Monthly Archives: November 2024

2024-11-17: News Headlines

newarab (2024-11-17). Greta Thunberg urges release of Armenians in Azerbaijan. newarab.com Swedish climate activist T…

newarab (2024-11-17). After Amsterdam, Israeli hooligans bring violence to Paris. newarab.com Israeli football fans attacked French supporters at the Stade de France in The attack, which took place in the stands at around the tenth minute of play, occurred despite security measures being stepped up following the rampage by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week which triggered violence in the city. | Footage posted to social media showed France fans leaving their seats to move away from the violence. | "

newarab (2024-11-17). French court approves conditional release of Georges Abdallah. newarab.com A French court has approved the conditional release of Lebanese activist The decision on Friday marks the eleventh request for Abdallah's release, the National Counterterrorism Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Agence France-Presse. However, the prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling. | In a statement, the prosecution said: "The Sentence Enforcement Court, in a d…

tn.ai (2024-11-17). Yellow Vest Protesters Mark Sixth Anniversary across France. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Demonstrators gathered in Paris and cities across France on Saturday to mark the sixth anniversary of the Yellow Vest movement, voicing discontent against President Emmanuel Macron's policies and economic inequality.

presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona. aljazeera.com Jorge Martin finishes third in the season finale to become the first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona. aljazeera.com Jorge Martin finishes third in the Barcelona MotoGP to become first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.

_____ (2024-11-17). CPJ joins call for Turkey to release arrested journalist Furkan Karabay. cpj.org/feed/atom/

The Independent (2024-11-17). 170,000 coffee farmers registered ahead of EU deadline. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 170,000 coffee farmers and value-chain actors have been registered in Uganda's national database as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). According to Israel Ssebugenyi, the Technology Development Manager at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), this number has …

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-11-17). South Africa and European Commission review strategic partnership. plenglish.com Pretoria, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke today with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, with whom he reviewed the strategic partnership that both parties maintain.

____ (2024-11-17). European Union Film Festival Concludes in Delhi with French Flair. devdiscourse.com The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has concluded in New Delhi, wrapping up an enthralling ten-day event with the French comedy-drama 'Jim's Story' directed by Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu.

____ (2024-11-17). Rory McIlroy Triumphs at World Tour Championship, Ending Tumultuous Year on a High. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy has rounded off a turbulent year with a triumphant victory at the World Tour Championship, capturing his sixth crown as Europe's No. 1 golfer. Despite personal and professional upheavals, McIlroy clinched the tournament with a remarkable finish, birdieing two of the last three holes to secure a 3-under 69 and a two-stroke win over Rasmus Hojgaard.

Andrew Korybko (2024-11-17). Everyone Missed The Most Important Part Of The First Putin-Scholz Call In Two Years. thealtworld.com Putin made a pass at Schulz by suggesting that the last undamaged part of the Nord Stream pipelines could be swiftly put back to use if Germany helps Russia in Ukraine by rejecting Trump's reported plans to "escalate to de-escalate". | The first Putin-Scholz call in two years diplomatically "

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League. aljazeera.com Netherlands's win was halted due to a medical emergency on Hungary's assistant coach Adam Szalai.

Yeni Safak (2024-11-17). 'Stop funding genocide': People protest against Ireland's sale of Israeli bonds. indybay.org Senator Alice Mary Higgins says Central Bank of Ireland's support for Israel is serious breach of international law…

____ (2024-11-17). ATP Finals to Thrill Italian Fans Until 2030. devdiscourse.com The ATP Finals will continue to call Italy home until 2030, according to an announcement by the men's tennis governing body and the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) on Sunday. Initially planned to stay in Turin until 2025, the tournament's tenure got an extension due to its remarkable achievements.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Focus on hope: Brescia's Story. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Brescia Dover studying abroad in Italy Photo courtesy: Brescia Dover At 20 years old, Brescia Dover was ready to take on the world. She was on her way to achieving her dream of being a professional photographer. Everything was going according to plan when her dream came to a halt. Brescia was diagnosed with cancer. With her plans for her future pushed aside, Brescia's focus was now on her health and hope. It's an unexpected…

Future of Life Institute (2024-11-17). Video: Nuclear War Between Russia and the US. "Nuclear Winter" globalresearch.ca [This article was first published on March 9, 2022, revised and expanded on October 5, 2022, minor revisions on May 25, 2023.] | At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has …

presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Russia holds strategic nuclear exercise. presstv.ir Russia successfully conducts a strategic nuclear exercise.

Editor (2024-11-17). Putin Tells German Leader That Ukraine Peace Deal Possible. scheerpost.com By Kyle Anzalone / Antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and offered to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian leader offered a deal similar to one proposed by Moscow in June. On Friday, Scholz spoke with Putin for the first time in nearly two years. According to the Kremlin, "The …

Brian Berletic (2024-11-17). US Options Narrow as Ukrainian Lines Continue Crumbling. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for November 17, 2024; | Ukraine continues losing territory at an increasing rate, with the salient west of Donetsk City continuing to expand including the city of Kurakhove, as well as advances into the urban areas of Toretsk near New York, Chasiv Yar west of Bakhmut, and Kupiansk in eastern Kharkov; | While the West insists Russia is running out of time to press its advantages, all evidence suggests conditions in Ukraine will continue shifting in Russia's favor until the West either intervenes or comes to terms with Moscow; | The incoming Trump adminstration claims it will "e…

tvbrics (2024-11-17). Russian archaeologists find rare tiles depicting cats. tvbrics.com Their age reaches about 400 years…

ICRC (2024-11-17). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Russia hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure in huge drone, missile attacks. aljazeera.com Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 996. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 996th day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-11-17). African states making Russia/China deals has "implications" aljazeera.com Ebenezer Odabare talks about why African countries need to consider the consequences when choosing foreign partners.

aljazeera (2024-11-17). Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. aljazeera.com Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.

____ (2024-11-17). G20 Consensus Shaken by Russian Air Strike. devdiscourse.com A Russian air strike on Ukraine on Sunday has disrupted an already fragile consensus among the Group of 20 major economies as they draft their joint statement at the annual summit in Rio de Janeiro. Three diplomats close to the negotiations disclosed these developments.

____ (2024-11-17). Zelenskiy's Bold Message on U.S.-Made Missiles. devdiscourse.com In a striking development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a pivotal shift in U.S. policy, noting that Kyiv has been granted permission to conduct deeper strikes into Russia with American-made missiles.

____ (2024-11-17). Turning the Tide: US Approves Long-Range Strikes in Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration has made a pivotal decision allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russia. Sources reveal that Ukraine plans its first attacks in the coming days, indicating a significant shift in U.S. policy amid ongoing tensions in the region.

____ (2024-11-17). Biden Lifts Ban on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com US President Joe Biden has taken a significant step by authorizing Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to penetrate deeper into Russian territory. This marks a shift in US policy amid growing complexities in the Ukraine conflict.

____ (2024-11-17). Escalation Alert: U.S. Missiles Pave Path to Potential Conflict Expansion. devdiscourse.com Washington's shift in policy to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles against Russia has significantly escalated tensions. Senior Russian lawmakers warn this may set the stage for World War Three.

Eve Ottenberg (2024-11-17). Biden as Lame Duck. counterpunch.org Right now, it's still up to Joe "All War, All the Time" Biden to end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. He has the power to do so, and to pretend that he doesn't is arrant nonsense. But, but, you object, what about Bibi Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin? Well, they won't. The former without an […] | To read this article, log in If you are logged in but can't read CP+ articles, check the status of your access In ord…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-11-17). German Green Party against sale of Taurus missiles to Ukraine. plenglish.com Berlin, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) The Union-90/Green Party will vote against the authorization for the sale of Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, if this coincides with the position of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the Bundestag (parliament).

ecns.cn (2024-11-17). Xi says China's position and actions on Ukraine issue always fair and square. ecns.cn China's position and actions on the Ukraine issue have always been fair and square, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.

presstv.ir (2024-11-17). Ukraine war will end 'sooner' with return of Trump: Zelensky. presstv.ir Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the Ukraine war will end "sooner" with the arrival of US President-elect Donald Trump in the White House.

A A (2024-11-17). To secure peace in Ukraine, Trump must review misguided western sanctions. strategic-culture.su If Trump is serious about ending the war in Ukraine, he must look at its origins. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Following Trump's electio…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-11-17). World Day of the Poor celebrated at the Holy See. plenglish.com Vatican City, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the VIII World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis today called on governments and international organizations to increase attention to the most disadvantaged.

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2024-11-16: News Headlines

newarab (2024-11-16). Greta Thunberg urges release of Armenians in Azerbaijan. newarab.com Swedish climate activist T…

Joey Grostern, DeSmog. (2024-11-16). Governments Must Tackle Climate Disinformation, Experts Urge. popularresistance.org Governments around the world must take "immediate and decisive action" to tackle climate disinformation, scientists and campaign groups have urged as talks at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan enter their fourth day. | A coalition of 55 climate information integrity groups and 42 leading climate scientists and experts have signed an open letter urging countries to counter the risk of false and misleading claims that are wrecking efforts to slow climate change. | It comes two days after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke at COP29 arguing that "there is no national security without climate security" [m…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-11-16). Azerbaijan: Call on the participants of the European Political Community Summit to address the climate of repression. fidh.org The undersigned human rights organisations call on the participants of the forthcoming European Political Community Summit to address the climate of unprecedented repression in Azerbaijan and to demand the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders, civil society activists, environmental activists and journalists whose arrests are politically motivated.
6 November 2024. Less than a week before the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-11-16). Uganda Development Bank hosts high-level meeting on climate finance at COP 29. independent.co.ug Baku, Azerbaijan | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) yesterday (November 15) convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to foster partnerships aimed at mitigating climate change in Africa and integrating climate considerations into development finance. Led by the Bank's …

newarab (2024-11-16). After Amsterdam, Israeli hooligans bring violence to Paris. newarab.com Israeli football fans attacked French supporters at the Stade de France in The attack, which took place in the stands at around the tenth minute of play, occurred despite security measures being stepped up following the rampage by Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week which triggered violence in the city. | Footage posted to social media showed France fans leaving their seats to move away from the violence. | "

Aseel Saleh (2024-11-16). France orders release of Georges Abdallah, Europe's longest-held political prisoner. peoplesdispatch.org A French court ordered the release of prominent anti-imperialist and pro-Palestinian Lebanese freedom fighter The decision has been long-awaited by leftist activists, advocates,…

newarab (2024-11-16). French court approves conditional release of Georges Abdallah. newarab.com A French court has approved the conditional release of Lebanese activist The decision on Friday marks the eleventh request for Abdallah's release, the National Counterterrorism Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Agence France-Presse. However, the prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling. | In a statement, the prosecution said: "The Sentence Enforcement Court, in a d…

presstv.ir (2024-11-16). 'Arab Nelson Mandela' released after 40 years in France. presstv.ir A French court has ordered the release of Lebanese resistance fighter Georges Abdallah, who was arrested some 40 years ago.

SKWAWKBOX (2024-11-16). Video: Albanese dismantles 'genocide denier' Lammy over wilful ignorance of international law. skwawkbox.org 'What constitutes genocide is the Genocide Convention, not personal opinion' — and her comments apply just as well to Lammy's boss Starmer United Nations legal expert Francesca Albanese has dismantled UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy's wilful genocide denial, during an interview she gave to the 'Thinking Muslim' podcast. Her comments, though, apply just as well …

Staff (2024-11-16). Toman rehenes en restaurante en Francia. cubadebate.cu Varios rehenes fueron tomados hoy en un restaurante de la ciudad francesa Issy-Les-Moulineaux por el hijo del propietario del local. Durante el acto de captura en el restaurante, cuyo nombre es l'Olivier, el local se encontraba vacío, por lo que ningún cliente fue tomado. El captor declaró su intención de suicidarse, informan medios locales.

newarab (2024-11-16). Amid flood disaster, Morocco rallies aid and volunteers to Spain. newarab.com On 13 November, an official Moroccan team of 70 personnel arrived in Valencia, bringing with them 24 water-pumping trucks and a support vehicle to assist with clean-up efforts. | The mission, ordered by the Moroccan King Mohamed VI, was reported by the state news age…

presstv.ir (2024-11-16). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.

_____ (2024-11-16). CPJ joins call for Turkey to release arrested journalist Furkan Karabay. cpj.org/feed/atom/

Maxime Duriez (2024-11-16). States party to the ICC must join Lithuania's request to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities. fidh.org On 30 September 2024, Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) with 12 other human rights organisations co-signed an open letter calling on State Parties to the ICC to support and join the referral.
8 November 2024. Read the open letter below, in english only. | – | / |

presstv.ir (2024-11-16). Borrell urges sanctions on Israel for war crimes. presstv.ir The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell proposes measures to confront the Israeli war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

newarab (2024-11-16). Libya's new hijab mandate sparks nationwide debate on freedom. newarab.com Libya's Interior Minister, Emad al-Trabelsi, stirred controversy during a The Government of National Unity's minister declared that there is "no space for personal freedom in Libya" and that those seeking it "should go to Europe." He also announced plans to reinstate "morality p…

ecns.cn (2024-11-16). China-Europe train lifts trade. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train service, a calling card of the Belt and Road Initiative, reached a major milestone on Friday, with the departure of the 100,000th train service, according to China State Railway Group, which manages and oversees the service.

presstv.ir (2024-11-16). Far-right German party calls for UN probe into 'Berlin's role' in Nord Stream blasts. presstv.ir A German party asked the UN to probe the likely contribution by the country's government to explosions that hit the pipelines built to transfer Russia's gas to Europe in 2022.

Maxime Duriez (2024-11-16). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption.
Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |

WSWS (2024-11-16). Mass redundancies at auto parts suppliers Schaeffler and Continental in Germany. wsws.org Continental is set to close two plants next year and Schaeffler has announced mass sackings. The IG Metal union has agreed a new contract that imposes an "industrial peace" and so will not lift a finger to conduct a fight to defend jobs.

The Independent (2024-11-16). Kiplimo, Kiplangat to feature in Sevens Hills Race. independent.co.ug Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's top long-distance stars Victor Kiplangat and Jacob Kiplimo will feature in the Sevens Hills Race in the Netherlands. The duo who were preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for Sunday, arrived in the Netherlands on Friday ready to showcase their performance potential in a highly anticipated formidable …

Media Lens (2024-11-16). Deliberate Israeli Targeting of Palestinian Children Becomes "Local News" on the BBC. dissidentvoice.org Imagine an experienced Ukrainian surgeon breaking down in front of a committee of British MPs as he related how Russian forces had been deliberately targeting Ukrainian children. Imagine the surgeon had had to operate in desperate conditions on young children who had been lying injured after a Russian bombing attack and who were then 'picked …

A A (2024-11-16). Moscow continues to warn the West about the risk of nuclear escalation. strategic-culture.su Maria Zakharova's recent statement makes it clear that Russia, even while prioritizing diplomacy, will not give up on "devastating" measures if these are necessary to respond to Western aggression. | Join us on , , and .

United World International (2024-11-16). The journalist at the front: "Ukraine stuck in Kursk while Russia advances in Donbass" uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of Kurakhovo," Rangeloni said, noting that Russian armed forces are constantly advancing on the Donbass front. …

____ (2024-11-16). Zelenskiy Urges Diplomatic End to Ukraine-Russia Conflict. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stressed the critical need for the war with Russia to be concluded by next year using diplomatic methods. His remarks were aired during a radio interview on Saturday.

aljazeera (2024-11-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 995. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 995th day, these are the main developments.

United World International (2024-11-16). The journalist at the front: "Ukraine stuck in Kursk while Russia advances in Donbass" unitedworldint.com Ukraine is facing to find new recruits, while every day more and more soldiers desert. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü, Donetsk / Russia Vittorio Nicola Rangeloni, a Russian/Italian journalist living in Donetsk, described the latest situation on the Ukrainian front. "Having lost control of Ugledar, Selidovo and Gornyak, the Ukrainian army is about to lose control of …

aljazeera (2024-11-16). US, South Korea and Japan slam 'dangerous' ties between Russia, North Korea. aljazeera.com Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.

presstv.ir (2024-11-16). North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia. presstv.ir North Korea ratified a mutual defense treaty with Russia which calls for each side to come to the other's aid in case of an armed attack.

A a (2024-11-16). BRICS summit in Kazan: a turning point for Global South. strategic-culture.su ISAS academic Amitendu Palit notes that with four major Southeast Asian countries as partners, the BRICS is on its way to becoming a representative bloc from the global south with multiple regional identities. Greater economic integration through the launch of BRICS Pay will also help Russia and Iran increase their presence in the global economy.

Staff (2024-11-16). Putin, Scholz hold phone talks first time in two years. defenddemocracy.press The talks were initiated by Berlin MOSCOW, November 15. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the first time in two years. The talks were initiated by Berlin. The leaders had previously held phone talks on December 2, 2022. They last met face to face before Russia started …

APR editor (2024-11-16). Plea to bar Prabowo from UK as Indonesian security forces crack down on Papuan rally. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan advocacy group for self-determination for the colonised Melanesians has appealed to the United Kingdom government to cancel its planned reception for new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. "Prabowo is a blood-stained war criminal who is complicit in genocide in East Timor and West Papua," claimed an exiled leader of the United…

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