(2024-12-05). Cyprus buys Israeli-made advanced Barak-MX air defense system. haaretz.com The system, made by Israel's IAI, which can intercept aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles, has also been sold to India, Azerbaijan, and Morocco. Reuters reports that the system has already been delivered…
(2024-12-05). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). Left & Right Unite In France To Oust PM Barnier's Govt | End Of The Road For Emmanuel Macron. hindustantimes.com French lawmakers on the night of December 4 voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. This after the National Assembly lower house approved a no-confidence motion that had been proposed by the hard left, backed by the far right headed by Marine Le Pen. The motion was passed after 331 MPs in the 577-member chamber voted to oust the government. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron insisted that he will complete his remaining term till 2027.
(2024-12-05). French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote. independent.co.ug 
PARIS, France | Xinhua | The deputies of the French National Assembly voted on Wednesday evening in favor of a no-confidence vote, forcing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign and his government to collapse. A total of 331 deputies, mostly from left-wing parties alliance New Popular Front (NFP) and far-right party National Rally (RN), …
(2024-12-05). France, KSA to co-chair conference on Palestine state: Macron. newarab.com 
(2024-12-05). France's Macron Calls for Unified Approach to Middle East Peace, Rejects Normalization with Assad. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-05). Don't blame Biden for inflation. Blame the climate. grist.org 
Angela Bishop has been struggling with what she describes as "the cost of everything lately." Groceries are one stressor, although she gets some reprieve from the free school lunches her four kids receive. Still, a few years of the stubbornly high cost of gas, utilities, and clothing have been pain points. | "We've just seen the prices before our eyes just skyrocket," said Bishop, who is 39. She moved her family to Richmond, Virginia from California a few years ago to stop "living paycheck to paycheck," but things have been so difficult lately she's worried it won't be long before they are once again barely ge…
(2024-12-05). Turkey's Strategic Moves Amid Northern Syria Clashes. devdiscourse.com Turkey has intensified its efforts to stabilize northern Syria, as regional counterparts have worked closely following a resurgence of conflict last week. The defense ministry spokesman conveyed on Thursday that stabilizing measures are actively being implemented.
(2024-12-05). Turkey says 'too soon' to expect refugees to return to Aleppo. newarab.com 
But a government minister cautioned the time may not yet be ripe for large scale population movements to Ale…
(2024-12-05). Turkey Ends Meta Probe Amid Data-Sharing Commitments. devdiscourse.com Turkey's competition board announced on Thursday that it has concluded its investigation into Meta Platforms regarding data-sharing practices between Threads and Instagram.
(2024-12-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to make healthy holiday food choices. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end…
(2024-12-05). Cyprus Turns to Israel for Air Defense Upgrade After Russian Supply Disruptions. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-05). Ukraine: Flawed Legislation on Collaboration. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, near Kyiv's Court of Appeal. | © 2024 Human Rights Watch | Some provisions of Ukraine's anti-collaboration legislation make it possible to criminally prosecute Ukrainian civilians for legitimate activities essential to civilian life in occupied areas.These provisions have led to unjust prosecution of many Ukrainian civilians.Ukrainian authorities should revise the legislation, in close consultation with civil society, to ensure compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law. The European Union should include it amon…
(2024-12-05). Berlin Conference 140 Years Later. globalresearch.ca From November 15, 1884, until February 26, 1885, the Berlin West Africa Conference was held in Germany where numerous European states convened to carve up the continent based upon their own economic interests. | Commonly known as the Berlin Conference, the …
(2024-12-05). Trump tariffs seen to stunt Europe's growth. ecns.cn The proposed tariffs by the United States President-elect Donald Trump will hit Europe by weakening economic growth and result in a lose-lose situation for both sides of the Atlantic, European officials and experts have said.
(2024-12-05). Iran: NATO should answer for growing global insecurity. presstv.ir Iran says the new NATO secretary general should feel responsible for increasing global insecurity, particularly in Europe.
(2024-12-05). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-05). Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Gà∂rlitz/Zgorzelec. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). Evaluando el acuerdo de alto el fuego en el Líbano. workers.org 
Combatientes de Hizbulá. El 26 de noviembre se anunció un alto el fuego en el Líbano. øQué significa? Se trata de un acuerdo de alto el fuego negociado por el imperialismo estadounidense y aplaudido por Francia y el resto de países de la Unión Europea. Según declaraciones a la prensa . . . |
(2024-12-05). Stellantis: The Opel plant at Ràºsselsheim, Germany shrinks to single-shift operations. wsws.org Hundreds of contract workers face losing their jobs, and the IG Metall union is refusing to defend them.
(2024-12-05). This Is Why Blinken, Sullivan, Biden and Their Advisors Are Attempting To Instigate a World War Before January 20, 2025. pressenza.com Two New Major Realizations: | By late 2023, it had become clear to countries all over the world that: | Nearly 10 rounds of US/NATO economic sanctions against Russia had no effect. in fact, the sanctions had the opposite effect of the one that was intended. Instead of collapsing, Russia's economy jumped from number 6 in the world to number 4, surpassing Germany and Japan by the beginning of 2024.(1) | It became clear after a year and a half of battle, that Ukraine had no chance of winning the proxy war of attrition against Russia.(2) | The World Received Its Cue and the World Bolted (Away From the US)…
(2024-12-05). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-05). Kosovo journalist Berat Buzhala, Nacionale newsroom receive death threat. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-05). Norway wealth fund divests from Israel's Bezeq over settlements. newarab.com 
The decision to divest comes after the fund's ethics watchdog, the Council on Ethics, adopted a new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the occupied Palesti…
(2024-12-05). Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-12-05). 2,000 terrorists killed in N Syria amid military cooperation with Russia. presstv.ir Syrian sources say around 2,000 Takfiri terrorists have been killed in the Arab country's north over the past week amid military cooperation between Damascus and Russia.
(2024-12-05). Joint Syrian, Russian Strikes Kill Nearly 2,000 Terrorists in Northern Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Joint strikes carried out by the Syrian military and its Russian allies have eliminated nearly 2,000 foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists in northern Syria over the past week, sources say.
(2024-12-05). Film Crew Stopped and Questioned in Autonomous Republic of Uzbekistan. hrw.org On December 1, police in Karakalpakstan, the autonomous republic of western Uzbekistan, briefly detained Russian blogger and film maker Aleksei Pivovarov, three members of his film crew, and their fixer, Feride Makhsetova, a local journalist at the independent news agency Hook Report. The group was escorted to the Nukus City Police station, where police questioned the group, confiscated their flash drives, and deleted their recordings. | Click to expand Image | Aleksei Privovarov speaks to the camera in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, December 1, 2024. | © 2024 Private…
(2024-12-05). West Aims to Weaken Russia Using New Fighting in Syria and Protests in Georgia. globalresearch.ca In the past, there were many locally defined conflicts on the various continents, which were often unrelated. But in today's global world, in which the big players operate with all the powerful structures of the special services, we always have …
(2024-12-05). South Korea's defence minister resigns over martial law crisis. aljazeera.com Defence minister's resignation follows brief martial law declaration and as Russia-North Korea pact comes into force.
(2024-12-05). Kash Patel vows war on FBI weaponization. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss Aaron's past interviews with Trump's nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, and his promises to crack down on the Bureau's political weaponization, as seen during the Russiagate saga. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: facebook.com/thegrayzone …
(2024-12-05). Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences. aljazeera.com Kyiv's forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine.
(2024-12-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,015. aljazeera.com These were the key developments on the 1,015th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-05). 300 Chinese artifacts exhibited in Russia. ecns.cn About 300 Chinese artifact of the 50s were displayed at the exhibition, which will run from Dec. 5 to March 3, 2025 in Moscow.
(2024-12-05). Trump Takes Aim at BRICS (and the Global Economy). fpif.org Donald Trump, a man who never shied from bold declarations, has once again turned the global stage into a theater of economic brinkmanship. His target: the BRICS coalition, a bloc of emerging powers that includes China, Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa (and now Iran, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Egypt as well). With more than 30 countries showing interest, BRICS is steadily challenging the traditional economic order. | Trump, in his signature style, announced on Truth Social that BRICS nations could face 100 percent tariffs should they dare to establish a unified currency or undermine the U.S. dollar. "The idea…
(2024-12-05). Ukraine Briefing: Russia's Oreshnik redefines modern warfare, Zelensky admits it's game over & more. thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss why the Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile is indeed a gamechanger and has redefined global warfare and why NATO is privately admitting so. We then discuss Ukraine's perspective on the war and how finally reality is hitting home.
(2024-12-05). Iran Eyes Close Alliance with China, Russia in Countering US Unilateralism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his administration's determination to promote cooperation with China and Russia in countering the US' unilateral policies.
(2024-12-05). Thailand's National Day celebrations are held in number of countries. tvbrics.com Events were held in Russia, the UAE, China, Saudi Arabia and other countries…
(2024-12-05). Heroic Mayor of Dniprorudne: A Tragic Tale of Courage and Sacrifice. devdiscourse.com Yevhen Matvieiev, the long-serving mayor of Dniprorudne, remained in his city during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, prioritizing humanitarian aid and security over personal safety.
(2024-12-05). N1 TV, Nova journalists attacked while covering Serbian demonstrations. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-05). A World in Turmoil: Examining Destruction, Geopolitics, and the Path to Peace. globalresearch.ca The modern world is witnessing unprecedented levels of destruction, loss of life, and devastation of cities. This is evident in conflict zones such as Ukraine, Syria, and Palestine, where human suffering has reached harrowing proportions. These crises, however, are not …
(2024-12-05). No one is above the law… except Hunter Biden. youtube.com 
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on Joe Biden breaking his pledge not to pardon his son, and whether the move was connected to Project Ukraine corruption. ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram: instagram.com/thegrayzonenews Minds: minds.com/thegrayzone Mastodon: mastodon.social/@thegrayzone #TheGrayzone…
(2024-12-05). Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests. aljazeera.com President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for 'handing the country over to Putin'.