(2024-12-13). One year of denouncing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. fidh.org One year ago, the elected representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), voted on a resolution describing as genocide the crimes committed by the State of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza. As evidence of the crimes keeps accumulating, the Israeli authorities continue to encourage and organise this genocide. Those responsible must be brought to justice. FIDH condemns the absence of a permanent ceasefire, and consequently the absence of any basic prospect (…) | – |
(2024-12-13). Reflections on Pancho Villa and the Fall of Dictators. counterpunch.org 
Dictators — whether in Spain, South Africa, Romania or Syria —retain power for decades. They can seem impregnable and invulnerable. But they always fall, and when they do fall the world acts surprised. It ought not to be. The demise of dictators is woven into the fabric of history. In his massive, exhaustive, definitive new
(2024-12-13). Egypt: Joint call to lift punitive measures against EIPR staff. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), joins 32 human rights organisations calling on the Egyptian government to lift arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed on three directors of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), and to end the targeting of human rights defenders for their legitimate work.
5 December 2024. The Egyptian government must immediately lift the arbitrary travel bans and asset freezes imposed upon three directors of (…) | – | /…
(2024-12-13). Ireland asks ICJ to broaden definition of genocide amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
As Ireland plans to formally join South Africa's Speaking after Wednesday's cabinet meeting,
(2024-12-13). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-13). Sudan's crisis and Western politics in East Africa. unitedworldint.com 
Modern struggles, migration issues, geostrategic calculations and short-term approaches. The door that keeps letting in the draught, shut it, and be at peace. (Sudanese Proverb) By Halim Genàßoƒülu Introduction The ongoing conflict in Sudan has drawn significant international attention due to its humanitarian crisis and the broader implications for stability in East Africa. As Sudan …
(2024-12-13). Sudan's crisis and Western politics in East Africa. uwidata.com 
The door that keeps letting in the draught, shut it, and be at peace. (Sudanese Proverb) By Halim Genàßoƒülu Introduction The ongoing conflict in Sudan has drawn significant international attention due to its humanitarian crisis and the broader implications for stability in East Africa. As Sudan grapples with internal strife, worsened by the military coup …
(2024-12-13). Pakistan cricket: Gillespie quits ahead of South Africa tour; Aqib promoted. aljazeera.com Pakistan have appointed Aqib Javed as their interim Test coach following the resignation of Australian Jason Gillespie.
(2024-12-13). Mali's government issues arrest warrant for Canadian mining company CEO. mronline.org 
On December 2, 2024, Mali's popular anti-imperialist government issued an arrest warrant for Canadian mining company Barrick Gold's CEO, Mark Bristow, a South African national who fought for the apartheid army in the 1970s.
(2024-12-13). China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises. ecns.cn Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
(2024-12-13). SA, Angola well positioned to capitalise on trade and investment opportunities. sanews.gov.za SA, Angola well positioned to capitalise on trade and investment opportunities | The Deputy Director General: Trade Branch at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Ambassador Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter, says South Africa and Angola are well positioned to capitalise on trade and investment opportunities that exist in both countries. | Mlumbi-Peter was speaking at a Business Forum hosted by South Africa and Angola in Pretoria on Thursday. | "Boosting intra-Africa trade has to be a core objective for both our countries. We need to identify what is produced in our countries, but also what we are imp…
(2024-12-13). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pays working visit to SA. sanews.gov.za German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pays working visit to SA | President Cyril Ramaphosa will today host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany for a working visit at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President's official residence in Pretoria. | | According to the Presidency, the visit will highlight the "30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa and the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall". | | "The leaders will have an opportunity to engage on a variety of issues of mutual interest, thereby enhancing the strategic relationship and fostering closer cooperation betwee…
(2024-12-13). Queen Masalanabo Modjadji legally recognised. sanews.gov.za Queen Masalanabo Modjadji legally recognised | President Cyril Ramaphosa has legally recognised Princess Masalanabo Modjadji as the Queen of the Balobedu Queenship — the only legally recognised Queenship in South Africa. | Queen Modjaji VII — known as the Rain Queen — has been recognised in terms of Section 8(3)(a) and (b), read with Section 12(8)(a) of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. | A statement from the Presidency explained that the Queenship of the Balobedu was recognised in 2016 when Queen Modjadji was just 16 years old and "could not legally ascend the throne". | Since then,…
(2024-12-13). Transformer explosion leaves nine injured at power station. sanews.gov.za Transformer explosion leaves nine injured at power station | Nine people have been injured in an explosion at Eskom's Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga. | At least one of the injured is in a critical condition. | This as confirmed by the power utility in a statement on Thursday evening. | "[At] approximately 5pm, a transformer explosion occurred at Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, affecting Unit 6. As a precautionary measure, Unit 5 was taken offline to ensure the safety of all employees and contractors on-site. | "Our technical teams are on-site assessing the situation and will continue to do so throughout th…
(2024-12-13). Call to expand SA-Angola trade and investment. sanews.gov.za Call to expand SA-Angola trade and investment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between South Africa and Angola. | | "During our official engagement, we reached a shared understanding that significant opportunities exist to further strengthen and expand our bilateral trade and investment relations," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday. | | The President made the remark during the South Africa-Angola Business Forum held at the CSIR International Conventional Centre in Pretoria. This as he hosted his Angolan counterpart, President Joà£o Manuel G…
(2024-12-13). Repatriated five-year-old born in Mauritian prison to return home. sanews.gov.za Repatriated five-year-old born in Mauritian prison to return home | The Republic of Mauritius has officially handed over a five-year-old girl born to a mother jailed for drug trafficking to South African government officials. | | The girl was handed over to the government of South Africa, through the Department of Social Development (DSD). | | The DSD, in partnership with the South African diplomatic mission in Mauritius, has been working diligently for the past three years to bring the little girl back to her maternal family. | | In an emotional handover on Thursday, the mother and daughter hugged and k…
(2024-12-13). Call for caution during summer customary initiation season. sanews.gov.za Call for caution during summer customary initiation season | With the summer customary initiation season already underway, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for collective action to ensure the safety and dignity of young initiates. | | The period, which is deeply cherished within many communities, marks the sacred journey of initiates, as they transition into manhood through a culturally significant rite of passage. | | While this tradition holds deep cultural value, Hlabisa has expressed concern about the dangers posed by illegal initiation sch…
(2024-12-13). Department condemns Limpopo land invasion. sanews.gov.za Department condemns Limpopo land invasion | The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has condemned the unlawful demarcation and sale of residential stands on the remaining extent of the farm Wolferoode 38 in Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo. | | The invaded land is located just after Mpheni Village, along the D4 road from Elim town towards Vuwani and Malamulele. | | The department said the property, which is under land claim, is State-owned and used for agricultural purposes. | | "It is not allocated to any individual or any traditional authority. The selling of pieces of land as 'residenti…
(2024-12-13). Rand Water conducts weekend infrastructure maintenance. sanews.gov.za Rand Water conducts weekend infrastructure maintenance | Rand Water will this weekend conduct planned infrastructure maintenance to enhance water systems in Eikenhof and Zwartkoppies pump stations in Gauteng for the long-term benefit of its customers. | | The maintenance project is designed to enhance system availability, reliability and efficiency. | | In a statement on Friday, Rand Water said the maintenance, starting from Friday, is meant to correct the historical design of the engine rooms at Eikenhof and Zwartkoppies. | | Rand Water noted that currently, Eikenhof has three engine rooms that were des…
(2024-12-13). Rand Water conducts weekend infrastructure maintenance. sanews.gov.za Rand Water conducts weekend infrastructure maintenance | Rand Water will this weekend conduct planned infrastructure maintenance to enhance water systems in Eikenhof and Zwartkoppies pump stations in Gauteng for the long-term benefit of its customers. | | The maintenance project is designed to enhance system availability, reliability and efficiency. | | In a statement on Friday, Rand Water said the maintenance, starting from Friday, is meant to correct the historical design of the engine rooms at Eikenhof and Zwartkoppies. | | Rand Water noted that currently, Eikenhof has three engine rooms that were designed to be…
(2024-12-13). Department condemns Limpopo land invasion. sanews.gov.za Department condemns Limpopo land invasion | The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has condemned the unlawful demarcation and sale of residential stands on the remaining extent of the farm Wolferoode 38 in Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo. | | The invaded land is located just after Mpheni Village, along the D4 road from Elim town towards Vuwani and Malamulele. | | The department said the property, which is under land claim, is State-owned and used for agricultural purposes. | | "It is not allocated to any individual or any traditional authority. The selling of pieces of land as 'residential stands' i…
(2024-12-13). Call for caution during summer customary initiation season. sanews.gov.za Call for caution during summer customary initiation season | With the summer customary initiation season already underway, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for collective action to ensure the safety and dignity of young initiates. | | The period, which is deeply cherished within many communities, marks the sacred journey of initiates, as they transition into manhood through a culturally significant rite of passage. | | While this tradition holds deep cultural value, Hlabisa has expressed concern about the dangers posed by illegal initiation schools and…
(2024-12-13). Repatriated five-year-old born in Mauritian prison to return home. sanews.gov.za Repatriated five-year-old born in Mauritian prison to return home | The Republic of Mauritius has officially handed over a five-year-old girl born to a mother jailed for drug trafficking to South African government officials. | | The girl was handed over to the government of South Africa, through the Department of Social Development (DSD). | | The DSD, in partnership with the South African diplomatic mission in Mauritius, has been working diligently for the past three years to bring the little girl back to her maternal family. | | In an emotional handover on Thursday, the mother and daughter hugged and kissed as the…
(2024-12-13). Call to expand SA-Angola trade and investment. sanews.gov.za Call to expand SA-Angola trade and investment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between South Africa and Angola. | | "During our official engagement, we reached a shared understanding that significant opportunities exist to further strengthen and expand our bilateral trade and investment relations," President Ramaphosa said on Thursday. | | The President made the remark during the South Africa-Angola Business Forum held at the CSIR International Conventional Centre in Pretoria. This as he hosted his Angolan counterpart, President Joà£o Manuel Gonà&szli…
(2024-12-13). German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pays working visit to SA. sanews.gov.za German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pays working visit to SA | President Cyril Ramaphosa will today host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany for a working visit at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President's official residence in Pretoria. | | According to the Presidency, the visit will highlight the "30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa and the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall". | | "The leaders will have an opportunity to engage on a variety of issues of mutual interest, thereby enhancing the strategic relationship and fostering closer cooperation between the tw…
(2024-12-13). Nakivubo Stadium cleared by CAF for CHAN. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF has given a go ahead to Uganda and Burundi to play their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifier matches at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo. This becomes the first continental fixture the stadium will host since its re-opening earlier this year. The two nations will face off in a two-legged …
(2024-12-13). Resaltan especial relación entre Angola y Fuerzas Armadas de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 (RHC) La especial relación existente entre Angola y las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) de Cuba fue exaltada hoy durante el acto por el aniversario 68 del cuerpo armado de la nación caribeña, celebrado en Luanda.
(2024-12-13). Biden Aims to Go Out With a Bellicose Bang. counterpunch.org 
Having failed thus far to ignite Nuclear Armageddon, what's up next for the U.S. military industrial complex? I'll tell you: New bases in Europe, 47 of them, to be exact, in Scandinavia in coming years. That's Joe Biden's legacy, a blood transfusion to NATO's moribund carcass by adding Finland and Sweden and thereby ballooning the
(2024-12-13). Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs. counterpunch.org 
Over 8,000 Americans die every day, many of them unnecessarily. Why? Because the United States still doesn't have a national health care system that guarantees everyone adequate medical attention. One particular American's death has driven that point home. On December 4, a gunman murdered Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare's 50-year-old CEO. The bullet casings from the shooting read
(2024-12-13). A State of Passion: One doctor's unwavering dedication for Gaza>. newarab.com 
If anyone still doubts that hell has surfaced on Earth and roams Gaza, they need to watch Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi's latest documentary, This all-encompassing portrait of British-Palestinian surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah — volunteering for the sixth time in his homeland of Palestine during a military conflict — lays bare the ongoing atrocities, which, despite the hypocritical rhetoric of international human rights discourse, no legal body seems capable of ending. | A State of Passion recently cele…
(2024-12-13). Russia and Iran Lack Strategic Vision. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The latest report is that Israel has carried out 480 air strikes on territory of the former Syria and Israeli troops are moving deeper into the country. Netanyahu claims credit for Syria's overthrow which he said is "a historic day …
(2024-12-13). What's Really Behind Israel's "Shock & Awe" Campaign In Syria? thealtworld.com A confluence of interests explains its actions, but these same actions also have some unintended consequences. | Israel carried out
(2024-12-13). The Bibi Files: The leaked tapes exposing the Netanyahu family. newarab.com 
It offers a damning portrait of the unscrupulous politician — universally known as Bibi — who has manipulated regional conflicts and high-level influence to secure his survival in the face of crimina…
(2024-12-13). Interview With Historic Palestinian Activist Leila Khaled: 'Surrender Or Fight'. popularresistance.org Leila Khaled is a historic activist for the liberation of the Palestinian people. At 80 years old, she continues to be active in promoting international collaboration with political organizations, popular movements and governments to denounce Israeli violence and broaden the struggle for the formation of the Palestinian state. | Venezuela is one of the countries that echoes this struggle the most. The defense of the Palestinian people has been, since Hugo Chávez, one of the pillars of Venezuelan foreign policy. In the last week of November, Khaled was in Caracas to participate in the International Conference of S…
(2024-12-13). Singer-songwriter Corinne Allal, among first openly gay Israeli celebrities, dies at 69. haaretz.com The singer, composer and musical producer is known for numerous hits; she won many awards and was producer for Evyatar Banai, Carmela Gross Wagner and The Witches' debut album…
(2024-12-13). Lebanon grants license to Norway-based firm for maritime survey. newarab.com 
Lebanon earlier this week granted a non-exclusive reconnaissance license to a US-Norwegian energy data and services provider to conduct a three-dimensional seismic survey in one of the country's offshore maritime blocks. | During a press conference Tuesday, caretaker Energy and Water Minister Walid Fayyad announced that Oslo-based TGS was granted a permit to survey an area of about 1,300 square km in Block 8, off southern Lebanon. | It is the only block out of 10 in total not to be included in the seismic surveys conducted between 2006 and 2013 due to its close location to Israel, with which Lebanon demarcated…
(2024-12-13). Penny verdict negates state messaging on mental health, encourages racist vigilante violence. workers.org 
On May 1, 2023, Jordan Neely was strangled to death in a New York City subway car. Yesterday, Dec. 9, his killer, Daniel Penny, was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide and had the more severe charge of manslaughter dismissed because of a hung — predominantly white — jury. . . . |
(2024-12-13). Antigua and Barbuda on alert after earthquake. plenglish.com According to the U.S. Geological Survey, its epicenter was located 181 kilometers north of San Juan, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Montserrat. The earthquake did not cause any loss of life or material damage. | Being small in size, Caribbean countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, are prone to frequent earthquakes, the Associated Times said. | Two days ago, an earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded, and the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that the earthquake was located at a depth of 10 kilometers. | A minor earthquake was also recorded on Sunday, with an epicenter shifting over the Caribbean…
(2024-12-13). Guangxi's Chishui Port launches the first international cargo route to Australia. ecns.cn A container ship carrying caravans manufactured in south China's Guangxi departed from Chishui Port in Wuzhou City to Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, marking the port's inaugural international cargo route to Australia.
(2024-12-13). China's health program to support financial burden on patients. ecns.cn A new round of China's bulk buy program for drugs will include 385 products from 234 companies in an effort to further reduce the financial burden of patients, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration.
(2024-12-13). China sends five experiment satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying a group of five experiment satellites, part of a high-speed laser technology demonstration network "Diamond Constellation," blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 12, 2024.
(2024-12-13). The Return of War to the Home Front. counterpunch.org 
In the early 1990s, doctors in Hiroshima, Japan, discovered a stress-induced syndrome they called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome" — a condition in which the heart's left ventricle, responsible for pumping blood, loses its capacity in response to extreme stressors like war, natural disaster, and the loss of loved ones. Prevalent among older women, that
(2024-12-13). Nearly Half of Older Americans Can't Afford Basic Needs. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-13). Spokesperson of Ministry of National Defense responds to question on the Fujian aircraft carrier's trials. ecns.cn The relevant trials of the Fujian aircraft carrier are a normal part of the construction process. In the next steps, additional trials will be gradually conducted based on the progress of the aircraft carrier's construction.
(2024-12-13). PLA military exercises 'in accordance with needs and situation'. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army will decide whether or not to carry out exercises near Taiwan in accordance with related needs and situations, according to a military spokesman.
(2024-12-13). Behind UnitedHealthcare's CEO Is a Larger System of Corporate Rule. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-13). Russia approves use of NovoSkin artificial skin. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, said on Thursday that NovoSkin, a product to replace human skin, was approved for use by the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor).
(2024-12-13). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-12-13). Peru: Two years after the repression of protests, justice for the victims is still pending. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilisations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-13). Trump's backdoor scheme to destroy Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—When Republican Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office next month, the first idea he plans is to extend and expand his eight-year-old tax cut for corporations and the rich. That and other plans he has will destroy the safety nets the country depends upon without ever having to do what Elon Musk is urging …
(2024-12-13). European Parliament leader sees Spain as crucial in the face of Trump. plenglish.com Madrid, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) The president of the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola, today valued Spain's role in the future of the continental bloc in face of the return of Donald Trump. Metsola, who came to Madrid to collect the Forum Europa award for her political career, considered that the Iberian country will be crucial in the consolidation of a more powerful and influential community scheme. 'With its unique links throughout the Mediterranean and along the Atlantic, Spain will be key to building a Europe that can speak to the world, a Europe that can lead in a new world,' said the Maltese parliam…
(2024-12-13). Barbados to ratify solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba-Barbados Friendship Association (AACB) will hold a meeting as part of the Caribbean Solidarity Movement to demand an end to the United States blockade against Cuba, Group President David Danny reported on Thursday.
(2024-12-13). Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-13). After 2 years, Coca-Cola's promise to scale up reusable packaging is dead. grist.org 
Despite growing public scrutiny and legal challenges over its use of plastic, Coca-Cola appears to be moving backward on packaging sustainability. | Earlier this decade, the soda giant publicly pledged to decrease its use of virgin plastic and boost the share of its beverages sold in reusable containers. But in a
(2024-12-13). MPs urge government to appoint 'community resilience czar' to counter toxic far-right politics. leftfootforward.org A cross-party group of MPs has called on the government to appoint a 'community resilience czar' to tackle the rise of far-right ideologies following this summer's riots. | In a letter co-ordinated by the think tank Compass and addressed to Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Rushanara Ali, MPs warned of the growing threat of far-right movements and called for a cross-government strategy to protect communities. | The letter was signed by Labour MP Nadia Whittome, Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, Green MPs Ellie Chowns, Carla Denyer, Adrian Ramsay, Sian Berry, and former Green M…
(2024-12-13). Reproductive justice organizers in the South are finding new ways to help incarcerated mothers. nationofchange.org
(2024-12-13). Iranian singer gives online concert without hijab. newarab.com 
An Iranian singer was hailed as a hero by supporters on Thursday but faced Parastoo Ahmadi streamed the concert on her YouTube channel late on Wednesday. She wears no headscarf and is bare-shouldered in a long, flowing black dr…
(2024-12-13). Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV Ready to Hit Road — Check Launch Date. ummid.com Buoyed by the success of SU7 Sedan, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is all set to launch its second electric car "YU7 SUV" in months from now.
(2024-12-13). Labour LGBT+ group voices 'deep concern' over Wes Streeting's ban on puberty blockers. leftfootforward.org LGBT+ Labour has expressed 'deep concern' about the health secretary Wes Streeting's indefinite ban of puberty blockers for the treatment of gender dysphoria. | The party's LGBTQ group has said that prohibiting the use of blockers, which have been in use since the 1980s, "will have a detrimental impact on the mental health of young trans people". | In an open letter to the health and social care secretary, LGBT+ Labour said that puberty blockers "represent an important medication" for many children and young people as part of their gender transition. | The medication, known scientifically as Gonadotrophin-rel…
(2024-12-13). No surprise Americans are 'rooting for' the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killer. indybay.org There is a class war raging in the US, and the healthcare system is one of its most violent fronts. Obviously, Brian Thompson is not personally responsible for the terminally ill state of society in the US — a country that managed to spend $916bn on its military in 2023 alone and that continues to fund Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip to the tune of tens of billions of dollars, all while poverty remains a leading cause of death among Americans. But the man was in fact emblematic of the lethal inequality that underpins US corporatocracy, where the health insurance racket does its part to keep people so si…
(2024-12-13). Sunday 12/15: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-12-13). Enough Is Enough! Striking Unite SF HERE 2 Workers & Supporters Speak Out About Healthcare. indybay.org Striking San Francisco Unite Here Local 2 workers speak out about why they are striking and their fight to keep their healthcare benifits. Also a rally was held before the march began.
(2024-12-13). Ed Miliband's Department Claims 30-Year Average Temperature is Higher Than the Warmest Year on Record. wattsupwiththat.com It's becoming clearer by the day that the Met Office's temperature measuring operation is amateurish and unsuitable for the serious scientific purpose of underpinning the Net Zero agenda. Little care seems to have been taken over the siting of measuring devices, with nearly eight out of 10 stations based in junk classes 4 and 5 with huge uncertainties identified by the World Meteorological Organisation. Alarmists frequently talk about the dangers of warming of as little as one tenth of a degree centigrade but Met Office figures (and those of other state-funded meteorological organisations around the world, which…
(2024-12-13). Comerica Bank accused of screwing senior & disabled Direct Express debit card holders. indybay.org Comerica Bank The Financial Agent For Direct Express – Debit MasterCard Has Been Sued By The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):…
(2024-12-13). President Maduro Condemns Edmundo González's Call for Civil War in Venezuela (+EU). orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has issued a strong warning to former far-right Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González, who made calls for violence among his supporters with the statement, "when you are afraid, you don't go to war." | "Now he is calling for a war in Venezuela," said the Venezuelan president this Wednesday, December 11, at an event promoting the election of communal justices of peace, which will take place on December 15. "Old man, be careful what you say from there, it has serious consequences, you hear? Be careful with your words, don't make mistakes with the people of Ve…
(2024-12-13). Presidente de Venezuela rememora 30 años del abrazo de Fidel y Chávez (+Foto y video). radiohc.cu Caracas, 13 dic (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, rememoró este viernes las tres décadas del abrazo de los comandantes Hugo Chávez y Fidel Castro en La Habana, Cuba, que cambió para siempre la historia del continente.
(2024-12-13). Trump, el rabioso antiinmigrante. radiohc.cu Posiblemente no exista ningún presidente en Estados Unidos que exhiba tanto su odio contra los inmigrantes como Donald Trump, un republicano que, curiosamente es hijo de una escocesa y nieto de un alemán, que llegó en plena fiebre del oro a buscar fortuna en ese país norteamericano.
(2024-12-13). Importante presencia latinoamericana en Fitur 2025. radiohc.cu Madrid, 13 dic (RHC) América Latina y el Caribe volverá a tener una presencia destacada en la Feria Internacional de Turismo (Fitur) de Madrid, que se realizará del 22 al 26 de enero, se confirmó este viernes.
(2024-12-13). El bloqueo a Cuba-Otra condena. radiohc.cu El 2024 se ha caracterizado por un gran acompañamiento a Cuba en su lucha contra el bloqueo norteamericano. Condenas de gobiernos, personalidades y pueblos, así como múltiples acciones de solidaridad se registraron a lo largo del año, en el que la nación caribeña obtuvo una nueva y rotunda victoria en la ONU.
(2024-12-13). Primera visita de Chávez a Cuba y génesis del Alba. Evocaciones. cubadebate.cu Aquella fresca noche del 13 de diciembre de 1994, arriba Chávez a Cuba cargado de ideas, sentimientos y expectativas. Es la primera vez que visita la patria de Martí y de su admirado pueblo cubano y anhela al menos poder saludar brevemente a Fidel. øCuáles son los antecedentes de esta histórica visita de apenas 36 horas y de su encuentro con Fidel, que se convertirían en un hito de los nexos entre Cuba y Venezuela?
(2024-12-13). Buen cierre de Lezcano en lid continental de pentatlón moderno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 dic (JIT).- El cubano Sunel Lezcano cerró su destacado desempeño en el Campeonato Panamericano de Pentatlón Moderno 2024, con sede en Brasil, al ubicarse onceno en la categoría de mayores, tras conquistar el quinto lugar entre los juveniles.
(2024-12-13). La morte di una nazione: bandiere nere, massacri, accaparramenti di terre, gli avvoltoi si nutrono della carcassa della Siria. strategic-culture.su L'Occidente collettivo si solleverà per difendere i restanti cristiani siriani quando le Bandiere nere verranno a purgarli? | Segue nostro Il modus operandi standard dell'egemone è sempre il divide et impera. Messi all'angolo dall'inesorabile ascesa della realtà multinodale (corsivo mio), hanno visto un'apertura per un reboot imperiale, puntando tutto sull'istituzione del "Grande Medio Oriente" delineato ancora durante l'era Cheney. | L'
(2024-12-13). Yemeni forces strike vicinity of Tel Aviv, Ashkelon in fresh anti-Israeli operations. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces strike the city of Jaffa near Tel Aviv as well as the city of Ashkelon in the central part of the occupied Palestinian territories in fresh anti-Israeli operations.
(2024-12-13). Genocide in Gaza: Israeli attack on so-called 'safe zone' kills 34 people. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces and gunboats conduct a ferocious attack against the Nuseirat Refugee Camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip after declaring the site to be a "safe zone" for civilians.
(2024-12-13). Palestinian report: IDF fire kills 23-year-old with special needs near Hebron, West Bank; Israeli army says troops 'felt in danger'. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigating whether drone sirens in Gaza border communities were false alarm ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli strike on residential building in Nuseirat in central Gaza kills at least 25 people, Palestinian medics say ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin tells Israeli counterpart that U.S. and Israel should be in close consultation over unfolding events, Pentagon says…
(2024-12-13). Israeli defense chief tells army to prepare for months-long hold of Syrian Mount Hermon. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigating whether drone sirens in Gaza border communities were false alarm ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli strike on residential building in Nuseirat in central Gaza kills at least 25 people, Palestinian medics say ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. Defense Secretary Austin tells Israeli counterpart that U.S. and Israel should be in close consultation over unfolding events, Pentagon says…
(2024-12-13). Expanding domestic demand crucial for stabilizing China's economy: experts. ecns.cn Outlining a number of key tasks for 2025, China's annual Central Economic Work Conference urged efforts to vigorously boost consumption, improve investment efficiency, and expand domestic demand.
(2024-12-13). Experts: Moderately loose monetary policy boost confidence, stabilize market expectations. ecns.cn The moderately loose monetary policy outlined at this year's Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) has sent a positive and clear signal, boosting confidence among stakeholders and stabilizing market expectations, experts said.
(2024-12-13). Central authorities fully support HK in fostering new economic momentum: Xi. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday said the central authorities fully support Hong Kong in aligning with national strategies and fostering new momentum and advantages for economic development.
(2024-12-13). Mega water diversion project marks 10 years. ecns.cn Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the world's largest water diversion project – the first phase of the eastern and central routes of the South-North Water Diversion Project – through which more than 76.7 billion cubic meters of water have been transferred.
(2024-12-13). Honduras registers decrease in homicide rate. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Honduras today recorded a decrease in the homicide rate compared to previous years, reported the Observatory of Violence of the National Autonomous University of this Central American nation.
(2024-12-13). BCU's Synergistic Triumph at the 6th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference in Vietnam. pressenza.com 
Baguio Central University (BCU) proudly announced its active participation in the 6th International Multidisciplinary Conference, hosted by Beyond Books Publication (BBP) in partnership with ISTAR-Thailand, which took place from December 4-6, 2024, at Bach Viet Polytechnic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Under the theme "Synergy, Innovation, and Partnership for an Empowered World," this event highlighted BCU's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and international collaboration. | Dr. Genevieve B. Kupang took center stage at the 6th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference in Ho Chi Minh, Vietna…
(2024-12-12). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to make plans for 2025. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2025.
(2024-12-13). IX Pleno del Comité Central evalúa resultados alcanzados en la producción de alimentos. cubadebate.cu Durante la primera jornada de trabajo del IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, se evaluó de manera crítica y autocrítica los resultados alcanzados en la producción de alimentos y la implementación de la Ley de Soberanía Alimentaria y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN). Ese tema formó parte del primer punto de la agenda del pleno.
(2024-12-13). Sobre el IX Pleno del PCC y el Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano hablamos en Las 3 del día (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos al podcast Las 3 del día. Hoy es 12 de diciembre y Ariadna Cuza Milanés les presenta el resumen informativo de la jornada. Dedicamos los primeros minutos a conversar sobre el IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. También nos vamos hasta el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano.
(2024-12-13). Fears in DRC as mystery disease kills dozens, mainly children. aljazeera.com More than 500 cases of unknown illness have emerged in rural, remote Panzi in western Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2024-12-13). Greece probes 'assault of Egyptian minor' at migrant camp. newarab.com 
A prosecutor from Greece's Supreme Court on Thursday launched an emergency inquiry into the alleged Four other Egyptians housed at the facility aged 16, 17, 18 and 21 have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault at the state-run refugee facility in Malakasa, west of the Greek capital, police said. | The four male suspects were…
(2024-12-13). Kenyan president reaffirms economic stability during Independence Day celebrations. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya's economy is stable and the government has laid a solid foundation for inclusive economic transformation, President William Ruto said on Thursday. Ruto made the remarks while celebrating Independence Day, marking 61 years since Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. "We are no longer where we were a …
(2024-12-13). Shattered Lands: A Short History of the Syrian Conflict. counterpunch.org 
This piece was first published on CounterPunch in March 2011. When the Arab Spring came to the Middle East ten years ago, most on the left welcomed the protests, except in Libya and Syria largely out of geopolitical concerns. If the world was made up of opposing camps, you had to support Washington's enemies even
(2024-12-13). China firmly opposes official exchanges between the authorities of island of Taiwan and Somaliland: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes any official exchanges or the establishment of official institutions between the authorities of island of Taiwan and Somaliland; and China urges relevant parties in Somalia .
(2024-12-13). 12th Media Person Killed in Pakistan, PEC Expresses Serious Concern. pressenza.com Geneva: Pakistan, even though there is no war, continues to lose media persons to assailants. The South Asian nation witnessed the 12th journo-victim within the 12 months of 2024. Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern after receiving the news about the murder of another journalist named Malik Zafar Iqbal Naich in the morning hours on the 12th of December and demands adequate punishments for the perpetrators. | Malik Zafar (45) was shot dead by the miscreants at Chowk Chanigoth which is under the Rahimyarkhan district of Pakistan. Family sources claim that…
(2024-12-13). A discussion with Ajamu Baraka on people(s)-centered human rights, a framework born of struggle and crisis. mronline.org The Black Alliance for Peace just launched its North-South Project for People(s)-Centered Human Rights. Ajamu Baraka and Margaret Kimberley discussed why this project is so necessary. | December 13, 2024…
(2024-12-13). Was South Korea's coup an attempt to restart the Korean War? peoplesdispatch.org As South Korea's political crisis continues following President Yoon's failed attempt to declare martial law on December 3, new details are emerging in the country's legislature that suggest the full scope of Yoon's coup plot may have included plans to trigger a "limited war" with North Korea. Planning documents circulated among accomplices prior to the martial law order also demonstrate that Yoon and former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun looked to past martial law orders as precedents, including those issued prior to the Gwangju Massacre and the Jeju Massacre. | A possible timeline of how Yoon's coup plans inter…
(2024-12-13). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Palestinians, Injure Others, Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinians, including a child, and injured dozens more in the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. East of the city, undercover agents kidnapped a young man in the Askar refugee camp. Media sources said that a large army force invaded several neighborhoods …
(2024-12-13). Yoon's address draws criticism. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Thursday his martial law decree was "an act of governance" and accused the opposition of paralyzing state affairs, drawing fresh criticism and adding new uncertainty to the upcoming impeachment vote this weekend.
(2024-12-13). Israeli occupation army destroys residential structures east of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-13). IDF says it struck Hamas operatives taking aid as Gaza ministry alleges 15 killed. haaretz.com Hamas-run information ministry says some 15 people were killed while protecting truck from looting. Local groups have been seen in southern Gaza organizing against possible criminal elements trying to control aid…
(2024-12-13). "Dangerous Times": South Korean Defense Minister Just Nearly Caused Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca "Dangerous Times": South Korean Defense Minister Just Nearly Caused Nuclear War | AI Translation into Korean. | Scroll down | "ÏúÑÌóòÌïú ÏãúÎåÄ": Ìïú͵≠ ͵≠Î∞©Î∂Ä Ïû•Í¥ÄÏù¥ ÌïµÏ ÑÏüÅÏùÑ ÏùºÏúºÌǨ ΪîÌñàÎã§: | &Ig…
(2024-12-13). How disgraced South Korean defense minister just nearly caused nuclear war. infobrics.org Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun ordered a swarm of drones to be launched at Pyongyang in order to provoke an attack from North Korea. President Yoon was to use this as a pretext to declare martial law. It's perfectly clear that the disgraced defense minister didn't do this on his own volition. Worse yet, it's extremely likely that the US ordered Yoon to launch the operation to ensure escalation with North Korea and possibly even China.
(2024-12-13). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project marks 10th anniversary. ecns.cn This year marks the 10th anniversary of the operation of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which was initiated to address China's regional water imbalance.
(2024-12-13). With Martial Law Defeated, Now Is a Decisive Moment for Change in South Korea. counterpunch.org Late at night on December 3, soldiers stormed into South Korea's National Assembly in armored vehicles and combat helicopters. Assembly staff desperately blocked their assault with fire extinguishers and barricades. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol had just declared martial law to "eliminate 'anti-state' forces." Outside the National Assembly, people gathered from all over Seoul and beyond.
(2024-12-13). Northern regions benefit from water diversion project. ecns.cn The South-North Water Diversion Project has in the past decade diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River basin to the country's drought-prone northern regions, benefiting 185 million people.
(2024-12-13). The eighth Continent is the Continent of Sleaze: The Fiftieth Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
The Global North and its corporate executives have wielded the concept of 'corruption' to underdevelop the Global South, whose social wealth it instead injects into the Continent of Sleaze.
(2024-12-13). The Japan-ROK-U.S. Summit: Destructive Trilateral Military Alliance. "Expressway to the East-West War" globalresearch.ca I am writing this paper to warn the world about the destructive impact of the trilateral military alliance that will not only kill South Korean democracy, security and economy but also widens the expressway to the East-West war. This trilateral summit was a summit of three dangerous men.
(2024-12-13). Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
The small South American nation of The move marks a welcome diplomatic victory for
(2024-12-13). UAE flights flood airstrip UN says supplies weapons to Sudan. newarab.com 
(2024-12-13). Deadly attacks in Sudan's Darfur 'shocking': WHO chief. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at recent attacks in "The most recent attacks in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, that claimed at least 80 lives and injured hundreds of people are shocking," WHO chief T…
(2024-12-13). Four Policemen detained after violent arrest goes viral. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four police officers are in detention for violently arresting a woman in Mbarara City. The woman identified as Victoria Kabatoraine was arrested for allegedly trespassing on land. The land is opposite the Coca-Cola plant in Lubiri cell in Mbarara City. In a video posted on social media, two police officers in …
(2024-12-13). Govt releases sh50bn to resettle landslide victims. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has released sh50 billion to resettle over 5,000 households living in disaster-prone areas in the Bugisu region. This was revealed on Wednesday by Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja while meeting leaders in the Bugisu region in Mbale City. She said that after last month's landslides in Bulambuli, President …
(2024-12-13). Police say former LCIII Chairperson in Tororo shot himself. independent.co.ug 
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Paul Okanya, the former LCIII Chairperson of Osukuru Sub County, Tororo District has allegedly shot himself. The incident occurred on Thursday at his home in Osukuru Town Council. According to reports, Okanya returned home around midnight, where a heated argument ensued between him and his wife, Judith Muyodi. Johnson …
(2024-12-13). TODAY: Sh1.3 billion Powerball Jackpot with guaranteed Sh100 million payout. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today's highly anticipated Uganda National Lottery POWERBALL draw offers a staggering UGX 1.3 billion jackpot for participants to win, officials have confirmed. But that's not all—if no one matches all 6 numbers to claim the Huge jackpot, sh100 million is guaranteed to be won by participants in the next …
(2024-12-13). Binary University offers shs5.5 billion in scholarships to Ugandan students. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan students aspiring to pursue higher education at Malaysia's prestigious Binary University now have a significant opportunity. A total of UGX 5.5 billion has been allocated for scholarships under the MyBinary International Grant (MyBIG), an initiative designed to support international students. The Ugandan chapter follows the successful launch of similar programs …
(2024-12-13). PSFU recognizes Uganda Baati's community initiatives. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati has been named the Community Development Champion of the Year at the 2nd Annual Private Sector Gala, an award recognizing the company's profound impact on communities through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation. Guided by its four CSR pillars- Health, Education, Shelter, …
(2024-12-13). UVA, Minister Tumwebaze plot to end menace of quack Veterinary Doctors. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The newly elected Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) executive and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) have agreed to lead a new drive to end quackery that is affecting the quality of products from Ugandan farms. "There are very many quack doctors right across the country. If …