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By Ramzy Baroud / CounterPunch Rarely does the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations make an official remark expressing happiness over any UN proceeding concerning the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Indeed, the Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour is “very happy that there was a very strong united message from the Security Council against the illegal, unilateral measure” undertaken […]

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Under Ardern's leadership, Labour went into decline, and is still heading for defeat in October.

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An independent human rights expert was denied a post for accurately criticizing Israel.

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4 servings You will need½ cup oil3 cloves garlic, chopped1 tablespoon minced parsley4 hake slices, each ⅓ lb., preferably cut from the center, scaledpowdered white pepperjuice of 1 lemon24 or 28 green asparagus tips, tinnedsalt Heat oil in a flat-bottomed earthenware casserole, then add garlic and minced parsley. Stir with skimmer and add some of […]

The U.S. empire has been surrounding China with military bases and war machinery for many years, in ways Washington would never tolerate China doing in the nations and waters surrounding the United States.

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The decision to allow US to access more Philippine military bases under the controversial EDCA deal has been criticized by progressive groups and activists.

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1 pint vanilla ice cream½ pint strawberry or raspberry ice cream½ pint pistachio ice creamChopped crystallised fruitsChopped nutsCrystallised fruits for decoration Mould vanilla ice cream around the inside of a 2-pint bombe mould or pudding basin, and place a smaller bombe mould or basin in the centre to hold the ice cream in position. Freeze. […]

By Binoy Kampmark / CounterPunch When the first Russian forces began entering Ukrainian territory in February 2022, the instant reaction from Europe, the UK, Canada and Australia, was one of open commitment to Ukraine’s refugees.  The relentless human trains heading westwards were initially embraced by Poles, whose history with Ukraine is, at best, tense and […]

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The protests in Iran that began following the death of Mahsa Amini in September have now continued for more than 100 days.

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Former CIA analyst Fulton Armstrong told The Guardian that, in Cuba, “a lot of the so-called independent journalists are indirectly funded by the US”. They spread anti-government disinformation with the support of the NED.

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