State prosecutors decline to press charges against western Illinois police in murder of four-year-old

Prosecutors claim there is no basis for charging police officers in the execution of four-year-old Terrell Miller and Anthony George, who reportedly used the boy as a human shield after a knife attack, but have released no body camera footage or other evidence, giving all the appearance of an official cover-up.
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Genocide and Gruesome Violence – Call to ‘Recalibrate SA Foreign Policy on Apartheid Israel Smacks of Opportunism

Unlike the past, Israel’s gruesome violence and defiance of international laws, are vividly displayed on television screens throughout the world. Rowan Polovin of the SAZF, in his article “Crucial crossroads – Realigning South Africa’s foreign policy” (News24 – July 23), resorts to discredited tactics used by the Nats, that not only are irrational but also steeped in the era of racism, apartheid,
| Articles, Commentary, gaza

‘Victory against Genocide’ – Jewish National Fund of Canada to Lose Charitable Status

The Canada Revenue Agency revoking the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada is an important victory against apartheid and Canada’s contribution to Palestinian dispossession. – Yves Engler is the author of Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid and a number of other books. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle. Visit his website: yvesengler.com.
| Articles, Commentary, Activism

Will Kamala Harris become USA's first woman president?

Will Kamala Harris become USA's first woman president? Are there reasons for Republicans to worry? What is the future of US-Russian relationship? Pravda.Ru asked these and other questions to Alexandra Voitolovskaya, a research fellow in the US Foreign and Domestic Policy Sector at the Primakov Center for North American Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences. About Kamala Harris "When Joe
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Wang Yi: The historic step from peaceful coexistence to a shared future for humanity

With China having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, on July 17, Foreign Minister Wang Yi published an important article outlining the historical progression from the Five Principles to President Xi Jinping’s vision of a shared future for humanity and their interrelationship of continuity, inheritance, application and development.
| Newswire, Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Empty promises and broken taps in Uttarakhand

Misleading data Ganga Devi’s household water connection in Matena village, a village that officially has 100% functional household tap connection, is not only missing water but also taps (Image: Swati Thapa) Basanti Devi of Baghad village is forced to spend at least an hour every day to fetch water and carry back 10 litres of water walking on narrow trails to meet
| Water, Drinking water, The Third Pole

Analysis: The perils of a Turkish-Syrian rapprochement

Since Turkey and Syria broke off relations in 2011, Ankara has played a prominent role in fighting Bashar Al-Assad's regime in Syria by supplying material support to insurgent groups seeking to overthrow Assad and maintaining forces in the opposition-held northwest. However, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Assad recently signaled they are interested in restoring diplomatic ties.
| Long War Journal, ISIS in Syria, pkk

Jonathan Cook – The World Court has just cleared the fog hiding western support for Israel’s crimes

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net ‘Top secret’ warning Sham peace-making Apartheid rule Acts of aggression Complicit in war crimes The fog clears Due to the Israeli war crimes in Gaza we have increased our coverage from five to six days
| Geopolitics, Article, Jonathan Cook

Ukrainian economy on verge of collapse as Western support is on decline

The Ukrainian economy is in agony. The Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation should in every possible way contribute to the increase in the budget deficit of Ukraine to directly affect the state of affairs within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is becoming more and more expensive to support Ukraine Member of the Rada Budget Committee Pavel Frolov said that
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Craig Mokhiber – ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on the illegality of Israel’s occupation and its finding of racial segregation and apartheid

Listen HERE On July 19, the International Court of Justice, or ICJ, ruled that Israel’s occupation of Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem is illegal and must end immediately. Palestinians, of course, have been saying this for years. The court stated that Israel must halt all new settlement construction, evacuate settlers, and pay reparations to Palestinians, calling some of Israel’s
| Geopolitics, Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss

World Hepatitis Day: Celebrating Progress and Confronting Persistent Challenges

Only 18% of African infants have received the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine at birth in 2022, compared to 90% in Asia, so intensified efforts are required to protect the next generation of children around the world The WHO recommends that all babies receive the vaccine as soon as possible after birth, preferably within 24 hours, followed by two or three doses
| Africa, Headlines, Health

Labour whips told Begum they’d support domestic violence bills in return for Starver vote

Keir Starmer has covered up abuse of domestic violence victims – now his drones are using them as bargaining chips to try to persuade MPs to help Starmer keep kids poor blackmailing domestic violence victims into shoplifting and giving her their social security benefits making victims take speeding points on their licence that they did not incur sadistically abusing victims making the chief executive
| Analysis, Breaking, abject

Open letter to AU Heads of State on Endorsed Continental AI Strategy

Produced by: Kristophina Shilongo, Tech Policy Researcher niitah467@gmail.com Irene Mwendwa, Executive Director: Pollicy mwendwa@pollicy.org Dr Tabani Moyo, Regional Director: Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) tabani@misa.org CC: H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson – African Union Commission Dr. Amani Abou-Zeid, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer – AUDA-NEPAD Dr Msingathi Sipuka, Chief of Staff – AUDA-NEPAD Mr Symerre Grey-Johnson, Head: Partnerships, Regional Integration,
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A Crowdstrike Update — WHY THE DNC WAS NOT HACKED BY THE RUSSIANS

The Deep State Narrative We also assess Putin and the Russian Government aspired to help President-elect Trump’s election chances when possible by discrediting Secretary Clinton and publicly contrasting her unfavorably to him. All three agencies agree with this judgment. CIA and FBI have high confidence in this judgment; NSA has moderate confidence.
| Politics & elections, Russia

At Peru’s largest gas field, communities still lack energy access

Recommended Failed distribution Yuveni, a village in La Convención province. Between 2017 and 2023, La Convención’s 18 districts had a combined budget of more than USD 2.6 billion to invest in local development, but around USD 705 million went unspent, amid inefficiency and corruption problems (Image: Presidencia Perú, CC BY-NC-SA) Pledges broken and delayed Former Peruvian president Ollanta Humala inaugurates the Southern Peru Gas
| Energy, Amazon, Energy transition

Former Ukrainian commander Valery Zaluzhny insults the West in his London speech

Valery Zaluzhny did not succeed as a replacement for Volodymyr Zelensky. Zaluzhny put forward an ultimatum to the West: either you enter the war, or "we will all die.” 'Russia is our eternal enemy' Former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and now Ukraine's Ambassador to London, Valery Zaluzhny, spoke at the Land Warfare Conference of the Royal United Services
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President Ruto Must Stop Threatening Kenyans and Act on Institutional Reforms to Stabilize the Country

Currently, Kenya is spending 68% of its gross domestic product (GDP) towards servicing its financial liabilities. A recent Christian Aid report highlights that Kenya could direct 3.7 billion US dollars towards health and education, if it did not have to pay external debt The proposed law that catalyzed current events in the country had sought to bridge a $2.7 billion national
| Democracy, Headlines, Human Rights

Generation Jihad Ep. 190 — Partnering with terrorists to fight terrorists

The UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has released its latest report on Afghanistan and the myriad of jihadist activity therein. To discuss, Bill is joined by former director of this team at the UN and longtime friend of the show Edmund Fitton-Brown. Edmund is now a senior advisor to the Counter Extremism Project and previously served as the
| Feature Articles, Generation Jihad, Long War Journal

How Access to US Market Changed Fortunes of two South African Sisters

Michelle Mokone (Left) & Morongwe Mokone (right). Credit: UN magazine Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success. What started as a pastime desire to sell crafts at local markets, deeply rooted in the South African culture, has since blossomed to become an international business entity for two local women. Green products
| Africa, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade

Germans want to live with US nuclear-capable missiles under their armpits. Do they?

The United States will deploy ground-based Tomahawk missile systems in Germany that will be capable of reaching Moscow. The Russian moratorium has been ignored, and Germany needs to prepare for nuclear war. US returns nuclear missiles to Germany The United States and Germany have agreed to place "long-range American weapons” at German military bases, according to a joint statement released from
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How ARISE IIP is Africa’s partner in progress

Raw Material Services (RMS To improve the supply of raw materials and ensure the sourcing of traceable and legally verifiable raw materials. Logistic Services (LS To operate the logistics infrastructures and services, and create a marketplace adapted to the various local contexts. Industrial Zone (IZ To develop and prepare land plot commercialization, and build common infrastructure for industries. Operations & Maintenance (O&M To
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Analysis: Al Qaeda expands its network of training camps in Afghanistan

The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team reports that Al Qaeda is operating training camps in two new Afghan provinces: Kandahar and Takhar. The terrorist group now operates training camps in 12 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. Additionally, the Monitoring Team notes that Al Qaeda “still uses Afghanistan as a permissive haven under the Taliban.”
| Long War Journal, Afghan Taliban, Afghanistan

India's Modi faces criticism in the West for his bear hugs with Putin

Volodymyr Zelensky was furious to see Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi talking to each other as long-time friends. The West was dumbfounded at the new trend — foreign countries no longer take the Ukrainian crisis into their account when it comes to relations with Russia. Modi refuses to take "moral stance” on Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his opinion about the Russia-India
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Europe needs swift action in regulating data-gathering smart cars

Europe needs swift action in regulating data-gathering smart cars H.Seidl Fri, 07/05/2024 - 14:33 picture alliance / NurPhoto | Joan Cros Comment Jul 08, 2024 5 min read Europe needs swift action in regulating data-gathering smart cars Smart cars are data-gathering sources and hacking targets Europe needs to move fast to avoid a 5G-like debacle Author(s) Wendy Chang Analyst Author(s) Wendy Chang Analyst
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Advocates act against Guinea’s repression of the media

With this protest in Dakar – where the Guinean media’s problems are a concern for everyone – we wanted to remind the Guinean minister of information and communication, whom we met in Conakry three months ago, that RSF will not give up. It is unacceptable that six media outlets are being censored, that nearly 1,000 professionals found themselves out of work
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The U.S. Strategic Miscalculation with India in the 2nd Cold War

The current Sinophobia in the 2nd Cold War between the U. S. and China has contributed to the 2nd strategic mistake that the U. S. is making by allying with India against China (without examining thoroughly its long-term consequences) -- just as the U. S. made the 1st strategic mistake by aligning with China against the U. S. S.R. in
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Kanye West in Moscow: Black caviar on Red Square with Gosha Rubchinsky

US rapper Kanye West (Ye) made a surprise visit to Moscow to congratulate a friend of his, fashion designer Gosha Rubchinsky on his birthday. Rubchinsky heads West's Yeezy brand. The US musician walked around the capital, had black caviar at Beluga restaurant and took a ride with friends on a luxury yacht. The American rapper arrived at Vnukovo-3 airport on a
| Society

The SCO faces rewards and risks as it admits Belarus

The SCO faces rewards and risks as it admits Belarus H.Seidl Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:23 picture alliance / Anadolu | Meiramgul Kussainova Comment Jul 02, 2024 5 min read The SCO faces rewards and risks as it admits Belarus Enlargement sought to increase the organization’s geopolitical presence Not all member states want to choose sides between China and the US Author(s) Eva Seiwert
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Europe must end its quantum technology research with China

Europe must end its quantum technology research with China H.Seidl Tue, 06/25/2024 - 09:49 picture alliance / Xinhua News Agency | Jin Liwang Comment Jun 25, 2024 4 min read Europe must end its quantum technology research with China Preventing technology leakage is top of the EU Commission’s agenda Critical quantum components should be declared dual-use Europe is well positioned to profit from quantum
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Tunisia’s crackdown on African migrants — straight from the president

“O nce again, I’ll say it loud and clear, and I’ll say it to the whole world: Tunisia will not be a welcoming land for them, nor their headquarters”, Tunisian President Kais Saïed declared. Then, for emphasis, Kaïs Saïed added: “Tunisia will never be a transit point for them”. By “them”, Kaïs Saïed means “irregular migrants”, to whom he devoted nearly
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Appel à candidatures : Atelier sur le journalisme d’investigation et possibilité de subvention pour le Burundi et la RDC

Points forts de l’atelier Des sessions de formation intensives dirigées par des journalistes d’investigation expérimenté(e)s et des experts du secteur. Des ateliers pratiques couvrant les techniques d’investigation avancées. Possibilités de collaboration et de réseautage avec des collègues journalistes d’horizons divers. Un mentorat personnalisé et des retours sur vos sujets en cours. L’atelier se déroulera en français et en anglais. Possibilité d’obtenir un appui financier Critères d’éligibilité Journalistes
| Africa, Journalism Training, Ukweli Coalition

Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Workshop and Grant Opportunity for Burundi and DRC

Workshop Details: Intensive training sessions led by experienced investigative journalists and industry experts. Hands-on workshops covering advanced investigative techniques. Opportunities to collaborate and network with fellow journalists from diverse backgrounds. Personalized mentorship and feedback on your ongoing projects. Grant Opportunity Eligibility Criteria Either be a professional journalist with a demonstrated interest in investigative or watchdog journalism, or a freelancer or staff journalist working for print, broadcast,
| Africa, Journalism workshop, Ukweli Coalition

Africa Uncensored co-founder John-Allan Namu wins ICFJ Knight Award

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) today announced three winners of the prestigious Knight Awards in recognition of the journalists’ exceptional impact and commitment to uncovering wrongdoing. John-Allan Namu, a reporter and media entrepreneur from Kenya, and Valeriya Yegoshyna, an investigative reporter from Ukraine, are the 2024 winners of the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award. Rana Sabbagh, a renowned investigative
| General, ICFJ, International Center for Journalists

To stand up to US pressure, Europe needs better intelligence on China’s innovation system

To stand up to US pressure, Europe needs better intelligence on China’s innovation system  H.Seidl Wed, 06/05/2024 - 16:04 picture alliance / CFOTO Comment Jun 06, 2024 5 min read To stand up to US pressure, Europe needs better intelligence on China’s innovation system  EU export controls are narrower than those in the US Pooling resources and information will be essential  Author(s) Rebecca
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New Report Analyzes Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity in the U.S.

Palestine Legal publishes new report on trends in and challenges to escalating anti-Palestinian repression in the post-Oct 7th period  Read the full report here.Please contact us here if you are a journalist interested in reporting on these trends.Please contact us here if you wish to document an incident of your own or receive legal support. 
| Press Release, Updates

Backbase to release its 4th edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report at GITEX Africa 2024

Digital Innovation: A detailed examination of the latest technological trends reshaping the African banking ecosystem, with a significant focus on Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity. Financial Inclusion: Analysis of strategies implemented by African banks to enhance financial inclusion, particularly through mobile wallets and super apps. Resilience in Adversity: Insights into how African banks are navigating the challenging macro-economic environment while maintaining a strong
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What We're Talking About When We Talk About Rural AI

Michaela Henley, program director and curriculum writer at Black Tech Futures and a senior research fellow representing Black Tech Futures at the Siegel Family Endowment r. Dominique Harrison, founding principal of Equity Innovation Ventures; andDr. Theodora Dryer, who is director of the Water Justice and Technology Studio, founder of the Critical Carbon Computing Collective, and teaches on technology and environmental
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Exploring the Intersection of Information Integrity, Race, and US Elections

Brandi Collins-Dexter, a media and technology fellow at Harvard's Shorenstein Center, a fellow at the National Center on Race and Digital Justice, and the author of the recent book, Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future. Brandi is developing a podcast of her own with MediaJustice that explores 1980s era media, racialized conspiracism, and politics in Chicago r.
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Law on associations: a bill that threatens civil society

“W e’re probably heading towards a collapse of associative life, especially at the level of small associations working in the field, which is the most dangerous scenario,” warned Lamine Benghazi, Program Coordinator at Lawyers Without Borders (ASF). Put forward by a group of members of parliament, a bill designed to regulate the organization of associations seems to jeopardize the freedom
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What Are We Building, and Why?

Dr. Batya Friedman is a Professor in the Information School and holds adjunct appointments in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, the School of Law, and the Department of Human Centered Design and Engineering at the University of Washington, where she co-directs the Value Sensitive Design Lab and the UW Tech Policy Lab.Dr. Aylin Caliskan is an
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Marine pollution, a Tunisian scourge: Jeans industries destroy the marine ecosystem in the Ksibet El-Mediouni Bay

Behind the downtown promontory, blue-and-white tourist villas and monuments celebrating former Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba, born in Monastir, give way to gray warehouses. Made in Tunisia clothes for export are cut, sewn, and packed inside these hangars and garages, many undeclared, by a labor force mostly of women, who are paid an average of 600 dinars, as confirmed by the
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Tunisia-Palestine: a strong, yet limited support

A week after a plane loaded with medical and sanitary supplies collected by the Tunisian Red Crescent (TRC) took off, the Rafah crossing, controlled by the Egyptian authorities, was finally opened on October 21 allowing dozens of humanitarian convoys to pass through, including the TRC’s, as reported by the Tunisian embassy in Cairo. Aside from providing material aid, Tunisia was also
| Non classé

In France, “supporting Palestine makes us terrorists”

While Israel has been relentlessly launching intensive strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing thousands of civilians, rallies in support of Palestine were initially systematically banned in France. It wasn’t until October 22 that a protest was authorized to take place. Gérald Darmanin informed prefects by telegram that “pro-Palestinian protests must be banned because they are likely to disturb public order.” Since
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Palestine: the fight for information

“T here’s nothing as a safe place, but I’m trying my best to stay safe”. 22-year-old journalist Plestia Alaqad has been reporting on the situation as best she can on social networks, while escaping Israel’s bombing raids on the Gaza Strip. “I am barely able to do my job under these circumstances”. Journalists in the field are on the front lines,
| Non classé

From Behind Enemy Lines, Prison Journalists Report On Conditions At Their Own Risk

Mini fiefdoms Certain punishment Criminalized compensation Credulous editors, prison minimizers Sharing the risks 46 states have censored correspondence with news media (meaning incarcerated journalist are not able to protect their sources, whom are often other prisoners, leaving them to risk everything to speak towards the injustices they experience at the hands of their oppressors   14 states have a total ban on business and compensation (meaning
| Featured Reporting, Latest News, Marvel Cooke Fellowship

2023 Mystery Novel Installments

Murder on the Acadia Murder On the Acadia Jan 23 (Chapter 4). Jan 24- Noo­n Steven runs into Prissy. 4,5 Jan 25 Thatch sisters become recognized by other passengers.6 Jan 26 AM Heck and Keck spot Zoe,6 who tells Sgt. Lake she is searching for adventurous locations.7 Jan 27 Pleasant sailing. Jan 28 PM Prissy joins Twins Group informally. Jan 29 AM 8 PM Acadia leaves Hawaii. Heck-
| 2023 Mystery Novel Installments

‘Aqīdah, Kalām, and Obligation of Ma’rifah

`Aqīdah is the Most Important Science Is there a Creator for the Universe, or has it always existed? Is there anything after death? What do we make of these competing ideologies and theologies seeking to answer these questions? Which ones, if any, are true? The Need for Kalām Ma`rifah is an Obligation [This article was taken from enterthesunnah.com] The post ‘Aqīdah, Kalām, and Obligation of Ma’rifah first
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The Fountain of Youth

Morphological Maturity Poetic Beginnings Like Teacher Like Student Hidden Talent Abridging the Ancients and the Moderns Manuscript of Ibn Khaldun’s Lubab al-Muhassal written in his own hand from the El-Escorial library Conclusion يا رجال العمر، يا ملح البلد من يصلح الملح، إذ الملح فسد O Men of age, O Salt of the nation, Who will preserve the salt once the salt has spoiled? [This article was taken from quantumtheo.com]The post The
| Education, Society, Spirituality