(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(2024-09-13). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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,"
(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.
(2024-09-13). Saturday 9/14: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Jaffa Coffee Roasters. indybay.org 1701 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(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…
(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;
(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…
(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…
(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…
(2024-09-13). "No Fist Is Big Enough to Hide the Sky": 100 Years of Amilcar Cabral. cadtm.org
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(2024-09-13). Saturday 9/21: Peace Day SF. indybay.org The New Farm – 10 Cargo Way, San Francisco, California CA…
(2024-09-13). Invasion of the election snatchers. indybay.org Vintage Campaign Poster Of Angela Davis!
(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 …
(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…
(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.
(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."
(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 …
(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…
(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
(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
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(2024-09-13). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-13). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(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, …
(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 …
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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".
(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.
(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.
(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 .
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(2024-09-13). IS claims deadly attack on Shia Muslims in central Afghanistan. newarab.com
(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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(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 …
(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.
(2024-09-13). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-13). Unlocking the full potential of the European Union Charter of fundamental rights. fidh.org
(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.
(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".
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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 …
(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…
(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
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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
(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 …
(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.
(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
(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
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 […] …
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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
(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…
(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."
(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. |
(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. |
(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…
(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 …
(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
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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, …
(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…
(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'.
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(2024-09-12). Axis of Normalization: The Arabs and Turks Who Sustain Israel's Wartime Economy. orinocotribune.com
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 — …
(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.
(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…
(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
(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
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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," …
(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…
(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…