(2024-03-13). Failed ICJ Case Against Russia Backfires, Paves Way for Genocide Charges Against Ukraine. mintpressnews.com 
An esteemed UN court has issued little-noticed but hugely significant rulings in cases brought by Kiev and its Western sponsors against the Kremlin. The judgments raise grave questions about Kiev's military campaign in the Donbas, whether it was attempting genocide during its eight-year-long war against the population, and if the West planned to exploit the brutal repression to provoke war with Moscow.
(2024-03-13). Headlines for March 13, 2024. democracynow.org Biden & Trump Set for Rematch in November, EU Foreign Policy Chief Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Weapon of War, Senators Urge Biden to Cut Military Aid to Israel for Blocking U.S. Aid from Entering Gaza, U.N.: More Children Have Been Killed in Gaza Than in All Other Wars over Past Four Years, Israel Kills Four in Occupied West Bank, Israel Expands Attacks on Lebanon; Hezbollah Launches 100 Rockets Over Border, Kenya Halts Plan to Deploy Police to Haiti Until New Government Is in Place, Ukraine Drones Attack Russian Oil Refineries as Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Use Nukes, Top Aide to Alexei Navalny Attac…
(2024-03-13). Democrats urge Biden to stop arming Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A number of Democrat senates called on President Joe Biden to stop providing weapons to Israel until it lifts restrictions on the delivery of American humanitarian assistance to Gaza, according to a New York Times report.Citing a letter on Monday by Senator Bernie Sanders, the New York Times reported that by continuing to arm Israel, Biden was violating the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act.According to Sanders's letter, the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act, stipulates that "no assistance" should be provided to any country that restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of US humanitarian assist…
(2024-03-13). Poland Might Be Seeking American Approval To Conventionally Intervene In Ukraine. thealtworld.com
(2024-03-13). Roscosmos Points out the Interest of BRICS Countries in Coordinating Space Activities. infobrics.org Russia's BRICS partners are interested in coordinating space activities. This was stated by Yury Borisov, Director General of The Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), in an interview with the " Pro Cosmos" portal…
(2024-03-13). Latvia threatening Russian citizens for participating in voting. infobrics.org The Baltic state is willing to deport Russian citizens who participate in presidential elections.
(2024-03-13). Why are Ukrainian soldiers so afraid of Syrsky. infobrics.org In a recent report by Politico, when asked about the new top commander, one soldier even openly said that "he will kill us all". Syrsky has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to throw men into the meatgrinder, be it the battle of Debaltsevo back in early 2015 or Artyomovsk (previously known as Bakhmut) last year, both of which he lost.
(2024-03-13). Trump tells Orbán that funding for Ukraine will end when he's president again. infobrics.org Hungary says maintaining ties with Russia is the result of "good foreign policy".
(2024-03-13). Stoltenberg Delusion, Macron's Military Losses, West Weakens on Non-NATO UkraineÔªø. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-13). Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting incursion from Ukraine. scmp.com Ukrainian long-range drones smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia, while an armed incursion claimed by anti-Kremlin fighters unnerved a border region just days before Russia's presidential election.
(2024-03-13). Vladimir Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war.
(2024-03-13). Statements indicating a military operation into Northern Iraq; Foreign exchange rate continues to rise; Erdoƒüan-Zelensky meeting. uwidata.com Last week, there were three issues on Türkiye's agenda: Statements signaling a military operation against terrorist organization in northern Iraq, an unstoppable rise in foreign exchange rates and the meeting between President Erdoƒüan and his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky. Statements indicating a military operation into Northern Iraq The first message regarding a large-scale military operation targeting …
ijr.com (2024-03-13). Biden's Approval Rating Hits All Time Low After State of the Union Address 
On Tuesday, Nathaniel Rakich, of the polling analytics site FiveThirtyEight, posted a picture on X of Biden's approval rating tracker. It showed Biden's approval rating hit low of 37.4%, a new low for his entire term so far.
aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). Double standards on human rights, humanitarian law must be abandoned: China on Gaza"The killing of civilians in Gaza must be stopped. Injustice done to the Palestinian people must be corrected. The double standards against human rights and international humanitarian law must be abandoned," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a routine press briefing in Beijing.
jurist.org (2024-03-13). Human rights groups sue Denmark over exporting weapons to Israel 
Amnesty International announced Tuesday that Danish human rights groups Oxfam Denmark, Amnesty International, Action Aid Denmark and Palestinian rights group Al-Haq are suing Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and national police to stop the country from exporting military equipment and weapons to Israel.
aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). Protests persist about sales of Palestinian property in synagogues in US, CanadaListed sale locations were in illegal Jewish settlements according to international law, says US peace activist
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-03-13). Israel's war of wordsColonialism has always employed words and concepts alongside weapons and money to subjugate people. The White Man's Burden of spreading civilisation among the brutes is a case in point. With the rise of the Zionist project at the height of this colonial era in the late 19th century, its pioneers borrowed colonial terminology.
middleeasteye.net (2024-03-13). War on Gaza: Decades of colonialism led to Israel's genocidal moment 
Amid the clamour of dehumanisation, Palestinians, like all colonised peoples, have been stripped of the rights to ontological resistance and self-defence. Palestinian life has come into conflict with white supremacy and the West's desire to atone for its own antisemitism and the genocide of European Jews.
truthout.org (2024-03-13). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread 
Ramadan is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month
aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). US-based Jewish Voice for Peace sees progress on Gaza 
Officials from the US-based anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) organization, who have participated in hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests in New York, notably at the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station, spoke to Anadolu
newsweek.com (2024-03-13). China, Russia, Iran Join Forces for War Games Amid US-Houthi Clashes 
As the United States continues to conduct strikes against rebels targeting commercial vessels off the coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the naval forces of China, Russia and Iran have entered nearby waters to conduct joint exercises and showcase their maritime military prowess.
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(2024-03-13). Conscription: Neo-Nazi Junta Now After Three Million Ukrainian Women with Small Children. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-13). German Green and Christian Democratic politicians dismiss danger of nuclear war. wsws.org In an angry commentary in the Monday edition of the FAZ, foreign policy experts Anton Hofreiter (Greens) and Norbert Rà∂ttgen (Christian Democrats, CDU) called for a massive escalation of the NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-03-13). Beijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisis. ecns.cn Li Hui, the Chinese government's special representative on Eurasia affairs, concluded on Tuesday an 11-day shuttle diplomacy trip that took him to Russia and the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as well as Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France.
(2024-03-13). Ukraine Loses Soldiers and Equipment in Failed Attempt to Cross Russia Border. orinocotribune.com
(2024-03-13). Joe Biden sends Ukraine weapons aid as Poles warn of Russia threat. scmp.com US President Joe Biden announced a US$300 million emergency weapons package to prop up Ukraine while Congress blocks further aid, as Poland's leaders visited the White House.
(2024-03-13). Ukraine Loses Soldiers and Equipment in Failed Attempt to Cross Russia Border. orinocotribune.com The Russian Defense Ministry has revealed that in an attempt to cross Russian borders, the Ukrainian army lost 234 fighters and a substantial amount of military equipment, including seven tanks and three infantry fighting vehicles. | In a statement released on Tuesday, March 12, the Russian Defense Ministry said, "The enemy lost 234 militants, seven tanks, three US-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, and two armored personnel carriers. There were no violations of the state border," noting that the attack was confronted on all three different directions where Ukraine tried to infiltrate. | pic.twitter.com/pBm…
(2024-03-13). Navalny ally Leonid Volkov hurt in hammer attack outside home in Lithuania. scmp.com Assault left Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, with a broken arm: 'They literally wanted to make a schnitzel out of me'.
(2024-03-13). The Multipolar Mediterranean: The challenge of a better future and a Pax Mediterranea. uwidata.com On the 26th and 27th of February, the Russian Federation hosted over 500 participants from more than 130 countries in Moscow to challenge Western hegemony in the Second Congress of the International Russophile Movement (MIR). UWI documents in the following days some speeches delivered in the congress. Today we publish the presentation of Lorenzo Maria …
(2024-03-13). Pentagon needs to become more nimble to counter China threat, US lawmakers are told. scmp.com Experts issue warnings about the Chinese military build-up in the western Pacific and about expanded ties between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
(2024-03-13). Sanders Introduces Bill to Establish 32-Hour Workweek in US With No Loss of Pay. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish a 32-hour workweek in the U.S. with no loss of pay, a change the Vermont senator said is necessary to ensure the working class benefits from massive productivity gains and technological advances. A 32-hour workweek "is not a radical idea," Sanders, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)… |
(2024-03-13). BUCE to develop cooperation with Russia's Trade Representation in Morocco. eng.belta.by As part of the talks held online, the Belarusian Universal Commodity | Exchange (BUCE) and the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation | in the Kingdom of Morocco discussed topical issues of exchange trade | with the countries of North Africa and identified promising areas of…
(2024-03-13). The End of Anti-Woke Politics? otherwords.org Well, well, well — look who's waking up and raring to go: Mr. and Ms. Woke! | We so-called "woke" people have been the target of far-right politicos and front groups that are frantically trying to ban us and our ideas from America's political discourse. In the past few years, such thuggish gubernatorial demagogues as Ron DeSantis have perverted the power of Big Government to attack teachers, librarians, public agencies, and even beer. Beer! | Why? Because such people and organizations make educational efforts to reduce bigotry, hatred, and exclusiveness in our society. "That's woke," screech the ultra-right…
(2024-03-13). MI6 strikes again: Navalny's aide Volkov beaten up in Lithuania. gilbertdoctorow.com We are two days from the opening of polls in Russia for the 2024 presidential election and the Brits could not pass up an opportunity to spoil the mood by cooking up a follow-on atrocity to remind us of the murder of Alexei Navalny that they brought to the door of Putin in mid-February. This …
(2024-03-13). Alliance of Sahel States "a new opportunity for liberation" uwidata.com 
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger dominate the headlines in West Africa and beyond with their breakaway from the ECOWAS and the establishment of a new alliance. Their governments frequently state a new phase of struggle against neocolonialism that goes along with the opening up to the realities of a multipolar world. On these issues, we …
(2024-03-13). BRICS Universe Exhibition is held in Russia. tvbrics.com 
It will be open for visitors until 3 April…
(2024-03-13). Organizers expect 20,000 runners at 2024 Minsk Half Marathon. eng.belta.by This year the organizers of Belarus' largest running event expect about | 20,000 participants. Athletes will undergo a selection process to | compete in the main race of 21.097km.
(2024-03-13). Russia seeks exchange of experience with Belarus in industrial tourism. eng.belta.by Russia is interested in sharing experience with Belarus in industrial | tourism, Olga Shandurenko, Project Director of the Urban Economy | Division of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects | (Russia), told the media at the international seminar Industrial…
(2024-03-13). Cargo plane crashes near Moscow, Russia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia announced Tuesday that a military cargo flight carrying 15 personnel crashed while taking off from an airfield northeast of Moscow for a planned journey."An Il-76 military transport aviation plane crashed in the Ivanovo region while taking off to perform a scheduled flight. On board were eight crew members and seven passengers," the defense ministry said in a statement.Russian Military-Transport aircraft crashed at the Severnyy airport in Ivanovo
(2024-03-13). Russian Foreign Ministry: further BRICS expansion should be postponed until the Kazan summit. tvbrics.com Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov spoke about the prospects of the BRICS development…
(2024-03-13). Russian Presidential Elections: Specifics of Voting Procedure. tvbrics.com 
In 2024, the presidential election lasts three days…
(2024-03-13). Public space for development of drone industry and private space opens in Russian capital. tvbrics.com 
The specialised "Boiling Point" will become a platform for events, meetings, negotiations…
(2024-03-13). Denuncian asesinato de excandidato al concejo de Caldas, Colombia. telesurtv.net Cristian Alberto Castrillón murió a manos de sicarios cuando estaba en el interior de un local público, localizado en la vereda La Tolda de Caldas, en Antioquia.
(2024-03-13). New IRGC Warships Participate in Iran-China-Russia Naval Drill. english.almanar.com.lb 
The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean. Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli …
(2024-03-13). Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…
(2024-03-13). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com 
China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.
(2024-03-13). Russia: Israel deliberately impeding probe into crimes committed in Gaza. presstv.ir Deputy Ambassador to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya said Moscow would "welcome any efforts aimed at shedding light on the crimes committed during the Palestinian-Israeli conflict."
(2024-03-13). Russia intercepts, destroys dozens of Ukrainian drones. presstv.ir Russia's defense ministry says it has intercepted and downed 25 Ukrainian drones over separate regions of the country.
(2024-03-13). Russia deploys 'game changer' weapon as US says Ukraine's ammo shortage costs dearly. presstv.ir Russia's air force has started deploying powerful aerial bombs as the United States laments ammunition shortages in Ukraine.
(2024-03-13). Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Oman. presstv.ir Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman.
(2024-03-13). WHY IS THE EUROPEAN UNION DESTROYING ITS OWN ECONOMY? sonar21.com 
Authored by Gaius Baltar ( Things are bleak in Europe these days. European leaders are caught in a "fight or flight" response, deciding whether they should run and hide or send troops into Ukraine to fight the Menace from the East. However, the existential terror of Emmanuel Macron and his toxic-narcissist accomplices in the EU will have to wait for a dedicated article because this one will focus on the European economy. | It has puzzled many how the EU has been managing its economy since the beginning of the Ukraine war. Ther…