(2023-11-17). Useless hand wringing and empty platitudes in the latest US climate report. wsws.org A critical reading of the report underscores the impossibility of combining a scientific approach to resolving climate change with the ongoing existence of capitalism.
(2023-11-16). New York Times Publishes Hit Piece on Bidenomics. cepr.net Can you imagine doing a 1300-word piece on how ordinary people are faring in the economy and never once mentioning unemployment? Apparently, the New York Times opinion page editors don't think jobs matter to people, since they ran a column by Karen Petrou (the managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics) that didn't mention unemployment once. …
(2023-11-17). CODEPINK Launches International Campaign Urging ICC Investigation into Israel's Alleged War Crimes in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org THE HAGUE — In the wake of alarming statements by Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which have been perceived as incitement to genocide in Palestine, CODEPINK and its international partners are spearheading a global letter-writing initiative calling for an investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into Israel's actions in Gaza. Since the …
(2023-11-17). International Campaign Urging ICC Investigation Into Israel's Alleged War Crimes in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-17). CODEPINK Launches International Campaign Urging ICC Investigation into Israel's Alleged War Crimes in Gaza. pressenza.com Since the commencement of Israel's military offensive after October 7, 2023, Gaza has been subjected to a series of war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to Article 5 of the Rome Statute, the ICC holds jurisdiction in cases where states are "unable" or "unwilling" to prosecute these offenses themselves. | The CODEPINK-led campaign cites a myriad of offenses, including continuous Israeli airstrikes on densely populated civilian areas, the bombing of hospitals, schools, and United Nations buildings, the imposition of a suffocating siege, forced displacement of the population, use of toxic gas, and the d…
(2023-11-17). BRIAN BERLETIC — Is the US Losing Control in the Middle East? thealtworld.com Our guest today is Brian Berletic, a top-tier military and geopolitical analyst renowned for his comprehensive coverage of the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East conflicts. In our discussion, we delve into topics such as Yemeni missiles and drones, Hezbollah's anti-ship missile capabilities, the ongoing resistance in Iraq and Syria, and the recent US decision to maintain weapon supplies to Taiwan.
(2023-11-17). Palestinians File Emergency Motion to Block US Aid for Israel's Genocide in Gaza. truthout.org On November 16, two Palestinian human rights organizations, three Palestinians and five Palestinian Americans brought an emergency motion in United States federal court to immediately force President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to stop providing additional weapons, money, and military and diplomatic support to Israel, which is committing genocide… |
(2023-11-17). Pro-Palestine activists shut down BAE factory in England. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters block the entrances to the UK's BAE Systems weapons factory, calling for an end to arms sales to Israel.
(2023-11-17). Congresswoman unveils resolution to block US arms sale to Israel. presstv.ir US congresswoman Ilhan Omar unveils resolution to block weapons sale to Israel amid ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
(2023-11-17). Ilhan Omar Introduces Resolution to Block $320M Sale of Bomb Kits to Israel. truthout.org Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) introduced a resolution on Thursday to block a weapons sale to Israel — the first legislation seeking to directly block military support to Israel introduced since Israeli forces began their total siege of Gaza last month. The resolution of disapproval is aimed at stopping a proposed $320 million transfer of guided bomb kits to Israel. The proposal for the transfer of… |
(2023-11-16). Performance of Russia's Defense Industry: Buoyant Weapons Exports, Despite the Sanctions. globalresearch.ca
(2023-11-16). Latest American ICBM struggling with 'unknown unknowns', says USAF Secretary. infobrics.org The LGM-35A "Sentinel" is most likely inferior to the already existing Russian equivalents such as the RS-24 "Yars", which boasts a depressed flight path and limited maneuvering capabilities. In addition, Russian Strategic Missile Forces already possess 150-160 of these ICBMs, 90% of which are road-mobile, meaning that they have a much higher survivability than the LGM-35A "Sentinel" which will be entirely confined to silos. All this is without even considering hundreds of other strategic weapons in Moscow's unrivaled arsenal.
(2023-11-17). Political campaigning is on halt in Argentina. plenglish.com Propaganda campaigns, surveys publication and dissemination, and parties near the polling stations are strictly forbidden from 08: 00 hours, local time, this Friday to 21: 00 hours, local time on November 19. | Voters' meetings, shows, sports activities, and selling alcoholic beverages are also banned. | Carrying weapons and using flags, badges, or others are also punished. | Over 35 million Argentinian citizens will vote on Sunday to elect the nation's president and vice president. | The Unión por la Patria (Union for the Homeland, UP) alliance with Sergio Massa and Agustín Rossi and La Libertad Avanza (Liberty A…
(2023-11-17). Amid Israeli war on Gaza, Iran blocks IAEA nuclear inspectors. wsws.org Workers and youth around the world protesting against Israel's onslaught on Gaza must oppose plans for imperialist attack on Iran, including potentially with nuclear weapons.
(2023-11-16). Israeli Military Storms Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital. orinocotribune.com The Israeli army has stormed the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, after placing the Strip's largest medical center under siege for over five days. | This is what we know. | Gaza Health Sources (Cited by Al-Jazeera): Israeli army tanks have entered the grounds of the Al-Shifa medical center in Gaza City. | CNN (Citing Israeli miliary source): Israel army said it is carrying out a "precise and targeted operation" in Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. This comes as Israel officials have repeatedly alleged Hamas is storing weapons and operating a 'command center' from the hospital, a claim the White House backed on Tuesday an…