(2024-02-07). Egypt Receives Hamas' Response to Proposed Ceasefire Framework. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Diaa Rashwan, the chairman of State Information Service (SIS), said Egypt received Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire proposal nailed in France. | RELATED: | Egypt will continue to exert its utmost efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip soon, he said, stressing that Egypt will discuss all the details of the proposed framework with the concerned parties as soon as possible. | Rashwan stated that Egypt h…
(2024-02-06). Lenin yesterday, today, tomorrow. workers.org 
By Georges Gastaud Gastaud is a retired teacher, union militant and for nearly two decades the general secretary of the Pole for the Rebirth of Communism in France, the PRCF. His message to the Lenin Centennial, held in New York City on Jan. 21, follows: In 2024, we commemorate the . . . |
(2024-02-06). Stellantis spearheading global wave of job cuts in the auto industry. wsws.org The world's third-largest automaker is cutting jobs in the US, Italy and France as the auto corporations seek to gain an edge in the highly competitive electric vehicle market.
(2024-02-06). How do Moroccan tomatoes fuel France's farmers protests?>. newarab.com 
In France, "Our products (Moroccan tomatoes) are not invading France or Europe. We are subjected to rigorous requirements," argues a Moroccan Exporters' Association representative in the condition of anonymity. | So far, Moroccan exporters associations have avoided officially addressing the…
(2024-02-07). Netanyahu gives the green light to a ceasefire in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A report by the Israeli public broadcaster KAN revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given the green light to a ceasefire deal with Hamas in Gaza without consulting the Israeli war cabinet. Hamas has stipulated for Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and Russia to oversee the 3-stage fire deal to move forward with executing the new ceasefire deal with Israel.Hamas has delivered its response to Qatar and Egypt regarding the deal under a number of conditions, including: Complete cessation of military operations on both sides and cessation of all forms of air activity, including reconnaissance, fo…
(2024-02-07). Anger at Turkey govt spills over at quake anniversary vigil. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Gunmen killed after attempting an attack on àáaƒülayan Palace of Justice, Turkey. albawaba.com
(2024-02-06). Earthquake in Syria and Turkey, one year of Caritas humanitarian response and the call for silence not to fall. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye | Source: Caritas | One year after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February 2023, local Caritas organisations, supported by the entire Caritas network, continue to support the local population in dire need. | In Turkey, the National Caritas, together with Caritas Anatolia, supported by Caritas Istanbul and Izmir, have been active from the first moments, despite the damage to their facilities. The emergency response initially focused on the distribution of food aid and hygiene kits, and the provision of shelter. T…
(2024-02-06). One year since the Turkey-Syria earthquake—Part 2. wsws.org The Turkish government and the entire political establishment are responsible for the devastation following the earthquake. As far as Syria is concerned, the US-led NATO powers bear the main responsibility.
(2024-02-06). One year after the earthquake, Turkey struggles to rebuild. newarab.com 
Antakya, Turkey – "Impossible, how could I pay the mortgage with my monthly salary of 600 euros?" Mesut Zateroglu, 43, tells The New Arab, sitting in a tent that his employer, the Hatay municipality, permitted him to erect in the courtyard of one of its office buildings by a major highway leading to the centre of the city of Before
(2024-02-07). Agricultores extienden protestas a España, Países Bajos y Bulgaria. telesurtv.net En Bulgaria, piden suspender la importación de granos ucranianos, invertir más fondos en el sector agrícola nacional e incluso demandan la dimisión del ministro de Agricultura del país, Kiril Vatev.
(2024-02-07). Peasant mobilisations in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-02-07). February 2, 4, and 27: The Voice of Chávez and the Path of the Bolivarian Revolution. orinocotribune.com By Geraldina Colotti — Feb 1, 2024 | If history is not reduced to a museum, dates and anniversaries denote the struggle of the oppressed classes, which have built or suffered their courses and resources. If history is not reduced to parody, celebrating moments and figures who interpreted its meaning—anticipating leaps and ruptures—adds new pages to the book of the future, and new flags are raised. | If the history of revolutions or their attempts is not handed over to the courts or to specialists in conspiracy theories, as is the case in "very civilized" Europe, even in the face of defeats, youn…
(2024-02-07). Agricultores europeus demonstram indignaàßà£o com as políticas tomadas pela UE. globalresearch.ca Os agricultores europeus està£o a sair à s ruas em vários países para protestar por melhores condiàßàµes de vida e de trabalho. Franàßa, Alemanha e Países Baixos està£o entre os estados mais afetados pela crise, mas há manifestaàßàµes em muitos outros …
(2024-02-06). Peasant mobilisations in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-02-06). Over 800 Western officials denounce their governments' pro-Israel policies. mronline.org 
More than 800 civil servants from the U.S., the UK, and the European Union released a statement on Friday criticizing their governments' support of Israel in its war in Gaza, warning that such policies could be contributing to war crimes and violations of international law.
(2024-02-07). Professor Norman Fenton: The climate crisis, like the covid crisis, is massively exaggerated by flawed models and statistics. expose-news.com On Monday, Professor Norman Fenton joined Australian political commentator Alexandra Marshall to discuss censorship, misinformation, net zero, the farmers' rebellion in Europe and the fracture of the "freedom movement." Also joining the …
(2024-02-07). Cairo Book Fair 2024: Millions flock to read about Palestine. newarab.com 
As January 2024 draws to a close, so does the Cairo International The fair was inaugurated in 1969 and is one of the oldest large-scale book fairs in the world, second only to Frankfurt, Germany. This year marks its 55th edition, with 1,200 publishing houses from at least 70 countries participating. | While the internal economic situation has impacted the number of attendees, publishers claim that the turnout…
(2024-02-06). Germany approves $17B support for gas power plants transitioning to hydrogen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The German Ministry of Economy announced on Monday that the government has approved plans to support gas power plants that can transition to hydrogen, with a support cost of $17 billion. This move is part of the efforts to address the gaps in renewable energy intermittency and accelerate the shift to low-carbon energy generation.The decision comes after pressure from the industry for more details, following the government's promise of this strategy last year, as Germany relies on hydrogen to move away from gas and coal, Bloomberg reported.After closing its remaining nuclear power plants, Germany has to…
(2024-02-06). "What Is Anti-Racism?" — review. mronline.org 
Arun Kudnani traces its roots to the campaigns of 1930s' cultural thinkers such as anthropologist Ruth Benedict and gay rights activist Magnus Hirschfield, who were theorising the rise of Nazism in Germany and urged the U.S. political elite to educate the working class, believing that without this, economic hardship would make racism more likely.
(2024-02-06). Will Nato survive Donald Trump's reelection? Germany expresses concerns. geo.tv 
The 77-year-old Donald Trump is running for president once again despite his legal troubles…
(2024-02-06). It Is Not Just Germany. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-02-06). The case of Hans-Georg Maassen: A fascist at the summit of the German state. wsws.org Germany's main domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, revealed last week that it is pursuing its former boss, Hans-Georg Maassen, as a "right-wing extremist suspect." The agency has been forced to admit that it was led by a right-wing extremist for eight years.
(2024-02-06). Once again, hundreds of thousands protest on the streets of Germany against the far right. wsws.org That millions of people have taken to the streets in Germany shows how hated the far right is and that they only see their anger articulated through ongoing demonstrations.
(2024-02-07). Homer, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great. counterpunch.org 
Prologue More than any other Greek, Homer (The Poet), Aristotle (The Philosopher), and Alexander the Great (the military genius and pillar of Hellenism), made Hellas / Greece equivalent to civilization. The epics of Homer The epic poems of Homer inspired the Greeks for millennia. The first epic, the Iliad, tells the story of the Trojan
(2024-02-07). To stand with Gaza, Ireland's Sinn Féin must boycott Biden. newarab.com 
In just a few weeks time, Sinn Féin's leadership will be jetting off to the White House to Every year, the US president hosts a reception marking Saint Patrick's Day (17 March), wh…
(2024-02-07). Megaphone releases documentary on tragic Tripoli boat wreck. newarab.com 
A new documentary released on Tuesday by The ship was filled with Lebanese and Syrian migrants attempting to reach Italy, one of hundreds of similar journeys attempted by peo…
(2024-02-07). Bakan Fidan Libya Ulusal Birlik Hàºkàºmeti Ba≈übakanƒ± Dibeybe ile gà∂ràº≈ütàº. yenisafak.com 
Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Hakan Fidan, Malta'daki temaslarƒ±nƒ± tamamlayarak Libya'ya geàßti. Diplomatik kaynaklardan edinilen bilgiye gà∂re Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Hakan Fidan, Malta ziyaretini tamamladƒ±. Bakan Fidan Türkiye saatiyle 12.20'de Libya'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Trablus'a geldi. Fidan, gàºn iàßerisinde Libya'da yapacaƒüƒ± gà∂ràº≈ümelerde ikili ili≈ükileri ve bà∂lgesel konularƒ&plu…
(2024-02-07). UNRWA, ICJ named in unofficial Nobel Peace Prize shortlist. newarab.com 
The UN's Palestinian refugee agency Henrik Urdal, director of the Norway-based Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), announced the list on Wednesday — as he has each year his since assuming his role in 2017.
(2024-02-07). Two New Podcasts — Ania K and Rasheed, Plus — The mouse that Roared. sonar21.com 
One of the beautiful things about the internet is that it opens up the world to a variety of voices. Ania K and Rasheed Mohammed are two excellent examples of this. Ania is a smart lady who currently lives in Poland and Rasheed is a great American living in St. Louis. The only flaw that both have is they think I'm worth talking to and regularly give me an opportunity to discuss the latest going on in Ukraine and the Middle East. | Ania invited Andrei Martyanov and me to do a deep dive on Ukraine. I love being able to have a discussion with Andrei. I have learned a lot from him. His books should be must read…
(2024-02-07). Turkish Bayraktar drones to start manufacturing in Ukraine. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Baykar, the Turkish defense, has announced plans to open a plant in Kyiv, Ukraine to start manufacturing their infamous Bayraktar battle drones, employing over 500 workers to produce either TB2 or TB3 drones, according to CEO Haluk Bayraktar's interview with Reuters.During the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Baykar spoke to Reuters about the upcoming factory, saying it is currently under construction and expected to start production in about a year with an output of 120 units per year, with investments into the project reaching $95 million.Baykar's Ukrainian factory has been in the we…
(2024-02-07). The ICJ's 'Plausibility Test' Undermines the Crime of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
The fact that the court in the Ukraine v. Russia case ordered an immediate cease-fire yet did not impose one in the Gaza conflict in the South Africa v. Israel case presents a quandary. The reality on the ground has not altered in either case, with the average person bearing the burden of armed war and the people of Gaza and Ukraine experiencing genocide, the worst kind of atrocity that is classified as a crime against humanity.
(2024-02-06). Ukraine's Black Sea "Victory" is a Distraction. thealtworld.com Ukraine has invested heavily in carrying out complex operations to strike at targets across Crimea including Russian naval vessels, ports, as well as striking at civilian infrastructure including the Crimean Bridge. According to Kiev, this is all part of a strategy meant to first isolate the peninsula, then seize it from Russia. | The Western media, for its part, has invested heavily in convincing the world that Ukraine is "winning" in the Black Sea, and is building on these victories not only toward seizing Crimea but also toward defeating Russia altogether. | In reality, Ukraine's operations in the Black Sea ar…
(2024-02-06). Feb 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Polyushko-Pole — –û–ª—å–≥–∞ –Ø–∫–æ–≤–ª–µ–≤–∞ They Hate Us for Our Bases and Bombs, by Bill Astore Russia Demilitarizing NATO | Larry C. Johnson (Video) Ukraine War Day #712: Russian Break Through In Avdeevka, by yalensis Rus Storm Central Avdeyevka, Ukr Defence Chaos, Rus Prepare Kupiansk Strike, Kiev Leaders Quarrel (Mercouris Podcast) Ukraine Distracts from Multiplying Catastrophes; Why US Analysts Get Ukraine Wrong — New Atlas (Vide…
(2024-02-06). BRICS Stocks to Own Now. infobrics.org BRICS Stocks to Own Now BRICS Surpasses G7 in Global GDP Share Following Rapid Growth Amid US Sanctions on Russia…
(2024-02-06). Warmongers react to Tucker Carlson's supposed 'Putin interview'. infobrics.org Reactions to Tucker Carlson's visit to Russia show that there is no longer media freedom in the West.
(2024-02-06). Georgia foils Kiev regime's major terrorist attack targeting Russian city of Voronezh. infobrics.org Georgian agents discovered that the explosives, specifically C4, were disguised as batteries. According to the official statement by the SUS, given on February 5, the terrorist group was heading to Voronezh, a major city in western/southwestern Russia. The investigation led the SUS agents to the conclusion that the sender of the cache was Andrei Sharashidze, an MP (Member of Parliament) from Zelensky's party.
(2024-02-06). Russian cosmonaut sets new record for time spent in space. pressenza.com Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, 59, today set a new record for the time he has spent in orbit around the Earth, the Roscosmos space corporation announced. | According to the corporation, Kononenko surpassed the previous record of almost 879 days accumulated over 17 years, which his compatriot Guennadi Padalka had held since 2016. | Kononenko is completing his fifth mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and is on track to become the first cosmonaut to spend more than 1,000 days in space on 4 June. | By the date of his return to Earth on 23 September 2024, Kononenko will have accumulated 1,110 days…
(2024-02-07). Sweden Drops Nord Stream Probe Without Mentioning Culprits. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced that its investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions is closed, with no culprit found. | RELATED: | "The investigation into gross sabotage against the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 is closed… the conclusion of the investigation is that Swedish jurisdiction does not apply," said Mats Ljungqvist, the public prosecutor for the investigation. | "A large number of ship mo…
(2024-02-07). Feb 7, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
‚ô´ Libera — Ave Verum by Albinoni (Adagio in G Minor) The Western Press Are Just Printing Straight Up Nazi Propaganda About Middle Easterners Now, by Caitlin Johnstone The Billionaire-Backed Campaign Attacking the Palestinian Cause, by Jessica Buxbaum Hamas Responds to the Ceasefire Proposal — This is What We Know So Far Hopeful and some positive news, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Palestine Chronicle: A Day of Joint Operations — Resistance Roundup — Day 123 The New Atlas: US Bombing Spree Won't Reverse Decline of US Primacy in ME (Video) More Billions for Ukraine! Israel Too! Democr…
(2024-02-06). UK's main aircraft carrier misses major NATO exercises after problems. infobrics.org Yet Britain thinks it can impose a no-flight zone over Ukraine…
(2024-02-07). UN expert calls on UK government to halt the extradition of Julian Assange. pressenza.com The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Alice Jill Edwards, yesterday urged the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) to halt the possible extradition of Julian Assange to the United States of America. In her press release dated 6 February 2024,…
(2024-02-07). The United States sends Ukrainian troops to Sudan. uwidata.com Information has appeared in the African media that the United States and the United Kingdom have been transferring special forces of the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate to Sudan for several months for the war against the Rapid Support Forces. The United States is concerned about the civil war in Sudan and, against the backdrop of …
(2024-02-06). More Musings on Britain's Failing Military and the FEckless U.S. bombing of Iranian Proxies. sonar21.com 
HMS Queen Elizabeth — dead in the water | I have several different issues I want to raise. I am posting my chat with Judge Napolitano today. I am told by a good friend and tough critic that it was one of my better efforts. I'll let you judge. | Let's start with the military disaster that is the United Kingdom. Britannia is no longer capable of ruling the waves in a wading pool. For example, one of Britain's two aircraft carriers —