(2022-08-13). Responses Among The Left To FBI Raid Against Trump. thedissenter.org On this week's Unauthorized Disclosure episode, Ben Norton discusses some responses from people on the left to FBI raiding Donald Trump's estate.
(2022-08-13). The Seventh US-Made HIMARS Launcher Destroyed In Ukraine. southfront.org 
On August 13, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that another US-made HIMARS launcher and a warehouse with ammunition for it were destroyed in Eastern Ukraine. So far, the Russian military reported the destruction of 7 systems supplied by US to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | The HIMARS launcher and a warehouse were destroyed by the Russian airstrikes in the area of the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk People's Republic which is under control of the AFU. | In total, the P…
(2022-08-13). US' serious human rights violations in the Middle East cause permanent damage. ecns.cn
(2022-08-13). Why is the Flow of Migrants Changing Direction? journal-neo.org 
As Washington has expected in its use of migration flows to damage its political and economic rival, the European Union, the influence of this factor has indeed been increasing of late. And it is becoming increasingly dependent not only on the state of armed conflicts already unleashed by the United States in the world, but …
(2022-08-13). Russian Forces Confirmed Full Control Of Peski In Donetsk People's Republic. southfront.org 
On August 13, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that " the town of Peski in the Donetsk People's Republic was completely liberated as a result of the offensive actions of the Allied forces". The DPR People's Militia confirmed that as of August 13, 2022, 267 settlements, including Peski came under Russian control. | The assault units of Russian-led forces claimed major success in the town of Peski on August 4. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were repelled from their military positions in the…
(2022-08-13). US Threatens Russia And Iran With Sanctions Over Alleged Drone Deal. southfront.org 
On August 11, the United States Department of State said that it would "vigorously" enforce sanctions on Russian and Iranian arms trading, revealing that Russian officials had conducted training on drones in Iran. | Last month, senior US officials said that Iran was preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, some of which are armed, and that Russian officials had visited Iran to inspect the drones in question. The deal is supposedly meant to support Russia's ongoing special m…
(2022-08-13). Starbucks recruits CIA goon for union busting. workers.org 
An Aug. 2 post on twitter from @UnionBustingBot, revealing Starbucks had recently hired former Pinkerton employee and CIA agent Amanda Stanfill as the Manager for Global Intelligence for Retail Operations, went viral. Stanfill has quite an impressive resume as an agent of the imperialist U.S. security state and a union-buster. . . . |
(2022-08-13). CDC guidelines deepen Biden's "forever COVID" policy. wsws.org The CDC stands totally discredited as a political instrument of the ruling class, aligned with the Democratic Party and the Biden administration.
(2022-08-13). 31 killed, injured in Mexican prison riot. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — A riot that broke out in a prison and spilled into the streets of the city of Ciudad Juarez in a Mexican state on the border with the United States left 11 people killed and 20 injured, a Mexican source said on Friday.
(2022-08-13). Ucrania: øSaboteará Estados Unidos el acuerdo sobre los cereales? workers.org 
24 de julio — Un acuerdo negociado por Turquía para la exportación de granos de Ucrania y Rusia presenta un problema político para el imperialismo estadounidense y sus objetivos de guerra. La respuesta de Washington: enviar más armas. Silo de grano en el puerto de Odesa, Ucrania El histórico acuerdo . . . |
(2022-08-13). Michigan primary election — Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins, Zionists lose. workers.org 
Rashida Tlaib of Detroit made history Jan. 3, 2019, when she became the first Palestinian-American Representative in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar were also the first two Muslim women elected to the House. Using her position to denounce Israeli apartheid, Rep. Tlaib has drawn the ire . . . |
(2022-08-13). Ukraine Bombed a Donetsk Hotel Full of Journalists—Here's What it Felt like to be There. orinocotribune.com At 10: 13 am today (August 4), Ukraine began shelling central Donetsk. There were five powerful blasts in the space of ten minutes. The last explosion blew out my hotel's ground-floor glass, including a sitting room—where journalists often congregate before and after going out to do field reporting—and the lobby. About one minute earlier, I had passed through the latter. A cameraman's assistant who was there at the time of that fifth explosion suffered a concussion from the force of the blast. | A woman walking outside the building was killed, as were at least four others, including a child. Donetsk Te…
(2022-08-13). War Propaganda About Ukraine Starting to Wear Thin. covertactionmagazine.com More and More Are Seeing Through the Lies As Amnesty International confirms the inconvenient truths, which many independent journalists and political observers already knew, about the Ukrainian army's behavior in Donbass, it's worth examining how manipulating the truth has become—not only as an everyday occurrence but as a central element of the West's proxy war in Ukraine. …
(2022-08-13). Scott Ritter returns! We discuss the latest with Russia and the importance of nuclear disarmament. marktaliano.net READ MORE: Tax Dollars to nazis and mercenaries/ Commentary by Scott Ritter Scott Ritter Archives Bradley Wasser SUBSCRIBE Scott Ritter joins Bradley Wasser to discuss Russia's on going operation in Ukraine, his new book, the importance of disarmament, China and Taiwan, the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), the future of the west and the petrodollar, Kaliningrad, …
(2022-08-13). How Britain Fueled Ukraine's War Machine and Invited Direct Conflict with Russia. libya360.wordpress.com TJ Coles UK Chief of the General Staff Gen. Patrick Sanders visited Ukrainian soldiers training in the UK, July 2022 Britain has played a key role in NATO forward troop deployments and training exercises on Russia's borders. With war underway, the UK sends billions in arms, special forces, and volunteers to ensure escalation. In an…
(2022-08-13). West Will Brush Ukraine Biolab Allegations Under the Carpet Just Like Those of Kosovo Organ Trafficking. libya360.wordpress.com Aleksandar Pavic Western narrative control kicks into overdrive to shift blame, whitewash culprits, or make sure inconvenient lines of questioning are never pursued. In crisis after crisis, Western narrative control kicks into overdrive to shift blame, whitewash culprits, or make sure inconvenient lines of questioning are never pursued Soon after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's…
(2022-08-13). Russia downs 4 drones, intercepts 4 HIMARS rockets in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Russian air defense forces destroyed four unmanned aerial vehicles and intercepted four HIMARS rockets in the past 24 hours in their special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman announced.
(2022-08-13). Construction of Bayraktar factory in Ukraine started: CEO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — The CEO of Baykar Makina company Haluk Bayraktar on Friday announced that the construction of a Bayraktar drone factory in Ukraine has started.
(2022-08-13). 5th caravan of grain ships departs from Ukraine. ecns.cn The fifth caravan of ships carrying grain sailed from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Friday under a deal to prevent a global food crisis, the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry said on Facebook.
(2022-08-13). Ukrainian military bombarding Zaporizhzhia NPP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — The Ukrainian military is bombarding the town of Energodar and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant located nearby, Vladimir Rogov said.
(2022-08-13). Ukraine claims 60 dead, 100 wounded, in blasts on Crimea as satellite images show destroyed Russian aircraft. wsws.org While the Kremlin has deliberately sought to downplay the significance of the incident, more and more information has emerged indicating that it was far more serious than Russian officials have been willing to admit.
(2022-08-13). Venezuela and Colombia Appoint Ambassadors (Bilateral Relations). orinocotribune.com On Thursday, August 11, the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, appointed Félix Plasencia as Venezuela's ambassador to Colombia, praising his "great diplomatic and political experience and capacity for relations." Within minutes, the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced the appointment of Colombian Senator Armando Benedetti as the ambassador of his country to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | President Maduro, during a ceremony held at the Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota, announced that the Foreign Ministry of Venezuela "has requested the approval [of Félix Plasencia] from the Colombian Fore…
(2022-08-13). Premundial de béisbol femenino: Cuba inauguró el casillero de las victorias. cubadebate.cu El equipo cubano de béisbol femenino remontó un marcador adverso y derrotó a su similar de República Dominicana 6-4, en la segunda jornada del Campeonato Premundial que se efectúa en La Guaira, Venezuela. Este domingo, a las 6: 00 p.m., las cubanas rivalizarán con las anfitrionas venezolanas.
(2022-08-13). Inauguran Campeonato Premundial de Béisbol Femenino en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Este evento reúne a equipos de Cuba, México, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana y Venezuela.
(2022-08-13). Denuncian el asesinato de un líder social en Cúcuta, Colombia. telesurtv.net La víctima mortal, el docente Édgar Rodríguez, constituye el líder 115 asesinado durante el año 2022.
(2022-08-13). Denuncian asesinato de firmante de paz en Tolima, Colombia. telesurtv.net El líder social, quien era integrante del Comité Azodipaz de Santa Elena en el municipio colombiano de Ronces Valles en Tolima, fue asesinado por hombres armados que lo interceptaron…
(2022-08-13). Why Climate Activists Need to Celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act, a major Turning Point despite its Warts. juancole.com By Daniel Hunter | ( Waging Nonviolence) Congress just passed a major $375 billion climate bill, and it will be signed by the president. Yet, when I texted long-standing colleagues in Sunrise Movement, climate justice groups, Sierra Club, local pipeline fights and elsewhere, I found the mood to be… ambivalent, cautious, and non-celebratory. …
(2022-08-13). Scorching Big Oil Profits on a Burning Planet. commondreams.org As parts of the world reel under unprecedented heat, oil companies are raking in unprecedented profits. In the first three months of 2022, the 28 largest fossil fuel companies made close to US$100 billion.
(2022-08-13). Biden's Bill has Significant Funding for Climate but 10% of What's Needed. zcomm.org The so-called "Inflation Reduction Act" will have a positive affect on the climate crisis, but it does not phase out fossil fuel…
(2022-08-13). British Postal Workers Reject Below-Inflation Contract Offer. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, August 9, Communications Workers Union (CWU) in Britain, which represents Royal Mail postal workers, announced four days of strike action aimed at obtaining a wage increase in line with inflation. The strikes are scheduled for August 26 and 31 and September 8 and 9. | The strike authorization came when 77 percent of the union's 115,000 members turned out to vote on July 19 — following a procedure required under British law for union's wishing to strike — and approved the measure with a 96.7-percent "yes" vote. The upcoming action is anticipated to be the most massive strike in Britain this…
(2022-08-13). Rusia y las fuerzas aliadas en Donbas toma la ciudad de Peski. telesurtv.net El portavoz del Ministerio de Defensa ruso, Ígor Konashénkov, detalló que…
(2022-08-13). Sri Lankan government "postpones" visit by Chinese research vessel. wsws.org Sri Lanka is caught in the middle of a geopolitical maelstrom over the planned visit of Yuan Wang 5 to Hambantota, with Washington and New Delhi determined to break Colombo's relations with Beijing.
(2022-08-13). Universal Basic Income (UBI) or the "Corona Virus Stimulus Check": Economic Liberation or the First Step Towards Slavery? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Indigenous Fear Desecration of Burial Sites at Thacker Pass Lithium Mine. popularresistance.org When Ky NoHeartInWar got a call telling them to get over near to a new digging site at Thacker Pass, or Peehee Mu'huh (Rotten Moon), they knew it was a "pretty intense" situation. NoHeartInWar got to the site, put their drone into the sky and filmed an individual taking what they say was "spearheads" out of the ground while collecting dirt samples as archeological procedures began for the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in April 2022. The land where construction is slated is at the site of a massacre perpetuated by the U.S. government in 1865. | NoHeartInWar sat down to speak with Unicorn Riot in April 2022 about what…
(2022-08-13). FBI seized top secret documents at Trump's home; Espionage Act cited. tribune.com.pk 
FBI agents in this week's search of former U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida home removed 11 sets of classified documents including some marked as top secret, the Justice Department said on Friday, while also disclosing it had probable cause to conduct the search based on possible Espionage Act violations. | The bombshell disclosures were made in a search warrant approved by a U.S. magistrate judge and accompanying documents released four days after agents searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. The Espionage Act, one of three laws cited in the warrant application, dates to 1917 and makes it a…
(2022-08-13). The Chris Hedges Report: John Kiriakou, We Don't Need The CIA. popularresistance.org The CIA, from its inception, carried out assassinations, coups, torture, and illegal spying and abuse, including of US citizens, many of which were exposed in 1975 by the Church Committee in the Senate and the Pike Committee in the House. Congress attempted to enact laws to curb the widespread criminal activity by the CIA. Senate and House intelligence oversight committees were created, and after the Iran-Contra scandal a statutory Inspector General at the CIA was appointed. But this oversight has largely collapsed following the attacks of 9/11 and the so-called war on terror. The activities of the CIA have once…
(2022-08-13). Inside Nicaragua's Free Socialized Health-Care System. popularresistance.org We're settling in to our daughter Orla's sixth night in the hospital. Visiting hours are over and only 10 of the beds in our 32-bed pediatric ward are occupied tonight, down from 20 a few nights ago. | The patients — mostly young teens in our room — are tucked in under mosquito nets. Their caretakers — mainly grandmas, aunts and moms — are slouched in chairs or curled around their patients on the beds. A few of us stretch out on unoccupied beds to get some rest before the nurse turns on the lights for the next regular blood pressure and temp check. | Our 14 year-old was admitted to the ped…
(2022-08-13). Colombian foreign minister visits Cuba, announces resumption of peace talks with ELN. popularresistance.org A delegation of the Colombian government, headed by Foreign Minister àÅlvaro Leyva Durán, visited Cuba on Thursday, August 11, and was received by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez in the capital Havana. The purpose of the visit was to establish contact with the leadership of the National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest leftist guerrilla group active in Colombia, in order to advance towards peace negotiations. | Following a meeting between the Colombian government's delegation, the ELN leaders, and the Cuban government's representatives at the El Laguito Protocol Hall, Colombian Foreign Minister Ley…
(2022-08-13). Is an 'Israel'-Lebanon War in the Next Month Inevitable? orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh Aug 3, 2022 | Just over a month is left until "Israel" will begin extracting gas from the resource-rich Karish field in disputed waters, and yet no deal concerning the demarcation of maritime borders between Lebanon and "Israel" has been reached. If no deal is brokered by September, will we see a new "Israel"-Lebanon war? And why is there little to no media attention to this situation? | Last Monday [August 1], the Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, seemed to have suggested that a response to Israeli provocations, over Lebanese resources, could come at any t…
(2022-08-13). Beware the Corporations and Lawmakers Trampling On Our Established Norms. commondreams.org The blasphemy of yesterday has become commonplace today.
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Learning the ABCDEs of melanoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in cells that produce your skin's pigment. Regular skin checks can help you identify the warning signs and differentiate melanoma from noncancerous skin formations, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cMEGrDdVGE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-13). Nasrallah hails martyr Soleimani's leading role in 33-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — For the first time, Secretary-General of Lebanon Hezbollah Resistance Movement Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah put forward leading role of former Iran IRGC Quds Force Commander Martyr Lt. Gen. Soleimani during 33-day war in Lebanon.
(2022-08-13). [Correspondence] Screening policies for cytomegalovirus in pregnancy in the era of antivirals. thelancet.com Cytomegalovirus is one of the most common congenital infections, affecting 0 ∑67% of all livebirths globally.1 The rate of vertical transmission is 30—40% after maternal primary infection throughout pregnancy.2 40—60% of infants born with symptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus disease at birth will have long-term sequelae. Antenatal cytomegalovirus screening is offered in only a few countries and is not currently recommended in the UK, where, in addition, a decision against newborn screening was also recently upheld.
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Psoriasis can affect fingernails and toenails, causing pitting, abnormal growth and discoloration. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. And experts at Mayo Clinic say it's important to keep an eye on your nails, as they can provide clues to your overall health. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/4UE0YtSSeUg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2022-08-13). Beware of the QR Code, Remember Agenda ID2020? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Confronting One World Order (OWO) Globalism. The Rise and Fall of the Beast. southfront.org 
Written by Peter Koenig. Originally published by Legend has it, that when things go wrong and everybody is hoping for better times, they first have to get worse, before a new era of peace and harmony may emerge. | We may now be at these crossroads. The Beast is Rising. But its Fall is in sight. | We have to understand, the Beast is Big. It's Huge. It's so e…
(2022-08-13). Expert Alert: What a formula change may mean for Black patients in need of a kidney transplant. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Experts are hoping a new requirement that all U.S. transplant centers use a race-neutral formula to determine eligibility for a kidney transplant will improve African American access to lifesaving transplants. "This is an essential step toward reducing racial inequity in access to kidney transplantation," says Naim Issa, M.D., a Mayo Clinic nephrologist. "The inclusion of race in the calculation of kidney function has been linked to disparities in care for African Americans,…
(2022-08-13). Search warrant in FBI raid on Trump compound cites Espionage Act. wsws.org While Trump and his allies have continued to incite fascistic violence in the days following Monday's FBI raid, President Joe Biden has remained silent.
(2022-08-13). [Articles] Mepolizumab for urban children with exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma in the USA (MUPPITS-2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial. thelancet.com Phenotype-directed therapy with mepolizumab in urban children with exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma reduced the number of exacerbations.
(2022-08-13). The World's biggest Ice Sheet is more vulnerable to Global Warming than Scientists previously Thought. juancole.com 
By Chris Stokes, Durham University and Guy Paxman, Durham University | The eastern two thirds of Antarctica is covered by an ice sheet so large that if it melted the sea would rise by 52 metres [~yards]. Most scientists had once thought this ice sheet was largely invulnerable to climate change, but not any …
(2022-08-13). "A Unique Form of Hell": How Community Stepped into Action in the Wake of Unite the Right in Charlottesville. itsgoingdown.org Five years after the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, a survivor of the car attack looks back on the importance of community support and solidarity. On August 12, 2017 a Nazi mowed us down and murdered Heather Heyer. The past five years have been a unique form of hell. What stands out for me…
(2022-08-13). Terrorism: From Canada to France False Flags Fly High Over Retreating Liberties. marktaliano.net Look for suspects among security services Mark Taliano Sun, Nov 29 2015 Original Link Here: Terrorism: From Canada to France False Flags Fly High Over Retreating Liberties (russia-insider.com) There is nothing new about false flag terrorism. It serves to create an enemy where none previously existed. And yet, despite the historical evidence of false flag …
(2022-08-13). Russian MoD reports 3 terrorist attacks in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — In a statement, the Russian defense ministry announced that Al-Nusra Front terrorists have carried out 3 terrorist attacks in Syria's Idlib and Aleppo provinces in the last 24 hours.
(2022-08-13). Iran, Russia agree to continue aerospace coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology Isa Zarepour said on Saturday that Iran and Russia had very good agreements to continue aerospace cooperation.
(2022-08-13). The Elite Coup to Kill or Enslave Us: Why Can't Governments, Legal Actions and Protests Stop Them? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Spain Admits Spraying Deadly Chemtrails as Part of Secret UN Program: One Month after March 2020 Covid-19 Lockdown. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Does Fear of Contagion Make Us Intolerant and Compliant? globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). George W. Bush: May I Quote You, Mr. President? globalresearch.ca A selection of 50 quotes from President George W. Bush, for entertainment or meditation…
(2022-08-13). Shocking: UK Government Admits COVID Vaccinated Children Are 4423% More Likely to Die of Any Cause & 13,633% More Likely to Die of COVID-19 Than Unvaccinated Children. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Food, Dispossession and Dependency. Resisting the New World Order. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). The Phoney Nitrogen Crisis: The Netherlands Is Ground Zero for Global Famine Agenda. Precipitating "30,000 Farmers Out of Business" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Escalating the Sustainability Agenda. dissidentvoice.org 
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(2022-08-13). Taliban violently disperse rare women's protest in Kabul. tribune.com.pk 
Taliban fighters beat women protesters and fired into the air on Saturday as they violently dispersed a rare rally in the Afghan capital, days ahead of the first anniversary of the hardline group's return to power. | Since seizing control on August 15 last year, the Taliban have rolled back the marginal gains made by women during two decades of US intervention in Afghanistan. | About 40 women — chanting "bread, work and freedom" — marched in front of the education ministry building in Kabul, before the fighters dispersed them by firing their guns into the air, an AFP correspondent reported. | Some…
(2022-08-13). Bangladesh ponders mystery of giant jellyfish carcasses washing up on its shore. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of dead jellyfish weighing 10-15 kilograms have been spotted washing up ashore on Cox's Bazar Beach in Bangladesh since a government-imposed fishing ban ended in the Bay of Bengal. | The unusual deaths of the sea creatures in such big numbers have raised concerns among experts and officials. | Following the 65-day ban on fishing, which was aimed at ensuring a safe environment for fish during their breeding season, more than 4,000 fishing boats have entered the sea since July 23 to catch fish such as hilsa, a kind of Indian herring. | Deepak Sharma, president of the Cox's Bazar Forest and Environment C…
(2022-08-13). Taliban-led Afghan govt gets de facto recognition from India. tribune.com.pk 
India has sent back a batch of diplomats to Kabul in a significant shift seen as giving a de facto recognition to the Afghan Taliban government. | In June, India first sent a technical team to its mission in Kabul after behind the scenes talks with the Afghan Taliban. The technical team arrived in Kabul after a senior Indian diplomat visited the Afghan capital and met the interim Afghan foreign minister. | This was the first public meeting between the Afghan Taliban government and the Indian officials highlighting the pragmatic approach adopted by New Delhi. | India in the past staunchly opposed the Afghan Tal…
(2022-08-13). Novelist Salman Rushdie on ventilator after New York stabbing. tribune.com.pk 
Salman Rushdie, the Indian-born novelist who spent years in hiding because of death threats issued over allegations of one of his books containing blasphemous material, was stabbed in the neck and torso onstage at a lecture in New York state on Friday and airlifted to a hospital, police said. | After hours of surgery, Rushdie was on a ventilator and unable to speak on Friday evening after an attack condemned by writers and politicians around the world as an assault on the freedom of expression. | "The news is not good," Andrew Wylie, his book agent, wrote in an email. "Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerv…
(2022-08-13). India dismisses four employees in IIOJK for 'anti-national activities'. tribune.com.pk 
India on Saturday sacked four government employees in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), citing their involvement in activities "prejudicial to the interests of the security of the state". | One of those dismissed is the son of the leader of a freedom group fighting against India in the occupied Himalayan territory. | Also dismissed were two professors at Kashmir University that the administration claims were "radicalising students to advance Pakistan's agenda", and a woman working in rural development that the administration says was funding "anti-India" activities. | Read more: India has wr…
(2022-08-13). Africa Taken for 'Neo-Colonial' Ride. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish articles that are over 10 days old. However, in this case an exception is being made, as the subject matter of the following piece remains as significant today as at the time of its publication. | By Anis Chowdhury and Jomo Kwame Sundaram Jul 26, 2022 | SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 26 2022 (IPS) Like so many others, Africans have long been misled. Alleged progress under imperialism has long been used to legitimize exploitation. Meanwhile, Western colonial powers have been replaced by neo-colonial governments and international institutions serv…
(2022-08-13). Fighting for Abortion Rights in Alabama after the overturn of Roe. liberationnews.org 
The fight is on. Yellowhammer has no intentions of giving up in the struggle for abortion rights all reproductive rights and basic human rights.
(2022-08-13). 96th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth: "Fidel's Guidance in All of Cuba's Struggles" liberationnews.org 
Cuban leaders continue Fidel's legacy especially in times of crisis…
(2022-08-13). Intense Debate in Venezuela About Wages and National Budget Office Decisions. orinocotribune.com 
A diversity of voices demand greater clarity about the "ONAPRE instructions." | The substantial, expected, necessary and celebrated salary increase of March was followed, as appropriate, by the adaptation process according to collective agreements, tables, tabulators, rankings and scales of the different institutions, entities and agencies of the national public administration. | Through the Special Official Gazette No. 6,691 of March 15, 2022, the two presidential decrees that increased the mandatory monthly minimum wage, as well as the amounts of retirement benefits, pensions and the socialist basket ticket, we…
(2022-08-13). Nancy Pelosi, White Supremacy, And China. popularresistance.org Nancy Pelosi is a member of the United States Congress. She isn't just any member either, she is Speaker of the House of Representatives, an important leadership position in U.S. politics. She is also third in line to the presidency. If something should happen to the President and Vice President she would lead the Executive Branch of government. | Her position makes her statement about digging a hole to China all the more disgraceful. It is an old trope which gives expression to China's perceived otherness, that it isn't just far away, it is actually the very opposite of how Americans see themselves in all their…
(2022-08-13). Inside Lockheed Martin's Sweeping Recruitment On College Campuses. popularresistance.org To a casual observer, the Black Hawk and Sikorsky S-76 helicopters may have seemed incongruous landing next to the student union on the University of Connecticut's pastoral green campus, but this particular Thursday in September 2018 was Lockheed Martin Day, and the aircraft were the main attraction. | A small group of students stood nearby, signs in hand, protesting Lockheed's presence and informing others about a recent massacre. | Weeks earlier, 40 children had been killed when a Saudi-led coalition air strike dropped a 500-pound bomb on a school bus in northern Yemen. A CNN investigation found that Lockheed&s…
(2022-08-13). Wildcat walkouts hit UK oil refineries and power stations. popularresistance.org A wave of wildcat strikes by subcontracted workers broke out across refineries and power stations in the UK Wednesday, amid continuing walkouts by Amazon workers. Workers are protesting wages falling massively behind the spiraling cost of living. | The sites affected are covered by the National Agreement for the Engineering and Construction Industry (NAECI), concluded by the Unite and GMB unions with the Engineering and Construction Industry Association (ECIA) in August 2021.
(2022-08-13). Judge Reinstates Obama-Era Coal Leasing Moratorium on Federal Lands. popularresistance.org A federal judge in Montana District Court ruled today to reinstate a moratorium on new coal leasing on public lands, halting all coal leasing on federal lands until the Bureau of Land Management completes a more sufficient environmental analysis. | The original moratorium set by the Obama administration in 2016 was overturned by Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke in 2017. The Biden administration revoked the Zinke order last year, but did not reinstate the moratorium.
(2022-08-13). Video: Culture of Resistance: Music behind colonial bars with Dr. Louis Brehony. samidoun.net On August 12, 2022, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network hosted a webinar with Dr. Louis Brehony, the author of "Genius in the People: On Collective Resistance and Musical Instrument Making in the Jails of the Colonizer" on Fida' al-Shaer, Syrian musician from the occupied Golan, who built an oud while locked behind colonial bars in …
(2022-08-13). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Money For Homes And Teachers. levernews.com Good things are happening! American Rescue Plan Act funds are being put to work for homes and teachers. In Pennsylvania, residents are getting much needed funding for home improvements. Across the country, public schools are offering big signing bonuses to hire much needed teachers amid severe shortages. Also, Uber and Lyft drivers in California have organized and secured workplace and health protections for the first time ever. Meanwhile, Chipotle workers just won a major settlement.All this and much more in this week's edition of You Love To See It, exclusively for supporting subscribers below. | Read th…
(2022-08-13). Westerners Think They Are Free-Thinking Individualists and It's Effing Adorable. orinocotribune.com 
By Caitlin Johnstone — Aug 7, 2022 | The Times has published an article titled " Here are the first three paragraphs of the article by Ben Macintyre, because if I had to read them then so do you: | A woman looking like an extra-terrestrial praying mantis upholstered in red leather strode on…
(2022-08-13). Argentine Judge Orders The Theft of Venezuela's EMTRASUR Plane at US Request. orinocotribune.com The federal judge of Lomas de Zamora, Federico Villena, has made official the theft of the Venezuelan EMTRASUR aircraft at the request of the United States. | Villena's ruling implies an acceptance of the US blockade on Venezuela with regards to the Venezuelan aircraft, within the framework of an Argentina-US mutual legal assistance treaty signed more than 30 years ago, Villena also order the aircraft to be searched for the third time, but this time with…
(2022-08-13). BAILA! Community. Dance. Party. indybay.org SAVE THE DATE! Friday, September 16th is our next BAILA Community Dance Party at La Peña! Three rooms of Salsa, Bachata, food, drinks, community building, old friendship, new friendships, and so much more. | This time, along with the Gender-inclusive Dance Classes, the Live Salsa Concert, and the Dominican Bachata Party that you already know, we are launching a "Ritmos Tropicales" Dance Party to kick off the night!
(2022-08-13). Monkeypox Is Yet Another Global Health Crisis Fueled by Governmental Neglect. truthout.org It's hard not to think about AIDS when thinking about monkeypox — the media images of otherwise healthy gay men covered in sores, the homophobic anti-sex puritanism from people across the political spectrum, and the widespread culture of blame and shame directed at queer sexual pleasure. And, as always, stigma distracts from the actual cause of the problem, which, in this case, is devastating neglect by the United States government. | Every queer person lives with the ongoing trauma of the AIDS crisis, and this plays out generationally. There is a generation that experienced sexual liberation in the 1970s,…
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment options for migraine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 30-year-old woman who has had migraines since I was a teenager. My pediatrician said it was likely hormonal, since they often occurred during my menstrual cycle. Over the years, I have tried various prescription and over-the-counter medications to treat migraines, as well as preventive therapies, but I continue to struggle. I feel as if my headache days are increasing. I often miss work and cannot participate in activities with friends…
(2022-08-13). Two New Attacks Target Turkish Military Bases In Northern Syria. southfront.org 
Turkish forces are seen near Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin, Syria January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi | Two small bases of the Turkish military in the northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo came under attack on August 13. | In the morning, an anti-tank guided missile struck a guard post inside a Turkish base located in the northern outskirts of the town of Hazwan. The missile destroyed…
(2022-08-13). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org Hundreds of thousands of India Post workers strike against corporatisation; Bangladeshi tea garden workers hold two-day strike for wage rise; South Korean bank workers protest peak-wage system; Australia: Nurses strike in Queensland and Tasmania for higher pay and staffing levels: Qantas Group engineers to strike; New Zealand paper mill workers locked out…
(2022-08-13). FBI encontró documentos de "alto secreto" en la mansión de Trump: Indagan posible violación a Ley de Espionaje. cubadebate.cu El expresidente Donald Trump está bajo investigación criminal por violaciones potenciales de la Ley de Espionaje y por obstrucción de justicia, reveló la orden judicial que autorizó el cateo de su residencia en Florida el lunes. Un juez federal confirmó que encontraron documentos marcados "top secret", "secreto" y "confidencial".
(2022-08-13). Vicepresidente de Paraguay anuncia su dimisión. telesurtv.net El político paraguayo también afirmó que abandona sus aspiraciones para una precandidatura presidencial.
(2022-08-13). Minsap: 22 personas permanecen lesionadas por accidente en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu El Minsap informó que hasta las 10 a.m. de este sábado 13 de agosto, resultaron lesionadas 132 personas en el incendio de la base de supertanqueros en Matanzas. Reporta, además, que 22 se encuentran hospitalizadas, dos fallecieron y 108 han recibido el alta médica.
(2022-08-13). El tiempo: Lluvias en gran parte del país en la tarde. cubadebate.cu Desde el final de la mañana se incrementará la nubosidad y se nublará en la tarde en la región occidental, así como en localidades del interior y sur del centro y en el oriente, con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que serán aislados en el resto del archipiélago.
(2022-08-13). Iran's Bagheri Kani meets with Qatari dep. FM on JCPOA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Top Iranian negotiator in the Vienna talks held a meeting with the visiting Qatari foreign minister Mohammad Al-Khalifi in Tehran on Saturday.
(2022-08-13). [Editorial] India at 75 years: progress, challenges, and opportunities. thelancet.com On Aug 15, 2022, India will commemorate its 75th year of independence from British rule. In this week's issue, a Comment by Vikram Patel and commissioners of The Lancet's Citizens' Commission on Reimagining India's Health System reflects on the country's journey to achieving universal health coverage. The authors outline that although India has seen substantial improvements in many health indicators since independence, such as infant mortality, progress in other areas have lagged behind, although huge variations exist between and within states.
(2022-08-13). Polo tournament held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — The tournament of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani Polo Cup was held in Tehran on Friday in the Equestrian Federation of Iran.
(2022-08-13). [Correspondence] Data at 36 months for the Symplicity SPYRAL HTN-ON MED pilot. thelancet.com Felix Mahfoud and colleagues present 36-month data from the Symplicity SPYRAL HTN-ON MED pilot trial.1 Two important points need clarification. First, there was no difference in 24 h systolic or diastolic blood pressure at 12 months, the last point where patients were under single-blinded conditions. After unblinding, the difference widened at 24 months and 36 months and became significant, probably due to the placebo effect in the group that had been told they had renal denervation. Previous work has shown that the placebo effect for systolic blood pressure in hypertension was 6—8 mm Hg,2 which is the magn…
(2022-08-13). Ascienden a 11 los casos de viruela del mono en Bolivia. telesurtv.net Ante el ascenso de casos, se activará un seguimiento más riguroso a los contactos para controlar la propagación.
(2022-08-13). 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Announces Final Slate Member. indybay.org Berkeleyans select Nathan Mizell to join Negeene Mosaed, Soli Alpert, Ida Martinac, and Vanessa Danielle Marrero on the progressive, pro-tenant Rent Board slate…
(2022-08-13). Can massage relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Stress is an inevitable part of life. It is nearly impossible to remove all stress from day-to-day life. Stress is physiological and psychological responses to situations the body and mind find to be overwhelming. Even situations perceived as good, like getting married, starting a new job or becoming a parent, can produce significant stress. When people struggle to cope with stressful situations, depression and anxiety symptoms can become more noticeable. Massage therapy is one of…
(2022-08-13). Cuba reporta 101 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 104 altas médicas. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este viernes 12 de agosto, Cuba reportó 101 nuevos casos de COVID-19, ningún fallecido y 104 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 395 casos activos, informó el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) en su parte diario este sábado.
(2022-08-13). [Perspectives] Poornima Prabhakaran: advocate for health in a changing climate. thelancet.com Poornima Prabhakaran, Head of Environmental Health and Deputy Director of the Public Health Foundation of India's Centre for Environmental Health, grew up in Bangalore and followed in the footsteps of her physician father. After her medical degree at Bangalore Medical College, she moved to New Delhi, where she worked as a Senior Medical Officer, before her "first foray into research" in the Department of Endocrinology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. She began thinking of working in preventive and social medicine, "but I was never convinced", she recalls, until "I got really interested in epidemiol…
(2022-08-13). Alertan sobre fuertes lluvias para próximos días en El Salvador. telesurtv.net El pronóstico subraya que las inclemencias climáticas tendrán un mayor impacto en la región norte y en la cordillera volcánica del país centroamericano.
(2022-08-13). Encuesta: Lula lidera intención de voto en Minas Gerais, Brasil. telesurtv.net El estudio también refiere que la suma de las intenciones de voto de los otros candidatos a la Presidencia del país representa el 9 por ciento.
(2022-08-13). [Clinical Picture] No clubbing in the fingers, only in the toes: patent ductus arteriosus and reversed shunting. thelancet.com A 26-year-old man with an 8-year history of breathlessness on exertion was referred to our hospital for assessment. Previously, he had been noted to have clubbing of his toes and a heart murmur.
(2022-08-13). Iran crowned champions of 2022 CAFA U19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Iran defeated Tajikistan 4-0 to win 2022 CAFA U19 Championship Friday night.
(2022-08-13). Japan shouldn't dance to the US tune on Taiwan: China envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou said Japan has no right to interfere in China's internal affairs, and should not dance to the tune of the US on the Taiwan question.
(2022-08-13). Monkeypox has been declared a public health emergency in the US: What's that mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been over 6,600 confirmed monkeypox cases in the U.S., with all but two states, Montana and Wyoming, reporting at least one. Dr. Richard Kennedy, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, explains what the declaration means. "The declaration allows more flexibility to the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the…
(2022-08-13). 'National Crisis' of Rising Housing Costs. zcomm.org Voters Demand Biden Take Action…
(2022-08-13). United Steelworkers president intervenes to block strike by Tenneco auto parts workers in Van Wert, Ohio. wsws.org After workers voted for strike action, union officials intervened on the grounds that the "company didn't have any more to give" and tried to scare workers with a possible closure of the plant.
(2022-08-13). Consumer Health: Enjoy the summer sun safely. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org August is Summer Sun Safety Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about protecting yourself and your family from the harmful effects of ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight. Exercising and enjoying time outdoors are important for good health. Staying protected from the sun will allow you and your family to do so safely. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun damages your skin, and increases your risk of developing skin cancer, wrinkles and age spots….
(2022-08-13). Saturday 8/27: Drown Out Their Hate! Counter-Protest "Straight Pride" indybay.org Planned Parenthood, 1431 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA…
(2022-08-13). Denuncian incendio de vehículos por grupos armados en México. telesurtv.net La gobernadora del estado remarcó que ya hay varios implicados detenidos, y que se analizará en Mesa de Seguridad los incidentes para castigar a los responsables.
(2022-08-13). Pacific Islanders' Food-Sharing Customs Ensure Resiliency in Face of Disaster. zcomm.org
(2022-08-13). Bombshell Document Dump on Pfizer Vaccine Data. globalresearch.ca What is contained in Pfizer's confidential report is detailed evidence on the impacts of the "vaccine" on mortality and morbidity. This data which emanates from the Horse's Mouth can be used to confront as well formulate legal procedures against Big Pharma, the governments, the WHO and the media.
(2022-08-13). The U.S. Needs a National Plan for Racial Justice. zcomm.org The lack of progress since 2020 on racial justice is glaring…
(2022-08-13). Preeclampsia linked to increased markers of brain cell damage, inflammation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and kidney damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that women with a history of severe preeclampsia have more markers linked to brain cell damage and inflammation, compared to women who had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings are being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in San Diego. Preeclampsia affects up to 15% of women. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious,…
(2022-08-13). Iran's sports min. leaves for Konya. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Hamid Sajjadi left Tehran for Konya, Turkey.
(2022-08-13). Science Saturday: Addressing the challenges of chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) — a type of immunotherapy that reprograms a patient's T cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells — has revolutionized the treatment of blood cancers. While the technique has successfully sent patients with advanced disease into remission, it is far from perfect. CAR-T cell therapy has three main problems that Mayo is seeking to address to bring the full potential of this promising treatment to patients, says Saad Kenderian,…
(2022-08-13). 'Care Can't Wait': IRA a Good Start, Progressives Say, But More Is Needed. commondreams.org "Americans deserve a full loaf of bread," said health justice advocate Ady Barkan.
(2022-08-13). Gobierno de Costa Rica pretende recorte de recursos para educación. telesurtv.net Esta medida implicaría un recorte de hasta un 23 por ciento para los centros de enseñanza estatales.
(2022-08-13). [Correspondence] Data at 36 months for the Symplicity SPYRAL HTN-ON MED pilot — Authors' reply. thelancet.com
(2022-08-13). [World Report] Turkish doctors emigrate amid low pay and rising violence. thelancet.com The number of physicians leaving Tàºrkiye has surged in the past decade over concerns about working conditions. Kaya Genc reports from Istanbul.
(2022-08-13). Australia: Melbourne bus drivers face real wage cuts under union-backed deals. wsws.org The Transport Workers Union has rammed through sell-out deals at four major bus companies, despite the opposition of up to 48 percent of workers.
(2022-08-13). Conozca el legado del maestro del suspenso Alfred Hitchcock. telesurtv.net A lo largo de su carrera en Hollywood dirigió más de películas, en las que mostró un dominio absoluto del suspenso.
(2022-08-13). First batch of 660 stranded tourists leaves for home. ecns.cn The first batch of 660 stranded tourists due to the latest COVID-19 resurgence returned to home on the early morning of Friday.
(2022-08-13). Venezuela señala violatorio del derecho internacional secuestro de avión en Argentina. telesurtv.net La condena del titular de la cartera de Exteriores se suma al de otras instituciones y personalidades de la política venezolana y regional con relación al secuestro del avión.
(2022-08-13). Messi excluido de los candidatos al Balón de Oro, por primera vez desde 2006. cubadebate.cu El argentino Lionel Messi por primera vez desde 2006 no fue incluido en la lista de los 30 nominados para obtener el premio Balón de Oro, que otorga la revista France Football al mejor futbolista del mundo. En esta edición, entre los favoritos se encuentran Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema y Sébastien Haller, Luka Modric, Virgil van Dijk y Casemiro.
(2022-08-13). China's efforts to protect Asian elephants bear fruit. ecns.cn At the Asian Elephant Breeding and Rescue Center in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, staff referred to as "elephant parents" work at least 10 hours a day bathing and rehabilitating these giant animals.
(2022-08-13). China pushes ahead with credit rating reform to unleash bond market potential. ecns.cn China has stepped up reform in its credit rating industry as new rules to improve standards and regulations of the sector took effect on Aug. 6, amid the country's broader push to curtail financial risks and further unleash the potential of its huge bond market.
(2022-08-13). Expert Alert: Options for laryngeal regeneration. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Mayo Clinic is using 3D printing as a new option to heal the larynx after cancer or traumatic injury. David Lott, M.D., a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, is an expert who can speak about a pioneering procedure using 3D bioimplants and tissue engineering to regenerate the larynx, more commonly known as the voice box. Dr. Lott also is the associate director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at…
(2022-08-13). Egypt parliament approves major cabinet reshuffle. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — The House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Egyptian Parliament, approved, in its emergency session on Saturday, the new ministerial reshuffle including 13 portfolios, local media reported.
(2022-08-13). [Correspondence] Iran's burden of disease and burden of data collection. thelancet.com The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 Iran Collaborators presented burden of disease estimates (eg, disability-adjusted life-years [DALYs]) for back and neck pain in Iran's 31 provinces between 1999 and 2019.1 This level of detail surprised us as we are familiar with prevalence studies for both conditions.
(2022-08-13). Andando por ahí, por esas calles. cubadebate.cu Se dice que fueron las numerosas casas de tejas francesas erigidas en la zona la que dieron el nombre a la Esquina de Tejas. El Bodegón de Tejas y la fonda El Globo de Tejas fueron establecimientos que consolidaron el nombre de esta esquina. El primero de ellos fue demolido en 1926 para construir allí un edificio.
(2022-08-13). Oregon: The toughest heat protection law in the US. indybay.org Heat waves are becoming more frequent and longer | Farm workers, people on construction sites, and even firefighters have been largely dependent on the goodwill of their employers during a heat wave. How long Oregon's heat protection law will remain in effect is an open question. A group has filed a lawsuit against it.
(2022-08-13). Celebrate International Day for People of African Descent. indybay.org Discover California Pioneers of African Descent (1849-1875) as part of United Nations International Day for People of African Descent.
(2022-08-13). Nowhere Land: The Magical Thinking of Santa Cruz Officials. indybay.org "The staff at the Armory treated me so badly I climbed on the van with my walker and bags and moved to the bushes near the Benchlands," explained a recently widowed woman in her 70s at the Union of the Homeless meeting this week. She was one of more than twenty Benchland residents who came to discuss the closing of camp.
(2022-08-13). Saturday 8/13: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org Santa Cruz: Ocean at Water Streets corner…
(2022-08-13). [Comment] A historic opportunity for universal health coverage in India. thelancet.com The milestone of India's 75th anniversary of independence on Aug 15, 2022, offers an opportunity to reassert the country's commitment to realising universal health coverage (UHC). The first such effort predates independence, with the 1946 Bhore Committee report.1 India's colonial ruler, the UK Government, had simultaneously commissioned the Beveridge Report (1942), which led to the birth of the UK National Health Service in 1948. The Bhore Committee recommended a similar national health-care system for India with guiding principles that have stood the test of time (panel).
(2022-08-13). Yo estudié con dos héroes. cubadebate.cu Me ha sorprendido verlos juntos en esta foto. Ambos fueron parte de mi vida en momentos muy distintos y no sé si se conocían de antes. Ni siquiera viven en el mismo pueblo. Pero Yordi y Julio se encontraron en Matanzas, vestidos de bomberos, con el mismo objetivo y la misma valentía.
(2022-08-13). German police kill four people in just one week. wsws.org The latest police murder highlights the increased readiness of the German police to use violence. Four missions in just one week, as different as they were, all ended in the use of deadly force.
(2022-08-13). Gustavo Petro designa nuevas autoridades militares en Colombia. telesurtv.net El mandatario colombiano expresó que el principal objetivo del nuevo mando será incrementar la seguridad, la paz y el respeto a los derechos humanos.
(2022-08-13). Thursday 8/11: Stop Shotspotter Week of Action. indybay.org All over the US…
(2022-08-13). 3 killed, injured in mine blast in S Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — News sources reported that 3 people were killed and injured after a mine left from terrorists exploded in southern Syria.
(2022-08-13). A Pox on the House of Profit, the United Disease States of America…….but Wage Earners Can. indybay.org Wage earners have the power to remove the pox on the nation…
(2022-08-13). Filipino Activist Walden Bello Speaks Out After Arrest. zcomm.org The arrest took place just weeks after the inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the former U.S.-backed dictator…
(2022-08-13). 'I'm Back': Fetterman Returns to Campaign Trail Following May Stroke. commondreams.org "I'm not only grateful to be alive, but also for the campaign we're building together," said the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat.
(2022-08-13). Could 'Something' Exist Beyond the Brain? If So, What? commondreams.org There's more to this thing called life than we can possibly understand, but there are clues. And there is hope.
(2022-08-13). Cradle of Civilization: Shijiahe Site. ecns.cn Shijiahe site, located in Tianmen, Hubei Province, dates back about 5,900 to 4,000 years. The total area covering eight square kilometers comprises over 40 sites.
(2022-08-13). 8-5-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Back-to-school: What to know about sports, immunizations, COVID-19 and more. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, pediatric infectious diseases specialist, and Dr. David Soma, pediatrician and sports medicine specialist, both with Mayo Clinic Children's Center, fielded questions from media around back-to-school topics. Topics included how to prepare for the start of school such as immunizations, the importance of sleep, COVID-19, as well as sports injury prevention, conditioning and more. Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of…
(2022-08-13). Partisan Gerrymandering Is Carving Up US Democracy. commondreams.org To reverse the long-term decline of compet ≠it ≠ive districts, reforms to create fairer, more inde ≠pend ≠ent map-draw ≠ing processes will be essen ≠tial.
(2022-08-13). Juantorena y los médicos luchan por su vida: "Salud campeón", deseó Díaz-Canel en Twitter. cubadebate.cu Alberto Juantorena está hospitalizado, informó el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel en un tweet en el que rememora la victoria de Cuba en la final del relevo de 4×400 metros planos en los Juegos Centroamericanos de La Habana 1982. "Hoy, él y los médicos luchan por su vida y Cuba espera que triunfen también. Salud campeón", deseó el presidente este 12 de agosto.
(2022-08-13). Ministro venezolano anuncia recuperación paulatina de sistema eléctrico tras fuertes lluvias. telesurtv.net "Hemos recuperado la totalidad de la carga en la región capital", destacó el ministro Reverol.
(2022-08-13). Gobierno colombiano reconoce legitimidad de delegación de diálogos del ELN para proceso de paz. telesurtv.net El Gobierno colombiano adoptará todas las medidas para garantizar las condiciones que permitan el reinicio de las conversaciones con el ELN.
(2022-08-13). Mujeres marchan en Brasil por derechos y en respaldo a Lula. telesurtv.net "Con Bolsonaro, el hambre, la miseria y la violencia se apoderaron del país, sin embargo, son las mujeres negras y de escasos recursos las más afectadas", denunció el Comité Popular de Lucha Nacional.
(2022-08-13). Thousands of medics rush to Sanya to aid anti-epidemic fight. ecns.cn Over 10,000 medics from 19 provincial-level regions have been drafted to help Hainan in fighting the latest COVID-19 resurgence, with the majority in the worst-hit city of Sanya.
(2022-08-13). Declaran estado de sequía en varias zonas de Inglaterra. telesurtv.net Con esta medida, las empresas suministradoras de agua potable podrán restringir su uso con el propósito de garantizar las reservas.
(2022-08-13). New Agreement Ends Clashes Between Syrian Army And Militants In Daraa's Tafas. southfront.org 
FILE IMAGE: Sputnik/ Iliya Pitalev. | On August 13, clashes between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and militants in the town of Tafas in the western Daraa countryside came to an end as a result of a new agreement between Syrian authorities and the local negotiation committee. | The clashes first broke out more than a week ago, when wanted militants in Tafas refused to honor a previous agreement with the government that call on them to leave the town. The militants fled the town a few days into the clashes. However, the situation in the…
(2022-08-13). Gustavo Petro praises capitalism, military and right wing in inauguration as president of Colombia. wsws.org His voters hardly thought that Petro's "love politics" would in fact be directed to the old right-wing politicians and the murderous military.
(2022-08-13). Wildfire in France's Gironde region reignites amidst record drought, heat wave. wsws.org Since Tuesday, thousands of additional hectares of vegetation have burned in Gironde, just three weeks after wildfires devastated the region in late July.
(2022-08-13). Lebanese Soldier Killed, Another Wounded In Clashes On Syria's Border. southfront.org 
The official insignia of the Lebanese Armed Forces. | On August 13, a soldier of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) was killed and another was wounded during clashes with traffickers on Lebanon's northern border with Syria. | The Lebanese media said that the clashes took place in the area of Wadi Khaled, right on the border with Syria's Homs. Wadi Khaled is one of the most impoverished and politically marginalized areas of Lebanon. In recent years, the area also became home to thousands of refug…
(2022-08-13). "Sin cultura no hay libertad posible" cubadebate.cu La cultura no fue jamás para Fidel algo ornamental. La llamó muchas veces "escudo y espada de la Nación": el escudo que la resguardará frente a las influencias desintegradoras de nuestro núcleo identitario y la espada capaz de llegar muy lejos, así como de transportar y defender la verdad de Cuba en los sitios más remotos del resto del mundo.
(2022-08-13). In Honor of Salman Rushdie, Novelist and Stabbing Victim: Midnight's Other Children, by Juan Cole. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) Salman Rushdie, Booker Prize-winning novelist, was repeatedly stabbed on Friday at a literary event at Chautauqua Institution in western New York, where he was arguing that the U.S. should give asylum to persecuted writers. Allegedly one Hadi Matar of New Jersey, wearing a black mask, leaped up onto the stage …
(2022-08-13). Minimum income requirements continue to exclude the poor from affordable housing projects. indybay.org Public Housing Is Being Privatized By So-Called Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers, And Turned Into So-Called Affordable Housing Projects That Exclude The Poorest Of The Poor With Minimum Income Requirements!
(2022-08-13). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 13. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Saturday, August 13.
(2022-08-13). COVID: Masks Required on Pine Ridge, Rapid Spread on Navajo Nation. indybay.org The Oglala Lakota Nation said today that masks are now mandated due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. The Navajo Nation reported more than 300 new cases, and four deaths, from the virus in the past two days.
(2022-08-13). Siete frases de pensadores en el Día Internacional del Filósofo. telesurtv.net Este 13 de agosto se celebra el Día Internacional del Filósofo. En el marco de este día se busca destacar la labor de las personas que han dedicado su labor a dar respuestas a las preguntas existenciales.
(2022-08-13). Presidente cubano se reúne con representantes del proceso de paz en Colombia. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado ratificó el compromiso de Cuba con la paz en Colombia y la voluntad de profundizar las relaciones entre ambos países.
(2022-08-13). Rusia insta a OIEA a visitar la central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Alertan ante ONU de consecuencias de una posible catástrofe en la instalación debido a frecuentes ataques artilleros de Ucrania.
(2022-08-13). [Correspondence] Iran's burden of disease and burden of data collection — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Christopher G Maher and and Giovanni Ferreira, as well as Seyed M Hashemian and James Miller, for their interest in our work.1 Maher and Ferreira correctly discusses the inadequacy of primary data for neck and back pain at the provincial scale in Iran from 1990 to 2019; they also discuss the problem of data sparsity for other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and hearing loss. It is important to note that data sparsity is a main limitation of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2019 overall, and the principle and rationale of the GBD is to overcome this limitation u…
(2022-08-13). Flash floods kill 2 in Las Vegas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — The most "restless" summer monsoon season in a decade caused flooding in Las Vegas, southern Nevada, and has already left two dead.
(2022-08-13). Venezuela repudia secuestro del avión en Argentina, acto violatorio del derecho internacional. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Venezuela, Carlos Faría, calificó este viernes de violación a la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y al derecho internacional el secuestro del avión y la tripulación de la estatal Empresa de Transporte Aerocargo del Sur (Emtrasur) en Argentina. Dicha acción vulnera la soberanía de Venezuela y, en correspondencia, va contra los principios del orden internacional.
(2022-08-13). New Rhamnaceae species discovered in SW China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Rhamnaceae in Sichuan Province in southwest China, according to the Chengdu Institute of Biology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2022-08-13). Sunburn treatment: What works? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Great summer days are full of relaxation, fun and plenty of sunshine. Unfortunately, spending too much time in the sun can lead to a sunburn. Your skin may be inflamed, painful and feel hot to the touch. Any exposed part of the body, including your lips, earlobes and scalp, can burn. The symptoms of sunburn usually appear a few hours after sun exposure. Unfortunately, there's no fast fix to soothe a sunburn. Once you have sunburn,…
(2022-08-13). Advierten sobre caída de ceniza del volcán Sangay en Ecuador. telesurtv.net Las provincias donde prevén que se produzca la caída de cenizas son Chimborazo, Bolívar, Los Ríos y Guayas.
(2022-08-13). Avanzan labores para rescate de mineros atrapados en México. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que los niveles de agua en los pozos uno, dos y tres permiten el descenso, pero trabajan para lograr mejores condiciones.
(2022-08-13). Autoridades cubanas declaran extinguido incendio en Matanzas. telesurtv.net Los equipos de Medicina Legal han hallado hasta el momento restos óseos pertenecientes a cuatro personas diferentes aún sin identificar.
(2022-08-13). Registran siete muertos tras accidente vial en Brasil. telesurtv.net Todas las víctimas estaban en el minibús, que impactó la parte trasera de un camión, y el conductor del mismo salió ileso del accidente.
(2022-08-13). US health care workers face increasing risk of injury and death on the job. wsws.org The recent death of a 40-year-old mental health technician highlights the danger health care workers face on the job.
(2022-08-13). Union bargaining for 55,000 Ontario education support staff strikes militant pose while preparing to sell out. wsws.org The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which sabotaged a strike at the last minute in 2019, now claims it is demanding an 11 percent annual pay increase for caretakers, education assistants, and other support staff.
(2022-08-13). UC Using CIA Methods at People's Park. indybay.org In 1975 The Church Committee discovered Operation Mockingbird a CIA program which attempted to manipulate domestic American news media for propaganda purposes. Almost years later U.C. is using the same technique to destroy Peoples Park.
(2022-08-13). Can We Stop the GOP From Killing Medicare, Social Security—and Us? zcomm.org The Republican Party is quite literally taking aim at the lives of low-income and working-class people of this country…
(2022-08-13). Iran's IRGC Tested Medium-Range Rockets In Syria's Deir Ezzor: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
. | Experts from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had tested medium-range artillery rockets in the Syrian governorate of Deir Ezzor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on August 13. | According to the London-based monitoring group, the rocket test took place in the outskirts of the town of al-Mayadin. IRGC-backed Syrian and Iraqi forces are known to be deployed inside the town and in its outskirts."These rockets and launchers were manufactured in weapons manufa…
(2022-08-13). Government Database Reveals 10,000% Increase in Cancer Reports Due to COVID Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Average Oakland one bedroom apartments skyrocket to $3,022 per month. indybay.org Rents At 312 24th Street, In Oakland, Range From A Whopping $3,620 Per Month For A Studio Apartment, To As Much As $14,910 Per Month For A Three Bedroom Apartment, In A Violent Crime Ridden Neighborhood!
(2022-08-13). The "Great Zero Carbon" Conspiracy and the WEF's "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca The globalist Davos World Economic Forum is proclaiming the necessity of reaching a worldwide goal of "net zero carbon" by 2050. Yet transformations underway from Germany to the USA, are setting the stage for creation of what is called the New Word Order. In reality it is a blueprint for a global technocratic totalitarian corporativism, that promises huge unemployment, deindustrialization and economic collapse.
(2022-08-13). Reportan un muerto y decenas de heridos tras caerse escenario en España. telesurtv.net Como consecuencia de la caída del escenario falleció un joven de 22 años y se cuantifican 40 heridos.
(2022-08-13). Francia reporta la peor ola de incendios forestales en 20 años. telesurtv.net La extensión de los incendios captados por las imágenes satelitales no tiene comparación con ningún año desde 2003.
(2022-08-13). Defensa de Cristina Fernández amplia recusación a fiscal argentino. telesurtv.net El abogado de Cristina Fernández, Carlos Beraldi, informó que presentaría este viernes la recusación contra el vicepresidente del tribunal oral Jorge Gorini.
(2022-08-13). Vaccine Hesitancy in Haiti Has Led to the Lowest COVID-19 Cases and Death Rates in the Western Hemisphere. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can a beverage provide a brain boost? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Have you looked at the lineup of soft drinks available at your grocery store lately? Dozens of new types of beverages claim to offer a myriad of health benefits. Some include ingredients such as nootropics and adaptogens, which claim to improve brain function.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Brent Bauer, a Mayo Clinic internist, explains what you should know about these supplements and if they really can help boost brain power. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2022-08-13). [Articles] Early drug development in solid tumours: analysis of National Cancer Institute-sponsored phase 1 trials. thelancet.com During the past 20 years, the response rate in phase 1 trials nearly doubled without an increase in the treatment-related death rate. However, there is significant heterogeneity in overall response by various factors such as cancer type, investigational agent, and trial design. Therefore, informed decision making is crucial for patients before participating in phase 1 trials. This study provides updated encouraging outcomes of modern phase 1 trials in solid tumours.
(2022-08-13). Connecting Toxic Memories: Hiroshima and Nuremberg. zcomm.org Peace activists around the world often choose August 6th and 9th each year to grieve anew the human suffering and devastation caused by dropping atomic bombs…
(2022-08-13). From the Greatest Generation to the Trump Generation: Can America's Drastic Decline be Reversed? juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com) I find nothing strange in Joe Biden, at 79 (going on 80), being the oldest president in our history and possibly planning to run again in 2024. After all, who wouldn't want to end up in the record books? Were he to be nominated and then beat the also-aging Donald Trump, or …
(2022-08-13). Argentinos rechazan intoxicaciones por quema de humedales. telesurtv.net Se calcula que en lo corrido del año ya se quemaron intencionalmente más de 60.000 hectáreas.
(2022-08-13). No agreement reached in Vienna talks on lifting sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — There's no agreement because nothing is agreed upon until everything is agreed upon, the US Special Representative for Iran said, speaking about the prospects for lifting US illegal sanctions in Vienna talks.
(2022-08-13). Fences Torn Down at 24th and Mission BART Plaza. indybay.org Last night, the plaza at 24th St & Mission in San Francisco was reclaimed for the people in solidarity with People's Park in Berkeley, Parker Elementary in Oakland, Echo Park in LA, Mystic Garden in Daly City and every fight for the liberation of public space and against the ever-encroaching police state!
(2022-08-13). Saturday 8/27: Bay Bridge March: World Day for the End of Speciesism. indybay.org 210 Burma Rd, Oakland, CA…
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Can your child hear the teacher? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and social struggles. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/fyq4YhJ4YsE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. You know your child can see the video board, but what if he can't hear the…
(2022-08-13). Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases physician, says if you have a preteen, make sure he or she gets vaccinated for HPV now. It could prevent your child from getting cancer later in life.Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/ORgl35BN8f4 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2022-08-13). New Zealand firefighters to hold nationwide one-hour strike. wsws.org Firefighters are angry over unsafe conditions, including a lack of equipment and severe understaffing, as well as stagnant rates of pay.
(2022-08-13). Proponen método cubano para erradicar analfabetismo en Honduras. telesurtv.net El exministro señaló que con la presencia de asesores cubanos sería más rápido y eficiente cambiar el panorama actual.
(2022-08-13). Saturday 8/13: Meetup: Lauren Gazzola on Government Repression of Activists. indybay.org Crescent Lawn, Berkeley CA…
(2022-08-13). Hiroshima is everywhere. The never-ending struggle. indybay.org Times have changed considerably. In the past two decades, almost all disarmament and arms control treaties have been scrapped – exclusively on the initiative of the USA – including the most important disarmament treaty in world history, the INF Treaty signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan at the end of 1987.
(2022-08-13). Fidel y su pueblo, en cualquier circunstancia. cubadebate.cu Fidel es un país. Fidel es este pueblo que se ve en él como hacedor de sus más altos sueños. Ni el tiempo ni la partida física han marcado distancias entre su pueblo y él. øCómo explicar lo que ha significado estar cerca de las personas más humildes, sentirlas, interpretarlas y compartir la misma suerte?
(2022-08-13). Cuba Homenaje a Fidel en su 96 cumpleaños. globalizacion.ca Los cubanos rinden especial tributo por estos días al líder histórico de su Revolución, Fidel Castro, de quien hablan con una mezcla de admiración, respeto y añoranza, pero siempre lo hacen en presente, pese a su partida física. | Para los…
(2022-08-13). Environmental noise affects mate choice in animals: study. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered that noise influences mate choice based on visual information in animals via cross-sensory interference, according to the Chengdu Institute of Biology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2022-08-13). Confirman que expresidente paraguayo Fernado Lugo sigue estable. telesurtv.net "Estar estable por su cuenta es un dato muy importante en un paciente crítico", recalcó Jorge Querey…
(2022-08-13). Martyrs Hamedani, Soleimani demolished ISIL structure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) — Anti-terrorist commanders like Major General Hossein Hamedani and Major General Qassem Soleimani managed to destroy the organizational structure of ISIL terrorism in Iraq and Syria, Major-General Mohammad Bagheri said.
(2022-08-13). This LNG Giant's Greenwashing Reveals Gas Export Industry's Dangerous Intentions. commondreams.org The report which examined science-based approaches to methane monitoring in the oil and gas sector, came to a startling conclusion about some of the top oil and gas producers it surveyed in its study.
(2022-08-13). Harvest from heavenly breeding. ecns.cn When China's Shenzhou-14 spaceship returns to Earth late this year, it will bring home some unusual packages — brewer's yeast grown in space.
(2022-08-13). Video: The Plan. WHO Plans to Have 10 Years of Pandemics (2020-2030). "Proof that the Pandemic was Planned with a Purpose" globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on June 1, 2022 | *** | THE PLAN shows the official agenda of the World Health Organization to have ten years of ongoing pandemics, from 2020 to 2030. | This is revealed by a WHO virologist, Marion …
(2022-08-13). Rusia acusa a Ucrania de bombardear planta nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net Moscú y Kiev se han culpado mutuamente de ataques contra la central, recrudecidos desde el pasado fin de semana.
(2022-08-13). Saturday 8/13: Free Virtual Screening of the documentary film "My Love Awaits Me by the Sea" indybay.org
(2022-08-13). SDF Suspended Joint Operations With US-Led Coalition In Northeastern Syria Report. southfront.org 
File image, source: sdf-press.com | The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had suspended joint operations with the US-led coalition against ISIS cells in Syria's northeastern region, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on August 13. "The SDF suspended joint operations with the international coalition against the terrorist organization, ISIS, six days ago," the London-based m…
(2022-08-13). Massive Pro-Democracy Protests Sweep Brazil. zcomm.org 'Dictatorship Never Again'
(2022-08-13). Detenidos autores del ataque con cóctel mólotov a una tienda en Diez de Octubre (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La emisión estelar del Noticiero de la Televisión Cubana denunció este viernes el hecho delictivo ocurrido contra un establecimiento de la Cadena de Tiendas Caribe, en el municipio Diez de Octubre, de La Habana. Fue un ataque con cóctel mólotov a la tienda, cuyos responsables ya han sido detenidos, informó el periodista Humberto López.
(2022-08-13). Fidel Castro: 96 años de un símbolo de dignidad y emancipación. telesurtv.net Frente a la política intervencionista que envía soldados a cualquier rincón del mundo, Fidel Castro envió médicos a los lugares más necesitados.
(2022-08-13). Colossal Financial Pyramid: BlackRock and The WEF "Great Reset" globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-13). Honduras confirma primer caso de la viruela del mono. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que el paciente es un hombre menor de años de edad y se encuentra en buen estado de salud.