aljazeera (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.
Hugo GABBERO (2024-11-17). Egypt: Joint letter urging the UNWGAD to take action on Alaa Abd el-Fattah's detention. fidh.org
ICRC (2024-11-17). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
Maxime Duriez (2024-11-17). Egypt: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
Gabisile (2024-11-17). President arrives in Brazil to lead SA's participation at G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za President arrives in Brazil to lead SA's participation at G20 Summit | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Brazil on Saturday night to lead South Africa's participation in the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro. | The G20 Leaders' Summit, which will be held between 18 and 19 November 2024, will focus on "Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet". | "Brazil's G20 Presidency continues the global south rotating Presidency and during its tenure prioritises social inclusion and the fight against hunger and poverty, energy transitions and the promotion…
La Via Campesina (2024-11-17). African People's Counter-COP denounces the COP system and demands climate justice for Global South be at the centre of the climate action. cadtm.org
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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,…
aljazeera (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.
Iqbal Jassat (2024-11-17). Criminalizing Resistance — Tactics to Dehumanize Hamas are Doomed to Fail. indybay.org Pro-Apartheid Israel lobbies ranging from the South Africa Zionist Federation to the South Africa Jewish Board, have hysterically been profiling Hamas as a "terror" group. A tactic doomed to fail.
The Independent (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 …
tvbrics (2024-11-17). South African President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates his birthday. tvbrics.com 
The South African leader is turning 72…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). South African President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates his birthday. tvbrics.com The South African leader is turning 72…
(2024-11-17). Egypt: Joint letter urging the UNWGAD to take action on Alaa Abd el-Fattah's detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-17). Egypt: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org
(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). (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). 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). 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). 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). 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, …
aljazeera (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.
ICRC (2024-11-17). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-11-17). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
ICRC (2024-11-17). Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC's efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity. icrc.org
Brian Berletic (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…
Broulaye Bagayoko, CADTM International, Maxime Perriot, Omar Aziki, Sushovan Dhar, Veronica Carrillo Ortega (2024-11-17). CADTM International Council | Day 2 | A global overview of political, social and economic situations. cadtm.org
IMEMC News (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, …
newarab (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…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (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). 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.
Staff (2024-11-17). PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello on US and EU Interference in Venezuela: Go to Hell & Mind Your Own Business. orinocotribune.com The first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, condemned the interventionist positions of the United States, the European Union, and some other countries around the world. | "Go to hell, we don't care … mind your own business. We Venezuelans will take care of Venezuelan affairs," he said on Friday, November 15, during his speech at the Congress of the Bolivarian Historical Bloc in Caracas. | Cabello called upon the people to remain "prepared for everything," and added that the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, called for "a structural fusion of the people, th…
Staff (2024-11-17). Vice President Rodríguez: Historical Block Conference Proposals to Help Venezuela's Economic Transformation. orinocotribune.com The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reported that the proposals coming out of the Great Congress of the Bolivarian Historical Block will help in the construction of the economic transformation program that Venezuela requires. | During her speech at the opening ceremony of the Congress, Thursday, November 15, at the Convention Center in Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota, Caracas, the Venezuelan vice president also highlighted the over 100 proposals that had been submitted. | "I welcome these more than 100 proposals that have been raised … because they will help us to build the economic transformatio…
UMMID (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.
UMMID (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.
AFSCME 3299 (2024-11-17). University of California Service and Patient Care Workers will STRIKE over Unfair Labor Practices. indybay.org UC Service and Patient Care Workers Will Mount Statewide Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike, November 20th-21st…
Ceasefire Postcards (2024-11-17). Sunday 11/17: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
Rhoda Wilson (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 …
newarab (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…
presstv.ir (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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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 …
Hugo GABBERO (2024-11-17). Azerbaijan: Call on the participants of the European Political Community Summit to address the climate of repression. fidh.org The undersigned human rights organisations call on the participants of the forthcoming European Political Community Summit to address the climate of unprecedented repression in Azerbaijan and to demand the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders, civil society activists, environmental activists and journalists whose arrests are politically motivated. 6 November 2024. Less than a week before the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework (…) | – |
Maxime Duriez (2024-11-17). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption. Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |
Staff (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…
IMEMC News (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 …
newarab (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…
UMMID (2024-11-17). Syllabus Cut, Internal Marks — Major Changes in 2025 CBSE 10, 12 Exams. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has announced major changes for the 2025 Class 10th and 12th board exams that included reduction in syllabus and internal marks among other things.
UMMID (2024-11-17). CBSE rejects reports claiming changes in 2025 class 10, 12 exams. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) Friday November 15, 2024 rejected the reports claiming syllabus cut, increase in internal assessment weightage and open book test from the 2025 board exams for classes 10 and 12.
aljazeera (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). 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). '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 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 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). 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). 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…
aljazeera (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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship. presstv.ir A brutal insurgency has made it hard for Nigerians in northeastern Borno State to feed their families.
(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.
Eva Canan (2024-11-17). Dominican Republic: FIDH urges dialogue and action on pollution, corruption, and human rights violations. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) led a mission to the Dominican Republic to follow up on serious cases of corruption and environmental pollution that have resulted in human rights violations. Santo Domingo, 7 November 2024. As part of a follow-up mission to the Dominican Republic, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) visited the Punta Catalina area and Los Tres Brazos this week to monitor and verify cases of pollution and corruption that have been (…) | – |
(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… |
ecns.cn (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.
newarab (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)
Dan Bacher (2024-11-17). Tribes, environmental groups slam Delta Tunnel hearing process. indybay.org Despite widespread opposition to the Delta Tunnel by Tribes, fishing groups, conservation NGOs, environmental justice advocates, family farmers, boating group, elected officials, the five Delta Counties and Southern California water ratepayers, the Newsom administration keeps moving forward with the environmentally destructive project.
presstv.ir (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.
presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Israeli strikes kill at least two medics in south Lebanon: Health Ministry. presstv.ir Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon have left at least two medics dead, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Iraqi resistance strikes key Israeli targets in occupied territories. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has launched a string of drone strikes on key Israeli positions in the northern and southern parts of the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories, marking the latest in a series of retaliatory operations.
presstv.ir (2024-11-17). 1.2 million Palestinians left without clean water in south Gaza. presstv.ir Israel's persistent blockade of fuel entry into Gaza has left 1.2 million people in need of clean water.
presstv.ir (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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
ICRC (2024-11-17). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
newarab (2024-11-17). RSF 'closing in' on Sudanese army in North Darfur's El Fasher. newarab.com 
The paramilitary The area is home to
presstv.ir (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). 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). Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(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). 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…
ANDREW MWENDA (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 …
The Independent (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 …
The Independent (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 …
The Independent (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 …
The Independent (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. …
The Independent (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 …
The Independent (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 …
The Independent (2024-11-17). KCCA misses deadline for submitting FY 2025/2026 budget framework papers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) missed the November 15 deadline for submitting the FY 2025/2026 budget framework papers to the Ministry of Finance, after failing to resolve critical issues raised by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Lukwago stated that during a crisis meeting held on Friday evening with the Minister …
The Independent (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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
aljazeera (2024-11-16). Zambia's Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality. aljazeera.com For far too long the Zambian and other African governments have prioritised urban over rural communities.
Gabisile (2024-11-16). SA's G20 Presidency will be inclusive and represent different voices – Lamola. sanews.gov.za SA's G20 Presidency will be inclusive and represent different voices – Lamola | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – To make South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African leadership style that emphasises participation, consultation and the common good must be embraced. | "The colourful tapestry of our diverse nation will be woven into our every thread to represent the voices and contributions of our diverse population," said International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola. | Lamola was speaking at the G20 Social Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday a…
Gabisile (2024-11-16). SA's participation in the G20 reaffirms country's values, says analyst. sanews.gov.za SA's participation in the G20 reaffirms country's values, says analyst | By Gabisile Ngcobo | Rio de Janeiro – South Africa's participation in the Group of Twenty (G20) reaffirms the country's values enshrined in the Constitution and, given the ongoing global geopolitical tensions, every effort to foster cooperation must be pursued. | This is according to Research Professor of International Politics at the University of South Africa (Unisa) Jo-Ansie van Wyk. | The G20 is a group of developed and emerging market economies that are dedicated to promoting economic cooperation, environmental sustainability, social i…
Iqbal Jassat (2024-11-16). Criminalizing Resistance — Tactics to Dehumanize Hamas are Doomed to Fail. indybay.org Pro-Apartheid Israel lobbies ranging from the South Africa Zionist Federation to the South Africa Jewish Board, have hysterically been profiling Hamas as a "terror" group. A tactic doomed to fail.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-16). (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,…
aljazeera (2024-11-16). Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners. aljazeera.com Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called 'criminal' of food, water and medicine.
aljazeera (2024-11-16). Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola. aljazeera.com The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.
Hagar Shezaf (2024-11-16). Israeli settlers suspected of torching homes, car in West Bank village. haaretz.com Israeli forces were called to the scene, where they broke up a confrontation between settlers and Palestinians. Earlier, the settlers reported an attack on an Israeli civilian near the village and a theft of livestock…
Staff (2024-11-16). How the U.S. and Israel Are Exterminating the 2.3 Million Gazans. defenddemocracy.press by Eric Zuesse* Nov 12, 2024 The United States supplies virtually all of the weapons and ammunition as well as satellite intelligence to guide the bombers and the gunmen, and Israel supplies the troops. The killing is being carried out not only by bombs and guns etc., but by Israel's blocking food, medicine, and other …
Anand Naidoo (2024-11-16). The Heat: APEC Meetings 2024. america.cgtn.com 
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. | t.co/HKLqIAJESQ — Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz)
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-11-16). Healthcare crisis for women in the North East raised in parliament. leftfootforward.org Girls aged four to six in the North East can expect to live in good health for only 59.7 years, the lowest healthy life expectancy in England, and six years less than those in the South East.
IMEMC News (2024-11-16). Army Confiscates Cars, Colonizers Attack Shepherds in Hebron. imemc.org 
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 …
Kit Klarenberg (2024-11-16). Leaks expose secret British military cell plotting to 'keep Ukraine fighting'. thegrayzone.com Leaked files show top UK military figures conspired to carry out the Kerch bridge bombing, covertly train "Gladio"-style stay-behind forces in Ukraine, and groom the British public for a drop in living standards caused by the proxy war against Russia. Emails and internal documents reviewed by The Grayzone reveal details of a cabal of British military and intelligence veterans which plotted to escalate and prolong the Ukraine proxy war "at all costs." Convened under the direction of the British Ministry …
María Candela (2024-11-16). Dios los cría y ellos se juntan. radiohc.cu Carlos Fresneda y Sebastián Fest, corresponsales en Londres del periódico español, El Mundo, afirmaron en un artículo del diario español del pasado 14 de noviembre: "Donald Trump y Javier Milei, aspiran a crear una "liga de naciones conservadoras" o alianza populista, para desbaratar la Agenda 2030 de Desarrollo Sostenible de la ONU y renunciar al Acuerdo de París sobre el cambio climático".
María Candela (2024-11-16). Cuba frente a los embates del cerco económico y la naturaleza. radiohc.cu En las dos últimas semanas Cuba ha vivido intensas jornadas a causa de dos potentes huracanes y dos terremotos de inusitada fuerza, que provocaron afectaciones importantes al país, a las personas y a la economía en general.
Mohamad Kadan (2024-11-16). The future is the oldest Arab prisoner: On Walid Daqqah's eulogies of hope. mondoweiss.net 
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.
Adam Fishbein, Center for Economic, Policy Research. (2024-11-16). Medicare 'Advantage' By The Numbers. popularresistance.org The quasi-privatized system called "Medicare Advantage," otherwise known as Part C, was created in 2003 as a means of expanding the role of private sector corporations in the publicly-funded Medicare system. Proponents claimed it would lower costs and improve health care for seniors. It has achieved neither of those goals; instead, MA has become a wildly profitable scheme for private insurance giants, who have become adept at taking advantage of Medicare's billing model to claim exorbitant profits. At this point, MA is more profitable for many companies than their conventional insurance businesses.
Alexandra Bradbury, Labor Notes. (2024-11-16). Letter Carriers Are Organizing Against An Insulting 1.3 Percent Raise. popularresistance.org A wave of anger is cresting at post offices across the country. Letter carriers are looking at the big raises that other union members have won—38 percent over four years at Boeing, 62 percent in six years at the East Coast ports, $7.50 in five years at UPS. | They're comparing those gains to the tentative agreement their president handed them in October: 1.3 percent a year for three years. | "It doesn't account for everything we went through with Covid," said Saqia Talbert, a letter carrier in Allentown, Pennsylvania. "We were massively understaffed, and we were working 70 to 80 hours a week, every week, f…
Eleanor J. Bader (2024-11-16). Raising the Next Generation. progressive.org A new book provides essays for abolitionist parents and caregivers.
News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-11-16). US Warships Pull Back From Yemeni Waters After 'Shocking' Attacks. popularresistance.org The USS Nicholson warship has been repositioned away from Yemen after suffering a recent attack by the Ansarallah movement, Al-Akhbar newspaper reported on 15 November, a day after Yemeni resistance leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was forced to do the same. | "The Nicholson [vessel] was towed towards the Pacific Ocean after being attacked … Its repositioning will not prevent it from being targeted [again] if it is used to carry out hostile acts against Yemen," Al-Akhbar cited informed military sources in Sanaa as saying.
Urban CNY News (2024-11-16). Chris Ryan Declares Victory in the 50th State Senate District Race. urbancny.com 
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…
Disability Justice, Rights Caucus of Workers World Party (2024-11-16). Disability rights are workers rights! workers.org 
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. . . . |
Guest Blogger (2024-11-16). Cold, Hungry, Mass Unemployment, No Cars, Blackouts—Welcome To Starmer's Dystopian Future. wattsupwiththat.com For too long, the impact and cost of the Climate Change Act has been deliberately hidden from the public. Partly this has been the result of a political conspiracy between all of the major political parties and establishment in general. It has also been aided and abetted by all of the media, with a handful of notable exceptions.
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-11-16). Donald Trump and the Drive to War against China. libya360.wordpress.com U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a welcoming ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Nov. 9, 2017. Thomas Peter/Getty Images In the following article, which first appeared in slightly shorter form in Labour Outlook, Carlos Martinez assesses the prospects for the US-led New Cold War against China under a second Trump presidency, and…
AFSCME 3299 (2024-11-16). University of California Service and Patient Care Workers will STRIKE over Unfair Labor Practices. indybay.org UC Service and Patient Care Workers Will Mount Statewide Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) Strike, November 20th-21st…
Alexandra Bradbury (2024-11-16). Unionized Letter Carriers Organize for Better Than Meager 1.3 Percent Raise. truthout.org A wave of anger is cresting at post offices across the country. Letter carriers are looking at the big raises that other union members have won — 38 percent over four years at Boeing, 62 percent in six years at the East Coast ports, $7.50 in five years at UPS. They're comparing those gains to the tentative agreement their president handed them in October: 1.3 percent a year for three years. |
Ceasefire Postcards (2024-11-16). Sunday 11/17: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-16). 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…
ecns.cn (2024-11-16). China-Europe train lifts trade. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train service, a calling card of the Belt and Road Initiative, reached a major milestone on Friday, with the departure of the 100,000th train service, according to China State Railway Group, which manages and oversees the service.
ecns.cn (2024-11-16). Tianzhou 8 cargo vessel lifts off toward space station. ecns.cn The Tianzhou 8 robotic cargo ship was launched on Friday night in Hainan province, becoming the last spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year.
ecns.cn (2024-11-16). Space contractor plans maiden flight for carrier rockets. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's dominant space contractor, plans to conduct the maiden flights of two carrier rocket models in coming months.
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-11-16). Yemeni Drones Hit Vital Israeli Target in Eilat. english.almanar.com.lb In support for the oppression of the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples and resistance, the Yemeni UAV force carried out a military operation targeting a vital Israeli target in Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) area southern occupied Palestine with a number of drones. The operation has successfully achieved its objectives, General Yahya Sarea, the military spokesman said in …
aljazeera (2024-11-16). Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire. aljazeera.com The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi.
newarab (2024-11-16). 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…
newarab (2024-11-16). 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…
Staff (2024-11-16). NASA: Niveles de agua dulce de la Tierra han descendido bruscamente desde 2014. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Espacial Estadounidense (NASA) reveló este viernes que los niveles de agua dulce de la Tierra han descendido bruscamente desde mayo de 2014, lo que podría indicar que los continentes han entrado en "una fase persistentemente más seca". La NASA precisó que 13 de las 30 sequías más intensas del mundo se produjeron desde enero de 2015.
UMMID (2024-11-16). AIMIM MLA from Malegaon, Mufti Ismail, referred to Mumbai after cardiac arrest. ummid.com Mufti Ismail Qasmi, sitting MLA and AIMIM candidate from Malegaon Central Assembly Constituency has been referred to Mumbai after cardiac arrest.
UMMID (2024-11-16). 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.
UMMID (2024-11-16). 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.
IMEMC News (2024-11-16). Israeli Paramilitary Colonizers Assault Child in Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers assaulted a 13-year-old child in the Tal Romeida neighborhood in central Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Activist Yasser Abu Markhiyya stated that a group of colonizers attacked the child, Mohammad Rajab Abu Markhiyya, 13, while he was on his way to visit his grandmother …
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Autoridades de Cuba felicitan a La Habana en sus 505 años (+Post). radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC), y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este sábado a la capital del país con motivo de la celebración del aniversario 505 de la villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana.
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Presidente cubano recorre municipios de La Habana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recorrió este sábado La Habana Vieja, en el contexto del aniversario 505 de la villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana.
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Jefe de Estado cubano recibe a ejecutiva del Foro de Sao Pablo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este sábado a Mónica Valente, secretaria ejecutiva del Foro de Sao Paulo, quien realiza una visita de trabajo a la isla.
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Presidente Díaz-Canel firma declaración en apoyo a Cristina Fernández. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó una declaración de apoyo a la expresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, trascendió este sábado en esta capital.
Hugo GABBERO (2024-11-16). Azerbaijan: Call on the participants of the European Political Community Summit to address the climate of repression. fidh.org The undersigned human rights organisations call on the participants of the forthcoming European Political Community Summit to address the climate of unprecedented repression in Azerbaijan and to demand the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders, civil society activists, environmental activists and journalists whose arrests are politically motivated. 6 November 2024. Less than a week before the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework (…) | – |
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Jefe de Estado cubano recibió a vicepresidente de Agencia de Cooperación china. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este viernes al vicepresidente de la Agencia de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Internacional de China, Liu Jianfeng, de visita en el país.
Maxime Duriez (2024-11-16). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption. Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |
UMMID (2024-11-16). CBSE rejects reports claiming changes in 2025 class 10, 12 exams. ummid.com The Central Board of Education (CBSE) Friday November 15, 2024 rejected the reports claiming syllabus cut, increase in internal assessment weightage and open book test from the 2025 board exams for classes 10 and 12.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead (2024-11-16). The 'Budapest playbook': A blueprint we can't afford to follow. leftfootforward.org Orbán's authoritarian playbook, which Trump and his fellow MAGA Republicans seem to idolise, shows just how vulnerable democratic institutions are in the face of rising populism, and how quickly democratic models can be eroded. The need for a robust defence of democratic values has never been more critical.
newarab (2024-11-16). Did May Calamawy's scenes get cut from Gladiator II? newarab.com 
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 "
newarab (2024-11-16). Egypt renews detention of 173 pro-Gaza protesters. newarab.com 
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-11-16). Two Weeks in Beirut. libya360.wordpress.com Craig MurrayAerial view of Beirut Airport. (Ian Lim, Wikimedia Commons, GFDL 1.2) In the middle of a shopping street in Dahiya, our driver pulls up at a checkpoint manned by armed militia in civilian clothes, to see if we could start filming. Then it all starts to go wrong. Flying from Rome on a bright Sunday morning,…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-11-16). Israel Convicted of Genocide at People's Tribunal in Rio de Janeiro. libya360.wordpress.com Brasil de Fato People's Tribunal judged the crimes of capitalism at Fundiàßà£o Progresso, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) on November 15, 2024. Photo: Priscila Ramos / MST-RJ 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….
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-11-16). Three Women, Three Perspectives on the Division in MAS. libya360.wordpress.com Javier Larraín In "the street", in friends' meetings, in the press… everywhere the population wonders about the veracity, depth and state of the division within the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS). There are those who wish it were a bad dream and that when they wake up everything would be as before; others are determined to…
newarab (2024-11-16). Libya's new hijab mandate sparks nationwide debate on freedom. newarab.com 
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…
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aljazeera (2024-11-16). 'The atmosphere was electric' — the fall and rise of Morocco's cinemas. aljazeera.com An important focus for socialising and learning until the 1980s, Morocco's art-deco cinemas are undergoing a revival.
Eva Canan (2024-11-16). Dominican Republic: FIDH urges dialogue and action on pollution, corruption, and human rights violations. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) led a mission to the Dominican Republic to follow up on serious cases of corruption and environmental pollution that have resulted in human rights violations. Santo Domingo, 7 November 2024. As part of a follow-up mission to the Dominican Republic, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) visited the Punta Catalina area and Los Tres Brazos this week to monitor and verify cases of pollution and corruption that have been (…) | – |
Staff (2024-11-16). Mijaín López será reconocido en República Dominicana. cubadebate.cu La leyenda de la lucha cubana, Mijaín López, viajará hoy a República Dominicana, invitado especial a la Ceremonia de Exaltación del Pabellón de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano, que tendrá lugar el 17 de noviembre próximo.
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Mandatario de Seychelles reitera solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 nov (RHC) El presidente de Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan reiteró la solidaridad del gobierno y pueblo de esa nación de àÅfrica oriental con Cuba, reveló este sábado el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación antillana.
A a (2024-11-16). BRICS summit in Kazan: a turning point for Global South. strategic-culture.su 
ISAS academic Amitendu Palit notes that with four major Southeast Asian countries as partners, the BRICS is on its way to becoming a representative bloc from the global south with multiple regional identities. Greater economic integration through the launch of BRICS Pay will also help Russia and Iran increase their presence in the global economy.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-11-16). Meeting of Cuban residents in Italy kicks off. plenglish.com Rome, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) The 6th Meeting of Cuban Residents in Italy began on Saturday in the southern city of Bari, featuring an agenda that includes how to better support their country of birth.
tn.ai (2024-11-16). Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami on Saturday inaugurated a factory in the southern province of Kerman that employs plasma technology to decontaminate and process food products, mainly pistachios.
Dan Bacher (2024-11-16). Tribes, environmental groups slam Delta Tunnel hearing process. indybay.org Despite widespread opposition to the Delta Tunnel by Tribes, fishing groups, conservation NGOs, environmental justice advocates, family farmers, boating group, elected officials, the five Delta Counties and Southern California water ratepayers, the Newsom administration keeps moving forward with the environmentally destructive project.
Human Agenda (2024-11-16). Saturday 12/7: 22nd Annual Human Rights Awards. indybay.org South Bay Labor Council | 2302 Zanker Road, 2nd floor | San Jose, CA 95131…
ecns.cn (2024-11-16). China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday.
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-11-16). Zionist Enemy Launches More Air Raids on Dahiyeh, South Lebanon, Bekaa. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Saturday its barbaric war on the civilian targets in Dahiyeh, South Lebanon and Bekaa, leaving more martyrs and causing much destruction. The 55th day of the Zionist aggression on Lebanon was started with a heavy drone raid on Chiah area. Later on, air raids targeted Kafaat, Borj Al-Barajneh, and Bir …
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-11-16). Israeli enemy intensifies air raids on Khiam town in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
english.almanar.com.lb (2024-11-16). Israeli military spokesman acknowledges the death of a new Golani soldier in South Lebanon battles. english.almanar.com.lb
aljazeera (2024-11-16). US, South Korea and Japan slam 'dangerous' ties between Russia, North Korea. aljazeera.com Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.
newarab (2024-11-16). Lebanon mulls US-Israeli ceasefire proposal amid scepticism. newarab.com 
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…
The Independent (2024-11-16). DTB, Airtel, and Credable Group launch micro-loan partnership. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, Airtel Money, and Credable Group have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance financial inclusion in Uganda with the introduction of a mobile-based consumer banking solution called Kwasa Kwasa. This collaboration enables Airtel Money customers to instantly access affordable, short-term loans to meet personal and business …
The Independent (2024-11-16). How digital loans are driving financial inclusion and transformation in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Hope Ekudu | We often delay pursuing our dreams, waiting until we've saved enough to make them a reality. It can be frustrating to work hard toward a goal only to be held back by a lack of funds. In Uganda, where acquiring loans can be a lengthy and inaccessible process, especially for rural communities, …
The Independent (2024-11-16). Kabale Bishop suspends priest over alleged financial impropriety. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Right Reverend Calistus Rubaramira, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, has suspended Father Ignatius Arinaitwe over alleged financial impropriety and dishonesty. Fr. Arinaitwe serves in the administration department at the diocesan headquarters. He is also the founder and executive director of Good Samaritan Ministries for Batwa Action (GSMBA), a non for …
Martha Ríos (2024-11-16). Gobierno de Honduras extiende alerta roja por afectaciones de tormenta tropical Sara. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 (RHC) El Gobierno hondureño extendió este sábado la alerta roja a los departamentos del norte y el noroeste, y mantuvo en amarilla y verde al resto del país, tras casi 48 horas de afectación por persistentes lluvias, vientos moderados y tormentas eléctricas asociadas a la tormenta tropical Sara.
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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 | 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 …
John Perry: Latin American Governments Pay a Price for Challenging Israel's Genocidal War Governments in Latin America have been at the forefront of opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza, and several of those which have done so suddenly face new threats, even including attempted coups. Of the 165 countries that recognise Israel, only four have officially…
I work at one of the most profitable companies in the world, yet I'm barely able to get by. In August 2023, I got hired as a warehouse associate at an Amazon delivery station in San Francisco. Within months, it became clear just how unjust and dysfunctional the workplace was. I start work at 3: 20 …
NHS no-profit bid rejected and a contract handed to firm despite massive security breach as Starmer and Streeting NHS give-away through US-style so-called 'integrated care' ramps up The Labour-run NHS has handed massive contracts worth around £2.2 billion to private companies in just a couple of months — one of which involved rejecting a non-profit …
Prince Harry's legal case against If there is no last-minute change, it will be the first time the newspaper group – News Group Newspapers (NGN) — has ever been forced to defend its record in court in 15 years of litigation about phone hacking and other unlawful reporting methods. | Prince Harry is suing the publisher of The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World alleging NGN unlawfull…
By Susan Lagos (Susan Lagos is a retired Spanish teacher from northern California who volunteered in Nicaragua multiple times from 1987 to 2004, and has lived in Ciudad Dario, Matagalpa, for 20 years.) On Labor Day weekend in the town of Fort Bragg, California, Paul Bunyan Days are celebrated with logging contests, exhibits, and a…
WASHINGTON—Will Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Republican president-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the giant Health and Human Services Department, be—in the words of the warning on cigarette packages—a hazard to your health? Off both his past stands against vaccines, against fluoridation of water, against the Food and Drug Administration, and more, the answer to that …
On Friday 15 November, supporters of Youth Demand disrupted traffic in both London and Exeter, demanding a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and for the UK government to halt all new oil and gas licences granted since 2021. London: swarmed by Youth Demand once again In London, action takers blocked Holborn's Southampton Row, Marble Arch, […] | By 
LOS ANGELES — Theatergoers are in for a very special occasion—a revelation, it's not too excessive to say—if they will expand their horizons a bit and embrace a Native American perspective on view now. Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary season, Native Voices presents the world premiere of Beth Piatote's Antíkoni at the historic Southwest Campus …
NEW YORK—Some New York state retailers are already following the spirit of a new union-pushed state law mandating they protect their workers against violent customers and dangerous confrontations, even though the measure has yet to be implemented. So says the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, a semi-independent UFCW sector. RWDSU was the prime mover …