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2024-12-19: News Headlines

Conference Organizing Committee, Black Agenda Report. (2024-12-19). Declaration Of The International Conference Cuba 2024. popularresistance.org From December 9th to the 13th, the 240 delegates, coming from 30 nations from four continents, gathered for the International Conference "Cuba 2024 Decade for People of African Descent. Equality – Equity – Social Justice", that took place in the cities of Havana and Matanzas. | Attended by 103 delegates from Cuba and 137 from the following geographical áreas: | From the Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, United States, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama. | From the African continent: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, To…

newarab (2024-12-19). British artists back theatre targeted by pro-Israel group. newarab.com UK group Artists for Palestine UK (APUK) The Brighton based ThirdSpace Theatre Company has come under scrutiny from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which accused the group of promoting "antisemitic and pro-terror overtones" and called for an "investigation"

Dr. Mark Trozzi (2024-12-19). Canadian Politicians and Bureaucrats Responsible for the COVID-19 Crimes. globalresearch.ca I greatly appreciated this message from Rick Charleston of British Columbia, and we are sharing it here with his permission. | I would like to add an important note to Mr. Charleston's list of recipients: Canadian judges who neglected their duty, …

newarab (2024-12-19). Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother passes 80 days of hunger strike in UK. newarab.com Sitting on a small chair in front of the British Foreign Office building in London, Despite having completed his prison sentence, Now past 80 days of the hunger strike, which began in Cairo after Alaa's sentence officially…

WSWS (2024-12-19). Labour's John Healey moots sending British military trainers to Ukraine. wsws.org The UK defence secretary said, "The year may be ending, but the war is not. This is the time to step up further in Ukraine on every front."

A a (2024-12-19). British media gloating betrays masterminds behind Kirillov's killing. strategic-culture.su

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). El Salvador approves resolution in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The second National Assembly of the Bloc of Resistance and National Rebellion (BRP) in El Salvador approved a resolution in solidarity with the people of Cuba, a statement said.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Diaz-Canel present in second day of parliamentary debates in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel participates today in the second day of debates of the fourth ordinary period of sessions of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament).

María Candela (2024-12-19). Díaz-Canel en segunda jornada de debates parlamentarios en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, participa este jueves en la segunda jornada de debates del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Impulsa Cuba creación de Observatorio Nacional de Drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Con el fin de iniciar el proceso de implementación de un Observatorio Nacional de Drogas en el país, profesionales de diferentes organismos cubanos participan en un taller hasta mañana 20 de diciembre, con especial énfasis en la importancia de esa plataforma para el diseño políticas contra el consumo de drogas.

María Candela (2024-12-19). Cuba, por mayor protección de los niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu Desde el triunfo de la revolución, en enero de 1959, Cuba ha trabajado incansablemente por proteger a sus niños y jóvenes y garantizar su desarrollo pleno, aún en las difíciles condiciones que durante más de seis décadas ha impuesto el bloqueo norteamericano.

María Candela (2024-12-19). Resumen Cultural 2024. radiohc.cu La cultura cubana constituye una trinchera moral que enaltece la obra emancipadora de la Patria en este 2024.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Presidenta de Honduras destacó solidaridad de médicos cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, destacó la solidaridad y altruismo de los médicos especialistas cubanos que implementan la "Operación Milagro" en beneficio de la población más humilde.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba otorga premios de música. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) El joven Fabio González mereció el primer y tercer premio de composición Harold Gramatges que otorga la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), se informó hoy en esta capital.

Staff (2024-12-19). Podría ser malaria la enfermedad misteriosa que causó la muerte de 37 personas en República Democrática del Congo. cubadebate.cu La agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana declaró este jueves que la enfermedad misteriosa que causó al menos 37 muertes en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) probablemente sea malaria, agravada por la vulnerabilidad de la población afectada. El 40% de los casos corresponden a niños menores de cinco años, con síntomas son similares a los de una gripe.

Staff (2024-12-19). Ministro de Energía y Minas ofrece detalles del programa de recuperación del SEN. cubadebate.cu Este programa ‚àídijo De la O Levy‚àí concibe acciones concretas a corto plazo y tiene como objetivos fundamentales, además de recuperar la generación distribuida, recuperar la generación de las termoeléctricas que consumen combustible. "Además, debemos trabajar en las fuentes renovables de energía, fundamentalmente en la generación de energía fotovoltaica, para reducir los costos de generación".

Staff (2024-12-19). Unión Eléctrica estima afectación de 1 711 megawatts durante el horario pico nocturno de este jueves. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica informó este jueves a través de su comunicado diario que se estima para la hora pico nocturna una disponibilidad de 1 559 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 200 MW, para un déficit —la diferencia entre la disponibilidad y la demanda— de 1 641 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se prevé una afectación de 1 711 MW en ese horario.

Staff (2024-12-19). Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzan ataque con misiles balísticos contra la capital de Israel. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas militares de Yemen lanzaron, este jueves, desde su territorio varios misiles balísticos de corto alcance hacia la capital de Israel. De acuerdo con la agencia de noticias catarí Al Jazeera, se sintieron fuertes explosiones en el centro de Palestina ocupada, abarcando tanto Tel Aviv como la ciudad de Al-Quds (Jerusalén).

Staff (2024-12-19). Continúan sesiones del Parlamento con apretada agenda. cubadebate.cu Este jueves, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular desarrolla la segunda jornada plenaria de su cuarto período ordinario de sesiones, en la décima legislatura, con la presencia del presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Staff (2024-12-19). Cuba apuesta por una política de atención integral a la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud. cubadebate.cu En el cuarto período ordinario de sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su décima legislatura, el vice primer ministro Eduardo Martínez Díaz comentó la implementación del Plan de Acción de la Política de Atención Integral a la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventudes.

Staff (2024-12-19). Equipo médico de Lula: Ha mostrado una recuperación notable y se le ha autorizado retomar sus labores cotidianas. cubadebate.cu El mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se prepara para retomar sus funciones en la capital tras recibir el alta médica. Según su médico de cabecera, Roberto Kalil, el presidente ha mostrado una recuperación notable, permitiéndole viajar de vuelta a Brasilia desde su residencia en Sao Paulo, donde ha pasado el periodo de convalecencia.

Staff (2024-12-19). Iniciativa de Biden pretende reducir emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60 por ciento para 2035. cubadebate.cu El presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, ha reafirmado su compromiso con la mitigación del cambio climático al anunciar una meta ambiciosa de reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en más del 60% para 2035. Según medios de prensa, la iniciativa se presenta como un esfuerzo por consolidar su legado en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.

María Candela (2024-12-19). Aprueban en El Salvador resolución de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu San Salvador, 19 dic (RHC) La segunda Asamblea Nacional del Bloque de Resistencia y Rebeldía Nacional (BRP) en El Salvador aprobó una Resolución de solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba, indicó este jueves un comunicado.

Staff (2024-12-19). Vladímir Putin: Rusia necesita no un alto el fuego con Ucrania sino una paz duradera. cubadebate.cu "Necesitamos no una tregua, necesitamos una paz duradera, sólida respaldada por garantías para la Federación de Rusia y sus ciudadanos. Cómo proporcionar estas garantías es una cuestión difícil". aseguró este jueves el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, durante una rueda de prensa anual combinada con la línea directa con la ciudadanía.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Analizarán diputados cubanos implementación de política de la niñez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) analizará hoy los avances en la implementación de la política de atención integral a la niñez, adolescencia y juventudes, aprobada hace un año.

Staff (2024-12-19). Qué trae la prensa cubana, jueves 19 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-12-19). Inside 'Greater Israel': Myths And Truths Behind The Zionist Fantasy. popularresistance.org As Israel pushed its forces deep into sovereign Syrian territory following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad's regime the term 'Greater Israel' has resurfaced in media coverage. The term has been used in recent days to describe Israel's military expansion beyond its currently recognized borders, an ever-expanding definition of what the Israeli state can come to encompass. The maps used to describe the vision often echo biblical stories that many Zionists consider as history. But what is the 'Greater Israel' idea in actuality? Is there really such an Israeli project? And how realistic is it that it will be realized?

Urban CNY News (2024-12-19). Syracuse Land Bank December 2024 Listing: 104 Elmhurst Ave. urbancny.com Charming fixer-upper in the Elmwood neighborhood. This home has three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. This home must be sold to an owner-occupant or renovated and resold to an owner-occupant. The buyer must show proof of funds in the amount of $100k. Contact our Greater Syracuse Land Bank office at 315.422.2301 ext. 0 to learn more about our buying process or to schedule a showing. 104 Elmhurst AveSyracuse, NY 13207Asking Price: $21,000.00Renovation Estimate: $78,897.00 Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Grenada for sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum. plenglish.com Saint George's, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called for proposals on the sustainable production of seaweed with sargassum, an initiative that today could be added to the list of items that will contribute to the national economy.

Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). 2 Key Humanitarian Groups Join Chorus Saying Israel Committing Acts of Genocide. truthout.org On Thursday, two major humanitarian groups joined the chorus of experts and other human rights organizations saying that Israel's slaughter of Palestinians and leveling of Gaza for the past 14 months is consistent with genocide under international humanitarian law. In a 179-page report, Human Rights Watch concluded that Israel's deprivation of water for Palestinians in Gaza is one of the five… |

Ryan Cristián (2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also

oliviaalperstein (2024-12-19). Climate Justice Groups: Latest U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution Falls Short of What's Needed. ips-dc.org While the NDC is meant to give Americans and subnational governments, tribal nations, and others an indicator of what we need to accomplish, in reality this NDC falls short of what we need: a concrete, substantive action plan that builds global solidarity to address the climate crisis at scale in the U.S. and around the world.

Seth Sandronsky (2024-12-19). Slow Motion Genocide and Resistance in Haiti. counterpunch.org A little over a week ago, on December 6th and 7th, at least 184 people were massacred in Wharf Jeremi, part of Site Soley, one of the most impoverished communities in the Americas, located by the seashore in Port-au-Prince. The majority of those murdered, 127, were elderly.[1] The massacre was perpetrated by a "powerful gang", more accurately labeled as a

presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.

Michael T. Klare (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. counterpunch.org Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, and Venezuela: President-elect Donald Trump will face no shortage of foreign-policy challenges when he assumes office in January. None, however, comes close to China in scope, scale, or complexity. No other country has the capacity to resist his predictable antagonism with the same degree of strength and

María Candela (2024-12-19). Mujeres opinan y aportan a reforma constitucional en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 19 dic (RHC) El ministerio de la Condición de la Mujer y los Derechos de la Mujer de Haití promueve este jueves un debate para que este segmento social opine y aporte ideas para reformar la Constitución de la nación caribeña.

Urban CNY News (2024-12-19). New York State Division of Human Rights Enforces Compliance in a Long Island Housing Discrimination Matter. urbancny.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…

Pablo Meriguet (2024-12-19). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands now open to US military. peoplesdispatch.org The decision is part of a process that seeks the reestablishment of US military bases in Ecuadorian territory. Several voices have severely criticized the decision as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty.

Lucia Posteraro (2024-12-19). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2024-12-19). Privatizing Syria: US Plans To Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. popularresistance.org In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move that ultimately led to a bloody NATO intervention. Moreover, who or what may take power in Damascus remains an open question. For the time being at least, members of ultra-extremist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) appear highly likely to take key positions in whatever administrative structure sprouts from Bashar Assad's ouster after a decade-and-a-half of grinding…

Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo International Airport due to a failure in the border management system. | | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BM…

Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo due to a failure in the border management system. | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BMA) biometric movement control s…

Brian Berletic (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…

Xinhua (2024-12-19). China willing to play constructive role in helping Syria restore peace and stability. pressenza.com Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said Tuesday that his country hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is willing to play a constructive role to that end."Recently, the situation in Syria has undergone drastic changes, to which China pays great attention," Geng said in his speech at the UN Security Council briefing on Syria. | "It is imperative to stabilize the security situation," Geng stressed, and called on all parties involved in Syria to exercise calm and restraint, refrain from actions that may aggravate the situation and avoid…

Editor (2024-12-19). UN Security Council Denounces Illegal Israel Settlements in Palestine. scheerpost.com

presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran president urges Muslim unity to counter Israeli aggressions. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of unity among Islamic nations, urging collective action to counter the aggressions of the Israeli regime.

Ido David Cohen (2024-12-19). European Broadcasting Union warns Israel against closing its public broadcasting corp. haaretz.com Warning that Israel will be ejected from the union was issued ahead of Knesset deliberations to shut down Kan, with the director of the EBU calling Israel's planned move 'a departure from standards upheld by democratic nations worldwide'…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Drago Bosnic (2024-12-19). Georgia's Roadmap for Reconciliation with Russia and a Sovereign Future. globalresearch.ca Ever since it gained independence in 1991, Georgia has been struggling to find a clear path. This is a rather unusual development for one of the oldest countries on the planet and one of the first Christian nations. | For approximately …

ICRC (2024-12-19). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Italy strengthens ties with Mexico by restitution of artefacts. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The recent restitution by Italy to Mexico of more than 100 archaeological pieces stolen from that country, shows how much space is left to deepen the cooperation between both nations, a statement says today.

GABIK (2024-12-19). De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism. sanews.gov.za De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts. | "Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of our destinations are preserved for future generations," De Lille said. | | As part of the annual Tourism Summer campaign, launched in the Free State in October this year, de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, visited various sites in the eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday. | | The visit forms part of the summer readiness…

Robert Hunziker (2024-12-19). Climate Change Trial at The Hague. pressenza.com The stakes are extremely high as the impact of fossil fuels on climate change goes to The Hague for hearings December 2-13, 2024 to determine whether nations are obligated to phase out fossil fuels. Will the esteemed court issue an opinion that truly impacts climate change? | The court's opinion is expected in 2025. | {Special Notification: Antarctica is experiencing a frightening collapse that has polar scientists fearful and speaking out like never before. A link to an interview with James Woodford, a New Scientists' reporter, who attended a recent emergency session with 450 polar scientists is found at the end…

UMMID (2024-12-19). Henna inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. ummid.com 'Henna' has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2024.

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Red Bull names Liam Lawson as new F1 driver alongside Verstappen for 2025. aljazeera.com Lawson replaces Sergio Perez, who exited Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world championship team.

Gareth Roberts (2024-12-19). 'The Pelicot Rape Trial Shows How Pornography is Contributing Towards an Epidemic of Sexual Violence Against Women'. bylinetimes.com Like many others I have admired the dignity and fortitude with which the victim in this case, Gisele Pelicot, has conducted herself throughout an ordeal that has been horrific on every possible human level. | And, although the scale of the allegations and in particular the sheer number of those accused is staggering, sadly, many aspects of the case are depressingly familiar to anyone who is involved with this type of offence in the UK, and probably most other places in the world. | There has been over the last few years a significant increase in the number of sexual offences that are reported in the UK and e…

Chris Walker (2024-12-19). President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk's Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill. truthout.org At the behest of billionaire Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans scrapped a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded for the next three months on Wednesday, just two days ahead of a deadline for avoiding a shutdown. Knowing he had to secure some votes from Democrats in the near-evenly split House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)… |

Staff (2024-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Attacks Continue Across Gaza Despite Talks of Nearing Ceasefire, Twin Palestinian Sisters Killed by Israeli Attack as They Attempted to Leave Gaza, Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Arbitrarily Kill Palestinians, Then Declare Them Terrorists, Israel Bombs Yemen, Killing at Least 9, Senate Passes $895B Pentagon Bill, Includes Ban on Healthcare for Military Trans Family Members, Government Shutdown Looms After House Republicans Reject Compromise Spending Deal, GOP Introduces DOGE Act to Slash Billions from Social Programs, House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz's Sex Trafficking and Dr…

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Facing government shutdown, Trump and Republican allies scuttle budget bill. aljazeera.com Trump was one of several prominent Republicans in the incoming administration to denounce the bill on social media.

infobrics (2024-12-19). Georgia's roadmap for reconciliation with Russia and a sovereign future. infobrics.org In addition to economic cooperation, Tbilisi could reestablish direct ties with Moscow, which could lead to resolving regional security issues. This could help the country to deconflict with the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And while it may seem too farfetched now, it might even result in the restoration of full ties with them, particularly if Georgia gives Russia feasible security guarantees.

WSWS (2024-12-19). Democrats join Republicans in passing fascistic "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" wsws.org The passage of the bill reflects immense fear within the US ruling class that large sections of the population will be looking for a revolutionary alternative to the unending war, inequality, austerity and fascism offered by the capitalist system.

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2024-12-19). "President" Musk gets his lapdog Trump to push for government shutdown. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Apparently heeding his corporate "handler," multibillionaire Elon Musk, Republican President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed a spending agreement covering the federal government from now through March 14 unless congressional Democrats raised the U.S. debt ceiling. Musk and his lap dog Trump don't want to deal with the mess of raising the debt ceiling next year even though …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). La NEA se opone a la elección de McMahon como secretaria de Educación por parte de Trump. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — La Asociación Nacional de Educación, el sindicato más grande del país y con tres millones de miembros, se opone a la elección de Linda McMahon por parte del presidente electo republicano Donald Trump para dirigir el Departamento de Educación, una agencia que Trump y sus legiones quieren eliminar de todos modos. "Los estudiantes …

presstv.ir (2024-12-19). 1 million-plus settlers flee after Yemeni missile strikes Tel Aviv metropolitan area: Media. presstv.ir More than one million illegal settlers reportedly flee after a Yemeni missile strikes the largest metropolitan area in the occupied Palestinian territories.

tn.ai (2024-12-19). Iran Stresses Israel's Exit from Lands Occupied in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on the international community to block the Zionist regime's attempts to annex the territories it has occupied, stressing that the Israeli forces must immediately withdraw from the soil of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

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2024-12-18: News Headlines

SKWAWKBOX (2024-12-18). British Medical Association dancing to pro-Israel pressure group LAAS smears against president. skwawkbox.org Shamelessness of antisemitism-scam perpetrators in attack on GP who stands against genocide The British Medical Association (BMA) has put its president under investigation after a laughable smear by pro-Israel pressure group LAAS — the same misnamed 'Labour against antisemitism' at the heart of the antisemitism scam against the Labour left and then-party leader Jeremy Corbyn. …

newarab (2024-12-18). Pope says escaped two attempts on his life in Iraq in 2021. newarab.com The pontiff's Vatican security detail received an urgent warning from the British secret services, Francis wrote. | "A woman packed with explosives, a young suicide bomber, was heading towards Mosul to blow herself up…

Travis Montgomery (2024-12-18). Hope to harsh reality: 10 years of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. liberationnews.org Cuba's road to liberation has been hard-fought, facing fierce opposition from the United States for over 65 years.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-12-18). Cuban Olympic champion focuses on professional boxing. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) One of the main attractions in the ongoing Cuban Boxing Championship by teams, which is taking place in the city of Camagàºey, is Olympic champion Erislandy Alvarez, who is focusing on fighting professional rivals.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-18). Debates begin in the fourth session of the Cuban Parliament. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The deputies to the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (parliament) began the debates today, after two days of discussions in standing committees.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Lamentan en Panamá deceso de dramaturgo cubano Huberto Llamas (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 18 dic ( RHC) El embajador de Cuba en Panamá, Víctor Cairo, lamentó este miércoles el deceso en el istmo del destacado dramaturgo de esa isla, Huberto Llamas, residente en la nación canalera.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-18). Rusia condena decisión de EE.UU. de mantener a Cuba en infame lista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Rusia condena enérgicamente la decisión de Estados Unidos de mantener a Cuba en la lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo, declaró hoy la portavoz de la Cancillería del país eslavo, María Zajárova.

Staff (2024-12-18). Cuba recibe a 43 migrantes devueltos desde EE.UU. tras intentos de salida ilegal. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles fueron devueltas a Cuba 43 personas que habían participado en dos salidas ilegales del país por la vía marítima e interceptadas posteriormente por el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos. Los 34 hombres, siete mujeres y dos menores retornaron en horas de la mañana en una embarcación del citado servicio por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa.

María Candela (2024-12-18). En la mira de los diputados cubanos medidas para enfrentar eventos hidrometeorológicos y sismos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) La Comisión Nacional de Defensa y Orden Interior de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular,reunida este martes en el Palacio de Convenciones de la Habana,recibió una información actualizada del Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil,sobre los eventos hidrometeorológicos àìscar y Rafael que azotaron el Oriente y el Occidente del país,así como los sismos que afectaron a las provincias de Granma y Santiago de Cuba.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Cuba agradece a Dominica apoyo contra bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció este miércoles la aprobación en el Parlamento de Dominica de una resolución que demanda el cese del bloqueo económico impuesto por los Estados Unidos a la isla.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional resalta voluntad política y empeño de Cuba para salir adelante. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento), Esteban Lazo, resaltó este miércoles la voluntad política y el empeño de la Revolución para transformar la compleja situación que atraviesa la nación caribeña.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Medidas económicas en Cuba buscan ordenar la actividad comercial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, ratificó este miércoles que las nuevas medidas aprobadas para la comercialización no buscan prohibir, sino ordenar la actividad comercial.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-12-18). Condecoraciones para tres revolucionarios que han puesto en alto el nombre de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) En el pecho de Mijaín López Núñez, Gladys Bejerano Portela y Omara Durand Elías puso, este martes, el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, las condecoraciones que los acreditan con los títulos honoríficos de Héroe de la República de Cuba y Heroínas del Trabajo.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-12-18). Compleja recta final para cubanos en Torneo de Ajedrez Carlos Torre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Una serie de resultados se combinaron en la ciudad mexicana de Mérida para que los cubanos llegarán hoy sin puesto entre los posibles premiados a la despedida del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Carlos Torre in Memóriam 2024.

Staff (2024-12-18). Cuba espera un crecimiento del 1% del PIB para 2025, según ministro de Economía. cubadebate.cu En sesión plenaria del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la décima legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional, el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, anunció que Cuba proyecta un crecimiento del 1% en el producto interno bruto (PIB) para 2025. Alonso Vázquez dijo que el año estuvo marcado por desafíos significativos.

Staff (2024-12-18). "El 47" es favorita con 14 nominaciones a los Goya (+ Listado). cubadebate.cu La ciudad de Granada se viste de gala para acoger la esperada ceremonia de los Premios Goya 2025, que se celebrará el próximo sábado 8 de febrero. Este evento, que representa la cúspide del reconocimiento al cine español, promete ser una noche llena de emociones y sorpresas, en un año donde la competencia se presenta más abierta que nunca.

Staff (2024-12-18). Formación en ciberseguridad: Un camino hacia la resiliencia digital. cubadebate.cu A pocas horas de graduar a la primera generación de Ingenieros en Ciberseguridad de nuestro país, les hablaré acerca del impacto que tiene la formación en esta área del conocimiento para la sociedad actual. La formación en ciberseguridad no solo es una herramienta vital para proteger datos sensibles, sino también una inversión en la resiliencia y la confianza digital.

Staff (2024-12-18). La familia oficialista (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué es Ideas Multimedios? en el nuevo programa de Confilo este martes, hablamos sobre nuestra familia oficialista, que incluye a la reconocida Mesa Redonda, celebró con orgullo sus 25 años de existencia.

Staff (2024-12-18). Ministro de Finanzas y Precios presenta presupuesto del Estado para el 2025. cubadebate.cu Al presentar el estimado del presupuesto del Estado para el ejercicio fiscal del año 2024, así como el anteproyecto de presupuesto del Estado para 2025, el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, dijo que la propuesta de presupuesto del Estado para el año entrante se fundamenta en las proyecciones de gobierno para corregir las distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.

Staff (2024-12-18). Vamos a acabar con eso: Trump promete cambios drásticos en las leyes migratorias. cubadebate.cu En una entrevista a la cadena NBC News, el presidente electo de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anticipó las medidas migratorias que planea emprender en sus primeros días en el cargo, entre ellas, redobló su promesa de acabar con la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Insatisfacción en Cuba con programa para reimpulsar la economía(+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, mostró este miércoles su insatisfacción con los resultados hasta ahora del programa Proyecciones del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-18). Havanatur tiene en agenda 49 eventos para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El grupo turístico cubano Havanatur ya tiene en agenda 49 eventos para el próximo año, aunque aspira sumar algunas decenas más, vaticinó Raidel Leyva, el jefe de su departamento responsable de esta modalidad.

Staff (2024-12-18). Falleció el reconocido cineasta argentino Ernesto Bravo. cubadebate.cu Pedro Pablo Prada, embajador de Cuba en la República Argentina, expresó su profundo pesar en un mensaje en X (anteriormente Twitter) por el fallecimiento del reconocido comunista, médico, profesor y cineasta argentino, Ernesto Bravo.

Staff (2024-12-18). Mbappé, Rodrygo y Vinicius llevan al Real Madrid a su cuarta Copa Intercontinental. cubadebate.cu El Real Madrid se proclamó este miércoles campeón de su cuarta Copa Intercontinental al imponerse por 3-0 al Pachuca mexicano en el estadio Lusail de Doha gracias a los goles del francés Kylian Mbappé y de los brasileños Rodrygo y Vinicius.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Ineludible mirar hacia el campo. radiohc.cu Los cubanos están urgidos de una elevación de los niveles de producción en el país, incluyendo los campos y en especial en las montañas.

María Candela (2024-12-18). Cuba aplicará modificaciones en sistema cambiario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba aplicará modificaciones en el sistema cambiario, anunció este miércoles el primer ministro Manuel Marrero, en una comparecencia ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).

María Candela (2024-12-18). Recuperan en Cuba las Ciclovías y Motovías. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El Ministerio de Transporte trazó la estrategia de recuperar las Ciclovías y Motovías en toda Cuba a partir del incremento de la adquisición y circulación de motocicletas, ciclomotores y bicicletas por los sectores estatal y privado.

Staff (2024-12-18). Senado de EE.UU. aprueba nuevo presupuesto de defensa por 885 000 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos aprobó el miércoles un proyecto de Ley de Autorización de la Defensa Nacional (NDAA, por sus siglas en inglés) por un monto de 895.000 millones de dólares, informan medios locales. La votación resultó en 85 a 14 a favor del proyecto, superando ampliamente los 60 votos necesarios en la Cámara Alta compuesta por 100 miembros.

Staff (2024-12-18). Headlines for December 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens of Palestinians Amid Signs of Breakthrough in Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinians in Occupied West Bank, U.N. Envoy Warns Syria's War "Has Not Ended" as Turkish-Backed Forces Challenge Kurdish Fighters, Netanyahu Vows Israeli Forces Will Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Haaretz: Israel and Saudi Arabia Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Normalize Ties, Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA's Selection of Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup, U.S. to Transfer 3 More Prisoners from Guantánamo Bay, Trump Sues Iowa Pollster and Des Moines Register for…

newarab (2024-12-18). Rights groups file complaint against French-Israeli soldier. newarab.com Several rights groups have filed a civil party complaint with the War Crimes Unit of the Paris Tribunal against a Franco-Israeli soldier who served in the army amidst The rights groups accuse Yoel O. of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and complicity in crimes committed against Palestinians held in Israeli custody. | The complaint was issued by the International Federation for Human Rights as well as Al Haq, Al Mezan, the Palestinian Centre…

infobrics (2024-12-18). Western propaganda narrative on Syria collapses like a house of cards. infobrics.org After NATO-backed terrorists took over Syria, the mainstream propaganda machine got the chance to do whatever it wants. However, they're still just as amateurish as ever (if not more). They're using the so-called "White Helmets" as a source, an organization that has been discredited long ago, specifically for its ties with US/NATO intelligence and various terrorist groups. The "hot story" now is the Sednaya prison, for which the political West claims it was a "horrifying torture chamber" used by the "evil dictator Assad".

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-12-18). Senior Israeli defense officials worry statements by cabinet members threaten army mission in Syria. haaretz.com High-ranking defense sources say pledges to remain in Syrian demilitarized zone could lead to friction with rebel groups, while the defense minister's statement on security control in Gaza could harm prospects for a hostage deal…

aljazeera (2024-12-18). Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home. aljazeera.com Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.

Olivia Barber (2024-12-18). Police forces were 'unprepared' for far-right riots this summer. leftfootforward.org A police risk assessment before the riots described a 'moderate increase in activity by "extreme right-wing groups" but graded the risk of violent disorder as "low"

RONALD MUSOKE (2024-12-18). Uganda's gold export data continues to haunt sector. independent.co.ug Opaqueness surrounding Uganda's gold data has not only frustrated UGEITI but also other government agencies like UBOS and URA NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars' worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government officials, and civil society groups. But …

presstv.ir (2024-12-18). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.

Caleb Kieffer, R.G. Cravens (2024-12-18). Tracking the Spread of Hateful Anti-Haitian Rhetoric. splcenter.org Content warning: This article contains graphic language, including hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric. Reader discretion is advised.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-18). China conveys condolences after earthquake in Vanuatu. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed its solidarity with Vanuatu after the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the island nation, with significant damage in the capital Port Vila.

ecns.cn (2024-12-18). Macao counts down for 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn People visit a flower show celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, on Taipa Island in the Macao Special Administrative Region.

editor (2024-12-18). No more silent tears for the National Museum of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Over 500,000 children experienced life in an orphanage, other institutions or foster care in the 20th century. 50,000 were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, known as the Stolen Generations.

Lucia Posteraro (2024-12-18). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org

John Pittman (2024-12-18). 1951: Truman launches propaganda campaign to distract from 'We Charge Genocide' petition. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Presented to the United Nations in December 1951 by William L. Patterson in Paris and Paul Robeson in New York, the "We Charge Genocide" petition—We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People by its full name—documented page after page of evidence of …

tn.ai (2024-12-18). Iran Urges Inclusive Political Process in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN described the Syrian people as the sole ones that should decide the future of their country free from external interference, calling for an inclusive, Syrian-led, and Syrian-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations.

tn.ai (2024-12-18). Iran, Malaysia Call for Muslim Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior officials from Iran and Malaysia called for collective action by Muslim nations in support of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria against the Israeli regime's atrocities.

Staff (2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. scheerpost.com Feature photo | Illustration by MintPress News By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move …

Editor (2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. scheerpost.com

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-18). China rejects US defamations over its anti-drug policy. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is one of the most determined nations in the fight against drugs, with comprehensive policies and an outstanding record in this regard. | "We are also one of the countries with the highest number of controlled substances and strictest regulations in the world," he added. | Lin stressed that the anti-drug authorities rigorously enforce the law to prevent the detour of chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotics, whereby companies operate legally and in accordance with established regulations. | The spokesman emphasized that the root of the drug crisis in the Unite…

presstv.ir (2024-12-18). UN relief chief: Gaza 'apocalyptic'; almost impossible to deliver aid amid Israeli siege. presstv.ir The UN warns about the "apocalyptic" situation in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli regime's 14-month aggression and tightened siege.

The Media Line Staff (2024-12-18). Iran Nuclear Deal Revival Crucial, Warns Senior UN Official. themedialine.org

WSWS (2024-12-18). US, UK hail murder of Russian lieutenant-general in charge of nuclear defense. wsws.org The bombing is the latest in a series of assassinations of high-ranking Russian military and political figures carried out by Ukrainian forces and marks the highest-ranking Russian military figure to have been assassinated.

presstv.ir (2024-12-18). Iran nuclear chief urges IAEA to uphold impartiality, refrain from provocations. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran urges the IAEA chief to preserve the body's impartiality.

ICRC (2024-12-18). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…

presstv.ir (2024-12-18). President Pezeshkian arrives in Egypt for D-8 summit. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Egypt to attend a summit of the D-8 bloc of developing Muslim nations, which will take place on Thursday.

UMMID (2024-12-18). Henna inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. ummid.com 'Henna' has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2024.

Chris Walker (2024-12-18). House Ethics Committee Votes to Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report. truthout.org On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee announced that it will release its inquiry into former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz after previously deadlocking on whether or not the report should be made public. The report will be released to the public before the end of the current congressional session, after all other business is completed. That means it could be released as soon as the… |

presstv.ir (2024-12-18). Gharibabadi: Iran's enrichment program has no military objectives. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic's nuclear enrichment program has no military objectives.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-18). Iran FM Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal from Occupied Territories. english.almanar.com.lb

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2024-12-18). Presidente Biden, saque de prisión a Simón Trinidad y déjelo regresar a Colombia. peoplesworld.org El presidente Biden indultó recientemente a su hijo Hunter Biden y conmutó las sentencias de 1.499 delincuentes relacionados con las drogas. El analista Charles Pierce insiste en que Biden también debería indultar a Simón Trinidad. Nos sumamos a esta petición en nombre del colombiano Ricardo Palmera, cuyo nombre de guerra es Simón Trinidad. Biden debe …

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