Month: December 2023

Read MoreChristian Palestinians in the US are muting their holiday celebrations as they mourn the ongoing suffering in Gaza.Christian Palestinians in the US are muting their holiday celebrations as they mourn the ongoing suffering in Gaza.

Read MoreIt’s the first time President Biden is meeting in-person with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas.It’s the first time President Biden is meeting in-person with the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas.

Read More Around the world, civilians are under siege, victims of wars they never sought and cannot flee. From Israel and Gaza to Yemen and the Congo, and from Somalia to Ukraine and beyond, innocent men and women have been bombed, raped, displaced, and starved with routine barbarity. These cases spotlight how, in the heat…

Read MoreWeather brings more misery for the displaced families as winds tear flimsy tents and rains drench clothes and blankets.Weather brings more misery for the displaced families as winds tear flimsy tents and rains drench clothes and blankets.

Read MoreOn Wednesday the House will vote on whether to formalise the Republican led inquiry into alleged misconduct.On Wednesday the House will vote on whether to formalise the Republican led inquiry into alleged misconduct.

Read More The majority of medical facilities are non-operational while the others are only partially functional The majority of medical facilities are non-operational while the others are only partially functional

Read More President’s son refuses to appear privately for deposition before GOP investigators and insists he will only testify in public Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the US Capitol that he will only…

Read More Fans of the multiply indicted former president have the chance to own a piece of the blue suit he wore to his arrest in Georgia Despite his claims, Donald Trump’s business career has had many more failures than successes. His record of catastrophic investments has never held Trump back, however, and now the…

Read MoreNearly 200 members at COP28, the U.N. climate conference in Dubai, have agreed on new measures in response to climate change. The hope is to set goals to sharply reduce emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.Nearly 200 members at COP28, the U.N. climate conference in Dubai, have agreed on new measures…

Read More A January 6 rioter’s claim that he did not obstruct a congressional proceeding could have ramifications for Trump’s case A January 6 rioter’s claim that he did not obstruct a congressional proceeding could have ramifications for Trump’s case

Read MoreIt follows investigation into crashes which occurred when firm’s Autopilot system was in use.It follows investigation into crashes which occurred when firm’s Autopilot system was in use.

Read MoreA global chemical giant covered up its product’s links to Parkinson’s. Fault Lines investigates.A global chemical giant covered up its product’s links to Parkinson’s. Fault Lines investigates.

Read More ‘There is no fairness or decency in what these Republicans are doing,’ Mr Biden says ‘There is no fairness or decency in what these Republicans are doing,’ Mr Biden says

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 13 (IPS) – With the US Fed raising interest rates, the world economy is slowing as debt distress spreads across the global South, increasing poverty worldwide to pre-pandemic levels, with the poorest countries faring worst. Read the full story, “Rich Nations, IMF Deepen World Stagnation”, on globalissues.org → KUALA…

Read More The two leaders now see each other as key allies, particularly over tackling small boats reaching European shores The two leaders now see each other as key allies, particularly over tackling small boats reaching European shores

Read MoreMilitary court hands Issa one-year suspended sentence for insulting the president, inciting soldiers to disobey orders.Military court hands Issa one-year suspended sentence for insulting the president, inciting soldiers to disobey orders.

Read More The Satanic Temple Iowa sparked outrage among conservatives after it set up a holiday display inside the state capitol this month The Satanic Temple Iowa sparked outrage among conservatives after it set up a holiday display inside the state capitol this month

Read More Ruby Freeman expected to take the stand after daughter Shaye Moss’s moving testimony on Tuesday In an emotional testimony yesterday, former election worker Shaye Moss explained the ways that Rudy Giuliani’s lies have affected her life, saying, “Most days I pray that God does not wake me up and I just disappear.” Here…

Read MorePresident Biden issues criticism of Israel, saying the country is starting to lose support over its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. Ramy Inocencio has more.President Biden issues criticism of Israel, saying the country is starting to lose support over its “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza. Ramy Inocencio has more.

Read More An RT correspondent went to Lebanon, which is experiencing an economic crisis and shelling from Israel, and talked about how the country feels about the brewing war Lebanon has faced a lot of challenges in the past few years. First, there were the civil protests, which in their early days resembled a carnival…

Read MorePM Viktor Orban promises to veto proposal on Kyiv’s EU membership as EU chief urges support for ‘strong’ Ukraine.PM Viktor Orban promises to veto proposal on Kyiv’s EU membership as EU chief urges support for ‘strong’ Ukraine.

Read More The EU must unfreeze all €30 billion earmarked for Budapest, an adviser to Prime Minister Viktor Orban has insisted Hungary is willing to drop its opposition to the EU’s latest aid package for Ukraine only if Brussels unfreezes funding for Budapest, a chief adviser to Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said. The EU…

Read More Vienna is objecting to Ukraine’s designation of its Raiffeisen Bank as a “sponsor of terrorism” for doing business in Russia EU ambassadors have reportedly failed to reach an agreement on a 12th round of sanctions on Russia after Austria halted the negotiations, according to Radio Liberty’s European Affairs Director Rikard Jozwiak. In a…

Read More Singer lists nine-bedroom, 12-bathroom, 28,000 sq ft property for $80m. It comes with a full-size football pitch, but not his legendary train set Rod Stewart has put his Los Angeles mansion on the market for $80m, as he prepares to spend more time living at his UK residence. “It’s just time,” estate agent…

Read MoreA contentious fossil fuels agreement stirred up anger while states found to be falling behind on climate commitments.A contentious fossil fuels agreement stirred up anger while states found to be falling behind on climate commitments.

Read MoreDeath, suffering and displacement threatens to spill out across the Middle East, said Filippo Grandi.Death, suffering and displacement threatens to spill out across the Middle East, said Filippo Grandi.

Read More [Ed note: The House of Representatives is considering the renewal of surveillance authorities this week that a number of former government officials say are critical to U.S. national security.  But they don’t come without controversy. Below is a letter sent to Congress this week, supported by 44 former members of government, about just…

Read More Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Media Matters after the non-profit released a report claiming adverts from major companies were running next to pro-Hitler and antisemitic content on Elon Musk’s X Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Media Matters after the non-profit released a report claiming adverts from major companies were running next…

Read More Presenter’s comments appear to breach corporation’s social media guidelines, Samir Shah tells hearing The BBC is likely to be “looking into” Gary Lineker’s criticism of Conservative politicians, which appear to breach the BBC’s social media guidelines, the government’s proposed new chair of the corporation has said. In his first public comments since being…

Read More BULAWAYO, Dec 13 (IPS) – At first, he danced for money, but later on, he realized the need to dance for sanitary pads in order to help poor girls and women. Now, 29-year-old Proud Mugunhu conducts dance tutorials that earn him 100 pads from each session. Read the full story, “From Dancing ‘For…

Read More With an unprecedented reference to fossil fuels, the UN climate conference in Dubai, COP28, in its final document called on countries to work towards “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems” but fell short of making the much-anticipated call for a “phaseout”. Read the full story, “COP28 ends with call to ‘transition…

Read More The double Tony-winning director staged acclaimed productions by Michael Frayn, Peter Nichols and many others in the West End and Broadway Michael Blakemore, the actor turned theatre director who staged plays by Michael Frayn, Peter Nichols and many others over a lengthy career, has died at the age of 95. His death on…

Read More The movie will be based on Racism from the Eyes of a Child – the pop mogul’s book about his early life in pre-civil rights Alabama A memoir by Beyoncé Knowles’ father Mathew Knowles is to become a feature film, detailing his early years as a student activist. According to a report in…

Read More Summit president hails ‘historic package to accelerate climate action’, but critics decry ‘litany of loopholes’ in final text. Plus, why the silent treatment is so painful Good morning. Nearly 200 countries at the Cop28 climate summit have agreed to a deal that, for the first time, calls on all nations to transition away…

Read More Senior officer from Golani Brigade dies after failed attempt to rescue injured troops in Shejaiya area Israel-Gaza war – live updates Two senior Israeli commanders and seven other soldiers have been killed by Hamas in a complex ambush in the Gaza City suburb of Shejaiya, an area that has seen intense urban fighting…