drevol (2024-05-07). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024. icrc.org Amid armed conflicts and violence, disasters, climate-related crises, epidemics, food insecurity and mass displacements in some of the world's most vulnerable situations, our commitment to helping others remains strong. In these challenging times, the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems we wear are powerful symbols promising protection to people in need. Their universal recognition is crucial to help protect volunteers and staff worldwide as they carry out their life-saving work. Upholding neutral and impartial humanitarian action is paramount and allows our teams to access the most remote, at-risk communitie…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). The "bad flu" called covid came and went before the end of 2019. expose-news.com The 2020 covid pandemic was a pandemic of iatrogenic harm instigated by governments and aided by corporate media. Covid, in so far as it is in any way distinct, came and did …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). Half the US Senate notifies Biden they oppose WHO's Pandemic Treaty. expose-news.com Last Wednesday, 49 members of the US Senate threw down the gauntlet to President Joe Biden over his administration's secretive plan to make the World Health Organisation ("WHO") Dictator-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-05-07). TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in health. expose-news.com TIME magazine has published its "100 Most Influential People in Health in 2024" list. Here are some of the criminals stars of the show. TIME heads its list of notorious people: "In …

Michael Schwalbe (2024-05-07). University Leaders are Teaching Us How Holocausts Happen. counterpunch.org Most people, reasonably fearing arrest and its potential consequences, are then less likely to protest, less likely even to speak out. They look away from the violence, foreign and domestic, carried out by their government. They avoid asking how universities, supposedly society's institutional stewards of humane values, might be complicit in the violence. Later, after many innocents have been murdered, they will claim ignorance about what was going on.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-05-07). Pezzullo: The Warmonger Who Won't Go Away. counterpunch.org The compromised former top boss of the Australian civil service has the lick and smell of belligerence. Begrudgingly conceding error and when in office, a bully and meddler in party politics, an incessant advocate of threats visible and invisible, Mike Pezzulo switches into a warmonger's gear with ease. The former secretary of the Department of Home

Alejandra Marquez Guajardo (2024-05-07). Mexico Emerges as a Destination for Americans Seeking Reproductive Health Services…Not for the First Time. counterpunch.org When its six-week abortion ban went into effect on May 1, 2024, Florida joined nearly two dozen other U.S. states that ban abortion or greatly restrict it. These laws came into effect after the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended nearly 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion in the

Derek Royden (2024-05-07). The Decline of Diplomacy. counterpunch.org In the 2023 Netflix drama, The Diplomat, Keri Russell plays Kate Wyler, a career State Department officer who finds herself made ambassador to the UK after an attack on the British aircraft carrier in the Middle East. While it's over the top in the way it chronicles a U.S. diplomats' life, the series is surprisingly

Ralph Nader (2024-05-07). The Summer of Student Activist Protests. counterpunch.org At many college campuses, students are protesting in opposition to the Biden Administration's unconditional backing, with weapons and diplomatic cover, of Netanyahu's continuing serial war crimes slaughtering tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, most of them children and women. Hundreds of faculty members are defending these valiant youngsters and criticizing excessively harsh crackdowns

Kenneth Surin (2024-05-07). The Tory Party In Tatters After English Local Elections. counterpunch.org Local council elections, along with several regional mayoral and one parliamentary by-election were held in England (but not the rest of the UK) on May 2. The results were potentially significant insofar as a very poor showing by the Conservatives could have had an immediate impact on Rishi Sunak's fate as prime minister. The parliamentary

Melvin Goodman (2024-05-07). Nuclear Uncertainty Has Replaced Nuclear Deterrence. counterpunch.org

JACK MALOY, SEIJI YAMADA (2024-05-07). The 2024 NATO Summit, RIMPAC 2024, and the Filipino people's Struggle for Peace. counterpunch.org During the summer of 2024, the peace and justice community will need to resist U.S. imperial overreach around the world. The 2024 annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit will be held in Washington, DC from July 9 to 22. The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) wargames will be held on and around Hawai ªi from June

Sam Pizzigati (2024-05-07). The Well-Heeled and Our Personal Well-Being. counterpunch.org Just what exactly happens when a society becomes substantially more unequal, when a few become fabulously richer than the many? Defenders of our deepest pockets have a ready answer. What happens when wealth starts concentrating at a society's summit? Nothing we need worry about. In fact, the richer our richest become, these cheerleaders for grand

Dean Baker (2024-05-07). Do We Need More People? counterpunch.org This is a line endlessly repeated in the media. Somehow, we face a terrible risk if people decide to have fewer kids. While this is the accepted wisdom in elite circles, there is remarkably little basis in reality for this view. The latest piece pressing this line was a column in the Washington Post by

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Vladimir Putin becomes President of Russia for the fifth time. tvbrics.com The elected head of state has been appointed to…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel to attend EAEU summit in person for the first time. tvbrics.com Previously, he has only joined in online format…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). UAE and Uzbekistan expand economic co-operation in many sectors. tvbrics.com On the sidelines of the fifth session of the Joint Economic Commission in Tashkent, the UAE and Uzbekistan agreed to develop partnership in new economic sectors…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). Saudi Arabia hosts Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024. tvbrics.com The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference was held in Riyadh, where sustainable development through energy transition takes center stage…

tvbrics (2024-05-07). India's service sector confidently starts the first quarter of 2024-2025. tvbrics.com Business in India continues to grow…

Mark Olalde, Nick Bowlin (2024-05-07). Oil companies contaminated a family farm. The courts and regulators let the drillers walk away. nationofchange.org The oil and gas industry has reaped profits without ensuring there will be money to plug and clean up their wells.

Sam Pizzigati (2024-05-07). The well-heeled and our personal well-being. nationofchange.org Do we need, some observers of our fraying social fabric suggest, more people in public life noble enough to champion basic ethical norms?>

John Ruehl (2024-05-07). Will the Golden Age for corporate shareholders ever end? nationofchange.org Shareholders have assumed enormous influence over U.S. corporations over the last few decades. Despite their firm hold, shifts are underway that could alter the domestic corporate landscape.

geo.tv (2024-05-07). How's Neom's unique name linked to Prince Mohammed bin Salman. geo.tv Ever wondered meaning behind Saudi Arabia's 'Neom'? Here's the answer…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). How Modi's BJP plans to win a supermajority in India's election. geo.tv Congress is the only party that crossed 400 mark in India's history following Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). What did Jeff Bezos's fiancee Lauren Sanchez wear for Met Gala debut. geo.tv Amazon founder and Emmy-winning journalist attend Met Gala for the first time as a couple…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). Indian PM Modi casts his vote as giant election reaches half-way mark. geo.tv After voting's first phase, Modi's campaign focused more on firing up BJP's Hindu base by attacking rivals as pro-Muslim…

geo.tv (2024-05-07). Meet remarkable women behind some of world's richest men. geo.tv How have partners of Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg made a difference?>

Adam Fishbein (2024-05-07). Women With Unpredictable Schedules Face Lower Earnings Than Male Counterparts. cepr.net Mother's Day gives us a unique opportunity to honor the women who cherish our growth and may have sacrificed their career or leisure time to raise us. Historically, women's poverty rates have been higher than men's rates for nearly all races and ethnicities. This remains the case despite increased female participation in the labor force …

Staff (2024-05-07). "Stop Weaponizing Antisemitism": Police "Body-Slam" Jewish Dartmouth Prof. at Campus Gaza Protest. democracynow.org Gaza solidarity protests continue at college campuses across the nation — as does the police crackdown. This comes as more than 50 chapters of the American Association of University Professors have issued a statement condemning the violent arrests by police at campus protests. At Dartmouth College last week, police body-slammed professor and former chair of Jewish studies Annelise Orleck to the ground as she tried to protect her students. She was charged with criminal trespass and temporarily banned from portions of Dartmouth's campus. She joins us to describe her ordeal and respond to claims conflati…

MEE staff (2024-05-07). UK: NUS reaches 'substantial' settlement with former president Shaima Dallali. middleeasteye.net UK: NUS reaches 'substantial' settlement with former president Shaima Dallali | The UK's national student body conceded that holding pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist views are protected, and that Dallali was entitled to hold those beliefs | Tue, 05/07/2024 – 09: 15 | Dallali has maintained she was targeted as a result of her…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-05-07). EcoWaste Coalition: 7 More Paints from China and Thailand Failed Laboratory Tests for Lead Content. pressenza.com 7 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced that seven more imported paint products failed laboratory tests for lead content and should therefore be withdrawn from the market at once. | Based on the analyses carried out by SGS, a global testing company, seven products submitted by the EcoWaste Coalition last April exceeded the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit for lead in paint as specified under the DENR-issued Chemical Control Order (CCO) for lead and its compounds. Laboratory tests confirm lead in excess of 90 parts per million (ppm) on these seven imported paints | Acc…

Global Research News (2024-05-07). Selected Articles: Madkind vs. Mankind. A Race Against Time. Madkind's Digitalization, A.I. Momentum, Economic Chaos and More… globalresearch.ca By 'The Great Reset' is the appropriately named most recent clock setting event initiated by Madkind. It has placed …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China to add more intensive care beds in hospitals. ecns.cn China aims to increase the number of intensive care beds to 15 per 100,000 people nationwide, as well as the number of hospital beds that can be quickly converted to provide such care to 10 per 100,000 by the end of next year.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-07). Greece: Acquittal of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Economic rebound expected to continue. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for a steady rebound throughout this year, underpinned by consumer-led recovery, a robust foundation laid in the first quarter, and the gradual stabilization of the property sector, experts said.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Armenian PM Threatens to Ban Russian TV Channels. themoscowtimes.com "We expect the broadcasts of Russian TV channels to respect the citizens and the state system of Armenia," Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Anti-racist struggle is required to build unity and defeat fascism. cpusa.org The Communist Party's main discussion document "Forward together: For pre-convention discussion" states that capitalism's crisis today is "rooted in capitalism's drive for maximum profits, class struggle and the system's inherent racial and gender inequality." | Because racism and related ideologies — nationalism, xenophobia, antisemitism and religious bigotry — are the main "building blocks of fascism" and decisive for splitting and weakening the working class and its necessary leadership of the democratic struggles, "the battle against racism … is central to overcoming the MAGA right and streng…

GABIK (2024-05-07). DWS reiterates commitment to fast-track bulk water projects. sanews.gov.za DWS reiterates commitment to fast-track bulk water projects | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated its commitment to fast-track the effective implementation of bulk water projects in water stressed communities in KwaZulu-Natal and across the country, so as to ensure the provision of consistent and reliable water supply.
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Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Colombia's acting foreign minister to stay on until August. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro extended the term of acting Foreign Minister Luis Murillo after the Inspector General's Office extended the term of suspension of Alvaro Leyva. In a decree, Petro…

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Voter shot dead at Chad polling station: electoral commission. scmp.com Election official said shooter was demanding right to vote in election, in which junta leader and transitional president Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno's main rival is Prime Minister Succes Masra.

cpj.org (2024-05-07). Pakistani journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal targeted, killed by bomb. cpj.org New York, May 7, 2024 — Pakistani authorities must thoroughly investigate the killing of journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal, who died in a bomb attack on World Press Freedom Day, and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. An unidentified motorcyclist placed a bomb on Mengal's vehicle at a…

(2024-05-07). CPJ rings opening bell at Nasdaq in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi arrives in Tarbes to continue state visit to France. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday arrived in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrenees Department of France, as part of his state visit to the European country.

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Exporting Technical, Engineering Services in Water, Soil Sectors to 19 States. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture said the country is exporting technical, engineering and electromechanical services to 19 countries.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org

publicbooks (2024-05-07). It's Not Only Human Stories Worth Telling: Sigrid Nunez's Animal Novels. publicbooks.org Why are animals so central to Sigrid Nunez's thinking about the status of fiction?

Iuliia Gataulina, Mina Shahmoradi (2024-05-07). Interconnectedness of Political Struggle: Iranian-Russian Political Resistance in Conversation. lefteast.org

tn.ai (2024-05-07). IAEA, Iran Agree on 'Operational Steps': Grossi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said he has reached an agreement with Iran to take joint operational steps to carry out a statement the two sides had issued in March 2023.

Mike Ervin (2024-05-07). Smart Ass Cripple: When Worker Insecurity Is a Must. progressive.org Devotion to capitalism requires leaving a lot of people behind. Our system has made about as much room as it is going to make for disabled people, columnist Mike Ervin writes.

Nancy Qian (2024-05-07). How TikTok's arrogance sealed its fate in America. scmp.com Instead of tackling data fears and becoming a force for good in the tech industry, TikTok mobilised its users against the government, raising alarm at how easily a foreign-owned entity can exert political influence.

Margaux Hourigat (2024-05-07). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Cargo drone begins carrying seedlings from Hainan. ecns.cn A large cargo drone transported 455 kilograms of seedlings for shrimp plants late last month from Haikou, Hainan province to Zhuhai, Guangdong province in less than three hours — the maiden cross-sea flight of a drone for public cargo logistics between the provinces.

The Independent (2024-05-07). SACCOs, MFIs put Uganda at risk by flouting anti-money laundering rules. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The failure of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCOs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) regulations poses a significant threat to Uganda's financial integrity on the global stage. Despite being obligated to adhere to AML/CFT regulations like banks, insurance companies, and NGOs, SACCOs …

Laura Zhou (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron offers China's Xi Jinping a taste of French hospitality at state dinner. scmp.com Chinese president attends state dinner hosted by French counterpart after arriving in Paris for his first European tour in five years.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Nations' example could help guide global relations. ecns.cn Raffarin expressed his satisfaction with the focus of the talks, recognizing their importance not just for France or China, but for the entire world.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Raps US' Arms Race in Outer Space. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Reminding the international community of its responsibility for peaceful use of outer space and the prevention of an arms race, an Iranian UN representative lashed out at the US government for refusing to prevent an arms race in the outer space.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi, Macron exchange Olympic torches as gifts. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, together with their spouses, exchanged gifts before the two heads of state held talks on Monday at Elysee Palace, office and residence of the French president.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Two dead, 21 injured following a stabbing incident at a hospital in SW China. ecns.cn Two people were killed and another 21 were injured following a stabbing incident at People's Hospital in Zhenxiong county, Zhaotong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

nosihle (2024-05-07). Minister condemns burning of SA flag in advert. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns burning of SA flag in advert | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has condemned in the strongest terms the political advertisement by the Democratic Alliance (DA), which shows the burning of the South African flag. | The Minister said the South African flag will not be used as an instrument to sow division and hysteria. | "In the 30 years of South African democracy and freedom, it has been evident time and time again that our flag is a unifier and an integral component in the building of our nation. Those who choose to use our flag to divide us will not succeed. The South African fla…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Petro claims corruption claims seek to intimidate Colombia's congress. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said that corruption allegations made against government officials and members of Congress are part of a "coup strategy." During a speech, Petro said that admittedly corrupt…

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Red generation and a need for modern media from the Party. cpusa.org With the development of mass multimedia, the avenues of ideological struggle for working-class consciousness shifted from traditional print media to digital media. This process for crafting culture and consciousness is different from the days of Lenin and the Bolsheviks. It's a harsh reality that the Party must deal with and overcome. Even within the last few decades, the media landscape has shifted online, and social media platforms have taken over as the vehicles for developing culture. | As the National Committee stated, "a rising multi-racial and multi-gender red generation of young workers and students is…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi, Macron hail potential for cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron reached key consensuses on ensuring the strategic stability of bilateral relations, tapping into the potential for win-win cooperation and building up people-to-people exchanges during their talks at the Elysee Palace on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). In Numbers: Highlights of China-France relations. ecns.cn

The Independent (2024-05-07). Parliament demands statement on Karuma Bridge. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. The bridge over River Nile, which connects the North and West Nile to the rest of the country, was found to have developed cracks, forcing Uganda …

Editor (2024-05-07). The Antisemitism Awareness Act is a full frontal assault on free speech. mronline.org This blatant political chicanery would penalize political speech protected by the First Amendment.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Chinese, U.S. climate officials to meet. ecns.cn Liu Zhenmin will hold talks with John Podesta, senior adviser to United States president for international climate policy, in the U.S. from Tuesday to May 16.

The Independent (2024-05-07). UBOS trains 500 UPDF soldiers for upcoming census. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has trained 500 Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to participate in the enumeration process in the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census. These soldiers have completed a nine-day training program at Gaddaffi Barracks in Jinja district to serve as supervisors and enumerators for …

nosihle (2024-05-07). Countries urged to take advantage of AfCFTA opportunities. sanews.gov.za Countries urged to take advantage of AfCFTA opportunities | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Acting Director-General, Dr Cynthia Khumalo, has called on countries on the continent to work together and take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | The AfCFTA agreement is expected to create the largest free trade area in the world measured by the number of countries participating. | "Let us strive together to build a prosperous Africa. An Africa that provides economic opportunities for its youth and vulnerable groups within our societies," Khum…

NEOB (2024-05-07). City Power's Eskom debt reaches "unprecedented levels" sanews.gov.za City Power's Eskom debt reaches "unprecedented levels" | Eskom says it will approach the courts in a bid to have City Power pay its R1 billion debt to the national power utility. | City Power is a company wholly owned by the City of Johannesburg which purchases, distributes and sells electricity within the city coupled with maintaining and installing electrical infrastructure. | The power utility said City Power's debt stood at some R1.073 billion at the end of March this year. | "The escalating City Power debt…has left Eskom with no choice but to apply to the High Court in Johannesburg for a declaratory order…

Anand Naidoo (2024-05-07). The Heat: President Xi's France State Visit. america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe this week and his first stop is in France. President Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday. During the trip, he also met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a trilateral meeting at the Elysee Palace. | Joining the discussion: |

(2024-05-07). SABC editor-in-chief called for security vetting and polygraph before South Africa election. sabcnews.com

Victor Grossman (2024-05-07). No books burned this time in Berlin despite ominous parallels. peoplesworld.org BERLIN — It was May10 in Germany's terrible year, 1933. Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire. Most authors were German — Jewish, …

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron thanks Xi Jinping for 'commitment' not to sell arms to Russia. scmp.com On first day of Chinese leader's European trip, French president also thanks him for supporting an 'Olympic truce' during the Summer Games in Paris.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi hails ever-growing ironclad China-Serbia friendship. ecns.cn Whatever changes in the international landscape, China and Serbia remain true friends and good partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his signed article published in Serbian media on Tuesday.

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Alleged Chinese meddling spurs foreign agent registry in Canada. scmp.com New law will require people lobbying on behalf of a foreign government to register that activity publicly. A public inquiry is looking into allegations China meddled in Canadian elections.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). University strengthens cultural bonds with French schools. ecns.cn Students and members of the public in the French cities of Paris and Lyon recently got the opportunity to take part in a series of traditional Chinese cultural and sports events hosted by East China Normal University.

cpj.org (2024-05-07). Journalist Idrissa Soumana MaàØga detained for 'undermining national defense' in Niger. cpj.org Dakar, May 7, 2024 — Nigerien authorities must immediately release Idrissa Soumana MaàØga, editor of the privately owned newspaper L'Enquêteur, and allow him to report freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. An investigative judge at the court in Niamey, the capital, charged MaàØga with "undermining national defense" and ordered his transfer to Niamey…

The Independent (2024-05-07). DCIC: Ugandans in the diaspora must return home to repalce passports. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has changed its guidelines for Ugandans living the diaspora, saying anyone who claims that his or her passport has gotten lost must return home and process the replacement from here. DCIC said some Ugandans in the diaspora sell their passports to …

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Amazon commits US$9 billion investment in Singapore to expand its cloud computing infrastructure. scmp.com The outlay, to be done over the next four years, doubles the investment of subsidiary Amazon Web Services in the city state.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Gov't exempts electric vehicle makers from Stamp Duty. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80 percent of Ugandans will not pay Stamp Duty Tax in the 2024/2025 financial year. The exemption is part of the amendments in the Stamp Duty …

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-05-07). Hero of Barrier Reef conservation honoured in new biography. independentaustralia.net

GABIK (2024-05-07). Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking. sanews.gov.za Programme to bridge gap between research, public policymaking | In a move aimed to enhance collaboration between academia and government, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) have launched the pilot phase of its DSI-NRF Policy Placement Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme. | This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between research and public policymaking, thus addressing societal challenges through evidence-based approaches. | NRF Business Advancement Group Executive, Dr Thandi Mgwebi, said the pilot phase will focus on postdoctoral research fellows and e…

Professor Chris Painter (2024-05-07). 'Keir Starmer's General Election Reality and Why Comparisons with Tony Blair's Victory Are Problematic'. bylinetimes.com The result of the next general election appears to be all too predictable. | The

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text: China-France Joint Statement on the Situation in the Middle East. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East released by China and France on Monday.

Fourth International (2024-05-07). Fourth International: Draft manifesto of revolutionary Marxism in the age of capitalist ecological and social destruction. links.org.au Fourth International — An ecosocialist society is needed, and can be achieved only through a revolution. This manifesto tries to assess the best ways and means towards this aim.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Regional Official Arrested for Bribery in Russia's Bashkortostan. themoscowtimes.com Investigators accuse ex-Transportation Minister Alexander Klebanov of demanding 5 million rubles from an unidentified owner of a trucking company.

(2024-05-07). Appeals court upholds 25-month sentences for 2 Turkish documentary filmmakers. mlsaturkey.com

(2024-05-07). Journalist Idrissa Soumana MaàØga detained for 'undermining national defense' in Niger. actuniger.com

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). In Numbers: Travel boom in May Day holidays. ecns.cn

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org

Associated Press (2024-05-07). Building collapse in South Africa leaves 5 dead, dozens buried. scmp.com Rescue teams worked through the night searching for dozens of construction workers buried under the rubble of concrete after a multi-storey residential complex that was being built collapsed.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Return of Chinese tourists helps vitalize Europe's tourism market, economy. ecns.cn Deepening tourism cooperation between China and Europe will help vitalize the continent's economy, as tourism is one of its pillar industries.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Expanding on "Our electoral strategy is grounded in Marxist-Leninist theory and practice" cpusa.org As Richard Green stated in their discussion contribution "Our most crucial electoral priority at this moment in time must be to win a strategic defeat against the most reactionary elements of the ruling class…Winning a progressive majority in state races, the House of Representatives, and the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election would be a people's victory and a defeat for the most extreme elements of the ruling class and the MAGA movement." | And as the main discu…

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Cautions IAEA against US Influence. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Stressing the need for the UN nuclear agency to adopt impartial and professional stances, the Iranian foreign minister urged that the course of cooperation between Tehran and the IAEA should not be undermined by the US' unstable and contradictory conducts.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Building collapse in South Africa leaves 2 dead, dozens trapped. scmp.com Multi-storey building under construction in coastal city of George collapsed on Monday, trapping some 50 workers under rubble, police said.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Molly Katanga makes second bail attempt. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, has sought temporary release from prison due to her health condition. After being denied bail on April 9th, 2024, by High Court Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata for failing to prove exceptional circumstances, Molly has made a second bail …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Culture Fact: Chinese, French experts collaborate to restore ancient building. ecns.cn

Duncan Graham (2024-05-07). Widodo's son to continue family's political dynasty. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Shanghai sees shopping spending cross $7 bln during holiday. ecns.cn Shanghai reported steady growth in both online consumption and physical-store spending, reaching 53 billion yuan ($7.35 billion) during the five-day May Day holiday, according to official data.

unitedEditor (2024-05-07). European core divided. unitedworldint.com By Jà∂rg Kronauer Is the debate about nuclear armament in the EU moving into the next round? There are some indications that this is the case. Last week, Poland's President Andrzej Duda declared that his country was prepared to station US nuclear weapons on its territory. On Friday evening, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said …

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-07). Hours before liftoff, Sunita Williams' third space mission scrapped. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In what was poised to be a groundbreaking moment, Sunita Williams' much-awaited journey to space, marking her third mission, has been abruptly halted due to a technical snag in the launch vehicle, Boeing Starliner. Scheduled to make history as the first woman to embark on a maiden crewed mission of a new space shuttle, Williams faced disappointment as the launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida's Cape Canaveral was called off just 90 minutes before liftoff.The launch delay was attributed to an off-nominal condition detected in an oxygen relief valve of the Atlas V rocket, prompting NASA to pos…

Eileen Kinch (2024-05-07). 75 Christian leaders urge president, Congress, churches to act on racism, poverty. anabaptistworld.org Seventy-five leaders of national Christian organizations and prominent churches have sent a statement to the White House, Congress and congregational leaders calling for greater action to address racism and poverty. "People of color continue to suffer problems related to race — high rates of death during childbirth, for example, and fear of gun violence and …

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). KRG President Eulogizes Meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechervan Barzani hailed the delightful, fruitful and problem-solving meeting he held with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, saying Erbil will do its utmost to enhance relations with Tehran.

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-07). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Foreign tourist visits see holiday upsurge. ecns.cn The implementation of a series of more convenient immigration management policies has led to a dramatic upsurge in foreign tourist entries into China during this year's May Day holiday, injecting robust vitality into the interaction between people of the country and the rest of the world.

EDWIN (2024-05-07). President launches new Home Affairs offices in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za President launches new Home Affairs offices in Limpopo | Through the use of innovation, the Department of Home Affairs aims to offer its services at a quicker pace and closer to where people reside, says President Cyril Ramamphosa. | "The programme we are launching is called Home Affairs on Wheels, and it is going to change the provision of Home Affairs services for the better across South Africa. We don't just want to make it easier. We want to make it faster and we want to make it cheaper. | "For many people, especially in the rural areas, travelling to reach government services can take a lot of time and be ex…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). National Center for Space Weather warns of strong solar flares in next few days. ecns.cn China's National Center for Space Weather on Sunday issued a solar flare warning as a strong solar flare (X1.3-class) erupted from the sun. Other strong solar flares may erupt in the next three days, the center said.

Editor (2024-05-07). "To be free is to free others": Formerly incarcerated women urge decarceration. mronline.org The fight to free women and end mass incarceration is long and ongoing, but these activists aren't giving up.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Expanding our position on healthcare. cpusa.org The drive to build a broad base of support for a single-payer, universal healthcare system is appropriate. Collin Kawan-Hemler's

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Apple working on AI chip for data centres, WSJ says, as it tries to catch up with rivals like Google and Microsoft. scmp.com Apple is developing a chip to run AI tools on servers, but it is unclear if the tech giant will deploy it, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-07). Colombia's ELN guerrillas announce resumption of kidnappings. colombiareports.com Colombia's longest-living rebel group ELN said Monday that they will resume kidnappings to sustain their guerrilla organization. In a statement, the rebels said the government failed to create a so-called…

The Independent (2024-05-07). ATMIS honours Ugandan soldiers for distinguished service in Somalia. independent.co.ug Mogadishu,Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has paid glowing tribute to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for their contributions and exemplary service in promoting security and stability in Somalia. At a ceremony held at the UPDF Headquarters in Sector One, Mogadishu on Monday, the acting ATMIS …

Eric A. Gordon (2024-05-07). Oliver Mayer's 'Ghost Waltz' about Indigenous Mexican composer Juventino Rosas receives world premiere. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES — This city's acclaimed Latino Theater Company opens its Spring 2024 season with the world premiere of Ghost Waltz by prolific playwright Oliver Mayer (Blade to the Heat, Members Only), featuring a cast of eight actor/musicians directed by Alberto Barboza, under the supervision of music director Alberto López. It opened May 4 (seen …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Serbia ready to welcome Chinese friends. ecns.cn A giant Chinese national flag and a poster reading "A warm welcome to our distinguished Chinese friends" are displayed on the Genex tower ahead of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Belgrade, Serbia, May 5, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Cradle of civilization: Gongshutang. ecns.cn Gongshutang was built during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in memory of a legendary craftsman Lu Ban, who is believed to have invented or improved many carpenter's tools.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi, Macron jointly meet the press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, jointly met the press on Monday.

Adam Bienkov (2024-05-07). Stop the Votes: Conservative MP Calls for Postal Vote Ban After Huge Local Election Defeats. bylinetimes.com A Conservative MP has called for postal voting to be banned, after his party suffered its worst local election defeat in forty years. | Right-wing former

GABIK (2024-05-07). Western Cape government sends resources to help in collapsed building. sanews.gov.za Western Cape government sends resources to help in collapsed building | Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, says the provincial government is closely monitoring and sending resources to assist the emergency response to a building collapse in George, Southern Cape. | A multi-storey building under construction in Victoria Street, collapsed on Monday afternoon with 75 construction workers on the site at the time of the incident. | Winde said all the necessary support has been offered to emergency personnel to expedite their response. | "At the moment, officials are focused on saving lives. This is our top priority at…

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.

D.L. Lang (2024-05-07). How Enid, Okla., united to remove a local fascist from office. peoplesworld.org ENID, Okla.—In February 2023, Judd Blevins was elected to the Enid City Commission just as his fellow participants in the white supremacist torch-light rally on the University of Virginia campus were facing criminal charges under Charlottesville's burning object statute. The march, held on the eve of the Unite the Right rally in August 2017, was …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). She gifts Chinese President Xi a book at French welcome banquet. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on Monday attended a welcome banquet hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. They warmly interacted with representatives from various sectors of France, who were invited to the event.

Editor (2024-05-07). The West's double standards on Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill. mronline.org Robinson: If Western states have their reasons for being cagey of foreign influences, so too do those in other countries.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Microsoft building new AI model separate from OpenAI's GPT to compete with the likes of Google, report says. scmp.com The MAI-1 model is being overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, the Google DeepMind co-founder and former CEO of AI start-up Inflection, The Information reported.

NEOB (2024-05-07). Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill, the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Second Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. | In signing the two Bills, President Ramaphosa said: "In a year in which voters are presented with the greatest diversity of electoral choice, the legislation that is now enacted constitutes tangible, material support for a vibrant, competitive, open and equitable electoral system and democratic culture." | According to the Presidency, the two Bills will expand "financial resources for South…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Land-sea freight service adds new route to Los Angeles. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 360 metric tons of cargo departed from Ruijin in east China's Jiangxi Province for Los Angeles in the United States on Monday, marking the launch of a new land-sea freight route.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended a welcome ceremony held by French President Emmanuel Macron.

(2024-05-07). Pakistani journalist Muhammad Siddique Mengal targeted, killed by bomb. voanews.com

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). EU urged to have fair perception of China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping rejected on Monday the so-called "problem of China's overcapacity", saying that there is no such thing either from the perspective of comparative advantage or in light of global demand.

Ralph Jennings (2024-05-07). China's belt and road, once a hotspot for European investment, is getting the cold shoulder. scmp.com As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

The Independent (2024-05-07). NCBA Bank profit after tax up 17% to Shs27bn. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has reported a net profit of Shs27 billion, representing a 17% increase in 2023 from the previous year's performance of Shs23 billion. The growth was supported by a surge in customer deposits, which rose to Shs567 billion in 2023 up from Shs491 billion a year before, executives …

The Independent (2024-05-07). World champion to lead Uganda's marathon team to Paris Olympics. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics scheduled for August in France. President of UAF Dominic Otuchet has revealed the men's team will comprise Victor Kiplangat, the reigning 42-kilometer World Champion, Stephen Kissa, the national marathon record holder, and Andrew Kwemoi …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-07). Georgia: International solidarity with Georgian civil society. fidh.org More than forty-five human rights organisations from around the world, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, signed a letter in solidarity with Georgian civil society, condemning the efforts of the Georgian government to introduce the law on the transparency of foreign influence.
As human rights defenders across the globe, we are deeply troubled by efforts of the Georgian government to stifle civil society voices (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China-Russia Expo offers dynamic platform for boosting trade, economic cooperation: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The China-Russia Expo, the highest-level and most extensive exhibition hosted by the two countries, has become a major platform for fostering industrial partnerships, and a pivotal avenue for local collaborative initiatives.

Reuters (2024-05-07). Without Malaysia and Singapore, Iran couldn't shift its sanctioned oil, US official says. scmp.com The US Treasury's top sanctions official said Washington saw Iranian oil being transferred near Singapore and throughout the wider region.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Peng Liyuan visits UNESCO headquarters, meets agency chief. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters on Monday morning in Paris on invitation.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation: Xi. ecns.cn As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.

bwitanek (2024-05-07). Hinds Hall: Macklemore — TURN IT UP! fightbackbetter.com

(2024-05-07). Ethiopian journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi sentenced to 2 years in prison. facebook.com

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Wife of Exiled Russian Journalist Martynov Jailed 9 Years for Attempted Murder. themoscowtimes.com Her husband Kirill Martynov, who is the editor-in-chief of the exiled newspaper Novaya Gazeta Europe, has not commented on the case.

Staff (2024-05-07). Travel Notes, St Petersburg, April-May 2024: second installment. gilbertdoctorow.com When our Moscow friends visited us in our Pushkin apartment several days ago, Lyudmila gazed out the balcony windows at the green field opposite us, but thinking more likely of the Catherine Park on the other side of our residential complex, commented that it was a pity we spend so little time here and that …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Culture Fact: Ancient book witnesses China-France cultural exchanges. ecns.cn

NEOB (2024-05-07). Condolences for families of George building collapse. sanews.gov.za Condolences for families of George building collapse | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of those who died in the George building structure collapse. | By Tuesday morning, the collapse had claimed the lives of five people. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the relatives and friends of five people who have died in an incident where a building collapsed in George in the southern Cape. | "The President's thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones as well as the families of close to 50 people who are trapped in the rubble," the Presidency said in…

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Widening Battlefront to Break Up Enemy: IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Islamic territories must close ranks as a united front against the common arrogant adversaries, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said, describing the expansion of the battlefront as a strategy for disintegration of the enemy.

(2024-05-07). Private media outlet Class Media Group firebombed in Ghana. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). TEPCO discharges more Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water despite criticisms. ecns.cn Despite protests and criticisms, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on May 7 that it has completed the fifth round of discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Rwanda, Uganda convene cross-border security meeting to enhance cooperation, combat crime. independent.co.ug KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwandan and Ugandan officials gathered in Nyagatare district in eastern Rwanda on Monday for the second cross-border security meeting aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering collaboration. "Our nations share more than just geographical proximity; we share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. Along with these ties come many shared …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's newest rocket Long March 6C makes first flight. ecns.cn Long March 6C, the latest member in China's Long March carrier rocket family, conducted its debut flight on Tuesday morning, sending four small satellites into space.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text of Xi's signed article in Serbian media. ecns.cn A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "May the Light of Our Ironclad Friendship Shine on the Path of China-Serbia Cooperation" was published Tuesday in Serbian media Politika.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi attends closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council together with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Ben Jiang (2024-05-07). Chinese air taxi maker EHang completes maiden flight in Abu Dhabi as it eyes expansion in the Middle East. scmp.com The company's flagship EH216-S autonomous flying vehicle took off in Abu Dhabi, as part of a plan to launch commercial flights in the UAE.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Peng Liyuan, French first lady visit Orsay Museum. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on invitation visited the Orsay Museum with Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, in Paris on Monday afternoon.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Historic Boeing Starliner crewed mission postponed shortly before launch over rocket issue. scmp.com The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified.

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran Urges Islamic Universities to Advocate for Palestinian Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Secretary of the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution of the Islamic Republic of Iran urged university presidents and academic elites worldwide to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and condemn the crimes of the Zionist regime.

Carlos Lancho (2024-05-07). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). With Georgia Gripped By Political Turmoil, Officials in Moscow Take Hands-Off Approach. themoscowtimes.com While government sources denied Russian involvement in the controversial "foreign influence" bill, they said it would still be welcomed by Moscow.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-07). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org

Jason Hickel (2024-05-07). Jason Hickel: Climate, energy and natural resources. links.org.au Jason Hickel — Ecological breakdown is being driven by the capitalist economic system, and — like capitalism itself — is strongly characterized by colonial dynamics.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Full text of Xi's speech at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech in Paris at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). French firms urged to seize opportunities from China's development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). Against "patriotic socialism" cpusa.org Commonly known among Communist Party members, the phenomenon of PatSocs or "patriotic socialists" has arisen in recent years and has its roots that go back to before the 2020s and even all the way back Browderism, which was fought against by multiple CPUSA members, most notably figures such as William Z. Foster. The phenomenon is liquidationist, as it calls for the dissolution of the party (as Infrared has done), and has a transphobic, ableist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Indigenous character. The social phenomenon puts above social media influencers as its main figureheads with many calling on the members or follo…

Tim Huber (2024-05-07). Tornado wasn't the only reason to pray. anabaptistworld.org One of Doris Hale's first memories as a little girl is of airplanes swooping low over cotton fields in Alabama. Hale walks with a cane and recalls getting sprayed. And not just once.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's EHang completes passenger-carrying eVTOL demonstration flight in UAE. ecns.cn EHang Holdings announced on Monday that its pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft EH216-S successfully completed its first passenger-carrying demonstration flight in Abu Dhabi, marking the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

(2024-05-07). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoğan Alayumat. cpj.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi says China-Serbia friendship to deliver more benefits to two peoples. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to make China-Serbia ironclad friendship deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-07). Russia Arrests U.S. Army Soldier on Theft Charges. themoscowtimes.com U.S. officials said the soldier, identified by a Russian court as Gordon Black, had been detained on criminal charges but withheld further details.

Press Associates (2024-05-07). Union makes Letter Carriers Protection Act a top legislative priority. peoplesworld.org BALTIMORE—Slowing down the U.S. mail, especially first-class letters, Social Security checks, holiday and birthday cards, pension payments—and probably mail-in ballots this fall—is one offense laid at the feet of Trumpite Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, because it's actually occurred. But pulling U.S. Postal Service police away from pursuing thieves and protecting Letter Carriers from theft, injury …

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn

NEOB (2024-05-07). South Africa remains an "attractive investment destination" – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa remains an "attractive investment destination" – President Ramaphosa | In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the growth of South Africa's automotive sector is a demonstration of "the potential of South Africa as an investment destination". | The President said 2023 was a milestone year for South Africa's automotive sector with the sixth millionth South African built vehicle exported with new vehicle exports reaching nearly 400 000. | "These figures are significant for a number of reasons. They show that our auto sector continues to grow despite a gloomy global economic outlook and…

nosihle (2024-05-07). SA's tourism sector continues on a positive trajectory. sanews.gov.za SA's tourism sector continues on a positive trajectory | South Africa's tourism sector continues to grow and attract international arrivals from all over the world. | According to the latest official release of international arrival figures by Statistics South Africa for January to March 2024, the country totalled 2.4 million, representing a remarkable 15.4% increase when compared with the same period in 2023. | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has welcomed the increase in international travellers as it is a significant contributor to the economy and job creation. | "We are determined to continue with this m…

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?

The Independent (2024-05-07). Bukwo District boss' defilement case goes to High Court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed charges of aggravated defilement and child trafficking against jailed Bukwo District LC 5 Chairperson, Julius Moses Chelimo. Presided over by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, the court confirmed three charges against him and referred his case file to …

tn.ai (2024-05-07). Iran's Navy to Dispatch Research Team to Antarctic. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy will deploy a team of researchers to the Antarctic, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said.

The Independent (2024-05-07). Rwanda: We are not involved in Mugunga Camp bombing. independent.co.ug Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rwandan government has vehemently denied its alleged involvement in the bombing that occurred in the Lushagala site, Mugunga district, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the death of 16 displaced civilians. The incident occurred following heavy fighting between the M23 rebels and the Armed …

Frances Foley (2024-05-07). Why Mayors Outside Westminster Are Distancing Themselves From their Parties' Politics and Colours. bylinetimes.com It would be the rosette that did for The commentators may well be right that Houchen made a p…

Eric Brooks (2024-05-07). CPUSA and electoralism. cpusa.org The Communist Party USA was named after the Party of Lenin and the Party of Marx and Engels. Every country around the world has some form of Party that is named after these groups. Some countries have multiple communist parties, all laying claim to that heritage simultaneously. Among leftists the "Communist Party" label is so ubiquitous that many forget that the purpose of a Party is to be political, and so when a new election cycle rolls around, they may be surprised that the Communist Party tells its members to "Vote against fascism." Many self-identified "communists" complain over a Communist Party telling…

Paul Begley (2024-05-07). Easter brought out the godliness in political leaders. independentaustralia.net

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-07). Rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar explodes with allegations of paedophilia, abuse. scmp.com The long-simmering feud between the two hip-hop artists exploded into allegations of paedophilia, abuse and infidelity over the weekend, sending shock waves through the world of rap and beyond.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Beijing, Paris to forge stronger ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined on Monday the necessity for China and France to uphold independence and autonomy and jointly fend off a new Cold War or bloc confrontation, during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket completes maiden flight. ecns.cn China's Long March-6C carrier rocket completed its maiden flight on Tuesday, placing four satellites in space. It was the 520th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Secretario General de la ONU pide a Israel detener escalada en Rafah y retomar diálogo. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 7 mayo (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, urgió hoy al Gobierno israelí a detener la escalada en Rafah ante el riesgo que enfrentan las operaciones humanitarias concentradas en esa gobernación de Gaza.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Al menos 18 muertos en Rafah a causa de bombardeos israelíes. telesurtv.net En medio de los bombardeos a la ciudad de Rafah, las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel anunciaron que tomaron el control del paso fronterizo que separa a Gaza de Egipto.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Gaza roza los 34.800 muertos por ataques israelíes. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Salud gazatí indicó que en las últimas 24 horas las fuerzas israelíes cometieron al menos seis masacres en el territorio palestino.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Hamás pide presionar a Israel para detener toma en Rafah. telesurtv.net Afirma que esta acción de Israel confirma la intención de la ocupación de socavar los esfuerzos de mediación para un alto el fuego y la liberación de prisioneros.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Guterres afirma que invasión israelí a Rafah sería "intolerable" telesurtv.net El jefe de la ONU reiteró su "llamado urgente al Gobierno israelí y a los líderes de Hamás para que lleguen a un acuerdo y pongan fin al sufrimiento".

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Gobierno busca remover a controvertida Fiscal General de Guatemala. radiohc.cu Ha vuelto a cobrar intensidad en Guatemala el pulso entre el gobierno del presidente Bernardo Arévalo y la cuestionada Fiscal General Consuelo Porras, quien en todo momento se ha negado a renunciar a su puesto al que accedió en 2018 y fue ratificada cuatro años después por el anterior mandatario Alejandro Giammattei, señalado por la profundización bajo su gobierno de la corrupción en el país.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Vladimir Putin asume la presidencia de Rusia por otros seis años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El presidente reelecto de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, inició hoy un nuevo mandato de seis años al frente del país, al jurar el cargo en la ceremonia que se desarrolló en la sala de San Andrés en el Kremlin.

María Candela (2024-05-07). Biden entre la espada y la pared. radiohc.cu El fantasma de la masacre en la Universidad de Kent, recorre los campus universitarios de la nación norteamericana. El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano, Michael Johnson, declaró el pasado 30 de abril en rueda de prensa: "Columbia está fuera de control, por eso reclamamos que venga la policía y se ocupe del asunto. Y si la policía no es capaz (de controlar la situación) entonces necesitamos a la Guardia Nacional".

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Anuncian nuevo proyecto de colaboración con agencia de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información de la República de Cuba (ONEI) anunció que con la asistencia técnica de la Organización de ONU para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la elaboración de un nuevo proyecto de colaboración.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Afirma Díaz-Canel que el mundo debería celebrar Día de Victoria contra Fascismo. radiohc.cu Moscú, 7 mayo (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy satisfacción por su nueva visita a esta ciudad que calificó de bella y entrañable, con motivo de la celebración mañana del aniversario 79 del Día de la Victoria contra el fascismo.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Díaz-Canel en Moscú. radiohc.cu MOSCU, Federación de Rusia, 7 may (RHC) Luego de hacer un recorrido de más de nueve mil 500 kilómetros, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez arribó este martes a la ciudad de Moscú, para realizar una visita de trabajo que se extenderá hasta el nueve de mayo.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). China, UE y Francia conversan de intereses comunes en París. telesurtv.net Xi reafirmó que con la cooperación China-UE ambas partes saldrán beneficiadas, es una relación complementaria y mutuamente beneficiosa con amplios intereses comunes.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). Al menos dos muertos deja derrumbe de edificio en George, Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Gobierno municipal de George, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe detalló que la estructura contaba con unos cinco pisos similar a "un bloque de apartamentos".

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Lula pide recursos al Congreso para ayudar a los damnificados. telesurtv.net El presidente de Brasil pidió a los diputados recursos extraordinario para atender las inundaciones en Rio Grande do Sul. En respuesta a la tragedia que ha dejado 83 personas fallecidas y 111 desaparecidas…

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-07). Nicolás Maduro lidera sondeo de cara a comicios presidenciales. telesurtv.net El estudio refiere que el jefe de Estado venezolano cuenta con una clara preferencia de los consultados con el 52,70 por ciento.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-05-07). Acampan en Barcelona para denunciar genocidio en Palestina. telesurtv.net Las protestas por la masacre en Gaza se extienden por los campus de la Comunitat Valenciana, Barcelona, Euskadi, Madrid y está previsto que lleguen a Sevilla.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-07). EE.UU. envía equipamiento a Haití en apoyo de misión keniana. telesurtv.net La ONU reveló en un informe que durante el primer trimestre de 2024, han muerto o resultado gravemente heridas en Haití más de 2.500 personas.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-07). Suspendido primer vuelo espacial tripulado de Boeing a EEI. telesurtv.net El programa había previsto que la nave Starliner despegara desde el Complejo de Lanzamiento Espacial-41 ubicado en Cabo Cañaveral, Florida.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). México genera más de 84.000 puestos de trabajo en abril. telesurtv.net El Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social afirma que el salario base de cotización promedio es el tercero más alto registrado de los últimos veintitrés años en abril.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Reprimen a estudiantes universitarios propalestinos en Países Bajos. telesurtv.net Los agentes continúan en el campus de Roerterseiland, uno de los cuatro que tiene la UvA y sede de las facultades de Derecho, Ciencias Sociales, Economía y Negocios.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Qatar envía delegación a Egipto para mediar alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Qatar se muestra optimista de que estas conversaciones puedan culminar en un acuerdo para un alto el fuego inmediato y permanente en la Franja de Gaza, así como en un intercambio de rehenes por presos palestinos.

teleSUR odr (2024-05-07). Accidente vial deja 11 muertos en Puno, Perú. telesurtv.net El Ministerio Público informó que la policía del país "está presente en la zona para realizar las diligencias de ley correspondientes y brindar el apoyo necesario en este trágico momento".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). Gobierno de Rusia dimite tras la investidura de Putin. telesurtv.net El gabinete seguirá desempeñando sus funciones hasta que se nombre un nuevo Gobierno.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Vladímir Putin toma posesión como nuevo presidente de Rusia. telesurtv.net Vladimir Putin aseguró que Rusia seguirá trabajando con sus socios en la formación de un orden mundial multipolar.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Presidente de Cuba llega a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de estado cubano cumplirá un apretado programa, que incluirá encuentros con el presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, y otros dirigentes de ese país.

teleSUR, jdo, JGN (2024-05-07). José María Heredia, el primer poeta de América. telesurtv.net José Martí lo consideró su padre literario, al expresar que el poeta cubano "tiene un solo semejante en literatura, que es Bolívar (…) El primer poeta de América es Heredia".

teleSUR, MER (2024-05-07). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza censura del Gobierno argentino contra teleSUR. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseveró que el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, "le tiene miedo a teleSUR".

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-05-07). A Polà¥nia encoraja a militarizaàßà£o da UE. globalresearch.ca No meio da paranóia anti-Rússia na Europa, alguns líderes querem que a UE se militarize. Recentemente, uma autoridade polaca sugeriu a criaàßà£o de uma "brigada" para a Europa, capaz de responder rapidamente em situaàßàµes de risco militar. Considerando o elevado …

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Venezuela y Nicaragua felicitan a nuevo presidente de Panamá. telesurtv.net Ambos Gobiernos expresaron su deseo de mantener una relación bilateral constructiva en beneficio de las naciones.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Cantante cubana Liuba María Hevia llegará a Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La cantante y compositora cubana Liuba María Hevia se presentará el 18 de junio en la sala de conciertos de Radio Universidad de Chile, más de tres décadas después de su primera visita a este país.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agredecen apoyo y solidaridad de China. radiohc.cu Beijing, 7 mayo (RHC) Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agradecieron hoy a la Liga de la Juventud Comunista de China (LJCCh) por su apoyo firme en la denuncia contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Abogan por realzar coctelería de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El jefe de capacitación de la Asociación de Cantineros de Cuba (ACC), Rodolfo Pérez, llamó hoy a resaltar a los profesionales de este servicio y mantener su prestigio a nivel mundial.

teleSUR, SH, JGN (2024-05-07). El legado de Evita a 105 años de su nacimiento. telesurtv.net Evita fundó escuelas, hospitales y contribuyó a acortar la desigualdad social heredada de gobiernos conservadores y militares.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, llega a Tarbes, Francia. telesurtv.net Xi fue recibido en el aeropuerto por el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, y su esposa, Brigitte Macron.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). Presidente Xi recuerda bombardeo de la OTAN contra embajada china. telesurtv.net Presidente Xi comienza su visita a Serbia en el 25º aniversario del bombardeo de la embajada china por parte de la OTAN…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Experto subraya impactos de libre visado para turistas chinos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La exención de libre visado para turistas chinos anunciada por Cuba contribuirá a aumentar los intercambios y fortalecer aún más las relaciones bilaterales en múltiples sectores, opinó una fuente especializada.

Staff (2024-05-07). Gobierno argentino elimina señal de teleSUR de grilla de la TDA. telesurtv.net Nuestra multiplataforma continuará construyendo una sinfonía de voces a través de sus diversos canales y plataformas.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-05-07). Presidente Petro visitará comunidades populares en Barranquilla. telesurtv.net El presidente asistirá a varios encuentros con las comunidades de los barrios populares de la ciudad en una jornada de "Gobierno Escucha"

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-07). Uruguay amplía alerta naranja y doble amarilla por lluvias intensas. telesurtv.net El Instituto refirió la existencia de una perturbación atmosférica asociada a masa de aire húmeda.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Israel bombardea sin tregua diferentes puntos civiles en Rafah. telesurtv.net Además, los aviones de combate sionistas atacaron almacenes de ayuda humanitaria en el lado palestino del cruce fronterizo de Rafah, causando un incendio y daños a varios camiones de ayuda.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, JGN, SH, JDO (2024-05-07). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-07). Comienza análisis de Ley àìmnibus en Senado argentino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El Senado argentino iniciará hoy el análisis en comisiones de la conocida como Ley àìmnibus, la cual establece la delegación de facultades legislativas al presidente Javier Milei y recibió fuertes críticas de organizaciones sociales y sindicales.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Al borde del abismo. radiohc.cu Las temidas palabras "armas nucleares" han sido pronunciadas en el marco de la guerra librada actualmente en el norte de Europa, donde la intromisión y total ausencia de sentido común de varias potencias occidentales podrían ahogar al mundo en un hongo atómico devastador.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Mayo mes para disfrutar de buena música en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El mes de mayo llega repleto de buena música para vivir y disfrutar en múltiples espacios de La Habana, desde zarzuelas hasta música de cámara y otros géneros preferidos hoy por el público capitalino.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Presidente cubano parte rumbo a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net La visita de Miguel Díaz-Canel se desarrollará en el marco del aniversario 64 del restablecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales y de los 79 años de la victoria en la Gran Guerra Patria.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-05-07). Mantienen 16 provincias en alerta amarilla en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El Distrito Nacional y otras ocho provincias se ubican en verde.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-05-07). Respaldan a teleSUR tras decisión del Gobierno argentino. telesurtv.net Figuras como los argentinos Atilio Borón y Lautaro Rivara han denunciado el acto de censura.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-07). Transportistas protestan contra Ley de Bases en Argentina. telesurtv.net De igual manera las y los trabajadores protestaron ante el aumento en el servicio ferroviario.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-07). Declaran alerta por tornados en Oklahoma, Estados Unidos. telesurtv.net La situación en el estado de Oklahoma es de tormentas severas y granizos acompañados de la proliferación de tornados.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-05-07). Suben a seis los muertos por derrumbe de edificio en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Los equipos de rescate de la provincia y de otras partes del país, así como de la ONG Gift of the Givers, continúan las labores de búsqueda.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-05-07). Procuraduría de Perú presenta diligencia contra exprimer ministro. telesurtv.net La investigación contra Alberto Otárola se basa en información periodística y recabada de portales institucionales.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-07). Dos muertos tras desplome de helicóptero de la Armada de Ecuador. telesurtv.net Los fallecidos fueron identificados como el piloto, Wilson Andrés Bohorques Andrade, y el copiloto, Jean Elías Ramírez Saltos, cuyos cuerpos fueron encontrados sin vida.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-07). Francia y China exigen tregua en los conflictos durante Olimpiadas. telesurtv.net El presidente francés recalcó "el impacto de este conflicto sobre la seguridad europea".

teleSUR, ahf, SH (2024-05-07). Universitarios suizos se unen a las protestas en apoyo a Gaza. telesurtv.net Las protestas en la universidad suiza de Lausana siguen el ejemplo de las manifestaciones ocurridas en varias universidades de países como EE.UU., Canadá, y Francia.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Ataque con arma blanca deja dos muertos y varios heridos en China. telesurtv.net En el incidente, ocurrido a las 13H20 hora local (05H20 GMT), resultaron heridos trabajadores y pacientes.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-05-07). Venezuela condena bombardeos de Israel a la ciudad de Rafah. telesurtv.net Venezuela condenó los bombardeos sobre la ciudad de Rafah al sur de la Franja de Gaza, perpetrados por el Estado sionista de Israel…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-07). Israel inicia incursión militar contra Rafah. telesurtv.net La decisión del ataque fue tomada debido a que, según Israel, la última oferta de Hamás distaba de sus requisitos esenciales.

teleSUR, rzr, JCM (2024-05-07). Directora ejecutiva de Onusida visita Cuba. telesurtv.net Winnie Byanyima, directora ejecutiva del Programa Conjunto de las Naciones Unidas sobre el VIH/SIDA, consideró como un "gran honor poder estar en Cuba".

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-07). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-05-07). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-05-07). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org

Maria Elena Saludas (2024-05-07). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-07). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |

Sushovan Dhar (2024-05-07). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). Are the BRICS and their New Development Bank offering alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF and the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers? cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-07). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: No safe place in Gaza for million and a half Palestinians residing in Rafah. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Al-Qassam Brigades targets Israeli occupation forces trying to advance east of Rafah Crossing with mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Gaza Day 214: IOF Launches Intense Aggression on Rafah, Halting Aid and Passenger Movement. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli aggression against Gaza Strip on its 214th day continues, with intense bombardment in Rafah and raids in Gaza City and north. The Yarmouk area, east of Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun were targeted, leading to casualties among citizens. Reports indicate Israeli military vehicles entering Rafah land crossing, with buildings being hit by artillery …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: Rafah invasion threatens lives of thousands of civilians and deteriorates already collapsing health system. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-05-07). Palestinian Red Crescent: The greatest concern now is blocking ambulances from reaching casualties. english.almanar.com.lb

newarab (2024-05-07). Did US and Hamas trick Israel into Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Israeli officials claim to have not been briefed by Washington on the ceasefire deal proposed by The deal has reportedly been shunned by Israeli officials as they said it required "too many concessions" on Israel's side, adding that it was not what was previously agreed. | According to American news site Axios, a senior US official played down Israeli concerns by saying "American diploma…

newarab (2024-05-07). Gazans trapped as Israeli forces take over Rafah crossing. newarab.com The Hamas said late on Monday it had agreed to a ceasefire proposal from mediators seven months int…

newarab (2024-05-07). Hamas accepts Gaza truce, as Israel bombs Rafah. newarab.com The Hamas announcement brought cheering crowds onto the street amid tears of happiness, chants of "Allahu Akbar" ("God i…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israeli army seizes control of Rafah's border crossing. newarab.com On Tuesday morning, the Israeli army took full control of the The Gaza-based General Authority for Crossings and Borders said in a press statement sent to The New Arab that the

newarab (2024-05-07). What will happen to Gaza's border as Israel attacks Rafah. newarab.com Thousands of In the early morning of Tuesday, 7 May, the

newarab (2024-05-07). Egyptians outraged at Israel's military operations in Rafah. newarab.com As Israel On Tuesday, Cairo called on…

newarab (2024-05-07). Saudi strongly condemns Israel amid Rafah invasion fears. newarab.com Saudi Arabia has warned against The statement from the Saudi foreign ministry accused Israel of targeting Rafah "as part of its It also said that Israel wanted to "displace" the Gaza Strip's "residents towards the unknown" saying that this was "in light of…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israeli settlers attack Gaza aid convoy, destroy food. newarab.com Around 250 The protesters blocked traffic in Latrun, a small illegal settlement close to Jerusalem, before breaking into the trucks and throwing their contents on the floor despite attempts by the police to reopen the road. | Six people were arrested, the Israeli police announced on Tuesday. | A group called the "Order 9 movement" had announc…

newarab (2024-05-07). Two Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack. newarab.com The Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday the death of two of its reserve soldiers in a drone strike a day earlier launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah on Monday said it launched the attack on Metula, a northern The Israeli military had initially said there were injuries, but Hezbollah-affiliated media reported two soldiers had died. | According to an…

newarab (2024-05-07). Israel is a broken society. And it's not just Bibi to blame. newarab.com In Washington, murmurs of discontent over Bibi's handling of Israel's war on Gaza have turned into outright disdain. | The decision of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, one of Israel's staunchest allies, to President Biden then trumped Schumer by

newarab (2024-05-07). Mid-level Israeli team to head to Cairo to assess Hamas position, official says. newarab.com A team of mid-ranking "This delegation is made up of mid-level envoys. Were there a credible deal in the offing, the principals would be heading the delegation," the official told Reuters, referring to the senior officials from the intelligen…

newarab (2024-05-07). US professor shouts abuse at Muslim woman at Gaza protest. newarab.com Arizona State University (ASU) has placed a professor on leave and said it was investigating him on Monday after a video showed the academic harassing a Muslim woman at a pro-Palestine march. | "ASU is aware of the allegations against Jonathan Yudelman and is investigating them," a university spokesperson told the Anadolu news agency, adding that he had been placed on leave pending the outcome of the investigation. | The investigation came after a video shared online showed Yudelman shouting aggressively at a woman wearing the hijab, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for him to be punished. | In the…

newarab (2024-05-07). Dutch police arrest 125 at pro-Gaza encampment in Amsterdam. newarab.com Dutch police arrested around 125 Police said the crackdown was "necessary to restore order" at the Netherlands' elite university, which follows a wave of campus protests in the US last month. | Videos from the protest in Amsterdam show p…

newarab (2024-05-07). Palestine Monetary Authority probing Gaza bank robberies. newarab.com The The independent body that oversees the financial system in Palestine acknowledged that banks in

newarab (2024-05-07). Morocco: Cannabis farmers push for recreational legalisation. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Belgium to support Palestine's full UN membership bid: FM. newarab.com Belgian Foreign Minister

newarab (2024-05-07). Ukraine says thwarted Russian-led plot to kill Zelensky. newarab.com Two Ukrainian security officials were arrested for their links to the group, which had aimed to carry out high-profile killings ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration on Tuesday. | "The terrorist attack, which was supposed to…

newarab (2024-05-07). Could US campus protests over Gaza cost Biden the election. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Saudi Arabia team in Pakistan for talks on gold mine stake. newarab.com Executives from The mine, located in Pakistan's restive southwestern

newarab (2024-05-07). Fatah 'denies' it opposes Marwan Barghouti's release. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Tourists could explore the whole GCC on one visa by December. newarab.com A new visa system allowing tourists and expatriates to visit all six Currently, tourists need a separate visa for each Gulf nation they visit but the new scheme will allow for free travel between all GCC countries, in a boost for regional tourism. | "By the end of this year, the whole system will be in place. [We] are working day and night and e-service is a v…

newarab (2024-05-07). A 'cloud' covers Orthodox Easter for Palestinians in US. newarab.com For "There's been this big cloud over everybody. How can we celebrate when 35,000 people have been killed?" Husam Marajda, a Palestinian-American in Chicago, told The New Arab. | "We're brothers. It's very hard…

newarab (2024-05-07). US repatriates 11 citizens from northeast Syria. newarab.com The The United States also helped repatriate six Canadians, four

newarab (2024-05-07). US rapper Macklemore releases pro-Gaza track Hind's Hall. newarab.com US rapper Macklemore has released a new song in The song, entitled 'Hind's Hall', pays tribute to

newarab (2024-05-07). Turkey strikes PKK militants in northern Iraq. newarab.com Warplanes struck suspected positions of the

newarab (2024-05-07). In Sudan's El Fasher, a deadly battle for Darfur looms. newarab.com The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have encircled and besieged El Fasher remains the A defeat for the SAF and former Darfur rebel groups fighting alongside it…

newarab (2024-05-07). Support for TikTok ban due to Gaza content, says Mitt Romney. newarab.com The support for a nationwide ban on Speaking at an event at the McCain Institute think-tank alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Romney explained that the ban on the app passed both chambers of Congress due to apparent widespread mention…

newarab (2024-05-07). India 2024 elections: Bollywood flooded with pro—Modi films. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Turkey opens another former Byzantine church as a mosque. newarab.com Turkey formally converted

newarab (2024-05-07). Qatar 'committed' to Gaza mediator role, refuses 'pressure'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Gaza at the Gala: Palestinian activists arrested outside Met. newarab.com Dozens of Hundreds of protesters marched through the city in a rally named 'The Day of Rage', called for by the pro-Palestinian group Within Our Lifetime, starting at Hunter College to the Metropolitan Art Museum where the high-profile charity event was held. | A…

newarab (2024-05-07). UK could use Iraq in Rwanda-style refugee processing scheme. newarab.com The Government documents seen by Sky News revealed that the government wanted to process asylum seekers who had arrived in the UK and was in correspondence with Iraqi officials. | The UK government currently advises its nationals against all travel to Iraq apart from t…

newarab (2024-05-07). Remembering Yousef Al-Heela, football manager killed in Gaza. newarab.com Last month, Yousef Al-Heela, the The attack killed more than 12 people and left dozens wounded. |

newarab (2024-05-07). Palestine seeks General Assembly support for UN membership. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). 'Unlike anything we have studied': Gaza's destruction in numbers. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-07). Taliban say order restored after Afghan opium poppy protests. newarab.com The Afghan Mujahid said in a separate stateme…

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israeli forces capture Rafah crossing as tanks roll in after heavy bombardment. presstv.ir The Israeli military says it has taken full control of the Rafah crossing, which borders Egypt.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel signals rejection of ceasefire proposal accepted by Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas says it has agreed to a ceasefire deal with Israel to pause the fighting in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel carpet-bombs Rafah after Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal. presstv.ir The Israeli military intensifies carpet-bombing of Rafah city accompanied with ground advances shortly after Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Explainer: What are the contours of Gaza truce deal accepted by Hamas? presstv.ir Hamas has agreed to the terms of a ceasefire proposal that calls for an end to the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza while the regime continues to procrastinate.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Ball in Israel's court over Gaza ceasefire, Hamas chief tells Iran FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister and the chief of Hamas political bureau hold a phone conversation as the movement agrees to a ceasefire proposal.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). In attacking Rafah, Israel is sabotaging global efforts to stop Gaza war: Iran. presstv.ir The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah border crossing after advancing during the night through heavy bombardment of residential areas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Hamas: Looming invasion of Rafah will have serious consequences for Israel. presstv.ir Rafah is home to about 1.4 million displaced Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Leader: This year's Hajj 'disavowal of Israel, supporters'; Gaza genocide etched in history. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says the Israeli regime's savage attacks in Gaza and the resistance of the Palestinian people are clear signs showing the way forward.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). 'Israel exacerbating Gaza crisis by blocking aid, targeting hospitals and schools'. presstv.ir Gaza's media office says the Israeli regime is intentionally worsening the humanitarian crisis by blocking aid entry.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Don't let Israel, anti-Iran elements abuse Kurdistan region: Raeisi tells Barzani. presstv.ir Raeisi says Tehran expects the central Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to prevent Israel and anti-Iran elements from abusing their territory.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Iraqi fighters hit several Israeli military bases, Leviathan gas platform. presstv.ir Iraq's Islamic Resistance announces striking several Israeli targets in its latest round of pro-Palestinian operations.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Target Israel and we'll target you: US senators warn ICC. presstv.ir A dozen American senators warn the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s chief prosecutor against issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. presstv.ir Mourners carry the coffins of May Youssef and her 12-year-old son, who were killed in an Israeli strike against a southern Lebanese village.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). US-Israeli espionage cell dismantled in Yemen. presstv.ir Yemen say it has broken up a spy ring working for the US and Israel amid its pro-Palestine campaign.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). UN experts 'appalled' by Israeli military's sexual violence against Palestinian women. presstv.ir Women are being targeted by Israel with such vicious, indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks, the Special Rapporteurs stated.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Israel's hostile acts should not affect Iran-IAEA ties: Nuclear chief. presstv.ir Iran's nuclear chief says Israel's "hostile" acts should not affect the interaction between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). EU naval mission says 'most powerful systems' fail to confront Yemenis: German media. presstv.ir The operational commander of the European Union's Aspides naval mission has admitted to Yemen's military capabilities in the Red Sea region, a report says.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Russia announces drills involving nuclear weapons after West's 'provocative' threats. presstv.ir President Macron of France and Britain's Foreign Secretary Cameron have threatened direct intervention in the Ukraine war.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Germany backs EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets to finance arms for Ukraine. presstv.ir The German chancellor says the revenues from frozen Russian assets should be used for weapons purchases for Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Grossi says proposed 'concrete practical measures' to boost Iran-IAEA cooperation. presstv.ir Grossi says he has put forth a series of proposals to senior Iranian officials aimed at enhancing cooperation between Iran and the agency.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protest in Bangladesh. presstv.ir Thousands of Bangladeshi students march in Dhaka in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and with pro-Palestinian student protests around the world.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). IRGC disintegrating enemies as morally bankrupt US targets Muslim world: Salami. presstv.ir General Salami says the primary mission of the IRGC Quds Force is to prevent the enemies from making inroads into the Muslim world.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Drone shows scale of flood devastation in southern Brazil. presstv.ir Residents of a flooded city in Brazil's state of Rio Grande do Sul faced the huge scale of devastation in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Police raid pro-Palestinian camp at Amsterdam university, arrest 125 students. presstv.ir Dutch police violently break up a pro-Palestinian demonstration camp at the University of Amsterdam, arresting 125 students.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Asylum seekers in UK 'hide or flee to Ireland' amid Rwanda fears. presstv.ir Asylum seekers are going into hiding or fleeing to Ireland amid the UK's detention of them to deport them to Rwanda.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). UK defense ministry comes under major cyber attack. presstv.ir Britain's Ministry of Defense is hit by a major data breach, resulting in the unauthorized access of personal information belonging to UK military personnel.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). US pro-Palestinian protesters resist order to clear MIT encampment. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with the US police and re-enter an encampment of tents at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Why Iraqi Kurdistan is important for Iran. presstv.ir President of Iraq's Kurdistan region Nechirvan Barzani was in Tehran Monday, heading a high-level delegation to bolster relations and explore opportunities for cooperation.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Inspired by demos in US, students in Lebanon protest for Gaza. presstv.ir They were inspired by similar demonstrations taking American and European campuses by storm.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.

presstv.ir (2024-05-07). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.

Larry Johnson (2024-05-07). Are the West and Ukraine Going to Send Putin an Inauguration "gift"? sonar21.com Lots of information swirling through social media that hints that Ukraine is going to launch a major attack on Russia targets, using Western long-range missiles, on 7 May, which is inauguration day in Russia. As I mentioned in my chat today with Judge Napolitano, a good friend, whose wife is in Moscow, told me that she has been stopped and searched twice in the last week while running errands in her car. Moscow authorities are on high alert for a potential serious threat. Remains to be seen if this is just nervous worry or reflects solid intelligence that a plot is afoot. | RT reports that Ukraine may start…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Israel 'Unhappy' Even As Hamas Accepts Gaza Ceasefire Proposal. Here's Why | Report. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Netanyahu Snubs Biden Again; Israel Launches Rafah Op Despite U.S.' Rebuke, Jordan King's Warning. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has left U.S. President Joe Biden red-faced once again as he ordered his troops to enter Rafah despite a warning. On May 6, Biden spoke to Netanyahu on call for 30 minutes and warned him against the ground offensive in Rafah. His call came hours before Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal. But Netanyahu went ahead anyway. The IDF released videos today of tanks with Israeli flags inside Rafah. After Biden's call with Netanyahu, Jordan's king also warned of another massacre in Gaza. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah, Gunfire, Drones Buzz Near Egypt Border As IDF Begins Ground Op | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israel has reportedly launched a ground operation in Rafah after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal. Israeli tanks entered Rafah and gunfire and explosions were heard at the Rafah crossing near Egypt's border, as per Times of Israel. The Israel Air Force's drones were also heard buzzing in Rafah's skies. Footage on social media showed Israeli soldiers in Rafah. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). 'Seal The Deal': Angry Israelis Roar At Netanyahu, Gaza Celebrates After Hamas' Move | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive protests erupted in Israel against PM Benjamin Netanyahu while Gaza celebrated Hamas' acceptance of ceasefire-hostages deal. Angry Israelis hit the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, urging Netanyahu to accept the proposal as Israeli war cabinet said that Hamas had not agreed upon some of its requirements. The U.S. also said that the Hamas' response is being studied. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Putin Takes Oath As Russian President For Fifth Term | Watch Glittering Ceremony. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and a number of other Western countries due to Russia's war in Ukraine. At the ceremony inside the gilded Grand Kremlin Palace, Putin placed his hand on the Russian Constitution and vowed to defend it as a crowd of hand-picked dignitaries looked on. The 71-year-old has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition. Watch this video for all the details.

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Ukraine, NATO Panicking Over Putin's Nuclear Drill Move? How West Reacted To Russia's Declaration. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Russia's Lethal Ka-52 Helicopter Fires Non-Stop Shots At Ukraine's Drone Boats Moving Towards Crimea. hindustantimes.com

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Putin Takes Oath As Russian Pres; NATO & EU Nations 'Sulk,' Boycott Kremlin Ceremony | Watch. hindustantimes.com NATO Nations U.S., UK and Germany, Baltic states Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the Czech Republic and some EU members have boycotted the swearing in of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The grand event is taking place at the Kremlin in Moscow. Ukraine echoed the nations who boycotted the ceremony, saying it doesn't recognize Putin to be the democratically elected president of Russia. Meanwhile, ambassadors from France, Hungary and Slovakia are attending the inauguration. Watch this video for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-05-07). Moscow Honey-Trapped American Soldier? U.S. Soldier Arrested For 'Criminal Misconduct' In Russia. hindustantimes.com

Janine (2024-05-06). Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 06 – 10 May 2024 | On Monday, 06 May, the Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertius Simmers together with the Executive Mayor will hand over 600 title deeds in the Overstrand Municipality. | On Tuesday, 07 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open a new, purpose-built Department of Home Affairs office in Mokopane, Limpopo, and unveil 100 new mobile offices that will extend the reach of the department's services, especially in remote areas. | Also on Tuesday, 07 May, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Professor Blade Nzimande, will launch the 4IR…

Robert Hunziker (2024-05-03). The Heat's On — Big Time! counterpunch.org "Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era, The Washington Post, April 19, 2024) A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a

Marc Bayard, Dev Wakeley (2024-05-03). How Southern Autoworkers Can Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline. counterpunch.org The United Auto Workers recently scored the largest union victory in decades in the South. Their success at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant could be a turning point for labor in a region long known for governmental hostility to unions. The next test will be a UAW election scheduled for the week of May 13 at

B. Nimri Aziz (2024-05-03). As the Tide Turns Towards Justice for Palestine, Where Does the Palestinian Diaspora Stand? counterpunch.org The Palestinian diaspora, particularly those living in the US, should not be overlooked as a player in calls for the freedom of Palestine. A new generation of professional Americans of Palestinian origin have worked tirelessly for a half-century to document and update a largely unresponsive US public on conditions in their occupied homelands. Their efforts

Katrina Fischer Kuh — James R. May (2024-05-03). How the Constitution Fails to Protect the Environment. counterpunch.org By Katrina Fischer Kuh and James R. May Even a healthy U.S. democracy would struggle to respond effectively to the "wicked" problem of climate change. As humans, we would have to overcome innate cognitive limitations to accept the connection between everyday actions like driving and attenuated effects on climate. As voters, we would have to

Kim C. Domenico (2024-05-03). Overcoming Whiteness: A Matter for Imagination, Not Law. counterpunch.org Whiteness [is] the ownership of the Earth forever and ever, Amen. —W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk whiteness is the world's most dangerous cult today. —Pankaj Mishra, The Religion of Whiteness Modern neuroscience solidly supports Freud's notion that many of our conscious thoughts are complex rationalizations for the flood of instincts, reflexes, motives and deep-seated memories

John K. White (2024-05-03). Burning Plastic Waste is Not an Energy Solution. counterpunch.org The world has a plastics problem. Never mind the horrifying pictures of a seahorse riding a cotton swab or a beached whale found with hundreds of plastic bags in its stomach. Plastic pollution has now progressed up the food chain to our diets, ingested as microplastic particles and even transferred from mother to fetus. Each

Claude Cummings Jr. (2024-05-03). Don't Let Congress Widen the Digital Divide. counterpunch.org Nearly a third of Americans who don't have broadband say the reason is because it costs too much — and unfortunately, Congress is prepared to let that figure rise dramatically. Lawmakers have yet to renew funding for the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program, or ACP, which is being rolled back as of today and will fully come

Lee Hall (2024-05-03). What Shall We Do With Our Vainglorious Aspirations? counterpunch.org "The Lord God said to the serpent, 'Because you did this, More cursed shall you be Than all cattle And all the wild beasts: On your belly shall you crawl And dirt shall you eat All the days of your life. I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your offspring and

Stephen F. Eisenman (2024-05-03). Has the War Against Palestine Killed Jewish Comedy? counterpunch.org Curb Your Enthusiasm, "Palestinian Chicken," season 8, episode 3, Robert W. Weide dir. Screenshot Long decline, sudden end To be sure, morbid symptoms were apparent for decades. Woody Allen hasn't been funny since 1987 (Radio Days). Rodney Dangerfield is long gone. Al Franken moved from SNL to the U.S. Senate — where he was often

Pranjal Pandey (2024-05-03). Singapore: Lawrence Wong to Lead Amid Economic and Political Challenge. counterpunch.org Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country's next leader on May 15. Wong, 51, has garnered unanimous support from lawmakers within the People's Action Party (PAP). He will succeed Lee Hsien Loong, who has held the top job for 20 years. Wong, who earned praise for his

Peter Bach (2024-05-03). Letter from London: The Geopolitics of Cynicism. counterpunch.org After eight hours of debate in the two chambers here in London at the beginning of last week, the Rwanda Act was finally passed — with French President Macron describing it as a 'betrayal of values' and the 'geopolitics of cynicism'. He wasn't alone with his concerns. 'So the Rwanda bill becomes law,' wrote Will

Heidi Shierholz (2024-05-03). Looking for a Better Paying Job? Help is on the Way. counterpunch.org Changing jobs can be the best way to get a raise. But employers often force workers to sign "noncompete clauses," making it harder for them to move to better jobs — and artificially depressing wages. That will change later this year. The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a new rule declaring that most noncompete clauses in employment

W. T. Whitney (2024-05-03). Reactionaries and US Military Backers Prevail in Latin America — for Now. counterpunch.org U.S. Southern Command Chief Laura Richardson was visiting Argentina for the third time. On April 4 in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego — the world's southernmost city — she and U. S. Ambassador Marc Stanley were received by President Javier Milei, his chief-of-staff, his cabinet chief, the defense minister, the interior minister, a military band, and an honor guard —

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). Yemen Braces for Impending Massive US-Led Air and Ground Campaign. libya360.wordpress.com Ahmed Abdulkareem Senior military officials in Sana'a have informed MintPress News of ongoing military preparations by the US, UK, and Saudi-led Coalition over the past two weeks. According to these sources, there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland, focusing particularly on coastal regions in the west, as well as…

tvbrics (2024-05-03). Brazil successfully fights poverty with Ruas Visiveis programme. tvbrics.com The Ruas Visíveis programme was launched last December…

tvbrics (2024-05-03). China and Egypt hold meeting to attract foreign investment. tvbrics.com The visit aims to discuss possible Chinese investments in the Egyptian New Beni Suef city…

tvbrics (2024-05-03). South Africa raises profile of the nation's health. tvbrics.com South Africans are more mindful of the food they consume as well as exercise…

tvbrics (2024-05-03). Ethiopia is determined to improve working conditions. tvbrics.com This was stated by the Ethiopian Minister of Labour and Skills…

tvbrics (2024-05-03). Trade volume between Iran and UAE may increase this year. tvbrics.com The UAE is Iran's second most important trading partner after China…

Jordan Atwood (2024-05-03). Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests. nationofchange.org The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-05-03). Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban. nationofchange.org This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.

Alexis Sterling (2024-05-03). A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power. nationofchange.org Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). The Russia—Iran—China Search for a New Global Security Order. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar While the collective west is in the grips of an existential legitimacy crisis, the RIC is devising its own security order to protect the rest of the world from the 'genocidals.' The Hegemon has no idea what awaits the Exceptionalist mindset: China has started to decisively stir the civilizational cauldron without bothering about…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). NAMRU-6: A Threat to Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad NAMRU-6 receives visit from the U.S. Ambassador to Peru, Lisa Kenna. BSL-3 containment laboratories are designed to work with risk group 3 microorganisms, which include parasitic infections such as malaria and leishmaniasis, viral and bacterial diseases. The existence of US biolaboratories in Peru poses a risk to the entire region. Namru-6 is a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). The Latest Danger from China: Too Much Clean Energy? libya360.wordpress.com This brief article by Friends of Socialist China advisory group member Stefania Fusero, originally published in Italian in Futura Società , brings some much-needed clarity to the question of US allegations concerning China's "over-capacity", particularly in green technologies such as renewable energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries. Stefania rightly points out that, by demanding that China curtail…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). Defiance in the Caribbean: Haiti's 2024 Uprising Against the US Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Eden Talk About HaàØti In the heart of the Caribbean, amidst the echoes of history and the fervor of change, Haiti stands as a beacon of resistance against the forces of oppression. In this groundbreaking documentary, Prof. Jemima Pierre invites viewers to delve deep into the tumultuous landscape of Haiti in 2024, where a revolution…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). Are the BRICS and the New Development Bank an Alternative to the World Bank, IMF and Policies Promoted by Imperialist Powers? libya360.wordpress.com Eric Toussaint In recent years, the rightful rejection of the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers (North America, Western Europe and Japan), followed by the announcements made by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), have aroused great interest and expectations of major changes, including the creation of a common currency to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-05-03). 'A Matter of Respect, Sovereignty and Self-Determination'. libya360.wordpress.com Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko SOLIDARITY: (Left to right) Mercedes Vargas Walter, Roger McKenzie, Ben Chacko Roger McKenzie and Ben Chacko talk to the new Cuban ambassador to Britain MERCEDES VARGAS WALTER about propaganda against Cuba, the illegal blockade and its effects, and the importance of international solidarity with the people of Palestine. For an…

Adam Fishbein (2024-05-03). Economy Matches Late 1960s Low Unemployment Streak. cepr.net The economy had its 27th consecutive month of below 4.0 percent unemployment in April. This matches the streak from November 1967 to January 1970, often viewed as one of the most prosperous stretches in US history. It was a period when jobs were plentiful, real wages were rising rapidly, and prosperity was broadly shared as …

MEE staff (2024-05-03). Egypt: At least 120 arrested for support of Palestine. middleeasteye.net Egypt: At least 120 arrested for support of Palestine | Egyptian authorities holding 90 people in pre-trial detention since Gaza war began, says rights group | Fri, 05/03/2024 – 12: 16 | Egyptians take part in a pro-Palestine demonstration outside the Syndicate of Journalists in downtown Cairo on 18 October 2023 (AFP/Khaled D…

MEE staff (2024-05-03). UK Labour Party position on Gaza blamed for Oldham election loss. middleeasteye.net

BIODB (2024-05-03). A Spotlight on the Elusive and Solitary Leopard. pressenza.com by: Assaf Levy, BioDB | Every year on May 3rd, the world turns its attention to one of nature's most exquisite and elusive creatures—the leopard—during International Leopard Day. This special day serves not only to celebrate the stunning beauty and incredible adaptability of leopards but also to highlight the urgent need for their conservation. | The leopard (Panthera pardus), stands out as one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. This species is renowned for its elusiveness and aesthetic appeal and also for its remarkable adaptability and physical prowess. Leopards are distinguished by their…

Juan Pablo Cárdenas (2024-05-03). Why shy away from political reform? pressenza.com To give priority to other legal initiatives, President Boric has refused, for the time being, to undertake the political reforms necessary for the consolidation of democracy. However, this postponement will certainly lead to municipal and legislative elections that will perpetuate the existing vices and abuses that prevent the full exercise of popular sovereignty. The experience of recent years shows the urgent need to adopt reforms that will put the brakes on elite politics and give citizens a greater say in the political, economic, and cultural development of the nation. | It is a matter of reviewing what has h…

Aram Aharonian (2024-05-03). Milei's scatological politics. pressenza.com The uncalled-for, insulting, and scatological expressions often used by Argentine president Javier Milei to disqualify his opponents, in a permanent tirade unprecedented in a presidential figure, try to hide the massive popular mobilizations that mark the thermometer of the unease of the middle and working classes against the anarcho-capitalist government. | Milei's scatological diatribes run parallel to the commotion provoked by the government's destructive strategy, which destabilized the opposition parties, the friendly opposition, the ruling party, and also the business centers such as the Argentine Industria…

SERVINDI (2024-05-03). Peru] Martín Chambi: his photographic legacy digitized. pressenza.com The digital catalog of the Martín Chambi Photographic Collection, which contains more than 40,000 negatives, is now available to the public free of charge on the Internet. | Martín Chambi's work has been part of the National Heritage since 2019, and since its recognition, the restoration and conservation of the images have continued. | The initiative was promoted thanks to an agreement between the Martín Chambi Association and the National Bookshop, with the support of the BBVA Foundation. | The Asociation Martín Chambi comprises 17 descendants of the Puno photographer and aims to ensure that his valuable legacy…

Pressenza IPA (2024-05-03). Australia/ Demonstrations seek end to violence against women. pressenza.com Social protests and demonstrations were held in several Australian cities with thousands of people clamoring for an end to the violence against women that has recently shaken the country. | Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the crowds, described the situation of gender-based violence as an "epidemic", a major "national crisis", a kind of national emergency. | Across Australia, thousands of people took to the streets to demand an end to gender-based violence. Let us remember that in the city of Sydney, at the beginning of April, a mass stabbing took place in which of the six victims who died,…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-05-03). EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Mercury in 5 China-Made Skin Whitening Creams. pressenza.com Dangerous Cosmetics with Mercury Touted as "Key to Perfect Skin": | 3 May 2024, Quezon City. Following its recent exposé on five Pakistan-made mercury-containing skin- lightening products sold locally, the EcoWaste Coalition today announced it also detected mercury in five China-made cosmetics procured from an online seller. To protect human health and the environment, the group asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clamp down on dealers of mercury-added cosmetics being sold online. | The toxics watchdog group made the announcement ahead of the 5.5 online shopping sales to again draw attention t…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-05-03). O Regime de Kiev está perdendo mais de mil soldados por dia no front. globalresearch.ca Os dados reais do conflito parecem cada vez mais catastróficos para o regime de Kiev. Além das pesadas perdas materiais e da inutilidade da ajuda ocidental, a Ucrânia sofre com uma taxa de mortalidade crescente no campo de batalha. O …

Aussie17 (2024-05-03). Video: Japanese Oncology Professor Fukushima Condemns mRNA Vaccines as "Evil Practices of Science" globalresearch.ca

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg (2024-05-03). 2,000 Campus Protesters for Gaza Have Been Arrested. Momentum's Only Building. globalresearch.ca

Eduardo Vasco (2024-05-03). Imprensa brasileira faz lavagem cerebral sobre eleiàßàµes pelo mundo. globalresearch.ca

Paul Anthony Taylor (2024-05-03). AstraZeneca Finally Admits That Its COVID-19 Vaccine Can Cause Deadly Blood Clots. globalresearch.ca

NOUR (2024-05-03). Gaza Encampments: Invest in Life, Not War. globalresearch.ca

Karin Brothers (2024-05-03). It's Time to Reclaim America. The Brutality against Our Youth. globalresearch.ca

Al-Jazeera (2024-05-03). US House Passes Controversial Bill That Expands Definition of Anti-Semitism. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Sam Ben-Meir (2024-05-03). To Let Suffering Speak: "Why Art Exists". Kà§the Kollwitz on the Nature of Feminism and Class Struggle at the Museum of Modern Art. globalresearch.ca

Chaitanya Davé (2024-05-03). America: A Failed State? globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-05-03). Selected Articles: The Hidden Messages of the Power Elite's Cultural Apparatus. globalresearch.ca By There is a reason the 19th century America industrialists such as Vanderbilt, Mellon, Carnegie, Rockefeller, et al. were called "The Robber Barons." They were …

Chaitanya Davé (2024-05-03). Winston Churchill: Hero for the Western World, Racist Criminal for the Rest of the World. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-05-03). Last Month's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca

Abul Rizvi (2024-05-03). While offshore student visa applications fall, onshore applications boom. independentaustralia.net

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-03). Tory MP vexed at suggestion Ben Houchen distanced himself from Tory Party to win mayoral race. leftfootforward.org Conservative MP Dame Andrea Leadsom has lashed out at claims that Ben Houchen won the Tees Valley mayoral race partly due distancing himself from the Tories. | Houchen was re-elected as the Tory Tees Valley mayor to the delight of Rishi Sunak, after winning 53.6% of the vote. However his vote share was a huge reduction since 2021, falling by 19%. | While support for the Conservatives in the area has been polled 21% below what was recorded for Houchen, marking a stark difference between his personal ratings, and that towards his party. | This has meant some have put Houchen's victory down to his strong persona…

Margaux Hourigat (2024-05-03). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org

(2024-05-03). Istanbul police obstruct, tear gas, shoot at reporters during May Day march in Turkey. reuters.com

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-03). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org

Mukhammadsodik Donaev (2024-05-03). Uzbekistan's new vehicle import regulations risk strengthening its most notorious monopoly. globalvoices.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). In Numbers: China, Latin America brace for deeper ties. ecns.cn

themoscowtimes (2024-05-03). Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks. themoscowtimes.com Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."

Adam Bienkov (2024-05-03). Conservatives Branded 'Nasty Party' as Voters Reject Plan to Target Sick and Disabled. bylinetimes.com The

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Data points to modest momentum for growth. ecns.cn China's manufacturing activity expanded for the second consecutive month in April, official survey results showed on Tuesday, pointing to a modest recovery in China's growth momentum, thanks to policy support and a gradual recovery in domestic demand.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-03). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org

(2024-05-03). CPJ rings opening bell at Nasdaq in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org

Editor (2024-05-03). Behind southern governors' anti-union agenda. mronline.org Southern politicians who sold their souls to the corporations and banks are a bit rattled right now, and who can blame them? Volkswagen workers won big in Chattanooga, Tennessee, when 73% of plant workers voted to join the United Auto Workers Union.

Bloomberg (2024-05-03). Huawei anonymously funds research at Harvard, other top US universities through Optica Foundation competition. scmp.com Huawei is the sole funder of a research competition that has attracted hundreds of proposals from scientists, including those at top US universities.

Anand Naidoo (2024-05-03). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com

Jim Kable (2024-05-03). Unveiling the Secret Heroes of World War II. independentaustralia.net

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Gà∂ran Therborn: The Future and the Left. newleftreview.org Gà∂ran Therborn replies to Oliver Eagleton's critique of 'The World and the Left' (NLR 137). Debates on the nature of dialectics and the triadic crisis of climate breakdown, imperial geopolitics and rising inequality. Could Bloch still be right about the grounds for rational hope?

themoscowtimes (2024-05-03). 'My Moral Compass Demands It': Russian Emigres Rally Alongside Georgians Against 'Foreign Influence' Bill. themoscowtimes.com "It's like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union," said one Russian of the mood at protests.

Margaux Hourigat (2024-05-03). LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – fixed-term contract. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national human rights organizations from 112 countries. FIDH is looking for a legal and administrative support professional for the Americas office in the framework of the EU project: "Strengthening of civil society (…) | – |

(2024-05-03). CPJ expands access to safety chatbot amid spiking threats to the press in a record year of global elections. cpj.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). May Day holiday box office surges. ecns.cn Possessing the largest number of silver screens worldwide, China has again demonstrated its enthusiasm for movies with a soaring May Day holiday box office.

Tim Huber (2024-05-03). No need to wait for tomorrow. anabaptistworld.org Summers are full of faith-building opportunities for youth in high school or middle school to attend camps and conventions. But those options dry up as life transitions quickly into college, service, work and family pursuits.

The Independent (2024-05-03). Spire wins EU Human Rights Award 2024. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan academic, cartoonist, and human rights defender, Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is the recipient of the 2024 EU Human Rights Defenders Award. Dr. Spire Ssentongo was recognized for having used social media to highlight issues of accountability. The Award, which is now in its 13th year, is given to a …

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in South China's Guangdong. ecns.cn An aerial view of the collapsed section of highway in Meizhou, Guangdong province, that killed 24 people and injured 30 others when it gave way on Wednesday morning. The survivors, none with life-threatening conditions, are receiving treatment in hospitals.

cpj.org (2024-05-03). Appeals court upholds 25-month sentences for 2 Turkish documentary filmmakers. cpj.org Istanbul, May 3, 2024—Turkish authorities should stop fighting the appeals of documentary filmmakers Ertuƒürul Mavioƒülu and àáayan Demirel and allow all journalists to work freely without fear of retaliation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. On April 26 in the southeastern city of Batman, an appeals court upheld a 25-month sentence for Mavioƒülu and…

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-05-03). Shein, world's largest fashion retailer, expands in Mexico. america.cgtn.com E-commerce is more and more becoming the go-to method for shopping, as merchants who don't offer online purchases find themselves left behind. And more small and medium-size retailers are now getting a boost from online business — through a new program from a major player in the fashion world. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Insights丨Erik Solheim: China's industrial ecosystem and highly-educated working class promote strong economic growth. ecns.cn China's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2024 beat market expectations to reach 5.3 percent. What help China maintain its strong economic growth? And what can be learned?

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-03). Mali is sinking into authoritarianism. fidh.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Wang: China ready to boost ties with Argentina. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Argentina to "jointly steer the direction of the future development of relations between the two countries," Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Kevin Rennie (2024-05-03). Exploring New Zealand's unique wildlife and learning about conservation efforts. globalvoices.org Much effort is going into caring for vulnerable speciesOriginally published on All the original photos and videos were taken by Heather Milton or the author during their 2024 travels. | Our recent six-week trip to

(2024-05-03). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoğan Alayumat. cpj.org

(2024-05-03). CPJ, others decry criminal charges against Texas photojournalist Carlos Sanchez. cpj.org

themoscowtimes (2024-05-03). Washington Says Russian Soldiers Deployed at Niger Airbase Housing U.S. Military. themoscowtimes.com Russian military instructors arrived in the West African nation with an air defense system and other equipment earlier in April.

The Independent (2024-05-03). Who is really betting against America? independent.co.ug When China is making the world cleaner by providing quality electric vehicles (EVs) to global consumers, what has the United States been doing other than pointing the finger at China? Beijing, China | Yi Xin | In her recent trip to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen repeatedly blasted Beijing's industrial "overcapacity" for threatening the global …

Reuters (2024-05-03). Human rights group begins legal action over UK's Rwanda migrant policy, before PM Sunak can launch plan. scmp.com Asylum Aid launched a legal challenge against the UK government's policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, which PM Rishi Sunak aims to launch within weeks.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). China's third aircraft carrier begins its maiden sea trial. ecns.cn The CNS Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, started its maiden sea trial on Wednesday morning, according to the People's Liberation Army Navy.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). China opposes U.S. statement encouraging Taiwan's presence at WHA. ecns.cn China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in which he said the United States encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan's presence as an observer at this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), a foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.

Zita Zage (2024-05-03). A look at South Africa's media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections. globalvoices.org

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Comicomment: U.S. Section 301 investigation, brazen bullying on trade. ecns.cn The petition for the Section 301 investigation initiated by the United States into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of false accusations. In the realm of international trade, the U.S. sets barriers to serve its own interests, breaching WTO rules and hindering the global economy.

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Terry Eagleton: Modern Joyce. newleftreview.org Terry Eagleton on Luke Gibbons, James Joyce and the Irish Revolution. Rereading of Ulysses as a saturnine blow for the Irish independence struggle.

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Jiwei Xiao: The Novel of Details in Chinese Literary History. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao traces the literary modes of the xijie xiaoshuo as it has registered successive periods of social and cultural change. From its emergence in the twilight of the Ming dynasty through to contemporary panoramas of urban and rural life, lineages of a multiform poetics of detail.

Bloomberg (2024-05-03). Huawei may be funding research at Harvard, other top US universities through Optica Foundation competition. scmp.com Huawei is the sole funder of a research competition that has attracted hundreds of proposals from scientists, including those at top US universities.

Ilya Budraitskis, Kirill Medvedev, Sasha Davydova (2024-05-03). Socialism outlawed? On the declaration of the Russian Socialist Movement as a 'foreign agent'. links.org.au On April 5, 2024, the Russian Socialist Movement was declared "foreign agent." Ilya Budraitskis, Kirill Medvedev and Sasha Davydova look at the history of the movement.

Bloomberg (2024-05-03). TikTok argues how ByteDance protects children on Douyin is irrelevant to youth addiction lawsuits in the US. scmp.com US lawyers representing young people and their families allege that the overseas version of TikTok protects children in China in ways that the US version does not.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Xi replies to letter from steelworkers in Serbia's Smederevo. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from Serbian workers in HBIS Smederevo Steel Plant.

Josiah Mortimer (2024-05-03). 'I Had to Argue for My Right to Vote': Voters Report Being Denied a Say in Local Elections Due to Strict Photo ID Law. bylinetimes.com This Thursday's local elections in England saw millions of people face the new photo ID requirements for the first time. | With even Several reported i…

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). China eyes closer economic links with GCC. ecns.cn Amid shifting global dynamics, China and the Gulf states are forging deeper economic connections, particularly in renewable energy, financial markets, and electric vehicles, experts have said.

Ralph Jennings (2024-05-03). Taiwan, US enter 'harder' phase of trade talks as mainland China bristles. scmp.com Trade talks between Taiwan and the United States for a phase-two deal have begun, with progress likely to be 'harder', analysts say, as more contentious topics fall under the microscope.

Andrew Kersley (2024-05-03). UK Regulators Lose Billions on Bad Contracts and Lack of Enforcement Leaves Public 'Unprotected from Rogue Companies'. bylinetimes.com The failure of UK regulators to take action on fraud is costing the Government "billions" on contracts where suppliers "may be overcharging or providing poor quality goods and services", a new report has found. |

Staff (2024-05-03). Cathay Pacific's stormy flight, Malaysia's Forest City casino, Japan's armpit onigiri: SCMP's 7 highlights of the week. scmp.com From a Cathay Pacific flight battling bad weather to a kind of Japanese onigiri made from armpit sweat, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.

(2024-05-03). Russia puts Forbes journalist under house arrest, detains 2 others. svoboda.org

Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa (2024-05-03). How greater EU autonomy can boost relations with China. scmp.com Prioritising 'strategic autonomy' will let Europe engage with China on its own terms and avoid being held hostage to fluctuations in American leadership. Internal divisions within Europe, budget constraints and geopolitical challenges must be overcome to realise a new path forward.

(2024-05-03). FOX 7 Austin photojournalist faces misdemeanor charges after felony charges dropped. fox7austin.com

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Peter Osborne: The Planet as Political Subject? newleftreview.org An incisive critique of the absence of the social and historical in Bruno Latour's planetary politics and Dipesh Chakrabarty's geo-biology. The political, Osborne argues, is a modality of the social, which is already a socio-natural set of relations.

Michelle Pini (2024-05-03). The bipartisan problem of women dying because 'good blokes' get angry. independentaustralia.net

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-03). Colombia's war crimes tribunal orders expungement of former guerrillas' criminal records. colombiareports.com Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP ordered authorities to expunge the criminal records of some 9,600 former guerrillas. The order refers to former members of the now-defunct guerrilla group FARC who…

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe Friday afternoon. ecns.cn Chang'e-6, China's spacecraft to venture to the moon, is scheduled to be launched between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) Friday, with the preferred launch window targeted at 5: 27 p.m., said the China National Space Administration.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-03). Dubai rain havoc: Flights cancelled, schools & offices shut ; Orange alert issued | Check Details. ptcnews.tv Dubai rain havoc: Following flooding in April, heavy rains have once again descended upon the United Arab Emirates, resulting in the cancellation and delay of several flights in and out of Dubai. With this inclement weather, authorities have urged residents, including students, to work and study from the safety of their homes.Orange Alert issued in Dubai : An orange alert has been issued as the UAE experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms. Preparations have been underway for this period of unstable weather, anticipated to peak from May 2 to May 3. | As a precautionary measure, people across all s…

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Michael Mann: Explaining the Irrationality of War. newleftreview.org Drawing on eight years of comparative-historical research, Michael Mann overturns accepted wisdom on the bellicosity of democracies, the economic grounds for war and the rational calculations of states in a rivalrous world system.

Rising Voices (2024-05-03). Getting to know Juan Pablo Martínez: A Q&A with an Aragonese language activist. globalvoices.org Juan Pablo will be managing the @EuroDigitalLang rotating X accountOriginally published on Europe's linguistic diversity is increasingly reflected in online spaces, where regional and minority language speakers and their commu…

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Deepening of reform to top plenary agenda. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee will hold its third plenary session in July in a significant move to comprehensively deepen reform and advance Chinese modernization, according to a decision made at a key Party meeting on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold its third plenary session in July. ecns.cn The third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in July, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on April 30.

Reuters (2024-05-03). Singapore, Malaysia to get visit from US treasury official to discuss sanctions on Iran, and Russian oil. scmp.com Brian Nelson, the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.

tn.ai (2024-05-03). Iran Urges Consensus on Election of Lebanon's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is necessary for all Lebanese parties and groups to arrive at a compromise on the election of a president, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-03). Egypt: UN body urged to take action over ongoing arbitrary detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah. fidh.org

Paul Schrag (2024-05-03). There is a line of women. anabaptistworld.org Debates about gender roles raise issues about the weight of scripture and experience.

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-03). 'Read the room': How the left has reacted to the local election results. leftfootforward.org The Greens toast impressive gains, as progressives celebrate the Tories downfall and lead the call for a general election…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-05-03). Russia: Illegal transfer of Oleg Orlov to a remote detention center. fidh.org

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco (2024-05-03). Illinois passed a law to clean up coal ash 5 years ago. What's taking so long? grist.org This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Celeste Flores can tell you the good news about living in Waukegan, Illinois: The air is safer to breathe now. | "Thankfully, we are no longer breathing coal being burned," said Flores, a co-chair of Clean Power Lake County, or CPLC, an environmental justice organization serving the mostly Latino suburb about 40 miles north of Chicago. The expl…

Natacha Danon (2024-05-03). With eyes on Gaza, violations against West Bank journalists multiply. globalvoices.org

Oiwan Lam (2024-05-03). Reporters Without Borders releases 10 facts about media repression in Hong Kong. globalvoices.org Most of the national security charges are based on speech-related evidenceOriginally published on Image by Intern…

Editor (2024-05-03). Ultra-processed food: The profitable filth capitalism feeds us. mronline.org In general, the discussion around diet today is a monotonous sermon.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-03). Germany Blames Russia for 'Intolerable' Cyber Attack on SPD Members. themoscowtimes.com Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a group "steered by the military intelligence service of Russia" was behind a January 2023 attack.

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Rob Lucas: From Thick to Thin. newleftreview.org Rob Lucas on Lorraine Daston, Rules. A historian of science tackles the thinning of 'rules': how paradigms to play with became regulations and algorithms to obey.

bwitanek (2024-05-03). Ben Taylor, Green Party Candidate for NJ's 9th Congressional District Condemns HR 6090. fightbackbetter.com Statement on HR 6090 In 2019, then-president Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13899. The order instructed all federal agencies to consider…

The Independent (2024-05-03). WHO: Africa has made remarkable vaccination progress, more can be done. independent.co.ug A new WHO report has highlighted Africa's vaccination triumphs. Despite gaps, ongoing country-level initiatives underscore the urgency of tackling preventable diseases head-on. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As the 2024 World Immunization Week comes to a close, a recent WHO report has highlighted Africa's remarkable advancements in vaccine accessibility. According to the report, an …

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). In Numbers: Emerging Trends in Holiday Tourism. ecns.cn

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-03). Canada: Indian couple, 3-month-old killed in multi-vehicle collision during police chase. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A multiple-vehicle collision near Toronto, Canada, killed four people, including an Indian couple and their three-month-old grandchild. The accident occurred on Highway 401 in Whitby, about 50 kilometres east of Toronto, when Ontario police pursued a liquor store robbery suspect driving in the wrong direction. All four people were pronounced dead on the scene.According to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU), two of the victims, a 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman, were visitors from India. However, the SIU did not reveal the victims' names.The couple's three-month-old grandson was al…

(2024-05-03). Mexican journalist Roberto Carlos Figueroa abducted, killed in Morelos. latinus.us

themoscowtimes (2024-05-03). Russian Military Court Extends Playwright, Director's Pre-Trial Detention by 6 Months. themoscowtimes.com The women were charged over the content of their award-winning play about Russian women who fall in love with Islamist militants.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Experts: 'Overcapacity' claim to damage global industrial development. ecns.cn Implementing protectionist policies to restrict so-called overcapacity, which limits market competition and protects backward production capacity, will cause serious damage to global industrial development and the home country, Wenhui Daily reported on April 21, quoting experts.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). IMF raises growth forecast for Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific this year to 4.5 percent, largely based on improved outlooks for China and India.

Associated Press (2024-05-03). UK Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections as Labour appears headed for power. scmp.com Britain's governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in Friday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a UK general election.

Josiah Mortimer (2024-05-03). 'Undemocratic' and Possible 'Gerrymandering': Voters Express Anger After First Past the Post Introduced for Mayoral and PCC Elections. bylinetimes.com It's a change that happened largely under the radar. But a subtle shift to the voting system for mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in England and Wales has drawn widespread criticism from voters across the country — many of whom were affected for the first time this Thursday. | The move has effectively

Reuters (2024-05-03). Russian troops enter Niger airbase housing US military. scmp.com The arrival of Russian personnel in the West African country came in the wake of a decision by Niger's junta to expel US forces from the country.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). China, Vietnam complete joint coast guard patrol. ecns.cn A three-day joint patrol conducted by Chinese and Vietnamese coast guards in the Beibu Gulf has been completed, playing a big role in maintaining the security and stability of the waters, according to China Coast Guard on Tuesday.

Associated Press (2024-05-03). Biden calls Quad partners Japan, India 'xenophobic', unwelcoming to immigrants, comparing them with rivals China, Russia. scmp.com Japan is a critical US ally, while India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, is a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific despite differences on human rights…

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Doctors care for 30 injured following Guangdong highway collapse. ecns.cn As of 2 pm Thursday, 30 individuals were undergoing treatment in the hospital, with no life-threatening conditions reported, after a road collapse in South China's Guangdong province, local authorities said at a briefing on Thursday afternoon.

Maddie Stone (2024-05-03). The country's first new aluminum smelter in 45 years could cut production emissions by 75%. grist.org Aluminum is a crucial raw ingredient in the fight against climate change. But to ensure the transition off fossil fuels is a clean one, the Making this remarkably versatile metal requires a huge — and near-constant — supply of electricity. Much of it is generated by burning fossil fuels, which is one reason aluminum manufacturers are re…

Nicholas Spiro (2024-05-03). Hong Kong's stock market rebound: dead cat bounce or durable recovery? scmp.com Technical factors, like the unwinding of the 'Asia ex-China' trade, seem to be driving Hong Kong's stock rally, as opposed to underlying fundamentals. In the longer run, the narrative around China's economy and markets has to brighten considerably if Hong Kong stocks are to continue their recovery.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Pakistan aims for economic recovery. ecns.cn Pakistan is navigating the challenging process of economic recovery, with the new government making some progress in pushing structural reforms, experts say.

noreply (2024-05-03). Ram Manohar Lohia Sowed the Seeds of Coalition Politics in India; Narendra Modi is Subverting It. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by | | P.S. Sahni | | The following statements of Prime | Minister merit attention: | | ∑ | INDIA | alliance wants to give the PM's post to each leader for 1 year. | ∑ | No | one trusts the coalition government; people want a stable regime. | ∑ | For | 5 years, they will stay busy in the swearing-in events; now can any country run | like this? | | Meanwhile the Home Minister of India | has chipped in (Quote): | | India wants a "mazboot"

Olly Haynes (2024-05-03). Telegraph Columnist Says Voter ID Issue 'Just Bonkers' After his Wife was Told to Return With Marriage Certificate Before She Could Vote. bylinetimes.com As Byline Times reported,

(2024-05-03). Appeals court upholds 25-month sentences for 2 Turkish documentary filmmakers. mlsaturkey.com

cpj.org (2024-05-03). CPJ rings opening bell at Nasdaq in recognition of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org New York, May 3, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) was joined by press freedom supporters to ring the opening bell Friday at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. The bell ringing ceremony was led by Kristina Ayanian, host at Nasdaq Listings. Ahead of the bell…

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-03). Local elections 2024: 'Catastrophic' results for Tories set to lose 500 seats. leftfootforward.org On course for 'one of the worst, if not the worst Conservative performance in local government elections for the last 40 years'

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Xi directs rescue operation, safety overhaul following fatal road collapse in south China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping gives important instructions on rescue work after road collapse in Guangdong…

Jeffrey Wu (2024-05-03). How progress, not just profit, drives China's approach to industry. scmp.com Rather than being out to undermine economies around the world, China's economic policy is based on foresight, efficiency and commitment to scale. Decoupling would not only disrupt supply chains but increase the cost of the global energy transition amid our ongoing climate struggle.

Prem Sikka (2024-05-03). Here's why rising child poverty is a political choice. leftfootforward.org A nation's wealth and greatness is not measured by the number of billionaires but by how well it takes care of its children and weakest members…

Adam Bienkov (2024-05-03). The Local Election Results Flush the Conservative Party's Culture War Strategy Down the Gender Neutral Toilet. bylinetimes.com The hours before any big election is a crucial time for any political party. | With voters about to pick their local representatives in large parts of the country, you might have expected the Yet on one of the biggest broadcasting slots afforded to the party on th…

Steph R. Long (2024-05-03). How Switching Your Routines Can Help Your Well-Being. newsone.com

The Independent (2024-05-03). Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding. independent.co.ug NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya is facing significant losses as heavy rains, reaching up to 200 mm a day, continue to inundate the country, leading to widespread flooding that has killed at least 188 people and displaced tens of thousands more. The impact of the rains extends across various sectors, affecting everyone from small-scale traders …

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-03). Boris Johnson brutally mocked for getting caught out by voter ID rules he introduced. leftfootforward.org The former Prime Minister found himself in a sticky situation on Thursday after he was turned away from his polling station for forgetting to bring an acceptable piece of photo ID, now a necessity under laws his government introduced. | He was the Johnson had to return with a valid…

cpj.org (2024-05-03). CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 26 press freedom and human rights organizations in a Friday statement condemning the surge of arrests of Kurdish media workers in Turkey and calling on authorities to release journalists Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat. The three journalists were jailed by an Istanbul court on April 27,…

Robert Delaney (2024-05-03). China-Russia military exercises near Taiwan force US to revise plans, intelligence chiefs say. scmp.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says joint exercises show 'China definitely wants Russia to be working with them and we see no reason why [Russia] wouldn't'.

Janine Mendes-Franco (2024-05-03). On World Press Freedom Day, the planet and Palestine are on the Caribbean's radar. globalvoices.org

Hannah Davenport (2024-05-03). Who is Kim McGuinness, the first North East Mayor? leftfootforward.org Labour's Kim McGuinness has been announced as the new North East mayor, the first person to hold the new role which will represent around two million people in the region. | She won with 41.3% of the vote, beating Independent candidate Jamie Driscoll who won the North of Tyne mayoralty for Labour in 2019. The North Tyne mayoralty will now be absorbed into the larger North East mayor's role. Driscoll received 28.2% of the vote. | McGuinness was the serving Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner since summer 2019 and a former councillor in Newcastle. | The 38 year-old grew up in the West End of Newcastle, he…

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-03). Tragic accident in PoK: 20 killed, several injured after passenger bus veers off mountain, falls into ravine. ptcnews.tv Tragic accident in PoK: In a tragic and dreadful accident, at least 20 killed and 21 others injured after a passenger bus veered off a narrow mountain road and fell into a ravine in Diamer district of | Tragic accident in PoK: 20 killed, several injured after passenger bus veers off mountain, falls into ravine…

Business Insider (2024-05-03). Hush money trial: Trump denies sleeping in court, says he closes his eyes to 'listen intensely'. scmp.com Multiple reporters from outlets have published stories noting that Donald Trump appeared to doze off during his first criminal trial.

Bloomberg (2024-05-03). Stormy Daniels lawyer texted on Donald Trump election win: 'What have we done?'. scmp.com Speaking at Trump's hush money trial, lawyer Keith Davidson testified about his concern that he may have helped the businessman win the White House.

John Biggs (2024-05-03). 'Race' and the invention of racists. independentaustralia.net

Aarya Kini, Bianca Rodriguez-Mora (2024-05-03). Students form a "human blockade" in front of the UC after Board of Trustees failed to hold a divestment vote. newschoolfreepress.com

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Jacob Collins: Ego-History Lessons. newleftreview.org Jacob Collins on Pierre Nora, Jeunesse and Une étrange obstination. Recollections of French intellectual life from the theorist of self-historicization.

Reuters (2024-05-03). Malaysian Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, 18 others, to receive Medal of Freedom from Biden — the top US civilian award. scmp.com The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest US civilian award.

Maxime Duriez (2024-05-03). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org

Mathilda Mallinson, Helena Wadia (2024-05-03). 'When Articles Exclude Voices of People They're About, It's Dehumanising' — UK's Biggest Media Players are the Worst Offenders. bylinetimes.com It's 2024 and headlines about 'illegal immigrants' are a dime a dozen. | We've heard every conceivable opinion on crossing the Channel (and a few inconceivable ones). We know We know what charity workers think, we know what macroeconomists think, we know what Bob from Dover thinks, we know what Bob's granny's dog's left testicle thinks. | Wh…

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Nick Burns: Student Debt in American Society. newleftreview.org The intense debate around American student loans has largely been cast in moral terms—fairness, forgiveness, desert. Nick Burns instead provides a hard-headed analysis of the political and economic interests that built a credit pyramid out of higher education.

The Independent (2024-05-03). Nearly 50 killed by heavy rains in Rwanda in past two months. independent.co.ug KIGALI | Xinhua | Disasters triggered by heavy rains, including landslides and lightning, have killed at least 49 people and injured 79 others across Rwanda in the past two months, an official said on Thursday. About 12 people were killed by lightning while others died after their dilapidated houses collapsed on them, Minister in charge …

Joanne Gallardo (2024-05-03). Five things Friday roundup: Mental Health Awareness Month. anabaptistworld.org Content warning: suicide 1. 988 The Suicide and Crisis Hotline has made it easier than ever to text in the event of a mental health crisis, shortening the number to 988. You can also call this number. You will be quickly connected to an individual trained to help deescalate you and help you think through …

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). 48 dead in Meizhou highway collapse. ecns.cn Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in south China's Guangdong, Xinhua reported.

LAURA (2024-05-03). Chad: Military government's leading opponent Yaya Dillo Djérou dies. globalvoices.org Ibni Oumar Mahamat Saleh was another opposition leader who disappeared in 2008Originally published on In

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Lorna Finlayson: On Lesser Evilism. newleftreview.org The standard argument for backing hawkish centre-left parties remains the 'lesser evil'. Lorna Finlayson interrogates that line of reasoning and the assumptions on which it rests: crude consequentialism, narrow minded electoralism and covering up the realities of Starmer's Labour.

LAURA (2024-05-03). Togo: Reaction to opponent Agbéyomé Kodjo's death while in exile. globalvoices.org

(2024-05-03). CPJ, 11 organizations sign Santiago +30 Declaration ahead of World Press Freedom Day. cpj.org

Editor (2024-05-03). Ecological crisis and the role of the working class. mronline.org The agents of such a holistic revolution to save Mother Earth are not simply the working class in a traditional economic sense, but also the 'ecological proletariat', a dedicated army of an ecologically conscious working class, writes Rana Mitra.

newleftreview (2024-05-03). Kohei Saito: Greening Marx in Japan. newleftreview.org The Japanese context of decades-long economic stagnation has helped to generate an unexpected reading of Marx as a proto-degrowth proponent. Kōhei Saitō discusses his novel synthesis of Kuruma School historical materialism, German philology and American eco-socialism.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-03). Indigenous in southwest Colombia "at imminent risk of extermination" colombiareports.com Representatives of the Nasa people from southwestern Colombia declared a humanitarian emergency, claiming their communities are at imminent risk of "physical and cultural extermination." In a press release, the Regional…

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Palestinian groups hold 'positive talks' in Beijing. ecns.cn China on Tuesday said positive progress has been made during the recent talks between the two main Palestinian groups, Fatah and Hamas, in Beijing, and that they had jointly agreed to continue the process to achieve the solidarity and unity of Palestine at an early time.

Adriaan Alsema (2024-05-03). Petro wants Colombia's election authority to stop investigating him. colombiareports.com The defense attorney of President Gustavo Petro asked Colombia's Congress to assume investigations into alleged irregularities in the 2022 elections. In a letter, attorney Mauricio Pava asked Congress to assume…

tn.ai (2024-05-03). Preparations Made for E-Voting in Iran: Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi voiced his organization's readiness to hold the upcoming run-off parliamentary elections across the country with electronic voting machines.

ecns.cn (2024-05-03). Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial. ecns.cn China's third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, is towed by a tugboat from the dock at China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, on its way to its first sea trial.

bwitanek (2024-05-03). Princeton Students on Hunger Strike! fightbackbetter.com Previous Reports: | Dear Members of Princeton University and Mercer County, | In her letter to the Princeton community on April 30 VP Rochelle Calhoun states, "As…

tn.ai (2024-05-03). Iran Attends OIC Summit in Gambia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Tehran for Banjul on Friday to take part in the 15th edition of the Islamic Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the Gambia.

The Independent (2024-05-03). Ugandans urged to invest in Museums. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiques, Martin Mugarra, has urged Ugandans to establish more private and community museums as a means of preserving the country's heritage and promoting tourism. He made the call as the country prepares to celebrate International Museum Day on May 18th under …

Arjun Singh (2024-05-03). Big Brother Is Watching The Protesters, Sponsored By Corporate America. levernews.com

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-03). Hamás evalúa posible tregua con Israel para un alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según los últimos informes provenientes de Gaza, Hamás se encuentra evaluando un plan que incluye un alto el fuego de 40 días y un intercambio de rehenes con Israel como parte de la tregua.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). No hay peor ciego…. radiohc.cu Después de la violenta represión de la policía contra los jóvenes estudiantes universitarios que protestaban contra Israel en varios centros de altos estudios de Estados Unidos, el presidente de ese país, Joseph Biden, criticó lo que calificó como caos por parte de los alumnos.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-05-03). Policía desaloja a estudiantes antisionistas de universidad en París. telesurtv.net Exigen se investiguen los supuestos lazos de su centro con universidades israelíes, así como que rompan vínculos con cualquier proyecto que beneficie a Tel Aviv o a empresas que financien el conflicto.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-05-03). Instalan campamento pro-Palestina en universidad mexicana. telesurtv.net El campamento también busca exigir al Gobierno mexicano que rompa relaciones diplomáticas con el Estado de Israel.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Cuba lanza nueva plataforma para gestión de visas turísticas electrónicas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 mayo (RHC) El ministro cubano de Turismo, Juan Carlos García, informó la víspera durante la inauguración de la 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2024, que su país implementará a partir del día 6 de mayo un nuevo sistema de visado electrónico que sustituirá la actual tarjeta de turista.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Tips de la Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba. radiohc.cu Jardines del Rey, 3 mayo (RHC) La 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo de Cuba (FITCuba 2024) tiene datos interesantes reseñados por autoridades que asisten a esta reunión, del 1 al 5 de mayo en Jardines del Rey.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-03). Más de dos mil arrestos por protestas en universidades de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) A más de dos mil asciende el número de personas que hasta hoy fueron arrestadas desde el inicio hace dos semanas de las protestas pro palestinas en universidades de Estados Unidos.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Presidente de Cuba asiste a FITCuba 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 mayo (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visita el polo turístico Jardines del Rey, sede de la 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2024, que sesiona desde el primero de mayo y hasta el día 5 dedicada este año a América Latina.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-03). Compañía cubana Ban Rarrá celebra 30 años de vida artística. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) La compañía folclórica Ban Rarrá celebra sus 30 años de vida artística con el espectáculo Aniversarios, que subirá a escena durante todo este fin de semana en el habanero Teatro Nacional.

teleSUR -idg, DRL (2024-05-03). Supremo de Panamá declara legal candidatura de José Raúl Mulino. telesurtv.net En un comunicado la CSJ detalló que la decisión del pleno recibió ocho votos a favor y un salvamento de voto.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-03). Arizona deroga la prohibición del aborto que data de 1864. telesurtv.net Aunque la ley firmada por Hobbs reemplaza la normativa anterior, que data de 1864, aún existe la posibilidad de que esta se aplique durante un tiempo, ya que la nueva ley no entrará en vigor hasta 90 días después de la conclusión de la presente sesión legislativa.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-03). Cierran colegios electorales en comicios municipales del Reino Unido. telesurtv.net En caso de que el resultado sea desfavorable y si el Comité 1922 recibe 52 cartas que soliciten una votación para decidir el retiro del primer ministro, podría abrirse un "proceso de sustitución".

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-03). JEP pide eliminar registros a 9.600 excombatientes de las FARC. telesurtv.net La JEP señaló que la solicitud de eliminación de antecedentes se toma en atención a los múltiples pedidos de información formuladas por antiguos miembros de las FARC.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-03). 70% de los periodistas ambientales sufren amenazas a nivel mundial. telesurtv.net El estudio, llevado a cabo en marzo entre 905 comunicadores de 129 países por la Unesco y la Federación Internacional de Periodistas, reveló que dos de cada cinco periodistas que cubren medioambiente han experimentado ataques, amenazas o presiones relacionadas con su actividad.

teleSUR, avr, JCM, JGN (2024-05-03). Diez poemas para recordar a Juan Gelman. telesurtv.net La obra de Juan Gelman estuvo ligada a la tragedia que marcó su vida y le convirtió en un poeta volcado en una lucha contra el olvido hasta su muerte en México.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-03). Senado chileno aprobó nueva Ley Antiterrorista. telesurtv.net La ministra Carolina Tohá, recordó que con la legislación vigente "se había hecho prácticamente imposible probar la forma en que estaba tipificado el delito terrorista".

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Cuba: Holguín, su Loma, su cruz y sus Romerías de Mayo. radiohc.cu Holguín, 3 mayo (RHC) A la Cruz de Holguín, ciudad del oriente de Cuba, la rodea magia, embrujo, fe; ninguna otra razón puede explicar con certeza como ha logrado proteger siempre a los holguineros de infortunios y maleficios.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-03). Seis muertos, incluido cuatro niños, en bombardeo israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Seis palestinos murieron hoy, incluidos cuatro menores de edad, tras el bombardeo de la aviación israelí contra una vivienda en la ciudad de Rafah, ubicada en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Presidente de México se reúne con canciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 3 may (RHC) El presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, y el canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, sostuvieron una conversación en esta ciudad sobre mantener las relaciones de cooperación en materia de educación, salud y otros asuntos de interés público…

Maria Calvo (2024-05-03). Potenciar el destino Cuba. radiohc.cu En uno de los destinos turísticos de sol y playa más hermoso de Cuba, el conjunto de cayos Jardines del Rey, en el centro-este del país, transcurre la cuadragésimo segunda Feria internacional del Turismo, considerada una de las bolsas más importantes del ramo en América Latina y el Caribe.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-05-03). Avanza en Chile campaña Pon tu grano de amor por Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 may (RHC) Una nueva campaña de solidaridad, organizada por egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) y la fundación Gladys Marín, avanza hoy en Chile con el objetivo de recolectar fondos para apoyar a Cuba.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-03). Venezuela conmemora cuarto aniversario de Operación Negro Primero. telesurtv.net Recuerdan la derrota por la unión cívico militar policial de la Operación Gedeón, para asesinar a integrantes del Gobierno Bolivariano y crear una situación de violencia.

teleSUR, idg, JDO (2024-05-03). China lanza nave espacial para investigar la cara oculta de la luna. telesurtv.net El programa Chang'e comenzó con el lanzamiento de una primera sonda en el año 2007. Fue nombrado en honor a la diosa china de la Luna, como también se le conoce.

teleSUR, rzr, JDO (2024-05-03). Conceden premio internacional a periodistas palestinos en Gaza. telesurtv.net El galardón fue entregado en una ceremonia celebrada en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, de Santiago de Chile, durante la 31° Conferencia Mundial sobre la Libertad de Prensa.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-03). Rescatan a más de 200 migrantes en el centro de México. telesurtv.net El grupo de migrantes rescatados estaba compuestos por una decena de menores y ciudadanos procedentes de varios países de Asia y Latinoamérica.

teleSUR, sar, MJR, MER, SH (2024-05-03). Operación Gedeón: Cronología de una acción terrorista. telesurtv.net Más de 30 implicados en la incursión marítima fueron capturados como parte de la "Operación Negro Primero" de la FANB y las FAES.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-05-03). Deslave provocado por lluvias en Haití deja diez muertos. telesurtv.net La instancia meteorológica de Haití emitió una alerta de inundaciones y derrumbes para ocho de los 10 departamentos del país, debido a las lluvias torrenciales.

teleSUR, egv, JGN, SH (2024-05-03). Diez frases para recordar a Nicolás Maquiavelo. telesurtv.net El Príncipe de Nicolás Maquiavelo es considerado como uno de los tratados políticos fundamentales de la historia universal.

teleSUR, JCM, MER, JGN, SH, JDO (2024-05-03). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.

teleSUR, MS (2024-05-03). Israel asesina a 10 civiles, incluido un niño, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Un avión de combate israelí atacó a un grupo de civiles en la calle Al-Nafaq, resultando en la muerte de tres palestinos y dejando a varios heridos. Las víctimas fueron llevadas al Hospital Bautista Al-Ahli de la ciudad para recibir tratamiento médico.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-05-03). Declaran estado de emergencia por lluvias en Ayacucho y Loreto, Perú. telesurtv.net En respuesta, la medida ha sido aprobada por el Consejo de Ministros.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-05-03). Fiscal de Perú recibe a familiares de víctimas de las protestas. telesurtv.net Los dirigentes de la Organización Nacional de Mártires y Víctimas registradas entre diciembre de 2022 y marzo de 2023 plantearon sus demandas de justicia por las vidas perdidas y celeridad en las indagaciones.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-03). Más de 2.000 manifestantes pro palestinos arrestados en EE.UU. telesurtv.net A pesar de las protestas en las universidades contra el apoyo de EE.UU. a Israel, el presidente Joe Biden, ha condenado las manifestaciones en centros universitarios.

teleSUR, SH (2024-05-03). Elevan a 29 los muertos por las lluvias en el sur de Brasil. telesurtv.net Por la magnitud de la tragedia, el gobernador Eduardo Leite decretó el estado de calamidad pública por un plazo de 180 días en todo Rio Grande do Sul.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-03). Establecen 26 provincias dominicanas bajo alerta por lluvias. telesurtv.net Entre las provincias en alerta verde, el organismo destacó a Hermanas Mirabal, San Cristóbal, La Romana, Santiago Rodríguez, San Juan, entre otras.

teleSUR, lvm, SH (2024-05-03). Corte Constitucional de Ecuador revisará alza del IVA. telesurtv.net El incremento del 15 por ciento del IVA será revisada por la Corte Constitucional, tras admitir la demanda de inconstitucionalidad presentada por la Cámara de Comercio de Guayaquil.

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-03). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-03). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |

Collective (2024-05-03). Kathmandu Statement to End Austerity. cadtm.org

Maria Elena Saludas (2024-05-03). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org

Sushovan Dhar (2024-05-03). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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Eric Toussaint (2024-05-03). Are the BRICS and their New Development Bank offering alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF and the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers? cadtm.org

CADTM International (2024-05-03). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-05-03). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-05-03). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-05-03). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org

newarab (2024-05-03). Pro-Gaza US college encampments close as Israel bombs Rafah. newarab.com More More than 2,000 protesters have been arrested over the past two weeks as

newarab (2024-05-03). Google, Amazon slammed for being 'genocide profiteers'. newarab.com Google and Amazon have been slammed for being "genocide profiteers with blood on their hands" following a report that revealed No Tech for Apartheid, a pro-Palestine campaign group,

newarab (2024-05-03). The rise of student protests for Palestine in the US and UK. newarab.com Violent scenes from Much of the spotlight has been focused on Columbia University, where a student protest and encampment has been ongoing for nearly two weeks,

newarab (2024-05-03). Turkey halts all trade with Israel over Gaza offensive. newarab.com A Turkish trade ministry statement said "export and import transa…

newarab (2024-05-03). Israeli strikes injure eight Syrian soldiers: ministry. newarab.com The On Thursday night, "the Israeli enemy launched airstrikes from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan, targeting a site near Damascus… injuring eight soldiers", the ministry said in a statement.

newarab (2024-05-03). Israel wanted to raze home of girl injured in Iran strikes. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-03). Gaza doctor Adnan Al-Bursh tortured, killed in Israeli jail. newarab.com Adnan Al-Bursh, a renowned Al-Bursh, head of orthopaedic medicine at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital and educated at King's College London, was held in His killing has been called a "deliberate assassination" after it…

newarab (2024-05-03). Israeli govt gets new deadline in ultra-Orthodox conscription feud. newarab.com The court, hearing appeals that described the decades-old waiver as discriminatory, had given 31 March as…

newarab (2024-05-03). Israel 'committed war crime' in killing two Palestinian boys. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-03). Which countries have also kickstarted student protests. newarab.com Students have set up encampments or organised rallies at The health ministry in Gaza said on Thursday that at least 34,596 people were killed in the Palestinian territory by Israeli forces during almost seven months of war with student protests across the US stepping up demanding an end to the bloodshed.

newarab (2024-05-03). Israel separation wall to swallow up more Palestinian land. newarab.com The separation wall will span several kilometres, starting at the villages of

newarab (2024-05-03). Saudi cracks down on online posts against Israel's Gaza war. newarab.com Saudi Arabia has reportedly stepped up arrests of its citizens over social media posts relating to the Saudis have been detained over online comments – some dating back a decade – amid an already restricted environment for political expression in the country, The arrests were motivated by "security concer…

newarab (2024-05-03). Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials. newarab.com The International Criminal Court (ICC) is The charges are anticipated to be related to the

newarab (2024-05-03). Israel to 'punish' PA if ICC issues arrest warrants. newarab.com The Last month, it was reported that the ICC was preparing to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as we…

newarab (2024-05-03). Algeria's Maghreb Union meets Italian officials on migration. newarab.com The new three-party On Thursday, Interior Ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya met in Rome with their Italian counterpart to discuss cooperation on border issues and irregular migration, "aiming to develop a new app…

newarab (2024-05-03). MENA Sports Wrap: Refugees ready for Paris 2024 Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-03). Empowering Palestinian children through art amid conflict. newarab.com

newarab (2024-05-03). US encampments forcibly cleared as new ones emerge in Canada. newarab.com Police forces dismantled tents and barricades set up by protesters who were demanding a

newarab (2024-05-03). Tweets or 'terrorism'?: Saudi's jailed online activists. newarab.com A In the past two years the Saudi judiciary has "convicted and handed down lengthy prison terms on dozens of individuals for their expression on social media", the human rights groups

newarab (2024-05-03). Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in UN complaint. newarab.com A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of violating international law by deliberately bombing a Russia, which

newarab (2024-05-03). US, Saudi Arabia nearing agreement on security pact: sources. newarab.com The Biden administration and A working draft lays out principles and proposals aimed at putting back on track a US-led effort to reshape the volatile…

newarab (2024-05-03). Schools, offices shut as heavy rain returns to desert UAE. newarab.com Schools and many offices were closed across the A lightning storm with high winds swept across the oil-rich monarchy overnight, with more than 50 millimetres (two inches) of rain falling before 8am (4am GMT) in some areas, the National Center of Meteorology said. | Flooding was seen in some parts of financial hub

newarab (2024-05-03). Dublin radio to host Gaza fundraiser on Eurovision night. newarab.com A Dublin-based national radio station will host a fundraiser for Palestine on the same night of the Dublin Digital Radio (ddr) has announced it will host a fundraising event titled 'Dabke' at the same time the Eurovision finale is aired on 11 May. | The event will serve as an alternative to Eurovision for music lov…

newarab (2024-05-03). Iraqi security seizes 1.4M narcotic pills in fabric rolls. newarab.com In a significant The operation in…

newarab (2024-05-03). Prisoner families staging sit-in arrested in Bahrain. newarab.com Riot police arrested a number of people staging a sit-in protest outside According to the London-based non-profit organisation, Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), the protest was peaceful but was quickly dispersed. | The protest was launched at around 10 a.m. Bahrain local time, with the families chanting for the release of prisoners, some of whom they say were on death row. | "At least two women were arrested, and later calle…

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). South Korean 'die-in' calls for arms embargo on Israel. presstv.ir South Korea's growing weapons trade with Israel has raised concerns, particularly given Israel's alleged genocide in Gaza, with South Korea having sold over $1 billion worth of weapons to Israel in recent years.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). May 1: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Wednesday, May 1.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Explainer: What's significance of Columbia's Hamilton Hall, renamed 'Hind's Hall'? presstv.ir In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, student protesters at Columbia University in New York broke into Hamilton Hall on campus and renamed it "Hind's Hall" in honor of the 6-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab who was killed by the Israeli regime forces in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Houthi: Yemen preparing for 'fourth phase' of Red Sea operations. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement has vowed to escalate operations in the Red Sea until Israel ends its war in Gaza and the US stops attacking his country.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). 37 rights groups urge German govt. to halt arms sales to Israel. presstv.ir A group of more than 30 NGOs has called on the German government to immediately stop arms exports to Israel, and undertake stronger diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). 'Ceasefire now!' – Pro-Palestinian motorcade drives through Rotterdam. presstv.ir Scores of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian motorcade in Rotterdam, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). 'Saudi steps up arrests of Israel critics amid normalization prospect'. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia reportedly steps up arrests of those criticizing the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Chicago University joins Gaza campus protests. presstv.ir Students across the US are demanding that their universities and colleges disclose their ties to the Israeli regime, and at the same time divest from them.

presstv.ir (2024-05-03). Pro-Palestine student protests proliferate across the world. presstv.ir Pro-Palestine student protests have intensified in several countries across the world, including Canada, France, Mexico, and Australia, amid a crackdown on their counterparts in the United States and a mounting death toll from Israel's war on Gaza.