The Italian Coalition Stop That Train celebrates the news that the City Council of Naples, Italy has approved a motion condemning Pizzarotti for its involvement in the Israeli high-speed train cutting through the occupied Palestinian territories
the Conservative government plans to expand the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) serves to further legitimize Israeli occupation and apartheid, and deepen Canadian corporate and state involvement in Israeli racism and colonialism
Participants of the Occupy Oakland movement voted to back the Palestinian-led boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement during a regular general assembly (GA) meeting Oscar Grant plaza
Recent research shows that Veolia is involved in “new” Israeli projects in the occupied West Bank. Veolia Water Israel provides services to Modi’in Illit, and Veolia Transportation Israel operates bus lines that run through Palestinian land.
By Michael Collins The Virginia legislature is about to enact a law that requires a transvaginal ultrasound procedure for all women who have abortions (except in the case of a medical emergency). Apparently, the legislators are unaware that the law violates existing sexual assault code or that Virginians oppose the law by a wide margin. Here's the proc […]
Greece: The Epicenter of Global Pillage by Stephen Lendman Predatory bankers make serial killers look good by comparison. Their business model creates crises to facilitate grand theft, financial terrorism, and debt entrapment. They steal all material wealth and then some. They systematically rob investors and strip mine economies for self-enrichment […]
Gaza Gripped by Crisis by Stephen Lendman Punishing years under siege, Cast Lead's devastation, and regular IDF air, land and sea attacks took a terrible toll on Gazans physically, economically and emotionally. read more
by Common Dreams Iran Vows to Launch Preemptive Strike If Attack on Them Imminent - Common Dreams staff A top Iranian military commander said today that Iran would take pre-emptive action against its enemies if it felt it were about to be attacked. "We do not wait for enemies to take action against us. We will use all our means to protect our nat […]
By Medea Benjamin, Common Dreams John Timoney is the controversial former Miami police chief well known for orchestrating brutal crackdowns on protests in Miami and Philadelphia- instances with rampant police abuse, violence, and blatant disregard for freedom of expression. It should be of great concern that the Kingdom of Bahrain has brought Timoney and Joh […]
From BBC: A Palestinian prisoner has ended his 66-day hunger strike over his detention by Israel in a deal that will see him released in two months, officials say. The Israeli justice ministry announced that Khader Adnan would remain in custody until 17 April, when his "administrative detention" would end. Mr Adnan has not eaten since December, whe […]
From Rebecca Solnit: Occupy Oakland began in early October as a vibrant, multiracial gathering. A camp was built at Oscar Grant/Frank Ogawa Plaza, and thousands received much-needed meals and healthcare for free from well-organized volunteers. Sometimes called the Oakland Commune, it was consciously descended from some of the finer aspects of an earlier move […]
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Head of Lebanon?s Audio Visual Council warned Wednesday that a recent report by local MTV station from Israel had promoted ties with the Jewish state which could be regarded as a violation of Lebanon?s media law.
A Libyan military court ruled on Wednesday that 50 people accused of fighting for Muammar Gadhafi should be freed and tried instead in a civilian court.
The Samir Kassir eyes center denounced the killing of Western reporters Marie Colvin of the U.S. and French photographer Remi Ochlik in the Syrian city of Homs Wednesday and called for swift action to end the bloodshed.
A senior Hamas official says the leadership of the Islamic militant group has settled internal disagreements and approved a unity deal with its political rival, Palestinian President Abbas.