2024-03-29: News Headlines

Angela (2024-03-29). Friday 4/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-29). 'Israel' Carries Out Attacks in Lebanon and Syria in Violation of ICJ and UN. orinocotribune.com An Israeli attack on an emergency response center in Lebanon killed seven people. Another set of strikes on Syria killed several soldiers and an Iranian military adviser | Despite the UN Security Council adopting a resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive with Israel's continued attacks on Palestinians and other countries in the region. | In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces carried out several airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria, killing over a dozen people. Early on Wednesday, March 27, its forces bombed an emergency response center at al-Habbariyeh in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh region killing at l…

Jason Ditz (2024-03-29). Israel Kills at Least 42, Wounds Dozens in Attack on Syria's Aleppo. news.antiwar.com Syria's Aleppo Province saw the deadliest Israeli attacks in years on Friday, when Israeli warplanes hit multiple targets in the Aleppo countryside and targeted a Hezbollah warehouse near Aleppo's airport. So far, at least 42 people were reported killed in the Israeli attacks, 36 of them Syrian soldiers and 6 members of Hezbollah. The toll …

Cesar Chelala (2024-03-29). Settlements are an Obstacle to Peace. counterpunch.org Almost eight months after the brutal Hamas' attack on innocent Israeli and Jewish citizens, including women and children, there are still some essential questions that need to be answered. Why did Hamas did it? and in such a cruel, barbaric, unnecessary way? Even more puzzling, why did they do it aware of the terrifying response

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-29). Israel Thinks Only 60-70 Out of 134 Hostages in Gaza Are Still Alive. news.antiwar.com Israel believes only 60 to 70 Israeli hostages in Gaza are alive out of the 134 people and bodies that are being held in the Strip as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sabotaging chances for a hostage deal with Hamas, Haaretz reported on Thursday. The Israeli military previously confirmed at least 36 of the …

Kyle Anzalone (2024-03-29). Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Major Biden Campaign Event. news.antiwar.com Pro-Palestinian activists surrounded the Radio City Music Hall in New York City as President Joe Biden hosted one of his most prominent campaign events featuring his two Democratic predecessors. Inside the hall, protesters disrupted the speeches criticizing Biden's unyielding support for Israel. Thursday night's event raised a record-setting $26 million for the president and featured …

infobrics (2024-03-29). Western countries in 'peace talks' without Russia. infobrics.org According to Olaf Scholz, Western states and Ukraine are trying to achieve a peace agreement but without any Russian participation.

infobrics (2024-03-29). Turkey expected to become US' largest supplier of artillery. infobrics.org Erdogan is not an honest broker in searching for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

World Beyond War (2024-03-29). The EU Can Only Survive as a Peace Project and Not as a NATO Subsidiary. pressenza.com EU Leaders, Stop the Warmongering!: | By Florina Tufescu | The most recent poll commissioned by the European Council for Foreign Relations (an influential think tank that employs numerous leading politicians, EU officials, and former NATO secretaries general) shows that 41% of European citizens would prefer for Europe to put pressure on Ukraine to engage in negotiations with Russia, as compared to 31% who favour continued military support. Yet the conclusion of the

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-29). Cuba thanks China's donations to its health system. plenglish.com Beijing, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday thanked the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development for donations to its national health system.

Ana Perdigón (2024-03-29). Diosdado Cabello Comments on Possible Final Presidential Candidate of Unitary Platform. orinocotribune.com Following the far-right Unitary Platform's (PUD) registration of Edmundo González Urrutia as their "cover" candidate for the presidential elections, the first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, has commented on who might replace this "provisional" candidate of the far-right opposition. | During the broadcast of his program Con el Mazo Dando, Cabello first talked about what a "cover candidate" means, and how it is defined in the Venezuelan legal system. He explained, reading from Electoral Law, that a "cover" candidate may be replaced by someone who has already been…

Misión Verdad (2024-03-29). Venezuela: 5 Strategic Reasons for Nicolás Maduro's Presidential Candidacy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Mar 26, 2024 | During his second term as the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro has achieved fundamental milestones to overcome the crises generated by the far-right opposition and the United States. These achievements have led the country towards political, economic, and social stability. They have strengthened his leadership within Chavismo and have positioned him as the natural candidate to represent the Bolivarian Revolution in the presidential election scheduled for July 28 this year. | The following are five milestones, five strategic achievements, whic…

The Independent (2024-03-29). Masaka bishops call for fairness, speedy trial of inmates. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Severus Jjumba has called for fairness in the arbitration of disputes by government agencies to enable communities to live peacefully. In his Easter message delivered from the Episcopal home at Kitovu, in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka city, Bishop Jjumba expressed concern about acts …

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Mainland reiterates Taiwan stance, warns against independence activities. ecns.cn The Ministry of National Defense on Thursday reiterated its commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan but warned that "Taiwan independence" activities threaten that goal.

WSWS (2024-03-29). Venezuela's electoral dispute triggers regional crisis. wsws.org The diplomatic flare-up in Latin America reflects the maneuvers of ruling class factions in response to the US-NATO war drive.

Maria Paez Victor (2024-03-29). Yet Again Washington Meddles in Another Nation's Election. orinocotribune.com By María Páez Victor — Mar 26, 2024 | "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." | Albert Einstein | The USA is stuck in the recurring folly of trying to dictate the political life of Venezuela, including by trying to discredit their elections. They cannot grasp the fact that Venezuela is a sovereign nation, that it has frequent, free, and fair elections, and that it will not bow to political blackmail, even in the face of crippling illegal sanctions. | For 22 years the foreign policy of the USA has aimed to destabilize and openly overthrow (under the euphemism of…

Angela (2024-03-29). Saturday 3/30: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

The Independent (2024-03-29). Court of Appeal blocks trial of former Minister Kitutu. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has halted the proceedings against the former Karamoja Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu in the Anti-Corruption Court. Kitutu is being accused of causing government a financial loss of 1.5 billion shillings meant for peace building activities. The proceedings were halted in a ruling delivered by …

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-29). First Nations peace walk against AUKUS takes aim at Labor. greenleft.org.au

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Dialogue seen as key to peace in South China Sea. ecns.cn Returning to the negotiation table and exploring means of cooperation is the only feasible and right path to reduce risk and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, and it is also the way for regional countries to get along with each other.

scorinoco (2024-03-29). Venezuela's Information Minister Criticizes Fake News Published by Journalist Implicated in Venezuela Coup Attempt. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister of Communication and Information Freddy àëañez crticized journalist Sebastiana Barráez for publishing fake news in an attempt to whitewash the far-right political party Vente Venezuela and its assassination plot against President Nicolás Maduro. | On Thursday, March 28, Minister àëañez pointed out in a social media post that Barráez, who is implicated in the thwarted coup attempt White Bracelet, "tried to whitewash the political party Vente Venezuela in a desperate maneuver of media distraction." | àëañez attached to his post the screenshot of a publication from the far-right Ar…

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-29). Australian Greens MPs, unionists sign on to demand Russian anti-war activist Boris Kagarlitsky's freedom. greenleft.org.au

Angela (2024-03-29). Monday 4/8: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org

Ron Jacobs (2024-03-29). Consider the Commune: Venezuela and Beyond. counterpunch.org About midway through his new book Commune or Nothing: Venezuala's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project, author Chris Gilbert introduces the reader to Marxist theoretician István Mészáros and his groundbreaking book titled Beyond Capital: Toward a Theory of Transition. Gilbert does so in the context of a discussion about the commune movement in Venezuela. The

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-29). Venezuela denuncia campaña para banalizar intento de magnicidio. telesurtv.net El ministro de Comunicación e Información subrayó que la periodista Sebastiana Barráez está implicada en la operación denominada Brazalete Blanco.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-03-29). Sismo de magnitud 4.7 sacude regiones de Venezuela. telesurtv.net Ciudadanos de Colombia comentaron en las redes que el temblor fue sentido muy fuerte en la región de Cúcuta, fronteriza con Venezuela.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-03-29). Venezuela rechaza comunicado de EE.UU. sobre las elecciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno bolivariano asegura haber cumplido cabalmente con las normas legales y constitucionales para llevar a cabo las próximas elecciones presidenciales a celebrarse del 28 de julio de 2024…

teleSUR, ats, JGN (2024-03-29). Conozca diez curiosidades sobre el prócer Francisco de Miranda. telesurtv.net Francisco de Miranda participó en la Guerra de Independencia de Estados Unidos, la Revolución francesa y la Guerra de Independencia Hispanoamericana.

Boris Kagarlitsky International Solidarity Campaign (2024-03-29). Free Boris Kagarlitsky and all Russian anti-war political prisoners! cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-03-29). 'Void peace treaty with Israel': Moroccans join Jordanian protests. presstv.ir Protests have taken place in Jordan and Morocco in solidarity with the Palestinians who have been subjected to a genocidal Israeli war for nearly six months.

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2024-03-27: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-27). US, Japan to Strengthen Military Ties in Buildup Aimed at China. news.antiwar.com Next month, the US and Japan are expected to announce the most significant change to their military alliance since the 1960s as the US is bolstering its forces in the region to prepare for a future war with China. According to Financial Times, the US and Japan will unveil a plan to restructure the US …

Ariadna Eljuri (2024-03-27). Thirteen Candidates Set to Contend in Venezuela's July 28 Elections. orinocotribune.com A total of 13 candidates will compete on July 28 in Venezuela's presidential elections, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, indicated this Tuesday. | In a press conference, Amoroso reported that 37 political organizations and parties were involved in the application process which took place between March 21 and 25. | The candidates are Luis Eduardo Martínez, Daniel Ceballos, Antonio Ecarri, Juan Carlos Alvarado, José Brito, Benjamín Rausseo, Javier Bertucci, Claudio Fermín, Luis Ratti, Enrique Márquez, Nicolás Maduro, Manuel Rosales, and Eduardo González Urrutia. | Amoroso stated…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-27). Distinctions Without Difference: The Security Council on Gaza Passes. dissidentvoice.org The UN Security Council presents one of the great contradictions of power in the international system. On the one hand vested with enormous latitude in order to preserve international peace and security, it remains checked, limited and, it can be argued, crippled by an all too regular use of the veto by members of the …

WSWS (2024-03-27). Australia: SEP electoral members call on workers and youth to help put a socialist anti-war party on the ballot. wsws.org "They're trying to make it harder for minority parties to exist—it's crazy. I'm for our voices being heard, normal people, not the billionaires sponsoring all the other parties."

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-27). First Nations peace walk against AUKUS takes aim at Labor. greenleft.org.au

Federico Fuentes (2024-03-27). Ksenia Kagarlitsky: 'The left needs to show solidarity with Russian anti-war political prisoners'. greenleft.org.au Boris Kagarlitsky's daughter, Ksenia Kagarlitsky, and others inside and outside Russia, are spearheading a global campaign to demand her father's release. She spoke with Green Left's Federico Fuentes about the campaign and the need for solidarity with all political prisoners in Russia.

greenleft.org.au (2024-03-27). Australian Greens MPs, unionists sign on to demand Russian anti-war activist Boris Kagarlitsky's freedom. greenleft.org.au

Ryan Black (2024-03-27). Cut Off War Funds By Stopping The Congressional Discharge Petition. progressivehub.net JOHN V. WALSH | ANTIWAR.COM

Misión Verdad (2024-03-27). Treason and Scandal Among Opposition Candidates. orinocotribune.com In Venezuela, the process of registering presidential candidates for the July elections was carried out with significant drama, intrigue, and betrayals among the ranks of the various oppositions. | Manuel Rosales, leader of the Un Nuevo Tiempo (UNT) party and current governor of the state of Zulia, closed the registration day for opposition candidates, last in a long list of 12 figures from various spectrums of anti-Chavismo. | The closing of the process was decided by the controversy surrounding two names—Manuel Rosales and Corina Yoris—and by the various indications that there were apparent "problem…

teleSUR, MER (2024-03-27). Presidente de Venezuela: vamos a hacer respetar la soberanía del pueblo. telesurtv.net El mandatario expresó que los venideros comicios son los que, en los últimos 60 años, se han visto con mayor diversidad ideológica, política y pluralidad.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-27). Cuba rechaza intentos de acudir a violencia en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Rodríguez precisó que Venezuela tiene derecho a desarrollar su proceso electoral "sin injerencias ni imposiciones".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-27). Venezuela rechaza injerencia de Colombia en asuntos internos. telesurtv.net Consideró un pronunciamiento de la Cancillería de Colombia sobre las elecciones en el país suramericano como un acto de grosera injerencia en asuntos que solo le competen a los venezolanos.

csmonitor.com (2024-03-27). NBC sought a conservative voice. But its employees didn't want Ronna McDanielNBC News cut ties March 26 with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators.

Comment: This story shows how American MSM that only serves both Dems and Repubs has gotten stupider from year-to-year.

aa.com.tr (2024-03-27). Top UN court likely to issue tough decision against Israel for ongoing attacks on Gaza The world court will rule on the requested additional measures in the coming days, which may include criticism of Israel as well as requests for additional monitoring reports, according to the KAN broadcaster report.

newcoldwar.org (2024-03-27). Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli atrocities in Gaza with strikes on military bases Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories, expressing its unwavering support for Palestinians in Gaza amid a genocidal war.

ca.news.yahoo.com (2024-03-27). Palestinians drown trying to reach Gaza aid air-dropped by US into seaThe Pentagon confirmed that three of the 18 packages it air-dropped on Monday had parachute malfunctions and fell into the water just off the coast of the Strip. However, US officials did not confirm if any Gazans were killed while trying to reach the aid.

firstpost.com (2024-03-27). Teens in Gaza hoping to be killed to end their "nightmare" : UN – Firstpost A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare".
  "The unspeakable is regularly said in Gaza," said James Elder, spokesman for the United Nations children's agency UNICEF.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-27). Fiscalía de Venezuela confirma detención de sujetos que buscaban generar violencia. telesurtv.net El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, desvinculó las detenciones de la víspera al proceso electoral en marcha.

teleSUR, JCM, MER (2024-03-27). CNE de Venezuela ofrece balance de inscripciones de candidatos. telesurtv.net El CNE de Venezuela indicó que son 13 los candidatos que fueron inscritos para los venideros comicios presidenciales.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-03-27). Autoridades turcas detienen 150 presuntos terroristas. telesurtv.net Durante los operativos fueron capturados 2919 sospechosos. De estos; 692 fueron detenidos. Se dictó decisión de control judicial para 531 y continúan 187 procesos judiciales.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-03-27). Nicaragua saluda al presidente Nicolás Maduro en momentos de batalla. telesurtv.net El texto reitera las certezas de que, junto a Nicaragua, Venezuela alcanzará todas las victorias.

Joe Allen (2024-03-27). "Uncommitted" Is the Antiwar Movement Breaking into Mainstream U.S. politics? counterpunch.org Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty airman based in San Antonio, Texas stood outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, February 25th, and announced to the world: "I'm an active-duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I'm about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but

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