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.
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…
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.
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.
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.comBy 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 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.
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).
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 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…
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 (…) | – | / |
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, …
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, 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.
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 …
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" (…) | – |
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 (…) | – |
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
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…
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, …
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
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…
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…
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.
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). 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.
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 …
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
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.
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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…
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-…
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…
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…
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."
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). 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.
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…
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.
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 …
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
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…
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 …
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…
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.
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 …
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…
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). 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".
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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 …
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…
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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
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 . . . |
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
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. | CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...
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). 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(2024-08-20). 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(2024-08-21). 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). 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). 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(2024-08-21). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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). 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). 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.
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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
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. Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
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: |
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
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.
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
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 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…
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
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…
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…
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). 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.
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 …
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.
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.
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…
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…
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 (…) | – |
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,
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 …
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…
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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). 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…
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 (…) | – |
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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, …
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.
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…
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…
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. …
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 
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 
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 
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 …
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. …
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.
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 …
"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…
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 
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 
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 …
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…
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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, 
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…
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…
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 . . . | 
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 …
Since April 2023, 
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. 
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 …
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…
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…
Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed Tuesday in Israeli strikes in the Israeli forces have 
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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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. 
A group of Lawyers have put forward a case detailing claims of Palestinians being 
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 
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…
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 
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 
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…
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Hamas on Monday accused the UK government of assisting Sources from the The sources also claimed this cooperation wa…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
There could be a long wait for The Middle East has been bracing for Iran's avowed retaliation over the killing of 
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".
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…
A new batch of WAFA and Quds News Network both reported that 25 detainees arrived in Gaza via the 
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…
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…
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.
Gaza ceasefire talks are near to collapse, again, following reports in Israeli media that Prime Minister US Secretary of State 
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 …
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…
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… 
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 
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…
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…
Several oil majors, including BP, in recent years turned to other countries offering better terms. They complain…
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 
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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…
In Last week, Tunisian authorities informed the Joint Coordination for Palestine of potential assassination attempts targeting key figures within the anti-normalisation coaliti…
Top US diplomat The Palestinian group said it was "keen to reach a ceasefire" agreement but 
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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 . . . | 
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 . . . | 
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 . . . | 
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 
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 
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 
"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 
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 
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 
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…
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…
Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.— Reuters/file 
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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 
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…
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 …
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 …
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, …
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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 …
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 …
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: | 
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 … 
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …