(2024-04-30). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 206: No Plan To Ensure Civilian Safety. popularresistance.org The Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry announced that the remaining hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 183 Palestinians who were killed in Israeli strikes since Monday, while 350 others were wounded. | Meanwhile, local media sources reported that Israeli forces conducted air strikes and artillery shellings across the strip over the week, including of family homes, residential neighborhoods, and the vicinity of a school used as a refuge by displaced families in Gaza City. | On Monday, Israeli media outlets reported that at least three Israeli soldiers were killed and 11 were wounded in combat against Palesti…
(2024-04-30). Intervention in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org Is there a point at which the genocide in Gaza becomes egregious enough to provoke other countries to directly intervene in the Gaza Strip to prevent further genocide? Can Israel exterminate the entire population without anyone stopping them? This is not a rhetorical question. Intervention is not merely judgments by the International Court of Justice …
(2024-04-30). Sri Lanka: Hands off US university students! Mobilise the working class in defense of all those protesting against genocide! wsws.org We call on all students at Sri Lankan universities and higher education institutions, and the working class, to defend protesting US students and to oppose the Netanyahu government's genocidal military operation in Gaza.
(2024-04-30). Gaza Shows Us The Difference Between Evil Autocracies And Free Democracies. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We're always hearing international conflicts framed as a battle between Free Democracies and Evil Autocracies. What is the difference between a Free Democracy and an Evil Autocracy? Well, let's look at the situation in Gaza to help us understand the distinction. | In Evil Autocracies the leaders commit genocide for hateful and racist reasons, whereas in Free Democracies the leaders commit genocide…
(2024-04-30). Apr 30, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Op. 6, Thy Bridal Chamber — St.Petersburg Chamber Choir "Have You No Sense of Decency?" by Michael Hudson If this isn't full-bore tyranny, what is? by Don Hank Artificial Intelligence: The End of the World Guaranteed, by Alexander Dugin An End to the Restraints of Law, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Options for a new strategy towards NATO, by Declan Hayes Gaza Shows Us The Difference Between Evil Autocracies And Free Democracies, by Caitlin Johnstone The Interlocking of Strategic Paradigms, by Alastair Crooke Gaza Campus Protestors: by Yves Smith, Michael Hudson The Algebra of Genocide — C…
(2024-04-30). Australia: Gold Coast Gaza rally hears socialist anti-war perspective. wsws.org Led by young workers and Middle Eastern families, more than 100 people rallied and marched through Surfers Paradise on Saturday to denounce the intensifying Israeli genocide in Gaza and the Albanese Labor government's support for it.
(2024-04-30). Australian media campaign to shut down protests against Israeli genocide. wsws.org Murdoch's Australian blatantly sought to link a Sydney University anti-genocide encampment to a witch hunt against seven Islamic teenagers arrested last week on flimsy "terrorism" charges.
(2024-04-30). Under Israeli Pressure, Guinea Bissau Moves To Withdraw Flotilla Flags. popularresistance.org Istanbul, Türkiye: On Thursday afternoon, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition was contacted by the Guinea Bissau International Ships Registry (GBISR), requesting an inspection of our lead ship — Akdenez. This was a highly unusual request as our ship had already passed all required inspections; nevertheless, we agreed. The inspector arrived on Thursday evening. On Friday afternoon, before the inspection was completed, the GBISR, in a blatantly political move, informed the Freedom Flotilla Coalition that it had withdrawn the Guinea Bissau flag from two of the Freedom Flotilla's ships.
(2024-04-29). Ministry opposed to U.S. infringing on sovereignty. ecns.cn Beijing urged Washington on Monday not to implement the negative China-related content in a foreign aid package that was recently signed into law by United States President Joe Biden, and it vowed to take resolute and strong measures "if the U.S. insists on going ahead with it".
(2024-04-30). URGENT: Don't Punish Nicaragua for Defending Gaza. dissidentvoice.org Dear Friend We need your help to push out this petition (see below), urging the US Senate to Vote No on S1881 — a bill that will place additional unilateral coercive measures/sanctions on Nicaragua. This Bill moved in the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee after Nicaragua argued at the International Court of Justice to defend the …
(2024-04-30). Anzac and the Pageantry of Deception. dissidentvoice.org On April 25, along Melbourne's arterial Swanston Street, the military parade can be witnessed with its bannered, medalled upholstery, crowds lost in metals, ribbons and commemorative decor. Many, up on their feet since the dawn service, keen to show the decorations that say: "I turned up". Service personnel, marked by a sprig of rosemary. The …
(2024-04-30). US condemns International Criminal Court investigation of Israeli war criminals. wsws.org ICC prosecutors have interviewed medical personnel at Shifa and Nasser hospitals, where Israeli forces reportedly carried out summary executions and dumped bodies in mass graves.
(2024-04-30). United States: The students' movement for Palestine needs everyone. links.org.au 
All across the country, students are rising up against Israel's genocidal war. Caitlyn Clark provides a report from the week in New York City, plus how to bring in organized labor.
(2024-04-30). Edmundo González Urrutia's Missteps. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 29, 2024 | The presentation to society of Edmundo González Urrutia, the Unitary Platform (PUD) candidate for the Venezuelan presidential elections of July 28, has been loaded with forced euphoria by the media seeking to cover up its weaknesses and communication failures in the first stage of the race. | In the beginning, the 74-year-old candidate has had an intense interview schedule, which has been interrupted by medical appointments that the former diplomat has undergone due to his advanced age. This could be considered his first misstep since he has not hidden his fatigue and the co…
(2024-04-30). Hundreds March in Philadelphia To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal. orinocotribune.com 
By Stephen Millies — Apr 27, 2024 | Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Philadelphia on April 24 to demand freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal. That day the world-renowned political prisoner turned 70 years old. | Mumia Abu-Jamal has spent over 42 years in prison, including 29 years on death row, for a crime he didn't commit. He was framed for the 1981 killing of Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner. | People gathered on the south side of Philadelphia's City Hall in front of the statue of Octavius Catto. The Black educator and freedom fighter was assassinated by a racist in 1871 when Catto was 3…
(2024-04-30). Borges, Ocariz, López, and Vecchio Part of the PDVSA-Crypto Plot (+Washington Link). orinocotribune.com Former Venezuelan minister for petroleum and leader of the PDVSA-Crypto corruption plot, Tareck El Aissami, was an ally of the fugitives Leopoldo López and Julio Borges. This was disclosed this Monday, April 29, by the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, when revealing audios where the businessman Samark López, involved in the plot and already arrested, had phone conversations with right-wing spokespersons serving as intermediaries of the White House. | According to the head of the Public Ministry, Samark López, El Aissami's "financial operator" was former so-called president Juan Guaidó's liaison…
(2024-04-30). Call To Action For Julian Assange. popularresistance.org Assange's legal team has the right to challenge the credibility and validity of the U.S. assurances filed on February 24, 2024. The U.S. would then have a right to reply to Assange's legal submissions to the court, which will hold a hearing on May 20, 2024, to determine whether or not to accept the U.S. assurances. | If the court does, Assange can be put on a plane to the U.S. theoretically that day. If not Assange would be granted a full appeal against the Home Office's 2022 order to extradite him. | We are calling for a MAYDAY FOR JULIAN. This is an action you can do from the comfort of your home. All we are as…
(2024-04-30). Venezuela Hosts World Gathering To Unite The Left For A Social Alternative. popularresistance.org From April 18 to 20, more than 500 activists from around the world gathered in Caracas, Venezuela for the "World Gathering for a Social Alternative." The meeting was convened by the Simon Bolivar Institute and the ALBA Movement, and it was followed by an ALBA-TCP leaders summit, which included the ten ALBA countries and Honduras. Clearing the FOG speaks with Carlos Ron, president of the Simon Bolivar Institute, about the urgency of the gathering, what will come out of it and the next steps. Ron shared the progress Venezuela has made under the Bolivarian Revolution, the retaliation against Venezuela primarily by t…
(2024-04-30). David Pyne's Peace Proposal for the Middle East. sonar21.com 
Nima has asked me to debate David Pyne on his recent substack piece,
(2024-04-30). US To Buy $1.6 Billion in Ukrainian-Made Weapons for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The US will purchase $1.6 billion in Ukrainian-made weapons for Ukraine, The Defense Post reported on Monday. The $1.6 billion is included in a $6 billion tranche of weapons the US announced on April 26. The arms will be provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which allows the US to purchase weapons for …
(2024-04-30). Prelude to a new imperial order? links.org.au 
Todd Gordon & Jeffery R Webber — The immediacy of the Russian invasion of Ukraine alongside the emergence of China as a potential global power has changed the debate on imperialism.
(2024-04-30). Australian PM Anthony Albanese pushes anti-China campaign in Papua New Guinea. wsws.org Albanese arrived a little over 24 hours after the Chinese foreign minister left, and couched his entire visit in terms of collaboration between Australia and its then colony in World War II.
(2024-04-30). "Fishing is no life": Heartless from Brazil, short films from Colombia, South Korea and the US. wsws.org Some writers and directors are making heartfelt films about the poor and oppressed.
(2024-04-30). A significant speech by a central banker. wsws.org The picture presented by the governor of the Italian central bank was of a world in which all the economic and political institutions set in place after 1945 to prevent war are breaking down.
(2024-04-30). FAA issues new rules for air traffic controllers after runway incursion in Washington D.C. wsws.org The Federal Aviation Administration announced new working hour rules for air traffic controllers following a runway incident at Reagan National Airport on April 18 in which two jetliners came within 400 feet of each other.
(2024-04-30). UAW secretly agreed to remove limits on forced overtime, leading to 70 hour work weeks at Toledo Jeep. wsws.org In the "historic" 2023 contract the UAW lifted all restrictions on management's right to impose mandatory overtime, including seven-day operations.
counterpunch.org (2024-04-29). Campus Activism for Gaza Ignites 
Clair | | Students at more than 40 universities and colleges in the United States and around the world have lit a fire under the Palestine solidarity movement by setting up encampments on their campuses. They are demanding that their universities end their complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine more broadly.
(2024-04-30). FDA reports fragments of avian influenza found in US commercial milk supply. wsws.org The FDA reported last week that one in five milks samples from US retail stores contained fragments of the H5N1 bird flu that has recently infected dairy cows in the US.
(2024-04-30). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Non-contract teachers in Sao Paulo, Brazil strike against privatization, while a strike vote by Canadian rail workers at CPKC and CN is set to conclude May 1.
(2024-04-30). German train drivers' union announces approval of collective agreement with Deutsche Bahn. wsws.org The German Train Drivers' Union has announced that 77 percent of its members voted in favor of accepting the collective agreement the union reached with Deutsche Bahn. The GDL provided no information on the turnout.
(2024-04-29). Xi's Europe visit expected to bolster ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary are expected to open new chapters of solidarity and cooperation between China and the three European countries, while injecting fresh impetus into the nation's ties with the European Union.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). Australia no place for violence against women. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-29). May Day will see 144 million passenger trips – China railway network. ecns.cn China's railway network is expected to transport around 144 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush, which kicked off on Monday, according to China State Railway Group, the national railway operator.
(2024-04-30). Princeton Students Seize Building — Arrests — De-Arrests — Ultimatums and Summonses. fightbackbetter.com 
(2024-04-29). More international trips expected during May Day holiday. ecns.cn More international trips are expected at the Beijing Daxing International Airport during the upcoming May Day holiday, with more cross-border routes opened.
(2024-04-29). AI data training supported by domestic chips, supercomputers. ecns.cn China is making progress in leveraging supercomputers and domestic artificial intelligence chips for the training of AI data, as it copes with the restrictions imposed by the United States on exports of U.S. company Nvidia's most advanced AI chips to the country.
(2024-04-30). Judith Suminwa Tuluka, the DRC's first woman prime minister. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). The Socialist Party of Malaysia's counter-hegemonic narrative. links.org.au 
Jeyakumar Devaraj — The PSM have come to see that Gramsci's analysis of society speaks to our predicament.
(2024-04-30). Michael Roberts: Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. links.org.au 
Michael Roberts — Imperialism can be quantified in economic terms: it is the persistent transfer of surplus value to the rich countries from the poorest countries of the world. This process developed some 150 years or so ago and remains.
(2024-04-29). China forging closer economic links with partners in the Gulf. 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.
(2024-04-29). Chinese Ambassador urges U.S. to remove obstacles hindering bilateral cultural exchanges. ecns.cn In response to the U.S.' discriminatory and politically motivated actions of recent years, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng urged the U.S. to remove obstacles hindering bilateral cultural exchanges.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-30). Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions – Gaza Strip: Strike for Palestine this May Day and Nakba Day. links.org.au 
This May Day and Nakba Day, we, the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions – Gaza, urgently appeal to our brothers and sisters in the international trade union movement to take a stand in solidarity with Palestine.
(2024-04-30). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-04-30). 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?
(2024-04-30). RBA's next interest rate move likely to be a cut. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-04-30). 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.
(2024-04-29). Israel murders daughter and grandson of Refaat Alareer. electronicintifada.net
(2024-04-29). Israel 'undoubtedly' committing genocide says Holocaust scholar Amos Goldberg. middleeasteye.net 
Israel 'undoubtedly' committing genocide says Holocaust scholar Amos Goldberg | Israeli researcher from Hebrew University argues that what is happening in Gaza does not need to resemble the Holocaust to qualify as genocide | | A baby cries in a damaged house at the site of an Israeli strike in Rafa…
(2024-04-29). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 206: Blinken says Israel has no plan to ensure civilian safety in Rafah. mondoweiss.net
(2024-04-29). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 206: Blinken says Israel has no plan to ensure civilian safety in Rafah. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinians brace for an invasion in Rafah as Hamas is expected to respond to a new ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza, and Gaza City's municipality says that half of its water wells have been destroyed.
(2024-04-29). Palestinians salute the inspiring student uprising worldwide against Israel's Gaza genocide and settler-colonial apartheid. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-04-29). Israel Threatens Rafah Invasion If Hostage Deal Not Reached. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials are threatening to invade Rafah if a hostage deal is not reached amid Egyptian and Qatari-mediated negotiations with Hamas. Axios reported on Friday that Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts that Israel is giving Hamas "one last chance" to reach a deal. If an agreement is not reached, Israel will order a ground …
(2024-04-29). It Is Everyone's Responsibility To Help Save Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Those university students should not be responsible for standing against this genocide, and in truth the responsibility is NOT all theirs‚Ää—‚Ääit is ours as well. Each and every one of us are responsible for doing everything we can to end this horror.
(2024-04-29). US Regime Arrests Presidential Candidate Involved in Pro-Palestine Protest. orinocotribune.com Jill Stein, Green Party candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections, was arrested for participating in a protest against the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip. | Jill Stein, 73, was arrested on Saturday, April 27, on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where students are holding demonstrations in support of Palestine. | Police officers took the presidential candidate to a van after she refused to leave the university campus. As part of this demonstration, another 80 people were also arrested. | Stein declared, "We are here with WashU students, defending our constitutional…
(2024-04-29). US Working To Prevent ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-29). Fearful Netanyahu Scrambles To Prevent ICC Arrest Warrant. popularresistance.org The US is involved in a diplomatic effort to prevent the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to Hebrew media reports. | Haaretz analyst Amos Harel said on 28 April that Washington is "already" engaged in efforts to block the ICC warrant against Netanyahu. | The prime minister is reportedly in a state of extreme anxiety over the matter. | Israeli journalist Ben Caspit wrote that Netanyahu is "under unusual stress" over the possibility of an arrest warrant being issued against him by the UN tribunal at the Hague, adding that…
(2024-04-29). Israeli Bombings Kill 20 Palestinians in Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Sunday night, at least 20 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on three residential buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. | RELATED: | The victims include children and women. Many others were still trapped under the rubble, local sources told Xinhua, adding that civil defense crews were working to rescue them. | The strikes took place just ahead of the new round of truce talks between Hamas leaders and Egyptian mediat…
(2024-04-29). Israel Just Launched a Brutal Attack on Rafah. "Beyond Shame, Beyond Crime…" transcend.org 22 Apr 2024 – Brutality, atrocity no end. | Horrendous indiscriminate firebombing of Gaza's southernmost city, Rafah. | We know Netanyahu does not move a finger without Washington's OK.
(2024-04-29). Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah. middleeasteye.net 
Exclusive: Israel planning ring of checkpoints to prevent men from fleeing Rafah | Israel is setting up 'complex network' of checkpoints to prevent 'military age' men from fleeing Rafah assault, senior western official tells MEE | | Palestinian men rounded up and stripped by Israeli forces…
(2024-04-29). Israeli Bombs Kill at Least 5 Children in Rafah Ahead of Threatened Invasion. truthout.org Israeli airstrikes killed between 20 and 30 people in Rafah Sunday night, including at least five children. Among the slain children was a one-year-old boy whose parents had been trying to have a child for 10 years before he was finally born. "This is who they are targeting," the boy's uncle, Mahmoud Abu Taha, said in a video shot by CNN in the courtyard of Rafah's Abu Youssef al-Najjar Hospital. |
(2024-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2024. democracynow.org Ceasefire Talks Resume Amid Expected Israeli Ground Invasion of Rafah, Israeli Airstrike Kills Daughter, Grandson and Son-in-Law of Acclaimed Poet Refaat Alareer, Police Arrest 275+ Campus Protesters as Student Uprising for Gaza Shows No Sign of Slowing Down, Protesters Outside Lavish WH Correspondents' Association Dinner Highlight Massacre of Gaza Reporters, U.S. Decides Not to Sanction Israeli Military as Officials Warn Blinken U.S. Weapons Used Unlawfully, NYT: ICC Could Order Arrest of Netanyahu for Israeli Crimes Against Gaza, Israel Arrests Rabbis Attempting to Bring Aid into Gaza; Gaza Freedom Flotil…
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans thank US pro-Palestine student protesters. newarab.com 
One Palestinian man, Abu Youssef Hamad, who has fled to
(2024-04-29). Only US can halt looming Israeli attack on Rafah, says Abbas. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). Israel directly targets Palestinian journalists in Gaza: PJS. newarab.com 
At least 141 On Thursday, Mohammed Bassam al-Jamal, a Rafah-based journalist who covered the
(2024-04-29). Hamas to respond to Gaza truce plan in Egypt on Monday. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). Hamas has 'no major issue' with Israel's Gaza truce proposal. newarab.com 
A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group had "no major issues" with the latest proposal from Israel and Egypt for a Gaza ceasefire. | "The atmosphere is positive unless there are new Israeli obstacles. There are no major issues in the observations and inquiries submitted by Hamas regarding the contents" of the proposal, said a Hamas official who spoke on condition of anonymity. | A Hamas delegation led by the movement's senior leader, Khalil al-Hayya, would deliver the group's response to the truce proposal during a meeting with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo on Mo…
(2024-04-29). Gantz, Smotrich publicly oppose potential Gaza truce deal. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). All Gazans 'drinking unsafe water' due to Israeli war, siege. newarab.com 
The health ministry in The ministry attributed its inability to test drinking water due to Israel's refusal to allow the delivery of chlorine or other alternatives, as well as the closure of the public health laboratory, as Israel…
(2024-04-29). 17,000 children left unaccompanied in Gaza amid Israel's war: UN agency. presstv.ir UNRWA says at least 17,000 children in Gaza are unaccompanied or separated from their family as Israel continues its brutal war against the besieged enclave.
(2024-04-29). 17,000 children left unaccompanied in Gaza amid Israel's war: UN agency. presstv.ir UNRWA says at least 17,000 children in Gaza are unaccompanied or separated from their family as Israel continues its brutal war against the besieged enclave.
(2024-04-29). Rights group slams Israel attempts to block ICC arrest warrants. presstv.ir A rights group condemns attempts by Tel Aviv and its allies to prevent the ICC from issuing arrest warrants against Israeli officials for war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Palestinians inspect rubble of destroyed building in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the rubble of a destroyed building in Rafah after Israeli strike.
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans cornered at Egypt border as Israel's Rafah invasion looms. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians living in tents are cornered at the border with Egypt as fears are rising that Israel will soon launch an assault on Rafah.
(2024-04-29). US to be held responsible if Israel invades Rafah: Abbas. presstv.ir Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the US to stop Israel from carrying out an attack on Rafah, saying Washington will be held responsible if the occupying regime invades the city.
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans cornered at Egypt border as Israel's Rafah invasion looms. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians living in tents are cornered at the border with Egypt as fears are rising that Israel will soon launch an assault on Rafah.
(2024-04-29). Palestinians inspect rubble of destroyed building in Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians inspect the rubble of a destroyed building in Rafah after Israeli strike.
(2024-04-29). Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah kill 22, including 5-day-old. newarab.com 
The overnight strikes hit three family homes. The first kill…
(2024-04-29). US to be held responsible if Israel invades Rafah: Abbas. presstv.ir Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called on the US to stop Israel from carrying out an attack on Rafah, saying Washington will be held responsible if the occupying regime invades the city.
(2024-04-29). What Comes First, a Rafah Invasion or a Netanyahu Ousting? libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb Facing domestic and international pressure for Israel's US-backed Gaza assault, the Biden administration appears poised to throw Netanyahu under the proverbial bus. In Gaza, a metaphorical "hostage" scenario has emerged, centered on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political future is being bartered at a steep political price. Although not physically detained, Netanyahu has been…
(2024-04-29). Recent settler violence in the West Bank, explained. mondoweiss.net 
Recent settler attacks against the villages bordering the Jordan Valley between Nablus and Ramallah aren't random. They are part of a historic Israeli policy to annex the Jordan Valley and expel the Palestinian communities that live there.
(2024-04-29). How Israel violates International Law in Gaza: expert report. mondoweiss.net 
An independent expert report lays out how Israel systematically violated U.S. and International Law in Gaza, concluding that Israel launched indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks on civilian areas due to "extremely relaxed rules of engagement."
(2024-04-29). Humboldt Faculty Condemn Police Violence Against Students. popularresistance.org As faculty at Cal Poly Humboldt, we deplore the use of physical violence by university, local, and regional police officers and sheriffs and the deployment of other extreme tactics such as helicopters, to surveil students, escalate tensions, and criminalize free speech exercised by students calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We also find unacceptable the attempt to shut down student voices by shutting down campus. | We call on all CPH administrators to reflect on the real harm that this crackdown on free speech inflicts and the message it sends to current and future students, their parents, faculty, and staff, and…
(2024-04-29). It Is Everyone's Responsibility To Help Save Gaza. thealtworld.com Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | I think one of the reasons it took so long for student protests against the Gaza genocide to kick into high gear in the US might be because it took some time for the collective realization to dawn that nobody in charge is interested in ending this nightmare. | If Trump had won in 2020, it may not have taken so long for this to occur. Progressive-minded students would have understood from the beginning that the president is an immoral Israel-coddling imperialist, and we may have been seeing these campus protests that are freaking out the empire manag…
(2024-04-29). Keith Harmon Snow: The Rwandan Genocide Myths. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Nell and Keith Harmon Snow The above photo, taken by Keith, is a survivor and soldier of the Forces for the Democratic Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) standing guard during "peace negotiations" with the United Nations (UN) in the eastern Congo. To be clear, a lot of Rwandans were murdered during "the 100 days" of…
(2024-04-29). DC Police Refuse George Washington University Request to Arrest Students. transcend.org 27 Apr 2024 – The Washington, D.C. police turned down a request by GWU president to clear out the anti-genocide encampment on campus.
(2024-04-29). What We Are Seeing in Gaza Is a 'Repeat of Auschwitz,' Says Genocide Expert. transcend.org
(2024-04-29). Thousands call on UK government to stop arming Israel. presstv.ir Protesters in London call for an end to Israeli apartheid and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing the UK government for complicity in Israeli genocide and war crimes.
(2024-04-29). Thousands call on UK government to stop arming Israel. presstv.ir Protesters in London call for an end to Israeli apartheid and demand a ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing the UK government for complicity in Israeli genocide and war crimes.
(2024-04-29). Six Things You Need to Know About the Growing Anti-War Movement. itsgoingdown.org 
Across the US, demonstrations, protest encampments, and the occupation of buildings are spreading against the ongoing US backed genocide of Palestinians by the state of Israel. Despite attempts by the Democratic and Republican parties, mainstream media, and the far-Right to falsely label the protests as "anti-Semitic," there is growing opposition to the war amidst a…
(2024-04-29). Opposing The Gaza Genocide While Supporting Biden Is A Dishonest, Nonsensical Position. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nobody who claims to oppose the Gaza genocide while simultaneously supporting Joe Biden actually opposes the Gaza genocide. They're just saying what needs to be said to win approval in the political sector they want the approval of. They're not taking a moral stand, they're cultivating an image. They're building a brand. | One of many possible examples of this ridiculous posturing is Ins…
(2024-04-29). End Israel's Genocide – Escalate Pressure to End EU Complicity in the Ongoing Nakba. bdsmovement.net 
(2024-04-29). Indigenous Peoples Release Final Declaration Of Terra Livre Camp 2024. popularresistance.org The last day of activities at the Free Land Camp (ATL) 2024 in Brasilia was marked by the release of a joint declaration signed by the organizations behind the event, which marked its 20th edition this year. | Entitled Land, Time and Struggle, the document identified as the "Urgent Declaration of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil", published on April 26, reaffirms the struggle of the Indigenous peoples: "OUR MARK IS ANCESTRAL! WE'VE ALWAYS BEEN HERE!" | "The deliberate decision by the powers of the state to suspend the demarcation of Indigenous lands and to apply Law 14.701 (the Indigenous Genocide Law) amounts to…
(2024-04-29). Australia: Committee For Public Education holds forum opposing the Gaza genocide and educators' victimisation. wsws.org The CFPE forum called for educators to mobilise against the imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza and the accompanying crackdown on democratic rights.
(2024-04-29). Canadians Promoting Genocide. dissidentvoice.org In the name of protecting Canadian Jews many are promoting the cultural and physical erasure of a faraway people. Recently there's been a push to suppress a traditional Palestinian garment. To the delight of many, the speaker of the Ontario legislature banned kaffiyehs from the provincial assembly. In a sign of support for this racist …
(2024-04-29). Occupation of the American Campus — The Grayzone live. youtube.com 
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the escalation and growth of the protest movement on American campuses against the US-backed genocide in Gaza. They will also cover a looming ICC warrant for Netanyahu, the revealing spectacle of the White House Press Correspondents Dinner, and the latest from Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Workers and students in Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow speak against Gaza genocide. wsws.org As 200,000 took part in a national demonstration against the Gaza genocide in London on Saturday, thousands more participated in local protests around the country.
(2024-04-29). Sanders: It Is Not Antisemitic to Oppose Israel's Assault of Gaza. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks smearing thousands of U.S. students who are protesting against Israel's genocide in Gaza, emphasizing that it is not antisemitic to oppose Israel's horrific bombing and starvation campaign against Palestinians. In an interview on CNN on Sunday, Sanders, who is Jewish, condemned antisemitism… |
(2024-04-29). US Campus Protests against Israel's Genocide on Gaza Going Global. transcend.org 26 Apr 2024 – From France to Australia, university students are part of pro-Palestine protests as Columbia students continue encampments.
(2024-04-29). Faculty for Justice in Palestine SFSU Statement of Support for Student Protests. indybay.org April 28, 2024 – As the newly launched chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) at SFSU, we are proudly watching students across the country assert their power to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza and the ongoing settler-colonial oppression of the Palestinian people.
(2024-04-29). Statement of Four Cornell Students Suspended for Protesting Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org On 4/26, four students were "temporarily suspended" by Cornell University for exercising their constitutional right to protest. In response, these students issued the following statement: "In the past months, we have seen an incredible movement form on Cornell's campus: students, faculty members, and staff have joined together to voice their support for the Palestinian Liberation
(2024-04-29). Revolt in the US Universities. transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – University students across the country, facing mass arrests, suspensions, evictions and expulsions are our last, best hope to halt the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Gaza Genocide: The Abysmal Moral Failure of the 'West'. transcend.org 22 Apr 2024 – There is little that could be more uncivilized, cruel and barbarous than the crimes Israel is committing or more morally depraved than the complicity of the governments helping it along.
(2024-04-29). The Politics of Genocide Revisited, with Keith Harmon Snow. libya360.wordpress.com This first installment of a forthcoming series of interviews, with award winning investigative journalist, Keith Harmon Snow, deconstructs everything from the ongoing genocide of Palestinian people to the horrific Western oppression of people within the African continent. This second installment of our ongoing series of interviews, with award winning investigative journalist, Keith Harmon Snow, deconstructs…
(2024-04-29). Nicaragua Acts To Stop Genocide and Strengthen International Law. orinocotribune.com This is an edited transcript of an interview with Nicaraguan Ambassador Carlos Arguello Gomez about Nicaragua's efforts to stop the genocide in Palestine, by Popular Resistance's editor Margaret Flowers. You can listen to the full interview üö®Tell Congress to say NO to more sanctions on Nicaragua | One week after Nicaragua argued at the ICJ to defend the Palestinian people from genocide in Gaza, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill to impose more san…
(2024-04-29). Nicaragua Acts to Stop Genocide and Strengthen International Law. libya360.wordpress.com Margaret Flowers and Carlos Arguello Gomez Ambassador Carlos Arguello in the International Court of Justice in 2013. United Nations photo. Margaret Flowers: Ambassador Carlos Arguello Gomez is a lawyer. He's currently serving as Nicaragua's ambassador to the Netherlands. Dr. Arguello has a long biography with many affiliations past and present. After the Sandinista revolution, from 1979…
(2024-04-29). Push to Erase Palestinians: Canadians Promoting Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Yves Engler MPP Sarah Jama being told to leave the Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh In the name of protecting Canadian Jews many are promoting the cultural and physical erasure of a faraway people. Recently there's been a push to suppress a traditional Palestinian garment. To the delight of many, the speaker of the Ontario…
(2024-04-29). In This Dystopia, Opposing a Genocide Is Considered Worse Than Committing One. transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – That's how crazy they need us to be to keep us supporting a globe-spanning empire that literally cannot exist without nonstop violence and tyranny.
(2024-04-29). Canadian students defy threats of state repression with anti-genocide encampment at Montreal's McGill University. wsws.org The anger and outrage expressed by students over the universal support within the political establishment for Israel's genocide against the Palestinians is shared by thousands across the country who have participated in demonstrations over recent weeks.
(2024-04-29). Psyops Regarding 1994 Rwanda Genocide Continues With 30th Anniversary Commemoration. libya360.wordpress.com Jeremy Kuzmarov During a commemoration of the 30-year anniversary of the beginning of 1994 Rwandan Genocide, Rwandan President Paul Kagame blamed the inaction of the international community for extending the horrors his people faced. Interview with Keith Harmon Snow Rwandan regime and Western intelligence agencies and their media and academic assets have spread disinformation for…
(2024-04-29). Palestinian Genocide: Worse Than You Can Imagine. transcend.org 26 Apr 2024 – The author has no doubt the Western political elite are complicit in the genocide of Palestinians at a much deeper level than the people have yet understood.
(2024-04-29). Students continue Gaza solidarity encampments, as Israel continues to undermine ceasefire talks. peoplesdispatch.org On April 29, National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the student movement with chapters around the US that are taking up the call to launch encampments in solidarity with Gaza, has urged faculty, academic workers, and graduate students to join the students by "withholding their labor from institutions that are invested in genocide," taking up a grading strike. "Your historical mission has never been clearer. Answer the call! Join the encampments! STRIKE!" | In many universities, faculty members have bravely defended their students staging encampments, with many being arrested and brutalized alongside th…
(2024-04-29). Opposing The Gaza Genocide While Supporting Biden Is A Dishonest, Nonsensical Position. thealtworld.com 
(2024-04-29). White House correspondents' dinner celebrates "free press" amid propaganda in support of war, genocide and repression. wsws.org Not one of the assembled journalists raised the criminal role of the Biden administration in the Israeli mass murder in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Conservative Texas Republicans Align with Zionism. thealtworld.com The conservative Republican Governor of Texas has equated student protests of Israel's slaughter and genocide of the Palestinian to anti-semitism: | On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed that the arrests of protesting students would continue until the crowd dispersed. "These protesters belong in jail. Antisemitism will not be tolerated in Texas. Period. Students joining in hate-filled, antisemitic protests at any public college or university in Texas should be expelled," said Abbott. | From the conservative Republican governor's standpoint, it is OK for Israel to slaughter the Palestinians but not OK for…
(2024-04-29). Campus Activism for Gaza Ignites. counterpunch.org 
Students at more than 40 universities and colleges in the United States and around the world have lit a fire under the Palestine solidarity movement by setting up encampments on their campuses. They are demanding that their universities end their complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine more broadly. While the first and
(2024-04-29). Police Brutally Break Up Peaceful Anti-Genocide Demonstration in Berlin. transcend.org 22 Apr 2024 – The storming of the Palestine Congress on April 12 was the prelude to an escalation of police violence and the suppression of democratic rights in Germany on an enormous scale.
(2024-04-29). The Gaza Genocide as Explicit Policy: Michael Hudson Names All Names. transcend.org 17 Apr 2024 – The essential background to understand the unthinkable: a 21st century genocide broadcast live 24/7 to the whole planet–a first.
(2024-04-29). Breaking: Columbia University 'will not divest from Israel'. skwawkbox.org 
University president continues capitulation to Israeli pressure Columbia University in New York will not divest its investments in Israeli firms and firms that supply weaponry to Israel, according to the university's president Minouche Shafik, despite demands from thousands of its students who are protesting in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against Israel's genocide. Shafik, …
(2024-04-29). Did Columbia University Violate The First Amendment? popularresistance.org Defending Rights & Dissent, a non-profit advocacy group, in their recent letter to Columbia President Minouche Shafik (which has lots of good information) stated: | Although Columbia University is a private institution not governed by the First Amendment, the role of state actors — in this case members of Congress — in instigating the action would raise serious First Amendment concerns. | This might seem odd to people. Many people think that private groups can disregard the First Amendment, which only limits government action. However, Defending Rights & Dissent is perfectly correct in notin…
(2024-04-29). Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment Draws on Legacy of Palestinian Protests. truthout.org Following the arrest of over 100 students at Columbia University on April 18, Palestine solidarity encampment protests have multiplied across the US. Police crackdowns have occurred at other schools as well, including Northeastern University in Boston, where about 102 protesters were arrested. Officials at Northeastern claimed that the protest had been "infiltrated" by organizers who had "no… |
(2024-04-29). Freedom Flotilla: Israel Blocks 5,500 Hundred Tons of Aid to Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Linda Pentz Gunter A ship of Freedom Flotilla Coalition anchors at Tuzla seaport in Istanbul, Turkey, April 19, 2024 Guinea-Bissau has now withdrawn its flag from the Freedom Flotilla — but British humanitarian, Sarah Wilkinson, who intends to sail to Gaza with the activist fleet, says organisers are undeterred ISRAEL has successfully blocked the departure…
(2024-04-29). Will the Freedom Flotilla Sail to Gaza? transcend.org 23 Apr 2024 – The non-violence training to join the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's ships to Gaza has been intense. As hundreds of us from 32 countries gathered in Istanbul, we were briefed about what we might encounter on this voyage. "We have to be ready for every possibility," our trainers insisted.
(2024-04-29). Activists in Freedom Flotilla Blocked From Sailing to Gaza. truthout.org Hundreds of activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were blocked in Turkey on Saturday as they attempted to set sail for the besieged Palestinian territory with 5,500 tons of aid. Organizers say Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged ships under pressure from Israel and the United States. The Gaza Freedom Flotilla brings together a "cross-section of humanity" in hundreds of community leaders from… |
(2024-04-29). The Interlocking of Strategic Paradigms. thealtworld.com Many Europeans would opt for making Europe competitive again; making Europe a diplomatic actor, rather than as a military one. | Theodore Postol, Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy at MIT, has The leading Israeli daily, Yediot Ahoronot, has estimated the cost of attempting to down this Iranian flotilla at between…
(2024-04-29). Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege. democracynow.org 
Hundreds of activists aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were blocked in Turkey on Saturday as they attempted to set sail for the besieged Palestinian territory with 5,500 tons of aid. Organizers say Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged ships under pressure from Israel and the United States. The Gaza Freedom Flotilla brings together a "cross-section of humanity" in hundreds of community leaders from all walks of life to raise awareness of Israel's blockade of Gaza and rally support for its end. "We are determined to stop this by direct action" where international governments "have sadly…
(2024-04-29). Democracy Now! 2024-04-29 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 29, 2024; Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege; Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza; "Lyd": Palestinian & Jewish Directors of New Sci-Fi Doc on How 1948 Nakba Devastated Palestinian City | Headlines for April 29, 2024; Gaza Freedom Flotilla: Activists Blocked from Sailing to Gaza But Vow to Keep Trying to Break Siege; Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza; "Lyd": Palestinian & Jewish Directors of…
(2024-04-29). White House Correspondents' Dinner; Biden Uses Back Door To Evade Protests. popularresistance.org Pro-Palestine demonstrators protested the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, denouncing the Biden administration's handling of the war in Gaza and media coverage of the conflict that has killed tens of thousands, the Anadolu news agency reported. | According to Al-Jazeera, Biden avoided the large crowd of protesters at the front entrance of the hotel, and entered through the back entrance, where he was greeted by a smaller number of protesters demanding a ceasefire . | Organized by the US-based activist group CodePink, the protest took place outside the Washington Hilton, where the dinner was…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/8: Virtual Meeting: Local Peace Economy. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/lpe508…
(2024-04-29). US Skyrocketing Military Spending Upsets World. telesurenglish.net A recently released report showed that defense spending by the United States — the world's largest military spender — accounted for nearly 40 percent of world's total military expenditures in 2023. | RELATED: | In the latest move of aggressive U.S. military spending, President Joe Biden signed a US$95-billion foreign aid bill, which includes more military aid for Ukraine and Israel. | With its skyrocketing military spe…
(2024-04-29). "Lyd": Palestinian & Jewish Directors of New Sci-Fi Doc on How 1948 Nakba Devastated Palestinian City. democracynow.org 
A new film about the once-thriving Palestinian city of Lyd, now known as the Israeli city Lod and home to Ben Gurion Airport, has begun screening in the United States. The film is a "science fiction documentary" that depicts the Palestinian city both with and without the 1948 Nakba, when over 750,000 Palestinians were driven from their homes and villages. In Lyd, Israeli soldiers massacred hundreds of Palestinians in Dahmash Mosque during their takeover of the city. "We use the story of Lyd to symbolize the story of the Nakba, the Palestinian Nakba, the demolition and expulsion of over 600 villa…
(2024-04-29). Israel/Iran Tensions: Provocation, Retaliations, Wider War Option/Fears. transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – The focus is on the Israeli April 1st attack on Iran's Damascus consulate, and the international law implications of Iran's retaliation against Israeli targets on April 13, followed a week later by Israel's second drone attack on a military base not far from Isfahan, which both countries somewhat downplayed. Israel seemed to have given up the wider war option at least for the present in response to diplomatic pressures from allies to deescalate regional tensions.
(2024-04-29). Don't Let US Congress Punish Nicaragua for Defending Palestine! globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). World: Financing for food security and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached file. | Summary | Hunger and malnutrition persist as global challe…
(2024-04-29). Honduras Operational Update 27 – March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Population figures | Internal displacement | +247,000 people have been internally displaced in Honduras as a result of violence between 2004 and 2018. Numbers are estimated to be higher in 2024, as triggers of internal displacement persist. | Asylum | 10,376 Honduran nationals sought asylum in Mexico in the first quarter of 2024, ranking as the first nationality in the number of asylum requests to this country. | 29…
(2024-04-29). "Military and Moral Failures": How Iran's Israel Strike Reshaped the Region Forever. mintpressnews.com 
Tel Aviv's claim to "defense" and security primacy, upon which much of its exports were successfully marketed for decades, has been amply demonstrated to be bogus.
(2024-04-29). Students Beat The Bold Marauder — Ceasefire Summer, Education Summer, Freedom Summer, Or Liberation Summer? progressivehub.net MICHAEL ALBERT…
(2024-04-29). '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.
(2024-04-29). Pro-Palestine protests heat up in U.S. despite crackdowns. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. The growing protests underscore latest escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict, which, coupled with the …
(2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-04-29). Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza. "It is incredibly important that those of us who have privilege use that privilege to call attention to this ongoing catastrophe," says Ayelet Waldman, one of the seven people arrested Friday. Waldman emphasizes that her "…
(2024-04-29). 'Hamas serious about reaching agreement, will not yield to US pressure'. presstv.ir Hamas says it is serious about reaching an agreement on ceasefire in Gaza, but will not give in to US pressure.
(2024-04-29). American, Israeli rabbis call for ceasefire during protest near Gaza. presstv.ir American and Israeli rabbis protested near the Erez crossing in occupied territories to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march through London. presstv.ir Protesters march through the streets of London to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). Pro-Palestine Protests Heat Up in US Despite Crackdowns. telesurenglish.net Protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza have intensified across multiple American universities for over a week, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as well as the cessation of U.S. military aid to Israel. | RELATED: | The growing protests underscore latest escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict, which, coupled with the Biden administration's doubles down on Israel support, have fueled…
(2024-04-29). American, Israeli rabbis call for ceasefire during protest near Gaza. presstv.ir American and Israeli rabbis protested near the Erez crossing in occupied territories to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Biden, Netanyahu hold call amid Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The two allies "reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of hostages together with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza," the White House statement said, as diplom…
(2024-04-29). 'Hamas serious about reaching agreement, will not yield to US pressure'. presstv.ir Hamas it is serious about reaching an agreement on ceasefire in Gaza, but will not give in to US pressure.
(2024-04-29). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march through London. presstv.ir Protesters march through the streets of London to demand a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). 'Hamas serious about reaching agreement, will not yield to US pressure'. presstv.ir Hamas says it is serious about reaching an agreement on ceasefire in Gaza, but will not give in to US pressure.
(2024-04-29). Jewish Prophets Who Predicted Nightmarish Escalation of Israeli-Palestine Conflict Were Blacklisted and Ignored. covertactionmagazine.com Israel's Claim To Be a Great Democracy is Undermined By Its Mistreatment Not Only of the Palestinians But Also of Jewish Writers and Intellectuals Who Exposed the Ugly Truth Behind Israeli Policies and Strove For Peaceful Cohabitation with the Palestinians On September 22, 1967, three months after Israel's stunning victory over Egypt in the 6-Day …
(2024-04-29). Is US Officialdom Insane? dissidentvoice.org 
A foreboding article was published on April 24. It was pointed out that China had provided a berth to a Russian ship Angara that is purportedly "tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers." Reuters cited Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) — that boasts of itself to be "the world's oldest and the UK's leading defence and …
(2024-04-29). US Congress Makes Downpayment on World War III. dissidentvoice.org The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as for war preparations against China. This represents, in effect, a downpayment on World War III. US President Joe Biden, reading from a playbook that could well have been scripted by George Orwell, announced: "it's …
(2024-04-29). When Healthy People are Murdered and the Terminally Ill are Prevented from Dying. dissidentvoice.org In the name of Hippocrates, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival. — Luis Buñuel, My Last Sigh, January 1982 I recently lost someone dear to me and watched as they died in almost unrelenting agony over a period of three weeks. As American health care is dominated …
(2024-04-29). Ben Linder: 37 Years, Presente! dissidentvoice.org 
"I was three years old when he was killed," says Xiomara Hernández. "My little brother who is here with me today is the baby, he was just six months old." Xiomara is standing on a rock above a rushing stream, looking down on the spot where her father, Sergio Hernández, was murdered along with U.S. …
(2024-04-29). "25 de Abril, Sempre" dissidentvoice.org 
Coming soon: Unbecoming American, A War Memoir, available at amazon.com Fifty years ago the Portuguese became the first and only populace to overthrow its national fascist regime. Although I was in Brazil in 1986 when the 1964 Atos Institutionais that defined the American incited and inspired military dictatorship were replaced by a new civilian constitution …
(2024-04-29). Cost of Gaza pier increases to $320m, US official says. middleeasteye.net 
Cost of Gaza pier increases to $320m, US official says | The construction of Biden's temporary pier intended to handle aid deliveries into Gaza is double that of its initial estimates | | World Central Kitchen barge loaded with food arrives off the Gaza coast, where there is a risk of famine, on 15…
(2024-04-29). Europe and the BRICS: Will There Be a Crossover During 2024's Summit. infobrics.org There is increasing interest from European countries in BRICS, with speculation about their attendance at the summit in Russia…
(2024-04-29). NATO soldiers already in Ukraine. infobrics.org NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has admitted that "several NATO allies have men and women in uniform at the embassies" (in Ukraine), but claimed they are merely "giving advice".
(2024-04-29). Kiev regime losing more than a thousand soldiers per day on the front lines. infobrics.org There is a true humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, with the neo-Nazi regime forcibly recruiting inexperienced people and sending them to certain death on the battlefield.
(2024-04-29). Western media sees spies and saboteurs everywhere. infobrics.org An espionage scandal in Austria and the ongoing anti-Russian propaganda of the German and Swiss media are poisoning the political atmosphere in Europe.
(2024-04-29). Russia-India Signs Agreement to Operate Large Research Hub in New Delhi. infobrics.org The Higher School of Economics (HSE) and the University of Delhi entered into an agreement on strategic cooperation and joint actions…
(2024-04-29). BRICS: Egypt's Role in the Union – Here's What We Need to Know. infobrics.org According to economist Shaima Sherif, Egypt's trade partnership with the BRICS countries is expected to focus on food security, especially due to Russia's key role as Egypt's main supplier of imported wheat…
(2024-04-29). New survey finds that most Americans consider Trump a "success" and disapprove of Biden. infobrics.org CNN purposefully omits question on Ukraine from its newest survey.
(2024-04-29). Another US pilot confirms F-16s in Ukraine are toast. infobrics.org John Baum, a retired US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel who flew over 2,300 hours as an F-16 pilot, stated that "F-16s from Ukraine going against Russia — absolutely, without a doubt, the toughest scenario that the F-16 will have off of its nose".
(2024-04-29). Israeli occupation army says four missiles were fired from Lebanon at Har Dov (occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms). english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-04-29). 14 Israeli troopers killed, wounded in resistance operation in central Gaza. presstv.ir At least three Israeli soldiers are killed and nearly a dozen others wounded during a Palestinian resistance operation in the central part of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). Netanyahu Failed in Gaza, Tries to Widen War. transcend.org 20 Apr 2024 – It now seems either that the US reaction to the Damascus attack or the concerns of the Netanyahu war cabinet rejected the temptations of a wider war. Iran as well seemed to accept an outcome of its retaliation directed at Israel, resulting in neither death nor damage, was nevertheless sufficient for its purposes.
(2024-04-29). Palestinian students and academics express solidarity with university encampments across the globe. peoplesdispatch.org In the past two weeks, thousands of students across the United States have launched encampments on the campuses of their universities in solidarity with the Palestinian people as Israel's genocidal assault enters a seventh month. Students are demanding that their universities divest their endowments from Israel and all companies that do business with Israel and benefit from its illegal occupation of Palestine, and cut all academic partnerships with Israel. They have declared that they will remain in the encampments until their demands are met. | These encampments have already been met with heavy repression by uni…
(2024-04-29). 14 Israeli troopers killed, wounded in resistance operation in central Gaza. presstv.ir At least three Israeli soldiers are killed and nearly a dozen others wounded during a Palestinian resistance operation in the central part of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…
(2024-04-29). US finds five Israeli military units guilty of 'gross human rights violations'. middleeasteye.net 
US finds five Israeli military units guilty of 'gross human rights violations' | Weapons transfers to the units will not be impacted by the State Department's findings, spokesperson says | | Israeli soldiers of the Ultra-Orthodox battalion Netzah Yehuda take part in their annual unit training in th…
(2024-04-29). Israeli police detain and assault Palestinian journalist Saif Kwasmi. cpj.org New York, April 29, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday called on Israeli security forces to stop harassing journalists in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank and allow them to report the news freely and without fear of reprisal. On April 24, Palestinian freelance journalist Saif Kwasmi was reporting on activities at Jerusalem's…
(2024-04-29). UN Official Says Clearing Gaza of Unexploded Bombs Could Take 14 Years. truthout.org Israel's genocidal assault of Gaza has turned such a large volume of what were once homes and neighborhoods into ruins that it could take 14 years just to clear the debris, including a number of unexploded ordnance, according to a UN explosives expert. There is currently an estimated 37 million metric tonnes, or about 41 million tons, of debris across Gaza, Iraq UN Mine Action Service Chief Pehr… |
(2024-04-29). France's top diplomat in Lebanon in push for calm with Israel. newarab.com 
France's top diplomat on Sunday urged calm in Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged near-daily fire since the start of Israel's war on Gaza on October 7. Hezbollah says its attacks aim to divert some Israeli attention away from Gaza. | Fighting has intensified in r…
(2024-04-29). Palestinians warn UK troops deployed in Gaza would be 'legitimate targets'. presstv.ir Britain's defense ministry says it is considering sending troops into Gaza to escort aid deliveries,…
(2024-04-29). Israeli war jets raid Al-Khiyam border town twice with missiles: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). Haniyeh: Justice demands arrest of Netanyahu, his terrorist cabinet. presstv.ir The Hamas leader calls on the international community to bring Israel's prime minister and his terrorist cabinet to justice.
(2024-04-29). Iran slams US 'violent crackdown' on pro-Palestine student protests. presstv.ir Iran's top human rights official says the United States' violent suppression of pro-Palestinian protests encourages Israel to continue war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). IRGC: 10 countries aided Israel to repel Iran 'True Promise', but to no avail. presstv.ir The IRGC spokesman says 10 countries gave defensive support to Israel during Iran's retaliatory strikes.
(2024-04-29). Disgust greets White House correspondents' dinner as Israel kills journalists in Gaza. nationofchange.org Amid laughter and applause at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, protests outside highlight the stark contrast with the dire situation facing journalists in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Os Estados Unidos em guerra contra o "novo eixo do mal" globalresearch.ca O Congresso dos EUA aprovou um projeto de lei de "ajuda" de US$ 95 bilhàµes para a Ucrânia, Israel e Taiwan. O projeto de lei, votado por uma grande maioria bipartidária de democratas e republicanos, fornece US$ 60,8 bilhàµes para …
(2024-04-29). oPt: Children's shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN News Centre | The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, reached one of its now-abandoned schools in Khan Younis at the weekend, where thousands of people appeared to have left at a moment's notice, fearing further intense Israeli bombardment. | "They used to shelter inside the school yard here, inside the classrooms, using all the external space. Now there's nothing left. Everybody evacuated very quickly," said Louise Wateridge, Writing in a social media post on X that abandoned child…
(2024-04-29). Riyadh summit: Muslim, Arab officials call for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir A Joint Arab-Islamic summit being held in Saudi Arabia urges effective sanctions against Israel.
(2024-04-29). Israel Is Turning Hospitals into Mass Graves While the West Fixates on 'Antisemitism'. transcend.org 23 Apr 2024 – The IDF are just attacking hospitals and mowing down civilians and trying to bury the evidence of their crimes, so naturally we're seeing the western political-media class focus very hard on the problem of antisemitism allegations on college campuses.
(2024-04-29). War on Gaza: Remains of Palestinian grandmother found after Israeli raid. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Remains of Palestinian grandmother found after Israeli raid | Israeli forces separated Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, from her family and took her to an undisclosed location. Weeks later, she was found dead | | Family of Naifa Rizq al-Sawada, 92, found her charred bones in a hou…
(2024-04-29). Gazan Family Returns to Find House Destroyed by Israel, Builds DIY Shelter. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-04-29). Israeli War cabinet minister Benny Gantz breaks his foot during tour near Kibbutz Yad Mordechai in the Zionist entity's south. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2024-04-29). Hamas fires barrage of rockets into occupied territories from south Lebanon. presstv.ir Hamas says its fighters in southern Lebanon have fired a barrage of rockets against the northern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-04-29). Opposition leader threatens to topple Israeli govt if captive release deal rejected. thecradle.co
(2024-04-29). Footage shows ruins of Gaza mosque after overnight Israeli strike. presstv.ir Footage shows the ruins of the al-Taqwa mosque at the al-Bureij refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip following an overnight Israeli strike.
(2024-04-29). Gaza aid pier ready in two to three weeks, US says. newarab.com 
The White House said Sunday that a Israel's nearly seventh-month war on Gaza has triggered a humanitarian crisis, and it faces growing pressure to enable more aid deliveries as the UN warns The Pentagon said last week that the US military had b…
(2024-04-29). "Military and Moral Failures": How Iran's Israel Strike Reshaped the Region. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg On April 13, Iran, alongside Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansar Allah, executed Operation True Promise, a vast wave of drone, cruise and ballistic missile strikes on Israel, launched in retaliation to Tel Aviv's criminal bombing of Tehran's Damascus embassy less than two weeks earlier, which killed two Iranian generals. As a result, history…
(2024-04-29). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports two Israeli air strikes on the border town of Khiam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). When Che Guevara Came to Gaza. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yousef Alhelou — Dec 4, 2018 | The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou. | Since the explicit Israeli colonisation of historic Palestine in 1948 supported by colonialist and imperialist powers, namely Britain and the US, the Palestinian struggle has become a global cause. Resistance was a natural response to the i…
(2024-04-29). Monday 4/29: Free Palestine: USF Divest from Israel. indybay.org USF University Center, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco…
(2024-04-29). Over 900 arrested at anti-war protests in US universities since April 18. presstv.ir At least 900 protesters have been arrested since the launch of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on university campuses across the US, a report says.
(2024-04-29). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's notes: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist deaths in the war. Our database will not include all of these casualties until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken a severe toll on journalists since…
(2024-04-29). Over 600 Israeli extremists storm Al-Aqsa during Passover. newarab.com 
Over The storming coincided with the sixth day of the week-long Jewish holiday of The extremists performed Talmudic rituals in the mosque's courtyards under the protec…
(2024-04-29). Footage shows ruins of Gaza mosque after overnight Israeli strike. presstv.ir Footage shows the ruins of the al-Taqwa mosque at the al-Bureij refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip following an overnight Israeli strike.
(2024-04-29). Hundreds of students arrested as Gaza war campus protests spread in US. presstv.ir Hundreds of students protesting the Israeli war on Gaza have been arrested and subjected to expulsion across universities in the United States.
(2024-04-29). US trying to stop ICC issuing Netanyahu arrest warrant despite war crimes advice. skwawkbox.org 
'Non-stop' diplomatic push to save far-right Israeli PM even though senior US officials have said he's breaking international law The Biden government is trying to stop the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing a warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's war crimes in Gaza, according to Israeli and international media. …
(2024-04-29). Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu calls Hamas a terror group. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Istanbul mayor Imamoglu calls Hamas a terror group | Opposition CHP politician said 7 October attack on Israel was a terrorist act but that he does not approve of the oppression of Palestinians | | Ekrem Imamoglu addresses crowds after declaring victory after the 31 March 2024 local e…
(2024-04-29). Iran condemns US violence, says anti-war student protests proof of world awakening. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani condemns the US crackdown on students protesting Israel's Gaza war, stressing that police violence will not silence awakened public opinion.
(2024-04-29). Haniyeh: Justice demands arrest of Netanyahu, his terrorist cabinet. presstv.ir The Hamas leader calls on the international community to bring Israel's prime minister and his terrorist cabinet to justice.
(2024-04-29). Police Arrest 275+ Campus Protesters as Student Uprising for Gaza Shows No Sign of Slowing Down. pressenza.com Police across the United States made at least 275 arrests over the weekend as campus protests against Israel's assault on Gaza continue to spread. | In Boston, police detained about 100 people after students set up a Palestine solidarity encampment on the campus of Northeastern University. The school justified the raid, citing what it called "virulent antisemitic slurs" after someone chanted "Kill the Jews" at the encampment. But video and eyewitness testimony revealed the antisemitic chant was actually done by a counterprotester holding an Israeli flag. | The group Huskies for a Free Palestine said, "The only pe…
(2024-04-29). Gaza: 132 Palestinians killed, 275 injured by Israeli bombardment between 26-29 April. muslimnews.co.uk By Abdul Adil Gaza City, (Wafa, AA, Al Jazeera): Between the afternoons of 26 and 29 April, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 132 Palestinians were killed and 275 injured, including 34 killed and 68 injured by indiscriminate bombings by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. Total …
(2024-04-29). Riyadh summit: Muslim, Arab officials call for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir A Joint Arab-Islamic summit being held in Saudi Arabia urges effective sanctions against Israel.
(2024-04-29). Hundreds of students arrested as Gaza war campus protests spread in US. presstv.ir Hundreds of students protesting the Israeli war on Gaza have been arrested and subjected to expulsion across universities in the United States.
(2024-04-29). Iran warns against threat of terrorism to regional, global security. presstv.ir The Iranian defense chief slams the West double standard policy on terrorism as a major threat to regional and global security.
(2024-04-29). 900 arrested at anti-war protests in US universities since April 18. presstv.ir At least 900 protesters have been arrested since the launch of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on university campuses across the US, a report says.
(2024-04-29). US Says Five Israeli Units Guilty of 'Gross Human Rights Violations,' But Won't Cut Off Military Aid. news.antiwar.com
(2024-04-29). Israeli Channel 12: 40 missiles have been fired from Lebanon since the morning. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). Israel is holding more hostages than Hamas. mronline.org 
Hamas is holding 132 hostages: 130 of them were taken captive on October 7 and two were taken hostage before then (one in 2014, the other in 2015).
(2024-04-29). Arab Leadership Complicity to Support the US-Israeli War on Gaza. transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – Palestinians in Search of Global Humanity! – Once a people or a nation colonized by European imperialists, it remains colonized and subjugated by the Masters forever.
(2024-04-29). Islamic Resistance fighters target a gathering of Israeli soldiers near Ruwaisat Al-Alam in the occupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms with artillery shells, inflicting direct hits: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). U.S. State Department memo exposes Israeli misuse of American military aid in Gaza. nationofchange.org Leaked memo reveals doubts over Israeli compliance with international law in use of U.S. military aid in Gaza, sparking calls for policy reevaluation.
(2024-04-29). Iranian students voice solidarity with pro-Gaza rallies in West. presstv.ir Iranian university students have staged mass rallies to express their solidarity with pro-Palestine academic demonstrations across the United States and Europe demanding an end to Israel's months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). WCK resumes Gaza aid after Israel strike that killed 7 staff. newarab.com 
Prior to halting operations, WCK had distributed more than 43 million meals in Gaza since October, representing by its own accounts 62% of all internatio…
(2024-04-29). Iran slams US 'violent crackdown' on pro-Palestine student protests. presstv.ir Iran's top human rights official says the United States' violent suppression of pro-Palestinian protests encourages Israel to continue war crimes in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). When Che Guevara came to Gaza. mronline.org 
The iconic revolutionary visited Gaza to inspire a popular uprising against Israeli dominance, writes Yousef al-Helou.
(2024-04-29). US Congress Makes Downpayment on World War III: US President Proclaims Enduring Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris President Biden on Wednesday announces the signing of a $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine says the aid is critical as it seeks to regain momentum on the battlefield from Russia. Evan Vucci/AP The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars…
(2024-04-29). Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss Israel normalisation, post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). Intervention in Gaza: Can Israel Exterminate the Entire Population Without Anyone Stopping Them? globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Netanyahu Reportedly Worried ICC Is Preparing to Issue Arrest Warrant for Him. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly growing increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for him and other top government officials for committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The Times of Israel reported Sunday that the Israeli government, in partnership with the U.S., is "making a concerted effort to head off" possible… |
(2024-04-29). The Secret Story of Hostages Taken By Israel. youtu.be
(2024-04-29). UK and Others Cut Funding to UNRWA but Israel Gave NO EVIDENCE of Terror Links. transcend.org 25 Apr 2024 – An independent report has just exonerated the UN relief agency that is the main channel of humanitarian support to Palestinians across the Middle East. The report by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has said Israel has yet to provide any supporting evidence of its claims that employees of the UNRWA are members of terrorist organisations.
(2024-04-29). 'The Soldiers Opened the Way for the Settlers': Pogroms Surge Across West Bank. transcend.org 18 Apr 2024 – Armed Israeli settlers raided more than a dozen Palestinian communities under the army's guard, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
(2024-04-29). Basic Points About the Zionist Israeli-Arab Palestinian Conflict. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Israeli settlers break into al-Aqsa Mosque to celebrate Jewish holiday. presstv.ir Thousands of Israeli settlers storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound to mark a Jewish holiday.
(2024-04-29). Iranian students voice solidarity with pro-Gaza rallies in West. presstv.ir Iranian university students have staged mass rallies to express their solidarity with pro-Palestine academic demonstrations across the United States and Europe demanding an end to Israel's months-long genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). They Risked Their Lives for Freedom in Iran. Now They Fear Israel's Bombs. truthout.org In fall 2022, they were on the streets of Tehran facing down Iranian riot police. Chanting "Woman, Life, Freedom," their voices captured the world's attention — until their friends were shot, loved ones arrested, and they were forced to run for their lives. Less than two years later, those same protesters now face a very different kind of danger. Having survived waves of domestic repression… |
(2024-04-29). Attorneys Inside the Biden Administration Urge US To Cut Off Israel. news.antiwar.com
(2024-04-29). US declares Israeli units guilty of war crimes — but whitewashes them as 'individual' acts. skwawkbox.org 
US laws ban sale of arms if they might be used in war crimes — but there will be no pause The US government has declared five Israeli army units guilty 'gross violations of human rights', according to the State Department. However, while going through the motions of attributing guilt, the US has simultaneously whitewashed …
(2024-04-29). Hamas has no major issues with Israel's Gaza truce proposal. newarab.com 
A delegation from the Islamist movement will arrive in
(2024-04-29). Watch: Protestors replace US flag with Palestinian at Harvard University. muslimmirror.com Washington : Amid the campus demonstrations in the US, anti-Israeli protesters at Harvard University raised the Palestinian flag at the Ivy League school in a spot usually reserved for the American flag, New York Post reported. The incident happened as the students continued to occupy campus with a video surfacing online showing three students raising …
(2024-04-29). Monday 4/29: Free Palestine: USF Divest from Israel. indybay.org USF University Center, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco…
(2024-04-29). Riyadh warns of economic fallout from Gaza war at WEF summit. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). The world has failed Gaza: Saudi foreign minister. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a "The situation in Gaza obviously is a catastrophe by every measure – humanitarian, but also a complete failing of the existing political system to deal with that crisis," Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said during the first day of a Saudi-hosted World Economic Forum special meeting. | Only "a credible, irreversible path to a Palesti…
(2024-04-29). Iran bans Egyptian TV drama on historical Islamic leader. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities have banned an "The Assassins", or "El-Hashashin" in Arabic, recounts the story of Hassan-i Sabbah, the controversial founder of an offshoot The 30-episode series about Sab…
(2024-04-29). UN concerned over imminent attack in Sudan's North Darfur. newarab.com 
The War erupted in Sudan one year ago between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF, creating the Al Fashir is the last ma…
(2024-04-29). Iraq's criminalisation of LGBTQ+ draws diplomatic backlash. newarab.com 
Human rights groups and diplomats criticised a law that was quietly passed by the U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the law passed Saturday "threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society" and "can be used to hamper free-speech and expression." He warned that the legisla…
(2024-04-29). Egypt's Zamalek break record as they cruise to CAF Cup final. newarab.com 
Zamalek bettered the previous best away result in the penultimate stage — a 3-1 victory by SuperSport United of South Africa against Club Africain of Tunisia seven seasons ago. | The…
(2024-04-29). Hundreds protest White House journalists' dinner over Gaza. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people turned out on a chilly Saturday evening in Washington, DC to protest the White House Correspondents' Dinner in a show of support for journalists in Gaza. | Media workers in Gaza have The initiative, launched earlier this month without much response from US-based journalists, is aimed not just at the US government but also at the Washi…
(2024-04-29). US police detain 200 at Gaza protest camps in 3 universities. newarab.com 
(2024-04-29). Blinken visits Saudi Arabia as normalisation hopes falter. newarab.com 
Washington's top diplomat will travel to US Secretary of State
(2024-04-29). Water for security: Iraq-Turkey deal revealed. newarab.com 
The
(2024-04-29). 35 hospitalized in Riyadh after food poisoning outbreak. newarab.com 
35 people have been hospitalized The Saudi newspaper Arab News reported that the food poisoning cases were caused by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria and started at the local Hamburgini fast-food restaurant chain. | "Six cases have fully recovered after receiving appropriate health care, and two have been safely discharged. However, 35 individuals remain hospitalized, with 28 of them in intensive…
(2024-04-29). Attack on gas field in Iraqi Kurdistan kills four Yemenis. newarab.com 
Four Yemeni The Khor Mor gas field, located to the southwest of Sulaimaniyah is being developed by the UAE's Dana Gas company and produces natural gas for…
(2024-04-29). Dubai begins construction of 'world's largest' airport terminal. newarab.com 
"We approved the designs for the new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, and (are) commencing construction of the building at a cost of AED 128 billion ($34.85 billion)," Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
(2024-04-29). Sudan demands emergency UN meeting on UAE 'aggression'. newarab.com 
The fighting broke out in April last year between the regular army, headed by Sudan's de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary For m…
(2024-04-29). United States Congress Makes Down Payment On World War III. popularresistance.org The US Congress authorized a $95 billion military aid package for continuing the wars in Ukraine and Gaza as well as for war preparations against China. This represents, in effect, a downpayment on World War III. US President Joe Biden, reading from a playbook that could well have been scripted by George Orwell, announced: "it's a good day for world peace." And in order to dispel any doubt, he added, "for real." | Biden proclaimed: "It's going to make the world safer." In fact, the bipartisan authorization, passed on April 23, could nudge the doomsday clock a little closer to midnight.
(2024-04-29). Worse Than You Can Imagine. popularresistance.org Governments cannot take big decisions extremely quickly except in the most extreme of circumstances. | There are mechanisms in all states that consider policy decisions, weigh them up, involve the various departments of the state whose activities are affected by that decision, and arrive at a conclusion, though not necessarily a good one. | The decision to stop aid funding to UNRWA, the specialized U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians, was not taken by numerous Western states in a single day. | In the U.K., several different government ministries had to coordinate.
(2024-04-29). Solidarity To Stop AUKUS. popularresistance.org AUKUS is the awkward-sounding acronym for "Australia-United Kingdom-United States"—a trilateral military alliance that stands poised to waste billions of dollars, proliferate high-level radioactive material and impose its safekeeping on First Nations communities for hundreds of thousands of years, increase global militarism and potentially provoke a nuclear war. If this doesn't sound like a good investment to you, you're not wrong. The deeper one digs into the details of this deal, the more one becomes flummoxed by cascading levels of absurdity.
(2024-04-29). "It Felt Like Pulling My Heart Out of the Earth": Testimonies From the Mass Grave at Nasser Hospital. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-29). Portland State University Pauses Ties With Boeing as Campus Protests Spread. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-29). Being Jewish In a Time of Mass Hysteria. scheerpost.com 
(2024-04-29). Video of Full Session of the 26th April Meeting of the UNSC. sonar21.com 
If you did not catch the entire session of my Friday appearance before the UNSC here is your chance. The rudest member of the UNSC was, hands down, the French Ambassador. He rejected following the normal courtesy of acknowledging even the UN briefers who preceded me. There's a shocker. Number two was the American representative. At least he had the class to acknowledge the two UN briefers but said nary a word about me. I expected that. I give the British rep credit because he thanked "all of the briefers" without mentioning anyone by name. | I was acknowledged in general by the representatives of the rest o…
(2024-04-29). How 'Woke' Mobs are organized and deployed. sonar21.com 
Bob Bishop via In response to the Supreme Court's draft leak that would overturn Roe V. Wade, nationwide "Bans Off Our Bodies"
(2024-04-29). Pedro Sanchez Will Not Resign From the Spanish Presidency. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Pedro Sanchez decided to stay at the helm of the Spanish government despite the campaign of harassment against him and his wife, Begoña Gomez. | RELATED: | "I have decided to continue, with even more strength if possible, at the helm of the Presidency of the Government of Spain," he said, emphasizing his commitment to work "relentlessly, firmly" for the pending advancement and consolidation of rights…
(2024-04-29). Resistance against Neuro Technological Torture. We Are Being Tortured and Mutilated in a Mind/Body Control Concentration Camp 24/7. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Biden Must Recognize All Student Debt as Hardship. It's the Key Step to Relief. truthout.org President Joe Biden is making headway in canceling student debt, despite a right-wing Supreme Court that struck down his initial plan to cancel up to $400 billion in student debt last year. Although his Plan A used the HEROES Act of 2003, the Biden administration has since used the Higher Education Act of 1965 to administer $138 billion in relief. Most of this relief has come as fixes to existing… |
(2024-04-29). Journalism Professors: NYT Risks Credibility With Inaction on Oct. 7 Article. truthout.org Dozens of tenured journalism professors at top schools across the U.S. have raised concerns that The New York Times is risking its own credibility, as well as the credibility of journalism at large, with its inaction on an article about sexual violence on October 7 that has come under scrutiny in recent months due to its reliance on questionable — and, in some cases, debunked — evidence. |
(2024-04-29). Arizona Republicans Select Indicted Fake Elector to Represent Them at RNC. truthout.org Arizona Republicans have selected one of the 18 individuals who were indicted last week on charges of election subversion to serve as a member of the Republican National Committee (RNC). State Sen. Jake Hoffman (R) announced his appointment to the RNC national committee on Saturday, posting to the social media site X about his selection by the state party. "I'm humbled and honored to have been… |
(2024-04-29). Florida's 6-Week Abortion Ban Is Taking Effect This Week. truthout.org A six-week abortion ban is set to be fully implemented in the state of Florida later this week. The ban, which was deemed enforceable by the state Supreme Court earlier this month, contains limited exceptions, allowing a pregnant person to obtain the procedure in cases of rape, incest and human trafficking but only for up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. The ban also supposedly allows abortion in cases… |
(2024-04-29). Biden Says He's "Happy" to Debate Trump. Polls From 2020 May Indicate Why. truthout.org On Howard Stern's radio program on Friday, President Joe Biden indicated that he was willing to debate former President Donald Trump, his Republican rival in the 2024 presidential election. During the interview, Stern told the Democratic incumbent president that it was a "fantasy" of his to see Biden square off against Trump. Biden replied that a debate would indeed happen at some point during the… |
(2024-04-29). Liz Truss and the West: A Failed Former Prime Minister Speaks. counterpunch.org 
It is unfortunate that column space should be dedicated to Britain's shortest termed prime minister and, arguably, one of its most imbecilic and cringingly juvenile. But given that some people still sympathise with her and her views, it falls to one to tackle her latest work which resembles other types of the gloomy genre warning that
(2024-04-29). UK Unveils "Lethal" Challenger 3, Failing to Learn Lessons from Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense announced that the "UK's most lethal tank" has rolled off the production line. The same statement would claim that British Army soldiers are "one step closer to getting their hands on one of Europe's most lethal tanks — the Challenger 3." However, with few exceptions, the details of the Challenger 3 main…
(2024-04-29). UK Unveils "Lethal" Challenger 3, Failing to Learn Lessons from Ukraine. thealtworld.com The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense However, with few exceptions, the details of the Challenger 3 main battle tank produced under a nearly $990 million contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems provides only the latest example of Western military industrial production em…
(2024-04-29). The CADTM will stand up for a social, ecological, feminist and antiracist Europe in Marseilles. cadtm.org
(2024-04-29). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-04-29). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-04-29). Kathmandu Statement to End Austerity. cadtm.org
(2024-04-29). CFA franc: conditions are ripe for replacement of the west African currency rooted in colonialism. cadtm.org At no point in history has the CFA franc — the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone — been closer to its demise.
| Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and his former party leader Ousmane Sonko) while the coup governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been talking about leaving the CFA franc for some time.
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(2024-04-29). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-04-29). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-04-29). 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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(2024-04-29). 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
(2024-04-29). New Video: Groundwork's Rakeen Mabud Explains How the Federal Reserve May be Worsening the Housing Crisis. commondreams.org Today, Groundwork Collaborative released a new video featuring Chief Economist Dr. Rakeen Mabud, who explains how the Federal Reserve's refusal to lower interest rates is keeping housing costs high and making it more costly and more difficult for people to buy or even rent a home. The video comes ahead of the Federal Open Market …
(2024-04-29). Confrontation in Dunn Meadow: the Police Raids at Indiana University. counterpunch.org 
(2024-04-29). The Devil is No Longer in Disguise. counterpunch.org 
What to do. What to do. Consider our times. Do you feel, like I feel, massive confusion at what is happening out there. Even if I confine myself to considering perhaps the three largest current instances of mind madness, confusion abounds. The three are the Orange Trumpist or fascist onslaught in the U.S. and elsewhere;
(2024-04-29). Between Big Money and A Black Socialist. counterpunch.org 
In late October, 2018, East Bay DSA members and other progressives organized a pre-election rally at a Berkeley High School auditorium. A wildly-cheering crowd of several thousand came to hear Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Welcoming everyone to the event was 34-year old Jesse Arreguin, who was backed by Sanders when he
(2024-04-29). The Humble Pen Takes on the Mighty Sword. counterpunch.org 
Here's an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Fifteen dead (including the two shooters), 21 injured. A new era begins . . . Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn't stopped. Even though I sit
(2024-04-29). A Sombre Mood in South Africa Thirty Years After Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
Ten years ago the black middle classes, of which I am part, were still in the mood to celebrate Freedom Day. For many of us our lives are fundamentally different to those of our parents and we enjoy opportunities and lifestyles of which they could only dream. But today even the black middle classes are disillusioned. The collapse of public services and infrastructure means that education, health care, security, electricity and now even water are increasingly privately sourced by those with the means placing even well-paid professionals under severe financial stress. The middle class is awash in debt and fearful o…
(2024-04-29). College Administrators are Falling Into a Tried and True Trap Laid by the Right. counterpunch.org 
Interrogations of university leaders spearheaded by conservative congressional representatives. Calls from right-wing senators for troops to intervene in campus demonstrations. Hundreds of student and faculty arrests, with nonviolent dissenters thrown to the ground, tear-gassed and tased. We've been here before. In my book "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America,"
(2024-04-29). Feeding War, Killing Peace: Why the US Vetoed 'Palestine'? counterpunch.org 
The outcome of the Palestine vote and the American veto at the United Nations Security Council on April 18 was predictable. Though European countries are becoming increasingly supportive of a Palestinian state, the United States is not yet ready for this commitment. These are some of the reasons that the US deputy envoy to the
(2024-04-29). Bans on Non-Compete Clauses Benefit Everyone: The Case of Veterinarians. counterpunch.org This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to ban non-compete clauses in most employment contracts. These clauses, which are now widely used, prohibit workers from working for another employer, or setting up their own business, for several years after quitting a job. These clauses are very common in employment contracts for veterinarians. I mention
(2024-04-29). India's Billionaire Wealth is on Display as Nation Votes. counterpunch.org 
Indian corporate interests are counting on incumbent Modi winning another five years in office, "hoping for further easing of stifling investment restraints," as per the Financial Times. This dismantling of regulations, which began a few decades before the BJP gained power, ushered in an erosion of India's socialist infrastructure. Economists Subhashree Banerjee and Yash Tayal explained in the Deccan Herald, that India's 1991 reforms ended up "liberalizing the Indian economy to an unprecedented extent. These reforms facilitated an environment for the wealthy to profit from the less-affluent without repercussions.
(2024-04-29). NATO Chief Says Allies Haven't Been Delivering Arms to Ukraine Fast Enough. news.antiwar.com NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday and took aim at his own alliance for its pace of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. "I know that serious delays in support have meant serious consequences on the battlefield," Stoltenberg said at a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky. "For months, the …
(2024-04-29). US, Philippines Working on Intelligence Sharing Deal Amid China Tensions. news.antiwar.com The US and the Philippines are working on a new intelligence-sharing deal as tensions are soaring between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. The Defense Post reported that US and Philippine officials discussed the potential agreement, known as the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), during talks held in Washington last week. …
(2024-04-29). Bipartisan Bill Would Create 'Antisemitism Monitors' at College Campuses. news.antiwar.com
(2024-04-29). US To Spend $320 Million Constructing Gaza Pier. news.antiwar.com The US military's estimate of the cost to construct a pier on the coast of Gaza has risen to $320 million, Reuters reported on Monday. The estimate is double what the military initially expected the project to cost. The construction has already begun and involves 1,000 US troops operating just off the coast of Gaza, …
(2024-04-29). Indigenous Peruvian Leader Olivia Bisa Tirko on Calls for Citigroup to End Coal, Oil & Gas Financing. democracynow.org Olivia Bisa Tirko, president of the autonomous territorial government of the Chapra Nation in Peru, discusses a first-of-its-kind Earth Day hearing where environmental activists from around the world gathered to condemn what they call Citigroup's environmental racism. | Olivia Bisa Tirko, president of the autonomous territorial government of the Chapra Nation in Peru, discusses a first-of-its-kind Earth Day hearing where environmental activists from around the world gathered to condemn what they call Citigroup's environmental racism.
(2024-04-29). Who is the head of the snake behind the Great Reset, Covid and Global Warming hoaxes? expose-news.com Reporter and author Elizabeth Nickson delves into the groups and aims of those behind the agenda being implemented in the West. Having grown up in a privileged home in Canada, she is …
(2024-04-29). WHO's International Health Regulations: The intent of the newly released draft remains unchanged. expose-news.com Less than a month before the intended vote, the proposed changes to the International Health Regulations and the draft Pandemic Agreement are still being negotiated. On 16 April, a new draft of …
(2024-04-29). Scotland's Humza Yousaf quitting as first minister: reports. geo.tv 
Senior source says Yousaf, who is set to face a vote of no-confidence later this week, may "call it quits"
(2024-04-29). Special one US dollar bills can make your rich! Here's how. geo.tv 
These $1 bills may be worth up to $150,000…
(2024-04-29). How will new $35bn terminal change Dubai's Al Maktoum airport. geo.tv 
Dubai's Al Maktoum Int'l Airport to handle all DXB operations after new terminal is completed…
(2024-04-29). Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's First Minister after power-sharing deal fails. geo.tv 
Media reports earlier claimed that Humza Yousaf was set to submit his resignation…
(2024-04-29). Melania Trump plans to do THIS if Donald Trump jailed. geo.tv 
Melania Trump to continue her life with son Barron Trump…
(2024-04-29). Donald Trump or Joe Biden: Who is more successful as president. geo.tv 
Poll reveals Sitting and former US presidents nominees of their respective parties…
(2024-04-29). The Deployment of NATO Combat Troops in Ukraine, "Arriving in Large Numbers" globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Covid mRNA Jabs Could "Trigger Dementia"? Prion Production and Neurodegenerative Diseases? Evidence. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Selected Articles: "How Dare You?" Alternative Perspectives on "Non-Existent" Human-Generated Climate Change. globalresearch.ca 
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(2024-04-29). Apricots, Apricot Seeds and Cancer: A Quick Review of the Recent Science and Controversies Behind Amygdalin, Laetrile, Vitamin B17. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Ukraine War: Washington Moves On to Plan B. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). The Second Fall of Babylon. Felicity Arbuthnot. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). The March to the Third World War Continues. Dr. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Is US Officialdom Insane? The U.S. Is Trying to Bully China. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). More Than Half of Americans Criticise Financing $61 Billion to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Hijacking a Movement: Attempts to Criminalize Pro-Palestine Student Protests Across US College Campuses. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). US University Students in the Millions Are Demanding Freedom in Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Video: COVID Nurse Whistleblower. globalresearch.ca
(2024-04-29). Afghanistan: Winterization Response Dashboard (as of 15 April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Sources: Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | The Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) Cluster, in collaboration with the National authorities | are providing targeted winterization assistance to IDPs, returnees and acutely vulnerable people across the | country in effort to save lives and mitigate vulnerabilities associated with the winter season. Over 15 partners are | involved in the winterization response across the country, all prioritizing a range of solutions including provision of | fuel and heaters, winter c…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: San José May Day March. indybay.org Roosevelt Park, 901 E Santa Clara St., San José…
(2024-04-29). Sunday 4/28: Sonoma State Liberation Encampment: Study Group & Community Protest. indybay.org Person Lawn, Sonoma State University…
(2024-04-29). Trust in Institutions and the War Dividend. indybay.org Even if almost no one wants to admit it, our "system" is obsolete, and for this reason it is now morphing into a "closed system" — totalitarian in nature. It is equally clear that the few who continue to benefit materially from the capitalist system (the 0.1%) are willing to do whatever it takes to prolong its obsolete existence. Debt is issued from one door and purchased from another.
(2024-04-29). UC Berkeley Palestine Support Encampment – April 28. indybay.org About fifty more tents. Many middle aged supporters present…
(2024-04-29). Sunday 5/5: Overturning White Settler Colonialism. indybay.org World Grounds Cafe | 3726 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619…
(2024-04-29). Sunday 4/28: Sonoma State Liberation Encampment: Study Group & Community Protest. indybay.org Person Lawn, Sonoma State University…
(2024-04-29). Iranian Rapper's Death Sentence Sparks Outrage, Global Rallies. indybay.org Popular Iranian dissident, rapper and hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, a 33-year-old former factory worker known for his protest songs and social media posts critical of the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been sentenced to death after being convicted of "spreading corruption on earth" charges. The sentence has been globally condemned including by the State Department's office of the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran by calling for his release and that of Kurdish-Iranian rapper Saman Yasin.
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Unite Here! May 1 Day of Action. indybay.org Convention Center San Jose, Main entrance, 150 W. San Carlos, San Jose…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: May Day Community Art Build at California State Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: San Francisco Jobs with Justice May Day March. indybay.org 24th Street BART near Farolito (SF) – 2800 Mission St, San Francisco…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Modesto: Workers Unite for Palestine – May Day 2024. indybay.org 10th Street Plaza, Modesto…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Sacramento DSA May Day Picnic. indybay.org Albert Winn Park, 1616 24th Street, Sacramento…
(2024-04-29). Tuesday 4/30: Eyewitness Account of Gaza War w/ Humanitarian Doctor, Mohammed Subeh MD at SJSU. indybay.org SJSU Science Building Room 258 | At 4th Street and Swenson Gate | Downtown San Jose…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Modesto: Workers Unite for Palestine – May Day 2024. indybay.org 10th Street Plaza, Modesto…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Oakland Federal Building, 1301 Clay St.
(2024-04-29). Updated List of Protests at Colleges, Universities. indybay.org Updated list of colleges and universities where students are protesting the decimation of Gaza and Palestinians…
(2024-04-29). Thursday 5/2: Reasonable Accommodations in Housing Workshop w/ Disablity Rights CA. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-04-29). Cosmic Mineralization of the Earth Before Enlivention and Cancer Tsunarash in the 21st C. indybay.org Is anyone interested in the evolution of the Solar System – with the great planetary collision in the region of Mars and Jupiter approximately one billion years ago – in the context of the multiple increase in the incidence of malignant tumors in the 21st century in the world, especially colorectal cancer (contact with food), among young, wealthy and educated Westerners?! And therefore among people following a healthy lifestyle. If so, there's something to write about. About uranium and other mendeleevs!
(2024-04-29). Tuesday 4/30: Community Ready Corps: Community Service Week. indybay.org Oakland | Tuesday, April 30, 12 – 4 PM 106 and McArthur…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Oakland Federal Building, 1301 Clay St.
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: San Francisco Jobs with Justice May Day March. indybay.org 24th Street BART near Farolito (SF) – 2800 Mission St, San Francisco…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Unite Here! May 1 Day of Action. indybay.org Convention Center San Jose, Main entrance, 150 W. San Carlos, San Jose…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: San José May Day March. indybay.org Roosevelt Park, 901 E Santa Clara St., San José…
(2024-04-29). Stanford Encampment for Palestine Serene for Now: Night 4. indybay.org Students sat with laptops studying at the encampment on the fourth night of the current sit-in. About a dozen protesters took up a crocheting project. Stanford administration shut down the previous 120-day overnight camp for Palestine in February.
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Sacramento DSA May Day Picnic. indybay.org Albert Winn Park, 1616 24th Street, Sacramento…
(2024-04-29). The Do-It-Yourself Occupation Guide 2024 Edition. indybay.org Buildings are easier to defend than outdoor camps AND they can be more disruptive. For anyone ready to escalate for Gaza, check out this re-issue of a text that has been used in previous movements.
(2024-04-29). Thursday 5/2: Reasonable Accommodations in Housing Workshop w/ Disablity Rights CA. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-04-29). Updated List of Protests at Colleges, Universities. indybay.org Updated list of colleges and universities where students are protesting the decimation of Gaza and Palestinians…
(2024-04-29). Saturday 5/18: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/inwaterandlight…
(2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-04-29). UC Berkeley Palestine Support Encampment – April 28. indybay.org About fifty more tents. Many middle aged supporters present…
(2024-04-29). Sunday 5/12: Beach Flats Community Garden Festival. indybay.org 10am: Beach Flats Bike Ride in Solidarity with Palestine, Meet at Town Clock | 11am-1pm: Healing Clinic for Beach Flat Madrecitas | 1pm: Barrio Poetry at Poet's Park…
(2024-04-29). Tuesday 4/30: Eyewitness Account of Gaza War w/ Humanitarian Doctor, Mohammed Subeh MD at SJSU. indybay.org SJSU Science Building Room 258 | At 4th Street and Swenson Gate | Downtown San Jose…
(2024-04-29). Stanford Encampment for Palestine Serene for Now: Night 4. indybay.org Students sat with laptops studying at the encampment on the fourth night of the current sit-in. About a dozen protesters took up a crocheting project. Stanford administration shut down the previous 120-day overnight camp for Palestine in February.
(2024-04-29). Trust in Institutions and the War Dividend. indybay.org Even if almost no one wants to admit it, our "system" is obsolete, and for this reason it is now morphing into a "closed system" — totalitarian in nature. It is equally clear that the few who continue to benefit materially from the capitalist system (the 0.1%) are willing to do whatever it takes to prolong its obsolete existence. Debt is issued from one door and purchased from another.
(2024-04-29). The Do-It-Yourself Occupation Guide 2024 Edition. indybay.org Buildings are easier to defend than outdoor camps AND they can be more disruptive. For anyone ready to escalate for Gaza, check out this re-issue of a text that has been used in previous movements.
(2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-04-29). Saturday 5/18: Virtual event: In Water & Light: Poetry Vigils for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/inwaterandlight…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Sonoma County International Workers' Day March & Rally. indybay.org Sheriff's Office, 2796 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa…
(2024-04-29). African Religious Organizations Call for Tripling Size of Vulnerable Countries Fund. indybay.org Kenya President Ruto Hosts Heads of State and World Leaders for Aid Negotiations…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: Sonoma County International Workers' Day March & Rally. indybay.org Sheriff's Office, 2796 Ventura Ave, Santa Rosa…
(2024-04-29). On Workers Memorial Day 2024, Injured Workers Demand Justice At CA State Oakland Building. indybay.org On Workers Memorial Day 2024 injured workers and supporter spoke out in front of the California State Building in Oakland that has OSHA and Workers Compensation offices. They talked about the less than 200 Cal Osha inspectors for California's 18 million workers and also the corruption of the workers compensation system which they said is controlled by the insurance companies and employers.
(2024-04-29). Friday 5/3: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-04-29). Wednesday 5/1: May Day Community Art Build at California State Capitol. indybay.org California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento…
(2024-04-29). Looking for a Better Paying Job? Good News. inequality.org
(2024-04-29). Southern Autoworkers' Union Drives Can Help Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline. inequality.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 …
(2024-04-29). Al-Qaeda Bombing Kills Six Members of South Yemen Secessionist Force. news.antiwar.com An explosive device struck a military vehicle carrying troops belonging to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council (STC) force today in Yemen, killing at least 6 and wounding 11. The attack was immediately blamed on al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), and took place in south Yemen's Abyan Province. AQAP has long had a presence in …
(2024-04-29). The arrest of Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is an attack on democratic rights. wsws.org All charges must be dropped against Stein and the hundreds of others who have been arrested while protesting in recent weeks.
(2024-04-29). Canada: Calls for Invoking War Measures Act Against Pro-Palestine Protests. libya360.wordpress.com Marthad Shingiro Umucyaba The colonial empire strikes back. Mass arrests and martial law are now openly being called for by the reactionary Zionist forces in the colonial periphery of Canada and the United States of America, in coordinated fashion with the ramping up of repressive tactics by the state, against pro-Palestine youth. The Sith lords…
(2024-04-29). The Port of Chancay in Peru: Reason for a New War of the Pacific? libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The authorship of the project to build a large port on the country's coast is attributed to Peruvian admiral Juan Ribaudo. To do that, he took on the task of looking for the most suitable site and chose a piece of land in the small fishing port of Chancay located 70 km…
(2024-04-29). New Book About NATO By Medea Benjamin and David Swanson. davidswanson.org NATO What You Need To Know By MEDEA BENJAMIN and DAVID SWANSON "An indispensable primer. It can save your life — indeed all of our lives…NATO is a clear and present danger to world peace, a war machine run amok." — Jeffrey D. Sachs "Read this book to understand how NATO promotes a logic of …
(2024-04-29). UAE cancels meetings with UK ministers in spat over Sudan war. middleeasteye.net 
UAE cancels meetings with UK ministers in spat over Sudan war | Abu Dhabi 'angered' after UK did not defend it as Sudan's UN representative accused Emirates of supporting the RSF | | Sudanese security forces patrol in a commercial district in the city of Gedaref in eastern Sudan on 3 April…
(2024-04-29). Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey backs Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the next Nato chief | Ankara expects Rutte to be more sensitive on fight against terrorism and consider Turkish input in running Nato | | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte (L) during a joint press c…
(2024-04-29). UAE cancels meetings with UK ministers in spat over Sudan war. middleeasteye.net UAE cancels meetings with UK ministers in spat over Sudan war | Abu Dhabi 'angered' after UK did not defend it as Sudan's UN representative accused Emirates of supporting the RSF | | Sudanese security forces patrol in a commercial district in the city of Gedaref in eastern Sudan on 3 April 2024 (AF…
(2024-04-29). Crackdown on pro-Gaza university demos reveals West's true face : Ebrahim Raisi. muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described the ongoing pro-Gaza university protests in Western countries as a big event, saying that authorities' crackdown against those demonstrations has revealed the true face of Western civilization. The protests by university students and academics as well as elites in Western countries, which are held in support of …
(2024-04-29). Hindu Muslim Debate: Let's understand each other. muslimmirror.com By Syed Ilyas Basha Hindus and Muslims in India form over 90% of its population. Both have been living here together for centuries. Though they follow different faiths, have distinctive places of worship, there are similarities in many living conditions and styles. For centuries India has been an ideal example of social amity as a …
(2024-04-29). SC notice to Centre as 'non-believer' Muslim woman favours succession law. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Kerala government on a plea of a non-believer Muslim woman that instead of Shariat, she wanted to be governed by the secular Indian succession law to deal with her ancestral property rights. Safiya P M, a resident of Alappuzha and …
(2024-04-29). Rahmani30 Makes History: 86% of students (176 out of 205) pass JEE mains entrance exam. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Desk In a groundbreaking achievement, Rahmani30 celebrates a historic milestone as 176 out of 205 students successfully pass the JEE Mains 2024, qualifying them for the prestigious JEE Advanced examination. The program, known for its excellence in preparing students for challenging tests, has seen its success rate soar to approximately 86% this …
(2024-04-29). How banks and investors are fueling a global biodiversity crisis. nationofchange.org Commercial financial flows to the forest-risk commodity sectors are driving the majority of tropical deforestation.
(2024-04-29). Violent arrest of Emory Professor spotlights brutality of police crackdown on campus protests. nationofchange.org Emory University incident raises alarms: Academic community questions police response to peaceful campus protests amid growing national debate on academic freedom and civil liberties.
(2024-04-29). Countdown to consensus: will the Pandemic Treaty deliver global health equity? peoplesdispatch.org Negotiations surrounding the Pandemic Treaty continue as the deadline for endorsing the new mechanism approaches. However, the version under discussion fails to address critical issues pertaining to health equity…
(2024-04-29). Art is the expression of our struggle. peoplesdispatch.org 
Creating as a collective subject: | 40 years ago, out of the embers of a 21-year military dictatorship and following the legacy of peasant leagues and revolutionary Christian movements of Brazil, the
(2024-04-29). Without struggle, there is no victory. peoplesdispatch.org Al Mayadeen spoke to national leader of the MST, Joà£o Pedro Stédile, about the situation of the left in Brazil and the need for a global front in defense of just causes and in the struggle against imperialism…
(2024-04-29). Jardines del Rey, perfect setting for FITCuba 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2024 will be held May 1 through 5 in Jardines del Rey, a place preferred by many travelers, especially Russians and Europeans in general, according to authorities.
(2024-04-29). Jardines del Rey, perfect setting for FITCuba 2024. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair FITCuba 2024 will be held May 1 through 5 in Jardines del Rey, a place preferred by many travelers, especially Russians and Europeans in general, according to authorities.
(2024-04-29). World Press Freedom Day: Independent Media, Social Justice, and the Vox Populi. projectcensored.org This week on the Project Censored Show, in advance of World Press Freedom Day, Mickey talks to media scholar Andrew Kennis about his recent book, Digital Age Resistance: Journalism, Social Movements, and the Media Dependence Model. They talk about how legacy media frame various social movements, applying the "worthy and…
(2024-04-29). En Cuba llega Feria Nacional de Artesanía Arte para mamá. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) La Feria Nacional de Artesanía Arte para mamá, evento de carácter anual, se desarrollará en esta capital del 2 al 11 de mayo, según anunció el Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales (FCBC).
(2024-04-29). Venezuela: CNE inicia auditorias rumbo a elecciones presidenciales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Venezuela inicia hoy el programa de auditorías con la revisión del software de las máquinas de votación.
(2024-04-29). Crisis en Sudán al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) La crisis en Sudán reunirá hoy al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU mientras aumentan las tensiones en la ciudad de El Fasher, ahora asediada por las Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido (RSF).
(2024-04-29). Ukraine: Accreditation Status of MA Operators – April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Ukraine | Source: UN Development Programme | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-04-29). USAID/BHA Kenya Assistance Overview, April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Kenya, United States of America | Source: US Agency for International Development | Please refer to the attached file. | CONTEXT | Kenya continues to face the effects of recurrent climate shocks—primarily drought and flooding—and disease outbreaks, which generate displacement and humanitarian needs. Notably, above-average October-to-December 2023 short rains and consequent floods across Kenya resulted in at least 174 deaths and the displacement of approximately 546,000 people between early October and mid-December 2023, according to the UN. Prior to the October-to-December rains, the…
(2024-04-29). Secretary-General, Saddened by Deaths in Flooding, Pledges UN Support to Kenya. reliefweb.int Country: Kenya | Source: UN Secretary-General | SG/SM/22209 | The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: | The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. | He extends his condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Kenya. | The United Nations team on the ground has been working closely with the Government and its partners since the onset of the heavy rains earlier this year to respond to humanitarian needs. | The Secretary-Ge…
(2024-04-29). Domaine de Responsabilité Protection de l'Enfant (DdRPE) Niger – Plan de Travail 2024 – 2026. reliefweb.int 
Country: Niger | Sources: Protection Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | L'objectif général du Domaine de Responsabilité Protection de l'Enfant (DdRPE) est de contribuer à la prévention et à la réponse à toutes les formes d'abus, d'exploitation, de négligence et de violences faites aux enfants affectés par les conflits au Niger, à travers le renforcement de l'analyse de la situation de protection de l'enfant, de la résilience des enfants, de la redevabilité et de leurs communautés, de la coordination des interventions en protection de l'enfant, du cadre opérationnel et juridiq…
(2024-04-29). Domaine de Responsabilité Protection de l'Enfant (DdRPE) Niger – Plan de Formation 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Niger | Sources: Protection Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file.
(2024-04-29). Medical Teams International Awarded USD $2.2 Million from Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (UHF) to Support Life-Saving Health Care. reliefweb.int Country: Ukraine | Source: Medical Teams International | 100% Life Partnership Enables Coordinated Services to Ukrainians Near Frontline | (PORTLAND, OR) April 29, 2024 —
(2024-04-29). UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods. reliefweb.int Country: Kenya | Source: UN News Centre | United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated the UN's continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains that continue to affect the region. | Mr. Guterres was saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding in the capital, Nairobi, and other parts of the country, his spokesperson The Secretary-General extended his condolences an…
(2024-04-29). Central African Republic: Overview of population movements (March 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-04-29). DR Congo: Piloting the E2E Toolkit to empower frontline staff and enable community participation: a case study from the DRC and Iraq. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq | Source: International Rescue Committee | Please refer to the attached file. | Written by Leah Brown | Executive Summary | This case study examines how the Empower to Enable (E2E) Toolkit supports the frontline staff of humanitarian organizations to enable the participation of affected people in humanitarian operations. The case study documents the piloting of seven tools in Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and includes the outcomes achieved and good practices for future use of the tools. | During the five-month pilot program, the E2E To…
(2024-04-29). Crisis in Haiti-GBV Situation Brief – Update 26th April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Haiti | Sources: Government of Haiti, Protection Cluster, United Nations Population Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Key highlights | Context of the crisis: On 29 February, violence broke across numerous neighbourhoods of the capital Port-au-Prince. | Insecurity and violence is driving the crisis and displacement in Haiti, in March 138 attacks were recorded against state institutions, including police stations, departmental ministries, courts, hospitals, schools and the Government Palace. | Escalation of Protection and GBV risks: | Forced people displacement from one IDP site to another…
(2024-04-29). Niger: Rapport de la retraite du Domaine de Responsabilité Protection de l'Enfant (DdRPE) Niamey, du 19 au 21 février 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Niger | Sources: Government of Niger, Protection Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Contexte et Justification | Le Domaine de ResponsabiliteÃÅ Protection de l'Enfant (DdRPE) est le forum chargeÃÅ de la coordination des actions concernant la protection de l'enfance dans les situations de crise humanitaire. Il constitut un cadre qui reÃÅunit les structures gouvernementales, les organisations non-gouvernementales (internationales et nationales), les agences du SysteÃÄme des Nations-Unies et les bailleurs de fonds qui so…
(2024-04-29). Stratégie du Domaine de Responsabilité Protection de l'Enfant au Niger 2024-2026. reliefweb.int 
Country: Niger | Sources: Protection Cluster, UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | I. RESUME DE LA STRATEGIE | Vision, | Un environnement dans lequel les risques de protection des enfants en situation d'urgence sont preÃÅvenus et atteÃÅnueÃÅs de manieÃÄre coordonneÃÅe afin de les proteÃÅger contre la violence, les abus, l'exploitation et la neÃÅgligence. | Mission, | Le Domaine de ResponsabiliteÃÅ Protection de l'Enfance (DdRPE) au Niger a pour mission de coordonner les interventions d…
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(2024-04-29). The Shieldmaiden Takes the Field Against The Destroyers of the West. thealtworld.com A young Dutch female lawyer has undertaken the task of encouraging white Europeans to take a stand against the replacement of countries consisting of ethnic nationalities, such as Germans, English, French, Italians, Dutch, Spanish, Hungarians, with towers of babel. In our world today, as in George Orwell's novel 1984, words are turned upside down and have the opposite of their meaning. Diversity now means "sameness" with no country's population corresponding to the ethnicity of its name. Destroying the diversity afforded by white ethnic nations is the goal of the EU tyrants and "President" Biden who recently stat…
(2024-04-29). Knowledge Production in Higher Education Between Europe and the Middle East. thealtworld.com Book Editor(s): Michelle Pace, Jan Claudius Và∂lkel | Published Date: 2023 | Publisher: Manchester University Press | ISBN-13: 9781526160577 | The perception of education has "historically been seen as enriching one's Self through the encounter with an Other", and this sets the scene for the collection of essays published in Knowledge Production in Higher Education Between Europe and the Middle East (Manchester University Press, 2023), edited by Michelle Pace and Jan Claudius Và∂lkel. Higher education provides the space and the methods for various types of learning, woven tightly into the political and s…
(2024-04-29). Don't Equate Anti-Zionism with Anti-Semitism. transcend.org
(2024-04-29). Howard Richards (10 Jun 1938 — 7 Apr 2024) RIP. transcend.org Dr. Howard Richards was a member of the TRANSCEND Network and a philosopher of social science based in Chile, working also in South Africa. He was a Research Professor of Philosophy at Earlham College in Indiana, a Quaker school where he taught for thirty-five years. Howard will always be in our hearts as one of our most brilliant thinkers. RIP…
(2024-04-29). The Rise of an Artificial Intelligence Messiah. transcend.org I asked Claude 3, a low-level no-cost AI available from anthropic.com, to outline a video series on the rise of an AI Messiah. Claude 3 did so in less than ten seconds, coming up with the dramatic and nuanced plot-sequence below.
(2024-04-29). Complexity in Modern Lifestyles. transcend.org The world that we see around us is complex and trying to live meaningfully in it, is not easy both physically and mentally.
(2024-04-29). Implication of Mathematics in Human Experience from an AI Perspective. transcend.org 29 Apr 2024 – From Sexual Attraction to Existential Preoccupations of Discipline Practitioners – Scientists (and notably mathematicians) pride themselves on their objectivity and tend systematically to deprecate anything characterized as subjective or experiential.
(2024-04-29). 50 Years: Portugal's Carnation Revolution. transcend.org 25 April 1974: what began as a military coup led by young officers who had participated in Portugal's colonial wars became a revolution of the people. Red carnations were placed by people in the barrels of the insurgents' guns.
(2024-04-29). The World Dumps 2,000 Truckloads of Plastic into the Ocean Each Day: Here's Where a Lot of It Ends Up. transcend.org 23 Apr 2024 – The western coast of Java in Indonesia is popular with surfers for its world-famous breaks. There's a majestic underwater world to explore, too. But it's impossible to surf or snorkel without running into plastic water bottles, single-use cups and food wrappers.
(2024-04-29). Brazilian state creates logistics committee to ensure G20 security. tvbrics.com 
The Rio state government launches Logistics Committee that brings together representatives of the secretariats that coordinate security for the forum's events…
(2024-04-29). Chinese scientists discover 46 subglacial lakes in Antarctica. tvbrics.com 
They used a novel approach in the research…
(2024-04-29). All about innovations in Russia from 1 May. tvbrics.com 
Several new rules and laws will come into effect…
(2024-04-29). The Weekly Round-Up: Coroner criticises indeterminate prison sentences and hundreds of protest arrests made in the US. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In UK News At the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Scott Rider, the coroner described Rider's treatment in prison as "inhumane and indefensible". Rider died by suicide in June 2022 after serving 17 years of an "imprisonment for public protection" (IPP) sentence, a form of indeterminate prison sentence. A few weeks before …
(2024-04-29). Is the Istanbul option gaining strength again in the Ukrainian conflict? uwidata.com Ukraine has refused to conclude peace talks in Istanbul in April 2022 due to a number of Russian demands. This was reported by the German newspaper Die Welt. The draft treaty shows that the countries agreed on the conditions for ending the conflict. Only a few points remained unresolved, which were to be personally discussed …
(2024-04-29). Australian defence minister in Ukraine, backs US-NATO war against Russia. wsws.org Marles' visit confirmed that Australia is now providing lethal aid to Ukraine, making it a de facto participant in the US-NATO conflict with Russia.
(2024-04-29). Ukraine Says Resisting Heavy Attacks Along Eastern Front Amid Russian Advance. themoscowtimes.com The Ukrainian army said Monday it "repulsed 55 attacks" in several villages north and west of the village of Novobakhmutivka.
(2024-04-29). US to send largest weapons shipment yet to Ukraine. wsws.org On Friday, the US Defense Department announced it was sending its largest weapons order to Ukraine to date, totaling $6 billion, after President Joe Biden signed into law a $95 billion military spending bill last Wednesday.
(2024-04-29). Ukraine's Zelensky pleas for Patriot missiles, NATO membership. presstv.ir Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again pleads for more air defenses and Kiev's accession to the EU and NATO.
(2024-04-29). Russia Claims Capture of Another Ukrainian Village Near Avdiivka. themoscowtimes.com In its daily briefing on Monday, Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces had "liberated" the village of Semenivka, around 5 kilometers west of Avdiivka.
(2024-04-29). RT's Cross Talk: discussion of the $61 billion military and financial aid package for Ukraine now signed into law. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-04-29). The port of Chancay in Peru: Reason for a new War of the Pacific? uwidata.com The authorship of the project to build a large port on the country's coast is attributed to Peruvian admiral Juan Ribaudo. To do that, he took on the task of looking for the most suitable site and chose a piece of land in the small fishing port of Chancay located 70 km north of Lima. …
(2024-04-29). "Independent" German political website censors SGP candidate for European elections. wsws.org Imperialist war is incompatible with democracy. The more openly the German government pursues rearmament and war, the more the freedom of expression must give way to political censorship and conformity.
(2024-04-29). Former Japanese prime minister meets with Trump in New York. wsws.org The Japanese government is working to gain an understanding of where Trump stands on the war drive against China and to ensure Tokyo is not left in the lurch should he win the US presidency.
(2024-04-29). This week in history: April 29-May 5. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-04-29). On heels of Fed's two-person rail crew rules, BNSF tightens screws on Hi-Viz attendance policy. wsws.org The Hi-Viz policy was a key issue when railroaders pushed for strike action in 2022, before it was pre-emptively banned by Congress and Biden.
(2024-04-29). UPS workers say: The working class must oppose the attack on students' right to protest! wsws.org Students have taken a courageous stand. But we, the working class, have to be the base of the fight against war.
(2024-04-29). Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War or: How American imperialism learned to stop worrying and love the bomb. wsws.org As the television documentary series progresses, historians and critics of US foreign policy are replaced by some—for lack of a better phrase—of the world's leading war criminals.
(2024-04-29). US Secretary of State's visit to China: An exercise in confrontation and bullying. wsws.org At the top of the list of US demands was the insistence that China assist the US and its NATO allies in crippling the Russian economy, particularly its war industries.
(2024-04-29). Massive cutbacks in the German steel industry: Build independent action committees! wsws.org Confronted with the loss of thousands of jobs, 10,000 steel workers from Thyssenkrupp and HKM are holding a joint works meeting on April 30 in Duisburg.
(2024-04-29). Berlin police violently disperse Gaza protest camp in front of the parliament. wsws.org Police officers employed force, using batons and painful holds in breaking up the peaceful protest camp, then immediately kettled a spontaneous counter-demonstration, arresting dozens of participants.
(2024-04-29). Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War or: How American Imperialism Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. wsws.org As the series progresses, historians and critics of US foreign policy are replaced by some—for lack of a better phrase—of the world's leading war criminals.
(2024-04-29). UAW pushes through sellout deal at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. wsws.org The new contract for workers at MASS MoCA, highly regarded and one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the US, raises wages to only $18 an hour, leaving workers earning well below a living wage.
(2024-04-29). Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister after ditching coalition pact with Greens. wsws.org The ongoing crisis around the Scottish National Party marks the end of all claims that the SNP, and its project of Scottish independence represents a left alternative.
(2024-04-29). Over 100,000 march against fascism in Europe. global.ilmanifesto.it There was dancing and singing. And the sun was out too: sunshine that boded well.
(2024-04-29). Themed show showcases costumes unearthed from archaeological sites in Beijing. ecns.cn Restorations of sixteen cultural relics including clothing, furniture and ancient wares were displayed during the show on Sunday.
(2024-04-29). Iran's Futsal team crested 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup winner. presstv.ir The Iran men's national futsal team has won the championship title in the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
(2024-04-29). Tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, leave 4 Americans dead. presstv.ir At least four people, including a baby, are killed and scores of others injured in the US state of Oklahoma as dozens of tornadoes hit the country's Southern Plains.
(2024-04-29). Protesters burn photos of G7 leaders ahead of energy meeting in Italy. presstv.ir Protesters set pictures of G7 leaders on fire and chanted during a demonstration near Italy's Turin city.
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans thank US students for their support. presstv.ir Displaced Gazans write graffiti on their tents, thanking US students for their support.
(2024-04-29). Second 'Lancang-Mekong Impression' Short Video Contest officially launched. ecns.cn Same River, Shared Future. The "Lancang-Mekong Impression" Short Video Contest, organized by China News Service (CNS) to celebrate the eighth anniversary of Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, was officially launched on April 24.
(2024-04-29). The UN just slammed the G7 for completely falling short on tackling the climate crisis. thecanary.co On Monday 29 April the Group of Seven (G7) convened for two days of climate crisis talks in Turin. This was their first big political meeting since the UN's annual climate negotiations in November. Environment ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US held discussions after the UN warned that excuses …
(2024-04-28). Shenzhou XVIII completes in-orbit handover with Shenzhou XVII. ecns.cn The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XVIII spaceship have completed in-orbit handover from the Shenzhou XVII crew members on Sunday, China Manned Space Agency announced.
(2024-04-29). China's Shenzhou-17 astronauts to return to earth on April 30. ecns.cn The three astronauts of the Shenzhen-17, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, will return to the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on April 30. The landing site and all participating systems are making final preparations to welcome the astronauts back.
(2024-04-29). Russia's Ishim River Swells to Record High Amid Widespread Flooding. themoscowtimes.com Authorities in the Tyumen region said the high water levels have led to a traffic jam stretching around 60 kilometers along a major highway.
(2024-04-29). First regional elections in Togolese history: An interview with Paul Amegakpo. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-29). Bishop Mukasa condemns rising family related murders. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has strongly condemned the alleged murders of parents by their own children driven by greed for property. Bishop Mukasa expressed deep concern over the disturbing trend where children resort to killing their parents when denied land titles …
(2024-04-29). Uganda tightens inspection of avocado, banana and pineapples to improve export quality. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To enhance the quality of Ugandan crop exports, inspection controls for avocado, banana, and pineapples are slated to be reinforced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF). The trio will be classified as high-risk commodities, mirroring the categorization of hot pepper, chili, and garden eggs. These crops …
(2024-04-29). What stands behind Central Asia's ugly problem with domestic violence. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-28). Good quality water offshore reaches 85%. ecns.cn The proportion of water with fairly good quality in the country's offshore sea area reached 85 percent last year, up by 3.1 percentage points from 2022, according to an official with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
(2024-04-29). GM Golden Rice in the Philippines Stopped: The Deception of Development and the Politics of Progress. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-04-29). Zionist Police Brutality Against Pro-Palestine Protesters: A Talmudic Interpretation. muslimskeptic.com For a while now, many of the most esteemed universities in the United States have witnessed major student protests in favor of Palestine, demanding that their educational institutions dissociate themselves from Zionism. These occurrences have elicited a response from the American authorities, enamored as they are with Zionism, but what has astonished many is the …
(2024-04-29). Tornadoes claim 4 lives in Oklahoma, leaving widespread devastation and power outages. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tornadoes wreaked havoc in Oklahoma, claiming the lives of four individuals, including an infant, and plunging thousands into darkness as power outages swept through affected areas. The destructive storms left behind a trail of devastation in Sulphur, a rural town of approximately 5,000 residents, where buildings were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and homes were stripped of their roofs. | Governor Kevin Stitt, visibly moved by the extent of the destruction, described the scene in Sulphur as unimaginable, with virtually every downtown business reduced to rubble. Reports indicated about 30 in…
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans thank US students for their support. presstv.ir Displaced Gazans write graffiti on their tents, thanking US students for their support.
(2024-04-29). Imran Khan's conflict with the military establishment in Pakistan, and his political future. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-29). The 'Rodney King Riots' In Los Angeles Began On This Day In 1992. newsone.com 
Source: Lindsay Brice / Getty | UPDATED: 11: 00 a.m. April 29, 2024 | Originally published April 29, 2013 | Uprisings among disenfranchised people reacting to oppressive law enforcement tactics have seemingly been a constant
(2024-04-29). Huawei-Seres car crash sparks safety argument. ecns.cn An AITO M7 Plus running at 115 kph crashed into a water truck on a highway fast lane last Friday in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, claiming three lives.
(2024-04-29). Haitian Gang Leader Accused Of Destabilizing The Country Wants To 'Get Rid Of The Oligarchs'. newsone.com 
Source: Giles Clarke / Getty | A Haitian Gang leader who is accused of destabilizing the country says oligarchs are to blame for Vitel'Homme Innocent is known as one of the most dangerous men in Haiti. The gang leader recently made the Innocent, who is the leader of the violent gang Kraze Baryé, has been on the…
(2024-04-29). Dispatches from America, where democracy is on the ballot: The stakes for the 2024 election could not be higher. leftfootforward.org Nothing about this election makes sense, to either outside observers or those in the states. But it is deadly serious and its implications will be felt far and wide.
(2024-04-29). China's concerns over Japanese export restrictions. ecns.cn China voiced grave concerns regarding Japan's proposed export restrictions on specific items within the semiconductor sector and other areas, according to an online statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
(2024-04-29). A Michigan perspective on the struggle against racism. cpusa.org 
Capitalism's existence depends on racism. Two important reasons: 1) capitalists use racism to divide workers, and 2) capital accumulation depends on the vilification of large sections of the working class to create conditions of super-exploitation. | White supremacy denies the humanity of people of color, and it is a core value of this country's ruling class and its non-capitalist class collaborators. | The national question, the Communist Party's way of understanding and explaining the complexities of race and racism, is dynamic. Demographic fluidity, migration across and within international borders, and cha…
(2024-04-29). IRGC developing new kamikaze drone to boost combat capabilities. presstv.ir Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is reportedly developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone to boost combat capabilities.
(2024-04-29). 9] The Ascent and Decline of The Ottoman Empire- [Some Qualities of Uthman I and His Influence on Those Around Him]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Some Qualities of Uthman I and His Influence on Those Around Him This became evident when the ruler of Prussia encountered him and embraced Islam. The Sultan bestowed upon him the title of Bey [Chief], and he subsequently emerged as one of the …
(2024-04-29). Passenger rail for Kampala set to resume. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This Thursday, limited passenger services resume between Kampala and Namanve, following suspension last year to pave the way for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing line. The passenger services will feature departures from Namanve to Kampala at 6.40 and 7.45 am and evening departures from Kampala at 5.30 and …
(2024-04-29). Caroline Lucas Warns Labour Could Form 'One-Term Government' If Starmer Isn't Bold. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-04-29). AI chatbots: Hype meets reality. mronline.org 
The chatbot revolution began in 2022 with OpenAI's introduction of ChatGPT.
(2024-04-29). Musk's Beijing visit seeks Tesla FSD approval. ecns.cn Elon Musk visited Beijing on Sunday afternoon at the invitation of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
(2024-04-29). Washington human rights report condemned. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or DPRK, on Saturday denounced a human rights report by the United States as "malignant slander" against the country.
(2024-04-29). Government hailed for recognising that 'Veterinarians are essential health workers'. independent.co.ug 
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | THE Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) has hailed government for fast tracking ammendments to various outdated laws to improve the veterinary sector and the One Health approach, in the country. Speaking as Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 24th Celebrations of the World Veterinary Day in …
(2024-04-29). SA heads to the polls in a month's time. sanews.gov.za SA heads to the polls in a month's time | With one month to go, the Electoral Commission (IEC) is in the final stretch of preparations for the seventh democratic elections, which are believed to be the most contested in the history of the country. | South Africans will go to the polls on 29 May 2024 to the elect the leadership for the seventh administration out of the 70 political parties and 11 independent candidates that were published by the IEC as final contestants in these elections. | In total, there are over 14 903 candidates vying for 887 seats in the National and Provincial Legislatures. | "The finalisa…
(2024-04-29). Will TikTok Be Banned? Here's What We Know So Far. newsone.com 
(2024-04-29). China, Mongolia prepare to conduct joint army training. ecns.cn China and Mongolia will conduct a joint army training as part of the annual cooperation plan between the two armies and mutual consensus, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday.
(2024-04-29). Exhibition celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France. ecns.cn Central to the exhibition is the symbolic representation of French elegance and Chinese style through beauty products and ceramics, which have historically played pivotal roles in facilitating cultural and economic exchanges between China and France.
(2024-04-29). Islamic Resistance fighters launch a concentrated fiery attack on Khirbet Ma'ar base as well as its artillery bunkers and deployment of soldiers with missiles and artillery shells of all types: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). In Nigeria, more than 100 inmates escape after rain damages prison. presstv.ir At least 118 inmates escaped from the facility in Suleja.
(2024-04-29). Blue light gang suspects shot dead. sanews.gov.za Blue light gang suspects shot dead | Three blue light gang suspects who were allegedly terrorising motorists on the N3 freeway were shot dead by a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement officials on Sunday. | According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), this is after information about the gang, which allegedly committed blue light robberies on the N3 between Villiers and Heidelberg using a white Toyota Hilux, was received. | "A multidisciplinary team was mobilised and traced the suspects to the N3 highway, Grootvlei in Mpumalanga. The vehicle was spotted with blue lights on. | "The suspects saw the p…
(2024-04-29). Malaysia's prime minister calls for 'action' over Bloomberg casino report. cpj.org Bangkok, April 29, 2024 — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should retract his call on local private companies to take action against Bloomberg news agency for a report on alleged plans to build a casino complex in a troubled real estate development, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On Friday, April 26, Anwar referred…
(2024-04-29). Smoke rises from Gaza as fighting continues. presstv.ir
(2024-04-29). Guangzhou counts cost of tornado that killed 5, injured 33. ecns.cn At least five people were killed and 33 injured when a strong tornado struck Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Saturday, with residents warned to be on the alert for potential strong wind gusts and torrential rain in the coming days.
(2024-04-29). Presidency 'rejects' narrative on BHP, Anglo American proposed deal. sanews.gov.za Presidency 'rejects' narrative on BHP, Anglo American proposed deal | The Presidency has moved to dismiss media speculation and reports that BHP Billiton's proposed takeover of Anglo American, excluding South African assets, is a sign of reluctance to invest in the country. | This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya who was briefing the media in Pretoria on Monday. | Anglo American mines diamonds, Platinum Group Metals (PGM) and iron ore in South Africa. | "Some analysts and sections of the media have sought to portray this market activity as a vote of no confidence on South Africa. The Pre…
(2024-04-29). Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood. presstv.ir At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday.
(2024-04-28). China lodges solemn representations over Japan's provocative 'inspection' near Diaoyu Dao. ecns.cn According to media reports, the Japanese lawmakers trespassed into the waters near the Diaoyu Dao, also known as Diaoyu Islands, for the marine "inspection" on Friday, and they claimed they should land on the islands for investigations.
(2024-04-29). LEVER TIME PREMIUM: How Reagan Created Today's Monopoly Crisis. levernews.com
(2024-04-29). Britain's King Charles III to resume public duties: Buckingham Palace. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | Britain's King Charles III will return to public-facing royal duties following the progress made in his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The King's medical team "are very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King's continued recovery," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The King's treatment …
(2024-04-29). Al-Qassam fighters strike IOF in Netzarim with mortar shells. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). New operational strategy on malaria launched. independent.co.ug 
A shift in the global malaria response is urgently needed across the entire malaria ecosystem ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ahead of World Malaria Day which falls on April 25, the WHO Global Malaria Programme published a new operational strategy outlining its priorities and key activities up to 2030 to help change the trajectory of malaria trends, …
(2024-04-29). Have the world's coral reefs already crossed a tipping point? grist.org 
(2024-04-29). US military bases teem with PFAS. There's still no firm plan to clean them up. grist.org 
In 2016, Tony Spaniola received a notice informing him that his family shouldn't drink water drawn from the well at his lake home in Oscoda, Michigan. Over the course of several decades, the Air Force had showered Alarmed, Spaniola b…
(2024-04-29). 5 runways, 70 sq kms & 400 aircraft gates | Dubai commences construction of world's largest airport; check details. ptcnews.tv Al Maktoum International Airport: Marking a significant step towards solidifying Dubai's position as a global aviation hub, Dubai has embarked on a monumental project, initiating the construction of a groundbreaking new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, with aspirations to claim the title of the world's largest airport. Under the visionary direction of the UAE PM HH Sheikh Mohamma, plans are underway to transition all operations currently housed at Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport in the coming years. | UAE PM HH Sheikh Mohammad announced the news on X on Sunday, sayin…
(2024-04-29). Iraq's lawmakers call for expulsion of US ambassador. presstv.ir Members of Iraq parliament call for expulsion of US ambassador from the country.
(2024-04-29). Kibale Park communities get Shs 1.7bn for chimpanzee conservation. independent.co.ug 
Arcus Foundation donates money for small businesses and removal of snares Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Frontline communities living adjacent to Kibale National Park in western Uganda have received about US$450,000 (Shs1.7 billion) thanks to a project that is intended to train about 2000 entrepreneurs around the park. Uganda Wildlife Authority says the park is …
(2024-04-29). Zangke River bridge successfully connected in Guizhou. ecns.cn The construction site of Zangke River bridge on Nayong-Qinglong Expressway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 28, 2024. With a length of 1,849 meters and a span of 1,080 meters, the bridge was successfully connected on Sunday.
(2024-04-29). Chinese art sales surge among U.S. collectors. ecns.cn The popularity of Chinese art is surging among the United States' and Asian collectors who value modern and ancient paintings, drawings, artifacts and objects, Christie's New York auction house says.
(2024-04-29). Iraq's lawmakers call for expulsion of US ambassador. presstv.ir Members of Iraq parliament call for expulsion of US ambassador from the country.
(2024-04-29). Yemenis rally in Sana'a in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands took to the streets of Sana'a on Friday (April 26) in support of Palestinians in Gaza, holding up Yemeni and Palestinians flags and chanting slogans in support of Gazans.
(2024-04-29). Backroom Dealing Is Driving Right-Wing Abortion Bans. progressivehub.net KATYA SCHWENK | THE LEVER…
(2024-04-29). Yemenis rally in Sana'a in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Thousands took to the streets of Sana'a on Friday (April 26) in support of Palestinians in Gaza, holding up Yemeni and Palestinians flags and chanting slogans in support of Gazans.
(2024-04-29). The government's latest welfare changes are a full-scale assault on disabled people. leftfootforward.org James Taylor is director of strategy at the disability charity Scope | It's no overstatement to say we were horrified by the government's latest announcements to deal with economic inactivity in this country. It feels like a full-scale assault on disabled people. | And it's the latest in a long line of rhetoric which claims to be "helping" disabled people, but will only make life much more difficult for the UK's 16million disabled people. | Earlier this month, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlined his "moral mission" of reforming welfare to give everyone who can, the best possible chance of returning to work…
(2024-04-29). 'Just cruelty': How charities and campaigners reacted to the government's latest attacks on disability benefits. leftfootforward.org 'We continue to be the whipping community for ALL government economic failure. Enough. This is just cruelty'
(2024-04-29). China tests new rocket engine, achieving biggest thrust power. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp conducted on Sunday a major test on a new type of rocket engine, creating the biggest thrust power ever recorded in tests of any Chinese liquid-propellant engines.
(2024-04-29). Rest In Power: Notable Black People Who Have Died This Year. newsone.com 
Archie Cooley, who starred as both a player and coach for two of the top football programs in Black college history, died on April 18. He was 85.
(2024-04-29). Feasibility studies for Kenya-Uganda Expressway set to begin. independent.co.ug 
Intra-regional trade within the East African Community with the exclusion of Somalia and DRC is more than US$10.17 billion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Feasibility studies for the proposed 256km Kenya-Uganda Expressway on the Northern Corridor are set to commence following the official handover of the site to GOPA Infra Gmbh of Germany and ITEC …
(2024-04-28). China unveils new measures to facilitate opening-up, international exchanges. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) has unveiled an array of new measures on Sunday that bring more conveniences to the entry and exit management of the public and businesses.
(2024-04-29). Mixed Responses To Latest Menthol Ban Delay Amid Partisan Battle To Attract Black Voters. newsone.com 
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the decision about proposed rules to ban menthol cigarettes "will take significantly more time" than previously expected.
(2024-04-29). 'Violent suppression of anti-Zionist student protests shows West's true colors'. presstv.ir The Iranian president says heavy-handed crackdown against pro-Palestine students reveals the true nature of Western civilization.
(2024-04-29). The Five Eyes and Canada's 'China Panic'. uvic.ca Examining the three stages in the making of this panic, and how a toxic Sinophobia is preventing any resolution of the crisis.
(2024-04-29). Guardian columnist laments UK "drift to the right" — after slandering Jeremy Corbyn. thecanary.co Guardian columnist John Harris has a new piece where he laments the UK's "drift to the right" and the rhetoric on refugees. But imagine if Jeremy Corbyn, who has long stood with refugees, was prime minister. Refugees certainly wouldn't be facing the Conservative government's Rwanda bill, which threatens to deport them to Rwanda as a …
(2024-04-28). Xi charts path for landmark trade corridor. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has spelled out a new vision for the opening-up of China's western region, with the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor expected to continue spearheading efforts to boost trade and logistics links between the region and global markets.
(2024-04-29). Two horses race for title in Premier League as Arsenal and Man City both win. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal and Manchester City solidified their positions as the primary contenders for the Premier League title this weekend, with each securing crucial victories, while Liverpool's title hopes diminished after dropping points. Arsenal survived a late comeback from Tottenham to win 3-2 away to its neighbor after it had stormed into …
(2024-04-29). NCOP approves Climate Change Bill. sanews.gov.za NCOP approves Climate Change Bill | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the approval of the Climate Change Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). | "Climate change is here, and we have relatively little time to respond. The Bill empowers us to respond at the necessary scale and speed, building on the considerable amount of work we have already done," the Minister said on Monday. | The objectives of the Climate Change Bill are, among others, to enable the development of an effective climate change response and a long-term just transition to a low-carbon…
(2024-04-29). Tory-run Facebook groups contain 'appalling racism' investigation finds. leftfootforward.org Facebook groups run by Conservative Party operatives that oppose London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) are 'a cesspit of vile racism and hate speech', an investigation by Unearthed has found. | A network of 36 private Facebook groups set up to oppose the expansion of Ulez and almost all run by people with close professional ties to the Conservative party including councillors, campaign managers and a borough mayor, have hosted nasty and violent content, the investigation has uncovered. | Reporters found widespread racism and Islamophobia as well as conspiracy theories and celebrations of criminal damage on…
(2024-04-28). Chinese mainland announces cross-Strait tourism measures. ecns.cn New measures regarding the resumption of cross-Strait tourism were announced by the Chinese mainland on Sunday, along with approval for shipments of Wendan pomelos from Taiwan to the mainland.
(2024-04-29). Nobel-Winning Economist Calls For Climate Tax On Billionaires. progressivehub.net ARIELLE SAMUELSON | HEATED…
(2024-04-29). Cuban authorities insist on seeking economic solutions. en.escambray.cu The latest meeting of the Council of Ministers of Cuba reviewed economic and social issues to find solutions, according to a press report published on Monday.
(2024-04-29). Baidu ranks first in nation in AI patent applications. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc ranked first in terms of artificial intelligence patent applications and authorizations across the nation, as the company remains steadfast in technological innovation to nurture new quality productive forces.
(2024-04-29). Displaced Gazans thank US students for their support. presstv.ir Displaced Gazans write graffitis on their tents, thanking US students for their support.
(2024-04-29). Conservative London Mayoral Candidate Susan Hall Suggests Sadiq Khan Will Win in 'Desperate' Leaflet Accused of Voter Suppression. bylinetimes.com 
In an election replete with questionable campaign tactics — from data harvesting to campaign leaflets posing as local newspapers — a new tactic by Conservative London mayoral candidate Susan Hall has come to light. | A leaflet circulated to some Londoners suggests to voters that Labour's Sadiq Khan is inevitably going to win — in a move some election observers suspect is designed to split or de-motivate his voter base. | A letter written by Steve Tuckwell, Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip aimed at postal voters, claims that "the Mayor thinks he is going to win this election easi…
(2024-04-29). European Parliament Elections: Experts and Law-Makers 'Extremely' Worried About Influence of Anti-Gender Movements. bylinetimes.com
(2024-04-29). What the Party needs to build: a national campaign, mass organizations, and an economic plan. cpusa.org Authors' Note: This is not a critique of party policy, organization, leadership, or history. It is meant to learn from our past to inform our future. | The party has been in a serious rebuilding phase, building a new party in this new socialist moment amidst an imperialist crisis and fascist danger in the country. These crises and the reality of which we live in, where the social movements are, and the level of class and socialist consciousness, shape how we approach our work while using the science of the working class, Marxism-Leninism. | The Communist Party of the United States, throughout its history, has…
(2024-04-29). U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Demands Hamas' Surrender. theduran.com
(2024-04-29). In Numbers: China's online literature users exceed 500 million. ecns.cn The number of China's online literature users has surpassed 500 million as of 2023, according to a report released on Sunday.
(2024-04-29). Open science and agroecology: A Conversation with Miguel àÅngel Núñez. mronline.org 
An independent researcher argues that Venezuela is undergoing an agroecological transition.
(2024-04-29). China's large civil UVA completes cargo flight test. ecns.cn China's homegrown large civil unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Wing Loong-2 completed cargo flight testing on Sunday in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, providing a solution for low altitude logistics transportation.
(2024-04-28). Honoring commitments vital for U.S. to advance ties. ecns.cn Honoring commitments is key for the United States to stabilize relations with China in the near future, and forming a proper perception of China will be needed to make the interactions sustainable, observers said.
(2024-04-29). Serbian ex-mayor jailed for 4 years in arson attack on journalist Milan Jovanoviƒá. cpj.org Berlin, April 29, 2024—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the four-year jail sentence given to Dragoljub Simonoviƒá, the former mayor of Grocka, a suburb of the Serbian capital, Belgrade, for ordering an arson attack on journalist Milan Jovanoviƒá's home. The court also gave a four-year sentence to Aleksandar Marinkoviƒá, who set fire to the house…
(2024-04-29). The Lines Have Been Drawn. podcasters.spotify.com We are a part of an international struggle against imperialism, colonialism, capitalism and exploitation. The resistance in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, and elsewhere has proven that this system can only be defeated by direct confrontation between forces towards the objective of completely eliminating all forms and all systems of oppression. This is the only way forward.
(2024-04-29). R35m in irregular payments recovered by SA Tourism. sanews.gov.za R35m in irregular payments recovered by SA Tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says R35 million linked to irregular payments for services not rendered has been returned to the SA Tourism account. | Several irregular payments were made for services not rendered by South African Tourism's US and South Africa offices.
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(2024-04-29). Over-the-Counter Birth Control Is Here—Young People Should Be Able to Learn About It. progressive.org Now that Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter daily birth control, is available to purchase, we must educate young people about it.
(2024-04-29). Jordanians march after Friday prayers in support of Palestinians. presstv.ir Crowds gathered in the Jordanian capital Amman on Friday (April 26) for a march held in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Caleb Maupin and Harpal Brar: the Sino-Soviet split. thecommunists.org In the 12th instalment of Brar and Maupin in Conversation discussion focuses on the destruction of the relationship between the Soviet Union and China after the passing of Josef Stalin and the Soviet move towards revisionism. Nikita Khrushchev's 'secret speech', in which he vehemently denounced the leadership of Comrade Stalin, reverberated through the communist movement …
(2024-04-29). I wanted to be a priest. God answered my prayer. anabaptistworld.org Growing up in Colombia, in a Catholic family with eight brothers, I had to deal with the patriarchal tradition that women had more duties at home than men.
(2024-04-29). Jordanians march after Friday prayers in support of Palestinians. presstv.ir Crowds gathered in the Jordanian capital Amman on Friday (April 26) for a march held in support of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Tornadoes claim 4 lives in Oklahoma, leaves widespread devastation and power outages. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tornadoes wreaked havoc in Oklahoma, claiming the lives of four individuals, including an infant, and plunging thousands into darkness as power outages swept through affected areas. The destructive storms left behind a trail of devastation in Sulphur, a rural town of approximately 5,000 residents, where buildings were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and homes were stripped of their roofs. | Governor Kevin Stitt, visibly moved by the extent of the destruction, described the scene in Sulphur as unimaginable, with virtually every downtown business reduced to rubble. Reports indicated about 30 in…
(2024-04-29). 'A world war': Hamas says fighting off multi-national war on Gaza. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the resistance movement and other Gaza-based groups are fighting off a multi-national war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said. Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country's prime minister said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa …
(2024-04-29). 'Violent suppression of anti-Zionist student protests shows West's true colors'. presstv.ir The Iranian president says heavy-handed crackdown against pro-Palestine students reveals the true nature of Western civilization.
(2024-04-28). Premier, Musk call for deepening cooperation. ecns.cn Tesla's success in China has demonstrated that equal cooperation and mutual benefits conform to the fundamental interests of China and the United States, Premier Li Qiang said in a meeting on Sunday with Elon Musk, CEO of the U.S. electric car maker.
(2024-04-29). Nadine Dorries thinks an election could be called this week. leftfootforward.org Former Tory minister Nadine Dorries has given her prediction of when she thinks a general election might be held. | The former MP for Mid Bedfordshire thinks that a general election could be called this week, as Tory rebels turn their attention to local elections on Thursday. | Should the party suffer heavy losses, with two biggest-name regional mayors — Andy Street in the West Midlands and Ben Houchen in Tees Valley also at risk, rebels hope a particularly poor result will lead MPs to oust Sunak.
(2024-04-29). The liberation of Gaza and our industrial concentration policy. cpusa.org
(2024-04-29). FIFA, AFC congratulate Iran on Asian futsal championship. presstv.ir FIFA and AFC heads congratulate Iran's national futsal team on their championship in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup competitions in Thailand.
(2024-04-29). Rwenzori to get new automatic Weather Station. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has initiated the construction and installation of an automatic weather station in the Rwenzori Sub-Region. These machines will record wind movements, rainfall, pressure, air temperature, and radiation. According to UNMA, the introduction of automatic weather detection machines will enhance the accuracy of data collection …
(2024-04-29). Could Rishi Sunak be facing a vote of no-confidence this week? leftfootforward.org This is the week that Tory rebels have been waiting for. A chance to build momentum in a bid to oust Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who far from being an electoral asset has become an electoral liability for the party. | The May 2nd local elections will be a defining moment for Sunak's leadership. With a slow drip of no-confidence letters already being submitted to the backbench 1922 Committee of Tory MPs, Tory plotters have warned Sunak that an awful set of results this Thursday in which 2,600 council seats are up for grabs as well as crucial mayoralties, would trigger more letters being submitted. 52 no-confide…
(2024-04-28). CPC advances discipline education campaign. ecns.cn The ongoing Party-wide discipline education campaign, a longtime tradition of the Communist Party of China, will help the CPC build a united core to face new goals and challenges and keep the country on the right track, according to experts from around the globe.
(2024-04-29). The day of the workers that is also the day of the whole family. en.escambray.cu In Cuba, May 1st has long ceased to be an exclusive date for the island's working masses. Every generation, born after that luminous January, can attest to it…
(2024-04-29). An activist translates Minecraft, manga, and Harry Potter from Russian into the Chuvash language. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-29). Mass raid in Turkey jails 3 Kurdish reporters, others put under judicial control. cpj.org Istanbul, April 29, 2024—Turkish authorities should release reporters Esra Solin Dal, Mehmet Aslan, and Erdoƒüan Alayumat and end the systematic harassment of Kurdish journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. On April 23, Turkish authorities took nine people, who local media reported were all Kurdish journalists and media workers, into police custody after conducting…
(2024-04-29). 'A world war': Hamas says engaged in multi-national war on Gaza. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the resistance movement and other Gaza-based groups are engaged in a multi-national war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-29). Government activities for the week 29 April — 03 May 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 29 April — 03 May 2024 | On Monday, 29 April, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will hand over a media laboratory to Naledi Primary School in Ottosdal, Ngaka Molema Modiri District, in the North West province. | On Monday, 29 April, Eastern Cape Premier, Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, together with the Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Nonkqubela Pieters, will announce a new cannabis investor at the Coega SEZ. | From Monday, 29 April, to Tuesday, 30 April, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, will visit the uThuk…
(2024-04-29). Iran's Futsal team crested 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup winner. presstv.ir The Iran men's national futsal team has won the championship title in the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
(2024-04-29). Barnard AAUP chapter unanimously issues vote of 'no confidence' in Rosenbury. mronline.org Barnard AAUP Chapter President Frederick Neuhouser said the vote calls for a change in course such as "implicitly a call for resignation."
(2024-04-29). UN boss launches panel on critical minerals for energy transition. independent.co.ug 
Limiting global warming to 1.5 ∞C, to avert climate change, will depend on sufficient, reliable and affordable supply of critical energy transition minerals ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | As the world accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, the demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt is surging, spotlighting the need for equitable and sustainable practices in the extraction …
(2024-04-29). Xi to pay state visits to France, Serbia, Hungary from May 5 to 10. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5 to 10, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Monday.
(2024-04-29). Health urges public to get the flu vaccine as flu season hits. sanews.gov.za Health urges public to get the flu vaccine as flu season hits | The National Department of Health has urged the public to take extra precautionary measures to protect themselves and their loved ones against respiratory infections, which are expected to increase over the winter season. | According to the department, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently at peak circulation in the country, while influenza also known as flu is starting to surge. | Meanwhile, COVID-19 continues to circulate at low levels. | The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), which monitors the circulation of respir…
(2024-04-29). LIVE: D.I.Y. Protest Tips! + Net Neutrality Is Back! rumble.com
(2024-04-29). Call: All Out to Columbia U! — 1000s of Students Surround w/ Protective Perimiter the Encampment as 2pm Deadline — Come to Columbia! fightbackbetter.com Reports — 2pm deadline of the Administration suggesting disciplinary action for any encampment participants who do not vacate has passed.
(2024-04-29). Rishi Sunak mocked for complaining about being questioned on 'polls and politics'. leftfootforward.org 'Rishi Sunaks entitled ranty response is plain weird, you'd be forgiven for thinking he won an 80 seat majority & wasn't given power via default'
(2024-04-29). 'We Must Stop Incitement of Violence Against Environmental Activists Before Someone is Seriously Harmed'. bylinetimes.com 
In 2012, then Home Secretary Theresa May Given that immigration wa…
(2024-04-29). Census material distribution begins as UBOS battles recruitment malpractices. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Concerns regarding malpractices in the recruitment of enumerators are troubling the organizers of the upcoming Uganda National Population Census as it progresses into the materials distribution phase. The country's 6th and inaugural digital census saw the dispatch of the first batch of tablets to be utilized in the enumeration …
(2024-04-29). 2 Police Officers Killed in Gun Attack in Russia's North Caucasus. themoscowtimes.com A firefight broke out late Sunday when the unidentified attackers approached officers on duty and fired an explosive device in their direction.
(2024-04-29). EU Parliament condemns the reintroduction of Georgia's foreign agent bill. globalvoices.org 
(2024-04-29). Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6 due to devastating flooding which is being experienced across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said on Monday that they have received data that some schools had been adversely affected by the ongoing flooding. Machogu said …
(2024-04-29). Democracy restored the dignity of South Africans. sanews.gov.za Democracy restored the dignity of South Africans | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the advent of democracy in South Africa 30 years ago allowed all South Africans to reclaim their dignity. | The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter on Monday. | On Saturday, 27 April, South Africa celebrated 30 years of democracy when millions of South Africans — most voting for the first time — cast their vote in 1994 to remove the racist apartheid government from power. | This as the President led the 2024 Freedom Day national celebrations at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Saturday.
(2024-04-29). Iran guarantor of Persian Gulf security, peace as foreigners wreaking stability: IRGC. presstv.ir The IRGC Navy commander says Iran's strategy is to promote peace and security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
(2024-04-29). Protests for Gaza took place all around the world this past weekend. #Gaza #Palestine. youtube.com 
(2024-04-29). 'Stop the boats!' The political football of the 'immigration debate' in Britain. thecommunists.org In Britain, as in every other imperialist country today, there is an increasingly heated and vitriolic debate around the question of immigration. The more that living standards for British workers fall, the louder and more insistent this debate becomes. While some debate is focused on the relatively larger numbers of migrants who come legally to …
(2024-04-29). Chang'e 6 lunar mission to be launched soon. ecns.cn Chang'e 6, China's next spacecraft to venture to the moon, is scheduled to set out on its journey in the coming days, tasked with bringing back samples from the moon's little-known far side, the China National Space Administration said in a news release.
(2024-04-29). 'Violent suppression of anti-Zionist student protests reveals West's true colors'. presstv.ir The Iranian president says heavy-handed crackdown on pro-Palestine students reveals the true face of Western civilization.
(2024-04-29). Mariana Riscali (Brazil). ecosocialism.org.au 
Mariana Riscali (Brazil)
Mariana Riscali is from the Socialist Left Movement (MES), part of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL) in Brazil. She is a member of PSOL's National Executive Committee and Executive Director of the Lauro Campos and Marielle Franco Foundation.Brazil's anti-capitalis…
(2024-04-29). 138-year-old pear tree in full blossom in NE China. ecns.cn A 138-year-old pear tree blossoms, attracting many tourists in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 28, 2024.
(2024-04-29). IRGC developing new kamikaze drone armed with smart munitions. presstv.ir Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is reportedly developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone armed with smart munitions.
(2024-04-28). Pro-Palestinian protesters dig in on campuses. ecns.cn Pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses throughout the U.S. extended into the weekend, some universities moved to shut down encampments, and police continued to arrest protesters.
(2024-04-29). Chemutai happy with silver in Shanghai Diamond League. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's star athlete Peruth Chemutai said she was happy with her second place finish in the Wanda Diamond League in Shanghai/Suzhou on Saturday. The Tokyo Olympics gold medalist finished second with a time of 9: 15.46 behind Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech in the 3,000m women's steeplechase at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. …
(2024-04-29). Giant pandas Jin Xi and Zhu Yu depart for Spain. ecns.cn Giant pandas Jin Xi and Zhu Yu took off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport on a special flight to Spain this morning.
(2024-04-29). In Nigeria, more than 100 inmates escape after rain damages prison. presstv.ir At least 118 inmates escaped from the facility in Suleja.
(2024-04-29). Debt Dollars — The Unused Leverage. progressivehub.net ADIL ABOOBAKAR | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2024-04-29). China emphasizes importance of collaboration in barley resources. ecns.cn China has abundant germ plasm resources that are crucial for breeding better-performing varieties of barley, a crop widely used in animal feeding, the malting industry and human diet.
(2024-04-29). Uma Oya: Iran's engineering milestone for internationality. presstv.ir The participation of companies supplying technical and engineering services in Iraq, Syria, Latin America and many other countries is a clear example of the growth of Iran's technical and engineering services exports in recent years.
(2024-04-29). Russia's Navalny did not die on Putin's order: US intelligence. presstv.ir Media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, reported that US intelligence agencies did not dispute Putin's culpability in Navalny's death.
(2024-04-29). Diddy Files Motion To Dismiss Revenge Porn Portion Of Sexual Assault Lawsuit. newsone.com 
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(2024-04-29). The world agreed to create a climate reparations fund. Now comes the hard part. grist.org After three decades of work, advocates for developing countries scored a major win at last year's United Nations climate change conference in Dubai: World leaders unanimously
(2024-04-29). Egypt's foreign minister says he is "hopeful" about a new proposal for a Gaza truce. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). Colombia's peace negotiators oppose talks with ELN dissidents. colombiareports.com The government's peace negotiators told Colombia's President Gustavo Petro can't negotiate peace with a dissident ELN front and their superiors at the same time. Petro's decision to negotiate peace with…
(2024-04-29). Yen hits a new 34-year low against dollar before rebounding. ecns.cn In the foreign exchange market on Monday, the yen briefly fell below the 160-yen mark against the dollar, marking its lowest level in about 34 years since 1990.
(2024-04-29). Rutgers Encampment Launched 4/29 — Behind Scott Hall College Avenue. fightbackbetter.com 
(2024-04-29). Tornadoes claim 4 lives in Oklahoma, leaves widespread devastation and power outages. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tornadoes wreaked havoc in Oklahoma, claiming the lives of four individuals, including an infant, and plunging thousands into darkness as power outages swept through affected areas. The destructive storms left behind a trail of devastation in Sulphur, a rural town of approximately 5,000 residents, where buildings were flattened, vehicles were overturned, and homes were stripped of their roofs. | Governor Kevin Stitt, visibly moved by the extent of the destruction, described the scene in Sulphur as unimaginable, with virtually every downtown business reduced to rubble. Reports indicated about 30 in…
(2024-04-29). Zionist artillery targets south of Gaza city. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-29). President Ramaphosa's diary for the upcoming weeks. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa's diary for the upcoming weeks | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend several events over the coming week. | This as the Presidency on Monday released the first citizen's list of of public events, starting from Tuesday, 30 April to 9 May 2024. | National Orders | As Grand Patron of the National Orders, the President will on Tuesday, 30 April 2024, bestow the 2024 National Orders Awards on distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans. | The Na…
(2024-04-29). POTC launches website for young adults seeking nonmilitary career opportunities. anabaptistworld.org Peaceful Options for Training and Careers (POTC) has launched a website where young adults across the U.S. can find information about non-military career, service and training opportunities. POTC is an independent initiative formed by Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Central Committee to address the widespread issue of military recruitment on high school campuses. "The United States military …
(2024-04-29). Presidente Abbas insta a EE.UU. a impedir ataque israelí a Rafah. telesurtv.net El mandatario explicó que la invasión de los sionistas a Rafah obligaría a todos a abandonar la ciudad.
(2024-04-29). Israel asesina a 19 palestinos más durante bombardeos en Rafah. telesurtv.net Los ataques se produjeron luego que la ocupación israelí anunciara la planificación de una operación terrestre en la zona, lo que ha generado críticas por parte de la comunidad internacional debido a que la ciudad alberga a 1,4 millones de civiles.
(2024-04-29). Presidente Abbas insta a EE.UU. a impedir ataque israelí a Rafah. telesurtv.net El mandatario explicó que la invasión de los sionistas a Rafah obligaría a todos a abandonar la ciudad.
(2024-04-29). Israel asesina a 19 palestinos más durante bombardeos en Rafah. telesurtv.net Los ataques se produjeron luego que la ocupación israelí anunciara la planificación de una operación terrestre en la zona, lo que ha generado críticas por parte de la comunidad internacional debido a que la ciudad alberga a 1,4 millones de civiles.
(2024-04-29). Flotilla por la Libertad denuncia sabotaje israelí a su misión. telesurtv.net Los organizadores dicen que la iniciativa tiene como objetivo desafiar el bloqueo de Israel que dura 17 años y poner fin al actual "genocidio".
(2024-04-29). Hamás anuncia que este lunes responderá a propuesta de Israel. telesurtv.net La oferta de Israel responde a una propuesta realizada por Hamás hace dos semanas.
(2024-04-29). Asciende a 34.454 el número de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El recuento incluye al menos 66 muertes en las últimas 24 horas, según un comunicado del ministerio, añadiendo que 77.575 personas han resultado heridas en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Asciende a 34.454 el número de palestinos asesinados por Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El recuento incluye al menos 66 muertes en las últimas 24 horas, según un comunicado del ministerio, añadiendo que 77.575 personas han resultado heridas en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-04-29). Venezuela denuncia ante la ONU masacre de Israel en Khan Younis. telesurtv.net La Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados de Palestina (Unrwa) comunicó que las calles en Khan Younis están llenas de municiones sin detonar.
(2024-04-29). Hamás anuncia que este lunes responderá a propuesta de Israel. telesurtv.net La oferta de Israel responde a una propuesta realizada por Hamás hace dos semanas.
(2024-04-29). Israelíes exigen liberación de rehenes y nuevos comicios. telesurtv.net Miles de manifestantes han salido a las calles de Tel Aviv, exigiendo al Gobierno israelí que garantice la libertad de los rehenes la convocatoria de nuevas elecciones.
(2024-04-29). Venezuela denuncia ante la ONU masacre de Israel en Khan Younis. telesurtv.net La Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados de Palestina (Unrwa) comunicó que las calles en Khan Younis están llenas de municiones sin detonar.
(2024-04-29). Cuba se prepara para celebrar el 1 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Cuba ultima detalles hoy para el desfile por el 1 de mayo, Día de los Trabajadores, que anualmente congrega a miles de nacionales y extranjeros en esta capital.
(2024-04-29). El mundo celebra la belleza y universalidad de la danza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El mundo honra y ovaciona hoy a una hermosa expresión artística al celebrar el Día Internacional de la Danza, cuyos exponentes buscan comunicar con movimientos lo que no se puede decir con palabras.
(2024-04-29). El día de los obreros que es, también, de toda la familia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) En Cuba, hace mucho que el 1ro. de Mayo dejó de ser una fecha exclusiva para la masa obrera de la Isla. Toda generación, nacida después de aquel enero luminoso, puede dar fe de ello.
(2024-04-29). Aprovechar potencialidades para encontrar soluciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Seguir haciendo cosas que, en medio de las dificultades económicas que atraviesa el país, permitan ir mejorando la calidad de vida en Cuba, no es una quimera. La prueba de ello está en esos lugares donde sí se aprovechan las potencialidades y se buscan constantes soluciones para superar los obstáculos.
(2024-04-29). Colombia: Reporte de actividades para Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (WASH) para el Departamento de Nariño del año 2023. reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, iMMAP Inc., UN Children's Fund, WASH Cluster | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Esta infografía proporciona un resumen detallado de las actividades en Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene (WASH) realizadas por las organizaciones con presencia en el departamento de Nariño durante el año 2023 en 5 municipios que han sido pre-focalizado por la mesa Departamental de WASH. Su objetivo principal es analizar y visualizar la distribución y el impacto de las acciones relacionadas con WASH llevadas a cabo dentro de dicho departamento. Se enfoca en destacar las respuestas y l…
(2024-04-29). Colombia: Evaluación Rápida de Necesidades (ERN) – Tadó, Chocó – MIRE+ (11/04/2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Sources: Acción contra el Hambre España, Médecins du Monde, Norwegian Refugee Council | Please refer to the attached file. | DESCRIPCIàìN DEL EVENTO Y SITUACIàìN ACTUAL | En marzo de 2024, en el municipio de Tadó, Chocó, se han registrado una serie de afectaciones en las comunidades indígenas de los resguardos Tarena y Mondo-Mondocito debido a la presencia de Grupos Armados No Estatales (GANE). Esta situación se desencadenó como consecuencia del homicidio de un líder y docente de la comunidad de Tarena el pasado 7 de marzo, lo que ha generado un temor generalizado en todas…
(2024-04-29). Colombia: Municipios Pre-Focalizados para respuesta WASH: Plan de trabajo 2024 Mesa Departamental Nariño. reliefweb.int 
Country: Colombia | Sources: 3iSolution, iMMAP Inc., UN Children's Fund, WASH Cluster | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Esta infografía tiene como objetivo respaldar la toma de decisiones encaminadas al plan de trabajo 2024 de la Mesa Departamental WASH Nariño, orientado al fortalecimiento de un municipio para la respuesta oportuna en temas de agua, saneamiento e higiene (WASH), frente a emergencias repentinas derivadas de conflicto armado, migración y desastres naturales. Se identifican cinco municipios del departamento que han experimentado un mayor número de eventos relacionados por conflicto…
(2024-04-29). Al menos diez heridos en tiroteo durante fiesta en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo ocurrió luego de que se intensificó un altercado verbal y el tirador sacó una pistola, con la que disparó contra una multitud.
(2024-04-29). Al menos diez heridos en tiroteo durante fiesta en Florida, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El tiroteo ocurrió luego de que se intensificó un altercado verbal y el tirador sacó una pistola, con la que disparó contra una multitud.
(2024-04-29). Cuatro policías abatidos en enfrentamiento armado en México. telesurtv.net Los uniformados procedían al traslado de los detenidos cuando fueron interceptados por un grupo de sujetos armados que los agredieron.
(2024-04-29). Aceiteros argentinos iniciarán huelga por tiempo indefinido. telesurtv.net La medida de rechazo tiene como antecedente el regreso del impuesto a las Ganancias y los 17 artículos que comprende la Reforma Laboral de Milei.
(2024-04-29). Cuatro policías abatidos en enfrentamiento armado en México. telesurtv.net Los uniformados procedían al traslado de los detenidos cuando fueron interceptados por un grupo de sujetos armados que los agredieron.
(2024-04-29). Papa Francisco alerta sobre equilibrio hombre y medioambiente. telesurtv.net VisitA Venecia, donde advirtió sobre peligros que la aquejan, como el cambio climático, la fragilidad de su patrimonio y el turismo masivo.
(2024-04-29). Pedro Sánchez decide seguir al frente del Gobierno español. telesurtv.net Pedro Sánchez aseguró que la movilización social ha influido en su decisión y agradeció las muestras de apoyo de su agrupación política.
(2024-04-29). Xiomara Castro pide a su partido marchar el próximo 1 de mayo. telesurtv.net Castro también instó a sus correligionarios a conmemorar la fecha participando en las distintas marchas que se llevarán a cabo a nivel nacional el próximo miércoles.
(2024-04-29). Aceiteros argentinos iniciarán huelga por tiempo indefinido. telesurtv.net La medida de rechazo tiene como antecedente el regreso del impuesto a las Ganancias y los 17 artículos que comprende la Reforma Laboral de Milei.
(2024-04-29). Guatemala supera los 14 mil casos de dengue con nueve muertos. telesurtv.net El MSPAS anunció que se mantiene en alerta debido a que se encuentran en medio de la temporada en que usualmente repunta la transmisión del dengue.
(2024-04-29). Pedro Sánchez decidirá si dimite como jefe del Gobierno español. telesurtv.net El jefe del Ejecutivo español, anunció el pasado miércoles que se daba unos días de reflexión para decidir si continuaba o no al frente del gobierno.
(2024-04-29). Papa Francisco alerta sobre equilibrio hombre y medioambiente. telesurtv.net VisitA Venecia, donde advirtió sobre peligros que la aquejan, como el cambio climático, la fragilidad de su patrimonio y el turismo masivo.
(2024-04-29). Llegan a 93 las víctimas mortales por inundaciones en Kenia. telesurtv.net La Cruz Roja de Kenia reportó que ha rescatado a 23 personas en las últimas horas tras el hundimiento de una embarcación en el río Tana.
(2024-04-29). Xiomara Castro pide a su partido marchar el próximo 1 de mayo. telesurtv.net Castro también instó a sus correligionarios a conmemorar la fecha participando en las distintas marchas que se llevarán a cabo a nivel nacional el próximo miércoles.
(2024-04-29). øQué tan espiritual es hablar del cuidado de la naturaleza? anabaptistworld.org Estamos pasando por una crisis a nivel mundial de aumento de temperatura, falta de agua, deforestaciones, enfermedades, especies en peligro de desaparecer y semejantes. Para explicar este fenómeno, hay al menos dos grandes versiones del problema: que el calentamiento global es normal y que el impacto humano es mínimo y, por el otro, que el …
(2024-04-29). Ajedrecista Elier Miranda se coronó en Veracruz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (JIT).- El cubano Elier Miranda puso ritmo triunfal a su despedida para apoderarse del trono en el Campeonato Nacional de Ajedrez de Veracruz, en México.
(2024-04-29). OMS alerta sobre situación del sistema de salud en Haití. telesurtv.net En Puerto Príncipe (capital), menos del 50 por ciento de las instalaciones funcionan a su capacidad normal y se están quedando sin suministros.
(2024-04-29). Encuesta señala a Biden como presidente de EE.UU. con menor aprobación. telesurtv.net Obtiene 38,7 por ciento de aprobación a su gestión, lo cual es interpretado como una debilidad cuando faltan seis meses para la elección presidencial.
(2024-04-29). OMS alerta sobre situación del sistema de salud en Haití. telesurtv.net En Puerto Príncipe (capital), menos del 50 por ciento de las instalaciones funcionan a su capacidad normal y se están quedando sin suministros.
(2024-04-29). Encuesta señala a Biden como presidente de EE.UU. con menor aprobación. telesurtv.net Obtiene 38,7 por ciento de aprobación a su gestión, lo cual es interpretado como una debilidad cuando faltan seis meses para la elección presidencial.
(2024-04-29). Decenas de muertos y heridos en bombardeos israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Más de una veintena de palestinos murieron y decenas resultaron heridos hoy como resultado de los bombardeos israelíes contra la Franja de Gaza, en medio de contactos para alcanzar un acuerdo de cese el fuego.
(2024-04-29). Secuestran a candidato para alcaldía en Chiapas, México. telesurtv.net Según reportes de medios locales, Gutiérrez Vázquez, postulante del Partido del Trabajo (PT), fue raptado por individuos armados alrededor de las 23H00 horas mientras se encontraba en una residencia en el barrio Belisario Domínguez.
(2024-04-29). Miles de españoles vuelven a las calles en defensa de la democracia. telesurtv.net La protesta, bajo el lema "Por amor a la democracia", duró alrededor de una hora y fue convocada por la asociación La Plaza.
(2024-04-29). Miles de españoles vuelven a las calles en defensa de la democracia. telesurtv.net La protesta, bajo el lema "Por amor a la democracia", duró alrededor de una hora y fue convocada por la asociación La Plaza.
(2024-04-29). World: Financiamiento para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición en América Latina y el Caribe. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), World | Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached file. | Resumen | El hambre y la malnutrición persisten como desaf…
(2024-04-29). 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.
(2024-04-29). 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.
(2024-04-29). Debate en Cuba sobre orden económico internacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Políticos, académicos y expertos de diversas partes del mundo compartirán hoy un espacio común en Cuba para analizar los desequilibrios globales y la necesidad de un Nuevo Orden Económico Internacional (NOEI).
(2024-04-29). Estrenan primera gran retrospectiva en Cuba de artista Manuel Mendive. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes y el Proyecto Mendive Art concibieron la primera gran retrospectiva en Cuba del artista Manuel Mendive, a inaugurarse el próximo 17 de mayo en esta capital.
(2024-04-29). Accidente con autobús en México deja 18 muertos y 32 heridos. telesurtv.net El suceso ocurrió en el municipio de Malinalco, mientras el vehículo transportaba a devotos provenientes de San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, hacia el Santuario del Señor de Chalma.
(2024-04-29). Más de 24 millones de brasileños dejan de pasar hambre, según encuesta. telesurtv.net Inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional afectaba a finales de 2022 a 33.1 millones de personas, y un año después, a 8.7.
(2024-04-29). Asesinan en Chocó a líder social colombiano Yarlinton Robledo. telesurtv.net La ciudadanía reclama acciones concretas por parte de la administración municipal, ante el aumento de la violencia y la inseguridad en la región.
(2024-04-29). Asesinan en Chocó a líder social colombiano Yarlinton Robledo. telesurtv.net La ciudadanía reclama acciones concretas por parte de la administración municipal, ante el aumento de la violencia y la inseguridad en la región.
(2024-04-29). Candidatos a presidencia de México sostienen segundo debate. telesurtv.net Para el próximo 19 de mayo está pautado el tercer y último debate presidencial en México.
(2024-04-29). Accidente con autobús en México deja 18 muertos y 32 heridos. telesurtv.net El suceso ocurrió en el municipio de Malinalco, mientras el vehículo transportaba a devotos provenientes de San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, hacia el Santuario del Señor de Chalma.
(2024-04-29). Indepaz reporta nueva masacre en el Cauca, suroeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net Con este hecho ya son tres las masacres registradas durante este año en el departamento del Cauca y 21 en todo el país.
(2024-04-29). Candidatos a presidencia de México sostienen segundo debate. telesurtv.net Para el próximo 19 de mayo está pautado el tercer y último debate presidencial en México.
(2024-04-29). Aumenta a 280 cifra de muertes por dengue en Argentina. telesurtv.net La principal fuente de transmisión es a través de mosquitos, pero también se ha informado de transmisión perinatal, en transfusiones de sangre, leche materna y trasplante de órganos.
(2024-04-29). Indepaz reporta nueva masacre en el Cauca, suroeste de Colombia. telesurtv.net Con este hecho ya son tres las masacres registradas durante este año en el departamento del Cauca y 21 en todo el país.
(2024-04-29). Aumenta a 280 cifra de muertes por dengue en Argentina. telesurtv.net La principal fuente de transmisión es a través de mosquitos, pero también se ha informado de transmisión perinatal, en transfusiones de sangre, leche materna y trasplante de órganos.
(2024-04-29). Más de 24 millones de brasileños dejan de pasar hambre, según encuesta. telesurtv.net Inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional afectaba a finales de 2022 a 33.1 millones de personas, y un año después, a 8.7.
(2024-04-29). Tornados dejan al menos cuatro muertos en Oklahoma, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador del estado de Oklahoma declaró la situación de emergencia en 12 condados mientras calculan el nivel de destrucción ocasionada por el paso de los tornados.
(2024-04-29). Cientos de estudiantes arrestados en EE.UU. por protestas a favor de Gaza. telesurtv.net En los últimos días, los campus universitarios de Estados Unidos se han convertido en escenarios de violentos ataques policiales contra estudiantes.
(2024-04-29). Ataque deja dos policías muertos en la región rusa del Cáucaso. telesurtv.net Durante el intercambio de disparos al menos cinco atacantes fueron abatidos por las fuerzas policiales.
(2024-04-29). Entra en erupción el volcán Ibu, en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Ante la columna de cenizas de más de 3,5 kilómetros, las autoridades de la zona establecieron restricción de acceso a la montaña.
(2024-04-29). Tornados dejan al menos cuatro muertos en Oklahoma, EE.UU. telesurtv.net El gobernador del estado de Oklahoma declaró la situación de emergencia en 12 condados mientras calculan el nivel de destrucción ocasionada por el paso de los tornados.
(2024-04-29). Transportistas argentinos anuncian paro contra paquete fiscal. telesurtv.net Esta acción se realizará solo tres días antes de la convocatoria al segundo paro general realizada por la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT).
(2024-04-29). Cientos de estudiantes arrestados en EE.UU. por protestas a favor de Gaza. telesurtv.net En los últimos días, los campus universitarios de Estados Unidos se han convertido en escenarios de violentos ataques policiales contra estudiantes.
(2024-04-29). Aumentan protestas en universidades de EE.UU. a favor Gaza. telesurtv.net A pesar de haber prevalecido el carácter pacifico de las protestas el número de manifestantes detenidos por la policía estadounidense van en aumento.