(2024-03-06). Assange's Draconian Prosecution. popularresistance.org In the final moments of the hearing on Feb. 21, Ben Watson KC representing the U.K. home secretary, admitted additional charges could be laid against Julian Assange in the U.S. that carry the death penalty, such as aiding and abetting treason. | Asked by the judge whether there is anything that can be done to prevent a death penalty being imposed, he replied: "It would be very difficult to offer assurances to prevent the death penalty from being imposed." (Since Assange is charged with a federal and not a state crime he could get a death sentence no matter if the state he is tried in, in this case Virginia, has a…
(2024-03-06). US-British raids on Hodeida, Yemen; Houthis target two American warship destroyers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Houthis' Al Masirah TV reports the sixth US-British raid on Hodeidah in hours, with aircraft striking the Al-Jabbana and Ras Issa areas. In response, Houthi forces strike back, targeting two American warship destroyers in the Red Sea with naval missiles and drones. The Yemeni armed forces vow to continue operations until the aggression ceases and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Using naval missiles and drones, Yemen vows to expand operations against hostile targets until aggression stops and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Yemen's retaliation aligns with the global call to support Palestinians facing ag…
(2024-03-06). How Ukraine uses lethal sea drones to target Russia's Black Sea fleet. scmp.com Meet Ukraine's small but lethal weapon lifting morale: unmanned sea drones packed with explosives.
(2024-03-06). Media Organizations Come Together For A Free Palestine. popularresistance.org The United States-backed Israeli siege and genocide in Gaza is entering its sixth month. Israel's relentless bombings and executions by Israeli snipers and soldiers have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands more uncounted and decomposing under the rubble, and more than 70,000 injured. Reports by nonprofit agencies and organizations have detailed the Israeli military's numerous war crimes, including abductions, torture and sexual violence against Palestinians. More than 2.3 million Palestinians are at risk of dying from Israeli-imposed starvation, indiscriminate bombing, the spread of disea…