(2021-09-26). Israeli forces kill five Palestinians during military raids near Jenin and Jerusalem. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces kill five Palestinians during military raids near Jenin and Jerusalem | Israel is reported to be holding the bodies of four of the Palestinians after operation in which two Israeli soldiers were critically injured | Sun, 09/26/2021 – 09: 32 | Boys check the scene where three Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during a raid in Beit Anan in the occupied West Bank (Reuters) | Is…
(2021-09-26). 'Humanity remains unacceptably close to nuclear annihilation, says UN chief on International Day. news.un.org "Now is the time to eliminate nuclear weapons from our world , and usher in a new era of dialogue, trust and peace", declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday, marking the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
(2021-09-26). ISIL attack in Diyala of Iraqi leaves 7 dead, wounded. en.mehrnews.com According to Iraqi sources, an attack by a number of ISIL terrorists against positions of Iraqi security forces in the Diyala province left at least three dead and four wounded.
(2021-09-26). Gig Workers Around the World are Finally Organizing. zcomm.org Faced with fragility and uncertainty, gig workers are connecting across borders to challenge platforms' power and policies…
(2021-09-26). Afghanistan welcomes U.S. allowing assistance: official. ecns.cn The newly-formed administration of Afghanistan has welcomed the United States recent measure allowing flow of humanitarian assistance to the Asian country, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday.
(2021-09-26). 'US didn't want to face the truth that it's no longer the global hegemon,' Russian spy chief tells RT after Afghanistan debacle. rt.com 
The US failed in Afghanistan because it miscalculated its own abilities and wanted to install its social model in a foreign land, the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, has told RT. | "What happened in Afghanistan with the rushed withdrawal and fleeing of the puppet government is a consequence of America's destructive policies, as it tried to impose its social development model on Afghanistan," Naryshkin said in an interview with Oksana Boyko on Worlds Apart. | The spy chief said the blame for how the situation unfolded should be shared by the whole US intelligence community…
(2021-09-26). India: Farmers Aim to Topple Modi at State Level. orinocotribune.com 
By Haris Zargar — Sep 23, 2021 | The ongoing farmers' agitation has unified farmers of all castes and religions, creating a new political challenge to Narenda Modi's party in the upcoming state elections. | As a deadlock over contentious agriculture laws continues, farmers in India are poised to intensify their agitation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Farmers' leaders have vowed to oust the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the forthcoming assembly polls in crucial regions of the country — in the North Indian states of Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. | On 5 September,
(2021-09-26). Sculptures of camels in Saudi Arabia may be older than Pyramids and Stonehenge, study finds. peoplesdispatch.org A new study suggests that the rock art of life-size camels in northwest Saudi Arabia dates to between 7000 and 8000 years ago, making it the oldest surviving three-dimensional animal relief known so far…
(2021-09-26). Iraq: UNESCO to Return Stone Tablet. orinocotribune.com The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced that it is to return a 3,600-year-old stone tablet to Iraq. The artefact shows part of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia. | According to the UN, the tablet will be returned at a ceremony in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC today. | UNESCO said that another 17,000 artefacts that were also taken to Ame…
(2021-09-26). China to promote vocational training of migrant workers. ecns.cn China will promote vocational training of migrant workers as part of the efforts to consolidate its poverty alleviation outcomes, an official said Saturday.
(2021-09-26). Biden's DOJ Sleight of Hand on Police Reform. popularresistance.org The radically spontaneous uprisings in response to the murder-by-cop of George Floyd in Minneapolis that rocked the entire country during the spring and summer of 2020, compelled a response from the feds. Any response by the feds, however, can't address the root causes of the problem. So Biden's DOJ is doing it's part to dress up the empire in a costume of genuine responsiveness to police reform.
(2021-09-26). Danny Glover Under Cover For Big Pharma And Insurance Companies. popularresistance.org Ask your liberal friends about Danny Glover. They will say — superstar actor featured in the Lethal Weapon film series. Civil rights activist. Democracy Now regular. Supporter of Bernie Sanders for President and for single payer national health insurance. But ask older Americans who watch a lot of cable television about Danny Glover, and they will tell you about Danny Glover — paid actor for big pharma and the insurance industry.
(2021-09-26). Science was yet another casualty of COVID-19 in India. peoplesdispatch.org A new report by the New York Times shows how the Narendra Modi government completely disregarded scientific evidence to further its immediate political interests during the first and second waves of COVID-19…
(2021-09-26). NYC: BAYAN marks the 49th anniversary of martial law. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – On September 21, BAYAN North East and affiliated organizations rallied and marched to mark the 49th anniversary of martial law imposed by then-Philippines Dictator Ferdinand Marcos and to oppose the repression unleashed by the current President Rodrigo Duterte. | The event began at 4: 30 p.m. in the Dag Hammarskjà∂ld Plaza near the United Nations, where President Duterte was speaking at the General Assembly. All this was happening as the International Criminal Court was launching an investigation of the 'war on drugs' in the Philippines, which has killed over 26,000 people and resulted in coun…
(2021-09-26). As the Body Is to the Mind. dissidentvoice.org 
Psychology, what the analyst makes of the mind, by necessity, must see toward the complex, above the ideologically convenient and beyond the simple. "Our psychology," William James writes, "must therefore take account not only of the conditions antecedent to mental states, but of their resultant consequences as well." Approaching the psyche, then, it is not …
(2021-09-26). Fund the Jobs bill by taxing the Billionaires who have made the $1.8 trillion during the Pandemic. juancole.com By Chuck Collins | — ( Otherwords.org) — As lawmakers scramble to finalize a historic jobs and infrastructure package, huge fights are underway to figure out how to fund it. The simplest, most effective, and most popular way is to tax the extremely wealthy, like the billionaires who've seen their collective wealth grow by $1.8 …
(2021-09-26). At least 3 dead, multiple injured as train with 146 passengers derails in remote Montana area. rt.com 
Several people were killed and scores were injured after seven cars of an Amtrak train derailed in Montana, close to Canada's border. Photos from the scene show one of the cars on its side along the tracks. | The incident took place near Joplin, a town of some 200 people in Liberty County, Montana around 4pm local time. | We derailed Amtrak has confirmed that its Empi…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Children and storm anxiety. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 6-year-old son becomes anxious and agitated whenever it storms. I have noticed that this behavior has become more frequent since we had to evacuate last year for a few days due to a pending hurricane. What can I do to help my child overcome his fear of storms? He is always asking about the weather whenever we leave the house, and if the sky darkens, he asks if we need to take…
(2021-09-26). Science Saturday: A fountain of youth for aging muscles. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regenerative medicine could hold the keys to rejuvenating older muscles, and research supporting that will be featured at the Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery. Preclinical research by Helen Blau, Ph.D., Stanford University School of Medicine, discovered a protein that triggers muscle loss and a way to block it to restore youthful muscle strength. Dr. Blau, director of the Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology at Stanford University School of Medicine, will present her research in a virtual…
(2021-09-26). Why We Need the $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Bill. zcomm.org When we go forward and do that, when we protect our children and the elderly and the environment, we are going to create millions of good-paying jobs, put people to work rebuilding this country in a way that is long, long overdue…
(2021-09-26). Limitation to 1.5 degrees is not possible with our economic system. indybay.org In economics, an international mainstream dominates, which establishes optimized formal models that exclude many areas of economic relations, such as feminism, historical school, as well as post-Keynesianism, which considers the importance of demand and demand to be at least as important as good conditions for companies.
(2021-09-26). Russia Has 'Thoughtful Optimism' on Possibility of Restoring Iran Nuclear Deal – Lavrov. sputniknews.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia hopes that all the original participants in the Iran nuclear deal will return to compliance with the agreement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
(2021-09-26). Supreme Court Announces Date for Case Directly Challenging Roe v. Wade. indybay.org Abortion rights advocates geared up for a major fight as the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will soon hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case in Mississippi which poses a direct challenge to Roe vs. Wade.
(2021-09-26). Overcoming the epidemic of loneliness. indybay.org The planet can do without human beings, but humanity cannot do a second without the planet. A subsystem can never dominate the superordinate system, nor can it grow indefinitely within it. For this simple reason, the two central premises of industrial society – endless growth and domination of nature – are deadly illusions based on a reversal of the real order of priorities.
(2021-09-26). Want a democratic KPFA/Pacifica? Vote for the RESCUE PACIFICA slate of candidates. indybay.org If listeners and supporters of Pacifica and KPFA want a democratic KPFA/Pacifica they should support Rescue Pacifica's slate.
(2021-09-26). Saturday 10/2: Half Moon Bay: Protest in Support of Reproductive Justice & Freedom. indybay.org Mac Dutra Park, 504 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 | Wear a Mask. Please follow current COVID guidelines: covid19.ca.gov/safely-reopening/…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Should you wash your raw meats and vegetables before cooking? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, it's important to keep your work area clean from bacteria and the possibility of cross-contamination. It's best to use hot, soapy water to wash utensils, cutting boards and other surfaces you use, especially when handling raw meat and poultry. But what about washing raw meat and chicken before cooking? Here's Mayo Clinic clinical dietitian Anya Hill with more. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqx6Je9zEYc Journalists: Broadcast-quality…
(2021-09-26). Time and Again: An exhibition centering on Rigo 23's statue of Native activist Leonard Peltier. indybay.org This exhibit centers on "Leonard Peltier – Waiting," a mixed media 12 X 6 X 9 foot statue that is based on a painted self-portrait that Peltier painted from prison. The statue has been exhibited in four other venues, in Washington, DC; Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to Rigo 23.
(2021-09-26). The Relentless Decline of Arctic Sea Ice is a Dangerous signal of the Climate Emergency. juancole.com 
By Alek Petty and Linette Boisvert | — September marks the end of the summer sea ice melt season and the Arctic sea ice minimum, when sea ice over the Northern Hemisphere ocean reaches its lowest extent of the year. For ship captains hoping to navigate across the Arctic, this is typically their best chance …
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Are plant-based burgers better for you? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Plant-based burgers have soared in popularity over the past couple of years. Are these meat alternatives healthier for you than the real thing? Introducing more plant-based foods in your diet is a good thing, says Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist, but pay attention to the ingredients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. youtu.be/9cBAjhTIg-g Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 58) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2021-09-26). United States Out of Nicaragua — United People In! indybay.org The people of Nicaragua need our solidarity. They are in danger of the Biden administration increasing Trump-era US sanctions, and need more solidarity, especially from US progressives, rather than critique. US citizens can help the "pueblo" by actively opposing the RENACER act, no matter what critiques anyone has concerning their president Daniel Ortega.
(2021-09-26). Sharing Mayo Clinic: Genetics connects family members at the hip. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Before they went through testing at Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Barbara Domaille, Deborah Neville, Pamela Neville, and Rylie Ronnenberg thought there could be a genetic connection to the hip problems they shared. After the testing, they knew for sure. ___________________________________ As family members, Barbara Domaille, Deborah Neville, Pamela Neville, and Rylie Ronnenberg share many things in common that they treasure, and only one they wish they didn't: a hip abnormality called femoroacetabular impingement. After undergoing genetic…
(2021-09-26). COVID Queries: Delta breakthrough infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Q: Even people who have been vaccinated are getting sick with the delta variant, so why should I bother getting the shot? A: COVID-19 vaccines remain the best defense against COVID-19. By and large, it's the patients who have not been vaccinated who are getting the most severe disease from the delta variant. "There isn't a vaccine that is 100% effective at preventing illness," says Martin Herrmann, M.D., medical director of Mayo Clinic Health System…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Healthcare and Bupa UK Insurance announce new agreement. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Healthcare, the London facility of acclaimed healthcare provider Mayo Clinic, and Bupa, the UK's leading health insurer, have announced a new two-year agreement to deliver care to Bupa's customers. Mayo Clinic Healthcare, 15 Portland Place, London The agreement enables Bupa's UK health insurance customers to access care at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, including consultations, diagnostics, endoscopy, MRI and CT services at the clinic in Portland Place, London. Mayo Clinic Healthcare also provides a secondary…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Asthma management planning can prevent asthma attacks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Asthma is a condition where your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult, and trigger coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is one of the most common long-term diseases in children, but adults can have asthma, too. Symptoms of asthma include: Shortness of breath.Chest tightness or pain.Wheezing when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children.Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing.Coughing…
(2021-09-26). New Orleans ATU 1560 Pres Valerie Jefferies Fired By RTA For Defending Worker/Human Rights. indybay.org
(2021-09-26). Peace Sculpture Dedicated on the Peninsula. indybay.org Members of the Peninsula Branch of Women's International League of Peace and Freedom held a peace sculpture dedication ceremony on September 24 in Atherton, CA.
(2021-09-26). Milley, China and the Danger of Nuclear War. zcomm.org Gen. Milley's call to China may have prevented a near catastrophe, as happened in 1983 when the Soviet Union believed Reagan had gone mad and planned a first strike…
(2021-09-26). CLACS: A Significant Step Toward the Inevitable Replacement of the OAS. orinocotribune.com 
(2021-09-26). Coalition Slams UN Food Summit for Peddling 'Corporate-Led False Solutions' to Hunger. commondreams.org The Republicans smell blood in the water. Is it possible to overstate how dangerous this situation has become?
(2021-09-26). Xinjiang's demographic development marks success of healthy population growth of ethnic minorities: white paper. ecns.cn The demographic development of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region bears witness to the region's social progress and marks the success of a unified multiethnic country in ensuring the healthy population growth of its ethnic minorities.
(2021-09-26). Consumer Health: What is the flu? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Fever, upset stomach, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, coughing, sneezing and headache all can make you feel miserable. And when you're not feeling well, it sometimes can be hard to know exactly what's wrong and how you can help yourself feel better. With flu season approaching, this is a good time to look at the symptoms of what is — and is not — the flu. Common cold A runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, congestion, headache…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of exercise for men with prostate cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. It's important that men are screened for the disease to catch it early, and a recent study shows that exercise and physical activity as an additional therapy may help improve patient outcomes. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/iPkYBSrb5wY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 02) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Exercise is good…
(2021-09-26). Saturday 10/2: Pacifica: Women's March for Reproductive Justice. indybay.org Pacifica State Beach – parking lot B, 5116 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 | Please wear a MASK. Please follow SMC COVID guidelines while attending this protest: www.smchealth.org/pod/covid-19-requireme……
(2021-09-26). PG&E Wildfire Plan Roundly Criticized, Does Not Get CPUC Approval. indybay.org Press Release from Reclaim Our Power Utility Justice Campaign. This is the largest coalition of organizations fighting for a transformation of California's energy system. Made up of environmental justice organizations, energy organizations, fire survivors, labor organizations and community groups, the campaign represents over 75 groups from across the state and many thousands of Californians.
(2021-09-26). The Power of Music and Art. zcomm.org Music has a way of finding the big, invisible moving pieces inside our hearts and souls and helping us figure out the position of things inside us. Let me give you some examples of how this works…
(2021-09-26). Stop the Fascist Assault on Abortion Rights! indybay.org The Refuse Fascism Bay Area Chapter will feature a Handmaid's Tale contingent for the Women's March. Costumes will be available. | Assemble 10: 30am | West side of Main Library | 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco…
(2021-09-26). Roaming Charges: When the Whip Comes Down. zcomm.org The US is whipping people on the border to preserve a democracy that is incapable of changing a system most of its citizens find morally abhorrent…
(2021-09-26). Flu vaccine appointments across Southeast Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org OWATONNA, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Health System will offer flu vaccination appointments to patients 6 months and older across Southeast Minnesota, starting Oct. 18. Patients can self-schedule a flu vaccination appointment through Patient Online Services or the Mayo Clinic App. Patients will be able to schedule an appointment by phone, beginning Oct. 4. Self-scheduling flu vaccine appointments is recommended, as this prevents wait times on the phone and preserves resources for COVID-19 care. Now more…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Accurate diagnosis is key to treating lymphoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes or glands, the spleen, the thymus gland, and bone marrow. While many types of lymphoma exist, the main subtypes are Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Knowing exactly which type of lymphoma you have is key to developing an effective treatment plan. "The main problem with lymphoma is accurate diagnosis," says Dr. Jose…
(2021-09-26). 'Overwhelmed by old challenges', Caribbean leaders say COVID-19 has forced a new battle for the survival of their nations. news.un.org Caribbean island nations are under assault from the coronavirus pandemic even as they try to protect their communities from rising seas and raging storms, regional leaders said Saturday at the UN, where they called for bold action to tackle climate change and shore up public health systems.
(2021-09-26). West Nile virus cases reported across the US. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC Cases of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness, have been reported across the U.S. It's the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."We are currently seeing high levels of West Nile virus infection across many parts of the United States, including a higher number than normal of people with neuroinvasive disease ‚Äï the most severe form of infection,"…
(2021-09-26). Hammer & Tongs Podcast – Copaganda. indybay.org In this episode of H&T (57 min) we again talk with Alex Vitale, author of "The End Of Policing", about the way that police are portrayed in television and film in the USA over the past several decades.
(2021-09-26). Saturday 10/2: Raise Your Voice for Freedom of Choice Virtual Rally w/ Planned Parenthood. indybay.org Online rally via Zoom…
(2021-09-26). Museum Workers Are Joining the Growing Labor Movement. zcomm.org "During the pandemic, there were furloughs and layoffs. And workers realized that they had little to no job security in addition to low pay."
(2021-09-26). Haití recuerda a EE.UU. que se construyó gracias a migrantes. telesurtv.net Primer Ministro haitiano, Ariel Henry, intervino en la ONU e instó a líderes mundiales a analizar las causas de las migraciones.
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease brought on by tobacco. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a progressive group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that make it hard to breathe. Millions of people around the globe die each year because of COPD, and nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have a form of the disease. The No. 1 cause of COPD in developed countries is tobacco smoking, according to Dr. John Costello, consultant pulmonologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. Watch: …
(2021-09-26). Remains in Desert Believed to be Kidnapped Yaqui from Bacum Pueblo. indybay.org Six bodies found in the Sonoran desert are believed to be those of Yaqui from Bacum Pueblo who were kidnapped when they went for a cow for a traditional feast. There was no news of the other four Yaqui from Bacum who were kidnapped. The Attorney General in the State of Sonora, south of the Arizona border, released the information late today.
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Minute: When spine surgery is the answer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Having a back injury can put a person's life on hold. While most people can find relief through nonsurgical methods like physical therapy, steroid injections and medication management, some patients, including those with spine disorders, may need surgical intervention.Dr. Matthew Neal, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, says each patient's situation is unique. That's why what happens before surgery can be as important as what happens in the operating room….
(2021-09-26). Advocates Say Governor's $15 Billion Climate Package Fails to Address Fossil Fuels. indybay.org Food & Water Watch's California Director Alexandra Nagy released a statement in response to the Governor's press conference, noting that leaving out such as a "key accelerator" as drilling for fossil fuels is "wildly short sided."
(2021-09-26). Californians Observe International Day of Peace. indybay.org On the street in San Francisco and in the park in Monterey.
(2021-09-26). The Entire United States Is Now the Reichstag Building. commondreams.org
(2021-09-26). Xinjiang's 'genocide' accusations lay bare hegemonic mindset of anti-China forces: white paper. ecns.cn The accusations of "genocide" in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region conjured up by the anti-China forces in some countries such as the United States lay bare their hideous double standards, hypocrisy, and hegemonic mindset.
(2021-09-26). New Orleans ATU 1560 President Valerie Jefferson Fights Firing, For Justice & Human Right. indybay.org
(2021-09-26). End "Inhumane" Deportation & Whipping of Haitian Asylum Seekers. zcomm.org U.S. Border Patrol agents on horseback were filmed chasing, grabbing and whipping Haitian asylum seekers who had gathered in a makeshift camp in Del Rio, Texas…
(2021-09-26). SF Solidarity With Haitians On US Border & US Out of Haiti Now! indybay.org Community activists rallied against the attacks by US ICE agents on Hatians in Texas.
(2021-09-26). Friday 10/22: Cyber Abuse & How to Stop It. indybay.org Free Online Event. RSVP is required to receive the Zoom link: www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-abuse-how-to-… | The link will be sent closer to the date of the event.
(2021-09-26). Heart rhythm disorders: Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert shares 5 things it's important to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Heart Day is Sept. 29 LONDON — Heart rhythm disorders are one of the most common cardiac problems. Arrhythmias cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. People can be born with them or develop them during their lives. Elijah Behr, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, shares five developments in the prevention, detection and treatment of arrhythmias. What cardiologists now know about arrhythmias and COVID-19: "We know…
(2021-09-26). Consumer Health: What do you know about rheumatic diseases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus. Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the small bones in your spine to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched-forward posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply. Ankylosing spondylitis…
(2021-09-26). Chile is Taking the Final Steps of Dismantling Dictatorship. zcomm.org Ariel Dorfman delivered these remarks at the 45th anniversary Letelier-Moffitt Memorial Program on September 19, 2021…
(2021-09-26). New Study: Tiny Minority of Local Poachers Is Driving Red Wolves to Extinction. indybay.org Fewer Than 10 Red Wolves Remain in Wild…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Constipation in children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 10-year-old daughter spends hours in the bathroom daily. Every time I inquire, she tells me she is constipated. We do not eat out a lot, and we incorporate fruits or vegetables at each meal. She also drinks water most of the day. Is constipation normal at this age, and what can I do to help her? ANSWER: Constipation can cause issues with bowel movements in as many as 30% of children. It's a common…
(2021-09-26). Mayo Clinic leads biorepository core for new nationwide research on long-term symptoms of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic research is dedicated to finding solutions for patients who were infected with COVID-19 and the many affected by the long-term symptoms of COVID-19 ‚Äï what the National Institutes of Health (NIH) refers to as "long COVID" or post-acute sequelae. In response to great unmet patient need, the NIH launched a new research initiative to understand why some people who were infected with COVID-19 don't fully recover, or develop new or returning symptoms after…
(2021-09-25). National security office of central gov't says U.S. plotting to wage 'color revolution' in Hong Kong. ecns.cn A fact sheet on U.S. interference in Hong Kong affairs released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry revealed that the United States has been plotting to wage a "color revolution" in Hong Kong, the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has said.
(2021-09-25). Wanted: A Palestinian Front for All Seasons. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Quad and AUKUS building a bulwark against China. asiatimes.com 
In the wake of the formation of a new strategic alliance comprising the United States, Britain and Australia, President Joseph Biden hosted the first in-person meeting at the White House with three prime ministers: Australia's Scott Morrison, Japan's Yoshihide Suga and India's Narendra Modi. Biden said at the White House meeting with the Quad, or …
(2021-09-25). Havana Syndrome, Directed Energy Weapons, and the New Cold War. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Report: NYC Food Delivery Workers Face Low Pay, High Risks. popularresistance.org New York City's 65,000+ food delivery workers were celebrated as essential workers throughout the pandemic. But according to a damning new study, they aren't actually being treated that way—instead, they routinely earn low wages well below New York's minimum wage, lack basic labor and employment protections, and face dangerous working conditions on the streets of NYC. | The report released this week, which was conducted by advocacy group Worker's Justice Project in partnership with Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, is a four-month-long survey (December 2020-April 2021) of 500 ap…
(2021-09-25). Bolivarian Officials Arrive in Mexico to Talks With Opposition. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, a Venezuelan governmental delegation headed by Parliament's President Jorge Rodriguez arrived in Mexico where the third round of political talks with opposition sectors will take place. | RELATED: | Previously, President Nicolas Maduro demanded concrete advances in the negotiations, especially on the release of assets blocked abroad and the lifting of sanctions on the Bolivarian nation. | Rodriguez announced th…
(2021-09-25). What Everybody Needs to Know About the Annual Flu Shots, Before Giving Fully-informed Consent. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). New York solidarity with Zimbabwe. workers.org 
On the eve of the opening of the United Nations' General Assembly in New York City, the Brooklyn-based December 12th Movement organized a Pan-African support rally Sept. 18 with the theme: "Zimbabwe will never be a colony again." Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia, won its independence in 1979 in a . . . |
(2021-09-25). 'Absent State', LGTBI+ Community Activists Yell in Uruguay. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Hundreds of activists took to the streets in Uruguay to celebrate the traditional March for Diversity to defend the LGTBI+ community's rights in this South American nation. | RELATED: | Under heavy rain and chanting, thousands of people marched from the Libertador and Paysandu avenues to 1ro de Mayo square in the capital Montevideo. | This parade was promoted under the slogan "Absent State" to make visible…
(2021-09-25). Venezuelan Government and Opposition Resume Mexico Talks Today — 3rd Round. orinocotribune.com 
The objective of the dialogues is to reach agreements that would return Venezuela's extremist opposition to the democratic process, and the lifting of economic sanctions. | The delegations from the Venezuelan government and the opposition meet again this Friday, September 24 for the third round of dialogues in the Mexican capital, with the mediation of the Norway, know as the Mexico Talks. | The head of the government delegation, Jorge Rodríguez, declared that this new round of discussions will focus on Venezuela's request for the return of the assets stolen from the South American country and held in bank accoun…
(2021-09-25). Meng freedom unlocks China hostage diplomacy case. asiatimes.com 
Canada freed a Chinese telecoms executive and two Canadians imprisoned in what China's Western critics branded "hostage diplomacy" headed home Friday, drawing a close to an episode that has poisoned ties between the two countries and Washington. Meng Wanzhou — the 49-year-old daughter of Ren Zhengfei, the billionaire founder of world-leading telecoms equipment supplier Huawei …
(2021-09-25). Meng Wanzhou returning to China. ecns.cn Through unremitting efforts of the Chinese government, Ms. Meng Wanzhou has already left Canada, on 24 September local time, on a charter flight organized by the Chinese government. She will soon return to her home country and reunite with her family.
(2021-09-25). NATO countries ponder alliance without Washington. asiatimes.com 
US President Joe Biden's downgrading of NATO's strategic importance, as shown by his casual diplomatic disregard of Europe in making foreign policy decisions related to it, has left some in the alliance to think of going it alone. The problem is there no easy decoupling from US domination of NATO nor even a smaller parallel …
(2021-09-25). 65 countries oppose interference in China's internal affairs under pretext of human rights. ecns.cn Pakistan on Friday delivered a joint statement on behalf of 65 countries at the 48th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, stressing that respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states represent basic norms that govern international relations.
(2021-09-25). Venezuela: Opposition Leader Guaidó Under Fire Over Alleged $1.3 Billion Settlement. venezuelanalysis.com Multinational corporations look to collect on arbitration awards as the US-backed opposition's management of foreign assets is increasingly challenged.
(2021-09-25). 9/11 Cinema: Karl Rove Asks Hollywood To Help 'Win The War On Evil'. thedissenter.org Following the 9/11 attacks, Bush administration senior adviser Karl Rove went to Hollywood for a meeting on their role in 'war on terrorism.'
(2021-09-25). Movements In The US Call To Expand Healthcare Access. popularresistance.org Organizations across the United States organized protests, cultural activities, community kitchens, teach-ins, and other actions about the issue of healthcare access in the US from September 13-20 as part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army Week of Action. The diverse actions had the goal of uniting people directly impacted by healthcare denial and linking the different issues related to healthcare such as housing, police violence, access to clean water, and economic inequality. Actions were organized in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Vermon…
(2021-09-25). In New York City, taxi drivers demand debt forgiveness. workers.org 
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance organized a Sept. 19 rally and a 24/7 protest encampment for Debt Forgiveness at City Hall in Manhattan. Thousands of drivers are locked in lifelong debt and are at risk of bankruptcy, of losing their homes, cabs and savings. The drivers are heavily in . . . |
(2021-09-25). 'Tear Down the Walls! Free Them All!'. workers.org 
The following are excerpts given at a Sept. 19 "Shut Down Fayette" rally in front of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pa. Old Jail Museum plaque, Jim Thorpe, PA (originally Mauch Chunk, named by Munsee-Lenape Delaware peoples) My great-great-grandfather, Michael Kelly, was born in Schuylkill County. His parents were from . . . |
(2021-09-25). Video: Covid-19, "What are They Doing to These Patients". Dr. Bryan Ardis, Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg, Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). The US, UK, Australia (AUKUS) Alliance against France. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Fact sheet exposes U.S. meddling in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry on Friday issued a fact sheet revealing how the United States has interfered in Hong Kong affairs and supported anti-China and destabilizing forces, and said that China will make a firm and strong response.
(2021-09-25). Canadian Election 44: No Mice in the Field of Cats. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Haitian Rights Are Migrant Rights. popularresistance.org The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly resolution in December 1990, took the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a step further, and other human rights conventions and treaties by the UN (United Nations) and the ILO (International Labor Organization), as well as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and was intentional to include migrants, both as they actively migrated and as they settled as immigrants, and categorized them as economic migrants, migrant workers, women, childr…
(2021-09-25). Facebook Finances Propaganda for and Against Certain Politicians. orinocotribune.com Facebook used its News Innovation Test program to support Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's election campaign in the recent federal elections in Canada. In July 2021, Facebook signed a support agreement with Canadian media companies Black Press Media and Glacier Media and with national newspaper The Globe and Mail. | Facebook distributed a total of $8 million among 14 Canadian outlets that participated in the program. | In Argentina in August 2021, Facebook signed an agreement with more than 150 national and local circulation newspapers, supposedly to guarantee that Argentine President Alberto Fernández co…
(2021-09-25). Los Angeles, Long Beach protests demand George W. Bush's arrest for war crimes. liberationnews.org 
Iraq War veteran Mike Prysner interrupted Bush's speech where he asked him to apologize for his crimes against humanity.
(2021-09-25). How the Religious Right Continues to 'Poison Everything'. progressive.org A new book on Christian conservatism tells how evangelicals pivoted from supporting segregation to opposing abortion.
(2021-09-25). China vows to continue support for UN nuclear test ban treaty. ecns.cn China will never be an obstacle to a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear tests, and will continue to make contribution to facilitate its entry into force, a Chinese envoy reiterated Friday to a high-level United Nations conference.
(2021-09-25). Alabama Coal Miners' ongoing Six Month Strike against BlackRock's Warrior Met. dissidentvoice.org 
Larry Spencer, UMWA District 20 Vice President, represents the 1,100 coal miners in three UMWA locals which on strike against Warrior Met in Alabama since April 1, 2021. He will give an update on the strike in a September 28 webinar. The strikers are fighting to reverse concessions that were foisted on them in 2016 …
(2021-09-25). "US Sovereignty": NATO Takes over Norfolk Naval Base. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Study: Nearly 2 Million Workers Die From Work-Related Issues Yearly. popularresistance.org The WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-Related Burden of Disease and Injury, 2000-2016, conducted before the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, gives a glimpse of the terrible toll taken on the international working class by the insatiable profit drive of the corporations. Globally, 34.3 out of every 100,000 people over age 15 die each year from work-related causes. | The WHO/ILO study was compiled using strict statistical standards with the collaboration of more than 220 experts from 35 countries. It considers risk factors, including exposure to carcinogens, air pollution, workplace injuries and long wor…
(2021-09-25). Decolonizing Minds, Including My Own, About U.S. Capitalist State Settler Colonialism. dissidentvoice.org 
The discovery of gold and silver in America, the extirpation, enslavement and entombment in mines of the aboriginal population, the beginning of the conquest and looting of the East Indies, the turning of Africa into a warren for the hunting of black skins, signaled the rosy dawn of the era of capitalist production. These idyllic …
(2021-09-25). Afghanistan and Beyond: End U.S. War-Making Everywhere. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Germany: Three Main Candidates Run To Succeed Merkel on Sunday. telesurenglish.net Germany's election campaign concluded on Friday ahead of parliamentary elections to be held on Sept. 26 when three main candidates will seek to replace Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in office for almost 16 years. | RELATED: | On Sunday, some 60 million voters are called to the polls to elect the new Parliament and thus also a new government for the next four years. | Armin Laschet representing the conservative party currently in power, Olaf Sch…
(2021-09-25). 'They Saw Me And Thought The Worst'. popularresistance.org As Sojourner Gibbs pulled out of her parking space at a Sam's Club in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, one afternoon last summer, she felt the familiar, sickening symptoms of diabetic shock. Weakness, confusion. She began to sweat and shake uncontrollably. And then, Gibbs said, panic set in. | Her car lurched forward a few feet. She slammed on the brakes. The groceries she had just purchased for her family's Juneteenth barbecue jostled in the back. People started honking their horns. A concerned woman walked up to her car. "I'm a diabetic! I need help!" Gibbs yelled. | The woman called 911. Dispatcher notes show a re…
(2021-09-25). New Phase Of Economic Attacks And Hybrid War On Nicaragua. popularresistance.org The US Congress Invited Neoconservative Regime-Change Strategists To Discuss The Next Stage Of Hybrid Warfare On Nicaragua's Sandinista Government, Which Will Likely Involve Creating An Economic Blockade, Refusing To Recognize The Legitimacy Of President Daniel Ortega, And Borrowing Tactics The Trump Administration Used In Its Coup Attempt In Venezuela.
(2021-09-25). "Shrink the World's Population": Secret 2009 Meeting of Billionaires "Good Club" globalresearch.ca Revised version …
(2021-09-25). Changing racist name of prisons is 'like putting lipstick on a pig'. workers.org 
Outrage over the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd in May 2020 was immediate. This righteous anger took many forms, from marches and rallies to toppling racist statues, shutting down highways and even setting fire to police stations. The disgust was palpable and widespread. W. F. Ramsey prison farm in . . . |
(2021-09-25). Fridays for Future plans Climate Strike in over 350 German cities ahead of National Election. juancole.com ( Clean Energy Wire ) — Activists from student climate movement Fridays for Future plan to take to the streets worldwide and in over 350 German cities for a global strike on 24 September, just two days ahead of the German federal election. The group calls for "socially just and consistent measures to limit global …
(2021-09-25). Child Labor is Growing: Which Side Are Democracies On? juancole.com ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) — This is the Year for the Elimination of Child Labor. What can democracies do to make this a reality? By Timothy Ryan | September 23, 2021 Two years ago, when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro favorably promoted the idea of labor for children as young as eight or nine, …
(2021-09-25). West tries to divert attention from Kiev's failure to implement Minsk accords – Lavrov. tass.com The second reason why they are acting so is probably simply diplomatic unprofessionalism, a lack of foreign policy professionalism, Lavrov added…
(2021-09-25). US Congress outlines new phase of economic attacks and hybrid war on Nicaragua's Sandinista government. thegrayzone.com The US Congress invited neoconservative regime-change strategists for a hearing to discuss the next stage of hybrid warfare on Nicaragua's Sandinista government, which will likely involve creating an economic blockade, refusing to recognize the legitimacy of President Daniel Ortega, and borrowing tactics the Trump administration used in its coup attempt in Venezuela. A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on September 21 set out plans for the next phase of the United States' hybrid warfare on Nicaragua, which aims to destabilize …
(2021-09-25). AUKUS — A Dangerous Military Escalation of the New Cold War. orinocotribune.com By Dr Jenny Clegg and Keith Bennett — Sep 23, 2021 | In this topical and detailed analysis, British based activist and scholar Dr Jenny Clegg explains how the recently announced AUKUS military alliance represents a serious escalation of the New Cold War and constitutes a threat not only to China but to the entire region. Friends of Socialist China co-editor Keith Bennett also contributed to this article. | The new military AUKUS pact between Australia, the United States and Britain, announced last week, is a serious escalation of the new Cold War against China and of the militarisation of the Asia-Pacific re…
(2021-09-25). Baghdad condemns Iraq-Kurd forum in Erbil promoting normalisation with Israel. middleeasteye.net 
Baghdad condemns Iraq-Kurd forum in Erbil promoting normalisation with Israel | The federal government says event is 'illegal,' while powerful Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr urges authorities to 'arrest all the participants' | Sat, 09/25/2021 – 16: 27 | The event in Erbil was the first of its kind in Iraq and attended by more than 300 Iraqis, including tribal leaders (Wikimedia) | Baghdad has co…
(2021-09-25). Russia calls for 'concerted efforts' to follow purposes and principles of UN Charter. news.un.org The Russian Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly on Saturday, calling for a new consensus to uphold the "purposes and principles" of the UN's founding document, the UN Charter, and a rejection of the Western-backed "Rules Based Order" concept.
(2021-09-25). Turkish military base in Iraq reportedly targeted by rockets. en.mehrnews.com Iraqi media sources reported that five rockets were fired at a Turkish military base in the Bashiqa area in Nineveh province.
(2021-09-25). Lebanon's political and economic crisis hits health sector. peoplesdispatch.org Lebanese public health experts Aline Germani and Samer Jabbour discuss the impact of the political and economic crisis in the country, and the implications for the health sector. They also talk about the expectations from the new government…
(2021-09-25). IRGC Forces Moved Iranian-Made Ballistic Missiles From Deir Ezzor To Raqqa: Syrian Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
A Burkan-2H ballistic missile as seen in a video released by the Houthis' media wing. | Forces affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had moved Iranian-made ballistic missiles from Deir Ezzor to Raqqa in eastern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Reported on September 25. | According to the London-based monitoring group, the missiles were moved from an ammunition depot located in the outskirts of the town of al-Mayadin in southern Deir Ezzor to positions held by Iranian-backed forces near…
(2021-09-25). Basque ALF Destroys 22 Hunting Stands. indybay.org Received anonymously:…
(2021-09-25). UK parent Lisa Diaz calls for a school strike on October 1. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the World Socialist Web Site call for maximum support by workers for the proposal of British parent Lisa Diaz for a school strike on Friday, October 1.
(2021-09-25). Please Teach Your Children About Corporate Criminals. commondreams.org The massive expenditure for war is not merely a fiscal issue. It reflects a system of governance that values war. That system was produced by a failure of political vision and an electoral process corrupted by corporate money.
(2021-09-25). Missing Voices in Broadcast Coverage of Afghan Withdrawal. commondreams.org "How many more variants of Covid-19 must arrive, how many more, before a worldwide plan for vaccinations will be implemented?"
(2021-09-25). Acclaimed photographer Stephen Dupont denounces MGM's "burying" of Minamata in North America. wsws.org "MGM is not just punishing Depp but everyone else, the other actors, the director, the cinematographer, writers, all those involved," says W. Eugene Smith award winner.
(2021-09-25). As The Southern Border Dissolves, So Does Biden's Agenda. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageChaos at the Border, Chaos on the Hill | Written by William Stroock, observer, author of military fiction | Last week the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute held its annual ball, colloquially known as the Met Gala. This is the fashion industry's annual celebration of itself, and it is a seminal event in New York City. Tickets cost more than $30,000. This year's Met Gala was attended by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). The unofficial leader of The Squad of young firebrand House progressives, AOC was resplendent in makeup, jewelry and a dress that cost more than most peo…
(2021-09-25). Entertainment industry union IATSE calls for strike authorization vote. wsws.org IATSE called for a strike authorization vote while tens of thousands of entertainment workers operate in increasingly unsafe working conditions.
(2021-09-25). Coal Miners' Ongoing Strike Against BlackRock's Warrior Met. zcomm.org To keep their jobs, Warrior Met made the miners work up to seven days a week and take a $6-an-hour pay cut, accept reduced health insurance, and give up most of their overtime pay and paid holidays…
(2021-09-25). 'Injustice is interconnected but so is freedom'. zcomm.org I came to believe the way to guarantee these rights and dignity for all people is by joining together and demanding ordinary people hold the power in our democracy. That's basically democratic socialism…
(2021-09-25). Russian Aerospace Forces Target Militants In Turkish-Occupied Afrin, Step Up Airstrikes On Greater Idlib (Videos, Photos). southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 takes off on a combat mission at Hemeimeem airbase, Syria, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. IMAGE: AP PHOTO/VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV | On September 25, warplanes of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) carried out at least five airstrikes on the Turkish-occupied northern Syrian area of Afrin. | The airstrikes targeted positions of the al-Shamiya Front located near the town of Bosoufane in the southern part of Afrin. Several militants of the Turkish-backed group were reportedly killed or wounded as a result of the airstri…
(2021-09-25). Tunisia: More than 100 officials resign from Ennahda Party over 'failed' leadership. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisia: More than 100 officials resign from Ennahda Party over 'failed' leadership | Officials say the party is isolated and has been unable to form a common front against President Kais Saied's actions | Sat, 09/25/2021 – 10: 38 | Ennahda has been the most powerful party in Tunisia since the 2011 revolution and the ousting of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (AFP) | More than 100 promin…
(2021-09-25). Lavrov says EU foreign policy head told him to STAY OUT of 'our' Africa, as he denies Moscow's role in mercenaries invited to Mali. rt.com 
With the terrorist-fighting government of Mali in talks with a private Russian military firm, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov to bluntly stay out of Africa, allegedly calling it "our place." | The modern EU bureaucracy may seem light years away from the rapacious colonial powers of olden Europe, but geopolitics seemingly still reigns in Brussels, with the fight this time over influence in the troubled West African nation of Mali. With Mali's military-ruled government struggling to quell a wave of jihadism, and France on the cusp of withdrawing its forces from the region, th…
(2021-09-25). Mayo Clinic to offer COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Rochester. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester has added more COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics for patients, visitors and staff in response to the Food and Drug Administration's full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 and older, the recommendation of a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine immunocompromised people, and the potential for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots when they're approved.Anyone 12 and older can attend these walk-in clinics. A parent or guardian needs to accompany children under…
(2021-09-25). Heads roll as Biden policies move to the Right. mronline.org 
The Washington Post has a piece on the current deportation of Haitian migrants from the U.S. and how it is charged with racism.
(2021-09-25). The Heat: Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. america.cgtn.com 
He rose from the working class to the top office, serving as the president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. Now, the man, affectionately known as Lula, is considering another presidential run.
(2021-09-25). Aided & Abetted by U.S. Politicians, Nature Unleashed Biological Warfare on the People. indybay.org Politicians have aided biological warfare against the people…
(2021-09-25). WHO/ILO study says nearly 2 million workers globally die from work-related issues each year. wsws.org The report documents the enormous toll taken by unhealthy work environments, citing long hours as the leading health risk having caused 750,000 work-related deaths in 2016.
(2021-09-25). Sunday 9/26: A dialogue on Housing and Homelessness with representatives from SPUR and All Home. indybay.org us02web.zoom.us/j/84613268329?pwd=U3NEMX……
(2021-09-25). [Correspondence] From nurse-to-patient ratio to optimal team composition — Authors' reply. thelancet.com In 2016, the state of Queensland, Australia, established a policy limiting the average number of patients per nurse for adult medical surgical wards in 27 public hospitals that treated more than half of the state's adult acute care admissions. Queensland was motivated by research showing that better hospital nurse staffing is associated with better patient outcomes, as well as growing international efforts to translate this research into effective policy.1…
(2021-09-25). [Editorial] COVID-19: learning as an interdependent world. thelancet.com There were some grounds for hope that the COVID-19 pandemic would be under control by now. Huge scientific advances have been made in our understanding of COVID-19, as well as its countermeasures. Countries have had 18 months to understand which policies work, and to develop strategies accordingly. Yet the pandemic is at a dangerous and shifting stage. Almost 10‚Äà000 deaths are reported globally every day. National responses to COVID-19 range from the complete lifting of restrictions in Denmark, to new state-wide lockdowns in Australia, and a growing political and public health crisis in the US…
(2021-09-25). 'You can't win that one': Trump suggests Fauci was UNFIREABLE, claims he did 'opposite' of what Covid adviser said. rt.com 
Former US president Donald Trump has said that, with regard to firing health adviser Anthony Fauci, he couldn't "win," though he proudly stated he had done the "opposite" of what the infectious-diseases expert had recommended. | Appearing on 'The Water Cooler' on Real America's Voice this week, Trump was asked if he had regretted not firing Fauci — something his supporters had called for numerous times. | "Well, you know, David, he was there for like 40 years or something, right?" the former president told host David Brody, referring to Fauci's long-standing position at the National Institute of Allergy a…
(2021-09-25). Select Committee issues first round of subpoenas targeting high-level Trump conspirators in January 6 coup attempt. wsws.org Subpoenaed individuals include: former White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows; Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, Daniel Scavino; Kashyap "Kash" Patel; chief of staff for former Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller; and former White House Special Adviser Stephen Bannon.
(2021-09-25). Australia: Thousands of NSW rail workers to strike Tuesday. wsws.org More than 8,000 train drivers, guards and other workers are engaged in industrial action against the state-owned rail companies.
(2021-09-25). Military Situation In Syria On September 25, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On September 25, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 26 times: 11 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Hama province, 1 — in Aleppo province | On September 25, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Ain Sheib area | On September 25, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Duwayr Akrad area | On September 25, artillery of Turkish-ba…
(2021-09-25). Gobierno de Venezuela rechaza injerencia de EE.UU. en proceso de diálogo. telesurtv.net "El Gobierno Bolivariano jamás atenderá una agenda que intente imponer este personaje", apuntó Rodríguez.
(2021-09-25). French Service Member Killed In Mali During Clashes With Militants. southfront.org 
File image. | On September 24, the Ministry of the Armed Forces of France announced that a French service member had been killed by militants in Mali. | The fallen service member was identified as Corporal Maxime Blasco from the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins, the French Army's elite mountain infantry force. | In a statement, the Ministry of Armed Forces said that Balsco was a part of a unit deployed to a forested area near Mali's border with Burkina Faso on a mission to track down a suspected militan…
(2021-09-25). Pdte. de Bolivia reafirma su rechazo a las políticas del FMI. telesurtv.net El presidente aseveró que el entonces Gobierno de facto pretendía endeudar al país con el organismo monetarista.
(2021-09-25). March To Free Journalist Julian Assange. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Written by Dr. Leon Tressell. | Two years ago award winning journalist Julian Assange was imprisoned in Belmarsh maximum security prison on remand. Over this period Assange has suffered great damage to his physical and mental health. According to Professor Nils Melzer UN Special Rapporteur for Torture Julian Assange is a victim of psychological torture who should be released immediately. | Instead the UK government has ignored its obligations under international law and continues to detain Assange at the behest of the United States, | Back in January of this year Julian Assange won…
(2021-09-25). 'Can't Get This to Function at All': 'Confused' Joe Biden Suffers Mic Malfunction at Quad Summit. sputniknews.com US President Joe Biden has yet again suffered a microphone failure, this time at the Quad Leaders Summit at the White House. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Antony Blinken fought off laughter after he was quizzed by Republicans as to who in the White House "pushes the button and cuts (President Biden) off mid-sentence".
(2021-09-25). China in Action: Carbon Neutral by 2050. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Top U.S. envoy in Ukraine: "We have made this clear that further aggression from Russia will have costs and consequences" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Further aggression from Russia will have costs and consequences — Kvien The United States will continue to work to hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine, according to U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Kristina Kvien. **** "As Ukraine works towards Euro-Atlantic integration, we must remain clear-eyed about the challenges Ukraine faces, both from within and from …
(2021-09-25). US Won't Be Asking Taliban Permission to Launch Future Airstrikes in Afghanistan. news.antiwar.com The US has no plans to ask permission from the Taliban if it decides to bomb Afghanistan in the future, Since the withdrawal, the US has maintained that it has "over the horizon capabilities" to carry out airstrikes in Afghanistan. But even though the Taliban is leading the new Afghan government, the Pentagon has no plans to coordinate with them on potential airstrikes. | "We retain all necessary authorities to execute over-the…
(2021-09-25). What I Know After 50 Years of Covering Foreign Policy: War and Empire Are Bad. commondreams.org "The U.N. has finally made it clear what 'multilateralism' is all about—paying lip service to the people while skewing priorities for the interests of imperialists and monopoly capitalists."
(2021-09-25). Activists Ramp Up Pressure on Biden Administration Ahead of UN Climate Talks. zcomm.org "It's a really important report because it could very well serve as a blueprint for regulatory action for federal agencies if it's bold and meets the Biden administration's rhetoric on climate."
(2021-09-25). The Globalized, Corporate-Led Food System Is Failing Us. zcomm.org More than 500 civil society groups boycotted the United Nations Food Systems Summit in New York for giving corporations an outsized role in framing the agenda…
(2021-09-25). Homeless man faces seven years in prison for a 43-cent "theft" in Pennsylvania. wsws.org Under Pennsylvania's three-strikes law, no matter how small the third theft is, the charge is an automatic felony and carries a 3- to 7-year sentence.
(2021-09-25). Sale of live crabs, lobsters and fur banned in Amsterdam markets. indybay.org Fur and live crabs and lobsters will no longer be allowed to be sold at markets in the Dutch capital from 2022. Amsterdam city council has decided to ban the sale on animal rights grounds, a pledge that was part of the current city coalition agreement.
(2021-09-25). US says to continue imposing sanctions on Iran, Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com In its reaction to a report of oil cooperation between Tehran and Caracas, US Department of Treasury said that Washington would continue to impose sanctions on Islamic Republic of Iran and Venezuela.
(2021-09-25). [World Report] WHO introduces ambitious new air quality guidelines. thelancet.com Experts call the stringent limits "extremely challenging", but with the potential to have a large effect on public health. Talha Burki reports.
(2021-09-25). The 2020-21 Worldwide Corona Crisis: Destroying Civil Society, Engineered Economic Depression, Global Coup d'État and the "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca We are at the crossroads of one of the most serious crises in modern history. We are living history, yet our understanding of the flow of events since January 2020 has been blurred. Worldwide, people have been misled both by their governments and the media.
(2021-09-25). Palestinian Authority urges Sudan to hand over confiscated assets. middleeasteye.net 
Palestinian Authority urges Sudan to hand over confiscated assets | Sudanese authorities took control of investments and companies accused of sending funds to the Hamas movement after president Omar al-Bashir was ousted | Sat, 09/25/2021 – 18: 41 | A Palestinian youth walks past a building that was destroyed in May during Israel's 11-day bombardment of the Gaza Strip, on 23 September (AFP/…
(2021-09-25). Consumer Health: 5 types of thyroid cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, which make this a good time to learn about the five types of thyroid cancer. More than 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces…
(2021-09-25). Drop the Illusions: Biden is a Vicious Cold Warrior. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Martinez — Sep 22, 2021 | This original article by Friends of Socialist China co-editor After four years of Trump's unhinged anti-China rhetoric, combined with the intensification of US diplomatic and economic attacks on Chi…
(2021-09-25). Brazil's Bolsonaro attacks socialism and COVID-19 lockdowns at UN. wsws.org Bolsonaro praised the recent fascistic demonstrations in Brazil and defended his criminal "herd immunity" policy that has caused nearly 600,000 COVID-19 deaths.
(2021-09-25). UN: Georgia calls on "international community" to "liberate occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Echoing identical language employed on the eve of the 1999 war against Yugoslavia, the 2008 war against South Ossetia and last year's war against Nagorno-Karabakh. And the current rhetoric used against Russia over Crimea. Perhaps someone will make the connections. Today I appeal to everyone to end the illegal occupation of Georgia's sovereign lands by …
(2021-09-25). Hactivist jailed in 'Little Guantanamo' says prison blocked him from contacting wife, covering for 'sexually abusive' guard. rt.com 
Imprisoned hacktivist Martin Gottesfeld says the federal prison authorities have cut off his phone access, shortly after he gave an interview to RT and told his wife about a unit manager who was allegedly sexually abusing inmates. | Gottesfeld is serving a 10-year sentence for a "cyberattack" on Boston Children's Hospital in 2014 — which he says he did to help end the "torture" of teenage girl Justina Pelletier, who was being administered the wrong treatment while her parents lost custody of their daughter to the state for trying to protest against it. | Gottesfeld, who was later arrested by the FBI and w…
(2021-09-25). No, The Teachers Are Not Okay. commondreams.org Perhaps the 2022 election will bring Democrats a large enough progressive majority that they can work around their own grifters—or maybe it'll signal the death knell of the republic.
(2021-09-25). [Perspectives] Waheed Arian: supporting health care in conflict zones. thelancet.com Waheed Arian is an accident and emergency doctor at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in the UK and an NHS Innovation Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow and Mentor. But his journey to becoming a doctor was challenging. Born in Kabul in 1983, the first 5 years of his life were spent in hiding from rockets, bombs, and shelling, until his family migrated to Pakistan for their safety. For the next 3 months their home would be the Babu refugee camp near the city of Peshawar. At the camp, Arian became malnourished and contracted malaria and tuberculosis.
(2021-09-25). Haitian Prime Minister: As long as there is inequality, migration will continue. news.un.org The Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, said on Saturday that "human beings, fathers and mothers who have children, are always going to flee poverty and conflict."
(2021-09-25). Florida Governor DeSantis appoints right-wing surgeon general to oversee state's COVID policy. wsws.org The appointment of Dr. Joseph Ladapo as surgeon general provides Governor DeSantis pseudoscientific cover in his efforts to continue to let the virus rip through the state.
(2021-09-25). GOP Golden Boy? Republicans Strongly Back Florida Gov. DeSantis for 2024 Primary Sans Trump. sputniknews.com Within the past several months, numerous surveys on the 2024 US presidential election have shown that a significant portion of the Republican Party would back a GOP ticket featuring the 43-year-old. DeSantis more recently has brushed off the statistical speculation and political prodding as "nonsense" that has been "manufactured."
(2021-09-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: COVID-19 vaccine boosters and third doses. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Both of my parents have been vaccinated for COVID-19. The doctor told my mom she is eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but my dad is not eligible for a booster now. Can you explain who needs an additional vaccine now, and the differences between a booster and third dose. ANSWER: It's good to know that your parents are among the millions of people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19. A…
(2021-09-25). Jóvenes en el mundo se manifiestan contra el cambio climático. telesurtv.net Estas manifestaciones suceden a pocas semanas de que ocurra la Cumbre de Naciones Unidas sobre Cambio Climático COP26.
(2021-09-25). U.S. recruits NATO allies, partners for showdown with Russia in the Arctic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com As U.S. shifts Arctic strategy to counter Russia, allies offer valuable info The Arctic has received relatively little military attention since the Cold War, but U.S. strategy is shifting toward a renewed focus on the region, reflecting increasing Russian military activity there. Recent Arctic strategies by the Army, Air Force and Navy emphasize ways of …
(2021-09-25). 'Vaccine Apartheid': Africans Tell UN They Need Vaccines. zcomm.org "No one is safe unless we are all safe." That message was repeated throughout the day to world leaders assembled at the UN, as the inequity of vaccine distribution came into sharp focus…
(2021-09-25). Eric Schmidt Cashes in on Artificial Intelligence Arms Race. orinocotribune.com By Dan Cohen — Sep 21, 2021 | As the Pentagon drives a hi-tech arms race to maintain its global military superiority, ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is the man at the center. Behind The Headlines' Dan Cohen investigates how the US empire's drive to control the world using Silicon Valley technology creates the possibility of a devastating war. | The United States is leading a new artificial intelligence arms race that could spell the end of humanity. | Back in 2014, a few years before he died, Stephen Hawking
(2021-09-25). Zbigniew's Ghost: An Exorcism (A Book Review of Valediction: Three Nights of Desmond). strategic-culture.org The only difference between 2021 and 1981 is that today, a Multipolar Alliance led by the Russia and China has created a new paradigm, capable of challenging the dystopic unipolar hegemon that Brzezinski believed should govern the New World Order. | As a journalist, it is necessary to do my best not only to stay up-to-date on as many of the cutting edge developments as possible, but to also keep a flexible mind so that the buzzing myriad of facts emerging every day can be imbued with value such that my analysis can be useful to readers. | Over the past weeks, my mind processed such a dizzying array of information…
(2021-09-25). What Should Replace the EU. strategic-culture.org The elections this year in the possibly neutralist EU nations such as Germany and France will be crucially important in determining whether Europe will again be the battleground for a world war, Eric Zuesse writes. | What should replace the EU is a result from the reasons why it needs to be replaced. It results from the EU's history, and this will be explained here: | As will be documented below, the EU was created by the U.S. and UK Governments after World War II in order to carry out the plan that
(2021-09-25). 'We will overcome': Jenin's rebellious history as told by its elders. middleeasteye.net 
'We will overcome': Jenin's rebellious history as told by its elders | Residents recount memories of defiance in West Bank city where family stories and revolution go hand in hand | Sat, 09/25/2021 – 10: 06 | Khadra Abu Sariyyi, now 84, has lost her family home in Jenin Camp twice to Israeli army demolitions (MEE/Mohammad Ateeq) | Long before six Palestinian prisoners dug their way out of…
(2021-09-25). Iran doubts Biden's seriousness in returning to JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Islamic Republic of Iran cast doubt seriousness of US President Biden's administration in returning to Iran's nuclear deal, JCPOA.
(2021-09-25). Tunisia: More than 100 officials resign from Ennahda Party over leadership. middleeasteye.net Tunisia: More than 100 officials resign from Ennahda Party over leadership | Officials say the party is isolated and has failed to form a common front against President Kais Saied's actions | Sat, 09/25/2021 – 10: 38 | Ennahda has been the most powerful party in Tunisia since the 2011 revolution and the ousting of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (AFP) | More than 100 prominent officials…
(2021-09-25). El Milagro Chicago tortilla factory workers locked out after walkout. wsws.org Tortilla factory workers at El Milagro in Chicago walked out Thursday to protest speedups, COVID-19 exposure, low wage and other issues.
(2021-09-25). Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Whither China? roarmag.org Season 3, Episode 21 — Whither China?: | In this episode of ACC, Prof. Harvey examines what is happening in China today, the many changes taking place within (the formation of a billionaire class, uneven geographical development between metropolitan cities and rural areas, a cultural revolution), and highlights its impact on and relationship to the global economy. | You can support this podcast on
(2021-09-25). China Warns US Will 'Dump' India, Australia, and Japan as Four Nations Convene for Quad Summit. sputniknews.com Leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the US held discussions on a range of issues, including maritime security, COVID vaccine cooperation, as well as the situation in Afghanistan, at the first-ever summit of the "Quadrilateral Security Dialogue" hosted at the White House on 24 September.
(2021-09-25). Corte de El Salvador ordena suspender reforma contra jueces. telesurtv.net La suspensión permitirá a los magistrados proseguir con las investigaciones iniciadas por la Comisión de la Verdad.
(2021-09-25). Chelsea Manning challenges attempt to permanently bar her from Canada under Ottawa's state secrecy laws. wsws.org The Canadian government plans to argue that the persecuted US whistleblower should be permanently barred from entering the country at an Immigration and Refugee Board hearing scheduled for October 7.
(2021-09-25). [Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com McGinley M P, Cohen J A. Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators in multiple sclerosis and other conditions. Lancet 2021; 398: 1184—94—In table 1 of this Therapeutics paper, cenerimod should have had a — symbol in the S1PR5 column. In table 4, the studies for systemic lupus erythematosus should have been listed as: NCT03742037, cenerimod, phase 2, active; NCT02472795, cenerimod, phase 1/2, completed; NCT01294774, KRP203, phase 2, completed; and NCT02307643, amiselimod, phase 1, completed. In the same table, the study for asthma should have been listed as: NCT00785083, fingolimod, phase 2, co…
(2021-09-25). Australia: Victorian outbreak the worst in the state since pandemic began. wsws.org The state Labor government is responding to record infection numbers by escalating its drive to lift lockdown measures in the interests of corporate profit.
(2021-09-25). These GOP Grifters Will Be the Death of This Republic. commondreams.org After half a century studying the issue, here's lesson number one: Wars are bad and empire is folly.
(2021-09-25). Event marks unity of Abkhazia, Donetsk, Lugansk, South Ossetia and Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bibilov presented the Order of Friendship to the guests from Syria, Abkhazia, DPR and LPR For contribution to the development and strengthening of friendly relations and in connection with the celebration of the 31st anniversary of the formation of the Republic, President of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov presented state awards — the Order of Friendship …
(2021-09-25). Sweden forges military bloc against Russia with NATO neighbors Denmark, Norway. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Sweden, like Finland now a NATO Enhanced Opportunities Partner, supplied combat troops for NATO's war in Afghanistan and warplanes for NATO's war against Libya. Sweden to deepen military ties with Norway, Denmark, Swedish TV reports Sweden will sign a defence cooperation agreement with Norway and Denmark this week to counter a deteriorating security situation in …
(2021-09-25). Food sovereignty from the perspective of the urban poor. zcomm.org We can only overcome food crises when the social value of land is put before its commercial value…
(2021-09-25). Georgia: small nation, but willing to sacrifice sons in NATO wars around the world. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com At one point Georgia was the third-largest troop contributor for the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan (with a total population of only some 3.5 million), with only the U.S. and Britain deploying more. In August of 2008 the Pentagon airlifted all 2,000 Georgian troops in Iraq home to join in the war with Russia …
(2021-09-25). $3.5 Trillion Is Too Expensive, But $10 Trillion for War Is Business as Usual. commondreams.org The system is built on the backs of teachers. And we are ready to collapse.
(2021-09-25). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org India: Village health nurses protest in Tamil Nadu for shorter hours; Andhra Pradesh contract medical officers demand unpaid salaries; Australian truck drivers strike for better pay…
(2021-09-25). Sunday 9/26: SF Car caravan & rally: Cancel the Rents! indybay.org Car caravan at 11: 30AM at 1875 Marin St. Rally at 1: 30PM at Garfield Square…
(2021-09-25). Saturday 9/25: Free Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets, Santa Cruz…
(2021-09-25). Australian government speeds up plans for nuclear-powered submarines to confront China. wsws.org These moves indicate that preparations for war, potentially within years, not decades, are intensifying.
(2021-09-25). Thousands cleared from Texas border camp as detentions and deportations of Haitian refugees continue. wsws.org The effort of the Biden White House to deport thousands to a country engulfed in extreme poverty, widespread gang violence and political instability is an immense crime.
(2021-09-25). Ukrainian troops storm beach in Sea of Azov during NATO drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Among the fifteen nations participating in the U.S.-led war games are Turkey, Pakistan and Jordan. Ukrainian troops land on Azov Sea coast in NATO drillsThe Joint Efforts 2021 military drills kicked off in Ukraine on September 22 Ukrainian marines landed on the coast of the Sea of Azov in the Joint Efforts 2021 drills involving …
(2021-09-25). [Perspectives] An inclusive worldview: Amartya Sen's memoir. thelancet.com Amartya Sen's contributions to economics, social science more generally, and philosophy are so profound and wide-ranging that they defy easy categorisation. In addition to his technical work on the appropriate choice of technology in low-income and middle-income countries and on the axiomatic underpinnings of social choice theory, he has broadened the scope of enquiry to bring in more complex approaches to the idea of development, the explicit analysis of deprivation, how to capture and measure wellbeing and inequality, the nature of human freedom, our understanding of democracy, and much else.
(2021-09-25). "Vigil": The BBC's Submarine Drama Is the Anti-Russian Propaganda Machine in Action. globalresearch.ca
(2021-09-25). Team of top scientists researching Covid origins disbanded amid controversy and conflicts of interest. rt.com 
A task force of senior scientists investigating the origins of Covid-19 has been disbanded, their leader revealed. Its investigation had been plagued from the outset by accusations of corruption and conflict of interest. | Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs told the
(2021-09-25). The brutal legacy of Ferdinand Marcos. peoplesdispatch.org On September 21, the people of the Philippines marked the 49th anniversary of the imposition of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos. The commemorations were held as incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte tries to stay in power as vice-president to escape potential legal action for the alleged human rights violations under his rule.
(2021-09-25). [World Report] Health in the 2021 German election. thelancet.com Health system funding, social care, staffing, and COVID-19 are key issues in the German election, on Sept 26, 2021. Rob Hyde reports on the manifesto pledges of the main parties.
(2021-09-25). Latin America Challenges Neocolonial OAS, and US Hegemony, at Historic CELAC Summit. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Sep 22, 2021 | The presidents of Venezuela and Cuba joined leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean in a CELAC summit in Mexico, challenging US unilateralism and the neocolonial OAS. | Mexico hosted a historic summit of CELAC, the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean States, on September 18. | It was an important example of Latin America's gradual move away from the Organization of American States (OAS), a neocolonial proxy of Washington, by instead strengthening regional institutions that exclude the United States and Canada. | The summit revived a multilateral organizati…
(2021-09-25). [Correspondence] The evidence gap in low back pain management strategies — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Xing Du and Yunsheng Ou for bringing up the contentious issue of spine surgery for further discussion. However, we do not agree that the conclusions in our Seminar1 oppose evidence-based medicine; rather, we believe that they bolster the argument that there is insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions.
(2021-09-25). US House of Representatives passes Women's Health Protection Act. nationofchange.org "The House has stepped in where the courts have failed us."
(2021-09-25). Israeli-Palestinian conflict: The questions to be answered at the table. zcomm.org The reality is that as the non-viability of a two-state solution becomes increasingly clear, we will all have to become a lot more serious in the collective search for other solutions…
(2021-09-25). Military Situation In Yemen On September 25, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 129 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On September 24, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 2 airstrikes on the Shada district | On September 24, Ansar Allah attacked positions of Saudi coalition in Abha Airport with a suicide drone | On September 25, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued in the west of Marib city | On September 25,…
(2021-09-25). Iran's hospitality towards asylum seekers in comparison to US. en.mehrnews.com
(2021-09-25). 'How Many More Deaths Must It Take?' Barbados Leader Rips Rich Nations in Fierce UN Speech. commondreams.org "I don't want to see it drawn out to as far as the House has proposed," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during a recent press call.
(2021-09-25). To Avert Debt Ceiling Calamity, Democrats Urged to Finally Kill the Filibuster. commondreams.org
(2021-09-25). Biden's National Security Adviser May Be Guilty of Perjury Over Clinton Campaign's Russiagate Plot. sputniknews.com Last week, Michael Sussmann, a former attorney in a law firm that represented Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, was indicted for allegedly lying to the FBI in 2016 about the capacity in which he was providing allegations of cyber links between Russia's Alfa Bank and former US President Donald Trump's Trump Organisation.
(2021-09-25). UN: Georgia discusses Caucasus with Turkey, Intermarium projects with Poland. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkey is an uncompromising advocate of Georgia joining NATO and "liberating" its "occupied territories" of Abkhazia and South Ossetia "from Russia," either of which developments would almost certainly trigger war with Russia — Turkey's strategic partner as the Vladimir Putin regime describes the relationship between the two countries on an almost daily basis. Turkey maintains …
(2021-09-25). AOC torched over 'barely comprehensible' statement attempting to explain 'present' vote on $1bn Iron Dome bill she opposes. rt.com 
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was roasted after issuing a long press release to explain why she didn't vote 'no' on a bill to fund Israeli's anti-missile shield, calling herself a victim of "unjust" procedures. | Having changed her 'no' vote to 'present' at the last minute on a $1 billion bill to replenish Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system the day prior, AOC took to Twitter on Friday with a vast, 900-word missive attempting to justify the move to her constituents. While she stated the bill "should have been opposed," she went on to argue that it was brought to the House floor through…
(2021-09-25). Philly's first Curb Fest for political prisoners. workers.org 
By Betsey Piette Philadelphia's first Curb Fest for Political Prisoners, held in the city's Germantown neighborhood Sept. 18, featured local DJs, performers, artists, multiple information and vendor tables about political prisoners and organizations working for their release. Curb Fest events are planned for other cities in the U.S. Philadelphia, Sept. . . . |
(2021-09-25). "These new laws are breaching human rights"—SEP electoral members condemn new Australian laws. wsws.org "It's important to achieve social equality and give a voice to the working class, because it doesn't have one in modern society," Bianca, a new SEP electoral member, said.
(2021-09-25). If The 'Iron Dome' Controversy Was About a Fist Fight. strategic-culture.org By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | "Oh no, not again with you two," yelled the bartender when a stool got knocked over. "Take it outside!" | The two men took their exit accompanied by other patrons. Steve looked at a third man named Bill, then threw a punch at Joe. | Before Joe could strike back, Bill snuck up behind him and pinned his arms to his side with a bear hug. Onlookers yelled out in protest as Steve punched Joe in the face while he struggled to free himself from Bill's grasp. | "Why are you yelling at me?" said Bill. "This is a defensive maneuver. I'm helping to defend Steve from getting punched by Joe." | Only in…
