(2024-01-21). The battle for Jerusalem plays out in the Armenian Quarter. mondoweiss.net 
Jerusalemite Armenians are under pressure from Israeli settlers to relinquish control of property in the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City. In the battle for Jerusalem, many Armenians are adamant keeping the property out of the settlers' grip.
(2024-01-21). French people opposing nation ¥s immigration law take to the streets. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Several thousand people marched on Sunday across France to demand the withdrawal of the restrictive bill adopted by Parliament. Another day of demonstrations will be held next Sunday, ahead of the Constitutional Council's ruling on the law on January 25.
(2024-01-21). Spaniards rally en masse to call for Gaza truce, reject ties with Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters staged rallies across Spain demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-01-21). Thanks to Gaza, European philosophy has been exposed as ethically bankrupt By: Hamid Dabashi. midwesternmarx.com From Heidegger's Nazism to Habermas's Zionism, the suffering of the 'Other' is of little consequence Imagine if Iran, Syria, Lebanon, or Turkey – fully backed, armed and diplomatically protected by Russia and China – had the will and the wherewithal to bomb Tel Aviv for three months, day and night, murder tens of thousands of Israelis, maim countless more and make millions homeless, and turn the city into a heap of uninhabitable rubble, …
(2024-01-21). An Expert Legal View: Israel Lied Through Their Teeth—Why South Africa's Case is Justified. pressenza.com 
On Jan. 19, Prof. Francis Boyle gave the following lecture to a meeting of the International Peace Coalition regarding his history of having fought and won a case of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, otherwise known as the World Court. Boyle is an American human rights lawyer and professor of international law at Illinois University's College of Law. He served as counsel for Bosnia and Herzegovina during their case at the ICJ in 1993. | By Prof. Francis Boyle | EIR is publishing Prof. Boyle's remarks so that his expert legal opinion regarding the current case by South Africa again…
(2024-01-21). UK flew 50 spy missions over Gaza since December: Report. presstv.ir Declassified UK says the flights have taken off from the UK's controversial Akrotiri air base in Cyprus.
(2024-01-21). Thanks to Russia sanctions: India's oil exports to Europe reach record levels. pressenza.com The emerging economic power India is pursuing in the face of the West's sanctions on Russia is a pragmatic policy, which allows it to reap immense financial benefits, among other things. The Indians achieved record figures in 2023, primarily through the import of Russian crude oil, its processing and the subsequent export of petroleum products to Europe. | By Alexander MaÃànner | India is undisputedly considered a very independent player who takes a pragmatic view of the current turbulence in world politics and knows how to use it to its advantage. The Asian country, which is one of the largest impo…
(2024-01-21). Are Nuclear-Armed Nations Entering a New Arms Race in 2024? Experts Weigh In. truthout.org Like waking up with a bad hangover, 2024 began with geopolitical headaches and pains from the previous year's conflicts, chaos and instability. Multiple wars in Africa, Europe and the Middle East; human-caused climate and environmental crises; and concerns about democratic backsliding, economic stress and social unrest marked the beginning of the new year. In 2024, a record number of national and… |
(2024-01-21). Russian Strike On Elite French Merc Nest Delivers 'Devastating Blow' to Ukraine's War Effort. orinocotribune.com On the evening of 16 January, Russian missiles hit a building in Kharkov that had been converted into a major center for high-level European (mostly French) mercenaries. It was a devastating blow, with at least 60 killed and 20 wounded. | It is important to note that these were elite soldiers, not the run of the mill American thrill-seekers and "Tik Tok soldiers", nor Colombian hitmen. The European mercenaries tend to be highly trained specialists who work on specific weapons systems too complex for the average Ukrainian conscripts and Nazi footsoldiers to operate efficiently. | This strike did not just elimin…
(2024-01-21). EU announces provisional agreement to regulate anonymous forms of payment. expose-news.com Last Monday, the Council of the European Union announced that the Council and the Parliament had struck a deal, a provisional agreement, on stricter anti-money laundering rules. The reason for the new …
(2024-01-21). Farmers warn German government: Beware of Washington, not Moscow. uwidata.com 
Farmers in Germany organized massive protests last week. The correspondents of Aydƒ±nlƒ±k Europe, Turkish daily newspaper Aydƒ±nlƒ±k's supplementary in Europe, followed the protests in Berlin and Munich on the spot. Aydƒ±nlƒ±k Europe's report covering the reasons for the protests, the demands and the views of the participants was translated from Turkish into English by UWI. …
(2024-01-21). The Two Wars of the West: America Targets Europe as Well as the Middle East. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-21). Why is Namibia furious at Germany's ICJ intervention supporting Israel? youtube.com Namibia has condemned Germany's backing of Israel against genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-01-21). Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom make statements on Peruvian Forestry Law. pressenza.com Due to the "potential impacts" on the environment, Germany, Norway and the United Kingdom have expressed their views on the amendments to the Peruvian Forestry and Wildlife Law, enacted by the Peruvian Congress last week. | The joint declaration, in which Canada also participated, joins a series of statements from different national and international institutions such as the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Rainforest (AIDESEP), producers' associations, the Ombudsman's Office, the Ministry of the Environment, among others. The Executive observed the regulation and the President of the C…
(2024-01-21). 'Nazis out': 250,000 Germans rage against far-right AfD. presstv.ir Around 250,000 protesters march in cities across Germany to protest against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and its stance against migrants.
(2024-01-21). Drone footage shows molten lava burning houses in Iceland. presstv.ir Drone footage showed fiery lava flows setting houses on fire in Grindavik, Iceland, after a volcano erupted for the second time in less than a month.
(2024-01-21). Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy's Vicenza. presstv.ir Italian police used a water cannon to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the Italian northern city of Vicenza.
(2024-01-20). Ukraine Seeks PR "Wins" as West Admits War May be Lost. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for January 21, 2024… | — As Ukraine and its Western sponsors continue losing the conflict strategically, Ukraine continues conducting military operations to win public relations victories; | — Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg and a Russian oil depot inflicted no tactically or strategically significant damage; | — Such strikes have demonstratably only galvanized the Russian population further behind Moscow and are admittedly aimed at encouraging the Ukrainian population to remain invested in the conflict; | — The US government has claimed that witho…
(2024-01-21). Thousands protest alleged fraud in Serbia vote. presstv.ir Thousands of people rally in the Serbian capital of Belgrade to protest alleged fraud.
(2024-01-21). Davos watch: The "Trump Shock" in Davos. independent.co.ug 
DAVOS, Switzerland | Xinhua | The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos unfolded this week amid hope for a stronger recovery as well as concerns over global crises and risks. Prior to its opening, news came from across the Atlantic: Former U.S. President Donald Trump won the first Republican primary …
(2024-01-21). A Plea to End the War in Ukraine. sonar21.com 
I do not know | I just got back from Ukraine, where I was visiting some friends…