(2024-02-27). Homophobia overshadows France FM's first visit to Morocco. newarab.com 
(2024-02-27). 'Historic day': Sweden set to join Nato after Hungary approves bid. scmp.com Sweden clears the last hurdle to join Nato, ending the Nordic country's long history of neutrality and military non-alignment.
(2024-02-27). Alec Baldwin Rust manslaughter trial set for July. scmp.com Alec Baldwin, a producer and star of the Western film, was charged in January for his role in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
(2024-02-27). Man Utd, Barcelona to vie for Juve midfielder Adrien Rabiot. albawaba.com Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked yet again with a potential move to Manchester United, according to SPORT.Barcelona are also interested in the France international whose contract will expire in the summer.United have been monitoring the former PSG star for a long time and are planning to sign him at the end of the season as a free agent.The English giants understand that Barca will be hovering around the Frenchman as well.Rabiot is yet to make a decision regarding his future amid Juve's hesitance to extend the deal. The 28-year-old has four goals and three assists in 23 appearances for the Old La…
(2024-02-27). Is France's pro-Morocco move risking ties with Algeria?>. newarab.com 
After two years of ambiguity, France has finally taken a step towards a pro-Morocco stance regarding the disputed territory of Western Sahara, further risking an already delicate relationship with Algeria, the Polisario Front's primary ally. | On Monday, 26 February, Foreign French Minister Stéphane Séjourné embarked on Paris' first official visit to Rabat after a series of diplomatic crises. | In his meeting with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, Séjourné was expected to tackle one key issue: the territory of Western Sahara. | "The issue of the Sahara is the most prominent point in my visit to Morocco…
(2024-02-27). France's Macron does not rule out Europeans sending ground troops to Ukraine. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door to European nations sending troops to Ukraine, although he cautioned that there was no consensus at this stage.
(2024-02-27). Ukraine war: Nato's European members rule out sending troops to front lines as Russia rebukes Macron. scmp.com France's Emmanuel Macron raised the option of sending Western troops to Ukraine, but Germany, UK, Poland, others say they have no such plans The Kremlin says such a move would inevitably lead to conflict.
(2024-02-27). Neves: I received offers from Barcelona and Arsenal before moving to Al-Hilal. albawaba.com Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves revealed that he received offers from Barcelona and Arsenal before leaving Wolverhampton last summer.The Portugal international admitted he could have remained in Europe, but he eventually opted to make the switch to Saudi Arabia.He went on to sign for Al-Hilal for ‚Ǩ55 million and signed a three-year-deal. The 26-year-old told O Jogo, as quoted by Tribal Football: "I was close to three clubs and in the end it didn't happen, which saddened me and helped me make the decision to go to Al Hilal."I don't want to name names, but Barcelona was one of the hottest and it…
(2024-02-27). 4 dead as fire ravages residential block in Spain's Valencia. presstv.ir At least four people have died in a huge fire that gutted a multi-storey apartment block in Spain's eastern port city of Valencia.
(2024-02-27). Belarusians to play in tennis tournaments in Spain, USA. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ilya Ivashka will open his Challenger Tenerife III run against August Holmgren of Denmark.
(2024-02-27). Multilateral organizations representing millions demand Israel's withdrawal. uwidata.com 
With its public hearings on the sixth day, the International Court of Justice concluded its public proceedings in regard to the legal consequences of Israel's policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including Jerusalem. The proceedings had been demanded End of 2022 by a resolution from the UN General Assembly. The court was called …
(2024-02-27). FM: Belarus is fully ready to engage in SCO activities. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik thanked the SCO deputy secretary general for the mission's work in Belarus and support in the issues of the country's accession to the SCO as a full member. Belarus' readiness to fully engage in the SCO activities was underlined.
(2024-02-27). Belarus drafting decree on radioactive waste storage facility. eng.belta.by The document will improve safety at all stages of radioactive waste management in the country through the creation of a radioactive waste long-term storage system.
(2024-02-27). Lebedev comments on Belarus' 2024 elections results. eng.belta.by "Belarusians truly care about how Belarus will develop, what policy and course the new parliament will pursue," Sergei Lebedev said.
(2024-02-27). Nearly 90 innovative development events underway in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarus' innovative development program is a powerful mechanism aimed at innovative development of the country. Currently, about 90 events are being implemented, 40% of which are part of the highest (fifth and sixth) technological modes.
(2024-02-27). 'Western dominance has ended', EU foreign-policy chief admits, warning of 'West against the Rest' geopolitics. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, admitted that the "era of Western dominance has indeed definitively ended". He warned that the EU must not divide the world into "the West against the Rest", as "many in the 'Global South' accuse us of 'double standards'".
(2024-02-27). The Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism. orinocotribune.com 
The Russian political party "United Russia" held the first "For the Freedom of Nations" International Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism on 16-17 February 2024 in Moscow. It brought together over 400 participants from more than 55 countries of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the CIS, representing the global majority. | From Türkiye the Vatan Party attended the forum. Vatan Party Deputy Chairman Ethem Sancak and the party's representative in Russia, Mehmet Perinàßek, who is also a United World International author, held speeches at the…
(2024-02-27). Farmers set fire to tires, protest on sidelines of EU agriculture ministers meeting. presstv.ir Protesting farmers set fire to tires and blocked roads with their tractors on the sidelines of a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Brussels.
(2024-02-26). Agricultores europeos se movilizan en Bruselas, Bélgica. telesurtv.net Unos 900 tractores obstaculizan el distrito belga mientras se reúnen los ministros de Agricultura del bloque comunitario.
(2024-02-27). Hungary reaffirms Sweden's NATO accession. plenglish.com Thus, Sweden would become the military alliance's 32nd member after Finland's accession in April 2023. | The decision came after Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's recent visit to Budapest. | According to the parties, it will help to build "a fair and respectful relationship between the two countries beyond the differences of opinion." | Experts stated that Budapest delayed its decision to negotiate with the European Union (EU) to release billions of euros in frozen funds. | The EU has been highly critical of the Hungarian executive over issues such as human rights and freedom of speech nationwide.
(2024-02-27). Climate change disruption of Atlantic currents reaching dangerous tipping point. wsws.org The further weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major system of currents throughout the Atlantic Ocean, is likely to have drastic climatic consequences in northern Europe and globally.
(2024-02-27). UK leader Sunak criticises Tory MP's attack on London mayor, denies Islamophobia accusations. scmp.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that a Conservative lawmaker was wrong to say the mayor of London is controlled by Islamists, and denied his party tolerates anti-Muslim prejudice.
(2024-02-27). Mary Poppins 1964 film rating raised to PG in UK due to 'discriminatory language'. scmp.com British Board of Film Classification said the Disney film uses colonial term Hottentots, a derogatory word historically used by white Europeans to refer to South Africa's Khoikhoi people.
(2024-02-27). Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Serbia this year, says its leader Alexander Vucic. scmp.com Balkan nation, a close ally of Beijing in recent years, is the first confirmed stop on the Chinese president's first post-pandemic trip to Europe.
(2024-02-27). News Flash: Houthis attack underwater communications cables in the Red Sea. gilbertdoctorow.com News Flash: Houthis attack underwater communications cables in the Red Sea This morning's news ticker on the Russian Dzen website features an item that you will not see on the pages of today's New York Times or Financial Times. I quote: The Houthis have attacked underwater cables connecting Europe with Asia As a result of …
(2024-02-27). Conflict With NATO Inevitable if Western Troops Go to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that a conflict between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will be inevitable if European countries involve their troops directly in the Ukrainian conflict. | RELATED: | "In this case, we need to talk not about probability, but about inevitability, and that's how we evaluate it," Peskov said during a press conference in which he commented on recent statements by French P…
(2024-02-27). Polish Farmers Protest Against EU's Green Deal. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, about 10,000 Polish farmers took to the streets of Warsaw to protest against the agricultural and environmental policies of the European Union. | RELATED: | "Although the official start of the march was set for 11: 00, groups of protesters began to block streets from early in the morning," local media reported. The protest caused several public transport routes to be diverted or cut off, as well as tra…
(2024-02-27). Germany divided over 'Israeli apartheid' speech at Berlinale. newarab.com 
Germany has been divided after artists at the At the awards ceremony concluding the Berlinale on Saturday, saw Palestinian Basel Adra criticise Israel's war on Gaza in his acceptance speech after his film 'No Other Land' won the top documentary prize. | "It is very hard for me to celebrate whe…
(2024-02-27). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook for global economy for 2024, pointing to the better-than-expected performance of China and the United States last year. Meanwhile, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany are dealing with recession. | Joining the discussion: | Klaus Larres is a fellow at the…
(2024-02-27). First Turkish-led party initiative in Germany: DAVA. uwidata.com 
By Can àáakƒ±r For the first time in Germany, a new political organization was launched with the Turks pioneering: Democratic Alliance for Diversity and Awakening (Demokratischen Allianz fàºr Vielfalt und Aufbruch — DAVA). DAVA sparked a debate in Germany, and some German media targeted DAVA with various allegations. We interviewed Fatih Zingal, one of the …
(2024-02-27). Sweden ready to complete NATO membership bid. ecns.cn Hungary's Parliament has removed the final obstacle to Sweden joining the NATO military alliance, after lawmakers voted to approve the application following a stand-off that lasted almost two years.
(2024-02-27). Sweden set to join US-led NATO as Hungary approves bid. presstv.ir Hungary's parliament approves Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the last obstacle before the Nordic country becomes a member of the US-led military alliance.
(2024-02-27). Hungarian Parliament elects Tamás Sulyok as head of State. plenglish.com Sulyok will replace Katalin Novák, who resigned two weeks ago after revelations that she had pardoned a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children's home. | Sulyok previously served as the president of the Constitutional Court. | He was elected with the backing of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party, which controls two-thirds of the Legislature. | Novak, 46, has been the president of Hungary since 2022. | She previously served as Minister for Family from 2020 to 2021.
(2024-02-27). Hungarian Parliament Approves Sweden's NATO Bid. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Hungary's lawmakers on Monday approved a bill on Sweden's bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | Out of the 199 members of parliament (MP), 194 participated in the voting, with 188 votes in favor and six against. The Hungarian parliament voted on the bill on the first day of the spring session of the Parliament. | "The Swedish-Hungarian military cooperation and Sweden's NATO accession…
(2024-02-27). Ireland must be a voice for the Palestinian people. mronline.org Israel's war in Gaza has now entered its fifth month.
(2024-02-26). Italy Announces Bilateral Security Deal With Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the Italian government announced a bilateral support agreement with Ukraine ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' meeting under Italy's presidency. | RELATED: | The security partnership with a 10-year mandate between Rome and Kiev includes cooperation in defense, economy, infrastructure and energy, and humanitarian support, among other fields. | Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said that security…
(2024-02-27). Hamas Calls on ICJ to Stop Israel's War on Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com President of the Judges, Judge Nawaf Salam gestures ahead of public hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands on legal consequences of Israeli actions in the Palestinian territory on February 26, 2024 ( Nikos Oikonomou — Anadolu Agency ) The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has called on the International Court…
(2024-02-27). Slovakia Says Some NATO Members Are Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico warned on Monday that some NATO and EU countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine, a step that would risk direct war between NATO and Russia. "Several NATO and EU member states are considering sending their soldiers to Ukraine on a bilateral basis," said Fico, who was elected last year …
(2024-02-27). Yuan Transactions Hit One-third of Total Russian Export Payments. infobrics.org BRICS nations' share in Russia's trade balance has also doubled to almost 40% in the past two years…
(2024-02-27). BRICS Agenda for Digital Sovereignty. infobrics.org With Russia chairing BRICS this year, there is added urgency to the relevant avenues of international cooperation in ICT security and digital sovereignty within the bloc…
(2024-02-27). Patriot, NASAMS, Abrams, Archer, Paladin, CAESAR… Russian military is having a field day with best NATO gear. infobrics.org The Neo-Nazi junta is rapidly losing strategically important gear such as the "Patriot" and NASAMS air defenses. On February 22, the former was detected at Chernobaevka in the Kherson oblast (region). It soon had a very unpleasant "close encounter" with two Russian FAB-500 M-62 aerial bombs equipped with MPK gliding modules. Days later, the first M1 "Abrams" was also destroyed.
(2024-02-27). How Egypt-Russia ties continue to evolve against all odds. newarab.com 
(2024-02-27). Rector of Russian University Alexander Bezborodov: By co-operating with dozens of universities in BRICS countries, we gain invaluable experience. tvbrics.com 
The expert spoke about the situation in education in Russia and the BRICS countries…
(2024-02-27). Russian Foreign Minister and Brazil's First Deputy Foreign Minister discussed coordination in the UN, BRICS and G20. tvbrics.com 
Sergey Lavrov and Maria da Rocha met in Moscow…
(2024-02-27). Participants in the Multipolarity Forum and the Congress of the Russophile Movement share their views on the need for change in international politics. tvbrics.com Representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry spoke at the event…
(2024-02-27). Worthy vs. Unworthy Victims: Study Reveals Media's Selective Coverage of Navalny and Lira. thealtworld.com 
A new study by Alan MacLeod uncovers media bias, revealing how the deaths of American journalist Gonzalo Lira and Russian political leader Alexey Navalny were disproportionately covered, exposing the influence of political filters and narrative priorities. | A new MintPress News study of media coverage of the deaths of American journalist and commentator Gonzalo Lira and Russian political leader Alexey Navalny has found that the establishment U.S. press overwhelmingly ignored the former and focussed on the latter. The New York Times, Washington Post, ABC News, Fox News and CNN collectively ran 731 segments on Nav…
(2024-02-27). Worthy vs. Unworthy Victims: Study Reveals Media's Selective Coverage of Navalny and Lira. mintpressnews.com A new study by Alan MacLeod uncovers media bias, revealing how the deaths of American journalist Gonzalo Lira and Russian political leader Alexey Navalny were disproportionately covered, exposing the influence of political filters and narrative priorities.
(2024-02-27). What Needs to Be Done to Get Russia and Ukraine to the Negotiating Table? truthout.org It has been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, sparking a brutal war in which tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have died. With Ukraine running low on both weapons and new recruits, and with more U.S. funding stalled in Congress, we host a discussion on the future of the conflict with peace activist Medea Benjamin of CodePink and Oberlin professor Stephen Crowley… |
(2024-02-27). NATO's Debate Over Whether To Conventionally Intervene In Ukraine Shows Its Desperation. thealtworld.com NATO is planning for a possible Russian breakthrough across the Line of Contact later this year but isn't yet sure how to react if that happens. | French President Macron
(2024-02-27). The New Ecuadoran President Called Out The US For Trying To Manipulate Him Against Russia. thealtworld.com Leftist-aligned members of the Alt-Media Community assumed that he'd do America's bidding due to him being right-wing, yet he just defied their expectations in a surprisingly dramatic way. This proves that ideological affiliation in and of itself is no longer a sufficient indicator of a Latin American leader's foreign policy. | New Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa said last week that he was "
(2024-02-27). Two Years Into Russia's SMO: US-NATO Pushing for Global Destabilization. Unending Support for Kiev Neo-Nazi Regime. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Defiant protests mark two years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-27). Lavrov, China's deputy FM discuss Ukrainian crisis. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is on a working visit to Moscow, discussed the Ukrainian crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry informed on Monday.
(2024-02-27). The tragic death of a traitor (Part One: Origins). mronline.org Alexei Navalny, a Russian political opposition figure whose popularity in the West far exceeded his support in Russia, died while incarcerated in a Russian prison. He was serving a combined 30-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and political extremism, charges that Navalny and his supporters claim were little more than trumped up accusations designed to silence a …
(2024-02-27). Russia is exploiting the strategic initiative. Scott Ritter. thealtworld.com Two years on, the conflict stands on the bodies of almost 1m soldiers, Ukrainian and Russian, and the displaced civilians on both sides, says Scott Ritter…
(2024-02-27). Worthy vs. Unworthy Victims: Study Reveals Media's Selective Coverage of Navalny and Lira. mintpressnews.com A new MintPress News study of media coverage of the deaths of American journalist and commentator Gonzalo Lira and Russian political leader Alexey Navalny has found that the establishment U.S. press overwhelmingly ignored the former and focussed on the latter. The New York Times, Washington Post, ABC News, Fox News and CNN collectively ran 731 …
(2024-02-27). Paris war summit prepares for direct deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine. wsws.org Facing the imminent collapse of NATO's Ukrainian proxy forces amid massive losses, the Paris summit was called to lay the groundwork for the introduction of troops from NATO and EU member countries to fight Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-02-26). Early Voting for Russian Presidential Election Begins. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, early voting in remote areas for the Russian presidential election has begun in the regions of the Far East. | RELATED: | Igor Shamraev, deputy chairman of the regional electoral commission of Kamchatka, said that about 30,000 people in Kamchatka could cast their ballots early. | They include reindeer herders, meteorological station workers, lighthouse keepers and service members at isolated outposts.
(2024-02-26). Russia to Retaliate Against Sanctions on Its Overseas Assets. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov warned that Russia would retaliate in kind to any actions taken by Western countries against its assets abroad. | RELATED: | "This is not a question for us. We are watching the decisions of the Western countries. Any actions with our assets will receive a symmetrical response," he said. | Western countries have imposed sanctions on Russia since February 2022, freezing bo…
(2024-02-27). Japan won't 'provoke Russia' by bringing up Navalny's death, even as it continues backing Ukraine. scmp.com Japan is being criticised for not standing up for human rights by calling out Vladimir Putin or the Russian government over opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death in custody.
(2024-02-27). Macron Announces Steps To Boost Ukraine, Does Not Exclude Troops. latintimes.com While there was "no consensus" on the sending of Western ground troops to Ukraine, "nothing should be excluded. We will do whatever it takes to ensure that Russia cannot win this war," he said.
(2024-02-27). Moscow as mediator? Why Russia is hosting Palestinian talks. newarab.com 
From 29 February to 2 March, there will be an "Moscow's goal is to help the various Palestinian forces agree to unite their ranks politically,"
(2024-02-27). Chinese money 'willing to ride it out' in pursuit of Canadian critical mining deals, despite Ottawa's scrutiny. scmp.com Canada tightened foreign investment rules for the critical minerals sector, and forced three Chinese investors to sell their stakes in Canadian critical mineral companies in 2022.
(2024-02-27). Sweden denies intention to send troops to Ukraine. plenglish.com This question is not relevant, Kristersson said. | He noted that Stockholm is helping Ukraine "in a different way." | The Swedish prime minister added that different states have different traditions of involvement in other countries' affairs, and the French tradition is not a Swedish tradition. | Earlier, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made a similar statement. | French President Emmanuel Macron did not rule out a possible sending of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) troops to Ukraine. | According to Macron, such a scenario was discussed at a conference in Paris, but the participants did not reach a c…
(2024-02-27). Friday 3/1: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-02-27). Time magazine begrudgingly admits "Ukraine Can't Win the War" infobrics.org Kiev regime continues to humiliate itself by begging for weapons.
(2024-02-27). By making war threats against China, Ukraine proves to be US vassal state. infobrics.org Kiev is not in a position to be involved in new conflicts, but its subservience to the US obliges it to be "ready" for war with world powers such as China.
(2024-02-27). Capitalism Has Left the Building. Enter Technofeudalism. pressenza.com The Search for a Definition | Over the last four or five years, like just about everyone else, I've been feeling that some kind of huge shift, some sort of sea change has taken place that I haven't quite been able to define. There were certainly occurrences that stood out. There was the Trump presidency, there was the COVID pandemic, there are the horrible wars in Ukraine, in Gaza and elsewhere, etc.. However, none of these phenomena held up, by themselves or in conjunction with one another, as a satisfying answer to my query. | Inverted Socialism? | Two years ago, I wrote an article for Pressenza entitled, "We H…
(2024-02-27). US Senator Chuck Schumer: "Zelensky told me Ukraine will lose the war." globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Ukraine's Intel Chief: "Navalny Died of Blood Clot" globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). After Two Years, Neocons Desperate for More War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-27). Moscow denounces Macron's suggestion to send troops to Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, said on Tuesday that deploying soldiers to Ukraine was not in the interests of Western countries, following French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that the option was on the table."This is absolutely not in the interests of these countries, and they should be aware of this," Peskov said when questioned about Macron's statement, adding that the debate over sending soldiers was "a very important new element"."The very fact that the possibility of sending some contingents from NATO countries to Ukraine is being discussed is a very important new element," Peskov a…
A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…
Footage of police beating Student marches were blocked by police in the Tuscan cities of Florence and Pisa, with images of officers vigorously using their truncheons on school-age protesters in Pisa triggering outrage on social media and from politicians. | The videos showed the studen…
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Kyiv is searching for ways to strengthen its defences against Oleksandr Kamyshin said during a televised conference in Kyiv that 100 state and 400 private…