Russia announced Christmas ceasefire, US anti-war activists urge others to follow suit
After Putin ordered troops to observe a ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas, US anti-war organization CODEPINK insists that the US and Ukraine also declare a Christmas truce
Daily Round-up | US House of Representatives passes USD 1.7 trillion spending bill & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of the US spending bill, protests by logistics workers in Italy, and a FIFA investigation into the incidents at the World Cup final
Over 900 faith leaders in the US demand Christmas Truce in Ukraine
Faith leaders invoke the legacy of the 1914 Christmas Truce during WWI, calling for peace and negotiations in Ukraine
Activists reject escalation in Ukraine, even when it’s unpopular
An event hosted at New York City’s People’s Forum featured seven activists who spoke out against US and NATO involvement in the war in Ukraine and called for negotiations and peace
What is the US strategy in Ukraine?
Eugene Puryear of BreakThrough News talks about the US strategy as the war in Ukraine crosses 100 days. He talks about the nature of US aid to Ukraine, its reluctance to encourage diplomacy and the prevailing views inside the establishment
US spends billions on war in Ukraine and working class pays the price
In passing a $728.5 billion war budget, US legislators prove that they are willing to fund war, unwilling to fund relief
- Syrian president visits China, seeks to increase economic cooperation
- Colombian government and FARC dissident group announce bilateral ceasefire
- Houthi delegation holds first direct talks with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh
- Libya’s disastrous flooding… causes and hope?
- Lula takes a stand before Joe Biden by condemning the embargo on Cuba
