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This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240216.mp3 (29:00)

From FRANCE- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is continuing to push his plan to expel migrants to Rwanda despite the UK Supreme Court rejecting the idea.

From JAPAN- Japan has lost its place as the world's third largest economy. The severity of the New Years day earthquake in Central Japan has led to fine tuning evacuation plans around nuclear power plants. South Korea has restored ties with Cuba which had stopped with the 1959 Cuban revolution. Jose Borell, Foreign Policy Chief for the EU, says the death toll in Gaza should have Israeli allies rethinking their military support. Egypt and Turkey are working together to avert the catastrophe happening in Palestine.

From GERMANY- Last weekend Trump said that NATO countries that do not pay into it at the agreed amount will not be defended by the US- which has rekindled the idea of an EU military alliance and possible nuclear weapon proliferation. A few excerpts from the Putin interview by Tucker Carlson. Protests continue to swell in Israel against Netanyahu and the war in Palestine.

From CUBA- Venezuela accuses Mobil-Exxon and Guyana of working together to steal their land and petroleum resources. Argentinian Peace Prize Laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel urged the international community to demand the release of Julian Assange.

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"Politics is just the entertainment division of the military industrial complex."

-Frank Zappa

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This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240209.mp3 (29:00)

From FRANCE- For the first time global warming has exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius for an entire year, according to the EU climate service, Copernicus. Vincent-Henri Peuch, a Director at Copernicus, explains what that figure means, how it was compiled, and if the Paris 2015 Agreement has been broken.

From GERMANY- The US, Germany, and a number of other nations are stopping support for UNRWA, the UN relief agency that supports Palestinian refugees because of allegations by Israel that 13 of their workers were involved in the October 7 massacre- Christopher Gunness the former spokesperson for UNRWA responds to the Israeli accusations. Then an interview from DW's weekly program the Conflict Zone with the former head of the Israeli foreign intelligence service, the Mossad. They discuss possible outcomes of the war in Palestine and the fact that Israel helped create and support Hamas as a counterweight to the Palestinian Authority. Israeli activists are blocking trucks attempting to deliver food and medical supplies to Palestine.

From CUBA- Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has called for the assassination of Iranian leaders after drone strikes killed 3 US soldiers in Jordan. Incidents of hate and discrimination against Muslims and Palestinians in the US have increased dramatically.

From JAPAN- At the devastated Fukushima nuclear facility at least 5 1/2 tons of highly radioactive water has leaked out of a tank. Massive wildfires have swept across central Chile with at least 130 deaths. Toyota Motors announced it will start producing electric vehicles and batteries in Kentucky next year.

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"If you are depressed, you are living in the past.

If you are anxious, you are living in the future.

If you are at peace, you are living in the present."

-Lao Tzu

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This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and NHK Japan.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240202.mp3 (29:00)

From FRANCE- First a Press Review on the farmers tractor blockades in many parts of France, Germany, and Brussels- farmers are protesting low pay, a reduction in fuel subsidies, imports of less expensive produce, and regulations to curb greenhouse gases. Then an interview with Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking, an organization promoting cross-cultural dialogue. He discusses the need for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, and who is preventing it from happening. He says the judgement by the International Court of Justice is not being implemented, and that we are losing sight of the norms that were in place after the second world war.

From CUBA- UN Secretary-General Guterres and numerous aid agencies condemned the cessation of funds to UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, because Israel accused 12 of their workers of being involved in the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel- the agency funds 13,000 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has jailed 6330 Palestinians since October 7. On Monday, Israel launched a missile attack on the outskirts of Damascus Syria.

From GERMANY- Record high temperatures in Colombia have resulted in hundreds of wildfires, some on the borders of Bogota. Large protests for an immediate release of all hostages and against Netanyahu in Israel have led to violent clashes with police.

From JAPAN- Some Israeli cabinet members say Israel should control Gaza and rebuild settlements after eliminating Hamas. Former pacifist Japan and Germany have signed an agreement to exchange military supplies. In Pakistan, former PM Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets.

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"Because we cannot save ourselves without contesting oligarchic control, the fight for democracy and justice and the fight against environmental breakdown are one and the same. Do not allow those who have caused this crisis to define the limits of political action. Do not allow those whose magical thinking got us into this mess to tell us what can and cannot be done."

-George Monbiot

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This week's show features stories from Going Underground, France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240126.mp3 (29:00)

From GOING UNDERGROUND- Afshin speaks with Alistair Crooke, former advisor to the EU Foreign Policy Chief and founder of the Conflicts Forum. He talks about the growing anti-colonial sentiment across the global south over the war in Gaza, and the collapse of the West's narrative over Gaza and Ukraine. Also the US and European media omission of South Africa's evidence against Israel at the International Court of Justice. and the US and UK airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen.

From FRANCE- International press reviews on the death toll in Gaza, farmers blocking roads in protest across Europe, and 1.4 million Germans protesting against far-right extremists who are pushing for the deportation of immigrants. According to the Iraq government US military strikes in Iraq and Yemen are undermining years of cooperation and creating a dangerous escalation of war in the region.

From JAPAN- Russia says their military aircraft returning Ukrainian prisoners of war was shot down by Ukraine. An update on the January first earthquake in central Japan. The head of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons urged Japan to participate in their meetings. The Taiwan President-elect met with US politicians, angering China.

From CUBA- A United Nations expert warned about the danger of the UK crackdown on environmental activists.

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"Look around. Oil companies guzzle down the billions in profits. Billionaires pay a lower tax rate than their secretaries, and Wall Street CEOs, the same ones the direct our economy and destroyed millions of jobs still strut around Congress, no shame, demanding favors, and acting like we should thank them. Does anyone here have a problem with that?"

-Elizabeth Warren

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This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240119.mp3 (29:00)

From FRANCE- An update on the terrible New Years day earthquake that affected central Japan. Taiwan has an important Presidential election this weekend. A group of Jewish Americans staged a surprise protest at the UN headquarters in New York.

From JAPAN- An update on the war in Gaza with Shaina Low from the Norwegian Refugee Council- she describes the worsening scene in Gaza, the possible expulsion of Palestinians from their country, and what citizens in other countries can do. Then an interview with Professor Karim Bitar, an associate research Fellow at the Middle East Institute, on hope in the war on Gaza and the risk of fighting to spread into Lebanon and the entire region.

From CUBA- The UN Emergency Relief Chief says Gaza has become a place of death and despair, with the levels of food insecurity the highest ever recorded. Activists around the world have signed up to a global day of action on Saturday January 13th, demanding a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Then a Viewpoint on Ecuador which has become the most violent country in Latin America, and where 27% of the population live in poverty.

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“Human beings can be redeemed. Empires cannot. Our refusal to face the truth about empire, our refusal to defy the multitudinous crimes and atrocities of empire, has brought about the nightmare Malcolm predicted. And as the Digital Age and our post-literate society implant a terrifying historical amnesia, these crimes are erased as swiftly as they are committed.”

-Chris Hedges

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This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr240112.mp3 (29:00)

From JAPAN- An update on the terrible New Years day earthquake that affected central Japan. Taiwan has an important Presidential election this weekend. A group of Jewish Americans staged a surprise protest at the UN headquarters in New York.

From FRANCE- An update on the war in Gaza with Shaina Low from the Norwegian Refugee Council- she describes the worsening scene in Gaza, the possible expulsion of Palestinians from their country, and what citizens in other countries can do. Then an interview with Professor Karim Bitar, an associate research Fellow at the Middle East Institute, on hope in the war on Gaza and the risk of fighting to spread into Lebanon and the entire region.

From CUBA- The UN Emergency Relief Chief says Gaza has become a place of death and despair, with the levels of food insecurity the highest ever recorded. Activists around the world have signed up to a global day of action on Saturday January 13th, demanding a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Then a Viewpoint on Ecuador which has become the most violent country in Latin America, and where 27% of the population live in poverty.

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“Everyman is me. I am his brother. No man is my enemy. I am Everyman and he is in and of me. This is my faith, my strength, my deepest hope, and my only belief.”

-Kenneth Patchen

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Summary

This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr231229.mp3 (29:00)

From JAPAN- Japan is supplying the US with interceptor missiles, after a change in Japanese law allowing the export of weapons. The Taiwan army conducted its first small arms drill outside military bases. The prefecture of Okinawa is not following the central government plan to build a new US marine base to an offshore site.

From FRANCE- On the first of the year markets in France will no longer wrap fresh fruits and vegetables in single-use plastic. Israeli troop attacks in Gaza continue while the WHO says 25% of Gazans are starving.

From GERMANY- The UN Security Council adopted a resolution to boost aid distribution in Gaza after days of delays by the US- a former UN Rapporteur for Human Rights analyzes the watered down resolution, and points out the civilian death toll in Gaza is the highest per day since the Vietnam War. An interview with Samah Hadid from the Norwegian Refugee Council on why a ceasefire is crucial to allow food and supplies to be distributed. An interview with Dr. Margaret Harris from the WHO on the horrific health situation in Gaza.

From CUBA- The WHO denounced the Israeli bombing of refugee camps in Gaza. Israel continues to accuse the UN of bias against Israel, while the UN reports that more of their workers have been killed in the war than any prior war. Hamas urged a probe into summary executions carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza.

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From pacifist to terrorist, each person condemns violence - and then adds one cherished case in which it may be justified.

-Gloria Steinem

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From JAPAN- Japan is supplying the US with interceptor missiles, after a change in Japanese law allowing the export of weapons. The Taiwan army conducted its first small arms drill outside military bases. The prefecture of Okinawa is not following the central government plan to build a new US marine base to an offshore site.

From FRANCE- On the first of the year markets in France will no longer wrap fresh fruits and vegetables in single-use plastic. Israeli troop attacks in Gaza continue while the WHO says 25% of Gazans are starving.

From GERMANY- The UN Security Council adopted a resolution to boost aid distribution in Gaza after days of delays by the US- a former UN Rapporteur for Human Rights analyzes the watered down resolution, and points out the civilian death toll in Gaza is the highest per day since the Vietnam War. An interview with Samah Hadid from the Norwegian Refugee Council on why a ceasefire is crucial to allow food and supplies to be distributed. An interview with Dr. Margaret Harris from the WHO on the horrific health situation in Gaza.

From CUBA- The WHO denounced the Israeli bombing of refugee camps in Gaza. Israel continues to accuse the UN of bias against Israel, while the UN reports that more of their workers have been killed in the war than any prior war. Hamas urged a probe into summary executions carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza.

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“ From pacifist to terrorist, each person condemns violence - and then adds one cherished case in which it may be justified.”

-Gloria Steinem

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This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24 and Going Underground.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr231222.mp3 (29:00)

From GERMANY- As a result of record numbers of immigrants since 2015, members of the EU have agreed on sweeping reforms on the displaced and asylum seekers. It will be significantly harder to find refuge, welfare and health services will be denied to the undocumented, and deportation will be simplified. The agreement is very divisive both within and between countries.

From FRANCE- A press review on the French government passing its own controversial immigration reform bill as well which the far right National Party saw as an ideological victory. Many in the left are appalled at President Macron for supporting the changes. Then press reviews on the murder of surrendering Israeli hostages by Israeli troops. At a Hanukah celebration President Biden stated that he did not trust the casualty figures in Gaza as reported by the health authorities in Gaza- Airwars is a non-profit organization that compiles independent data on the death toll in wars- they found that the deaths reported by Hamas were accurate and on a scale that they have not seen in any conflicts in the past 20 years.

From GOING UNDERGROUND- An excerpted interview with Dennis Kucinich by Afshin Rattansi on his program Going Underground. They discuss the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, funded by US taxpayers and supported by a strong majority of both US political parties. Also the US veto of ceasefire resolutions at the UN and Netanyahu's plan to fully destroy and occupy the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He says that the US has lost its moral authority in world opinion by funding the wars in Palestine and Ukraine.

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“Martin Luther King Jr. was not just a man of peace. He was a radical pacifist, and so he was against war across the board.”

-Cornel West

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This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, France 24, and NHK Japan.

http://youthspeaksout.net/swr231215.mp3 (29:00)

From GERMANY- An interview with human rights lawyer and climate campaigner Tessa Khan. She discusses the outcome of the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, which many felt was an inadequate response to the climate emergency being experienced across the globe. The majority of countries and activists demanded a timeline to end to fossil fuels- what was delivered was a watered down version calling for a transition away from fossil fuels without specifying a schedule.

From CUBA- On Friday December 8th the US vetoed a UN Security Council binding resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine- 13 of the 15 members voted for it, the UK abstained and the US voted against. Following the veto the US Defense Department pushed through a sale of 14,000 tank shells to Israel without Congressional approval. Israel began this week by attacking a UN refugee school, a convoy of Palestinian ambulances, and another Gaza hospital. On Tuesday the UN General Assembly passed a non-binding resolution for a ceasefire- the US, Israel and 8 small countries voted against the bill, 23 countries abstained, and 153 voted for it.

From FRANCE- An interview with Gilbert Achar, Professor at the School of Oriental and Asian Studies in London. He describes the US veto of the ceasefire resolution as doublespeak and what the eradication of Hamas would entail.

From JAPAN- A Japanese doctor describes her recent work in Gaza with Doctors Without borders. The Washington Post reported Israeli use of US supplied white phosphorous munitions in Gaza. Health workers in Gaza are extremely worried about the rapidly spreading infectious diseases in shelters for Gaza refugees.

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“ Americans think of themselves first, second, third, fourth, fifth- and if there's any time left over they think about Americans ”

-Lula da Silva

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