(2024-11-17). Kadaga vows to continue fighting for Nyege Nyege. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Honorable Rebecca Kadaga assured Nyege Nyege festival goers that she will continue supporting the annual event. Kadaga gave the assurance on Saturday evening, accompanied by Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba Olga and several government officials, including the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and the chiefs of Busoga. She received …
(2024-11-17). Nuevo informe del Pentágono traza la hoja de ruta nuclear de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, Lloyd Austin, remitió al Congreso un informe que detalla la estrategia del país respecto al uso de armas nucleares. El comunicado, emitido por el Pentágono, destaca varios puntos clave. Detalla el estado de alerta de las fuerzas nucleares del país: los misiles balísticos intercontinentales permanecen en alerta diaria.
(2024-11-17). Three Israeli anti-gov't activists arrested after flares fired at Netanyahu's private home. haaretz.com After Israel's police force and security service described the incident at Netanyahu's house as a 'dangerous escalation,' Justice Minister Yariv Levin called for the government's contentious judicial overhaul to be renewed in response…
(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). Iteso Cultural Union approves 5 year strategic plan. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) Council has officially approved a five-year strategic development plan, marking a significant milestone for the organization. The strategic plan is projected to cost over 92 million annually, with funding to be raised through local resources, national and international partnerships, nongovernmental organizations, institutions, and other avenues. This …
(2024-11-17). 'My brother went to a party and all the army gave me was intelligence proving his death'. haaretz.com Exactly one year after the Hamas attack, the Israeli army notified Omri Shtivi that his brother, Idan, was murdered at the Nova festival. Intelligence reports aren't buried in a grave,' he says. 'It's sad that political considerations supersede ethical and moral considerations'…
(2024-11-17). Xi, Biden affirm need to enhance international AI cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday affirmed the need to enhance international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and promote AI for good for all.
(2024-11-17). Malcolm X's daughters sue US police, FBI, CIA over 'intentional' killing. presstv.ir Malcolm X's daughters file a lawsuit accusing US law enforcement agencies of the "intentional" killing of their father by failing to protect the Black Muslim revolutionary human rights activist and stymieing efforts to identify his killers.
(2024-11-17). 'Executive can't replace Judiciary': SC calls bulldozer action unconstitutional. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday November 13, 2024 in a strongly worded verdict called 'bulldozer actions' unconstitutional explicitly saying 'an executive cannot replace judiciary'.
(2024-11-17). Three arrested after flares near Israeli PM Netanyahu's home. newarab.com 
Three suspects were arrested, Israeli police said Sunday morning, after two flares landed near Prime Minister "Three suspects were arrested overnight for their involvement in the incident" that took place Saturday evening, the police said in a statement, adding that the suspects would be interrogated jointly with the Shin Bet internal security agency. | The statement added that a court ordered a gag on publishing any details of the investigation o…
(2024-11-17). Trump's Victory and Concerns Over Palestine. ummid.com Trump's commitment to the Zionist state of Israel in his first term as president has been a bitter and painful experience for the Islamic world and the Palestinians.
(2024-11-17). Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, deadly attacks on Gaza continue. newarab.com 
Israeli bombardment targeted some of Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday, shortly after forced evacuation orders. | Lebanese media said that several buildings have been damaged, including ones in Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "the enemy" carried out three air raids, including one near Haret Hreik. | "The first strike near Haret Hreik de…
(2024-11-17). Mike Huckabee, in his own words: What Trump's incoming U.S. ambassador really thinks about Israel, Palestine and 'almighty God'. haaretz.com No Palestinians, no West Bank, no occupation: Pastor, former governor and incoming U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has trenchant Bible-based ideas about Israel and Palestine. Here is a round-up of his more belligerent statements over the years…
(2024-11-17). North Shore Massachusetts teachers strikes at impasse: Expand strike action! Build rank-and-file committees! wsws.org The escalation in the courts must be responded in kind by expanding the struggle. Striking teachers should demand, instead of submitting to the districts' stalling tactics and refusal to negotiate, that their strike be spread to the 117,000 members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) in districts across the state.
(2024-11-17). Ramadan 2025 likely to begin on March 01, Eid al Fitr on March 30. ummid.com Ramadan, the Holy Month of Fasting, this year i.e. 1446 AH corresponding to 2025 AD, is likely to commence on Saturday March 01, 2025 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab States.
(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… |
(2024-11-17). Daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over assassination. newarab.com 
Three daughters of In the lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, the daughters — along with the Malcolm X estate — claimed that the agencies were aware of and were involved in the assassination plot and failed to stop the killing. | At a morning news conference, attorney Ben Crump stood with family members as he descri…
(2024-11-17). French court approves conditional release of Georges Abdallah. newarab.com 
A French court has approved the conditional release of Lebanese activist The decision on Friday marks the eleventh request for Abdallah's release, the National Counterterrorism Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Agence France-Presse. However, the prosecutor's office said it would appeal the ruling. | In a statement, the prosecution said: "The Sentence Enforcement Court, in a d…
(2024-11-17). La Via Campesina Participates and Gives Inputs to the First In-Person Meeting of the UN Working Group on Rights of Peasants in Geneva. orinocotribune.com 
From the 21st to the 25th of October 2024, the United Nations Working Group on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (the Working Group) held its second session in Geneva. The Working Group on peasants was established in October last year when the member states of the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution tabled by Bolivia and a core group of states agreeing to further implement the La Via Campesina (LVC) delegat…
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden China, U.S. should bear in mind interests of whole world. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday that as two major countries, China and the United States should bear in mind the interests of the whole world, and inject more certainty and positive energy into the turbulent world.
(2024-11-17). Xi says China-U.S. relationship would make considerable progress when two countries treat each other as partner, friend. ecns.cn When China and the United States treat each other as partner and friend, seek common ground while shelving differences and help each other succeed, their relationship would make considerable progress, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden U.S. shouldn't overstretch national security concept. ecns.cn The United States should not overstretch the concept of national security to constrain or contain other countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Xi warns U.S. against meddling in South China Sea. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday the United States should not get involved in bilateral disputes over the relevant islands and reefs of Nansha Qundao, nor should it aid or abet the impulsion to make provocations.
(2024-11-17). Xi tells Biden U.S. should not say one thing but do another. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that if the U.S. side always says one thing but does another, it will be detrimental to its own image, and undermine trust between China and the United States.
(2024-11-17). U.S. does not seek a new Cold War, Biden tells Xi. ecns.cn The United States does not seek a new Cold War, does not seek to change China's system and its alliances are not targeted against China, said U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday.
(2024-11-17). Authorities congratulate Cuban students. plenglish.com A hug goes out to all the students who are standing and fighting for Cuba in their communities, scholarships and study centers, wrote the country's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on the social network X. | The head of state highlighted that during the date many citizens, including students from various levels of education, participate in recovery efforts after the ravages of hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, plus two earthquakes, in less than 30 days. | "A heartfelt congratulations to the Cuban students; who contribute decisively, always at the forefront, to the economic-social development of our country," said, meanwh…
(2024-11-17). International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference. icrc.org Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC)…
(2024-11-17). Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-17). Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks. icrc.org 28th October 2024…
(2024-11-17). Shooting in Washington state leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody. presstv.ir Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting.
(2024-11-17). African states making Russia/China deals has "implications" aljazeera.com Ebenezer Odabare talks about why African countries need to consider the consequences when choosing foreign partners.
(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). 88% of the UK state's housing budget goes into the pockets of landlords. thecanary.co 
88% of the UK's housing budget goes into the pockets of landlords, according to the 2024 UK Housing Review. In fact, the UK spent more on housing in recent years than it did in the mid-70s. But the difference is almost the entire bill is going to subsidising landlords, rather than actually building or maintaining […] | By
(2024-11-17). The unbearable obviousness of being. strategic-culture.su 
Claiming your ticket is the "obvious" choice invites disaster. | By Peter TONGUETTE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In my home state of Ohio…
(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). How fighting for Murchison's territory devastates lives in Nwoya. independent.co.ug 
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is a ride of approximately 40 kilometers along a feeder road in Koch Goma Town Council, a fast-growing town in the Northern Uganda District of Nwoya, until one reaches Ceke Village, a fertile strip of land bordering the Murchison Falls National Park from the northern belt. The Ceke Village …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is confident that the cost of internet in the country will drop by up to 50 percent by the end of January, as it strives to empower innovation. The high cost of the Internet has been listed among the main challenges to doing business in Uganda and entrepreneurs …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has approved a temporary measure allowing students with tuition arrears to sit for end-of-semester examinations for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The decision, announced by Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe in a letter dated November 14, came in response to a request by Guild President Vicent Lubega Nsamba. Earlier this …
Palestinian lawyer Rula Shadeed, who filed the complaint against Israel at the Tribunal, spoke to Brasil de Fato about the need to increase international pressure against the Zionist state.
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the country will begin issuing conscription orders to thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, a group traditionally exempt from military service, citing a shortage of soldiers. Katz said in a statement that 7,000 draft orders for ultra-Orthodox men to serve in the Israel …
Gunmen from the "Jamaat-e-Islami Bajaur leader Sufi Hameed was leaving the mosque after offering prayers after sunset (Thursday) when two masked men on a motorcycle opened fire on him," senior police official Waqar Rafiq told AFP. | The official said the attackers escaped after shooting the Islamis…
Libya's Interior Minister, Emad al-Trabelsi, stirred controversy during a The Government of National Unity's minister declared that there is "no space for personal freedom in Libya" and that those seeking it "should go to Europe." He also announced plans to reinstate "morality p…
On 13 November, an official Moroccan team of 70 personnel arrived in Valencia, bringing with them 24 water-pumping trucks and a support vehicle to assist with clean-up efforts. | The mission, ordered by the Moroccan King Mohamed VI, was reported by the state news age…
The Green New Deal has been largely blocked at the national level, but it is thriving in communities, cities, and states. Jeremy Brecher's new book is both an urgent call to action and proof of concept. Starting where we're at Less than one week after Trump was re-elected to the single most powerful political office …
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, inaugurated South America's largest and most modern port. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, Chancay Port will boost trade by cutting shipping time between Peru and Asia. | Our guests: | Teresa Mera, Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Trade. | Carlos Kuriyama, Director of the Policy Support Unit at the APEC Secretariat. | 
As the chaotic but iconic blonde with a chequered personal past took up the highest office in the land, it seemed like nothing could stop him. | What could stand in the way of his big economic policy goal of national exceptionalism? He would erect trade barriers against capitalists from competing nations. He would stop freedom of movement and protect his labour force. And, though appealing to the public about their pocketbook issues, the new leader's administration would open the way to a raft of crony appointments and favours to his super-rich backers. | Many said his coalition would dominate the nation…
I am deeply honored by the trust the people of the 50th State Senate District have placed in me. With the majority of ballots scanned and the margin greater than than the outstanding ballots remaining, I am proud to declare victory. Throughout the campaign, I listened to your concerns and hopes for our future. You've called for a senator who will fight for good-paying jobs, quality schools, health care access, safe and affordable communities, and smart economic investments for the future. Now, I am ready to get to work delivering on these issues. As a lineman who fought to save hundreds of jobs as a local union p…
On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at about 12: 38 a.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the "Gold lot" at Destiny USA Mall, for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, the officers located a 42-year-old male, who presented with lacerations to his back. The victim stated he was breaking up a fight near the gold lot entrance, when he felt pain in his back and discovered he had been cut by an unknown object. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR Ambulance, where he was listed in stable condition. The victim's injuries are non-life threatening. The investigation is active and ong…