Новости за 10.07.2024

By Jonathan Power*

It is a common trait in mankind to apply to ourselves a generosity of interpretation which we do not extend to others. We find proofs of wickedness, using evidence that we would not use against our own. We play down the sins of ourselves, our own country and our leaders, past and present.

In the days of the Nazi government in Germany there was an inbuilt tendency in the Allies’ reporting to distort what Hitler was doing. For example, they wanted to pin on... Читать дальше...

By Jesmin Papri

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in China for a state visit on Monday, about two weeks after a similar trip to India, with experts saying her government was performing a strategic balancing act between the rival Asian giants.

While in Beijing, Hasina will seek a U.S. $5 billion (587 billion taka) loan, which would help assuage China’s feelings after Bangladesh expressed a preference for New Delhi’s recent offer on helping manage the Teesta river’s waters... Читать дальше...

Low-wage workers have seen large real wage gains since the pandemic, so naturally as we come to the July 4th holiday the New York Times gives us a piece telling us how they are hurting. The piece is headlined, “America’s divided summer economy is coming to an airport or hotel near you.” If there is any ambiguity here the subhead tells us, “The gulf between higher- and low-income consumers has been widening for years, but it is expected to show up clearly in this travel season.”

Silicon computer chips have served us well for more than half a century. The tiniest features on chips currently sold are approximately 3 nanometers — a startlingly small size given that a human hair is roughly 80,000 nanometers wide. Reducing the size of features on chips will help us meet our endless need for more memory and processing power in the palm of our hand. But the limit of what can be achieved with standard materials and processes is near.

By Yossi Mekelberg

It was an excruciating experience to watch the first of the presidential debates between the Democratic and Republican parties’ presumptive nominees. The immediate question that sprung to mind was: Is this the best that the great American democracy can offer its electorate? Moreover, is it just an unfortunate coincidence that presented us with two candidates who do not seem to be fit for the highest office in the country (and I hasten to say for very different reasons)? Читать дальше...

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco in September 2023, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) said Tuesday it has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities through water, sanitation, and agricultural initiatives aimed at food recovery, benefitting around 3350 people.

The United States has lost its only stand of the massive Key Largo tree cactus in what researchers believe is the first local extinction of a species caused by sea level rise in the country.

Recent research on the oldest surviving rock art of Southeast Asia shows that the region's first hunter-gatherer humans who arrived over 50,000 years ago, brought with them a rich art practice. Published in the archaeological journal Antiquity, the research shows that these earliest people skillfully produced paintings of animals in rock shelters from southwest China to Indonesia, including very early sites in Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia.

Three years after the military coup in Myanmar, the country's war of resistance shows no signs of abating. This protracted conflict is fueled by the unwavering determination of Myanmar's people to free themselves from decades of military hegemony that has permeated every aspect of their lives. While the majority rallies behind the banner of democracy, ethnic minorities are also driven by aspirations for greater autonomy. This nuanced landscape of motivations presents both challenges and opportunities for the resistance movement. Читать дальше...

In a significant move that underscores the government's commitment to social harmony and economic resilience, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced on Tuesday the establishment of an authentic Moroccan model for social dialogue. This model, grounded in clear frameworks and integrated choices, aims to ensure regular rounds of dialogue and the effective implementation of their outcomes.

By David Ramos

The Vatican has prohibited the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga, a rite that customarily takes place at the conclusion of the annual Our Lady of Christendom pilgrimage in Spain.

The organizers of the fourth edition of the pilgrimage announced the prohibition ina July 6 post on X: “At the Archdiocese of Oviedo they have informed us that they have received instructions from the Dicastery for Divine Worship stating... Читать дальше...

By Najia Houssari

A former personal bodyguard to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was among several militia members killed in a series of Israeli drone strikes on Tuesday.

The first Israeli strike hit a vehicle on the Damascus-Beirut highway inside Syria, killing two Hezbollah members, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Hezbollah later issued a statement mourning Yasser Nimr Qarnabsh, 53, from the town of Zawtar El-Charkieh in southern Lebanon.