(2024-12-06). After Stellantis CEO resigns, UAW moves to wrap up phony "Keep the Promise" campaign. wsws.org The UAW has withdrawn its grievances against Stellantis and postponed any further strike votes or talk of strikes related to job cuts until sometime in 2025.
(2024-12-06). Amnesty International documents genocidal intent of Israeli leaders. wsws.org In its exhaustive 296-page report, Amnesty International demonstrated that this mass killing was motivated by genocidal intent, which permeated from the top of the Israeli government to the soldiers doing the killing.
(2024-12-06). Australian Greens appeal for big business coalition government with Labor. wsws.org The Greens are signalling they will join a government that will support the Israeli genocide in Gaza, US-led war against China and an onslaught on the social conditions of workers.
(2024-12-06). WHO investigating unidentified illness which has killed at least 143 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. wsws.org The World Health Organization is sending a team into a rural southwest province of the DRC to investigate a recent outbreak of disease that has killed at least 143 people and sickened nearly 400. The cause of the outbreak remains to be determined.
(2024-12-06). The fall of the French government and the bankruptcy of the New Popular Front. wsws.org If it is far-right forces that are being strengthened by Barnier's fall despite mass social anger against Macron. This is due to the bankruptcy of the NFP, which works to paralyze the workers.
(2024-12-06). Shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at-large. wsws.org The gunman who shot and killed Thompson on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan is still being sought as police say they are getting closer to establishing his identity.
(2024-12-06). Dept. of Justice investigation finds Memphis police routinely break law, assault, terrorize and abuse residents. wsws.org Commissioned after the police murder of Tyre Nichols in January 2023, the report documents hundreds of crimes committed by Memphis police prior to and after Nichols' murder.
interactive.aljazeera.com (2024-11-28). Know their names: Palestinian children killed in Israeli attacks on GazaThe Gaza Strip is a graveyard for thousands of children, the United Nations has said. ⚪ Since October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks have killed at least 16,800 children, according to Palestinian officials. That is one Palestinian child killed every 30 minutes, or about one out of every 65 children in the Gaza Strip. ⚪ Thousands more are missing under the rubble, most of them presumed dead.
palestinechronicle.com (2023-10-29). Musk to Provide Starlink Access to 'Internationally Recognized Aid Organizations' in Gaza
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said that he will provide satellite internet access to "internationally recognized aid organizations" in Gaza via his Starlink network. | Phone and internet lines went down in the enclave as a result of heavy Israeli bombardment on Friday, which was followed by a failed attempt to enter Gaza by land.
usatoday.com (2023-10-12). Harvard student groups doxed after signing letter blaming Israel for Hamas attack
A truck drove around Harvard University's campus on Wednesday displaying the names and faces of several students allegedly affiliated with student-groups that co-signed a letter blaming Israel for Hamas' attack.<.
Comment: This feels a lot like Nazi Fascism
(2024-12-06). Australian GDP figures reveal plunge in the economy. wsws.org The data showed that, were it not for increased government spending, the Australian economy would be in a recession.
(2024-12-06). Mobilize the industrial and independent political power of the working class to defend the Canada Post strikers and all public services! wsws.org
(2024-12-06). Riefenstahl: New documentary about Nazi propagandist warns of the danger of dictatorship and war. wsws.org Andres Veiel is the first filmmaker to be able to draw on materials from Riefenstahl's extensive estate, which contains documents, letters and conversations she recorded, as well as masses of photos.
(2024-12-06). "Silver Locks Mission": Germany's Left Party stands for capitalism, social cuts and war. wsws.org The protagonists of the "Silver Locks Mission," Gysi, Bartsch and Ramelow, are not only the longest serving Left Party leaders but also the most right-wing.
(2024-12-06). China's New Zealand ambassador warns against joining AUKUS. wsws.org China's ambassador warned that alliances such as AUKUS "will lead to greater divisiveness, confrontation and even conflict and war."
(2024-12-06). Trump, Magic, and Misdirection. levernews.com
(2024-12-06). All out for Mumia Abu-Jamal in December. workers.org 
Philadelphia December 9 will mark the 43rd year of unjust incarceration for U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Demonstrations, teach-ins and other events will be held in several U.S. cities and in Mexico City, Berlin and Paris. In Philadelphia, a teach-in on political prisoners and dismantling the prison industrial complex will . . . |
(2024-12-06). Trump, International Norms and the Growth of "Law-Free Zones" counterpunch.org Are we now entering a period where no laws exist? My lawyer friends keep telling me that there is a rule of law. They argue that the indictments of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu prove that the rule of law is effective. I doubt that since neither has yet to be punished nor have the indictments changed their behavior. I challenge my legal friends by asking: What happens when continuing violations challenge the very existence of the rule of law?
(2024-12-06). Biden's Moral Failure Was Israel and Not the Pardon of His Son. counterpunch.org The mainstream media is largely ignoring President Joe Biden's moral failure regarding Israel's genocidal bombardment of Gaza, but piling on unreasonably regarding the pardon given to his son. Biden's unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military campaign could not be more inconsistent with Biden's overall humanitarian ideals over his long political career. HIs support for Netanyahu is totally inconsistent with the president's admirable and ethical 50-year political career, and his propensity for ignoring the plight of the Palestinians over his long career should be condemned.
(2024-12-06). Coffee wilt disease evolves new genetic weapons to target crops. imperial.ac.uk Scientists reveal how coffee wilt fungi gained genes to better infect arabica and robusta crops.
(2024-12-06). Maths Homework Club, solar panels and asthma attacks: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-12-06). New AI stroke brain scan readings are twice as accurate as current method. imperial.ac.uk AI pinpoints stroke timing, treatment potential from a single scan…
(2024-12-06). China launches 18 satellites aboard one rocket, advancing global internet service. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Qianfan polar orbit satellite group-03 at 12: 41 p.m. on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi Province, using a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2024-12-06). China-led ISO tourism standard published. ecns.cn China has led the development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tourism standard: ISO 14785: 2024 – Tourism and related services – Tourist information services – Requirements and recommendations, according to China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) in Beijing on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). Cradle of civilization: Langzhong, the birthplace of Spring Festival culture. ecns.cn The UNESCO has added the Chinese Spring Festival to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, underscoring its global significance as a vibrant celebration and treasured cultural tradition.
(2024-12-06). China sets new record on LNG vessel delivery. ecns.cn A China's self-developed large liquefied natural gas (LNG) container vessel was named and delivered to QatarEnergy in Changxing Island, Shanghai on Friday, according to the shipbuilder, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd.
(2024-12-06). China records 19,000th bone marrow donor. ecns.cn A woman from northwest China's Gansu Province became the country's 19,000th bone marrow stem cell donor on Friday, according to China Marrow Donor Program (CMDP).
(2024-12-06). China successfully tracks 11th humanity predicted asteroid impact. ecns.cn China successfully observed an asteroid impact on Tuesday UTC, which marks the 11th predicted collision, according to Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
(2024-12-06). The rise of Shaxian delicacies: 225 outlets serve in 66 countries. ecns.cn Weng Liyu, a native of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, operates a Shaxian delicacy restaurant in Paris, France.
(2024-12-06). Tech Frontier | Chinese researchers develop innovative digital design method for fuel cells. ecns.cn A Chinese research team from Tianjin University has announced a new digital design method for fuel cells through high-precision mathematical modeling.
(2024-12-06). IMF official highlights reform-driven progress. ecns.cn The reforming efforts China has made over the past 40-odd years have brought fruitful results in terms of economic development, and the country is expected to continue being the major growth driver for the global economy.
(2024-12-06). Country expected to achieve 2024 forecast. ecns.cn With China's proactive policy taking effect, the Asian Development Bank expects the growth of the Chinese economy this year will be within the target range of about 5 percent, which was announced by the government early this year.
(2024-12-06). China mulls giving domestic products 20% price evaluation preference in gov't procuremen. ecns.cn MOF has released a draft on the standards and implementing policies regarding domestic products in government procurement, planning to give products made in the country a 20 percent price evaluation preference if they meet relevant standards.
(2024-12-06). China Coast Guard carries out patrol off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn A vessel fleet of China Coast Guard conducted a patrol within the territorial waters of the China's Diaoyu Islands on Friday, the CCG said on Friday afternoon.
(2024-12-06). China, India hold 32nd meeting of working mechanism on border affairs. ecns.cn China and India held the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on China-India Border Affairs (WMCC) on Thursday in New Delhi.
(2024-12-06). Subnational work key to Sino-U.S. climate cooperation. ecns.cn Top advocates of China-U.S. collaboration on climate change have published an article urging provinces and cities in the two countries to expand their teamwork.
(2024-12-06). Passenger trips surpass 130 million in 5 years since launch at Beijing Daxing airport. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has processed over 130 million passenger trips in its first five years of operation, Beijing Daily reported Friday.
(2024-12-06). Winter scenery of Northwest China's largest glacier in Qaidam Basin. ecns.cn Dunde glacier, also known as Dunde Ice Cap, is the largest flat-topped glacier in the northwest China, with a summit elevation of 5,290 meters.
(2024-12-06). Creative Tanghulu attracts visitors. ecns.cn Tanghulu, a popular street snack traditionally made of candied hawthorns on a stick, is replaced by creative treats such as eggplants, cucumbers, chili peppers and even sausages Lobster and hairy crab in Harbin, attracting many visitors.
(2024-12-06). Livestock transferred to winter pasture in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Every season, the livestock are transferred to different pastures, a tradition that also offers a magnificent spectacle to outsiders.
(2024-12-06). China launches third batch of satellite group. ecns.cn A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying a new group of 18 communication satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Dec. 5, 2024.
(2024-12-06). International experts: People's well-being the focus of Chinas development. ecns.cn
(2024-12-06). What significance Spring Festival's WHS status holds globally. ecns.cn On December 4, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added "Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year" to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
(2024-12-06). Foreign experts on the biggest change in China. ecns.cn The 8th Understanding China Conference concluded on Wednesday in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong province. Old and new friends from home and abroad gathered there and shared with China News Network about the biggest change in China in their eyes.
(2024-12-06). Insights | U.S.-China competition inevitable but shouldn't become a zero-sum game: Expert. ecns.cn "Competition between the U.S. and China is inevitable, but it needs to be smart," said Josef Gregory Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University.
(2024-12-06). Construction techniques for Chinese wooden arch bridges included in UNSECO intangible cultural heritage list. ecns.cn Traditional design and practices for building for Chinese wooden arch bridges were included in the list of intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). China's commerce ministry confirms resumption of imports from two Australian meat firms. ecns.cn The Chinese commerce ministry on Thursday confirmed the resumption of exports of compliant products from two Australian meat processors to China and called on companies from the two countries to continue to expand economic and trade cooperation in traditional and emerging fields.
(2024-12-06). Seniors discover poise and confidence through ballet. ecns.cn For many members aged 40 to over 70, ballet is more than a hobby — it's a youth dream revived.
(2024-12-06). Xi stresses building strong, modernized information support force. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build a strong, modernized information support force, and to realize the leapfrog development of the Chinese military's network information system.
(2024-12-06). Chinese Embassy in Syria advises Chinese citizens to return to China or leave the country ASAP. ecns.cn As the situation in Syria escalates, Chinese Embassy in Syria issued an urgent reminder, advising Chinese citizens to return to China or leave the country as soon as possible.
(2024-12-06). China rejects claims of 'forced labor' in Xinjiang's tomato industry. ecns.cn A spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly rejected claims of "forced labor" in Xinjiang, following a BBC report that tomato purees sold in several British supermarkets may contain ingredients sourced from the region, purportedly linked to "forced labor".
(2024-12-06). Astronomers observe in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies. ecns.cn Astronomers from China, France and Japan discovered in situ spheroid formation in distant starburst galaxies.
(2024-12-06). November average temperature hits record high since 1961: CMA. ecns.cn China's average temperature in November hit a record high since 1961, standing nearly 2 C above the historical norm, said the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). NDRC voices support extending Harbin's visa-free transit policy to 144 hours. ecns.cn NDRC has announced its support for extending Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province's visa-free transit policy from 72 hours to 144 hours.
(2024-12-06). Team formed to probe Guangdong collapse. ecns.cn The Guangdong provincial government formed an investigation team on Thursday to look into the ground collapse incident which has left 13 workers missing.
(2024-12-06). Renowned Cuban drummer to perform at Jazz Festival in Villa Clara. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Renowned Cuban drummer Juan Carlos Rojas expressed his satisfaction here with the designation of Villa Clara as one of the venues for the international Jazz Plaza Festival that will take place in Cuba in January-February 2025.
(2024-12-06). Amazing Grace! Il miracolo del perdono di Biden. strategic-culture.su 
Papà Joe ha perdonato il figlio Hunter, il Natale è salvo. | Segue nostro Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
| That saved a wretch like me | (Amazing Grace, John Newton, 1772) | Santa Claus sta arrivando in città e per farsi notare, ha già lasciato un bel regalo sotto al camino della Casa Bianca: Papà Joe ha perdonato il figlio Hunter, il Natale è salvo. | Sulla scaletta dell'aereo | Sembra la scena di un cult natalizio, eppure è a…
(2024-12-06). Erdogan's Idlib shock shadows "Kursk" strategic-culture.su To seek a deal on Ukraine is to treat the symptom and to ignore a cure, Alastair Crooke writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | 'Doomsters'
(2024-12-06). The elitist tyranny of "Western democracy" is exposed and crumbling. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-06). Wage stagnation: The real threat to Social Security. workers.org 
By Lallan Schoenstein This article was published Nov. 30, 2024, by Struggle for Socialism/La lucha por el socialismo. (struggle-la-lucha.org) We publish it with permission of the author. A protest rally during the Great Depression, Jan. 19, 1931. No matter what they say about the U.S. economy, finding a job to . . . |
(2024-12-06). International Day of Persons with Disabilities, program Sunday, Dec. 8. workers.org 
Sunday, December 8, 2024 @ 3: 00 p.m. Eastern Email djrcwwp@workers.org for meeting ID, zoom link, one-tap mobile link, dial-in phone numbers, meeting ID#, and password/passcode Historic second annual commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities to demand Disability Justice for Palestine and Gaza! Money for jobs, services, education and . . . |
(2024-12-06). This New York town doesn't want to be a climate experiment. grist.org 
On a hot morning in July, Ray Apy stood in a vacant lot in upstate New York and pointed to the mowed grass, explaining what he wanted to build there: a pilot plant to convert waste into something useful. He tipped the contents of a small glass jar into his cupped palm, revealing tiny black pellets the size of peppercorns. | The pellets were a substance called biochar. It's created by heating organic matter — any substance originating from plants, animals, or other organisms — at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This turns it into a charcoal-like substance that can be sold as an additive…
(2024-12-06). Facilitated with all the means to attain nobility, but chooses to degrade himself. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸÑŸéŸÇŸéÿØŸí ÿÆŸéŸÑŸéŸÇŸíŸÜŸéÿß ÿߟџíÿ•ŸêŸÜÿ≥ŸéÿßŸÜŸé ŸÅŸêŸä ÿ£Ÿéÿ≠Ÿíÿ≥ŸéŸÜŸê ÿ™ŸéŸ&Cced…
(2024-12-06). WAFA: "Palestinian Detainee, Alaa Mahlawi, from Gaza, Dies in Israeli Detention" imemc.org 
RAMALLAH, December 5, 2024 (WAFA) — The Prisoners' and Ex-Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) have confirmed the death of Palestinian detainee Alaa Marwan Hamza Mahlawi, 42, from Gaza, in Israeli custody. Mahlawi had been incarcerated since December 21, 2023. According to his family, he did not suffer from any chronic illnesses …
(2024-12-06). Palau's president invites Trump to visit Pacific to see climate crisis impacts. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr is inviting US President-elect Donald Trump to "visit the Pacific" to see firsthand the impacts of the climate crisis. Palau is set to host the largest annual Pacific leaders meeting in 2026, and the country's leader Whipps told RNZ Pacific he would "love"
(2024-12-06). Senior Tory admits Liz Truss left 'deep and painful scar' on Conservative party's reputation. leftfootforward.org "At a stroke, it severely damaged that mantle of economic fiscal competence that our party has always [had]."
(2024-12-06). Aleppo's fall: a crumbling regime and the shifting sands of Syria's civil war. onlineopinion.com.au With his primary allies distracted and internal cohesion reportedly fraying, Assad faces perhaps his most precarious moment since the uprising began.
(2024-12-06). Trump's revolution is coming for the health technocrats. onlineopinion.com.au Of all the creatures in the US bureaucratic swamp, environmental and medical science organisations have the most to fear from the return of Donald Trump.
(2024-12-06). Lena Herzog: The Age of Self-Mesmerism. scheerpost.com 
The first thing that must be understood about nuclear war is that it is not war. —John Somerville By Lena Herzog The last days in the bunker were filled with tedium of a crammed space, loud recriminations, drunken parties … above all, the minds of the occupants of the Fàºhrer's Berlin underground hiding were said …
(2024-12-06). Lena Herzog: You Cannot Win a Nuclear War. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). Patrick Lawrence: The Biden Family of Liars. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). Trump's Pro-Israel Dream Team: Patel Nomination Caps Hawkish Cabinet. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Israeli Telecom Giant. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-06). The White House Gave Israel Coordinates to Save an American's Family. Then Israel Bombed Them Again. theintercept.com 
The Alsayed brothers lost their mother in the first bombing. They thought the White House could help save the survivors.
(2024-12-06). Some of the world's biggest cities are so polluted they're warming slower. grist.org The question of whether global warming is accelerating is hotly contested among climate scientists. While some have argued that the current rate of warming — which hit an all-time high last year — is strictly correlated with increased fossil fuel emissions and therefore aligned with current climate models, others have cautioned that the Earth is far more sensitive to fossil fuels than previously thought and that humanity is hurtling toward tipping points from which there can be no return. | In
(2024-12-06). Workers of the world say: 'Make Amazon pay!'. workers.org 
Thousands of Amazon workers went on strike in over 20 countries on Nov. 29 — so-called "Black Friday," the busiest day of the year for retail warehouse workers. The strikes and demonstrations were part of the fifth annual "Make Amazon Pay" global day of action, which has highlighted the fact . . . |
(2024-12-06). Nick Clegg warns Elon Musk could become a "political puppet master" in US politics. leftfootforward.org The former deputy PM and Lib Dem leader, who is now Meta's president of global affairs, says Musk is playing an "outsized role" in the Trump administration.
(2024-12-06). Trump finalizes far-right cabinet of MAGA 'loyalists.'. workers.org 
President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing cabinet selections before the inauguration date of Jan. 20, 2025. The most recent appointments blend in with the earlier announcements of villainous warmongers, racists, sexual predators and fascist ideologues. Los Angeles protest against President-elect Donald Trump, November 2024. New cabinet announcements appear to be eclectic . . . |
(2024-12-06). Israeli extremism has a new best friend in the White House. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Antony Loewenstein The incoming Trump administration will bring a dangerous brew of Christian nationalism and anti-Palestinian racism Things can always get worse. Much worse. The Biden/Harris administration has bank-rolled and funded Israel's mass slaughter in Gaza, the sight of the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world. READ MORE: Just…
(2024-12-06). Iran Successfully Launches Orbital Transfer Unit via Simorgh Rocket. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Simorgh rocket successfully launched the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit (OTU) into an elliptical orbit, along with two additional payloads.
(2024-12-06). Russia, Syria Kill 300 Militants in Joint Airstrikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian and Syrian air forces killed 300 militants in coordinated airstrikes across multiple regions in Syria within the past 24 hours, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
(2024-12-06). Israeli Strikes Disable Important Border Crossing Between Lebanon, Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli airstrikes have rendered the Jousieh border crossing between Lebanon and Syria in the Qusayr region of Homs province inoperable, according to local media.
(2024-12-06). Iran Condemns Israel's Use of White Phosphorus, Calls for OPCW Investigation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned Israel for using white phosphorus munitions in its wars against Gaza and Lebanon and called for an international investigation.
(2024-12-06). Iranian FM in Baghdad Amid Resurgence of Terrorism in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Baghdad on Friday as part of his regional tour addressing the recent escalation of terrorism in Syria.
(2024-12-06). Syrian FM Warns Regional Security at Risk Amid Resurgence of Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbaq warned on Friday that ongoing developments, including the resurgence of foreign-backed terrorism in Syria, pose a threat to the region's overall security.
(2024-12-06). Iran Successfully Launches Fakhr-1 Satellite into Orbit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Army successfully launched the Fakhr-1 satellite into orbit using the domestically developed Simorgh satellite carrier on Friday, achieving a significant milestone in the country's space program.
(2024-12-06). Iran, Iraq Warn Terrorism Threat Extends Beyond Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Iraq stress that the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a wider regional threat, urging collective action as their foreign ministers meet in Baghdad for critical trilateral talks with Syria.
(2024-12-06). Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival. tn.ai TEHRAN (Reuters) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has applauded the inclusion of Mehregan, an ancient Persian festival, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural ties in the region.
(2024-12-06). Brazil's oil output from production sharing contracts aims to peak in 2030. tvbrics.com 
Brazil continues to solidify its position as a major player in the global energy sector…
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia advances people-centred smart cities with focus on sustainability and innovation. tvbrics.com 
These include green corridors featuring pedestrian-friendly paths, tree canopies, and modern road infrastructure…
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia receives legal registration certificate of country's archaeological site. tvbrics.com 
Artefacts over a million years old have been discovered at the site…
(2024-12-06). Iran plans to double tourism with innovative growth strategies. tvbrics.com 
Iran is capable of accommodating up to 15 million tourists annually…
(2024-12-06). Oleg Preksin, member of the BRICS Business Council: creation of new international payment system is among priorities of association. tvbrics.com 
The economist spoke about the development of cooperation and prospects of integration of the group's countries in the financial sphere.
(2024-12-06). Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership is launched at COP16. tvbrics.com 
More than US$12 billion has been pledged for drought resilience…
(2024-12-06). UNESCO inscribes Chinese Spring Festival on its list of intangible cultural heritage. tvbrics.com 
The list now includes 44 Chinese cultural elements or practices…
(2024-12-06). Diane Sare: "NATO is on shaky ground" unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 2 Min Read December 6, 2024 Interesting developments are taking place after the Presidential elections in the United States. Even though the Biden/Harris camp lost the election, they are making decisions that could bring the USA into war with Russia. On the other hand, there are rumors that Trump, …
(2024-12-06). Diane Sare: "NATO is on shaky ground" uwidata.com Interesting developments are taking place after the Presidential elections in the United States. Even though the Biden/Harris camp lost the election, they are making decisions that could bring the USA into war with Russia. On the other hand, there are rumors that Trump, who was subjected to an assassination attempt during the election process, may …
(2024-12-06). Enforcing United Nations Rulings. counterpunch.org The UN Charter, adopted on 24 October 1945, has not lost its relevance in the 21st century. In fact, we need the United Nations more than ever, because the Charter constitutes humanity's only rules-based order, and its best hope to build a peaceful modus vivendi that will facilitate development and prosperity for everyone on the
(2024-12-06). Four Big Flaws in Trump's Threat to China Over the Dollar. counterpunch.org Last week Donald Trump made a bizarre threat on his Truth Social site that he would impose 100 percent taxes on the imports (tariffs) from any country that doesn't take a pledge to not move away from the dollar as its reserve currency. Donald Trump's Big Fear Exists Only in His Imagination The threat was
(2024-12-06). As Oceans Warm, Weather Goes Berserk. counterpunch.org 
Hotter oceans kill plankton, upon which the entire maritime ecosystem depends. They are the meal at the base of the food chain — seas without plankton will rapidly become seas without fish and then without marine mammals. Already depleted by industrial over-fishing and immensely destructive techniques like trawling the sea floor (now fortunately banned in
(2024-12-06). California Wolf Restoration: A Look Back, Today and the Future. counterpunch.org 
Back in 2000, I wrote a piece for California Wild about the prospects for wolf restoration in the state. At that time, there had not been any wolves reported in the Golden State in decades. Nevertheless, I felt the state could easily support a wolf population. In my article, I pretended that it was 2020,
(2024-12-06). Reality Forces Reason into Power Choices. wattsupwiththat.com Amazon executives realized their very profitable data centers would fail if they kept posturing with renewable energy.
(2024-12-06). Rethinking Paulo Freire and Postcolonialism in the Age of Disposability. counterpunch.org Freire's work remains a cornerstone for progressive educators, especially at a time when faculty are being fired for critical views, students protesting Israel's war crimes are beaten, jailed, and subject "to surveillance, reprisals, and expulsions."[3] It gets worse, increasingly and aggressively the far-right is transforming higher education into indoctrination centers for white Christian nationalism.[4] Freire's name has become synonymous with critical pedagogy, which is increasingly understood as both a moral and political project for teaching critical thinking, dialogical engagement, and critical literacy. F…
(2024-12-06). America's Anti-Woke Hysteria Spreads. counterpunch.org The headline of my novel, Mumbo Jumbo, is that something about Black Culture causes mass hysteria in America, whether it be Ragtime's animal dances, Rock and Roll, which Zora Neale Hurston cited in 1942, or Toni Morrison's novel Beloved, against which Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia campaigned. The current cultural Bogeyman is something called Woke,
(2024-12-06). Democrats and Bastards. counterpunch.org 
"Y'know, it's not that I object to your being a bastard, don't get me wrong there. It's your being such a stupid bastard that I object to." — President Art Hockstader Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" In 2016, John Podesta, as conflicted and duplicitous a hack as ever befouled the most pestilential corridor of Tammany, strode
(2024-12-06). Democrats' Spiting of RFK Jr. Shows the Party Would Rather Lose an Election than Lose Face. counterpunch.org It's hard to remember now, but back in August Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was begging Democrats to throw him a bone. Kennedy was on bended knee because his independent presidential bid was faltering. After hovering around 10 percent in the polls for months, Kennedy's support cratered once Democrats traded in their nominee, swapping the decrepit
(2024-12-06). The Tectonic Shift: The Gaza Genocide and the Limits of Israeli Hasbara. counterpunch.org 
The ongoing war and genocide in Gaza is unprecedented. Nothing that Israel and its supporters can say or do will avoid the historical accountability of the extermination of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The above assertion is critical, both for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine and achieving Palestinian freedom. This is why.
(2024-12-06). Big Oil Told 70 Years Ago That Fossil Fuel Emissions Could Impact 'Civilization'. counterpunch.org 
April 6, 1955, was a perfect spring day in Los Angeles. Downtown, the skies were unusually smog-free as Lauren B. Hitchcock, president of the Air Pollution Foundation, made his way up the marble steps of the city's exclusive California Club for a meeting with some of the West Coast's most powerful businessmen. Waiting inside the
(2024-12-06). Is Carbon Capture Also a Hoax? counterpunch.org 
Climate change has become a dollars and cents issue, especially for U.S. homeowners. It's no longer easily ignored or brushed away as a 'hoax." Only a fool would suggest that to an American homeowner. Anybody who owns real estate knows how brutal climate change truly is. According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank/Minneapolis:
(2024-12-06). Trump's Victory Exposed the Labor Movement's Political Crisis. counterpunch.org 
In politics denial eventually leads to a harsh reckoning. For the labor movement Trump's re-election may have finally shattered decades of illusion that unions had in the Democrats, who lost by running a campaign that ignored working class issues. The realization is sinking in that labor is politically homeless, but what to do about it
(2024-12-06). Why Books are Rebellious and Hopeful in a Time of Social Media Saturation and Injustice. counterpunch.org We're scrolling more and reading less, but when it comes to standing up to fossil fuel companies, the arms industry, empire, and systemic injustice, it is fiction and non-fiction books that foster the right mentality and provide the necessary clarity and complex and transformative ideas. Last year, the average daily time spent on social media
(2024-12-06). Picking Up the Pieces in Tyre. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Iraqi, Syrian, and Iranian Foreign Ministers To Meet Amid Escalating Conflict in Syria. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Jill Biden Highlights Women's Health and Cancer Efforts in UAE Visit. themedialine.org 
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(2024-12-06). Lebanon's Hezbollah Promises $77 Million Payout to Those Affected by War. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Senior Hamas Commanders Behind Nahal Oz Massacre Killed in IDF Airstrikes. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). On Assisted Dying. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-06). Ethiopia and Russia expand climate cooperation with agreement on environmental protection. tvbrics.com 
The nations are intensifying environmental collaboration through agreements aimed at sustainable development…
(2024-12-06). The Industrial Fishing Industry is Destroying Vital Marine Ecosystems. counterpunch.org 
The unsustainable practice of killing fish for human consumption not only harms them but countless other marine animals die as "unintended" bycatch in reckless fishing operations or lose their lives to the fishing industry's widespread ocean pollution and habitat destruction, which is damaging our ocean beyond recovery—all for the pursuit of maximum profit. Fish are
(2024-12-06). Cultural Programs by Sanitation Children Paying Homage to Ambedkar. pressenza.com Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will grace a spectacular cultural event, organized by Valmiki Sangeet Vidyalaya, on Sunday (8 December 2024) in the city. Titled Samatar Chandere Jivanar Joigaan (Joy of Living with Rhythm of Equality) , the program will begin at 4 pm in Barsapara's Assam Cricket Association stadium. The Vidyalaya, run by Dr. Hedgewar Memorial Trust, has been organizing this annual event for the last few years with an aim to honor the revered architect of the Indian Constitution Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891-6 December 1956) on his death anniversary. | Nearly 1200…
(2024-12-06). The Real Villains. caitlinjohnstone.com.au None of the world's worst people are in prison.
(2024-12-06). Chris Hedges: The Killing Of Brian Thompson. popularresistance.org We do not yet know the motive for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. But it would not surprise me if the killer stalked Thompson because UnitedHealthcare had denied medical coverage, or forced a family or an individual into bankruptcy, after the company failed to cover a serious illness. Insurers reject about 1 in 7 claims for treatment, often by deciding the treatment is not "medically necessary." | Among 10 high-income nations, the United States spends the most on health care but has the worst health outcomes. Americans die four years earlier than their counterparts in other industrialize…
(2024-12-06). World's Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Israeli Telecom Giant. popularresistance.org Norway's sovereign wealth fund has sold all its shares in Israeli telecom giant Bezeq, citing the company's presence in illegal West Bank settlements. | "The company (Bezeq), through its physical presence and provision of telecom services to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, is helping to facilitate the maintenance and expansion of these settlements," the Norwegian's funds ethics council stated in its recommendation for the divestment. | "By doing so, the company is itself contributing to the violation of international law," the report adds.
(2024-12-06). Calls For Resignation Of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Grow. popularresistance.org Trade unions, political parties, and civil society organizations in South Korea have called for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his attempt to impose martial law. Opposition parties, including the Democratic Party and the Rebuilding Korea Party, have sponsored a motion in the parliament to impeach Yoon. Thousands participated in a candlelight vigil on Wednesday to demand the same. | The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), the largest trade union confederation in the country, announced that they will stage a general strike until President Yoon steps down.
(2024-12-06). Cautious Optimism As Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume In Cairo. popularresistance.org An Israeli delegation will leave for Cairo in upcoming days to resume Gaza ceasefire talks, Israeli channel 13 reported on Tuesday. The news comes on the heels of a U.S.-led push to conclude a ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal in Gaza, ahead of Donald Trump's assumption of office. | While the details of the negotiations, and what the deal might look like, are still taking shape, some of the main issues being discussed right now, according to reports, are post-war governance, the role of the Palestinian Authority, a prisoner exchange, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from key points along the Gaza and Egypt…
(2024-12-06). Dr. Mike Yeadon's message to Northern Irish politicians: Speak out because if you don't the consequences are terrifying. expose-news.com Dr. Mike Yeadon has published a video message for the Northern Ireland Assembly in response to the proposed Public Health Bill. The people who created the covid scam are going to do …
(2024-12-06). Video: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Heading Towards WWIII? Tucker Carlson. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-06). Mayor Walsh Issues Snow Safety Alert Beginning Wednesday Evening for Upcoming Winter Storm. urbancny.com 
With snow starting Wednesday evening into Friday morning, Mayor urges residents to prioritize safe travel, follow parking requirements and clear snow from sidewalks and fire hydrants. Syracuse N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has issued a snow safety alert beginning on Wednesday evening in Syracuse, providing key reminders about plowing, sidewalk snow removal and traffic safety. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until early morning of Friday, December 6, 2024. "The timing of this winter storm will pose challenges for clearing roads ahead of Thursday morning's commute. Rest assured; our crews will work tire…
(2024-12-06). US judge rejects Boeing plea deal in fatal MAX 737 crashes. aljazeera.com Ruling creates uncertainty around Boeing's criminal prosecution in connection with development of its bestselling plane.
(2024-12-06). Can Indian billionaire Gautam Adani be tried in the US for India 'crimes'? aljazeera.com The recent allegations by US prosecutors highlight jurisdictional complexities that could determine Adani's fate.
(2024-12-06). World Bank announces record $100bn support for world's poorest countries. aljazeera.com International development organisation says sum will be deployed to support 78 countries that 'need it most'.
(2024-12-06). Waqf bill: Why Indian Muslims worry about Modi plan for $14bn endowments. aljazeera.com Muslim land endowments in India span an area twice the size of Mauritius. Now a battle for their control is on.
(2024-12-06). Israel kills dozens of civilians across Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli forces target several residential buildings in Gaza City, Rafah and central areas of the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-06). Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump's firing line. aljazeera.com Outgoing US administration fears revenge attacks against critics like former Republican legislator Liz Cheney.
(2024-12-06). Hong Kong court rejects first legal challenge to 2024 national security law. aljazeera.com Judge dismisses bid for early release by man sentenced to five years in prision for 'inciting secession'.
(2024-12-06). IV bag contamination suspected to have killed 13 children in Mexico. aljazeera.com President says situation 'under control' but episode marks new low for underfunded system in 'critical' condition.
(2024-12-06). Pakistan's Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests. aljazeera.com Former PM makes new threat days after security forces cracked down on a major protest by his party and supporters.
(2024-12-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,016. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,016th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-06). Russia ready to use 'any means' to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov. aljazeera.com Russia's top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine.
(2024-12-06). South Korea's governing party leader calls for suspension of Yoon's powers. aljazeera.com Han Dong-hoon says 'credible evidence' shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
(2024-12-06). Thousands flee Syria's Homs city as opposition forces close in: War monitor. aljazeera.com Fighters led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are near outskirts of Homs, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
(2024-12-06). Trump taps hawkish former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China. aljazeera.com US president-elect says ex-Georgia senator will help maintain a 'productive working relationship with China'.
(2024-12-06). US police release images of person of interest in UnitedHealth CEO's murder. aljazeera.com New York Police Department releases CCTV stills showing a man wearing a hooded jacket with his face clearly visible.
(2024-12-06). Who accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza? aljazeera.com Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. They aren't the only ones reaching this assessment.
(2024-12-06). Are we your perfect victims now? aljazeera.com In memory of Mahmoud Almadhoun, the beloved Gaza Soup Kitchen chef killed in a Israeli drone attack on November 30.
(2024-12-06). No, President Yoon's attempted coup was not a desperate act of nostalgia. aljazeera.com Authoritarianism is still very much in vogue, in Washington and Seoul alike.
(2024-12-06). Al Jazeera reports from Hama as Syrian opposition fighters enter city. aljazeera.com There were scenes of celebration on the streets of Hama in Syria as opposition fighters entered the city centre.
(2024-12-06). Israeli forces attack and raid hospital in Gaza siege zone. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have raided Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital in the latest of a series of attacks on the facility.
(2024-12-06). Messi's Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt's Al Ahly. aljazeera.com The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi's Inter Miami open FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.
(2024-12-06). South Korea's ruling party leader calls for suspension of Yoon's powers. aljazeera.com Han Dong-hoon says 'credible evidence' shows president intended to arrest political leaders.
(2024-12-06). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-06). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-06). "We are thrilled," say Girish Malik, Puneet Singh in exuberance as 'Band of Maharajas' earns Oscar contention. devdiscourse.com In a proud moment for Indian cinema, the 'Band of Maharajas', a poignant musical film directed by Girish Malik, has achieved a monumental milestone. The film has advanced to the Oscar race, earning a green flag to contend for the Oscars in two prestigious categories: Best Original Song for the evocative track "Ishq Walla Daku" and Best Original Score for the exceptional compositions by Maestro Bickram Ghosh.
(2024-12-06). Farmers' march: Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS service in 11 village of Ambala. devdiscourse.com The Haryana government on Friday suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS service in 11 villages of Ambala district till December 9.
(2024-12-06). French debt risk premium drops as Macron says he will appoint new prime minister. devdiscourse.com The risk premium investors demand to hold French debt rather than German Bunds dropped to a fresh two-week low on Friday, after President Emmanuel Macron said he would appoint a new prime minister soon to get a 2025 budget approved by parliament.
(2024-12-06). AgustaWestland: SC seeks CBI reply on bail plea of British national Christian Michel James. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court on Friday sought the CBI's response on a plea filed by alleged middleman Christian Michel James seeking bail in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland scam case.
(2024-12-06). A 'jatha' of 101 farmers starts a foot march from Shambhu border, amid prohibitory order in Ambala. devdiscourse.com
(2024-12-06). Syro-Malabar Church in jubilation as priest will be elevated to Cardinal. devdiscourse.com The priests, nuns and laity of the Kerala-based Syro-Malabar Church are jubilant as their priest, George Jacob Koovakad, will be elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica, on December 7, at 9 PM.
(2024-12-06). UPDATE 3-Europe's Vega-C rocket returns to space after two-year gap. devdiscourse.com Europe's Arianespace launched the Vega-C rocket on Thursday, marking a return to space for the upgraded Italian launcher two years after it failed during a debut commercial mission. Carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite into orbit for the European Union's flagship Copernicus Earth observation programme, Vega-C blasted off into leaden skies from its Kourou launch pad in French Guiana at 6: 20 p.m. (2120 GMT), live images showed.
(2024-12-06). Israeli occupation forces raid Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip, force patients and wounded people to leave. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Hebrew media reports cautious optimism over captive and ceasefire deal in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Syrian Army targets withdraw lines of Takfiri militants from Hama countryside into Idlib. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Yedioth Ahronoth: Hezbollah managed to "snipe" 70 houses out of 100 in Metula's Mount Tsfiya. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Israeli Enemy Strikes Border Crossing between Syria and Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli warplanes launched several airstrikes which targeted a border crossing between Syria and Lebanon at dawn on Friday. Al-Manar correspondent reported at least two strikes on Jusiya border crossing which links Al-Qusayr District of the Syrian governorate of Homs with Lebanon. The Jusiyah crossing is strategically significant due to its position along the border between …
(2024-12-06). Fierce Clashes Erupt as Palestinian Resistance Ambushes Israeli Occupation Forces in Nablus. english.almanar.com.lb The al-Quds Brigades — Nablus Brigade announced that its fighters ambushed an Israeli infantry force in the Balata refugee camp near Nablus on Friday morning. According to the brigade's statement, "after the Israeli occupation force reached the ambush site, we were able to detonate an explosive device and shower the force with a hail of …
(2024-12-06). Syrian Army repels attack by foreign mercenaries on Latakia Countryside. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-06). Israeli court refuses Netanyahu's request to reduce his trial testimony. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony, set to begin Tuesday, will take place three times a week in six-hour sessions after judges found there was no compelling reason to slow its pace…
(2024-12-06). Twin probes into Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir make the attack on Israeli democracy all the more dangerous. haaretz.com The same politicians who jumped down IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari's throat this week were silent when he spoke about the fate of the hostages ‚ñ Foreign Minister Israel Katz is purging the ranks of the IDF at the request of his political base…
(2024-12-06). With Assad's regime on the brink, Israel beefs up presence on border to thwart raids from Syria. haaretz.com Hezbollah's agreeing to American involvement in implementing the cease-fire shows just how far the Iranian-backed group has fallen ‚ñ Trump may talk the talk by threatening Hamas, but he probably does not have the means to pressure it…
(2024-12-06). 'I thought moving to Israel would be an adventure. Then I found out about the conflict and religion'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A French woman who, after an initial culture shock, is envisioning her future in Israel, and an Israeli who found safety and tranquility in Cyprus…
(2024-12-06). Arab detainee appeals for equal treatment after Jewish detention without trial nixed. haaretz.com The man was initially arrested on criminal suspicions, but lacking evidence, is now being held without trial. Appellants argue that Defense Minister Katz's policy of banning the practice against Jews should apply to all citizens under the principle of equality…
(2024-12-06). Expulsion and talk of depopulating Gaza? That's exactly what ethnic cleansing looks like. haaretz.com When Israeli commanders' reports about what is happening in northern Gaza reached me, I knew what I must do, writes former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon…
(2024-12-06). Two residents of northern Israel charged with spying on IDF activity for Iran. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Herzog discussed hostage release efforts with American billionaire Elon Musk at request of some hostage families ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. rejects Amnesty International conclusion that Israel committing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-12-06). All hell to pay: Trump threatened anyone blocking a hostage deal. What if that's Israel? haaretz.com Even if a hostage-release deal is reached in the coming days — something that no one should be holding their breath for — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will have to vouch for it. The price Israel pays may not be to the liking of everyone in the 'resettle Gaza' camp…
(2024-12-06). Two residents of northern Israel charged with spying on IDF activity for Iran. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF says air force intercepted suspicious aerial target after sirens sound in northern Israel ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel strikes Syria-Lebanon border crossings, where weapons were being transferred to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. rejects Amnesty International conclusion that Israel committing genocide in Gaza…
(2024-12-06). Why Bidenomics did not deliver at the polls. independent.co.ug 
What accounts for Vice President Kamala Harris's disappointing electoral performance, especially with working-class voters? COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | As US president, Joe Biden charted a new economic path for the Democrats by siding unabashedly with the working class and introducing a wide range of industrial policies to reinvigorate manufacturing, reshore supply chains, and promote the green transition. …
(2024-12-06). Trump IRS Nominee Wanted to Shut Down the Humane Society. counterpunch.org 
There are a surprising number of animal activists who held out hope a second Donald Trump presidency would be good for nonhuman welfare or at least less damaging than a Kamala Harris White House. I often had a hard time sorting out whether these campaigners were naive, contrarian, or fundamentally conservative. In the end, it
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist's tips for a healthy heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects an estimated 1.6 million Americans. In fact, there are more than 70,000 new cases of IBD in the United States each year, according to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. IBD is a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, but it can also affect other areas of the body. Crohn's and Colitis (both classified as IBD) Awareness Week is observed each year from Dec. 1-7. Dr. Victor Chedid,…
(2024-12-06). (VIDEO) Laparoscopic Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pancreatic cancer begins in the pancreas, which is located behind the stomach. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms typically appear only after the cancer has spread. As a result, it is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, which complicates treatment. One key treatment option is the Whipple procedure, a complex surgery that removes the head of the pancreas. There are three approaches to this challenging surgery: open, laparoscopic and robotic. Dr. Michael Kendrick, a hepatobiliary…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Knowing your family health history could save your life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Does cancer, kidney disease or high blood pressure run in your family? Knowing your family health history is crucial. The holidays are the perfect time to share family health information with your loved ones. The Office of the Surgeon General declared Thanksgiving as National Family History Day to encourage families to share information about family medical issues that may be inherited or passed down through genetics. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Kitchen hand injuries to watch out for. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the time of year when families and friends are gathering and celebrating the holidays. And usually, it happens in the room that tends to be the center of many gatherings — the kitchen. It's also where accidents, often hand injuries, can happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says he's seen many unfortunate hand injuries and he urges everyone to celebrate safely and use extra caution in the kitchen…
(2024-12-06). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-12-06). What makes oatmeal the ideal breakfast for heart health and weight loss? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right. Oats made history when they became the first food with a Food and Drug Administration health claim label in 1997. This claim was related to heart health and showed that intake of whole oat products decreased blood cholesterol levels. What makes oats so healthy? Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which lowers blood…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stomach cancer in younger people. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rates of stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, among younger people is on the rise. Typically, stomach cancer is diagnosed in patients in their 60s and 70s, but increasingly it's being diagnosed in younger patients. While rates of stomach cancer in older patients have been declining for decades, early onset stomach cancer is increasing and makes up around 30% of stomach cancer diagnoses. Dr. Travis Grotz, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, calls this…
(2024-12-06). Mayo researchers develop AI-enhanced strategy to personalize medication alerts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jean Marrero-Polanco (left ) and Caroline Grant (right) collaborate on concepts for their study. Courtesy of Marrero-Polanco and Grant. Electronic health records are increasingly including technology-aided predictions of how patients may respond to specific medications, known as pharmacogenomic alerts. Two Mayo Clinic Ph.D. candidates are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to make these alerts more actionable and less intrusive for clinicians, who can suffer from alert overload. In a new study, Ph.D….
(2024-12-06). Why Thanksgiving is the perfect time to share family health history. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As you gather around the table this Thanksgiving to share meals, stories and traditions, consider taking a moment to talk about something that could save lives: your family's health history. Thanksgiving Day is recognized as Family Health History Day, a national call to raise awareness of inherited health risks. Mayo Clinic experts are encouraging families to use the holiday to identify these risks and take proactive steps toward prevention. "Hereditary conditions range from autoimmune disorders…
(2024-12-06). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplant, restoring vital functions for Michigan man A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure underscores Mayo Clinic's skilled multidisciplinary surgical team who provide hope to patients…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Their study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize epilepsy treatment by interpreting brain waves during electrode implantation surgery. This transformative approach could significantly reduce the time patients spend in the hospital, accelerating the identification and removal of seizure-generating…
(2024-12-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I started dealing with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) a year ago. I have good days and bad days dealing with symptoms. But I have improved with a new medication. I have realized there's a lot to learn about MS. Before this started for me, I did not even know different MS forms existed and that not all people have the same symptoms. People see me and say I look fine. But it…
(2024-12-06). Erasing Palestine: Jerusalem as a frontline in Israel's war. newarab.com 
This article is the first of a two-part report covering Israel's practices towards Palestinians over the past year – showcasing a broader campaign of ethnic cleansing which transcends the war on Gaza and the use of lethal weapons such as airstrikes, shelling, and drone warfare | On Sunday, 1 December, 14-year-old While Israeli violence…
(2024-12-06). Yemen's Houthis and Russia: Why their growing ties matter. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah's family urges presidential pardon. newarab.com 
The family of jailed British-Egyptian political activist A number of public figures submitted the petition, signed by Abdel-Fattah's two sisters, Mona and Sanaa Seif, local news…
(2024-12-06). Amnesty Israel denies parent group's genocide accusation. newarab.com 
Amnesty International's Amnesty Israel issued a statement, carried by the Times of Israel, where it questioned Amnesty International's "operative findings". This was despite data and analysis in the investigation to back up its findings. | Amnesty Israel howev…
(2024-12-06). Assad raises army salaries as rebels call on Alawis to defect. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Israel bombs Gaza's al-Mawasi 'safe zone', killing scores. newarab.com 
According to the director of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, dozens were wounded in the attack. Palestinians and medics in the enclave have reiterated throughout Israel's war on the Strip that there are no safe areas and Israel does not respect designated safe zones.
(2024-12-06). Lebanese cabinet to meet in Tyre, discuss army deployment. newarab.com 
The The decision to meet at the Benoit Barakat Barracks in the ancient port city of
(2024-12-06). Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah launches reconstruction plan. newarab.com 
The source said Hezbollah, which has just come out of a devastating conflict with Israel, is eager to initiate a reconstruction plan as winter looms, often coming with heavy rain and snowfall in Lebanon. | The source…
(2024-12-06). Lebanon's Hezbollah aims to rebuild longer term, US intel says. newarab.com 
Lebanon's US intelligence agencies assessed in recent weeks that Hezbollah, even amid
(2024-12-06). Messi's Inter Miami face Egypt's Al Ahly in Club WC opener. newarab.com 
Other opening matches include Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico Madrid and…
(2024-12-06). Morocco Islamic Affairs minister retracts state is 'secular'. newarab.com 
The controversy began on 26 November when Toufiq addressed the Moroccan parliament in regard to a meeting he had with the French interior minister Bruno Retailleau, during President Emmanuel…
(2024-12-06). Palestinian security forces clash with militants in West Bank. newarab.com 
Gunfights erupted in The intense exchanges of fire began around 9: 30 PM (1930 GMT) and followed the…
(2024-12-06). PM: Egypt to float up to four army-owned firms. newarab.com 
Egypt plans to float up to four military-owned companies on the The government has been under
(2024-12-06). Two Romanians charged over stabbing of Iranian TV journalist. newarab.com 
Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, were arrested in Romania on Wednesday and charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding, the Crown Prosecution Service said. | They will be extradited to Britain for trial, the prosecuting agency for England…
(2024-12-06). UK to review arms sales to Israel amid legal challenge. newarab.com 
(2024-12-06). Enablers of Israel's genocide in Gaza must be held accountable. newarab.com 
On 21 November,
(2024-12-06). How pro-Israel Amos Hochstein secured the 'surrender' of Lebanon. newarab.com 
It is impossible not to welcome a halt to the bloodshed in Lebanon — Israel has However, the terms of the ceasefire brokered last week more resemble a surrender: imposed by the imbalance of powers, the absence of the Lebanese state, Arab silence, and complicity with Israel…
(2024-12-06). Pentagon: US soldiers in Syria under evaluation for potential brain injuries. presstv.ir Three US service members are being evaluated for possible traumatic brain injuries, the Pentagon has said.
(2024-12-06). Iran FM in Baghdad for talks amid terrorism resurgence in Syria. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Iraq, amid concerns over the resurgence of terrorism in Syria.
(2024-12-06). Iran's indigenous Saman-1 space tug launched into orbit. presstv.ir Iran has successfully launched the homegrown Saman-1 space tug aboard a domestically developed Simorgh satellite launch vehicle (SLV).
(2024-12-06). Bulambuli Landslide: Inzu Ya Masaba releases disaster report, calls for support. independent.co.ug 
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has unveiled a report detailing the impact of the recent Bulambuli district landslides. Speaking to the media on Thursday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters in Malukhu, Mbale City, Vicente Waboya, the Minister of Disaster for the institution, shared key findings from the …
(2024-12-06). Time, Quality, and Status — Lessons from the East African Revival. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The East African Revival, born in the 1930s, transformed faith, community, and morality across the region. Its enduring call to humility and accountability remains a guiding light. Yet, in modern contexts, this legacy often collides with cultural practices that prioritise ceremony over substance. Uganda, as the heartland of the Revival, …
(2024-12-06). Uganda's Global Magnetism — From Tukutendereza Yesu to matooke cuisine. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Uganda's allure, both spiritually and culturally, has been growing ever since the days of the East African Revival, and this magnetic force is not just felt within East Africa but extends well beyond its borders. Uganda's distinctive cultural and spiritual heritage, embodied in its agricultural practices and spiritual movements, presents a …
(2024-12-06). What next for former LOP Mathias Mpuuga? independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial sh500 million service award …
(2024-12-06). Aleppo's Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Changing Leadership. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-06). Thailand: Fifth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-06). How the International Criminal Court and civil society can enhance collaboration for a stronger Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-06). Ivory Coast: Post-electoral crisis victims challenge Alassane Ouattara's amnesty law in ECOWAS Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-06). Netanyahu's Diabolical Undeclared War Objectives in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel's war on Gaza will continue until achieving what he terms "total victory." Instead of critically examining Netanyahu's vague and open-ended objectives, much of the Western media and many governments frame the onslaught as self-defense, and some even normalize the genocide as a "humane" attempt to "free"
(2024-12-06). Join the Resistance? Yes, But… counterpunch.org 
Count on one thing: the next four years are going to be tough. If you can muster the energy for political action while Donald Trump and his minions rule Washington, it will have to be channeled in two ways: first, resisting the worst excesses of him (and his party of billionaires); and second, keeping up
(2024-12-06). At the Cusp of a New Epoch. counterpunch.org 
Back in 2005, Ray Kurzweil announced to the world that we humans were hurtling toward the technological Singularity and that, in the two generations left in the current paradigm, we had best prepare for the merge with smart machines. He even wrote a book (The Singularity is Near) describing the brazen new future and detailing
(2024-12-06). Trumpism Is Poised for Massive Overreach. counterpunch.org 
In a text she sent me about a week ago, in the aftermath of our disastrous yet regrettably predictable election result, a dear friend of mine lamented that "the whole state of the world doesn't allow for us to be happy." And on the face of it, she's not wrong. For most of the Biden
(2024-12-06). Wrong, The Conversation, Extreme Weather Isn't Worsening and Deaths Are Declining. wattsupwiththat.com In the 1920s, such events caused approximately 485,000 deaths annually. By 2020, this number had plummeted to around 7,790 deaths per year, marking a reduction of over 98 percent.
(2024-12-06). Saturday 12/7: Ceasefire Postcards Pop Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-12-06). Saturday 12/7: Fishing Mission Creek: a walking tour through time and real estate. indybay.org meet on the Dolores Street steps of Mission Dolores, at 16th Street | your guide will sport a California Republic bicycle cap…
(2024-12-06). Friday 12/6: 2024 SHUT 'EM DOWN Abolition Demonstrations. indybay.org Inside & outside jails & prisons…
(2024-12-06). Rally at Korean Consulate in Support of KCTU Workers. indybay.org Labor union activists rallied at the Korean Consulate in San Francisco today in solidarity with Korean union members and to support the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol in the aftermath of his one man failed coup attempt.
(2024-12-06). Jordanian martyrs for Palestine buried at night; government complicity with Zionist regime. indybay.org Original full title: Jordanian martyrs for Palestine buried at night amid official complicity with the Zionist regime…
(2024-12-06). Sunday 12/8: The Fabulous Music of Barbra Streisand Performed by Lori Rivera. indybay.org Kuumbwa Jazz Center | 320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-12-06). SLUM: Shadow Library Uptime Monitor. indybay.org This dashboard tracks the availability of popular shadow libraries in real time from a US-based server.
(2024-12-06). The People's Arms Embargo. indybay.org Human blockades to stop US weapons shipments to Israel…
(2024-12-06). Wednesday 12/11: Break the bonds of genocide webinar. indybay.org Zoom | http: //uscpr.org/breakthebonds…
(2024-12-06). Diana Nyad returns to Havana: "Cuba is deep in my heart" plenglish.com Washington, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) "Cuba is deep in my heart," Diana Nyad, the US swimmer who at 64 years old became more than a decade ago the first person to swim between the two shores without a shark cage, said on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). Model UN in Cuba denounces lethal effects of atomic radiation. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) Exposure to atomic radiation has lethal effects on human health, the Model United Nations in Havana (Havmun 2024), a forum of Cuban university students on global issues that will conclude on Friday, warned on Thursday.
(2024-12-06). UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer's Inner Workings. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-06). The Banned Books Hoax. wattsupwiththat.com There are NO BOOKS BANNED in the United States. | Not a single one.
(2024-12-06). Canadian Government Bans More Types of Guns, Wants To Send Them to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Canadian government announced on Thursday that it was prohibiting its citizens from owning another 324 types of firearms and is working to send them to Ukraine. "As part of its comprehensive approach, on December 5, 2024, the Government announced the prohibition of more military-style assault-style firearms," Canada's Public Safety Department said in a press …
(2024-12-06). US Denies Amnesty's Conclusion That Israel Is Committing Genocide. news.antiwar.com The US on Thursday rejected a 296-page report from Amnesty International that concluded Israel is conducting genocide in Gaza. "We disagree with the conclusions of such a report. We have said previously and continue to find that the allegations of genocide are unfounded," State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. US officials have repeatedly denied …
(2024-12-06). VIDEO: Hezbollah MP to The Grayzone on surviving 'devastating' losses, fighting back. thegrayzone.com Dr. Ibrahim Moussawi, a member of Lebanese parliament representing Hezbollah, tells The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal how his party withstood harsh losses during its year-long conflict with Israel, hit back at a technologically superior foe, and undermined Tel Aviv's stated objectives. Moussawi also provides insights on ceasefire negotiations, the legacy of Hezbollah's late leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and repercussions of recent military setbacks suffered by the Syrian government.
(2024-12-06). Iran urges diplomatic efforts to counter 'serious' threat of terrorism. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the resurgence of terrorism in Syria poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability and security.
(2024-12-06). South Korean president faces impeachment for declaring martial law. presstv.ir South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment vote following a botched attempt to enforce martial law.
(2024-12-06). Syrian troops 'redeploy outside Hama to preserve lives of civilians'. presstv.ir The Syrian army says it has withdrawn troops from Hama and relocated outside of the city to avoid urban combat.
(2024-12-06). Houthi: Gaza 'testing ground' for prohibited US, Israeli weapons. presstv.ir The leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance movement says Israel and its closest ally, the United States, have turned the besieged Gaza Strip into a "testing ground" for their prohibited weapons.
(2024-12-06). France's political crisis deepens as prime minister resigns. presstv.ir President Emmanuel Macron's office has accepted the resignation of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government.
(2024-12-06). Israel kills scores in new strikes across Gaza. presstv.ir Nearly 50 Palestinians have been killed across the besieged strip in a matter of 24 hours.
(2024-12-06). Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah will be by Syria's side against aggression. presstv.ir The new leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has vowed to continue to support Syria to thwart the recent onslaught launched by the "US-backed" Takfiri terrorists.
(2024-12-06). Defense Minister: Syrian army is still in Hama. presstv.ir Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas has confirmed that the Syrian army is still in the vicinity of Hama city.
(2024-12-06). Iran condemns Israel's use of white phosphorus. presstv.ir Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations has denounced Israel for its use of phosphorus bombs in its wars against Lebanon and Gaza.
(2024-12-06). Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-12-06). Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict. icrc.org 27 November 2024…
(2024-12-06). 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…
(2024-12-06). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-06). ICRC Activities in Syria: Facts & Figures (January – June 2024). icrc.org
(2024-12-06). ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza. icrc.org Speech delivered by Régis Savioz of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response to Gaza, 2 December 2024…
(2024-12-06). Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Gà∂rlitz/Zgorzelec. icrc.org
(2024-12-06). Convocan al IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 dic (RHC) El IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba ha sido convocado para los próximos días 12 y 13 de diciembre, con el propósito de analizar temas vitales de la economía y la sociedad cubanas, en medio del complejo escenario que enfrenta el país…
(2024-12-06). Propuestas del Festival de Cine este viernes 6 de diciembre. cubadebate.cu Este viernes 6 de diciembre continúa la 45 edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. Compartimos la programación para esta jornada en los cines Cine 23 y 12, Yara, La Rampa, Charles Chaplin, Infanta, la Sala Glauber Rocha y el Acapulco. Disfrute del séptimo arte que inunda por estos días a La Habana.
| Cine 23 y 12
| Concurso Otros Territorios
| 10: 00 AM / Aliados / México / Dir. Azucena Losana / Doc. / 8 min. / 2024
| Los Dos Lados de la Tortuga / Ecuador / Dir. Oscar X. Illingworth / Doc. / 12 min. / 2023
| Cielo Roto / Costa Rica / Dir. Natacha Mora / Doc.
(2024-12-06). Casa de las Américas acoge simposio sobre la prohibición de autores negros en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Sobre la prohibición de autores negros en Estados Unidos, el intento de silenciar una parte de la historia de ese país y la lucha contrahegemónica se dialogó este jueves en la Casa de las Américas, en el simposio "Prohibir libros negros, silenciar voces negras. El apartheid en Estados Unidos", que se desarrollará en suelo habanero hasta el próximo 7 de diciembre.
(2024-12-06). Falleció Adela Dworin, Presidenta del Patronato de la Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Adela Dworin, Presidenta del Patronato de la Comunidad Hebrea de Cuba ha fallecido. Descendiente de los judíos que llegaron a nuestra isla después de la década del 20, en el siglo pasado, se consagró su vida, tras las enseñanzas del Dr José Miller, a perpetuar la memoria histórica de esta pequeña comunidad en el país.
(2024-12-06). Diana Nyad en La Habana: Presentarán este sábado su película autobiográfica. cubadebate.cu La nadadora de larga distancia y recordista estadounidense Diana Nyad regresa a Cuba para presentar una película autobiográfica en el Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. El filme, nombrado Nyad, será exhibido al público habanero el sábado 7 de diciembre en el cine de 23 y 12.
(2024-12-06). Reconocen a constructores cubanos en su día. cubadebate.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, felicitó hoy a las constructoras y constructores cubanos. Recordamos al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro cuando en 1972 propuso este día, declaró el dirigente partidista en su cuenta de X.
(2024-12-06). Refuerzan seguridad tras hallazgo de 168 cajas de ron destinadas al mercado negro en La Habana. cubadebate.cu Un hecho extraordinario, recientemente ocurrido en una de las unidades principales de la Empresa de Bebidas y Refrescos de La Habana, hizo sonar las alarmas y fortalecer las medidas de enfrentamiento y prevención al delito. Se confiscaron 168 cajas de ron destinadas al mercado negro.
(2024-12-06). Roaming Charges: Delay and Deny. counterpunch.org 
It appears that the killer of Brian Thompson left his manifesto etched on the spent casings of the bullets used to gun down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside the Midtown Hilton just down the block from Rockefeller Center: "Delay" and "Deny." Those two chill words might also serve as the unofficial motto of the $500 billion health industry giant, whose investors Thompson was preparing to address.
(2024-12-06). Inaugurarán hoy XXVI Feria Internacional de Artesanía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 dic (RHC) Bajo el lema "Arte, Utilidad y Oficio", se inaugurará hoy la XXVI Feria Internacional de Artesanía (Fiart 2024), en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, de esta capital.
(2024-12-06). Presentamos Agenda Económica: La nueva publicación digital de Cubadebate sobre la economía cubana y global. cubadebate.cu Un viejo anhelo de nuestro Consejo Editorial y un reclamo de nuestras audiencias hoy se hace realidad. Nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de Agenda Económica, un subdominio exclusivo de Cubadebate dedicado al análisis y al debate sobre economía, finanzas y comercio, tanto en Cuba como a nivel global.
(2024-12-06). Entre música y séptimo arte se inaugura la 45 edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La música de algunos dibujos animados de Juan Padrón y otras canciones icónicas del repertorio fílmico del continente, en los instrumentos de Alejandro Falcón, César López, Rodrigo Sosa y la orquesta del Lyceum Mozartiano de La Habana, dieron inicio a la 45 Edición del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, la cita más importante del séptimo arte en Cuba y un referente para todo el mundo.
(2024-12-06). Las 3 del día: Conversaciones bilaterales Cuba-Estados Unidos y las noticias de la jornada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos al podcast Las 3 del día. Hoy es 5 de diciembre y Ariadna Cuza Milanés les presenta el resumen informativo de la jornada. Además contamos con el comentario de la periodista Claudia Fonseca sobre la disposición de Cuba a consolidar y ampliar la cooperación bilateral en materia migratoria con Estados Unidos.
(2024-12-06). Conozca el tren chino del futuro. cubadebate.cu Zhuzhou, en la provincia china de Hunan, es el escenario de un avance en el transporte urbano con el debut del mundo del primer tren sin rieles, el ART (Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit). Este vehículo, creado por CRRC Corporation, sigue "vías virtuales" marcadas por líneas blancas en el pavimento.
(2024-12-05). Israel has 'unleashed hell and destruction' in Gaza genocide, says Amnesty investigation. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Amnesty International's research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, the organisation has revealed in a landmark new investigative report. The 294-page report documents how, during its military offensive launched in the wake of the deadly…
(2024-12-05). Kyrgyzstan: Defense Lawyer Held, Charged in Apparent Retaliation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Kyrgyzstan flag is raised at Ala-Too Square, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on March 3, 2022. | © 2022 Vladimir Voronin / AP | (Bishkek, December 6, 2024) — Kyrgyzstani authorities should immediately release Samat Matsakov, a criminal defense lawyer known for representing government critics and opponents who have been politically targeted, Human Rights Watch said today. Matsakov was detained on November 29, 2024, and the following day a district court in Bishkek ordered that he be held in pre-trial detention for a month on charges of "large-scale fraud and document forgery." Ob…