(2024-09-20). Israeli airstrikes target Beirut; several children among fatalities. presstv.ir The Israeli military carries out an airstrike against the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing five children.
(2024-09-20). Israel targets senior Hezbollah leader in Beirut air strike. middleeasteye.net 
Israel targets senior Hezbollah leader in Beirut air strike | Lebanon's health ministry says at least three people killed in attack | | An Israeli air strike killed at least three people in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday in what appears to be an attempt to target a senior Hezbollah leader.
(2024-09-20). "Declaration of War": Hezbollah Girds for Israeli Invasion of Lebanon After Mobile Device Attacks. democracynow.org 
Right after we broadcast, Israel carried out "targeted strikes" in Beirut as it appears to be preparing for a ground invasion of southern Lebanon as an expansion of its war on Gaza. | Following deadly Israeli attacks that blew up walkie-talkies and pagers across Lebanon this week, killing at least 37 people and wounding around 3,000, Israeli officials have pledged to ramp up their campaign against Hezbollah. Hezbollah characterized the devastating pager explosions as a "declaration of war." In Beirut, we hear from journalist Rania Abouzeid about the aftereffects of the attack and the prosp…
(2024-09-20). Iran Considering Legal Action Against Israeli Acts of Terror: Deputy FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry has been weighing up plans for political and legal action against the Israeli regime in response to its most recent terrorist attack in Lebanon, which injured Iran's ambassador to Beirut, a deputy foreign minister said.
(2024-09-20). US Officials Say There Will Be No Gaza Ceasefire Deal Before Biden's Term Ends. news.antiwar.com Senior US officials have concluded that a Gaza ceasefire deal will likely not be reached before President Biden's term comes to an end on January 20, 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. For months, Biden administration officials have claimed that a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was in sight while at the …
(2024-09-20). 'Savage treatment' of Palestinian dead by Israel in West Bank. newarab.com 
An AP journalist in the town of Qabatiya witnessed three soldiers push the bodies off the roofs of adjacent multi-story buildings, sending them falling out of view. It was the latest in a…
(2024-09-20). Tlaib submits names of Palestinian children killed by Israel to Congress. presstv.ir Muslim Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has submitted the names of Palestinian children killed by the Israeli regime in Gaza into the record of the US Congress.
(2024-09-20). The World Says That Israel's Unlawful Occupation of Palestine Must End. counterpunch.org 
On September 18, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution that demanded that Israel immediately withdraw from the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank. The resolution used strong language, saying that "Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful" and that it is "under an obligation" to end its "unlawful presence" in the OPT "as rapidly as possible."
(2024-09-20). Israel's True Objectives in Gaza, and Why It Will Fail. counterpunch.org 
Never in its history of war, and military occupation has Israel been so incapable of developing a coherent plan for its future, and the future of its victims. Even a quick glance at headlines in international media reveals the depth of the Israeli dilemma. While Tel Aviv continues to carry out a genocidal war against
(2024-09-20). Rashida Tlaib slams US bill to ban 'made in Palestine' labelling. newarab.com 
US Congresswoman The Palestinian-American representative urged her fellow lawmakers to vote against the bill, saying that a 'yes' vote would be "erasing the existence of Palestinians". | Tlaib, a member of the Democrat's left-leaning 'The Squad' bloc, has consistently criticised Israeli abuses against Palestinians. | "It seeks to erase Palestin…
(2024-09-20). More information emerges about would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh. wsws.org Despite a rap sheet a mile long, Routh was able to freely travel to Ukraine, recruit mercenaries for the war effort, return to the US, acquire a high powered rifle and come within 500 yards of the former president.
(2024-09-20). 15 Israeli troopers killed, injured as Hezbollah targets military site. presstv.ir The Hezbollah resistance movement targets an Israeli military site in the northeastern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, leaving casualties among the occupation soldiers.
(2024-09-20). Israel arrests citizen in Iran plot to kill Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Israel's police arrested an Israeli citizen allegedly recruited by "An Israeli citizen was recruited by Iranian intelligence to promote assassinations of Israeli figures. He was smuggled twice into Iran and received payment for carrying out missions," the statement said.
(2024-09-20). The Trump Assassination Body Count. counterpunch.org 
In the end we know little about the latest assassination attempt against presidential candidate and career fraudster Donald J. Trump, who was playing a round at Trump International Golf Club when a member of the Secret Service opened fire on a fence running beside the sixth hole—a dogleg to the right that runs along South Congress Avenue and Summit Boulevard.
(2024-09-20). Iranian press review: Iran condemns pager explosions, blames Israel and US for escalation. middleeasteye.net 
Iranian press review: Iran condemns pager explosions, blames Israel and US for escalation | Meanwhile, pressure on Kurdish activists rises on uprising anniversary, officials ban some bakeries from selling bread to Afghans, IRGC media hails Houthi attack on Israel | | A c…
(2024-09-20). Yemen prepared for long war with Israel, says defense minister. presstv.ir The Yemeni defense minister says the country's armed forces are prepared for an extended fighting against Israel.
(2024-09-20). Islamic Resistance fighters bombarded the main base of the missile air defense belonging to the Northern Region Command in Birya Barracks with volleys of Katyusha rockets: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Air and Missile Defense Headquarters at Kela barracks with tens of Katyusha rockets: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Day 350: Ongoing Israeli Bombing Kills And Injures Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org 
On Friday, Day 350 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women, in various parts of the devastated, besieged, and starved coastal enclave. Update: Media sources said one citizen was killed following an Israeli airstrike on Beit Hanoun in …
(2024-09-20). Massive explosion at Russian arms depot leaves unanswered questions. wsws.org The explosion marked one of the largest strikes on a Russian arms depot since the start of the war. The arsenal in Toropets, located 300 miles north of Ukraine and 230 miles west of Moscow, reportedly housed long-range missiles and glide bombs.
(2024-09-20). There Is Only One Night Left to Build Fortifications. dissidentvoice.org 
Niniko Morbedadze (Georgia), The Orange Clouds on the Boundary, 2018. Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. On 13 September, at a conclave in Washington, DC, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that it would be acceptable for Ukraine to fire missiles, provided by the …
(2024-09-20). Protesters in Tel Aviv demand release of Gaza hostages. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives in Gaza staged a new protest in Tel Aviv, urging a deal with Palestinian resistance groups.
(2024-09-20). Israel Admits Defeat Ahead Of Oct 7 Anniv? Netanyahu Bows Before Sinwar As IDF Fails? | Hamas, Gaza. hindustantimes.com Huge development in Gaza truce discussions amid deadlock in talks for months. Kan reported a new proposal for a potential deal that would see the release of all hostages and Palestinian prisoners and a safe passage for Yahya Sinwar. An Israeli official reportedly confirmed the outline of a new proposal presented by Tel Aviv. Watch for more.
(2024-09-20). Suspicious arrest of Telegram founder. presstv.ir The fight against censorship and the suspicious arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov…
(2024-09-20). Gates proposes using AI to stifle free speech; the UN is aiming to be in control of AI, globally. expose-news.com Bill Gates wants to use artificial intelligence ("AI)" for real-time censorship of vaccine-related "misinformation," sparking a heated debate about free speech rights, mind control and the rewriting of history by the so-called …
(2024-09-20). Palestine meetings at Labour conference BANNED from using the word 'genocide' in publicity. thecanary.co The Palestine solidarity movement will converge on Liverpool for the Labour Party conference to demand the government take action on Israel's genocide. Meanwhile, inside the conference it's emerged that Labour Party officials have banned the use of the words "genocide" and "apartheid" in publicity materials — in relation to Israel's genocide and apartheid. The 19th […] | By
(2024-09-20). Israel's Global War of Terror escalates, bringing the world to the brink (again) of World War III. fightbackbetter.com Where are the voices in positions of power in the U.S. condemning the genocide in Gaza — or even using…
(2024-09-20). 'Silence is violence' – Pro-Gaza demonstrators in Rotterdam urge end to Israel genocide. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched across the streets of Rotterdam.
(2024-09-20). Sept. 19: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Thursday, September 19.
(2024-09-20). Friday 9/20: East Bay Protests Apple ⚪ Global Call to Action for Apple's Complicity in Genocide. indybay.org 5640 Bay St, Emeryville, CA 94608, United States…
(2024-09-20). Friday 9/27: Santa Cruz Picket: CHEVRON DIVEST from Palestinian Genocide! indybay.org Chevron on the corner of Soquel and Ocean, Santa Cruz…
(2024-09-20). The Small Details. counterpunch.org 
It is the small details that tell the story of Palestine and the genocide. This is what a friend relayed to me last week, as they explained the situation being lived in occupied Palestine, as the people endure the most obvious and well-documented genocide in human history. From afar we read the details and numbers of killed and injured, see
(2024-09-20). Meet the French art collectors enabling the Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Lobby group brings military experts on tour of destruction.
(2024-09-20). Nasrallah: Blasts declaration of war, enemy to face tough retribution. presstv.ir Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says the Zionist enemy crossed all redlines in its explosions in booby-trapped radios and pagers in Lebanon.
(2024-09-20). Palestinians in Occupied Palestine: Defying Zionism and Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
The United States has had no qualms about casting its lot with the most openly and thoroughly racist regime Israel has ever produced. That fact has been obscured, or intentionally disappeared, in the fog of Israel's war on Gaza. The coalition of far-right Jewish supremacists, homophobes and religious extremists Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surrounded
(2024-09-20). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). Deception, Bribery and Blackmail – How Israel was Born. ummid.com Zionists resorted to deception, bribery, and blackmail and brought pressure on United Nations General Assembly to pass the resolution to partition Palestine.
(2024-09-20). UN envoy denounces Israel's relentless expansion in West Bank. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, today raised his alarm over the "relentless" expansion of Israeli settlements and the growing violence in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-20). Israeli soldiers filmed pushing bodies off roof in deadly West Bank assault. aljazeera.com Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the act as a 'crime' that exposes the Israeli military's 'brutality'.
(2024-09-20). Israel kills seven Palestinians in Qabatiya town in West Bank. newarab.com 
The offensive lasted around 10 hours and left 11 wounded from live ammunition, according to the Palestinian news agency, Wafa. | Palestinian Red Crescent teams recovered the body of a man identified as Shadi Sami Zakarneh from a house tha…
(2024-09-20). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-20). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-20). 'Heinous crime': Israeli forces throw Palestinians' bodies off building in Jenin. presstv.ir A shocking video has circulated on social media showing Israeli soldiers throwing the bodies of Palestinian men from a building during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2024-09-20). Dead bodies desecrated as Israeli forces step up carnage in West Bank. presstv.ir At least seven people have been killed and nearly a dozen others were injured following an hours-long Israeli raid on the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya south of Jenin.
(2024-09-20). IDF 'investigating' after soldiers filmed throwing Palestinian bodies off West Bank rooftop. haaretz.com A video shows three soldiers pushing a body and throwing it off a roof during a raid in the West Bank city of Qabatiya, near Jenin. IDF: 'Does not conform to the values of the IDF and what is expected of IDF soldiers'…
(2024-09-20). Smotrich could cut off Palestinian banks from Israel: report. newarab.com 
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich, who is responsible for the administration of parts of the occupied West Bank, has repeatedly threatened to withhold t…
(2024-09-20). Israeli Colonizers Injure A Young Man Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Thursday, a young man was injured when paramilitary illegal Israeli colonizers invaded Kisan village, east of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Local sources reported that colonizers assaulted 19-year-old Mohammad Saleh Obeidallah, who also sustained injuries from a dog bite after the colonizers unleashed the dog on him in the Kisan wilderness. Abdul Halim …
(2024-09-20). Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Young Man in Qalandia. imemc.org 
On Friday, medical sources confirmed the death of a young Palestinian man after Israeli soldiers shot him in the Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank. Media sources reported that the young man, Yasser Raed Fayez Mteir, succumbed to serious wounds he sustained earlier on Friday after being shot by Israeli …
(2024-09-20). Soldiers Abduct Three Palestinian Siblings Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
At dawn on Friday, Israeli soldiers invaded Immatin village, east of Qalqilia in the occupied West Bank's northwestern part, and abducted three siblings. Media sources reported that several Israeli military vehicles invaded the village before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes, interrogating several Palestinians while inspecting their ID cards. They added that the soldiers abducted …
(2024-09-20). Soldiers Abduct Two Palestinians, Colonizers Attack Homes, Steal Sheep In Hebron. imemc.org 
Israeli soldiers abducted two young men on Thursday night during an attack by paramilitary Israeli colonizers on citizens' homes and stole dozens of sheep in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources said the soldiers abducted Mahmoud Abdul-Mohsen Rashid and Sa'id Mousa Rashid and took them to a …
(2024-09-20). Headlines for September 20, 2024. democracynow.org Hezbollah Leader Says Israel Has Crossed "All Red Lines" as Israel Escalates War with Lebanon, Video Shows Israeli Soldiers Pushing Bodies of Palestinians They Killed Off West Bank Roof, U.N. Panel Accuses Israel of Unprecedented Violations of Children's Rights in War on Palestine, Students Across U.S. Continue to Protest Universities' Complicity in War on Gaza, Trump Says Jewish Voters Will Be to Blame If He Loses November's Election, CNN: North Carolina GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Praised Slavery, Declared Himself a "Black Nazi", Ex-CIA Officer Sentenced to 30 Years for…
(2024-09-20). British man in Israel hoping to make aliyah deported after being arrested at protest. haaretz.com 25-year-old Leo Franks says he was instructed to leave Israel and had his immigration process halted after being arrested at a rally for a hostage release deal and after filming the arrest of a Palestinian minor in the West Bank. 'I'm being deported, and that's really hard emotionally,' he tells Haaretz…
(2024-09-20). IDF says some 140 rockets fired at northern Israel in three waves after strikes on Hezbollah launchers. haaretz.com Some 150 rockets fired into northern Israel, most fall in open areas, causing fires ‚ñ IDF soldiers filmed pushing three bodies from West Bank rooftop ‚ñ Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border ‚ñ Reports in Syria: One person killed, another wounded, in Israeli-attributed strike on car near Damascus airport ‚ñ Hezbollah chief Nasrallah: Pager blasts could be called 'a declaration of war'…
(2024-09-20). British man in Israel hoping to make aliyah deported after being arrested at protests. haaretz.com 25-year-old Leo Franks says he was instructed to leave Israel and had his immigration process halted after being arrested at a rally for a hostage release deal and after filming the arrest of a Palestinian minor in the West Bank. 'I'm being deported, and that's really hard emotionally,' he tells Haaretz…
(2024-09-20). Journalist Mujahed Al-Saadi arrested by Israeli forces in Jenin. newarab.com 
Israeli forces arrested Palestinian journalist Mujahed Al-Saadi at dawn on Thursday during the storming of his home in According to Al-Saadi's brother Amjad, the raid on his house occurred around 2.30am, The New Arab's Arabic sister outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed
(2024-09-20). Failed Machismo: Israel's Pager Killings. dissidentvoice.org With each ludicrously diabolical move, Israel's security and military services are proving that they will broaden the conflict ignited when Hamas breached the country's vaunted security defences on October 7. Notions such as ceasefire and peace are terms of nonsense and babble before the next grand push towards apocalyptic recognition. The pager killings in Lebanon …
(2024-09-20). US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden's term: Report. aljazeera.com Wall Street Journal cites multiple US officials saying they are sceptical a ceasefire can be achieved before January.
(2024-09-20). US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden's term: report. newarab.com 
U.S. officials now believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza is unlikely before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. | The newspaper cited top-level officials in the White House, State Department and Pentagon without naming them. Those bodies did not immediately respond to requests for comment. | "I can tell you that we do not believe that deal is falling apart," Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters on Thursday before the report was published. | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said two weeks ago t…
(2024-09-20). Israeli Gaza deal offers ceasefire for Sinwar exile, captives. newarab.com 
A new single-stage deal that would involve a Israel's KAN News said that the proposal includes the release of all Israeli captives in Gaza in one batch…
(2024-09-20). What's behind Netanyahu's sinister 'day after' plan for Gaza. newarab.com 
After the death of six Israeli captives in Gaza, and instead of caving to the mounting internal and external pressure to allow a ceasefire deal with Hamas, Netanyahu presented a Netanyahu was called untethered from reality for setting up this 'newly found' corridor, afte…
(2024-09-20). Hamas 'highly appreciates' Hezbollah support after Nasrallah's speech. presstv.ir Hamas says it "highly appreciates" Hezbollah's support after the Lebanese resistance group's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah vowed to keep fighting Israel until a ceasefire has been reached in Gaza.
(2024-09-20). Saturday 9/21: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-09-20). Red and African Stream Latest Media to Face US Bans Over Alleged Russia Ties. mintpressnews.com 
With accusations of Russian ties and inciting pro-Palestine protests, Red Media and African Stream are the latest targets in the West's crackdown on media critical of Israel.
(2024-09-20). Israeli media: Hezbollah begins the third wave of shelling towards Meron. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Israeli media: Hezbollah fired a total of 130 rockets at north in the past hour. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters target the headquarters of rocketry and artillery battalion in Yoav Barracks with salvos of Katyusha rockets. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters target an Israeli command HQ belonging to Golan Regiment in Yarden military base with salvos of Katyusha rockets: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Islamic Resistance targets command HQ of the Golan Division 210 at the Nafah base with dozens of Katyusha rockets: Hezbollah statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Hebrew media: Since the start of the war, Hezbollah hasn't covered up casualties, the organization issues an update of casualties within hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Islamic Resistance fighters target the newly established headquarters of the 91st Israeli Division at Ayelet HaShahar with a salvo of Katyusha rockets: Hezbollah statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). The pager bombings — everyday tech that kills. aljazeera.com Attacks against Hezbollah with booby-trapped pagers and two-way radios, blamed on Israel, are new in scale, not approach…
(2024-09-20). For Lebanon, war is coming, but not this second. aljazeera.com Hezbollah's leader has defiant words for Israel, but what will happen and when is not clear.
(2024-09-20). Israel and Hezbollah attack each other after pager explosions. aljazeera.com Israeli military jets bombed sites across southern Lebanon on Thursday.
(2024-09-20). Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies 'contained PETN explosive'. newarab.com 
The batteries of the walkie-talkies used by Lebanese armed group Hezbollah that blew up this week were laced with a highly explosive compound known as PETN, a Lebanese source familiar with the device's components told Reuters. | The way the explosive material was integrated into the battery pack made it extremely difficult to detect, the source said. | Hundreds of walkie-talkies used by the group exploded on Wednesday, a day after thousands of Hezbollah's pagers detonated across the group's strongholds in Lebanon. | Pictures of the walkie-talkies that had exploded showed labels reading "ICOM" and "made in Japa…
(2024-09-20). Hunt for origins of Lebanon attack widens to Bulgaria, Norway. newarab.com 
Bulgaria and Norway became new focal points on Thursday of a global hunt for who supplied Hezbollah with the thousands of Security sources said that
(2024-09-20). Israel captures bodies of Hezbollah fighers near Lebanon border. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed and captured the bodies of two The Israeli army released images it claimed were retrieved from a GoPro camera carried by one of the
(2024-09-20). Japanese company denies making Hezbollah's exploding device. newarab.com 
The Japanese maker of the brand of walkie-talkies linked to "There's no way a bomb could have been integrated into one of our devices during manufacturing. The process is highly automated and fast-paced, so there's no time for such things," Yoshiki Enomoto, a director at ICOM, told Reuters outside the company's headquarters in Osaka, Japan, on…
(2024-09-20). Fears of war grow as Israel kills 32 in Lebanon device blasts. newarab.com 
A second wave of A source close to Hezbollah said
(2024-09-20). Lebanese evacuated to Iran for eye surgery from device blasts. newarab.com 
Nearly 3,000 people, mainly members of Hezbollah but including many civilians, were wounded when…
(2024-09-20). Hezbollah carries out new operations against Israel. presstv.ir Hezbollah said on Thursday that it carried out new operations in support of Palestinian people in Gaza and in response to the regime's strikes on southern Lebanon.
(2024-09-20). Iraqi resistance vows 'ironclad support' for Hezbollah, says ready to send fighters. presstv.ir The Iraqi factions have also indicated readiness to send forces to Lebanon to confront the Israeli regime.
(2024-09-20). 'Declaration of war': Snippets from Hezbollah leader's speech following device blasts. presstv.ir Following mass device explosions in Lebanon orchestrated by the Israeli regime, Hezbollah resistance movement leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivered a televised speech on Thursday.
(2024-09-20). IDF Hits Over 100 Hezbollah Rocket Launchers in Southern Lebanon. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-20). Taiwan Denies Making Components in Explosive Pagers Linked to Hezbollah Attack. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-20). Hezbollah Blasts Worsen Displacement Crisis Along Israel-Lebanon Border. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-20). The Heat: Mideast Tensions. america.cgtn.com 
Hezbollah's leader has vowed retaliation against Israel following deadly attacks in Lebanon that killed at least 37 people and injured thousands. The explosions were caused by hand-held devices. The Israeli government has not commented on the attacks. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-09-20). Latest attacks bring Hezbollah — and Iran — to the brink of war with Israel. haaretz.com Nasrallah and his patrons in Tehran can still decide between a variety of options ‚ñ From Europe to the United States, Israel is already talking about an arms embargo ‚ñ As far as Israeli soldiers are concerned, the die in Lebanon is cast ‚ñ And what can Gideon Sa'ar possibly bring to the Defense Ministry?
(2024-09-20). Latest attacks bring Hezbollah — and Iran — to the brink of war with Israel. haaretz.com Nasrallah and his patrons in Tehran can still decide between a variety series of options ‚ñ From Europe to United States, Israel is already talking about an arms embargo ‚ñ As far as IDF soldiers are concerned, the die in Lebanon is cast ‚ñ And what — if anything — will Gideon Sa'ar bring with him to the Defense Ministry?
(2024-09-20). Report: U.S. says hostage deal unlikely before election; IDF strikes 100 Hezbollah targets. haaretz.com Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border ‚ñ Reports in Syria: One person killed, another wounded, in Israeli-attributed strike on car near Damascus airport ‚ñ Hezbollah chief Nasrallah: Pager blasts could be called 'a declaration of war' ‚ñ IDF chief approves northern front operational plans ‚ñ Jewish Israeli businessman charged with plotting assassinations of Netanyahu, key officials for Iran…
(2024-09-20). Israel-Hezbollah War Begins? Israeli Jets Rain Bombs On Lebanon; '100 Rocket Launchers Hit..'. hindustantimes.com Israel military carried out major strikes across Lebanon on September 19, targeting Hezbollah militants. IDF fighter jets struck more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon that were primed for immediate attacks on Israel. Times of Israel reported that Lebanese security sources called it some of the most intense bombings since Hezbollah began daily cross-border attacks on northern communities after the start of the Gaza war on October 7.
(2024-09-20). Nasrallah's Challenge To Netanyahu, Gallant Over Lebanon Pager Blast Deaths | Israel. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah issued a challenge to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant while addressing Lebanon after two consecutive days of blasts. Over 35 people died and nearly 3,000 were injured in the sudden and simultaneous explosion of pager and walkie-talkie devices, allegedly used by Hezbollah personnel. Watch the full video for more.
(2024-09-20). BRICS and De-dollarization: An Alternative or Potential Disaster. infobrics.org From October 22 to 24, 2024, a BRICS summit will be held, with a key agenda discussing the potential use of a gold-backed common currency…
(2024-09-20). Dynamics of Dissent: The Western ´Rules Based Order ª and the Quest of the Global South. infobrics.org Western leaders who are currently condemning Russia are losing popularity and legitimacy both internally and externally, as demonstrated in the recent European Parliament elections. Concurrently, the so-called "global majority" has been assuming an increasingly prominent role in crucial issues of international security. These developments have prompted a reflection on why the pursuit of support from the Global South has become central to the maintenance of the conflict in Ukraine and, moreover, why these countries do not support Western efforts to destabilise Russia and China through a proxy war in Ukraine…
(2024-09-20). After Oil, BRICS Accounts for 72% of the World's Rare-Earth Metals. infobrics.org After the BRICS expansion in 2024, the alliance officially accounts for 42% of the global oil and gas reserves. If that wasn't enough, BRICS now accounts for the majority of the rare-earth metals reserve totaling to 72%. This gives the alliance an added advantage in global trade in the oil and rare-earth metals sectors…
(2024-09-20). Explosions in Lebanon interest Russian special services. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Explosions of communication devices in Lebanon are a subject of interest for Russian special services in doing their work, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
(2024-09-20). Components for pagers used in Lebanon blasts not from Taiwan, minister says. aljazeera.com CEO of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo released after questioning over role in deadly explosions.
(2024-09-20). How Lebanon's sapped health sector tackled pager, walkie blasts. newarab.com
(2024-09-20). Israel-Lebanon tensions at boiling point as attacks ongoing. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). MENA airlines ban walkie-talkies, pagers after Lebanon blasts. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Qatar condemns Israel's 'horrific' pager attacks on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Qatar's Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah Al-Khater, has described Israel's use of "everyday devices in people's hands as ticking time bombs" as a "horrific nightmare", in reference to Israel's exploding pager and walkie-talkie She also expressed alarm at the "deafening silence" from the international community regarding the atrocities. | In a post on her official X (former…
(2024-09-20). Iraq orders inspection of electronics after Lebanon explosions. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). IRGC chief: Israel to face 'crushing response' for acts of terror in Lebanon. presstv.ir The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Israel will face "a crushing response from the axis of resistance" for its acts of terror in Lebanon which are the result of the regime's despair.
(2024-09-20). Probe finds devices 'booby-trapped' before entering Lebanon. presstv.ir Lebanon's mission to the United Nations says an initial investigation by Lebanese authorities has found that the telecommunication devices that exploded this week were "booby-trapped" before they entered the country.
(2024-09-20). Iraqi group says ready to send thousands of fighters to Lebanon. presstv.ir The secretary general of Iraq's Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada says the Iraqi anti-terror is ready to send thousands of resistance fighters to Lebanon in the event of war with Israel.
(2024-09-20). Iran calls for global reaction to Israel's inhuman acts in Lebanon. presstv.ir The Iranian government urges the international community to react to the recent Israeli regime's inhuman act in Lebanon.
(2024-09-20). Iran president condoles with Lebanon, vows 'definitive punishment'. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian offers condolences to Lebanon over the casualties caused by Israel's recent "treacherous mass assassination."
(2024-09-20). Israel bombing southern Lebanon as government and military officials threaten full-scale invasion. wsws.org It is clear that the pager terrorist attacks were part of a pre-planned military offensive that would have been approved by Washington and the other imperialist powers.
(2024-09-20). Israel criticized over attacks. ecns.cn China's envoy to the United Nations on Thursday urged Israel to stop "violating Lebanon's sovereignty" and avoid actions that "could lead to another catastrophe".
(2024-09-20). Mayhem across Lebanon after simultaneous pager blasts. ummid.com Hospitals have been flooded by dead and wounded as people are exploding on roads after simultaneous 'pager blasts' in Lebanon bordering Israel.
(2024-09-20). Walkie-Talkie explosions rock Lebanon a day after Pager blasts. ummid.com A day after simultaneous Pager blasts, Lebanon Wednesday (September 18, 2024) has been rocked by a series of explosions caused by detonations of Walkie-Talkies.
(2024-09-20). Peace: Well-Being for the Poorest. dissidentvoice.org 
Peace has always been fundamental to me. My first forays into activism were for peace: as an elementary school student blowing up balloons for a protest when the white train carrying nuclear warheads passed through my hometown in Idaho, organizing a protest of the first Gulf War in junior high school, writing letters to protest …
(2024-09-20). They only had 48 hours. electronicintifada.net Man goes to an office to register the birth of his twins. Israel shells his house killing both babies and their mother.
(2024-09-20). The unseen wounds of displacement. electronicintifada.net "Displacement is not just about the loss of a home. It is the slow, agonizing loss of a piece of yourself."
(2024-09-20). Leaked documents reveal US intel cutout's Iranian counter-revolution plans. thegrayzone.com Leaks expose a secret effort by retired National Endowment for Democracy leader Carl Gershman to consolidate war-hungry neoconservative control over Iran's opposition, while channeling US government funds into his own pet regime change initiatives. Leaked documents and emails obtained by The Grayzone reveal a seemingly covert effort by American regime change operatives to impose radical leadership on the remnants of Iran's protest movement against the mandatory hijab, in order to topple the government of Iran. The initiative was spearheaded by …
(2024-09-20). Trump says Jewish voters would be partly to blame if he loses election. aljazeera.com Republican nominee again says Israel would likely cease to exist within two years should the Democrats win.
(2024-09-20). Here are the universities in Gaza destroyed by Israel. newarab.com 
As the brutal war in the Gaza Strip rages on, the Israeli army has systematically attacked most of the education facilities, killing thousands of students, teachers and lecturers in cold blood. | By targeting these facilities, it is clear that the Israeli army aims to end the existence of any place of education and obliterate any prospects for young Palestinians, even post-war. | The Israeli army has also worked to convert many universities in the Gaza Strip into military barracks and places for investigation, later destroying them after they are done, according to Palestinian officials at the education minis…
(2024-09-20). Israel turns to Morocco amid Turkey's car trade embargo. newarab.com 
So far, a limited number of Moroccan-made vehicles, primarily from the French Renault group, have arrived in Israel. Peugeot 208 models produced at Stellantis's Moroccan factories are expected to join them in the coming months, reported the Israeli financial site Calcalist. | This shift…
(2024-09-20). Shock video shows Palestinians thrown from roof by Israeli army. newarab.com 
An AP journalist saw three Israeli soldiers pushing the bodies from the top of an adjacent multi-story building in Qabatya, sending the apparently lifeless bodies falling several storeys to the ground. | It happened following a 10-hour military assault on Qabatya,…
(2024-09-20). Why Israel is seeking to forge closer ties with Balkan states. newarab.com 
Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded a The back-to-back meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Albanian President Bajram Begaj, and Prime Minister Edi Rama underscored Israel's
(2024-09-20). Germany denies stopping arms exports to Israel. newarab.com 
According to a Reuters analysis of data and a source close to the Economy Ministry, Germany put a hold on new exports of weapons of war to Israel while it deals with legal challenges. | The Economy Ministry said on Thursday that there was no ban on
(2024-09-20). Israel kills dozens in Gaza, W. Bank, US denies talks collapsing. newarab.com
(2024-09-20). Why did UK abstain from UN vote on Israeli occupation. newarab.com 
The UK was among 43 member states who abstained at the
(2024-09-20). Amman anger: Jordanian protesters gather at Israeli embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Protesters in Amman marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza after Friday (August 16) prayers.
(2024-09-20). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-20). Iran's Armed Forces warn US, Israel: Revenge for Haniyeh 'definite'. presstv.ir Iran's Armed Forces warns the United States and Israel that the passage of time will not hinder Iran's retaliation for Haniyeh's assassination.
(2024-09-20). Hamas winning despite Israel's upper hand on tactical level: Israeli general. presstv.ir A top Israeli general has acknowledged that Hamas is wining despite Israel's upper hand on a tactical level.
(2024-09-20). War on Gaza: UK officials warned of criminal liability over F-35 exports to Israel. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: UK officials warned of criminal liability over F-35 exports to Israel | Ministers and arms company executives could face indictment and a jury trial if arms transfers continue, two rights groups say | | UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with US Secretary of State Antony Bl…
(2024-09-20). End to Israeli occupation demanded. ecns.cn On Wednesday, the UNGA passed a nonbinding resolution demanding an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within a year. The resolution was adopted with 124 votes in favor and 14 against, while 43 members abstained.
(2024-09-20). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). No Endorsement: Uncommitted Mvmt. Won't Back Harris, Trump or Third Party as U.S. Keeps Arming Israel. democracynow.org 
The U.S. presidential election is just 45 days away, and for antiwar voters, the policy differences between the two leading candidates are vanishingly thin. As the Biden-Harris administration continues to supply billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, the Uncommitted National Movement, which for months has attempted to steer the Democratic Party toward a more critical stance on Israel, has announced it is not endorsing Kamala Harris. Neither does the organization recommend casting a third-party vote, citing the risk of splitting the two-party vote and ushering in a second term for Donald Trump. "We w…
(2024-09-20). Tensiones entre Líbano e Israel reúnen al Consejo de Seguridad de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU se reunirá hoy en medio de las crecientes tensiones entre Líbano e Israel, agravadas tras los ataques cibernéticos con dispositivos electrónicos organizado por Tel Aviv en el vecino país.
(2024-09-20). Cuba en el top 20 de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC).- La selección masculina cubana de ajedrez escaló al lugar 18 en el apartado abierto de la Olimpiada Mundial de Budapest (Hungría), al vencer en la fecha más reciente al plantel de Israel 2.5 puntos a 1.5.
(2024-09-20). This Philly Fringe 'Othello' is reimagined for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. whyy.org 
(2024-09-20). Ever-scheming Netanyahu left Sa'ar in the lurch and a sword hovering over Gallant's head. haaretz.com After the pagers attacks, the prime minister's replacement of Gallant was put on hold for 'national security' reasons, as if things were quiet before that ‚ñ Netanyahu proved once again that to him, the defense portfolio is nothing but a political sop ‚ñ If Sa'ar ever becomes defense minister, his relationship with Bibi will break down too…
(2024-09-20). Ever-scheming Netanyahu left Sa'ar in the lurch and a sword hovering over Gallant's head. haaretz.com After the pagers attacks, the prime minister's replace Gallant was put on hold for 'national security' reasons – as if things were quiet beforehand ‚ñ Netanyahu proved once again that the defense portfolio is nothing more than a political sop for him ‚ñ In his Sa'ar quest to find a place back in the bosom of Netanyahu and the Likud, Gideon Sa'ar surrendered everything…
(2024-09-20). UN vote to end Israeli Occupation of Palestine. ummid.com The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is set to vote today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 a historic resolution that calls Israel to end the occupation of the Palestinian lands.
(2024-09-20). Mohammed bin Salman: No option but Palestine with Jerusalem as Capital. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman Wednesday (September 18, 2024) ruled out recognition of Israel or any ties with the Jewish state unless the State of Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital is established.
(2024-09-20). Harris and Oprah hold star-studded US election rally. newarab.com 
Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally hosted by talk show legend Oprah Winfrey on Thursday in a bid to bedazzle voters, as rival Donald Trump criticized Jewish Americans for not voting for him. | Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock, and Ben Stiller beamed in remotely to lavish praise via screens on the Democratic vice president. | Sitting on a chat-show style stage, Winfrey started by asking Harris about what seemed a sudden burst in confidence ⚪ "a veil or something dropped" ⚪ after she replaced President Joe Biden as nominee. | "We each have those moments in…
(2024-09-20). All The Mountains Give: The laborious lives & trade of Kolbars. newarab.com 
Director Arash Rakhsha's documentary All The Mountains Give premiered last month at the The film follows two Kolbars — Kurdish porters who smuggle a variety of goods across the mountains between Iraq and Iran. | In this beautifully shot picture, Hamid and Yasser brave a snowy mountain pass and freezing rivers to bring tyres, cigarettes, cosmetics, and household goods across the border. Off the trail, they struggle to care for their…
(2024-09-20). Palestinian-Japanese rapper Danny Jin on making resistance music. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Egypt: Alaa Abdel Fattah's family anxious as release date nears. newarab.com 
The family of detained British- According to Abdel Fattah's UK-based family, the political prisoner is set to be released on 29 September, having nearly completed five years behind bars in Egypt, which is the length of his sentence. | However, his family fears that – as with previous announcements and rumours of his release – Abdel-Fattah will not be freed.
(2024-09-20). Egypt's rails claim lives amid 'questionable' state priorities. newarab.com 
The While the recent incident is still under investigation, concerns grew over the sector's deteriorating conditions and the government's expenditure priorities. | For decades, successive Egyptian governments argued that the co…
(2024-09-20). Gulf central banks cut key interest rates, mirroring Fed move. newarab.com 
Most The Fed cut its
(2024-09-20). Harris launches new Gaza campaign ad targeting Arab-Americans. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Polls show Harris and Trump tied, Pennsylvania race right. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Senior Kurdish commander killed in clashes with IRGC. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Free Khalida Jarrar, free all Palestinian political prisoners. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Farewell Elias Khoury, the journey isn't over. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Biden to discuss Gaza, Sudan, AI with UAE president on Monday. newarab.com 
US President White House spokesperson
(2024-09-20). Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape in new BBC documentary. newarab.com 
Egyptian businessman In Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, which premieres today on BBC iPlayer and BBC Two, more than 20 women have come forward with allegations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and violence against women. | Most of the women alleging abuse are former employees of Harrods, the luxury London department store that Al Fayed owned for 26 years. The al…
(2024-09-20). Morocco: Why are hundreds of children fleeing to Spain. newarab.com 
In This saga began in late August when a slew of TikTok videos emerged, offering tips and tricks for crossing the perilous six-kilometre swim across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. | In response, thousands of would-be migrants from various cities…
(2024-09-20). Relentless fighting is devastating Sudan and escalating in Darfur's capital, UN says. newarab.com 
(2024-09-20). Tunisian court sentences presidential candidate to 20 months. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced presidential candidate Zammel, head of the opposition Azimoun party, was arrested two weeks ago for falsifying voter signatures on his candidacy paperwork, charges he called manufactur…
(2024-09-20). Germany's deportations to Afghanistan set a dangerous precedent. newarab.com 
Germany's recent
(2024-09-20). How Algeria is trapped in a presidential Groundhog Day. newarab.com 
On 14 September, Algeria's incumbent president, Since taking office following the low-turnout election in 2019, Tebboune, a former minister under President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has increasingly mirrored his predecessor's style. | During the campaign, opponents withdrew, citing "unfair conditions," while those who…
(2024-09-20). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
11th September 2024. We, the undersigned civil (…) | – | /…
(2024-09-20). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-20). UNRWA: Palestinians in Gaza have one meal every other day. presstv.ir The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has issued a serious warning about the severe food shortage in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-20). The oath of the lieutenants; Türkiye at the Arab League meeting after 13 years; Türkiye's UAV shot down in Iraq. uwidata.com Last week, Türkiye's agenda was mainly busy with three things. The reactions from the government to the oath of the lieutenants at the Military Academy graduation ceremony topped the agenda. Another topic was Türkiye's participation in the Arab League meeting after 13 years. Lastly, the shoot-down of a Turkish UAV in Iraq was another important …
(2024-09-20). David, Goliath and Press Freedom. counterpunch.org 
Press freedom struggled when a federal tax agency looked into The Davis Vanguard, a community news outlet based in Yolo County, one of 58 in California. Just ask David Greenwald, founder, editor and executive director of The Davis Vanguard, www.davisvanguard.org. In 2021, a private attorney who attended law school with the Yolo County District Attorney filed an
(2024-09-20). The Next UN Secretary-General Must Be a Woman and a Feminist. passblue.com 
Friday marks the launching of the 1 for 8 Billion campaign for a fair and inclusive process to select the next United Nations secretary-general in 2026. As the UN prepares to hold the Summit of the Future on Sunday, our campaign wants to ensure that we find the best person to implement what member states …
(2024-09-20). Peter Doherty: Public Science Communicator. counterpunch.org 
A lecture series can promise much. But one run out of a corporatised university comes with its own burdens and blemishes. There is the stifling sense of brand and name that hovers over proceedings. The logo is everywhere, a permanent reminder about the role of the chief donor, sponsor or name of the individual associated with the event. Then
(2024-09-20). Colombians mobilize in support of pension reform and against "institutional" coup that would seek to remove Gustavo Petro. peoplesdispatch.org The President of Colombia had alerted last week that the opposition seeks to remove him from office in a legal maneuver and replace him with the head of the legislature…
(2024-09-20). Institute of Economic Affairs condemned for claiming NHS should be abolished to save lives. leftfootforward.org Right-wing think-tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has drawn widespread condemnation after publishing a report which claims that the NHS should be abolished in order to save lives. | The IEA which has long pushed for privatisation of healthcare, has called for the NHS to be replaced with a Social Health Insurance (SHI) system. | The think-tank, which has also previously published research questioning the science behind climate change, claims that the introduction of market competition through an SHI system could improve patient choice, reduce waiting times, and raise standards. | Those claims howeve…
(2024-09-20). Manuela Perteghella MP: Labour needs to do better on social justice. leftfootforward.org At this year's Liberal Democrat conference, 'constructive opposition' was the phrase you would hear more than any other. In keynote speeches, fringe meetings and media interviews, MPs new and old repeatedly made clear that was the approach they wanted to take to the new Labour government. | Manuela Perteghella — the new Lib Dem MP for Stratford-On-Avon is no different. In an interview with Left Foot Forward at the conference, she said that her party's now 72 MPs would 'work collaboratively' with Labour, promising to be supportive of elements of their agenda, but to push for improvements in other areas.
(2024-09-20). Islamic Resistance fighters bombed the headquarters of Armored Brigade 188 of the 36th Division in the Al-Aliqa barracks with a barrage of Katyusha rockets: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-09-20). Tactics, By NATO… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-09-20). Missouri inmate faces execution for crime he did not commit. liberationnews.org 
The Missouri Attorney General's Office has a history of pushing for the execution of those found innocent.
(2024-09-20). The world urged to participate in Afghanistan's development. plenglish.com Kabul, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) Acting Interior Minister Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani said that the conditions are now in place for the international community to participate in the reconstruction and progress of Afghanistan through legitimate engagement.
(2024-09-20). Cuban Foreign Ministry's representative visits India. plenglish.com New Delhi, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The Indian authorities announced on Friday that Luis Achkienasi Chernakhe, Director-General of the Policy Planning Department at the Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX), is visiting this country.
(2024-09-20). Cuba's ATEC company bets on using renewable energies. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The Electronic Industry Enterprise (ATEC) has diversified its production and services with renewable energies to become the first Cuban institution capable of self-sufficient energy supply, its general director, Edel Gomez, affirmed on Friday.
(2024-09-20). Japanese Culture Day opens in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) A Japanese Culture Day opened on Friday with a photographic exhibition by the Japan Camera Industry Institute at the Conde de Lombillo (Count of Lombillo) Palace in Old Havana.
(2024-09-20). More than 23 thousand Cuban children vaccinated against disease. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) More than 23 thousand Cuban children have been vaccinated to date, against pneumococcus using the 10-valent Pneumosil drug, which protects against the 10 most circulating serotypes of this pathogenic microorganism, it was announced today.
(2024-09-20). Taliban government denounces economic war against Afghanistan. plenglish.com Kabul, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The deputy technician of the Ministry of Economy, Abdul Latif Nazari, denounced today that the enemies of Afghanistan are trying to bring the people to their knees through economic warfare.
(2024-09-20). Uruguayan government prepares campaign against social security. plenglish.com Montevideo, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) President Luis Lacalle Pou is preparing today an official campaign against the plebiscite on the social security reform, to be voted on October 27 together with the national elections.
(2024-09-20). Lower rates in the US impact El Salvador's economy. plenglish.com San Salvador, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The cuts in the interest rate of the United States Federal Reserve (FED) have had impact on El Salvador, local media outlets highlighted.
(2024-09-20). El Salvador and Cuba advocate strengthening relations. plenglish.com Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa received Cuban Ambassador Tomás Lorenzo Gómez on Thursday to exchange views on cooperation projects. | The Cuban diplomat expressed his country's interest in collaborating with the Salvadoran side on issues of agriculture and health, contributing his experience to strengthen local capacities for these sectors. | During the meeting, various initiatives that are being advanced in the Trifinio region shared by El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, and coordinated by the Vice President, were also addressed. | In that area, projects are being carried out that will benefit local fam…
(2024-09-20). Former CR presidential candidate charged of ecological crime. plenglish.com San José, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) Today, the Diario Extra of Costa Rica questioned the purchase of land in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge by former presidential candidate Antonio àÅlvarez Desanti, amid accusations by authorities against ecological violations.
(2024-09-20). Ethiopia rises 10 places in UN e-Government Survey 2024. tvbrics.com 
The country has made significant progress in the development of its digital government…
(2024-09-20). Lula da Silva approves the new General Law on Tourism. tvbrics.com The aim is to create conditions to raise the profile of tourism in Brazil…
(2024-09-20). Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey for star-studded election event. aljazeera.com 'Unite for America' event features celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock and Julia Roberts.
(2024-09-20). As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large. aljazeera.com Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.
(2024-09-20). From Marxist upbringing to 'soft Hindutva': The rise of new Delhi CM Atishi. aljazeera.com
(2024-09-20). Attack by al-Qaeda linked group in Mali killed more than 70 people. aljazeera.com Attack on police training academy and nearby airport one of the worst since unrest began more than a decade ago.
(2024-09-20). Diplomatic failings and 'elite bargains' prolonging Libya turmoil: Analysts. aljazeera.com With the central bank in turmoil, analysts say that diplomatic efforts in Libya are failing its people.
(2024-09-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 938. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 938th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-20). Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what's at stake? aljazeera.com Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.
(2024-09-20). Violence rocks France overseas territories in challenge for new PM Barnier. aljazeera.com Curfew in Martinique after protests over high cost of living while two killed in Pacific island of New Caledonia.
(2024-09-20). Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history. aljazeera.com Player becomes first in MLB to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
(2024-09-20). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-20). Dramatic aerial video shows massive fire at California's Trabuco Canyon. presstv.ir Aerial video shows a brush fire raging in Trabuco Canyon, prompting evacuation warnings.
(2024-09-20). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-09-20). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-09-20). President: Iran seeks good ties with all, but doesn't brook bullying. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic is seeking to expand its ties with the world's countries based on mutual respect, but stressed that the country doesn't tolerate bullying.
(2024-09-20). US agency tried to channel govt. funds into anti-Iran campaign: Report. presstv.ir A new report reveals that the US National Endowment for Democracy (NED) privately plotted to direct government resources into an anti-Iran campaign established after 2022 foreign-backed riots.
(2024-09-20). Senior commander of anti-Iran Komala terrorist group killed. presstv.ir A senior commander of the anti-Iran Komala separatist group has been killed in an ambush by Iranian security and military forces.
(2024-09-20). Putin: Russia to increase drone production tenfold this year. presstv.ir Putin says Russia is expanding its drone production by tenfold.
(2024-09-20). Sunday 10/20: 3rd i's 22nd Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival. indybay.org The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, Ca 94103…
(2024-09-20). Saturday 9/21: Film Screening of Gaza Fights for Freedom and Conversation. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3949 Twilight Drive (parking lot) | San Jose, Ca…
(2024-09-20). Thursday 9/19: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-09-20). Saturday 9/21: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-09-20). Wednesday 9/25: Live from Sheikh Jarrah Virtual Delegation. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/88042ec6-9……
(2024-09-20). Saturday 9/28: Community Care Event in Cesar Chavez Park. indybay.org Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley, CA, Picnic Area #2- 11 Spinnaker Way.
(2024-09-20). Thursday 10/3: "A Termination": Memoir on Abortion Pre-Roe – Book Talk & Signing w/ Feminist Honor Moore. indybay.org Mrs Dalloway's | 2904 College Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-09-20). Monday 9/16: CA Memorial Project: 22nd Remembrance Ceremony for Patients' Deaths in State Institutions. indybay.org Online vigil ceremony…
(2024-09-20). Sunday 10/6: Haiti Solidarity: A Concert and Fundraiser to Benefit the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley…
(2024-09-20). Saturday 9/21: Break the Mold: Solutions to Our Broken Economic System. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Room 225 | 150 East Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95112…
(2024-09-20). Bay Area Palestine People's Conference in Oakland Brings Hundreds of Activists Together. indybay.org
(2024-09-20). Banners Dropped on Pedestrian Bridge Over Geary Boulevard. indybay.org Women, Life, Freedom and Save Gaza!
(2024-09-20). Sunday 10/6: Special Electile Dysfunction Concert Songs to Vote By! with topical songster, Mark Levy. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2024-09-20). Tuesday 9/17: Book Presentation: Chile: Overcoming 51 years of Denial with journalist Cristian Opaso. indybay.org Medicine For Nightmares | 3036 24th Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2024-09-20). U.S. Foreign Policy and Economic Shifts: Trump vs. Harris. indybay.org We are living through a massive reorganization of the world economy. The near-monopolistic position of the United States, which lasted most of the last century, is over. There's another player now, China, which is catching up or has surpassed the U.S. in high-tech and other areas. The BRICS group is already a larger economic bloc than the G7. (Richard Wolff, Democracy at Work)…
(2024-09-20). Wednesday 10/16: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State! indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-09-20). Tuesday 9/17: Strike Back at CEO Phil Kramer's "Housing Matters" Estates. indybay.org Housing Matters (more properly known as "Funding Matters") | 115b Coral St. | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2024-09-20). Monday 9/30: Threats to Democracy and the 2024 Election w/ ProPublica. indybay.org
(2024-09-20). Tuesday 9/24: The Dangers of Project 2025 and Christian Nationalism. indybay.org
(2024-09-20). War criminal Netanyahu at UN on September 27th. indybay.org War criminal Netanyahu plans to leave for New York early on Tuesday, September 24th and pollute the General Assembly on Friday afternoon, September 27th, before arriving back in occupied Palestine on the afternoon of Sunday the 29th.
(2024-09-20). Sunday 9/22: March for Measure DD to Keep Berkeley Factory Farm-Free! indybay.org Martin Luther King Jr, Civic Center Park | 1900 Martin Luther King Jr, Parkway ∑ Berkeley, CA…
(2024-09-20). Advocates fight to stop execution of innocent death row prisoner Marcellus Williams in less than a week. mronline.org 
William's execution is set for September 24 despite DNA evidence proving him innocent, his legal team pledges to keep up the fight…
(2024-09-20). The Latest Polish-Ukrainian Dispute Is Manageable But Will Still Toxify Mutual Perceptions. thealtworld.com
(2024-09-20). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-09-20). Burning Questions Put to Shaman Rufino of Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela have sparked especially heated disputes, with President Nicolás Maduro's right-wing challenger, Edmundo González, and several countries refusing to recognize Maduro's landslide victory. Even the international Left has shown some wavering and division, with softer social-democratic factions and other imperialism sympathizers lingering in a kind of agnostic limbo, despite
(2024-09-20). Activists in Philly Have a Novel Approach to Help De-Oppress Society. counterpunch.org 
In 2019, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America reported that one in 1,000 Black men in the U.S. are killed by police. Statista states that between 2015 and August 2024, Black U.S. residents were fatally shot by law enforcement officers at a rate of 6.2 per million of the population per year
(2024-09-20). Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Egypt Now. counterpunch.org 
It has been thirteen years since the 2011 Revolution in Egypt toppled Hosni Mubarak. He had been at that point the president of Egypt for thirty years. A recent article, that in part recounted the revolution, spurred me to write what follows, which is in part a critique of the accounts of events in Egypt propagated in US media at that time, but also an account of my experiences in Cairo during and after those events.
(2024-09-20). Driving VW Off a Cliff. counterpunch.org 
For the first time ever, Volkswagen intends shuttering factories across Germany and tearing up labor contracts with its workforce in a desperate bid to survive. VW saw its profit margin crater in the second quarter of this year — hitting an unsustainable 0.9% — a reflection of tumbling sales across the planet. Tens of thousands of
(2024-09-20). The World Would Be Better off Without NATO, Revisited. counterpunch.org 
The hyper-capitalist terror state that plots to rule the world keeps its fist in a mailed glove called NATO. But NATO is in trouble. As its massive, disastrous Ukraine adventure fails, a key member, Turkey, applied to, uh, essentially join the other side, namely BRICS. When Ankara does so, how will that work? One foot
(2024-09-20). The Uncertain Road of Resistance. counterpunch.org 
The email from the radio station asked that I contact one of the hosts of a program. That program seems to be on the political left. I searched for information about the program and my instincts were right, but why the hesitation that finally gave way to contacting the host who had written the email?
(2024-09-20). Chicago Teachers Want to Transform Their City into a 'System of Care'—Will Dems Go Along? counterpunch.org 
There was an ironic moment in former President Barack Obama's speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago when he brought up the passing of his wife Michelle's mother Marian Robinson who, he noted, was raised in the South Side of Chicago and attended Englewood High School. He likely brought up the details of Robinson's
(2024-09-20). Roaming Charges: Cat Scratch Political Fever. counterpunch.org 
Miss Sassy started the biggest political fire since Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over a lamp and burned down Chicago. Last month, Miss Sassy disappeared from the sight of her owner, Anna Kilgore, a Trump-Vance fanatic in Springfield, Ohio. After a couple of days, Kilgore called 9-11, claiming that her Calico cat may have been stolen and devoured by her Haitian neighbors, who she'd never bothered to get to know.
(2024-09-20). Using Your Anger as an Organizing Tool for a Successful Campaign. counterpunch.org 
I get it. No one wants to be a jerk or impolite as they set out on their personal effort to change the world or even their home town. So they go to Town Council meetings, and meet with the local legislators and even Congressional representatives to make their well-researched case for cleaner air, safer
(2024-09-20). What if Evil Trumps Good Unless Sin Is Real? counterpunch.org 
The "mental illness" explanation for suffering is today the cultural norm, and those remaining critics of the megamachine's destructive impact are now, unlike the 1960s and 1970s, pushed far to the margins of society. — Bruce E. Levine, The U.S Disconnecting and Numbing Epidemic Looking at the hideous demigod of fascism, Adolf Hitler, or at his present-day
(2024-09-20). The Media Against Julian Assange. counterpunch.org 
The liberation of the Australian journalist in late June closes an ordeal lasting fourteen years. On the other hand, it doesn't lighten the responsibility of his persecutors. In this domain, Washington, London, and Stockholm have acted with the complicity of an institution supposed to speak truth to power and to protect the innocent—the press, for once, not very supportive of another journalist.
(2024-09-20). Nuclear Microreactors Proposed in Alaska and Across the Country. counterpunch.org 
Here's a swell idea. We'll bury a bunch of nuclear bombs on the Alaska North Slope right near the Chukchi Sea, detonate them, and create an artificial harbor. Not really sure how it will affect people, animals, plants, or water in the area…but we'll find out afterwards. This was seriously advocated in the late 1950s
(2024-09-20). Amazon Death Rattle. counterpunch.org 
The Amazon rainforest is in deep trouble. Labeling it a "crisis" however seems too hackneyed and not descriptive enough because the devastation is beyond description. The magnificent rainforest is morphing into a tinder box that's trapped in the worst drought of all time. According to MapBiomas, an all-time record amount of land is charred and
(2024-09-20). Empire is Without Virtue. counterpunch.org 
Poet and antiwar priest Daniel Berrigan wrote in his book The Nightmare of God, "We would like to think that the empire is virtuous. Or that it can be made so, converted, so to speak, by a large dose of civic virtue." He concludes that it is not virtuous nor can it be made so.
(2024-09-20). Metaphor of the Cicadas: Andy Mahler and the Meaning of an Activist's Life. counterpunch.org 
Andy Mahler says he was stunned at his friends' reactions to news that he has Stage 4 cancer. "Steve, this is where I'm so humbled and grateful, because I had no idea," he told me, while resting on a downed, bench-sized tree limb in his beloved Orange County woods. After his doctor said Andy's hip
(2024-09-20). Let's Get Serious: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as Commander-in-Chief. counterpunch.org 
Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be the next commander-in-chief of the United States military forces. Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution says; The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States." While Donald Trump and
(2024-09-20). Ten True Things Regarding the Election and America. counterpunch.org 
I have no idea who is going to win the 2024 presidential election other than it will be either the open fascist Donald "Poisoning Our Blood" Trump or the lethal imperialist and mass incarcerator Kamala "Don't Come" Harris. I am aware that the "presidential election Nostradamus" who has correctly predicted 9 of the last 10
(2024-09-20). The JVP/NPP presidential campaign—a trap for the Sri Lankan working class. wsws.org Were the JVP/NPP to come to power, it would rapidly come into open and violent conflict with the working class, using communalist incitement and the security forces, with whom it has long colluded, to divide and suppress the working class.
(2024-09-20). New studies show growing risk of chronic neurological diseases associated with Long COVID. wsws.org The 9th wave of the pandemic and new research into the neurological effects of Long COVID have firmly established the criminality of the "forever COVID" policy.
(2024-09-20). Protests break out against police shooting in the New York City subway. wsws.org Protests against the police shooting of an alleged fare evader and two bystanders on Wednesday were confronted with brutality by the New York Police Department.
(2024-09-20). Trump's planned visit to Springfield, Ohio: An incitement to violence. wsws.org In another incendiary appeal to violence, Trump told a rally that he would travel to cities with large immigrant populations to show his opposition.
(2024-09-20). Seattle dockworkers support Boeing strikers. wsws.org Dockworkers are expressing their solidarity with the Boeing rank-and-file workers' revolt against the International Association of Machinists leadership.
(2024-09-20). On defensive from mass anger, UAW President Fain threatens strike action "if necessary" against Stellantis. wsws.org In an effort to contain the growing opposition of auto workers to layoffs at Stellantis before the 2024 elections, Shawn Fain, president of the UAW, gave a speech on Tuesday that combined vague talk of strike action with economic nationalism.
(2024-09-20). The new EU Commission: Militaristic, right-wing, authoritarian. wsws.org Responsibility for foreign policy and defence will in future lie with representatives of two Baltic states, Estonia and Lithuania, which are home to less than 1 percent of the EU population but are known for their hysterical hostility towards Russia.
(2024-09-20). Bowing to government pressure, German arts centre cancels Guernica Gaza exhibition. wsws.org On September 6, an exhibition of the series of collages by Palestinian-Gazan artist Mohammed Al Hawajri should have opened at the Bahnhof Langendreer arts centre.
(2024-09-20). Unifor announces tentative agreement at GM's CAMI plant after indefinitely extending strike deadline. wsws.org While Unifor Local 88 Plant Chair Mike Van Boekel boasted in a statement that it was a deal the bargaining team could be "proud of," the union is withholding details of the agreement from workers until a ratification meeting which is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, September 22.
(2024-09-20). SEP (Sri Lanka) holds powerful meeting to conclude its presidential election campaign. wsws.org The Colombo meeting was addressed by SEP (US) presidential candidate Joe Kishore, who spoke via an online link, and followed by a presentation from Pani Wijesiriwardane, the SEP's presidential candidate in Sri Lanka.
(2024-09-20). Draghi report reveals deep crisis of European capitalism. wsws.org The report arose out of the recognition that as a result of slowing growth, extending back decades and virtual stagnation in recent years, the EU is falling ever further behind the US and China in its economic development.
(2024-09-20). Turkey joins western critical minerals club amid EU-China rivalry. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey joins western critical minerals club amid EU-China rivalry | US- and EU-led Minerals Security Partnership Forum may benefit Turkish rare earth infrastructure and offer an alternative to Beijing | | Samples of rare earth minerals cerium oxide, bastnasite, neodymium oxide and lanthan…
(2024-09-20). G7 Energy Ministers Address Ukraine's Power Crisis. devdiscourse.com Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized powers, along with representatives from other nations, are set to convene on Monday to address the critical state of Ukraine's power infrastructure. Italy's foreign minister announced this development, noting that the country's energy system has suffered significant damage due to ongoing Russian attacks since the full-scale invasion commenced in February 2022.
(2024-09-20). EU Pledges €35 Billion Loan to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict. devdiscourse.com The European Union has committed to issuing a substantial loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39.06 billion) to support Ukraine as it remains entangled in a protracted war with Russia. The announcement came from EU Commission President Ursulo von der Leyen on Friday.
(2024-09-20). Amid Putin Threat, NATO Chief Raises Alarm In Farewell Speech; 'Bad News For Bloc Is That…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg delivered during his farewell speech in Brussels on Thursday. Stoltenberg spoke about the 'bad news,' stating that allies' 2 percent GDP spending on defence was 'no longer enough'. Stoltenberg reiterated that the 'quickest way' to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine was to 'lose it.' He, however, noted that it 'will not bring peace, it will bring Russian occupation.'
(2024-09-20). Captured Ukrainian Soldier Exposes Zelensky On Cam; 'Sent On One-Way Mission To Kursk…' | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Russian Defence Ministry released a video of a captured Ukrainian soldier. In the video, Ukrainian serviceman Viktor Pavlushin spoke of horrors taking place in the AFU ranks. He said "I was already thinking of shooting myself." Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-20). Putin's 'Electronic Warfare' Targets U.S. Spy Drone Over NATO Nation; 'Flew Erratically Before…'. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-20). The Secret Plot To Buy American Democracy. levernews.com 
(2024-09-20). Activists in Philly Have a Novel Approach to Help De-Oppress Society. pressenza.com Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance (AORTA) helps organizations restructure for greater equity. | By Damon Orion | In 2019, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
(2024-09-20). The 5th BNM Balochistan International Conference in Geneva, A Call for Justice and Liberation. pressenza.com 
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized its 5th Balochistan International Conference in Geneva Switzerland, marking a significant moment in the global advocacy for Balochistan's independence. This conference saw the participation of hundreds of BNM activists and prominent human rights defenders, all united in raising awareness about the ongoing human rights violations and the Baloch people's struggle for liberation. | The conference was hosted by Shali Dad, the Joint General Secretary of BNM Germany chapter, and Iman Baloch, setting the stage for a series of powerful speeches by notable figures from around t…
(2024-09-20). Book review: Redeeming Africa through Philanthrocapitalism. pressenza.com 
Aaron Eddens (2024). Seeding Empire: American Philanthrocapital and the Roots of the Green Revolution in Africa. University of California Press, Oakland, California. | by Mesay Berhanu Gemechu | In his 2024 book, Seeding Empire, Aaron Eddens, a scholar in American Studies and Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, U.S.A., argues the need to maintain a broader perspective for a better understanding of the Green Revolution right from its historical roots. He questions the assumptions that frame Africa as a locus of "emergency". He also itiques the longstanding…
(2024-09-20). Connecting the dots between climate destruction and its financial backers. pressenza.com Standing on a mobile stage in a suburban Philadelphia park on July 3, Ugandan human rights activist Hillary Taylor poured a cup of dirt into a clay vase. "This soil represents all my communities in Uganda and Tanzania," he said to a crowd of 300 people gathered near the global headquarters of Vanguard, the world's largest fossil fuel investor. | By Eve Gutman | This was the start of a major day of action for
(2024-09-20). Gross revenue of Black Myth: Wukong exceeds $961 mln. ecns.cn Latest data released on Friday by VG Insights, a video game market research platform, showed that the gross revenue of Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong has exceeded 6.7 billion yuan (about $961 million), with 20 million units of copies sold.
(2024-09-20). China, Nepal to hold joint military drill. ecns.cn The 4th joint military drill between Chinese and Nepalese armies will kick off in southwest China's Chongqing in late September, authorities said on Friday.
(2024-09-20). China stands firm on kindness, justice after stabbing of Japanese minor. ecns.cn A 10-year-old Japanese student sadly passed away after being stabbed on the way to school in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, by a Chinese man, causing wide sympathy for the victim and rage toward the perpetrator.
(2024-09-20). (W.E. Talk) Russian scholar Vladimir Petrovsky: Respect different civilizations and seek common development. ecns.cn Over eight hundred well-known Chinese and foreign experts, scholars, writers, artists and industry leaders gathered in Beijing to discuss their thoughts on cultural exchanges, inheritance and innovation.
(2024-09-20). EconoScope | Fed's aggressive rate cut reveals sluggish U.S. economy: analysts. ecns.cn The Federal Reserve (Fed) is clearly aware of the weakness in the labor market; otherwise, it wouldn't have resorted to such an unconventional move by cutting rates by 50 basis points right from the start, analysts at China International Capital Corporation Limited told China News Network.
(2024-09-20). China, EU express political will to resolve differences on EV through consultations: MOFCOM. ecns.cn Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis held a comprehensive, in-depth, and constructive consultation in Brussels on Thursday.
(2024-09-20). China and Japan reach agreement on ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water. ecns.cn On August 24, 2023, the Japanese government unilaterally started the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the ocean.
(2024-09-20). Xi holds talks with Malaysia's king. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held talks with Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing.
(2024-09-20). Diseases linked to climate change to be monitored. ecns.cn China plans to improve early warning systems for climate-sensitive diseases and strengthen the medical system's resilience and emergency response ability to extreme climate events as part of efforts to tackle climate change.
(2024-09-20). Schools extend breaks between classes. ecns.cn Primary and secondary schools across multiple Chinese cities have extended class breaks from 10 to 15 minutes from the start of the fall semester in an effort to encourage outdoor activities among both students and teachers.
(2024-09-20). China to face 14th typhoon this year. ecns.cn Pulasan, the 14th typhoon of the year as counted by China's meteorological authorities, made a second landfall in Shanghai's Fengxian district on Thursday night, three days after Typhoon Bebinca hit the city.
(2024-09-20). Municipal archives to be made public. ecns.cn The Beijing Municipal Archives will release around 30,000 files to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Oct 1.
(2024-09-20). Beijing Daxing airport flying high as it nears its fifth anniversary. ecns.cn In five years, the airport handled over 110 million passenger trips, becoming one of the major air hubs in and out the capital.
(2024-09-20). Black-necked cranes migrate to Qinghai for winte. ecns.cn The Arak Lake is located in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the southern foot of Burkhambuda Mountain at the eastern end of the East Kunlun Mountains. The black-necked cranes, the first class protected animals in China, are migrating to winter habitat in Qinghai.
(2024-09-20). Performance staged to celebrate 2024 Beijing Culture Forum. ecns.cn The 2024 Beijing Culture Forum, themed "Enhance Cultural Exchanges for Common Progress", opened on Thursday and will run until Saturday.
(2024-09-20). Two oilfields in South China Sea put into operation. ecns.cn The project is located in eastern South China Sea and consists of 2 oilfields, Liuhua 11-1 and Liuhua 4-1, with an average water depth of about 305 meters. The main production facilities include a new deep-water jacket platform "Haiji-2" and a cylindrical FPSO "Haikui-1".
(2024-09-20). China launches 2 satellites for BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System. ecns.cn A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage carrying the 59th and 60th satellites for the Beidou-3 Navigation Satellite System blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 19, 2024.
(2024-09-20). China sends six satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B01-06 satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 20, 2024.
(2024-09-20). Bridge undergoes static load testing in Sichuan. ecns.cn Trucks loaded with goods park on the Rongshan Yangtze River Bridge to conduct static load testing in Hejiang County of Luzhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 19, 2024.
(2024-09-20). France's Serrano wins target-hitting title at Wingsuit World Championship. ecns.cn French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano claimed the target-hitting title at the tenth World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit World Championship at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-20). China-Vietnam Mid-Autumn Festival Gala debuted in Ho Chi Minh City. ecns.cn On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the China-Vietnam Mid-Autumn Festival Gala was successfully held at the Chinese Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City. Dancers dressed like Chang'e, the moon goddess in China, distributed cultural creative products to the audience. In addition, a cultural salon and a photography exhibition are also included in the event.
(2024-09-20). China-Myanmar Friends Celebrate a Mid-Autumn Cultural Feast. ecns.cn A Mid-Autumn Festival Poetry Gala and Cultural Experience event themed "A MOONMENT TO REMEMBER" was held at the Yangon's China Cultural Center in Myanmar.
(2024-09-20). Mid-Autumn Fair in Botswana attracts thousands. ecns.cn The Botswana Chinese Mid-Autumn Culture Fair held at Airport Junction Shopping Center has attracted thousands of local residents and overseas Chinese to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. It not only showcased Chinese traditional culture but also promoted cultural exchange and interaction between the people of China and Botswana.
(2024-09-20). Unlocking Chinese Cities | One in three of the world's toothbrushes are made in Hangji. ecns.cn Did you know that one in every three toothbrushes worldwide is manufactured in this small town in Jiangsu Province? Hangji produces an astounding 7.5 billion toothbrushes annually, accounting for over 80% of China's toothbrush output and an impressive 35% of global production. This small town is making a big impact.
(2024-09-20). Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Salon held in Vietnam. ecns.cn The "Sharing the Same Moon" Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Salon was held in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, on September 18.
(2024-09-20). Insights | German industry expert urges cooperation as EV tariff vote looms. ecns.cn As the European Union's vote on imposing more tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) looms, opinions among different automakers and countries are divided. Recently, Marten Rauschenberg, CEO of the AsiaBerlin Summit, emphasized the importance of cooperation rather than confrontation in an interview with China News Network.
(2024-09-20). China-advocated 'Atoms for Global South' included in resolution of 68th IAEA General Conference. ecns.cn The concept of "Atoms for Global South" was included in the resolution on "Strengthening the IAEA's technical cooperation activities" submitted by China and the Group of 77 on Thursday at the 68th IAEA General Conference.
(2024-09-20). Hong Kong jumps to 9th place in global talent ranking in 2024. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has climbed to the 9th place in attracting and fostering talent, the highest since 2016, according to a global study by a Switzerland-based business school.
(2024-09-20). Underwater acoustics pioneer recognized. ecns.cn Yang Shi'e, a pioneer of underwater acoustic engineering in China, has been posthumously awarded the title of "Role Model of the Time" by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
(2024-09-20). UN appeals for $58.8 mLN to fight mpox. ecns.cn The United Nations Children's Fund has launched an appeal for $58.8 million to address the rising mpox crisis across six African countries where children are most affected.
(2024-09-20). Experts laud China's human rights efforts. ecns.cn As global discussions on human rights are mostly shaped by Western narratives, experts are increasingly drawing attention to the approaches of countries such as China.
(2024-09-20). 3D map of China planned by 2035. ecns.cn China plans to create a map of the country with real-scene 3D technology by 2035, featuring geological conditions, city landscapes and specific buildings to further support social and economic development.
(2024-09-20). 'People's Scientist' title conferred on Wang Xiaomo. ecns.cn China's most renowned radar researcher and the father of the country's early-warning aircraft, Wang Xiaomo, also a recipient of the nation's top science and technology award, has been given the honorary title of "People's Scientist" posthumously.
(2024-09-20). World's first intelligent geography tool unveiled. ecns.cn Chinese scientists unveiled the world's first multimodal geographic science model, Sigma Geography, which can answer professional geographic questions, analyze geographic literature, query geographic data resources and even create thematic maps.
(2024-09-20). Cool weather fuels city's ambitions. ecns.cn While much of China endures summer heat waves, Guyuan, a city in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region with an average temperature of just 18 C, has big plans for potatoes and cool-season vegetables.
(2024-09-20). Wang to attend UN Summit of Future, general debate of UNGA. ecns.cn Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the UN Summit of the Future and the general debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly as the special representative of President Xi Jinping from September 22 to 28.
(2024-09-20). MSS warns Chinese students abroad of spy recruitment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday released an article warning Chinese students studying overseas against being recruited or manipulated by overseas espionage agencies and advising them to remain vigilant and take precautions for their safety.
(2024-09-20). Bangladesh students script a victory undaunted by repression. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). The Case for the Complete Removal of IMF Surcharges: Historical Precedents and a Growing Burden. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). Global Week of Action for Climate Finance and a Fossil-Free Future! cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). The IMF and the World Bank in the time of Coronavirus: the failed campaign for a new image. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). The popular uprising in Ecuador on 22nd June 2022 and similarities with other rebellions in Europe and Latin America. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). Fanon and the Psychology of Oppression and Liberation. cadtm.org
(2024-09-20). "Homegrown": Film Embeds with Proud Boys, Trump Supporters, Before, During & After Insurrection. democracynow.org 
The Secret Service recently announced the next electoral count after the November election is scheduled for January 6, 2025, and this time the event will be classified under the same security level as the inauguration itself. The move follows a request by Washington, D.C.'s mayor and a recommendation by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. This comes as former President Donald Trump dodged a question during last week's debate with Kamala Harris about his January 6 actions and refused to acknowledge his 2020 loss. For more, we speak with the director of the…
(2024-09-20). Bombshell Court Order: FDA Admits Graphene Oxide Found in Pfizer mRNA Vaccines — Confidential Docs Exposed! expose-news.com The Covid-19 vaccines have been at the centre of a heated debate since their introduction, with many questions and concerns raised about their safety and effectiveness. Speculation has also been rife that …
(2024-09-20). Shocking CDC Revelation: COVID Vaccine Linked to 24-Year Lifespan Reduction — Is Your Health at Risk? expose-news.com The long-term consequences of Covid-19 vaccination are now being realised… Over a year ago, double vaccinated Australians were 10.72x more likely to catch Omicron than the unvaxxed. Now they are 20x more …
(2024-09-20). In 10 points, what does the Pact for the Future tell us? expose-news.com In a series of articles and interviews, Dr. Meryl Nass has been highlighting the 'Pact for the Future' that the UN hopes will be adopted by 193 nations at the Summit of …
(2024-09-20). We're Fighting for Our Lives. expose-news.com Euthanasia or "doctor assisted suicide" isn't about an easy, quick, painless death. And it isn't about giving people a choice. It's about killing people. We're literally fighting for our lives, Dr. Vernon …
(2024-09-20). Bernie Spofforth: Without free speech, there is no democracy. Without democracy, there is only tyranny. expose-news.com Bernadette Spofforth has broken her silence and posted a video message on Twitter. "Without free speech, there is no democracy and without democracy there really is only tyranny. And to be treated …
(2024-09-20). LinkedIn is training its AI using your posts and articles without your permission. expose-news.com LinkedIn has been using user-generated content, including posts and articles, to train its generative AI models without obtaining consent from users. The platform updated its privacy policy and FAQ section to reflect …
(2024-09-20). UK's solution to unreliable "renewable" energy: Variable energy pricing plus smart meters means consumers will intermittently switch off their own electricity supply. expose-news.com The UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's energy policies compromise energy security. These policies include proposed tax increases on North Sea oil and gas profits and potential bans on new oil and gas …
(2024-09-20). PlasmidGate: Testing in Australia confirms mRNA injections contain plasmid DNA and SV40 promoter. expose-news.com Independent testing commissioned for an Australian Federal Court case revealed synthetic plasmid DNA contamination in Pfizer and Moderna mRNA covid-19 vaccine vials at levels significantly exceeding the regulatory limit set by the …
(2024-09-20). Canciller de Cuba llega a Nueva York para debate de alto nivel de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, arribó hoy a Nueva York para asistir a la 79 Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, donde denunciará el impacto del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla.
(2024-09-20). Canciller de Cuba en Nueva York para debate de alto nivel de la ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, arribó hoy a Nueva York para asistir a la 79 Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, donde denunciará el impacto del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos a la isla.
(2024-09-20). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2024-09-20). Human CO2 Emissions Are Supercharging Corn Yields. wattsupwiththat.com The relationship between rising atmospheric CO2 and crop yields is clearly a positive one. So, ignore fearmongering media headlines about toxic human CO2 emissions. You, your family and the industries that support our society have greened the planet with daily emissions of carbon dioxide, making food more plentiful and affordable for those grappling with poverty and everybody else.
(2024-09-20). German Professor: Wake Effect Decreases Wind Farm Efficiency, Contributes to Warming. wattsupwiththat.com The changes in currents and mixing are likely to affect plankton production and food web structure and may influence the functioning of protected areas. It is therefore important to take these consequences into account when developing marine protection concepts,'
(2024-09-20). Protect Women and Girls in DR Congo's Prisons. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police vehicles outside the Makala Central prison in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after an attempted jailbreak left many people dead, September 3, 2024. | © 2024 Samy Ntumba Shambuyi/AP Photo…
(2024-09-20). UK Government Should End Cruel 'Two-Child Limit' Now. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children play in a park on a housing estate in Redcar, Teesside, May 17, 2023. | © 2023 Joanne Coates/Bloomberg via Getty Images | The United Kingdom Labour Party is about to meet for its annual conference. Now that Labour is in government, with their leader Keir Starmer as prime minister, it should act to strengthen social security, and tackle poverty and inequality. The first concrete step should be immediately ending the cruel "two-child limit" policy.
(2024-09-20). Photo story: Imperial instrument installed on a solar-wind-studying spacecraft. imperial.ac.uk Join our researchers as they install their instrument on NASA's IMAP spacecraft, set to launch next year on a mission to study the solar wind.
(2024-09-20). Ultrafast probing and AI-enabled drug discovery: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-09-20). Imperial celebrates over 180 staff promotions. imperial.ac.uk Staff across Imperial are celebrating over 180 promotions in academic and learning and teaching roles.
(2024-09-20). If Chester's water assets must be sold, the city's retirees want them to go to the highest bidder. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The "If they're going to monetize these assets, we…
(2024-09-20). Can We Please Have More Science and Less Propaganda? wattsupwiththat.com "The number of cholera deaths reported globally last year increased by 71 percent from deaths in 2022, while the number of reported cases rose 13 percent. Much of the increase was driven by conflict and climate change, the W.H.O. report said."
(2024-09-20). University of Delaware disputes law barring state officials from earning taxpayer money from two jobs at once. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. | A newly released audit from Delaware Auditor Lydia York shows that at least six current and former state lawmakers were potentially double-dipping. That is they earned taxpayer money working two taxpayer-funded jobs at state or local government entities at the same time between FY 2020 through 2022. It's the first report issued on compliance with the law since 2017. | But…
(2024-09-20). The oath of the lieutenants; Türkiye at the Arab League meeting after 13 years; Türkiye's UAV shot down in Iraq. unitedworldint.com
(2024-09-20). CPJ concerned by Russia's arrest in absentia of exiled journalist. CPJ Staff
(2024-09-20). Georgian authorities deny entry to Belarusian, Armenian journalists. svaboda.org
(2024-09-20). Belarus' dangerous push for Serbia to extradite journalist Andrey Gnyot. novayagazeta.eu
(2024-09-20). WikkiTimes publisher, reporter face criminal charges over reporting on alleged corruption. CPJ Staff
(2024-09-20). Prayerfest Precedes Pager Plot in Big Apple Judeo-Christian Event. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-20). A pause for vacation and upcoming autumn events. gilbertdoctorow.com Dear readers, Please note that I will be on vacation for two weeks from 22 September to 5 October. During this time, I will on some days have no access to the internet. Accordingly, I will not be doing any interviews, and will post articles on this site only if major international developments should occur. …
(2024-09-20). 1] Unveiling Reality For Those Using a Tweet of Shaikh Arafaat For Ulterior Motives. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-09-20). 2] Unveiling Reality For Those Using a Tweet of Shaikh Arafaat For Ulterior Motives. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-09-20). Minister Macpherson welcomes Castle of Good Hope court order. sanews.gov.za Minister Macpherson welcomes Castle of Good Hope court order | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed a court order which stipulates that those occupying the Castle of Good Hope have to vacate the property by 17 October.
The eviction order was granted to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) by the Western Cape High Court.
The order stipulates that those occupying the Castle of Good Hope have to vacate the property by 17 October 2024, following which an eviction may occur as needed for any remaining unlawful occupants.
The City of Cape Town…
(2024-09-20). Chikunga arrives in Russia for BRICS Women Affairs Meeting. sanews.gov.za Chikunga arrives in Russia for BRICS Women Affairs Meeting | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga is in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where she will lead discussions at the BRICS Women Affairs meeting.
The meeting kicked off on Thursday and will conclude on Friday, 20 September. BRICS Member States will be discussing cooperation prospects in the fields of women's leadership and enhancing the role of women in finance, agriculture, innovation, healthcare, creative industries, tourism, environmental safety, and inclusive economy.
Having arrived in Ru…
(2024-09-20). Urgent warning as level 6 snowstorm approaches KZN. sanews.gov.za Urgent warning as level 6 snowstorm approaches KZN | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has warned residents of severe weather conditions that are expected to affect large parts of the province from Friday until the weekend. | According to the latest warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), Level 6 disruptive snow can be expected in parts of the uThukela, Harry Gwala and uMgungundlovu Districts. | Buthelezi warned that these weather conditions pose a danger to life and could lead to temporary road closures due to ice accumulation, causing tr…
(2024-09-20). RTMC welcomes jail term of truck driver in fatal N3 crash. sanews.gov.za RTMC welcomes jail term of truck driver in fatal N3 crash | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court decision to impose a direct jail term on a reckless truck driver who caused a fatal crash. | The crash claimed the lives of a traffic officer and a tow truck driver on the N3 highway, opposite the Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg, last year. | The truck driver, Ndumiso Petros Dzanibe, has been found guilty and sentenced to two terms of 10 years imprisonment each for two counts of culpable homicide. | He was also sentenced to six months for reckless driv…
(2024-09-20). DWP just ADMITTED it's cutting winter fuel payments from 1.6 million people in poverty. thecanary.co The new Labour Party government is stripping winter fuel payments from 1.6 million pensioners living in poverty this winter. This is according to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister — showing that Labour knew this — but are ploughing ahead anyway. Winter fuel payments cut: hitting the poorest households Previously, charity Age UK […] | By
(2024-09-20). What scientists have learned from 20 years of microplastics research. grist.org 
Twenty years ago, a team of U.K. scientists Due to "the rapid increase in plastic production, the longevity of plastic, and the disposable nature of plastic items," the researchers concluded that there was "considerable potential"
(2024-09-20). A new salvo in the fight to protect the "holy grail" of environmental justice. grist.org 
In 1979, a woman named Margaret Bean decided to challenge the Texas state government's decision to grant a permit for a new landfill in her neighborhood on the outskirts of Houston. The area was 70 percent nonwhite, and Bean and her fellow residents alleged that the permit fell into a pattern of setting up landfills in the city's minority communities, violating their rights under the Constitution's equal protection clause. | It was the first major environmental justice case brought in federal court, and it did not turn out in Bean's favor. Nor did subsequent cases of a similar nature in Macon County, Georgia,…
(2024-09-20). Sustainable Style: The Environmental Benefits of Choosing Wood Worktops. thecanary.co In today's world, where environmental sustainability is at the forefront of many purchasing decisions, choosing materials that align with eco-friendly practices is essential. Wood worktops offer not only timeless beauty and durability but also significant environmental benefits. When sourced responsibly, wood is one of the most sustainable materials available for home interiors, making it an […] | By
(2024-09-20). The Benefits of Custom Framing for Artists and Collectors. thecanary.co In the realm of art, presentation holds as much significance as the artwork itself. The meticulous selection of a frame can accentuate the nuances of a piece, transforming it into a masterpiece that commands attention and admiration. For both artists and collectors, custom framing offers a plethora of benefits that extend beyond mere aesthetics. Beyond […] | By
(2024-09-20). Government welcomes repo rate cut. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes repo rate cut | Government has welcomed the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. | The drop means the prime lending rate will also drop to 11.50%. | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Acting Director-General, Nomonde Mnukwa, said the cut will come as a relief for cash strapped consumers. | "The reduction in the interest rate and the sustained decline in inflation provide a welcome reprieve for our citizens. These combined factors are not only helping to lower the cost of borrowing, but also offer significant relief to…
(2024-09-20). Has extreme weather made voters care more about climate change? grist.org Among those concerned about the climate, it's become something of a self-evident truth that as people suffer more severe and more frequent extreme weather and grapple with global warming's impact on their daily lives, they'll come to understand the problem at a visceral level. As a result, they'll be eager for action. In other words, many climate activists believe that even if advocates and academics can't sway the hardened opinions of the dismissive, extreme weather can wake anyone up. | The data disagrees. | Over the last seven years, as the effects of climate change have begun to envelop the world in smoke…
(2024-09-20). Labour is not addressing the single biggest issue for private renters on benefits. thecanary.co Buried in the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) housing figures is a damning fact about the current state of private renting for those on benefits. It shows that so far, the Labour Party government is doing nothing to address the housing crisis facing these people, thanks to the Local Housing Allowance. So, think tank […] | By
(2024-09-20). Pension panic: only half of Gen-Z think pensions are important. thecanary.co Only half of Gen-Z professionals think pensions are important, in stark contrast to three-quarters (77%) of Gen-X who prioritise their pensions contributions. This comes as the average base pay needed for a single person to retire comfortably stands at around £43k a year. But as living and rental costs are rising faster than salaries, it's harder than […] | By
(2024-09-20). SUCCESS: government to investigate claims of radiator fraud costing UK consumers £1000s. thecanary.co A government department is to review documentary claims that millions of radiators in the UK are being mislabelled and sold with inflated efficiency ratings. UK radiators: the government WILL investigate The assertions come from independent film The Lies Costing the UK Billions made by UK Radiators managing director Rob Nezard earlier this year. In it, Nezard […] | By
(2024-09-20). Has Australia lost its bloody banter? A nation grapples with an identity crisis while cracking a cold one. onlineopinion.com.au Dark clouds are looming, and I'm not talking about the usual summer bushfires. Nah, this is more serious, mate.
(2024-09-20). Harris chooses UN's road to hell — Trump offers no alternative. onlineopinion.com.au The Security Council's embrace of a two-state solution came after the Obama-Biden administration failed to veto Resolution 2334 adopted on 23 December 2016.
(2024-09-20). UK Government Should End Cruel 'Two-Child Limit' Now. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children play in a park on a housing estate in Redcar, Teesside, May 17, 2023. | © 2023 Joanne Coates/Bloomberg via Getty Images | The United Kingdom Labour Party is about to meet for its annual conference. Now that Labour is in government, with their leader Keir Starmer as prime minister, it should act to strengthen social security, and tackle poverty and inequality. The first concrete step should be immediately ending the cruel "two-child limit" policy.The "two-child limit" is an arbitrary social security policy introduced by the Conservative government in 2017, in its austerity-…
(2024-09-20). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-09-20). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-09-20). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-09-20). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-09-20). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-09-20). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-09-20). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-09-20). Swift Action by BSF Rescues Indian National Abducted in Bangladesh. devdiscourse.com An Indian national who was abducted during a recent trip to Bangladesh has been successfully rescued and returned to India following intervention by the BSF and its Bangladeshi counterpart.
(2024-09-20). Lunar Eclipse Sept 18, 2024 – Time and List of Cities, Countries to Watch. ummid.com Stargazers and cosmic enthusiasts can prepare for a partial Lunar Eclipse that will grace India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the adjoining countries on September 18, 2024.
(2024-09-20). Thrilling Re-Run: 'Tumbbad' Outshines Original Earnings. devdiscourse.com Actor-producer Sohum Shah's film "Tumbbad" has surpassed its original earnings with Rs 13.44 crore net in its re-run at the domestic box office. This figure exceeds the revenue it made when first released in 2018.
(2024-09-20). KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd. Sets IPO Price Band for Rs 342-Crore Issue. devdiscourse.com KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd on Friday announced a price band of Rs 209 to Rs 220 per share for its Rs 342-crore initial public offering (IPO), with proceeds aimed at driving the company's expansion plans.
(2024-09-20). Health Minister Calls for Stricter Food Safety Standards to Tackle Innovative Trends. devdiscourse.com Health Minister J P Nadda underscored the urgency for strict food safety standards and a dynamic regulatory framework to meet new food trends like plant-based proteins, insect proteins, and lab-grown meat. Speaking at the inaugural session of a global food regulators summit in New Delhi, Nadda emphasized adopting organic farming worldwide to mitigate pesticide risks.
(2024-09-20). Delhi High Court Dismisses Swati Maliwal's Plea in Corruption Case. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea by Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal on Friday that challenged the framing of charges against her under anti-corruption laws. These charges date back to her tenure as the chief of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
(2024-09-20). Ex-Uttar Pradesh Minister's Bail Denied in High-Profile Gang Rape Case. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court on Friday denied bail to Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, a former Uttar Pradesh minister currently serving a life sentence for gang rape. The ruling came from Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Mohd FA Khan of the Lucknow bench.
(2024-09-20). Indian Lifter Loganathan Dhanush Secures Historic Bronze at Junior World Championships. devdiscourse.com Indian lifter Loganathan Dhanush on Friday claimed the bronze medal in the 55 kg weight category at the IWF Junior World Weightlifting Championships. This achievement marks the first-ever medal for an Indian male athlete in the Junior weightlifting World Championships.
(2024-09-20). Zhou Guanyu: Fighting for Sauber Seat Amidst Uncertain Future in Formula One. devdiscourse.com Zhou Guanyu, China's pioneering Formula One driver, expressed his unwavering determination to secure his seat at Sauber for the coming races as his future remains precarious.
(2024-09-20). Huawei's Mate XT Launch Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid High Costs and Supply Challenges. devdiscourse.com Huawei and Apple's latest smartphones hit the Chinese market on Friday, yet Huawei's enthusiasts faced disappointment as the eagerly awaited $2,800 Mate XT was unavailable for walk-in customers. At Huawei's flagship store in Shenzhen, only those with confirmed pre-orders could buy the tri-foldable device, leaving many self-proclaimed 'super fans' frustrated.
(2024-09-20). Bringing Hope: IYDF and Rao Study Circle's Outreach for Ranchi's Underprivileged. devdiscourse.com The International Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), in collaboration with Rao Study Circle, recently orchestrated a significant outreach event for underprivileged children in Ranchi's Dhurwa community, Jharkhand, India. The initiative aimed to alleviate the immediate struggles faced by these children due to their families' unstable income sources.
(2024-09-20). Thousands Mourn World Cup Hero Salvatore Schillaci in Palermo. devdiscourse.com Thousands of mourners filled Palermo's main cathedral and the surrounding square on Friday to pay their respects to Salvatore Schillaci, the iconic Italian World Cup player who died at 59 after battling colon cancer. Schillaci, known for his extraordinary performance as the top scorer in the 1990 World Cup hosted by Italy, left an indelible mark on soccer's grandest stage.
(2024-09-20). Kauvery Marathon Nellai Promotes Heart Health. devdiscourse.com TIRUNELVELI, 20th September 2024 — The 3rd edition of the Kauvery Marathon Nellai, themed 'Run for Your Healthy Heart,' will bring together nearly 4,500 participants this year.
(2024-09-20). Cinema Choreographer Jani Master Remanded in Sexual Assault Case. devdiscourse.com A city court on Friday remanded cinema choreographer Jani Master to 14-day judicial custody following his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a female colleague.
(2024-09-20). 13 Candidates Approved for Ghana's Presidential Election. devdiscourse.com Ghana's electoral commission has given the green light to 13 candidates, including Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Dramani Mahama, for the upcoming Dec. 7 presidential election, an official from the top election authority announced on Friday.
(2024-09-20). Mohit Grover Vows to Oust BJP from Gurgaon in Upcoming Elections. devdiscourse.com Congress' Gurgaon candidate Mohit Grover on Friday pledged that voters would oust the BJP from power this time and seek retribution for every injustice inflicted on them.
(2024-09-20). Sinkhole Swallows Sanitation Truck at City Post Office. devdiscourse.com A truck from the civic sanitation department plunged into a sinkhole that suddenly emerged on the premises of the City Post Office around 4 pm on Friday, causing a commotion in the densely-populated Budhwar Peth locality. Fortunately, the driver of the jetting machine truck, which is typically used to clean drainage lines, managed to escape unhurt, according to a fire brigade official.
(2024-09-20). Pakistan Cricket Board Revises Schedule for England Test Series. devdiscourse.com The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday a revised schedule for their home three-test series against England. The second test has been relocated from Karachi to Multan due to a major facelift at the Karachi stadium for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
(2024-09-20). From Forest Trails to Branding Triumph: The Albin Antony Story. devdiscourse.com Albin Antony's rise from the remote village of Pampanar, Idukki, to prominence in Kochi's branding and design scene is a testament to sheer determination. Despite a childhood marked by hardship, including 16-kilometre treks through dense forests to access a computer, Albin's unwavering spirit never faltered.
(2024-09-20). European Commission President Visits Kyiv Amid Winter Preparations. devdiscourse.com European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Friday to discuss Europe's support, winter preparedness, and progress on the G7 loans.
(2024-09-20). SC seeks report from Karnataka HC on comments made by judge against woman lawyer, fixes suo motu plea on Wednesday. devdiscourse.com
(2024-09-20). 2021 post-poll violence: SC raps CBI over its plea seeking transfer of cases outside West Bengal. devdiscourse.com
(2024-09-20). 2021 post poll violence in West Bengal: SC says CBI cannot cast aspersions on entire judiciary. devdiscourse.com
(2024-09-20). You are showing as if there is hostile environment in whole West Bengal: SC to CBI while hearing 2021 post poll violence matter. devdiscourse.com
(2024-09-20). International Observers Arrive in Sri Lanka for Presidential Election. devdiscourse.com A significant contingent of international election observers, comprising representatives from the European Union and the Commonwealth, have touched down in Sri Lanka to oversee the upcoming presidential election scheduled for Saturday.
(2024-09-20). Apple iPhone 16 Series Launch Sparks Massive Excitement in India. devdiscourse.com Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series on September 9, igniting immense enthusiasm among Indian consumers. The tech giant has now commenced sales of its latest iPhones in the country, drawing extensive queues across various outlets.
(2024-09-20). Equity Bank aiming for 100% digital transactions for its customers. independent.co.ug 
SMEs Encouraged To Embrace Equity Bank Technology For Growth, Sustainability and Ease Of Market Access Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Up to 96% of all customer transactions at Equity Bank Uganda are already through digital channels. About 50% of all Equity Bank Uganda customers are tele-connected and can access their accounts at their convenience wherever …
(2024-09-20). Jinja Hospital steps up oxygen production, supplies east and north Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja Regional Referral Hospital has significantly increased its oxygen production capacity. The Hospital is now capable of supplying oxygen to health facilities across the Busoga sub-region and extending to areas like Teso, Elgon, Karamoja, and parts of Northern Uganda. This boost in production was made possible through the construction …
(2024-09-20). KARUMA: UWA agrees to waive transit fees through Murchison. independent.co.ug 
Karuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travelers to West Nile and Northern Uganda will be exempted from entry fees to the Murchison Falls National Park while Karuma Bridge remains closed for repairs. Uganda Wildlife Authority on Thursday issued a statement saying there will be no fees for vehicles transiting through Tangi-Bugungu gates via Bulisa Town …
(2024-09-20). Mystery in Kagadi as thugs decide to steal Centenary Bank keys. independent.co.ug 
Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Kagadi are currently pursuing unidentified thugs who raided Namilyango Cell in Kagadi Town Council, Kagadi District, on Wednesday night and stole three keys belonging to Centenary Bank's Kagadi branch. The exact time of the raid remains unknown. The thieves targeted the home of Tom Luswata, a …
(2024-09-20). Rebecca Cheptegei was more than a victim. independent.co.ug 
I race because I love to train and compete, but for many young African girls raised in poverty, running is the surest way to provide financial security to their families ANALYSIS | MALINDI ELMORE | The day before my Olympic marathon race in Paris, I jogged around the Olympic Village to stretch out my legs and …
(2024-09-20). This photograph is not of Uganda Martyrs! independent.co.ug 
Curators Correct Mistaken Identity of Uganda Martyrs Namugongo, Uganda | CHRISTOPHER KISEKKA — URN | One of the most iconic photographs capturing what many thought were the faces of the earliest Catholic converts in Uganda has come under fresh scrutiny. Curators now say the people in the photograph were not the converts who were martyred …
(2024-09-20). Will old 'Tororo Issues' decide election results come 2026? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | LOUIS JADWONG | What was said at an ordinary visit to Tororo by President Yoweri Museveni last week could turn out to be decisive in the 2026 elections in the mineral-rich district. President Yoweri Museveni, among other things, admonished 'Badaama' and Iteso who each, he alleged, do not want the other to speak their …
(2024-09-20). Will old 'Tororo Issues' decide election results come 2026? independent.co.ug COMMENT | LOUIS JADWONG | What was said at an ordinary visit to Tororo by President Yoweri Museveni last week could turn out to be decisive in the 2026 elections in the mineral-rich district. President Yoweri Museveni, among other things, admonished 'Badaama' who do not want other tribes in the district to speak their language. He …
(2024-09-20). Will old 'Tororo Issues' decide election results come 2026? independent.co.ug COMMENT | LOUIS JADWONG | What was said at an ordinary visit to Tororo by President Yoweri Museveni last week could turn out to be decisive in the 2026 elections in the mineral-rich district. President Yoweri Museveni, among other things, admonished 'Badaama' and Iteso who each do not want the other to speak their language. He …
(2024-09-20). Kadyrov Fumes At Elon Musk, Accuses Him Of 'Deactivating' Cybertruck Gifted By Tesla CEO. hindustantimes.com Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov accused Tesla CEO Elon Musk of remotely switching off his Cybertruck. In a Telegram post, Kadyrov said, "Elon Musk behaved badly. He gives expensive gifts from his heart and then remotely unlocks them." Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-20). Putin Visits Drone Factory, Makes This Big Announcement Days After 'Direct War' Threat To West. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-20). Tirupati Temple Prasad Row: Massive Political Row | Here's What Congress, BJP, TDP & Others Said. hindustantimes.com Massive political row erupts after TDP claimed the use of animal fat for preparing Prasadam offered at the Shri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu blasted Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing his government of damaging the sanctity of the holy place. Watch this video to know the political reactions on the row.
(2024-09-20). US Senate Hearing: Facebook Cornered Over Hunter Biden Laptop Saga; Zuckerberg Aide Says… | Election. hindustantimes.com
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is TIL therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is a dangerous form of skin cancer that has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society. In early 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for advanced melanoma called tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy (TIL therapy). Dr. James Jakub, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, explains that TIL therapy can be a one-time…
(2024-09-20). (VIDEO) Using proton beam therapy on the heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Radiation therapy is a common treatment for cancer, but could it also help treat dangerous heart rhythms? Experts at Mayo Clinic recently completed the first clinical trial in humans using proton beam therapy, a type of radiation, to treat patients with potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. And they say initial results are encouraging. Watch: Using proton beam therapy on the heart youtu.be/hu5Ls4gKcmE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 11) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you should know about prostate cancer screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The prostate is a small gland in males that aids in reproduction. Prostate cancer is one the most common types of cancer, and when it's detected early, often by a simple blood test, it has the best chance for successful treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/-hyeNxs4Jic Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Prostate cancer is incredibly common, probably…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to prepare for the 2024-25 influenza season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's time to protect yourself and your family for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated 2024-25 vaccine recommendations for the upcoming influenza season. As always, it's strongly recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated for influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says the flu vaccine is one of the most effective ways to reduce the severity of…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-20). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…
(2024-09-20). Mayo collaborates in ARPA-H funded research to explore environment's role in drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine will play a key role in groundbreaking research funded by an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The research will explore how environmental exposures interact with genetics to affect people's responses to medications — a field known as pharmacoexposomics. The five-year award, called IndiPHARM, aspires to develop and execute a state-of-the-art high-resolution, precision monitoring system…
(2024-09-20). Latest 'omics' technology studies the environment's influence on drug response. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Pharmacoexposomics is an emerging field of research focused on understanding how environmental exposures influence a person's response to medication. This new "omics" technology lies at the intersection of pharmacology, exposure science and personalized medicine. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects, while exposomics is the study of the exposures and other variable factors a person encounters over a lifetime, including chemical exposures, pollutants, diet and lifestyle. The combination of the two disciplines—pharmacoexposomics—explores external…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Consider TIME when dealing with sepsis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Sepsis Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 86-year-old father was recently hospitalized with a severe infection. We were told he's at an increased risk for sepsis because of his age and medical history. What are the signs of sepsis to watch for now that he's returned home? ANSWER: Nearly 270,000 people in the U.S. die annually because of sepsis — more than the number of people who die from prostate cancer,…
(2024-09-20). (Video)Keeping an eye on avian influenza. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that a person from Missouri has become the 14th person in the U.S. to contract avian influenza, also called bird flu. This is believed to be the first case where the patient had no known contact with infected animals. "Why is this concerning? Because the more we see avian influenza move from a bird virus to a virus that can infect and be…
(2024-09-20). More Mayo neuroscience: Brain cells 'crosstalk' and cancer growth; Preoperative radiotherapy survival; Rare mutation causes memory loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A brain region abundant in cells originating from neural stem cells is highlighted in green. Glioblastoma cells are shown in red. The magenta color indicates non-cancerous cells undergoing deleterious changes in response to cancer cells, highlighting the harmful effect of cancer cells on surrounding healthy tissue. Already the most aggressive form of brain cancer, glioblastoma can become even more deadly when it arises near the brain's C-shaped, fluid-filled cavities called the lateral ventricles. What makes…
(2024-09-20). 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: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer compared to women without, and that's why early detection is so important. New hope…
(2024-09-20). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lifespan vs. healthspan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors Note: September is Healthy Aging Awareness Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ANSWER: We get a lot of questions about what distinguishes between lifespan and healthspan. The simplest answer is to paraphrase a quote from President John F. Kennedy, "It is not enough for a great nation merely to have added…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is whooping cough? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on the rise. The U.S. is beginning to return to the level of cases reported before the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC says roughly four times as many cases of pertussis have been reported in 2024 compared to the same time last year. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains…
(2024-09-20). To combat heart disease and cancer, genomics researcher looks abroad. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic cardiologist Iftikhar Kullo, M.D., believes that global collaboration is needed to refine polygenic risk scores so they perform equitably across people from diverse groups. Genetic technology has the potential to significantly improve human health by improving disease risk prediction and guiding prevention strategies. The development of a new genetic test called a polygenic risk score is a major advance. Still, it may widen health disparities because such scores may not work equally well…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: My mom has Alzheimer's. What does that mean for me? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's Note: September is World Alzheimer's Month DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am part of what I hear called the Sandwich Generation. I have kids living at home and an aging parent in ill health. My mom is 83 and in an assisted living facility with physical and cognitive problems. She has been diagnosed with mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. It makes me sad for my mom and also concerned for myself. Whenever I can't…
(2024-09-20). Space: A new frontier for exploring stem cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stem cells grown in microgravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have unique qualities that could one day help accelerate new biotherapies and heal complex disease, two Mayo Clinic researchers say. The research analysis by Fay Abdul Ghani and Abba Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., published in NPJ Microgravity, finds microgravity can strengthen the regenerative potential of cells. Dr. Zubair is a laboratory medicine expert and medical director for the Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics at Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-20). (Video) How testing has kept up with new COVID-19 variants. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While COVID-19 continues to evolve, there is some good news when it comes to detecting the virus. "The tests we've used over the last three or four years don't seem to be significantly impacted by the new variants," says Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. He says that the molecular, or PCR, tests processed in laboratories look at multiple parts of the genetic makeup of the virus, so even…
(2024-09-20). Understanding athletes with lymphoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org One July evening, Allison Rosenthal, D.O., received a flurry of texts with exclamations like, "Yo, my doctor friend is famous!" "What is going on?" she thought. She soon learned that her patient, MLB pitcher Liam Hendriks, had just thanked her while accepting ESPN's Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2023 ESPYs, with more than 2.3 million people watching the broadcast that evening. Liam Hendriks "She is one of the main reasons that I am up here…
(2024-09-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently affected joint. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when protective cartilage in the knee wears down leading to inflammation and pain. Commonly, patients will have bone spurs, and the normal shape of their knee is disrupted. Symptoms of knee osteoarthritis may develop slowly, or…
(2024-09-20). Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. However, suicide is preventable. Most people want to live, but they feel stuck because of how dire their situation feels and can't see alternative solutions. For some people, their ability to…
(2024-09-20). Assam: ADRE exam paper was leaked? ummid.com A day after Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) was held to fill different vacancies in the government, allegations have surfaced that the exam paper was leaked and circulated on social media.
(2024-09-20). Climate Change to Affect The Poor More. ummid.com International Labour Organisation's (ILO) latest report reveals that half of the global population lacks social protection, exacerbating vulnerabilities amid the escalating climate crisis.
(2024-09-20). iOS 18 now available for free download. ummid.com Apple on Monday released iOS 18 – the much awaited and next version of its operating system, which is available free download and upgrades for iPhone Xs and later.
(2024-09-20). Microsoft introduces Copilot Pages. ummid.com Microsoft Monday unveiled Copilot Pages which is part of the next wave of 365 Copilot AI – a dynamic, persistent canvas designed for multiplayer AI collaboration.
(2024-09-20). Time for BJP to introspect: Cong on Iran Supreme Leader's India comments. ummid.com The Congress on Tuesday said the statement by Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei about the safety of Indian Muslims is the result of the situation which the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders have created a situation in the country.
(2024-09-20). Maharashtra Minister flees on bike as residents complain about damaged roads. ummid.com Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan two days ago faced the ire of local residents complaining about the poor condition of roads as he rode a motorcycle stuck in mud.
(2024-09-20). Muslim Panel's '3 crore emails' on Waqf Bill 2024 fails to match JPC data. ummid.com The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has claimed sending more than 3 crore emails to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, the number however does not match with the Join Parliamentary Committee (JPC) data.
(2024-09-20). No demolitions till Oct 1: SC stops bulldozers. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Tuesday paused till it hears the matter on October 01, 2024, the demolition of private properties, also slamming once again the brazen act glorified as "bulldozer justice".
(2024-09-20). Time For More Women in Sports Journalism. ummid.com A dire need of increasing female representation in sports journalism emerged as the talk of AIPS Asia Women's Forum, which was organised alongside the 25th AIPS Asia Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal recently…
(2024-09-20). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Today – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday September 18, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet.org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-09-20). Proposals on One Nation, One Election Get Cabinet Nod — Key Highlights. ummid.com The union government in New Delhi Wednesday accepted the recommendations made by the high level committee headed by former President of India Ram Nath Kovind on "One Nation, One Election" or "onoe".
(2024-09-20). The other side of Architect Bimal Patel. ummid.com Bimal Patel, Prime Minister Modi's favourite architect, has come in for criticism for his grandiose projects that have caused considerable damage.
(2024-09-20). Hyderabad Merger in India. ummid.com The Princely State of Hyderabad had merged with India on 17th September 1948, through what is called a Police action, actually done by Indian Army.
(2024-09-20). IBM, Microsoft announce three new Experience Zones. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Microsoft Thursday (September 19, 2024) announced the official opening of three new IBM-Microsoft Experience Zones within IBM's Client Innovation Centers.
(2024-09-20). If you are a Papyrophiliac, then this Notebook-Pen combo is for you. ummid.com London based Plei Design, known for its innovative products, Thursday (September 19, 2024) unveiled ASCENT II – a revolutionary notebook and pen set, inspired by space technology.
(2024-09-20). NGOisation of Public Causes Harming Efforts to Address Pressing Issues. ummid.com For civil society groups, it is the need of the hour to recognize the limitations of the NGO model and focus more on the formation of solidarities around structural and systemic issues for attempting meaningful and sustainable change.
(2024-09-20). NPG102 PIC Transmitter on Chip with 1.6Tbps speed unpacked. ummid.com NewPhotonics Thursday (September 19, 2024) introduced its NPG102 PIC Transmitter on Chip (ToC) having a speed of 1.6Tbps for DSP-based optical transceiver modules.
(2024-09-20). Pakistani Artist Mimics Kangana Ranaut; Awesome, Say Netizens. ummid.com A video of a Pakistani woman artist imitating BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut on a popular TV show, Showtime with Ramiz Raja, is circulating on social media.
(2024-09-20). Social Media Spreading Canard Against Indian Muslims. ummid.com The saddest part is there is none to raise the voice against such injustices going on different social media platforms against Muslims in India.
(2024-09-20). 2024 Polls and Jammu Kashmir's Political Future. ummid.com How parties and candidates in Jammu Kashmir address the electorate's concerns and navigate the intricacies of…
(2024-09-20). 'Alps' World's 6th Most Powerful Supercomputer is Here – Explore. ummid.com Switzerland Saturday (September 14, 2024) unpacked 'Alps' its new supercomputer, world's 6th most powerful supercomputer, which it believes will help place the country first for trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
(2024-09-20). Japan: The situation of female prisoners. fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Thailand: A tribute to Danthong Breen (1933-2024). fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-20). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn decision to liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 10 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan. The statement, prepared with FIDH's member organisation Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA, calls on the UN Human Rights Council to escalate its response to the situation in the country and to establish a new independent international accountability mechanism. Read the oral statement below.
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(2024-09-20). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-20). Chapeando: Ataque electrónico al Líbano, øpor qué debe importarnos? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu øPor qué debería interesarnos la noticia de los ataques de Israel con explosivos a través de beepers y walkie-talkies contra Hezbolá? Primero porque son actos de guerra no convencional, que se están saltando las reglas de la más elemental organización de las relaciones internacionales. Y para que veamos en otros escenarios, por qué y para qué Estados Unidos elabora e impone al mundo sus espurias listas de supuestos patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-09-20). Cuba entre los 20 primeros de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana derrotó hoy a su similar de Israel y se adueñó del escaño 18 en el apartado abierto de la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Budapest 2024, a la que le restan solo tres rondas para el final. Otro buen trabajo colectivo, apoyado en los triunfos de Luis Ernesto Quesada y Elier Miranda.
(2024-09-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-09-20). Champions: El Leverkusen golea al Feyenoord. cubadebate.cu El vigente campeón de la Bundesliga fue un martillo pilón en su regreso a la Champions League, que golpeó hasta en cuatro ocasiones para colocar el definitivo 0-4. De esta manera, Xabi Alonso tiene en su poder su primer triunfo de Liga de Campeones como entrenador.
(2024-09-20). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-09-20). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-09-20). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-09-20). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-09-20). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-20). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-09-20). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-09-20). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-09-20). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-09-20). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-09-20). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-09-20). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-09-20). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-09-20). Pronostican resultado excepcionalmente positivo la visita de To Lam a Cuba. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 20 sep (RHC) La visita de Estado que realizará a Cuba el secretario general del Partido Comunista (PCV) y presidente de Vietnam, To Lam, debe tener resultados excepcionalmente positivos, consideró hoy el embajador cubano aquí, Orlando Hernández Guillén.
(2024-09-20). Más de 23 mil niños cubanos vacunados contra el neumococo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) Más de 23 mil niños cubanos fueron vacunados hasta la fecha contra el neumococo mediante el fármaco Pneumosil 10 valente, que protege contra los 10 serotipos de mayor circulación de ese microorganismo patógeno, se divulgó hoy.
(2024-09-20). Elecciones de EE.UU. las decidirán siete estados clave. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) Dentro de 46 días los votantes estadounidenses decidirán quién será su próximo presidente, pero lo más probable es, como van hoy las cosas, que la elección se reduzca solo a siete estados clave.
(2024-09-20). Llaman a Chile a pedir en todos los foros el fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) El gobierno de Chile debe abogar en todos los foros internacionales por el fin del bloqueo que mantiene hoy Estados Unidos contra Cuba, declaró el miembro de la Comisión Política del Partido Comunista Juan Andrés Lagos.
(2024-09-20). La transición energética en Cuba, prioridad en Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) Para la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), la transición energética se considera un pilar fundamental dentro de la transformación productiva que requiere la mayor de las Antillas.
(2024-09-20). Las dificultades y desafíos se enfrentan con alternativas creadoras. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) A pesar de las dificultades y los desafíos —entre los que se encuentran las limitaciones de combustibles y de generación eléctrica— se buscan alternativas creadoras y se emprenden nuevos proyectos, destacó el diputado por el municipio holguinero de Gibara, Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro, al comprobar la puesta en marcha, en su primera etapa, de la nueva sede del Hospital Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía.
(2024-09-20). Shohei Ohtani hace historia con 51 jonrones y 51 robadas en la misma temporada. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC).- Por primera vez en la historia de las Grandes Ligas de béisbol, un jugador conecta más de 50 jonrones y se roba más de 50 bases en la misma temporada. El jueves, la estrella de los Dodgers de Los àÅngeles, el japonés Shohei Ohtani, conectó sus jonrones 49, 50 y 51 de 2024, y también se robó sus bases 50 y 51 de la temporada, lo que lo convirtió en el fundador del club 50-50.
(2024-09-20). Honduras es un país soberano y no permitirá injerencia, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 sep (RHC) El secretario de Relaciones Exteriores y Cooperación Internacional de Honduras, Enrique Reina, declaró este jueves que este es un país soberano y no permitirá la injerencia de Estados Unidos, ni de otra nación.
(2024-09-20). Muestran carta firmada por Edmundo González que reconoce a instituciones venezolanas (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu El Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela dio a conocer en conferencia de prensa una carta firmada por el excandidato opositor Edmundo González, en la cual reconoce a las instituciones públicas de Venezuela y la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia, que ratificó a Nicolás Maduro como ganador de los comicios presidenciales.
(2024-09-20). Recorre Marrero Cruz objetivos socioeconómicos de Gibara. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con la agenda de trabajo del Jefe de Gobierno durante la jornada de hoy viernes, recorrerá comunidades rurales e intercambiará con los pobladores en su condición de diputado a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular por el municipio de Gibara.
(2024-09-20). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-09-20). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-09-20). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-09-20). Gobiernos locales asumirán funciones de la Seguridad Social. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) El Consejo de Estado aprobó en su más reciente sesión el Decreto Ley De la Extinción del Instituto Nacional de Seguridad Social (INASS), con el objetivo de dotar a los Gobiernos locales, de mayor autonomía para la toma de decisiones.
(2024-09-20). Funcionario de la Cancillería de Cuba cumple visita a India. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 20 sep (RHC) Autoridades de la India dan cuenta hoy de la visita aquí de Luis Achkienasi Chernakhe, director general de Planificación de Políticas del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba y su reunión con el ministro de Estado de la Cancillería india, Pabitra Margherita.
(2024-09-20). Desde hoy asambleas de rendición de cuentas en toda Cuba. radiohc.cu Desde hoy y hasta el venidero mes de noviembre tendrá lugar en toda Cuba un importante ejercicio de nuestra democracia participativa, avalado por la Constitución: la rendición de cuentas de los delegados a los electores de su comunidad.
(2024-09-20). Nueva infamia sionista. radiohc.cu Como si no fuera suficiente el genocidio cometido contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza, el Estado sionista de Israel perpetró esta semana una nueva infamia, esta vez en Líbano, donde explotaron aparatos de comunicación en poder de miembros del grupo Hezbollah.
(2024-09-20). Díaz-Canel sostuvo diálogo con la presidenta del senado de Granada. cubadebate.cu "Su visita es motivo de gran satisfacción", aseguró el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al dar la bienvenida este jueves en el Palacio de la Revolución a Dessima Williams, presidenta del Senado de Granada, quien realiza una visita oficial a Cuba.
(2024-09-20). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-09-20). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-09-20). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-09-20). Comienza en Cuba proceso de rendición de cuenta. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) En toda Cuba comienza hoy el proceso de rendición de cuenta del delegado a sus electores hasta el 20 de noviembre, uno de los pilares del sistema democrático cubano y una de las maneras más efectivas de participación del pueblo en el ejercicio del gobierno.
(2024-09-20). Comienza en La Habana Jornada de la Cultura Japonesa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) Una Jornada de la Cultura Japonesa arrancará hoy en el Palacio del Conde de Lombillo, de esta capital, con la inauguración de una exposición fotográfica de la Japan Camera Industry Institute.
(2024-09-20). Withdrawal of Mexican firm, a step backward for Costa Rican hospital. plenglish.com San José, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) The plans of Costa Rican authorities to build a hospital in the central-eastern province of Cartago marked a step backwards with the decision of Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de infraestructuras S. A. to withdraw from the project.
(2024-09-20). Documental "Palestina, genocidio y resistencia" (2024) de Víctor de Currea-Lugo. indybay.org
(2024-09-20). Convocan al concurso internacional de ensayo Fascismo, neo fascismo y otras expresiones similares. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos y del Caribe Rómulo Gallegos, Celarg (Venezuela), la Casa de Las Américas (Cuba) y la Red de Intelectuales y Artistas en Defensa de la Humanidad convocan al concurso internacional de ensayo Fascismo, neo fascismo y otras expresiones similares a partir de las siguientes.
(2024-09-20). Donald Trump se compara con Elvis Presley: Soy el más grande de todos los tiempos. cubadebate.cu Las elecciones de Estados Unidos están a la vuelta de la esquina, y el expresidente y actual candidato por el partido republicano, Donald Trump, ha utilizado un mitin en Nueva York para compararse con el icónico cantante Elvis Presley.
(2024-09-20). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-09-20). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-20). Constituirán hoy en Cuba consejos electorales provinciales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (RHC) La constitución de los consejos electorales provinciales y la toma de posesión de sus integrantes estará aconteciendo en la jornada de hoy en todo el territorio nacional.
(2024-09-20). Celebrarán en Cuba Día Internacional del Deporte Universitario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 sep (PL) La Universidad de las Ciencias de la Cultura Física y el Deporte "Manuel Fajardo" (Uccfd) celebra este viernes el Día Internacional del Deporte Universitario.
(2024-09-20). Cuba vs Perú en las semifinales de la Copa Panamericana sub 23. radiohc.cu Paramaribo, Surinam, 20 sep (RHC).- Cuba-Perú y México-Guatemala disputarán este viernes las semifinales de la a Copa Panamericana Sub-23 Masculina de voleibol, con sede en Surinam.
(2024-09-20). Rinden tributo al Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara miembros del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano de Puerto Rico (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Santa Clara, 19 sept (RHC) Como parte de las jornadas de solidaridad con Puerto Rico y Por la paz, contra el bloqueo y el terrorismo, miembros del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano de esta hermana isla caribeña recorrieron este jueves el Complejo Escultórico Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara de la central provincia de Villa Clara.
(2024-09-20). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-09-20). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-09-20). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-09-19). Tarik Cyril Amar on Palestine, Zionism, and Ukraine's failed tactics. ingaza.wordpress.com Tarik is an author, a historian and an expert on international politics. He has a BA in Modern History from Oxford University, an MSc in International History from the LSE, and a PhD in History from Princeton University.Listen to our conversation on Odysee and on Rumble. Follow him at: -His substack -On RT On X…
(2024-09-19). JACQUES BAUD: NATO ATTEMPTED TO DESTABILIZE & THREATEN RUSSIA DECADES BEFORE 2022. ingaza.wordpress.com This is a must-listen interview for those who think Russia "invaded Ukraine without reason", and those who believe the West's propaganda about Russia "failing" in its objectives, and many other lies put out by Washington and parroted by Western corporate media. Former Swiss intelligence, Jacques Baud, on the Ukraine-NATO history that forced Russia to start…
(2024-09-19). You Could Use the Exercise. publicbooks.org In the face of AI, the time is right to practice our writing techniques for invention and surprise.
(2024-09-19). Does the South American Left have a problem with food production? strategic-culture.su 
(2024-09-19). Elon Musk and Brazil: The conflict is more complex than it seems. strategic-culture.su