2023-12-19: News Headlines

noemail (2023-12-19). Postdoc hangs herself in IIT-Kanpur hostel room. devdiscourse.com A 34-year-old research staff of Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur hanged herself on Tuesday from the ceiling fan of her second-floor hostel room, police said.

UMMID (2023-12-19). 'Eras' named inaugural 2023 vibe of the year. ummid.com Dictionary.com, a leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, Monday December 18 announced "eras", as the inaugural 2023 Vibe of the Year, a playful addition to its annual Word of the Year selection.

UMMID (2023-12-19). UGC asks colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses. ummid.com In a major reform in Higher Education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked the colleges to introduce Short-Term Skill Development courses on their campuses.

WSWS (2023-12-19). Record high for debt repayments by low-income nations. wsws.org Nearly half a trillion dollars was paid into the coffers of the banks and financial institutions, paid for by cuts in health, education and other vital facilities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). (W.E. Talk) Confucius in American Supreme Court and Contemporary Culture. ecns.cn What's a sculpture of Confucius doing there? Bryan W. Van Norden explains why, as well as the influence of Chinese philosophy on the United States and Sino-U.S. relations. According to him, philosophical education should move away from the Western-centered perspective and abandon prejudice and misunderstanding.

The Independent (2023-12-18). CHEPTEGEI: Parents are key in sports success. independent.co.ug Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance champion Joshua Cheptegei, has urged parents in Sebei sub-region to support and nurture their children's talent in sports and education, emphasizing the role of parental empowerment in securing their offspring's future. The three-time world champion in the 10,000 meters highlighted the pivotal role parents play in aiding their …

Ryan Cristián (2023-12-19). The United States Of War, The Plan For New Gaza Israeli Settlements & Palestinians Buried Alive. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/18/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Jan Oberg (2023-12-19). BREAKING: "Later this Week, Denmark and the US will Sign a Defence Cooperation agreement" globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-12-19). Ukraine's Intelligence Chief admits there are no More Troops without "Forced Mobilisation" globalresearch.ca

The Independent (2023-12-19). Moms and their babies often share birth month. independent.co.ug ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women are more likely to have children in the same month as their own birth, and now researchers think they might know why. Births within immediate families tend to cluster within a given month, according to data on more than 10 million deliveries in France and Spain. Siblings tend to share the …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-12-19). No Donbass, a vida gradualmente volta ao normal. globalresearch.ca Pouco mais de um ano após a reintegraàßà£o com a Federaàßà£o Russa, a vida das pessoas comuns nas Novas Regiàµes está claramente melhorando. O comércio está regressando à normalidade, o abastecimento de água e energia está se estabilizando e o …

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-19). Brain Aneurysms and Brain Bleeds after Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination. globalresearch.ca

Gavin OReilly (2023-12-19). The Red Sea and False Flags? Yemen's Ansar Allah Movement Launches a Barrage of Missiles against Israel. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-19). Video: Fake Pandemic Triggers Worldwide Economic and Social Collapse. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca

Transnational Foundation (2023-12-18). The Genocide in Gaza: Statement by Sweden's Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research. globalresearch.ca

Maureen Clare Murphy (2023-12-18). Israel Attacks Hospitals in Gaza's North and South. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2023-12-18). Selected Articles: Same War Strategy from Ukraine to Palestine. globalresearch.ca By The United States continues to support Israel in the war in Gaza while it continues to fuel the war in Ukraine directly and through NATO. …

Mike Whitney (2023-12-18). The War in Gaza: It's Not About Hamas. It's About Demographics. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Anthony J. Hall (2023-12-18). When the Occupier Plays the Victim: The Mysteries of October 7 as the Trigger for the Gaza Massacre. globalresearch.ca

Rodney Atkinson (2023-12-18). Ukraine War Disaster. Zelensky Replacement Imminent? U.K. Will Extradite Ukrainian RefugeesÔªø. Rodney Atkinson. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Work on Antarctic research station advancing well. ecns.cn Construction of China's fifth and latest Antarctic science research station is advancing at full speed, after workers began to assemble the tallest steel columns in the station's main structure at the site on Saturday.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-18). Sedentary children to face risk of heart attack, stroke later in life. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Children who are physically inactive may have high cholesterol in early adulthood and subsequent heart health issues in their mid-forties, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team sets off for scientific research. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team composing of 29 members set off for different regions to conduct scientific research, media reported on Sunday.

ecsorinoco (2023-12-18). Poll: Resistance and Liberation are the Popular Demands. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Dec 16, 2023 | The results of this PCPSR poll can tell us a lot about the unity of Palestinians in the face of colonialism, while also highlighting that Palestinian society is not a monolith and supports different factions and parties, just like in any other country. | On December 13, the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PCPSR) released the

The Independent (2023-12-18). Uganda Virus Research Institutue escapes US aid cut. independent.co.ug UVRI Wins Another Five Year PEPFAR Grant Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has secured a five-year grant extension, further fortifying its efforts in HIV treatment, diagnosis, and research, aligning with global endeavors to combat the HIV epidemic. Prof Pontian Kaleebu, the executive director of UVRI, announced the renewed …

Adriana Diaz (2023-12-18). Gen Z Suffers from 'Menu Anxiety' When Dining Out — With Many Too Scared to Order Their Own Meals. globalresearch.ca

Ahmed Adel (2023-12-18). Devastating Economic and Social Crisis: A Majority of Germans Want A New Government and Early Elections. globalresearch.ca

Colin Todhunter (2023-12-18). Letter from India: Stop World Health Organization's 'Pandemic Preparedness' Tyranny. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-18). Cardinal Crimes: Absolute Rule and Fleecing the Holy See. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-18). False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2023-12-18). Study Proves that COVID Shots Can Cause Off-Target Immune Responses. "mRNA Nobel Prize Tech Inventor is Clueless" globalresearch.ca

Dr. William Makis (2023-12-18). Video: Covid-19 "Vaccine: Florida Nurse Testimony on What She Witnessed. Crisis and Corruption within the Health Care System. globalresearch.ca

James Corbett (2023-12-18). Video: American Armies Are the Greatest Impediment to Peace in the Korean Peninsula. globalresearch.ca

Jonathan Cook (2023-12-18). Israel-Palestine War: Why Is the Media Ignoring Evidence of Israel's Own Actions on 7 October? globalresearch.ca

Kim Petersen (2023-12-18). "Jewish State in the Midst of Trying to Eradicate Palestinians". Moral Principle: Denounce Bigotry of In-Group Members Before Criticizing Bigotry of Out-Group Members. globalresearch.ca

Steven Sahiounie (2023-12-18). Darkness in Bethlehem as Christmas 2023 Is Cancelled. Palestinian Christians Under Attack. globalresearch.ca

Uriel Araujo (2023-12-18). Towards a Broader Middle East War? The Iran-Israel "Non Official War", Escalating at the Red Sea and Beyond with Global Consequences. globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-18). Video: The World is at a Very Dangerous Crossroads. U.S. Nuclear Doctrine, "Seeking Peace on the Korean Peninsula." globalresearch.ca

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-18). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. Both the Lockdown and the "Vaccine" Have No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-18). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. (2023-12-19). The Death Of Israel. popularresistance.org Israel will appear triumphant after it finishes its genocidal campaign in Gaza and the West Bank. Backed by the United States, it will achieve its demented goal. Its murderous rampages and genocidal violence will exterminate or ethnically cleanse Palestinians. Its dream of a state exclusively for Jews, with any Palestinians who remain stripped of basic rights, will be realized. It will revel in its blood-soaked victory. It will celebrate its war criminals. Its genocide will be erased from public consciousness and tossed into Israel's huge black hole of historical amnesia. Those with a conscience in Israel will be…

UMMID (2023-12-19). NTNU scientists develop new antibiotics to fight hospital superbug. ummid.com A team of scientists from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has developed a promising antibiotic candidate against a hospital superbug, using a methodology that may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

noemail (2023-12-19). Stalin seeks Rs 2,000 crore interim relief for rain-battered southern Tamil Nadu districts. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund to bolster the efforts for livelihood support and repair of public infrastructure affected by the recent flooding in the state's southern districts.

Gabisile (2023-12-18). Health sets record straight on placement of medical interns, community service graduates. sanews.gov.za Health sets record straight on placement of medical interns, community service graduates | The Department of Health says it has noted an inaccurate article, with a misleading headline, by News24 about the placement of medical interns and community service doctors. | According to the article, National Treasury budget cuts could affect community service placements for nearly 200 health workers. | "Recent cuts to South Africa's provincial budgets are making less money available to pay for health science graduates, who need to do their community service. These positions are often crucial to the healthcare needs of p…

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-18). Flirting With Nuclear Energy Down Under. counterpunch.org It was a policy that was bound to send a shiver through the policymaking community. The issue of nuclear energy in Australia has always been a contentious one. Currently, the country hosts a modest nuclear industry, centred on the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), nuclear medicine and laboratory products. But even this has created headaches in terms

Ben Norton (2023-12-19). Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies. geopoliticaleconomy.com US President Biden criticized Gaza's health ministry, but its statistics on Israel's killings of Palestinians are accurate, according to peer-reviewed articles in top medical journal The Lancet.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-18). Costa Rica to reach 900 homicide cases in 2023. plenglish.com For several years, homicide statistics in Costa Rica have been on the rise and local authorities estimate this number will rise to 900 by the end of 2023. | Officials of the Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) informed Teletica news that, a few days before the end of the year, the country counts 262 homicides more compared to 2022, which reported 619 at this date. | Of the seven Costa Rican provinces, San José tops the list of highest number of deaths with 215, followed by Limón city (211) and western Puntarenas (142). | Costa Rica, advanced democracy and attachment to the care of nature, is experiencing a tort…

WSWS (2023-12-19). Joint meeting of US educators and students resolves to mobilize the working class to stop the genocide against Gaza. wsws.org The meeting was sponsored by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the US.

WSWS (2023-12-19). Joint meeting of US educators and students resolves to mobilize the working class to stop the genocide against Gaza. wsws.org Saturday's meeting was sponsored by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality and the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the US.

The Independent (2023-12-19). The Remnant Generation helps 500 teenage mothers gain new skills courtesy of Airtel. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milly Nakiranda (real name withheld), a senior two student, had to withdraw from studies when she conceived after being defiled by her teacher. This meant that her academic dream of gaining a professional skill was doomed since she had to halt her studies. Her story is like that of many …

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-18). Prabir Purkayastha: Fighting the good fight from the Emergency to today. peoplesdispatch.org Writers, journalists, students, and activists gathered in India's capital for a discussion on the memoir of jailed Newsclick founder Prabir Purkayastha, expressing solidarity with him…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-18). Prabir Purkayastha: Fighting the good fight from the Emergency to today. liberationnews.org Writers, journalists, students, and activists gathered in India's capital for a discussion on the memoir of jailed Newsclick founder Prabir Purkayastha, expressing solidarity with him.

Jenny Brown, Labor Notes. (2023-12-19). 2023 In Review: Big Strikes, Bigger Gains. popularresistance.org Strikes and threats of strikes extracted contracts ranging from good to excellent from employers across the country this year. Half a million U.S. workers walked out—machinists, teachers, baristas, nurses, hotel housekeepers, and auto workers—with much of the motion coming from unions led by reformers. | The year started out with a squeaker of an election victory that turned out to be momentous. In late 2022, the Members United slate swept most top offices at the Auto Workers (UAW) on a platform of "No Concessions, No Corruption, No Tiers." March saw a presidential runoff pitting the old guard incumbe…

Tamer Ajrami (2023-12-19). Smear campaigns won't stop us from telling Refaat's story. electronicintifada.net A tribute to my teacher and friend.

WSWS (2023-12-18). New York City educators protest AFT President Randi Weingarten's role in Gaza genocide. wsws.org Teachers called out American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten for her role in supporting the genocide in Gaza and demanded that she support a ceasefire.

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-18). The Right Is Passing Bills That Ban the Teaching of Empathy and Care in Schools. truthout.org

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