Morsy has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights.
(2024-11-17). Jewish professor fired for anti-Zionist posts. electronicintifada.net Maura Finkelstein encourages professors to keep talking about Palestine.
(2024-11-17). If you want a TRUE 'full English breakfast', there's only ONE British thing on the plate. thecanary.co When you talk to your neighbour and they say "we're losing our identity, Muslims are taking over… what about our full English breakfasts?", it does make you wonder just what people are watching on X and TikTok. However, it also got me wondering just how 'English' is a full English breakfast? Well, not very as […] | By
(2024-11-17). 88% of the UK state's housing budget goes into the pockets of landlords. thecanary.co 
88% of the UK's housing budget goes into the pockets of landlords, according to the 2024 UK Housing Review. In fact, the UK spent more on housing in recent years than it did in the mid-70s. But the difference is almost the entire bill is going to subsidising landlords, rather than actually building or maintaining […] | By
(2024-11-17). #SwindonsSundaySermon: Keir Starmer, a one-term Tory with a Labour minority? Surely not? thecanary.co I probably won't be the first person to say this, and I expect it won't be the last time I say this, but if I was a gambler I would be taking my NatWest piggy bank (circa 1984) — containing £6.46 and a few hair bands — down to the nearest betting shop and putting […] | By
(2024-11-17). Zionists disrupt London's March for Global Climate Justice amid large turnout for Gaza. thecanary.co 
Thousands took to the streets of London on Saturday 16 November, joining a major alliance of climate justice organisations demanding the UK government end its reliance on fossil fuels, commit to paying climate reparations, and end its complicity in the genocide in Gaza. This was for the March for Global Climate Justice. There was a […] | By
(2024-11-17). NFP president slams Labour leader for 'hallucinating' about Fiji governance. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Nadi, Fiji National Federation Party president Parmod Chand has described Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry as a "self-professed champion of the poor" and criticised him over "hallucinating" about the country. Chand made the comment when responding to remarks made by Chaudhry during FLP's Annual Delegates Conference in Nadi on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Los BRICS acumulan oro mientras el G7 convierte las finanzas en un arma. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-17). Os "civilizados" cúmplices da barbárie. strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-17). That's Trump, what else? strategic-culture.su
(2024-11-17). The unbearable obviousness of being. strategic-culture.su Claiming your ticket is the "obvious" choice invites disaster. | By Peter TONGUETTE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In my home state of Ohio…
(2024-11-17). China: Call for immediate release of activists Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). Egypt: Joint letter urging the UNWGAD to take action on Alaa Abd el-Fattah's detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). US: Vince Warren, Center for Constitutional Rights CEO, responds to Trump win. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). Egypt: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). CPJ joins call for Turkey to release arrested journalist Furkan Karabay. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-11-17). A new generation of cheaper batteries is sweeping the EV industry. grist.org 
A significant shift is underway in the electric car segment. No, I'm not talking about the shift to EVs. That's still progressing despite a few manufacturers A type of lithium-ion battery called lithium iron phosphate, or LFP, is becoming increasingly prevalent in EVs around the world. Manufacturers like Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Tesla, and…
(2024-11-17). Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi: Lessons From Medieval Geopolitics to Today's Muslim World. muslimskeptic.com Introduction: Why Compare Then and Now? In the history of Islam, few figures are as revered by the masses as Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (may Allah have mercy on him), whose life was dedicated to the service of Allah and the defense of the Muslim ummah. Known for his piety, humility, and commitment to justice, Salah …
(2024-11-17). Hƒ´koi day 8: Significant disruption expected when thousands converge on capital. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News New Zealand's hƒ´koi against the Treaty Principles Bill could be one of the largest rallies that the capital has seen for years, Wellington City Council says. The Hƒ´koi m≈ç te Tiriti will arrive in Wellington tomorrow, and locals are being warned to expect disruption and plan ahead. READ MORE: Treaty Principles Bill 'inviting…
(2024-11-17). Gazan Voices Call Out Hamas as Lives Crumble. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Deadly Blast in Northern Iraq Leaves 3 Soldiers Dead, 2 Critically Injured. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Pope Francis Calls for Investigation Into Gaza 'Genocide' Allegations. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Italian Air Force Sends 15 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-17). Seventeen's U.S. Tour, Conan's Oscars Debut, and Netflix's Boxing Milestone. devdiscourse.com K-pop sensation Seventeen electrified their U.S. fanbase last week in Oakland, California, part of their 'Right Here' world tour, drawing immense cheers as they promoted their upcoming 2024 album.
(2024-11-17). Health Challenges and Innovations: A Global Overview. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, CareMax, a medical services provider operating in multiple states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. The Miami-based company reported debts of $693 million against assets of $390 million.
(2024-11-17). Biden's Clean Fuel Initiative: A Race Against Time. devdiscourse.com In a significant move for environmental policy, Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden is pressing to finalize a clean fuel tax credit rule before his term concludes on Jan. 20. A senior White House official confirmed the administration's urgency to reporters on Sunday, noting the program's emphasis on sustainable aviation fuel and low-emission transportation fuels, slated for a 2025 launch.
(2024-11-17). Biden's Historic Amazon Tour Highlights Climate Battle. devdiscourse.com Joe Biden made history as the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, spotlighting the critical issue of climate change—a topic often downplayed by President-elect Donald Trump. Biden traveled from Peru to Manaus, Brazil, the largest Amazonian city, where he engaged with local leaders dedicated to rainforest preservation. The president continued his journey to Rio de Janeiro for a G20 summit, where topics such as poverty, global governance, and climate change were discussed.
(2024-11-17). ATP Finals to Thrill Italian Fans Until 2030. devdiscourse.com The ATP Finals will continue to call Italy home until 2030, according to an announcement by the men's tennis governing body and the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) on Sunday. Initially planned to stay in Turin until 2025, the tournament's tenure got an extension due to its remarkable achievements.
(2024-11-17). European Union Film Festival Concludes in Delhi with French Flair. devdiscourse.com The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has concluded in New Delhi, wrapping up an enthralling ten-day event with the French comedy-drama 'Jim's Story' directed by Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu.
(2024-11-17). Historic Titanic Watch Sets Auction Record. devdiscourse.com A gold pocket watch, awarded to Captain Arthur Rostron after he saved 700 survivors from the Titanic disaster, has set a record at auction, selling for nearly $2 million. This 18-carat Tiffany & Co. timepiece was a gift from three female survivors to Rostron for his brave actions in 1912.
(2024-11-17). Finance Minister Responds to Middle-Class Tax Relief Request. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to a social media plea for middle-class tax relief, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing public concerns.
(2024-11-17). Home Minister Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with top officials; directs them to take all possible steps to ensure peace: Sources. devdiscourse.com
(2024-11-17). Nigeria's Prestigious Honor for PM Modi: A Historic Visit. devdiscourse.com In a significant diplomatic honor, Nigeria has conferred its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This makes him only the second foreign leader to receive the distinction, following Queen Elizabeth in 1969.
(2024-11-17). Rory McIlroy Triumphs at World Tour Championship, Ending Tumultuous Year on a High. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy has rounded off a turbulent year with a triumphant victory at the World Tour Championship, capturing his sixth crown as Europe's No. 1 golfer. Despite personal and professional upheavals, McIlroy clinched the tournament with a remarkable finish, birdieing two of the last three holes to secure a 3-under 69 and a two-stroke win over Rasmus Hojgaard.
(2024-11-17). India Secures Semifinals Spot with Unbeaten Streak. devdiscourse.com India's women's hockey team maintained their unbeaten streak in the Asian Champions Trophy, overpowering Japan 3-0 in their final league match on Sunday.
(2024-11-17). From Water Babies to Champions: Life Lessons from Sports. devdiscourse.com Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj emphasizes that the true value of sports lies beyond mere competition, offering vital life lessons. Speaking at the 'From The Ground Up' discussion during the SFA Championships, he shared that participating in numerous races reveals more failure than success, teaching resilience and personal growth.
(2024-11-17). The looming Trump administration leaves Palestinians with no choice but to wait it out. haaretz.com Trump's inner circle is being filled with hardline anti-Palestinian figures, and with no leverage on the ground or a clear strategy for change, the Palestinians' only realistic path may be to stand fast and wait…
(2024-11-17). How fighting for Murchison's territory devastates lives in Nwoya. independent.co.ug 
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is a ride of approximately 40 kilometers along a feeder road in Koch Goma Town Council, a fast-growing town in the Northern Uganda District of Nwoya, until one reaches Ceke Village, a fertile strip of land bordering the Murchison Falls National Park from the northern belt. The Ceke Village …
(2024-11-17). Kwania district suspends wetland demarcation exercise. independent.co.ug 
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwania district leaders have suspended the demarcation of wetland boundaries in the district. The suspension comes just months after the Ministry of Water and Environment launched a boundary demarcation project along the shores of Lake Kwania. This initiative was part of a cabinet resolution aimed at protecting wetlands from …
(2024-11-17). Iteso Cultural Union approves 5 year strategic plan. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) Council has officially approved a five-year strategic development plan, marking a significant milestone for the organization. The strategic plan is projected to cost over 92 million annually, with funding to be raised through local resources, national and international partnerships, nongovernmental organizations, institutions, and other avenues. This …
(2024-11-17). Xi says U.S. must not cross four red lines. independent.co.ug 
LIMA, PERU | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Taiwan question, democracy and human rights, China's path and system, and China's development right are four red lines for China, which must not be challenged or crossed. In his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st …
(2024-11-17). Kadaga vows to continue fighting for Nyege Nyege. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Honorable Rebecca Kadaga assured Nyege Nyege festival goers that she will continue supporting the annual event. Kadaga gave the assurance on Saturday evening, accompanied by Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba Olga and several government officials, including the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and the chiefs of Busoga. She received …
(2024-11-17). Report: Security, water most discussed topics at community meetings. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans who attend village meetings widely discuss security matters, according to a report by Twaweza, an East African-wide organization that tracks citizens' opinions and experiences on different issues. The report based on 2,741 respondents reveals that among those who report attending village meetings, four out of ten (42 percent) say …
(2024-11-17). Bishop Kisekka announces reshuffle of clergy in Luwero Diocese. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Wilson Kisekka, the newly appointed Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, has announced his first significant reshuffle of clergy, affecting a total of 54 clerics. The reshuffle, which was discussed during a meeting with the Diocesan Council, is aimed at enhancing service delivery within the diocesan institutions. …
(2024-11-17). Museveni tasks Bunyoro to embrace four acre model farming system. independent.co.ug 
Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged leaders and residents of the Bunyoro sub-region to embrace the four-acre model farming system, which he believes will unlock economic opportunities and ensure sustainable livelihoods for communities across Uganda. While launching the four-acre model campaign for Bunyoro at Kikwaya Primary School playground in Kikwaya …
(2024-11-17). Xi, Biden meet in Lima. independent.co.ug LIMA, Peru | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Peru. Noting that he was pleased to meet with Biden again, Xi said China-U.S. relations over the past four years have gone through ups and downs, but …
(2024-11-17). When Salim Saleh blew my head. independent.co.ug 
The president's brother's insights about Uganda's political economy and what it tells us about our country THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | And so, on Monday this week I visited Gen. Salim Saleh in Gulu and we sat down to a long conversation about Uganda's economic woes. Saleh has been studying Uganda's history focusing a lot …
(2024-11-17). Teachers in hiding as money lenders hunt them for 4 months. independent.co.ug 
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The education department of Nebbi Municipality is still trying to trace the whereabouts of three of their classroom teachers who abandoned their duty stations and disappeared for fear of being arrested by money lenders. According to Nebbi Municipality education officials, frequent visiting by moneylenders to the schools searching for …
(2024-11-17). Young widow wins land case against in-laws. independent.co.ug 
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 31 years old widow has recovered her 2-acre of land which was fraudulently sold by her mother- in- law. Linda Adoch, a resident of Teopok village, Lwala parish in Kole District who had been embroiled in a year-long dispute over the land was forced to institute a criminal …
(2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
(2024-11-17). Mayo researchers study stool to unlock microbiome's role in cancer treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org At Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine, scientists are investigating stool samples to uncover new insights into cancer treatment. Often seen as waste, stool may provide valuable information about the microbiome — a complex ecosystem of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses in the gut. Growing evidence shows the microbiome plays a significant role in health, including how the body responds to diseases like cancer and how it influences treatment outcomes. A new frontier in…
(2024-11-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Battling barriers to transplant surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Each year, there are thousands of people waiting for a kidney or liver transplant in the U.S. Some of those transplant candidates are living with diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, which can sometimes complicate transplant surgery. Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, offers advice on preparing patients for the lifesaving operations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/12Ec8VFBBJU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 06) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-11-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Detecting pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Approximately 66,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Michael Wallace, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, warns that early signs of this deadly disease are easy to miss. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/xSGfX9mqliQ Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network."…
(2024-11-17). Losing weight as a couple. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic in Florida, Angela Irizarry fully understands the health risks associated with excess weight, including the risk for diabetes and heart attack. But those reasons weren't why she decided to make a change in her own life. Angela had severe acid reflux and was tired of being in constant discomfort. She knew it was time to do something different. Her positive experience working with patients in Mayo's weight management…
(2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Multiple sclerosis fuels artist's work. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org How does someone deal with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease that attacks nerves in the brain and spinal cord? For May Ling Kopecky, who was diagnosed with MS at Mayo Clinic as a teen, making art and music helps her share what it's like to live with a chronic disease. "When I'm playing music, I feel like I'm able to just let myself express these things without really thinking too…
(2024-11-17). Mayo Clinic Alumni Association announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The 2024 recipients of the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards (left to right): Kerry Olsen, M.D., Rick Nishimura, M.D., Clifford Jack Jr., M.D., Nita Maihle, Ph.D., Alexandre Nehme, M.D., and Robert Wharen Jr., M.D. ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Awards. The six recipients were honored at the Mayo Foundation House in October. The Mayo Clinic Distinguished Alumni Award was…
(2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Mpox strain detected in new regions: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is a global health concern, with outbreaks in Western and Central African countries spreading into other regions. Recently,…
(2024-11-17). Former Army Ranger found his path to medical school through Mayo Clinic's Military Medicine program. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jessie Milaski provides canine trauma training to first responders using a K9 simulator as part of a Mayo Clinic Military Medicine training course in 2022. Milaski was a Mayo Clinic military fellow for two years and now is in his second year of studies at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. Jessie Milaski was a medic in the U.S. Army's 3rd Ranger Battalion who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. After leaving…
(2024-11-17). New Rochester Construction Updates webpage launches for patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Construction Updates webpage was launched to help patients and their loved ones navigate to appointments across Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester, Minnesota, campus. Construction as part of Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester kicked off this fall, marking an exciting milestone in Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. While work begins to transform the downtown campus, Mayo Clinic is also ensuring…
(2024-11-17). (VIDEO) The reality of RSV, who should get vaccinated. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is something many parents know as a cause of bronchiolitis, but others may not have heard of it until recently. RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's common in children, but it can also infect adults. "A very common disease, the most common reason why a child under 5 ends up in the hospital, 10% of all hospitalizations in that age group in the U.S. are due…
(2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia's Story. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brescia Dover studying abroad in Italy Photo courtesy: Brescia Dover At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a professional photographer. Everything was going according to plan when her dream came to a halt. Brescia was diagnosed with cancer. With her plans for her future pushed aside, Brescia's focus was now on her health and hope. It's an unexpected…
(2024-11-17). Disparan bengalas contra la casa del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu. cubadebate.cu La Policía israelí informó que dos bengalas fueron disparadas la tarde del 16 de noviembre en los alrededores de la residencia del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu, ubicada en Cesarea. El incidente, calificado como "grave" por las autoridades, ocurrió alrededor de las 19: 30 horas y las bengalas cayeron en el patio de la casa.
(2024-11-17). Patria y amor. cubadebate.cu Hay que dar la batalla de hoy con proyectiles de más calibre, con la crítica y autocrítica desde el aula hasta el país, conscientes como dice Fidel, que nosotros poseemos otro tipo de armas nucleares: nuestras ideas, y la magnitud de la justicia por la cual luchamos. No hacer concesiones en nuestro pensamiento radical -ni de términos- para lograr consensos.
(2024-11-17). Nuevo informe del Pentágono traza la hoja de ruta nuclear de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Lloyd Austin, remitió al Congreso un informe que detalla la estrategia del país respecto al uso de armas nucleares. El comunicado, emitido por el Pentágono, destaca varios puntos clave. Detalla el estado de alerta de las fuerzas nucleares del país: los misiles balísticos intercontinentales permanecen en alerta diaria.
(2024-11-17). La dignidad de la Revolución se hizo sentir en Ecuador frente a la bochornosa y aislacionista posición de Argentina. cubadebate.cu Otra vez la lamentable actuación de los delegados del ultraderechista Milei pusieron al país en el escenario de la vergàºenza y el cipayismo. Ahora, los hechos se dieron en Ecuador, en el marco de la Conferencia Iberoamericana. Cumpliendo a rajatabla lo que le ordena el imperio yanqui, quiso desmerecer al pueblo y al gobierno de Cuba.
(2024-11-17). El plátano con cinta adhesiva que podría alcanzar un millón de dólares en subasta. cubadebate.cu Un plátano adherido a una pared con cinta adhesiva podría alcanzar un precio superior al millón de dólares en una próxima subasta de Sotheby's en Nueva York. La obra, titulada "Comedian", es creación del artista italiano Maurizio Cattelan y debutó en 2019 en la feria Art Basel Miami Beach como parte de una serie de tres piezas. Allí se convirtió en el centro de atención y debate.
(2024-11-17). Entrega colectivo de la Mesa Redonda premio especial en Marabana 2024. cubadebate.cu Como parte del Marabana 2024, IDEAS Multimedios, la entidad mediática que produce la Mesa Redonda, y el Comité Organizador de Marabana, entregaron esta mañana un premio especial a los primeros corredores que pasaran por el km 25 del trayecto, situado a la altura de estatua ecuestre del Héroe Nacional José Martí, en el Parque 13 de Marzo.
(2024-11-17). Premier 12: La mejor cara de Cuba, pero el mismo samurái. cubadebate.cu Con la emoción del empate hasta el último lanzamiento del noveno inning, la vivencia feliz de dos remontadas en un mismo partido, así como el recuerdo de la alegría y gallardía de equipos nacionales de antaño, nuestra selección jugó su mejor partido en este torneo, aunque terminó cayendo 7-6 ante un mismo samurai japonés, que de paso nos devuelve a casa.
(2024-11-17). Respuestas øfáciles? a problemas complejos. cubadebate.cu El triunfalismo y sus derivados son una hidra musculosa que rencarna en la concreción de políticas nacionales. No pocas veces se reproducen para esconder o empeorar problemas que afectan grave y cotidianamente la vida de los cubanos. Este engendro de nuestro modelo socialista, nació al vapor del cerco y la agresión externa, como forma de esconderle la bola al enemigo.
(2024-11-17). Fincimex anuncia novedades para tarjetas AIS y Clásicas. cubadebate.cu Los clientes de Fincimex podrán consultar el saldo de sus tarjetas Clásica y AIS mediante la pasarela de pago EnZona, novedad dada a conocer en la reciente Feria Internacional de La Habana (Fiahv 2024). El servicio fue desarrollado gracias a la alianza establecida con Xetid. Se trató de que el registro de las tarjeta en EnZona fuera lo más sencillo posible, respetando los estándares internacionales.
(2024-11-17). Innovación y comercio: Temas clave en la cumbre China-América Latina que se realizará en Nicaragua. cubadebate.cu Bajo el lema "Uniendo fuerzas, creando oportunidades: nuevos horizontes para China y América Latina y el Caribe", Nicaragua se prepara para recibir una importante cumbre internacional que incluye una sesión promocional de la segunda Exposición Internacional de la Cadena de Suministro de China. Durante la cumbre se abordarán temas clave.
(2024-11-17). El parlanchín de la aldea. cubadebate.cu Con su habitual verborrea, brinda criterio de todo, y ya le han puesto de apodo "el parlanchín de la aldea". No aporta una sola idea aunque emplee más de una hora sin ver cuánto se demora en una charla sin fin, porque se cree el hablantín que su discurso enamora. Dispara a diestra y siniestra, con tono hostil y arrogante, se convierte en un pedante que la palabra secuestra.
(2024-11-17). Trump e o cenário futuro da América Ibérica. strategic-culture.su
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(2024-11-17). El partido del capital estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El Partido Republicano tiene la ignominiosa distinción de no haber ganado nunca el voto popular. .La victoria de Donald Trump no hace sino confirmar la precariedad de la posición del partido. Ha consolidado una gran coalición de la élite estadounidense, pero al hacerlo ha perdido cada vez más a su base obrera. Su larga búsqueda de los corazones y las mentes de los ricos le ha costado caro al partido y al país.
(2024-11-17). 📨 Modo Avión: Los sucesos. cubadebate.cu Hola mi gente. No se pueden quejar, esta semana ha estado llena de sucesos, entre los Grammy Latinos, Miss Universo y la Bienal de La Habana. La gente no ha parado de hablar de eso, la cogieron fuerte. Hay mucho debate sobre las participantes del concurso de belleza y si verdaderamente cada una de ellas representan a su país. øUstedes qué piensan?
(2024-11-17). EE. UU. autoriza a Ucrania a atacar territorio ruso con misiles de largo alcance. cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, ha autorizado a Ucrania a llevar a cabo ataques en territorio ruso utilizando misiles de largo alcance suministrados por Washington, según informó este domingo The New York Times, citando fuentes familiarizadas con la decisión. Las armas, según funcionarios estadounidenses no identificados, se utilizarían inicialmente contra tropas rusas y norcoreanas.
(2024-11-17). Trump nombra a un defensor de los combustibles fósiles como secretario de Energía. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump anunció este sábado la nominación de Chris Wright, actual director ejecutivo de Liberty Energy, como secretario de Energía. La decisión, según Trump, tiene como objetivo impulsar las inversiones privadas y consolidar el "dominio energético" de Estados Unidos. Wright es conocido por cuestionar la existencia de la crisis climática.
(2024-11-17). Víctimas de accidente en Moa evolucionan satisfactoriamente. cubadebate.cu Las 11 personas involucradas en el accidente sucedido la tarde del sábado en el municipio holguinero de Moa, evolucionan de manera satisfactoria y sin peligro para la vida, reportándose solo cuatro casos en estado grave y los restantes estables. La Dirección Provincial de Salud de Holguín informó en sus redes sociales de la ocurrencia del hecho.
(2024-11-17). Cuba y Turquía apuestan por la cooperación en el área de la salud. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Turquía celebraron en Estambul la primera sesión del grupo de trabajo para abordar la cooperación en la esfera de la Salud, en aspectos como medicina de emergencia y desastres, indicaron hoy fuentes diplomáticas. | En el marco del décimo Congreso Mundial de Salud, la viceministra cubana Tania Margarita Cruz dialogó con el titular homólogo.
(2024-11-17). Premier 12: Cuba cae ante Japón y queda fuera de la próxima ronda. cubadebate.cu En un disputadísimo partido, la selección de Japón derrotó 7-6 a Cuba en la mejor demostración de los criollos en el torneo. Con este resultado, los nuestros no logran avanzar a la próxima ronda del Premier 12. El enfrentamiento, disputado este domingo en Taipei de China, tuvo momentos destacados por ambos equipos.
(2024-11-17). Más de 2300 corredores participaron en Marabana 2024. cubadebate.cu Con salida y meta en la sala polivalente Ramón Fonst tuvo lugar esta mañana la tradicional carrera del Marabana, cuya 38 edición estuvo dedicada a los 505 años de la capital cubana. Corredores de más de 40 países tomaron la largada en la principal carrera pedestre cubana.
(2024-11-17). Escalada de violencia en Haití provoca el desplazamiento de más de 20 000 personas. cubadebate.cu En apenas cuatro días, más de 20 000 personas han sido desplazadas en Puerto Príncipe, la capital de Haití, según reportó la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM). De ellas, más de 17 000 se encuentran refugiadas en 15 campamentos improvisados, mientras la violencia de las pandillas sigue escalando. La crisis ha interrumpido las cadenas de suministro esenciales.
A new A captive at Israel's Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank told Sky News how Israeli forces left Dr Al-Bursh, who had been severely tortured, to die alone in agonising…
On Saturday evening, Israeli soldiers confiscated three Palestinian cars while Israeli paramilitary colonizers attacked shepherds in the Hebron governorate in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that several military vehicles invaded the Al-Khalidiya area, east of Yatta town, south of Hebron, closing many streets after surrounding homes and neighborhoods. The …
Earlier on Saturday, Israeli soldiers abducted at least twelve Palestinians, including former political prisoners, from their homes in various parts of the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) reported that the soldiers stormed and ransacked dozens of homes across the West Bank, causing significant damage. The PPS added that the Israeli military invasions …
By Jonathan Kuttab — Friends Of Sabeel North America (FOSNA): A moral fatigue and paralysis seems to have overtaken much of the world. Individuals, organizations and institutions seem to have reached the end of their credulity and ability to be outraged at the ongoing genocide in the Middle East.
Palestinian lawyer Rula Shadeed, who filed the complaint against Israel at the Tribunal, spoke to Brasil de Fato about the need to increase international pressure against the Zionist state.
This is the story of one family, and their desperate attempts to flee to safety under the bombardment of Israeli tanks. It is but one story among millions.
Lebanese officials are reviewing a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal that includes strict measures for southern Lebanon, though doubts remain about its viability. | The draft deal was reportedly handed to Parliament Speaker A response by Hezbollah and Lebanese officials is expected in…
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the country will begin issuing conscription orders to thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, a group traditionally exempt from military service, citing a shortage of soldiers. Katz said in a statement that 7,000 draft orders for ultra-Orthodox men to serve in the Israel …
TEHRAN | Xinhua | Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency () Rafael Grossi on Friday visited two Iranian nuclear sites of Natanz and Fordow for the first time. During his visit, Grossi was accompanied by Massimo Aparo, IAEA deputy director general and head of the IAEA Department of Safeguards, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman of …
The activity to judge the crimes of imperialism was organized by social movements, trade unions, and civil society organizations on the eve of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
The infamous Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda many see as a blueprint for the second Trump term, calls for the end to public broadcasting, because it is viewed as liberal propaganda.
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are the result of a long legacy of segregation, environmental racism, and extraction. This white supremacist capitalist system has brought us to this point in our climate crisis and puts marginalized people directly in the path of the destruction it causes.
The political philosophy of classical liberalism, which provided the basis for liberal political praxis, was sustained by a long tradition of bourgeois economic thought, straddling both classical political economy and neo-classical economics.
Rediscovering the 1974 National March Against Racism and Labor-Left Organizing in Boston's School Desegregation Era JAMES GREEN MEMORIAL LECTURE AND PEOPLE'S HISTORY WALKING TOUR FIGHTING RACISM, DEFEATING FASCISM Date: Nov. 23 Location: Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Place, Boston, 02111 10: 00 a.m. — 11: 30 a.m. WW PHOTO archives Fifty years ago, . . . | 
For the last few years, the monthly Second Sunday Dialogue public meetings of the Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (DJRC) have been discussing the idea of a transitional demand: a "Disability Justice, Full Employment, Health care and Education Second Bill of Rights" amendment to the U.S. . . . | 
"Avenge every attack of the enemy and spread the struggle like waves! This is the only path, the only tested path for self-defense, and there is no other path. This is how a revolutionary peasant army can be built. This is so, because you are today the only revolutionary force, . . . | 
Walid Daqqah's writings were fundamentally linked to a deep-seated worry about the future. While he mourns our collective Palestinian condition, Daqqa also reminds us that the future carries hope.
The Green New Deal has been largely blocked at the national level, but it is thriving in communities, cities, and states. Jeremy Brecher's new book is both an urgent call to action and proof of concept. Starting where we're at Less than one week after Trump was re-elected to the single most powerful political office …
On August 11, 2022, workers in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) penned an open letter about their experiences in the program. "As it currently stands," they wrote, "the [SAWP] is systematic slavery." The article was written by Jamaican workers, but they asserted that migrants of other nationalities had faced similarly dehumanizing experiences. "It feels …
Ukraine is facing to find new recruits, while every day more and more soldiers desert. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of …
By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of Kurakhovo," Rangeloni said, noting that Russian armed forces are constantly advancing on the Donbass front. …
Quezon City, Philippines — Yesterday, November 15, 2024, advocates from various sectors gathered to amplify the call for a Climate Emergency Declaration in response to the escalating impacts of the climate crisis. This Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, organized by a coalition of climate and social justice organizations, seeks to mobilize communities and stakeholders to demand urgent climate action. | The event began with an assembly at 7: 30 AM, followed by a Mass at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in UP Village. Approximately 238 participants from the church group alone joined in solidarity…
Gladiator II, releasing November 15 in the UK and November 22 in the US. | For fans of SWANA, and particularly Palestinian and Egyptian backgrounds, the report that Palestinian-Egyptian actress May Calamawy would be in the film was one met with excitement, especially after her critically acclaimed genre role in Marvel Studios' When Calamawy was cast, outlets touted her role as " 
When Hany el Batnigi, a Canadian citizen born in Gaza, returned to his birthplace in September of 2023 for the first time since he fled after the As conditions became increasingly chaotic in Gaza after 7 October, the long-time Ottawa resident tried to contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to arrange safe passage out…
Gunmen from the "Jamaat-e-Islami Bajaur leader Sufi Hameed was leaving the mosque after offering prayers after sunset (Thursday) when two masked men on a motorcycle opened fire on him," senior police official Waqar Rafiq told AFP. | The official said the attackers escaped after shooting the Islamis…
Libya's Interior Minister, Emad al-Trabelsi, stirred controversy during a The Government of National Unity's minister declared that there is "no space for personal freedom in Libya" and that those seeking it "should go to Europe." He also announced plans to reinstate "morality p…
A rare inside account of the tyranny of the Produced by actress Jennifer Lawrence ("Hunger Games") and Nobel Peace Prize winner 
On 13 November, an official Moroccan team of 70 personnel arrived in Valencia, bringing with them 24 water-pumping trucks and a support vehicle to assist with clean-up efforts. | The mission, ordered by the Moroccan King Mohamed VI, was reported by the state news age…
Campaigner for a just peace in Palestine raided as Starmer regime intensifies assault on anti-genocide journalists and activists Natalie Strecker, a well-known writer and campaigner for a just peace in Palestine has been arrested on her home island of Jersey this morning. Strecker, an associate of UN-recognised Palestinian advocate of non-violent resistance, Issa Amro, recently …
'What constitutes genocide is the Genocide Convention, not personal opinion' — and her comments apply just as well to Lammy's boss Starmer United Nations legal expert Francesca Albanese has dismantled UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's wilful genocide denial, during an interview she gave to the 'Thinking Muslim' podcast. Her comments, though, apply just as well …
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, inaugurated South America's largest and most modern port. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, Chancay Port will boost trade by cutting shipping time between Peru and Asia. | Our guests: | Teresa Mera, Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Trade. | Carlos Kuriyama, Director of the Policy Support Unit at the APEC Secretariat. | 
As the chaotic but iconic blonde with a chequered personal past took up the highest office in the land, it seemed like nothing could stop him. | What could stand in the way of his big economic policy goal of national exceptionalism? He would erect trade barriers against capitalists from competing nations. He would stop freedom of movement and protect his labour force. And, though appealing to the public about their pocketbook issues, the new leader's administration would open the way to a raft of crony appointments and favours to his super-rich backers. | Many said his coalition would dominate the nation…
I am deeply honored by the trust the people of the 50th State Senate District have placed in me. With the majority of ballots scanned and the margin greater than than the outstanding ballots remaining, I am proud to declare victory. Throughout the campaign, I listened to your concerns and hopes for our future. You've called for a senator who will fight for good-paying jobs, quality schools, health care access, safe and affordable communities, and smart economic investments for the future. Now, I am ready to get to work delivering on these issues. As a lineman who fought to save hundreds of jobs as a local union p…
On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at about 12: 38 a.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the "Gold lot" at Destiny USA Mall, for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, the officers located a 42-year-old male, who presented with lacerations to his back. The victim stated he was breaking up a fight near the gold lot entrance, when he felt pain in his back and discovered he had been cut by an unknown object. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR Ambulance, where he was listed in stable condition. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening. The investigation is active and ong…
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | An online petition by a section of Christians on behalf of embattled former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executives facing prosecution over the Kiteezi garbage deaths sent me down memory lane. The petition questioned the arrest and detention of former KCCA executive director, Dorothy Kisaka and her two co-accused. Directed to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has urged the faithful to stay focused on the practical aspects of coffee growing, advising them not to be distracted by the ongoing debates over the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) merger. In recent weeks, there has been heated discussion surrounding the decision to collapse and absorb …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has allowed the evidence of the Scene of Crime Officer Corporal Stephen Oryema in the case in which opposition politicians Dr Kizza Besigye and Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are accused of inciting violence. On Friday, the Court presided over by the Senior Principal Grade One …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of personnel from the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and police officers today fired live ammunition to disperse a group of fishermen protesting the death of one of their colleagues and the detention of another. The two fishermen, Richard Ngobi and Collin Omuntu, from Masese Landing Site in Jinja …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is confident that the cost of internet in the country will drop by up to 50 percent by the end of January, as it strives to empower innovation. The high cost of the Internet has been listed among the main challenges to doing business in Uganda and entrepreneurs …
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's top long-distance stars Victor Kiplangat and Jacob Kiplimo will feature in the Sevens Hills Race in the Netherlands. The duo who were preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for Sunday, arrived in the Netherlands on Friday ready to showcase their performance potential in a highly anticipated formidable …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has approved a temporary measure allowing students with tuition arrears to sit for end-of-semester examinations for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The decision, announced by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe in a letter dated November 14, came in response to a request by Guild President Vicent Lubega Nsamba. Earlier this …
Baku, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) yesterday (November 15) convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to foster partnerships aimed at mitigating climate change in Africa and integrating climate considerations into development finance. Led by the Bank's …
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and supporters of the National Unity Platform have condemned the Police for blocking the mobilization tours of the Party President in Migyera town council. On Friday, the Police and Uganda Peoples' Defense Force in Nakasongola district blocked the mobilization tours of Robert Kyagulanyi. Kyagulanyi was supposed to address his …
Kampala, Uganda | CAFONLINE | South Africa moved to the top of Group D in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over Uganda on Friday. The win pushes Bafana Bafana ahead of the Crane, although both teams have already secured their tickets to TotalEnergies CAF AFCON …
RNZ News A former New Zealand prime minister, Dame Jenny Shipley, has warned the ACT Party is "inviting civil war" with its attempt to define the principles of the 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi in law. The party's controversial Treaty Principles Bill passed its first reading in Parliament on Thursday, voted for by ruling coalition…