(2020-12-10). $1.44 billion plan to respond to Venezuela refugee and migrant needs. news.un.org In a $1.4 billion appeal launched on Thursday, the UN migration organization IOM and the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, warned that the pandemic has strained the capacity of Latin American and Caribbean countries to look after Venezuelan nationals.
(2020-12-09). UK's Covid Vaccine, and a Fake Competition With the EU. counterpunch.org 
As the UK stumbles towards a no deal Brexit, the Tory government becomes increasingly desperate in its attempts to show that the UK is much better than the EU, whether as a collective or with respect to its individual members. Claims made by Tories on this issue border on the delusional.
(2020-12-09). Is Washington Trying to Ruin Shinzo Abe's Legacy of Japan's Rapprochement with Russia? globalresearch.ca Recent reports from Japanese media alleging that US immigration authorities there consider Russian nationals in some of the Kuril Islands to legally be Japanese represent an attempt by the fading unipolar superpower to ruin former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's legacy …
(2020-12-09). Brazil: MST Will Denounce Violation of Rights Before the OAS. telesurenglish.net The Landless Movement of Brazil (MST) will denounce before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights of the Organization of American States (IACHR/OAS) various human rights violations committed by the Brazilian State against aggro-Campesino communities. | RELATED: | The public hearing will take place through the multilateral organization's social networks from 03: H00 (GMT time), with the participation…
(2020-12-09). UK's Covid Vaccine, and a Fake Competition With the EU. strategic-culture.org Kenneth SURIN | As the UK stumbles towards a no deal Brexit, the Tory government becomes increasingly desperate in its attempts to show that the UK is much better than the EU, whether as a collective or with respect to its individual members. | Claims made by Tories on this issue border on the delusional. | The education secretary, Gavin Williamson—whose career peaked when he was Fireplace Salesman of the Year in 2006 and 2007 (before he entered politics) — has claimed the UK is the first country in the world to approve a coronavirus vaccine for clinical use because the country has "much better" scien…
(2020-12-08). Indigenous Cultures Take Root in New York. thenation.com Indigenous Cultures Take Root in New York…
(2020-12-08). In "Farewell Amor," separated immigrants reunite 17 years later for an imperfect American dream. salon.com Filmmaker Ekwa Msangi spoke to Salon about changing identities, African dance, and tiny NY apartments…
(2020-12-08). Action for Change Starts in Congress. counterpunch.org 
We know their names! We've given immense power to Five Hundred and Thirty-Five People to do good or bad. One Hundred Senators and Four Hundred and Thirty-Five Representatives. Unfortunately, some 1500 corporations control most Members of Congress. Think about all the dreams for a better world that could come to be realized if our elected officials
(2020-12-08). Stuck in a Lift with John Pilger: News and How to Use It by Alan Rusbridger. dissidentvoice.org 
Noticing the way journalists seemed unable to resist commenting on our work, even if it was just to slag us off, Glenn Greenwald tweeted us in 2012: 'You are really deeper in the heads of the British establishment-serving commentariat than anyone else — congrats.' ((Greenwald, Twitter, 12 September 2012.)) If that was true then, our relationship …
(2020-12-08). Thousands of Turks apply for UK work visa before Brexit deadline. middleeasteye.net 
Thousands of Turks apply for UK work visa before Brexit deadline | Turkish citizens have accelerated their applications ahead of the Ankara Agreement's expiration when Britain leaves the EU | Tue, 12/08/2020 – 14: 10 | UK border signage is pictured at the passport control in arrivals in Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport in London (AFP) | A record-breaking 20,000 Turkish citizens made applications this year…