Month: December 2023

Read More Disgraced former congressman not going quietly as he seeks revenge on lawmakers Disgraced former congressman not going quietly as he seeks revenge on lawmakers

Read MoreVideo posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.Video posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.

Read More Child pneumonia cases are spiking in Ohio, although officials claim they have no evidence to link it to similar China outbreak Child pneumonia cases are spiking in Ohio, although officials claim they have no evidence to link it to similar China outbreak

Read MoreIsrael claimed 18-year-old Mohammed Nazal was healthy when leaving prison, but the evidence suggests otherwise.Israel claimed 18-year-old Mohammed Nazal was healthy when leaving prison, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Read MoreA guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.

Read MoreBritish officials say ‘unarmed and unmanned drones’ will conduct surveillance flights in efforts to recover captives.British officials say ‘unarmed and unmanned drones’ will conduct surveillance flights in efforts to recover captives.

Read More NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization about the growing risk of untreated diseases in Gaza. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Margaret Harris from the World Health Organization about the growing risk of untreated diseases in Gaza.

Read More Venezuela and neighboring Guyana are at loggerheads over Venezuela staking a claim on more than half of Guyana’s oil-rich territory. On Sunday, Venezuela will hold a referendum to uphold its claim. Venezuela and neighboring Guyana are at loggerheads over Venezuela staking a claim on more than half of Guyana’s oil-rich territory. On Sunday,…

Read MorePalestinians in Gaza are facing dehumanisation to justify their starvation and bombing just as Syrians have.Palestinians in Gaza are facing dehumanisation to justify their starvation and bombing just as Syrians have.

Read More New estimate from UN humanitarian agency says around 1.8 million people in Gaza have been forced to leave their homes Israel and Palestine: a complete guide to the crisis Al Jazeera is carrying a quote from Unicef’s global spokesperson, James Elder, who had this to say about conditions inside al-Nassar hospital in Khan…

Read MoreSocial activist Ndileka Mandela says “the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations”.Social activist Ndileka Mandela says “the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations”.

Read More DUBAI, Dec 03 (IPS) – Yamide Dagnet, the Director for Climate Justice at Open Society Foundations, delves into the intricacies of the negotiations at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai.As the world converges for COP 28, the urgency of addressing…

Read More Top adviser to PM Benjamin Netanyahu Mark Regev told reporters the move would not be an attempt to take “territory from Gaza” Israel is going to create a “security envelope” in Gaza once its military has vanquished Hamas, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed to the media. Earlier, Reuters…

Read MoreThe Israeli army has ordered more people to evacuate from southern Gaza, which was earlier declared ‘safe zone’.The Israeli army has ordered more people to evacuate from southern Gaza, which was earlier declared ‘safe zone’.

Read MoreMore than 135 Chinese vessels seen near Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the Philippines coastguard says.More than 135 Chinese vessels seen near Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the Philippines coastguard says.

Read More The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday and wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south. (Image credit: Provincial Government of Lanao Del Sur – Public Information Office/AP) The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday and…

Read More Federal judges strike down ‘immunity’ claims in lawsuits and criminal charges surrounding 2020 election Federal judges strike down ‘immunity’ claims in lawsuits and criminal charges surrounding 2020 election

Read More Venezuelans will vote Sunday in a referendum on the future of a large swath of neighboring Guyana their government claims ownership of, arguing the territory was stolen over a century ago. (Image credit: Matias Delacroix/AP) Venezuelans will vote Sunday in a referendum on the future of a large swath of neighboring Guyana their…

Read More Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, writes a letter to Santa, asking if he has any safety or hope he can offer the children of Gaza Israel-Hamas war – live updates 4pm Dear Santa Continue reading…Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, writes a letter to Santa, asking if he has any safety or hope he can offer…

Read More Victoria Atkins urges doctors to settle with government over pay and conditions Rishi Sunak is in danger of missing his target to cut NHS waiting lists unless doctors drop plans to take industrial action over the coming months, the UK health secretary has warned. Victoria Atkins on Sunday urged doctors to come to…

Read More Travel warnings issued after snow forces visitors to abandon cars and sleep in village halls and council chambers Hundreds of people were stranded in the Lake District overnight after “unprecedented” snowfall forced visitors to abandon their cars. Cumbria police warned people not to travel to the county on Sunday amid reports of fallen…

Read More The attack happened near the Eiffel Tower just before 9pm local time on Saturday The attack happened near the Eiffel Tower just before 9pm local time on Saturday

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Read More Two-thirds majority needed to expel – 311 members backed ouster while 114 voted against and two members voted present – entire GOP leadership opposed removal Two-thirds majority needed to expel – 311 members backed ouster while 114 voted against and two members voted present – entire GOP leadership opposed removal

Read More The IDF will only prevail in urban warfare against Hamas if it protects civilians in Gaza, Lloyd Austin says Israel’s victory over Hamas will turn into a “strategic defeat” if the country doesn’t work to prevent civilian casualties during its military operation in Gaza, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said. Washington…

Read More The Royal College of Nurses is demanding an improved pay offer after generous deal with consultants Rishi Sunak has been warned he faces the prospect of more strike action in the new year unless the government “corrects” a decision to hand nurses one of the lowest pay rises in the public sector. Nursing…

Read MoreThe BBC’s Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel’s bombardment continues.The BBC’s Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel’s bombardment continues.

Read More Man shot in the chest as residents confronted settlers and Israeli soldiers, say Palestinian authorities Israel-Hamas war – live updates Israeli settlers attacked two Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank late on Saturday, killing one man and torching a car, Palestinian authorities said. The Palestinian ambulance service said a 38-year-old man in…

Read More The attack could spark fears over the Olympic host city’s security measures The attack could spark fears over the Olympic host city’s security measures

Read MoreDo the latest US weapons shipments to Israel hold any clues to how the fighting will go?Do the latest US weapons shipments to Israel hold any clues to how the fighting will go?

Read MoreIsrael continues to ignore calls for putting a stop to the war and civilian deaths – here are the major updates.Israel continues to ignore calls for putting a stop to the war and civilian deaths – here are the major updates.

Read More Jens Stoltenberg said the military bloc’s defense industry has yet to reach the level of cooperation needed to satisfy Kiev The Ukrainian military has failed to achieve any breakthroughs on the battlefield over the past several months, but the West should stand by the country regardless, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has argued.…

Read More Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people’s health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images/LUIS TATO) Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people’s health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.

Read More Guyana considers poll on Essequibo by Nicolás Maduro’s government a step toward annexation Venezuelans are voting in a referendum to supposedly decide the future of a large swath of neighbouring Guyana of which their government claims ownership, arguing the territory was stolen when a north-south border was drawn more than a century ago.…

Read More Many have little or no income after the closure of crossings into Israel and restrictions on workers, according ILO Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank have lost their jobs or had their salaries frozen after the Israeli authorities cancelled their work permits and imposed severe restrictions on crossings after the…