(2024-11-05). Legendary Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away At 91: 7 Things To Know About His Legacy. moguldom.com Iconic composer, conductor, trumpeter, producer, and civil rights activist Quincy Jones passed away on Nov. 3 at his home in Bel-Air, California, at the age of 91, Variety reported. Over his extraordinary seven-decade career, he shaped the soundscape of multiple generations and elevated both music and the broader cultural landscape. Here are seven things to …
(2024-11-05). Thailand: New report reveals conditions in the most secretive places of detention. fidh.org
(2024-11-05). Women in detention in Thailand: Submission to the United Nations working group on discrimination against women and girls. fidh.org
(2024-11-05). Want More Equality of Opportunity and Social Justice? Copy Massachusetts' Millionaire's Tax. counterpunch.org This past summer, the Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey signed a budget bill that guaranteed universal access to in-state community colleges. No matter age or socioeconomic background, irrespective of the degree or certificate sought, the tuition and fees at these fifteen institutions of higher learning are waived. The $117 million public investment allocated to the
(2024-11-05). UNGA must suspend Israel's membership: Top UN official. ummid.com The UN General Assembly (UNGA) must consider suspending Israel's membership due to its repeated violations of international law and its ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Palestinian Territories, said.
(2024-11-05). There's An Abundance Of Housing; Let's Organize To Take It Over. popularresistance.org The Poor People's Army, formerly the Poor People's Economic and Human Rights Campaign, has been leading efforts across the country to place individuals and families who need them into federally-owned housing for a long time. Their position is that housing is a human right and that people in need should not be forced to wait for shelter. They recently published "Takeover: A Human Rights Approach to Housing" on Poor People's Press, a step-by-step guide to occupying empty houses. Clearing the FOG speaks with Cheri Honkala, the lead author, and Galen Tyler, a lead organizer with the Poor People's Army, about the curr…
(2024-11-05). Laos: United Nations committee urges an end to reprisals against women human rights defenders. fidh.org
(2024-11-05). India : Intensification of the harassment against Babloo Loitongbam. fidh.org IND 004 / 1024 / OBS 042 Intimidation / Harassment India October 23, 2024
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(2024-11-05). Cambodia: Joint statement urging World Bank action on civil society reprisals. fidh.org In recent months, there has been a worrying escalation in the Cambodian government's repression of critical voices, as part of a broader crackdown on civil society. The undersigned organisations, including International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge World Bank President Ajay Banga to condemn the Cambodian government's assault on human rights groups, (…) | – |
(2024-11-05). Iran says French couple imprisoned since 2022 'in good health'. newarab.com 
"The two are… in good health, so any claim regarding their poor condition is denied," judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir told reporters in Tehran, citing a report from the authorities. | Kohler and Paris have been jailed in Iran since May 2022 on charges of espionage, a capital offence in the Islamic republic. | In October 2022, Iran's state t…
(2024-11-05). French court jails 18 members of English Channel people-smuggling network. aljazeera.com The longest sentence of 15 years is given to Iraqi national Mirkhan Rasoul, who was accused of leading the network.
(2024-11-05). SC Status to Muslim Converts – Wait Time Extended. ummid.com The three-member commission headed by former Chief Justice of India Justice K.G. Balakrishnan has been granted a one-year extension to finalize its report, on whether Scheduled Caste (SC) status would be given to the Muslims and Christian converts.
(2024-11-05). Full list of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet appointments. leftfootforward.org The new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has today announced who will be in her top team by publishing a full list of her shadow cabinet appointments. | Here's the full breakdown of everyone she's appointed. | Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer: Mel Stride MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: Priti Patel MP | Shadow Home Secretary: Chris Philp MP | Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland: Alex Burghart MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Defence: James Cartlidge MP | Shadow Secretary of State for Justice: Robert Jenric…
(2024-11-05). Demanding Debt, Economic and Climate Justice! cadtm.org
(2024-11-05). DRC: The renewal of ICC investigations in North-Kivu raises new hopes for victims. fidh.org
(2024-11-05). German Coalition Tensions: Finance Minister Sparks Economic Policy Debate. devdiscourse.com The political landscape in Germany faces turbulence as Finance Minister Christian Lindner's proposals for economic revitalization have challenged the stability of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government. Lindner's party, the Free Democrats, surprised coalition partners with plans advocating public spending cuts and tax reductions.
(2024-11-05). Israeli airstrikes kill 30 in tents for displaced people in Gaza. newarab.com 
At least 30 Palestinians were killed early on Tuesday in Israeli airstrikes on tents housing displaced people in several areas of According to WAFA, 20 people were killed in a heavy airstrike on a home in Beit Lahiya, located in the
(2024-11-05). 70 killed in Gaza as Israel 'destroys' Kamal Adwan Hospital. newarab.com 
Israel killed at least 70 Palestinians in the 24 hours between Monday and Tuesday, At least 25 people were killed in an airstrike on the home of the al-Masry family in The victims included 13 children, medical sources said, with more people still trapped un…
(2024-11-05). Gaza Tells Us Who We Are. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Some days it's hard to say which is more horrific: the Gaza genocide itself, or the moral decay throughout our society which makes it possible. | I mean, the atrocities in Gaza have a couple million victims. If you add up the populations of the US, Europe, Canada and Australia, you've got around a billion people living in a dystopia whose collective conscience is so warped and twisted that they'd allow their governments to support a live-streamed genocide in full…
(2024-11-05). 'No votes for genocide!' protest in New York City. workers.org 
Hundreds of protesters rallied at Union Square in New York City on Nov. 2 proclaiming "No Votes for Genocide!" Called by The People's Forum and other groups, it was part of a national day of action against the U.S. government's support of genocide in Gaza, which will continue whether Donald . . . |
(2024-11-05). Software glitch hits Pennsylvania county forcing extension of voting hours. aljazeera.com Officials say a software issue which stops ballots being scanned has delayed many people from casting their vote.
(2024-11-05). Three Spies Sentenced to Death for Role in Iranian Nuclear Scientist Assassination. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian court has sentenced three people to death after they were convicted of procuring equipment used in the assassination of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in November 2020, the Iranian Judiciary's spokesman said.
(2024-11-05). Israeli attacks persist on northern Gaza's last hospitals. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-11-05). Widespread anger in Valencia as survivors of floods grapple with delayed emergency response. peoplesdispatch.org Over
(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty. uwidata.com By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at the event held for the 60th …
(2024-11-05). Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in the West Bank. newarab.com 
Palestinian officials said Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in air strikes during two operations in the Two people were killed in the town of Tammun, said Ahmad Assad, governor of the nearby city of Tubas whose jurisdiction includes Tammun. | "There is a martyr from the air strike whose body is torn to pieces," he told AFP. Videos of the man were shared on social media. | The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah confirm…
(2024-11-05). David Lammy is desecrating genocide by denying it in Gaza. newarab.com 
"These [genocide] are quite properly legal terms that must be determined by international courts… Those terms were largely used when millions of people lost their lives in crises like Rwanda, the Second World War and the Holocaust, and the way that they are used now undermines the seriousness of that term." | These were the words of Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Parliament
(2024-11-05). To stop far-right, the UK Left must confront racism at its roots. newarab.com 
In the late 1970s and early 1980s in the UK, I often told my I wasn't alone. During that time, Black organisers — we used the term 'black' politically to unite Afro-Asian people in the UK around shared struggles — engaged in ongoing debates with representatives of the white left. | We were…
(2024-11-05). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2024-11-05). Catastrophe Strikes Valencia: Deadly Floods and Tornado Devastate Region Amidst Financial Strain. globalresearch.ca The Spanish region of Valencia has been struck by one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent European history, as intense flash floods and a rare tornado ravaged communities, killing at least 200 people, displacing thousands, and causing extensive property …
(2024-11-05). China's legislature pushes for stronger oversight of local environmental, debt reports. ecns.cn Local governments in China could soon be legally required to report on environmental protection efforts and debt management to standing committees of local people's congresses.
(2024-11-05). At least 214 dead in Spain's worst floods. ecns.cn The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia.
(2024-11-05). PLA Air Force to debut J-35A stealth fighter jet at Airshow China. ecns.cn China's new stealth fighter jet, the J-35A, is set to debut at the Airshow China 2024, according to a Tuesday announcement by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.
(2024-11-05). The Groups that Actually Run the Middle East. fpif.org Your local hospital shuts down, your kids' school closes, and your power cuts out regularly. The only organization stepping in to help is one your government considers a terrorist group. While this might sound unthinkable in New York or London, it's an everyday reality in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. It's daily life for millions of people in the Middle East, where groups like Hezbollah often do a better job at basic governance than actual governments. | If this sounds backward, you're not alone in your confusion. The reality of who really runs things in the Middle East challenges everything we think we know a…
(2024-11-05). Cuban Parliament Chairman Esteban Lazo winds up visit to Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) Chairman Esteban Lazo concluded in this capital on Tuesday an official visit, commemorating the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
(2024-11-05). 'Young people deserve better': How the left responded to plans to increase tuition fees. leftfootforward.org The education secretary Bridget Philipson has announced that tuition fees are set to be increased in line with inflation. The increase will mark the first time undergraduate university fees have been raised since 2017. | Speaking on the decision to increase fees, the education secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "This government's mission is to break down barriers to opportunity, which is why we are doing more to support students struggling with the cost of living despite the fiscal challenges our country faces. | "The situation we have inherited means this government must take the tough decisions needed to pu…
(2024-11-05). 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.
(2024-11-05). 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip. presstv.ir At least 70 people have been killed during Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
(2024-11-05). Syria Condemns Deadly Israel Air Strikes on Civilian Sites near Damascus. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syria's Foreign Ministry has called on the United Nations to respond after Israeli air strikes south of Damascus killed two people and injured five others, according to Syrian state media.
(2024-11-05). Spain's Royals 'Welcomed' With Boos and Mud in Valencia. orinocotribune.com 
During the tour by Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, alongside a delegation of other high-ranking officials, through the areas of Valencia most affected by recent floods, victims and survivors threw mud and objects at the royals with shouts and boos, demanding that they leave the area and expressing discontent with their presence. Valencia has been declared ground zero of DANA, the weather phenomenon that caused the flooding in the region last week. | "You are not welcome here! You don't lack water; people are dying here!" "You don't lack anything," the inhabitants and volunteers shouted, outraged by the…
(2024-11-05). PPFA Demands a Careful Re-verification of the NRC Draft Before Endorsement. pressenza.com Guwahati: As various organizations and civil society groups of Assam are demanding the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to be endorsed by the Registrar General of India (RGI), a forum of nationalist citizens insisted on a thorough (100%) re-verification of the NRC Assam draft before finalizing the supplementary list that was published on 31 August 2019. In a media statement, the Patriotic People's Front Assam (PPFA) also demanded a fair probe into the findings of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG), which detected a financial irregularity of over Rs 260 crore in the NRC updation…
(2024-11-05). SUKAT DI MAKAN: A Traditional Kankanaey Food Exchange Ritual Before Marriage. pressenza.com 
by Beberly T. Calugan | A place's identity is defined by its cultures and traditions. In Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines, cultural traditions are rooted in the beliefs, customs, knowledge, practices, and skills of its indigenous people. One of these is the sukat di makan , a pre-marriage practice involving the food exchange between the families of future spouses. This is known by different names in other parts of the province but refers to the same practice: an 'exchange of food.' For instance, in Sagada and Besao, it is sometimes called alis di makan , while in Dalican, Bontoc, i…
(2024-11-05). Indigenous People, Communities, Sectors Stand Against China-funded KALIWA DAM in National Sectoral Consultation. pressenza.com Quezon City — About 250 people including indigenous peoples (IPs), urban poor organizations, student and youth associations, workers, parish and church members, non-government organizations, fisherfolk, affected residents of Rizal and Quezon areas, and other organized sectors based in Metro Manila gathered for a National Sectoral Consultation against the Kaliwa Dam project on November 4 at the Tandang Sora Hall in UP Diliman. The urgent consultation aims to amplify the voices of affected sectors, articulate concerns, and create a coordinated strategy to stop the Kaliwa Dam construction, which threatens vit…
(2024-11-05). Eight members of far-right group arrested in Germany and Poland. aljazeera.com Prosecutors say Saxonian Separatists group sought to target 'unwanted groups of people by means of ethnic cleansing'.
(2024-11-05). Trump calls Harris a 'disaster' as he concludes final day of campaigning. aljazeera.com In his last appeal in Grand Rapids, former president claims people believe God 'saved me in order to save America'.
(2024-11-05). Argentina: The government reaches a year in office, attacking the people and surrendering sovereignty. unitedworldint.com Essential policies of the Milei Government. By Oscar Rotundo, Buenos Aires / Argentina Many speculators announced the end of the government in at least six months, but as the days went by, what seemed to be crumbling, has been consolidated thanks to betrayal and corruption within the traditional political class. President Javier Milei stated at …
(2024-11-05). Raging Protests in Serbia: The Call for Accountability and Reform. devdiscourse.com Thousands of opposition supporters in Serbia took to the streets of Novi Sad on Tuesday, enraged over a deadly accident at a local railway station. They accused the government of negligence and corruption after a roof collapsed, killing 14 and severely injuring three people.
(2024-11-05). Reading Ta-Nehisi Coates' book as an Israeli who documents the occupation. haaretz.com Coates' contentious book 'The Message' has ignited heated disputes and debates. Even if his conclusions about the conflict are partial and limited, he shows how a persecuted people can turn into persecutors…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to avoid Halloween hand injuries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org There are plenty of frights to go around on Halloween, but a hand injury probably isn't one you'd expect. "Interestingly, it's the fourth busiest holiday for hand injuries," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand and wrist surgeon. Dr. Kakar says almost one-third of those Halloween hand injuries are among kids ages 10 to 14. And most of them happen when people are carving pumpkins. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Boosting kids' health literacy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org October is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic's Children's Center, explains how Mayo Clinic is leading the way to enhance health literacy for kids through engaging books to inform and inspire young people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Stroke Day on Oct. 29 is a time to raise awareness about the signs, symptoms, treatments and ways to prevent stroke. Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. That's why immediate stroke treatment is crucial. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/JCsQcFLsUyA Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo…
(2024-11-05). (VIDEO) Liver's regenerative ability allows for living donors. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Performing Mayo Clinic's first paired liver transplant You may have seen or heard stories about transplant chains, also known as paired donations. This is when a living donor is not a match for a specific recipient but still agrees to donate, setting off a chain reaction of transplants. Most of these paired donations involve the kidney. Because most people have two kidneys and usually can get by with one just fine, donating the other is…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic performs its first paired living liver donation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver swap gives two patients a second chance at life ROCHESTER, Minn. — Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation, a significant first step in helping more people with liver failure get a lifesaving transplant. "Liver transplantation is the only treatment option for most people with end-stage liver disease. But sadly, there are not enough donated livers available for everyone who needs one. That is why living liver donation is so important,"…
(2024-11-05). Mayo Clinic study: What standing on one leg can tell you. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — How long a person can stand — on one leg — is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE. Good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait contribute to people's independence and well-being as they age. How these factors change, and at what rate, can help clinicians develop programs to ensure healthy aging….
(2024-11-05). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic performs its first paired living liver donation People can donate up to 70% of their liver because the liver has the unique ability to regenerate itself within a month. While paired living donation is commonly used for kidney transplants, it is relatively rare for liver transplants. Surgeons recently performed Mayo Clinic's first paired living liver donation,…
(2024-11-05). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Stroke treatment Each year, an estimated 15 million people around the globe experience stroke, according to the World Health Organization, with one-third resulting in death. When the symptoms of stroke present, calling 911 and seeking care immediately is the most crucial step to prevent disability or death.‚Å The 4 types of systemic therapy for…
(2024-11-05). Poland's Military Loan Proposal to Ukraine Shows That Warsaw Is Finally Wising Up. globalresearch.ca This is in response to Polish public opinion souring on the proxy war and the ruling liberal-globalist coalition consequently trying to exploit that in an attempt to raise the chances that their candidate replaces the outgoing conservative-nationalist president during next …
(2024-11-05). Sinwar autopsy shows he had not eaten for 72 hours before death. newarab.com 
Chen Kugel, director of Israel's national forensic institute, revealed that one of Sinwar's fingers was amputated to obtain a DNA sample for verification as he had previously been imprisoned and had a medical record. | Kugel said that Sinwar had…
(2024-11-05). Amid crackdown on Gaza protests at US art schools, School of the Art Institute of Chicago students stage walkout over genocide. wsws.org The language used by the various administrations is worthy of a police or intelligence agency. The tone of disapproval is striking.
(2024-11-05). Philadelphia: Robert Jones — say his name! workers.org 
Philadelphia In response to the killing of Robert Jones by an off-duty Philadelphia cop, family members and community activists held a protest rally at City Hall on Nov. 2. Robert Jones' aunt Marcia decries police killing of her nephew at rally demanding officials charge officer Christopher Sweeney with murder. WW . . . |
(2024-11-05). Iran arrests student who stripped to underwear in protest. newarab.com 
The woman, who has not been identified, had been harassed inside
(2024-11-05). UK: Israeli academic arrested after speech at Gaza protest. newarab.com 
A Haim Bresheeth, a renowned academic, was accused of "hate speech" by the Metropolitan Police, after speaking at a demonstration organised by the International Jewish anti-Zionist Network, where he reportedly called for the deportation of Isr…
(2024-11-05). Uproar in Egypt over Israeli warship crossing Suez Canal. newarab.com 
Egyptian journalists and activists held a
(2024-11-05). UK police detain Jewish scholar Haim Bresheeth following pro-Palestine address. presstv.ir A Jewish historian and professor has been arrested by London's Metropolitan Police after delivering remarks at a weekly anti-genocide protest.
(2024-11-05). Video: 'Zionist thugs' invade Jewish anti-genocide demo and Muslim woman dragged out of 'debate'. skwawkbox.org 
Manchester University event was titled 'Is Anti-Zionism Antisemitism?' and was supposedly a debate but Palestinians were ejected, while right-wingers outside chanted 'free free Pakistan' to try to drown out protest A group described as 'Zionist thugs' invaded — and allegedly attacked — a peaceful protest staged by anti-genocide Jews outside a Manchester University 'debate' titled …
(2024-11-05). Video: police violently arrest anti-genocide protester after looking on as pro-Israel activist gets in faces. skwawkbox.org 
Injured activist 'Jerboa' arrested and women say they were assaulted by police, but police do nothing as Israel supporter walks among anti-racist demonstrators and puts camera in their faces A 22yo man aggressively arrested by police has posted a video of his arrest and the events around it — and has accused the Met of …
(2024-11-05). Russia launches dozens of satellites, including two from Iran. newarab.com 
Russia launched a Soyuz rocket early on Tuesday carrying two satellites designed to monitor the space weather around Earth and 53 small satellites, The Soyuz-2.1 launch spacecraft, which lifted off from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome, carried two The ionosphere, where Earth's atmosp…
(2024-11-05). Russia's Soyuz rocket puts more than 50 satellites into orbit. plenglish.com Moscow, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) The Soyuz-2.1b rocket, successfully launched from the Vostochny space center in southeastern Russia, put 53 satellites into orbit, the Roscosmos space corporation announced.
(2024-11-05). Iranian satellites launched into space as private sector debuts in space industry. presstv.ir Two domestically-manufactured Iranian satellites are successfully launched into space in a debut entrance by the country's private sector in the space industry.
(2024-11-05). Iran's First Privately Developed Satellites Launched into Orbit on Russian Soyuz Rocket. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — In a milestone for Iran's private space sector, satellites "Kowsar" and "Hodhod" were successfully launched into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz launcher, marking the country's initial private effort in satellite production and space deployment.
(2024-11-05). Russian rocket takes Iranian satellites into orbit as ties grow closer. aljazeera.com The Iranian-made satellites, Kowsar and Hodhod, were successfully placed into orbit by a Russian Soyuz-2.1 spacecraft.
(2024-11-05). Russian Rocket Launches 2 Iranian Satellites, Signaling Growing Ties. themedialine.org 
(2024-11-05). Drone fired from east shot down in Israel's south; Hezbollah drone intercepted in north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 70 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Strike on Israel will be 'largest in quantity and quality so far,' Iranian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed; Iranian army will reportedly participate ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Lebanon: 30% of southern villages 'wiped out' by Israeli offensive; 70 rockets fired at Israel's north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 70 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Strike on Israel will be 'largest in quantity and quality so far,' Iranian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed; Iranian army will reportedly participate ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Drones from Syria, Lebanon and east intercepted after crossing into Israel. haaretz.com LEBANON: 70 rockets fired at Israel on Monday, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Strike on Israel will be 'largest in quantity and quality so far,' Iranian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed; Iranian army will reportedly participate ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Lebanon: 30 southern villages 'wiped out' by Israeli offensive; 70 rockets fired at Israel's north. haaretz.com LEBANON: 35 rockets fired at Israel since midnight ‚ñ IRAN: Tehran would respond to Israel's strike in a 'measured' way, Iran's FM says ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says at least 1,800 Palestinians killed in northern Strip in past weeks ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Blinken says Hamas refused to release limited number of hostages to secure a cease-fire…
(2024-11-05). Body of last missing Impact Plastics worker lost in Helene's flood water recovered. wsws.org The body of Rosa Maria Andrade Reynoso was found in a debris pile in Erwin, Tennessee bringing the total number of Impact Plastics workers to die during Helene to six.
(2024-11-05). Lebanon Speaker Berri denies comments on Iran funding Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Lebanon's In the op-ed published by the Washington-based outlet on Sunday, journalist David Ignatius asked Berri about Iran, which had facilitated Hezbollah's influence over Lebanese politics, shaping it into a powerful "state-within-a-state"
(2024-11-05). SATIRE: Stressed Nation Asks Obama If It Can Bum 340 Million Cigarettes. theonion.com WASHINGTON—With cortisol levels spiking to all-time highs, the stressed-out U.S. populace reportedly asked former President Barack Obama on Tuesday if it could bum 340 million cigarettes. "Hey, man, if we could have one, or maybe 340 million, that would be great," Americans across the country said as they paced tensely around their homes, continuously refreshed their …