2024-09-19: News Headlines

People's Dispatch. (2024-09-19). PGFTU Calls For Unions To Support 'Mask Off Maersk' Campaign. popularresistance.org The Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions has issued a statement marking nearly one year of resistance to genocide since October 7. Addressing their "Brothers and Sisters of trade and workers' unions in North America, Europe, and the rest of the world," the PGFTU calls on "the free world and the global labor movement to stand in a broad and pressing solidarity campaign with our people in Gaza." The PGFTU expressed support for "dock workers unions in Africa, Europe, and other ports in taking action to stop the flow of weapons and disrupt the financial networks that finance the bombing of our people."

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-19). Pakistan awaits response to request to join BRICS. plenglish.com Islamabad, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan applied for membership in the BRICS, and is awaiting a response from the directive of the bloc created by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, a diplomatic source confirmed today.

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). Sino-African ties to be further strengthened. ecns.cn The experts expressed the need for improvement in people-to-people exchanges, trade and technology transfer among others.

The Independent (2024-09-19). Africa Aerospace and Defense 2024 opens in South Africa. independent.co.ug JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | Xinhua | The Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) 2024 kicked off Wednesday in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, showcasing the latest advances in technology, goods and services from the international defense industry. Running until Sunday, the 12th edition of the AAD features cutting-edge innovations in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Segomotso …

The Independent (2024-09-19). Hippos coach sets eyes on AFCON Zonal Qualifiers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-20 team, the Hippos, commenced their preparations for the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers of the Total Energies 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The qualifiers will take place from October 6th to 20th, 2024, in Tanzania with the two finalists securing spots in next year's AFCON U-20 …

EDWIN (2024-09-19). Suspect arrested for attempted murder, possession of illegal ammunition. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested for attempted murder, possession of illegal ammunition | Police have arrested a suspect wanted in an attempted murder case in Malmesbury in the Western Cape. | On Tuesday morning, members of the Malmesbury Crime Prevention Unit responded to information about a wanted suspect, who was in hiding. The suspect had evaded arrest after perpetrating attempted murder over the weekend, where a victim sustained a gunshot wound. | The information led the members to the hiding place of the suspect on Anemone Street in Wesb…

NEO (2024-09-19). The Maternity Support Grant is a government initiative. sanews.gov.za The Maternity Support Grant is a government initiative | By Lumka Oliphant | Government remains committed to building a better South Africa for all, as envisaged by former President Nelson Mandela. | The more we get things right and strengthen legislation and policies, the more the target seems to outpace the five years of any single administration. One such example is anything related to social assistance or social grants. | Last week, two things caught my eye around social assistance that I think we need to talk openly and honestly about:
1. The maternity benefits or pregnancy grant as it was framed, and

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-19). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

newarab (2024-09-19). How Algeria is trapped in a presidential Groundhog Day. newarab.com On 14 September, Algeria's incumbent president, Since taking office following the low-turnout election in 2019, Tebboune, a former minister under President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has increasingly mirrored his predecessor's style. | During the campaign, opponents withdrew, citing "unfair conditions," while those who…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-09-19). Algae concentration affects Angolan coast. plenglish.com Luanda, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) The Angolan Ministry of Environment (MINAMB) is currently working on a contingency plan due to the high concentration of algae that is affecting the coastal areas of Luanda, Cabinda, and Namibe provinces.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-19). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-09-19). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-09-19). A "False Flag" Operation to Justify The Israel-U.S. Genocide against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca Israel's "false flag" is a complex military-intelligence undertaking, carefully planned, in liaison with the US. "Israeli officials obtained Hamas's battle plan for the Oct. 7 … more than a year before it happened" (NYT).

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-19). Lebanon and the Israeli Strategy of Intimidation. socialistproject.ca This article was written hours before the mass terrorist act that targeted Hezbollah members through pagers in the afternoon of 17 September, thus enhancing its title's topicality. | In recent days, Israeli threats regarding an imminent attack on Lebanon have multiplied, especially since the Israeli pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah on the 25th of August, which was followed by the party's attack in retaliation for the assassination of military commander Fouad Shukr. Since that day, a chorus began to blame Benjamin Netanyahu for the size of the pre-emptive operation, which some Zionist commentators saw as less th…

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). US Congressman who got $731,610 from Zionist lobby cheers Lebanon terror attacks. presstv.ir As acts of terrorism continued in Lebanon for a second consecutive day, US lawmakers getting paid by the pro-Zionist lobby have openly and brazenly endorsed the carnage…

Middle East Eye. (2024-09-19). Lebanon Deadly Pager Blasts: What We Know So Far. popularresistance.org At least 12 people were killed and nearly 3,000 injured on Tuesday when pagers commonly used for communication by Hezbollah members exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon. | The details of how this highly sophisticated attack was carried out remain unclear, though Hezbollah has blamed its adversary, Israel. The Israeli military has so far declined to comment. | Here is what we know so far. | When And Where Did The Blasts Take Place? | The blasts began in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, with scores of incidents reported in the southern suburb of Dahiyeh and other areas of the country at about 3.45pm (12.45pm GMT…

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). U.S. still failing to fulfil its duty of care to Palestinians. ecns.cn Pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously on Tuesday in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people and wounding several thousand, officials said.

Amos Harel (2024-09-19). Hezbollah faces a choice — back down or go to war with Israel. haaretz.com Assuming that this week's attacks in Lebanon were carried out by Israel, there are two possible explanations for Netanyahu's intentions: to force an agreement in the north or to exploit the organization's response to launch all-out war ‚ñ Meanwhile, despite declaring that Hamas' brigades in Gaza have been defeated, Israel continues to pay in blood…

hindustantimes (2024-09-19). Iran Envoy Blinded In 1 Eye In Lebanon Pager Blast; Tehran Issues Big Threat To Israel | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Iranian ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, lost one eye and his other was seriously wounded after a pager he was carrying exploded on September 17, according to the New York Times report. The Times of Israel, quoting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members, said Amani's injuries were more serious than initially reported, and he would be taken to Tehran for treatment.

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). 14 dead as more communication devices explode in Lebanon. presstv.ir An informed source told Press TV the detonated devices came from the same batch of cargo as the detonated pagers.

tn.ai (2024-09-19). Iran's FM Visits Ambassador Injured in Israeli Terrorist Attack in Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi paid a visit to a Tehran hospital where the country's Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani is being treated for injuries sustained in a terrorist attack carried out by the Israeli regime.

John Perry, Popular Resistance. (2024-09-19). Is It Nicaragua That Is 'Weaponizing' Immigration? Or Is It Washington? popularresistance.org Claims that Nicaragua is "weaponizing" immigration by allowing free passage of migrants towards the U.S. border have been appearing regularly in the media over the last twelve months. The claim was made on NPR in January, in the Associated Press last October, in El Pais last November and by the BBC this July, to cite just a few. In May, the Biden administration accused the Nicaraguan government (the "Ortega-Murillo regime") of "repressing people and preying on migrants," imposing new sanctions on those it believed responsible. Is there any basis to these claims? | Behind all such stories is Manuel Orozco of The I…

hindustantimes (2024-09-19). Hamas Threatens More Suicide Attacks As IDF Shifts Focus To North; Releases This Chilling Video. hindustantimes.com Palestine militant group Hamas released a video of its attacks on Israel since the early 2000s. The video began with clips of Hamas' attacks and a threat of more suicide attacks on Israel. It also featured a Hamas militant who carried out an attack on Tel Aviv in August. In the video message, the militant said, "I will double the revenge with every day that passes."o…

hindustantimes (2024-09-19). Scared Of Arrest, Netanyahu Fights With Israel's Key Ally: Big Attack On UK PM Starmer | Gaza | ICC. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack on UK PM Keir Starmer, accusing the Labour government of sending "mixed signals" after suspending arms export licenses to Israel. Netanyahu criticized the move, saying it undermines Israel's right to self-defense amid the Gaza war.

newarab (2024-09-19). Jordan's king swears in new government led by technocrat. newarab.com Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…

tvbrics (2024-09-19). BRICS Cooperation in Health and Medicine. tvbrics.com The member nations are committed to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and improving access to essential medicines…

tvbrics (2024-09-19). UAE rolls out strategy for solar, wind power, green hydrogen, and carbon capture. tvbrics.com The country is moving towards sustainable energy‚Å…

Iletha Joynes (2024-09-19). Caring for a Child Shouldn't Cause Financial Ruin. counterpunch.org Every mother in America knows this struggle well: how do you afford to raise a child? My daughter was born almost 14 years ago and my family is still financially recovering from the struggle of supporting a newborn. My family is not alone. American families are spending a greater and greater portion of their income

WSWS (2024-09-19). Mass protest in Brussels opposes Audi auto plant shutdowns in Belgium. wsws.org Tens of thousands of workers marched in the Belgian capital against Audi's plans to shutter plants in Belgium as carmaker Volkswagen launches a global assault on jobs.

WSWS (2024-09-19). 700 US actors, directors and performers denounce entertainment unions' silence on Gaza and McCarthyite "repression" of pro-Palestinian views. wsws.org The open letter is diplomatic in some of its language, but the material it presents, most of which has not been mentioned in the press coverage of the protest, is devastating enough.

WSWS (2024-09-19). Airline workers speak out in support of strike by 33,000 Boeing machinists. wsws.org The demands of Boeing workers—at least a 40 percent raise to combat inflation, maintaining their yearly bonus, improved healthcare and the restoration of pensions—echo among all workers who have faced decades of slashed wages and declining living standards.

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). Long March 3B rocket carrying two Beidou navigation satellites blasts into skies. ecns.cn A Long March-3B carrier rocket blasted off on Wednesday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center located in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). C919 aircraft lands in Lhasa, to carry out high plateau test flight missions. ecns.cn A homegrown C919 passenger aircraft landed at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport in Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday. It will carry out a series of high plateau scientific research and test flight missions, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (CACC).

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). Aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning's passage legal: Chinese Foreign Ministry. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman responded to media reports that China's aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning had sailed between two Japanese islands on Wednesday.

Amy Goodman (2024-09-19). Georgia's deadly abortion ban: The tragic deaths of two Black women, Candi Miller & Amber Thurman. nationofchange.org Candi Miller and Amber Thurman, both Black women and mothers to young children, died after they were unable to access care for rare but typically treatable complications caused by medication abortion.

Jeff Bryant (2024-09-19). Chicago teachers want to transform their city into a 'system of care'—will Dems go along? nationofchange.org Headbutting and friction continue in the battle of big ideas vs. entrenched leadership.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…

Eric Worrall (2024-09-19). China Bans Electric Vehicles from Underground Carparks. wattsupwiththat.com They explode "as if packed full of toxic dynamite" …

The Onion Staff (2024-09-19). SATIRE: Mirena Unveils New Intrauterine Owl To Scare Sperm Away From Eggs. theonion.com WHIPPANY, NJ—Calling the contraceptive device a novel breakthrough in hormone-free birth control, the IUD brand Mirena unveiled a new intrauterine owl Thursday that perches near a patient's eggs to scare away sperm. "This FDA-approved intrauterine owl can successfully frighten away sperm for up to eight years," said representative Quinn Hartford, who explained that the 32-millimeter …

The Onion Staff (2024-09-19). SATIRE: New Homeowners Thrilled To Find Pentagram Carved Into Hardwood Floor Under Carpet. theonion.com MILWAUKEE—Expressing elation over the discovery made during renovations of their newly purchased Victorian house, new homeowners Rick and Tanya Delaney were reportedly thrilled Thursday to find a pentagram carved into the hardwood floor beneath their living room carpet. "It's in great shape for its age—I can't believe something this gorgeous was hidden under all that …

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-19). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-19). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org

Emily Jones (2024-09-19). Climate change is sending ticks into new areas. Georgia researchers are on it. grist.org On a blisteringly hot, sunny day this summer, Emory University researcher Arabella Lewis made her way through the underbrush in a patch of woods in Putnam County, Georgia, about an hour southeast of Atlanta. She was after something most people try desperately to avoid while in the woods: ticks. | "Sometimes you gotta get back in the weeds to get the best ticks," she explained, sweeping a large square of white flannel along the forest floor. | The idea was that the ticks could sense the movement of the fabric and smell the carbon dioxide Lewis breathed out and would grab onto the flannel flag. | "My favorite th…

Staff (2024-09-19). La Freddy en una rockola caraqueña (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Se tejieron muchas informaciones cruzadas y leyendas en torno a La Freddy. Su nombre, su lugar de nacimiento, su familia, sus padres y por lo tanto sus apellidos, su extrema obesidad, su corazón enfermizo, su descendencia y su precaria vida que alzó un vuelo desconcertante en tierra ajena, en casa ajena, y siembra eterna en un cementerio ajeno en el que por gracia de Dios la solidaridad de sus colegas confirió dignidad, allí, en Puerto Rico, donde falleció.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-09-19). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-09-19). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-19). Harris necesita explicar más su agenda electoral en EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 sep (RHC) La candidata demócrata Kamala Harris fue clara cuando dijo que no es Donald Trump, pero aún no puede explicar hoy con exactitud su plan integral de acción en caso de convertirse en la 47 presidenta de Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-09-19). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-09-19). Preselección de Cuba comenzó entrenamientos para el Premier 12. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 sep (JIT).- La preselección cubana de beisbol comenzó el miércoles los entrenamientos en el Estadio Latinoamericano, de cara a su participación el Torneo Premier 12.

teleSUR, MS (2024-09-19). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-09-19). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-19). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-19). En Honduras primera Cumbre del Café de la Celac. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 sep (RHC) La primera Cumbre del Café de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) prosigue hoy en Honduras centrada en la agricultura y economía familiar para el desarrollo regional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-19). Marchan en Colombia en apoyo a Petro y en rechazo al golpe blando. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 sep (RHC) Organizaciones sindicales de Colombia marcharán hoy en todo el país en apoyo al gobierno de Gustavo Petro y en rechazo a las maniobras de la derecha para sacarlo del poder.

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.

newarab (2024-09-19). The Latin American Palestinians longing to return home. newarab.com Seventy-six years ago, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced and scattered across refugee camps in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries during the Many Palestinians, seeking safety from persecution, undertook long journeys, even crossing the Atlantic to North, Central, and South America. | As they migrated, large, weathered ships filled with people departed from various Mediterranean ports, and they headed towards an uncertain future far from their belo…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-19). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-19). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-19). Floods spread to new areas in Central Europe. plenglish.com The death toll from the constant downpours rose in the region as the waters receded and showed the real extent of the destruction caused by exceptional rains during the last week. | In the northeastern Czech Republic, Interior Minister Vit Rakusan said the death toll rose to five, bringing the total in the region to 24; eight were missing as of his statement. | Authorities also reported seven dead in Poland, the same number in Romania and five in Austria. | Soldiers, firefighters and others were deployed throughout the affected area to assist neighbors with cleanup and recovery efforts. | Military helicopters are…

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). New route of China-Europe freight rail connects Wuhan, Sweden. ecns.cn A new China-Europe freight route linking Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province with Gothenburg in Sweden was launched on Wednesday, becoming the first freight train service to Sweden.

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). Fed moves set to give PBOC more options. ecns.cn China's central bank may soon opt for more easing moves as the United States is poised for an interest rate cut cycle, as headwinds are emerging amid efforts to stabilize domestic economic momentum, analysts said on Wednesday.

UMMID (2024-09-19). RRB NTPC CEN-05/2024: Registration starts, Last date Oct 13. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has started from today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024 Online Registration and Application for over 8,000 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2024.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-19). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-19). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-09-19). ​Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org

Staff (2024-09-19). Díaz-Canel recibió en La Habana al presidente de la República de Seychelles. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, recibió este miércoles en el Palacio de la Revolución de La Habana a su homólogo Wavel Ramkalawan, presidente de la República de Seychelles.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-19). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

The Independent (2024-09-19). Mpox: Education ministry alerts schools on outbreak. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools in response to the confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. In light of this health crisis, schools are being urged to prioritize the safety of both students and staff. Ismael Mulindwa, the Director in charge of Basic Education at the …

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-19). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Jake Johnson (2024-09-19). The Government Will Shut Down on October 1 Unless Congress Acts. truthout.org The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a GOP resolution that would have punted a fight over government funding until after the next president takes office and pushed through a noxious voter suppression measure backed by Republican nominee Donald Trump. The final vote was 202-220, with 14 Republicans joining nearly every member of the House Democratic caucus in voting against… |

WSWS (2024-09-19). Australia: Building workers hold second round of mass protests against Labor government attack. wsws.org Neither the ousted CFMEU bureaucracy, nor the leadership of the other building unions, has a perspective through which workers can take forward their struggle against Labor's anti-democratic administration process.

WSWS (2024-09-19). US presidential election overshadowed by threats of violence. wsws.org While Trump has been the target of at least two assassination attempts, a July 13 sniper attack in Pennsylvania and a September 15 ambush at his Florida golf course, the threats of violence have been largely aimed at his Democratic opponents, and at election officials in the seven states most critical to victory in the Electoral College.

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). Regional countries warn Israel pushing West Asia to brink of war. presstv.ir Mass communications device explosions have claimed the lives of at least 20 people in Lebanon.

newarab (2024-09-19). Egypt won't accept security changes on Gaza border: FM. newarab.com Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…

newarab (2024-09-19). Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…

tvbrics (2024-09-19). Egypt and China strengthen water co-operation at Abu Dhabi forum. tvbrics.com The two sides held talks to activate the previously signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries…

tvbrics (2024-09-19). Ethiopia contributes to the establishment of the Nile River Basin Commission. tvbrics.com The Commission will usher in a new era of cooperation among riparian states…

Ryan Cristián (2024-09-19). Debunking the False Binary with the Independent Media Alliance. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to the very first Independent Media Alliance panel. Today we will be discussing the false binary, or as I call it, the two party illusion. One of the important points to discuss today is how this is not a manipulation unique to the United States, but one that is used by power structures all

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-19). This Ain't No WWIII: This Is a War OF Terror. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar This ain't no party This ain't no disco This ain't no fooling around No time for dancin' Or lovey-dovey I ain't got time for that now — Talking Heads, Life During Wartime First we had action: President Putin — cool, calm, collected — warns that any attack on Russia with long-range NATO missiles will…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-19). Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah's Urgent Address After Devastating Lebanon Blasts. libya360.wordpress.com Al-Ahed News Hezbollah Secretary General His Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech on Thursday, September 19, 2024, addressing recent events and their implications. Sayyed Nasrallah: Imminent Visible Retribution Awaits In his speech, the Resistance Leader began began by extending warm congratulations to Muslims on the anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's [PBUH] birth, emphasizing the significance…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-19). Israel's Lebanon Attack: Hungarian Shell Company Linked to Deadly Pager Blasts. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh Israel launched an attack against Lebanon on Tuesday, detonating thousands of pagers across the country in a move that targeted both Hezbollah members and civilians. The explosions caused widespread panic and confusion, reminiscent of the chaos seen during the 2020 Beirut Port explosion. Hezbollah soon confirmed that Israel was behind the operation. The…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-19). Israel's Plan to Liquidate Northern Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Meron Rapoport Israeli soldiers operating in Gaza city, July 28, 2024. (Erik Marmor/Flash90) As Israeli ministers, generals, and academics bay for a decisive new phase in the war, this is what Operation Starvation and Extermination would look like. The date is October, November, or December 2024, or maybe early 2025. The Israeli military has just…

Sondos Asem (2024-09-19). Saudi crown prince says no normalisation with Israel without Palestinian statehood. middleeasteye.net Saudi crown prince says no normalisation with Israel without Palestinian statehood | Bin Salman also denounces 'Israeli occupation crimes' and violations of international humanitarian law in his annual speech to lawmakers | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman delivers his annual address at Shura…

newarab (2024-09-19). Morocco: Why are hundreds of children fleeing to Spain. newarab.com In This saga began in late August when a slew of TikTok videos emerged, offering tips and tricks for crossing the perilous six-kilometre swim across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. | In response, thousands of would-be migrants from various cities…

ATTAC (2024-09-19). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.

Ben Samuels (2024-09-19). Megadonor Miriam Adelson is going all-in for Trump as the savior of the Jews. haaretz.com Megadonor Miriam Adelson has lent her public voice in favor of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, removing any doubt about where the right-wing, pro-Israel community stands on the former president…

Basit Mahmood (2024-09-19). Nigel Farage backs Donald Trump's conspiracy theory about immigrants eating pets. leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who is a keen supporter of Donald Trump, has repeated the Republican nominee's ridiculed claim that immigrants in the US state of Ohio are eating cats and dogs. | Trump, who often pushes baseless conspiracy theories and has no respect for the truth, has found an ally in Farage. | Farage also flew out to the U.S. just days after being elected as an MP for Clacton, to show support with Trump following an assassination attempt on the former President. | During a debate last week, the former US president, who is running for re-election, said Springfield citizens "have had their pets…

Nathan H. Dize (2024-09-19). "They're Eating Pets:" Latest Example of US Politicians Smearing Haiti and Haitian Immigrants. counterpunch.org Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs. That outlandish idea has been thoroughly debunked since former President Donald Trump repeatedly raised it as an anti-immigrant talking point in the Sept. 12, 2024, presidential debate. Trump never

John Wojcik, Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-19). Teamster locals, defying 'neutrality' of national leadership, endorse Harris. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In a defeat for Trump who had hoped he could get Teamster President Sean O'Brien to wrangle an endorsement of him out of his union, the best O'Brien could do, after kowtowing to Republicans by attending their convention, was a "non-endorsement" of either Trump or Harris. It has not sat well with many Teamsters across …

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). War hero reflects on a life of service and sacrifice. ecns.cn Huang, who joined the military at the age of 17, was awarded last week the nation's highest honor, the Medal of the Republic, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Ali Salam (2024-09-19). Israeli Forces Besiege Homes, Schools, Abduct Two Palestinians, Near Jenin. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinians, including a former prisoner, after besieging their homes in the towns of Qabatiya and Kafr Ra'i, in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin. Media sources said that undercover Israeli agents "Musta'ribeen" infiltrated the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, on Wednesday afternoon, and besieged the homes belonging …

IMEMC News (2024-09-19). Soldiers Withdraw from Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp After Extensive Raids, Abductions. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers withdrew from the Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, following an extensive invasion that began at dawn and lasted for over 13 hours, during which the army ransacked homes, assaulted, and abducted at least 30 Palestinians. Media sources reported that Israeli soldiers imposed a comprehensive curfew …

newarab (2024-09-19). 14 dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com Fourteen people were killed and over 450 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed fourteen people and wounded more than 450," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during…

noemail (2024-09-19). Israeli Military Strikes Hezbollah Targets Amid Rising Border Tensions. devdiscourse.com Israeli jets and artillery struck multiple Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon overnight as Israel's military responded to heightened tensions following an attack on Hezbollah communications devices earlier this week.

hindustantimes (2024-09-19). Hamas Avenges Lebanon Pager Blasts? Israel Suffers Blow, 4 Soldiers Killed In 1 Attack | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Army, on September 18, announced the death of four more soldiers in Gaza's Rafah. Seven other soldiers were reportedly injured, with three in serious condition. Reports indicate the casualties were caused by an improvised bomb in southern Gaza. These fresh losses for the IDF come amid rising tensions at Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Just a day earlier, on September 17, pager devices exploded across different parts of Lebanon, killing at least 12 people. Watch for more.

Farooq Tariq , Israel Dutra (2024-09-19). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org

aljazeera (2024-09-19). Thailand to prosecute eight over 2004 Tak Bai deaths. aljazeera.com The incident remains one of the deadliest in the long-running armed rebellion in Thailand's southern provinces.

presstv.ir (2024-09-19). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.

3rd i films (2024-09-19). Sunday 10/20: 3rd i's 22nd Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival. indybay.org The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, Ca 94103…

ecns.cn (2024-09-19). Typhoon Soulik expected to pass south of Hainan. ecns.cn A tropical depression in the South China Sea strengthened into the 15th typhoon of the year — named Soulik — on Thursday morning.

Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza (2024-09-19). Philadelphia's newest employer at the Navy Yard helps keep food safe to eat. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Whether it's the hiss of liquid nitrogen being poured, the buzz of robotic arms manufacturing testing kits or the white noise hum of a pressurized room — that's just the sounds of the work day — About 50 people work at the bioMérieux Navy Yard office — with room to expa…

Tonya Pendleton (2024-09-19). Philly Polo Classic, Fashion Week and the South Philly Sausage Fest in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org

newarab (2024-09-19). Relentless fighting is devastating Sudan and escalating in Darfur's capital, UN says. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-19). Biden to discuss Gaza, Sudan, AI with UAE president on Monday. newarab.com US President White House spokesperson

Steven Ganot (2024-09-19). UN Raises Alarm Over Escalating Clashes in Sudan's El Fasher and Zamzam Camp. themedialine.org

_____ (2024-09-19). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-19). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org

The Independent (2024-09-19). Court of appeal to hold 1st upcountry civil appeals session. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal is set to hold its first-ever upcountry Civil Appeals and Applications session in Gulu. The session, scheduled from September 25 to September 27, 2024, will hear 22 civil appeals and applications. Presiding over the session will be Justices Fredrick Martin Stephen Egonda-Ntende, Cheborion Barishaki, and Christopher …

The Independent (2024-09-19). IFTM Paris 2024: Uganda Embassy, tour operators highlight unique travel packages. independent.co.ug Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has made a remarkable appearance at the International and French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris running from September 17th to 19th, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, and Stand U084. The Uganda Embassy in Paris, alongside key industry players such as Gorilla Tours Ltd, Safari to East, and …

The Independent (2024-09-19). KK Security is now GardaWorld Security in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | GardaWorld Security ("GardaWorld"), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management, and cash solutions, announced the rebranding of its Ugandan operations from KK Security to GardaWorld Security on August 1, 2024. On Wednesday 18th September 2024, the company hosted clients, partners, and employees for the celebration of the launch at …

The Independent (2024-09-19). Real estate mogul Fancy Nirere to gun for Kisoro Woman MP seat in by-election. independent.co.ug Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move signaling a new chapter for Kisoro District, youthful city real estate mogul and businesswoman Fancy Nirere has declared her candidacy to replace the late State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, in the forthcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Nirere, an …

The Independent (2024-09-19). Security heightened ahead of protest against Bunyoro Prime Minister. independent.co.ug Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of both Anti-riot police and the military in Hoima City ahead of a planned demonstration against Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, who has refused to vacate office. Security personnel are visibly stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom chambers and the palace, …

The Independent (2024-09-19). Stanbic scoops an award. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda received the 2024 'Best Corporate Banking Services' award during a recent high-profile event hosted by Consumers Choice Awards (CCA) and graced by Amelia Anne Kyambadde, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry. This is the sixth edition of the awards specifically organized by CCA off-shoot, Consumers Guide Magazine, …

The Independent (2024-09-19). UNEB blames slow judicial processes concerning exam malpractice. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised alarm over the sluggish judicial proceedings concerning exam malpractice, which they believe hampers the effective enforcement of the newly amended laws aimed at eradicating this issue in schools. Dan Odongo, UNEB's Executive Director, stressed the importance of timely resolution of cases of malpractice, …

The Independent (2024-09-19). Roofings Group donates to the needy. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group has donated state-of-the-art wheelchairs to children with disabilities, reinforcing their commitment to community support and corporate social responsibility. The donation was made during the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Conference, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development at Imperial Resort Hotel, Entebbe, on September 13. Rukia Nakadama …

tvbrics (2024-09-18). South African delegation leaves to Zimbabwe and Zambia to strengthen trade ties. tvbrics.com Developing business strategies to boost trade between South Africa and its neighbours is key to increasing job creation and sustainable economic growth…

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Afghanistan stroll to historic first ODI win against South Africa. aljazeera.com Afghanistan bowl South Africa out for 106 to seal first ODI cricket win in six-wicket victory.

Morning Star (2024-09-18). U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Niger. peoplesworld.org U.S. troops have completed their withdrawal from Niger, according to the Pentagon, with just a small number remaining to guard the U.S. embassy. Earlier this year, Niger's military rulers canceled an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the West African country. A few months later, officials from both countries said in a joint …

United World International (2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. unitedworldint.com Observations at forum's 8th summit. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African …

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-18). South Africa Strengthens the Right to Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A teacher gives lessons to children at an early learning center in De Aar Town, South Africa, August 11, 2023. | © 2023 Dong Jianghui/Xinhua via Getty Images | Last Friday, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a law making, among other provisions, one year of pre-primary education compulsory, further strengthening the right to education for South Africa's children.From a human rights perspective, compulsory education is primarily an obligation on governments to ensure quality education is free, accessible, and inclusive.The law also marks an important step toward address…

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-09-18). U.S. presidential candidates look to Atlanta's Black voters. america.cgtn.com Ahead of the U.S. election in November, presidential candidates are targeting a key demographic on the campaign trail: Black voters, who account for an estimated 34.4 million members of the national electorate. In the critical swing state of Georgia, African-Americans account for a third of eligible voters. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing brings us the story from Atlanta.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-18). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by fighters of the armed Islamist group JNIM showing their assault on the military barracks in Mansila, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on June 16, 2024. | (Johannesburg) — Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have escalated their attacks on civilians, massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshipers, Human Rights Watch said today. Since February 2024, the armed groups have killed at least 128 civilians across the country in seven attacks that violated international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.Government forces have been fig…

Eryn Davis (2024-09-18). Violence in West Bank Surges as Israeli Demolitions Hit Record Highs. passblue.com Violence in West Bank Surges as Israeli Demolitions Hit Record Highs | • September 18, 2024: ⚪ Israeli demolition of Palestinian-owned homes in occupied East Jerusalem, above. Such actions and other violence in the West Bank carried out by Israel against Palestinian civilian infrast…

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Hezbollah pagers explode: Has Israel carried out such attacks before? aljazeera.com The method and scale of the latest Israeli killings may be new, but their idea of assassinating opponents goes far back.

Robert Inlakesh (2024-09-18). Israel Carries Out Large-Scale Terrorist Attacks In Lebanon. thelastamericanvagabond.com In an outrageous move that killed at least 11, injuring over 4,000 people — of whom 400 are critically wounded — Israel detonated wireless communication devices across Lebanon. Despite the refusal of the Western corporate media to label this as an act of terrorism, the act was clearly designed to inflict widespread anxiety in the

Staff (2024-09-18). League of Arab States strongly condemns Israeli attack on Lebanon. defenddemocracy.press Sep. 18, 2024 League of Arab States Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has strongly condemned the pager blast attack in Lebanon, which the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon announced was carried out by "Israel". He also issued a warning about the potential for increased tensions and escalation in the Middle East, according to the organization's statement. "Mr. …

Amy Goodman (2024-09-18). Candi Miller Died a Preventable Death Directly Tied to Georgia's Abortion Ban. truthout.org At least two women in Georgia have died since the state's six-week abortion ban went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Candi Miller and Amber Thurman, both Black women and mothers to young children, died after they were unable to access care for rare but typically treatable complications caused by medication abortion. We hear more from ProPublica editor Ziva Branstetter… |

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his racism and xenophobia by scapegoating migrants. . . . |

aljazeera (2024-09-18). US Justice Dept seeks $100m for Baltimore Key bridge collapse. aljazeera.com US sues Singapore-based owner and operator of cargo tanker that slammed into bridge in March, killing six.

WSWS (2024-09-18). 7,000 California CVS retail pharmacy workers hold strike vote against poverty wages. wsws.org 7,000 low-wage CVS retail pharmacy workers across California are carrying out a strike vote that coincides with a powerful strike by 33,000 Boeing workers along the West Coast…

Greg Kearney (2024-09-18). Vance defends pet-eating claims, says he will 'create stories' to get media attention. peoplesworld.org Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence We hope you appreciate this cartoon. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, …

Ruth Milka (2024-09-18). Norway reaches historic milestone as electric vehicles outnumber petrol cars for the first time. nationofchange.org Norway's rapid transition to electric vehicles, a global first, shows the impact of policy incentives and ambitious climate goals, setting the pace for the rest of the world.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-09-18). Work Toward KC-135 Tankers That Fly Themselves, Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Pressing Ahead. twz.com

Guest Blogger (2024-09-18). Heat Pump Subsidies: Never Enough. wattsupwiththat.com DOE and its minions are running out of stuff to regulate under existing energy efficiency statutes within EPCA. A move to carbon efficiency regulation vastly expands their regulatory empire. The IRA is providing obscene amounts of taxpayer funding to force-feed this anti-consumer agenda.

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Fatal Crash involving "Motor Bike" urbancny.com On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2: 45am, Syracuse Police officers responded to the intersection of S. Salina Street and W. Fayette Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries. The ensuing investigation revealed that 20-year-old, Dante Sloma was operating a motor bike Southbound on S. Salina Street which was not legal to operate on public roadways. A vehicle, which was operating Northbound on S. Salina Street, attempted to make a left turn on to W. Fayette Street and collided with Sloma. Sloma sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Upstate ER. He un…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Governor Hochul Announces New Resources To Help New Yorkers Find Careers In State Service. urbancny.com State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 On September 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with New York State agencies, expan…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-09-18). Colombia tries former "Best Soldier of the Americas" for 72 homicides. colombiareports.com The prosecution of Colombia's war crimes tribunal JEP formally charged retired army Colonel Publio Hernan Mejia with 72 extrajudicial executions carried out under his command. According to the prosecution, Meija…

Brian Cathcart (2024-09-18). The Jewish Chronicle Crisis Should Mean the End for Sham Press Regulator IPSO. bylinetimes.com Earlier this month a Labour backbencher asked the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, what she thought of IPSO, the self-styled 'self-regulator' of most of the national press. It was a written question and "Independent and effective self-regulation of the press empowers the public to have trust in what is reported, which is vital to a strong and functioning democracy." | In some respects, this is a classic talk-to-the-han…

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-18). Indonesia: Racism, Discrimination Against Indigenous Papuans. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) holds a placard that reads "End racism against Papuan people" in Indonesian during a demonstration to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the New York Agreement between the Netherlands and Indonesia in Bandung, West Java, August 16, 2024. | © 2024 Dimas Rachmatsyah/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock | The Indonesian government's suppression of widespread protests after a 2019 attack on Papuan university students highlighted longstanding racial discrimination against Indigenous Papuans. Indonesian security forces have committed arbitrary arre…

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-18). "No fist is big enough to hide the sky": 100 years of Amilcar Cabral. links.org.au Balasingham Skanthakumar — Anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist, party organizer and guerilla warfare strategist, diplomat and publicist, revolutionary theorist and internationalist, Amílcar Cabral was among the most original Marxists of the 20th century.

imperial.ac.uk (2024-09-18). Imperial joins inaugural Royal Society fellowship for Black-heritage researchers. imperial.ac.uk The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is a new initiative designed to support early career researchers from Black-heritage backgrounds.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2024-09-18). Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesworld.org Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …

aljazeera (2024-09-18). US Fed cuts rates by larger than usual half-percentage point. aljazeera.com Central bank's rate-setting committee says it has 'greater confidence' inflation is moving towards two-percent target.

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). State Department of Transportation to Host Open House on Contract Four of The I-81 Viaduct Project, Focusing on The Construction of The Community Grid on The Eastside of The City Of Syracuse. urbancny.com September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Crouse and Irving Avenues, and several streets on the eastside in the City of Syracuse as part of contract four of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, 841…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Welcome to New York: Micron Selects Downtown Office Location as Megafab Progresses. urbancny.com Since Micron first announced in 2022 that Clay had been chosen as the site of our leading-edge memory megafab, we've been popping up across Central New York — from town halls, to Chip Camps at local schools, to a museum exhibit that's been visited by thousands of children, families and even the President of the United States. Now, Micron is getting ready to appear in a new location: the Syracuse skyline. Micron will be setting up shop inside Downtown Syracuse's One Lincoln Center on West Fayette Street — and soon, adding their logo atop the building that will be seen by New Yorkers entering the city.

Staff (2024-09-18). Greece: Nine years since the July 5 referendum. defenddemocracy.press By xristianiki.gr On the occasion of the completion of nine years since: the July 5, 2015 referendum regarding the two first memoranda and the treaties imposed on the people of Greece by the "Troika" (the European Union, the European Central Bank and the Internationl Monetary Fund) and The 3rd Memorandum signed a few days later …

Arshad Mehmood (2024-09-18). Constructions Begins on Afghan Portion of South-Central Asian Gas Pipeline. themedialine.org

WSWS (2024-09-18). Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government. wsws.org Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel's genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.

Olivia Riggio (2024-09-18). Study: To US Papers, 'Identity Politics' Is Mostly a Way to Sneer at the Left. fair.org Following the Democratic National Convention, the New York Times' "Critic's Notebook" ( "For the most important speech of her life, the presidential candidate dressed for more than identity politics," read the subhead. | "In the end, she did not wear a white suit," the piece began, later explaining the linkage between the color and its symbolism of women's solidarity. Fashion critic Vanessa Friedman outlined the significance of Har…

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . |

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Denied the Democratic convention stage, Ruwa Romman focuses on what's next. aljazeera.com Romman, the first Muslim woman in the Georgia State House, seeks to combat voter apathy ahead of the US elections.

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Teamsters union says won't endorse Harris or Trump in US election. aljazeera.com Influential union backed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2000, but declines to make endorsement this year.

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-18). Should workers beware? 88 corporate honchos back Harris. peoplesworld.org SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOs signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …

Helen Santoro (2024-09-18). Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side. levernews.com As a junior Democratic senator in 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris took direct aim at dark money, co-sponsoring election reforms that would have revealed the identities of the megadonors behind these secretive efforts to sway elections."It does not represent justice in America when dark money is fueling elections and when the few who have the greatest amount of wealth behind a veil without even presenting themselves or their names, manipulate and fuel the election process," she said

Hendrik Sybrandy (2024-09-18). Energizing young voters. america.cgtn.com Less than seven weeks remain until the U.S. presidential election. One group that could be pivotal in the outcome is young voters. This bloc traditionally votes in lower numbers, but there are indications that the switch in the Democratic nominee has energized them this year. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy spoke with a group of young voters in Denver, Colorado.

Kenny Cooper (2024-09-18). Race to watch: Contested election for Pa. auditor general. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Since 1809, Pennsylvania's auditor general has In 2017, former Democratic Auditor General Eugene DePasqua…

Ryan Cristián (2024-09-18). Dan Cohen & Kim Ives Interview — Haiti's Long History Of Western Destabilization & Dehumanization. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Dan Cohen, founder & editor of Uncaptured Media, and Kim Ives, the English language editor of Haiti Liberté, here to discuss the long and sordid history of western intervention, occupation, and deliberate destabilization in Haiti, how this has led to mass migration that has been routinely weaponized, and the impending effort

MEE staff (2024-09-18). France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation. middleeasteye.net France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation | Despite his act of bravery two years ago, Lancine Konate has now received an order to leave France | | "When I saw the flames on the balcony and heard screams, I didn't ask myself any questions. I climbed up," Konate tol…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). Selling War: How Raytheon and Boeing Fund the Push for NATO's Nuclear Expansion. libya360.wordpress.com Alan Macleod To "counter Russia's nuclear blackmail," the Atlantic Council confidently asserted, "NATO must adapt its nuclear sharing program." This includes moving B-61 atomic bombs to Eastern Europe and building a network of medium-range missile bases across the continent. The think tank praised Washington's recent decision to send Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles to Germany as a…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). Thousands of Casualties in One Minute: Details Emerge About Israel's Bloody Terror Attack in Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle At least 10 people were killed during the unprecedented Israeli attack, including two children. Israel's terror attack against Lebanon on 17 September was executed prematurely after Tel Aviv received intelligence that Hezbollah members had discovered their pagers were tampered with, according to a report by Al-Monitor. The outlet reported on 18 September that two…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). General Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes Resolution Demanding End to Palestine Occupation. libya360.wordpress.com Palestine Chronicle The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine within the next twelve months. The vote came in the middle of its 10th emergency special session considering 'Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory' on Wednesday, according to…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). The Time for Haiti's National Awakening Has Finally Come. libya360.wordpress.com Henriot Dorcent Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debated each other on Sep. 10, 2024. The two candidates represent two wings of the U.S. ruling class, one brazen, the other insidious. Let us fight both of them and organize our own struggle. Faced with Racism Abroad and Foreign Intervention at Home Before a television audience of…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). Do Russia and Iran's Interests Collide Over the 'Zangezur Corridor'? libya360.wordpress.com Fereshteh Sadeghi The Zangezur Corridor project has become a geopolitical flashpoint for major regional stakeholders, including Russia, Iran, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Armenia, where competing interests threaten to reshape regional alliances, trade routes, and borders. On the periphery of West Asia — which is currently diverted by war centered on Gaza — tensions are rising in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-09-18). The Appointment of Michel Barnier as Prime Minister: The Beginning of an Autocratic and Eurocratic Coup in France. libya360.wordpress.com Olivier P. Roqueplo In France, the July 2024 elections had ensured victory for two political forces opposed to Macron, viz. the Rassemblement National and the Nouveau Front Populaire. But Macron had postponed the choice of a Prime Minister until…

The Onion Staff (2024-09-18). SATIRE: Injured Cyclist Briefly Regains Consciousness To See RFK Jr. Dragging Him Into Kitchen. theonion.com MALIBU, CA—Groaning as his bruised head thumped along the tiled flooring, 35-year-old injured cyclist Paul Zablocki briefly regained consciousness to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dragging him by the legs into the former presidential candidate's kitchen, sources reported Wednesday. Confused and bleary-eyed upon awakening, Zablocki reportedly noticed a feral aroma of what seemed to be …

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-18). 2] Some Robust Statements of The Pious Predecessors Regarding Adherence to The Sunnah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whoever introduces a bidah in Islam and considers it to be good, he has implied that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has betrayed his mission. This is because Allah says, …

Chris Walker (2024-09-18). J.D. Vance Indicates Elon Musk's "Efficiency" Cuts Would Include Social Security. truthout.org In a recent interview, Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance suggested that multi-billionaire Elon Musk would consider making cuts to Social Security if Donald Trump is elected president this fall. Earlier in September, Trump pledged to create a "government efficiency commission" tasked with making cuts to federal spending. He also said that he had discussed the idea with Musk… |

Chris Walker (2024-09-18). Poll Finds 1 in 7 Republicans Would "Take Action" to Overturn Trump Loss. truthout.org A poll conducted by the World Justice Project — an organization that examines how residents of dozens of countries around the world view their governments — shows that most Republicans are skeptical of the U.S.'s electoral process, with one in seven GOP voters saying they won't accept the outcome and will "take action" if Donald Trump loses the presidential election. |

Sharon Zhang (2024-09-18). GOP Senator Tells Arab American Witness to "Hide Your Head in a Bag" at Hearing. truthout.org A Republican senator has sparked outrage after he spewed Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism at an Arab American witness during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about rising hate crimes across the U.S. on Tuesday. In the exchange between Sen. John Kennedy (Louisiana) and Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, the Republican badgered Berry, parroting much of the same racist… |

WSWS (2024-09-18). In wake of attempted assassination, Trump and Vance continue anti-immigrant agitation. wsws.org As Republicans broadened their fascist anti-immigrant terror campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to defend Haitian immigrants by name at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia.

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-18). Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …

Martha Ríos (2024-09-18). Gobiernos de Cuba y Seychelles refuerzan lazos de cooperación mutua (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Con la firma de un convenio y dos memorandos de entendimiento entre instituciones de Cuba y la República de Seychelles, ambas naciones reforzaron este miércoles, en La Habana, sus vínculos de cooperación mutua.

Jonathan Ofir (2024-09-18). Israel's attack on Lebanon using exploding electronics is part of a long history and strategy of targeting civilians. mondoweiss.net Israel's latest attack on Lebanon represents an expansion of its Dahiya doctrine which intentionally targets civilians to send a political message.

WSWS (2024-09-18). Leaked communique increases China-Malaysia tensions over South China Sea. wsws.org The decisive factor that has brought the Philippines to the brink of war with China, while Malaysian relations with China remain comparatively peaceful, is the involvement of the United States.

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Home Headquarters Joins Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh In Breaking Ground On Six New Affordable Homes On City's Southside. urbancny.com The new single-family homes are part of the Mayor's Resurgent Neighborhoods Initiative (RNI), and the first projects approved by the State as part of Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program (AHOP) Home HeadQuarters, the City of Syracuse, New York State Homes & Community Renewal, community partners, contractors and residents will come together to break ground on six (6) new single-family, affordable homes being built on Syracuse's Southside as part of Syracuse Mayor Walsh's RNI efforts and as part of NYS's AHOP Program. All six homes are being built by NYS-certified Minority Owned Business Enterprises and wil…

Aaron Moselle (2024-09-18). Mayor Parker says agreement reached over 76ers arena in Center City. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is backing the Sixers' proposal to build a new basketball arena in Center City near Chinatown. | "This is an historic agreement. It is the best financial deal ever entered into by a Philadelphia mayor for a local sports arena. And I wholeheartedly believe it is the right deal for the people of Philadelphia," Parker said

Cris Barrish (2024-09-18). Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes 'five-star' tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Since 2022,

Emily Neil (2024-09-18). 5 things to know about immigrants in Philadelphia's economy. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Experts from academia, industry and advocacy groups explored the impact of immigrant workers and entrepreneurs on Philadelphia's economy at a WHYY event on Wednesday. | Maridarlyn Gonzalez, senior research associate at The Pew Charitable Trusts, presented Pew's

Tom MacDonald (2024-09-18). Philly man facing charges as an adult for making and testing bombs at his home. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prosecutors say a young Philadelphia man accused of trying to make bombs at home could have had his eyes set on the city's LGBTQ+ community. | A Philadelphia judge ruled Muhyee Ud-Din Abdul-Rahman should be tried as an adult for First Ass…

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infobrics (2024-09-18). BRICS to Discuss Accelerated Use of Local Currencies at Summit. infobrics.org The BRICS group of emerging-market nations will discuss deepening the use of local currencies in trade between member states at a summit in South Africa next week, the nation's ambassador to the bloc said…

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). FOCAC meet to elevate China-Africa relations. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, held in Beijing earlier this month, has reassured intensified bilateral collaboration across various sectors and will elevate China-Africa relations to new heights, South African experts say.

United World International (2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African Union Commission, the UN secretary …

Morning Star (2024-09-18). U.S. completes withdrawal of troops from Niger. peoplesworld.org U.S. troops have completed their withdrawal from Niger, according to the Pentagon, with just a small number remaining to guard the U.S. embassy. Earlier this year, Niger's military rulers canceled an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the West African country. A few months later, officials from both countries said in a joint …

tvbrics (2024-09-18). South African delegation leaves to Zimbabwe and Zambia to strengthen trade ties. tvbrics.com Developing business strategies to boost trade between South Africa and its neighbours is key to increasing job creation and sustainable economic growth…

aljazeera (2024-09-18). What's South Africa's new school language law and why is it controversial? aljazeera.com Afrikaans-speaking groups say sections of BELA threaten to 'erode' their mother tongue.

The Independent (2024-09-18). Flex Money Group secures Forex and International Money Remittance licenses in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Flex Money Group, a leading remittance provider in Africa, has expanded its operations into Uganda with the acquisition of both Forex and International Money Remittance licenses. Operating under the brand name InstaRemit, the company has also opened its first customer engagement centre in Kampala. This strategic move aligns with Uganda's …

Lylla Younes (2024-09-18). Heat exposure, cloudy water, and bad air: The data gap of toxic prisons. grist.org Since she began studying mechanical engineering as an undergraduate at Stanford University, Ufuoma Ovienmhada had little desire to build "tech for tech's sake." The university's sustainability lab offered one route to the applied side of engineering that appealed to her. One summer, she worked with the lab's researchers on a project in Ivory Coast, in West Africa, where she considered how engineering could be employed for sustainable development. | Undergirding Ovienmhada's academic work was a burgeoning political consciousness shaped by the police murders of unarmed Black people. In her recollection, her coll…

EDWIN (2024-09-18). Corrupt traffic officers arrested in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Corrupt traffic officers arrested in Mpumalanga | Law enforcement agencies have arrested a further 13 traffic officers in different towns in Mpumalanga in a clean-up anti-corruption operation aimed at restoring discipline and ethical conduct in the traffic law enforcement sector. | This brings the total number of arrested officials to 39 following the arrest of 14 officials in the same province on Monday while 11 other officers were handcuffed in Polokwane, Limpopo last week and a weighbridge master was caught in Belfast, Mpumalanga. | The 13 officers arrested on Tuesday were caught in a joint operation conducted…

NEO (2024-09-18). Meet SA's new petroleum company. sanews.gov.za Meet SA's new petroleum company | A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). | The SANPC has been formed following the merger of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) subsidiaries, iGas, PetroSA and the Strategic Fuel Fund. | The SANPC is poised to become a leading player in the country's energy sector ensuring energy security, driving new technologies, developing and enabling essential infrastructure, fostering strategic partnerships and propelling social and economic development. | It i…

NEOB (2024-09-18). President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI | President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. | According to the Presidency, the meeting on Tuesday included the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health and senior officials and was "constructive and forward looking". | "Business and government expressed a shared commitment to the underlying objectives of the NHI, namely to achieve universal health coverage for all South Africans and address inequality in the health system," the Presidency said.

United World International (2024-09-18). The rising voice of the Global South: China-Africa Forum. unitedworldint.com Observations at forum's 8th summit. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China This year marked the 8th summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The first summit of the Forum, which is held every three years, was in 2000. The Forum was widely attended. The leaders of 53 African countries, the chairman of the African …

NEOB (2024-09-18). South Africa commits support for South Sudan. sanews.gov.za South Africa commits support for South Sudan | South Africa will continue to support the Republic of South Sudan in its efforts for peace, democracy and development. | This according to a statement by the Presidency on Wednesday. | The statement follows an announcement by the government of South Sudan regarding the extension of its transitional period for a further two years. | "President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the statement by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan extending the country's transitional period by another two years. This effectively postpones the national elections initially due to take p…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-18). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-18). Cuba y Seychelles, largos nexos de cooperación. radiohc.cu En estos días se encuentra entre nosotros Wavel Rankalawan, presidente de Seychelles, un país con el que Cuba mantiene cordiales lazos, calificados por las autoridades de la nación africana como un ejemplo de cooperación Sur-Sur.

newarab (2024-09-18). Two killed near Algerian-Moroccan border amid rise in attacks. newarab.com In On Monday, 16 September, an armed group killed two shepherds in a forested area of Beni Snouss in western Algeria, near the Moroccan borders. The victims, Abdelhamid Jorda and Abdelkader Ben Chert, aged 40 an…

newarab (2024-09-18). With Tebboune re-elected, will Algeria's foreign policy change?>. newarab.com

The Independent (2024-09-18). Algeria's Tebboune sworn in as president for 2nd term. independent.co.ug ALGIERS, Algeria | Xinhua | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday after securing 84 percent of the vote in the presidential elections held earlier. In his address following the swearing-in ceremony, Tebboune expressed gratitude to the Algerian people for their trust, announcing plans to engage in extensive consultations …

noemail (2024-09-18). Sumod Damodar Elected to ICC's Chief Executives' Committee. devdiscourse.com Sumod Damodar from the Botswana Cricket Association has secured a spot on the International Cricket Council's Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) after winning a secret ballot against the United Arab Emirates' Mubashshir Usmani.

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Armed groups with links to ISIL, al-Qaeda terrorising Burkina Faso: HRW. aljazeera.com Groups with links to al-Qaeda and ISIL accused of 'massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshippers'.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-18). Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by fighters of the armed Islamist group JNIM showing their assault on the military barracks in Mansila, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, on June 16, 2024. | (Johannesburg) — Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have escalated their attacks on civilians, massacring villagers, displaced people, and Christian worshipers, Human Rights Watch said today. Since February 2024, the armed groups have killed at least 128 civilians across the country in seven attacks that violated international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.Government forces have been fig…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-18). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-09-18). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Authorities Demolished 320 Homes, Structures In Jerusalem Since October 2023. imemc.org On Wednesday, the Jerusalem Governorate office reported that Israeli occupation authorities have carried out 320 demolitions targeting Palestinian homes and structures in the occupied capital, in the West Bank, since October 7, 2023. In its report, the Governorate stated that more than 87 demolitions occurred in Silwan town, south of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Speaking to …

hindustantimes (2024-09-18). After Lebanon Pager Blasts, Shin Bet Claims Big Hezbollah Plot To Kill Ex-Israeli Official Foiled. hindustantimes.com Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, thwarts Hezbollah's attempt to kill a former Israeli defence official. Shin Bet said it had seized an explosive device attached to a remote detonation system, using a mobile phone and a camera. Shin Bet said Hezbollah had planned to carry out the attack from Lebanon in the coming days.

Gilbert Achcar (2024-09-18). Lebanon and the Israeli strategy of intimidation. links.org.au Gilbert Achcar — In recent days, Israeli threats regarding an imminent attack on Lebanon have multiplied.

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). China urges U.S. to push Israel to cease military operations in Gaza. ecns.cn A senior Chinese diplomat urged the United States to use its influence to push Israel to carry out UN resolutions to cease its military operations in Gaza at a UN Security Council meeting on Monday.

Amy Goodman (2024-09-18). UN experts accuse Israel of 'starvation campaign' in Gaza & demand end to Western complicity. nationofchange.org This comes as the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, is accusing Israel in a new report of carrying out a deliberate starvation campaign in Gaza.

newarab (2024-09-18). Jordan's king swears in new government led by technocrat. newarab.com Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his racism and xenophobia by scapegoating migrants. . . . |

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term. workers.org Racist xenophobe Trump seeks second term Even as the vice president emphasized her warmaking potential at the Sept. 10 debate (see other editorial this issue), #45 reminded everyone that he built his political career by propagating racist lies and that his most persistent political talking point is to underline his . . . |

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-18). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). China tests next-gen fighter jet on carrier. ecns.cn China's next-generation carrier-borne fighter jet, dubbed the J-35 by military observers, has started trial operations on CNS Liaoning, an aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy, according to China Central Television.

WSWS (2024-09-18). 7,000 California CVS retail pharmacy workers hold strike vote against poverty wages. wsws.org 7,000 low-wage CVS retail pharmacy workers across California are carrying out a strike vote that coincides with a powerful strike by 33,000 Boeing workers along the West Coast…

WSWS (2024-09-18). Long COVID patient in Canada requests medical assistance in dying due to lack of health and social care. wsws.org It was not a coincidence that Canada's ruling elite implemented what is in all essentials a program of social euthanasia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like governments the world over, the Canadian Liberal government prioritized the protection of corporate profits over human lives.

Common Dreams (2024-09-18). 'This Is Historic': Electric Vehicles Now Outnumber Petrol-Powered Cars in Norway. pressenza.com Last month, 94% of new vehicles sold in the oil-producing nation were electric.: | In what's believed to be a global milestone, electric vehicles now outnumber gasoline-fueled automobiles on Norway's roads, as the overwhelming bulk of new cars sold in recent months have been battery-powered. | Norway's Road Information Council (OFV)

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-09-18). PH and TH NGOs Laud FDA Thailand for Banning 12 Mercury Cosmetics Being Sold to Filipino Consumers. pressenza.com 18 September 2024, Quezon City, Philippines/ Bangkok, Thailand. Environmental health organizations Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) and Ecological Alert and Recovery — Thailand (EARTH) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand for its action to stop the production and trade of 12 skincare cosmetics contaminated with mercury. | Together with the Foundation for Consumers (FFC) and the International Pollutants Elimination Network — Southeast and East Asia (IPEN-SEA), the two groups had earlier sought the help of the Thai FDA in addressing the illegal p…

Greg Kearney (2024-09-18). Vance defends pet-eating claims, says he will 'create stories' to get media attention. peoplesworld.org Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence We hope you appreciate this cartoon. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, …

Ruth Milka (2024-09-18). Norway reaches historic milestone as electric vehicles outnumber petrol cars for the first time. nationofchange.org Norway's rapid transition to electric vehicles, a global first, shows the impact of policy incentives and ambitious climate goals, setting the pace for the rest of the world.

Dean Baker (2024-09-18). Now That We All Agree that 10 Percent Tariffs on Imports are Bad, How About 1000 Percent Tariffs on Prescription Drugs? counterpunch.org Readers are undoubtedly confused by the reference to 1000 percent tariffs on prescription drugs. We don't call our protection for prescription drug companies "tariffs," we call them "patent monopolies." But government interventions in the market don't care what we call them, they have the same effect. Like tariffs on imports, government-granted patent monopolies hugely raise

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-18). Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women's health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. This is a good time to add strength-training activities such as weightlifting to your exercise routine, Dr. Al-Araji says. May Al-Araji, MBChB "Menopause has a multisystem effect. It can affect you literally…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-18). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-18). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…

UMMID (2024-09-18). HC says IAF officer's arrest in rape case could spoil his career, grants him bail. ummid.com In a ruling likely to spark outrage, Jammu and Kashmir High Court Friday (September 13, 2024) granted pre-arrest bail to the Indian Air Force (IAF) who is facing charges of sexual assault and rape.

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Fatal Crash involving "Motor Bike" urbancny.com On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2: 45am, Syracuse Police officers responded to the intersection of S. Salina Street and W. Fayette Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries. The ensuing investigation revealed that 20-year-old, Dante Sloma was operating a motor bike Southbound on S. Salina Street which was not legal to operate on public roadways. A vehicle, which was operating Northbound on S. Salina Street, attempted to make a left turn on to W. Fayette Street and collided with Sloma. Sloma sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Upstate ER. He un…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Governor Hochul Announces New Resources To Help New Yorkers Find Careers In State Service. urbancny.com State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 On September 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with New York State agencies, expan…

Staff (2024-09-18). Code Your Way to Success: Essential Skills for Fast-Paced Learning. moguldom.com In today's fast-evolving tech landscape, mastering coding is a very important skill that opens doors to numerous career opportunities. "Code Your Way to Success" emphasizes the essential skills required for rapid learning in coding, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your expertise. Fast-paced coding programs focus on hands-on experience, problem-solving, and the ability …

6abc Digital Staff, Trish Hartman (2024-09-18). 4 Philadelphia men arrested in 'Operation Beef Bandit' in connection to organized cargo theft ring. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized Shaun Coleman, 23, Salahudin Reddy, 37, Hanif Tucker, 31, and Rashan Clark-Reddy, 26 — all of Philadelphia — have been charged with numerous crimes, according to New Jersey State Police. | Police say for the last…

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-18). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-18). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org

imperial.ac.uk (2024-09-18). Imperial joins inaugural Royal Society fellowship for Black-heritage researchers. imperial.ac.uk The Royal Society Career Development Fellowship is a new initiative designed to support early career researchers from Black-heritage backgrounds.

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-18). "No fist is big enough to hide the sky": 100 years of Amilcar Cabral. links.org.au Balasingham Skanthakumar — Anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist, party organizer and guerilla warfare strategist, diplomat and publicist, revolutionary theorist and internationalist, Amílcar Cabral was among the most original Marxists of the 20th century.

Wyatt Reed (2024-09-18). Activistas, medio apoyado por EEUU detrás de los ataques contra el gobierno hondureño. thegrayzone.com El gobierno de izquierda de Honduras está a la defensiva desde su choque diplomático con Washington. Nuestra investigación revela que una red de agentes del cambio de régimen apoyada por el gobierno estadounidense es la que libra los ataques, y que emplean tácticas del lawfare para fabricar un escándalo que se anticipa a las elecciones en Tegucigalpa. El gobierno hondureño ha criticado duramente a los Estados Unidos por su intento de iniciar un "golpe de Estado" en el país centroamericano, …

Staff (2024-09-18). Cuba apuesta por un puesto entre los grandes del Premier 12. cubadebate.cu El equipo Cuba de béisbol que intervendrá en la tercera edición del Premier 12, mantiene hoy su objetivo de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del torneo. Quinto lugar en la versión del 2015 y décima en el 2019, la escuadra fue ubicada en un grupo complejo, donde destacan Australia, República Dominicana, China Taipéi, Surcorea y Japón.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2024-09-18). Biden debe poner fin a la designación de Cuba como Estado patrocinador del terrorismo. peoplesworld.org Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …

teleSUR, JGN (2024-09-18). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-09-18). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-18). ´Venimos a Cuba con el amor y el respeto que les entregó Fidel a los países del Caribe ª. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Un ambiente de profunda amistad, solidaridad y cercanía, como caracteriza a las entrañables relaciones de Cuba con las hermanas naciones del Caribe, distinguió el encuentro, la víspera, entre el miembro del Buró Político del Partido, Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular y del Consejo de Estado, y la presidenta del Senado de Granada, Dessima Williams,…

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-09-18). Premier 12: Cuba quiere un puesto entre los cuatro grandes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (PL).- El equipo Cuba de béisbol que intervendrá en la tercera edición del Premier 12, a comenzar el próximo mes de noviembre, mantiene su objetivo de ubicarse entre los cuatro grandes del torneo.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-09-18). Dayán García declina su inclusión en la pre al Premier 12. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC).- El destacado jugador de cuadro Dayán García declinó su inclusión en la preselección cubana de béisbol que se alista de cara al Premier 12, de noviembre próximo.

Martha Ríos (2024-09-18). Venezuela abre investigación contra Javier Milei por incautación de avión de Emtrasur en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El Ministerio Público de Venezuela confirmó este miércoles en Caracas, por medio del fiscal general, Tarek William Saab, que tramita órdenes de detención contra el presidente de Argentina por incautación de avión de Emtrasur y violación de derechos humanos.

María Candela (2024-09-18). Organizan en Venezuela Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Ya en Venezuela comenzó la realización de las asambleas populares que generan un amplio debate en toda la nación sobre las transformaciones del país y la agenda de gobierno, de cara a la realización del Gran Congreso Nacional del Bloque Histórico Bolivariano de las Cinco generaciones de la Patria, previsto para el próximo mes de octubre.

María Candela (2024-09-18). Vicepresidente de Cuba recibió cartas credenciales de embajadores. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El vicepresidente de Cuba, Salvador Valdés, recibió este miércoles las cartas credenciales de nueve embajadores, que representarán a sus respectivos países en la nación caribeña.

teleSUR, MER (2024-09-18). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, MS (2024-09-18). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-09-18). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

María Candela (2024-09-18). Vicecanciller de Cuba realiza visita de trabajo a Ottawa, Canadá. radiohc.cu Ottawa, 18 sep (RHC) El vicecanciller de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, sostuvo encuentros con altas autoridades del gobierno de Canadá y del Departamento de Asuntos Globales, así como miembros del parlamento, durante una visita de trabajo a esta capital.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-18). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

Ali Salam (2024-09-18). Israeli Forces Abduct Three Palestinians Near Salfit. imemc.org On Tuesday morning, Israeli forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the village of Hares, northwest of Salfit in the central occupied West Bank. Omar Samara, the head of the Haris village council, told WAFA that occupation forces abducted the citizens, Mohammad Ibrahim Souf, William Taleb Daoud, and Osama Yassin Shamlawi, after storming and ransacking …

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Army Abducts 22 Palestinians In Salfit. imemc.org Early Wednesday morning, Israeli soldiers conducted a wide-scale invasion campaign, and violent searches of dozens of homes and property, in Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part, before abducting twenty-two Palestinians, in addition to detaining and interrogating many residents. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded the city at dawn, storming dozens of homes …

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Two Young Men in Ramallah. imemc.org Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted two young Palestinian men and invaded several neighborhoods and villages in the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that many Israeli military vehicles invaded Jifna village, north of Ramallah, before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes, abducting Tareq Nasser …

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen Near Ramallah. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers fatally shot a Palestinian teenager near Ni'lin town, west of Ramallah, in the central part of the occupied West Bank. Medical sources confirmed that the soldiers shot Hasan Yousef Hasan Sha'er, 17, while he was on his way to visit friends in Ramallah. The sources added that the soldiers refused to …

presstv.ir (2024-09-18). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-18). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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ecns.cn (2024-09-18). Yangtze-themed cultural festival opens in Wuhan. ecns.cn A feast of technology and culture recently kicked off in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province.

WSWS (2024-09-18). Catastrophic floods in Central Europe claim over 20 lives. wsws.org While storm Boris, which brought the enormous rainfall, was caused by the rather unusual collision of polar air and warm, humid air from the unusually hot Mediterranean, the deeper causes lie in the dramatic acceleration of climate change.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-18). Desempolvan en India historial de CIA en intentos de magnicidio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El periódico The Indian Express recuerda hoy el historial de la estadounidense Agencia Central de Inteligencia (CIA) en intentos de magnicidios a nivel internacional, entre ellos a figuras como Fidel Castro (1926 —2016).

UMMID (2024-09-18). RRB NTPC CEN-05/2024: Registration starts, Last date Oct 13. ummid.com The Ministry of Railways has started from today i.e. Saturday September 14, 2024 Online Registration and Application for over 8,000 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2024.

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). State Department of Transportation to Host Open House on Contract Four of The I-81 Viaduct Project, Focusing on The Construction of The Community Grid on The Eastside of The City Of Syracuse. urbancny.com September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Crouse and Irving Avenues, and several streets on the eastside in the City of Syracuse as part of contract four of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, 841…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-18). Welcome to New York: Micron Selects Downtown Office Location as Megafab Progresses. urbancny.com Since Micron first announced in 2022 that Clay had been chosen as the site of our leading-edge memory megafab, we've been popping up across Central New York — from town halls, to Chip Camps at local schools, to a museum exhibit that's been visited by thousands of children, families and even the President of the United States. Now, Micron is getting ready to appear in a new location: the Syracuse skyline. Micron will be setting up shop inside Downtown Syracuse's One Lincoln Center on West Fayette Street — and soon, adding their logo atop the building that will be seen by New Yorkers entering the city.

Arshad Mehmood (2024-09-18). Constructions Begins on Afghan Portion of South-Central Asian Gas Pipeline. themedialine.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-18). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-18). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-09-18). ​Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org

AW Staff (2024-09-18). Group alleging MCC abuse formalizes. anabaptistworld.org A group alleging abuses spanning decades at Mennonite Central Committee launched a formal organization Sept. 5 to hold the relief, peace and development organization to account as the group announced the number of former workers with stories of abuse has doubled.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-18). Sesiona X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Diez contenidos pertenecientes a dos grupos de temas estratégicos y algunos otros asuntos específicos debatirá el X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), que comenzó a sesionar hoy en la capital, Hanoi.

María Candela (2024-09-18). Primer ministro cubano asiste a Feria de Energías Renovables. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Primer Ministro de la República, asistió este miércoles la inauguración de la III Feria Internacional de Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética, que se realiza en el recinto ferial Pabexpo, de esta capital.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-18). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-18). Recorre Morales Ojeda medios de comunicación del país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, recorrió la víspera emisoras y canales de la televisión y la radio cubanas, donde intercambió con directivos y trabajadores sobre las rutinas productivas, el funcionamiento del ICS y la Ley de Comunicación Social…

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-18). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Fran Heathcote (2024-09-18). This is what public sector workers need from the Labour government. leftfootforward.org The election of a new government this year is a chance for a new start, after 14 years of austerity that delivered public service cuts, below-inflation pay deals for our members, and rising poverty. | In Labour there is the opportunity to turn the page on years of division against migrants, benefit claimants, LGBT+ people and trade unions — bolstered by anti-union laws — which have left our country poorer and more divided. | Our members working in areas like the DWP and Home Office want to end the stunts and demonisation of those claiming benefits or seeking asylum. We need efficient systems that t…

WSWS (2024-09-18). Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government. wsws.org Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel's genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.

newarab (2024-09-18). Harris calls for end to war in Gaza, no Israeli reoccupation. newarab.com US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris called on Tuesday for an end to the Speaking in Philadelphia to the National Association of Black Journalists, she called for a ceasefire in the devastated territory, a two-state solution and Middle East stability in a way that does not empower "We've made ourselves very clear this dea…

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . |

Workers World Editors (2024-09-18). Harris auditions for top warmaker. workers.org Harris auditions for top warmaker Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not . . . |

Peter Certo (2024-09-18). To Secure Worker Rights, We Must Fix Our Democracy. otherwords.org New waves of workers are standing up and demanding fair treatment on the job — from But as these workers have made significant gains, they've simultaneously run into huge barriers: our broken democratic systems. That's why one of the most important priorities for…

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-18). Should workers beware? 88 corporate honchos back Harris. peoplesworld.org SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOS signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …

Helen Santoro (2024-09-18). Harris' Turn To The Dark (Money) Side. levernews.com As a junior Democratic senator in 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris took direct aim at dark money, co-sponsoring election reforms that would have revealed the identities of the megadonors behind these secretive efforts to sway elections."It does not represent justice in America when dark money is fueling elections and when the few who have the greatest amount of wealth behind a veil without even presenting themselves or their names, manipulate and fuel the election process," she said

Phil Wilson (2024-09-18). Bring on the Climate Doomers! We Need More of Them. counterpunch.org I recently complained that public narratives about climate—those promoted on so called mainstream platforms, and featured in cryptic one-liners from Democratic Party hopefuls—boil down to evasive bullshit. We are rather stuck with a climate narrative that offers two wrong answers, and, in its bifurcated and reductionist limitations, rather mirrors our two party system that offers two, and

presstv.ir (2024-09-18). Jordan, Egypt call for end to Israeli hostilities in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Jordan and Egypt have jointly called for putting an end to Israel's weeks-long hostilities in the occupied West Bank.

newarab (2024-09-18). In Egypt, Blinken to discuss bilateral ties, Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com U.S. Secretary of State The top U.S. diplomat's visit comes as the region remains on high alert due to risk of Gaza war expanding, particularly after Lebanese group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Isr…

newarab (2024-09-18). Egypt won't accept security changes on Gaza border: FM. newarab.com Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…

newarab (2024-09-18). Sisi vows intesified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…

newarab (2024-09-18). Sisi vows intensified Gaza peace talks with visiting Blinken. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…

newarab (2024-09-18). Egypt's 2036 and 2040 Olympic bid: Is there potential to win? newarab.com The global sporting landscape has evolved significantly over the years. | Historically, Western countries This Western-centric approach shaped events like the Olympics and the World Cup, often overlooking the potential of the MENA region. | For instance, in the 1966 World Cup, only one of the…

newarab (2024-09-18). Egyptian cabinet says Saudi's MbS orders $5b of Egypt investment. newarab.com

newarab (2024-09-18). Egypt's PM 'apologises' to Saudi for bringing it bureaucracy. newarab.com Egyptian Prime Minister "My dear brother, [investment minister] Majid Al-Qasabi, who loves Egypt, has always said that Egypt was the one conveying bureaucracy to Saudi Arabia….at some point," Madoubly said on Monday,

The Media Line Staff (2024-09-18). Egypt and Saudi Arabia: The Beating Heart of the Arab Nation. themedialine.org

MEE staff (2024-09-18). France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation. middleeasteye.net France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation | Despite his act of bravery two years ago, Lancine Konate has now received an order to leave France | | "When I saw the flames on the balcony and heard screams, I didn't ask myself any questions. I climbed up," Konate tol…

The Independent (2024-09-18). Cricket Cranes set for four-match ODI series against Papua New Guinea. independent.co.ug ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Sixteen players have been selected to represent the Cricket Cranes in a four-match One Day International (ODI) series against Papua New Guinea. The series will run from September 18th to September 22nd, 2024, at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. The Cricket Cranes squad features Brian Masaba, Riazat Ali Shah, Simon …

The Independent (2024-09-18). Rebecca Cheptegei laid to rest in home village in Bukwo. independent.co.ug Cheptegei is remembered for her gold medal victory at the 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand Bukwo, Uganda | AGENCIES | Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest at her ancestral home in …

The Onion Staff (2024-09-18). SATIRE: Injured Cyclist Briefly Regains Consciousness To See RFK Jr. Dragging Him Into Kitchen. theonion.com MALIBU, CA—Groaning as his bruised head thumped along the tiled flooring, 35-year-old injured cyclist Paul Zablocki briefly regained consciousness to see Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dragging him by the legs into the former presidential candidate's kitchen, sources reported Wednesday. Confused and bleary-eyed upon awakening, Zablocki reportedly noticed a feral aroma of what seemed to be …

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Group linked to al-Qaeda claims attack on Mali's capital. aljazeera.com

Abdullah Jallow (2024-09-18). 2] Some Robust Statements of The Pious Predecessors Regarding Adherence to The Sunnah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Whoever introduces a bidah in Islam and considers it to be good, he has implied that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has betrayed his mission. This is because Allah says, …

newarab (2024-09-18). Morocco to try Israeli soldier over war crimes in Gaza. newarab.com In On Friday, 13 September, a group of Moroccan lawyers finally succeeded in convincing a court in Rabat to review a lawsuit against Israeli soldier Moche Avichze…

ATTAC (2024-09-18). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-18). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.

newarab (2024-09-18). Rights groups condemn senator's extremism claim against Muslim. newarab.com Republican "You support Hamas, do you not?" Kennedy told Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry, who replied by saying: "You asking the executive director of the Arab American Institute that question very much puts the focus on the issue of hate in our country." | In a follow-up question, the senator asked, "

WSWS (2024-09-18). In wake of attempted assassination, Trump and Vance continue anti-immigrant agitation. wsws.org As Republicans broadened their fascist anti-immigrant terror campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to defend Haitian immigrants by name at an event hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia.

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-18). Trump-Vance hateful lies endanger others and inspire violence. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …

aljazeera (2024-09-18). Trump to meet 'fantastic' India PM Modi in US. aljazeera.com Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.

hindustantimes (2024-09-18). Trump Praises 'Fantastic Man' Modi, Calls India 'Big Abuser' In Reciprocal Tax Push | U.S. Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on September 17 that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21-23 to attend the QUAD summit. However, despite criticising India over the trade ties, Trump called PM Modi a "fantastic man." Watch this video for more.

María Candela (2024-09-18). Aduana de la República facilita el reembarque de mercancías retenidas en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (ACN) Como parte de las medidas para agilizar los flujos operacionales en frontera, la Aduana General de la República (AGR) tiene establecido el reembarque por todo pasajero de un grupo de mercancías prohibidas o que tienen regulada su entrada al país.

Martha Ríos (2024-09-18). Presidente de Seychelles rinde tributo a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 sep (RHC) El presidente de la República de Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan depositó este miércoles, una ofrenda floral a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional de Cuba, en el Memorial que lleva su nombre en esta capital.

María Paula Rubiano A. (2024-09-18). 'Living under this constant threat': Environmental defenders face a mounting mental health crisis. grist.org The panic button hanging around Marcos' neck evokes the death threat that pulled him out of the Mexican mountain forests of the Sierra de Manantlán and dragged him to the outskirts of Guadalajara. After years of intimidation, he fled his hometown after the body of his 17-year-old son was found lying on the side of a road. The boy was killed, the lawyers on the case say, because, like his father, he opposed the activities of the Peña Colorada mine, which since 1975 has been squeezing the Sierra in search of iron. Over the decades, the iron mine, Mexico's largest, has depleted the region's water reserves, defore…

newarab (2024-09-18). Nine dead in new wave of Lebanon device blasts: health ministry. newarab.com Nine people were killed and over 300 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed nine people and wounded more than 300," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during the fun…

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Updated: Israeli Soldiers Abduct 18 Palestinians From Bethlehem. imemc.org Update: At dawn on Wednesday, Israeli soldiers invaded and ransacked dozens of homes in the Bethlehem governorate, south of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, abducted eighteen Palestinians, including siblings, and threatened further severe restrictions and violations against the residents. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded several parts of the governorate, breaking …

Ali Salam (2024-09-18). Israeli Forces Abduct Seven Palestinians in Bethlehem and Hebron. imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces abducted seven Palestinian citizens in the southern West Bank governorates of Bethlehem and Hebron. Occupation soldiers abducted a young man from the village of Al-Ubeidiya, east of Bethlehem after storming his home. Media sources said that Israeli troops abducted, on Tuesday morning, the young man, Makram Tawfiq Khalifa, 22, in Al-Ubeidiya …

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Detain Several Teachers in Al-Jab'a Village. imemc.org On Wednesday morning, Israeli soldiers detained several members of the teaching staff from two schools in the village of Al-Jab'a, southwest of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. The Directorate of Education in Bethlehem governorate said the soldiers detained and interrogated several teachers from the Tawafuq Secondary Mixed School and the Al-Jab'a Secondary School for …

IMEMC News (2024-09-18). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Child Near Qalqilia. imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian child at a military roadblock southeast of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers fired several live rounds at a 16-year-old child while he was near the roadblock, causing moderate wounds. Palestinian medics rushed to the scene and transferred …

presstv.ir (2024-09-18). Israeli military confirms 4 troopers killed, several injured in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has announced the death of four of its occupation forces and the injury of several others in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.

Farooq Tariq , Israel Dutra (2024-09-18). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-09-18). Four Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza explosion. haaretz.com The four soldiers were killed after a hidden explosive device caused a building to collapse partially. Among them was the first female soldier to be killed in Gaza fighting since the start of the war…

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). China's new civilian airship to enable low-altitude tourism. ecns.cn China's first home-grown civil manned airship blimp, the AS700 , was delivered to a client in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday, paving the way for the commercial low-altitude tourism sector.

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). World's highest BeiDou meteorological observation station put into use in Xizang. ecns.cn The world's highest BeiDou upper-air meteorological observation station was put into operation in Baingoin County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, according to China Meteorological Administration (CMA).

ecns.cn (2024-09-18). Exhibition explores Mei Lanfang's legacy, historic visit. ecns.cn Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in Peking Opera, and the University of Southern California is marking the 130th anniversary of his birth and whirlwind tour of the US with an exhibition.

WSWS (2024-09-18). Leaked communique increases China-Malaysia tensions over South China Sea. wsws.org The decisive factor that has brought the Philippines to the brink of war with China, while Malaysian relations with China remain comparatively peaceful, is the involvement of the United States.

aljazeera (2024-09-18). UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi. aljazeera.com UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.

The Independent (2024-09-18). South Sudan reports progress on oil production resumption in Upper Nile State. independent.co.ug JUBA, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan said Monday that substantial progress has been made together with joint oil operating companies to resume production of the lucrative Dar blend oil in northern Upper Nile State. Minister of Finance and Planning Marial Dongrin Ater said that the government is currently engaging bilateral and multilateral partners …

Cris Barrish (2024-09-18). Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes 'five-star' tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Since 2022,

Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (2024-09-18). Wilmington's first Dance Jubilee celebrates local talent and community unity. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A vibrant celebration of culture, community and the arts will happen this week as the city of Wilmington hosts the Organized by

Peter Crimmins (2024-09-18). Temple University celebrates 50 years of dance. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Terry Beck entered Temple University in 1975 to study special education, but a chance encounter during his part-time job at the school's Tomlinson Theater put him in contact with a dance company for the first time. It changed his life. | "I had come from Lancaster, Pa, where dance training was for cruise ship chorus girls," Beck told

newarab (2024-09-18). How Sudan's ancient artefacts are falling victim to civil war. newarab.com Sudan has been locked in bloody civil strife since April 2023, when street battles erupted between its armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces, a heavily armed paramilitary group accused of

_____ (2024-09-18). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com

The Independent (2024-09-18). Court overturns 35-year sentence of man convicted of murdering wife. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has overturned a 35-year sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife. In a judgement of three Justices; Fredrick Egonda Ntende, Barishaki Cheborion and Dr Asa Mugenyi, the court held that the trial judge Elizabeth Jane Alividza wrongly convicted Ayebare Eric for burning to death …

The Independent (2024-09-18). NSSF reports decline in applications for benefits. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has reported a drop in the number of savers seeking to withdraw their accrued benefits across all categories. The fund on Tuesday presented its performance report for the year ending 30th June 2024. From the report, it was revealed the need for savers to …

The Independent (2024-09-18). Technology firm Pebuu expands network to accelerate financial inclusion. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pebuu, a leading technology firm in Uganda has expanded its service network and is now operating across more than 320 locations nationwide. Officials said on Sept.16 that by harnessing cutting-edge technology, Pebuu offers real-time tracking and geo-mapping solutions that ensure the efficient management of agents and merchant service points, driving …

The Independent (2024-09-18). The workings of State House Revenue Intelligence Unit. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The State House Revenue Intelligence and Strategic Operations Unit is intensifying its operations creating avenues through which to collaborate with the general public. While announcing the new move, President Yoweri Museveni said the Unit created at the beginning of this financial year had an oversight mandate over the Uganda Revenue …

The Independent (2024-09-18). UCDA spreads coffee registration drive to Busoga. independent.co.ug Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ssabalangira wa Busoga Kingdom, Moses Woira Mitala Kitimbo, who oversees the three Kingdom Counties of Bugabula, Budiope, and Buzaaya, has urged coffee farmers in Kamuli District to embrace the ongoing coffee registration exercise. Speaking during a regional stakeholders engagement held at the Kamuli Youth Centre on September 16, 2024, …

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2024-09-13: News Headlines

Hands Off Uhuru, Popular Resistance. (2024-09-13). Uhuru 3 Found Not Guilty Of Being Russian Agents. popularresistance.org On the morning of September 12th, the jury returned a verdict in the free speech trial of the century, where Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel faced bogus charges of working as Russian agents. | The 12 person jury concluded a not guilty verdict on count number two, "failure to register as a foreign agent," in other words, working as agents of Russia. This was the big charge that carried an up to ten year prison sentence. The jury contained no black jurors, but to their credit, they saw clearly that African people have agency and sovereignty over their actions.

Staff (2024-09-13). Uhuru 3 Found Guilty of Conspiracy, Acquitted of Foreign Agents Charge in Landmark Trial. democracynow.org A federal jury in Florida has found members of the pan-Africanist group African People's Socialist Party guilty of conspiring with the Russian government to "sow discord" and "interfere" in U.S. elections. They face up to five years in federal prison. In a major victory for the activists, however, the jury acquitted them of the more serious charge of acting as foreign agents. "The trial of the Uhuru Three is proving to be one of the most important First Amendment cases thus far in the 21st century," says attorney Jenipher Jones, who is on the legal support committee for d…

newarab (2024-09-13). Fears in Morocco as Marrakesh reports first mpox case. newarab.com Morocco's health ministry said a man in the city of Marrakesh had contracted mpox, without specifying which variant he had carried, saying he was receiving treatment and in a stable condition. | The outbreak in the North Africa…

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). China to implement zero tariffs for LDCs. ecns.cn China has become the first developing country and major global economy to offer zero-tariff treatment on all products from the least developed countries (LDCs), strengthening solidarity and cooperation within the Global South while boosting Africa's exports.

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). China, Africa ties entering a new stage, officials say. ecns.cn China promotes the building of an open and inclusive world economy and seeks win-win cooperation and shared benefits, which is not only an important part of modernization of the Global South.

WSWS (2024-09-13). 1 month into mpox PHEIC: Redux of vaccine nationalism and pandemic profiteering. wsws.org With life-saving mpox vaccines barely trickling into Africa, cases continue to rise rapidly, including in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC and home to 17 million people.

Algernon Austin, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (2024-09-13). The paradox of progress for Black Americans. peoplesworld.org As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their …

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-13). UN alerts on aid to African countries affected by rains. plenglish.com Khartoum, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations warned about difficulties in getting humanitarian aid to African countries affected by heavy rains and floods such as Sudan, Chad and South Sudan.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-13). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org

DikelediM (2024-09-13). Call to support Presidential Health Compact goals. sanews.gov.za Call to support Presidential Health Compact goals | President Cyril Ramaphosa says he believes there is a good reason for stakeholders to be involved in the work needed to achieve the aims of the Presidential Health Compact.

This as a Member of Parliament asked the President whether he has taken any steps to address stakeholders' concerns before signing the second Presidential Health Compact.

The President was responding to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament on various national developments on Thursday.

"The compact aims to ensure multisectoral involveme…

EDWIN (2024-09-13). Minister approves the Legal Sector Code. sanews.gov.za Minister approves the Legal Sector Code | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has approved the Legal Sector Code in terms of section 9(1) of the B-BBEE Act which aims to accelerate the transformation of the legal sector. | "This administration has committed itself to accelerating transformation, guided by the preamble of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa which emphasises the need to correct the injustices of the past. This is captured in the statement of intent of the Government of National Unity (GNU)," Tau said. | Tau said the process of drafting the Legal Sector Code commenced i…

EDWIN (2024-09-13). Tributes continue for "patriot" former Minister Pravin Gordhan. sanews.gov.za Tributes continue for "patriot" former Minister Pravin Gordhan | The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has expressed sadness on the passing of former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan who was also affectionately known as "PG".

The revenue service described Gordhan as a "true patriot, social activist and a steward leader."

Gordhan passed away in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after a battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 75 years old.

SARS, which joined President Cyril Ramaphosa in expressing sadness in mourning his passing, described Gordhan as a remarkable stewa…

Gabisile (2024-09-13). Lamola embarks on a working visit to the United States. sanews.gov.za Lamola embarks on a working visit to the United States | The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington DC, in the United States on Thursday for a weeklong working visit. | South Africa enjoys strategic relations with the United States and has strong political, economic, and social ties.
According to the department, bilateral cooperation with the United States covers various issues aligned with South Africa's domestic priorities and the National Development Plan (NDP). | America is also the leading source of foreign direct investment, a market for value-added ex…

Gabisile (2024-09-13). President mourns the passing of former Minister Pravin Gordhan. sanews.gov.za President mourns the passing of former Minister Pravin Gordhan | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. | Gordhan passed away in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning after a battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 75 years old. | President Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to Gordhan's wife Vanitha Raju, daughters Anisha and Priyesha, the former Minister's older brother Manecklal, and sister Shanta Harilal. | He said his thoughts were also with Gordhan's extended family, c…

EDWIN (2024-09-13). Gauteng launches campaign to ensure business compliance in townships. sanews.gov.za Gauteng launches campaign to ensure business compliance in townships | Gauteng MEC for Economic Development and Finance, Lebogang Maile, has launched the "Qondis' Ishishini Lakho – Fix Your Business" campaign in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni. | This is part of government's efforts to ensure business compliance in townships, informal settlements, hostels and CBDs. | A joint effort between the department, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury, the City of Ekurhuleni, SA Police Service, the Gauteng Liquor Board, the Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs, Gauteng Gambling Board and relevant government agencies, "Qondis' Ishishini Lakho…

GABIK (2024-09-13). Majodina to inspect Lesotho water project tunnel in Free State. sanews.gov.za Majodina to inspect Lesotho water project tunnel in Free State | Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina will on Saturday conduct an oversight visit to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel in Clarens in the Free State.

The visit to the project located in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality comes ahead of the project's shutdown for maintenance.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel is preparing for a six-month closure, as it undergoes planned maintenance, jointly undertaken by the Lesotho Highlands Development Agency (LHDA) and the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), which is an enti…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-13). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

presstv.ir (2024-09-13). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-13). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-09-13). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

Ramzy Baroud (2024-09-13). Cartography of Genocide: Why Netanyahu Erased Palestine from the Map. counterpunch.org When asked why his latest map has erased the whole of the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retorted with the most detestable answer. "I didn't include the Dead Sea. It's not shown on the map. I didn't show the Jordan River. It's not on this map. I didn't show the Sea of Galilee,"

Marwa Osman (2024-09-13). Israel Ramps Up Strikes on Lebanon, Kills Hezbollah Commander, Targets Civilian Areas w/ Marwa Osman. thealtworld.com Lebanon is once again being bombed by Israel with a series of strikes this week that have targeted civilian areas, and killed Hezbollah commander Mohammed Qassem Al-Shaer. | Veteran Journalist Marwa Osman, PhD., noted that as Israel continues to expand the conflict further into Lebanon, Hezbollah is responding to each attack, and continuing to expand the conflict further into Israel—reminding Israel that there is a price to pay for the genocide it is committing against the Palestinians, and the ongoing attacks it is carrying out against its neighbors in the region.

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-09-13). Saturday 9/14: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Jaffa Coffee Roasters. indybay.org 1701 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-09-13). Bolivia denounces U.S. blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The Chargé d'Affaires in Bolivia, Yohanelis Gutierrez, assured today that Cuba will persist in the United Nations (UN) on the need for the United States to eliminate the economic, commercial and financial blockade against the Caribbean island.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-09-13). Nicaraguan President: We have a duty to continue the fight for peace. plenglish.com Managua, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) President Daniel Ortega said, at an event with young people and students, that Nicaraguans have a duty today to continue the fight for peace in the country.

Alan MacLeod (2024-09-13). Exposed: How Israeli spies control your VPN. mronline.org An estimated 1.6 billion people rely on VPNs to carry out the most sensitive tasks online, from watching illegal videos to engaging in sexual or political activities.

The Grayzone (2024-09-13). VIDEO: Ecuador's exiled ex-president Correa discusses the US lawfare agenda with The Grayzone. thegrayzone.com Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa sat down with The Grayzone's Oscar Leon to discuss our recent report exposing the political manipulation of the country's judicial system by attorney general Diana Salazar in favor of US state and corporate interests. A transcript of their conversation can be viewed after the video below: Oscar Leon Good morning, Mr. President. How are you? Rafael Correa Hey. A pleasure to see you. Thank you. Oscar Leon We released this report. I don't know …

presstv.ir (2024-09-13). Ex-French PM: West's silence on Gaza carnage 'real scandal'. presstv.ir Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has decried France and the West over their inaction on the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

newarab (2024-09-13). Car blast kills four in Israel city: medics, police. newarab.com Four people were Liad Aviel, spokesman for the Asaf Harofe Medical Center in central Israel, said it "mourns the deaths of four individuals injured in the Ramla incident", adding that six other casualties were receiving treatment there. | The Israeli police said it…

newarab (2024-09-13). For Palestinian journalists, Nobel Prizes won't bring Gaza peace. newarab.com I was sitting in the back of a car heading towards Dublin a couple of weeks ago when Motaz's smile widened as he scrolled down the article and learnt that he wasn't alone;

newarab (2024-09-13). Egyptian cartoonist's wife, Nada Mougheeth, speaks of his plight. newarab.com It may have never occurred to 38-year-old For weeks now, his case triggered The hashtag "Free Ashraf Omar" has trended throughout Egyptian and Arab soc…

newarab (2024-09-13). Iraq-Kuwait World Cup 2026 qualifier match ends in draw, dispute. newarab.com A lengthy VAR review confirmed the red card, a decision that sparked outrage among Iraqi fans on soci…

Staff (2024-09-13). War in Sudan: Both Sides Accused of Crimes Against Humanity as UAE, Russia, China, Serbia Send Arms. democracynow.org In Sudan, a recent United Nations fact-finding mission documented "harrowing" human rights violations committed by both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, including indiscriminate attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals, water and power supplies. Civilians have also been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention and gruesome sexual violence. Over 20,000 people have been killed and 13 million displaced over the past 16 months. The war has also destroyed the country's healthcare system and caused an outbreak of diseases like cholera, malaria and dengue. Sky News correspo…

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2024-09-13). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). Norway won't impose sanctions on Chinese cars: PM. ecns.cn Norway will not impose sanctions on Chinese electric vehicles, and is eyeing further cooperation with China in areas of common interest such as shipping, seafood and green transition, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Wednesday in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). More childcare services nationwide aim to reduce burden on families. ecns.cn China will ramp up efforts to enhance childcare services by increasing the number of slots nationwide and cultivating more professional talent, according to a report recently presented at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). China, Latin America forge stronger human rights partnership. ecns.cn The report, titled "Common Goals: China-Latin America and the Caribbean Cooperation on Human Rights Development, the Present and the Future", outlines significant progress in poverty reduction, social equity and environmental protection across both regions.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Norway won't impose sanctions on Chinese cars: PM. ecns.cn Norway will not impose sanctions on Chinese electric vehicles, and is eyeing further cooperation with China in areas of common interest such as shipping, seafood and green transition, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Wednesday in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). More childcare services nationwide aim to reduce burden on families. ecns.cn China will ramp up efforts to enhance childcare services by increasing the number of slots nationwide and cultivating more professional talent, according to a report recently presented at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

Alessandra Bolger (2024-09-13). Saturday 9/21: Peace Day SF. indybay.org The New Farm – 10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, California CA…

Lynda Carson (2024-09-13). Invasion of the election snatchers. indybay.org Vintage Campaign Poster Of Angela Davis!

Fatima Hussein (2024-09-13). Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-wealth tax dodgers. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS has collected $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall, the agency announced Friday, crediting spending that has ramped up collection enforcement through President Joe Biden's signature climate, health care and tax package signed into law in 2022. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel traveled to Austin, Texas, to tour …

Chris Jarvis (2024-09-13). Bombshell opinion poll puts Tories just 4 points behind Labour. leftfootforward.org A shock opinion poll has found that support for the Labour Party has dropped significantly since the general election. The poll — conducted by More in Common — puts support for Labour at 29%, just four points ahead of the Tories on 25%. | More in Common's first poll since the general election shows that support for Labour has fallen mostly to the benefit of the Liberal Democrats, Greens and Reform. That poll — carried out in June and July — had support for Labour at 40%, the Tories at 24%, Reform at 14%, the Lib Dems at 11% and the Greens at 6%. | By contrast, the full voting intention fig…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-09-13). Venezuela thanks Cuban president for his rejection of U.S. measures. plenglish.com Caracas, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan authorities expressed their deep gratitude to the president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, for his firm rejection of the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States on the South American nation.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-09-13). Venezuela summons Spanish diplomat to appear before Foreign Ministry. plenglish.com Caracas, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Government has summoned Spanish Ambassador to this nation, Ramon Santos, to appear before the Foreign Ministry headquarters on Friday, and described the recent statements made by a minister of the European country as "insolent, interfering, and rude."

Rhoda Wilson (2024-09-13). The scary, startling truth about "wonder drugs" semaglutide and tirzepatide. expose-news.com Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro, are hailed as the easiest way to lose weight. Now doctors are claiming that these drugs can do almost …

Areeb Ullah (2024-09-13). 'Coconuts' trial: Woman acquitted over Palestine protest placard. middleeasteye.net 'Coconuts' trial: Woman acquitted over Palestine protest placard | Marieha Hussain faced charges over placard with images of Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman at a pro-Palestine protest in November | | Marieha Hussain leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court after being found not guilty on Fr…

Rebecca Gordon (2024-09-13). A Personal Meditation on Growing Old. counterpunch.org The Washington Post headline reads: "A big problem for young workers: 70- and 80-year-olds who won't retire." For the first time in history, reports Aden Barton, five generations are competing in the same workforce. His article laments a "demographic traffic jam" at the apexes of various employment pyramids, making it ever harder for young people "to launch their careers and

Damon Orion (2024-09-13). Recycling the Discarded. counterpunch.org The stigma of a criminal conviction can be a major barrier to community reentry for recently released prisoners. A December 2021 report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics highlighted the employment barrier faced by the more than 50,000 who were incarcerated, with 33 percent of them being unable to find any employment "over four years" after their

noemail (2024-09-13). Supreme Court grants bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor scam case. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case registered by CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan delivered the judgement today. In its judgement the Supreme Court said that prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Perimenopause, menopause and … weightlifting? Expert explains value for bone health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LONDON — Menopause affects women all the way to their bones, and that is why building skeletal health is especially important during perimenopause and after menopause, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a women's health and family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. This is a good time to add strength-training activities such as weightlifting to your exercise routine, Dr. Al-Araji says. May Al-Araji, MBChB "Menopause has a multisystem effect. It can affect you literally…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-13). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…

Anthony Watts (2024-09-13). FRIDAY FUNNY: Escape from Houston — Autonomous Chaos Edition. wattsupwiththat.com Another computer model. The idea is to use shared autonomous vehicles, akin to the robotaxis of companies like Cruise and Waymo, to bring carless populations to bus stations that can then transport them to hurricane shelters further inland of Houston.

Charles Rotter (2024-09-13). C40 Cities: The Authoritarian Green Dream to Destroy Your Life and Wreck the Economy. wattsupwiththat.com They aren't just coming for your car, your steak, and your flights—they're coming for your freedom. And if we don't push back, we'll end up living in a world where every purchase, every bite, and every mile we travel is controlled, taxed, and regulated by these climate despots. That's the future they want: total control, total compliance, and zero freedom.

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-13). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org

Carlos Lancho (2024-09-13). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org

The Onion Staff (2024-09-13). SATIRE: Mother Drunk Enough To Start Listing Names Of Miscarriages. theonion.com SAN CLEMENTE, CA—Taking a long, full sip of her wine and exclaiming that her children were "miracles," local mother Jane Donahue was reportedly drunk enough Friday to start listing off the names she'd given to each of her miscarriages. "Boys…boys, I don't think I ever told you, but you were supposed to have a beautiful, …

The Onion Staff (2024-09-13). SATIRE: Ultra-Processed Foods: Myth Vs. Fact. theonion.com Ultra-processed foods are a category of foods that includes frozen pizzas, sodas, and sweetened breakfast cereals. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding ultra-processed foods. MYTH: Ultra-processed foods contain few nutrients. FACT: Ultra-processed foods are rich in simple carbohydrates, sodium, and trans fats. MYTH: Ultra-processed foods have little value. FACT: It's impossible to quantify how much …

tn.ai (2024-09-13). Iran Calls for Justice After Deadly Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan's Ghor Province. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran denounced a terrorist attack carried out by Daesh (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, urging authorities to punish those responsible for the deaths of 14 people in Ghor Province.

Sandra Jones (2024-09-13). Local group wants to change negative stereotypes of inner city youths. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At 17, Andre Simms was sentenced to 14 years behind bars for attempted murder. He spent eight of those years incarcerated at several Pennsylvania Correctional facilities. | Simms is on a mission to save young people in this city from what he calls an oppressive judicial system. | In 2021, he started "We are more than suspects and we're damn sure more…

editor (2024-09-13). Bypassing sanctions: Russia, trade routes and outfoxing the West. onlineopinion.com.au The domestic economy has not collapsed, despite apocalyptic predictions to the contrary. In terms of exports, Russia is carving out new trade routes, a move that has been welcomed by notable powers in the Global South.

Staff (2024-09-13). Actualización sobre el accidente ferroviario: Reanuda su marcha hacia La Habana el tren de Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu Hoy 12 de septiembre a las 5: 35 am ocurrió un lamentable accidente ferroviario, que involucró al tren de carga extra 69, con la locomotora 31205. El incidente sucedió en el kilómetro 151.0 de la Línea Central, en el tramo comprendido entre las estaciones de Quintana y Jovellanos. Se descarrilaron tres planchas portacontenedores operadas por la empresa Ferromar.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-09-13). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-09-13). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Expresidentes pidieron a Biden a eliminar a Cuba de lista terrorista. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 13 sep (RHC) Un grupo de 35 exmandatarios y ex primeros ministros enviaron una carta al presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, demandándole que saque a Cuba de la lista de países que según Washington patrocinan hoy el terrorismo.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Altos funcionarios en Foro China-Caribe rechazan bloqueo estadounidense a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) Altos funcionarios que asisten al IV Foro China — Caribe, que se realiza en la provincia de Hainan, al sur del gigante asiático, unieron sus voces hoy en rechazo al bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos a Cuba .

teleSUR, MER (2024-09-13). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-13). Estados Unidos: Aliados de Trump quieren otro debate con Harris. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) Pese a la negativa del expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump a un segundo debate con su rival demócrata, Kamala Harris, sus aliados instan hoy al candidato republicano a aceptar el reto de un nuevo cara a cara.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Gobierno venezolano agradece a presidente de Cuba su rechazo a medidas de EEUU. radiohc.cu Caracas, 13 sep (RHC) Autoridades de Venezuela expresaron su profundo agradecimiento al presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, por el firme rechazo a las nuevas medidas coercitivas unilaterales impuestas por Estados Unidos a la nación suramericana.

teleSUR, MS (2024-09-13). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-09-13). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Sesiona ronda de conversaciones migratorias Cuba-Bolivia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) La IV Ronda de Conversaciones Migratorias entre la República de Cuba y el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia sesiona hoy en esta capital, informó el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación caribeña.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-13). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

Ali Salam (2024-09-13). Israeli Forces Abduct Nineteen Palestinians in the West Bank. imemc.org Israeli forces abducted nineteen Palestinian citizens, including former prisoners in the governorates of Ramallah, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Hebron. In the central West Bank, Israeli forces abducted, at dawn Thursday, three Palestinian young men, including a former prisoner, in the Ramallah governorate. Media sources said that occupation soldiers stormed several towns and villages in the Ramallah …

presstv.ir (2024-09-13). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.

newarab (2024-09-13). IS claims deadly attack on Shia Muslims in central Afghanistan. newarab.com

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-13). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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ecns.cn (2024-09-13). Xi stresses making solid progress toward building China into leading country in education. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). Senior military official holds talks with Singapore, Cambodia defense chiefs. ecns.cn Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met separately with the defense chiefs of Singapore and Cambodia in Beijing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). Russian President Putin meets with Wang Yi in St. Petersburg. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, on Thursday in St. Petersburg.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Xi stresses making solid progress toward building China into leading country in education. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting and delivered an important speech.

Kurit-Lagting (2024-09-13). A Celebration of Art and Advocacy: Sorsogon City Gears Up for Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photo Walk 2024. pressenza.com Sorsogon City, Philippines—Scott Kelby announces the official date of his Annual Worldwide Photo Walk, the world's largest Photo Walk, set to take place on October 5, 2024, in thousands of cities across the globe. | In Sorsogon City, the Kurit-Lagting Art Collective will lead the local walk, in partnership with the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter (CAP Bicol), Sorsogon Initiatives for Culture and Arts Development, Rhymes of Peg, and Delta Beta Omega (DBO). The starting location for the event is Sorsogon East Central School, with 100 participants already registered online, and the walk will…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-09-13). Uruguayan meat processing industry goes through a bad moment. plenglish.com Montevideo, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan meat processing industry is going through a bad moment today, marked by low productive activity and increased indebtedness, according to data from the Central Bank.

noemail (2024-09-13). CBIC Suspends Bengaluru CGST Officials Over Extortion Allegations. devdiscourse.com On Friday, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the suspension of several Central GST officials in Bengaluru who were allegedly involved in extortion.

noemail (2024-09-13). Court Denies Narcoanalysis for Accused in RG Kar Hospital Case Amid Growing Protests in Bengal. devdiscourse.com The Sealdah court on Friday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to subject Sanjay Roy to a narcoanalysis test in the ongoing RG Kar Hospital case. Presented for a closed-door hearing, Roy's consent was sought but he refused, making the CBI's request unconstitutional.

The Independent (2024-09-13). North Korea's Kim Jong Un makes multiple military inspections. independent.co.ug SEOUL | Xinhua | Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), made multiple military inspections, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. The inspections include a guiding tour to oversee the test-fire for verifying …

UMMID (2024-09-13). CBSE 10th, 12th LOC 2025: Last date of submission Oct 4. ummid.com In a reminder published Tuesday September 10, 2024, the Central Board of Education (CBSE) has asked all the registered schools and junior colleges to submit in time the List of Candidates (LOC) who have registered for Class X and Class XII board exams 2025.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-13). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-09-13). ​Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-13). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Mensaje de Cuba en la Convocatoria Global de la Cumbre del Futuro. radiohc.cu Mensaje de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la Convocatoria Global de la Cumbre del Futuro, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, el 12 de septiembre de 2024, "Año 66 de la Revolución".

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Encabeza Díaz-Canel pleno partidista en Sancti Spíritus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) El primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, preside hoy el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Provincial de esa organización política en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus.

Labor Video Project (2024-09-13). On Apple 2024 Launch, Protest Against Corporate Crimes from the Congo to Palestine. indybay.org During the 2024 Apple product launch a march and rally was held to protest Apple's exploitation of child miners in the Congo an also their support for Israel's IDF and genocide…

Labor Video Project (2024-09-13). Congo Child Labor in Cobalt Mines & Apple's Crimes for Profit Exposed at 2024 Apple Launch. indybay.org At the 2024 launch of new Apple products Congolese activists protested the use of child labor in cobalt mines that were used in Apple phones and other devises. They also linked up the exploitation and profiting from genocide in Palestine by Apple.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-13). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Concierto en La Habana del acordeonista argentino Chango Spasiuk. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 sep (RHC) El acordeonista argentino Chango Spasiuk, de visita en Cuba, ofrece conciertos por estos días en la isla junto a su coterráneo Rodrigo Sosa, quien ejecuta la quena, acercando las culturas andina y cubana a través de la música.

infobrics (2024-09-13). A Civilisational Turn: China and Russia at the Forefront>. infobrics.org The civilisational paradigm has reappeared in the political discourse of many countries, accompanying the emancipation of the world majority and the transition to a multipolar and democratic order. China and Russia are at the forefront of this epoch-making transformation, and the leaders of the two countries have recently adopted the civilisational perspective with regards to both domestic and international development. In analysing the conceptual dimension of this civilisational turn, Valdai Club expert Ladislav Zemánek concludes that, despite certain differences, the paradigm is supportive of creating synergies…

UMMID (2024-09-13). She hates Israel, No, I don't: Trump, Harris fight over loyalty to Israel. ummid.com Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump met face to face for the first time ever in Tuesday's presidential debate fighting over actually is more loyal to Israel.

Ana Perdigón (2024-09-13). US Imposes New Imperial Sanctions Against Venezuelan Officials. orinocotribune.com The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), belonging to the US Department of the Treasury, has imposed new set of unlawful sanctions against Venezuela. | The new sanctions, announced by a US Treasury press release published this Thursday, September 12, target 16 officials from different public branches and the military for supporting the sovereign and democratic will of the Venezuelan people in the last presidential elections on July 28 and refusing to follow the latest US-led imperial coup plot aiming at ousting President Nicolás Maduro. | According to the statement, the new sanctions against Venezuela include…

The Independent (2024-09-13). Trump rules out another presidential debate with Harris. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, announced on Thursday that he will not participate in another presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee. In a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, Trump claimed that he won the debate hosted by ABC News in …

Sondos Asem (2024-09-13). Egypt had blocked Gaza cross-border tunnels before 7 October, says Israeli army. middleeasteye.net Egypt had blocked Gaza cross-border tunnels before 7 October, says Israeli army | Shafts of nine tunnels found under Philadelphi Corridor were closed before the war, contrary to Netanyahu's claims | | This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 April 2024 reportedly shows Israeli soldiers…

newarab (2024-09-13). Egypt accused of stalling new Israeli ambassador's appointment. newarab.com Several Israeli news outlets accused Egypt of Since Israel's former ambassador to Egypt

tvbrics (2024-09-13). Egypt's Agriculture Minister notes the country's aspirations to increase bilateral ties with India. tvbrics.com He noted the importance of expanding trade and investment, especially in the field of agricultural exports…

tvbrics (2024-09-13). Preparations for the session of the World Urban Forum are underway in Egypt. tvbrics.com More than 6,000 people have registered to attend the forum…

Jordan Atwood (2024-09-13). Senators condemn Biden's military aid to Egypt amid rights abuses. nationofchange.org Lawmakers argued that Egypt's authoritarian regime under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has shown little to no improvement in its human rights record, despite U.S. pressure.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-09-13). Ethiopia seeks Brics collaboration on climate change. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia aims to collaborate with other Brics countries to exchange knowledge and best practices in sustainable forestry and reforestation as a member of the bloc, an official source said today.

aljazeera (2024-09-13). 'I will die trying': Gambian migrant deportees dream of return to Europe. aljazeera.com People who took the 'backway' to EU countries and were sent home find few opportunities.

newarab (2024-09-13). Libya still cut off from foreign banks, ousted banker says. newarab.com Sadiq al-Kabir, speaking from self-imposed exile in Istanbul, said the

MEE staff (2024-09-13). UAE will look to restart F-35 talks with US if Trump elected: Report. middleeasteye.net UAE will look to restart F-35 talks with US if Trump elected: Report | Trump approved sale in return for UAE normalising ties with Israel, but the deal fell through under Biden | | US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud during Arab Islamic American Summit…

Rayhan Uddin (2024-09-13). Senior Saudi royal urges US to cut financial and military support to Israel. middleeasteye.net Senior Saudi royal urges US to cut financial and military support to Israel | Prince Turki al-Faisal tells audience in London that Saudi normalisation with Israelis unlikely at present, and denies that kingdom is cracking down on Palestinian solidarity | | Prince Turki al-Faisal speaks…

newarab (2024-09-13). UN slams Israeli claims that fighters were in bombed Gaza school. newarab.com The UN slammed "If it was being used with malicious intent, we would have known. There is no eviden…

UMMID (2024-09-13). Watch: Thousands join re-plastering of Great Mosque of Djenne. ummid.com A powerful display of faith once again mesmerized the world as hundreds of thousands — men, women and children all, joined hands for the restoration and re-plastering of the 13th century Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali.

ATTAC (2024-09-13). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org

Norbert Haering (2024-09-13). The Government Wants to Agree to "Digital Coercion". An Agreement to Force 8 Billion People into a World Controlled by Digital Corporations. globalresearch.ca In two weeks, our government wants to agree to a global pact for digital coercion. | On September 22 and 23, a UN Future Summit prepared by the German and Namibian governments will take place in New York. A global digital …

presstv.ir (2024-09-13). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.

newarab (2024-09-13). Trump rules out new Harris debate as swing state fight resumes. newarab.com The Republican former president lashed out two days after his

scorinoco (2024-09-13). US Reneges on Agreement to Oblige Dominican Republic to Repay $350 Million Debt to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The president of the National Assembly of Venezuela Deputy Jorge Rodríguez denounced the US government for reneging on its promise to oblige the Dominican Republic to repay its $350 million debt to Venezuela. | On Thursday, September 12, Rodríguez stated that in the

ecns.cn (2024-09-13). Xi signs order awarding national medals, honorary titles to 15 individuals. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday signed a presidential order to award national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

ecns.cn (2024-09-12). Xi signs order awarding national medals, honorary titles to 15 individuals. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday signed a presidential order to award national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

WSWS (2024-09-13). Republicans continue racist anti-immigrant agitation after bomb threats force closure of Springfield, Ohio City Hall. wsws.org Despite bomb threats and pleas from local residents to cease the racist attacks, Trump and his fascist allies continued to incite violence and terror against immigrants.

David Giesen (2024-09-13). Saturday 9/14: Fishing Mission Creek: a walking tour through real estate. indybay.org we meet on the steps of the basilica immediately adjacent the Mission Dolores entrance on Dolores near 16th Street, San Francisco | Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap…

GAIA (2024-09-13). Korean Civil Society Calls for Government to Take Responsibility as a Major Plastic Producer, not Standing on the Sidelines. pressenza.com The Global Plastic Treaty aims to regulate the entire lifecycle of plastics through legally binding measures on a global scale, with 175 countries engaged in intense negotiations. The fifth and final session of these negotiations will take place in the second largest city of the Republic of Korea, Busan, this coming November. The key agenda is the reduction of plastic production. A number of UN member states have signed the 'Bridge to Busan: Declaration on Primary Plastic Polymers', agreeing to reduce primary plastic polymer production. Recently, the United States, the world's largest producer of plastics and oil…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-13). Iranian President concludes official visit to Iraq. plenglish.com After touring Najaf and Karbala, Pezeshkian will travel to Iraq's economic capital, Iraq's commercial and oil ports, major export terminals and hold talks with Iranian traders in the city. | During his stay in Kurdistan yesterday, the Iranian leader was received by the President of the region, Nechirvan Barzani, who considered the visit as a significant symbol of the shared friendship between the two nations. | Barzani expressed the Kurdistan Region's desire to strengthen ties and expand cooperation with the Islamic Republic in various fields. | In response, Pezeshkian underlined the importance Iran attaches to i…

aljazeera (2024-09-13). Trump promises to scrap all taxes on overtime if re-elected. aljazeera.com Republican candidate says workers who put in more than 40 hours should not pay taxes on overtime.

hindustantimes (2024-09-13). Trump Vs Kamala Debate Winner Out? Latest Poll Gives 5-Point Lead To… | US Elections 2024 | US News. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has widened her lead over Donald Trump, reports Reuters. A poll by Reuters said Harris leads her Republican challenger Trump 47% to 42%. The poll comes after Tuesday's presidential debate between both the leaders. Watch for more.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-13). Debate presidencial, ganadores y perdedores. radiohc.cu Los candidatos a la presidencia de Estados Unidos, Kamala Harris, por el partido Demócrata, y Donald Trump, de los Republicanos, se enzarzaron en un cruce de descalificaciones durante 90 minutos en lo que supuestamente sería un debate sobre sus propuestas de políticas gubernamentales.

aljazeera (2024-09-13). Senegal's Faye dissolves parliament and sets elections for November. aljazeera.com The president, citing reform roadblocks, said working with the opposition-led assembly had become difficult.

presstv.ir (2024-09-13). Iran defense minister vows harsh punishment for perpetrators of border attack. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister vows harsh punishment for the perpetrators of a recent terrorist attack in the country's southeast which killed three border guards.

IMEMC News (2024-09-13). Israeli Colonizers Attack Homes in Bethlehem. imemc.org On Thursday evening, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian homes southeast of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Hasan Breijiyya, a researcher of Israel's illegal settlement activities, said the settlers invaded the Khalayel Al-Louz Palestinian community and attacked homes. Breijiyya added that the settlers hurled stones at many homes belonging to the Obeyyat family, causing […] …

IMEMC News (2024-09-13). Soldiers Abduct Two Palestinians, Attack Others, In Hebron. imemc.org On Friday at dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians and assaulted several residents, while paramilitary colonizers detained a young man in Hebron, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources reported that the soldiers invaded Beit Awwa town, southwest of Hebron, stormed and ransacked homes, and abducted a young man, Ahmad Maher …

tn.ai (2024-09-13). Hezbollah Launches Missile Barrage on Israeli Air Base in Retaliation for Deadly Strike. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement fired rockets at an Israeli military base near Safed, northern Israel, in response to an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed three people, including a child.

infobrics (2024-09-13). Arab countries leave Western axis and invite Brazil, Russia and India to economic forum. infobrics.org The Global South can be seen as a 21st-century version of the non-aligned movement.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-09-13). The West Is A Dystopian Wasteland Of Moral Degeneracy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The west is a dystopian wasteland of moral degeneracy. | Usually when you hear a white person talk about moral degeneracy it's some wingnut denouncing LGBTQ rights or women's reproductive rights or whatever, but that's not what I mean. I'm talking about real things here. | The real moral decay of our society is illustrated in the way all mainstream political candidates can openly support war crimes currently being inflicted on people in the global south without b…

Eva Bartlett (2024-09-13). Ukrainian drone terrorism in my southeastern Moscow district. ingaza.wordpress.com Starting early Tuesday, September 10, Russian air defense shot down 144 Ukrainian drones in 9 regions, including 72 drones above Bryansk Region and 20 above Moscow Region, according to the Ministry of Defence. Three drones managed to hit three different apartment buildings in the Ramenskoe district, one impact tragically killing a 46 year old woman…

Eva Bartlett (2024-09-13). Ukrainian (Western-backed) drone terrorism in my southeastern Moscow district. ingaza.wordpress.com Starting early Tuesday, September 10, Russian air defense shot down 144 Ukrainian drones in 9 regions, including 72 drones above Bryansk Region and 20 above Moscow Region, according to the Ministry of Defence. Three drones managed to hit three different apartment buildings in the Ramenskoe district, one impact tragically killing a 46 year old woman…

newarab (2024-09-13). Historic Cairo celebrates success of restored iconic landmarks. newarab.com On a bright morning in Cairo, a young boy named Mohamed stands proudly beside the grand southern gateway of Historic Cairo. | His eyes sparkle with excitement as he watches the crowd of dignitaries, tourists, and officials, all eager to see the revival of this historic neighbourhood. Amid the renewed energy and activity, Mohamed feels a vibrant excitement for the historic legacy being celebrated and restored. | "I'm thrilled that tourists and important figures are finally visiting our area," Mohamed says, his voice filled with wonder and growing pride. As a young guardian of history, he beams with enthusiasm f…

WSWS (2024-09-13). Rail union BMWED releases details of sellout agreements with CSX, Norfolk Southern. wsws.org BMWED's proposed contracts are part of a broader effort by the rail union bureaucracies to force through pro-company deals across the industry before the expiration of the current contract on December 31, 2024.

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-09-13). PEC Appreciates Prof Yunus for Reflecting on a Media Commission. pressenza.com Geneva: After putting numerous troubles for professional media persons in Bangladesh with brutal laws in the background of relentless socio-political turmoil in the last few decades, the current interim government in Dhaka, headed by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, starts actively considering setting up an independent media commission to ensure press freedom and accountability in the south Asian nation, which was born in 1971. | During a televised address to the nation of 170 million people on 11 September 2024, Prof Yunus stated that the freedom of expression is guaranteed in the Constitution of Banglad…

Pressenza Athens (2024-09-13). Western Balkans: exploring Montenegro with the journalist, media executive and international civic activist, Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá. pressenza.com On the occasion of a recent road trip to the Western Balkans, Mariannella Kloka and Efi Pavlogergatou interview the journalist Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá about Montenegro's past and present. Milka Tadiƒá Mijoviƒá became internationally known as an activist during the turbulent transition period in Southeastern Europe. She is one of the co-founders of the weekly Monitor, Montenegro's first private and independent weekly magazine (1990). During the 1990s, she was actively involved in the anti-war movement. The published photos from Kotor, Montenegro are taken by Rena Xirof…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-13). Sudanese army reports death of some 80 paramilitaries in El Fasher. plenglish.com Khartoum, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese Army sources announced today the death of some 80 paramilitaries in violent battles in the strategic city of El Fasher, capital of the state of North Darfur. According to a military statement released Friday, the fighting took place the day before after the paramilitaries launched an attack on the city from the east and south.

aljazeera (2024-09-13). Form, history, facts: India vs Pakistan — Asian Champions Trophy hockey. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's lowdown on the sport, the tournament and the upcoming match between the South Asian hockey powerhouses.

Peter Certo (2024-09-13). Why the Far Right Lies About Immigrants. counterpunch.org When my dad moved to southwest Ohio in the early 1970s, the Dayton-Springfield area's second city was home to over 80,000 people. When I was growing up nearby in the 1990s, it was 70,000. Today, it's less than 60,000. Springfield's decline looks like an awful lot of Rust Belt cities and towns. And behind those numbers

noemail (2024-09-13). Taiwan Monitors Increased Chinese Military Activity Near Kinmen. devdiscourse.com On Friday, September 13, Taiwan monitored four Chinese coast guard ships approaching a restricted zone south of Kinmen, according to Taiwan News. The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) unit responsible for Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu quickly deployed four patrol vessels to instruct the Chinese ships to leave. The CGA reported that this marked the 39th such incident near Kinmen this year. The report also noted that while this was the first incident of its kind in September, Chinese coast guard ships have frequently entered restricted waters near Kinmen since the beginning of the year. China claims it has no obligation…

noemail (2024-09-13). Jaishankar Congratulates Philemon Yang on Leading 79th UN General Assembly. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday congratulated Philemon Yang for assuming the presidency of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar underscored the General Assembly's essential role in advancing priorities for the Global South, asserting that its leadership is "absolutely vital."

Anand Naidoo (2024-09-13). The Heat: Global Climate Crisis. america.cgtn.com A recent World Meteorological Organization report revealed that in 2023, the Southwest Pacific region experienced 34 reported extreme weather events that caused 200 deaths and impacted more than 25 million people. | With global sea levels rising at rates unprecedented in three thousand years, what actions will nations take to combat the effects of the climate crisis? | Joining the discussion: | Mohammed Mahmoud is a Water Management and Climate Adaptation Expert. |

Peter Crimmins (2024-09-13). After the debate, a little dessert: 'POTUS' brings political pratfalls to the Arden Theatre. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The two presidential candidates who appeared at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia this week got laughs. |

Democracy Now! (2024-09-13). Democracy Now! 2024-09-13 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 13, 2024; War in Sudan: Both Sides Accused of Crimes Against Humanity as UAE, Russia, China, Serbia Send Arms; Imprisoned for 50 Years: Amnesty Calls for Leonard Peltier's Freedom as He Turns 80 Behind Bars; Uhuru 3 Found Guilty of Conspiracy, Acquitted of Foreign Agents Charge in Landmark Trial; "How We Do Freedom": V (Eve Ensler) on Fighting Fascism Through Community | Headlines for September 13, 2024; War in Sudan: Both Sides Accused of Crimes Against Humanity as UAE, Russia, China, Serbia Send Arms; Imprisoned for 50 Years: Amnesty Calls for Leonard Peltier's Free…

Fathi M. El Fadl (2024-09-13). 500 days of war and disaster in Sudan. peoplesworld.org The catastrophic war in Sudan continues on unabated. It intensifies with ever-worsening cruelty, resulting in thousands of innocent victims and the unprecedented movement of people desperately fleeing to save their lives. Over eleven million people have been displaced, seeking refuge in areas away from the military conflict raging in the country. Over two million of …

newarab (2024-09-13). Tunisian film AàØcha rethinks family dynamics in the Arab world. newarab.com With his debut family thrillerHis talent lies in blending psychological and socio-political depth with intriguing plot twists and the dynamics of genre cinema, thus creating films that not only keep viewers hooked but also offe…

_____ (2024-09-13). Tunisia appeals court upholds Sonia Dahmani's conviction amid election coverage crackdown. newarab.com

The Independent (2024-09-13). Charcoal ban in northern Uganda. independent.co.ug Enforcers should adhere to just energy transition principles that necessitate a manner that is both fair and inclusive COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | In May 2023, the President issued Executive Order No. 3 banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the …

The Independent (2024-09-13). EACOP: Govt goes to court after 80 reject compensation figures. independent.co.ug The government through the Attorney General sued the Project Affected Persons, accusing them of declining to receive the compensation fees allocated to them during the property evaluation process, which threatens the implementation of the pipeline project. Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government had dragged 80 people in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai …

The Independent (2024-09-13). Govt has legal duty to regulate school fees. independent.co.ug We know Ministry of Education officials own private schools in direct conflict of interest and failure to reign in fees COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | Education is a right. Everyone has a right to Education according to Article 30 of our Constitution. The government of Uganda has an obligation under Articles 13 and 14 of the …

The Independent (2024-09-13). Illuminating Hope: Our collective journey towards mental wellness. independent.co.ug A recent report indicates that 30% of Ugandans suffer from some degree of mental illness COMMENT | FLAVIA LWANGA | As we observe World Suicide Prevention Day, I find myself reflecting on the profound responsibility we hold as leaders, colleagues, and fellow human beings. In my role as the Human Resource Director at Airtel Uganda, I've …

The Independent (2024-09-13). Kabalagala residents demand zebra crossings to reduce accidents. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The community of Kabalagala, a suburb of Kampala City, is calling on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to install zebra crossings and traffic lights at two crucial intersections along the Kabalagala-Nsambya road. This appeal comes in response to a troubling increase in road accidents and safety concerns in …

The Independent (2024-09-13). Ntungamo DEO calls for defined roles for foundation bodies in grant-aided school. independent.co.ug Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bahati, the Acting Ntungamo District Education Officer, has urged the establishment of clearly defined roles for foundation bodies in grant-aided schools to mitigate ongoing conflicts. Bahati said that currently there is an ambiguity in the roles of these bodies that often leads to misunderstandings and disputes, as some …

The Independent (2024-09-13). Why the EC rejected name, colours of FDC Katonga party. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC has written to the promoters of Peoples Front for Freedom [PFF], the intended political party of the FDC breakaway faction of Katonga, expressing concern over the intended name and colours of the party. In a letter dated September 4 and signed by Mulekwah Russel Jacques Leonard, …

Pressenza New York (2024-09-12). A Short Overview of Making Colonial Empires by European Powers from the Time of the Vienna Congress up to WWI (1815‚àí1914). pressenza.com The period in the world's history from the end of the Napoleonic Wars (1815) to the beginning of the Great War (1914) is usually labeled as the "golden age" of the European imperialistic expansion and the making of the greater national states and overseas colonial empires in Africa and Asia. Nevertheless, in 1815 huge territories of the world still have been unknown to Europeans, and millions of people in Africa and Asia were living their lives not influenced by European civilization. Europeans even were not very familiar with China, one of the oldest, richest, and biggest civilizations globally. However, only a…

aljazeera (2024-09-12). Africa CDC urges Western countries to boost funding for mpox response. aljazeera.com Health agency reports 107 deaths and 3,160 new cases over the last week, says toll 'not acceptable'.

Ragip Soylu (2024-09-12). Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by direct Israeli hit, autopsy report indicates. middleeasteye.net Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by direct Israeli hit, autopsy report indicates | Three forensic experts that reviewed dossier on slain Turkish-American activist say bullet did not appear to have ricocheted off the ground as Israel said | | Members of Palestinian security forces carry the bo…

Staff (2024-09-12). Israel at war, day 342: IDF says two of six UNRWA staffers killed in Gaza were in Hamas. haaretz.com PM Netanyahu reportedly asked AG to open criminal probe against himself, Defense Minister Gallant to nullify ICC chief prosecutor's request to issue arrest warrants against them ‚ñ U.S. reportedly withdrawing USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier from Middle East ‚ñ Commander of IDF's elite intel unit 8200 announces resignation due to his 'personal responsibility' for October 7 ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 342 days into the war…

Black Alliance for Peace (2024-09-12). BAP Condemns U.S. Plans for Yet Another UN Military Occupation of Haiti. dissidentvoice.org Once again, the Haiti/Americas Team of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) strongly denounces the latest attempts by the U.S. to push for yet another UN military occupation of Haiti. We condemn this action and the relentless assaults on Haitian self-determination by the US and its criminal allies. We also urge Caribbean and Latin American …

Josh Breiner (2024-09-12). Four killed, infant critically wounded, in car bombing in central Israel; Police suspect criminal motive. haaretz.com Israel Police estimate that the vehicle in the central Israeli city of Ramle was targeted by a grenade or other similar weapon in retaliation for a murder that happened on Wednesday night. A total of 12 people were wounded in the blast…

Staff (2024-09-12). President Maduro: Venezuela Is Epicenter of Struggle Against Global Fascism (+Diosdado Cabello). orinocotribune.com "On the 51st anniversary of the coup against Allende, Venezuela is the epicenter of the fight against colonialism, fascism, and the currents that have derived from these," said the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, during his participation in the closing of the Congress Against Fascism, Neo-Fascism, and Similar Expressions held in Caracas. | "More than 95 countries are [represented] here today in Caracas, bringing their voices and experiences," he said this Wednesday, September 11. | In his opinion, the 1,200 delegates from various countries participating represent "a good starting point for advancing what…

Staff (2024-09-12). "By the Fire We Carry": Cherokee Author Rebecca Nagle on the Ongoing Fight for Tribal Sovereignty. democracynow.org We're joined by award-winning Cherokee writer and journalist Rebecca Nagle, whose new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land, has just been released. By taking a look at the more than a century-long fight for tribal sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma, Nagle investigates the development and future of tribal law since the beginning of colonial relations between Indigenous peoples and European settlers, from the Trail of Tears to the "war on terror." "A lot of times we treat Native American history like this distant chapter and the legal terrain it crea…

Antonio Carvallo (2024-09-12). Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A Vision of Unity for Sri Lanka's Future. pressenza.com On September 21, the people of Sri Lanka have elections to vote for a new president for a five-year term. | Since its independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, there have been successive conservative governments, more or less authoritarian and always in the hands of the same group of privileged families since the times of the 'British Raj' in the mid-nineteenth century. | With a population of 22 million, with an agricultural economy whose main production has been tea, rice, and other agricultural produce in the past and to which today, tourism and industry are added as sources of income. The distribution of w…

Joseph Trevithick (2024-09-12). Marine Legacy F/A-18 Hornets Getting Major Firepower Boost With JASSM Cruise Missiles. twz.com JASSMs will let Marine Hornets hit targets further away than ever before, helping to ensure their relevance in the twilight of their careers.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-12). Stealing the Future with Green Steel. wattsupwiththat.com In the climate obsessed's rush to "decarbonize" heavy industry, hydrogen-based steel manufacturing is being touted as a "clean" alternative to the traditional coal-based process for steelmaking. With seemingly little thought being applied, policymakers, environmentalists, and some industry leaders are promoting hydrogen-fueled manufacturing with an enthusiasm once reserved for solar panels.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-12). Vietnam: Drop Charges, Release Democracy Campaigner. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Phan Van Bach carries a sign supporting political prisoner Tran Huynh Duy Thuc. | © 2018 Private | (Bangkok) — The Vietnamese authorities should immediately drop all charges and release the democracy campaigner Phan Van Bach, Human Rights Watch said today. , , Hanoi police arrested Phan Van Bach, 49, on December 29, 2023, for his posts on Facebook, and charged him under article 117 of the penal code, which prohibits distributing "anti-state propaganda." A court is scheduled to hear his case on September 16, 2024. If convicted, Phan Van Bach faces up to 12 years in prison."Pha…

Eric Brooks (2024-09-12). Last words of Salvador Allende. cpusa.org Surely, this will be the last opportunity for me to address you. The Air Force has bombed the antennas of Radio Magallanes. My words do not have bitterness but disappointment. May they be a moral punishment for those who have betrayed their oath: soldiers of Chile, titular commanders in chief, Admiral Merino, who has designated himself Commander of the Navy, and Mr. Mendoza, the despicable general who only yesterday pledged his fidelity and loyalty to the Government, and who also has appointed himself Chief of the Carabineros [paramilitary police]. Given these facts, the only thing left for me is to say to wor…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-09-12). Axis of Normalization: The Arabs and Turks Who Sustain Israel's Wartime Economy. orinocotribune.com

tn.ai (2024-09-12). Iran Abhors Israeli Strike on UN School in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli regime's deadly bomb attack on a UN-operated school in central Gaza.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-12). Germany-Central Asia Summit Should Promote Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Chancellor Olaf Scholz (C) and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock receive the heads of state for the Central Asia Summit at the Chancellery in the International Hall, Berlin, September 29, 2023. | © 2023 Kay Nietfeld/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images…

Ramona Wadi (2024-09-12). Harris or Trump? They are two sides of the same imperialist, settler-colonial coin. thealtworld.com The US presidential election debates expose the fact that there is no real choice, other than opting for the lesser of two evils, when it comes to Washington's policy on Palestine. When US President Joe Biden took office in January 2020, the mainstream narrative of getting rid of Donald Trump prevailed. Who could have predicted genocide at the time? Israel's genocide in Gaza is one main reason why history must always be considered. | In a debate against Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump, Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris only spouted more of the same rhetoric…

MEE staff (2024-09-12). Jill Stein denies having supported Syria's Assad. middleeasteye.net Jill Stein denies having supported Syria's Assad | The Green Party's presidential candidate is the only one to call for an arms embargo on Israel | | Jill Stein looks on after speaking to demonstrators during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, on the sidelines of the Democratic Natio…

Ben Samuels (2024-09-12). Why GOP Jews still believe in a mass conversion of Jewish voters backing Trump. haaretz.com American Jews still largely support the Democratic Party. However, the Republican Jewish Coalition not only remains unfazed, but is placing unprecedented resources into getting Donald Trump back in the White House…

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2024-09-12). Honduras — next in line for U.S.-imposed coup. peoplesworld.org After narrowly losing elections in 2013 and 2017, Xiomara Castro and her social democratic Freedom and Refoundation Party (Libre) won the next set of elections such that, as of January 2022, she was Honduras's new president. The defeated National Party had presided over worsening corruption, electoral fraud, poverty, and violent repression for 12 years — …

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-09-12). Wyden calls out trillions dodged by ultra-rich, proposes tax reform to fully fund Social Security until 2100. nationofchange.org Democratic senators propose fair tax contributions from the ultra-wealthy as a solution to protect Social Security for future generations, challenging Republican cuts and calling for real revenue reform.

Yasmine El-Sabawi (2024-09-12). US: Critics urge Congress to block release of $320m in military aid to Egypt. middleeasteye.net US: Critics urge Congress to block release of $320m in military aid to Egypt | US military financing for Egypt is set to reach $1.3bn in 2024, as Israel's war on Gaza continues | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, i…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-09-12). Israel's Largest Unprovoked Attack On Syria In Years Kills At Least 18. thelastamericanvagabond.com Just before midnight on Sunday, Israel began launching waves of unprovoked airstrikes against Syrian targets in the center of the country. The attack was the largest committed by Israel against Syria since 2018, killing at least 18 and injuring around 40 people. Despite the hundreds of attacks perpetrated against Syrian civilian and military infrastructure, Damascus

Ryan Cristián (2024-09-12). US Gov Ignores Israel Murdering US Citizens, The Meaningless Debate & The Erasure of Palestine. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/12/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Rhoda Wilson (2024-09-12). Czech Republic: Some Moderna covid vaccine batches are 9 times more deadly than others. expose-news.com Batch analysis of the Czech Republic data comparing one-year post-injection all-cause mortality rates shows some Pfizer batches are 3 times deadlier than other batches from the same manufacturer when given at the …

tn.ai (2024-09-12). Iran Speaks to Oppressors with Language of Power, Says IRGC Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said the Islamic Republic of Iran is a strong country that will pursue and punish all enemies.

tn.ai (2024-09-12). Iran Suggests Anti-Sanction BRICS Coalition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council proposed establishing a coalition of BRICS members to counter sanctions and ensure security in various fields on the basis of multilateralism and new order in cooperation with the Global South.

The Onion Staff (2024-09-12). SATIRE: Dawn Unveils New Small Silver Bell For Summoning Butler To Deal With Dishes. theonion.com CINCINNATI—Saying the new product offered its customers a way to clean up after-dinner messes with 100% less scrubbing, the dishwashing brand Dawn announced Thursday it would begin selling a small silver bell for summoning a butler to deal with the dishes. "Finally, a powerful dish bell that's tough on grease but gentle on your ears," …

MEE staff (2024-09-12). Tunisia: Four arrested for mistakenly raising Turkish flag on public building. middleeasteye.net Tunisia: Four arrested for mistakenly raising Turkish flag on public building | Outrage erupted after Turkey's flag was raised over the national railway company headquarters instead of the Tunisian one | | The flags of Tunisia (left) and Turkey (right) (Creative Commons) | Four people have been…

Sondos Asem (2024-09-12). Tunisia: Journalists and politicians suffer abuse in prisons, groups warn. middleeasteye.net Tunisia: Journalists and politicians suffer abuse in prisons, groups warn | The accusations come amid a wave of arrests targeting opponents of President Kais Saied ahead of elections set to be held next month | | Supporters of Free Destourian Party (PDL) leader Abir Moussi hold up her image, demandin…

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2024-09-06: News Headlines

Jim McMahan (2024-09-06). Oppose FBI attack on Black organization. workers.org Support for the Uhuru 3 is gaining momentum as their trial in the face of repressive charges begins on Sept. 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The three are Omali Yeshiteli, Chair of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP); Penny Hess, Chair of the African Peoples Solidarity Committee; and Jesse Nevel, . . . |

Phil Wilayto, Popular Resistance. (2024-09-06). Free Speech Trial Of Uhuru Three Begins In Tampa. popularresistance.org The trial of the Uhuru 3 opened this morning at U.S. District Court in downtown Tampa, Judge William Jung presiding. The defendants in the highly politically charged case are facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted of charges that they have been operating as unregistered agents of a foreign government, Russia. | The three defendants are Omali Yeshitela, the longtime chairman of the African People's Socialist Party; and white supporters Penny Hess, chair of the African People's Solidarity Committee, and Jesse Nevel, chair of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement. | As noted in a post by the Hands Off Uhuru! Coalition…

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). PLA Navy hospital Ark Peace ship enhances China-Africa medical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) hospital ship "Ark Peace" is carrying out Mission Harmony-2024 scheduled from mid-June 2024 to mid-January 2025, providing humanitarian medical services to visiting countries.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Schooling key to realizing women's empowerment. ecns.cn Spouses of leaders attending the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing stressed on Thursday the need for China and African countries to join hands for women's empowerment through education.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Foreign ministers of the Co-Chairs of FOCAC jointly meet the press. ecns.cn On September 5, 2024, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined by Foreign Minister Yassine Fall of Senegal, the incumbent African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso of the Republic of the Congo, the incoming African co-chair, met and took questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). In Numbers: Infrastructure projects highlight China-Africa friendship and cooperation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Insights | When you understand China's DNA, you wouldn't criticize it: Moroccan business leader. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing. In an interview with China News Network, Mehdi Laraki, president of Morocco Chinese Business Council refutes the narrative of China's "debt trap".

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Insights | China-Africa cooperation won't be disturbed by Western remarks: Chadian business leader. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Service, Ali Adji Mahamat Seid, president of the Chadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that China-Africa cooperation achieves a win-win situation and will not be disturbed by Western remarks.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Insights | Chinese assistance projects truly benefit African people: Tanzanian reporter. ecns.cn Kanky Patrice Mwaigomole, a journalist from Tanzania told China News Network during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that, unlike most Western countries, China has helped Africa take big steps ahead and Chinese assistance projects have created a large number of job opportunities for the African people. China has helped Africa a lot, which has truly benefited the African people.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) Togo seeks to become Africa's Shenzhen through China's assistance: association president. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Comicomment: China-Africa green partnership fuels a sustainable future. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). 2024 FOCAC Summit | Chinese and African entrepreneurs hope to deepen future cooperation. ecns.cn As economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa draws increasingly closer, related businesses are hoping to tap into future cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) China's achievements conducive to global peace and development. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is currently ongoing in Beijing, capital of China. This is not only a grand gathering of China and Africa, but also a major event for the Global South and the entire international community.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). 2024 FOCAC Summit | China to give least developed countries zero-tariff treatment. ecns.cn China will give all the least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African countries, zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Xi proposes action plans to jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Xi says China to work with UN for Africa's peace, development. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Xi proposes partnership actions to jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Xi: Jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping unveiled on Thursday 10 partnership actions for modernization to deepen China-Africa cooperation in the next three years, pledging to back the continent with unilateral opening of the nation's market and the creation of at least 1 million jobs.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Ascent of Sino-African relationship continues, Wang says. ecns.cn The relationship between China and Africa has been elevated to a higher level and bilateral cooperation has been boosted, demonstrating the unity and potential of Global South cooperation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Insights丨African scholar: Western countries use 'Chinese Debt Trap' to confuse Africa-China relations. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing. China News Network had an interview with Lewis Ndichu, research director at the Centre for China-Africa Policy (CCAP). Ndichu believes that the narrative of China's "debt trap" is made by Western countries to confuse China-African relations and spearhead political maneuvers. Ndichu also notes that the Belt and Road Initiative is rhymed in the African Union Agenda 2063 for development.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) Former Tanzanian FM spoke highly of the BRI. ecns.cn The 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing from Sept 4 to 6.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Insights | China-African cooperation crucial to brighter future of Africa: Kenyan journalist. ecns.cn "This partnership is very key, very key," said Kenyan journalist Edward Alusa Mudanya on Thursday in an interview with China News Network during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Comicomment: China-Africa green partnership drives a sustainable future. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at opening ceremony of 2024 FOCAC Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). In Numbers: Projects highlight China-Africa friendship and cooperation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). Xi's books popular in African countriesÔºöFOCAC journalists. ecns.cn When asked which Chinese books they read most often, African journalists unanimously named Chinese President Xi Jinping's series of books.

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). UN chief calls for Africa's permanent seat on Security Council. presstv.ir The UN chief has urged African leaders to address the "injustices" faced by the continent.

aljazeera (2024-09-06). Who are the candidates in Algeria's presidential elections? aljazeera.com Profiles of the three contenders to lead one of Africa's largest and most influential countries.

aljazeera (2024-09-06). As China, Africa woo each other, who gains more? It's complex, say experts. aljazeera.com Beijing's detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent's leaders also have a choice.

Algernon Austin, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad (2024-09-06). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. counterpunch.org As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…

DikelediM (2024-09-06). Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million. sanews.gov.za Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million | The National Counterfeit Goods Unit has led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations that has led to the arrest of five people and the seizing of counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million.

In a statement on Thursday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said it along with its crime fighting partners, remain relentless in efforts to disrupt and dislodge illicit trade in counterfeit and contraband goods.

The teams comprised of various internal and external stakeholders that included, among others; SAPS members from various sp…

GABIK (2024-09-06). Mayor welcomes re-opening of the Hilton Hotel in Durban. sanews.gov.za Mayor welcomes re-opening of the Hilton Hotel in Durban | eThekwini Municipality mayor, Cyril Xaba, has welcomed the re-opening of the Hilton Hotel Durban, which will significantly benefit the City's tourism economy.

Xaba noted that the reopening of the hotel is timely as it comes at the start of Tourism Month, which is celebrated annually in September.

"The hotel's re-opening will add to the luxury executive accommodation inventory of Durban. The phased re-opening of the hotel will also strategically amplify the city's business case when bidding to host national and international conferences," the…

Gabisile (2024-09-06). Deputy President laments police continuing to die at the hands of criminals. sanews.gov.za Deputy President laments police continuing to die at the hands of criminals | Government says with so many police officers continuing to lose their lives at the hands of criminals, it can not be business as usual. | "This is unacceptable," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday, as he engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on matters related to his delegated responsibilities. | The country's second-in-command provided an update on measures taken to prevent further loss of life considering the incidences of exchange of fire and fatal shootings between members of the South African Po…

Gabisile (2024-09-06). Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafias, says DP Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafias, says DP Mashatile | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken significant steps to deal with construction mafia through a coordinated and multi-disciplinary response to criminal activities. | "Investigative capacity has been established to address extortion and violence at construction sites across the country, with a particular focus on KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and other areas where similar problems have been reported," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. | The Deputy President was engaging Members of Parliament (MPs) in t…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-06). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-06). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org

nosihle (2024-09-06). China, Africa relations mutually beneficial: President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za China, Africa relations mutually beneficial: President Ramaphosa | By Nosihle Shelembe | Beijing, China – President Cyril Ramaphosa says he does not believe that China invests in countries on the African continent with the intention of putting them in debt. | "Our experience is that China seeks to promote a mutually beneficial relationship with countries it engages with on the continent," the President said on Thursday in Beijing, China. | Addressing members of the media at the conclusion of his State Visit to the People's Republic of China, he said President Xi Jinping demonstrated that China's relationship with…

nosihle (2024-09-06). SA briefs China on Government of National Unity. sanews.gov.za SA briefs China on Government of National Unity | Beijing, China- With the recent political developments in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured China's President Xi Jinping of South Africa's commitment to continue adhering to its policies with its Asian counterpart. | Addressing members of the media on the conclusion of his visit to China, Ramaphosa said he briefed President Xi on the setting up of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and how it is structured. | "We heard concerns that they may have had about South Africa's policy with China. We assured him that South Africa will continue to adh…

nosihle (2024-09-06). SA increases imports to China. sanews.gov.za SA increases imports to China | Beijing, China – With the agreements that South Africa has signed with China in relation to trade, the country will see an increase in the imports of agricultural and manufactured products to China. | "We were able to sign eight agreements, many of which have to do with increased trade between the two countries and that has led to the opening up of the Chinese market for South African products, particularly with regards to beef," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday in Beijing, China. | Addressing members of the media on the conclusion of his visit to the People's Republic of…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-06). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org

Gabisile (2024-09-06). Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafia, says DP Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafia, says DP Mashatile | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken significant steps to deal with construction mafia through a coordinated and multi-disciplinary response to criminal activities. | "Investigative capacity has been established to address extortion and violence at construction sites across the country, with a particular focus on KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and other areas where similar problems have been reported," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. | The Deputy President was engaging Members of Parliament (MPs) in th…

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-06). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

Staff (2024-09-06). Presidente Xi Jinping reafirma a Guterres disposición de China para cooperar con la ONU en revitalización de àÅfrica. cubadebate.cu Durante una reunión en el contexto del Foro de Cooperación China-àÅfrica, en Pekín, el presidente Xi Jinping reiteró a António Guterres la disposición del gigante asiático de aumentar la cooperación con la ONU para la revitalización de àÅfrica. Xi anunció 10 acciones de asociación para la modernización con el fin de profundizar la cooperación China-àÅfrica.

newarab (2024-09-06). Explainer: All you need to know about Algeria's 2024 elections. newarab.com

Peninsula Peace & Justice Center (2024-09-06). Saturday 9/21: Why Oct. 7 Didn't Change Everything: Gaza Talk w/ Joel Benin PhD, Emeritus Stanford. indybay.org In person: First Presbyterian Church, Outdoor Courtyard, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto | Online via Zoom…

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-06). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-09-06). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with drones, rockets in retaliation. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah says it carried out strikes on multiple Israeli sites in response to the brutal aggression on Gaza and in retaliation for assaults on southern Lebanese regions.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-06). Nicaragua reiterated condemnation genocide against Palestine. plenglish.com Managua, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, expressed his government's commitment to continue strengthening solidarity with Palestine and reiterated the condemnation of the genocide that Israel maintains today in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Israel ramps up West Bank invasion as Gaza carnage goes on. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians in fresh raids across the besieged Gaza Strip, while a large onslaught by the regime's troops in the occupied West Bank ramps up.

Eden Solomon (2024-09-06). Two Bedouin Israelis say IDF soldiers beat them while they were driving in West Bank. haaretz.com The two men said that the soldiers stopped them en route to Jerusalem, ordered them out of their car, put their rifles to their heads and beat them with their guns. When they asked to go to a hospital because of their injuries, one of the solders threatened to shoot them if they turned around…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-09-06). Saturday 9/7: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

newarab (2024-09-06). US caution Israel that naval forces can't protect them 'forever'. newarab.com US officials warned Israel that The comments came amid continued fears of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. | According to Channel 13, a message was sent to Israel informing them that tensions with Hezbollah and Iran need to be reduced at some stage as "the [US] aircraft carriers will not be able to stay in the area…

hindustantimes (2024-09-06). Hezbollah Fury Burns Israeli Forces; Iran-Backed Group Unleashes Rockets & Drones At IDF | Watch. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah carried out eight non-stop attacks on the Israeli military, soldiers, positions, and strongholds in northern Israel on September 5. Hezbollah claimed that targets were achieved after Grad rockets and a swarm of assault drones attacked the IDF.

newarab (2024-09-06). ICC officials receiving threats over Israeli ministers warrants. newarab.com The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been subjected to repeated threats from various sources, both publicly and privately, as it continues to carry out its mandate across different cases, a spokesperson from the Public Information Unit (PIU) of the ICC told The New Arab. | The comments came a day after ICC chief prosecutor The PIU emphasised that such threats undermine the ICC's…

Ricardo Vaz, Venezuelanalysis. (2024-09-06). Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant for US-Backed Former Candidate. popularresistance.org The Venezuelan Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González. | On Monday, state prosecutor Luis Ernesto Dueñez requested that the Court of First Instance with competence over terrorism-related matters approve the order to arrest the US-backed politician for the charges of usurpation of functions, public document forgery, instigation of law-breaking, conspiracy, sabotage and association to commit crimes. | Later in the day, Judge Edward Briceño approved the warrant and tasked the CICPC investigative police unit with executing it.

Howard Lisnoff (2024-09-06). A Conversation With a Columbia University Undergraduate. counterpunch.org When the subway riders boarded the 1 train at 116th Street on Manhattan's West Side, it was apparent that many riders on this Labor Day were students. The subway car wasn't particularly crowded and one of the people I guessed was a student sat down next to me. We began talking about the difference in

newarab (2024-09-06). Turkey blocks Gaza bound flotilla carrying 5,000 tonnes of aid. newarab.com Around 5,000 tonnes of aid bound for Gaza has been blocked by Turkish authorities, the

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-06). Cuban diplomacy chief congratulates Nicaragua's new Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla welcomed the appointment of Nicaragua's new Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaenstchke, replacing Denis Moncada, who was relieved of his duties for health reasons.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-09-06). Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart and the Pathologies of Mining. dissidentvoice.org Power should only ever be vested carefully, and certainly not in the hands of mining magnate Gina Rinehart, a creature so comically absurd as to warrant immediate dismissal in any respectable commentary. But Australia's richest human being demands to be noticed, given the insensible influence she continues to exert in press and policy circles. Rants …

newarab (2024-09-06). Haunted by the rubble: Morocco's quake survivors PTSD struggle. newarab.com The earthquake that struck the country a year ago has never stopped here in the Atlas Mountains. | In Ounayen, a village nestled in these mountains, people, buildings, and objects still carry the memories of the death and destruction that hit the area on 8 September 2023, killing more than 2,900 people. | "For me, the quake has never stopped. I still see it and feel it every day," says Omar Ouzart, a villager, sitting outside in the heat in front of his plastic tent. | Omar pulled six members of his family from under the rubble, including his mother and sister. The recollections of their bodies become more mac…

Oscar Leon, The Grayzone. (2024-09-06). Secret Chats Expose Decade Of US Meddling In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Exclusive interviews and leaked messages reveal how a key ally of the US weaponized the fight against corruption and criminal organizations to selectively prosecute Ecuador's heads of state, viciously persecuting Rafael Correa and his Revolución Ciudadana movement on flimsy evidence, while delaying investigations into much graver crimes allegedly committed by his successors. | Recently-leaked secret chats obtained by The Grayzone expose how Ecuadorian prosecutor Diana Salazar leaked information to a subject of an ongoing investigation, undermining the prosecution of associates of Ecuador's current and previous US…

Staff (2024-09-06). "Beyond Catastrophic": U.N. Issues Dire Warning on Gaza as Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination Drive. democracynow.org The United Nations is warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "beyond catastrophic" as more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza did not receive any food rations in August amid Israel's relentless assault. Israel's 11-month campaign has killed more than 15,000 children and enabled the besieged territory's first polio outbreak in a quarter-century. INARA founder Arwa Damon just got back from spending two weeks in Gaza, where the nonprofit currently provides medical and mental healthcare to Palestinian children. "Israel has decimated every single aspect of any sort of i…

Areeb Ullah (2024-09-06). UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo. middleeasteye.net UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo | Organisers say police will allow protesters to gather from midday before marching to the Israeli embassy | | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags and carry placards on a march through London, during a National Day…

Oscar Rickett (2024-09-06). Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair. middleeasteye.net Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair | Israel's prime minister has a history of using controversial maps in his presentations | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA…

Staff (2024-09-06). Hamas publishes captivity video of murdered Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. haaretz.com In the video, Hersh says he survived in Gaza with almost no medical care and 'can't remember the last time I saw the sun or took a breath of fresh air.' His parents said the video must serve as an immediate wake-up call to the world to take action to secure the release of the remaining hostages…

newarab (2024-09-06). Reconstruction efforts in Libya are cementing Haftar's ambitions. newarab.com Over a Over the past two years, however, the old, war-scarred city has become unrecognisable to its residents. Almost everyone who visits Bengha…

Misión Verdad Orinoco Tribune. (2024-09-06). Venezuela In The Crosshairs Of Technological Imperialism. popularresistance.org In August, Venezuela's re-elected president, Nicolás Maduro, signed a decree blocking access to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, for 10 days. President Maduro said of its owner, tycoon Elon Musk, "He has violated the rules by inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death, confrontation among Venezuelans, and has violated all Venezuelan laws." | Musk, who also owns the Starlink satellite broadband network, expressed his support for the far-right Venezuelan opposition and insulted the president, which is a sign of the determination of the new global elites to carry out regime change in Venezuela. | This acti…

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). World's largest indoor skiing resort set to be hot venue. ecns.cn Danzel Djimon Dangleben, a first-time skier from the Caribbean, had his snowboarding experience in Shanghai this summer.

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). China launches 10 Geely-03 satellites. ecns.cn China on Friday launched a Long March-6 carrier rocket to place a group of 10 commercial satellites in space."ÄÄ…

WSWS (2024-09-06). Wellington rail workers voting on strike action. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group calls on rail workers to vote in favour of strike action in their pay dispute with Transdev and Hyundai Rotem, but warns that to carry out a real fight, workers must break from the RMTU and establish an independent rank-and-file committee.

Molly McCluskey (2024-09-06). State child care in Greece and Croatia. indybay.org In Quebec, and elsewhere, parents often prefer the government-subsidized centers for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the higher level of quality compared to the private centers, which aren't subject to the same level of government regulations as the CPEs.

Lynda Carson (2024-09-06). Oakland's Nuisance Eviction Ordinance (NEO) may be unlawful. indybay.org Protect Oakland Renters:…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-06). El Salvador continues to fight against drug trafficking. plenglish.com San Salvador, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from El Salvador continue the fight against drug trafficking in the country and reported today the capture of two individuals who were carrying three kilos of cocaine.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-09-06). Voices in Dominica highlight their appreciation for the deep friendsh. plenglish.com Roseau, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The mayor of Roseau, capital of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Ermine Royer today expressed her appreciation for the permanent support and cooperation of Cuba in areas such as healthcare and human resources training.

David Carrier (2024-09-06). The Venetian Birth of Modernism. counterpunch.org Consider a short list of the defining qualities, the necessary and sufficient conditions of European modernism, in contrast or opposition to old master sacred tradition. Modernism involves secular rather than sacred subjects. Compare Impressionist landscapes with High Renaissance altarpieces. Modernism requires a system in which art is made to be sold in the marketplace rather

Esther Afolaranmi, Carter Dillard (2024-09-06). Why Children's Rights Are Critical for Climate Policy and Environmental Activism. counterpunch.org The actual cause of the climate crisis is the anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere since the start of the industrial revolution. But the proximate cause—the underlying activity that sparked the climate crisis and the intertwined environmental crises—is how we have built society, starting from when humans are born. Despite the threat of the sixth extinction, ecosystem collapse, air and water

noemail (2024-09-06). Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024: Cycling, Carnival & Charity in One Exciting Event. devdiscourse.com Hong Kong's most anticipated cycling event, the SHKP Hong Kong Cyclothon, is set to return on October 13, 2024. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), this year's event will feature an exhilarating sports-themed carnival format that will appeal to both local residents and international visitors.

noemail (2024-09-06). Germany Rejects Carbon Credits Due to Suspected Fraud in China. devdiscourse.com Germany's Environment Agency announced on Friday the rejection of carbon credits for 215,000 tons of CO2 emissions from oil companies. The decision follows suspected fraud involving climate projects in China, aimed at helping companies meet EU greenhouse gas reduction targets.

noemail (2024-09-06). Ben Stiller's 'Nutcrackers' Opens Toronto Film Festival. devdiscourse.com Comedian Ben Stiller expressed his excitement about the selection of his latest drama-comedy 'Nutcrackers' to open the Toronto Film Festival. Stiller, accompanied by director David Gordon Green and other cast members, walked the red carpet at the premiere.

noemail (2024-09-06). China's Crushing Defeat: Ivankovic Reflects on Toughest Night. devdiscourse.com In an overwhelming defeat, China coach Branko Ivankovic called the 7-0 loss to Japan the toughest night of his career after the crushing World Cup qualifier in Saitama.

The Independent (2024-09-06). POWER: New intervention can reduce unpaid care work burden on women. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) have found that a new model known as P.O.W.E.R. can help reduce and redistribute the burden of unpaid care work traditionally borne by women. Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer at the Makerere University School …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-09-06). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…

UMMID (2024-09-06). Hindu student 'mistaken for cow smuggler' shot dead in Haryana. ummid.com A Hindu student in Haryana's Faridabad, identified as Aryan Mishra, has been chased in a car and killed by 'cow vigilantes' who mistook him for a cattle smuggler.

Michael Rubinkam (2024-09-06). Investigators will test DNA found on a wipe removed from a care home choking victim's throat. whyy.org The Pennsylvania attorney general's office plans to test DNA from a hair found on a wipe that was The testing is part of a renewed criminal investigation into Cheryl Yewdall's choking death in Philadelphia nearly three years ago, according to court documents filed Thursday. | Staff discovered Yewdall lying face down on the floor with blue lips and in a pool of urine. She was taken to a hospital…

The Onion Staff (2024-09-06). SATIRE: Jimmy Carter Awakens To Learn He Outlived Every Single Person In America. theonion.com PLAINS, GA—Opening his eyes to find an empty room eerily devoid of any sounds, former President Jimmy Carter reportedly awoke Friday to learn that he had seemingly outlived every single person in America. "Hello? Is anybody there? Can anyone hear me?" said the 99-year-old in a shouted plea, stumbling through the halls of an abandoned …

Staff (2024-09-06). Bolívar y la unidad de Nuestra América, en un nuevo aniversario de la Carta de Jamaica. cubadebate.cu Estructurada en forma de misiva con el título de "Contestación de un Americano Meridional a un caballero de esta isla", Bolívar expuso en ella su pensamiento independentista y de integración continental en plena madurez intelectual, cuando estaba en los preparativos para reiniciar la lucha emancipadora. "Yo diré a Ud. lo que puede ponernos en actitud de expulsar a los españoles y de fundar un Gobierno libre: es la unión".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-09-06). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-09-06). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-06). Felicita jefe de la diplomacia cubana a nuevo canciller de Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, felicitó hoy a través de su cuenta en X, a Valdrack Jaenstchke por su nombramiento como Canciller de Nicaragua en reemplazo de Denis Moncada, relevado de sus funciones por motivos de salud.

Staff (2024-09-06). Ulicer Aguilera se supera en París 2024. cubadebate.cu Ulicer Aguilera escribió la más loable historia de superación de su carrera este jueves en el Estadio de Francia, en Saint Denis, donde ganó la medalla de bronce en el lanzamiento de la jabalina en la categoría F13 de los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, con la épica de afrontar la adversidad incluida.

teleSUR, MER (2024-09-06). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-06). Jóvenes de Nepal rechazan política agresiva de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Katmandú, 6 sep (RHC) Jóvenes de Nepal ratificaron su rechazo al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y a la permanencia de la isla caribeña en la lista creada por Washington de Estados presuntos patrocinadores del terrorismo.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-06). Canciller de Nepal ratifica apoyo a Cuba en su lucha contra bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La canciller de Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba, reiteró el tradicional apoyo al pueblo de Cuba en su lucha contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, según divulgaron hoy fuentes diplomáticas de la nación caribeña.

teleSUR, MS (2024-09-06). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-09-06). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-09-06). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

newarab (2024-09-06). Israel razes Gaza homes, UN says situation 'beyond catastrophic'. newarab.com Israeli forces destroyed residential blocks in southern and central Gaza early on Friday, killing several people and leaving others presumed dead and injured under the rubble. | Local sources said residential blocks were destroyed in Rafah and in the Zeitoun neighbourhood southeast of Gaza City. | Six people were reported killed in the strikes on the Radi family home in Zeitoun, while a Palestinian woman was reported killed along with her daughter in Tal al-Hawa, where several others are thought to have died under the rubble. | The latest Israeli attacks come as UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that more th…

newarab (2024-09-06). Israel razes Gaza homes, kill US activist in Nablus. newarab.com Israeli forces destroyed residential blocks in southern and central Gaza early on Friday, killing several people and leaving others presumed dead and injured under the rubble. | Local sources said residential blocks were destroyed in Rafah and in the Zeitoun neighbourhood southeast of Gaza City. | Six people were reported killed in the strikes on the Radi family home in Zeitoun, while a Palestinian woman was reported killed along with her daughter in Tal al-Hawa, where several others are thought to have died under the rubble. | The latest Israeli attacks come as UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that more th…

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-06). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Family of British aid worker killed by Israel urge independent inquiry. presstv.ir James Kirby was among the seven World Central Kitchen staff Israel killed in April.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-06). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

Staff (2024-09-06). Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Pledges $250 Million More for Kyiv Amid Deepening War. democracynow.org Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced more U.S. aid for Ukraine just days after the country was hit by one of the deadliest airstrikes since Russia's invasion in early 2022. On Tuesday, a pair of Russian missiles struck a military academy and hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 270. "The sense … is that the U.S. is giving Ukraine enough so that it doesn't lose, but not enough so that it can actually make significant and needed gains," says award-winning journalist Arwa Damon, who is in Ukraine providing medical and m…

Daria Kovaleva (2024-09-06). Open Letter to the President of Mongolia: Ensure the Arrest of Vladimir Putin. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-09-06). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn Decision to Liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-09-06). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-09-06). ​Unlocking the Full Potential of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. fidh.org How Liberties and other human rights groups want to ensure effective litigation strategies for the coming EU cycle.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights (Charter) is a powerful tool for the protection of rights across the European Union (EU). However, despite its robust framework, implementation is hampered by a lack of transparency and a failure to deploy all available tools. This, coupled with the European Commission's slow and cautious approach, threatens accountability and puts its role (…) | – |

Urban CNY News (2024-09-06). Taste of Syracuse 2024 Raised Over $22,000 for Local Charities. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — Central New York's biggest food and music festival welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days. While the festival welcomed large crowds, it also raised $22,616.72 for local charities. Two checks were presented on Wednesday, September 4th, within Clinton Square where the festival was held. A check for $11,308.36 was presented to Griffin's Guardians. Another check for $11,308.36 was presented to Paige's Butterfly Run. The money collected for the two charities was a joint effort between two Taste of Syracuse sponsors, The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets. Kinney Drug…

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-06). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Maria Calvo (2024-09-06). Aporte solidario mejorará comunidades serranas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 6 sep (RHC) El Centro de Investigaciones de Energía Solar (CIES), la ONG española SODePAZ y el Gobierno del municipio santiaguero Songo-La Maya, se articulan hoy para remodelar la Central Fotovoltaica de la comunidad de Santa María de Loreto.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-09-06). Evalúa Díaz-Canel corrección de distorsiones y reimpulso económico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Presidido por Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, comenzó hoy por Pinar del Río la evaluación de la marcha de los resultados de los territorios en función de corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-09-06). Chinese president promotes ties with Somalia and Republic of Congo. plenglish.com Beijing, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with his counterparts from Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and from the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, to whom he expressed his desire to expand multi-sector cooperation.

The Independent (2024-09-06). Mpox: DR Congo receives first batch of vaccines. independent.co.ug KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | A first batch of 99,100 doses of mpox vaccines was delivered on Thursday to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the global health crisis. "In total, that will make 200,000 doses on Saturday. Today, we received 99,100 doses, and the rest (will be received) on …

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-09-06). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Arun Gupta (2024-09-06). Why is Kamala Harris Erasing Palestinians? counterpunch.org It's not that the Democrats did not show any concern about Palestinians at the Democratic National Convention. They showed extraordinary concern given the lengths they went to erase them from Kamala's coronation. | Afterwards the Democrats seemed ecstatic that a little genocide didn't disrupt their joy. But there were still plenty of protests and signs of divisions that could pose problems with Harris's path to election especially as student protesters look to reinvigorate the movement.

Fight Back News!. (2024-09-06). Chicago Students Start Strong With 'Hands Off Lebanon' Demonstration. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On Thursday, August 29, New Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) started the week strong with a demonstration on campus, with about 90 students, demanding U.S. hands off Lebanon, an end of U.S. aid to Israel and to stand strong with Palestine. | Speakers from other progressive student organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UIC, and Anakbayan at UIC, also spoke. The rally strengthened the students' message of funding for education — such as cultural centers and student resources — not for genocide, war and occupat…

aljazeera (2024-09-06). Israel will cease to exist if Harris becomes president, Trump claims. aljazeera.com Republican presidential nominee tells Jewish donors that his Democratic rival would 'totally abandon' Israel.

Otis Grotewohl (2024-09-06). RNC and DNC: Two versions of anti-migrant policies. workers.org The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in July, was a blatant display of white supremacy and fascistic demagoguery regarding migrants. The Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago in August with a more inclusive and "progressive" faàßade, nevertheless presented a program that restricted the rights of migrants. RNC and DNC: . . . |

Staff (2024-09-06). Fred Trump III Denounces His Uncle Donald Trump for Saying Disabled People "Should Just Die" democracynow.org Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump's Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III's new memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got to Be This Way, shares fresh insights into the Trump family and acts as a platform to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Fred Trump's own son William has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. He says Donald Trump once told him to abandon William, saying, "He doesn't recognize yo…

Joachim Bischoff (2024-09-06). Political Signals from Chicago. indybay.org Harris and Walz advocate continuing the Biden administration's program: Harris embodies the continuity of Democratic policy. She cast the decisive vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, so she is part of the Bidenomics program. Harris is a centrist within the party, but on certain issues, especially gender, abortion and the service economy, she is decidedly progressive.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-09-06). Foreign diplomats congrat DPRK on founding anniversary. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) On the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), foreign diplomats accredited in this capital sent congratulatory messages to the country's leader, Kim Jong-un.

newarab (2024-09-06). Egyptian MB members 'silenced' during Sisi's Turkey visit. newarab.com Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's historic "Muslim Brotherhood leaders were clearly ordered to keep silent about Sisi and the visit or else they would face grave consequences," an Egyptian security official told The New Arab on condi…

tvbrics (2024-09-06). Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology: Country's digital strategy is in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. tvbrics.com These comments were made during a panel discussion on economic transformation and digital innovation opportunities in Indonesia…

tvbrics (2024-09-06). Ethiopia's pharmaceutical sector generates US$1.5 billion per year in revenue. tvbrics.com Ethiopia's Minister of Health has emphasised the investment potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector…

aljazeera (2024-09-06). At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire. aljazeera.com President Ruto says those responsible will be 'held to account' for the blaze that also seriously injured 14 pupils.

aljazeera (2024-09-06). At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire. aljazeera.com President Ruto says those responsible will be 'held to account' for the blaze that also seriously injured 13 pupils.

noemail (2024-09-06). Tragic School Dormitory Fire Claims Lives in Kenya. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire at a school dormitory in Kenya has resulted in the death of 17 students and left 13 others seriously injured, police reported on Friday.

hindustantimes (2024-09-06). Houthis Planning Big Attack On Israel? Iran-Backed Group's Boss Drops Big Hint; 'Enemy Will Be…'. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on September 5 took a swipe at Arab nations for not doing enough against Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza and military operations in the occupied West Bank. Al-Houthi said, "Arab countries are simply watching the Zionist regime's crimes against Palestinians, arson attacks on mosques, and desecration of copies of the Holy Quran without taking a clear stance in this regard." He also called for Jihad against the Israeli regime.

Salmali Das, Sankha Subhra Biswas (2024-09-06). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org

aljazeera (2024-09-06). Scholasticide must not be normalised. aljazeera.com In Gaza and other conflict zones, attacks on schools are threatening to upend key international legal principles.

The Independent (2024-09-06). Why I refuse to mourn Fr Damien Grimes. independent.co.ug Grimes subjugated timidity, ignorance and lack of exposure, especially out of me. If the Grimesian spirit so still dwells in me who was only a teacher on the Namasagali staff, I guess it must dwell even much more in his former direct students EULOGY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | By refusing to mourn Irish former …

The Independent (2024-09-06). Why I refuse to mourn Fr Damien Grimes. independent.co.ug Grimes subjugated timidity, ignorance and lack of exposure, especially out of me. If the Grimesian spirit so still dwells in me who was only a teacher on the Namasagali staff, I guess it must dwell even much more in his former direct students EULOGY| Alfred Geresom Musamali | By refusing to mourn Irish former Namasagali College, …

Hannah Sharland (2024-09-06). EXPOSED: Good Law Project reveals disabled children's charity funnelling cash to Tufton Street. thecanary.co The Good Law project has uncovered a donor to the shadowy network of right-wing dark money think tanks based at Tufton Street. Joining the ranks of its usual band of malign clandestine donors from fossil fuel firms, to tobacco corporations is UK nonprofit the Street Foundation. What does it exist to do? Help disabled children. […] | By

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.

Human Rights Watch (2024-09-06). Nigeria: Protesters Charged with Treason. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators react as Nigerian policemen fire teargas canisters during the End Bad Governance protest in Abuja on August 1, 2024. | © 2024 Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images…

Ed Rampell (2024-09-06). Sham-A Lot: Putting the Cringe Into Fringe. covertactionmagazine.com When I Confronted RFK Jr. About Trump Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s backing of the Republican presidential candidate and disloyalty to the Democrats, the party his family has been so closely identified with for decades, came on the 85th anniversary of one of history's most shocking acts of backstabbing. But the astute observer could see Kennedy's …

Democracy Now! (2024-09-06). "Campus Has Become Unrecognizable": Columbia Prof. Franke Faces Firing After DN Interview on Gaza. pressenza.com Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke last appeared on Democracy Now! in January to discuss an attack on Columbia's campus targeting pro-Palestinian student activists with a foul-smelling liquid that led to multiple hospitalizations. Following her interview, Franke now faces termination after two Columbia professors filed a complaint against her claiming she had created a hostile environment for Israeli students; she also became a target for Republican lawmakers. | Franke joins Democracy Now! to discuss the campaign against her, the ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestine activism at Columbia and more.

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). Israel shouldn't doubt Iran's resolve to retaliate: Top military official. presstv.ir Ranking Iranian military official says the Israeli regime should not doubt the Islamic Republic's resolve to retaliate against the regime's assassination of Hamas' leader.

newarab (2024-09-06). Trump tells Jewish voters Israel would be 'gone' under Harris. newarab.com US presidential hopeful Speaking to a crowd of Jewish Republican voters, Trump claimed that a presidency under

marx21.de (2024-09-06). The Arsonists – How Extremists Took Over the Republican Party. indybay.org Break with democracy According to Brockschmidt, a new quality has been achieved under Trump, namely the willingness to openly admit a break with democracy. Whereas in the past it was common for American politicians to proudly refer to the tradition of American democracy, Trump and his followers openly display their contempt for the system.

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). FM Araghchi: Redrawing of boundaries a red line for Iran. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described any threats to territorial integrity of neighboring countries or redrawing of boundaries as a red line for the Islamic Republic.

Chauncey K. Robinson (2024-09-06). The new 'Reagan' film is an ahistorical conservative fairytale. peoplesworld.org As the 2024 presidential election draws near, there has been a growing realization that ex-President Donald Trump's second term would be detrimental to working people and the country as a whole. Among those pointing out this danger are increasing numbers of prominent Republicans. Yet, as they condemn Trump, they have begun to wax poetic of …

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-09-06). Blinklen's visit to the Dominican Republic and Haiti repudiated. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Political and social organizations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti today repudiated the visit to both countries of U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-09-06). Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it's finalized, delaying relief for millions. nationofchange.org The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.

Ron Jacobs (2024-09-06). The Red Hour of Miracles: Aimé Césaire's And the Dogs Were Silent. counterpunch.org The Haitian revolution was the first victorious anti-colonial war in the so-called New World led by those enslaved by the colonizers. The battle engaged against the slavers and their empires was long and bloody. European kings and European republics fought and lost. In doing so, the latter revealed their colonialist and white supremacist similarities to

Ben Samuels (2024-09-06). Republicans defend attacking Biden on hostages despite families' repeated calls for no politics. haaretz.com GOP lawmakers used the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual confab to explicitly blame Biden and Harris for empowering Hamas and failing to do enough to rescue the hostages…

newarab (2024-09-06). German migration commissioner proposes Rwanda deportation plan. newarab.com Germany's migration commissioner has proposed deporting The proposal comes amid rising pressure on Germany's ruling coalition government to restrict irregular migration following a fatal stabbing linked to Islamic State at a city festival last month that fuelled far-right opposition and criticism of Berlin's migration policies. | Joachim Stamp, Germany's Spec…

ecns.cn (2024-09-06). China signs International Lunar Research Station cooperation agreement with Senegal. ecns.cn The Second International Deep Space Exploration Conference kicked off on Thursday in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province.

Gideon Levy (2024-09-06). Settlers destroyed their West Bank village, Israel forbids them from rebuilding it. haaretz.com A Palestinian community abandoned its ancestral village in the South Hebron Hills at the start of the war for fear of settler attacks. An Israeli court decision allowed them to return, but settlers have already destroyed most of their homes. Now the military government won't let them rebuild…

Ali Salam (2024-09-06). Israeli Soldiers Shoot a Woman Near Bethlehem. imemc.org Israeli forces shot a Palestinian woman, on Thursday night, after invading the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Rami Hamamreh, the director of the Husan Village Council, told WAFA that occupation soldiers stormed the eastern entrance to the village, sparking protests among local Palestinian youths. Hamamreh added that the …

Staff (2024-09-06). Israeli army on fatal West Bank shooting of U.S. activist: Troops responded to violence, incident 'under review'. haaretz.com Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Settlers set fire to vehicles and vandalized buildings in two Palestinian villages in the Ramallah area ‚ñ UN warns humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip 'beyond catastrophic' ‚ñ Palestinian news agency: IDF withdraws from West Bank cities of Jenin, Tul Karm after 10 day operation…

Staff (2024-09-06). Palestinians: American human rights activist shot to death by Israeli soldiers in West Bank. haaretz.com Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Settlers set fire to vehicles and vandalized buildings in two Palestinian villages in the Ramallah area ‚ñ UN warns humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip 'beyond catastrophic' ‚ñ Palestinian news agency: IDF withdraws from West Bank cities of Jenin, Tul Karm after 10 day operation…

presstv.ir (2024-09-06). IRGC Navy commander: Three Iranian islands 'important operational area'. presstv.ir The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has inspected the operational readiness of units stationed in key strategic locations, including the Strait of Hormuz, Great Tunb, and Lesser Tunb.

Naveena Sadasivam (2024-09-06). From the cradle: How kids, newborns, and the unborn jump-started South Korea's historic climate lawsuit. grist.org Choi Hee-woo was a 20-week-old embryo when he joined a landmark climate lawsuit in South Korea. At the time, his

Bradley Crowder (2024-09-06). The sand cannot stop. peoplesworld.org Editor's note: The Permian Basin is a vast region of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico containing the most productive oil fields in the United States. It has yielded nearly 30 billion barrels of oil and over 75 trillion cubic feet of natural gas since the first commercial well opened in the region in 1921. …

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-09-06). Chile has pending human rights issues, says UN representative. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for South America, Jan Jarab, considered that Chile still has pending issues in this matter.

aljazeera (2024-09-06). Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall on China's Hainan as 400,000 evacuated. aljazeera.com Transport links shuttered as Asia's strongest storm this year drenches southern China and will affect Vietnam and Laos.

noemail (2024-09-06). Kishida's Farewell Diplomacy: Strengthening Japan-South Korea Ties. devdiscourse.com In a move to solidify his diplomatic legacy, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is visiting South Korea less than a month before leaving office. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the two traditional rivals as challenges lie ahead for their cooperation after Kishida's departure.

noemail (2024-09-06). Super Typhoon Yagi Batters Southern China: Schools, Flights Halted. devdiscourse.com Powerful gales and heavy rain from Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, shutting schools for a second day and canceling flights as one of the year's strongest storms approached Hainan's tropical coast. With maximum sustained winds of 245 km per hour near its eye, Yagi stands as 2024's second-most powerful tropical cyclone.

Peter Crimmins (2024-09-06). A new musical about a Jenkintown Holocaust survivor is premiering at Gratz College in Elkins Park. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ruth Kapp Hartz was four years old, living with her German Jewish parents in Toulouse in the "free zone" of France below the Nazi-occupied portion to the north. When the Nazi-aligned Vichy police started searching door-to-door for Jewish, non-French residents, Ruth became Renée. | "Old Testament names in France are not that common in France. In fact, weren't even allowed up until 1980," she said. "Old Testament names immediately meant that you were Jewish." | For the next th…

Urban CNY News (2024-09-06). Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival Returns to Southside as Summer Ends and School Year Begins. urbancny.com Parade Grand Marshal Bea Gonzalez to lead parade procession from Beauchamp Branch Library to festival venue at Brighton Academy Local heroes to be honored for achievements despite adversity in opening ceremony Event brings published authors and illustrators, including London Ladd, to community, offering free books, resources, and entertainment Syracuse, N.Y. — Light a Candle for Literacy (LACFL) revives Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival, an annual event created to advance reading and writing in Syracuse. Bea Gonzalez, a retired higher education administrator, public servant, and community advocate,…

MEE staff (2024-09-06). Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission. middleeasteye.net Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission | Fact-finding report reveals range of crimes by RSF and Sudanese army, including rape, killings and torture, and calls for arms embargo | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on the occasion of…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-09-06). HR Mission denounces atrocities and demands arms embargo in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, appointed by the UN for Sudan, called for an arms embargo in the country, denouncing the total impunity with which the rival forces act in the conflict.

aljazeera (2024-09-06). UN experts call for 'impartial force' to protect civilians in Sudan. aljazeera.com Warring parties have committed 'harrowing human rights violations' that could amount to war crimes, report finds.

Emily Guerra (2024-09-06). Low Wage Work Isn't Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too. counterpunch.org I've always felt that working in customer-facing jobs is my calling. I'm passionate about making people feel comfortable when they enter a business, be it a retail store or a restaurant. But it was hard to keep that passion when I worked at Dollar General. Like workers at many other big retailers, we were so

Heba Nasser (2024-09-06). Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release. middleeasteye.net Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release | Ayachi Zammel's re-arrest comes amid accusations that authorities are manipulating the race in Kais Saied's favour | | Tunisian voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Mnihla district, outside Tunis, during the p…

Staff (2024-09-06). Headlines for September 6, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination; U.N. Warns Gazans Getting No Food in "Beyond Catastrophic" Scenario, Israel Continues Assault on West Bank, Leaves Devastating Scenes After Attacking Jenin and Tulkarm, Georgia Authorities Charge Father of Apalachee High School Mass Shooter, Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax Rate, Proposes Tax Benefits for Small Businesses, DOJ Indicts Russians over Election Subversion Scheme Involving Social Media "Propaganda" Accounts, Activists Demand Justice After Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Is Killed by Her Partner, DRC Finally Gets First Mpox Vaccin…

noemail (2024-09-06). Uganda Secures Over $600 Million for Infrastructure and Waste Management. devdiscourse.com The World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD) have allocated more than $600 million to Uganda for infrastructure development and waste management in Kampala, the capital city, as announced by both the government and the World Bank on Thursday.

The Independent (2024-09-06). Allen Kagina reaffirms UNRA's commitment to adhering to ESG standards. independent.co.ug Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. She delivered this message while officially opening the 29th ICPAU Annual Seminar in Entebbe …

The Independent (2024-09-06). Gender ministry to scale LABE's Home Learning Centre model nationally. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is considering scaling the Home Learning Centre (HLC) model being implemented by Literacy and Adult Basic Education (LABE) — an indigenous NGO — into a nationwide program. Under the HLC model, LABE uses innovative methods to engage children by incorporating locally …

The Independent (2024-09-06). Old Mutual Investment Chairman sees more Ugandans embracing financial services. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's economy stands to benefit from more Ugandans increasingly embracing financial services according to Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Chairman, Samuel Ssejjaaka. Ssejaaka was speaking at OMIG Annual General Meeting for Uganda's Unit Trust Holders held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Sept.5, where he updated shareholders about the performance of …

The Independent (2024-09-06). Uganda's Kadondi glad to join English side Nottingham Forest Netball Club. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's She Cranes player Faridah Kadondi has expressed her delight after signing a professional contract with the English side Nottingham Forest Netball Club. The English club, set to make its debut in the England Netball Super League, announced Kadondi's signing on Wednesday. Speaking to Xinhua online on Thursday, Kadondi described …

infobrics (2024-09-05). BRICS on the Move: The Rising Appeal of a Diverse Alliance. infobrics.org BRICS, the bloc of emerging economies comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is gaining momentum. At the beginning of this year, BRICS expanded, and now, no fewer than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-09-05). FOCAC 2024: Strengthening China-Africa Ties for a Shared Future. orinocotribune.com By Malik Ayub Sumbal — Sep 3, 2024 | Beijing is all set to host African leaders at the landmark 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), a key event aimed at deepening political and economic ties between China and African nations. | This summit marks a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to foster a shared future destiny based on mutual respect and benefit. As Beijing rolls out the red carpet for African leaders, the forum is set to become the biggest participation of African leaders outside of the African Union. | China-Africa cooperation through FOCAC will not only deepen t…

Abdul Rahman (2024-09-05). China upgrades bilateral relations in Africa to "strategic relationships" during China-Africa summit. peoplesdispatch.org The ninth Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) or the China-Africa Summit opened on Thursday, September 5 at the Great Hall of the People at Beijing. In the During his address, Xi claimed that modernization is the right of all countries in the world. He criticized the Western approaches to modernization which, according to him, are based on domination causing immense sufferings on…

21st Century Wire (2024-09-05). UN Forced to Admit Gates-funded Vaccine Is Causing Polio Outbreak in Africa. globalresearch.ca This really should be one of the biggest public health scandals of the decade, but instead it's given little attention — mainly because of the high-profile nature of the people and organisations involved. | *** | First published on September 7, 2020…

aljazeera (2024-09-05). What does China's $50bn package mean for Africa and the West? aljazeera.com President Xi Jinping pledges investment and loans at summit.

hindustantimes (2024-09-05). After Putin, Xi Lures Africa With $50 Bn, Strategic Ties | China, Russia Decimating West's Hegemony. hindustantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Sep 5, proposed to the assembled African leaders that relations with all African countries with diplomatic ties with China should be elevated to the "strategic" level. He also announced giving Africa $50 billion over the next three years to deepen mutual cooperation. Watch this video for all the details.

EDWIN (2024-09-05). Tugboats to improve services at Transnet's Port of East London. sanews.gov.za Tugboats to improve services at Transnet's Port of East London | The Port of East London on Thursday received the two last tugboats marking the completion of Transnet National Ports Authority's (TNPA) R1billion investment towards the Marine Fleet Renewal Programme.

The programme is aimed at boosting tugboat availability and enhancing shipping operations.

The programme is a key element of the Transnet Recovery Plan which is critical in driving shipping efficiencies and reliability, whilst also positioning the ports as competitive and a catalyst for economic growth.

The tugboats are designed t…

GABIK (2024-09-05). Over one thousand permits issued for hemp cultivation. sanews.gov.za

NEOB (2024-09-05). Economic spinoffs of direct Munich-Joburg flight. sanews.gov.za Economic spinoffs of direct Munich-Joburg flight | The significance of a direct flight from Munich in Germany to Johannesburg is "incalculable" for Gauteng's economy, according to the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED). | This follows the inaugural landing of the Lufthansa direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg on Wednesday. | The airliner is expected to operate at least three weekly flights between the two cities. | "The significance of this route to the Gauteng provincial economy is incalculable. Munich, the third largest metropolitan region in the European Union by gross domestic product is t…

Anand Naidoo (2024-09-05). The Heat: China-Africa Cooperation. america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. President Xi said China stands ready to work with Africa to implement ten partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization. | Joining the discussion: |

David Spero (2024-09-05). Contrived charges of antisemitism are the new 'Red Scare'. mondoweiss.net How an evidence-free smear is being used to suppress those fighting for justice in Palestine.

Ana Perdigón (2024-09-05). Venezuela: Transport Minister Condemns New Sabotage of Railway System. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for transport, Ramón Velásquez, has condemned an act of sabotage against the public railway system following a fire in the electrical room of the Libertador Simón Bolívar Terminal railway station, in La Rinconada, Caracas. | Velásquez reported via social media that Caracas firefighters controlled the fire, which started this Tuesday, September 2, at 6: 38 p.m. in the electrical room of the Simón Bolívar station, belonging to the National Railway System. | "There was a fire at the power plant, which we do not doubt was an act of sabotage," said the minister, "given the fact that we have carr…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-09-05). Chile Hosts Military Exercises of the US Southern Command. orinocotribune.com They are authorized by the government of Gabriel Boric and has the organization of the minister of defense, Maya Fernández Allende. | The UNITAS 2024 multinational naval exercise, organized by the United States Southern Command and the Chilean Navy, began on Monday in the city of Valparaíso, in the Andean country. | The operations of the year are carried out between 2 and 12 September, with the participation of 24 countries, 17 ships, 2 submarines and 23 aircraft on the coasts of the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso and Magallanes. | Chilean Vice-Admiral Claudio Maldonado, expressed that "we are very happy to be a…

Jey Clayton (2024-09-05). On strike! New Seasons grocery workers. workers.org Portland, Oregon Portland New Seasons grocery workers carried out an all-day strike in 10 area stores on Sept. 1. A crowd of strikers and supporters kept the pressure on management, turning away customers on a normally busy shopping day. Strikers formed two moving picket lines, blocking both entrances to the . . . |

Brian Berletic (2024-09-05). How is the US Convincing the Philippines to Destroy Itself? thealtworld.com — The US infiltrates a targeted nation's information space to manipulate a nation's own population against its best interests; | — The US has convinced the Philippine people that its former colonial master is its "ally," it largest trade partner (China) is its enemy, and that foregoing economic development to confront China is somehow in its best interests; | — The US does this through large media networks including "fact checking" projects paradoxically reinforcing lies rather than rooting them out; | — A nation's information space is as important to protect for national security as its physi…

Kevin Gosztola (2024-09-05). Incarcerated Journalist Endures Campaign Of Retaliation From Texas Prison Officials. thedissenter.org The following is published in conjunction with

Pressenza Philippines (2024-09-05). Northern Mindanao Marks Five Years of Advancing Adolescent Health and Strengthening SRH and GBV Initiatives. pressenza.com by Geri Matthew "Choi" Carretero | Bukidnon, Philippines — The Subnational Close-Out event for the Sexual Health and Empowerment (SHE) project was held on September 3, 2024, at the Kekehyu Business Hotel in Valencia City, Bukidnon. This event, titled "Pasidungog 2024," celebrated the culmination of five years of groundbreaking work in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention specifically for Northern Mindanao. Pasidungog 2024 recognizes champions in promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention. | The term "Pasidungog," mean…

Gillian Branstetter (2024-09-05). The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained. aclu.org Since 2021, In July 2023, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request from fami…

Editor (2024-09-05). Amilcar Cabral and the World to come. mronline.org The articles, speeches, and communiqués of Amilcar Cabral are required reading for revolutionaries today who are struggling with the agrarian question and the current wave of revolutions.

Christopher D. Cook (2024-09-05). Why Aren't We Talking About America's Retirement Crisis? progressive.org We need to take care of our older Americans. It's time to tackle elder poverty and the retirement crisis head on.

Jim Carrier (2024-09-05). How to Make a 'War Reserve' Nuclear Bomb. progressive.org The dark art of crafting nuclear 'pits' was almost lost. Now it's ramped up into a multibillion dollar industry.

Author Blank (2024-09-05). 25, 50 and 75 years ago. themilitant.com September 20, 1999: | CHICAGO — Eleven Puerto Rican political prisoners, most of whom have spent two decades in U.S. prisons because of their pro-independence actions, are due to be released soon. This victory is the result of an international campaign that has won broad backing. | The 11 are Elizam Escobar, Ricardo Jiménez, Adolfo Matos, Dylcia Pagán, Alicia Rodríguez, Ida Luz Rodríguez, Luis Rosa, Carmen Valentín, Alberto Rodríguez, Alejandrina Torres and Edwin Cortés. Two prisoners, Oscar López and Antonio Camacho, rejected conditions the government sought to impose on the independence activists…

A A (2024-09-05). The Germans said "Enough!" strategic-culture.su Voters care more about their families, homes, and the consequences of uncontrolled immigration than about what the elites think of them. | ❗️Join us on , , and . | Contact us: <...

Hannah Sharland (2024-09-05). Labour's cabinet has taken over half a million in donations from private healthcare lobbyists. thecanary.co Lobbyists, hedge funds, and private equity firms connected to the private healthcare sector have funnelled more than half a million pounds to the new Labour Party cabinet since 2023. In a damning new exposé, Canary columnist Dr Julia Grace Patterson's advocacy group EveryDoctor has revealed the staggering scale of donations from those with vested interests in […] | By

IMEMC News (2024-09-05). Including A Journalist, Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Ramallah. imemc.org Israeli soldiers abducted five citizens, including a young woman and Palestine TV correspondent, Ali Dar Ali, from various neighborhoods and towns in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, in the central part of the occupied West Bank, early Thursday morning. Media sources said many army jeeps invaded Beitunia town, west of Ramallah, before the soldiers stormed and …

Sam Stecklow (2024-09-05). From False Arrest to Shooting Sonya Massey: A Cop Kept Getting Jobs Despite His Lies. theintercept.com Sean Grayson had a history of credibility issues. It didn't stop him from being hired at police departments in Central Illinois.

aljazeera (2024-09-05). DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines. aljazeera.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received its first batch of mpox vaccines.

Rev. Graylan Hagler (2024-09-05). It's too late to still be uncommitted. peoplesworld.org As the elections come upon us, much attention has turned towards them. People are discussing and debating whether to vote, to remain "uncommitted," to vote for a third party candidate, or to vote for the Democratic candidate in a statement of history and hope for change. I have heard people declare that they are tired …

Areeb Ullah (2024-09-05). London pro-Palestine march organisers accuse Met Police of disruption tactics. middleeasteye.net London pro-Palestine march organisers accuse Met Police of disruption tactics | Organisers say pushing back start time, threat of arrests, and 'last-minute' restrictions are an attack on democratic rights | | Pro-Palestine protesters march in London on 3 August 2024 (AFP) | Protest groups…

infobrics (2024-09-05). Ethiopia, China Enjoying Commendable Relations in Trade and Investment. infobrics.org The activities being underway to bolster the trade and investment partnership between Ethiopia and China have been showing tangible results, Investment Commission Commissioner, Hanna Arayaselassie remarked…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-09-05). Israel Launches A War On The Northern West Bank. thelastamericanvagabond.com Last week, on Wednesday morning, the Israeli military announced that it had initiated the largest military assault in the West Bank since the early 2000s, declaring it "Operation Summer Camps" that ostensibly seeks to crush a range of Palestinian armed groups that are currently operating in the north of the occupied territory. Using thousands of

Derrick Broze (2024-09-05). The Summit of the Future is Only Weeks Away Yet the Public Remains Ignorant. thelastamericanvagabond.com With the UN's Summit of the Future less than 20 days away the vast majority of the public has no idea governments of the world are set to sign the so-called Pact for the Future. On September 22 and 23, the United Nations member states will gather in New York City at the UN headquarters

Ryan Cristián (2024-09-05). The Rise Of Technocratic Regime Change & DOJ Indictment Ensnares Right-Wing Influencers. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/5/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

G. Dunkel (2024-09-05). Kenyan cops can't guarantee U.S. domination of Haiti. workers.org The multinational security support mission (MSS) in Haiti, approved by the United Nations, funded in large part by the United States and led by cops from Kenya, began arriving in Port-au-Prince at the end of June. It's the latest wrinkle in the long history of maneuvers and plots the U.S. . . . |

Staff (2024-09-05). 2024-09-05: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com admin | Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:33:38 +0000 | | Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-09-05). New institution strengthens ties between Bolivia and Russia. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The general director of the Center for Integration and Cooperation of Russia and Latin America (Cicral-Bolivia), Sara Valentina Enríquez, said today that this new institution strengthens cooperation and diplomacy between the peoples of both countries. presstv.ir […] | | Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-09-05).

MEE staff (2024-09-05). Israel: Netanyahu says map showing Western Sahara as separate from Morocco was mistake. middleeasteye.net Israel: Netanyahu says map showing Western Sahara as separate from Morocco was mistake | Israeli premier 'reaffirms Moroccan recognition' over disputed territory, after map he displayed caused a stir online | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows a map of the Middle East and North Af…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-09-05). Calling Harris A Communist Is An Insult To Communism: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Republicans called Obama a communist, when all his worst actions as president were continuations and expansions of Bush's policies. Democrats called Trump a Nazi when his worst acts were continuations and expansions of Obama's policies. Now we're back to calling Harris a communist, while she supports a genocide that Republicans also support. | Calling Kamala Harris a communist isn't wrong because it degrades Harris, it's wrong because it degrades communism. | ‚ùñ | The Biden-Harris administration is knowingly helping the Israeli government wage a campaign of extermination in Gaza that has shoc…

Dave DeCamp (2024-09-05). Trump Says If Harris Wins, Israel Will No Longer Exist. news.antiwar.com Former President Donald Trump addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition on Thursday and claimed that if Vice President Kamala Harris wins in November, Israel will no longer exist. "If Kamala Harris wins, terrorist armies will wage an unceasing war to drive Jews out of the Holy Land," Trump said. He told the conference attendees that they …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-09-05). Donald Trump pushes Congress to shut down the government—again. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Donald Trump wants to shut down the federal government, again. This time it would happen at the end of this month — Sept. 30. Like he did when he got them to kill a bi-partisan border bill, the convicted felon and current Republican presidential nominee is demanding congressional Republicans shut it down for him since …

aljazeera (2024-09-05). Trump pledges to tap Elon Musk to head government efficiency commission. aljazeera.com Republican presidential candidate says commission to audit entire federal government and suggest 'drastic reforms'.

Guest Blogger (2024-09-05). House Republicans Press NOAA Over Data Used to Push Climate Change Narrative. wattsupwiththat.com Roger Pielke Jr., a BDD critic and former environmental studies professor at the University of Colorado, raised several of these issues in his own correction request submitted to NOAA in January. In response to his request, NOAA said that it would be taking some steps to improve the BDD data's transparency.

Marc Levy (2024-09-05). Pennsylvania voters can cast a provisional ballot if their mail ballot is rejected, court says. whyy.org A court decided Thursday that voters in the presidential battleground of Pennsylvania can cast provisional ballots in place of mail-in ballots that are rejected for a garden-variety mistake they made when they returned it, according to lawyers in the case. | Democrats typically outvote Republicans by mail by about 3-to-1 in Pennsylvania, and the decision by a state Commonwealth Court panel could mean that hundreds or thousands more votes are counted in November's election, when the state is expected to play an outsized role in picking the next president. | The three-member panel ruled that nothing in state law pr…

IMEMC News (2024-09-05). Army Assaults A Palestinian, Abducts One, In Jericho. imemc.org On Thursday, Israeli soldiers invaded the Aqabat Jabr refugee camp, south of Jericho in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, abducted one Palestinian, and assaulted an elderly man. Eyewitnesses said the soldiers invaded the refugee camp before storming and ransacking more than twenty homes. They added that most of the invaded homes belong …

IMEMC News (2024-09-05). Israeli Colonizers Injure Two Palestinians Near Tubas. imemc.org On Thursday, a group of illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers attacked and injured two Palestinian farmers on their lands in Atouf village, east of Tammoun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said the colonizers, accompanied by soldiers, invaded Palestinian lands and started forcing the farmers out. They added …

infobrics (2024-09-05). Will Malaysia Build ASEAN with BRICS. infobrics.org As the next chair of the Southeast Asian grouping, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will likely share the concerns of his new BRICS partners…

Nava J. Thakuria (2024-09-05). Pakistan Loses 10th Journalist to Assailants This Year, PEC Expresses Serious Concern. pressenza.com Geneva: Pakistan has slowly turned into a graveyard of working journalists as the South Asian nation loses another journalist, the tenth victim this year to date, to assailants. Local media reports confirm that senior journalist Nisar Lehri was shot dead on 4 September 2024 in the Mastung locality of Balochistan. Lehri (50), a member of Mastung press club, who was targeted by armed miscreants for reasons not officially disclosed. | Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the continued killing of media persons in Pakistan even though it's not witnessing…

Cris Barrish (2024-09-05). 'Very obscene': Vandal spray-paints 'pig' on memorial sign for slain Delaware cop. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the last 13 years, a simple metal sign on a telephone pole has marked the spot where a Delaware police officer was stabbed to death. | That sign, on a residential street in the Penn Acres neighborhood near New Castle, reads, "Never Forgotten. Always Remembered" in honor of

Julia Conley (2024-09-05). 'A great day': workers at second southern auto industry plant join UAW. therealnews.com

Studio 2 staff (2024-09-05). How the mushroom industry reveals our broken immigration system. whyy.org With immigration a key issue in the 2024 presidential election, Studio 2 hosted a conversation on the topic with insight from stakeholders in Southern Chester County, who reflected on how the local mushroom industry's dependence on immigrant labor highlights the flaws of our federal policy. | Guests: | -Zeke Hernandez is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and author of the new book The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers. | -Nancy Ayllón-Ramírez is an immigration attorney based in Kennett Square. She came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 6. Her dad worked…

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-09-05). Extreme heat in Southern California. america.cgtn.com A broiling heat wave is once again blanketing Southern California. The National Weather Service predicts the region could experience dangerous temperatures. It comes as a series of landslides in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes triggered the declaration of a state of emergency, while power was shut off in some neighborhoods. In the meantime, fire crews in the northern part of the state are battling wildfires fueled by dry and windy conditions. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan shares the latest from Los Angeles.

diegoramos718 (2024-09-05). Three New Kinds of Refugees in a World of Migrants. scheerpost.com

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newarab (2024-08-30). How South Africa's coal exports fuel Israel's genocide in Gaza. newarab.com

Dania Akkad (2024-08-30). War on Gaza: Wounded Palestinian child arrives in South Africa for medical treatment. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Wounded Palestinian child arrives in South Africa for medical treatment | Nine-year-old Mira, severely injured in an Israeli bombing in Gaza, was greeted by a crowd upon her arrival in Johannesburg | | Mira was surrounded by supporters at OR Tambo International Airport in Johann…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-30). African Union condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemned the killing of civilians and members of the security forces in Burkina Faso by a terrorist group, a press release issued on Friday.

aljazeera (2024-08-30). A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city. aljazeera.com Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.

The Independent (2024-08-30). ATMIS Force Commander Lt Gen Kavuma commends troops in Beletweyne, visits Kismayo. independent.co.ug Beletweyne, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Beletweyne, 29 August 2024 — The Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, has commended ATMIS Djibouti and Ethiopia troops for their dedication and commitment to maintain security and stability in their Areas of Operations. During a familiarisation visit to Beletweyne, Hirshabelle …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Not yet time for sovereign wealth fund: South African president. independent.co.ug CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said that while the government remains committed to building a sovereign wealth fund, now is not the most favorable time for its immediate establishment. He made the remarks during an oral reply session at the National Assembly of Parliament in Cape Town, …

DikelediM (2024-08-30). Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Africa stands at the centre of SA's foreign policy — President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. | The President said South Africa was firmly committed to strengthening the African Union (AU) as an instrument of peace, stability, integration and development on the continent. | "South Africa plays a leading role on several continental issues. We are, for example, the chair of the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative. We are currently the AU Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response," he said…

DikelediM (2024-08-30). SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates International Overdose Day in KwaMhlanga | The Department of Social Development (DSD) will today commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the Vezubuhle Community Hall, in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. | According to the department, substance abuse is one of the main drivers of social ills such as the spread of HIV and Aids, school dropout, crime, violence as well as gender-based violence and femicide. | The department said this had a negative impact on society and led to the destruction of individuals, families and communities. | "KwaMhlanga and Thembisile Hani Municipality in Mpumalanga have…

DikelediM (2024-08-30). Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother. sanews.gov.za Tolashe condemns brutal killing of Limpopo mother | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a 45-year-old mother of four, whose body was found by the police together with two other victims at Sebayeng village in Limpopo. | The Minister said the incident happened as the country commemorates Women's Month under the theme: "Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy Towards Women's Development". | "I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the violence and brutal killings of women, particularly, during the month of August where we expect women to be embraced, protected, and celebr…

EDWIN (2024-08-30). SAPS celebrates its Deputy Minister. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its Deputy Minister | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate women in policing and in particular female leaders within its ranks who are playing key leadership roles within the organisation to ensure a safer and secure country for all. | As Women's Month draws to a close, SAPS celebrates the recently appointed Deputy Minister of Police and Member of Parliament, Polly Boshielo. | Boshielo took up her new role in the Police Ministry in June 2024, following the establishment of South Africa's seventh democratic administration under the Government of…

GABIK (2024-08-30). Call for stronger social partnerships. sanews.gov.za Call for stronger social partnerships | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to long-term responses to disasters and in assisting families in need. | Buthelezi made the call during the handover of a new house to the Jikela family, who lost five members to the devastating Durban floods of 2022. | The construction of the new house was made possible by a non-profit organisation, the Mahlasedi Foundation.
The floods tragically claimed the lives of Princess Bonakele Jikela, her childr…

GABIK (2024-08-30). Call to use water wisely. sanews.gov.za Call to use water wisely | As South Africa enters a new season of spring, the Department of Water and Sanitation has called on the public to use the available water wisely and sparingly, as water levels continue to drop in the watercourses. | The department reiterated that South Africa is a dry and water scarce country where every drop counts, and this makes it critical that the public always practice water conservation and use the available water wisely in everything they do. | South Africans celebrate Spring Day on 1 September annually, and this is considered to be a sign of ushering in a new season. | It is tr…

Gabisile (2024-08-30). Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges. sanews.gov.za Lamola welcomes Norway's support to help resolve SA's triple challenges | South Africa's triple challenges of unemployment, inequality, and poverty persist, and Norway's ongoing support and cooperation to enable the country to resolve these pressing development issues is greatly appreciated. | This is according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola who spoke during the opening remarks on the Working Visit of Norway Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. | Norway is one of the biggest investors in renewable energy in South Africa and is working towards deliverin…

NEOB (2024-08-30). SIU to investigate Eskom contracts. sanews.gov.za SIU to investigate Eskom contracts | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in nine Eskom contracts. | This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the corruption busting unit to probe the power utility's affairs. | The SIU said it will investigate the following contracts:
• The procurement of and contracting for coal from Tegeta Exploration and Resources (Pty) Limited for coal supplied by Optimum Coal Mine (Pty) Limited and the Brakfontein Colliery Mine.
• Procuring and contracting f…

NEOB (2024-08-30). Transnet, NDB sign agreement to improve SA freight logistics. sanews.gov.za Transnet, NDB sign agreement to improve SA freight logistics | Transnet has signed a R5 billion loan agreement with the New Development Bank (NDB) in support of the public entity's improvement and modernisation efforts in freight rail.

The agreement was signed during the NDB's ninth annual meeting held in Cape Town this week.

Transnet Group Chief Executive, Michelle Phillips, said: "This investment is important for Transnet, as we accelerate implementation of the Recovery Plan and economic reforms.

"The modernisation programme will enhance our operational capabilities and contribution to the…

nosihle (2024-08-30). New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries. sanews.gov.za New Development Bank key to progress in developing countries | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called for visible thought leadership on how the New Development Bank (NDB) can play a more catalytic role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing and emerging markets. | The SDGs are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. | "The Bank must be unwavering in its commitment to the SDGs as it remains the most relevant benchmark for the development priorities of developing countries. Therefore, as…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-30). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-30). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-30). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-30). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). Day 2 of West Bank carnage: Israeli forces kill worshipers, burn homes. presstv.ir Israel has killed 662 Palestinians and injured about 5,400 in the West Bank since early October last year.

newarab (2024-08-30). Deadly Israeli raid on West Bank continues despite global outcry. newarab.com Israeli forces carried out a large-scale raid and arrest campaign at dawn on Friday, surrounding a house in Jenin's Zababdeh town. | Reports state the military aggression included heavy gunfire and the widespread destruction of infrastructure and private facilities.

Zvi Bar'el (2024-08-30). Iran's 'Ring of Fire' forced to navigate conflicting interests. haaretz.com The militias that make up the 'unity of fronts' are different groups with independent goals, some of which are making it clear that their obedience to Tehran is not automatic and that they may even carry out operations that conflict with Iran's interests. The Houthis, for example, may be the most complex Iranian proxy to control…

Staff (2024-08-30). The 'Comanditos,' the Terrorist Network of Fascism in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Germán Van de Velde — Aug 26, 2024 | The presidential elections of July 28 in Venezuela left countless experiences that must be systematized to study and predict future attacks by fascism against democracy, freedom and the human rights of our peoples. In this sense, here we will explain the strategy of the "comanditos," a terrorist network organized by the US government and the ultra-right. | [Note that this attempted coup operation was similar to the successful one against Evo Morales in Bolivia's 2019 election, and very similar to the tranques in Nicaragua in 2018]. | The "comanditos" were part of an or…

Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-08-30). Nicaraguan police seize over 120 kilos of drugs. plenglish.com Managua, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's National Police seized over 120 kilograms of cocaine in El Guasaule, a border post with El Salvador, reported today the director of Judicial Assistance of the institution, General Commissioner Juan Victoriano Ruiz.

John Steinbach (2024-08-30). Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Threat to World Peace. History and Analysis. globalresearch.ca This carefully researched article by John Steinbach on Israel's nuclear arsenal was first published by Global Research in March 2002. | "Should war break out in the Middle East again,… or should any Arab nation fire missiles against Israel, as the …

newarab (2024-08-30). In Gaza, wearing a press vest is a death sentence for reporters. newarab.com Journalist Ismail al-Ghoul's last words were meant to be reassuring: "The situation is very dangerous, but don't worry," the Gaza-based reporter for Al Jazeera told his wife, Malak Azrid, by phone. "I survived a bombing just a little while ago, thank God." | Then, the line suddenly cut out. Despite wearing a press vest and travelling in a car marked as media, an Israeli drone strike blew the vehicle to pieces, instantly killing Ismail and his cameraman, Rami Alrifi. | Ismail's fate demonstrates the unparalleled crisis facing journalists in Gaza, a veritable kill zone for media workers since October 7. | Of the…

Staff (2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …

Staff (2024-08-30). A G Noorani: An eminent constitutional expert, historian and prolific writer. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror A. G. Noorani, a distinguished Indian lawyer, historian, and political commentator, passed away, leaving behind a legacy marked by his profound scholarship and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism and civil liberties. Born on September 16, 1930, in Bombay, Noorani pursued a career in law but became widely recognized for his incisive writings on …

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). China conducts 12th sea-based satellite launch successfully. ecns.cn Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, made the third sea-based launch mission of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday afternoon.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). China launches commercial CERES-1 rocket from sea. ecns.cn A CERES-1 carrier rocket carrying six satellites carrying Yunyao-1 15, 16 and 17 satellites and three other satellites blasts off from the waters near east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 29, 2024.

WSWS (2024-08-30). IV fluid shortages intensify crisis in Australian healthcare system. wsws.org The depletion of IV fluid stocks reveals that there is no effective system in Australia which identifies stocks of items essential for proper management of public health.

Jane Welford (2024-08-30). Thursday 9/26: PILOT LAUNCH EVENT! THE FIRST GUARANTEED CARE INCOME. indybay.org 2973 16th Street, Suite 300 | San Francisco | 1/2 block from 16th Street BART…

Lynda Carson (2024-08-30). Local activist helps to create hour music program on KALX Radio, Berkeley. indybay.org Radio Dunya Music Program On KALX:…

Taryn Fivek (2024-08-30). #NoMore24: VIDEO interviews with workers fighting to end 24-hour workdays in N.Y.'s Chinatown. peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—For ten years, community labor activists have been battling the 24-hour workday, where home care workers clock in for a 24-hour shift but are only paid for 13 of those hours. They are preyed upon by organizations that claim to protect the most vulnerable in their community, but these workers refuse to give up. …

Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-08-30). Search will start to identify missing persons in Colombian cemetery. plenglish.com Bogotá, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) A search task force will seek to identify missing persons by unearthing evidence in the Albornoz Cemetery in Colombia's northern Cartagena town, said today the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP).

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Mexico's military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa. aljazeera.com Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Stars Carlos Alcaraz and Naomi Osaka crash out of US Open in shock defeats. aljazeera.com Alcaraz crumbled against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp while Osaka lost to Czech Karolina Muchova.

David Carrier (2024-08-30). Towards A New History of Venetian Art. counterpunch.org Venetian painting has long been famous, and so much has been commented on. Early in the nineteenth century, Hegel, who never got to Italy, offered some evocative notes. Later in that century, Walter Pater published a famously suggestive account of the school of Giorgione. In 1970, Sydney J. Freedberg's massive volume history of sixteenth-century Italian

Marc Levy (2024-08-30). The Ghost of Torquemada and the DAV. counterpunch.org The July/August 2024 issue of Disabled American Veterans Magazine featured a profile on Vietnam vet and former Chicago police superintendent Terry Hillard, who had been named Disabled American Veteran of the Year. The piece was written by Matt Saintsing. In his long police career, I wondered if Hillard had ever encountered Vietnam vet and notorious Chicago police

Pete Tucker (2024-08-30). The Prosecution of Trayon White. counterpunch.org Images of Trayon White in the passenger seat of a car, allegedly pocketing envelopes of cash on multiple occasions, have been splashed across the media. And now the 40-year-old DC councilmember, a protégé of the late Marion Barry, faces federal bribery charges and up to 15 years in prison. ly pocketing envelopes of cash on

The Independent (2024-08-30). Arua residents protest, demand transfer of Job Matua. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kenya Ward, Arua Central Division, Arua City, are demanding the transfer of new Assistant Resident City Commissioner Job Matua Richard. On Thursday, the disgruntled residents, carrying placards, stormed the office of the Arua Resident City Commissioner. They threatened to hand …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Back pain basics and self-care tips. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to back pain, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that back pain is rarely a sign of something serious and is often relatively short-lived. The bad news is that it's a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. Nearly 90% of back pain cases are temporary, and people make a full functional recovery within 12…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Health System's new hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, integrates innovative technologies and design to support the overall care experience for patients and staff. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org LA CROSSE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic leaders and community officials today celebrated the completion of a new Mayo Clinic Health System hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which blends advanced technology with personalized care to bring an unparalleled experience to patients and equip staff with the tools to Cure more patients, Connect people with data to create new knowledge and scalable solutions and Transform community care. With patient comfort and safety as top priorities, the new…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-30). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband noticed a dark mole on my back when we were swimming. Should I be worried about skin cancer? I do my best to apply sunscreen. What other preventive measures can I take? ANSWER: If you have a concerning spot on your skin, you should have it evaluated by your primary care team or dermatologist. There are three major kinds of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and…

UMMID (2024-08-30). Smart cards boosting Islamic banking software market growth. ummid.com Smart cards issued by Islamic banks is driving Islamic banking software market growth, with a trend towards adoption of blockchain technology, according to Technavio.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-30). China Downplays International Hopes Of Beating Carbon Emissions Targets Ahead Of Meeting With Biden Climate Czar. wattsupwiththat.com China's top energy officials dampened hopes that the country's carbon emissions have already peaked Thursday following July reports the country would stop increasing emissions after this year, according to Bloomberg.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org Indian authorities have arbitrarily detained Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez for over 1,000 days. Khurram remains incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Delhi, India, in reprisal for his vital and commendable human rights work. The undersigned organisations, incuding FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defendrs, call once again for his immediate and unconditional release. We further demand an end to the Indian (…) | – | / |

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-30). Dominican Republic: Court to Review Laws Against Gay Sex. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Officers of the Dominican Republic's armed forces take part in a parade to celebrate the country's independence in Santo Domingo on February 27, 2012. | © 2012 Ricardo Rojas/Reuters…

Staff (2024-08-30). How to Succeed in a Technical or Trade School. moguldom.com Entering a technical or trade school is a commitment that requires a deep understanding of the demands specific to your chosen field. Unlike traditional academic pathways, technical and trade programs are designed to prepare students for specific careers, often involving hands-on training and practical skills development. Before enrolling, it's crucial to research the industry thoroughly. …

The Onion Staff (2024-08-30). SATIRE: Dozens Of Pregnant Women Caught In Hanging Snare Nets Above Texas Hospital Entrance. theonion.com ARLINGTON, TX—After engaging a trip wire when they reached the doors of the medical facility, dozens of pregnant women remained hanging in a snare net above the entrance to Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, sources confirmed Friday. "They keep saying they aren't here for abortions, but we can't be too careful," said ob-gyn Dr. Otto …

The Onion Staff (2024-08-30). SATIRE: Pete Buttigieg Sneaks In After Midnight With Tire Tracks On Collar. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Caught red-handed after a night on the town with a car he had been trying to keep secret, Pete Buttigieg attempted to sneak into his D.C. apartment at approximately 12: 30 a.m. Friday, according to sources close to the transportation secretary and his spouse. "Are you fucking kidding me? First you don't show up for dinner, …

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-30). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-30). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-30). Denuncian sabotaje contra sistema eléctrico en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 30 ago (RHC) Autoridades de Venezuela denunciaron hoy un sabotaje contra el sistema eléctrico nacional ocurrido aproximadamente a las 04: 40, hora local, y que afectó a casi todo el territorio de la nación bolivariana.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-30). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-30). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-30). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-30). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

imemc.org (2024-08-30). Day 328: Israeli Missiles Kill And Injure Dozens In Gaza   Day 328 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles, and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip. ⚪ A girl was killed and many Palestinians were injured in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, coinciding with artillery shelling and gunfire from military vehicles and drones in areas northwest of Nuseirat and northeast of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

IMEMC News (2024-08-30). Including A Woman, Army Abducts Five Palestinians In Hebron And Ramallah. imemc.org On Friday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted five Palestinians, including one woman, in Hebron and Ramallah, in the southern and central parts of the occupied West Bank. Many military vehicles invaded Hebron city, and the towns of Kharsa, west of Hebron, and Doura, south of the city before the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, causing …

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-30). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org

newarab (2024-08-30). Libya central bank governor flees to avoid militias: report. newarab.com "Militias are threatening and terrifying bank staff and are sometimes abducting their children and relatives to force them to go to work," Kabir told the newspaper via telephone. | He also…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Libya's central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report. aljazeera.com Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval.

UMMID (2024-08-30). AYUSH NEET UG 2024: Round 1 Registration, Choice Filling start. ummid.com AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has started through its official website aaccc.gov.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 28, 2024 Online Registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 1.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-30). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-30). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-30). DR Congo: Little Justice for Goma Massacre Victims. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Congolese military personnel on trial for the murder of 57 civilians during a demonstration against the presence of MONUSCO, the United Nations stabilization mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Goma, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, September 7, 2023. | © 2023 Arlette Bashizi/Reuters…

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-30). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

WSWS (2024-08-30). Ocasio-Cortez and the normalization of genocide as state policy. wsws.org Less than a week after endorsing Harris and falsely claiming she was working "tirelessly" for a "ceasefire" in Gaza, the DSA member told her followers if they want to protect democratic rights at home, the genocide must continue.

Michael Hale (2024-08-30). The DNC Protests: Freedom That Extends Beyond the Platitudes of the Democratic Party. counterpunch.org From a pro-Palestine encampment at my local college in May, I booked a ticket to the DNC. The president of the college had just been forced to resign for "insubordination" for having the audacity to meet with demonstrators and listen to their demands. The student movement to oppose genocide and settler colonialism inspired me to

Jim Kavanagh (2024-08-30). Bobby's Bounce: RFK Jr's Lesser-Evilism. counterpunch.org Oops. I didn't see that one coming. So, let's talk about RFK Jr.'s decision to help Donald Trump win the presidential election. Because, to be clear, Bobby is not just—excuse me, not even dropping out of the race. He could have done that, correctly denouncing the Democratic party's anti-democratic legal and electoral tactics that made

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-30). Kamala Harris' unwavering support for Israel amid calls for an arms embargo sparks backlash among Progressives. nationofchange.org In her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to military aid for Israel, rejecting growing calls for an arms embargo. This stance has ignited controversy within her own party and among human rights advocates.

Ben Samuels (2024-08-30). Kamala Harris: I won't change Biden's Israel policy, we have to get cease-fire deal done. haaretz.com In her first interview as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, the Vice President told CNN that she believes that 'Israel has a right to defend itself,' but added that 'how it does so matters'…

Staff (2024-08-30). Two Months After Elections, Macron Refuses to Nominate Progressive Prime Minister. orinocotribune.com By Ana Vraƒçar — Aug 27, 2024 | Emmanuel Macron continues to block the formation of a New Popular Front-led government, sparking outrage over his disregard for democratic processes | Almost two months have passed since the snap election in France, and President Emmanuel Macron is still avoiding to nominate a new prime minister. His behavior has sparked outrage, particularly in left and progressive circles, who accuse him of usurping power and showing a gross lack of respect for democratic processes. | Following consultations with representatives of all parliamentary parties between August 23 and…

WSWS (2024-08-30). The political issues in the fight to defend public education in the US. wsws.org In this election year, the right to public education and all democratic rights are on the line.

United World International (2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. uwidata.com By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no household chores. People give words of appreciation and gifts to women, …

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz's first major TV interview. aljazeera.com The Democratic nominee and her running mate sat down with CNN's Dana Bash to discuss their plans for the presidency.

Daniel Warner (2024-08-30). A Star is Born, the Kamala Harris Version. counterpunch.org Bradley Cooper's production of A Star is Born was reflected in the Democratic Party's national convention. In the film, Ally (Lady Gaga) is a small town, struggling singer/songwriter. She impresses a country rock music star, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who invites her to join him at one of his concerts. He coaxes her on stage

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris' CNN Interview; 'Not Seen Her With Xi, Kim Jong Un' | US Elections. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival Kamala Harris over her interview with CNN. Attacking Harris, Trump said, "She did not look like a leader to me." He also noted that Harris' interview was taped and assured his supporters to win the upcoming US presidential elections.

The Independent (2024-08-30). MP Lumu wants elections to determine Leader of Opposition. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted leave to the Democratic Party's (DP) Richard Lumu, the Mityana County Legislator, seeking to introduce a private member's bill allowing all opposition members to elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. Lumu tabled the motion entitled The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 …

United World International (2024-08-30). The stance of the DPRK on the military integration of Japan, the Republic of Korea and U.S. unitedworldint.com How to achieve peace in a region of increasing military tensions. By Kim Suk-mi, Director, Department of the Political Affairs of the Editorial Office of "The Choson Sinbo" In the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), International Women's Day is a national holiday. Women also play a leading role on the day and do no …

MEE staff (2024-08-30). War on Gaza: Aid workers killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian convoy. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Aid workers killed in Israeli strike on humanitarian convoy | The attack on US charity's aid convoy heading to Emirati hospital comes hours after an Israeli strike targeted a World Food Programme convoy | | Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip sit waiting on the Egyp…

newarab (2024-08-30). Egypt's Sisi ordered huge wheat purchase fearing new supply crisis, sources say. newarab.com Successive gove…

tvbrics (2024-08-30). Ethiopia showcases SDG achievements at 2024 Interregional Seminar. tvbrics.com It was held in China…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-30). International projects to boost agriculture in Ethiopia analyzed. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands of Ethiopia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) today discussed ongoing projects in favor of the country's agricultural transformation.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-30). Haitian gang leader tells Kenyan troops to leave. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The leader of a coalition of criminal gangs called Vivamos Juntos (Viv Ansanm, in Haitian Creole), Jimmy Cherizier, aka Barbecue, tells Kenyan soldiers to leave the country because they still have not defeated them after two months.

Adama Dempster, Lead Campaigner (2024-08-30). Liberia: Support to War Crimes Court get big boost at UN Forum. indybay.org The United Nations Peace-building Commission (PBC) convened a high-level Ambassadorial meeting in New York, to discuss the country's peacebuilding and sustaining peace priorities.

hindustantimes (2024-08-30). Houthi Chief's Warning After Iran Claims 'Truce' On Rebels' Behalf? 'Israel Is Enemy, No Settlement'. hindustantimes.com Houthi chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi made a big statement on Israel after a rare public disagreement with Iran. Calling Israel an enemy, al-Houthi said that any reconciliation is "impossible." He also urged Muslims to take on religious duties after Israeli forces burnt copies of the Quran at the Bani Saleh Mosque in north Gazi earlier. '

Paul Street (2024-08-30). Dispatch on American Political Dystopia. counterpunch.org There is seemingly no end to the lethal and dystopian absurdity of US-American political life right now. Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump not only walks free but has a decent shot of being re-elected to the most dangerous job on Earth. What the fascist fuck! Hey, so what if he's a malignant narcissist, a fascist,

newarab (2024-08-30). In Morocco, desperate young people risk it all to swim to Spain. newarab.com In As the early morning sun in Fnideq, near Tangier, barely warms the sand, a group of twenty-something men gather for a football game, pausing often to chat about friends who vanished on 25 August—the day 1,500 people swam from Morocco's Fnideq to Ceuta, a tiny Spanish enclave on the Mediterranean. | The swi…

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat? aljazeera.com The country is facing its worst drought in decades and people are going hungry, officials say.

David Giesen (2024-08-30). Wednesday 8/28: Food! Civics! Action! a walking tour. indybay.org Starts at the black obelisk in United Nations Plaza, across Market Street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.

Isidro Estrada Dela (2024-08-30). Cuban sub 12 team comes out victor at Dominican games. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, 30 ago (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Sub-12 Baseball Team became victors today in the 12th Guest Tournament in the Dominican Republic, which hosted young players from a dozen countries for a week, after easily beating their Venezuelan opponents.

aljazeera (2024-08-30). Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban. aljazeera.com Republican presidential candidate's comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.

Matthew Stevenson (2024-08-30). Trump IPOs His Presidency. counterpunch.org Why does anyone think Donald Trump is actually running for president? Granted, he's the Republican nominee and is on the ballot in all fifty states, but the only election day that interests Trump is the one around September 20. On that day (or perhaps a few days later) the lockout period on his Trump Media

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-30). EEUU: Trump volverá a Pensilvania, celebrará mitin en Johnstown. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 ago (RHC) El expresidente de Estados Unidos y candidato republicano, Donald Trump, regresará hoy a Pensilvania para un mitin en Johnstown, evidencia de la importancia de esa parte del país en la batalla por las llaves de la Casa Blanca.

Staff (2024-08-30). Israeli army withdraws from West Bank's Tubas after 30-hour operation. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far'a refugee camp south of Tubas following its raid that killed four Palestinians and destructed homes and infrastructure, the sources told Xinhua news …

newarab (2024-08-30). Suicide note by 'Nova survivor' fabricated, Israeli media says. newarab.com A suicide note, initially believed to be from a young survivor of Hamas's 7 October attack at the Nova music festival, has been confirmed as a fabrication, Israeli media reported on Thursday, following a number of other false claims made by Israel regarding the events of that day. | Last week, a social media post claimed that a young man, who had allegedly survived the Hamas-led assault on the southern Israel music festival, had "committed suicide" and that his family had decided to share the man's suicide letter. | The fabricated letter described an alleged traumatic experience at the festival, including fake…

Jim McMahan (2024-08-30). Remembering the Chicano Moratorium of 1970. workers.org The Chicano Moratorium Committee (NCMC) led a mass movement of Chicanos which protested the racist Vietnam War between 1969 and 1971. The NCMC built a broad-based coalition of activists and Mexican American groups, which was led by Brown Berets student activists. The Moratorium organized in communities throughout the Southwest holding . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). China warns Philippines not to test its patience. ecns.cn China is committed to properly managing differences through dialogue and consultations but its "tolerance has limits", Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday regarding Philippines' recent provocations in Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). China thwarts resupply attempt by Philippines. ecns.cn Chinese authorities closely monitored and managed an illegal resupply mission by a Philippine H-145 helicopter on Wednesday near China's Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea, a China Coast Guard spokesman said late on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Forum highlights inter-civilizational communication on cyberspace. ecns.cn A forum on inter-civilizational communication of the 2024 China Internet Civilization Conference was held in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Aug 29.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Largest huo guorestaurant sets bar high for quality. ecns.cn Located in Nan'an district in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Loquat Garden is welcoming a surging number of customers, not only Chinese but also foreign visitors, this summer.

ecns.cn (2024-08-30). Activities by Philippines causing environmental damage to Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn The frequent human activities by the Philippines in recent months have started to cause a certain degree of environmental damage to Xianbin Reef, according to a report released on the coral reef ecosystem of the reef in the South China Sea on Friday.

Brenda Norrell (2024-08-30). Lakotas Ride in Solidarity with Havasupai 'Shut Down Uranium Mine in Grand Canyon!'. indybay.org Oglala Lakota horseback riders from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, led the rally in defense of the sacred homeland of Havasupai on Saturday, continuing the demand to shut down Pinyon Plain uranium mine, threatening Havasupai's aquifer and spewing radioactive dust across the Grand Canyon.

presstv.ir (2024-08-30). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.

The Independent (2024-08-30). MP Lumu pushes for change in LoP's selection process. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member's Bill entitled, "The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024" The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of …

Nicole Leonard (2024-08-30). A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Do you have any ideas to help spread awareness for the new, three-digit national mental health and suicide crisis support number, The

Tom MacDonald (2024-08-30). Philly residential parking rate hike includes limits on number of vehicles per household. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Parking Authority is changing the pricing structure for residential parking permits and instituting a flat rate for all residents. Along with the pricing change, residents will only be able get permits for three vehicles per household. | It's all part of an effort to make

newarab (2024-08-30). 'All sides' in Sudan war executing, torturing, mutilating bodies. newarab.com Since April 2023,

Mohamed Khalid (2024-08-30). The struggle of Sudanese women is unwavering. peoplesworld.org Ever since the June 30, 1989, coup that brought the Muslim Brotherhood to power, Sudanese women have endured decades of oppression, with their political, social, economic, and cultural rights systematically stripped away. They have suffered some of the most heinous forms of abuse and exploitation. Despite these challenges, Sudanese women have persisted in their courageous …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-30). German authorities investigate alleged sabotage. plenglish.com The Bild newspaper quoted a spokesman for the international logistics company DHL according to which, as a result of the investigation, measures have been taken in all European countries to protect its network, employees and facilities, as well as customer shipments. | The origin of the investigation is a fire that broke out at the company's logistics center in the eastern city of Leipzig after a package from the Baltic states caught fire and set fire to a container.

newarab (2024-08-30). Tunisian court reinstates Saied's 'disqualified' election rivals. newarab.com In On 30 August, the Tunisian Administrati…

The Independent (2024-08-30). Dear Ugandan Taxpayers, WHY? And FOR HOW LONG? independent.co.ug COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government of Uganda is out here doing good like a shifty-eyed Father Christmas in August — sprinkling favors like tax waivers worth UGX13.391 billion to eight taxpayers. The eight taxpayers: J2E Investment Corporation Limited (J2E), Nicontra Limited, Busoga University, Nkumba University, Makerere Business Institute, Kisiizi Hospital …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Dogs become a menace as Luwero Town Council runs out of cemetery, rubbish space. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero Town Council are facing a crisis as the space for burying unclaimed bodies and dumping garbage has reached full capacity. Twenty years ago, Luwero Town acquired 2.5 acres in the Kalongo zone, which was divided for use as both a cemetery and a garbage dump for waste collected …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Experts blame massage parlours for fueling new HIV infections in Kampala. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala turned out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed. This has raised a concern that cases are rising due to a shift to Airbnb, massage parlours and online apps …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Katanga Murder: Court rules on who can tender exhibits. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Judge Isaac Muwata has ruled that physical exhibits in criminal trials can only be tendered by the individual who recovered them from the crime scene or any other relevant location. This ruling, delivered on Thursday, arose during the trial of Molly Katanga, who is accused of murdering …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Museveni, Among disagree on 4-acre model plan for Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has told the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among to stop discouraging locals from adopting the implementation of the four-acre model farming initiative within Northern Uganda. The 4-acre model farming initiative was rolled out by President Museveni and seeks to boost household income through the utilization …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Museveni to resolve compensation woes of Northern Uganda war claimants. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. "I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Cwinya-ai keeps eyes on 2nd Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open title. independent.co.ug üî¥ LEADERBOARD Uganda Golf ‚õ≥ Open ‚ú≥ Cwinyaai üá∫üᨠ72 73 | 145 | +3 üá∫üᨠ‚ú≥ R Akena üá∫üᨠ73 73 | 146 | +4 ‚ú≥ A Kakeeto üá∫üᨠ70 78 | 148 | +6 ‚ú≥ M Tumusiime üá∫üᨠ74 74 | 148 | +6 Entebbe, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG &#124…

The Independent (2024-08-30). MPOX: KCCA sets up 2 isolation treatment centers as cases rise to 5. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed increasing surveillance as Uganda's confirmed cases of Mpox, a viral disease previously known as monkey pox increased to five. Speaking on Thursday, Dr Daniel Okello the Director Public Health at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) revealed that following the …

The Independent (2024-08-30). Sembabule residents question Minister Mayanja's instructions on land titles. independent.co.ug Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two residents of Sembabule District are protesting against State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, over his recent instruction to cancel the titles of their ranches. Benon Burora Kuteesa and James Jjemba, both residents of Mitima Sub-county in Sembabule District, have formally complained to the judiciary, describing Minister Mayanja's actions …

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2024-08-21: News Headlines

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-08-21). Ceasefire needed to avert mass polio outbreak in Gaza. electronicintifada.net "An entire generation" of children is at risk of infection, warn aid groups.

IMEMC News (2024-08-21). Al-Qassam Video: "Netanyahu Promises Israelis Lies, False Hopes" imemc.org The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, published a new video containing testimonies of Israelis, held captive in Gaza, pleading with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the beginning of the war to release them through deals with Hamas and to end the war. The second part of the clip showed these prisoners after …

WSWS (2024-08-21). Israel continues Gaza genocide as Washington pushes "ceasefire" deal to pave way for region-wide war. wsws.org Should a deal be reached, it is increasingly clear that it will be entirely on Israel's terms, enabling them to restart the slaughter with bombs at a moment's notice, and continue to inflict starvation and disease on the Palestinians through its stranglehold over aid supplies into the devastated enclave.

scorinoco (2024-08-21). Over 120 Venezuelan State Websites Have Suffered Cyberattacks. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Science and Technology Gabriela Jiménez reported in addition to the transmission system of the National Electoral Council (CNE), 126 digital platforms of the Venezuelan state have suffered cyberattacks in the last three weeks. | "Since July 28, we have suffered an unprecedented attack on the digital platforms of the state—unprecedented in terms of the sophistication of the technologies and the dimension and volume of the attacks," Jiménez said during the program Con Maduro+ on Monday, August 19. | She also reported that on Thursday and Friday of last week, there were cyberattack atte…

Staff (2024-08-21). Calls for UK and US to authorise Ukraine's use of long-range missiles against Russia. defenddemocracy.press By Robert Stevens Aug 20, 2024 The Ukrainian offensive into the Russian border regions of Kursk and Belgorod has prompted open discussion in British ruling circles on giving permission for the Zelensky regime to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles. In recent days the full extent of Britain's involvement in the planning and execution of the …

The Sirius Report (2024-08-21). Why the US and NATO Are Not Behind the Kursk Offensive. thesiriusreport.com Once again we turn our attention to Ukraine's Kursk offensive. We discuss why, despite many claims to the contrary, the US and NATO don't want to antagonise Russia to the point that it changes its SMO to an all out war.

Staff (2024-08-21). Zelensky. A clown but a very dangerous one! defenddemocracy.press Zelensky Says Kursk Invasion Shows Russia's Red Lines Are a Bluff August 19, 2024 Categories Tags Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that the Ukrainian assault on Russia's Kursk Oblast shows that Moscow's red lines and threats of retaliation are a bluff. Zelensky made the comments while criticizing the US and its NATO allies for …

Staff (2024-08-21). GAME PLAN featured interview on India's WION broadcaster: "Russia gains territory in Ukraine as Zelensky loses troops & armoured vehicles in Kursk" gilbertdoctorow.com

infobrics (2024-08-21). US PMC involved in Kursk invasion. infobrics.org The case represents a serious escalation in the current conflict, as US troops are publicly fighting in undisputed Russian territory.

John Catalinotto, Workers World. (2024-08-21). US And Israeli Military Resisters Reach Out To US Service Members. popularresistance.org Israeli and U.S. military resisters held a zoom news conference Aug. 15 to publicize a call to active duty U.S. service members to declare their opposition to the Israeli massacres in Gaza — and U.S. complicity with what many people consider genocide. | In Israel, there is an establishment-manufactured consensus supporting the criminal war and a massive group of fascist settlers. The individual Israeli "refuseniks" who participated in the news conference were those who had earlier declared themselves Conscientious Objectors to participating in the ongoing military occupation of Palestinian lands. They refus…

Adi Hashmonai (2024-08-21). Rocket barrage from Lebanon leaves one Israeli wounded in Israel's north; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets. haaretz.com One man suffered from shrapnel and shock wounds after a heavy barrage of 50 rockets caused extensive damage and ignited fires in northern Israel. 'Once again, Hezbollah is firing indiscriminately at Israeli civilians,' said IDF Spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, adding that Israel 'will act accordingly'…

Staff (2024-08-21). Fifty Lebanon rockets target Israel's Golan Heights, IDF says; One moderately wounded by shrapnel, several homes hit. haaretz.com Gaza health ministry: 40,223 killed, 92,981 wounded in Gaza since start of war ‚ñ Report: Car hit by airstrike in western Lebanon ‚ñ Turkish foreign minister, Blinken discussed Gaza cease-fire efforts in phone call, Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson says ‚ñ Man moderately wounded in Upper Galilee from direct hit to his home ‚ñ IDF says fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Netanyahu doubts deal, insists Israel's control of Gaza-Egypt border; Hamas criticizes U.S. proposal…

MEE staff (2024-08-21). War on Gaza: Israel shrinks 'humanitarian zone' with new Deir al-Balah ejection orders. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel shrinks 'humanitarian zone' with new Deir al-Balah ejection orders | Meanwhile, Hezbollah-Israel fighting escalates as Israelis accuse Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire deal | | Relatives of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes mourn after their bodies were brought to the…

tn.ai (2024-08-21). Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Sites after Strikes on Bekaa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance forces have launched a series of retaliatory drone and rocket attacks on key Israeli military targets, including the headquarters of the 7th Armored Brigade of the Golan's 210th Division at the Katsavya barracks.

Steven Ganot (2024-08-21). Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire in Intensifying Border Conflict. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-08-21). The ongoing negotiations are a testing ground for political and strategic strength and endurance. defenddemocracy.press By Marwan Emil Toubasi After its decision to launch a war of genocide against Gaza and before that in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, and the expansion of attacks against southern Lebanon and the desire to continue this for ideological and colonial considerations, the position of Israel "the occupying state" in the world is …

Unicorn Riot. (2024-08-21). Chicago DNC Met With Thousands Of Pro-Palestine Protesters. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins Monday morning in the United States, and tens of thousands of protesters — as part of the "March on the DNC 2024" coalition — are rallying and marching through the city to demand the U.S. ends aid to Israel. | The more than 200 groups making up the coalition say they're also fighting "for the rights and liberation of oppressed people and against the exploitation of workers." | "We recognize the Democratic Party as a tool of billionaires and corporations. Their actions, such as financing genocide in Palestine and war in multiple countri…

bwitanek (2024-08-21). BREAKING: Police ATTACK Palestine Protesters Outside DNC in Chicago — #KamalaGenocideProject2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: Belying the cuddly puppies and kittens narrative of the new genocide team Harris / Walz we are given a sneak preview of the sequel to Biden / Harris — more genocide — more fascist repression of supporters of Palestinians! | Jon Farina is LIVE in Chicago covering Free Palestine protests gathering at the Israeli consulate blocks away from the Democratic National Convention. Protesters are demanding a Ceasefire and end of U.S. financial support for Israel's slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza. We have covered OVER 70 CEASEFIRE PROTESTS in NYC, D.C., LA, and Chicago. This takes a lot of R…

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Ukraine targets Moscow in 'one of largest ever' drone attacks. aljazeera.com Assault on Russian capital launched as Ukraine presses on with major incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

newarab (2024-08-21). Iraq says 'committed' to supplying Lebanon with fuel amid delays. newarab.com Iraq has reiterated its commitment to supplying An Iraqi cabinet spokesperson said on Monday that a delay in sending new shipments was due to "technical" and "logistical" reasons relating to transportation and shipping. | The spokesperson stressed that a new fuel shipment would arrive in Lebanon "in the coming days". | Le…

newarab (2024-08-21). Israeli strikes kill 4 in south Lebanon, health workers attacked. newarab.com Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed Tuesday in Israeli strikes in the Israeli forces have

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Lebanon's FM says UN report on Majdal Shams will discredit Israel's claims. presstv.ir The July rocket attack on a football pitch in Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights killed at least 12 people.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iraqi resistance vows to 'surprise' enemy inside, outside Iraq, 'attacked' Americans in Ain al-Assad. presstv.ir The Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba says it would launch further attacks that will "surprise" the enemy following a recent strike on the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Israel assassinates Fatah official in airstrike in southern Lebanon. presstv.ir A Fatah official has been killed after Israel carried out an airstrike in southern Lebanon.

Larry Johnson (2024-08-21). Nordstream, Kursk Disaster and the War in Palestine. sonar21.com I started the day off interviewing Professor Mehran Kamrava, who teaches at Georgetown University's Qatar campus. In contrast to Professor Marandi — who was born in the USA — Professor Kamrava was born in Iran but lived most of his life in Los Angeles. That video is being edited and will be posted on Wednesday or Thursday at my Counter Currents channel. If you're interested in an informed discussion on Iran and where things are headed in the Middle East, you will want to watch our conversation. | I did a live stream with my Brazilian buddy, Marcelo, who lives and works in Italy. I spent some tim…

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Putin Visits Chechnya Amid Kursk Incursion, Meets Kadyrov & Has This Special Message For Troops. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya amid Ukraine's Kursk incursion. Putin met with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and other top Chechen officials. Putin & Kadyrov inspected Chechen troops and volunteers preparing to fight in Ukraine. Putin visited the special forces university and praised those who fought for the "fatherland." Kadyrov informed Putin that the SUF had trained more than 47,000 soldiers since the Ukraine war.

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Israel's Biggest Hint Of War With Hezbollah After Rocket Blitz; 'IDF Focus Shifts From Gaza To…'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel's "centre of gravity" is gradually moving away from Gaza to the north during a visit to the 36th Division in northern Israel. Gallant's warning came amid Hezbollah's repeated blitzkrieg on Israel. On August 20, Hezbollah fired 115 rockets and several drones on the Upper Galilee, Western Galilee, and the Golan Heights.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Cuba reiterates denunciation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. plenglish.com In his profile on the social network X, the top representative of the island's diplomacy affirmed that these actions are violations of International Humanitarian Law. | Israel has killed at least 16,480 Palestinian children in #Gaza since October 2023, proof of its acts of extermination of the people of #Palestine, the Cuban Foreign Minister noted in his message. | Cuba has reiterated its repudiation of the genocide committed by the Zionist government of Israel against the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza, since the beginning of the military onslaught last October. | The day before, President Miguel Díaz-…

Labor Video Project (2024-08-21). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Journalist critical of Israeli genocide in Gaza arrested in UK under 'Terrorism Act'. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.

Anne Farrell (2024-08-21). The morals of Canadian Liberal Party politicians in crisis! Ottawa Pride Parade and Israel Palestine conflict. pressenza.com The Ottawa Pride parade is scheduled for August 25. This year the organizers of the Ottawa Pride parade have decided to boycott Israeli companies that are directly involved in the Palestinian genocide. | This decision has prompted several participants to withdraw from the festivities. This is the case for the Liberal Party, currently in power in Canada, several organizations, corporations, the mayor of Ottawa, and representatives of various embassies. | Several of these organizations have renounced participating in the events explaining that the parade should not be diverted for political purposes. | The Pride co…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-08-21). Kamala's Home Town Demands: "Not Another Bomb" indybay.org Over a thousand rally and march in Oakland to demand a cease fire and arms embargo to stop Israel's genocide of Palestine…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans Given New Evacuation Orders. popularresistance.org U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Middle East on Sunday for the ninth time since last October in an attempt to advance the talks for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. | Blinken is holding a series of meetings with Israeli officials, including Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu. On Sunday, Blinken told the media that the current talks are the last chance to achieve a ceasefire and free Israeli captives. Blinken also said that the talks are currently in a critical phase, calling on Hamas and Israel to refrain from taking steps that could sabotage them. | Meanwhile, Israeli publi…

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Who are the anti-Trump Republicans showing up at the DNC? aljazeera.com Republicans have been 'kidnapped by a cult' said one, while another compared Trump's campaign with communist Nicaragua.

newarab (2024-08-21). Record number of aid workers killed in 2023, UN says. newarab.com A record number of aid workers were The 280 aid workers from 33 countries killed in 2023 was more than double the previous year's figure of 118, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs known as OCHA said in a report on Wo…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-21). Violating the Sherman Act: Google's Illegal Monopoly. dissidentvoice.org The occasion sparked much in the way of visionary language and speculative musings. This month, one of the world's most conspicuous and dominant behemoths of Silicon Valley was found to be operating an illegal monopoly in internet search and advertising markets, thereby breaching the Sherman Act which renders monopolisation, attempted monopolisation and conspiracy to monopolise …

Jonathan Cook (2024-08-21). First, Elon Musk made us pay for "free speech"; now he decides who's allowed it. dissidentvoice.org Many users of X, formerly Twitter, seem deeply misguided. They imagine that Elon Musk is the saviour of free speech. He's not. He is simply the latest pioneer in monetising speech. Which isn't the same thing at all. All the blue ticks on X — mine included — are buying access to an audience. Which …

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Houthis & Iran Threaten Israel After IDF Jets Bomb Hodeidah; 'Will Pay The Price For…' | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Israeli fighter jets attacked Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on August 20, according to the Press TV, citing Yemeni government officials. The Yemeni health ministry said at least three people were killed and 90 left injured in Israel's fresh airstrike on the Houthi-controlled port city of Yemen. Both Houthis and Iran threaten Israel of "unpredictable and dangerous consequences."

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-21). Houthis Target Greek Tanker in Red Sea, No Injuries Among Crew. themedialine.org

MEE staff (2024-08-21). Countries shipping fuel to Israel could be complicit in war crimes, experts say. middleeasteye.net Countries shipping fuel to Israel could be complicit in war crimes, experts say | New research reveals almost half of crude oil exports to Israel were shipped after ICJ ruling in January | | A bulldozer tows an Israeli tank in an area near Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on 9 July 202…

infobrics (2024-08-21). Why More Countries Are Turning to Russia- and China-led Blocs. infobrics.org Many nations want a rebalancing of the global order, given Western hypocrisy over human rights and democratic values. Can Moscow and Beijing overcome the roadblocks?>

infobrics (2024-08-21). Egypt Voices Support for Establishing Joint Geological Platform Between BRICS Countries. infobrics.org Egyptian geological survey authority leaders joined their counterparts from throughout the BRICS alliance in calling for the establishment of a united geological platform for exchanging expertise, technological updates, and knowledge…

infobrics (2024-08-21). Kiev regime's laughably illogical statistics about shooting down Russian missiles. infobrics.org NATO and the Neo-Nazi junta continue disseminating blatant lies about the ability of their air defense and ABM (anti-ballistic missile) systems to supposedly "shoot down" Russian hypersonic missiles. The supposed "evidence" for these "feats" was so laughable that it almost instantly became a meme. Even the Russian military made a practical joke by letting the Kiev regime lie about downing six "Kinzhals" even when only two were fired.

infobrics (2024-08-21). Iran Strategic Partner of BRICS States, Key SCO Member: Interim Foreign Minister. infobrics.org Iran's interim foreign minister says Tehran has been pursuing multilateralism in its foreign policy and managed to become a "strategic partner" in the BRICS group of emerging economies and an important member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization…

infobrics (2024-08-21). More European companies go bankrupt, debts soar and shortages grow. infobrics.org 'It's the sanctions, stupid' best describes the EU's economic decline.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-08-21). UK Police Arrest Journalist Richard Medhurst Under 'Terrorism Act'. popularresistance.org Medhurst stated via social media that six police officers were waiting for him as he exited his plane in London on 15 August, adding that he was questioned under the Terrorism Act, Section 12. | "I believe I'm the first journalist to be arrested under this provision of the Terrorism Act. I feel that this is a political persecution and hampers my ability to work as a journalist," Medhurst explained. Other British journalists who have reported critically on Israeli, UK, and US foreign policy have also been detained and harassed upon returning to their home country, including The Cradle contributor Kit Klarenberg an…

Derek Seidman, Truthout. (2024-08-21). As DNC Kicks Off, Palestine Solidarity Activists Look To 1964 For Inspiration. popularresistance.org As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) begins, and with Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza fracturing the party's coalition, the echoes of 1968 are hard to miss. That year, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, protests erupted outside the DNC in Chicago, while tensions flared inside the convention. The nation saw a Democratic party in disarray. | With mass protests occurring over Gaza at this year's DNC — again, held in Chicago — the 1968 comparisons are apt. But there is another historical example also worth remembering. | This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1964 DNC in Atlantic Ci…

WSWS (2024-08-21). Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians demand management resign over its persecution of Jayson Gillham. wsws.org MSO musicians, like tens of thousands of artists internationally, refuse to be intimidated by pro-Israeli propagandists and their multi-millionaire backers in Australia who patronise the arts.

newarab (2024-08-21). Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school. newarab.com Murtaja was a photographer and journalist with several media outlets. His brother, Yasser Mortaja, was also a journalist who was killed in the 2018-2019 Following M…

newarab (2024-08-21). Slain Israeli captives likely killed by Israeli bombing of Gaza. newarab.com Israeli captives whose bodies were recently retrieved from Gaza may have been killed by Israeli bombing, a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army has found. | Examiners said that the captives may have died as a result of carbon dioxide flooding the tunnel in which they were held, Ynet reported on Tuesday. | When asked about whether the army may have killed the captives, Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Israeli funded Trump campaign. presstv.ir Trump is leaning heavily on Israel lobbyist, Miriam Adelson, a casino boss with a net worth of $33 billion.

newarab (2024-08-21). NGOs call for UK gov't to ban arms sales to Israel over Gaza. newarab.com A group of Lawyers have put forward a case detailing claims of Palestinians being

Alexis Sterling (2024-08-21). Global oil giants and governments fueling Israel's war on Gaza could be complicit in war crimes. nationofchange.org New research reveals global oil giants and governments fueling Israel's military operations in Gaza, raising serious questions about their potential complicity in war crimes and violations of international law.

newarab (2024-08-21). Israel wants Camp David amendment to keep army on Gaza border. newarab.com Israel has reportedly requested that the 2005 Sources said that Israel was pushing for the 2005 agreement to be scrapped with amendments to be made to the

Eden Solomon (2024-08-21). Three additional Gaza border communities bow out of state run Oct. 7 vigil. haaretz.com We will 'mark the October 7 disaster with a private ceremony' said the Kibbutz Kfar Azza community in hopes that, 'by then, we will be able to hug our friends who will return from captivity' as communities…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). US police arrest pro-Gaza protesters outside Israel's consulate in Chicago. presstv.ir The US police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Israeli regime's consulate in Chicago as they demanded an end to the occupying entity's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

United World International (2024-08-21). "If I was on Iran's place, I would test a nuclear weapon in the desert" uwidata.com West Asia is living tectonic shifts at all of its corners, from the Palestine conflict over the Iranian-Israeli tensions, from Turkish-Iraqi agreements to rapprochement between Ankara and Damascus and its repercussions in the Ukraine conflict. We asked Ismail Hakkƒ± Pekin, retired lieutenant-general of the Turkish Armed Forces and former Head of Intelligence at the General …

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Israeli strike kills another Palestinian journalist in Gaza: Media office. presstv.ir Palestinian photographer and reporter Hamza Abdul Rahman Murtaja lost his life on Tuesday.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). US police arrest pro-Palestine protesters outside Israel's consulate in Chicago. presstv.ir The US police have arrested dozens of pro-Palestine protesters outside the Israeli regime's consulate in Chicago as they demanded an end to the occupying entity's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iraqi resistance strikes vital Israeli military site. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against a vital Israeli military site.

Aaron Rabinowitz (2024-08-21). Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with police outside Israeli army's conscription office in Jerusalem. haaretz.com Police sprayed demonstrators with so-called skunk water and arrested several protesters. The Israeli army recently began sending draft notices to yeshiva students, in response to a Supreme Court ruling…

Jonah Valdez (2024-08-21). DNC Protesters Hospitalized Due to Injuries From Police, Denied Attorney Contact for Hours. theintercept.com Activists arrested protesting Israel's war on Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday have reported injuries from police violence that required hospitalization and a lack of access to attorneys or medication while in custody, according to legal observers and attorneys representing demonstrators. | Chicago police arrested 13 individuals at demonstrations on Monday, according to the National Lawyers Guild Chicago, a nonprofit legal support organization. The majority of those taken into custody were participating in the main, permitted march that included about 3,500 protesters moving the severa…

Jamal Kanj (2024-08-21). The Mirage of Ceasefire in Gaza. counterpunch.org Israel escaped a certain military retaliation last week when Joe Biden hastily called to start a new round of ceasefire negotiations —a ploy likely succeeded in delaying a planned reprisals against Israel for its aggression in Tehran, Yemen, and Beirut. Previously, the Palestinians have agreed to multiple revised American ceasefire proposals. Each time, however, Benjamin

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Democratic Party platform lacks call for US arms embargo on Israel. presstv.ir The US Democratic Party has approved its new party platform, with no mention of an arms embargo on Israel.

newarab (2024-08-21). Hamas or Israel: Who's blocking the Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Following ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks in Doha last week, there have been conflicting reports over whether a new ceasefire deal between Israel and While the

newarab (2024-08-21). Israeli forces kill 18-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raids. newarab.com Israeli forces killed an 18-year-old Palestinian during several raids on Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Haroub was shot in his right eye by the Israeli army at the al-Fawar camp in the town of Dura, south of Hebron. Al-Haroub was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. | Soldiers fired live rounds, sound bombs and gas cannisters at residents during the confrontation in which al-Haroub was killed, local sources told Wafa. Two other people we…

Barbara Nimri Aziz (2024-08-21). "Before It's Too Late". "Israel is forcing our Civilization to lose its Humanity". Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca Israel is forcing our civilization to lose its humanity. It has already forced It has stilled the dreams of democracy. It has smothered the mission of countless journalists. It has punished and intimidated university presidents …

newarab (2024-08-21). Likud MP claims The Matrix written by Yeshiva students. newarab.com An Israeli During the program, she was qu…

Aluf Benn (2024-08-21). Netanyahu's war goal is not the hostages' return. It's the occupation of Gaza. haaretz.com 57 years of Israeli occupation in the West Bank teach us that no large Jewish city will be erected tomorrow in Gaza; the 'creeping occupation' will advance caravan after caravan, outpost after outpost…

newarab (2024-08-21). Hamas says UK intel. supporting Israel in killing Gaza civilians. newarab.com Hamas on Monday accused the UK government of assisting Sources from the The sources also claimed this cooperation wa…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran's response to Israel 'calculated, definite': Fmr. IRGC chief. presstv.ir A former IRGC commander says Iran will "definitely" serve a "calculated" response to the Israeli regime's assassination of Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). UN: Israel's evacuation orders deteriorating situation in Gaza. presstv.ir The UN humanitarian office has warned that Israel's frequent evacuation orders are deteriorating the catastrophic humanitarian situation that already plagues Gaza.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-21). Netanyahu is blamed for lack of deal with Hamas. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is carrying a campaign to torpedo and prevent any agreement with Hamas that would allow an exchange of prisoners and a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli sources close to the negotiations reported.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). 'A war crime': Gaza says US, Israel use starvation as political weapon. presstv.ir Gaza's Government Media Office says the United States and its key ally, Israel, are using the policy of starvation as a tool to exert political pressure on the Palestinians, condemning the practice as "a war crime and a crime against humanity."

newarab (2024-08-21). Bari Weiss, Zionist crusaders, and the era of the toxic troll. newarab.com In a As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; opponents of Israel; The New York Times, where Ms. Weiss worked until 2020…For her sins against groupthink, Ms. Weiss has suggested, she faced evic…

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Staff (2024-08-21). Israel lobby funded a third of Conservative MPs. defenddemocracy.press Exclusive: Try politicians have accepted over £430,000 from Israel lobby groups and made 187 trips to the country. By JOHN McEVOY 23 May 2024 Some 126 of the Tory party's 344 MPs have accepted funding from pro-Israel lobby groups, Declassified has found. The revelation comes as Rishi Sunak calls a general election in which his …

Keren Setton (2024-08-21). Violence Escalates in West Bank as Israel Focuses on Gaza War. themedialine.org

Ido David Cohen (2024-08-21). Hostage's mother: Hamas should take sons of Israel's top brass in exchange for hostages. haaretz.com Hosts apologize for not cutting short the live television speech in which the mother, Ditza Or, offered to give Hamas the sons of those she deemed as embodying the failure of October 7…

IMEMC News (2024-08-21). Israeli Colonizers Injure A Palestinian Near Hebron. imemc.org Israeli colonizers attacked, Tuesday, the village of Susiya in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part, resulting in injuries to a young man. Osama Makhamra, a nonviolent activist against illegal Israeli colonialist activities, stated that colonizers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers, assaulted the home of Mohammad Nasser Nawaja'a, striking …

Akela Lacy (2024-08-21). Democrats Attacked a Muslim Woman for Protesting Biden's Speech. She's a Harris Delegate. theintercept.com Criticisms of the Biden administration's policy toward Israel are not only coming from uncommitted delegates. They're also coming from people trying to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected. | On Monday, during President Joe Biden's address to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a Harris delegate was one of several members of the Florida delegation who unfurled a banner that read "Stop Arming Israel." Other members of the Florida delegation stood up to block the banner, while some in the section and another section behind the protesters started hitting the banner and the people holding it with th…

MEE staff (2024-08-21). Outgoing Israeli envoy calls for UN building in Jerusalem to be 'erased from earth'. middleeasteye.net Outgoing Israeli envoy calls for UN building in Jerusalem to be 'erased from earth' | Gilad Erdan says the UN headquarters may 'look beautiful', but it is actually 'crooked and distorted' | | Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, at the UN headquarters in New York City on 13 August 2024 (AFP…

Ben Samuels (2024-08-21). Democrats believe the Jewish vote is solidly in their favor, no matter what Trump and the GOP say. haaretz.com 'Jewish voters have no problem saying it is okay to be critical of Israeli government policy and still be pro-Israel,' one expert on Jewish voting patterns said…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Israel bombs yet another school in Gaza City. presstv.ir The attack on Salah Al-Din School comes as the death toll in Gaza has surpassed the 40,200 mark, according to the Health Ministry.

Yossi Verter (2024-08-21). As far as Netanyahu is concerned, Israeli hostages are anything but an asset. haaretz.com The prime minister is negotiating the release of the hostages without any thought for who is responsible for their captivity, as if they took a wrong turn and ended up in the tunnels of Gaza. While the defense establish is talking about values, there is only one value that matters to him: survival…

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Hostage Families Expose Netanyahu's Secret Comment On Gaza Truce After Meeting | Hamas | Israel. hindustantimes.com On August 20, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a troubling prediction regarding a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Netanyahu reportedly made the comment during a meeting with some hostages' families. The meeting was with relatives who support the ongoing military pressure on Hamas. In contrast, families of other hostages have been actively protesting for finalising a deal with Hamas so their loved ones can return soon. Watch the full video for more.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Khamenei's calculus: Iran supreme leader faces a bitter choice on Israel. aljazeera.com All eyes are on Iran and its possible retaliation for an assassination – blamed on Israel – in its capital.

newarab (2024-08-21). Assaulted, shot at, killed: The perils Palestinian medics face. newarab.com Attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers on Palestinian paramedics, their patients and their ambulances have skyrocketed, not only in Gaza but also in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank. | Paramedics are assaulted, shot at — and in some cases killed. | "When we go to help wounded Palestinians we never know whether we will reach them, if we will be able to treat them, whether we or our ambulances, will be shot at and attacked by Israeli soldiers or settlers or whether we will get out alive," Muhammad Jabareen, a paramedic with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Hebron, in the southern…

IMEMC News (2024-08-21). Israeli Army Shoots A Palestinian In Nablus. imemc.org On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Old City of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, and shot a young man. Media sources said several army jeeps invaded the Old City, leading to protests, and fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, and gas bombs. They added that the soldiers shot a young man …

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Jordan warns won't allow region's future taken hostage by Israel. presstv.ir Jordanian King Abdullah II says the Arab country will not allow the region's future to be held hostage by the policies of the Israeli regime.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). IRGC: Iran will choose timing of its response, keeping Israel in limbo. presstv.ir Brigadier General Naeini, the IRGC's spokesman, said Iran's response might not necessarily be a repetition of the previous operations.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). 'I can't make sense of this': US pediatrician who worked in Gaza recounts the horror. presstv.ir A US pediatrician who treated patients in Gaza injured in the Israeli genocidal attacks participated in a panel in Chicago on Monday and recounted the harrowing experience.

Ruth Schuster (2024-08-21). Israeli scientists invent uniquely efficient system to grow fish and vegetables together. haaretz.com Climate change is stressing our food sources. Ben-Gurion University scientists develop advanced aquaponics system, where the vegetables we will eat grow in the waste of fish we will also eat – and it produces energy…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). World Mosque Day: Gaza mosques bear testimony of Zionist regime's barbarism. presstv.ir A total of 610 mosques have been completely destroyed in the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in the past 320 days and the attacks continue unabated.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran's response to Haniyeh assassination to take Israel 'by surprise': UN mission. presstv.ir Iran's UN mission says the country is to respond to the Israeli assassination of Hamas's senior leader in a time and manner that will take the regime by surprise.

MEE staff (2024-08-21). Israel Diamond Exchange in crisis as exports plummet in 2024. middleeasteye.net

MEE staff (2024-08-21). War on Gaza: US criticises Netanyahu's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: US criticises Netanyahu's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance | A senior US official said the Israeli premier's remarks on controlling the Gaza-Egypt border were 'not constructive to getting a ceasefire deal' done | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in…

Omer Benjakob (2024-08-21). After Iran steals sensitive Israeli data, Israel tries to censor the internet. haaretz.com Anti-Israel hackers stole troves of sensitive Israeli data and are now publishing gigabytes of secret and classified information. Unable to stop the hacks, Israel is waging a futile war to against the leaks…

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Hamas Now Threatening Kin Of Hostages? 'Won't See Your Loved Ones If..' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Palestine militant group Hamas has sent threatening calls and messages to relatives of hostages' families in Israel, according to a report by N12. The message warns kin of hostages that "if you don't fight the government, you won't see your loved ones," according to the N12 report. Hamas also demanded ransom to give information about the hostages.

Staff (2024-08-21). Israel lobby funded half of Keir Starmer's cabinet. defenddemocracy.press Exclusive: Labour's top team has accepted hundreds of thousands of pounds from pro-Israel funders. By JOHN McEVOY 9 July 2024 Pro-Israel lobbyists have donated to 13 out of Labour's 25 cabinet members since they were first elected to parliament, Declassified can reveal. The list of recipients includes prime minister Keir Starmer, his deputy Angela Rayner, …

newarab (2024-08-21). Wait for Iran's retaliation against Israel 'could be long'. newarab.com There could be a long wait for The Middle East has been bracing for Iran's avowed retaliation over the killing of

newarab (2024-08-21). Emmys defend Gaza's Bisan Owda nomination against pro-Israel bid. newarab.com The National Academy for Television and Arts and Sciences (NATAS) defended on Tuesday its The organisation's CEO, Adam Sharp, responded to a letter signed by some 150 Hollywood actors, writers, and producers known for their open support for Israel, calling on the Emmy body to rescind Owda's nomination over alleged "ties to a terrorist organisation".

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second night of DNC. aljazeera.com Police lead away several demonstrators after a standoff outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago.

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). 'Free Palestine', 'Ceasefire Now' Slogans Near DNC Venue As Anti-Israel Protesters Clash With Cops. hindustantimes.com Pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed with Police personnel outside the Israeli consulate in Chicago, US for the second consecutive night. More than a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested on the night of August 20, for charging a line of police. The protests erupted just two miles away from the Democratic National Convention venue.

newarab (2024-08-21). Israel bank chief tells Netanyahu to get moving on 2025 budget. newarab.com Israeli central bank chief Amir Yaron has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speed up the process of debating and approving the 2025 state budget, saying financial markets were seeking In a letter to Netanyahu seen by Reuters on Tuesday, Yaron said the security situation of more than 10 months of war requires the government to maintain 2024 budget frameworks and promote a 2025 budget. | These are "critical to preserving the stability of the economy and str…

Yousef Fares (2024-08-21). Sanitized NGOs: The Occupation's Latest Gambit to Control Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Aug 20, 2024 | The Israeli occupation army is desperately trying to create an alternative to Hamas governing the Gaza Strip after the end of the war. Many of its proposed alternatives have been rejected by multiple different parties that the occupation thought it could rely on to fulfill this role. The leaders of the clans in Gaza rejected a proposal to divvy up the region between them, in a manner similar to the "Sunni Awakening Movement" that had been sponsored by the US military in Iraq. The occupation's proposals were also rejected by Hamas' political opponents, the two Fatah factions,…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Israeli airstrikes in Yemen kill 3 civilians, injure 90. presstv.ir The Yemeni health ministry says an Israeli attack on the port city of Hudaydah has killed at least three civilians and wounded 90 more.

newarab (2024-08-21). Israel releases Gaza detainees, who reveal 'inhuman' conditions. newarab.com A new batch of WAFA and Quds News Network both reported that 25 detainees arrived in Gaza via the

MEE staff (2024-08-21). Emmys stands by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda nomination for news award. middleeasteye.net Emmys stands by Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda nomination for news award | Pro-Israel lobby group wrote to awards organisers calling for nominee to be rescinded over alleged past political affiliations | | Bisan Owda rose to prominence for her videos on social media that detailed life in Gaza s…

newarab (2024-08-21). Israel forcibly displaces Gaza's Deir el-Balah amid strikes. newarab.com Israel has issued new orders forcibly displacing residents of the city of Deir el-Balah, including areas under the Israeli designated humanitarian zone, as the military conducts a renewed assault on the area. | The renewed action comes as efforts to reach a On Tuesday Politico repo…

Angela (2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

CounterPunch News Service (2024-08-21). Numerous Pro-Palestine Protestors Arrested Outside Consulate of Israel Chicago. counterpunch.org As former President Barack Obama prepared to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on the evening of August 20, pro-Palestine protestors outside the Consulate General of Israel were arrested. Over sixty-six arrests were reported, including press members—photos by Steel Brooks.

newarab (2024-08-21). Gaza talks on brink as Netanyahu refuses troop withdrawal. newarab.com Gaza ceasefire talks are near to collapse, again, following reports in Israeli media that Prime Minister US Secretary of State

Sophia Tareen, Joey Cappellitti, Lea Skene, Jake Offenhartz (2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC. whyy.org Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Tuesday after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the The intense confrontations with officers began minutes into the demonstration, after some protesters — many dressed in black, their faces covered — charged at a line of police that had blocked the group from marching. They eventuall…

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-21). Doctors plead with Harris to end US military support as Gaza death toll soars amid DNC celebrations. nationofchange.org These medical professionals, driven by a deep sense of moral urgency, implored the Democratic Party—particularly Vice President Kamala Harris—to end the United States' military support for Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.

IMEMC News (2024-08-21). Soldiers Abduct A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org On Wednesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a young Palestinian man in the Shweika area, north of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several army vehicles invaded the Shweika area before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. They added that the soldiers abducted a young man, a former political …

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.

newarab (2024-08-21). Scotland suspends talks with Israel over Gaza 'war crimes'. newarab.com The The move was in response to a growing backlash in Scotland's over the country's External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson's secret meeting with Daniela Grudsky, Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK. | According to a spokesperson of…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran's response to Israel 'calculated, definite': Fmr. IRGC chief tells US media. presstv.ir A former IRGC commander says Iran will "definitely" serve a "calculated" response to the Israeli regime's assassination of Haniyeh in the Iranian capital.

Anonymous Contributor (2024-08-21). Announcing A(k)CAB, a Kansas City Anarchist Bookfair! itsgoingdown.org Announcing an anarchist bookfair on October 12th in so-called Kansas City, Missouri. Announcing A(k)CAB, A Kansas City Anarchist Bookfair! October 12th, at Howdy & Farewell, 6515 Stadium Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129, (the venues are next door to each other, you'll figure it out). 12pm to 6pm. All ages, free! We're really excited to announce…

newarab (2024-08-21). Syrian crossing between opposition, Assad regime closed. newarab.com A key crossing inside A local activist and a war monitor said that opposition groups protested the reopening of the Abu al-Zandin crossing in

newarab (2024-08-21). Iraq draft law to lower legal marriage age to 9 causes outrage. newarab.com An Iraqi conservative coalition The discussions that ensued in parliament and on social media have had devastating ramifications on Jihan, whose childhood came to an abrupt end when her father married her against her will at the age of 12 to a man twice her age. | "My father married me off when my mother was travelling," she told…

newarab (2024-08-21). Dear Black liberals: Palestine TikTok activists aren't the enemy. newarab.com As I sit in a cafe in Cairo, I often engage in a familiar exchange with staff. They ask me where I am from, and I reply that I am from Senegal and Gambia but live in the Upon learning that I live in the US, the question that follows is, "What do you think of Palestine?" This question reflects a nuanced understanding that distinguishes between the actions of the US government and its people. | It recognises that while the US government may not represent its citizens, Palestine serves as a point for discussing human suffering, critiquin…

newarab (2024-08-21). BP-Iraq deal on Kirkuk fields to use profit-sharing model. newarab.com Several oil majors, including BP, in recent years turned to other countries offering better terms. They complain…

newarab (2024-08-21). UN says Libya deteriorating 'rapidly'. newarab.com The United Nations expressed concern on Tuesday about the rapid deterioration of the economic and security situation in The country of 6.8 million people has struggled to recover from years of conflict after the 2011 Libyan revolution that overthrew longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and

newarab (2024-08-21). Why are Palestinian armed groups resuming 'suicide operations'. newarab.com The On Monday, the Palestinian Islamic movement,

newarab (2024-08-21). University of California bans campus encampments, face masks. newarab.com The The president of UC, Michael V Drake, claimed in a statement on Monday that the university wa…

newarab (2024-08-21). What the stalled Geneva peace talks mean for Sudan's war. newarab.com Sudan's military-backed government The government, under

newarab (2024-08-21). Fearing assault, Palestinians limit digital activity on Gaza war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). Women's T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to UAE. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). Jordanian crown prince shares photo of newborn daughter. newarab.com Crown Prince Hussein of Princess Iman bint Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, just two weeks old, was born on August 3 – making her the first grandchild of Prince Hussein released a…

newarab (2024-08-21). In Tunisia, pro-Palestine activists face death threats. newarab.com In Last week, Tunisian authorities informed the Joint Coordination for Palestine of potential assassination attempts targeting key figures within the anti-normalisation coaliti…

newarab (2024-08-21). Blinken meets Egyptian president in Gaza truce push. newarab.com Top US diplomat The Palestinian group said it was "keen to reach a ceasefire" agreement but

newarab (2024-08-21). Blinken hopes Sudan humanitarian progress brings broader deal. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). Journalist Richard Medhurst 'detained under UK Terrorism Act'. newarab.com British independent journalist The Syria-born writer known for his critical coverage of Western foreign policy on the Middle East, said six officers apprehended him upon arriving to the airport in a Medhurst said that he was interrogated for almost 24 hours, his phone was seized, and was prevented…

newarab (2024-08-21). Visualizing Palestine shows why infographics matter. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). Meet Layla Elabed, a leader taking the 'uncommitted' to the DNC. newarab.com Layla Elabed is leading a movement that has brought the issue of US accountability for Palestinian human rights to the political forefront in a way that hasn't been seen previously. | As co-chair of the Thi…

newarab (2024-08-21). Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, says UN official. newarab.com In war-ravaged Gaza, death appears to be the "only certainty" for "It does feel like people are waiting for death. Death seems to be the only certainty in this situation," Louise Wateridge, a spokeswoman for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, als…

newarab (2024-08-21). Widespread anger after Kurdish courier killed by Iraqi guards. newarab.com The death of a young Kurdish courier, known as a "Kolbar", by Aram Khalil was fatally shot in Sargat village, near the Iranian border in the Hawraman area of Iraqi Kurdist…

newarab (2024-08-21). Taliban bars UN special rapporteur from Afghanistan. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). How the SDF's release of IS prisoners could impact Iraq. newarab.com In July, the

newarab (2024-08-21). 28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran. newarab.com At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night,"

newarab (2024-08-21). Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital to cease operations in next 24 hours. newarab.com The The hospital's

newarab (2024-08-21). What the Houthi government reshuffle means for Yemen. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). The Obamas give boost to Harris's presidential campaign at DNC. newarab.com Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Former president

newarab (2024-08-21). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…

newarab (2024-08-21). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). A Long Walk From Gaza: One Palestinian woman's quest for freedom>. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-21). Coastal erosion batters Tunisia's sandy beaches. newarab.com

scorinoco (2024-08-21). Petro and the National Front: A Solution or a Trap for Venezuela? orinocotribune.com By Alfonso Insuasty Rodríguez — Aug 17, 2024 | On August 15, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in tune with his counterparts Lula Da Silva of Brazil and Joe Biden of the United States, presented a proposal on his X account that has generated intense debate. In his message, Petro stated: "A political solution for Venezuela that brings peace and prosperity to its people depends on Nicolás Maduro. The experience of the Colombian National Front is an experience that, if used transitorily, can assist in a definitive solution… An internal political agreement in Venezuela is the best path to peace. It depends on…

Apache Stronghold, Popular Resistance. (2024-08-21). Apache Stronghold Heads To The East. popularresistance.org As the Apache Stronghold's prayer journey to the Supreme Court turns East, we are reflecting on our ceremonies and discussions throughout the western segment of the journey. Our prayer journey through the West began in the Lummi Nation, north of Seattle, where we met with the elders of the nations and were given words of encouragement and support. Adalitza, who leads the elder program for the Lummi Nation, spoke of the importance of this fight, saying it's crucial to set the precedence for the younger ones because it's the children who will be living in the world we are creating for them. | Additionally, in Adali…

Nicholas Mwangi, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-08-21). Beyond The Finance Bill: Kenya's Ongoing Demand For Change. popularresistance.org For the past five weeks, Kenya has been gripped by unprecedented protests. What began on June 18 as a rejection of the Finance Bill has expanded into a larger movement demanding better governance and radical change in the country. | In society, development and events are never entirely predictable, nor do they occur in isolation. Even periods of apparent inactivity can give way to rapid change, overshadowing years of dormancy or quietness. These dynamics are evident in the ongoing protests in Kenya, that embody Lenin's famous quote, "There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen…

Rebecca Kemble, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2024-08-21). Aligning Our National Organizations With Co-Op Principles. popularresistance.org In his 2010 Grassroots Economic Organizing (GEO) article "What should our movement look like in 2040?," John McNamara, past president of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives (USFWC, "the Federation") and current Co-Director of the Northwest Cooperative Development Center, used the metaphor of building a house. He saw the first four years of the USFWC (2004-2008) as the foundation laid by the cooperation and collaboration amongst three democratic regional formations: the Western Worker Cooperative Conference, the Eastern Conference for Workplace Democracy and the Midwest Worker Cooperative Conference.

Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica. (2024-08-21). Inside The Turbulent, Secret World Of An American Militia. popularresistance.org Last February, some 20 men and their wives gathered for dinner at an upscale restaurant in Spokane, Washington, for their annual Valentine's Day celebration. The men weren't just friends; they did community service work together. They had been featured on local television, in khakis and baseball caps, delivering 1,200 pounds of food to an area veterans' center; they were gearing up for their next food drive, which they called Operation Hunger Smash. A few days after the holiday, the men went camping in the snow-speckled mountains outside Spokane, where they grilled rib-eyes and bacon-wrapped asparagus over a bonf…

MEE staff (2024-08-21). Commercial ship 'not under command' after suspected Houthi attack in Red Sea. middleeasteye.net Commercial ship 'not under command' after suspected Houthi attack in Red Sea | The British military says men on small boats attacked a commercial vessel west of Hodeidah | | Ships unload their cargo at the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen on 28 July 2024 (AFP) | A commercial ship i…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-21). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Chris Walker (2024-08-21). Who's Going to Tell Him It's a Black Job? Michelle Obama Skewers Trump at DNC. truthout.org Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama closed out the second night of the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, encouraging voters watching at home to reject the politics of division and to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Michelle Obama took to the stage as the penultimate speaker of the evening… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-21). Rejuvenated Democratic Party Turned DNC's Delegate Roll Call Into a Dance Party. truthout.org The second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) featured a roll call vote of delegates selecting Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee for president — a process that has already happened and was mainly just for show. Delegates already officially selected Harris as their nominee weeks ago, doing so in a virtual roll call vote, over several days early in August. |

Hamas — Islamic Resistance Movement (2024-08-21). Hamas reiterates stance on negotiations. workers.org A leadership source in Hamas issued this statement on Aug. 16, 2024, to Al-Jazeera, which was published by Resistance News Network. After the mediators informed us of the results of the Doha talks, we have confirmed again that the occupation does not want an agreement. The occupation continues to stall . . . |

Martha Grevatt (2024-08-21). 17,000 protesters blast Democrats over Gaza. workers.org Chicago August 19 — Some 17,000 people took part in the "March on the DNC 2024" as the Democratic National Convention got underway here. While the march had a broad list of program demands, it was built as a march for Palestine, and it was apparent that the drive to . . . |

Kathy Durkin (2024-08-21). Nat Turner's rebellion — a blow against slavery. workers.org In honor of Black August, Workers World newspaper is reprinting and updating the following article that first appeared online on Aug. 20, 2021. August 21 marks the 193rd anniversary of the bold, courageous insurrection against the genocidal system of enslavement led by Nat Turner in 1831. Although the capitalist ruling . . . |

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa. aljazeera.com The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Obamas and Emhoff take centre stage — key takeaways from DNC Day 2. aljazeera.com Democratic National Convention saw speeches from Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders and Doug Emhoff.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). At least three killed in Bosnia school shooting. aljazeera.com The suspect, a school employee, opened fire with an automatic rifle and tried to kill himself, police say.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Players allege double standards after Sinner escapes tennis doping ban. aljazeera.com Top-ranked Jannik Sinner's escape from a doping ban has prompted claims of double standards from some tennis players.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with US police on second day of DNC. aljazeera.com Police have scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters in Chicago where the Democratic National Convention is held.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). At 116, Japanese woman set to be named world's oldest person. aljazeera.com Tomiko Itooka still went mountain climbing into her 70s, scaling Japan's 3,067-metre Mount Ontake — in sneakers.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Video: Obamas rally for Kamala Harris at Democratic convention. aljazeera.com Former US First Lady Michelle and ex-President Barack Obama urged voters at the DNC to vote for Kamala Harris.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). In South Africa, patriarchal law cuts some women off from owning their home. aljazeera.com How a land law seeking to fix the racial injustices of apartheid created gender barriers for Black women instead.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). 'Let's get to work!': Barack Obama takes stage for Kamala Harris at DNC. aljazeera.com Former US president lays out what's at stake and why Harris-Walz should lead the country.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Will Arshad Nadeem's Olympic gold change the course for sports in Pakistan? aljazeera.com The javelin thrower returns home a hero, igniting interest in track and field in cricket-centric Pakistan. Can it last?>

aljazeera (2024-08-21). War-ravaged Sudan battles cholera outbreak. aljazeera.com Increasing cases reported of deadly bacterial disease spread through contaminated water amid heavy rains.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore. aljazeera.com Australia-Asia Power Link is slated to provide up to 15 percent of city-state's energy needs once completed.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Ukraine votes to join ICC as it seeks to bring Russia to justice. aljazeera.com Membership of the court, which prosecutes crimes against humanity, also advances the country's EU aspirations.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Putin inspects troops with Kadyrov on first Chechnya visit since 2011. aljazeera.com The Russian president heaps praise on Chechen fighters due to head to Ukraine to support the full-scale invasion.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan? aljazeera.com At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). OpenAI strikes deal to use content from The New Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair. aljazeera.com AI startup's announcement follows similar deals with The Financial Times, the Associated Press and News Corp.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Ukraine adopts 'historic' law to ban Moscow-linked Orthodox Church. aljazeera.com Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 908. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-21). Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq. aljazeera.com Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-21). Wellness as Tyranny: The Cult of Toxic Happiness. counterpunch.org Be happy. Think of your wellness. Across organisations, private and public entities, government bodies and social clubs, the cult of contrived happiness abounds with ritualistic, clotting repetition. In such cases, the forced grin, the pressured smile, the affected giggle, have become part of a project of puppeteering, manipulation and manufacture. Critics of such approaches are ostracised, treated as leprous

Paramjit Singh (2024-08-21). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-08-21). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-21). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-08-21). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-21). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org

Collective, Development finance international (2024-08-21). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-21). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-21). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-21). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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Dean Baker (2024-08-21). The Washington Post's Conservative Columnists Just Make it Up. counterpunch.org No one expects serious economic analysis from the Washington Post's conservative columnists and Mark Theissen doesn't let us down. Theissen starts off by reminding of one of Larry Summers' most embarrassing moments: "Nonetheless, as president of the Senate, Harris cast the deciding vote to pass the catastrophically misnamed 'American Rescue Plan' with only Democratic votes

Lawrence Davidson (2024-08-21). Nagasaki, the Gaza Strip, and the Denial of Truth. counterpunch.org On 6 August 1945, President Harry Truman announced to the world that one U.S. airplane, named the Enola Gay, had "dropped one bomb on Hiroshima." The bomb had the equivalent "power of 200,000 tons of T.N.T." That single bomb killed 140,000 people in a matter of minutes. Truman went on to say that "We are

Andrea Mazzarino (2024-08-21). Deep Corporate America. counterpunch.org One thing our government doesn't like doing is challenging the greed of health insurance companies. I can speak with some authority about holes in the ever-fraying safety net of our healthcare system, including Tricare, the military health insurance plan used by most troops, veterans, and their families, other employer-sponsored health insurance, state-sponsored care like Medicare

Chris Houston (2024-08-21). Beyond Refuge: Empowering Rohingya to Lead Their Own Future. counterpunch.org "The vast majority of my people are in refugee camps or in apartheid villages, struggling every day just to make a living… They deserve to have a biography, not someone like me, living in Canada with a decent job in the government," said RaàØss Tinmaung. Tinmaung is Rohingya and when we met last month in

Yoav Litvin (2024-08-21). Bari Weiss, Zionist Crusaders, and The Era of The Toxic Troll. counterpunch.org In a recent article in the New York Times titled "Bari Weiss Knows Exactly What She's Doing," Matt Flegenheimer writes: As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and

Jon Hochschartner (2024-08-21). The Right's War on Cultivated-Meat. counterpunch.org I was excited to see Upside Foods and the Institute of Justice had filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to overturn Florida's ban on cultivated-meat sales. For those who don't know, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter. It offers a number of potential animal welfare, public health and environmental benefits. Finally,

Peter Bach (2024-08-21). Letter from London: Hoof and Feint. counterpunch.org Commentator: 'The Premier League season, with all its daft cash and crazy splendour, with all its nifty footwork and gifted stars, has commenced. Let us not forget, ladies and gentlemen, the most goals EVER were scored last season. Football, soccer, is upon us once more…' I have friends whose eyes glaze over if I enthuse

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Chinglish warms hearts on social media. ecns.cn Crude, succinct and very much to the point, Chinglish — a mishmash of Chinese and English long ridiculed for generating confounding and awkward translations — has recently created a buzz on social media for its unique consoling touch.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). China's ARJ21 begins demonstration flight around Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn The demonstration flight around the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau will further verify the performance of ARJ21 aircraft, laying the foundation for domestic commercial aircraft to open more high-plateau routes on the country's plateau areas.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The recently concluded Olympic Games and the shared pursuit of prosperity were among the wide-ranging topics discussed on Tuesday when President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Xi meets Fijian PM in Beijing, pledging to strengthen development cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). China launches countervailing probe into certain dairy products imported from EU: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday the decision to launch a countervailing investigation into certain dairy products imported from the EU, with immediate effect.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). EU-China EV tariffs 'only create lose-lose situation'. ecns.cn China will take all necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, said the Ministry of Commerce, right after the EU's latest tarriff desicion late on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Organic waste model transforms Erhai Lake's water quality. ecns.cn Local officials said the ecological environment and water quality of Erhai Lake in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, have been greatly improved thanks to a complete industry chain model for organic waste resource utilization.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Video game based on classic novel goes viral. ecns.cn A highly anticipated video game based on ancient Chinese literature classic was released worldwide on Tuesday, thrilling gamers around the world.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). 'Black Myth: Wukong': an interactive advanture in Chinese culture. ecns.cn Black Myth: Wukong, an action-adventure title based on the antics of the fabled Monkey King, garnered more than 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam in its global debut Tuesday, according to SteamDB.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Xi hails Olympians for winning glory for country. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying they have won glory for the country and the people.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Global South solidarity urged. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined solidarity and cooperation with developing nations as "the unshakeable bedrock of China's foreign policy", and called for joint efforts to build a world of peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and shared prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Potential seen for U.S.-China space relations. ecns.cn China's recent retrieval of the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon has renewed talks about the possibilities of the United States and China joining in space-based research programs.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Official calls for anti-doping vigilance. ecns.cn A senior sports official reiterated China's zero-tolerance approach toward doping on Tuesday while seeing off the Chinese Paralympic delegation heading to the Paris Paralympic Games, and urged the athletes to earn respect through strength and integrity.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). CAS' new liquid rocket Kinetica-2 aims maiden flight by 2025. ecns.cn Kinetica-2 (Lijian-2) has successfully completed its stage separation test, marking a milestone achievement toward its maiden flight scheduled for 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Premier Li Qiang arrives in Moscow to deepen China-Russia relations. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, starting an official visit aimed at carrying forward the enduring friendship and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Minister says efforts on to advance talent cultivation in country. ecns.cn China has ramped up efforts to advance talent cultivation and research to serve national strategy and socioeconomic development since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, Education Minister Huai Jinpeng has said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Global youth unemployment falls, but challenges persist. ecns.cn Despite the global aggregated youth unemployment rate falling to a 15-year low last year, labor organizations say there needs to be better quality, more regular and secure jobs for young people.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Chinese Embassy in the Philippines condemns U.S. statement on Xianbin Jiao collision. ecns.cn Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Philippines to earnestly observe the understandings and arrangement reached with China in terms of South China Sea disputes.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Chinese Embassy in the Philippines condemns U.S. statement on Xianbin Jiao collision. ecns.cn Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Philippines to earnestly observe the understandings and arrangement reached with China in terms of South China Sea disputes.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Breakthrough made in ultrabright X-rays. ecns.cn China has achieved a significant scientific milestone with the successful storage of high-energy electron beams in the High Energy Photon Source storage ring.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Chinese around world support peaceful reunification. ecns.cn Representatives from Chinese communities across the globe reached consensus on Tuesday at a high-level conference in Hong Kong on furthering the endeavor of fighting against separatist activities and promoting the peaceful reunification of China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Xi hails Olympians for Paris glory. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping hailed Chinese Olympians on Tuesday for their performance and sportsmanship at the 33rd Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Experts sure of upcoming FOCAC summit's success. ecns.cn The upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit will offer hope to a world that is in turmoil and contribute to fostering peace and prosperity in the African continent, African politicians and experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Two more former soccer officials sent to prison. ecns.cn Courts in Hubei province sentenced two former soccer officials to prison terms on Tuesday for crimes including accepting bribes.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Misty sunrise scenery over village in Sichuan. ecns.cn Misty sunrise scenery in a rural mountain village in Bazhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Cool places turn hot spots for summer-weary travelers. ecns.cn With many regions in China seeing scorching temperatures this summer, more and more travelers are seeking respite in some cities that boast cool weather.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Cycling accidents prompt safety alerts. ecns.cn A series of cycling-related accidents has prompted Chinese authorities to issue safety alerts, urging cyclists and motorcyclists to obey traffic rules, wear helmets and avoid alcohol.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Rocket explodes at UK's new spaceport. ecns.cn The United Kingdom's newest spaceport, on the tiny Scottish island of Unst, has been rocked by a massive explosion after a rocket engine failed during testing by the German company Rocket Factory Augsburg, or RFA.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Morgan Stanley boss among 6 missing after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily. ecns.cn Six individuals remain missing following the sinking of a luxury yacht off the Sicilian coast during a storm on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Xi meets Fijian PM in Beijing, pledging to strengthen development cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). China, Vietnam defense ministers meet to develop military relations. ecns.cn Defense Minister Dong Jun met with his Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). CIYEC unveils IP for International Youth Pop Culture Season. ecns.cn On Aug. 12, the Global Civilization Initiative International Youth Talk was held in Beijing. During the event, witnessed by nearly 200 youth representatives from over 120 countries, the China International Youth Exchange Center has unveiled the IP for the International Youth Pop Culture Season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Xi meets foreign guests attending commemoration of 40th anniversary of NPC's affiliation to Inter-Parliamentary Union in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Tuesday with foreign parliamentary leaders attending the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of China's National People's Congress' (NPC) affiliation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Air-defense missile scientist dies at 90. ecns.cn Shen Zhongfang, one of China's foremost researchers in air-defense missile technology, died in Beijing on Saturday at the age of 90.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Malaysia's nonaligned stance hailed. ecns.cn Malaysia is emerging as a champion of a multipolar global order, opting to remain nonaligned as it contends with the changing geopolitical situation, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Xi says China to continue to support NPC in deepening exchanges with IPU. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China will, as always, support the National People's Congress (NPC) in deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). China's Paralympic delegation departs for Paris. ecns.cn China's Paralympic delegation is made up of 516 members, including 284 athletes. The Paris Paralympic Games will be held on August 28, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Chinese videogame Black Myth: Wukong debuts. ecns.cn The game made officially debut on Tuesday. As China's first true AAA title, the game is set against the backdrop of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). High-speed railway in Guangdong begins trial operations. ecns.cn The 93.982-kilometer long Meizhou-Longchuan section on the Longyan-Longchuan High-speed Railway began trial operations on Tuesday in Guangdong.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Xi says China to continue to support NPC in deepening exchanges with IPU. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China will, as always, support the National People's Congress (NPC) in deepening exchanges and cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Death toll hits 50 after rain ravages Hunan. ecns.cn Fifty people have died and another 15 are still missing after rainstorms in the city of Zixing, Hunan province, local authorities said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Xi hails Olympians for winning glory for country. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying they have won glory for the country and the people.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). China, Fiji agree to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn The recently concluded Olympic Games and the shared pursuit of prosperity were among the wide-ranging topics discussed on Tuesday when President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is on an official visit to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). Toxic fan culture undermines team solidarity: table tennis Olympic champion. ecns.cn China's men's table tennis world champion, Fan Zhendong, said that he has been harmed by "fan culture," which also undermined Team China's solidarity.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). U.S. and allies urged to stop provoking confrontation in South China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the U.S. administration and some of its allies to stop provoking confrontation in the South China Sea and demanded the Philippine authorities to observe bilateral arrangement with China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-21). China's cross-border e-commerce emerges as new 'battlefield' for orders. ecns.cn In the first half of 2024, China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 1.22 trillion yuan($170 billion), a 10.5 percent year-on-year growth, outpacing the overall growthrate of China's foreign trade by 4.4 percentage points.

ecns.cn (2024-08-20). Nation to back financial institutions. ecns.cn China will encourage and support financial institutions from both its market and Africa to strengthen exchanges and innovate financial cooperation models in the years ahead, said government officials on Tuesday.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-21). WHO wants money to implement its regional plan for its PHEIC ("fake") declaration for mpox. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation's recent declaration of a mpox (aka monkeypox) public health emergency of international concern ("PHEIC") allows for the extension of recommendations from the previously declared mpox PHEIC in 2022 …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-21). GPs are lazy and greedy and NOT overworked. expose-news.com General practitioners are not overworked because they work fewer hours and are paid well. There are more GPs available now compared to the past. Additionally, a lot of GPs refuse to see …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-21). Does ivermectin cause infertility? expose-news.com Dr. Mike Yeadon has vehemently stated publicly that "ivermectin is one of the most violent fertility toxins [he has] ever come across." In response, Dr. Tess Lawrie reviewed the first study included …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-21). Whitney Webb is under attack from corporate media as they attempt to build a narrative that she is anti-semitic. expose-news.com The Times is attempting to smear Whitney Webb as "anti-semitic" after discussing her research on Neil Oliver's podcast. What's ironic is that conflating Webb's research on Leslie Wexner and other organised crime-linked …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-21). The link between childhood vaccines and the increased cancer rates in children. expose-news.com The explosion of childhood cancers correlates with the increase in vaccination schedules for children from the 1990s up to today. When you dig deep enough, you find that vaccine toxins disrupt cellular …

geo.tv (2024-08-21). Obama endorses Harris as Democrats' future leader at DNC Day 2. geo.tv Former US president Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 20, 2024. — Reuters"We are ready for a President Kamala Harris", says Obama.Michelle tells Trump presidency just may be 'Black job'.Pro-Palestine…

geo.tv (2024-08-21). 'Abuse every day': Indian female medics speak out after brutal murder. geo.tv Female doctors hold posters and shout slogans during a protest march demanding justice following the rape and murder of a female trainee medic at a hospital in Kolkata, in Ahmedabad, India, August 17, 2024. — ReutersBENGALURU: Saving lives was the childhood dream for 28-year-old Indian…

geo.tv (2024-08-21). Iran's Nobel Laureate Mohammadi denied medical treatment, say UN experts. geo.tv Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.— Reuters/file | Former President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Kamala Harris during an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House on April 5, 2022 in Washington, DC. — AFP CHICAGO: Barack Obama will use the Democratic convention in Chicago to…

geo.tv (2024-08-21). Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow, other regions, Russian officials say. geo.tv This undated representational image shows a drone flying over a region. — AFP/File | US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event, at West Allis Central High School, in West Allis, Wisconsin, US, July 23, 2024. — ReutersUS Vice President Kamala Harris' election effort has raised around $500 million since she became the Democratic presidential…

geo.tv (2024-08-21). Taliban bar UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan. geo.tv Members of the Taliban participate in a rally to mark the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14, 2024. — Reuters | Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks in defence of his cabinet selection at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, August 17, 2024. — Reuters DUBAI: Iran's parliament approved President Masoud Pezeshkian's 19 ministers on Wednesday, state media reported, giving way to a…

Norman Solomon (2024-08-21). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. indybay.org Bombast with bombs…

Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco (2024-08-21). Sunday 9/15: UUSF Forum: Election Roundup with Tim Redmond. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom | zoom.us/j/93648295440?pwd=QOFBFEWUhTGIZENQt92RV4h9qy9yA8.1 | Meeting ID: 936 4829 5440 | Passcode: 925169…

Amy E. Mendes (2024-08-21). Digital Demagogue: The Critical Candidacy of Donald J. Trump. indybay.org Demagogues make assertions or arguments without regard for truth. Ceaser adds that the demagogue relies on appeals to three main emotions: envy, fear and hope. Religion is a powerful tool of the demagogue, since the speaker's invocation of the divine can inspire all three of those passions. They pander to passion, prejudice, bigotry and ignorance rather than appealing to reason.

Michael Webster (2024-08-21). authorities orders public evacuation of Yellowstone. indybay.org The current situation at Yellowstone Lake underscores the dynamic nature of volcanic systems and the importance of ongoing monitoring. While the increase in magma accumulation and ground…

Angela (2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Hank Pellissier (2024-08-21). Impoverished parents in Chad abandon their children to seek a better life in Europe. indybay.org In Chad, one of the world's poorest nations, many parents abandon their children and try to get to Europe…

Hands Off Uhuru (2024-08-21). Wednesday 8/21: The Political Prosecution of the Uhuru 3: The First Amendment on Trial. indybay.org Register: handsoffuhuru.org/legal…

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-08-21). España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina. indybay.org España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina | Solidaridad! Basta Ya de genocidio!

Angela (2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-now

Diana Block (2024-08-21). Saturday 9/7: Dublin Prison Survivors Speak Truth to Power. indybay.org First Unitarian Church of Oakland | 685 14th St | Oakland CA, 94612…

Apache Stronghold (2024-08-21). Apache Stronghold Heads East on Prayer Journey to Supreme Court. indybay.org Apache Stronghold shares their journey through the west, from the Lummi Nation to California, and in gatherings with Quechan and Hopi, and in the cities of Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. The Prayer Journey to the Supreme Court continues east in the journey to protect sacred Oak Flat from a copper mine.

Coalition on Homelessness (2024-08-21). Thursday 9/12: Coalition on Homelessness ArtAuction24: Transforming Art into Action. indybay.org SOMArts | 934 Brannan St | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Center for Biological Diversity (2024-08-21). California Bill to Affirm Local Choice on Oil, Gas Operations Goes to Senate Vote. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 15, 2024 — The California Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill today that would affirm local governments' authority to protect communities by limiting or banning oil and gas operations, methods and locations. The bill will now go to a full state Senate vote.

David Giesen (2024-08-21). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…

Angela (2024-08-21). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs

David Giesen (2024-08-21). Saturday 8/17: An antidote to identity politics: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…

Fair Districts GA & Fair Vote (2024-08-21). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…

Malcolm X Grassroots Movement (2024-08-21). Thursday 8/22: Commemorate the Haitian Revolution in the Spirit of Black August. indybay.org Webinar Registration: bit.ly/BAHandsOffHaiti…

Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco (2024-08-21). Sunday 9/8: UUSF Forum: UU the Vote. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom, but zoom participation will not allow participation in letter writing | zoom.us/j/99938924898?pwd=reIcDTnWjToHrs0fL2OSqTGXitR5c0.1 | Meeting ID: 999 3892 4898…

Hank Pellissier (2024-08-21). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…

Angela (2024-08-21). Saturday 8/24: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Silent Protest: 1929 Jerusalem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3QcbzgwVQw262gvmBeM_Ww?mc_cid=c304983e8a&mc_eid=dedfc9b833#/registration

Bilge Kotan (2024-08-21). Comedian Bassem Youssef quits X over 'safety issues' after Gaza posts. middleeasteye.net Comedian Bassem Youssef quits X over 'safety issues' after Gaza posts | Youssef said he might return to the platform if his safety concerns for his loved ones are resolved | | Bassem Youssef attends the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on 24 April 2022 in Washington (Paul Mori…

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-08-21). Sanders pushes progressive policies at DNC, highlighting differences with Harris and challenging the democratic status quo. nationofchange.org At the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders laid out a bold, progressive policy agenda that diverges from Vice President Kamala Harris's platform. While his critiques could challenge Harris, they might also help her appeal to moderate voters by providing a contrast to Sanders's more radical positions.

David McCall (2024-08-21). How a tie-breaking vote fueled America's economy. nationofchange.org Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 17M realize that only a transformational "reset" will ensure the factory's long-term survival in a highly competitive, ever-changing, worldwide industry.

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes (2024-08-21). Massachusetts to phase out toxic PFAS 'forever chemicals' in firefighting gear. nationofchange.org In 2027, sellers and manufacturers of firefighters' personal protective equipment will no longer be allowed to knowingly sell gear that contains "intentionally-added PFAS."

Matt Bruenig (2024-08-21). I Have a Piece in the New York Times. peoplespolicyproject.org The piece, which you can read

John Wojcik (2024-08-21). Comrade Kamala? The red-baiters and anti-communists are at it again. peoplesworld.org The right-wing New York Post ran a front page with a smiling picture of Kamala Harris alongside a big bright hammer and sickle and the word "Kamunism"—a sloppy combination of the words Kamala and Communism. The Washington Times, always a refuge for reactionary propaganda, warns that Harris' vice presidential running mate isn't who is says …

Chauncey K. Robinson (2024-08-21). DNC panel: Supreme Court has become weapon for Christian nationalism. peoplesworld.org "God speaks through our actions. Faith without works is dead. The GOP uses religion to expand hate," were some of the welcoming remarks by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Interfaith Council session. The central panel of the session tackled the rise of Christian nationalism …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-21). At DNC, Farmworker President Emerita Dolores Huerta indicts capitalism for homelessness. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO— At a DNC panel on Kamala Harris's plan to back a cap on rents, veteran union leader Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, indicted the corrupt capitalist system for the problems of homelessness and poverty. Huerta, now 94, remembers seeing homeless people sleeping on the streets when she was aged 17—in Mexico …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-21). Michelle and Barack Obama electrify DNC crowd with calls for action. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—In what may be rhetorical high points of the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her spouse, former President Barack Obama, energized an already enthusiastic crowd in Chicago by looks ahead to a hopeful future under Democratic nominee Kamala Harris contrasted with the dark, backward, racist picture painted by the convicted criminal, …

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-08-21). China accuses the US of using bellicose tone to expand nuclear force. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese government accused the United States of using an aggressive rhetoric against China to evade its responsibility in nuclear disarmament, expand its arsenal and seek a strategic advantage.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-21). Peace in the Sahara conditioned to the application of UN resolutions. plenglish.com Algiers, Aug 21 (Prena Latina) The Polisario Front conditioned the end of the conflict in Western Sahara to the "strict and firm" application of the UN resolutions, an official statement released today in this capital affirms.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-21). Russia strengthens technological partnership with Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Russian experts visited the Ethiopian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, intending to observe the local experience and strengthen the technological partnership between the two countries.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Uruguay to join Chinese lunar project. plenglish.com It is a document between the University of the Republic (UDELAR) and the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory of the National Space Agency of China. | The cooperation agreement between both institutions will allow teachers and students from UDELAR to participate in the development of the project that plans to install the International Lunar Research Station (IRLS) on the lunar surface by 2049. | The station will be complemented by another in orbit, which should be ready by 2035, according to La Diaria. | The memorandum states that the lunar station "will provide both parties with an open, flexible and mutually bene…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Cuba increases prevention against forest fires, FAO says. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is expanding preventive measures against forest fires in its most fragile territories due to climate change, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-21). UN: honor victims of terrorism to educate future generations. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, called today to honor and learn from the victims of terrorist acts to educate future generations.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). India-Brazil maritime sector ties make progress. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) India and Brazil continue to advance ties in the maritime sector with the presence here of Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, commander of the Navy of the South American nation, the Ministry of Defense informed.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Heavy rains expected in southeastern Mexico. plenglish.com According to a press release from the agency, the situation is due to the movement of tropical wave number 17 over the region and its interaction with instability at high levels of the atmosphere. | The report also refers to the Mexican monsoon, which will cause strong to very strong rainfall, electrical discharges, strong to very strong gusts of wind with possible "tolvaneras" and hail in the northwest of the country, as well as rains and showers in the peninsula of Baja California. | On the other hand, low pressure channels over the Mesa del Norte, Mesa Central and the Yucatan Peninsula, together with the entr…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-21). Bukele excludes gang members from re-education policy in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, excluded imprisoned gang members from the re-education system applied by his government, according to media reports.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-21). Ambassador meets president of Sri Lankan graduates in Cuba. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to this country, Andres Gonzalez, met in this capital on Wednesday with Ciththadhamma Rathnamudali, President of the Sri Lankan Graduates Association in Cuba, an active defender of the Cuban Revolution.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Costa Rican legislative leader stresses state role against crime. plenglish.com San José, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) It corresponds to the Costa Rican Executive the due containment of the activity of criminal organizations, the president of the Legislative Assembly (Parliament), Rodrigo Arias declared after a debate in that instance on the subject of security.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Australia will build the world's largest solar plant. plenglish.com It is a battery industry qualified by specialists as the world's largest solar site. | Authorities announced the environmental approvals for SunCable's $24 billion project in remote northern Australia. | Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek explained that the facility will generate enough power to supply three million homes and will eventually have a connecting cable to Singapore to sell electricity to that city-state. He reiterated that it will be the largest solar energy site in the world and will raise Australia as the world leader in green energy. | The planned 12,000-hectare site is located in the sunny Nort…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). Russian archaeologists discover unique Stone Age artifacts. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) An archaeological expedition of the State Hermitage Museum successfully excavated stacked Stone Age settlements in the valley of the Serteyka River, in the Smolensk region, TVBrics channel reported.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-21). India-Africa nexus needed for South-South cooperation. plenglish.com New Delhi, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) A resurgent Africa and a rising India can give a strong impetus to South-South Cooperation, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here at the 19th Business Conclave between the two regions.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-21). Cuba and China seek cooperation in education and research. plenglish.com Beijing, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and China are seeking cooperation in education and joint research between the University of Havana (UH) and several higher education centers in this nation.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-21). DRC releases emergency fund to address Mpox epidemic. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) released emergency funds between six and 10 million dollars to support the immediate management of the smallpox epidemic (Mpox), local media reported today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-21). Health officials warn of diphtheria cases in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Wesler Lambert, Executive Director at Zanmi Lasante, informed on Wednesday that Haitian health authorities are already aware of the increase of diphtheria cases in Boucan-Carre, a commune in the country's Central Department.

Mauro Carlo Zanella (2024-08-21). Russian missiles on Kiev, war propaganda? pressenza.com I reported a conversation yesterday afternoon with a friend from Rome: "Hi Mauro, but wasn't there a Russian attack on Kiev last night? Did you hear the bombings? Were you afraid?" | "My mother-in-law used to say: "Tempo de guera più bucie che tera" (In wartime, more lies than land). | "I slept soundly and didn't hear any sirens going off." | "Absurd. Rainews reported it as breaking news last night." | "I read it, but I don't know how to answer you." | "And they didn't even sound the alarm? | "How kind," I reply, perhaps overly sarcastic. | My son expressed the same concern to me by sending me the following news:…

Surcos (2024-08-21). Real and false threats to the future of humanity. pressenza.com The real threats: | In the world we live in, waves of pessimism about the future of humanity are growing. On the one hand, climate change is looming, hitting various parts of the planet with increasing severity, while at the same time soils are being depleted and seas are being polluted, leaving fishing without effective controls, which threatens the supply of marine resources. | By Miguel Sobrado | The budgets of major nations, meanwhile, are geared toward concentrating the spheres of power, prioritizing spending on weapons and wars, neglecting the importance of these threats to the future of the species…

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Blinken in Egypt: President Sisi warns of regional war, urging Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The Egyptian president told the US secretary of state all parties must be wary of the grave danger of a catastrophic regional conflict.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran offers condolences over deaths of Pakistani pilgrims in bus crash in Yazd. presstv.ir Iranian Vice President Aref extends his sincere condolences over the deaths of at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims heading to the Iraqi city of Karbala in a bus crash.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran's unique advantages for textile industry development. presstv.ir The development of the textile industry in Iran has several advantages, foremost an easy access to raw materials.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). All of President Pezeshkian's ministerial picks win parliament's vote of confidence. presstv.ir The Iranian parliament has ended the debate on nominees for the country's new cabinet and approved all of President Masoud Pezeshkian's 19 cabinet picks.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Iran shuts down two 'illegal' centers affiliated with German govt. presstv.ir Iranian police forces have closed down two branches of 'illegal' centers affiliated with the German government in the capital Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.

presstv.ir (2024-08-21). Putin visits Chechnya first time in 13 years, hails Russia as 'invincible'. presstv.ir Putin has made an unscheduled trip to Chechnya after nearly 13 years, commending Russia as "utterly invincible."

tvbrics (2024-08-21). Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation holds meetings with ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and UAE. tvbrics.com The conversation focused on deepening economic cooperation…

tvbrics (2024-08-21). Ethiopia announces launch of new development strategy for capital city. tvbrics.com It aims to transform and develop new concepts such as smart and compact city…

tvbrics (2024-08-21). Saudi Arabia completes work on more than 6,000 mosques. tvbrics.com 66 mosques with a total area of 56,761 square meters have been improved…

tvbrics (2024-08-21). Blue phenomenon of the supermoon lights up skies around the world. tvbrics.com When the full Moon is at its closest point to Earth, a supermoon can be seen in the sky…

tvbrics (2024-08-21). South Africa adopts new electricity law. tvbrics.com The new law will create new jobs in the energy sector…

noemail (2024-08-21). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Attacks. devdiscourse.com Russia's air defence units successfully intercepted 45 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, targeting Moscow and several other regions, according to a statement from Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday.

noemail (2024-08-21). PM Modi Set to Visit Ukraine for Peace Talks. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ukraine's capital Kyiv, expressing a desire to discuss peaceful conflict resolutions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

noemail (2024-08-21). PM Modi's Landmark Visits to Poland and Ukraine to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, departed New Delhi for a significant visit to Poland and Ukraine. Prior to his departure, PM Modi expressed his anticipation of laying the groundwork for stronger and more vibrant relations with the two countries in the coming years.

noemail (2024-08-21). Modi Advocates for Peace in Ukraine: Historic Visit Amid Ongoing Conflict. devdiscourse.com India Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday that he would 'share perspectives' on the peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia during his upcoming visit to Kyiv.

Staff (2024-08-21). Foreign policy shapes regional elections in eastern Germany. defenddemocracy.press Many East Germans are skeptical about Germany's support for Ukraine and the stationing of US missiles. These issues dominate the upcoming election campaign in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. By Jens Thurau August 19, 2024 In September, state elections will be held in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg. Germany's position on the Russian war in Ukraine and its …

Staff (2024-08-21). Maduro: We are a sovereign country. defenddemocracy.press President Maduro responds to Lula and Petro's call for redo election: "We are a sovereign country" Aug 16, 2024 Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told media outlets on the evening of August 15 that he rejects calls for redo elections by his counterparts in Brazil and Colombia. He declared that "Venezuela has the sovereignty of an …

WSWS (2024-08-21). Central bankers meet at Jackson Hole as economic problems mount. wsws.org Parasitic deals made by financial oligarchs when money was virtually free are now coming under increasing pressure because of the elevated interest rates of the past two years.

WSWS (2024-08-21). On the 84th anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-four years ago today, on August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated by an agent of the Stalinist secret police, the GPU, in his villa in Coyoacan, Mexico, where he spent the final three years of his life as a political exile.

WSWS (2024-08-21). Peruvian peasant leaders sentenced to 9 years in prison for participating in mining protests. wsws.org The draconian sentences signal "the criminalization of social protest and the use of criminal law to prevent people from defending their rights," said the miners' attorney.

WSWS (2024-08-21). On the anniversary of the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org Eighty-four years ago today, on August 20, 1940, Leon Trotsky was assassinated by an agent of the Stalinist secret police, the GPU, in his villa in Coyoacan, Mexico, where he spent the final three years of his life as a political exile.

WSWS (2024-08-21). Amid continuing jobs threats, Kokomo Stellantis workers call for action against Warren Truck layoffs. wsws.org Thousands of job cuts are threatened in Kokomo, a center of engine and transmission production for Stellantis…

WSWS (2024-08-21). In DNC speech, UAW President Fain covers up role of Democrats and union bureaucrats in mass layoffs. wsws.org Fain played to the cameras as a spokesman for the working class, but he is not a workers' leader. He is a bureaucrat and political operative with decades of experience bargaining away massive concessions onto workers' backs.

WSWS (2024-08-21). UN special rapporteur condemns Canada's temporary foreign worker program for "breeding contemporary forms of slavery" wsws.org Obokata's report represents a devastating blow to those who still seek to present Canada as a safe haven and a defender of human rights. The fact that this report is being seized upon to further fan the flames of the far right's anti-immigration agenda underscores the advanced stage of Canada's social and political crisis.

WSWS (2024-08-21). Japanese PM resigns amid scandals and widespread unpopularity. wsws.org Whichever right-wing candidate replaces Kishida will continue and intensify Japan's remilitarization, as Tokyo continues its war drive aimed above all at China.

WSWS (2024-08-21). In DNC speech, UAW President Fain covers up role of Democrats and union bureaucrats in mass layoffs. wsws.org Fain played to the cameras as a spokesman for the working class, but he is not a workers' leader. He is a bureaucrat and political operative with decades of experience bargaining away massive concessions and placing the burden on the backs of the workers.

WSWS (2024-08-21). Dakkota auto parts workers furious over snap vote on deal to end strike: "Why would they even bring this back to us?" wsws.org On Tuesday, Dakkota parts workers in Chicago denounced the UAW for bringing back a sellout deal identical to one they previously rejected overwhelmingly.

WSWS (2024-08-21). In speech at Democratic National Convention, Biden warns of second Trump coup. wsws.org Biden's statements have been passed by without comment, and the convention continued on Tuesday as if they were never uttered.

WSWS (2024-08-21). As video game performers continue strike, SAG-AFTRA announces backdoor agreement with AI company. wsws.org In their fight for decent wages and job protections, actors not only have to contend with rapacious corporations such as Disney, but also the SAG-AFTRA bureaucracy.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engineering 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 on its official website dse2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Gujarat NEET UG Merit List 2024 Published, Download PDF. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website medadmgujarat.org soon Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-21). UPSC IAS Coaching Centre fined for misleading advertisements. ummid.com A Delhi based UPSC (IAS and IPS) caching centre has been fined by the government for misleading advertisements and using exaggerated numbers to show its success and achievements.

UMMID (2024-08-21). After outrage, Govt asks UPSC to cancel lateral entry advertisement. ummid.com A day after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's criticism, Narendra Modi government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel its latest advertisement issued for lateral entry recruitment.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Rajasthan MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins, Apply before Aug 21. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur, Rajasthan has started Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 – Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling through its official website rajugneet2024.org.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Attempt to polarize India in the name of Bangladeshi Hindus. ummid.com My assessment under the present situation is that whenever and wherever elections will be announced in India in the coming days, there will be election campaigns based on religious and communal polarization in the name of the Hindus of Bangladesh.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Massive protest after two minors sexually assaulted in Badlapur school. ummid.com A massive protest erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra Tuesday after two minor girls were sexually assaulted by a sweeper in the bathroom of a renowned school.

UMMID (2024-08-21). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration starts, Apply before Aug 24. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website upneet.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 Online Registration for First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical), BDS (Dental) and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Waqf Protection:Time Warrants A Balanced Reform. ummid.com A more balanced approach to reform is needed to protect Waqf properties — one that addresses the legitimate concerns of mismanagement and corruption while preserving the autonomy and purpose of Waqf institutions.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Jammu Kashmir: Long Wait for Elections Finally Ends. ummid.com What's most important to note is that this is not so difficult for the government to hold these elections as they are pretending. The most difficult elections were for Narasimha Rao.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Jaya (Bachchan) vs Dhankhar Showdown in Rajya Sabha. ummid.com The treatment of Jaya Bachchan, an actor turned politician since 2012, and a 5th time elected MP from Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha at the hands of Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, 14th vice president of India was appalling.

UMMID (2024-08-21). TN Diploma in Nursing DGNM 2024: Last Date to Apply Today. ummid.com The online application process for admission in Diploma in Nursing Course for Women (DGNM) for the year 2024-25 is underway, for which the last date of application is today.

UMMID (2024-08-21). TN Paramedical (Degree) 2024 Merit List Published – Check Here. ummid.com The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu has published on its official website tnhealth.org and tnmedicalselection.net today i.e. Monday August 19, 2024 TN Paramedical Degree Provisional Rank List for Admission in various courses.

UMMID (2024-08-21). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Check Now: Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2024 Rank List Published. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website tnmedicalselection.net the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2024 (NEET UG 2024) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) Cell has started through its official website cetcell.mahacet.org from today i.e. Saturday August 17, 2024 Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Netanyahu's dreams that Oct 7 shattered. ummid.com The dawn of 7 Oct, 2023 destroyed all the plans and dreams of Netanyahu, and his likeminded right-wing allies.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.

UMMID (2024-08-21). UK riot fake-monger shared unverified 'Bangladeshi Hindus under attack' videos. ummid.com A British national and far right activist, who has been involved in fake-mongering during UK riots, shared unverified videos showing Muslims attacking Bangladeshi Hindus, BBC Verify has found.

UMMID (2024-08-21). UK to Treat Misogyny as Terrorist Ideology. ummid.com In a welcome and novel move, the United Kingdom government is planning to treat extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism.

UMMID (2024-08-21). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma Round 2 Allotment 2024: Direct Link. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 21, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment for the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-21). DME MP NEET UG 2024 MBBS, BDS Merit List Today: Direct Link. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh is set to release on its official website dme.mponline.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 21, 2024 MP NEET UG 2024 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.

UMMID (2024-08-21). Jamia Professor's Research on Black Hole Garners Global Attention. ummid.com A groundbreaking solution proposed by Professor Sushant Ghosh from the Centre for Theoretical Physics (CTP), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has captured significant attention and acclaim.

UMMID (2024-08-21). 'Muhammad Ali': 11-yr-old Pakistan teen's AI robot thrills tech enthusiasts. ummid.com An 11-year-old Pakistani teen has astounded by developing an AI Assistant Robot which after accepting the voice commands responds as directed humanway.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-21). UN Officials Warn of Further Instability in Libya Without Elections Soon. themedialine.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-21). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
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noemail (2024-08-21). Suresh Gopi's Dual Role: From Politics to the Silver Screen. devdiscourse.com Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi expressed on Wednesday that he would consider himself 'saved' if removed from his ministerial post for his involvement in acting while holding office.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-21). Brake Failure Leads to Fatal Bus Accident in Iran, 28 Pakistani Pilgrims Dead. themedialine.org

DikelediM (2024-08-21). Concern over fire incident at Lancea Vale secondary School. sanews.gov.za Concern over fire incident at Lancea Vale secondary School | Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation MEC, Matome Chiloane, has expressed concern about a fire incident at Lancea Vale Secondary School in Eldorado Park. | According to a statement released by the department, the fire resulted in significant damage to three classrooms within the Grade 8 and Grade 9 block. | The incident took place on Tuesday. | "It is indeed concerning that last week Wednesday there was a stabbing incident of a learner by another learner at the same school. We will not tolerate violence or gangsterism perpetuated in aroun…

editor (2024-08-21). Will Kamala Harris win? onlineopinion.com.au According to a survey for the Financial Times, 42 percent of voters trust Harris more than Trump to handle the economy, a seven-point increase on Joe Biden's number last month.

The Independent (2024-08-21). PICTORIAL: Laga Swagga Campaign ignites Masaka with fun and excitement. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka was buzzing with energy over the weekend as revellers joined in on the Laga Swagga activation, a highlight of UBL's nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal consumers of iconic brands like Uganda Waragi Premium, Coconut, Lemon and Ginger, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys. The activation held at Chomaz …

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?

The Independent (2024-08-21). Arinaitwe arraigned in International Crimes Court. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police officer Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana has been arraigned before the International Crimes Division of the High Court on charges of aggravated trafficking. On Tuesday, Arinaitwe was arraigned before Justice Dr Andrew Bashaija after completing investigations and subsequent committal from the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. However, Chief State Attorney …

Sean Callebs (2024-08-21). The Heat: U.S. Democratic Convention. america.cgtn.com U.S. President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic Party National Convention. A list of speakers made the case for Kamala Harris to win the upcoming election. Issues like reproductive rights and defense of democracy were brought up in a show of unity behind Harris. | Joining the discussion: |

Frida Garza (2024-08-21). Here's how much cropland could be freed up if Americans ate half as much meat. grist.org

noemail (2024-08-21). Reactor Explosion Injures Fifteen at Atchutapuram SEZ Firm. devdiscourse.com An explosion at a company's reactor in the Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Anakapalli district, resulted in injuries to fifteen individuals, according to Deepika, SP Anakapalle.

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-08-21). Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee — Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to this blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainting us with its scholars in the Muslim lands and their students in the East and the West. To proceed: When our brother Amjad Khan, may Allah preserve him, …

Craig Hill (2024-08-21). Law enforcement reform starts with tackling minor crimes. independentaustralia.net

Staff (2024-08-21). Nord Stream. How western governments and media take us for fools. defenddemocracy.press Everybody knew from the very beginning who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines as we were writing one day after the sabotage: Destroy the Nord Stream, Fuck the EU. Everybody in the West knew it was a big and stupid lie to claim, as nearly all mass media and politicians have done that Russia was …

Amanda Fitzpatrick (2024-08-21). 5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It seems like the summer has just started, but we are only one week away from the beginning of the new year school year. The During the summer months, the district announced a new year-round school pilot, the addition of adequate cooling in some old school buildings, addressed staff shortages and fielded…

The Independent (2024-08-21). 110 certified to drive Heavy Goods Vehicles for oil and gas. independent.co.ug Hoima, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company on Monday 19th August completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program. The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks (class CM license) in accordance …

noemail (2024-08-21). Unveiling Moon's Magma Ocean: Chandrayaan-3's Pivotal Discoveries. devdiscourse.com Data from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the theory that the Moon was once covered by a 'magma ocean,' as suggested by an analysis published in the journal Nature.

The Independent (2024-08-21). Arua City police arrest 5 for encroaching on wetland. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City have arrested five people for allegedly encroaching on a wetland. They were found constructing a residential house on the shores of Ania Stream, a tributary to River Enyau in Alengo cell, Pokea ward, Ayivu Division. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday during an operation by a …

The Independent (2024-08-21). Mpox: What happens next? independent.co.ug WHO has declared it a global health emergency ANALYSIS | C RAINA MACINTYRE | The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread. This now triggers a coordinated international response to an extraordinary event …

Guest Blogger (2024-08-21). TAPS Attack: Biden Administration vs. Alaska. wattsupwiththat.com the Biden Administration "has issued more than 64 executive orders and actions directly targeting Alaska…

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.

The Independent (2024-08-21). Railways corporation cautions tenants against subletting rental units. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) officials have cautioned sitting tenants on the corporation's estate in Gulu City against subletting rental units. Mercy Ampaire, the Principal Property Management Officer at URC says the corporation has established that a number of the tenants have sublet their rentals to other tenants and making …

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The Independent (2024-08-21). Grant of tax waiver to companies queried. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will be extended to eight organisations …

noemail (2024-08-21). Himachal Contractual Employees Demand Regularisation. devdiscourse.com In a recent appeal, the Himachal Pradesh contractual employees' association called on the state government to initiate the regularisation process for employees who finish a two-year contract period by September 2024.

noemail (2024-08-21). Healthcare Crisis in West Bengal: Doctor Strike in 13th Day. devdiscourse.com Healthcare services at state-run hospitals in West Bengal remain paralyzed for the 13th day due to a strike by junior doctors protesting the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at RG Kar hospital.

Janine (2024-08-21). 'Worm mom' makes waves in farming. sanews.gov.za 'Worm mom' makes waves in farming | If you think of worms, you might imagine slimy tiny creatures but for Snenhlanhla Maduna who has been dubbed 'worm mom', her face lights up at the sight of these creepy-crawlies. | "They are harmless, the tickling sensation they create when hand-held made me overcome my initial aversion," Maduna said. | The 21-year-old from Hilton, Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal, is the co-founder of SñP Organic Products, which specialises in vermicomposting, this is a process whereby earthworms convert natural waste into compost. | "We transform organic waste into nutrient-rich worm compos…

Angelica Ang (2024-08-21). Climate change is messing with city sewers — and the solutions are even messier. grist.org At the end of July 2023, About two months later,…

Gabisile (2024-08-21). Four Eskom employees, contractor security guard arrested for theft of heavy fuel oil. sanews.gov.za Four Eskom employees, contractor security guard arrested for theft of heavy fuel oil | Eskom has confirmed the arrest of four employees and a contractor security guard, in connection with the theft of heavy fuel oil, valued at R500 000 from the Camden Power Station. | According to an official statement, the accused have been charged and are detained at Ermelo Police Station after they were arrested on Friday, 10 August 2024, at midnight. | This is after two Eskom weighbridge operators were apprehended for their alleged role in colluding to steal heavy fuel oil and defraud the company. | "The investigation began…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-21). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-08-21). NCBA rewards partners for outstanding contributions in asset financing. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporate banker, NCBA Uganda has honored its key partners in asset financing, acknowledging their pivotal role in driving regional infrastructure development and growth. The event at the 4 Points by Sheraton Kampala celebrated the collaborative efforts that have significantly advanced the automotive sector and beyond, it said on Aug.20. Malik …

Medjool (2024-08-21). Condemn Liberals for boycotting Capital Pride. justpeaceadvocates.ca Send a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and federal liberal MPs. As Canadians standing for inclusivity and against hatred and discrimination, we are deeply concerned that you and the Liberal Party of Canada decided not to participate in the Capital Pride Parade this week solely because the organisers voiced their opposition to the ongoing slaughter …

The Independent (2024-08-21). Lake Victoria: A battleground for environmental crime. independent.co.ug Researchers call for harmonization of enforcement mechanisms used by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to tackle transnational crimes ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Lake Victoria, Africa's largest and the world's second-largest freshwater lake, shared by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, has become a hotspot for environmental crime, according to a new report from the Pretoria-based Institute for Security …

(2024-08-21). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com

The Independent (2024-08-21). Absa Group reports interim profit as South African retail portfolio improves. independent.co.ug Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Group reported headline earnings of R10.2 billion for the first half of 2024 and said it expects an improvement in second-half Group performance as its South African retail businesses demonstrated earnings growth across the portfolio in the first six months of the year. "All of our underlying businesses …

tn.ai (2024-08-21). Iranian MPs Hold Final Session to Vet Ministerial Picks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The final round of parliamentary sessions for vetting of President Masoud Pezeshkian's proposed ministers began on Wednesday ahead of a ballot for the vote of confidence for the 19 picks.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-21). Met Office Records Hottest Day of the Year at a Weather Station Next to a Massive Heat-Generating Electricity Sub-Station. wattsupwiththat.com Electricity sub-stations give off so much heat into the surrounding atmosphere there are even plans to trap it for commercial use.

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-21). Burkina Faso: Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso coup leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore participates in a ceremony in the capital, Ouagadougou, October 15, 2022. | © 2022 AP Photo/Kilaye Bationo, File | (Nairobi) — Burkina Faso's military authorities are misusing an emergency law to unlawfully conscript magistrates — prosecutors and judges — who have opened legal proceedings against junta supporters, Human Rights Watch said today. These recent conscriptions come amid the Burkinabè junta's growing repression of dissidents, journalists, human rights defenders, and political opponents.Between August 9 and 12…

noemail (2024-08-21). Outcry in Chhattisgarh: Tribal Woman Allegedly Raped by Six Men. devdiscourse.com A 27-year-old tribal woman was reportedly raped by six men in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, police disclosed on Wednesday.

The Canary (2024-08-21). Labour just played into the far-right's hands and legitimised the race riots at the same time. thecanary.co The Labour Party government has announced new measures to curb the arrival of asylum seekers on boats from France and to step up the removal of failed asylum seekers. This includes increasing capacity at detention centres pioneered under Tony Blair's government. It shows that, far from offering 'change', Labour has effectively played into the far-right's […] | By

A a (2024-08-21). What the hell is happening in Trieste? strategic-culture.su

noemail (2024-08-21). Monsoon to Stay Active in Eastern Rajasthan for Another Week. devdiscourse.com The meteorological department announced on Wednesday that the monsoon will stay active in the eastern parts of Rajasthan for another week.

The Independent (2024-08-21). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Archbishop Kazimba urges gov't to expedite resettlement of victims. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the government to expedite the resettlement of victims who were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. The affected residents have sought shelter in tents that have been erected at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playgrounds. According …

Staff (2024-08-21). Western Financial Elite has destroyed Greece. Now it enjoys vacations there! defenddemocracy.press More Than 40% of Greeks Can't Afford to Take Vacation; Among Highest in EU By Alexi Friedman July 19, 2022 This summer has brought throngs of tourists to Greece but a new report found that more than 43 percent of all employed Greek citizens cannot afford to go on vacation. They totaled more than 1.6 …

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-21). Blinken Exits Middle East Without Cease-fire, Calls for Urgent Agreement. themedialine.org

The Canary (2024-08-21). 20 Bangladeshi students who cops blinded during protests speak out. thecanary.co Bangladesh student Omar Faruq believes the future of his country is bright. But all he can see is darkness, after police trying to crush a student-led revolution blinded him with rubber pellets. More than 450 people were killed — many by police fire — in the weeks of protests leading up to the ousting of […] | By

Gabisile (2024-08-21). Eskom removes illegally connected transformers in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Eskom removes illegally connected transformers in Gauteng | Eskom, in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, has removed over 35 illegally connected transformers in Gauteng's Diepsloot Extension 6.

"This joint operation is part of Eskom's ongoing efforts to reclaim its network and alleviate the strain caused by unauthorised and illegal electricity connections," the State-owned power utility said of Tuesday's removal.

In the 2022/23 financial year, Eskom said it suffered non-technical losses of around R5 billion due to illegal connections, meter bypasses, and other electricity-related c…

Maayan Hoffman (2024-08-21). Polio Outbreak in Gaza 'Knows No Borders,' Expert Tells TML. themedialine.org

EDWIN (2024-08-21). August musts be used to condemn acts of violence against women. sanews.gov.za August musts be used to condemn acts of violence against women | Acting Executive Director of the Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) Lydia Sebokedi says it is imperative to use the month of August to condemn all acts of violence against women. | "We need to unite as a nation to fight gender-based violence in our society," Sebokedi said. | Speaking at the 18th Public Sector Innovation Conference being held in Durban, Sebokedi said there will be no freedom for any woman in this country until the scourge of gender-based violence against women is decisively dealt with permanently. | "As we all know, in our c…

Zoà´ Read (2024-08-21). Bartram's Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Fishing activities at Bartram's Garden have resumed more than a month after In April, a hiker discovered a green substance while walking his dogs on the trail along the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia. The substance was later determined to be hexavalent chromium, used…

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-21). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

The Salafi Centre of Manchester (2024-08-21). We have no time to defend ourselves, rather, we defend the Sunnah- By Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Haadee. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Muqbil Bin Haadee al-Waadi'ee, rahimahullaah, said: "All praise belongs to Allaah, we mention the noble 'Ulamaa with good, we direct people to them the likes of Shaykh Badee' ad-Deen al-Bakistaanee as-Sindee, Shaykh al-Albaanee…Shaykh Rabee' and Ibn Baaz. Our books are full of …

Guest Blogger (2024-08-21). Harris -Walz are oblivious that the U.S. economy CAN NOT exist without crude oil. wattsupwiththat.com Mandating "net-zero" emissions is frustrating without a backup plan to support the materialistic demands of societies and economies around the world for all the products and fuels made from crude oil, the countless initiatives for just "green "electricity from wind and solar have crippled entire sectors.

The Canary (2024-08-21). A crucial piece of advice on how to stop Mpox spreading may surprise you. thecanary.co Following the first detected case of mpox in Europe and the first in South East Asia, the WHO has issued laundry guidance advising not to share towels and to wash them at high temperatures to kill germs. Even freshly washed towels contain 190,000 counts of bacteria, increasing to 17 million after just one day of […] | By

Paul Budde (2024-08-21). NBN Co rising above challenges as demand for fibre grows. independentaustralia.net

GABIK (2024-08-21). No Need to evacuate Riverlands residents. sanews.gov.za No Need to evacuate Riverlands residents | The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured residents of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality that the situation has normalised requiring no need for evacuation.

The department said water started flowing quicker than expected on Saturday through the spillway created to minimize the risk of failure of the fourth dam that was on the verge of failure.

This follows the failure of three farm dams, located in Riverlands, that breached, resulting in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage to the affected area, leading to h…

Steven Ganot (2024-08-21). Polio Outbreak in Gaza Threatens Health on Both Sides of the Border. themedialine.org

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2024-08-21). DNC Night 2: Pa. Dems cast ceremonial votes for Harris, Malcolm Kenyatta speaks. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A couple weeks ago, delegates from around the country — including from Pennsylvania — voted virtually for

EDWIN (2024-08-21). SAPS celebrates its women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its women in blue | This year, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is observing Women's Month by celebrating its women in blue, who do not only bring inclusivity and empathy to the table, but who also go beyond the call of duty to serve and protect the people of South Africa. | Today, SAPS introduces the nation to Sergeant Silindile Njilo, a crime prevention member attached to the Ntuzuma police station in KwaZulu-Natal. | Njilo and baby "Tholakele" captured the hearts and minds of the nation when a video clip of them trended on social media platforms earlier this year. Loosely translated, th…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-21). US/Oregon: Wildfires Threaten Pregnancies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A helicopter flies between the Bedrock Fire and nearby Fall Creek to get a load of water as the wildfire burns east of Eugene, Oregon, July 24, 2023. | © 2023 Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP. | Air pollution and stress from wildfires is on the rise with specific harms for maternal health, but experiences from Oregon indicate that public health officials are not doing enough to reach pregnant people with vital health hazard information.It's crucial for state and federal governments to address the environmental harms to pregnancy that intersect with racism and unfairness in…

noemail (2024-08-21). Maharashtra Schools to Install CCTV Cameras After Sexual Abuse Incident. devdiscourse.com In response to a recent sexual abuse incident at a Badlapur school, the Maharashtra government has ordered all schools in the state to install CCTV cameras on their premises within a month. The directive aims to enhance student safety and warns of severe penalties for non-compliance.

nosihle (2024-08-21). Hlengwa elevates gender equality in aviation. sanews.gov.za Hlengwa elevates gender equality in aviation | As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, has advocated for gender equality in the aviation sector. | Addressing the National Aviation Gender Summit in Durban, Hlengwa said gender equality in the aviation sector can only be accomplished through strategic planning and a commitment to achieving these objectives. | "It is important that we remain accountable to ensure that we achieve our long-term vision for gender equality in aviation. Empowering women has a significant ripple effect, not only within our organisations,…

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.

noemail (2024-08-21). Man Arrested for Forcing Sisters-In-Law to Commit Suicide. devdiscourse.com A man accused of molesting his two sisters-in-law, including a minor, and driving them to commit suicide was apprehended on Wednesday, police reported.

The Independent (2024-08-21). DR TEDROS: Attacks on health are becoming the new reality, let's stop it becoming the norm. independent.co.ug To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and other health services, which often offer the only hope for saving the lives of people caught up in the horror of needless conflict. COMMENT | Dr Tedros Adhanom …

(2024-08-21). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org

noemail (2024-08-21). Deadly TTP Faction Clash Over Heist Money Leads to Five Deaths in DI Khan. devdiscourse.com New details have emerged about a deadly confrontation between two factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), which resulted in the deaths of five militants in the DI Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to The Express Tribune. The violence occurred between the Gandapur and Marwat groups of the TTP.

Steven Ganot (2024-08-21). Iran Shuts Down German-Linked Centers in Tehran, Citing Illegal Activities. themedialine.org Iran Shuts Down German-Linked Centers in Tehran, Citing Illegal Activities appeared first on

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-21). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

noemail (2024-08-21). "We are ready for President Kamala Harris:" Barack Obama at Democratic Convention. devdiscourse.com Former US president Barack Obama took centre stage at a Democratic National Convention keynote speech urging Americans to back Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Speaking after his wife Michelle Obama on Tuesday (local time), the former US president recalled that Harris in her capacity as the attorney general of California had stood up for children who had been victims of sexual abuse.

noemail (2024-08-21). Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati Back Bharat Bandh Against Supreme Court's SC/ST Sub-Classification Ruling. devdiscourse.com Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday extended his support to the 'Bharat Bandh,' which was called in protest against the Supreme Court's ruling that allows sub-classification within reservation categories for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Yadav highlighted that the movement aims to protect reservations, instilling a new consciousness among the exploited and deprived.

A a (2024-08-21). The corrupt heart of Japanese politics Wheeler-dealers run the system. strategic-culture.su By Christopher HARDING | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the Nineties, US Secretary of State M…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-21). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org

Nicole Leonard (2024-08-21). Golf, cornhole and bocce: This Camden County program uses sports to support people in addiction recovery. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? On the top platform of the Camden County Driving Range, Jeffrey Whiteside swung his club and sent a golf ball high into the sky over the water of the Cooper River. | "Woo!" he exclaimed. "That was a good one." | Behind him a group of men watched. | "It's all that Wii golf, right?" one joked and laughed. | "For real, though," Whiteside said as he quickly teed up another ball. | This fun outing was about more than hitting a few golf balls. Whiteside and others in the group tha…

noemail (2024-08-21). Federal Reserve Eyeing September for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Job Market Concerns. devdiscourse.com The Federal Reserve is signaling a potential interest rate cut in September, following concerns about job market softness. Officials are expected to elucidate their stance when the minutes of the July 30-31 meeting are released on Wednesday.

Josh Boak, Nicholas Riccardi (2024-08-21). A double dose of Obama firepower and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC. whyy.org The

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

Hannah Sharland (2024-08-21). EXCLUSIVE: DWP just gave £1 BILLION MORE to private companies for harmful back-to-work scheme. thecanary.co Not only did the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) hand a harmful "back to work" contract extension to notorious private outsourcing company Serco, but it also awarded it to seven other controversial suppliers. Significantly, these companies have mostly been operating the government's key Universal Credit work programme — the Restart Scheme — since 2021. […] | By

Amanda Fitzpatrick (2024-08-21). 5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It seems like the summer has just started, but we are only one week away from the beginning of the new year school year. The During the summer months, the district announced a new year-round school pilot, the addition of adequate cooling in some old school buildings, addressed staff shortages and fielde…

(2024-08-21). Tajikistan journalist Ahmad Ibrohim arrested on bribery charges. rus.ozodi.org

hindustantimes (2024-08-21). Amid DNC, Elon Musk Mocks & Shocks Kamala Harris With Response To Trump Offer? | DOGE | US Election. hindustantimes.com Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed interest in a U.S. government role if Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump is elected to power. This comes after Trump suggested an advisory position for Musk in his administration. Earlier, Musk endorsed Trump on X following the assassination attempt, showing support for his recovery. The billionaire, critical of Joe Biden, appears open to serving in a potential Trump administration.

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

noemail (2024-08-21). Man Arrested for Raping Stepdaughter in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com In a disturbing incident, police in Maharashtra's Nashik district have taken a 39-year-old man into custody for allegedly raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter, an official confirmed on Wednesday.

DikelediM (2024-08-21). Chief Justice Zondo lauded as a man of wisdom and integrity. sanews.gov.za Chief Justice Zondo lauded as a man of wisdom and integrity | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has hailed Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as a beacon of wisdom, forged by experience, unwavering in principle and integrity, and embodying both humility and courage. | Simelane was paying tribute on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the farewell dinner of outgoing Chief Justice Zondo in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on Tuesday night. | Zondo is retiring at the end of August 2024 after a distinguished judicial career spanning 27 years. | During his term, Zondo has been pivotal in adv…

Janine (2024-08-21). Witnessing the value of democracy. sanews.gov.za Witnessing the value of democracy | By Khanyisile Rasmeni and Sinovuyo Mfiki | Tshibiso Morao of Makwane village in Qwa Qwa, Free State, has seen the positive impact of democracy in his community. | "We observed changes resulting in our children attending school for free. The children of our community are also provided with breakfast and lunch at school daily," he said. | He added that after three decades of democracy, there was improvement in the delivery of low cost housing, benefiting those who struggled to access dignified housing. | Moroa spoke recently to the Vuk'uzenzele team which was aboard the Democracy…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-21). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

Abdullah Jallow (2024-08-21). 9] O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [Brother, did you advise Faris privately prior to rebuking him. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allaamah Muqbil Bin Haadee Al-Waadi'ee, may Allah have mercy upon him, was asked: "What is the difference between criticism and advice?" Response: The difference between criticism and advice is that advice can be in private between the one advising and the one being …

Nicholas Chambers (2024-08-21). Manyana's bushland battle: Plibersek's decision affects environmental future. independentaustralia.net

newleftreview (2024-08-21). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.

editor (2024-08-21). A nation of takers. onlineopinion.com.au The NDIS is widely known to be extensively rorted, with scheme providers charging participants several times what they charge non-participants for the same service.

Aaron Moselle (2024-08-21). 'It doesn't feel safe': Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A new national report finds that Philadelphia is "by far" the safest city in the country for pedestrians. The conclusion released by Forbes Advisor has local traffic safety advocates scratching their heads. | Published earlier this month,

Eva Canan (2024-08-21). Los Tres Brazos trial: victims deserve efficient justice. fidh.org

Steven Ganot (2024-08-21). Central Bank of Turkey Keeps Interest Rate at 50% To Curb Inflation. themedialine.org

The Independent (2024-08-21). Over 230 cases resolved in mediation week. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has reported significant achievements in mediation and case disposal. According to the judiciary, 847 cases were referred for mediation during the recent Settlement Week, resulting in 237 successful settlements. According to Zuraika Nanteza, the Deputy Registrar in charge of Alternative Dispute Resolution, the Settlement Week focused on resolving …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-21). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org

Chris Megerian, Laura Ungar (2024-08-21). Tim Walz has described his family's IVF experience. His wife says they used a different procedure. whyy.org In March, after an Alabama court halted in vitro fertilization procedures in the state, Minnesota Gov. And earlier this month, Walz criticized Ohio Sen. In i…

Susan Phillips (2024-08-21). Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| In a far corner of Northwest Philadelphia, down a narrow bumpy lane that feels more like a country road than a street within city limits, rows of false indigo, foxglove, sweet William and dahlias play host to the buzz of multiple species of pollinators [mdas…

noemail (2024-08-21). Women Officers Make Historic Overseas Deployment with Indian Coast Guard. devdiscourse.com In a landmark development, two women officers from the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) have taken part in an overseas deployment on a patrol vessel for the first time.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-08-21). O fascismo apoiado pelo Ocidente está por trás da invasà£o de Kursk pela Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Mais uma vez podemos observar a verdadeira essência do regime de Kiev. Em 6 de agosto de 2024, os nazistas novamente, como em 1941, chegaram ao solo russo com o objetivo de roubar, matar e destruir tudo que é russo….

Staff (2024-08-21). El lado oculto de la noticia: Trump y Harris ante el genocidio palestino. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno Biden-Harris acaba de aprobar un nuevo paquete de ayuda militar a Israel, 50 cazas F-15, municiones y otros materiales, por valor de 20 000 millones de dólares (…) Y es que Israel no es un aliado menor para Estados Unidos; es desde 1948 su aliado por excelencia, una pieza clave de importancia estratégica en Oriente Medio, un pequeño y artificial estado de tan solo diez millones de habitantes creado e impuesto en la Palestina histórica al que da un trato privilegiado a nivel económico, político, tecnológico y militar.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-21). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-21). Venezuela, el sabotaje electoral y la intoxicación informativa. cubadebate.cu Venezuela sigue sometido a asedio constante por su principal recurso no renovable: el petróleo. En ese marco, el cibergolpismo expuso la vulnerabilidad de un sistema que era elogiado hasta por los propios detractores de Hugo Chávez y Nicolás Maduro. La lucha asimétrica es contra el poder militar coercitivo de EE.UU., la Unión Europea, la OTAN, la OEA y los medios concentrados.

Staff (2024-08-21). Onat: Los canales de pagos electrónicos, su mejor opción para el pago de los tributos. cubadebate.cu Los canales de pago electrónicos como Transfermóvil, Banca Telefónica, Virtual Bandec y otras, constituyen servicios muy utilizados por los contribuyentes y también por las personas que realizan pagos eventuales. Según la Onat, hasta el mes junio de 2024 se efectuaron 7 329 118 pagos, de ellos el 73.5% se realizó por los canales electrónicos.

Staff (2024-08-21). Entretener, øa qué costo? cubadebate.cu Par de sábados atrás escuché la voz de Javier Sotomayor en la televisión e inmediatamente me acerqué para ver lo que prometía ser "un programa a la altura". Había visto comentarios anteriores sobre el nuevo espacio de los sábados en la noche en la televisión cubana, pero la realidad superó con creces lo leído: escenografía cargada y oscura que deviene en cansancio visual, diálogos mal estructurados, problemas con el audio y chistes que coquetean con el mal gusto.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-21). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-21). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-21). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-21). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-21). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-21). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-21). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-21). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-21). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-21). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-21). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-21). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-21). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

Staff (2024-08-21). Les défis des BRICS et la crise des institutions financières internationales, par Jacques Sapir. defenddemocracy.press 20.août.2024 Une étude de cas sur la Nouvelle Banque de Développement des BRICS Il est désormais largement admis que les institutions de l'économie mondiale sont, à un degré ou à un autre, en crise. A différents niveaux, qu'il s'agisse du FMI, de la Banque mondiale ou de l'OMC, ces institutions ont des difficultés croissantes à …

Staff (2024-08-21). Premio Nobel de Literatura Wole Soyinka visita Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, dio la bienvenida a Cuba este martes, a través de la red social X, al escritor nigeriano Wole Soyinka, Premio Nobel de Literatura. En su mensaje en la red social, el jefe de Estado calificó de honor recibir nuevamente en la isla a Soyinka "por su obra, permanente compromiso y trascendente activismo político a favor de las causas justas".

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-21). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-21). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-21). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-21). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-21). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-21). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

Staff (2024-08-21). Béisbol: Cuba se despide de la Serie Mundial de las Pequeñas Ligas. cubadebate.cu Los Bombarderos de Santa Clara, en representación de Cuba, cayeron este martes 6-4 ante México y se despidieron así de la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas de béisbol, con sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport, Pensilvania. Los discípulos de Everaldo Pedroso regresan a casa luego de vencer 4-1 a la República Checa y perder ante China Taipéi 10-2.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2024-08-21). Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! indybay.org Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! | Contraimpunidad y Solidaridad sin fronteras!

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-21). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-21). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-21). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-21). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-21). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-20). Blinken Blames Hamas for Ceasefire Impasse — But Hamas Supports Biden's Proposal. truthout.org On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas negotiators for causing the impasse in the latest ceasefire negotiations — but Hamas said that this is another of the Biden administration's "misleading claims" aimed at "buying time" for Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza. In a press conference after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-20). Biden Says Civilians Being Killed on Both Sides in Gaza. The Ratio Is 45 to 1. truthout.org In a speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, President Joe Biden said that "both sides" in Israel's genocide of Gaza are experiencing civilian death — a blatant lie that ignores any semblance of reality on the ground in Gaza, where the Palestinian civilian death toll rises each day. "Those protesters out in the street, they have a point," Biden said… |

Taryn Fivek, Cameron Harrison (2024-08-20). VIDEO: People's World field dispatches from the March on the DNC. peoplesworld.org People's World correspondents hit the streets to talk to protesters at the March on the DNC in Chicago on Monday. Thousands marched through downtown demanding the U.S. stop providing weapons to Israel and an end to the genocide in Gaza. Activists also defended immigrant workers; called for moving the money from the war budget to …

Alain Marshal (2024-08-20). Jean-Pierre Page: in Gaza, France's CGT Union Turned Its Back on Internationalism. dissidentvoice.org While the CGT proudly participated in the 'Games of Shame,' a personal triumph for Macron and his repressive, regressive policies, with the participation of the Israeli delegation and even the Israeli President, who was honored amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, this letter from Jean-Pierre Page, former head of the CGT's International Department, condemns the …

Bruce Lerro (2024-08-20). Absolutist, Relativist and Cynical Thinking Styles. dissidentvoice.org Orientation The mismatch between the complexity of the world and the simplistic manner in which we think about it The social, economic and political world in which we live is extremely complex, but most of the Yankee population does not have the thinking skills that can make intelligent decisions about this world and what to …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-08-20). The Political Matrix Sustains the Illusion of Freedom. dissidentvoice.org What you smell is the stench of a dying republic. Our dying republic. We are trapped in a political matrix intended to sustain the illusion that we are citizens of a constitutional republic. In reality, we are caught somewhere between a kleptocracy (a government ruled by thieves) and a kakistocracy (a government run by unprincipled …

Dan Lieberman (2024-08-20). Iran: Key to World Peace. dissidentvoice.org From what is read and what is said, Iran is the major sponsor of international terrorism — creating turmoil, preventing peace, and wanting to dominate the Middle East. One problem with the accepted scenario is that the facts do not coincide with the assumptions. Except for revenging terrorist attacks by Iranian dissidents and Israeli intelligence …

Edward Carver (2024-08-20). Israel Bombed School That Served as Shelter for Hundreds of Palestinian Families. truthout.org Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians, including two children, in the bombing of a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. An Israeli plane dropped a bomb on the Mustafa Hafiz School, which housed hundreds or thousands of displaced people, without warning, leaving Palestinian rescue workers to sift through the rubble of the collapsed… |

Marianne Dhenin (2024-08-20). CA Educators Are Resisting Anti-Palestine Bills Pushing "Academic Police State" truthout.org A raft of bills proposed in the California legislature would stifle Palestine-related speech in public schools and on college campuses, including protests against Israel's war on Gaza and the teaching of ethnic studies and histories of Palestine and the Middle East. "These bills are really about censorship of teaching Palestine. They're about perpetuating right-wing myths about people of… |

Amy Goodman (2024-08-20). First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights Asks: Will Dems Take Urgent Action? truthout.org This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza. We play excerpts, including from the Arab American Institute's James Zogby, a former executive member of the Democratic National Committee; Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-20). Uncommitted Delegates Say They "Have a Duty to Serve" Their Constituents. truthout.org While Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the vast majority of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination for president in this year's election, dozens of delegates remain uncommitted, and are attempting to use their status to persuade Harris's campaign to adopt a stricter policy against Israel as it wages a genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. |

Cameron Harrison, Taryn Fivek (2024-08-20). Arms embargo and ceasefire are the demands of thousands marching on DNC. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—"Today we are voting in the streets!" Allen Harris, a member of United Steel Workers, told People's World at the March on the DNC rally that saw 10,000 protesters hit the streets of Chicago Monday afternoon. Marchers demanded the Biden administration stop providing weapons to Israel and pressure its ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-20). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Schuyler Mitchell (2024-08-20). In 2024 Platform, Democrats Lurch Right on Policing and Immigration. truthout.org As thousands of delegates flock to Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), much of the public will be watching to see how the Democratic Party makes its case for Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential bid. One theme, already a popular talking point on the campaign trail, popped up repeatedly on the DNC's first night: This race, according to the Democrats… |

J. Patrick Patterson (2024-08-20). Chicago Organizers Remind Us That Movement Building Happens Outside the DNC. truthout.org Chicago: the biggest city in the Midwest, hub for industrial unionism and also nursery for neoliberalism (through the Chicago school of economics). From this contradiction has emerged — most recently, in the dozen years since the landmark Chicago teacher's strike — a rising tide of movement power. In 2023, Brandon Johnson, a former teachers union organizer backed by United Working Families… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-20). Sanders Calls Income and Wealth Inequality Issues "We Don't Talk About" truthout.org Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) were keynote speakers at Progressive Central 2024, which took place on Sunday and Monday just blocks north of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Progressive Central 2024 is a conference hosted by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). Several other progressive organizations partnered with PDA to… |

Matthew Rozsa (2024-08-20). Walz's Climate Record Is Complicated by Coziness With Fossil Fuel Companies. truthout.org Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, soon to be coronated as the Democratic Party's official nominee for Vice President of the United States, has stirred enthusiasm amongst the climate movement. Since taking office in 2019, Walz signed into law a bill requiring utilities to provide 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2040 and aligned the state's climate change policies closely with those of another… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-20). Biden's DNC Speech Praises Harris, But Mostly Focuses on Himself — and Trump. truthout.org On Monday evening, President Joe Biden returned to headline the Democratic National Convention stage, as he has many times in the past — though this time, it was not in the way he had probably prepared for just two months ago. Instead of returning as a presidential candidate, Biden spoke as a supportive incumbent who had opted not to run again, backing the campaign of his vice president… |

geo.tv (2024-08-20). Nijjar's associate survives assassination attempt in California shootout. geo.tv Satinder Pal Singh Raju stands holding the flag of Khalistan. — Photo by reporterLONDON: A close associate of the assassinated Canadian-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and an active organiser of Khalistan Referendum has survived a deadly ambush in a planned California…

geo.tv (2024-08-20). Two British-Pakistani professionals honoured in UK. geo.tv British-Pakistanis Ahmed Junaid and Asim Khan. — Provided by reporter LONDON: Two distinguished British-Pakistanis have been acknowledged at an awards ceremony for their contribution to Islamic financing and the British public life.The awards honoured Asim Khan, the founder…

geo.tv (2024-08-20). Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he holds a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US August 17, 2024. — ReutersFormer President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote…

geo.tv (2024-08-20). In pictures: 'Rare' Super Blue Moon lights up the skies in parts of world. geo.tv | Spain's Maria Branyas Morera seen on her 117th birthday in March 2024, and another undated image in her bed in this collage. — X/@MariaBranyas112 | Medical professionals hold posters during a demonstration amid nationwide strike by doctors to condemn the rape and murder of a young medic from Kolkata, along a street in New Delhi on August 17, 2024. — AFP

geo.tv (2024-08-20). UK tech tycoon, daughter still missing after luxury yacht sinks near Sicily. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-20). Harris urges Democrats to fight in surprise DNC appearance. geo.tv Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris walks onstage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. —ReutersCHICAGO: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise…

geo.tv (2024-08-20). Joe Biden hails Kamala Harris as DNC's future in emotional farewell speech. geo.tv US President Joe Biden speaks during Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. Multiple speakers thank president for his dedicated service to US.Biden recounts his administration's accomplishments in speech."America, I love you," says…

geo.tv (2024-08-20). US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack. geo.tv Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during his campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, US June 18, 2024. — ReutersIran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said on Monday, accusing…

Alan Doss (2024-08-20). Building a Vision for the Future From the Tunnels of the Past. passblue.com The American war in Vietnam ended in 1975, nearly half a century ago. Its scars may have faded but they have not disappeared. They are potent reminders of the limits of military power to impose a political peace. I recalled this truth when I recently visited the vast network of tunnels built by the Vietcong …

Chauncey K. Robinson (2024-08-20). At DNC, Black women demand a seat at the table. peoplesworld.org The organizing power of Black women was placed center stage on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), as the Black Caucus used its first official session to host a panel on Black women's leadership and the upcoming presidential election. As Vice President Kamala Harris is set to become the first Black …

C.J. Atkins (2024-08-20). Sanders: Beat Trump's fascism in November, then tackle capitalist oligarchy. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—The task facing the people's and democratic movements in the 2024 elections is clear, according to Sen. Bernie Sanders: Trump has to be beaten in order to block fascism. After that, it's time to take on what he called "uber capitalism" and the big money oligarchy controlling the United States. Vermont's independent socialist senator brought …

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (2024-08-20). AOC: Trump would sell America for a dollar to line his own pockets. peoplesworld.org The op-ed below is based on the transcript of remarks delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Six years ago, I was taking omelet orders as a waitress in New York City. I didn't have health insurance. My family was fighting off foreclosure, and we were struggling with bills …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-20). Union leaders and members at DNC praise Harris, blast Trump. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Union leaders and two union members marched to the podium at the opening day of the Democratic Convention in Chicago, full of praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and blasting at her Republican foe, convicted felon and white nationalist Donald Trump, President Biden's predecessor. Auto Workers President Shawn Fain led the parade, after announcing earlier …

Toni Antonucci (2024-08-20). Refreshing body and spirit in Yazd, the Bride of the Desert. pressenza.com Some parts of the northern hemisphere are experiencing a particularly hot summer 2024. In cities, it is often not easy to escape the heat unless you have air conditioners, which have a high energy and environmental impact anyway. Those who can, try to escape the summer heat by visiting mountain or hillside locations with better air circulation, or by visiting seaside resorts with sea, lakes, rivers and swimming pools. | This heat reminded us of a visit we made to Iran at the end of summer 2018 together with our friends from Occitania and Castilla as part of the Silo's Message on the Silk Roads meetings. | In…

Pressenza New York (2024-08-20). NO to Nuclear Weapons and NO to Fossil Fuels! pressenza.com September 2024: Two Weeks to Pressure the Corporations putting Profit ahead of People and Planet: | Continued burning of fossil fuels will make this world uninhabitable within a few decades. A nuclear war would make this world uninhabitable in a few minutes. We must end our addiction to fossil fuels and nuclear weapons before it's too late. | The top 40 companies that profit from fossil fuels and nuclear weapons spend millions on lobbying, elections and propaganda to maintain their control over Congress and the White House. But these companies — and their investors — also care about their publ…

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-08-20). March on DNC speakers in Chicago tie Palestinian liberation to national struggles. themaad.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (2024-08-20). 'Free Palestine!': Thousands march through Chicago before DNC begins. themaad.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-20). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-20). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Eva Canan (2024-08-20). Los Tres Brazos trial: victims deserve efficient justice. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-20). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

Lucrecia Franco (2024-08-20). Brazil and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. america.cgtn.com As Brazil and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's second-largest city, hosted one of the many nationwide festivities taking place to mark the historic milestone. Lucrecia Franco reports.As Brazil and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's second-largest city, hosted one of the many nationwide festivities taking place to mark the historic milestone. Lucrecia Franco reports.

Our Reporter (2024-08-20). Hiking to Margherita Peak Resumes — UWA Announces. plusnews.ug The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the resumption of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. In a statement released on Tuesday, UWA's communications head, Bashir Hangi, confirmed that safety improvements have been implemented to ensure the well-being of hikers. "The temporary suspension of hiking activities was lifted after these enhancements …

Plus News (2024-08-20). Ensure Safety While Traveling on Water Bodies — Police. plusnews.ug Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke has urged individuals traveling on water bodies to prioritize safety by wearing life jackets. As the rainy season approaches, the police advise the public to be extra cautious, particularly in flooded areas where hidden hazards such as deep holes can pose a serious drowning risk. A recent incident in Bukedi North …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-20). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-20). Presidential election in Chad: citizens' votes must count. fidh.org

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-20). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-20). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

Our Reporter (2024-08-20). Dr. Aminah Zawedde Reappointed as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance. plusnews.ug Dr. Aminah Zawedde is among the seven (7) reappointed as permanent secretaries for their respective ministries by President Yoweri Museveni for another three years. The reappointment was confirmed by the Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, saying that the President indeed had renewed the contracts of the permanent secretaries, Dr. Aminah Zawedde inclusive. Dr. Aminah …

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-20). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org

Kimera Abdu (2024-08-20). SHIPU Head Advocates for Holistic Approach to Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation. plusnews.ug The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, today held a productive meeting with leading academics to address youth unemployment and wealth creation challenges in Uganda. The meeting, held at SHIPU's offices in Kampala, focused on developing strategies to improve opportunities for young people, who make up the majority of …

Redacción Chile (2024-08-20). "Guillermo, qué quiere que le diga" Tribute dialogues with the legacy of late artist Guillermo Núñez. pressenza.com By Maxine Lowy | In a sample of the exuberant and infinite creative power of the human being, some 180 variants of two works, made by the same number of artists, cover the length and breadth of the walls of the Guillermo Núñez Art Gallery with color and texture. It is "Guillermo, qué quiere que le diga" (What can I tell you), an exhibition that opened on August 14 at the Anselmo Cádiz Municipal Culture House in the commune of El Bosque, south of Santiago. | It honors not only the legacy of the National Prize for Plastic Arts, who died this past May 23, at the age of 94, after whom this cultural space was named, b…

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-20). Representante García: Los demócratas 'cometieron el error' de ceder ante el Partido Republicano en materia de inmigración. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Los demócratas "han cometido un error" al "no defender la justicia, la igualdad y la inclusión de los inmigrantes" en la sociedad estadounidense y contra el "miedo y la división" de los republicanos, encabezados por el candidato presidencial Donald Trump, dice el representante Jesús "Chuy" García, demócrata por Illinois, un líder destacado en el tema …

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Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-07-25). Polio virus detected in Gaza as Israel attacks Khan Younis. dissidentvoice.org Palestinians walk along a street covered with stagnant wastewater near tents sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 22 July. Omar Ashtawy APA images) As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington, where he will deliver a speech to Congress on Wednesday, the Israeli military massacred Palestinians throughout Gaza and forced a new …

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2024-07-25). Unions Demand An End To All US Military Aid To Israel. popularresistance.org Seven national unions representing 6 million workers in the United States called on President Joe Biden today to end all military aid to Israel. The news came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, came to Washington to speak to Congress tomorrow. | It's an unprecedented demand, coordinated across some of the nation's biggest unions. The unions that signed the letter are the Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), Postal Workers (APWU), Painters (IUPAT), National Education Association, Service Employees (SEIU), the Auto Workers (UAW), and the Electrical Workers (UE). | Delegates at the APWU's n…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-07-25). Hundreds Protesting Netanyahu Visit Arrested At US Capitol. popularresistance.org Around 200 pro-Palestine protesters were detained on Capitol Hill on 23 June, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the US Congress the day after. The protest took place in the Canon House Office Building. The demonstrators, wearing shirts with the slogan "Not in our name," were organized by the Jewish Voice for Peace group. | According to police, the protesters were warned that demonstrating in the Canon House Office Building was illegal. | Executive Director of Jewish Voice for Peace, Stefanie Fox, said the Israeli premier's speech in Congress on Wednesday was the reason for the demons…

Rodney Atkinson (2024-07-25). Britain Funds Nazis, Condones Political Assassinations, the Odessa Trade Union Massacre and Banning Political Parties. globalresearch.ca On May 2, 2014, heavily-armed fascist militia forces attacked the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, Ukraine. Trapped inside were demonstrators opposed to the government in Kiev that had been put in place in a U.S.-orchestrated coup against the democratically …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Netanyahu's US Tour de Force: Congressional Standing Ovations, Support for Expanding War with Lebanon. libya360.wordpress.com US lawmakers give Netanyahu over 50 standing ovations as jets pound 'safe zones' across Gaza The Cradle During his speech, the Israeli premier urged US officials to increase military aid to 'finish the job' in Gaza and called anti-genocide protesters 'Iran's useful idiots' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his much-anticipated address to a joint…

WSWS (2024-07-25). Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt expresses "big respect" for "Genocide Joe" Biden. wsws.org In his comments on the US political crisis, Bandt gave a blanket endorsement to the pro-war, pro-business Democratic Party, and did not even bother to mention the Gaza genocide.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran censures US over 'criminal' Netanyahu's disgraceful visit. presstv.ir Iran says shame is a very small word to describe the scandalous visit of the Israeli prime minister to the US.

Staff (2024-07-25). 'Guilty of Genocide': Tlaib Protests Netanyahu's Speech to Congress. scheerpost.com Via Rashida Tlaib's X account. By Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Following her call for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest during his visit to Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib protested the right-wing leader's Wednesday address before a joint meeting of Congress by holding up a sign reading "war criminal" and "guilty of genocide." "They will not erase …

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Bibi's Washington Visit Reveals US' Demoniacal Face: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The visit that the criminal Israeli prime minister has paid to Washington after nine months of genocide in Gaza shattered the fake innocent image of Western civilization and laid bare the cruel and demoniacal nature of the US, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.

WSWS (2024-07-25). US unions combine call for end to Israeli military aid with continued support for "Genocide Joe" and warmongering Democrats. wsws.org Beneath an outward show of opposition to the war—which the letter notably does not characterize as a "genocide"—the real aim is to try to extricate Biden and the US from responsibility.

newarab (2024-07-25). Good riddance, genocide Joe. You will be remembered as a monster. newarab.com The response to Joe Biden finally surrendering the Democratic presidential nomination has been instructive. | Since Israel's genocidal rampage in Gaza began, there has been a common theme in how Western politicians and media outlets have approached the horror: that Palestinian life has little or even no meaningful worth. This has not been subtle. | Sure, this has ranged from the crude — that is, outright genocidal incitement, despite its legal prohibition in the 1948 Genocide Convention — to the lack of concern about tens of thousands slaughtered with Western arms and diplomatic support, not least…

Workers World Party (2024-07-25). PDF of July 25 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Presidential campaign chaos Workers still have no real choice And more on genocide and resistance Behind software glitch Strike vote at Boeing Vance: faux populist Labor leader bows to ultra-right Assassination attempt aftermath Editorial: Fight Trump, not migrants! Dylcia Noemí Pagán and Bernice Reagon °Presente! Tear down . . . |

Robert Inlakesh (2024-07-25). Was the US Involved in Israel's Deadly Bombing of Yemen? mintpressnews.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran welcomes Yemen de-escalation deal, says hopes for 'sustainable peace'. presstv.ir Iran welcomes a deal between Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and the Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to stop tit-for-tat banking sanctions.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). EU legislators call for trade embargo on illegal Israeli settlements. presstv.ir Members of the European Union parliament have emphasized the need for a significant shift in EU policy following the groundbreaking decision made by the ICJ regarding Israel's unlawful annexation of Palestinian territory.

Staff (2024-07-25). You have officially become Iran's useful idiots: Netanyahu to protestors. muslimmirror.com Washington : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday slammed Iran for funding and supporting groups against Israel and asserted that defeating the brutal enemies requires both courage and clarity. "For all we know, Iran is funding the anti-Israel protests that are going on right now outside this building—not that many, but they're there—and throughout …

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-25). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com Representatives from Hamas, Fatah, and other Palestinian factions signed a joint statement with China's mediation, agreeing to end years of divisions and form a national unity government. | According to the Gaza Health Ministry, more than 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and roughly 90,000 wounded since the start of the conflict. For Israel, as many as 1800 dead with 116 kidnapped Israelis whose fates remain unknown. | Joining the discussion: |

newarab (2024-07-25). Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah. newarab.com A Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's port of Hodeidah on Saturday, killing at least nine people and wounding 87, a day after a Houthi drone hit Israe…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Islamic Jihad rebukes Netanyahu's lies in US congress, calls for his quarantine. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Islamic Jihad has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the US Congress as "full of lies and slander."

newleftreview (2024-07-25). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

newarab (2024-07-25). Israel's Netanyahu, US's Biden to meet on Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com Netanyahu will also meet Vice President Kamala Harris — the likely…

Editor (2024-07-25). Illegal sale of Palestinian land embraced by Biden, governors, mayors and city councilmembers. mronline.org As Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians continues, so does the theft of Palestinian land. Real estate events that sell off illegal settlements acquired through settler violence in the West Bank happen in the U.S. with the aid and permission from local elected leaders.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Houthi hails Iran as 'true supporter' of Palestinians, warns of 'escalation' against Israel. presstv.ir Houthi says joint operations by Yemeni Armed Forces and the Iraqi Islamic Resistance will witness a dramatic escalation in the next stage.

newarab (2024-07-25). Inside Iraq's multi-billion-dollar drive to build mega-cities. newarab.com The Densely overpopulated neighbourhoods and cities are just one of many complex crises

newarab (2024-07-25). Manchester Airport police attack sparks Islamophobia accusations. newarab.com Greater Manchester's Local residents from the town of

newarab (2024-07-25). Amnesty calls on UN to extend Darfur arms embargo to all Sudan. newarab.com The 15-month war between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces "is being fuelled by an almost unimpeded supply of weapons into…

newarab (2024-07-25). EU member states seek normalisation with Syria's Assad. newarab.com Eight member states of the The letter, originally seen by Euractiv, was signed by the foreign ministers of Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece,

newarab (2024-07-25). Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby joins Saudi club Al-Ittihad. newarab.com French winger Moussa Diaby has joined Diaby, who joined Villa a year ago from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £52 million ($67 million), made 54 appearances in the 2023—24 season, registering 10 goals and nine assists and helping the club qualify for the Champions League. | The transfer…

newarab (2024-07-25). Iran hangs final defendant in 2008 case after 'unfair trial': NGOs. newarab.com Sheikheh, one of seven men first arrested in the case more than 14 years ago, was put to death in Urmia prison in northwestern Iran, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said in separate statements. | Sheikheh's six co-defendants, also members of Iran's Kurdish minority, had all been executed in separate hangings since November 202…

Misión Verdad (2024-07-25). Far-Right Unitary Platform Threatens to Reject Election Results: Five Signs. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jul 24, 2024 | The last few weeks have been marked by a series of statements and actions coming from the extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition, led by María Corina Machado and the Unitary Platform (PUD). These demonstrations point to a dangerous scenario that we have been making warnings about: the early rejection of the election results and accusations of fraud, even before the votes are counted. | There are five warning signs that have been carefully analyzed displaying the intention of the opposition preparing to reject the results and delegitimize the electoral process, sched…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-07-25). What Is at Stake for the Venezuelan Elections? orinocotribune.com On July 28, the Venezuelan electorate will head to the polls to select their next president. Among the ten candidates vying for the position, nine hail from the moderate and extreme right-wing factions. The primary contest, however, is between President Nicolás Maduro, who is seeking a third term (2025-2030) and embodies the continuation of Chavismo, and the US-backed opposition candidate, Edmundo González. | How does the electoral system work? If the opposition loses, will they allege fraud and incite violence? What are the political platforms of the leading candidates? In this video conference organized by the…

Staff (2024-07-25). Venezuela Signs 7 Energy Cooperation Agreements With Trinidad & Tobago (+BP). orinocotribune.com Seven energy cooperation agreements have been signed between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago, with the aim of developing the resources of the Cocuina Field in the Orinoco Delta region of northeastern Venezuela. | The agreements—signed this Wednesday, July 24, at Miraflores Palace in Caracas—include Licenses for Exploration and Exploitation of Non-Associated Gaseous Hydrocarbons in the Cocuina Field of the offshore Deltana Platform of Venezuela. | During the signing ceremony, President Nicolás Maduro said that monumental steps continue to be taken to consolidate a relationship of good neighborliness…

Staff (2024-07-25). CNN Backtracks From Portraying Venezuela's Elections as Fraudulent. orinocotribune.com Although the news network CNN has been part of the campaign promoting the narrative of an alleged upcoming electoral fraud, it has now backed down a bit and acknowledged, for the first time, the possibility of a victory of Nicolás Maduro in the upcoming July 28 presidential elections. | In order to justify its defeat, the US-backed Venezuelan far-right frequently claims that fraud has occurred in elections. They attempted the same strategy in 2018, despite the fact that Venezuela's electoral system has an excellent reputation. Venezuela's corporate media outlets and Western media frequently echo the fraud allegat…

Rivera Sun, Popular Resistance. (2024-07-25). Thousands Of Actions Planned This Fall To End War, Poverty, Racism And Environmental Destruction. popularresistance.org Nationwide — Between September 21 and October 2, 2024, tens of thousands of people will take nonviolent action to protest violence, war, poverty, racism and environmental destruction as part of the 11th annual Campaign Nonviolence Action Days. | Stretching between the International Day of Peace (Sept 21) to the International Day of Nonviolence (Oct 2), over 100 organizations participate in the effort. In 2023, over 5,000+ actions and events were held across the United States and around the world. More than 3,340 actions and events have already been announced for 2024, with thousands more expected to join in…

Ammiel Alcalay, Middle East Eye. (2024-07-25). Even The US Propaganda Machine Can't Whitewash Biden's Sordid Record. popularresistance.org In the long shadow of the First World War, one of the greatest titles for an epochal work – Parade's End, by Ford Madox Ford – definitively marked the final acts of the British empire, that hung on for decades until coming to total demise in, of all places, Yemen. | In the same period, TS Eliot, the transplanted American, put it a little differently: "This is the way the world ends / not with a bang but a whimper." | Perhaps the current American equivalent would be "no gas left in the tank", or "end of the line". | Unfortunately, no well-known enough North American cultural figures come to mind who might be able…

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-25). Biden/Harris And The Irreversible Crisis Of Neoliberal Fake Democracy. popularresistance.org The replacement of Joe Biden as the presidential nominee of the democrat party was a dramatic demonstration that the lords of capital are the only segment of the U.S. population with real agency. The fact that select oligarchs, in this case, the cabal that actually runs the democrat party, can remove a presidential nominee and expeditiously anoint Kamala Harris as his replacement cannot be characterized as anything else but a coup. | While this might read as extreme, the situation that African and oppressed people face in the U.S. and globally is also extreme. From killer cops who occupy cities and college campus…

Editor (2024-07-25). Patrick Lawrence: The Wreckage Biden Leaves. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-25). Jul 25, 2024. sitrepworld.info Skyrim — The Dragonborn Comes — Cover by Rachel Hardy 10 Principles for Perpetual Peace in the 21st Century, by Jeffrey D. Sachs War in Dreamland: Against mythology, reality contends in vain, by Aurelien "Bang! Bang! You're Dead!" Has Replaced "Let Freedom Ring" as U.S. Motto, by Bill Astore The Wreckage Biden Leaves Behind, by Patrick Lawrence Won't Someone Be the Voice of Sanity? A New Q&A Series with Dr. Peter McCullough — The Great Wakeup Hatred Of Trump Drove Media To Dismiss Assassination Threat, by Michael Shellenberger In Final Kick in the Pants, Departing Biden Denoun…

Larry Johnson (2024-07-25). Ukraine on the Ropes and Bill Binney on Crowdstrike. sonar21.com I have two video offerings for you today. First up is my discussion with Danny Davis about the increasingly dire situation in Ukraine. He showed a couple of short video clips during out chat — one with John Bolton and the other with retired General Ben Hodges. WARNING — watching those two talk may lower your intelligence by a dozen of points. Proceed with caution. Incredibly stupid comments by those two gentlemen. | As you are reading this, the Ukrainian front in the Donbass is crumbling. Russians are advancing rapidly and taking large chunks of territory with minimal resistance. Yesterday, Russ…

Editor (2024-07-25). Presidential campaign chaos: Workers still have no real choice. workers.org Workers World has learned that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race between him and former President Donald Trump. As of this writing it appears that Vice President Kamala Harris will run in Biden's place. This is being presented as an unprecedented development, because no presidential candidate has . . . |

Editor (2024-07-25). Justice for Sonya Massey! Indict racist police! workers.org The world is appalled at the bodycam footage released on July 22 of the police killing of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois. She was murdered by Sangamon County sheriffs on July 6 after she called them for assistance for a possible prowler lurking outside her home. . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). AG600 seaplane enters final test-flight phase. ecns.cn The AG600, China's domestically developed seaplane model, has entered the final test-flight phase before getting its type certificate from the civil aviation authority, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). 59-country visa-free entry policy boosts Hainan tourism. ecns.cn South China's Hainan province is experiencing a surge in inbound tourism, with many visitors coming from visa-free countries such as Russia.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Singer from Taiwan donates antique clothing, garnering praise from netizens. ecns.cn The first batch of donated items included 12 pieces of clothing from the late Qing Dynasty (1644—1911) and the Republic of China (1912—1949), surprising netizens and earning praise.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Stock indexes seek to attract long-term capital. ecns.cn The indexes recently introduced at the Shanghai Stock Exchange mark another step forward for China in indexing investment, and address the central regulator's call to nurture long-term investment, said experts and market mavens.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Technology boosts traffic management. ecns.cn China has continued to enhance the digitalization of government services in the field of traffic management and is actively promoting the use of electronic vehicle licenses.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China House opens in Paris. ecns.cn The China House for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was inaugurated in Paris on Wednesday. Gao Zhidan, president of Chinese Olympic Committee (COC), and Chen Li, minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in France, attended the opening ceremony, appreciating the exhibits with Chinese elements.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). State-owned companies high on reform agenda. ecns.cn Fueled by China's tailor-made market-oriented reforms and industrial upgrades, both the profit and export value of the country's State-owned enterprises are expected to grow stably in the second half, analysts said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China aces determined to make a racket in Paris. ecns.cn No Chinese tennis player has reached the Olympic podium for 16 years. However, this summer, the national team represents a significant force in Paris compared to previous Games.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). New archaeological discoveries push back Huangshi's metallurgical civilization by 2,000 years. ecns.cn The previously considered "3000-year continuous flame" of Huangshi's metallurgy civilization in Central China's Hubei Province has been recently overturned, with new field archaeological survey results indicating that the civilization may trace back to more than 5,000 years ago.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Riding on BRI, Xinjiang foreign trade poised to grow in H2. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to grow its foreign trade further in the second half of the year, as China's cooperation with other countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative continues to deepen.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China urges U.S. to cease deployment of missiles in Asia-Pacific. ecns.cn China has urged the U.S. to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Insights | European scholar: China's NEV makers move fast, which helps deepen EU-China cooperation. ecns.cn The European Union recently has imposed additional tariffs on imports of electric vehicles made in China.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Envoy calls for promoting stable, sustainable relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng told representatives from the U.S. political, business and academic communities that China and the U.S. should complement each other and promote stable, sustainable relations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Ma Long wins hearts worldwide as table tennis legend captivates Paris Olympics. ecns.cn China's Olympic Delegation announced on Wednesday that table tennis player Ma Long and synchronized swimmer Feng Yu will serve as flag bearers for the Chinese team at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Staff (2024-07-25). Taking On Bigots, Yahoos and Perpetrators Of All Kinds. commondreams.org Talk about flipping the script. Within days, in an historic act of grace, old Joe did the "right and honorable thing" and handed the reins to Kamala, "in every possible way (the) anti-Trump," who ran with them. In their glorious wake, they left a blindsided, ill-equipped GOP sputtering about coups and conspiracies, a MAGA base …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). British Army Chief Says UK Must Be Ready To Fight a Major War in 3 Years. news.antiwar.com The head of the British Army has said the UK must be prepared to fight a major war in three years and hyped up the threat of a global conflict against Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, The Times reported on Tuesday. Gen. Roly Walker described the four nations as an "axis of upheaval" and …

Dave DeCamp (2024-07-25). President Biden Claims the US Isn't at War as He Bombs Yemen. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday night, President Biden falsely claimed in an address to the nation that the US was not at war. "I'm the first president in this century to report to the American people that the United States is not at war anywhere in the world," the president said. About a half hour before Biden delivered …

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-07-25). Zelensky Close to "Political Suicide" — Kiev Politician. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky seems to be increasingly discredited among the country's own politicians. In a recent statement, Kiev Mayor Vitaly Klitschko described the president's actions as "political suicide" and emphasized the high level of difficulty for the Ukrainian leader …

Mumia Abu-Jamal (2024-07-25). New Book: Beneath the Mountain. An Anti-Prison Reader. "The Impact of State Terror, the Role of Prisons in Maintaining Social Hierarchy" globalresearch.ca

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (2024-07-25). 'It's a Disaster' — Top Japanese Medical Professor Slams Health Officials Over mRNA Jab. globalresearch.ca Below is an AI translation of the article in English. | §ßÊÉ®‰∫ã"Å "Äç-Êó•Êú¨"ÅÆ"Éà"ÉÉ"ÉóÂåªÂ≠¶ÊïôÊéà"ÅåmRNA"Ç∏"É£"ÉñÂïèÈ°å"Å߉øùÂÅ•ÂΩì±Ä"&Cce…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Campaigners call for fairer taxation after 'obscene' energy firm profits. leftfootforward.org The parent company of British Gas, Centrica, has reported profits of £1bn in the first half of 2024 with the latest figures prompting campaigners to put renewed pressure on the government for fairer taxation. | Greenpeace has urged the Labour Party to introduce a windfall tax and use the money to fund energy saving initiatives, after highlighting the huge profits gained by energy companies at a time when fuel bills sky-rocketed. | Greenpeace UK's climate campaigner, Georgia Whitaker, said: "Centrica is still reaping the billion pound benefits of an energy crisis driven by the war in Ukraine and our depe…

Hannah Davenport (2024-07-25). Unions call on Labour to prioritise workers in Crown Estate partnership. leftfootforward.org Union leaders have called on Labour to put workers at the heart of its Great British Energy partnership with the Crown Estate to boost jobs in the sector. | Labour is introducing the legislation to create Great British Energy today (Thursday), with Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband telling broadcasters this morning that the programme will be a "crucial tool" to tackle energy insecurity and the climate crisis. | The Government announced GB Energy will join in partnership with the Crown Estate to deliver new offshore wind farm developments. The Crown Estate will also be given new borrowing power…

Jean Yi (2024-07-25). Dems' Billionaire Tech Donor Presses Harris To Fire Antitrust Regulator. levernews.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-07-25). Why Are You Surprised by the Advances of the Far Right? libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein 100 years ago, in 1924, after eight months, Adolf Hitler left the prison where he had ended up after attempting a coup d'état the previous year. During his stay in prison, he outlined the first pages of his work "My Struggle" in which he explained some basic foundations of his thought, including…

MEE correspondent (2024-07-25). Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Activists challenge Pezeshkian's stance on gender equality | Meanwhile, report reveals former government purged schools of moderate teachers, the president's remarks about election boycotters fuel criticism, and experts warn about alarming addiction rates |

Editor (2024-07-25). China brokers a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups. mronline.org BEIJING has brokered a historic deal to end the rift between Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, Chinese state media reported today.

Staff (2024-07-25). IICC Elections 2024: Surge in independent candidates signals positive shift from traditional panel voting. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The upcoming India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) elections are witnessing a significant departure from the traditional trend of panel-based voting. This year, the highest number of independent candidates have thrown their hats into the ring compared to previous years, signaling a potential shift in the way voters approach the elections. In …

Ruth Milka (2024-07-25). Sunday was Earth's hottest day on record: A sign of uncharted climate territory. nationofchange.org On July 21, 2024, Earth's average surface temperature reached a new high, signaling alarming trends and urgent calls for action in the fight against climate change.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-07-25). Global inequality surges as top 1% capture $42 trillion in new wealth over past decade. nationofchange.org As the wealthiest 1 percent amass unprecedented riches, inequality deepens, posing a dire threat to democracy and the planet, urging a reevaluation of global tax policies.

Ana Vračar (2024-07-25). Poliovirus detected in Gaza's wastewater, sparking concerns of an outbreak. peoplesdispatch.org Poliovirus has been detected in Gaza's sewage water by the World Health Organization (WHO), raising concerns about a possible outbreak. While no cases of poliomyelitis have been reported yet, the dire conditions in which displaced people in Gaza live increase the likelihood of such an event. The disease can cause paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death, and its elimination remains among the WHO's

Press Associates (2024-07-25). GOP vice presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, weakens his own railroad safety bill. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In the Senate, a bipartisan bill on rail safety initiated by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is stalled by railroad industry lobbying and campaign cash, from both the rail firms and their Wall Street backers. Ohio's other senator, Republican J.D. Vance, is a co-sponsor but has listened to the corporate siren song and worked with lobbyists …

Greg Kearney (2024-07-25). I'm Donald Trump, and I approve this message. peoplesworld.org We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, our readers and supporters, make this possible. If you enjoy reading People's World and the stories …

Dennis Broe (2024-07-25). Reactionary reflexivity: Sealing the iron dome on media coverage of Gaza, Part 2. peoplesworld.org TV news: The infinite play of signifiers redounds upon itself Nowhere is this hardening of the once playful strategy of reflexivity more apparent than in corporate media news which instead of alternating between illusion and reflexivity is instead utterly delusional while sealing itself off in a reflexive bubble. The New York Times, The Washington Post, …

Press Associates (2024-07-25). Biden, in White House speech, still warning of threat to democracy. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON —After 52 years in federal electoral politics, Democratic President Joe Biden exited the political wars on July 24 with the same theme he used to start his now-dead re-election campaign, warning about the threat to U.S. democracy. In a short speech from the Oval Office at the White House yesterday, explaining his decision to …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-07-25). India, China for urgent solution to border issue for the sake of ties. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministers Subrahmanyan Jaishankar of India and Wang Yi of China today discussed the bilateral border issue and agreed on the need to work with determination and urgency to achieve a solution.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-07-25). Venezuela's presidential election campaign ends in high gear. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 25 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign for the presidential elections in Venezuela closes today at full speed for both the ruling party and the opposition after 22 intense days, in which the people were able to meet with their candidates.

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-25). Is Kamala Harris the black swan of Donald Trump? pressenza.com After Biden's forced resignation from the Democratic race, Donald Trump would have woken up with an unexpected black swan that seriously threatens his triumphant return to the White House after the November elections, The new shining star of the Democratic firmament, Vice President Kamala Harris. | Attack on Trump | Biden's senility signs, the fentanyl crisis, the high cost of living, the increase of the citizen's insecurity and the issue of immigration would have sunk Biden's popularity to historical lows and the polls predicted a triumphant return of Donald Trump to the White House. | Consequently, after the di…

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Iran condemns Germany's ban on Islamic center as 'freedom of religion violation'. presstv.ir Iran condemns the German police's ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and five sub-organizations as in violation of fundamental principles of freedom of religion and thought.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Putin, Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues. presstv.ir Putin and Assad meet in Moscow to discuss regional issues and bilateral ties.

presstv.ir (2024-07-25). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

Ryan Black (2024-07-25). Water From The Seine Is Cooling The 2024 Summer Olympics. progressivehub.net MIRANDA LINTON | REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL…

Maria Calvo (2024-07-25). Arrestan en Francia a segundo sospechoso de planificar atentados. radiohc.cu París, 25 julio (RHC) La Fiscalía Nacional Antiterrorista informó hoy sobre el arresto de un segundo joven de 18 años, sospechoso de preparar atentados contra personas durante los Juegos Olímpicos, en medio de un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad en esta capital.

Scott Ritter (2024-07-25). The end of the world as we know it. thealtworld.com The summer of 2026 may be the last summer we have on this planet, says Scott Ritter. We have created the conditions for nuclear war with Russia…

Frank Chen (2024-07-25). Boeing not yet facing clear skies in China even as deliveries resume, executive visits. scmp.com Boeing Global president Brendan Nelson concluded a visit to Beijing on Tuesday, while deliveries of the troubled 737 Max jet to China also resumed this week.

Ralph Jennings (2024-07-25). China aims to step up Russian energy cooperation despite US sanctions calls. scmp.com Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang made the comments at the Sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Moscow on Tuesday.

Associated Press (2024-07-25). Russia's Putin hosts Syria's Assad in Kremlin as tensions rise in the Middle East. scmp.com Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad's government to fight armed opposition groups.

Mark N. Katz (2024-07-25). China cannot support Russia and hope to woo Europe away from the US. scmp.com If China pressures Russia into ending its aggressive behaviour, it would weaken a key reason for European alignment with the US.

Reuters (2024-07-25). Sharks off Brazil's Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine. scmp.com Scientists speculate some sharks may have attacked bricks of cocaine which traffickers had lost at sea.

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-25). Trump calls Kamala Harris 'radical left lunatic', says she wants 'execution' of babies. scmp.com The Republican US presidential candidate launched a string of attacks on his Democrat opponent in his first rally since Biden's exit.

Simcha Pasko (2024-07-25). Refugee Boat Capsizes in Yemen, 41 Dead and Four Survivors. themedialine.org

Agencies (2024-07-25). CrowdStrike blames defect in content update for epic global tech outage. scmp.com CrowdStrike said a bug in a quality-assurance tool the company uses to check updates for mistakes allowed flawed data to go out to customers, causing last week's meltdown.

Josh Campbell (2024-07-25). USAF Should Look At China's Future Multi-Crew Fighter Model For F-15EX. twz.com Amidst strategic shifts in its

Associated Press (2024-07-25). Gunman who shot Trump googled JFK assassination before rally attack, FBI director says. scmp.com Suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks also flew a drone near the rally to live-stream and watch footage of the scene.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran's Trade with Neighbors Hits $20 Billion in 4-Month Period: IRICA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's trade with its 15 neighboring states in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 to July 22, 2024) reached $20 billion, showing a six percent growth compared to the same period last year.

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). US Optimistic About Imminent Gaza Cease-fire as Biden, Netanyahu Set to Meet. themedialine.org

Olivia Tan (2024-07-25). Malaysia-Philippines Diverge on China in South China Sea. asia-pacificresearch.com

noemail (2024-07-25). 733 Million People Faced Hunger in 2023, Undermining Progress Toward Zero Hunger. devdiscourse.com According to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released by five United Nations agencies, approximately 733 million people worldwide faced hunger in 2023. This figure represents one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa. The report, launched during the G20 Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty Task Force Ministerial Meeting in Brazil, highlights a significant setback in global efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, Zero Hunger, by 2030.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Hails Breakthrough in Yemen's Banking, Flight Sectors. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed a statement by the office of the UN special envoy for Yemen about recent agreements regarding the banking activities and civil aviation sector in the Arab country.

Abul Rizvi (2024-07-25). Trump's immigration policies a potential human rights violation. independentaustralia.net

noemail (2024-07-25). Cambodian politician fined $1.5 mln for defamation after democracy criticism. devdiscourse.com A Cambodian court has found opposition politician Teav Vannol guilty of defamation and fined him $1.5 million in damages for comments he made to a foreign media outlet about the state of the country's democracy, rights monitors said. In an interview with the Nikkei this February, Vannol, the president of the Candlelight Party, said democracy in the Southeast Asian nation had worsened under the administration of Hun Manet. He is the son of the country's long-time leader Hun Sen and assumed power last year.

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence. sanews.gov.za Survey shows encouraging trends in HIV prevalence | HIV prevalence in South Africa across all ages decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022, resulting in a decline from 7.9 million (2017) to 7.8 million (2022) people living with the virus. | This is based on the findings of the sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI), which was released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) at the 2024 International AIDS Conference on Wednesday. | While HIV prevalence has decreased across all age groups, data shows that females continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV, w…

Agence France-Presse (2024-07-25). Ethiopia landslide death toll rises to 257, could reach 500: UN. scmp.com The landslide is the deadliest on record in Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous nation which is often battered by climate-related disasters.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Army Using Drones to Ensure Safety of Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has employed a broad range of modern equipment, including state-of-the-art drones, to provide security during the Arbaeen season, when millions of Iranians travel to neighboring Iraq, a military commander said.

tn.ai (2024-07-25). Iran Summons UK Envoy over Extradition of Citizen to US. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Britain's Ambassador to Tehran Simon Shercliff was called to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after London extradited an Iranian citizen to the US on suspicion of circumventing sanctions on Iran.

thenextrecession.wordpress (2024-07-25). China's Third Plenum. thenextrecession.wordpress.com The Third Plenum of the Communist Party of China ended last week.

Staff (2024-07-25). Rancid Labour scraps Rwanda flights — but uses them to deport people to Asia instead. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's 'left-wing' Labour Party government said on Thursday 25 July it had deported 46 people to Vietnam and East Timor, after ditching the previous Conservative Party administration's plan to send migrants to Rwanda. As people pointed out on X, the underhandedness and hypocrisy of these Labour deportation flights was clear to see. Labour: we …

Thomas Newdick (2024-07-25). Explosives-Packed Jet Ski Drone Appears Off Turkish Coast. twz.com

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-25). Saudi Arabia Turns to Kuwait for Fuel Amid Russian Supply Dip. themedialine.org

Wansolwara (2024-07-25). Polarised media undermines democracy, professor warns at Pacific media conference. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaneta Naimatau in Suva In a democracy, citizens must critically evaluate issues based on facts. However in a very polarised society, people focus more on who is speaking than what is being said. This was highlighted by journalism Professor Cherian George of the Hong Kong Baptist University as he delivered his keynote address during…

Gabisile (2024-07-25). Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Conference to reflect on 30 years of democracy | The University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the National School of Government (NSG) are co-hosting a seminal conference this week, to reflect on the state of South Africa, 30 years into its democracy. | The conference will focus on three decades of democracy in South Africa and will zoom into social, economic and global transformation. This as South Africans of all races went to the polls for the first time in April 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation. | The event got under way on Thursday and is organised in association with The Presidency, the Department…

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-25). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-07-25). Raúl Torres este jueves de Concierto en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 jul (RHC) Con el ánimo de "acariciar oídos que tienen ansias de escuchar melodías, letras y poesía", el afamado cantautor Raúl Torres prepara para este jueves, en el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, su primer concierto en La Habana, luego de la pandemia de la Covid-19.

María Candela (2024-07-25). El abuelo y la dama de hierro. radiohc.cu Ante la cercanía de la elección presidencial en Venezuela, aumentó la intensidad de las líneas de mensajes adversos a la Revolución Bolivariana, que se leen en la prensa corporativa.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-25). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-25). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-25). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-25). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-25). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-25). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-25). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-25). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-25). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-25). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Staff (2024-07-25). Biden se dirige a la nación para explicar su decisión de abandonar la carrera electoral. cubadebate.cu Yo tomé mi decisión. Expresé mis puntos de vista. Quiero agradecer a nuestra gran vicepresidenta Kamala Harris. Ella tiene experiencia. Es fuerte. Es capaz. Ha sido una compañera increíble para mí y una líder para nuestro país, aseguró el mandatario.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-25). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-25). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-25). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-25). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-25). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-25). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-25). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-25). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-25). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-25). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

Staff (2024-07-25). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

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2024-07-24: News Headlines

Editor (2024-07-24). Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination Attempt. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2024-07-24). Secret Service director resigns amid bipartisan demands that she step down following Trump assassination attempt. wsws.org Cheatle's resignation is the latest in a series of events in the space of less than two weeks that reflect the historic scale and depth of the political crisis in the US.

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Germany bans Muslim group citing 'extremism', ties to Iran and Hezbollah. aljazeera.com Berlin insists action against Islamic Center Hamburg not linked to 'peaceful practice of the Shiite religion'.

noemail (2024-07-24). Attacker of Author Salman Rushdie Faces Terrorism Charge. devdiscourse.com Hadi Matar, the man accused of severely injuring author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack last year, now faces a federal charge of supporting Hezbollah, a terrorist group. The indictment was unsealed in the U.S. District Court in Buffalo, although it didn't specify the evidence linking Matar to Hezbollah.

Staff (2024-07-24). Germany bans Islamic Centre Hamburg over alleged Hezbollah ties and Iranian ideology promotion. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The German government has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) and its subsidiary organisations, citing their alleged support for Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group and promotion of the Iranian leadership's ideology. The ban follows police raids on 53 properties across the country. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser stated that material gathered from investigations, …

therealnews.com (2024-07-24). 'Biden's legacy isand always will begenocide': Palestine advocates react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Fight Back! News. (2024-07-24). We're Still Marching For Palestine At The Democratic National Convention. popularresistance.org Genocide Joe Biden has stepped down from running for president as the Democratic Party nominee. His decision doesn't change the policies of Democratic Party leadership, specifically their support of the genocide in Palestine, so our movement must continue to apply pressure. On August 19 we will march on the DNC for Gaza regardless of who gets nominated for the presidency. | Democratic Party leadership switching out their presidential nominee does not wash the blood of over 50,000 Palestinians off their hands. Biden's entire administration, together with high-ranking members of the Democratic Party from all over t…

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-07-24). Gaza Is the Single Defining Feature of This Political Moment in the US. globalresearch.ca "I'm not a big fan of that presidential candidate's pro-genocide policies, but I like her positions on women's reproductive healthcare" is not the sort of thing that would be said in a sane and normal country. | * | The single defining …

Hannah Appel, Astra Taylor, In These Times. (2024-07-24). 'You Are Not A Loan!' Introducing The Nation's First Debtors' Union. popularresistance.org A dozen members of Debt Collective were arrested at a Capitol Hill protest in May demanding that President Joe Biden "fund education, not genocide." Before they were taken away by police, the protesters unfurled banners reading "You Are Not A Loan" and "$1,700,000,000,000" (the current amount of outstanding student debt). | The connection was clear: Biden can and must use his executive powers to cancel all student debt and fund education, not to authorize and fund Israel's destruction of Palestine. Organizers and activists came from all over the country to Washington, D.C…

Eva Bartlett (2024-07-24). The uncounted hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza being killed by Israel. ingaza.wordpress.com July 24, 2024, RT.com -by Eva Karene Bartlett *(blog title updated from original published; blog version slightly longer) Earlier this month, the Lancet published an article estimating that the total number of Palestinian civilian deaths caused directly and indirectly by Israeli attacks since October 2023 could be nearly five times higher than the official death toll, and…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-07-24). Conventional Wisdom: The ICJ Ruling on Israeli Settlements. counterpunch.org The International Court of Justice has again deliberated over the thorn-bloodied subject of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Its latest advisory opinion, sought by the UN General Assembly early last year, was unremarkably conventional though nonetheless affirming: a finding that Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, along with "the regime associated with them, have been established and are being

infobrics (2024-07-24). 'Iskander-M' keeps obliterating NATO personnel and equipment. infobrics.org In the last two years, Moscow drastically expanded the production of these missiles, while there are indicators that it's also procuring more affordable North Korean copies. The "Iskander-M" itself is a more cost-effective alternative to newer missiles and is regularly augmented by the "Tornado-S" MLRS. The Kiev regime has been unable to locate (let alone reach) the areas from which these systems are used, making them the most effective widely-deployed long-range strike platforms in the Russian military.

tn.ai (2024-07-24). Iran Raps US, UK, France's Silence on Israeli Strikes on Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN ambassador refuted the allegations that the representatives of the US, the UK and France have leveled against Tehran, hitting back at the three governments for their "shameful and disappointing" silence on the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Yemen.

Ali Salam (2024-07-24). Soldiers Kill One, Shoot Six, Detonate a Home, Near Jerusalem. imemc.org Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man and shot others, including a child in the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied Jerusalem. On Wednesday morning, occupation forces shot killed the young man, Ahmad Nidal Aslan,20, in addition to six others, and detonated the home of a slain Palestinian, in the Qalandia camp. Media sources said …

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-24). Israel Considers Proxy Warfare, PSYOPs in Strategy Shift Against Iran. themedialine.org

Gabisile (2024-07-24). SA welcomes declaration of unity between various Palestinian factional groups. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes declaration of unity between various Palestinian factional groups | South Africa has welcomed the declaration of unity between various Palestinian groups and their stated intention to constitute an interim national unity reconciliation government, the Department of International Cooperation and Relations (DIRCO) said on Wednesday. | This is after Palestinian factions signed a "national unity" agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel's war ends. | According to Al Jazeera, the deal was finalised on Tuesday in China after three days of intensive talks. | The 24-hour Engl…

newleftreview (2024-07-24). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Steven Sahiounie (2024-07-24). Netanyahu Will Prolong the War on Gaza Until Trump Takes Office. globalresearch.ca Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington, but he was not met at the airport by the US President, Vice President, or even the US Secretary of State in an official snub. | Netanyahu will address a joint session …

jewishinsider.com (2024-07-24). Major labor unions call on Biden to halt military aid to Israel

newarab (2024-07-24). Secret Service chief resigns after Trump assassination attempt. newarab.com US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from The Secret Service, which is responsible for the protection of current and former US presidents, faces a crisis after a gunman was able to

newarab (2024-07-24). Houthis, Yemeni government reach financial 'de-escalation' deal. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Iran slams Israel participation in Paris Olympics. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). Israeli government sent millions to West Bank settler outposts. newarab.com The Documents uncovered by Peace Now illustrate how Israel's pro-settler government has quietly poured money into the unauthorized outposts, which are separate…

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Hezbollah hammers Israeli outposts after commander assassination. presstv.ir Hezbollah targets multiple Israeli positions in retaliation for a deadly drone strike on the outskirts of Shaqra town.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran condemns Israeli regime's participation in Paris Olympics. presstv.ir Iran has slammed Israel's participation in the Paris Olympics over the Gaza genocide.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). 'Gates of hell': Yemen warns has 'surprises' for Israel in coming days. presstv.ir A senior official has cautioned that Yemen's retaliation for the recent deadly airstrike on al-Hudaydah will not be postponed.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Japan sanctions four Israeli settlers over acts of violence against Palestinians. presstv.ir Japan has sanctioned four Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran: Israeli nukes biggest threat to world peace. presstv.ir Tehran says Israel's nuclear weapons are the biggest threat to peace and security in West Asia and the world.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). US police arrest hundreds of activists during Gaza war protest in Congress building. presstv.ir US Capitol police have arrested hundreds of Jewish activists protesting against Washington's military support for Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Palestinians are flag-bearers of resistance: Pezeshkian. presstv.ir The Palestinian people are recognized globally "as symbols of resistance and patience in the face of adversity," he said.

truthout (2024-07-24). Israeli Soldiers Flaunt War Crimes on Social Media. truthout.org In video after video, soldiers document their atrocities, marking a new era of impunity.

Phyllis Bennis (2024-07-24). 'We Have More People Supporting the Rights of Palestinians to Life; It's Huge'. globalresearch.ca Janine Jackson interviewed the Institute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis about Israel's war on Palestinians for the . | . | . |

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). In Numbers: 290 days of death and destruction unleashed by Israeli regime in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip has completed 291 days and there are still so signs of this murderous aggression ending or even slowing down.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iran says Yemen resistance 'Muslim world's pride', voices solidarity in face of Israel. presstv.ir Iran's interim FM expresses solidarity with the Yemeni people and resistance in the face of Israel's crimes.

Saqib Rahim (2024-07-24). How Israel's war on Gaza unraveled a landmark Mideast climate deal. grist.org Just weeks before the international climate summit in Dubai, one of the biggest climate agreements ever proposed between Middle Eastern countries unraveled. | For two years, Israel and Jordan had negotiated a trade of precious resources they'll need in a hotter future: renewable energy and drinking water. Under their proposed deal, Israel would dip into its water surplus to send its neighbor billions of gallons each year. In return, Jordan would share electricity from a new 600-megawatt solar farm in its sun-soaked desert. | The plan, dubbed Project Prosperity, had the financial support of the United Arab Emir…

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraqi Kurdistan security foils 'drug-infused books' going to UK. newarab.com Security forces in Sulaimaniyah province of the According to a statement obtained by The New Arab, the Anti-Drug Directorate of the Kurdistan Region's Security Agency confiscated 44 books that were filled with liquid amphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth. The operation, based o…

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraq resumes rice cultivation with new climate friendly strain. newarab.com Deputy Minister of Agriculture Mahdi Sahar al-Jubouri told Reuters the country has earmarked 150 sq km (58 sq miles) for rice growing this season and forecast a yield of 150,000 tonnes, as officials said water is more abundant due to h…

newarab (2024-07-24). US announces Sudan ceasefire talks. newarab.com The Secretary of State "The United States remains…

newarab (2024-07-24). The Iraq Report: Mosul's long road to recovery after IS. newarab.com Mosul, located 465 km northwest of Baghdad on the west bank of the Tigris River, is the main city of Nineveh Governorate. It sits directly across from the ancient city of Nineveh and Jonah's Tomb, also known as Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque. | Strategically positioned, throughout history Mosul has connected China, the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia as a crucial hub for trade and learning. Its Arabic name, meaning By the 6th century, Mosul had become a significant centre for the Assyrian Church of the East,…

newarab (2024-07-24). 'Tortured' Palestinian prisoner arrested for 'killing jailer'. newarab.com Ibrahim Mansour, from the village of Bidu near Tulkarm, was arrested on July 10, two days after the body of prison service employee Yochai Avni was found, police said in joint statement with the Shin Bet security services. | Information reg…

newarab (2024-07-24). Tunisia migrants in 'unsuitable conditions': rights group. newarab.com More than half of the mainly In its latest study on migration, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) found that "over half" of migrants in Tunisia lived "in the street, public parks, encampments, and outdoor areas". | Tunisia is a key departure point for <...

newarab (2024-07-24). UN investigators decry patterns of grave violations in Sudan. newarab.com A team of UN investigators said Tuesday they had met in The recently established UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the situation in Sudan said it had spent three weeks in Chad meeting with

newarab (2024-07-24). Iraqi parliament to discuss key bills on general amnesty, PMF. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-24). UAE-China air exercises raise Western espionage concerns. newarab.com Recent joint air force exercises held between the On 10 July, the UAE Air Force and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) began Falcon Shield, a joint operations air force exercise held i…

newarab (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris leads Trump in new poll after Biden dropout. newarab.com

kwjorinoco (2024-07-24). Five More Venezuelan Mayors Break from Opposition to Endorse President Maduro. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, five mayors of the state of Trujillo renounced their ties with the opposition to declare themselves in favor of the candidacy of President Nicolás Maduro. | The Trujillo mayors highlighted that their decision is due to the fact that the extreme right once again intends to attempt to destabilize the country and carry out acts of violence. | "This July 28, again, those irresponsible elites want to impose their agenda of destabilizatio," wrote the mayors in a statement. "It is the same pattern that always ends up leaving more frustration and more tears for our people. Once again, they want to lead the…

scorinoco (2024-07-24). Palestinian Factions Sign 'National Unity' Document Following China Talks. orinocotribune.com Hamas, the Palestinian Authority's (PA) Fatah party, and twelve other Palestinian factions have signed a Chinese-brokered reconciliation agreement during meetings in Beijing, which took place during July 21-23. | The 14 factions agreed on "ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity," Chinese broadcaster CCTV The agreement was "dedicated to the great reconciliation and unity of all 14 factions," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, July 23.

Cira Pascual Marquina, Venezuelanalysis. (2024-07-24). Bolivarian Diplomacy Vs. The Monroe Doctrine. popularresistance.org This continent has been struggled over for more than 200 years. Even before Monroe's famous speech, the idea existed that the US had some sort of right to the whole continent. The thirteen colonies achieved independence first, creating a republican system that was considered an improvement over the absolutist monarchies of Europe. For that reason, they felt destined to expand their system. From the beginning, they viewed the south of the continent as their home turf. They felt it was their "destiny" to control all the territories. | However, the perspective of the incipient US republic — conceived by and fo…

Editor (2024-07-24). United Auto Workers Join Mobilization Against Netanyahu Congressional Visit. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-07-24). The Biden Administration Says Its Trade Policy Puts People Over Corporations. Documents on Baby Formula Show Otherwise. scheerpost.com By Heather Vogell / ProPublica The Biden administration has quietly pushed more than a half-dozen countries to weaken, delay or rethink baby formula regulations aimed at protecting the public's health — sometimes after manufacturers complained, a ProPublica investigation has found. In the European Union, the U.S. opposed an effort to reduce lead levels in baby …

Editor (2024-07-24). The Democratic Party's Culture of Loyalty. scheerpost.com

Larry Johnson (2024-07-24). A Crowdstrike Update — WHY THE DNC WAS NOT HACKED BY THE RUSSIANS. sonar21.com The Deep State Narrative | [NOTE — The following article was co-authored by Bill Binney and me and published in 2019. I did an hour long interview with Bill today, and we revisited this event in light of the latest incident — a global blue screen of death — allegedly precipitated by a botched Crowdstrike software patch. I hope to post the interview tomorrow. Julian Assange has forcefully and repeatedly denied that Russia had any involvement in Wikileaks acquisition of the DNC emails. It also is a fact that Julian offered a monetary reward for information about the murder of Seth Rich. Draw yo…

Brenda Norrell (2024-07-24). The Mother Tongue: Recovering Indigenous Languages from the Identity Thieves. indybay.org Indigenous languages are on the verge of extinction in Russia. An ancient language in Japan is denied recognition by the government, while Native Americans struggle to recover from the torture in boarding schools that was meant to silence them. In Canada, efforts are underway to revitalize Anishinaabe after Native languages and culture were targeted with erasure in residential schools, presenters told the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China willing to share development opportunities with the world. ecns.cn The resolution of profoundly advancing reform and opening-up raised by the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has sent a strong signal to the world that China would like to share its development opportunities with the world.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Scientists find molecular water in moon mineral. ecns.cn A team of Chinese scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery: molecular water locked within a mineral in lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e 5 mission.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Encyclopedia on plant protection takes decade-long efforts. ecns.cn Encyclopedia of Plant Protection in China thoroughly introduces the disciplinary system of plant protection, incorporating the latest policies and advancements within the field.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). The Beijing Talk brings precious hope for the Palestinian people: Chinese FM. ecns.cn At China's invitation, senior representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held reconciliation talks in Beijing from Sunday to Tuesday. On Tuesday morning, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended and addressed the closing session of the talks. The Palestinian factions signed the Beijing declaration on ending division and strengthening Palestinian national unity.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China cracks down on cross-border gambling. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court has directed courts across the country to continue imposing harsh penalties on people involved in cross-border gambling crimes, with a focus on organizers, ringleaders and repeat offenders.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Importance of unity underlined for Gaza ceasefire. ecns.cn China has underlined the importance of achieving unity and reconciliation among Palestinian factions to create necessary conditions for promoting an enduring ceasefire in Gaza and realizing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Vibrant terraced fields in Qinghai. ecns.cn Colorful terraced fields lie on both sides of a highway in Xunhua Sala Autonomous County, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). GDP growth on track to be around 5%. ecns.cn China's economy is on track to achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent this year, as the country is set to launch a series of reform measures to boost economic growth in the remainder of the year, said a renowned economist.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Beijing issues orange alert for heavy rainfall. ecns.cn The Beijing Meteorological Bureau issued an orange rainstorm alert on Wednesday morning, as it is expected that from 5pm Wednesday to 8pm Thursday, most areas of the city will experience heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 70 millimeters.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Chinese meteorologists issue red alert for Typhoon Gaemi. ecns.cn The China Meteorological Administration initiated a Level II emergency response for major meteorological disasters on Wednesday noon, after China's National Meteorological Center issued a red alert for Typhoon Gaemi in the morning of the day.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft receives TIA certificate for test flight. ecns.cn AG600, codenamed "Kunlong",China's homegrown large amphibious aircraft received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) and officially entered the phase of test flights on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). National museum of China sees surge in visitors during summer vacation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-07-24). Olympic Truce Wall unveiled in Paris. ecns.cn The "Olympic Truce Wall" was unveiled in the Paris Olympic Village.Athlete representatives from the 206 countries and regions, as well as the Refugee Olympic Team, called on the world to "give peace a chance."

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-24). Kiev Mayor Klitschko Speculated That Zelensky Might Agree to Territorial Compromises with Russia. globalresearch.ca Zelensky knows that he won't reconquer his country's lost territory no matter what he says for the purpose of keeping morale high, hence the need to informally explore a compromise for ending the conflict in the most politically "face-saving" way …

Andrew Korybko (2024-07-24). Five Takeaways from Hungary and Slovakia's Russian Oil Dispute with Ukraine. globalresearch.ca This incident shows the lengths to which Ukraine and the EU are going to keep those two in line after they united to form an anti-war bloc in the heart of Europe. | Ukraine's decision last month to

Eric Toussaint (2024-07-24). France: Thanks to a massive mobilization of the Left the Far Right cannot control the government. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2024-07-24). Corporate Corruption of South African Politics and Economics. cadtm.org

Chris Dite, Li Andersson (2024-07-24). In Finland, the Left Alliance Just Trounced the Far Right. cadtm.org

Robert Koehler (2024-07-24). 'Got Any Tennis Balls?'. counterpunch.org Every bullet fired into a crowd penetrates the national soul — or so it seems to me, as I continue to grapple emotionally with the Trump-rally shooting in Butler, Pa. on July 13, which left one attendee murdered, several others wounded and the shooter himself dead. As with all such shootings, this goes beyond "motive"

Lawrence Reichard (2024-07-24). My Mother Lived and Fought History's Trenches. counterpunch.org We had a service for my mother, Karen Saum, yesterday. She died May 9. She was 89. And she was a fighter. From her birth in 1935 until her senior year of high school my mother lived in the city of Colón, a global melting pot on the Caribbean coast of Panama. Her father was

Cesar Chelala (2024-07-24). Messi Can Also Cry. counterpunch.org When last Sunday Lionel Messi left the playing field because of a serious injury in the final match of the Copa América against Colombia (that Argentina won) and soon afterwards began to cry inconsolably, the entire world cried with him. Such is the charisma of a player who is considered by many as the best

Tom Engelhardt (2024-07-24). Remembrance of Wars Past. counterpunch.org Well, it's one, two, three, look at that amputee, At least it's below the knee, Could have been worse, you see. Well, it's true your kids look at you differently, But you came in an ambulance instead of a hearse, That's the phrase of the trade, It could have been worse. — First verse of a

Emma Rae Lierley (2024-07-24). Is the Food Industry Concealing Possible Destruction of the Tropics From the Public? counterpunch.org Palm oil is one of the most used vegetable oils in the world and is found in a large variety of packaged products, from shampoos and lipstick to cookies and frozen pizza. Unfortunately, the production of palm oil has been linked to severe environmental and social costs, including significant rainforest destruction and human rights abuses, particularly in

Richard Rhames (2024-07-24). We Live in a Time of Monsters. counterpunch.org I came of age in a simpler time. The Maine mill town of my youth produced textiles, shoes, and lumber. There were dozens of dairy farms, vegetable/ fruit growers, and a poultry operation or two. The union movement, in the aftermath of World War Two had finally penetrated the steely resistance of the local mill

Sudip Bhattacharya (2024-07-24). Frantz Fanon Our Contemporary. counterpunch.org Toiling as a clinical psychiatrist in the heart of French-controlled Algeria, Frantz Fanon would conclude after several years of work and struggle, "Today the all-out national war of liberation waged by the Algerian people for seven years has become a breeding ground for mental disorders."[i] At the time, the Algerian people, taking inspiration from their

John Feffer (2024-07-24). AI May Kill Us All, But Not the Way You Think. counterpunch.org The conventional Artificial Intelligence doomsday scenario runs like this. A robot acquires sentience and decides for some reason that it wants to rule the world. It hacks into computer systems to shut down everything from banking and hospitals to nuclear power. Or it takes over a factory to produce a million copies of itself to

Eugene Doyle (2024-07-24). It's bigger than NATO and It's Coming to the Pacific. counterpunch.org Hit pause right there. Very few people have tuned into the fact that what is happening isn't "NATO" moving into our region — it's actually far bigger than that. The US is creating a super-bloc, a super-alliance of client states that includes both the EU and NATO, the AP4 (its key Asia Pacific partners Australia,

Joan Roelofs (2024-07-24). NATO's Civilian Bases . counterpunch.org Why has NATO been so generally accepted in Europe by almost all the major political parties and especially puzzling, the social democratic ones? Its economic costs, illegal aggressive wars, environmental damage, and the risks of nuclear annihilation would seem to make it a prime platform item. Well-informed political activists are unlikely to believe that an invasion of Switzerland or Denmark is imminent. There are significant anti-NATO movements, such as No to War No to NATO, but so far they haven't been able to turn the tide.

David Rosen (2024-07-24). Mr. President, Pardon the Truth Seeker. counterpunch.org The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) filed a petition calling on Pres. Joe Biden to posthumously pardon D.M. Bennett, one of the Comstock Act's most prominent victims. Hopefully, we will do this before leaving office. Never heard of Bennett? Born DeRobigne Mortimer Bennet (1818-1882), in 1873 he founder of The Truth Seeker, a publication he edited until his death. During its

Sarah Hyden (2024-07-24). The Infrastructure Act and the Taos Canyon Logging Project: Time For a Forest Revolution. counterpunch.org The National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, is the environmental bill of rights for the public, who are the legal owners of our national forests. It's the framework in which we consider the risks and benefits of forest management projects, and attempt to avoid damaging outcomes or even environmental disasters. In the past, NEPA required

CounterPunch News Service (2024-07-24). Farewell, Carol Christ. counterpunch.org For Immediate Release | Contact: Harvey Smith | July 23, 2024 , 510-684-0414 | Many fluff pieces have been celebrating the tenure of Carol Christ as chancellor of UC Berkeley, particularly extolling her fundraising prowess. However, there is a dark side to her seven years at the helm, chief among them her obsession with People's Park, which according to a former Berkeley mayor began decades ago. | Obviously the relationship between UC and People's Park over its long history has not been an easy one; it has veered from uneasy accommodation…

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Corporate media is used to advertise and lobby for the pharmaceutical industry. expose-news.com Using the example of a recent article on the weight loss drug Ozempic published by The New Zealand Herald, Dr. Guy Hatchard demonstrates how corporate media is used to advertise and lobby …

The Exposé (2024-07-24). Uncovering the CIA & Rockefeller Foundation's Role in the Depopulation Forecast released by Deagel. expose-news.com In a world where reality often seems stranger than fiction, the machinations behind global events can be an enigma wrapped in mystery. One such intrigue revolves around Deagel.com, an obscure online entity …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-24). Were Dutch and German scientists involved in the development of SARS-CoV-2? expose-news.com Anthony Fauci, Ralph Baric and Peter Daszak are the trio named as the men behind the development of SARS-CoV-2; the virus that was used to usher in the covid era and for …

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Biden admin seeks $101m aid for Pakistan. geo.tv US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu testifies before a subcommitte of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Republicans Youtube/file Lu says US focused on supporting human rights in Pakistan.Funds to be used to combat terrorism, support…

geo.tv (2024-07-24). Musk refutes media claims of $45 million monthly donations to Trump. geo.tv Elon Musk denies the media statement of donating to Trump on monthly basis, -ReutersTech billionaire Elon Musk said that he never mentioned he was donating $45 million per month to the presidential nominee of the Republican Party, Donald Trump. "What's being reported in the media…

Tucker Carlson (2024-07-24). Video: Tucker Carlson Reacts to Joe Biden Dropping Out. globalresearch.ca America's presidential election has been turned on its head, and many questions remain about where this race is heading. | Now that Joe Biden is out, who will take his place? Will Democrat voters be allowed to pick, or will party …

Global Research News (2024-07-24). Selected Articles: Bombshells in the 2024 Elections — Past and Future. globalresearch.ca By The 2024 election may be like no other. In less than a month—from June 27 to July 21—three bombshells have gone off. Anyone …

Dr. Emanuel Garcia (2024-07-24). Politics, Realpolitik, Nihilism and Hope: It's Time to Make a Choice. Dr. Emanuel Garcia. globalresearch.ca This excursion has been a long time in the brewing, partly because my own area of expertise is relatively narrow, and partly because it addresses a world that has always been distasteful to me, the world of politics. | Nonetheless, wherever …

Lance Johnson (2024-07-24). Ophthalmologists Now Ethically Obligated to Denounce COVID-19 Vaccines, as 20,000 New Eye Disorders Are Reported. globalresearch.ca

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-07-24). How Crooks Was Recruited as the Patsy? globalresearch.ca Mobile Data Reveals Someone Who Regularly Visited Thomas Crooks' Home and Work Also Visited a Building in Washington DC Near FBI Office | "Who visited Thomas Crooks' home before he attempted to assassinate President Trump? | Mobile ad data analysis reveals someone …

Jacob Nordangard (2024-07-24). Is Donald Trump the Elites "Wreck-It Ralph" Who Will Pave the Way for an "Enlightened International Governance"? globalresearch.ca At the same time as the media directed all attention to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the second revision of the UN's

Drago Bosnic (2024-07-24). Key NATO General Laments They've Awakened the Bear. Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca For months before and after the special military operation (SMO) started, the mainstream media ran several propaganda narratives simultaneously. One of the first doom and gloom claims was that

Peter Koenig (2024-07-24). The Trump Drama Eclipses the Rest of the World — While This Very World Falls Apart. globalresearch.ca Yes, it is of utmost importance that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, now Republican-nominated Presidential Candidate, be thoroughly investigated. Human Justice and ethics demand it. But will those in power allow it? | Maybe Donald Trump himself, when he …

Mike Whitney (2024-07-24). China Brings Peace to the Middle East While Washington Bombs and Terrorizes. globalresearch.ca China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights, supports all Palestinian factions in achieving reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, and supports Palestine in realizing solidarity, unity and independent statehood at the earliest …

Philip Giraldi (2024-07-24). Let's Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu When He Arrives in Washington! globalresearch.ca

Rodney Atkinson (2024-07-24). UK at War with Russia — Without Forces, Without Public Support. globalresearch.ca Long before the Russian retaliation of February 2022 against the shelling of the predominantly ethnic Russian Donbas, before the British arming and training of Ukraine forces (including openly Nazi militia) and before the fanatical tub thumping of Boris Johnson, the …

Shahida Yakub (2024-07-24). The pros and cons of Chinese investment in Tajikistan's gold mining sector. globalvoices.org The investments generate money for the government but harm local populationsOriginally published on China controls over 75 percent of Tajikistan's output of gold and for the last 30 years, it has remained the biggest foreign investor in the country's There are currently 40 known gold deposits in the country…

ICRC (2024-07-24). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-07-24). Afghanistan: Wheelchair basketball empowers people with disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Environmental wartime protection is central to the protection of civilians. icrc.org Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in New York City.

ICRC (2024-07-24). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-24). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…

Phil Pasquini (2024-07-24). Bowing to Pressure Biden Drops Out. indybay.org WASHINGTON (07-21) — Anyone familiar with visiting the White House would have observed earlier today an unusual scene there, in noticing a larger than usual police presence both on the street and with heavily armed Secret Service officers walking around Lafayette Park. | The pre-deployment of such a force usually hints that something out of the ordinary is afoot. And so, it was at 1: 46 pm EDT that President Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and that he was backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. So, for once television sets across the count…

Friends of Gayle McLaughlin, FPM, RCF (2024-07-24). Friday 7/26: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave, Richmond Annex. Richmond, Ca 94804…

Labor Video Project (2024-07-24). Kamala Harris Charged with Covering up Corruption by Residents of Radioactive Treasure Island. indybay.org Former residents of radioactive Treasure Island charged that Kamala Harris was involved in covering up corruption by the developers and politicians who have pushed building million dollar condos on the former nuclear military training facility. Many residents, children and sailors were poisoned and sickened by the radioactive material on the Island and the cover-up by the politicans and government agencies responsible for health and safety of the people of California.

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2024-07-24). Monday August 19 Join Immigrant Contingent for Democratic National Convention in Chicago! indybay.org 12PM Monday August 19 – Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St Chicago, IL…

Women's March (2024-07-24). Tuesday 7/23: Urgent Call to Action: Mass Organizing Call for Democracy w/ Women's March. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). Venezuela's electoral authority debunks "vote rigging" narrative ahead of Sunday's presidential elections. peoplesdispatch.org

Ana Vračar (2024-07-24). Migrants and homeless expelled from Paris ahead of Olympic Games. peoplesdispatch.org

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). China and the Philippines reach an agreement to avoid confrontation over disputed island territory. peoplesdispatch.org China has accused the Philippines of occupying parts of its Island territories in the South China Sea. The situation has produced confrontations between the armed forces of both countries…

Peoples Dispatch (2024-07-24). Cyprus marks 50 years since coup and invasion. peoplesdispatch.org The inhabitants of Cyprus observed a series of somber anniversaries, marking 50 years since the 1974 coup orchestrated by the Greek junta and the subsequent Turkish invasion. These events, which the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) On July 15, 1974, the Greek military dictatorship overthrew the elected government led by Makarios III, aim…

Pressenza New York (2024-07-24). Times Square billboard ads call for an end to the Korean War. pressenza.com

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Why global IT outage did not affect Iran. presstv.ir While a global software outage Friday brought many computer systems to a screeching halt and paralyzed daily activities, no disruptions were reported in Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union to go on indefinite strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics' main South Korea union will go on an indefinite strike.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). WHO warns of high risk of polio outbreak in Gaza. presstv.ir The World Health Organization warns of a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the war-wracked Gaza Strip due to the poor sanitary conditions.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Iraqis protest over summer blackouts, water shortages. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqis in the southern province of Diwaniyah protest against power cuts and water shortages during the extreme heat of summer.

presstv.ir (2024-07-24). Samsung Electronics union workers strike for higher pay, more benefits. presstv.ir Members of a Samsung Electronics union have staged a rally in their continued strike in South Korea, demanding higher wages and improved benefits.

WSWS (2024-07-24). Samsung Electronics workers' strike in South Korea continues into third week. wsws.org The union is attempting to isolate the struggle and shut it down on the company's terms.

Staff (2024-07-24). Venezuelan elections: Continental integration versus disintegration. unitedworldint.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas / Venezuela Venezuela is heading to presidential elections on July 28. More than 21 million citizens are called to vote, with current President Nicolás Maduro standing for re-election. On the side of the opposition, Edmundo Gonzalez is the leading one in a field of 9 candidates. Government and opposition present opposing …

SKWAWKBOX (2024-07-24). Leveson was 'Labour's unfinished business' — now dumped by Starmer to please Murdoch. skwawkbox.org Starmer sold out victims for Murdoch's rags' endorsement Keir Starmer reportedly sold out the victims of criminal phone-hacking — including the family of murdered teen Millie Dowler — by 'mainstream' newspapers as the price of right-wing horror Rupert Murdoch's endorsement through the Sunday Times and S*n. Labour has repeatedly refused to deny that Starmer made …

noemail (2024-07-24). Repsol Boosts Venezuelan Oil Imports Amid Joint Venture Expansion. devdiscourse.com Spanish oil company Repsol has significantly increased its oil imports from Venezuela as production rises at its joint venture with state oil company PDVSA, CEO Josu Jon Imaz announced on Wednesday. This development is part of a U.S.-sanction-exempt deal where European companies receive Venezuelan oil to settle debts.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2024-07-24). European Parliament must defend democracy under threat. fidh.org

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-24). Ecuador: Slow Progress to End Sexual Violence in Schools. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protestors outside a school denouncing a reported case of sexual violence against a student, in Quito, Ecuador, November 2022. | © 2022 Gaby Giacometti / Génerxs Diversxs | Despite commitments by government institutions, sexual violence remains endemic in Ecuador's schools and finding justice is elusive for many survivors.Over the last decade, 6,438 cases of sexual violence by teachers, school authorities, other school staff, janitors, and other students have been reported, affecting 7,303 children.The government should allocate adequate resources for its prevention efforts and en…

Emily Csernus (2024-07-24). Airport activism: climate protesters bring flights to a standstill. thecanary.co Climate protesters from the group Last Generation have glued themselves to a German runway. On Wednesday 24 July, climate activists forced all flights at Cologne-Bonn Airport to halt until 9: 15am, when the police completed their operation to remove them from the runway. The result has been chaos and cancellations. Posters have plastered social media with […] | By

aljazeera (2024-07-24). Syria and Turkey: A path to reconciliation, or a defeat of the opposition? aljazeera.com Anti-Syrian riots in Turkey and protests in Syria are a symbol of a period of flux in relations between the countries.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-07-24). Bangladesh: Attacks and killings of peaceful student protesters strongly condemned. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-07-24). North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korea's presidential compound. aljazeera.com South Korean Presidential Security Service says balloon did not contain any dangerous materials.

nosihle (2024-07-24). SA committed to addressing climate change. sanews.gov.za SA committed to addressing climate change | The signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa into law, demonstrates South Africa's commitment to address and respond to the global phenomenon that involves long term shifts in temperatures and general weather patterns. | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the new law which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa's fair contribution to the global climate change response. | "The President's signing of the climate Chan…

Syris Valentine (2024-07-24). Meet the scientists behind the ice sanctuary — a memory vault for dying glaciers. grist.org | | The vision: | — Ice core scientist Tyler Jones | The spotlight: |

sahanjournal.com (2024-07-24). 'A new level of hope': Black, Indian voters react to Kamala Harris' move to top of ticket

aljazeera (2024-07-24). How hot is your city compared with the rest of the world? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera analyses 20 years of climate data from more than 1,200 cities around the world. Here is what we found.

Guest Blogger (2024-07-24). London Must Prepare for Climate Change—Says Green Blob. wattsupwiththat.com An utterly absurd new report…

Clifton D'Rozario, Federico Fuentes (2024-07-24). Clifton D'Rozario (CPIML Liberation, India): 'Modi's Hindu supremacist and pro-US foreign policy have greatly set back regional cooperation'. links.org.au Clifton D'Rozario discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role as a global far right leader and the impact of US-China tensions on South Asian politics and struggles.

The Canary (2024-07-24). American police shoot Sonya Massey dead in her own home. thecanary.co New body camera footage released by the Illinois State Police shows officers shooting dead unarmed Black woman Sonya Massey in her home. One of the police officers involved in the case has been charged with murder. Sonya had called 911 to report a possible intruder, and police arrived at her home after midnight. In video […] | By

Arshad Mehmood (2024-07-24). US Allocates $101 Million To Boost Democracy, Counter Terrorism in Pakistan. themedialine.org

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-24). UN Body Calls for Release of Qatar Whistleblower. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abdullah Ibhais. | © Private | (Geneva) — Qatari authorities should immediately free a Jordanian former media manager for the 2022 men's World Cup, Abdullah Ibhais, after a United Nations committee determined that he has been arbitrarily detained for nearly three years, FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today.Ibhais, a former media manager for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Qatar's World Cup organizing committee, was arrested in 2019, months after voicing concerns over the treatment of migrant workers on World Cup construction proj…

The Media Line Staff (2024-07-24). US Targets ISIS Network in Africa with New Sanctions. themedialine.org

noemail (2024-07-24). Kering Faces Decline: Struggles with Gucci and Luxury Market Slowdown. devdiscourse.com Kering has reported a more significant-than-expected decline in its second-quarter sales, signaling a challenging outlook for the latter half of the year. The French luxury conglomerate, which owns iconic brands like Gucci, Boucheron, and Balenciaga, revealed a drop to 4.5 billion euros in sales, marking an 11% decrease on an organic basis—excluding currency effects and acquisitions.

Alanna Durkin Richer, Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman (2024-07-24). Officers left post to look for Trump rally gunman before shooting, Pennsylvania State Police boss says. whyy.org Two local law enforcement officers stationed in the complex of buildings where a gunman Pennsylvania State Police Col. Christopher Paris told a congressional committee that two Butler County Emergency Services Unit officers were stationed…

Catherine ABSALOM (2024-07-24). HRDN Letter to Members of the European Parliament — 2024-2029 Legislature. fidh.org The Human Rights and Democracy Network (HRDN) brings together 68 civil society organisations united by a vision that human rights and democracy should be placed at the heart of the European Union's internal and external policy agenda. We work together toward an EU which effectively protects human rights at home, and is a force for positive change in the world.
| In a letter addressed to the new legislature of the European parliament that is taking office at a time of growing global (…) | – |

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-24). Iran: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org On 17 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report for the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Iran.
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| The report covers the following thematic areas: the judiciary and fair trial rights; the death penalty; civil society and human rights defenders; (…) | – |

Matt Simon (2024-07-24). Earth just sweltered through the hottest day ever recorded. grist.org Sunday was an unprecedented day, and not just because President Joe Biden

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-07-24). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-24). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-07-24). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-24). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-07-24). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-07-24). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-24). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-24). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-24). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-07-24). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-24). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, MS (2024-07-24). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-07-24). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-07-24). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-24). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-07-24). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-07-24). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

Staff (2024-07-24). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

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ALD4ALL Culminating Celebration — Update



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The Culminating Celebration of the ALD4ALL Project will take place at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa at Santa Ana Pueblo on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.  The event is scheduled for 8:00AM-3:30PM in the Cottonwood Pavilion.

Since the Cottonwood Pavilion is located a short distance away from the main building, we are providing shuttle service starting at 7:30AM. You may also choose to walk the short trail to the Cottonwood Pavilion (about 5 minutes).

For Shuttle Service starting at 7:30AM: Meet at the lobby and exit the stairs to the Equestrian Turnaround.

Rise and shine! – Don’t miss breakfast! We will begin the program promptly at 8:30am.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Anna DeLay
BME Specialist
Bilingual Multicultural Education Bureau
New Mexico Public Education Department
Jerry Apodaca Education Building
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
annaj.delay@state.nm.us