Daily Archives: November 23, 2023

2023-11-23: News Headlines

Lawrence Wittner (2023-11-22). The Brotherhood of Billionaires. counterpunch.org In recent decades, a growing similarity has developed between the Chinese and U.S. economic systems. Despite the Chinese Communist Party's talk of "socialism," the rapidly-expanding Chinese economy has become increasingly capitalist, with the private sector accounting for about two-thirds of China's Gross Domestic Product in 2021. Not surprisingly, then, the two countries currently lead the

WSWS (2023-11-22). Left Party conference in Augsburg: support for Gaza genocide, NATO war against Russia, and capitalism. wsws.org All the phrases about peace and social policy at its conference cannot hide the fact that in all central questions, the Left Party supports the policies of the German government, the European Union and NATO.

Kit Klarenberg (2023-11-22). JFK assassination at 60: Oswald 'doubles' show CIA hand in plot. thegrayzone.com The paper trail documenting Oswald's look-a-likes may provide the best proof CIA elements orchestrated the JFK assassination plot. Few things unite Americans like the certainty that John F. Kennedy was assassinated as the result of a conspiracy. This November 22, on the 60th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination, polls show the overwhelming majority of US citizens do not believe accused assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted without accomplices. Many contend the Communist "lone nut" shooter was in fact merely an innocent "patsy", …

WSWS (2023-11-22). New Zealand medical lab workers strike again over low wages. wsws.org Laboratory workers, employed by private company Awanui, play a vital role in the health system but are paid poverty wages barely above the minimum wage.

CGTN China Global Television Network (2023-11-22). China calls for promoting peace through common development. pressenza.com China's ambassador to the UN has called for promoting sustainable peace through common development at an open debate at the UN Security Council on Monday.: To achieve basic, inclusive and sustainable development is the foundation for ensuring long-term peace and stability of a country, said Zhang Jun. | Noting that most of the hotspot issues on the agenda of the Security Council occur in developing regions where poverty and unbalanced development are common features, Zhang said achieving mutual respect and common development is an effective way to maintain international peace."We have taken note that some…

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