2024-10-15: News Headlines

newarab (2024-10-15). Israel's expanding wars is pushing Iran towards nuclear weapons. newarab.com In Ir…

newarab (2024-10-15). Lebanon: Over 400,000 children displaced by war in past 3 weeks. newarab.com Israel has escalated its campaign against Lebanon-based Hezbollah, including launching a ground invasion, after a year of exchanges of fire during its war with Hamas in…

bbc.com (2024-10-15).   Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'Witnesses to an Israeli air strike and resulting fire at a tent camp in a Gaza hospital compound have shared with the BBC their horror and helplessness at seeing people injured and killed in the flames. | One mother called it "one of the worst scenes we've witnessed", while an injured girl said she heard screaming as people tore down their tent to get them out.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-10-15). The Media When IDF Soldiers Get Killed Vs When A Hospital Patient Is Burned Alive In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nothing illustrates the malfeasance of the mass media like the vast disparity between how they're covering the killing of four 19 year-old IDF soldiers by Hezbollah versus their complete lack of interest in a 19 year-old hospital patient who was burned alive by the IDF in Gaza.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-10-15). The Media When IDF Soldiers Get Killed Vs When a Hospital Patient Is Burned Alive in Gaza. globalresearch.ca Nothing illustrates the malfeasance of the mass media like the vast disparity between how they're covering the killing of four 19 year-old IDF soldiers by Hezbollah versus their complete lack of interest in a 19 year-old hospital patient who was …

newarab (2024-10-15). Palestinians patients burned alive as Israel bombs Gaza hospital. newarab.com An The courtyard of the hospital in Deir Al-Balah was filled with makeshift tents housing displaced Palestinians who had nowhere else to go, following repeated forced evacuation orders from the Israeli army…

newarab (2024-10-15). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Lebanon bombing continues. newarab.com

bwitanek (2024-10-15). Cmon All American Youth, Dying for Genocide, a Horrible Truth! US Troops, ABM's Deploying to Israel — October Surprise in Full Motion. fightbackbetter.com The closing strategy of the failing Harris campaign is fully revealed with the announcement of the deployment of US troops…

Pepe Escobar, Strategic Culture Foundation. (2024-10-15). Could Palestine Be The Catalyst For An Islamic Renaissance? popularresistance.org Of all the countless analyses across the lands of Islam about the profound significance of fateful Al-Toofan (Al-Aqsa Flood) on October 7, 2023, this one stands out: a cycle of conferences in Istanbul earlier this week, including October 7, titled Palestine: the Lynchpin of Civilizational Renaissance, linked to the Kuala Lumpur Forum for Thought and Civilization. | Call it a Türkiye partnership: Southeast Asia meets West Asia, a graphic illustration of the multi-nodal world that will be congregating in less than two weeks in Kazan, capital of Muslim Russia, for the long -awaited BRICS summit under the Russia…

Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2024-10-15). Truths That Come Out Like The Sun. popularresistance.org The Israelis are not at war with the Palestinians of Gaza, just as the Reich was not at war with the Jews of Europe. Genocide is something different, and it is always important to name things properly if we are to understand them as they are. But there has indeed been a war raging this past year. It is not as bloody as what Palestinians now endure, and what the Lebanese now seem to be in for, but it is arguably just as consequential. This is our war for the truth against those who would bury it in the cause of distorting events, burying reality itself and, specifically, of shielding those who conduct the genocide…

Reuters (2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…

Staff (2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 election. haaretz.com Officials tell Washington Post that Israel will carry out attacks against Islamic Republic before U.S. election, plans to wrap up Lebanon operation 'in coming weeks'…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2024-10-15). United Nations Troops In Lebanon Can Shoot Back At Israel. popularresistance.org After IDF troops threatened Irish U.N. peacekeepers last week Irish President Michael D. Higgins stood up to Israel and the Israelis backed down. However there were more incidents later in the week, with the Israelis injuring U.N. soldiers from Indonesia and Sri Lanka. | Neither UNIFIL nor U.N. Headquarters in New York have publicly reiterated that the peacekeepers can shoot back at the Israelis if they are attacked. | At the daily noon briefing in New York on Friday, a U.N. spokesman was only asked if the U.N. was considering withdrawing peacekeepers given the danger Israel is putting them in.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2024-10-15). Pentagon Confirms US Troops To Operate THAAD Missile Defense In Israel. popularresistance.org The US military will send a missile defense battery and troops to operate it in Israel, the Pentagon said on 13 October, amid warnings from Iran that Washington should keep all US military forces out of Israel. | US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said in a statement. | The US is seeking to help bolster Israel's air defenses following a large-scale Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israeli airbases on 1 October. Tehran launched the ballistic missile barrage in retaliation for…

UMMID (2024-10-15). Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Announced. ummid.com The Norwegian Nobel Committee has conferred the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Google signs deal with startup to build small nuclear reactors to power AI. aljazeera.com Deal with Kairos Power comes as tech giants are scouring the globe for electricity sources to power data centres.

Guest Blogger (2024-10-15). A "New Nuclear Posture" for the US is vital in a Hungry World. wattsupwiththat.com Nuclear power has been providing electricity to the US Navy, France, and others around the world for almost 70 years. The technology is well-understood, and it boasts the best safety record of any industry (based on injury and death). The material left over from the current fleet of light-water reactors can be recycled to attain 30 times the electricity produced in the first time through. Such an advantage can provide energy security for billions around the world, greatly increase their quality of life, and relieve the fear of not having reliable and continuous electricity for all.

Kerry Smith (2024-10-15). Australia's Labor, Coalition Push Toxic AUKUS Nuclear Waste Law Through. asia-pacificresearch.com

Melissa Parke (2024-10-15). Australia's Nuclear Future and the Legal Ramifications of Ratifying TPNW. asia-pacificresearch.com

hindustantimes (2024-10-15). Putin Enters Taiwan Battlefield, Puts Nuclear Weapons Between USA & Taipei As China Surrounds It. hindustantimes.com The Russian MoD on Oct 14 released a video claiming to show joint naval drills with China after Beijing deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan. Beijing said the drills were aimed at sending a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces on the self-ruled island. Watch this video for all the details.

Native News Online. (2024-10-15). Why We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day. popularresistance.org On Monday, Americans will celebrate the millions of people who have lived on this land since time immemorial instead of a lone man who never stepped foot on North American soil. | That's because Americans — including Native Americans — will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day. In October 2021, President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation declaring the second Monday in October Indigenous People's Day to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions and resilience of Native Americans. | The proclamation was the culmination of a decades-long effort by…

Tatiana Cozzarelli, James Dennis Hoff, Left Voice. (2024-10-15). New York's Report On Antisemitism Is An Attack On The Palestine Movement. popularresistance.org The Fall 2024 semester has been marked by an onslaught of repressive measures against the Palestine movement and free speech on campuses. Professors have been fired, students have been suspended, and universities have banned pro-Palestinian groups, including Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP). | At the City University of New York (CUNY), some community members are still facing felony charges after 28 people were initially charged with felonies for their participation in the City College encampment for Palestine last semester. | Nearly 11 months ago, in the wake of October 7,…

àìrla Ryan, The Journal. (2024-10-15). Blockade Against Use Of Ireland's Shannon Airport By US Military. popularresistance.org Two people were arrested at a protest in Co Clare against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military. | Both people were arrested in relation to public order incidents at the airport this afternoon. | There was a large garda presence ahead of today's event with local members from the amalgamated Clare and Tipperary divisions backed up by Garda Public Order Unit officers from Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Cork. | From early this morning, one lane of the N19 main road into Shannon Airport was closed while gardaí checked vehicles including buses before they were allowed continue to the airport. | Only intending…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-15). Israel's War on the United Nations. dissidentvoice.org The United Nations is an easy body to hate. At times, it seems to be effusion without substance, body with no backbone. It was conceived in a fit of post-war idealism, when egos were humbled and hatred briefly stemmed. Over the ruins of the Second World War, the builders were favoured over the destroyers and …

Dan Lieberman (2024-10-15). Unraveling the Mystery of the Middle East Crisis. dissidentvoice.org There are other issues I would prefer to write about; all are affected by the Middle East crisis. Economics Economics is a "dismal science" that has a postulate ‚îÄ all money is debt. This postulate leads to the realization that the capitalist economy grows and survives with mounting debt and only the government can carry …

newarab (2024-10-15). Israel denies it will stop targeting Beirut, could strike soon. newarab.com A senior "Israel attacks everywhere in Lebanon, including Beirut. We proved this recently, and we will prove it again in the coming days, in accordance with operational considerations," the official said. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany…

tn.ai (2024-10-15). Funeral of IRGC General Martyred in Beirut Held in Tehran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A funeral processions for senior IRGC commander Brigadier General Abbas Nilforooshan, who was martyred along with the secretary general of Hezbollah in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on September 27, was held in Tehran on Tuesday.

ICRC (2024-10-15). Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict. icrc.org

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon. aljazeera.com The attack in the Christian-majority town of Aitou hit a house rented to displaced families.

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). UK, France, Italy and Germany Condemn Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers. imemc.org The UK, France, Germany and Italy released a joint statement condemning the multiple and ongoing Israeli attacks on United Nations Peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon. According to the statement, Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers are contrary to international humanitarian law. The statement did not mention the ongoing Israeli assault against civilians in Gaza and in …

newarab (2024-10-15). The role of Lebanon's army as Israel wages war on Hezbollah. newarab.com On 3 October, Israeli military forces struck a Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) post in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, During the incident, and for the first time since hostilities began in October 2023, Lebanese soldiers

newarab (2024-10-15). Are Lebanon attacks 'revenge' for Hezbollah's Haifa army strike. newarab.com Lebanese have been bracing for further 'revenge attacks' by Israeli forces, following a At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli strike on northern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese Red Cross said, well outside the conflict zone in the south, with fears…

newarab (2024-10-15). Israeli airstrike in north Lebanon village kills 22. newarab.com At least 22 people were killed in an The death toll gradually climbed as the Lebanese Red Cross and rescuers pulled bodies out of the rubble in Aito, a village in the Christian-majority Zgharta district. Rescue efforts continued Monday evening. | The official National News Agency said Israel targeted a "residential apartment" in the village. | A Lebanese security official told AFP the building "housed families displaced from Lebanon'

newarab (2024-10-15). Israeli strikes destroy Lebanon's historic Nabatieh market. newarab.com The air strikes on Nabatieh on Saturday night killed at least one person and wounded four others. | Nabatieh has in recent weeks become a refuge for Lebanese people displaced from other areas in the south, however Israeli forces have now warned people to evacuate from there. | Lebanon's Civil Defenc…

newarab (2024-10-15). UN draft resolution seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon reforms. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-15). UNIFIL to 'stay in all Lebanon positions' despite Israel threats. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday again called for the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon to move from certain areas close to Israel's border with Leba…

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Hezbollah's guided missiles afflict casualties on Israeli forces advancing in S Lebanon. presstv.ir Hezbollah carries out a successful retaliatory strike against a group of Israeli forces advancing towards a town in Lebanon's extreme south.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Mass funeral held in Tehran for IRGC commander assassinated by Israel. presstv.ir Iranians attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran for Major General Abbas Nilforoushan, a senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander who was assassinated by Israel in Lebanon.

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-15). Israel's Netanyahu vows to hit Hezbollah with no mercy after deadly drone attack. scmp.com Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing at least 21 people in a strike on a Christian town in the north.

Simcha Pasko (2024-10-15). Qatar's Emir Accuses Israel of Expanding 'Aggression' in West Bank and Lebanon. themedialine.org

Simcha Pasko (2024-10-15). UN Warns of 'Lost Generation' as 400,000 Lebanese Children Displaced by Conflict. themedialine.org

Steven Ganot (2024-10-15). Explainer: US, European Allies Increase Pressure on Israel Over Gaza and Lebanon Crises, West Bank Settler Violence. themedialine.org

tn.ai (2024-10-15). Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Advancing Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement announced a successful retaliatory operation against Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town on Monday.

tn.ai (2024-10-15). Hezbollah Gets Stronger: IRGC Deputy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A deputy IRGC commander rejected the mistaken belief that Hezbollah has come to an end following the recent Israeli attacks, saying the Lebanese resistance movement has, on the contrary, gotten stronger and continues to strike "irreparable" blows to Zionists.

Bar Peleg (2024-10-15). Touring southern Lebanon: How Hezbollah prepared for the day when the order to invade Israel would be given. haaretz.com Between an IDF pillbox and a UN position, Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon found a tunnel shaft, which had gone unnoticed for years. 'There's a compound here every meter,' says one of the soldiers. It's hard to ignore the sense that someone fell asleep on guard duty…

Staff (2024-10-15). IDF intercepts two rockets from Lebanon after sirens in Haifa, across Israel's north. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…

Staff (2024-10-15). Rocket alerts sound in Haifa, across northern Israel; IDF: Two rockets intercepted. haaretz.com Report: Netanyahu says Israel will strike Iranian military targets before Nov. 5 Election ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in Gaza; Three rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel, Tel Aviv ‚ñ Protesters target NYSE, calling for weapons embargo on Israel, cease-fire in Gaza ‚ñ U.S. State Department urges U.S. citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately ‚ñ Israeli army investigating Gaza hospital strike that sparked fire, killing four ‚ñ IDF says it killed commander of Hezbollah's elite force anti-tank unit…

____ (2024-10-15). UN Security Council voices 'strong concern' for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks. devdiscourse.com The UN Security Council expressed "strong concern" Monday as Israel has fired on and wounded UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region.

UMMID (2024-10-15). 104 countries rally behind UN Sec Gen over Israeli ban. ummid.com As many as 104 countries have thrown their weight behind UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres against the far right Zionist regime of Israel's insulting and intimidating attitude.

Yoav Litvin (2024-10-15). Zionist 'Safety Patrols' on Campus Have Little Concern for Jewish Safety. counterpunch.org Last academic year saw university students across North American campuses form Gaza solidarity encampments to protest Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians and their universities' financial complicity in the carnage. The sit-ins received widespread media coverage and helped carry Israel's crimes against Palestinians to the top of the Western news agenda. Although these campus protests were overwhelmingly peaceful

tn.ai (2024-10-15). Iran Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza Hospital Tent Camp. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly condemned the Zionist regime's deadly airstrike on a hospital complex in central Gaza where displaced Palestinians had sought shelter, denouncing the attack as a blatant example of war crimes.

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Retired Israeli General Calls for Ethnic Cleansing of 400K Civilians from Northern Gaza. imemc.org A former head of the Israeli national security council has called for a siege on northern Gaza, and the forced displacement of all civilians there, effectively ethnic cleansing the entire north of the Gaza Strip. Interviewed on Sky News' The World, Major General Giora Eiland said the 400,000 people located there should be given 10 …

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Day 375: Ongoing Bombing Kills Dozens, Families Stranded Among the Ruins. imemc.org On Tuesday, Day 375 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli soldiers continue to bomb various parts of the coastal enclave, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, while families in northern Gaza continue to starve and remain subject to constant Israeli bombings and siege, deprived of basic humanitarian supplies, like …

bwitanek (2024-10-15). NYU Students Under Threat by Pro-Israel Group BETAR. fightbackbetter.com Certainly a time of the fascist times in the USA — the threats against protected free speech of the pro-Palestine and anti-genocide voices come from many directions, politicians of both parties trying to define opposition to arms provisions to israel (what they mean by Israel's right to "exist" or "self defeense") as anti-Semitism with repressive measures to follow, from p…

WSWS (2024-10-15). Australian Labor governments escalate repression of pro-Palestinian protesters. wsws.org Over the past week, authorities have carried out a series of attacks on protests opposing the genocide, which have the hallmarks of a nationally coordinated crackdown.

WSWS (2024-10-15). Western Sydney University Rank-and-File Committee denounces arrest of anti-genocide student protesters. wsws.org "This is a serious attack on fundamental democratic rights, and the right to protest against the US-backed and armed Israeli genocide, not just on university campuses but anywhere."

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Iran condemns EU, UK sanctions as attempt to divert attention from Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Iran has condemned new sanctions by the EU and the UK as an attempt to divert attention from Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

Ed Sykes (2024-10-15). With one headline, Sky News gives a genocide propaganda masterclass. thecanary.co On 14 October, Sky News gave us a masterclass in how to propagandise for genocidal colonial power Israel. In just one headline, it seemed to use as many linguistic tricks as possible to highlight the importance of, and maximise sympathy for, Israeli occupation soldiers who had died — while simultaneously doing its utmost to underplay […] | By

Steve Topple (2024-10-15). Oxford University just got redecorated thanks to Palestine Action. thecanary.co Palestine Action and its supporters have taken the fight against Elbit to one of the world's most famous universities. Oxford University got redecorated — not least because of its ties to Elbit Systems; the genocide-enabling Israel arms manufacturer. Palestine Action: drawing attention to Oxford University Locals and students worked with Palestine Action overnight on Tuesday […] | By

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-15). Syria: French national Sabri Essid to stand trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. fidh.org

UMMID (2024-10-15). 'Another night of horror': UNRWA on Israeli bombing of tents, school in Gaza. ummid.com Another night of horror, this is how United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees described Israeli bombing of a tented camp and the agency's school sheltering the displaced Palestinians in the intervening night of Oct 13 and 14, 2024.

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Palestinian Dies From Serious Wounds Suffered In Jenin. imemc.org On Tuesday dawn, Palestinian medical sources confirmed the death of a young man from serious wounds he suffered a month earlier, after Israeli soldiers invaded Jenin, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, and killed his father. The sources said the young man, Salah Mohammad Jabarin, died from his serious wounds at the Ibn Sina […] …

Jonathan Turley (2024-10-15). 'We Lose Total Control': Clinton Continues Her Censorship Campaign on CNN, "Crack Down on Opposing Views" globalresearch.ca Hillary Clinton is continuing her global efforts to get countries, including the United States, to crackdown on opposing views. Clinton went on CNN to lament the continued resistance to censorship and to call upon Congress to limit free speech. In …

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Deep pain in a beautiful West Bank home: The Arrabis' dead sons. aljazeera.com Israeli soldiers killed one brother after another. Eventually all three were laid to rest beside their father.

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Paramilitary Colonizers Attack Bedouin Community in Jordan Valley. imemc.org Illegal paramilitary colonizers stormed the Khirbet Samra Bedouin community in the northern Jordan Valley of the occupied West Bank on Monday evening and began terrorizing the families. Ayman Gharib, an activist with the Popular Resistance Committees, told WAFA News Agency that paramilitary colonizers stormed Khirbet Samra village and began invading the residents' tents and terrorizing …

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Army Demolishes Commercial Facility In Jerusalem. imemc.org On Tuesday, Israeli forces demolished a commercial facility in the Wadi al-Jouz neighborhood of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Media sources reported that many military vehicles and bulldozers invaded the neighborhood after isolating it. They added that the soldiers demolished a commercial facility used for selling and filling medical oxygen, owned by the Badriyya …

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Including Two Children, Army Abducts Six Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org On Tuesday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted six Palestinians, including two children, in several parts of the Bethlehem governorate, south of occupied Jerusalem, in the West Bank. Media sources said several army vehicles invaded the Deheishe refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, stormed and ransacked many homes, and abducted five Palestinians. They stated the soldiers abducted Omar …

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Israeli Soldiers Demolish A Hut, Walls, In Jericho. imemc.org Israeli occupation soldiers demolished a residential hut and walls in the village of Al-Dyouk, northwest of Jericho, in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank, Tuesday. Media sources said Israeli bulldozers demolished a 120-square-meter hut inhabited by a family from Bethlehem in the Esteih area of Al-Dyouk Al-Tahta village. They added that the soldiers …

IMEMC News (2024-10-15). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinians In Hebron. imemc.org Earlier Wednesday, Israeli soldiers abducted three Palestinians and detained many others, and assaulted many of them, in the Hebron governorate, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said Israeli soldiers abducted Ehab Taha Saleh Najjar from Hebron city after storming and searching his home, and two teenagers, Hamada Khaled Jawabra and Mohammad Al-Daghaghma, …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-10-15). Israel's War on the United Nations. globalresearch.ca The United Nations is an easy body to hate. At times, it seems to be effusion without substance, body with no backbone. It was conceived in a fit of post-war idealism, when egos were humbled and hatred briefly stemmed. Over …

Editor (2024-10-15). Mr. President, Your 'Enemies' Don't Want Escalation! scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …

Editor (2024-10-15). 200+ Jewish-Led Protesters Arrested at NY Stock Exchange Say 'Stop Arming Israel'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-10-15). Patrick Lawrence: De-Westernizing Ourselves. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-10-15). Report: Israel Plans to Strike Iran Before US Presidential Election. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-10-15). Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: 'Claim Denied'. scheerpost.com

Drago Bosnic (2024-10-15). Poland Expecting Kiev Regime's Total Defeat, Planning for War with Russia. globalresearch.ca As the Kiev regime forces are

WSWS (2024-10-15). German Chancellor Scholz announces new arms deliveries for Ukraine and Israel. wsws.org The German government is playing a key role in the escalation of the war fronts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-10-15). On brink of war with Iran, US Labor Secretary heads to Seattle in effort to shut down Boeing strike. wsws.org The White House is determined to shut down a strike against a major defense contractor on the eve of a major war.

WSWS (2024-10-15). The October conspiracy: Biden administration escalates toward war with Iran. wsws.org With less than three weeks before the 2024 presidential election, the Biden administration has deployed US combat troops to Israel as part of an agreement with the Netanyahu government to attack Iran.

WSWS (2024-10-15). Major damage to railroads from Hurricane Helene, as roads open in North Carolina and Tennessee. wsws.org More than 40 miles of CSX's Clinchfield line between Erwin, Tennessee, and Spruce Pine, North Carolina, are wiped out, including two bridges.

WSWS (2024-10-15). US Pacific Fleet commander visits Sri Lanka to cement ties with new president. wsws.org Koehler's visit was clearly aimed at consolidating US military ties with Sri Lanka as Washington ramps up its confrontation with China throughout the region.

WSWS (2024-10-15). One year since the defeat of Australian Labor's Voice referendum. wsws.org The Voice project was an attempt to exploit the widespread popular support for measures to address the appalling conditions of most indigenous people, in order to advance what was actually a pro-war and pro-business agenda.

WSWS (2024-10-15). Extent of destruction from Hurricane Milton comes to light. wsws.org At least 23 people are confirmed dead from Hurricane Milton, which left massive flooding in its wake as it plowed across central Florida and dropped up to 20 inches of rain within a few hours.

WSWS (2024-10-15). Trump promotes fascist claims of genetic inferiority of migrants. wsws.org Donald Trump spouts fascistic genetic theories to denigrate immigrants and divide the working class.

WSWS (2024-10-15). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 1,100 Port of Montreal longshore workers have adopted an overtime ban as management steps up provocations against workers as it stonewalls their contract demands.

UMMID (2024-10-15). India behind Bangladesh, Nepal in 2024 Hunger Index. ummid.com In yet another indicator showing the poor economic condition of India under the Modi rule, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has placed the country behind 104 countries including even Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

UMMID (2024-10-15). First ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine at JNMC AMU. ummid.com Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh Muslim University has started India's first ever phase 3 clinical trial of dengue vaccine.

UMMID (2024-10-15). Gaza bleeding like Hiroshima, Nagasaki: 2024 Nobel Peace winner. ummid.com In a passionate appeal to end war, Toshiyuki Mimaki, co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese group which won the 2024 Nobel Peace, said Gaza today resembles Hiroshima and Nagasaki that were bombed by the United States in 1945.

UMMID (2024-10-15). Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel in Literature. ummid.com The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been conferred on South Korean author Han Kang for her work on the fragility of human life.

UMMID (2024-10-15). New Face of Tech Scholarship Program goes global. ummid.com Samsung subsidiary HARMAN and 1,000 Dreams Fund, a non-profit serving Talented Women in Need, Wednesday (October 09, 2024) announced the global expansion of its New Face of Tech Scholarship Program, now in its 8th year.

UMMID (2024-10-15). Palestinians are fighting for the dignity of Islamic World: Erdogan. ummid.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday October 09, 2024 praised Hamas and other Palestinian Resistance Fighters saying they are defending the humanity and the dignity of the Muslim world.

UMMID (2024-10-15). Dubai offers Golden Visa to Teachers. ummid.com In a remarkable decision to acknowledge the efforts of teachers, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Dubai has offered 'Golden Visa' to private sector educators.

UMMID (2024-10-15). SCO Summit 2024: India, Pakistan should initiate dialogue for a better tomorrow. ummid.com The road ahead is undoubtedly challenging, but it is imperative for India and Pakistan to recognize the importance of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.

UMMID (2024-10-15). Israel 'intentionally' bombed healthcare facilities in Gaza: UN Commission. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces 'deliberately' and 'intentionally' bombed the healthcare facilities and medical staff in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories, an independent enquiry by the United Nations said in its report.

UMMID (2024-10-15). NC U-turn on Article 370 is ringing alarm bells. ummid.com Omar, Farooq and the NC have promised too much. But with too little power in hand and the U-turns, it seems as if they fooled people again to enjoy power.

UMMID (2024-10-15). JWST discovers first of its kind alien 'steam world'. ummid.com James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), jointly owned by NASA, European Space Agency, and Canadian Space Agency, has discovered first of its kind exoplanet or alien planet shrouded in a thick envelope of steam.

María Candela (2024-10-15). Cerca de trescientas actividades se preparan en Granma para festejar el día de la cultura cubana. radiohc.cu Bayamo, 14 oct (RHC) Cerca de trecientas actividades incluye el programa previsto para festejar la XXX edición de la Fiesta de la Cubanía a celebrarse en la provincia cubana de Granma del 17 al 20 de octubre.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Proceso de paz en Colombia regresa a ONU en revisión trimestral. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) El camino hacia la paz total en Colombia reunirá hoy al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU durante la revisión trimestral de ese proceso, presentada por la Misión de Verificación del organismo en el país sudamericano.

ICRC (2024-10-15). Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP). icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-10-15). Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity. icrc.org

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Australia announces plans to ban debit card surcharges. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says move would help ease cost of living for households.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). EU sanctions Iran over alleged missile transfers to Russia. aljazeera.com European Council says 14 individuals and entities subject to asset freeze and travel ban.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Malaysia's stock market, once dubbed 'world's worst', is making a comeback. aljazeera.com Malaysian stocks are having a moment in the sun amid robust economic growth and influx in investment by US tech giants.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Families want justice, 'blood money' for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia. aljazeera.com As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). To boost Ukraine's army, feared patrols hunt for potential conscripts. aljazeera.com Officials stalk nightclubs, concerts and subway stations, looking for men who cannot serve or refuse to join the army.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana. aljazeera.com Scheduled for October 7 to mark one year since Israel's war on Gaza, the rally was postponed due to Hurricane Milton.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes monkey deaths. aljazeera.com Hong Kong's oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Harris slams Trump in Pennsylvania as US election race heats up. aljazeera.com Harris says second Trump term would be 'dangerous' as presidential candidates hold duelling rallies in key swing state.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). North Korea blows up roads near South Korean border as tensions soar. aljazeera.com Latest move comes after Pyongyang accused South Korea of sending drones carrying propaganda leaflets over its capital.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years. aljazeera.com Vinatier, who works for a Swiss conflict mediation group, was detained as ties between France and Russia deteriorated.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 963. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 963rd day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Taiwan reports surrounded by 153 Chinese military aircraft during drills. aljazeera.com Exercises raise regional tension warns Taipei; US slams war games as it launches drills with Philippines.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Doctor pleads with world after attack on Gaza hospital grounds. aljazeera.com Mohammed Tahir, a UK doctor on his third medical mission to Gaza, pleads with the world to do more to end the war.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Palestinians in Gaza face asbestos danger from war rubble. aljazeera.com Asbestos in the vast piles of rubble left by Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza is a threat to Palestinians.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South. aljazeera.com North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.

aljazeera (2024-10-15). Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.

Derrick Wyatt (2024-10-15). How the US Presidential Election may Turn November's European Political Community Summit Into a Fight Over Ukraine. bylinetimes.com

Andy Kroll (2024-10-15). Powder Keg in the Pacific. tomdispatch.com While the world looks on with trepidation at regional wars in Israel and Ukraine, a far more dangerous global crisis is quietly building at the other end of Eurasia, along an island chain that has served as the front line for America's national defense for endless decades. Just as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revitalized the NATO alliance, so China's increasingly aggressive behavior and a sustained U.S. military build-up in the region have strengthened Washington's position on the Pacific littoral, bringing several wavering allies back into the Western fold. Yet such seeming strength contains both a heightene…

Global Research News (2024-10-15). Selected Articles: Germany Dismisses Ukraine's Demands for Taurus Missiles and NATO Membership. globalresearch.ca By Berlin has spurned two key demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to "sell" during his European tour to promote his so-called Victory …

Uriel Araujo (2024-10-15). Ukrainian Nazis to Launch a Coup Against Zelensky, According to Forbes. globalresearch.ca Meli Kaylan, a journalist writing for Forbes,

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-15). Deaths in Western Australia town increase sevenfold after covid vaccine rollout. expose-news.com During a special council meeting on Friday, a Port Hedland Town Councillor made the shocking revelation that his town has gone from one funeral a week to more than one funeral a …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-15). Scottish government plans to "build, back, better" with its National Adaptation Plan. expose-news.com The Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 is a comprehensive strategy to address the impacts of climate change in Scotland. It builds on its predecessor, 'Climate Ready Scotland: Second Scottish Climate Change Adaptation …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-15). Florida bans sale of lab-grown "meat" expose-news.com In May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a legislative package that included a ban on the sale of lab-grown meat, making Florida the only state in the US where cultivated meat cannot …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-10-15). Where did the myth of overpopulation come from? expose-news.com Population alarmists who buy into the overpopulation myth believe that the world's growing population will strip the Earth of its useable resources and will outpace innovation and rates of production. This, they …

Basit Mahmood (2024-10-15). Up to a dozen Tory MPs consider quitting over Labour's second job crackdown. leftfootforward.org A number of Tory MPs are said to be furious at the proposals and have threated to quit before the next general election.

Grace Barnett (2024-10-15). Meaningful, long-term change cannot be achieved unless we fix our political system too. leftfootforward.org Labour won the election with promises to partially reform the Lords, clean up politics, and improve access to elections.

Gemma Murray (2024-10-15). Vaccine Protest: Northern Ireland Man Tells How Life Ruined by Pfizer COVID Booster. globalresearch.ca Larry Lowe says his life changed after he got the Pfizer Covid booster on December 15, 2021. | Then 54-years-old and fit running 10km most days, Mr Lowe says his life changed after getting the vaccination. | The …

A Midwestern Doctor (2024-10-15). DMSO Could Save Millions from Brain and Spinal Injury. globalresearch.ca DMSO is a remarkably safe chemical that protects cells from otherwise fatal stressors (e.g., freezing, burning, shockwaves, ischemia) | Since the heart, brain, and spinal cord are particularly vulnerable to injury, DMSO can produce miraculous results when those injuries happen | Despite …

newarab (2024-10-15). Italy begins controversial migrant transfers to Albania. newarab.com Italy on Monday began transferring Sixteen migrants, all male, were aboard the Italian navy's Libra patrol vessel en route to Albania and expected to arrive Wednesday morning, a government source told AFP. | The would-be asylum seekers, 10 from Bangladesh and six from Egypt, were rescu…

newarab (2024-10-15). UK sanctions Iranian military figures following attack on Israel. newarab.com Britain has imposed sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations after The sanctions target senior figures in Iran's army, air force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development. | "Despite repeated warnings, the dangerous actions of Iran and its proxies are driving further escalation in the Middle East," British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. | "Following its ballistic missile att…

newarab (2024-10-15). How a war between Israel and Iran could impact oil prices. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-15). Egypt unveils new $14m plan to protect the Red Sea's coral reefs. newarab.com Egypt has recently In collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the United States Agenc…

newarab (2024-10-15). Arab American PAC rejects Trump, Harris over support for Israel. newarab.com The Arab American Political Action Committee said on Monday it will not endorse The

newarab (2024-10-15). 'Back from the dead?' Iran Quds Force leader Qaani re-emerges. newarab.com Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral ceremony for general Nilforoushan, a general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in an

newarab (2024-10-15). EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-15). Israel expands use of 'suicide robots' in north Gaza assault. newarab.com Israel has ramped up its use of A report

newarab (2024-10-15). Israel says Iran attack caused costliest damage since 7 October. newarab.com This makes it the most expensive attack since The 1 October airstrike prompted around 2,500 claims for compensation, with more than half related to damage to apartments and businesses, particularly in northern Tel A…

newarab (2024-10-15). Nile River pact enters into force despite Egypt objections. newarab.com A landmark multinational agreement on managing the waters of the Nile River has entered into force – over the vehement objections of Egypt. | The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) took effect on Sunday after more than a decade of negotiations among countries that share the mighty river. | The Nile Basin Initiative – a partnership of 10 Nile riparian countries based in the Ugandan town of Entebbe – described the CFA as a "defining moment" in the history of the Nile Basin. | "(The agreement) is a testament to our collective determination to harness the Nile River for the benefit of all, ensu…

newarab (2024-10-15). Pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside NY Stock Exchange. newarab.com About 200 demonstrators protesting The protesters chanted "Let Gaza live!" and "Up up with liberation, down down with occupation! in front of the stock exchange's landmark building in lower Manhattan. | "The reason we're here is to demand that the US government stop sending bombs to Israel and stop profiti…

newarab (2024-10-15). Rights groups urged Egypt to investigate ex-detainee's death. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-15). Is Syria next in Israel's crosshairs after Quneitra incursion. newarab.com

newarab (2024-10-15). UN experts alarmed by treatment of migrants in Tunisia. newarab.com Migrants, refugees and human trafficking victims face alarming treatment in Tunisia, United Nations experts warned Monday. | They said human rights violations were taking place during rescue operations at sea, as people try to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, and in transfers to border areas with neighbouring Algeria and Libya. | "We have received shocking reports detailing dangerous manoeuvres when intercepting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers at sea; physical violence, including beatings, threats of use of firearms; removal of engines and fuel; and capsizing of boats," the experts said in a statement.

newarab (2024-10-15). Unexploded Israeli bombs: a hidden death for Gaza's displaced. newarab.com In front of a group of displaced children in In the show, Daqqa plays the role of a little girl wandering through the rubble of destroyed homes in search of her lost toy, and suddenly fell to the ground pretending to have been killed. | Abu Daqqa, who works at the Tamer…

newarab (2024-10-15). Iran says 'no grounds' for indirect talks with US. newarab.com Iran said Monday it currently sees "no grounds" for its indirect talks with the United States via intermediary Oman, citing the crisis in the Middle East. | In June, Tehran said it had engaged in indirect talks with Washington via Muscat, despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations. | US news website Axios reported at the time that officials from Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman "on how to avoid escalating regional attacks". | On Monday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited the Gulf sultanate as part of a regional tour in which he met allies and Middle East powers a…

newarab (2024-10-15). Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu wins Nobel economics prize. newarab.com Turkish-American academic Daron Acemoglu won the 2024 Nobel economics prize "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity", the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. | U.S.-based academics Simon Johnson and James Robinson also won the prize. | The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million). | "Reducing the vast differences in income between countries is one of our time's greatest challenges. The laureates have de…

newarab (2024-10-15). Taking stock of October 7: The view from the Arab world. newarab.com

David Andersson (2024-10-15). The Present Crisis and the Future's Promise: A Call for Transformation. pressenza.com In this accelerated world, events unfold rapidly, often leaving us confused. We are in a moment of deep crisis, where our belief systems and understanding of the world are out of sync with human development and aspirations. | What is your state of mind? Are you looking to the past, trying to revive old ideas? Are you stuck in the present, swimming in turbulent waters? | The past occupies its own space, with its own rules—a place where beliefs and practices that no longer exist reside but still continue to weigh heavily on us. We often define ourselves — and others — by our past. By what we have…

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2024-10-15). Russia-Africa: Developing Media Partnership. pressenza.com In a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. | Zakharova's remarks, available on the official Russian Foreign Ministry website, suggest that the U.S. is actively promoting anti-Russian sentiment in African media.She stated, "We see this as Washington's attempt to undermine the fav…

Pressenza New York (2024-10-15). Abortion Is A Fundamental Human Rights Issue. pressenza.com The right to abortion is a human rights issue that no government agency, courts, local and state legislators, or anyone else has the right to violate or impede in any shape or form. It is a fundamental right that every woman must be free to exercise with impunity, in consultation with her doctor only, who acts based on his/her professional ethics and responsibility. The right to abortion, or, as Vice President Harris put it in her debate with Donald Trump, "a woman's right to make decisions about her own body," is an unquestionable human right and may be the most critical issue discussed in the 2024 election camp…

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Higher education forum expands global network for tech innovation, sustainable development. ecns.cn The 2024 International Forum on Higher Education themed "Scienti ¨fic and Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development" was held in Beijing from Saturday to Sunday, attracting nearly 500 guest representatives from over 30 countries and regions.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China announces its medium- and long-term development plan for space science until 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday, which will guide the country's planning of space science missions and space research from 2024 to 2050.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China unveils roadmap for space science development till 2050. ecns.cn China unveiled a national mid- and long-term development program for space science on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China to conduct manned lunar exploration mission. ecns.cn China plans to launch Chang'e 7 and 8 missions for manned lunar exploration missions, said Yang Xiaoyu, director of the Department of System Engineering, China National Space Administration during a press conference on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Stabilizing growth tops national agenda. ecns.cn Securing stable economic growth while maintaining fiscal viability lies at the core of China's pursuit of national security amid intensified external uncertainties and a lingering real estate downturn.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Trio awarded Nobel Prize in economics. ecns.cn The Nobel Prize in economics has been awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity".

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China extends anti-dumping tariffs on hydriodic acid from the U.S. and Japan for five years. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday it will extend anti-dumping tariffs on hydriodic acid from the U.S. and Japan, effective October 16, 2024, for five years.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China will continue to open up for int'l market. ecns.cn The development of China's new energy industry has been supported by rapid technological innovation, sufficient market competition and huge domestic market, and China will continue to open up to the international market, experts said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. ecns.cn The Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman Zhang Youxia meets with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Giant pandas make their way to U.S. capital. ecns.cn Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao embarked on a special flight to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their 10-year stay.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Dignitaries laud revitalization strategy in Northeast China. ecns.cn Foreign political party leaders and diplomatic envoys have commended the country's strategy of revitalizing Northeast China amid efforts to comprehensively promote Chinese modernization.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Chinese top diplomat holds phone calls with FMs of Israel and Iran. ecns.cn Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi held phone calls with foreign ministers of both Iran and Israel on Monday. China is highly concerned about the tension between Israel and Iran.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Xi urges developing system of modern military theory. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to comprehensively strengthen work related to military theory on the new journey in the new era, and develop a system of modern military theory with Chinese characteristics.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Milestone achieved in wind turbine tech. ecns.cn The recent unveiling of a 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine in Fujian province marks a significant milestone for China's wind energy industry and reflects the country's growing leadership in renewable energy technology, said industry experts.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Spotlight on role of public policy evaluation as conference begins. ecns.cn Officials from China and international organizations underscored on Monday the critical role of evaluation in addressing global governance challenges, calling for enhanced international cooperation to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Tax policies aid income earners. ecns.cn More than 70 percent of people earning an income, did not have to pay tax in China last year, as the country's individual income tax reform has significantly lightened the burden on lower-income earners.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China launches crackdown on popular 'wax bottle candies' amid safety concerns. ecns.cn Market supervision authorities across China have launched a crackdown on "wax bottle candies," a popular snack among elementary and middle school students, over food safety concerns.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). New cars unveiled at 2024 Paris Motor Show. ecns.cn The 2024 Paris Motor Show kicked off on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). China launches new freight train route connecting Beijing, Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The Beijing-Yunnan-Lancang-Mekong Railway Express started operation on Monday opening up a new international freight route connecting Beijing and southwest China with Southeast Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Foreign teachers and students experience Tibetan culture class. ecns.cn The foreign teachers and students from 12 countries, including the UK, the US, and Mongolia, participated in an immersive Tibetan culture class on Saturday, at Minhang Middle School in Gyangze County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, during the "Foreign Experts and Gen-Z Explore Xizang"event.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Museum dedicated to sci-fi writer opens. ecns.cn China launched its first literary museum dedicated to Liu Cixin, a renowned science fiction writer and Hugo Award winning novelist, in Yangquan, Shanxi province, on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Hutong, street upgrades help bridge traditional, modern living in Beijing. ecns.cn After years of comprehensive renovations, the old neighborhoods surrounding Beijing's centuries-old landmarks have been revitalized, bridging traditional and modern living while becoming part of a popular tourist route.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Taiwan separatists playing reckless game juggling fire sticks over gunpowder keg. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China conducted "Joint Sword-2024B" drills on Monday as "a strong signal of deterrence" to the separatist activities of the "independence" elements on Taiwan.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Chinese, Russian defense ministers meet in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing, as the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Police bust major online gambling ring. ecns.cn Chongqing police have cracked a major cross-border online gambling ring after more than three years of hard work, blocking the group's average annual outflow of nearly 10 billion yuan ($1.41 billion).

ecns.cn (2024-10-15). Fugitive accused of embezzling nearly 3 billion yuan. ecns.cn A court in Heilongjiang province has revealed details of a corruption case involving regional politician Li Chuanliang, a fugitive who is accused of holding illegal assets worth more than 3.1 billion yuan ($438 million).

CADTM Belgique, Maxime Perriot (2024-10-15). Unprecedented since 2019: over 200 people joined the CADTM Autumn Meetings. cadtm.org

CADTM International, Pablo Laixhay (2024-10-15). CADTM International Council | Day 1 | The polycrisis of capitalism. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-10-15). Measuring global poverty. cadtm.org

Dave Lindorff (2024-10-15). The Badly Tarnished Nobel Peace Prize is Finally Awarded to a Group that Truly Deserves It. counterpunch.org Pity the Biden and Harris speechwriters tasked with composing a congratulatory comment for the head of state and the vice-head of state to offer to Toshiyuki Mimaki recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nihon Hidankyo, the organization of Hibakusha. (Hibakusha are the victims of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.)

tvbrics (2024-10-15). 1,296 families receive new housing under Brazilian My Home, My Life programme. tvbrics.com It is one of the main directions of the state housing policy…

tvbrics (2024-10-15). China Unveils Ambitious Space Science Development Programme for 2024-2050. tvbrics.com The programme's roadmap is divided into three phases and will launch more than 30 space science missions…

tvbrics (2024-10-15). Indian economy expects US$450 billion through 5G by 2040. tvbrics.com The 5G network already covers all 36 states in India…

tvbrics (2024-10-15). Iran aims to increase renewable energy capacity. tvbrics.com This was announced by country's Energy Minister…

tvbrics (2024-10-15). More than 259,000 visas are issued in Ethiopia in three months. tvbrics.com The largest tourist traffic is recorded in the capital Addis Ababa…

tvbrics (2024-10-15). Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media launches global harmony initiative to celebrate cultural diversity. tvbrics.com This move will further social cohesion, raise cultural awareness, and develop cultural tourism…

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Thousands march in Cape Town to support Palestinians ahead of Gaza war anniversary. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans marched in Cape Town to show solidarity with Palestinians.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Hamas: Israeli onslaught, siege meant to clear northern Gaza of Palestinians. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says the Israeli military onslaught on the northern Gaza Strip is meant to clear the area of Palestinians and displace them towards south.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Over 200 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested outside New York Stock Exchange. presstv.ir Police arrest more than 200 pro-Palestinian protesters staging a sit-in outside the New York Stock Exchange to demand an end to US support for Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). Family of 10 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza as UN condemns 'shameful violence'. presstv.ir At least 10 people from one family have been killed in a fresh Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). IRGC says US warships, bases 'within range', warns of retaliation if provoked. presstv.ir An advisor to the chief commander of the IRGC has warned the US against committing any "foolish act" vis-à -vis Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-10-15). US, Israeli officials hold daily meetings at base hosting notorious torture prison: Report. presstv.ir Report says American and Israeli officials have been holding daily meetings at an Israeli military base that hosts a notorious prison set up for torturing Palestinians.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-10-15). Cuba: Erick Hernandez to attempt new record in football dribbling. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Erick Hernandez, multiple world and Guinness record holder as football dribbler, will attempt a new world record on November 17, according to the player himself.

Juan M. Garcia (2024-10-15). Cuban film show in Caracas to celebrate National Culture Day. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 15 (Prensa Latina) In a joint effort by the Cuban Embassy in Venezuela and the local Cinematheque, Cuban films will be screened here from October 16 through 20, to celebrate Cuba's Culture Day on the 20th.

Adam Fishbein (2024-10-15). 34 Million Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans Face Rude Awakening. cepr.net October 15 marks the first day of open enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans — a time that will deliver chaos and confusion for many of the 34 million seniors who depend on these plans to pay their healthcare bills. It's yet another reminder that Medicare wastes billions of dollars funneling public money to private …

____ (2024-10-15). Is There Any Chance… smoothiex12.blogspot.com for us to get into this future (or afterlife ⚪ is this how the paradise looks like?). Reality, however, is this… it is still genius…

David Sirota (2024-10-15). MASTER PLAN, Ep 10: The Master Planners' Heist Of The Century. levernews.com

Staff (2024-10-15). Venezuela: Opposition Party Justice First Will Not Support 'Government in Exile'. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan far-right political party Justice First (PJ) approved a resolution agreeing not to support any "government in exile." This was revealed to Globovisión television station by internal sources of the political organization. | PJ members signed a document in which they ratified their decision not to support a "government in exile" despite pressure from a wing of the party. | They also said that they would not support additional sanctions against Venezuela, given that they threaten Venezuela's stability. | "Yesterday, we defeated them. We approved a document stating that we will not support any governme…

Staff (2024-10-15). Venezuela's Attorney General: Lula & Boric Were Co-opted by the CIA. orinocotribune.com The Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, pointed to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric as the "two spokesmen" of the Latin American left co-opted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). | The head of the Public Prosecutor's Office said that it has been "proven" that the Chilean president is a "CIA agent" and that "he is being followed now," according to Saab, by the Brazilian president who was also co-opted. | The prosecutor also said that the Brazilian president "is not the same. I met him in the Orinoco oil belt when I was governor of…

Algernon Austin (2024-10-15). Gun Violence Lowers Academic Achievement Especially for Black Children. counterpunch.org In early September, the United States experienced its 24th school shooting of the year. Since that incident at Apalachee High School in Georgia, there have been several additional school shootings. Gun violence in schools has increased in recent years (Figure 1), but sadly that is only a small slice of the gun violence that children

Joe Allen (2024-10-15). Is 2024, 1968 All Over Again? counterpunch.org Writing recently in the LA Progressive, Stephen Rhode lamented: I learned an important lesson in 1968. My conscience could not allow me to vote for [Democratic Party nominee and serving Vice-President] Humphrey because of his unflinching support of President Lyndon Johnson's dangerous escalation of that illegal war. So I voted for Dick Gregory, the Freedom and

Melinda Burrell (2024-10-15). How We the People Conduct Our Elections. counterpunch.org "I love working the polls!" a friend told me recently. "It strengthens my trust in the whole process. And it's fun getting to help eligible voters flex their civic muscles." I think about my friend's experience as I hear stories about mistrust in our elections. National and state laws set some guardrails for our elections,

Sam Pizzigati (2024-10-15). Two Words That Haunt So Many Hurricane Victims: "Claim Denied" counterpunch.org Do you know that you're in good hands with Allstate? Or how about State Farm? Do you know that, like a good neighbor, State Farm is there? Of course you do. Insurance companies have been blasting slogans like these at us for years now. In 2022 alone, Allstate spent $617 million on advertising. State Farm spent an even more whopping $1.05 billion.

Thomas Knapp (2024-10-15). The Virtues of Selfies-ness Revisited. counterpunch.org In the past, I've written on (my friend and heroine) Caryn Ann Harlos's challenge to Colorado's law commanding that "[no] election official, watcher, or person shall reveal to any other person the name of any candidate for whom a voter has voted or communicate to another his opinion, belief, or impression as to how or

HG (2024-10-15). Labour threw the planet under the (Air)bus — just as more damning climate news broke. thecanary.co The Labour government just announced a £1.1bn investment in a Stansted Airport expansion over the next five years, ultimately showing how little it cares about the planet and climate crisis: We are pleased to today release details of a £1.1bn investment programme in @STN_Airport over the next five years ‚úàÔ∏è Announced as part of the […] | By

James Wright (2024-10-15). DWP report reveals shocking reality of benefit claimants' lives — not that Starmer will act. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Tories sat on its own report showing that two thirds of indebted benefit claimants have gone without food. But the Labour Party government is now doing nothing about it, with Keir Starmer previously condemning benefits as "handouts from the state" that lack "dignity". Startling hypocrisy from […] | By

Steve Topple (2024-10-15). Londoners lose their sh*t after eating 'owl wings' — but it's for a good cause. thecanary.co International campaign group PETA has shocked Londoners by offering them 'owl wings' — not chicken — to try. People's reactions are telling, plus they highlight an important point over animal rights. 'You can't eat OWLS' "You can't eat owls". "That's disgusting". "I don't want to eat Hedwigs". A new PETA video shows the horrified reactions from […] | By

Agence France-Presse (2024-10-15). Family members on trial for murder of 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif. scmp.com Urfan Sharif, 42, is on trial accused of Sara Sharif's murder alongside his partner, Beinash Batool, and brother, Faisal Malik.

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-15). Report: Netanyahu Assures Biden Israel's Retaliation Against Iran Will Avoid Civilian Targets. themedialine.org

Staff (2024-10-15). We, the talking heads of Alternative Media…feed on one another. gilbertdoctorow.com Later today I will be appearing on 'Dialogue Works' with host Nima Alkhorshid. In preparation for that challenging exercise, I am doing what my peers surely also do: listening to what everyone else has been saying on this platform, or on the latest 'Judging Freedom' broadcast, or on and other highly popular shows where we …

Crypto Cranium (2024-10-15). Muslim Parents Beware: Cocomelon Will Liquify Your Child's Brain. muslimskeptic.com In the modern world, technology-driven entertainment is a highly lucrative business, to the extent that corporate executives will go to almost any length to ensure its financial success, even if that means exploiting and harming the minds of young children. Moonbug Entertainment is one such company. It owns one of—if not the—most popular entertainment channel …

Guest Blogger (2024-10-15). Greens Declare War on Growing Your Own Greens. wattsupwiththat.com Many green extremists seem to take the view that anything humans do, including growing their own veg, is causing existential harm to the planet. What they really hate, some may conclude, are humans themselves. Treble bongs all round.

Simcha Pasko (2024-10-15). Former MK Ruth Wasserman Lande: The Real War Is Between Sunni and Shiite Islam. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-15). IDF Probe Reveals Hezbollah Drone Evaded Defenses in Deadly Base Strike. themedialine.org

The Media Line Staff (2024-10-15). EU Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Officials and Airlines for Supplying Drones to Russia. themedialine.org

Frida Garza (2024-10-15). More schools than ever are serving vegan meals in California. Here's how they did it. grist.org Three years ago, Erin Primer had an idea for a new summer program for her school district: She wanted students to learn about where their food comes from. Primer, who has worked in student nutrition within California's public school system for 10 years, applied for grant funding from the state to kick off the curriculum, and got it. Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn. "Many kids didn't know that corn grew in a really tall plant," said Primer. "They didn't know that it had a husk." | The curriculum, focused on bringing the farm i…

Frida Garza (2024-10-15). Trump's proposed mass deportations could 'decimate' the US food supply. grist.org As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump campaigns for a second term in the White House, the former president has repeatedly promised to enact the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. It's a bold threat that legal experts say should be taken seriously, despite the significant technical and logistical challenges posed by deporting Even if only somewhat successful, Trump's hard-line approach to immigration — with it…

Mel Frykberg (2024-10-15). Hezbollah Drone Attack Causes Panic Over Iron Dome as Israel's war on UN Peacekeepers Accelerates. bylinetimes.com Hezbollah drone attack that managed to elude its sophisticated air defence system, striking a military base of the elite Golani Brigade in northern Fearing another such attack Israeli intelligence is trying to work out what went wrong and how to avoid future drone attacks as Hezbollah steps up its rocket volleys, launching hundreds of missiles into Israel in the last few days as the Jewish state continues to blanket bomb

tn.ai (2024-10-15). IRGC Quds Force Chief Makes Appearance in Tehran Airport. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani ended speculation about his health by showing up at the Mehrabad Airport of Tehran early Tuesday.

tn.ai (2024-10-15). Spokesman Decries Fresh EU Sanctions on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran denounced the new sanctions the European Union and the UK have imposed on Iranian individuals and entities.

_____ (2024-10-15). Slovak PM Fico attacks journalists as 'possessed by the devil'. dennikn.sk

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-10-15). Laos: Report on the human rights situation for the Universal Periodic Review. fidh.org

Associated Press (2024-10-15). In EU embezzlement trial, French far-right leader Le Pen answers questions about aides. scmp.com Marine Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally officials are accused of embezzling European Parliament money by creating fake jobs.

Associated Press (2024-10-15). Hezbollah's drones are a fierce and evasive threat to Israel. scmp.com Israel investigates how an exploding drone made it through its air defences and slammed into an army mess hall, killing 4 and injuring dozens.

Bloomberg (2024-10-15). Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint. scmp.com Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.

Bloomberg (2024-10-15). Tesla Optimus robots at Cybercab showcase were remotely controlled by humans. scmp.com The use of human input raises questions over the capabilities and market readiness of the bot, despite Elon Musk's enthusiasm.

editor (2024-10-15). Jew-hatred at United Nations could have been avoided. onlineopinion.com.au Article 80 preserved the legal rights vested in the Jewish people to reconstitute the Jewish National Home within 22% of the territory comprised in the 1922 Mandate for Palestine (…

Human Rights Watch (2024-10-15). Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An illustration of the "Yordani", a torture site within Nyarugenge and Rubavu prisons in Rwanda where detainees were forced into a tank filled with dirty water, submerged and beaten. | © 2024 John Holmes for Human Rights Watch…

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-15). Towards effective protection for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of an informal coalition of 12 civil society organisations, publishes today a mapping paper and a proposal for a pathways towards an effective protection ecosystem for human rights defenders and civil society organisations in Europe.
October 8, 2024. The two documents aim to map the existing protection landscape, identify gaps and challenges, and propose ways to build a stronger ecosystem for the protection of human rights (…) | – |

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-15). 2024 World day against the death penalty. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-10-15). For the sake of a vibrant democracy, we are advocating for the rule of law in France. fidh.org

Reuters (2024-10-15). Americans suing for right to buy Hermès Birkin bags add fraud, false advertising claims. scmp.com Plaintiffs in antitrust case over Hermès limiting ability to buy coveted bags to customers who purchase other items amend their complaint.

Reuters (2024-10-15). Nasa launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter's moon Europa can host life. scmp.com Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will take 5-1/2 years to reach Europa; blasted off from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

Reuters (2024-10-15). Nasa spacecraft blasts off for Jupiter's moon Europa in search of life. scmp.com After a journey of nearly 3 billion kilometres, Europa Clipper is expected to arrive in Jupiter's orbit in 2030.

Reuters (2024-10-15). Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits. scmp.com The US music mogul is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor.

Reuters (2024-10-15). Harris attacks Trump for his 'enemy from within' comments at Pennsylvania rally. scmp.com Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to America's democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.

Rushali Saha (2024-10-15). Will China take a more hands-on approach to violence in Pakistan? scmp.com In the wake of deadly attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, Beijing looks likely to get more directly involved in counterterrorism.

Amos Harel (2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposed the soft underbelly of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…

Amos Harel (2024-10-15). Lethal drone strike on IDF base exposes critical weaknesses of Israel's aerial defenses. haaretz.com Despite more than a decade of efforts by the Israeli defense establishment, there is still no effective system for combatting drones. And, just as they did in the aftermath of October 7, Israeli rightists have floated conspiracy theories which exonerate the government…

____ (2024-10-15). Supreme Court Declines to Halt Punjab Panchayat Polls Amid Legal Disputes. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday opted not to intervene in halting the ongoing panchayat elections in Punjab, emphasizing the significant repercussions of interrupting an election process once polling has commenced. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, underscored the potential for chaos if the elections were disrupted at this stage.

____ (2024-10-15). Cocoa Surge: Ivory Coast's Sweet Return to Production Peak. devdiscourse.com The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) forecasts that Ivory Coast's cocoa production will bounce back to 2 million metric tons during the 2024/25 season. This marks a recovery from last season's 1.8 million tons, affected by unfavorable weather and plant diseases. An ICCO expert shared this anonymously with Reuters.

____ (2024-10-15). China's Strategic War Games: A New Warning for Taiwan. devdiscourse.com In a bold military maneuver, China conducted intensive war games around Taiwan, drawing swift condemnation from both Taipei and Washington. The exercises, which included simulated attacks and naval deployments, were a stern warning against what China claims are Taiwan's "separatist acts."

____ (2024-10-15). India to procure 31 Predator drones from US defence major General Atomics under government-to-government framework: Officials. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-10-15). India-US Predator drone deal: Indian Navy to get 15 Sea Guardian drones, Indian Air Force and Army to receive eight Sky Guardian drones each. devdiscourse.com

____ (2024-10-15). Maharashtra's New Faces: Oath of Secrecy Before Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Just before the Maharashtra assembly elections announcement, seven new members of the legislative council were sworn into office by the governor on Tuesday. These newly appointed MLCs hail from a mix of political backgrounds, with the BJP nominating three, while the Shiv Sena and NCP have secured two members each.

____ (2024-10-15). Britain Freezes Security Talks with Georgia Amid Democratic Concerns. devdiscourse.com Britain has suspended its annual security dialogue with Georgia and cancelled other defense discussions due to concerns about democratic erosion in the country, according to Britain's ambassador to Tbilisi, Gareth Ward, during an interview released on Tuesday.

____ (2024-10-15). Tragic Drowning Incident Shakes Odisha Village. devdiscourse.com In a tragic event on Tuesday morning, a 13-year-old girl and her younger brother drowned in a pond in Odisha's Khurda district. The siblings, identified as Subhashree Jena and her brother Bhagirathi Jena, were bathing in a pond in Subala village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar when the incident occurred.

____ (2024-10-15). China Targets Taiwan's Defenders: Sanctions on Businessman Tsao and Lawmaker Shen. devdiscourse.com China has intensified its stance regarding Taiwan by imposing sanctions on notable figures involved in pro-independence activities. The targeted individuals include Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen, both associated with the Black Bear Academy, an organization accused of inciting separatist sentiments on the island.

The Independent (2024-10-15). Stephen Sackur: Decision to close Hard Talk is sad news for BBC. independent.co.ug COMMENT | STEPHEN SACKUR | Today BBC News has announced plans to close @BBCHARDtalk after three decades holding the world's politicians and powerbrokers to account. This is sad news for me personally, but much more important, I think it's depressing news for the BBC and all who believe in the importance of independent, rigorous deeply-researched journalism. At …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Coca Cola, Safe Boda join Uganda Breweries for 2024 Bell ObaFest. independent.co.ug Uganda Breweries Limited announces sustainability partners for 2024 Bell ObaFest Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca Cola, the hydration partner and transportation partner Safe Boda, will join Uganda Breweries — through its flagship beer Bell Lager — to co-organize the second edition of the Bell ObaFest. The ObaFest is a beer celebration set to …

The Independent (2024-10-15). DEFENCE LAWYERS: Katanga was suicidal. independent.co.ug Court was adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday after day in which tensions flared Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the high-profile Katanga murder case resumed today, with the prosecution's ninth witness, Naome Nyangweso, being questioned about her relationship with the family of the late Katanga. Defense lawyers, led by Jet Tumwebaze, accused Nyangweso of …

The Independent (2024-10-15). From trash to treasure: Kenya's green market leading in waste management. independent.co.ug NAIROBI | Xinhua | At the Karatina market in Nyeri County, central Kenya, Samuel Mutua and his team start their day early, collecting and sorting garbage into organic and inorganic waste. Although Karatina is classified as a green market, it generates both types of waste due to the wide variety of goods sold, including packaging …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Kwoyelo asks for forgiveness. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has asked for forgiveness from the community in the Acholi sub-region who have been affected by his atrocities committed while in captivity. The former child soldier turned rebel commander told the court on Monday that while he is …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Land board boss denied bail, remanded over forged CT scan. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded the Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu, on charges of forgery involving medical documents. Balondemu, who was arrested over the weekend at the airport upon his return to the country, is jointly charged with Mulago Medical Doctor Hassan Ssegujja, who …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Makerere University staff continue strike over salary harmonization. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Makerere University staff have called on their members to persist with the strike that began last week, sparked by the university's failure to align their salaries with those of staff at other public universities. The leaders of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), the Makerere Administrative …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Uganda Cranes eye 10 point mark to qualify for AFCON 2025. independent.co.ug Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Both Uganda Cranes and South Africa have an opportunity to secure their places in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if they win their upcoming matches against South Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, respectively, on Tuesday. Currently, the two teams lead Group K with seven points each, while Congo …

The Independent (2024-10-15). UNRA to build temporary bridge at Pakwach. independent.co.ug Old bridge was built in 1959 and needs to be replaced Pakwach, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda National Roads Authority UNRA is planning to build a temporary bridge at Pakwach to replace the current one that has existed since 1959. The old bridge is cranky and is affected by the floating vegetation …

The Independent (2024-10-15). What are the best online Casino sites for real money? independent.co.ug Are you on the hunt for the best online casino sites to play for real money? Look no further! Whether you're a seasoned gambler or just dipping your toes into the world of online betting, choosing the right platform is crucial. With a sea of options out there, it can be tough to know where …

The Independent (2024-10-15). DEFENCE TEAM: None of the prosecution witnesses placed Lugoloobi at the scene of crime. independent.co.ug Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to acquit him. The submissions were …

The Independent (2024-10-15). Uganda receives UK support as Mpox cases race toward 100. independent.co.ug Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which spreads through close contact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to benefit from a £1 million (Approx. Shs 4.9billion) contribution from the UK government to bolster its response to the growing Mpox outbreak, which has now reached 80 …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Understanding whooping cough with a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Whooping cough (pertussis) is caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to rise in the U.S. New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show nearly 18,000 cases through Oct. 5. While that is somewhat in line with pre-pandemic numbers, it's a large increase from the same period last year when there were just under 4,000 cases. Whooping cough is an infectious respiratory illness caused…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: Advanced imaging provides hope by seeing the previously unseen. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic remains a leader in healthcare innovation, applying advanced technologies like the 7-Tesla MRI to help improve patient care. This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Dr. Justin Cramer, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, explains how detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with epilepsy and other neurologic diseases. Learn more about how Mayo Clinic experts are utilizing these tools…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Emotional exhaustion: When your feelings feel overwhelming. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: Oct. 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Recently, I've been feeling physically and mentally drained from the demands of work, caregiving and other responsibilities. I struggle to find motivation and have trouble concentrating on tasks. Are there strategies to help me find emotional balance? ANSWER: Turning on the news or opening a newspaper to see local and world events can bring out strong emotions and stressors. In addition to the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Building resilience to tame anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to have anxiety comes from your genetics, your sense of security (or lack of it), the role modeling you received as…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Uterine cancer rates are increasing: What can you do to protect yourself? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecologic cancer. It's estimated that about 67,880 new cases will be diagnosed in 2024. Approximately 13,250 people will die from this disease in the U.S. in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers recently reported that while death rates for the most common type of uterine cancer — endometrioid cancer — remained stable, deaths from rare and aggressive types of uterine cancer increased significantly each year…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic secures ARPA-H award to build a living pharmacy within the body for inflammatory disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is the prime site for an ARPA-H award to develop an implantable device that acts as a living pharmacy, triggering a "cell factory" in the body to treat inflammatory disease. ARPA-H, short for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. It supports research for potentially transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs. The award for up to $42.8 million for Engage Assess…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic, Carnegie Mellon researchers secure ARPA-H award for multiyear implantable device research for diabetes and obesity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers will join collaborators on a federally-funded project to improve the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Health System discusses advancements in breast cancer screenings. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org MANKATO, Minn. ‚Äï Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives. "In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new screening options go well beyond traditional mammography and have made great advancements in early detection," says Tara Krosch, M.D., regional vice chair of clinical practice for surgical specialties, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota. "As we all know,…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Mayo Clinic Minute: How excessive daytime sleepiness can affect heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, explains the difference between being tired and being sleepy and how excessive daytime sleepiness can have a negative effect on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-7jHlm8PdpU Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 03) is in the downloads at the end of this post….

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Frailty linked to poor outcomes in pulmonary embolism patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study has linked frailty to poor outcomes for patients suffering from pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Radiopharmaceutical therapy shows favorable results for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors, Mayo Clinic study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The following press release was distributed by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Phase 2 clinical trial finds 177Lu-Dotatate may extend progression-free survival for patients with no other options to manage recurrent disease WASHINGTON — A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early signs for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The nonrandomized phase 2 study's findings were presented…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Regenerative Medicine Minnesota awards 13 research grants for 2024. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative Medicine Minnesota (RMM) has awarded 13 grants totalling $4.3 million to support discovery, development, translation and commercialization of regenerative medicine-based innovations to improve human health in Minnesota and beyond. The award-winning projects and awardees for 2024 are: Clinical Trial Award: Phase 1 Study of Intravenous Administration of Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy for Individuals with Propionic Acidemia Michael Barry, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Propionic acidemia (PA) is a severe metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Breast cancer receives much attention during October's awareness month. Although sightings of pink ribbons and breast cancer-related information increase during the month, it's crucial to keep screenings and clinical breast exams at the forefront of preventive care year-round. A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions about breast cancer asked by people of all ages and backgrounds. Why do I need to worry about breast cancer…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-10-15). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life.‚Å ‚Å "There are only two surgical options: lumpectomy and mastectomy. But there are 100 reasons why women choose one thing or another,"…

María Candela (2024-10-15). "Final de fotografía" radiohc.cu El "final de fotografía" en una carrera deportiva, es la reproducción de la llegada de los competidores a la línea de meta, con tal precisión que, en caso de ser necesario, pueda dilucidar el vencedor en un final tan disputado, que el ojo humano no pudiera diferenciar.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Presidente de Nicaragua abogó por fin del genocidio israelí en Palestina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) El presidente nicaragàºense, Daniel Ortega, abogó por el fin de la política genocida que mantiene hoy el Gobierno de Israel contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza y otras naciones vecinas como Líbano y Siria.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Cuba reafirma solidaridad con Palestina frente a genocidio israelí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Cuba mantiene su respaldo a la causa del pueblo de Palestina frente al genocidio del gobierno sionista de Israel, que expande hoy sus ataques a toda la región y afecta a naciones como Líbano, Siria y Yemen.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Parques solares fotovoltaicos en Cuba: proyecto basado en ciencia e innovación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Eliminar las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico, a partir de incrementar la capacidad de generación en el país y a su vez la eficiencia energética, es uno de los más grandes retos que tiene por delante el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN): los caminos para lograr ese propósito son múltiples y complejos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Vice primer ministro cubano destacó en Roma apoyo de la FAO a su país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) mantiene hoy firme apoyo a planes de desarrollo de Cuba en esos sectores, destacó en Roma el vice primer ministro de esa nación Jorge Luis Tapia.

Staff (2024-10-15). Cubamodela lanza nuevo departamento de electrodomésticos. cubadebate.cu Con más de una decena de artículos, la tienda online Cubamodela lanzó su nuevo departamento de electrodomésticos, un paso más en la misión de ofrecer productos de calidad a precios competitivos dentro del mercado cubano.

Reuters (2024-10-15). Acting US labour secretary Julie Su intervenes in Boeing machinists strike. scmp.com Top US labour official met with leaders of Boeing and striking union workers as month-long stoppage takes toll on planemaker.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Previsto amplio intercambio en visita ministerial de Transporte. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Una visita ministerial encabezada por el titular de Transporte Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila sostendrá encuentros formales o informalmente, de manera programada o inesperada con trabajadores del sector y la población.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). Numerosas actividades en Chile a cinco años del estallido social. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) Decenas de actividades se preparan hoy en Chile en ocasión del quinto aniversario del estallido social del 18 de octubre de 2019, cuando millones de personas se movilizaron contra el neoliberalismo y las desigualdades sociales.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-10-15). El municipio, actor clave para el desarrollo en el ámbito local. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 oct (RHC) La importancia de la reunión de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores, como espacio ideal para seguir construyendo nuestro socialismo desde el barrio, fue ratificada por el miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido y presidente del Parlamento, Esteban Lazo Hernández.

Staff (2024-10-15). Otorga el CITMA Premios a los resultados científicos más relevantes de 2022 y 2023. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente otorgó sus Premios Especiales a los resultados de mayor relevancia científica, impacto económico, impacto social, mayor relevancia para el medio ambiente y mayor integración de los años 2022 y 2023.

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