CAIRO, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis released video footage on Monday showing armed men dropping from a helicopter and seizing a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea. The footage was released by the movement’s TV channel Al Masirah a day after the ship was hijacked by the Iran-backed group, who said the shipContinue reading “Houthis seize Israel’s ship”
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APEC in San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle: “APEC in San Francisco: “Another busy day at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in downtown San Francisco began with a major disruption for commuters: A pro-Gaza protest blocked all lanes of the westbound Bay Bridge for hours before the bridge finally reopened shortly before noon.” https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/apec-san-francisco-closures-traffic-protests-18494935.php San Francisco Chronicle Images Vice PresidentContinue reading “APEC in San Francisco”
China Nuclear Submarines
Featured Image: Type 052D-class destroyer with the aircraft carrier Liaoning and other Chinese warships in April 2018. REUTERS/Stringer Business Insider: “China has launched new, more advanced ships at a steady clip in recent years, building what is now the world’s largest navy. It has also sent those ships on more complex operations across a wider swath of theContinue reading “China Nuclear Submarines”
The War is Global
NY Post: “Obama says both sides to blame for Israel-Hamas conflict: ‘Nobody’s hands are clean’ “Former President Barack Obama has urged Americans to “take in the whole truth” when weighing Israel’s war against Hamas, saying everyone is “complicit to some degree” in the conflict.” https://nypost.com/2023/11/05/news/obama-says-both-sides-to-blame-for-israel-hamas-conflict-nobodys-hands-are-clean/ “A series of coordinated attacks, conducted by the Palestinian IslamistContinue reading “The War is Global”
Hezbollah Leader Threatens America
Iran and Lebanon engaged in the Israel-Hamas war threaten a regional conflict, and Hamas official says a wider war in the region will turn the U.S. into a thing of the past. Close the border; President Biden! The Hezbollah Leader blamed America for the Israel-Hamas war and said, “America will pay a price.” To protectContinue reading “Hezbollah Leader Threatens America”
Israel-Hamas War on Children
Aljazeera: “Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN Aljazeera: “An average of 420 Palestinian children have been killed or injured every day in the Gaza Strip since October 7.“ Aljazeera: “Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War on Children”
Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection
Aljazeera: “Hamas war attack on Israel has changed the Middle East.” Meanwhile, “The US regional strategy lies in shambles, as its allies face pressure and its foes seek to take advantage.” “October 7, the Palestinian armed resistance group Hamas launched an attack that took Israel by surprise. Its fighters overran Israeli military installations and settlements,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection”
International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire
VOX Featured Image Times of Israel: “I would be very ashamed to show my face here today, after yesterday they murdered so many of our children, the elderly, women and helpless people,” she said of the pro-Palestinian activists. “I would be ashamed and stay home. I would also say ‘I’m sorry.’” Times of Israel: “SeveralContinue reading “International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire”
U.S. Policies
Today’s Issues: From “sea to shining sea”; are chickens coming home to roost from U.S. Policies? How much longer will American exceptionalism allow her people to sing, “God Bless America?” Shall not Americans humbly ask, “God; please, forgive America?” Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas coordinated sneak attack, and the lengthy controversial Israel-Palestine relationship.Continue reading “U.S. Policies”
Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech
Sputnik News: “Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said during a speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday that reparations should be paid by those who engaged in the transatlantic slave trade in Africa. “Reparations must be paid for the slave trade,” Akufo-Addo said.” https://en.sputniknews.africa/20230920/ghana-president-calls-for-reparations-on-african-slavery-in-unga-speech-1062246935.html Transatlantic Slave Trade Timeline 1480sThe Portuguese populate their island coloniesContinue reading “Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech”
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