Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Agencies warn of possible Gaza famine and disease if humanitarian aid shipments don’t increase. Voters in Iowa take part in the Iowa Caucuses, the first major Presidential contest of the year. Harsh winter weather sweeps across … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. South Africa presents its claims that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians at the United Nations International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. Iran’s … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Secretary of State Blinken continues Middle East diplomatic tour to head off expansion of Israel Hamas war to region. Allied warships fend off Iranian-backed Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea shipping. Governor Newsom unveils $291 billion 2024 … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Donald Trump was in a D.C. court today as a federal appeals panel of judges expressed skepticism that the former president was immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election. The U.N. General … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden campaigns in black church in South Carolina, condemns violence and Trump’s divisive rhetoric. Blinken meets Arab leaders to discuss post Hamas governance of Gaza. White House says it will investigate lack of communication surrounding hospitalization of … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Supreme Court says it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The Supreme Court says it will allow Idaho to … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after the winter break, killing a sixth-grader and wounding five others. Palestinian hospital officials say an Israeli strike hit a home … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – January 3, 2024

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate files an amicus brief, arguing Israel’s military deliberately targets Palestinian journalists for their coverage of the war. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns two Israeli ministers for “inflammatory and irresponsible” call to push … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Japanese officials report that a series of earthquakes that struck western Japan on Monday killed at least 57 people and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles, and boats. Nearly 400 people escaped a burning plane in Tokyo after … Continued