Maxime Duriez (2024-11-17). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption. Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |
Emily Sanders (2024-11-17). Is There a Path Toward Climate Accountability in the Courts — Even Under Trump? truthout.org In a campaign plan released last year, President-elect Trump pledged that his administration would "stop the wave of frivolous litigation from environmental extremists." That's a reference to the dozens of state and local governments fighting to put Exxon and other oil companies on trial for spreading disinformation about their products' harm to the climate. The first of those lawsuits were… |
Rhoda Wilson (2024-11-17). News stories from various sources (16.09.2024). expose-news.com The following are some recent news stories covering a variety of topics and from various sources that caught our eye. Table of Contents Notable News Stories Reported by Corporate Media (9-15 November …
Rhoda Wilson (2024-11-17). News stories from various sources (16.09.2024). expose-news.com The following are some recent news stories covering a variety of topics and from various sources that caught our eye. Table of Contents Notable News Stories Reported by Corporate Media (9-15 November …
dzorinoco (2024-11-17). Where Are the Self-Proclaimed 'Mujahideen' for Gaza? orinocotribune.com By Badr Al-Ibrahim — Nov 15, 2024 | The question of armed Salafi groups, or so-called "jihadi groups," and their position on what is happening in Gaza does not seem urgent or widely discussed in Arab public discourse. In some ways, this issue has become self-evident: it is obvious that these groups in Syria, Iraq, and across the Arab region do not engage with events in Gaza in the same way they do with the Arab civil wars. This is because of changes in the orientation of these groups since the events of September 11, through the occupation of Iraq and subsequent events, up to the Arab Spring and the ensuing…
____ (2024-11-17). European Union Film Festival Concludes in Delhi with French Flair. devdiscourse.com The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has concluded in New Delhi, wrapping up an enthralling ten-day event with the French comedy-drama 'Jim's Story' directed by Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu.
____ (2024-11-17). Historic Titanic Watch Sets Auction Record. devdiscourse.com A gold pocket watch, awarded to Captain Arthur Rostron after he saved 700 survivors from the Titanic disaster, has set a record at auction, selling for nearly $2 million. This 18-carat Tiffany & Co. timepiece was a gift from three female survivors to Rostron for his brave actions in 1912.
____ (2024-11-17). Finance Minister Responds to Middle-Class Tax Relief Request. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to a social media plea for middle-class tax relief, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing public concerns.
____ (2024-11-17). Home Minister Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with top officials; directs them to take all possible steps to ensure peace: Sources. devdiscourse.com
____ (2024-11-17). Nigeria's Prestigious Honor for PM Modi: A Historic Visit. devdiscourse.com In a significant diplomatic honor, Nigeria has conferred its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This makes him only the second foreign leader to receive the distinction, following Queen Elizabeth in 1969.
____ (2024-11-17). Rory McIlroy Triumphs at World Tour Championship, Ending Tumultuous Year on a High. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy has rounded off a turbulent year with a triumphant victory at the World Tour Championship, capturing his sixth crown as Europe's No. 1 golfer. Despite personal and professional upheavals, McIlroy clinched the tournament with a remarkable finish, birdieing two of the last three holes to secure a 3-under 69 and a two-stroke win over Rasmus Hojgaard.
____ (2024-11-17). India Secures Semifinals Spot with Unbeaten Streak. devdiscourse.com India's women's hockey team maintained their unbeaten streak in the Asian Champions Trophy, overpowering Japan 3-0 in their final league match on Sunday.
____ (2024-11-17). From Water Babies to Champions: Life Lessons from Sports. devdiscourse.com Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj emphasizes that the true value of sports lies beyond mere competition, offering vital life lessons. Speaking at the 'From The Ground Up' discussion during the SFA Championships, he shared that participating in numerous races reveals more failure than success, teaching resilience and personal growth.
dzorinoco (2024-11-17). Where Are the Self-Proclaimed 'Mujahideen' for Gaza? orinocotribune.com By Badr Al-Ibrahim — Nov 15, 2024 | The question of armed Salafi groups, or so-called "jihadi groups," and their position on what is happening in Gaza does not seem urgent or widely discussed in Arab public discourse. In some ways, this issue has become self-evident: it is obvious that these groups in Syria, Iraq, and across the Arab region do not engage with events in Gaza in the same way they do with the Arab civil wars. This is because of changes in the orientation of these groups since the events of September 11, through the occupation of Iraq and subsequent events, up to the Arab Spring and the ensuing…
____ (2024-11-17). G20 Consensus Shaken by Russian Air Strike. devdiscourse.com A Russian air strike on Ukraine on Sunday has disrupted an already fragile consensus among the Group of 20 major economies as they draft their joint statement at the annual summit in Rio de Janeiro. Three diplomats close to the negotiations disclosed these developments.
____ (2024-11-17). Zelenskiy's Bold Message on U.S.-Made Missiles. devdiscourse.com In a striking development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signaled a pivotal shift in U.S. policy, noting that Kyiv has been granted permission to conduct deeper strikes into Russia with American-made missiles.
____ (2024-11-17). Turning the Tide: US Approves Long-Range Strikes in Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration has made a pivotal decision allowing Ukraine to use U.S.-made long-range missiles against targets deep inside Russia. Sources reveal that Ukraine plans its first attacks in the coming days, indicating a significant shift in U.S. policy amid ongoing tensions in the region.
____ (2024-11-17). Biden Lifts Ban on Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com US President Joe Biden has taken a significant step by authorizing Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to penetrate deeper into Russian territory. This marks a shift in US policy amid growing complexities in the Ukraine conflict.
____ (2024-11-17). Escalation Alert: U.S. Missiles Pave Path to Potential Conflict Expansion. devdiscourse.com Washington's shift in policy to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles against Russia has significantly escalated tensions. Senior Russian lawmakers warn this may set the stage for World War Three.
____ (2024-11-17). Seventeen's U.S. Tour, Conan's Oscars Debut, and Netflix's Boxing Milestone. devdiscourse.com K-pop sensation Seventeen electrified their U.S. fanbase last week in Oakland, California, part of their 'Right Here' world tour, drawing immense cheers as they promoted their upcoming 2024 album.
____ (2024-11-17). Health Challenges and Innovations: A Global Overview. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, CareMax, a medical services provider operating in multiple states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas. The Miami-based company reported debts of $693 million against assets of $390 million.
____ (2024-11-17). Biden's Clean Fuel Initiative: A Race Against Time. devdiscourse.com In a significant move for environmental policy, Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden is pressing to finalize a clean fuel tax credit rule before his term concludes on Jan. 20. A senior White House official confirmed the administration's urgency to reporters on Sunday, noting the program's emphasis on sustainable aviation fuel and low-emission transportation fuels, slated for a 2025 launch.
____ (2024-11-17). Biden's Historic Amazon Tour Highlights Climate Battle. devdiscourse.com Joe Biden made history as the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest, spotlighting the critical issue of climate change—a topic often downplayed by President-elect Donald Trump. Biden traveled from Peru to Manaus, Brazil, the largest Amazonian city, where he engaged with local leaders dedicated to rainforest preservation. The president continued his journey to Rio de Janeiro for a G20 summit, where topics such as poverty, global governance, and climate change were discussed.
____ (2024-11-17). ATP Finals to Thrill Italian Fans Until 2030. devdiscourse.com The ATP Finals will continue to call Italy home until 2030, according to an announcement by the men's tennis governing body and the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) on Sunday. Initially planned to stay in Turin until 2025, the tournament's tenure got an extension due to its remarkable achievements.
____ (2024-11-17). European Union Film Festival Concludes in Delhi with French Flair. devdiscourse.com The 29th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) has concluded in New Delhi, wrapping up an enthralling ten-day event with the French comedy-drama 'Jim's Story' directed by Jean-Marie and Arnaud Larrieu.
____ (2024-11-17). Historic Titanic Watch Sets Auction Record. devdiscourse.com A gold pocket watch, awarded to Captain Arthur Rostron after he saved 700 survivors from the Titanic disaster, has set a record at auction, selling for nearly $2 million. This 18-carat Tiffany & Co. timepiece was a gift from three female survivors to Rostron for his brave actions in 1912.
____ (2024-11-17). Finance Minister Responds to Middle-Class Tax Relief Request. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to a social media plea for middle-class tax relief, highlighting the government's commitment to addressing public concerns.
____ (2024-11-17). Home Minister Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with top officials; directs them to take all possible steps to ensure peace: Sources. devdiscourse.com
____ (2024-11-17). Nigeria's Prestigious Honor for PM Modi: A Historic Visit. devdiscourse.com In a significant diplomatic honor, Nigeria has conferred its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This makes him only the second foreign leader to receive the distinction, following Queen Elizabeth in 1969.
____ (2024-11-17). Rory McIlroy Triumphs at World Tour Championship, Ending Tumultuous Year on a High. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy has rounded off a turbulent year with a triumphant victory at the World Tour Championship, capturing his sixth crown as Europe's No. 1 golfer. Despite personal and professional upheavals, McIlroy clinched the tournament with a remarkable finish, birdieing two of the last three holes to secure a 3-under 69 and a two-stroke win over Rasmus Hojgaard.
____ (2024-11-17). India Secures Semifinals Spot with Unbeaten Streak. devdiscourse.com India's women's hockey team maintained their unbeaten streak in the Asian Champions Trophy, overpowering Japan 3-0 in their final league match on Sunday.
____ (2024-11-17). From Water Babies to Champions: Life Lessons from Sports. devdiscourse.com Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj emphasizes that the true value of sports lies beyond mere competition, offering vital life lessons. Speaking at the 'From The Ground Up' discussion during the SFA Championships, he shared that participating in numerous races reveals more failure than success, teaching resilience and personal growth.
Brian Berletic (2024-11-17). US Options Narrow as Ukrainian Lines Continue Crumbling. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for November 17, 2024; | Ukraine continues losing territory at an increasing rate, with the salient west of Donetsk City continuing to expand including the city of Kurakhove, as well as advances into the urban areas of Toretsk near New York, Chasiv Yar west of Bakhmut, and Kupiansk in eastern Kharkov; | While the West insists Russia is running out of time to press its advantages, all evidence suggests conditions in Ukraine will continue shifting in Russia's favor until the West either intervenes or comes to terms with Moscow; | The incoming Trump adminstration claims it will "e…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
Brian Berletic (2024-11-17). US Options Narrow as Ukrainian Lines Continue Crumbling. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for November 17, 2024; | Ukraine continues losing territory at an increasing rate, with the salient west of Donetsk City continuing to expand including the city of Kurakhove, as well as advances into the urban areas of Toretsk near New York, Chasiv Yar west of Bakhmut, and Kupiansk in eastern Kharkov; | While the West insists Russia is running out of time to press its advantages, all evidence suggests conditions in Ukraine will continue shifting in Russia's favor until the West either intervenes or comes to terms with Moscow; | The incoming Trump adminstration claims it will "e…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-17). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
Editor (2024-11-17). Glenn Greenwald: When Joe Rogan Exposed Bari Weiss's Baseless Smears Against Tulsi. scheerpost.com 
New York Times (2024-11-17). Outsider Ilan Wurman targets Berkeley unhoused: "you don't get to just pitch a tent" indybay.org "This is us in an impossible situation, trying to be ùêõùêöùê•ùêöùêßùêúùêûùêù ùêöùêßùêù ùê´ùêûùêöùê¨ùê®ùêßùêöùêõ…
Staff (2024-11-17). EE. UU. autoriza a Ucrania a atacar territorio ruso con misiles de largo alcance. cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, ha autorizado a Ucrania a llevar a cabo ataques en territorio ruso utilizando misiles de largo alcance suministrados por Washington, según informó este domingo The New York Times, citando fuentes familiarizadas con la decisión. Las armas, según funcionarios estadounidenses no identificados, se utilizarían inicialmente contra tropas rusas y norcoreanas.
Ari Paul (2024-11-16). How Trump will seek revenge on the Press. mronline.org 
The infamous Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda many see as a blueprint for the second Trump term, calls for the end to public broadcasting, because it is viewed as liberal propaganda.
Pacific Media Watch (2024-11-16). Western media 'parrots Israeli propaganda' over Gaza, says analyst. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A media studies professor at Qatar's Doha Institute for Graduate Studies has completed empirical studies examining Western media coverage of Israel's war on Gaza — and his findings have been highly critical. Professor Mohamad Elmasry found that Western media have failed to do much more than "parrot Israeli propaganda regarding al-Shifa Hospital…
Maxime Duriez (2024-11-16). Russia: Ban on "propaganda" in favor of childfree lifestyles. fidh.org On 12 November 2024, the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, approved a bill banning "propaganda in favor of a childfree lifestyle." The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) expresses deep concern: this law represents a serious violation of freedom of expression and a direct threat to women's sexual and reproductive rights. FIDH urges Parliament to stop this bill before its final adoption. Paris, 14 November 2024. Russia continues its ultra-conservative (…) | – |
Joey Grostern, DeSmog. (2024-11-16). Governments Must Tackle Climate Disinformation, Experts Urge. popularresistance.org Governments around the world must take "immediate and decisive action" to tackle climate disinformation, scientists and campaign groups have urged as talks at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan enter their fourth day. | A coalition of 55 climate information integrity groups and 42 leading climate scientists and experts have signed an open letter urging countries to counter the risk of false and misleading claims that are wrecking efforts to slow climate change. | It comes two days after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke at COP29 arguing that "there is no national security without climate security" [m…
The Canary. (2024-11-16). Palestine Action Scores Another Victory; Another Company Drops Elbit. popularresistance.org Palestine Action has scored another victory against the Israel war machine in the UK — after another company cut ties with genocide enabler Elbit System. However, the victory only came about after some corporate media smeared the group's campaign against Hydrafeed as being "misinformed".In an email to Palestine Action on 14 November, Hydrafeed announced they've cut ties with Israel's biggest weapons firm, Elbit Systems, and their subsidiaries. | This victory comes after a sustained direct action campaign by Palestine Action which involved activists abseiling inside Hydrafeed to dismantle their equipment, sm…
Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-11-16). Turkish police investigate shooting near Israeli consulate. plenglish.com Security agents arrested the alleged responsible of firing several shots in the air near the aforementioned diplomatic mission, after he put up a prolonged resistance, the Hurriyet Daily News reported. | No casualties were reported during the incident, confirmed the Anadolu agency, which recalls the protests that were staged near the premise last May, after the Israeli air force bombed the city of Rafah, in the Gaza Strip. | On that occasion, more than a hundred people interrupted work at the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, chanting slogans against Tel Aviv's genocide in Gaza. | The Zionist army's bombings of Gaza…
WSWS (2024-11-16). ZeniMax video game workers strike, demanding remote work and an end to outsourcing. wsws.org Microsoft has been one of the industry's prime movers in implementing job cuts. In January 2024 it slashed 1,900 people from its gaming workforce, and purged an additional 650 September 12.
Max Blumenthal (2024-11-16). Viral Video Reveals Israeli Hooligans Attacked Dutch Police While Instigating Amsterdam Unrest. orinocotribune.com 
By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed — Nov 11, 2024 | Footage by a teenage YouTuber shows Tel Aviv Maccabi hooligans attacking Dutch police while pelting private homes with stones and hunting victims with metal pipes. The video offers the clearest evidence yet Israeli ultras provoked the violence which gripped the city. | A November 8
newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-11-16). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic virologist explains concern about avian flu and why flu vaccine is important. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For the first time in the U.S., H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, has been detected in a pig. The virus is widespread among wild birds globally. It continues to cause outbreaks in American poultry and dairy cows, and it has infected humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 46 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S., all linked to animal exposure with "no evidence of human-to-human transmission." "The strain…
Staff (2024-11-16). The Generals' Plan. imemc.org 
By Jonathan Kuttab — Friends Of Sabeel North America (FOSNA): A moral fatigue and paralysis seems to have overtaken much of the world. Individuals, organizations and institutions seem to have reached the end of their credulity and ability to be outraged at the ongoing genocide in the Middle East.
IMEMC News (2024-11-16). The Generals' Plan. imemc.org By Jonathan Kuttab — Friends Of Sabeel North America (FOSNA): A moral fatigue and paralysis seems to have overtaken much of the world. Individuals, organizations and institutions seem to have reached the end of their credulity and ability to be outraged at the ongoing genocide in the Middle East.
tn.ai (2024-11-16). Spokesman Denies Story That Musk Met with Iran's UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denied a report by the New York Times that Iran's ambassador to the United Nations and Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person and a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, have met in New York.
L'Italia è destinata all'aumento del militarismo sulla scia del corrispondente sentimento Dell'Unione Eu—ëropea. | Segue nostro ´La libertà per l'Europa non sarà gratuita ª. Con queste parole Ursula Von der Leyen ieri ha chiesto non solo di armare di più, ma di armare di più l'Europa. Più armi, più economica di guerra, più propaganda di guerra, più sacrifici di guerra. | àà proprio il concetto di Europa liber…
The frantic government and media propaganda campaign around economic inactivity has picked up a pace. The Labour Party-run Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally published Liz Kendall and Co's Get Britain Working White Paper. It sets out how the government plans to 'solve' the worklessness 'crisis'. Predictably, it's all the same kind of […] | By 
There is an urgent need for working people to get our voices out there and combat the pro-corporate, right-wing propaganda media ecosystem so vital to Trump's victory. The fight for the truth has intensified in the era of mass disinformation. People's World produced outstanding daily election coverage, publishing over 500 articles that informed and inspired grassroots action. Our work …
In times of confusion and uncertainty unfolding globally, we all may seek solace and positive vibes with the flow of our lives. Music is important for deep healing within our core being. We have been invited to Play with K Concerts on 12 & 13 November 2024 to enjoy the Band Healing Concerts, bringing K-pop, and K-fusion artists live at the open Songhyeon Green Plaza and Understand Avenue in Seoul. The concerts were organized by SUPERBEAN, the outsourcing operator of Arirang TV, in collaboration with the Culture Us platform ( 
Moments before he was killed in 2004, student journalist and freelance photographer According to witnesses, Abu Halima was shot in the stomach by Israeli armed forces (Palestinian journalists describe the waist and neck as the spots fa…
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Sy Montgomery is a naturalist, documentary scriptwriter, and author of 31 books of nonfiction for adults and children, including Hummingbirds' Gift, the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, and the New York Times bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig. She is the recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New England Booksellers Association. She is a contributor to the Observatory. 
US President Joe Biden has authorised The New York Times and The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, first re…
When Noam Chomsky deflected questions about 9/11 — refused to speculate like a common theorist of conspiracies — but, in short, directed us to the Truth: We have bigger fish to fry and have to get to it ASAP. No doubt, he wouldn't deny that there were such men in the world who would be happy 
For the first time since the outbreak of Israel's war on In an interview with French outlet Le Point, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita defended Morocco's agreement with Israel, arguing that maintaining relations with Tel Aviv does not signify…
In its description of Israel's "strategic position," the Times has forgotten that prior to October 7, Israel's borders were quiet, particularly the northern border with Lebanon. Israel had domestic concerns due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to weaken the Israeli Supreme Court and his formation of the most right-wing government in Israel's history. But Israel's economy was strong, and its economic dealings with various Arab countries due to the Abraham Accords was offering a measure of stability to the region. There was even discussion of an Israeli-Saudi Arabian accord that would include a U.S. d…