Tag: current affairs – international

Patrick Lawrence: Corporate Media Is an Arm of Power; We Must Build an Alternative

In his new book, ¨Journalists and Their Shadows,¨ Patrick Lawrence describes his experience over decades as an editor and foreign correspondent of watching the media rise and fall in its ability to serve as a force to hold power accountable. Lawrence writes about the shadows, or authentic selves, that most journalists currently sacrifice in order… Read More Patrick Lawrence: Corporate Media Is an Arm of Power; We Must Build an Alternative

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Labour’s libel

Historical significance of the battle over the SNP’s motion was Labour’s willingness to dog whistle about British Muslims, to insinuate that pro-Palestinian activist posed a violent threat to its MPs Mukul Kesavan Last week, there was a procedural wrangle in the House of Commons over a motion asking for a ceasefire in Gaza sponsored by… Read More Labour’s libel

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‘Won’t Exchange My Dignity’: Brazil Leader’s Fiery Anti-Israel Speech On Gaza ‘Genocide’

Brazilian President once again has labelled Israel’s military offensive in Gaza as a “genocide”. He emphasised the severity of the raging Gaza war and its devastating impact on Palestinians. Lula Da Silva also called for a “free and sovereign Palestinian state” amid the raging war. The remarks comes amid a diplomatic row between Israel &… Read More ‘Won’t Exchange My Dignity’: Brazil Leader’s Fiery Anti-Israel Speech On Gaza ‘Genocide’

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Secretary Blinken, this is the uncomfortable truth about America and Israel

GAZA casualties live statistics Mr. Secretary, you have provided the weapons and the political cover that enabled the murder of 65 members of my family, mostly women and children, over the past four months. In strikes in mid-November, three generations of my family were killed by missiles as they sought shelter and safety. I carry their… Read More Secretary Blinken, this is the uncomfortable truth about America and Israel

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The US military is embedded in the gaming world. Its target: teen recruits

Since 2018, the US military has been ramping up its use of gaming to recruit more people, at a critical time when the US armed forces face the worst recruitment struggle since becoming an all-volunteer force after the Vietnam war. Targeting gamers makes sense from the military’s perspective, as it gives them access to the young, tech-savvy population they want joining up. But… Read More The US military is embedded in the gaming world. Its target: teen recruits

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