(2023-11-22). The Brotherhood of Billionaires. counterpunch.org In recent decades, a growing similarity has developed between the Chinese and U.S. economic systems. Despite the Chinese Communist Party's talk of "socialism," the rapidly-expanding Chinese economy has become increasingly capitalist, with the private sector accounting for about two-thirds of China's Gross Domestic Product in 2021. Not surprisingly, then, the two countries currently lead the
(2023-11-22). Experts foresee moves to make markets safer. ecns.cn China is likely to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal activities that seek to improperly make money from stock issuances, as part of all-round efforts to ensure that the registration-based IPO system is equitable and investor-friendly.
(2023-11-22). White House releases National Climate Assessment. nationofchange.org The report concluded that climate change will impact almost all aspects of life including food, the economy and culture heritage.
(2023-11-22). China remains the most powerful engine of global growth: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China remains the most powerful engine of global growth due to its strong resilience, ample potential and strong vitality of the economy, the reform and opening up policy, and the huge Chinese market, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2023-11-22). China willing to strengthen cooperation with Brazil. ecns.cn China is willing to continue strengthening dialogue and cooperation with Brazil within the frameworks.
(2023-11-22). Saturday 12/9: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: The Feminist Subversion of the Economy. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite.
(2023-11-22). Why We Need Bayard Rustin's Practical Radicalism Today. counterpunch.org 
Ask most Americans what they think of "radicals" and you'll hear skepticism. Ask them about "practical radicals," and you might get a chuckle. Surely practical people don't try to change society in dramatic ways? A new film and books about Bayard Rustin, an organizer and strategist in civil rights, peace, and economic justice movements, bring
(2023-11-22). Sino-U.S. ties to benefit other economies. ecns.cn China and the United States should work together and rebuild trust to bring about a win-win outcome, as closer economic cooperation between the world's two largest economies will benefit even other economies.
(2023-11-22). Innovation to get more support. ecns.cn Concerted efforts to strengthen financial support for technological innovation are set to speed up after a high-level meeting urged improvement to the ability of financial services to serve economic development.
(2023-11-22). Don't bother explaining the science, just use religious and military leaders to get people vaccinated President of the European Research Council says. expose-news.com World Economic Forum agenda contributor, Maria Leptin believes governments shouldn't use science to persuade their citizens into taking experimental mRNA injections. Instead, all that's needed is to co-opt the "religious establishment" to …
(2023-11-22). "There is not enough staff and wages are low": Striking Quebec healthcare worker speaks out on deteriorating public services and Gaza genocide. wsws.org "We should be fighting for a better economic system, a more democratic workplace. Our fight should not be only about economic demands but also about the organization of society."
(2023-11-22). The International Tribunal on the US sanctions against the Republic of Cuba. pressenza.com The extensive political and economic sanctions imposed on the Republic of Cuba since 1960 up to date violate international law. These include, above all, Articles 2(4) and 2(7) of the UN Charter on the protection of sovereignty, self-determination and the prohibition of intervention, the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) of 1966, as well as the provisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the protection of freedom of trade and numerous principles of the Treaty on European Union (TEU, Maastrich…
(2023-11-22). New Zealand medical lab workers strike again over low wages. wsws.org Laboratory workers, employed by private company Awanui, play a vital role in the health system but are paid poverty wages barely above the minimum wage.
(2023-11-22). China calls for promoting peace through common development. pressenza.com China's ambassador to the UN has called for promoting sustainable peace through common development at an open debate at the UN Security Council on Monday.: To achieve basic, inclusive and sustainable development is the foundation for ensuring long-term peace and stability of a country, said Zhang Jun. | Noting that most of the hotspot issues on the agenda of the Security Council occur in developing regions where poverty and unbalanced development are common features, Zhang said achieving mutual respect and common development is an effective way to maintain international peace."We have taken note that some…
(2023-11-22). Fire Ant: Anarchist Prisoner Solidarity #17. itsgoingdown.org Announcing Fire Ant #17, a publication featuring the writings of anarchist prisoners. [PDF for printing] Fire Ant is a quarterly publication focused on spreading the words of anarchist prisoners and generating material solidarity for our imprisoned friends. Begun as a collaboration between anarchist prisoners and anarchists in Maine, Fire Ant seeks to raise material aid…
(2023-11-22). More Australian school students prepare to strike against Gaza genocide. wsws.org Labor governments are joining hands with right-wing Zionists and the gutter press to vilify and intimidate children for opposing war crimes.
(2023-11-23). Labor shortages among air traffic controllers threatens airline safety. wsws.org Chronic air traffic controller staffing issues are causing an increase in safety incidents, aviation experts told the US Senate.
(2023-11-22). Lebanon files complaint at UN for Israeli crimes. plenglish.com According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Lebanese State condemned Israel's genocidal action after directly attacking correspondent Farah Omar, photographer Rabih Al-Maamari and his collaborator Hussein Aquil, while they were covering events in the south of the country. | In the text, the Foreign Ministry included evidence that Tel Aviv forces committed this crime inside Lebanese territory and at a great distance from the Blue Line on the border with occupied Palestine. | At the same time, he stressed that the Israeli crime represents an attack against civilians and journalists while carrying out their n…
(2023-11-22). Bernie Sanders Invites Pharma CEOs to Testify on High Drug Prices. truthout.org Every single Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee has signed off on an open letter to the CEOs of three major pharmaceutical companies, urging them to appear before the committee early next year to discuss the disturbingly high prices of prescription drugs. Letters were sent to Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato, Merck CEO Robert Davis and Bristol… |
(2023-11-22). 'Women more at risk of HIV in pregnancy, during breastfeeding'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women are two to three times more at risk of getting infected with HIV, researchers involved in the Makerere University — John Hopkins University (MUJHU) Research Collaboration have revealed. According to Dr. Phionah Kibalama Ssembambo, this risk is even higher among breastfeeding women, who are four times more at …
(2023-11-22). A Duty to Obey: David McBride, Whistleblowing and Following Orders. counterpunch.org 
The unpardonable, outrageous trial of Australian whistleblower David McBride was a brief affair. On November 13, it did not take long for the brutal power of the Commonwealth to become evident. McBride, having disclosed material that informed the Australian public about alleged war crimes by special forces in Afghanistan, was going to be made an example of.
(2023-11-23). New York City mayor announces draconian mid-year budget cuts, blaming increasing costs due to immigrants. wsws.org The scapegoating of immigrants is a blatant attempt to conceal the gutting of social services to pay for war while protecting the wealthy.
(2023-11-22). LEFT WONDERING: How Do You Have Thanksgiving With Trumpy Relatives? levernews.com Welcome to a new edition of Left Wondering with Joel Stein, our advice column for paid subscribers of The Lever on how to lead an ethical life in an increasingly unethical world.Have a question about how to make a personal decision related to climate change, corporatization, politics, wealth inequality, globalization, or other matters that you'd like Joel to answer? Send it to .
Dear Left Wondering,At a recent lunch with my mother (a former/perhaps lingering Trump supporter and burgeoning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fan) we were discussin…
(2023-11-22). SEEDLINGS: Museveni says OWC has lost track. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has decried the fake seedlings distributed to farmers by the army-led Operation Wealth Creation (OWC). He has vowed to replace them since he says, they have turned into seed growers. "The Operation Wealth Creation people whom we had put to distribute have now become seed …
(2023-11-23). We are Ourselves: a Thanksgiving Feast with Handel. counterpunch.org 
For those with means, there is always too much food at Thanksgiving. Overproduction and overconsumption go hand in hand, or perhaps from hand into mouth. As Sir Thomas Malory, didn't put it, Enough is as NOT as good as a feast at America's self-defining dinner held on the last Thursday of November. Leftovers are an
(2023-11-22). Trans Union: Consumers Are Struggling With Expenses, They're Trying To Keep The House Of Cards From Collapsing. moguldom.com A recent report by consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion revealed alarming statistics showing that consumer credit card debt has surged to its highest levels in a decade. As inflation continues to impact everyday expenses, consumers are grappling with mounting financial pressure, causing delinquency rates to rise. According to TransUnion's latest findings, the average credit card …
(2023-11-22). SEACOM welcomes new Group Chief Financial Officer. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SEACOM, Africa's converged ICT services provider has announced significant changes within its executive leadership team. Lucas Malamule Ndala (PICTURED) has been appointed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), succeeding Richard Schumacher, who previously held the role. Ndala's appointment as GCFO marks a pivotal moment in SEACOM's ongoing journey …
(2023-11-22). 420,000 Quebec public sector workers launch three-day strike. wsws.org The workers—who have been without contracts for nearly eight months—are determined to win inflation-busting wage increases, put an end to punishing working conditions, and secure increased funding for the province's dilapidated health and education systems.
(2023-11-23). Eventful London: Suella's Fall; Starmer's Evasions. counterpunch.org 
I have just returned after spending a week in London, attending the always engaging Historical Materialism conference, the pro-Palestine march which drew hundreds of thousands of protesters, and the major David Hockney exhibition, marking his 80th birthday, at the National Portrait Gallery.
(2023-11-22). DPRK suspends 2018 military accord with ROK. ecns.cn The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Thursday it was suspending a 2018 deal with the Republic of Korea (ROK) designed to de-escalate tension along their shared border, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, citing a statement from the defense ministry.
(2023-11-22). Elon Musk promotes fascist "Great Replacement Theory" on X/Twitter. wsws.org Musk's open promotion of the antisemitic conspiracy theory has provoked a crisis at X/Twitter, with several major advertisers pausing spending on the social media platform.
(2023-11-23). The Ways Humans Harm Wildlife: Tracking the Toll. counterpunch.org 
At hundreds of wildlife rehabilitation centers across the U.S., people can learn about wild animals and birds at close range. These sites, which may be run by nonprofits or universities, often feature engaging exhibits, including "ambassador" animals that can't be released — an owl with a damaged wing, for example, or a fox that was
(2023-11-22). Corporate War Profiteers Finally Put On Trial. popularresistance.org In early January 2009, a thirteen-year-old girl named Almaza Samouni watched in horror as 30 members of her family were killed while her home in Gaza was shelled by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) during Operation Cast Lead. Among the victims was her brother, who was struck by a missile while exiting the house to look for wood. | The lethal missile that killed her brother was fired from an Apache AH-64 attack helicopter, which had been supplied to the IDF by Boeing, a top American defense contractor with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. | On November 12, 2023 a group of peace activists associated with World…
(2023-11-22). America Inc.: Top 11 Companies Supporting Israel's Crimes. popularresistance.org You would think with all the war crimes and atrocities being committed by Israel right now that US corporations would not want their brand name slapped on top of the rubble that was once a school or a hospital. But that would suggest some sort of conscience. Most companies don't seem to care. | Here are the top 11 corporations deepest in bed with Israel. Let's start with the weapons contractors because they are the most villainous. The stocks of the big war profiteers have shot up since Israel's war on Gaza began. Northrup, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and BAE Systems have gained more than $30 billion in val…
(2023-11-22). Elon Musk's "X" accuses Media Matters of defamation amidst growing concerns over antisemitic content. nationofchange.org This legal action accuses the nonprofit media company of purposefully and maliciously defaming him and X.
(2023-11-22). Summary of Resumes of New ICJ Judges and What They May Mean for Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
The United Nations General Assembly This selection was the result of an election and appointment process of judges carried out by the General Assembly and the UN Security Council, bodies that must meet simultaneously for this purpose based on the Statute of the ICJ, the Regulations of the General Assembly and the Provisional Rules of Procedure of the Security…
(2023-11-23). Israel is assassinating journalists in Gaza. liberationnews.org 
Israel is intentionally assassinating journalists in Gaza. As it wages its genocidal onslaught on the enclave, having murdered at least 13,000 Palestinians so far, Israel is simultaneously killing media workers in order to prevent the world from seeing the unspeakable atrocities it carries out.
(2023-11-22). Left Party conference in Augsburg: support for Gaza genocide, NATO war against Russia, and capitalism. wsws.org All the phrases about peace and social policy at its conference cannot hide the fact that in all central questions, the Left Party supports the policies of the German government, the European Union and NATO.
(2023-11-22). Shanghai to expand space industry chain. ecns.cn Shanghai is aiming to foster a complete industrial chain for commercial rocket production, with an annual production capacity of 50 commercial rockets and 600 commercial satellites by 2025.
(2023-11-22). Officials call for closer China, EU ties on renewable energy. ecns.cn China and the European Union should intensify bilateral energy cooperation to promote technological innovation and advance industrial development, renewable energy authorities said at a forum on Tuesday.
(2023-11-23). From Bin Laden to Gaza. counterpunch.org 
The dramatic events of the last six weeks have left the U.S. position in the Middle East a total wreck, with Washington coming across as a dog being wagged by its tail, the state of Israel, which is carrying out the genocidal elimination of the Palestinian people in Gaza, of whom over 11,000 have been killed by airstrikes. Nowhere was the bankruptcy of American diplomacy in the region and globally more exposed than during the UN General Assembly vote on October 30, 2023 for a Jordan-sponsored resolution for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor for aid which passed 120 to 14, wit…
(2023-11-22). JFK assassination at 60: Oswald 'doubles' show CIA hand in plot. thegrayzone.com The paper trail documenting Oswald's look-a-likes may provide the best proof CIA elements orchestrated the JFK assassination plot. Few things unite Americans like the certainty that John F. Kennedy was assassinated as the result of a conspiracy. This November 22, on the 60th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination, polls show the overwhelming majority of US citizens do not believe accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted without accomplices. Many contend the Communist "lone nut" shooter was in fact merely an innocent "patsy", …