(2024-12-13). On Rafael Barrett: A Radical Voice in a Dispossessed Land. counterpunch.org 
Rafael Barrett was born in Torrelavega in northern Spain, close to the Bay of Biscay. Eldest of two sons, he grew up in a well-to-do, though not extremely wealthy, family and enjoyed the privileges that such families took for granted: travel, good education, social and cultural capital. For reasons made clear in William Costas's Introduction
(2024-12-12). Drone sirens sound near Israel-Gaza border; IDF intercepts drone likely fired from Yemen. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israeli defense minister tells U.S. 'there is chance for new deal to return all hostages' ‚ñ GAZA: IDF strikes on Gaza kill at least 33, Palestinian medics say; Hamas' Nukhba force chief killed, IDF and Shin Bet say ‚ñ SYRIA: France calls on Israel to withdraw from demilitarized zone on Israel-Syria border…
(2024-12-12). Europeans tell UN ready to 'snap back' Iran sanctions if needed. newarab.com 
Britain, France and Germany have told the They will lose the ability to take such action on October 18 next year when a 2015 UN resolution expires. | The resolution enshrines Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for restrictions on it…
(2024-12-12). Six countries on three continents to host centennial FIFA World Cup in 2030. independent.co.ug 
Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host FIFA World Cup 2030‚Ñ¢ Three centenary celebration matches to take place in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in 2030 Saudi Arabia appointed to stage FIFA World Cup 2034‚Ñ¢ ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | THE INDEPENDENT | All 211 FIFA Member Associations that convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress, have appointed Morocco, …
(2024-12-12). Mundial de Fútbol de 2030: Punto de encuentro entre países, continentes y generaciones. cubadebate.cu La FIFA confirmó este miércoles 11 de diciembre que España, Portugal y Marruecos serán sedes del Mundial 2030. Lo harán con partidos puntuales en tres países de Sudamérica. Esta última propuesta conjunta marcará un hito al llevar la Copa del Mundo a tres continentes y seis naciones, incluyendo a Uruguay, Argentina y Paraguay.
(2024-12-12). Worldwide, Policies Leave Health Care Inaccessible for Too Many. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain, January 26, 2024. | © 2024 David Zorrakino/Europa Press via Getty Images | Twelve years ago, on December 12, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution calling on all countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), while also establishing a day to reflect on our collective progress towards this goal. But this year's International Health Coverage Day comes amid global failures to dedicate adequate public resources to health care, undermining the right to health for people around the world.UHC, a framework developed by the…
(2024-12-12). Rebranded Al-Qaeda takes over Syria in big win for US, Israel, & Turkey. defenddemocracy.press Dec 9, 2024 The Syrian government was overthrown, and Salafi-jihadist rebels led by a rebranded version of Al-Qaeda called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took power in Damascus. US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu boasted of helping topple Bashar al-Assad. NATO member Turkey played a key role as well. Ben Norton explains how the …
(2024-12-12). Pro-Turkey militants capture Damascus and spread terror in Syria. infobrics.org Syria appears to be heading towards political and territorial fragmentation.
(2024-12-12). The End Of Pluralism In The Middle East. popularresistance.org A truly seismic change in the Middle East has occurred. At its heart is a devil's bargain — Turkey and the Gulf States accept the annihilation of the Palestinian nation and creation of a Greater Israel, in return for the annihilation of the Shia minorities of Syria and Lebanon and the imposition of Salafism across the Eastern Arab world. | This also spells the end for Lebanon and Syria's Christian communities. Witness the tearing down of all Christmas decorations, the smashing of all alcohol and the forced imposition of the veil on women when the jihadists — who overthrew the government of Bashar al-A…
(2024-12-12). Ethiopia, Somalia reach deal ending feud in Turkey-hosted talks. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). No quick solution to EU migration crisis as Syrian refugees refuse to return. infobrics.org Problems of Syrian migrants in Europe and the expansion of the Schengen agreement will have a lasting negative impact on the future of the European continent.
(2024-12-12). Artificial solar eclipse: Why are satellites trying to block the sun? aljazeera.com European Space Agency launches Proba-3 to create an artificial solar eclipse and study the sun's atmosphere, the corona.
(2024-12-12). It's time for the U.S. to bid farewell to NATO. strategic-culture.su NATO, formed in 1949 amidst Cold War tensions, has long relied on US military strength. With Russia's diminished power and Europe's increased economic capacity, it's time for the US to withdraw from NATO. This move would alleviate the burden on American taxpayers, push Europe towards a greater and more healthy sense of self-reliance, and enhance global security through strategic unpredictability.
(2024-12-12). Poland doesn't want Ukraine to join the EU, and neither do other subsidized EU states. strategic-culture.su Ukraine is too poor to join Europe on equal terms, Ian Proud writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Since late 2013, when the Ukraine crisi…
(2024-12-12). The lie of Western diversity and inclusion doesn't work while committing genocide. indybay.org Ultimately, the Democratic Party is a Western liberal-supremacist institution that works for an elitist oligarchy. This is most evident in their foreign policy platform: while preaching anti-Racism, they literally aided an ethno-Supremacist European settler regime to exterminate a portion of an indigenous population. US President Joe Biden used typical Orientalist descriptions of Palestinians to claim they are driven by an "ancient desire to kill Jews", a deeply racist statement that came at a time when the people of Gaza were suffering a manufactured famine. | Kamala Harris's campaign was a bundle of contradicti…
(2024-12-12). PDF of December 12 issue. workers.org 
Download the color version. Download the black & white version. IN THIS ISSUE WW Statement: Syria: the struggle is not over Editorial: Compassion for CEO 'out of network' Germany: VW closings, strikes underline crisis FREE MUMIA! 43rd anniversary of his arrest Download the color version. Download the black & white . . . |
(2024-12-12). Ireland asks ICJ to broaden definition of genocide amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
As Ireland plans to formally join South Africa's Speaking after Wednesday's cabinet meeting,
(2024-12-12). Ireland formally joins South Africa's genocide case against 'Israel'. indybay.org Ireland has formally joined the genocide case raised against the Israeli occupation at the International Court of Justice.
(2024-12-12). Artificial Intelligence Centre for training specialists to open in Astana. tvbrics.com 
Its goal is to promote the transformation of AI in Kazakhstan by attracting talent…
(2024-12-12). Understanding Indonesia's Decision to Join BRICS. infobrics.org Indonesia has officially become a new BRICS partner, joining countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Türkiye, Nigeria, Cuba and Kazakhstan. Indonesia's Foreign Minister Sugiono announced this shift at the most recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia…
(2024-12-12). A NATO coup just took place in Romania. defenddemocracy.press The Romanian Constitutional Court's decision to nullify the election results based on unfounded allegations of Russian interference sets a terrifying precedent By Thomas Fazi Dec 11, 2024 I wrote for Compact about the Romanian Constitutional Court's extraordinary and unprecedented decision to nullify the election results based on unfounded allegations of Russian interference — and why …
(2024-12-12). Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video posted on social media on November 9, 2024 that Human Rights Watch analyzed and geolocated to the village of Allaye-Kokolo, located on the National Road 15 between Mopti and Bandiagara. The video shows armed men, some on motorbikes, on the road while buildings are burning around. A men can be heard speaking in Fulfulde, saying "God is great, Allaye-Kokolo is burning." | Mali's armed forces, supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since the UN peacekeeping mission withdrew a year ago.Mali…
(2024-12-12). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 12 December: Russia, Syria and Georgia. gilbertdoctorow.com It was a particular pleasure to appear on 'Judging Freedom' today, when host Andrew Napolitano celebrated reaching 500,000 subscribers. The opening comments on this video express fulsome praise for this well-earned achievement in public service. In our chat about Syria, the key question was whether this is truly a major setback for Vladimir Putin as …
(2024-12-12). Representatives of 35 countries meet at International Cadet Ball in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The event was an opportunity for foreign students to discover Russian culture in a new way…
(2024-12-12). Representatives of Russia and African states discuss creation of museum of continent's countries in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The participants of the meeting noted the growing interest in the culture of African peoples in Russia…
(2024-12-12). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,022. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,022nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-12). US Targets Georgia to Extend Russia: Defending Against America's Regime Change Superweapon. thealtworld.com More must be done across the multipolar world to expose Washington's regime change "superweapon," promote the means by which to defend against it including foreign agent laws cutting off NED and adjacent foundation funding, and the creation of pipelines creating future political leaders, diplomats, business owners, and journalists who serve the best interests of their own nation, not Washington's, and the creation of social media platforms within and between nations of the multipolar world beyond Washington's control. | Today it is Georgia. Tomorrow — as the US has proven over the decades and its long and ev…
(2024-12-12). How US-led trade war and sanctions on China undermine Neo-Nazi junta forces. infobrics.org The news about China's retaliatory measures certainly comes as an unpleasant surprise for NATO's favorite Neo-Nazi puppets. They'll now have to find other ways to acquire components for their asymmetric drone strategy, although it's virtually a given that their ability to launch saturation attacks on Russian positions will be greatly diminished, as it's quite clear that nobody on the planet can match China's production volumes.
(2024-12-12). Why America Loses Wars. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Because when you have such a level of arrogance (look at this guy's ribbons, LOL))) and ignorance from your top brass (iPhone 14, really, the one which is made in China) ⚪ what do you expect. This guy wouldn't be allowed to run a ____ing company in Russian Army. At first I thought he was joking, but no ⚪ he really believes this shit. At least he didn't promise to take on Russian Army. The US military culture is simple ⚪ it is self-aggrandizing and trash talk.
(2024-12-12). Xi meets United Russia party chairman Medvedev. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met here Thursday with Chairman of the United Russia party Dmitry Medvedev.
(2024-12-12). Visa-Free Travel to Russia for Indian Travellers Expected by Spring 2025. infobrics.org Planning a trip to Russia? Well, it might be hassle free in the coming months. As per the latest news reports, Indian travellers will soon be able to enjoy visa-free travel to Russia, potentially as early as spring 2025…
(2024-12-12). Russia condemns Israel's 'destabilizing' strikes in Syria. presstv.ir Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has condemned in the strongest terms Israel's strikes on Syria and the creation of a "buffer zone" along the occupied Golan Heights.
(2024-12-12). Peace for Ukraine. indybay.org Suddenly everyone is talking about a ceasefire. First President Selenskyj, who told Sky News that a ceasefire was possible if the non-Russian-occupied part of Ukraine were placed under NATO protection. | Then former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg brought up a ceasefire and "temporary territorial cessions" by Ukraine.
(2024-12-12). Orban Says Zelensky Rejected Proposal for a Christmas Truce. news.antiwar.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Wednesday that he had proposed the idea of Ukraine and Russia establishing a Christmas truce, but it was rejected by Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky. "At the end of the Hungarian EU Presidency, we made new efforts for peace. We proposed a Christmas ceasefire and a large-scale prisoner exchange," Orban …
(2024-12-12). Russia on Syrian events. defenddemocracy.press Russia completed its mission in Syria some time ago — Kremlin MOSCOW, December 11. /TASS/. Russia assisted Syria in countering terrorists and stabilizing the situation after 2015, but subsequent actions were up to the country's government, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "A while ago, Russia helped the Syrian Arab Republic in combating terrorists and ensuring …
(2024-12-12). Ukraine Parliament Adopts Bill on Legal Status of CRSV Survivors. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Artwork by the Ukrainian artist Julia Tveritina to raise awareness for the victims of sexual violence, at an art center in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 19, 2024. | © 2024 Derek Gatopoulos/AP Photo…
(2024-12-12). Ukraine Supplied Drones to Anti-Assad Syrian Rebels, Report Says. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-12). Selected Articles: The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca 
By In the latest, most significant development, NATO-produced and guided weapons were fired from Ukraine to attack …
(2024-12-12). Peace in Ukraine Needs Christmas Ceasefire and Nuclear Neutrality, Quakers Suggest. pressenza.com
(2024-12-12). Popular revolt looming in Ukraine? Zelensky's battle over death numbers speaks for itself. infobrics.org Ukraine's "nationalist-oligarchic dilemma" in itself already is a recipe for turmoil. Add to it corruption scandals, blackouts during winter time and a draconian draft, with a President who tries to downplay more realistic figures pertaining to the number of people killed and maimed. The risk of domestic unrest in Ukraine is very real.
(2024-12-12). The fall of the Assad government in Syria. peoplesdispatch.org The surprise victory of HTS had been predicted in November by Iranian officials, who informed Assad about the weakness of the state's defenses because of the sustained Israeli attacks on Syrian army positions, of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and of the war in Ukraine.
(2024-12-11). Political and class struggle turbulence in France. workers.org 
Main slogan of workers' protests is 'Raise our wages!' Tours, France, Oct. 1, 2024. On Dec. 4 France's parliamentary government failed to win a no-confidence vote, forcing Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign. President Emmanuel Macron remains in office. Given France's long history of struggle and class consciousness and its . . . |
(2024-12-11). German VW workers strike to save their jobs. workers.org 
Strike rally outside Volkswagen's largest German plant in Wolfsburg, Dec. 2, 2024. Over 100,000 autoworkers struck nine Volkswagen plants in Germany on Dec. 2. The primary issues are VW's plans to close three German plants and cut workers' pay. The plant closings would be the first in the company's 87-year . . . |
(2024-12-11). Russian House in Chennai showcases cutting edge robotics. tvbrics.com 
The event was attended by local schoolchildren and students…
(2024-12-11). Venezuela and Russia sign cooperation agreements. tvbrics.com 
Among them are documents in key areas such as technology, hydrocarbons, energy, aviation and information technology…
(2024-12-11). Anti-Western or non-Western? The Nuanced Geopolitics of BRICS. infobrics.org While BRICS must be taken seriously, it would be wrong to interpret it as one pole of a two-sided geopolitical competition between China and Russia and the West…
(2024-12-11). Ukrainian Culture is Celebrated in a Ukrainian Restaurant in Moscow, of all Places! covertactionmagazine.com On a recent visit to Russia, I happened to come across a Ukrainian restaurant while walking through Moscow. Politicians and the media in the West wanted us to believe that Russia intended to annex Ukraine and eradicate its culture. I was therefore both amazed and delighted that this centre of Ukrainian culture is flourishing in …
(2024-12-11). Russia's Sberbank Says India Business Booming Despite Western Sanctions. infobrics.org Bilateral trade with India booming as Russia pivots east…
(2024-12-11). Report: Ukraine Sent Drones and Drone Operators to HTS Before Offensive That Ousted Assad. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-11). Pentagon debunks its own propaganda about North Korean troops in Ukraine. infobrics.org Even though the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky "confirmed" that North Korean troops are allegedly in Ukraine, the Pentagon debunked such claims — twice in two weeks.