(2024-03-21). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Global Call. popularresistance.org On March 17, the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICSGP) held its first Global Call to Action as a webinar simultaneously translated into five languages. The goals of the meeting were to share ways that groups are working to build public support for an end to Israel's genocidal acts, provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians and amplify the global anti-colonial, anti-imperial movement. | The ICSGP convened in late December, 2023 to push for Israel to be held accountable under the Genocide Convention for its acts in Palestine.
(2024-03-21). Gaza's Floating Pier and Biden's Fake Empathy. counterpunch.org 
Gaza is teetering on the brink of famine. At least twenty-seven children, including many newborns, have perished due to the severe shortage of essential nourishment, particularly baby milk. Additionally, hundreds of adults and elderly individuals have lost their lives as a result of Israeli attacks while waiting for aid trucks at various drop-off locations throughout
(2024-03-21). Headlines for March 21, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Assault on Al-Shifa Hospital Enters 4th Day, Attacks Continue Throughout Gaza Strip, U.S. Submits Ceasefire Resolution to UNSC; Netanyahu Tells GOP Israel Will Continue Attacking Gaza, Lawmakers Pushing to Cut Off U.S. Funding for UNRWA for Another Year Amid Soaring Hunger in Gaza, "Completely Contrary to Human Rights": AMLO Blasts Texas's SB4, Says Mexico Will not Accept Deportees, Georgia Executes Prisoner Willie Pye After 4-Year Pause in Capital Punishment, Two More "Goon Squad" Officers Sentenced to 40 and 17.5 Years for Torture of Two Black Men, Assange's L…
(2024-03-21). British Surgeon Describes Children Suffering "Appalling Injuries" in Gaza, Demands Immediate Ceasefire. democracynow.org 
We speak with British surgeon Dr. Nick Maynard, who recently led an emergency medical team at Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital, about Israel's ongoing attacks on healthcare infrastructure and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory, where Israel's brutal assault has killed about 32,000 Palestinians since October 7. Maynard is part of a group of international doctors with experience in Gaza who met with officials at the United Nations and in Washington, D.C., this week to express alarm over civilian suffering. Medical workers in Gaza are "working under extremely challenging condi…
(2024-03-21). US senators urge Biden to begin working on a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
US senators urge Biden to begin working on a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine | A letter from over a dozen Democratic lawmakers pushed Biden to facilitate and recognise a 'non-militarised' Palestinian state | | US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware…
(2024-03-21). The Struggle for Women's Emancipation Will Always Be Worth It. dissidentvoice.org 8 March was not always International Women's Day, nor has there always been any such day at all. The idea emerged from the Socialist International (also known as the Second International), where Clara Zetkin of the German Social Democratic Party and others fought from 1889 to hold a day to celebrate working women's lives and …
(2024-03-21). M. Emmet Walsh, 'Blade Runner' actor, dead at 88. albawaba.com The world of cinema has lost one of its most distinctive character actors, M. Emmet Walsh, who passed away at the age of 88 due to cardiac arrest.Walsh, whose career spanned over six decades, was a familiar face to audiences, often playing roles that left a lasting impression.Born on March 22, 1935, in Ogdensburg, New York, and raised in rural Swanton, Vermont, Walsh's journey into acting began with his onscreen debut in "Alice's Restaurant" in 1969. He quickly became known for his versatility, appearing in a variety of genres and working with some of Hollywood's most renowned directors and actors.RIP, M. Emmet W…
(2024-03-21). The New York Times' Answer to the Collapse of the News Industry: Free Journalism School. counterpunch.org Yes, I am serious. That is the answer that the New York Times opinion page gave us this morning. The argument is that if students leaving school didn't have so much debt, it would be easier for them to take relatively low-paying jobs in journalism. This is incredibly annoying for two reasons. First, there are
(2024-03-21). The American oligarchy and the 2024 election. wsws.org The contest between Biden and Trump is in reality a competition for the favor of the few hundred billionaires who monopolize the wealth of the United States and control its political system.
(2024-03-21). Biden to Forgive $6 Billion in Student Debt for 78,000 Public Service Workers. truthout.org President Joe Biden has good news for public service workers with outstanding student loan debt. He's slated to announce Thursday that he will forgive roughly $6 billion for 78,000 borrowers such as teachers, nurses or social workers enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a track designed for employees of government agencies or nonprofit organizations. This wave of relief… |
(2024-03-21). Saturday 3/30: Day of Service in Honor of Cesar Chavez. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm, 904 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2024-03-21). China may pare its U.S. debt holdings. ecns.cn China may continue to reduce the share of U.S. debt in its overall foreign exchange reserves amid its ramped-up efforts to diversify foreign asset portfolios, experts said on Wednesday.
navyrecognition.com (2024-03-21). Russia & China have secured agreement with Houthis to protect their vessels 
According to information published by Bloomberg on March 21, 2024, the Houthi group has assured China and Russia that their naval vessels will be granted safe passage through the strategically critical maritime zones of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
muslimnews.co.uk (2024-03-21). Gaza: 100 Palestinians killed 92 injured by Israeli bombings last 24 hoursMore than 100 Palestinians were killed and 92 more injured by Israeli indiscriminate bombings in the last 24 hours in Gaza Strip according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli deadly attacks since 7 October 2023 has gone up to 31,988 including over 13,000 children and 74,188 Palestinians injured in Gaza Strip. 8,500 Palestinians are missing.
(2024-03-21). Uncovered: Macron, Trudeau, Ardern, and Boris Johnson among WEF Young Global Leaders working in unison to implement The Great Reset! expose-news.com How is it that more than 190 governments from all over the world ended up dealing with the Covid pandemic in almost exactly the same manner, with lockdowns, mask mandates, and vaccination …
(2024-03-21). China, India, Iran and Egypt may join the BRICS Marathon League. tvbrics.com 
The organisers plan to continue working on the international promotion of the league until 2030…
(2024-03-21). The New York Times' Answer to the Collapse of the News Industry: Free Journalism School. counterpunch.org Yes, I am serious. That is the answer that the New York Times opinion page gave us this morning. The argument is that if students leaving school didn't have so much debt, it would be easier for them to take relatively low-paying jobs in journalism. This is incredibly annoying for two reasons. First, there are
(2024-03-21). France fines Google $270M as its Gemini AI bot broke media agreement. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — French competition authorities have imposed a $271 million fine on Google for breaching intellectual property laws after it was found that the tech giant has trained its Bard AI model, later rebranded to Gemini, on articles from news agencies without prior notification.Google has reportedly agreed on the settlement and pledged not to contest as Reuters writes, saying "it is time to move on," adding "we want to focus on the larger goal of sustainable approaches to connecting people with quality content and on working constructively with French publishers," noting that the company has suggested a r…
(2024-03-21). Sanders, Democrats Introduce Bill to Guarantee Workers Paid Time Off. truthout.org A group of congressional Democrats has introduced a bicameral bill this week that would establish a federal guarantee for paid time off for workers across the U.S. and end the U.S.'s status as the only wealthy country in the world that doesn't guarantee the benefit to its workforce. On Wednesday, a group of House Democrats led by Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Protected Time… |
(2024-03-21). 'We call for the respect of Haitian popular sovereignty and an end to Western imperialist intervention'. mronline.org After months of the U.S., Core Group, and other imperialist collaborators working to execute an armed intervention into Haiti that they are now calling a "Multinational Security Service," ex-de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned from his illegitimately-held position.
(2024-03-21). Still No Human Rights for the Poor. dissidentvoice.org The poor and marginalised have not seen any gains in almost 30 years of democracy. The poor remain poor and unemployment, poverty and inequality are worse today than at the end of apartheid. Many more people live in shacks than in 1994. Those who live in shack settlements continue to be denied access to basic …
(2024-03-21). Inequalities and Concentration of Wealth in the USA Have Wide Implications. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-20). China-EU financial cooperation set to improve. ecns.cn The China-EU Working Group on Financial Cooperation has held its first meeting in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday, a sign that China-EU financial regulatory cooperation is poised to gather steam.
(2024-03-21). Meyssan : face à la famine massive qui se prépare à Gaza. thealtworld.com Thierry Meyssan fait le point de la situation à Gaza, des perspectives politiques et du désespoir humanitaire alors que les Israéliens organisent l'extinction de la présence palestinienne sur place.
(2024-03-21). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org
(2024-03-21). Canada FM confirms halting arms shipments to Israel. newarab.com 
Canada will halt all arms shipments to Israel, The besieged Palestinian territory is facing a mounting humanitarian crisis, and months of war have pushed hundreds of thousands of Gazans to the brink of famine. | Canada, a key ally of the United States, which provides Israel with billions of dollars a year in military aid, had alre…
(2024-03-21). Sudan among 'worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory': UN. newarab.com 
After nearly a year of war, Sudan is suffering one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history, the United Nations warned Wednesday, slamming the international community for its lack of action. | Fighting between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, has since April killed tens of thousands and led to acute food shortages and a looming risk of famine. | "By all measures – the sheer scale of humanitarian needs, the numbers of people displaced and facing hunger – Sudan is one of the worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory," said Edem Wosornu, director of oper…
(2024-03-21). Can Joe Biden's floating pier plan prevent famine in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's annihilatory campaign in Gaza began almost six months ago. By now, nearly all of the 2.3 million people living in the besieged enclave
(2024-03-21). 'On brink of death': WHO raises alarm on Gaza children's dire hunger crisis. presstv.ir The World Health Organization has warned that a growing number of children in Gaza are teetering on the edge of death due to severe hunger.
(2024-03-21). Siege, hunger, and disease to be 'main killer' in Gaza: UN. presstv.ir Siege, hunger, and diseases will soon become the main killer in Gaza, says commissioner- general of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).