(2020-12-09). China's global vaccines — a game changer. workers.org 
In the U.S., with less than 5% of the world's people, there is little concern for the fate of the globe's other 95% who are facing the pandemic. When, how and under what conditions a vaccine will be distributed in the U.S. is the overwhelming U.S. concern. Rates of COVID-19 . . . |
(2020-12-09). Those Who Don't Fear the Lobby. dissidentvoice.org 
With the encouragement of friends and after serving eleven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1961-1983), Congressman Paul Findley (R-IL) wrote a book, They Dare to Speak Out, about influences and pressures inside the Israeli lobby. His was the first book to point out ways the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), along with …
(2020-12-08). OPCW Executives Praised Whistleblower and Criticized Syria Cover-up, Leaks Reveal. globalresearch.ca Exclusive: Documents obtained by The Grayzone show that OPCW executives privately criticized the manipulation of a Syria chemical weapons probe, and supported a dissenting veteran inspector. One official, however, feared helping the "Russian narrative." These private admissions further expose the …
(2020-12-08). Action for Change Starts in Congress. counterpunch.org 
We know their names! We've given immense power to Five Hundred and Thirty-Five People to do good or bad. One Hundred Senators and Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Representatives. Unfortunately, some 1500 corporations control most Members of Congress. Think about all the dreams for a better world that could come to be realized if our elected officials
(2020-12-08). Gangsterism as Foreign Policy: Assassinations are Becoming the New Norm. counterpunch.org 
I was in Israel on 4 November 1995 when a student named Yigal Amir assassinated the Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin as he left a peace rally in Tel Aviv. A video shows Amir loitering by an exit to the square for 40 minutes before Rabin appears, when his killer takes out a pistol and
(2020-12-08). Pentagon to Biden: Latin America a major battlefield in war with China. mronline.org 
The head of SOUTHCOM, Admiral Craig Faller, told Pentagon reporters Wednesday that U.S. imperialism's "competitive edge [in the region]…is eroding, particularly when it comes to the Chinese influence."
(2020-12-08). Keep Active, Fight Hard and Wear a Damn Mask. counterpunch.org 
Last week Covid killed more Americans than the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have directly killed since 2001. 15,682 Americans died from Covid over the seven days from November 28-December 4. This is a larger number than the 14,000+ killed in action as both service-members and private contractors since 2001. The number of Iraq and
(2020-12-08). China replacing U.S. as world's leading scientific power. workers.org 
The first day of December saw two major scientific events: the Arecibo observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed, and China's Chang'e 5 spacecraft landed on the moon. These two events are the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and China — a new Cold War being fought on . . . |
(2020-12-08). All-India strike to be held today in solidarity with protesting farmers. peoplesdispatch.org 
Opposition parties and a wide variety of progressive sectors across India are joining a national strike in support of the ongoing farmers' agitation. The farmers are demanding the repeal of three agricultural laws that were passed recently…
(2020-12-08). Relations Between Colombia and China Are on the Rise. globalresearch.ca China is about to accomplish a historic act in Colombia. In 1942, when Bogotá had 380,000 inhabitants, a project was launched to build the urban metro. After more than 75 years and with 8 million people, the work finally seems …
(2020-12-08). Farmer protests in India. fightbacknews.org A reported 250 million people turned out on December 3 to protest three oppressive farm bills in India. The record-breaking number of farmers, trade unionists, communists and socialists mobilized from Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra to protest the anti-farmer laws. Farmers over the years have turned out in the tens of thousands to protest the unjust laws, worsening conditions of cultivation, and the introduction of businesses to take over their livelihood. The upcoming days will see more resistance from people. | The farmer protest in India is sparked by the introduction of three oppressive bills.
(2020-12-08). Iran COVID-19 update: 11,023 infections, 323 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Iranian Health Ministry has confirmed 11,023 COVID-19 infections and 323 deaths due to the respiratory disease in the past 24 hours.
(2020-12-08). US drone crashes over Iraq's Nineveh: Report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi news sources reported Tuesday night that a US drone crashed over the northwestern province of Nineveh in Iraq.
(2020-12-08). Exports via Iran's Kordestan prov. grow 55% in eight months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — More than 2.3 million tons of goods worth $947 million were exported via the customs terminals of Iran's western Kordestan province during the eight calendar months to November 20, a senior customs official said.
(2020-12-08). Think tankers against China: The Australian Strategic Policy Institute. mronline.org 
Security think tanks are the leeches of industry. Attached to their appropriate field, they compile analysis that is supposedly masterful, insightful and even useful.
(2020-12-08). Lebanon, Hezbollah, and a US-Israeli Plan for Civil War? counterpunch.org 
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(2020-12-08). Wednesday 12/9: Stand Together SF: Systemic Racism and How it has Affected the Asian and Black Communities. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2020-12-08). Stuck in a Lift with John Pilger: News and How to Use It by Alan Rusbridger. dissidentvoice.org 
Noticing the way journalists seemed unable to resist commenting on our work, even if it was just to slag us off, Glenn Greenwald tweeted us in 2012: 'You are really deeper in the heads of the British establishment-serving commentariat than anyone else — congrats.' ((Greenwald, Twitter, 12 September 2012.)) If that was true then, our relationship …
(2020-12-08). UK defence ministry blacklisted website critical of its Middle East policies, finds inquiry. middleeasteye.net 
UK defence ministry blacklisted website critical of its Middle East policies, finds inquiry | The ban on Declassified, now lifted, had been imposed after the website published a series of articles about UK training for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 12: 13 | British troops in Iraq in 2004. The ban on Declassified was only lifted after government ministers intervened (AFP/file photo) | The…
(2020-12-08). Lithuania deploys ARMED MILITIA to guard CHRISTMAS TREE and enforce tough new Covid-19 measures. rt.com 
Grinches beware! Paramilitaries have been deployed to protect a Christmas tree in the center of Vilnius. But, as they're also there to enforce social distancing measures, it might be coronavirus that ends up stealing Christmas. | According to local news site Delfi, the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union, a state-backed voluntary militia, has been
(2020-12-08). Selected Articles: Sorry, Boris Johnson Will Not Disappear. globalresearch.ca 
By The assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is the…
(2020-12-08). Palestine Writes: A labor of love. workers.org 
Originally scheduled to take place in New York City this March, but canceled due to the pandemic, the Palestine Writes Literature Festival aired as a virtual event on Dec. 2-6. The event brought together writers, artists, publishers, booksellers, activists and scholars for conversations about art, literature and the intersection between . . . |
(2020-12-08). US companies sold more than 60% of all arms in the international market in 2019. peoplesdispatch.org 
US sanctions against Russia and China have helped maintain its hegemony in the global arms trade with 12 of its companies featuring in the world's top 25 arms producing and military service providers…
(2020-12-08). Russian health watchdog chief calls for two month Covid-19 vaccine booze ban, but top doctor says champagne is fine. rt.com 
Russian fizz aficionados held their breath today as a row broke out between public health officials over whether it is safe to drink alcohol before or after having the Covid-19 vaccine. | On Tuesday, the head of Russia's health protection agency, Anna Popova,
(2020-12-08). Turkey threatens 'grave consequences' after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling. rt.com 
Ankara has condemned the seizure of a Turkish vessel in the Mediterranean by forces from east Libya, promising a robust response to the interception and calling for the ship to be allowed to continue its journey. | "Targeting Turkish interests in Libya will have grave consequences, and these elements (who target Turkish interests) will be viewed as legitimate targets," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. | The ministry "strongly condemned" the move, stressing that the vessel should be allowed resume its planned voyage "immediately," and adding that the ship had been fined and the crew…
(2020-12-08). Covid-19: Gaza resumes screening after receiving nearly 20,000 kits from WHO. middleeasteye.net 
Covid-19: Gaza resumes screening after receiving nearly 20,000 kits from WHO | The Hamas-run Gaza government says newly arrived batch 'is only enough for eight days' | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 10: 23 | In mid-August, Gaza had recorded only around 100 Covid-19 cases, but the past two weeks have seen a steep deterioration in containment (AFP/file photo) | Hamas said on Monday it had received nearly…
(2020-12-08). Killed on his birthday: Family grieves Palestinian boy shot by Israeli forces. middleeasteye.net 
Killed on his birthday: Family grieves Palestinian boy shot by Israeli forces | A few minutes before he was shot, Ali said he did not expect Israeli soldiers to target him 'because I am a little child' | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 11: 28 | Ali Abu Alia was killed by Israeli forces on 4 December in his hometown of al-Mughayir (Supplied) | When she prepared the traditional Palestinian dish of maqlouba at the…
(2020-12-08). Palestinian writer Majd Kayyal arrested by Israeli police in Haifa. middleeasteye.net 
Palestinian writer Majd Kayyal arrested by Israeli police in Haifa | Novelist and journalist seized from family home alongside his brother at 6am, with charges unclear | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 09: 40 | Majd Kayyal was arrested in 2014 for travelling to Beirut for work (Adalah) | Palestinian writer, journalist and political activist
(2020-12-08). Egypt, UAE welcome Kuwaiti efforts to settle Gulf diplomatic crisis with Qatar. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt, UAE welcome Kuwaiti efforts to settle Gulf diplomatic crisis with Qatar | Cairo says it hopes move will 'reveal a complete solution', in first comments since reports of possible reconciliation | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 12: 14 | Egyptian-Qatari relations have worsened since President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power in 2014 (AFP) | Egyptian and Emirati officials have welcomed Kuwaiti efforts to settle the di…
(2020-12-08). Saudi Arabia's MBS files motion to dismiss 'Tiger Squad' hit-job lawsuit in US court. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia's MBS files motion to dismiss 'Tiger Squad' hit-job lawsuit in US court | Ex-Saudi intelligence official Saad al-Jabri filed the suit earlier this year, alleging that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attempted to have him killed in 2018 | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 17: 12 | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives at the Future Investment Initiative FII conference in the Saudi capital Riyadh on 24 Oc…
(2020-12-08). India strikes in solidarity with farmers. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers and workers organized a national strike on December 8 demanding the rollback of the recently enacted farm laws. The protesters were met with heavy police repression.
(2020-12-08). 'Parva' receives 'Award of Merit' of Accolade Competition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iranian feature film 'Parva' directed by Mehran Mahdavian, has received 'Award of Merit' of the 17th edition of the Accolade Global Film Competition in the US.
(2020-12-08). Everyone Is Already Wearing a Mask. They Just Don't Work. globalresearch.ca One of the most common pro-mask arguments I've heard over the course of the past year, both from "public health experts" and your average citizen, sounds similar to the following statement: | "If only everyone would just wear a mask, we …
(2020-12-08). Palestinians: Victims of 'Cancel Culture'. globalresearch.ca In the very month in which I read articles condemning the "cancel culture," which some apply exclusively to the "left's efforts to silence or shame views with which they disagree," several disturbing incidents caught my attention. | A Palestinian American Congresswoman …
(2020-12-08). Israel, not Iran, is problem in West Asia: Russian envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov said on Tue. that Israel is the source of problem in West Asian region, stating that arms sales to Iran are not prohibited.
(2020-12-08). Either back Resistance or normalization, no third choice. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah Resistance Movement in Lebanon said the move by some Arab countries to normalize ties with the Israeli regime is a clear betrayal of the Palestinian cause.
(2020-12-08). Police bust over 1 ton of opium in SE Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The anti-narcotics police forces of Iran confiscated 1,098 kilograms of opium in Sistan and Baluchistan province in the past 24 hours.
(2020-12-08). 'Refusing to Serve in the Army is My Small Act of Making Change'. zcomm.org Hallel Rabin spent 56 days in an Israeli military prison for refusing to serve in the Israel Defense Force. Rabin, 19, talks about her time behind bars, conversations with her fellow inmates, and talking to young Israelis about the occupation…
(2020-12-08). VIDEO: Old British woman receives world's first COVID vaccine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — A 90-year-old Margaret British woman, Keenan, became the first patient in the world to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
(2020-12-08). All JCPOA participants must show restraint, responsibility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister called on all JCPOA participants to show restraint and responsibility.
(2020-12-08). FM Zarif stresses Iran's support for Astana Peace Process. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Referring to the visit of the Syrian Foreign Minister to Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif once again stressed the support of Iran for the Astana Peace Process.
(2020-12-08). NATO Is Determined to Find Threats and Challenges to Justify Its Existence. strategic-culture.org Government and media propaganda has firmly convinced most of the citizenry of the West that Russia invaded Crimea, and the truth has dissolved in the swirling miasma that the anti-Russia movement has dubbed as history. | In March 2014 the ethnically Russian province of Crimea declared itself to be separate from Ukraine. There was a
(2020-12-08). Tehran joins United 4 Smart Sustainable Cities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iranian capital city is now a member of United 4 Smart Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) to improve its international interactions and cooperation under the framework of the 'Smart Tehran Program'.
(2020-12-08). US Sanctions Have Caused Iranians Untold Misery — And Achieved Nothing. globalresearch.ca "My young cousin passed away last week," an Iranian Twitter user recently lamented. "She needed medication for her cancer that doctors said can't be found." | The tweet tragically went on: "Maybe she'd be alongside her little daughter now if she …
(2020-12-08). China Overtakes the US to Become EU's Biggest Trade Partner as Beijing's Economy Continues to Boom Post-COVID while the Rest of the World Slides into the Red. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2020-12-08). Charming scenery of autumn snow in Masuleh. en.mehrnews.com GILAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Located 55 km from Rasht in Gilan province of Iran, the historical and scenic village of Masuleh is witnessing snowfalls as autumn is reaching its end in December.
(2020-12-08). Canada, India Mudslinging over Sikh Farmer Protests. asia-pacificresearch.com …
(2020-12-08). Ukraine, Hungary clash as NATO discusses Ukrainian membership. wsws.org The conflict between Ukraine and Hungary demonstrates the deep crises that is confronting the right-wing capitalist states of NATO as they seek to further encircle Russia.
(2020-12-08). 'Gabriel' to vie at Karama Human Rights Film Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian short film, 'Gabriel' has been accepted into the 11th edition of Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan.
(2020-12-08). Saturday 1/9: Book Talk: Women and the Legacy of Imperialism in the Pacific. indybay.org Zoom…