2024-08-12: News Headlines

johnmenadue.com (2024-08-12). Iran is about to attack Israel   

theguardian.com (2024-08-11).   'This has to stop': plea by survivors of deadly IDF strike on school in GazaPalestinians tell of scene of devastation after attack that killed at least 80 as Israel faces wave of international anger.
Israeli forces have targeted 21 schools since the beginning of July – including at one point four in four days – for what it said was the same reason. The UN's human rights office said on Saturday that Israel was carrying out "systematic attacks on schools" that had killed hundreds.

The Biden-Harris Administration is doing nothing to stop or even curtail the carnage in Gaza.   In fact, they are continually sending massive weapons even on the same days when Israel is obliterating school children.   Is that what we want for the next four years?


Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-11). What's Behind Regime Change in Bangladesh. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic – Violent regime change in the South Asian country of Bangladesh unfolded rapidly and mostly by stealth as the rest of the world focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, growing tensions in the Middle East and a simmering confrontation between the US and China in the Asia-Pacific region. The implications … See Also: Vijay Prashadlibya360.wordpress.com (2024-08-07).   The Conundrums of Bangladeshi Politics
AND Denise Comanne – CADTM (2024-08-11). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister? AND libya360.wordpress.com (2024-08-11).  The National Endowment for Democracy: What it is and What it Does

newarab (2024-08-12). Ukraine, Russia trade accusations over nuclear plant fire. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). US orders guided missile submarine to MENA amid Iran tensions. newarab.com The The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group will also sail more quickly to the area amid growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah with Austin reiterating Washington's "commitment to take every possible step to defend Israel".

palestinechronicle.com (2024-08-12). 'Far from Victory' – Israeli Officers Challenge Claims of Victory in Gaza in Open Letter   Dozens of Israeli reserve officers said in a letter on Sunday that the Israeli army remains "far from victory" in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Genocidal allies: Israeli bombing of Gaza City school and additional 3.5bn US military aid. presstv.ir Israeli bombing of a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City coincided with the US announcement of a new $3.5 billion military package for Tel Aviv.

Sushovan Dhar (2024-08-12). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org

CADTM, Stéphanie Jacquemont (2024-08-12). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org

tehrantimes.com (2024-08-12). The fear and nightmare of the criminal regimeMany analysts of regional issues and the international system believe that the resistance front's revenge will be massive and decisive, and the Zionist regime and its supporters will regret the recent crime. The current situation is a difficult situation in which the Zionists are placed, and they are paying for it every day and hour that passes. They are waiting for punishment, but they don't know exactly when and how it will be done against them.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Russia evacuates Belgorod district as it eyes Ukrainian cross-border threat. aljazeera.com Governor issues evacuation order as Kyiv increases military activity just across the border and maintains Kursk push.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-08-12). Harris Says "Far Too Many Civilians Have Been Killed" In Genocide She Supports. caitlinjohnstone.com.au "Far too many children have been eaten by hyenas," the politician sobbed to the news camera while lowering more children into the hyena pit.

newarab (2024-08-12). Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran. newarab.com The Republican's campaign statement came shortly after news website Politico reported it had begun receiving emails in July from an anonymous source offering authentic documents from…

palestinechronicle.com (2024-08-12). 'Far from Victory' – Israeli Officers Challenge Claims of Victory in Gaza in Open LetterDozens of Israeli reserve officers said in a letter on Sunday that the Israeli army remains "far from victory" in Gaza.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). US Deploys Submarine and Carrier Strike Group to Middle East: Pentagon. english.almanar.com.lb US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced the deployment of a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and has ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to accelerate its arrival in the region, Reuters reported. The Pentagon revealed the deployment following a conversation between Austin and Israeli Security Minister Yoav Gallant. Concerns were …

newarab (2024-08-12). UK riots leave women of colour in ongoing fear for their lives. newarab.com All fifteen-year-old Husna* had wanted was to go to the local shop to buy some milk for her mother. | It was Sunday, August 4th, 2024, and they were staying with family in Bristol so that her mother could help care for her aunt, who had just given birth. | Husna's mother sent her thirteen-year-old brother with her, believing that together they would be safe. | There had been After grabbing a b…

Dave DeCamp (2024-08-12). Report: Israel Tells US That Iran Is Preparing a Large-Scale Attack. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has told Secretary of Defense Lloyd Autin that Iranian military preparations show Iran is preparing for a large-scale reprisal attack against Israel, Axios reported on Sunday. The report said that a new Israeli intelligence assessment says that Iran is likely to launch an attack in response to the Israeli killing …


Jeff Wright, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-12). In Significant Reversal, Church Of England Says Israeli Occupation Must End. popularresistance.org "It is clear that ending the occupation is a legal and moral responsibility," the head of the Church of England said in a statement released earlier this month. | In his August 2 response to the ICJ's July 19 opinion, Archbishop Justin Welby wrote, "At a time when the world is marked by increasing violations of international law—and commitment to a rules-based system is in question—it is imperative that governments around the world reaffirm their unwavering commitment to all decisions by the International Court of Justice, irrespective of the situation." | Supporters of the Palestinian struggle for ci…

Democracy Now! (2024-08-12). Democracy Now! 2024-08-12 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 12, 2024; "Pieces of People": Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition; Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show Former Trump Officials Detailing Plans to Dismember Gov't; 2024 Paris Olympics Highlights and Lowlights: From Hijab Bans to Social Cleansing to Boxing Gold; Meet Fadi Deeb, Palestinian Paralympian from Gaza Who Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault | Headlines for August 12, 2024; "Pieces of People": Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition; Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show…

Yves Engler (2024-08-12). Look away from Israel's crimes, they say, blame Iran. dissidentvoice.org They say Iran "masterminded" a Canadian student encampment and is "destabilizing" West Asia. But these crude 'blame Iran' claims are nothing more than pathetic attempts to legitimate genocidal Zionism. Recently, various commentators, politicians and Zionist groups promoted a deranged report Iran "masterminded" the student divestment encampment at McGill. Seeking to frame student opposition to their …

WSWS (2024-08-12). German army recruits more and more minors. wsws.org While Germany wages war against Russia in Ukraine and supports genocide against the Palestinians in the Middle East, the militarisation of society continues, extending to the enlistment of minors.

Roger D. Harris, Peter Bolton (2024-08-12). Media Coverage of Venezuela's Presidential Election Normalizes US Interference. counterpunch.org Corporate media's coverage of Venezuela's July 28 presidential election is akin to an investigation of a homicide that is focused not with identifying the murderer but with an unpaid parking ticket of the victim. Likewise, the media has shifted the narrative into the minutia of electoral procedures, ignoring the much larger issue of US interference in

Ryan Black (2024-08-12). 'Heinous': Israel Kills 100 In Gaza School Hours After Biden Approves $3.5B In Military Aid. progressivehub.net JON QUEALLY | COMMON DREAMS…

Editor (2024-08-12). U.S. weapon used in Gaza City school massacre that killed 100. mronline.org Israel killed at least 100 Palestinians at a school being used as a shelter for displaced people in central Gaza City on Saturday, according to Gaza officials.

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-12). Israel's Morning Prayer Massacre Is Part of an Escalation of Attacks on Schools. truthout.org Over the past six weeks, as Israel has put nearly the entirety of Gaza under forced evacuation orders, Israeli forces have also been escalating its attacks on schools in the region, bombing a school every other day on average in this period of time. Last week, the UN raised alarm about Israels' school attacks, finding that Israel had attacked at least 17 schools over the previous month. |

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-12). Israel Used US-Supplied Bomb in Massacre of 93 Palestinians at Prayer in School. truthout.org Israeli forces used at least one U.S.-provided bomb in its massacre in a school-turned-shelter that killed nearly 100 Palestinians as they were conducting morning prayers on Saturday, a report finds. CNN reports that Israel used a GBU-39 small diameter bomb in the strike, citing an analysis by former U.S. army explosive ordnance disposal technician Trevor Ball who was shown footage of… |

A Guest Author (2024-08-12). Hamas demands global response following the Al-Tabaeen School massacre. workers.org The following statement from Hamas was published on Resistance News Network on Aug. 11, 2024. In light of the brutal and systematic Zionist targeting of unarmed civilians in Gaza, the ongoing massacres for more than 10 months, and the crime committed at dawn yesterday by the Zionist terrorist army against . . . |

theguardian.com (2024-08-11).   'This has to stop': plea by survivors of deadly IDF strike on school in GazaPalestinians tell of scene of devastation after attack that killed at least 80 as Israel faces wave of international anger.
Israeli forces have targeted 21 schools since the beginning of July – including at one point four in four days – for what it said was the same reason. The UN's human rights office said on Saturday that Israel was carrying out "systematic attacks on schools" that had killed hundreds.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Israel's Tabeen school massacre and the normalisation of war crimes. wsws.org Scenes of mass murder like that seen at the Tabeen school play out day after day, week after week. Mass murder and war crimes in pursuit of imperialist war aims are being normalized.

WSWS (2024-08-12). This week in history: August 12-18. wsws.org Earthquake in Turkey kills thousands; Greek fascist massacre in Cyprus; Fourth Geneva Convention adopted; Dawes Plan approved…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Gaza school carnage proves Israel 'stain on humanity': Iran parl. speaker. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Israel's recent massacre at a Gaza school shows once again that the regime is "a stain of shame on humanity."

The Biden-Harris Administration is doing nothing to stop or even curtail the carnage in Gaza.   In fact, they are continually sending massive weapons even on the same days when Israel is obliterating school children.   Is that what we want for the next four years?

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Pezeshkian: Iran reserves right to respond to Israel over Haniyeh assassination. presstv.ir The Iranian president says international rules and regulations assert Tehran's right to respond to Israel's assassination of Haniyeh in Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Hezbollah rockets hit Israeli military HQ in Giaton. presstv.ir The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah says it has targeted an Israeli military position in the northern occupied territories.

tn.ai (2024-08-12). Hezbollah Launches Rocket Attack on Israeli Military Position in Jaatoun. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah announced on Monday that it had fired a barrage of Katyusha rockets at the newly established headquarters of the Israeli 146th Division in Jaatoun.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters target the 146th Division in "Ga'aton" english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Funeral underway for Hezbollah Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Hasan Ghadban Mustafa (Jihad) in the southern town of Beit Leef. english.almanar.com.lb

newarab (2024-08-12). Hezbollah says two fighters killed in Israeli strike. newarab.com Lebanon's Hezbollah has traded near-daily fire with Israel ever since the Gaza war began on October 7. | An Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs late last month killed

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Hamas says Hezbollah's retaliation against Israeli assassinations in Lebanon 'definite'. presstv.ir A spokesman for the Gaza-based Hamas resistance movement in Lebanon warned Israel that Hezbollah will "definitely" retaliate against the occupying regime over its assassinations in the Arab country.

Staff (2024-08-12). Netanyahu accuses Gallant of 'anti-Israel' agenda after mocking PM's 'total victory'. haaretz.com Iran's acting FM says Tehran has right to an appropriate and deterrent response against Israel ‚ñ Leaders of U.K., France and Germany urge Iran not to jeopardize cease-fire, hostage talks ‚ñ Israeli army says 30 rockets fired at Nahariya area, Hezbollah claims responsibility ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in southern Gaza ‚ñ U.S. announces submarine move to Mideast…

aljazeera (2024-08-12). US orders submarine to Middle East, carrier strike group to sail faster. aljazeera.com The move comes amid concerns of Iran's response following the killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel. aljazeera.com Hezbollah has fired dozens of rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel, calling it retaliation for Israeli attacks.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). More Occupied Cities in Northern Palestine under Hezbollah Missile Fire (Video). english.almanar.com.lb In steadfast support of the people and resistance in Gaza and in defense of Lebanese territories, Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance conducted multiple operations on Monday, striking several Israeli occupation sites and intensifying strikes on spy equipment with rockets and attack drones. The group's military media issued a series of statements outlining the attacks and their outcomes: …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Speaker Berri on Hezbollah, Iran Retaliation: "Revenge a Dish Best Served Cold" english.almanar.com.lb Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri commented on an anticipated retaliation by Hezbollah and Iran against the Zionist entity by saying that "revenge is a dish best served cold." In an interview with the Lebanese newspaper Al-Jumhuriya, Speaker Berri warned that the "response is inevitable" after the recent Israeli assassinations of top Hezbollah military commander Fuad …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Hezbollah fighters strike Ruwaisat Al-Alam site and a deployment of Israeli soldiers near Hanita post with artillery shells, inflicting direct hits: statements. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Al-Manar correspondent: Zionist drones raided Maroun Al-Ras Park in southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb


_____ (2024-08-12). The Criminal Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. transcend.org 9 Aug 2024 – None of the countries involved in the conflict with Israel—-Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Yemen—-seek a wider war. Only Israel approaches this prospect favorably. This cycle of provocative acts and retaliations initiated by Israel have their own escalating momentum that is difficult to control.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Hamas' Hamdan to Al-Manar: War Will Never End as the Israeli Enemy Envisions. english.almanar.com.lb Senior Hamas official in Lebanon Osama Hamdan told Al-Manar that the war will never end as the Israeli enemy envisions, stressing that the war will end in favor of the resistance. In an interview with Al-Manar on Sunday, Hamdan said that the man who leads Al-Aqsa Flood battle is the man who leads the resistance …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Islamic Resistance fighters target Al-Sammaqa site in the occupied Lebanese Kfarshuba Hills with artillery shells: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-12). Israel bombs Lebanon with banned phosphorous ammunition. plenglish.com In a continuation of its persistent hostility, Israeli aircraft fired a shell on the outskirts of Burj al-Muluk, as well as on the heights of Jabal Sadana, between Shebaa and Kfar Shuba, and the outskirts of Naqoura. | According to the Ministry of Health, three Lebanese civilians were wounded in an Israeli attack on the village of Kafr Kila in the south of the country. | Official figures from the Levantine government stated that more than 100,000 people have been displaced from the southern regions of the Levantine nation due to enemy attacks since last October. | In this context, the interim Prime Minister of L…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Lebanese Health Ministry says 3 injured in Israeli strike on Kfar Kila border town. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli shelling of Naqoura border town. english.almanar.com.lb

_____ (2024-08-12). Clarifying a Two-state Pattern Language of 64 Modalities. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – This is written in a period in which there are major ongoing conflicts, most obviously with respect to Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine, but less obviously in other arenas. Citizens of other countries are being advised to leave Lebanon in anticipation of major conflict and its probable escalation in the Middle East. Developing an AI-enabled Methodology to Reframe Binary Bias…

Jamal Kanj (2024-08-12). De-escalation vs Self-defense: Double Standards or Racism? counterpunch.org On the evening of July 30, an Israeli drone targeted a residential building in South Beirut, killing a woman and two children, and injuring 74 civilians. Israel claimed the attack was aimed at an officer of the Lebanese resistance. Targeting residential infrastructures outside a war zone is part of the Israeli army's Artificial Intelligence (AI)

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Gallant Slams Netanyahu's 'Absolute Victory', Says Attacking Lebanon a Gamble. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant slammed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over claims of "absolute victory", as he voiced opposition to attack Lebanon, describing such move as a "gamble." At a meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Gallant said: "I hear the drums of war and talk of absolute victory, and it's a …

Howard Lisnoff (2024-08-12). Criticism of Gaza Genocide is off of the Table. counterpunch.org The media blitz in favor of first Kamala Harris, and then Tim Walz, has been deafening. From someone growing up in the 1950s and early 1960s, it was like finding the toy in a box of Crackerjacks, or the gum that came along with some loaves of sliced bread. The "gifts" that came along with

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-08-12). Washington further escalates its war on dissent. mronline.org The last few days have seen the U.S. ramping up its war on domestic political dissent in multiple ways, with U.S. lawmakers petitioning the Biden administration to crack down on anti-genocide protesters it suspects of foreign influence, and a journalist critical of U.S. foreign policy coming under the crosshairs of Washington's increasingly weaponized Foreign Agents…

Editor (2024-08-12). POTUS: 'As Long As You Don't Call It Genocide'. scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …

Unicorn Riot (2024-08-12). Pro-Palestine, Anti-Genocide Activists Rally Outside Denver Community Center with Ties to Israel. unicornriot.ninja

Steven Sahiounie (2024-08-12). Sudan Is Starving and Ignored. globalresearch.ca While the eyes of the world is focused on the Israeli genocide on Gaza, Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as widespread hunger and malnutrition plague the nation. The Sudan starvation crisis emerged as a direct consequence of armed …

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). UN rapporteur slams 'ballooning' US funding of Israel's genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The US Special Rapporteur for Palestine slams the US for funding the Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

_____ (2024-08-12). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | GAZA and WEST BANK, 12 Aug 2024…

Marianne Dhenin (2024-08-12). State and Local Efforts to Divest From Israel Are Gaining Steam. truthout.org The United States has historically provided hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign aid to Israel. The flow of taxpayer funds to Israel's military has only increased since Israeli forces launched an attack on Gaza in October 2023, in which as many as 186,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to an estimate published in The Lancet in July 2024. Beyond the federal dollars funding the… |

ICRC (2024-08-12). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

Saher Al Khamash (2024-08-12). Meeting Palestinian hero Leila Khaled. workers.org The writer was part of a Solidarity Delegation of members of Workers World Party and the Bronx Anti-War Coalition that traveled to Nicaragua in July for a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Sandinista Revolution. Solidarity delegation members Richie Merino and Saher Al Khamash with Leila . . . |

Greg Stoker (2024-08-12). Kursk Offensive: Ukraine's High-Stakes Gamble for Diplomatic Leverage. mintpressnews.com Former US Special Operations Soldier Greg Stoker dissects Ukraine's largest territorial gain in years. As Kyiv attempts to disrupt Russian advances and seize a PR victory, could this offensive be the final nail in Zelensky's coffin?

Jimmy Doran (2024-08-12). Occupation of Palestine Is Illegal — ICJ. globalresearch.ca The day after the ruling elites of the EU elected pro-Israel Ursula Von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, the International Court of Justice ruled that the occupation of Palestine is illegal. There has been almost no coverage …

Riva Enteen (2024-08-12). Crash the DNC's Party. covertactionmagazine.com Two college professors who studied and lived the 1960s, Peter Dreier and Maurice Isserman, recently had published an opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times urging dissidents not to protest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The first paragraph is a stark example of uber-liberals suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome: A collection of fringe …

Allen Forrest (2024-08-12). What Do They Want Us to Believe? dissidentvoice.org

Dan Lieberman (2024-08-12). More than a Killing of Hamas Political Leader Ismail Haniyeh. dissidentvoice.org 69% of Israelis support assassinations even if cease-fire in Gaza delayed: Poll, Anadolu Agency In post-World War II, except for assassins from Israel, have military and intelligence agencies assassinated political leaders of another nation? Have any of these assassinations occurred in a nation that is not the native nation of the assassinated? Two come to …

Eman Hillis (2024-08-12). Will it ever be safe to return home? electronicintifada.net The Abu Khater family was overjoyed when they found their home still standing after Israel's invasion of Khan Younis. But this joy was short-lived.

Areej Hijazi (2024-08-12). Torture survivor finds corpse of his 4-year-old son. electronicintifada.net "Hold your family close every night, hoping it won't be the last time."

Mel Frykberg (2024-08-12). Israel Accused of Carrying Out Campaign of Accelerated Ethnic Cleansing in the Israeli-Occupied Palestinian West Bank. bylinetimes.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-12). Guterres urges political dialogue in Sudan as famine progresses. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary General, António Guterres, urged political dialogue as the situation of Sudanese civilians in El Fasher, capital of the state of Darfur, where famine conditions are reported, worsens.

infobrics (2024-08-12). Netanyahu bent on setting Middle East ablaze and dragging Washington into larger war. infobrics.org Will Israel succeed in dragging Washington into a Middle Eastern regional war? With the latest assassinations, it is trying hard. Netanyahu is trying to set the Middle East ablaze – but the American superpower is the one who has been supplying him with the fuel for the fire and ironically is also the one who now does want to see a fire out of control.

infobrics (2024-08-12). Western military industrial complex keeps profiting wile Ukrainians die. infobrics.org German defense company doubles profits selling to Ukraine useless weapons.

infobrics (2024-08-12). US defense firms reluctant to cooperate with Ukraine due to safety, corruption. infobrics.org More Ukrainians believe corruption is a greater hindrance to development than the war.

infobrics (2024-08-12). Why are NATO and Neo-Nazi junta so afraid of China's active role in Ukraine. infobrics.org As one of the premier multipolar leaders, China is particularly disliked in the US-led power pole. Its unprecedented economic might and influence are seen as "dangerous", as it cannot be exploited (or at least controlled) by the political West.

Bharat Dogra (2024-08-12). Germany Must Reconsider Its Extreme Support for Israeli Aggression. globalresearch.ca One of the most surprising as well as distressing aspects of the international response to the middle-east crisis relates to the almost unconditional support that Germany has extended to Israel's genocidal actions against the people of Gaza. How can …

Democracy Now! (2024-08-12). Democracy Now! 2024-08-12 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 12, 2024; "Pieces of People": Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition; Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show Former Trump Officials Detailing Plans to Dismember Gov't; 2024 Paris Olympics Highlights and Lowlights: From Hijab Bans to Social Cleansing to Boxing Gold; Meet Fadi Deeb, Palestinian Paralympian from Gaza Who Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault | Headlines for August 12, 2024; "Pieces of People": Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition; Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show…

Democracy Now! (2024-08-12). Olympics: Gazan Paralympian Is Shot Putter; Algerian Imane Khelif Wins Boxing Gold; Activism Silenced. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our roundtable on the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Paralympian athlete Fadi Deeb discusses being the only Palestinian member of the Olympic delegation from Gaza and how an Israeli airstrike just killed his best friend in a school bombing. We also speak with CBC Sports contributor Shireen Ahmed about how Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the Olympic gold medal in a major victory for the athlete, who competed while facing a torrent of abuse, including from high-profile transphobic observers such as Donald Trump and author J.K. Rowling, who falsely claimed Khelif was a trans athlete and should be banned…

Democracy Now! (2024-08-12). Olympics: Gazan Paralympian Is Shot Putter; Algerian Imane Khelif Wins Boxing Gold; Activism Silenced. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our roundtable on the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Paralympian athlete Fadi Deeb discusses being the only Palestinian member of the Olympic delegation from Gaza and how an Israeli airstrike just killed his best friend in a school bombing. We also speak with CBC Sports contributor Shireen Ahmed about how Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the Olympic gold medal in a major victory for the athlete, who competed while facing a torrent of abuse, including from high-profile transphobic observers such as Donald Trump and author J.K. Rowling, who falsely claimed Khelif was a trans athlete and should be banned…

taliamullin18 (2024-08-12). 'Heinous': Children Among 100 Killed by Israel Bombing of Gaza School Just Hours After US Weapons Approval. scheerpost.com

Seraj Assi (2024-08-12). Israel Is Torturing Palestinian Prisoners to Death — With US Complicity. truthout.org On June 26, 2023, President Joe Biden declared: "Torture is prohibited everywhere and at all times. It is illegal, immoral, and a stain on our collective conscience." Yet since last October, Israel, emboldened by Biden's "ironclad support," has tortured to death at least 60 Palestinians, according to a new report by Israel-based human rights group B'Tselem. The report comes barely 10 days… |

Amy Goodman (2024-08-12). The Only Paralympian From Gaza Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault. truthout.org Fadi Deeb represents Palestine as a shot putter in the 2024 Paralympics and is the only member of Palestine's Olympic delegation from Gaza. He describes being shot by an Israeli sniper in 2001, which caused his disability; losing many family members in the current Israeli assault on Gaza; and why he feels a great responsibility in representing Palestinians on the world stage. "I want to raise my… |

Sharon Zhang (2024-08-12). CAIR: Blinken Must Resign "in Disgrace" After Ending Probe Into Israeli Unit. truthout.org The U.S.'s largest Muslim civil rights organization has called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to "resign his office in disgrace" after reports emerged that he has canned his investigation into an Israeli military battalion that the State Department had concluded committed human rights violations in the occupied West Bank. In a fiery statement on Friday, the Council on American-Islamic… |

Jake Johnson (2024-08-12). Omar Slams Pro-Israel Donors' Last-Minute Effort to Boost Her Primary Opponent. truthout.org Rep. Ilhan Omar on Sunday condemned a last-minute effort by pro-Israel donors to boost her Democratic primary opponent in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District following the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's successful campaigns against two other progressive Squad members. "It is shameful that my opponent is actively courting Republican votes and desperately seeking funding… |

UMMID (2024-08-12). 99-yr-old Nagasaki bomb survivor asks Israel to stop Gaza war. ummid.com Kikuyo Nakamura, a 99-year-old atomic bomb survivor, has made a strong appeal to the far right Zionist regime in Israel to end Gaza war and let the Palestinian children live in peace.

_____ (2024-08-12). Palestinian Prisoners Endure 'Guantanamo-like' Conditions in Israeli Torture Camps: Report. transcend.org 29 Jul 2024 – A new report from The Washington Post published today details Israel's torture, starvation, and killing of Palestinians in its prison system in a manner resembling the notorious US prison in Guantanamo Bay.

tn.ai (2024-08-12). Israel's Strategic Defeats Irreparable: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Zionist regime will never be able to make up for the strategic defeats it has suffered after the Palestinian forces launched the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation in October 2023, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said.

Chuck Freilich (2024-08-12). Was it worth it? Ten burning questions about Israel's attacks in the Middle East. haaretz.com

aljazeera (2024-08-12). In Gaza, education is resistance. aljazeera.com Israel's destruction of Gaza's schools is meant to quash the Palestinian spirit of resistance through learning.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Health Ministry in Gaza: Death toll of Israeli aggression at 39,897 as number of wounded people reaches 92,152. english.almanar.com.lb

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). US rushes strike group to region as Israel fears retaliation from Iran. presstv.ir The deployment comes as Israel braces for retaliatory attacks from Iran and and regional resistance groups.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Israel, civilian deaths and the question of proportionality. aljazeera.com Israel's fatal al-Tabin School attack raises questions of how many civilians Israel will kill to execute Hamas fighters.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). In numbers: 311 days of death and destruction unleashed by Israeli regime in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip has completed 311 days and there are still no signs of this murderous aggression ending or even slowing down.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Iran weighs cost of retaliation against Israel. aljazeera.com The Quincy Institute's Trita Parsi argues that Iran's top priority is to avoid direct confrontation with the US.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Iran's crushing revenge against Israel 'on its way': Senior military official. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military official says the country's promise of harsh revenge on the Israeli regime over Haniyeh's assassination is approaching the stage of fulfillment.

APR editor (2024-08-12). Guessing game over when Iran is about to strike Israel over assassination. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Iran may be about to launch a "proper" missile strike on Israel for the first time ever — in retaliation for the attack on Tehran last month which killed Ismail Haniyeh. Israeli intelligence says an attack is likely to come within days. The Jerusalem Post on August 11 quoted Ahmad…

newarab (2024-08-12). Borrell hints at possible sanctioning of Israel far-right heads. newarab.com Key European Union (EU) foreign policy figure Borrell, who has been perceived as largely supportive of Israel, serves as the EU's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, giving him significant influence over the body's foreign policy. | On Monday, Borrell ma…

MEE staff (2024-08-12). Hamas demands implementation of Biden's truce outline instead of more talks. middleeasteye.net Hamas demands implementation of Biden's truce outline instead of more talks | The Palestinian group appears to snub the mediators' call for a ceasefire summit, saying the talks provide cover for Israel to continue its war on Gaza | | Displaced Palestinians flee Hamad City after an Israeli displace…

newarab (2024-08-12). The Cyprus issue: Do Greeks and Turks need a two-state solution. newarab.com After a challenging marriage of four years from 1960, 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the separation and the There is no question about international support, in principle, for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, yet this has been an elusive objective to achieve. | At the heart of this failure is the fact that…

Al Mayadeen (2024-08-12). Amid 'Free Palestine' Chants, Harris Tells Protesters Ceasefire 'Now'. globalresearch.ca Harris claims that she and the US President are trying to achieve a ceasefire deal, without forgetting to bring up the release of Israeli captives, yet always making no mention of Palestinian detainees. | US Vice President

Staff (2024-08-12). Yair Golan, former IDF general turned politician: 'Not sure' Israel is a democracy anymore. haaretz.com In an interview with The Guardian, Yair Golan, who heads Israel's new center-left party The Democrats, expressed support for a two-state solution, but stressed that the process may take years. 'Right now, we are a nation in trauma. People lost their sense of security'…

Staff (2024-08-12). "Pieces of People": Israeli Strike on Gaza School Kills 100+, Bodies Destroyed Beyond Recognition. democracynow.org The official death toll in Gaza now stands at just under 40,000, though the true number of casualties is likely far higher with many thousands of the dead unaccounted for. In one of the deadliest attacks of the entire war, Israel on Saturday bombed the al-Tabin school in Gaza City where thousands of Palestinians had sought shelter. Officials in Gaza say over 100 Palestinians were killed in the attack, many of them while they were praying at a mosque inside the school. Many of the dead were dismembered or destroyed beyond recognition, with medics reportedly collecting body parts in plastic bags. CNN has confirmed…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Pezeshkian: US double standards embolden Israel to commit more crimes. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says the US and West double standard policies emboldened Israel to commit more heinous crimes.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). EU's Borrel urges bans on Israeli ministers over war crimes incitement. presstv.ir Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are considered to be among the ministers most likely to face sanctions.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). 75,000 Gazans displaced as Israeli army pushes into Khan Yunis again. presstv.ir Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been displaced from their homes due to relentless Israeli military campaign.

_____ (2024-08-12). Western Ambassadors to Skip Nagasaki Memorial after Israel Snub. transcend.org 7 Aug 2024 – Ambassadors from Western countries including the United States will skip a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki after Israel was snubbed, officials said today.

newarab (2024-08-12). Two Palestinians succumb to wounds amid rising West Bank tension. newarab.com Two According to the director of Jenin Governmental Hospital, Wissam Bakr, the two men were identified as Subh Ahmad Subhi Al-Baz, 36, and Kifah Dabaia. | Bakr said that Al-Baz had sustained serious wounds after Israeli forces fired on Palestinians on 6 August dur…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Israeli minister calls for permanent occupation of Gaza Strip. presstv.ir Notorious Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the permanent occupation of the Gaza Strip, saying Israel must stop all humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.

newarab (2024-08-12). New Hamas leader Sinwar wants Gaza ceasefire deal: report. newarab.com Hamas's new political leader Yahya Sinwar is keen for a Qatari and Egyptian negotiators A conference on ending the war and releasing captives held by Hamas in Gaza and Israel will take place at the e…

Phil Paasquini (2024-08-12). Sixty Seconds Before Midnight and a Looming War. indybay.org As world affairs continue to deteriorate with a looming war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran that will surely draw in the US, the possibility of a nuclear confrontation between both sides and or their allies combined with the war in Ukraine, have aligned to form the greatest existential threat for humankind than ever before.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-12). U.S. support enables deadly Gaza school bombing. nationofchange.org Palestinian officials blame the United States for its role in the tragic bombing of a school in Gaza, highlighting the consequences of unwavering U.S. military and financial support for Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Iran: Israel's savagery betrays its fear of impending collapse. presstv.ir Iran says Israel's escalating brutality is a sign of the regime's fear of impending collapse and disintegration.

Aaron Rabinowitz (2024-08-12). After initial failures, Israeli army examines ways to salvage drive to draft ultra-Orthodox men. haaretz.com The IDF's Manpower Directorate is considering having ultra-Orthodox men report to locations other than its regular induction centers to reduce the chances of their encountering demonstrators, and to spread out the call-up dates over a longer period…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

Jay Janson (2024-08-12). Will the U.S. Continue to Help Israel Kill Palestinians and Steal Their Land Right Up to the November Elections? globalresearch.ca With coverage of the Paris Olympics and the novelty of a woman presidential candidate, and her ever provocative rival former President Trump vying for public attention, it will be some time before much CIA-overseen main stream media attention, if any, …

newarab (2024-08-12). Israel pounds Khan Younis, Hamas urge return to Biden truce plan. newarab.com Israeli In The strikes come amid a renewed push by the US, Egypt and Qatar for ce…

Maayan Hoffman (2024-08-12). Can Israel's Energy Infrastructure Survive a Missile Strike? themedialine.org

Staff (2024-08-12). Meet Fadi Deeb, Palestinian Paralympian from Gaza Who Lost 15 Relatives in Israeli Assault. democracynow.org Fadi Deeb represents Palestine as a shot putter in the 2024 Paralympics and is the only member of Palestine's Olympic delegation from Gaza. He describes being shot by an Israeli sniper in 2001, which caused his disability; losing many family members in the current Israeli assault on Gaza; and why he feels a great responsibility in representing Palestinians on the world stage. "I want to raise my country flag here in Paris and to show the people we are still here, we're still alive — we have hopes, we have dreams, we have goals," he says. The Paralympic Games begin in Paris on August…

Amos Harel (2024-08-12). Netanyahu government plows ahead with judicial coup, amid war and with little opposition. haaretz.com Under the noses of a largely uninterested media, an uninspired opposition and a war-weary public, Netanyahu and his lackeys are busy pandering to their base by denigrating Israel's gatekeepers…

Angela (2024-08-12). Friday 8/16: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

DPA (2024-08-12). Israel calls on residents in northern Khan Younis to flee new advance. scmp.com Al-Jalaa neighbourhood of the Gaza city will no longer be considered a humanitarian zone in light of 'terrorist activity' there, Israel said.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Israeli sergeant killed in retaliatory attack in southern Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli military has announced the killing of another soldier as resistance fighters press ahead with retaliatory operations amid the genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Palestinian sources report Israeli strike on Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb

IMEMC News (2024-08-12). Israel To Demolish Homes in Shu'fat, Jerusalem. imemc.org Israeli forces invaded Shu'fat refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem in the West Bank, delivered demolition orders for several homes, and took measurements of homes, in addition to invading Al-Isawiya town and distributing leaflets threatening severe measures if protests continued. Media sources said many military vehicles invaded Shu'fat before the soldiers delivered several demolition orders …

newarab (2024-08-12). How Israel's war in the West Bank fuels Palestinian resistance. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Majdi al Tattar: Gaza's beloved amputee swimmer and gold medallist killed by Israel. presstv.ir Majdi al Tattar, an amputee swimming gold medallist who was an inspiration to swimmers in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tabaeen School on Saturday.

_____ (2024-08-12). Released Palestinians Account of Israel's Use of Torture. transcend.org Some of the Palestinian detainees in Gaza are traumatised due to psychological abuse during detention while others' bodies bear evidence of physical torture, a war crime prohibited under international law.

Rayhan Uddin (2024-08-12). Netanyahu's office accuses Gallant of adopting 'anti-Israel narrative'. middleeasteye.net Netanyahu's office accuses Gallant of adopting 'anti-Israel narrative' | The defence minister described the prime minister's use of the 'absolute victory' slogan in the Gaza war as 'nonsense' | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant near the Salem mi…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Qassam Brigades takes responsibility for Jordan Valley retaliatory shooting. presstv.ir The al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Hamas resistance movement, has taken responsibility for the shooting attack in the strategic Jordan Valley, which killed an Israeli settler and injured another.

Staff (2024-08-12). Netanyahu kills innocent Palestinians to sabotage negotiations. defenddemocracy.press 'Horrific Crime' — Israeli Strike on Tabaeen School Kills over 100 Palestinians Aug 10, 2024 Ismail Al-Thawabta, Director General of the Gaza government media office, stated that the Israeli military bombed the school, which was housing displaced people, with three missiles, each containing 2,000 pounds of explosives. Israeli forces targeted on Saturday the Tabaeen School …

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Iran stresses right to 'deterrent reaction' against Israel to ensure regional security. presstv.ir Interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani emphasizes that Iran has the right to deliver a "deterrent" response to Israel to ensure security in the region.

IMEMC News (2024-08-12). Israeli Colonizers Uproot 100 Olive Trees In Salfit. imemc.org On Sunday, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers invaded Palestinian orchards in the village of Yasuf, east of Salfit, in the occupied West Bank's central part, and uprooted at least 100 olive trees. Wael Abu Madi, the head of the Yasuf village council, said the colonizers are preparing for the expansion of the illegal Neveh Hamaya colony, …

ICRC (2024-08-12). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org

Kevin Gosztola (2024-08-12). NYPD Weaponizes Hate Crimes Law Against A Journalist. thedissenter.org The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter.  New York police raided the Brooklyn home of local journalist Samuel Seligson—twice—and charged him with a "hate crime" for covering an action by activists opposed to Israel's war on Gaza that involved spray-painting the homes of Brooklyn Museum directors. Press freedom and First Amendment groups immediately condemned th…

ICRC (2024-08-12). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). 'Living on lies': Israeli claim of killing Hamas members at Gaza City school debunked. presstv.ir Israeli claim of killing 19 Hamas members in an attack on Gaza City school has been debunked as investigations reveal that victims were all Palestinian civilians.

MEE correspondent (2024-08-12). War on Gaza: Survivors recall Israel's deadly school mosque attack. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Survivors recall Israel's deadly school mosque attack | Bombing in Gaza of worshippers kills over 100 Palestinians and leaves dozens of survivors in shock | | A woman cries inside a school used as a temporary shelter for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City afte…

newleftreview (2024-08-12). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Is US preparing for Israel-Iran war by deploying more ships to Middle East? aljazeera.com As the region anticipates what an Iranian response to Israeli assassinations will be, US moves forces to the region.

Staff (2024-08-12). Israel bombs nine schools in Gaza in just eight days. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In August alone, Israel has launched attacks on nine schools in Gaza City, resulting in over 100 Palestinian deaths and numerous injuries. The latest incident occurred on Saturday at al-Tabin School, where more than 100 forcibly displaced Palestinians were killed. This attack marks the eighth school targeted this month. The schools …

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). 'War will not end as Israel envisions,' senior Hamas leader warns. presstv.ir A senior leader of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the war will not "end as the Israeli enemy has envisioned."

Jonah Valdez (2024-08-12). Video of Sexual Abuse at Israeli Prison Is Just Latest Evidence Sde Teiman Is a Torture Site. globalresearch.ca As early as the first month of Israel's war on Gaza, Sde Teiman, a secretive Israeli military prison in the Negev desert, had been raising alarm bells for Israeli human rights attorney Roni Pelli and other rights advocates. | Pelli and …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Israeli Occupation Forces Detain 12 Palestinians from the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces carried out a series of detentions across the West Bank last night and early this morning, detaining 12 Palestinians, including several former prisoners. The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) said in a joint press statement that the detentions took place in multiple governorates, of …

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-08-12). Israeli soldier killed in Gaza Strip fighting. haaretz.com The IDF identified the soldier as 19-year-old Sgt. Omer Ginzburg, a 19-year-old paratrooper from northern Israel…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Iran says will 'decisively' make Israel pay for acts of aggression. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister says the Islamic Republic will "legitimately" and "decisively" make Israel pay for its crimes including the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

IMEMC News (2024-08-12). Israel To Confiscate Seize 14 Dunums Of Land West Of Salfit. imemc.org On Monday, the Israeli occupation issued orders confiscating 14 dunums of Palestinian land in the towns of Haris and Qarawat Bani Hassan, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Nathmi Salam, a local activist against the illegal Israeli colonialist activities said the Israeli occupation authorities delivered a military order to confiscate 14 …

Reuters (2024-08-12). US deploys guided missile submarine to Middle East amid Israel-Iran tensions. scmp.com The Pentagon publicly announced the move as the region braces for possible attacks by Tehran after the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Bar Peleg (2024-08-12). Israeli army closes swath of highways near Gaza border in lead up to mass prayer. haaretz.com The gathering, which was organized by right-wing groups ahead of the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'Av, is expected to attract hundreds of people, including Knesset members. Organizers describe it as 'a step on the way to the goal — Jewish settlement in all of the Gaza Strip'…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). IRGC: Israel will receive response to its terrorist act in due time. presstv.ir The IRGC's spokesman has warned the Israeli regime that it will receive the response to its "foolish" assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in due time.

Staff (2024-08-12). Headlines for August 12, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Used U.S. Munitions in Attack on Gaza School Killing More Than 100 Palestinians, U.S. Deploys Guided-Missile Submarine & Strike Group to Middle East, "Now Is the Time to Get a Ceasefire Deal": Kamala Responds to Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Trump Falsely Claims Kamala Harris Is Using AI to Fabricate Photos of Large Crowds at Rallies, Ukraine Expands Surprise Incursion into Russia, Bangladesh's Chief Justice & Central Bank Governor Resign, U.S. Lifts Ban on Sending Offensive Arms to Saudi Arabia, Sudan Peace Talks to Go Ahead in Geneva Despite Questions over Sudan's Participation, &#8…

aljazeera (2024-08-12). 'Part of me is missing': How Israel's war on Gaza tears spouses apart. aljazeera.com Three women share the pain of isolation from their husbands while trying to escape the brutality of war.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). Israeli media: A rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip towards the Gaza envelope area. english.almanar.com.lb

_____ (2024-08-12). 'Another Day of Horror': UN Rights Office Condemns Israeli Strikes at Gazan School. transcend.org 10 Aug 2024 – The UN Human Rights Office condemned today the increasing frequency of Israeli Defense Forces strikes on schools, where hundreds of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians have sought shelter, with the latest attacks killing dozens at a Gaza City school.

It's Going Down (2024-08-12). The Election Cycle as Counter-Insurgency. itsgoingdown.org It has been four years since a deadly pandemic ripped through the social terrain and the George Floyd uprising brought millions out into the streets, as those in power responded by telling us all to go back to work and sending in the National Guard. Months later, tens of thousands of Trump supporters, Proud Boys…

newarab (2024-08-12). Javad Zarif resigns as Iran's vice president. newarab.com "To avoid any suspicions or excuses for disrupting the work of the government… I resigned from the position of vice president for strategic affairs last week," Zarif said on social media platform X, less than two weeks…

newarab (2024-08-12). 'No further delay' to Gaza ceasefire: France, Germany, UK. newarab.com The leaders of The joint statement came after one of the deadliest reported

newarab (2024-08-12). Hamas says Biden truce plan must be implemented. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). Conflicting reports emerge in Egypt if 'The Atheist' film banned. newarab.com Contradictory reports have marred the much-awaited Egyptian film "Thought should be met with, though. It is for people to judge," the film director Mohamed El-Adl posted on his Facebook

newarab (2024-08-12). Sudan's flood crisis worsens amid ongoing war and aid shortages. newarab.com Sudan is no stranger to The onset of the rainy season promises even more devastation for a country whose humanitarian needs are already going unmet. | "Sudan is anticipating severe humanitarian challenges during the 2024 rainy season, influenced by conflict and environmental factors," the Norwegian research g…

newarab (2024-08-12). Iraq's Sinjar new mayor vows stability, rejects meddling. newarab.com Sinjar's newly elected mayor pledged to work closely with the Sidou Khairy Ahmed, a former Yazidi activist, was elected on 2 July by the Nineveh Provincial Council, which also appointed mayors for six other districts and 13 sub-districts. | Ahmed's election comes as Sinjar continues t…

newarab (2024-08-12). Islamic State group claims deadly Kabul bomb blast. newarab.com The The Kabul police said on S…

newarab (2024-08-12). Thousands of Ukrainian troops on incursion to 'destabilise' Russia: official. newarab.com Thousands of

newarab (2024-08-12). Pardoned Moroccan journalists slam 'biased trials' in rape cases. newarab.com In "Imprisonment, no matter how severe, was not the worst we endured over the years (…) but the daily defamation against us", Taoufik Bouachrine, a Moroccan…

newarab (2024-08-12). Rejection, legal disputes follow new Kirkuk governor nomination. newarab.com A

newarab (2024-08-12). Russia's balancing act in the Middle East amid growing tensions. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). Iran reduces sentences of journalists who covered Amini's death. newarab.com Elaheh Mohammadi, 37, and Niloufar Hamedi, 31, are out on bail after more than a year in Tehran's

newarab (2024-08-12). The fall of Bangladesh's iron lady. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). Algerians flee wildfires in country's northeast. newarab.com Residents were told to leave homes in the fire's path in Tizi Ouzou province, news site Ennahar Online reported quoting a forest official, though it was not immediately clear how many people were affected. | Numerous wildfires have broken out in Tizi Ouzo…

newarab (2024-08-12). Paris bids triumphant 'au revoir' to Olympics. newarab.com Paris prepared to bid a triumphant "au revoir" to the Olympics on Sunday as the curtain came down on its widely praised staging of A star-studded closing ceremony got under way in front of around 71,500 spectators at the Stade de France to crown an event that has been broadly acclaimed as one of the greatest editions of the Olympics ever held. | Around 270 artists and performers were scheduled to perform in the packed arena with an estimated 9,000 athletes expected to march int…

newarab (2024-08-12). US orders submarine, aircraft carrier to Mideast. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). Two migrants die trying to cross Channel to Britain. newarab.com Two migrants died on Sunday in the Channel off the northern coast of France trying to reach Britain by boat, French maritime authorities said. | The new drownings near the French city of Calais mean nine people have lost their life attempting the A boat was signalled as being in distress on Sunday morning at sea between Calais and Dunkirk and "two people were declared dead", the maritime authorities said. | The vessel in trouble 10 kilometr…

newarab (2024-08-12). Olympics champ Sifan Hassan praised for 'heroic' hijab gesture. newarab.com Marathon winner The Dutch athlete wore a maroon hijab during the presentation of her winners' gold medal, viewed as a swipe at

newarab (2024-08-12). The Cyprus issue: Do Greeks and Turks need a two-state solution. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-12). Sisi appoints Nazir Ayyad as Egypt's new grand mufti. newarab.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has appointed Nazir Mohammed Ayyad as Egypt's new grand mufti, the Al-Azhar Sheikhdom announced on Sunday. | The statement said Ayyad, who previously served as the head of Al-Azhar's Islamic Research Academy, was appointed on the recommendation of Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayyeb. | Former Grand Mufti Ayyad comes to the role with a backg…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-08-12). Venezuelans Defend Their Revolution Against Another US Coup Attempt. popularresistance.org On July 28, Venezuelans re-elected President Nicolas Maduro for another term despite US interference in their electoral process and subsequent attempts to delegitimize the process. The United States government has refused to recognize President Maduro, instead claiming without evidence that an opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, was the winner, a tactic reminiscent of the Juan Guaido charade. Clearing the FOG speaks with Venezuelan political analyst Maria Paez Victor about the Bolivarian Revolution, the most recent US-backed coup attempt, media attacks, and how Venezuelans have prepared to protect their deep…

Staff (2024-08-12). Ibrahim Nabulsi and the Lions of Nablus: Prelude to the Flood. samidoun.net 9 August marks the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lion of Nablus, the ghost of the mountain of fire, Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, and his fellow fighters, martyrs and prisoners of the Lions' Den. Two years after his martyrdom, Nabulsi and his comrades remain symbols of courage, resistance, pride and combativeness for an entire generation …

taliamullin18 (2024-08-12). Biden Administration Announces More Than $2 Billion in Grants to Boost US Power Grid. scheerpost.com Power County Wind Farm in Idaho. Photo from Wikimedia Commons | By Jeff St. John / This story was originally published by The U.S. power grid is overburdened and under-resourced [mda…

taliamullin18 (2024-08-12). As War Widens, U.S. Assets Become Easy Targets. scheerpost.com Graphic made by The Cradle. | By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan / During a White House We have an…

Larry Johnson (2024-08-12). Ukraine Tries to Go Nuclear, and Sets Itself on Fire. sonar21.com The desperation of Ukrainian and NATO authorities is full blown and on display in the Kursk region and the Yes, this portion of Russia's border was lightly defended, but when the…

Observer R (2024-08-12). ODDS AND ENDS. sonar21.com In Russia, the case of Wagner Group vs. Ministry of Defense appears to be coming to a close. Around eight deputy ministers of defense have been relieved of their jobs, with some of them being arrested. The general complaint seems to be corruption. Former Defense Minister General Shoigu was transferred to the position of Secretary of the Security Council following Putin's re-election victory. The new defense minister, Belousov, is a civilian and comes from an economic and business background. | During the early stage of the Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine, the Wagner Group, a private, paramilitar…

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-12). Kenya's starvation cult leader goes on trial for manslaughter over mass deaths. scmp.com The grisly case led the government to flag the need for tighter control of fringe denominations, while questions have been raised about how Mackenzie evaded law enforcement despite a history of extremism.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-12). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie on trial for manslaughter. aljazeera.com The self-proclaimed pastor faces charges of murder, child torture and terrorism after the deaths of over 400 people.

Frances Madeson (2024-08-12). Michael Brown Jr.'s Father Is Still Fighting for Justice and His Son's Legacy. truthout.org Michael Brown Sr. rejects any version of the Ferguson uprising that consigns the movement to the past. Ten years after his son, Michael Brown Jr. was killed by Darren Wilson, then a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, Brown Sr. is still seeking accountability. When Michael Brown Jr. was killed on August 9, 2014 — a Black teen shot six times by a white cop — protests erupted around the… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-12). Utah Bans Titles by Judy Blume, Margaret Atwood in School Libraries Statewide. truthout.org Last week, Utah became the first state in the U.S. to ban an entire set of books across all public schools within its borders. Thirteen titles, including books by famed authors Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood — the latter whose book "The Handmaid's Tale" features a dystopian future where women are legally disallowed from reading — were ordered to be removed from bookshelves in school libraries… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-12). Despite Fed Rule, More Than 100 Pregnant People Denied Care by Hospitals and ERs. truthout.org An analysis from The Associated Press demonstrates that, since 2022, there have been more than 100 instances where pregnant people in medical distress, who sought help from hospitals and emergency rooms across the country, were turned away from treatment or treated negligently. The year the analysis starts from is significant, as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the middle of 2022… |

Chris Walker (2024-08-12). Poll: J.D. Vance's Unpopularity Is Only Growing as Voters Learn More About Him. truthout.org New polling data suggests that Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance is growing in unpopularity among voters as time goes on, likely due to the electorate learning more about his far right views, which they may not have known about previously. Vance was selected by Donald Trump to be his running mate in mid-July. During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee… |

Andy Kroll (2024-08-12). Secret Project 2025 Training Videos Reveal How Second Trump Admin Would Operate. truthout.org Project 2025, the controversial playbook and policy agenda for a right-wing presidential administration, has lost its director and faced scathing criticism from both Democratic groups and former President Donald Trump. But Project 2025's plan to train an army of political appointees who could battle against the so-called deep state government bureaucracy on behalf of a future Trump administration… |

Martha Grevatt (2024-08-12). Maryland Apple Store workers win first contract. workers.org Inspired by Starbucks Workers United, which now represents workers at close to 500 of the coffee chain's stores, Apple Store employees in Towson, Maryland, decided to form a union. They won the union election in June 2022. Now, over two years later, they have their first contract. Graphic: International Association . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2024-08-12). Olympic games once again marred by Western bias and controversy. workers.org Palestinian Olympic athletes during the closing ceremony, Aug. 11, 2024. Credit: beIn Sports The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, in Paris, France, officially ended on Aug. 11. There were certainly some historic moments achieved by athletes who hail from the Global South. These included gold . . . |

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Ukraine hopes to change dynamics in Donetsk with invasion in Kursk. aljazeera.com Ukraine's entry into Russia's Kursk and Belgorod has succeeded in diverting attention from Donetsk.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Wildfires trigger evacuations as they threaten Greek capital. aljazeera.com People have been told to flee as an inferno threatens towns and hospitals around Athens.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Adani Group rocked by Hindenburg allegations against SEBI. aljazeera.com Hindenburg says market regulator SEBI chair had a conflict of interest in Adani allegations due to earlier investments.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Bilesmania, gender row: Five viral moments that define Paris Olympics 2024. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera picks the five biggest talking points and viral moments from a memorable Olympic Games in Paris.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Strait of Hormuz: Why it Matters. aljazeera.com How recent global tensions could threaten the Strait of Hormuz.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Pakistan's first gold medalist in 40 years gets hero's welcome. aljazeera.com Pakistan's gold medalist Arshad Nadeem was greeted by thousands of cheering fans as he returned home from Paris.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Putin says Ukraine will 'receive a worthy response' over Kursk incursion. aljazeera.com Ukraine's military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). From Curry to Medina: Five best photos from the Paris Olympics 2024. aljazeera.com After 18 days of competition and countless memories, the Paris Olympics are now behind us. Here are five top photos.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Man arrested after child stabbed in London's Leicester Square. aljazeera.com An 11-year-old girl and 34-year-old woman were injured in central London, UK police say.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Why has Ukraine sent troops into Russia now? aljazeera.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin vows to respond as civilians in Kursk region are told to leave.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Photos: Tom Cruise hands Olympic flag to Los Angeles, closing Paris Games. aljazeera.com Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports with a star-studded show.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Tanzania clamps down on opposition rally, arrests leaders. aljazeera.com Former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu and at least 500 youth supporters among those detained.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). In Ukraine, peace talks no longer taboo as Russia's war rages on. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Officials at UN Security Council push for a permanent seat for Africa. aljazeera.com UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges reform, says the African continent is underrepresented in a changing world.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). 'Not prisoners but students': Inside Argentina's in-prison universities. aljazeera.com By age 14, Waldemar Cubilla ran afoul of the law. But behind bars, his love of education would help others find freedom.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Why are there questions about arrests of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel leaders? aljazeera.com Mexico asks the US to reveal the circumstances surrounding the arrests of 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 899. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 899th day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Firefighters battle Greece wildfires spreading towards Athens. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Ukraine arrests energy official as it continues anti-corruption drive. aljazeera.com Kyiv has been working hard to try to tame corruption among state officials.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). European leaders call for restraint as Middle East simmers. aljazeera.com Three European countries warn against escalation and urge a ceasefire in Gaza.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Red Cross urges adherence to Geneva Conventions, 75 years on. aljazeera.com The Geneva Conventions were written 75 years ago to guarantee the protection of people caught in war.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Is Africa experiencing a protest-led revolution? aljazeera.com Some analysts say an 'African Spring' is in the making amid youth-led protests in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). US says Sudan peace talks to proceed, while UN warns of 'breaking point'. aljazeera.com US envoy says talks to end the 15-month war will launch in Geneva on Wednesday, even if Sudan's army does not attend.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Has Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk changed dynamics of the war? aljazeera.com The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways. aljazeera.com As the Paris Olympics ends with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look at some of the key moments.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). What does Sheikh Hasina's resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations? aljazeera.com India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). More injured Rohingya arriving in Bangladesh as Myanmar war intensifies. aljazeera.com Medical charity MSF warns of urgent need to protect civilians caught up in escalating conflict in western Rakhine State.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Photos: Wildfire rages in Greece forcing evacuation of towns, hospitals. aljazeera.com The fire threatening Athens is being fanned by strong winds and fuelled by tinder-dry conditions.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Rising death toll in the landfill collapse in Uganda. aljazeera.com The death toll from the Kiteezi landfill collapse in the Ugandan capital has risen to at least 24.

aljazeera (2024-08-12). Gaza, Ukraine conflicts increasing Geneva Conventions violations: Red Cross. aljazeera.com International humanitarian law violations should not be normalised, ICRC warns, noting 120 global conflicts.

Andrew Korybko (2024-08-12). The Serbian Government Is Inadvertently Responsible for the Latest Color Revolution Intrigue. globalresearch.ca The problem is systemic and due to Serbia's "national model of democracy" that's taken root under Aleksandar Vucic during his decade in power as Prime Minister and now President. | The so-called "Bulldozer Revolution" that toppled the erstwhile Yugoslavia's Slobodan Milosevic…

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-12). AUKUS Revamped: The Complete Militarisation of Australia. counterpunch.org There is much to loathe about the AUKUS security agreement between Canberra, Washington and London. Of the three conspirators against stability in the Indo and Asia Pacific, one stands out as the shouldering platform, the sustaining force, the political and military stuffing. But Australian propagandists and proselytisers of the US credo of power prefer to see it

Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (2024-08-12). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org

CADTM Afrique (2024-08-12). The fourth CADTM-Africa University, in coordination with the World March of Women (WMW) and the National Forum on Economic and Social Strategies (FNSES). cadtm.org

CADTM, Denise Comanne (2024-08-12). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org

Adam Hanieh (2024-08-12). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-12). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org

CADTM (2024-08-12). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
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Ashley Smith, Michael Roberts (2024-08-12). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-08-12). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org

Adam Fishbein (2024-08-12). Preview: What to Look for in the July 2024 CPI. cepr.net (The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is scheduled for release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, August 14 at 8: 30 AM Eastern Time.) The overall CPI fell in June, after being flat the prior month. The core index rose by just 0.1 percent after rising 0.2 percent in May. This put the year-over-year inflation …

Reed Lindsay (2024-08-12). China Spy Bases: Rumors, Speculation and Bad Analysis. counterpunch.org The latest iteration of the "China spy base" story was revived last month when the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a prominent D.C. think tank, released a report entitled "Secret Signals: Decoding China's Intelligence Activities in Cuba." The report was created by CSIS's Hidden Reach program, which focuses on revealing China's influence around the world.

James C. Nelson (2024-08-12). Boiling The Judicial Frog. counterpunch.org Most of us have heard the story about boiling the frog. Drop a frog in boiling water, and he'll jump right out. But, drop the frog in cool water, and then increase the temperature of the water slowly, and the frog won't notice. Soon he'll be cooked. That's exactly what is happening to state courts around the

Joe Allen (2024-08-12). First Time Farce, Second Time Dangerous. counterpunch.org "When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s." My reading has gotten ahead of my ability (mostly not having the spare time) to write proper book reviews, so I was going to write a few posts plugging a couple of books. I really liked John Ganz's "When

Mel Gurtov (2024-08-12). Project 2025: Authoritarian Rule and Foreign Policy Mayhem. counterpunch.org A Far-Right Conspiracy in the Open Project 2025, the far-right's ambitious policy planning guide published as Mandate for Leadership, is designed to dismantle the "Deep State" and install a president and proven loyalists who will carry out Donald Trump's authoritarian agenda. Now the Project supposedly is no more—but not really. Trump's campaign, concerned about the bad

Democracy Now! (2024-08-12). Democracy Now! 2024-08-12 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, August 12, 2024 | Democracy Now! Monday, August 12, 2024…

Staff (2024-08-12). 2024 Paris Olympics Highlights and Lowlights: From Hijab Bans to Social Cleansing to Boxing Gold. democracynow.org With the 2024 Summer Olympics just concluded in Paris, we look at the highlights and lowlights of the past few weeks, both on and off the field. Journalist Shireen Ahmed discusses the victories for women in sport, including Dutch runner Sifan Hassan's gold medal in the women's marathon, which she accepted at the closing ceremony wearing a hijab while France's ban on its women athletes competing in hijabs was in effect. "It was a very beautiful and quiet message to women all around the world, and particularly those in France," says Ahmed, senior contributor to CBC Sports and a lecture…

Staff (2024-08-12). Leaked Project 2025 Training Videos Show Former Trump Officials Detailing Plans to Dismember Gov't. democracynow.org As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tries to downplay his connection to the far-right policy agenda known as Project 2025, ProPublica and Documented have just published dozens of training videos by the group that show how the conservative movement is gearing up for the next Republican administration. It's an effort led by the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank and other groups to remake the federal government, including by replacing civil servants with thousands of partisan political appointees who would help carry out the extreme policies envisioned by Project 2025. Many of the peopl…

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Paris 2024 | 33rd Olympic Games concludes. ecns.cn The closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was held in Paris on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Guangdong's imports and exports surge in July. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong province achieved a foreign trade volume of more than 800 billion yuan ($111.4 billion) in July, up year-on-year by 15.5 percent, Guangdong Customs statistics revealed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Residential compound ahead of its time for convenience. ecns.cn Over the past decade, Shanghai and many other cities in China have been committed to creating 15-minute living circles, enabling residents to access basic public services such as elderly care, education and sports facilities, within a 15-minute walk from home.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Chinese authorities congratulate athletes on Olympic achievements. ecns.cn China's central authorities sent a congratulatory message to the country's Olympic delegation on Sunday for their accomplishments and sportsmanship at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). 148 ancient tombs spanning 2,100 years unearthed at Guangzhou Zoo. ecns.cn An ancient burial site with 148 tombs, spanning over 2,100 years, has been discovered at the Guangzhou Zoo in South China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Asian elephants benefit from efforts. ecns.cn The number of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan province has more than doubled over the past 30 years thanks to conservation efforts, according to the Yunnan Forestry and Grassland Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). World Elephant Day. ecns.cn The number of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan province has more than doubled over the past 30 years thanks to conservation efforts, according to the Yunnan Forestry and Grassland Bureau.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). World's largest offshore oil platform delivered to Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn The world's heaviest offshore oil and gas production platform is delivered to the Saudi Arabian National Oil Company Marjan in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 12, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). (W.E. Talk)Wu Jingguo: Why Is the World's Only Samaranch Memorial Located in Tianjin. ecns.cn On April 21, 2013, the Samaranch Memorial was officially opened to the public. Ten years later, Matteo Samaranch Bigelli still calls it "a bond of sports and cultural exchanges". This year marks the 10th anniversary of the memorial museum. Wu Jingguo, a former member of the IOC Executive Committee, and the founder and curator of the Samaranch Memorial, gave an exclusive interview to "W.E. Talk" at China News Service, explaining the Olympic spirit in China and the history of the Memorial that showcases the legendary life of Samaranch to the world.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Paris 2024 | China's Li Qian wins women's 75kg boxing title. ecns.cn Li Qian of China won women's 75kg final of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). China warns off illegally intruding Philippine aircraft in professional, legitimate manner: PLA Southern Theater Command. ecns.cn China had warned off a Philippine aircraft in a professional manner and in accordance with the law, after the Philippine aircraft illegally entered the airspace over China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). China's marriage registrations climb on Qixi Festival. ecns.cn Marriage registrations have risen in multiple cities on Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, which fell on Saturday this year, fresh statistics released from a number of cities have shown.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Xi's special representative congratulates France on successfully hosting Paris Olympic Games. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Representative and State Councilor Shen Yiqin attended on Sunday the closing ceremony of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris and congratulated France on successfully hosting the Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Natural landscape of Sanjiangkou in Guangxi. ecns.cn Clouds shrouded Sanjiangkou after rain at Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County in Liuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Breakthrough promises better smartphone battery endurance. ecns.cn Shanghai scientists have devised a new material that can be used to develop two-dimensional, low-power-consumption computer chips, which may significantly improve their energy efficiency and have important implications for smartphone battery endurance.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). China's largest domestic unmanned transport aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn China's homegrown large twin-engine unmanned transport aircraft completed its maiden flight test on Sunday in Zigong, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, China Media Group reported.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Economic reforms help foreign firms better develop. ecns.cn China's deepening economic reforms and faster pace of innovation will create a more vibrant market for foreign companies to grow in the country, said a top executive of a leading global consumer information company.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say. ecns.cn The number of people in China being infected with COVID-19 is fluctuating reasonably and won't be a burden on medical resources or the public, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Team China ends Paris campaign on high note. ecns.cn A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember — the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on a high note with resounding success both on and off the field.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Pavilion collapses in lightning storm; 6 dead, 10 hurt. ecns.cn Six people died and 10 others were injured when a pavilion at a park in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, collapsed after being struck by lightning on Sunday night, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Bilateral relations between China and Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in numbers. ecns.cn China and Timor-Leste enjoy a long-standing traditional friendship, with China being the first country to recognize Timor-Leste's independence and establish diplomatic ties with Timor-Leste.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Gold rush delivers a perfect finish. ecns.cn Three key words and phrases — dominance, breakthroughs and a perfect finish — prevailed in conversations across social media platforms.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal. ecns.cn As the summer vacation goes on, museums are hogging the spotlight, with throngs of visitors eager to immerse themselves in rich traditional culture.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). China launches ambitious green transition guidelines. ecns.cn China's central government has unveiled a new state-level guideline aimed at achieving a comprehensive green transition across the nation's economy and society over the next decade.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Chinese Academy of Sciences holds memorial for physicist Tsung-Dao Lee. ecns.cn CAS held a memorial service on Sunday for Tsung-Dao Lee, the renowned physicist and Nobel laureate. More than 30 academicians, experts, representatives from over 30 universities and research institutions, and individuals from various sectors gathered to honor Lee's legacy.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). Male mosquito sorter may help beat dengue. ecns.cn Scientists have made a breakthrough in "fighting mosquitoes with mosquitoes" by developing an automated device that can efficiently separate male and female mosquitoes.

ecns.cn (2024-08-12). China supports Iran in defending sovereignty, security, national dignity. ecns.cn China supports Iran in defending its sovereignty, security and national dignity in accordance with the law, and supports the Iranian side in its efforts to maintain regional peace and stability.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-08-12). US-UK Forces Launch Aggressive Attack on Kamaran Island in Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb Reports from local sources in Yemen have revealed a recent aggression carried out by the United States and the United Kingdom against the Arab country on Monday. The attack targeted Kamaran Island in Yemen's Hodeidah province, with speculations linking it to efforts to dissuade Sanaa from backing the Palestinian people. US, UK ATTACK #YEMEN'S …

geo.tv (2024-08-12). Helicopter crashes into hotel roof in northeast Australia. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-12). Biden reveals he stepped back from reelection bid to 'defeat Trump'. geo.tv President of the US and former Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware. — AFP/File | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on at the Metropolitan Police Command and Control Special Operations Room at Lambeth Police Headquarters in London, Britain August 9, 2024. — ReutersLONDON: The UK government welcomed Monday the "de-escalation" of disorder and rioting in English…

geo.tv (2024-08-12). Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee. geo.tv Flames rise from a wildfire burning in Nea Penteli, Greece on August 12, 2024. — Reuters | TWG Tea located near the incident site in Leicester Square, London, England, United Kingdom. — AFP/File LONDON: British police said they arrested a man after a stabbing in London's Leicester Square, which left an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman injured.The girl and woman…

geo.tv (2024-08-12). Instagram restored in Turkey after nine days. geo.tv Instagram app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. — ReutersTurkey said on Saturday it had restored access to social media platform Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government's concerns, Reuters reported….

geo.tv (2024-08-12). India arrests Bangladeshis escaping chaotic regime change. geo.tv

Drago Bosnic (2024-08-12). US-NATO Are Afraid China Will Play an Active Role in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca After the unfortunate dismantling of the USSR and Ukraine's formal independence, the country was awash with high-tech weapons, industries, massive human capital and an enormous pool of natural resources "just waiting" to be exploited by foreigners. | As all of it …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2024-08-12). America: Our Future. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Over the course of my life I have watched interest in ideas die. Ideas have been replaced by agendas, and emotion has taken the place of reason. | American political campaigns have always been burdened with mudslinging and misrepresentations, but I …

Eugene McCartan (2024-08-12). Ireland: Financialisation of Housing and Elections — Where Do We Go From Here? globalresearch.ca The airways and newspapers have been full of discussion around the "housing crisis", its nature and possible causes and effects. What was clear from the recent local election results is that the majority of those who voted did so for …

Julian Rose (2024-08-12). Counteracting Cult-Imposed Chaos. "Draw Back and Quieten the Mind", An Awakened Mankind Committed to Defeating Our Oppressors. globalresearch.ca We are only manipulated to the degree to which we allow ourselves to be. Pull back a few paces from the insanity and you can find yourself in a quiet reflective place having absolutely nothing to do with the relentless …

Mike Capuzzo (2024-08-12). Young People Dying of Cancer at 'Explosive' Rates, UK Government Data Show. Study. globalresearch.ca

The Global Research Team (2024-08-12). Global Research Daily Newsletter Interruption. globalresearch.ca

Amir Nour (2024-08-12). The War on Gaza: Perpetual Falsehoods and Betrayals in the Service of Endless Deception. Amir Nour. globalresearch.ca "Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, | Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgement Seat." | —(Rudyard Kipling)[1] | A Brief History of a Long Struggle : | In 2008, Professor …

Christoph Pfluger (2024-08-12). Genfer Gericht: Eltern dàºrfen Geschlechtsumwandlung ihrer 16 Jahre alten Tochter nicht verhindern. globalresearch.ca Die Eltern werden gezwungen, die dafàºr erforderlichen Dokumente herauszugeben. Bereits vor einem Jahr wurde die Tochter — damals 15 — gerichtlich von den Eltern getrennt. | Begonnen hatte das Drama 2021, als die damals 13-jà§hrige Tochter im Zusammenhang mit psychischen Schwierigkeiten …

Gavin OReilly (2024-08-12). Starmer, Ukraine and Britain's Riots. globalresearch.ca

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-08-12). Ukraine Using Nuclear Terrorism in Kursk. Towards a "Second Chernobyl"? globalresearch.ca Escalation continues in southern Russia. Since August 6, hostilities have been happening in Russian Kursk oblast. According to recent news, information, the actual target of the attack on the Kursk region is a Ukrainian attempt to take, sabotage the Kurchatov …

Ben Bartee (2024-08-12). 9th Circuit: Feds Free to Censor 'Anti-Vaccine' 'Misinformation' Via Pressure on Social Media Companies. globalresearch.ca What a wild coincidence: one branch of government (judiciary) doesn't mind another branch of government (executive) doing whatever it likes extraconstitutionally. | That's called Democracy‚Ñ¢, boys and girls, and it's sacred. | Via "Meta Platforms defeated an appeal …

Frank Bergman (2024-08-12). Bombshell Japanese Study Exposes Spike in Heart Failure Among COVID-Vaxxed. globalresearch.ca Leading pharmaceutical scientists in Japan have just exposed a staggering surge in the risk of heart failure for people who have been injected with a Covid mRNA shot. | According to a team of Japanese researchers from the Division of Pharmacodynamics …

Manlio Dinucci (2024-08-12). The Fire Front Advances. Targeted Assassinations and "Regime Change". Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca One hundred and fiftieth episodes of the Pangea Grandangolo programme, the international press review on Byoblu TV channel on August 8, 2024. In this episode dramatic exclusive testimonies from the latest UN Report on the conditions of Palestinian prisoners in …

Mahboob A. Khawaja (2024-08-12). How to Unmask the Insanity of War on Gaza and Arab-Muslim Leadership Complicity? globalresearch.ca Global Leadership Failure to Stop the Insanity of War: | For over ten months, ferocious conceptions of good and evil push mankind to a tragic abnormality of human suffering being witnessed across Gaza and the West Bank, Palestine. American and Western …

Christoph Pfluger (2024-08-12). Geneva Court: Parents May Not Prevent Their 16-year-old Daughter's Sex Change. globalresearch.ca Introduction: | This case describes a crime imposed upon the world by the international WOKE agenda, which is against all common laws, superseded by the so-called Rules-based Order — or better, the Rules-based Disorder, made up by a small ultra-wealthy elite, …

Riley Waggaman (2024-08-12). Vladimir Putin and Klaus Schwab "Go Way Back" globalresearch.ca Swab meets both Putins. In each case, Masonic thumbs get a workout. | Putin is a Rothschild boy like all world mis-leaders. | Mankind is the victim of a diabolical plot to start WW3. |

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-12). Russia's Military Capabilities and Ukraine's F-16 Lollipop. globalresearch.ca In February, Ukrainian President Zelensky

Joachim Hagopian (2024-08-12). Censorship on Steroids: Truthteller Alert. globalresearch.ca In the history books we learned about Nazis infamously burning books to censor truth in the past. In today's computer age, the internet has served a similar function as the modern-day Gutenberg press that centuries ago began producing written language …

ICRC (2024-08-12). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Geneva Conventions: humanity must prevail! icrc.org By Balthasar Staehelin, the personal envoy of the ICRC president to China and head of the Regional Delegation for East Asia…

ICRC (2024-08-12). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Colombia: Anatomy of a lockdown. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…

ICRC (2024-08-12). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Mexico: A regional exhibition honours the family members of missing people who died searching for their loved ones. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Ethiopia: Almost 1.5 million livestock vaccinated to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…

ICRC (2024-08-12). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC. icrc.org Media Briefing — GC 75th anniversary…

ICRC (2024-08-12). Geneva Conventions 75th anniversary: Foundational treaties save lives and dignity, but massive humanitarian suffering shows the world must recommit. icrc.org ICRC President issues a call to make the Geneva Conventions a political priority…

ICRC (2024-08-12). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-08-12). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org

Cynthia Papermaster (2024-08-12). Sunday 8/11: VP Harris: Immediate Ceasefire! Arms Embargo! Let Gaza Live!! indybay.org Fairmont Hotel, California St. @Taylor…

Resist US-Led War Santa Cruz (2024-08-12). Thursday 8/15: US Out of the Philippines Educational Discussion. indybay.org Downtown Santa Cruz Library Community Room | 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…

Lynda Carson (2024-08-12). The despicable war on the homeless & unhoused is contemptible. indybay.org The garbage trucks sweeping up the possessions of the homeless and unhoused in homeless encampments locally and all across the nation, are reminiscent of scenes of the garbage trucks used to sweep up the poor, hungry, desperate, and dispossessed citizens from the streets, in the 1973 classic film, Soylent Green.

Angela (2024-08-12). Tuesday 8/13: Not Another Bomb – Digital Day of Action. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_teS2…

Michael Webster (2024-08-12). Navigating Emotional Investment in AI Interactions. indybay.org Continuous research into the psychological effects of AI interactions is crucial. Companies should invest in studies that explore the impact of human-like AI on user behavior and emotional well-being.

Funk General (2024-08-12). Dawn Silva and the Brides of Funkenstein coming live to San Francisco – Fall 2024. indybay.org From the Blues out of the Mississippi Delta to the sounds of Jazz coming out of Harlem to the sounds of Motown, no artists had a bigger influence on the Funk than James Brown and Sly Stone. From those two came all others; the raw energy of The Godfather of Soul and the flamboyant theatrics, look, and sound of Sly Stone. | "Dawn Silva is the female embodiment of both pioneers; a woman in a man's world who funked just as hard and as tight with her music, voice, and captivating beauty.

Angela (2024-08-12). Tuesday 8/13: Sudan & Palestine Virtual Teach-In. indybay.org Zoom | tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday

David Giesen (2024-08-12). Saturday 8/10: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…

David Giesen (2024-08-12). Saturday 8/10: Fishing Mission Creek: real estate and culture in SF, a walking tour. indybay.org Mission Dolores | 3321 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA | We'll meet on the Dolores St. steps of the church basilica. I'll be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.

David Giesen (2024-08-12). Monday 8/12: Bernal Heights meets the SF mayoral candidates. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco, CA 94110…

Angela (2024-08-12). Friday 8/16: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs

Angela (2024-08-12). Friday 8/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Angela (2024-08-12). Friday 8/16: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n…

KQED Live (2024-08-12). Tuesday 9/17: Rhymes for Reform with SF Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…

Hank Pellissier (2024-08-12). Black Rose Anarchists 10th Anniversary Party. indybay.org

Vigil4Gaza (2024-08-12). Sunday 8/11: Palo Alto Community Vigil for Gaza. indybay.org Corner of Town & Country Village | 855 El Camino Real | Palo Alto, CA…

Peoples Park Council (2024-08-12). Thursday 8/22: People's Park Update and Movie Night! indybay.org Arthouse Gallery and Cultural Center | 2905 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA…

Robert Kurz (2024-08-12). Totalitarian Economy and Paranoia of Terror: The Death Wish of Capitalist Reason. indybay.org While the financial capitalist crisis mechanisms of shareholder value threw billions of people into poverty and despair, the majority of the global intelligentsia mockingly sang the song of capitalist democratic optimism. They now have paid the price: When critical reason is silenced, its place is taken by murderous hate.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-08-12). Thursday 9/5: SFUSD Board of Education candidate forum. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102…

Allan Fisher (2024-08-12). Saturday 8/10: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2024-08-12). Tuesday 9/10: San Francisco Community College Board candidate forum. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102…

San Francisco Mime Troupe (2024-08-12). Sunday 9/8: AMERICAN DREAMS – A New Musical by SF Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060…

Leon Kunstenaar (2024-08-12). Kamala Harris Fundraising Visit Met by Protesters. indybay.org Protesters want more from Kamala than "we are working for a cease fire."

Scott Brown (2024-08-12). PG&E's rap sheet: The criminal history of the largest utility monopoly in the U.S. liberationnews.org Despite hundreds of lawsuits, 91 felony convictions, and two bankruptcy filings, PG&E continues to prioritize profits over people.

Kush Bulmer, Savannah Payne (2024-08-12). Artists Against the Blockade raises thousands for Palestinian and Cuban medical relief. liberationnews.org On the 71st anniversary of the July 26 Movement, artists, musicians and organizers congregated for the fourth Artists Against Apartheid event in Chicago.

Areeb Ullah (2024-08-12). UK police detain Palestine Action activists under Terrorism Act. middleeasteye.net UK police detain Palestine Action activists under Terrorism Act | Six activists from the direct action group were arrested after they crashed a van into an Elbit Systems factory in Bristol | | A video posted by Palestine Action shows activists breaking equipment inside the Elbit Systems fact…

Imran Mulla (2024-08-12). Leading UK think tank: Far-right attacks taken less seriously than 'Islamist' violence. middleeasteye.net Leading UK think tank: Far-right attacks taken less seriously than 'Islamist' violence | The Royal United Services Institute's accusation of 'double standards' contradicts Britain's current counter-extremism orthodoxy | | A protester holding a piece of concrete walks towards riot police as…

Ragip Soylu (2024-08-12). Turkey adjusted timing of US-Russia prisoner swap to allow Biden to watch it live. middleeasteye.net Turkey adjusted timing of US-Russia prisoner swap to allow Biden to watch it live | Turkish security sources say Jake Sullivan requested the exchange take place when the president would be awake | | Joe Biden welcomes Paul Whelan upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on 1 August…

Imran Mulla (2024-08-12). Elon Musk embroils himself in spat with UK police and politicians after riots. middleeasteye.net Elon Musk embroils himself in spat with UK police and politicians after riots | Billionaire has posted anti-immigrant content online and shared fake news about Prime Minister Keir Starmer purportedly building detainment camps in the Falklands for rioters | | Elon Musk often shares pro-Isra…

Editor (2024-08-12). X marks the spot: Digital/settler-colonialism and Musk's meeting with Netanyahu. mronline.org Through X and SpaceX (particularly Starlink,) Elon Musk is an important figure in understanding digital/settler-colonialism.

Editor (2024-08-12). What is behind England's riots. mronline.org Is there a migration crisis in England? Yes, there is, says John Wight. And it's not the fault of the migrants.

Editor (2024-08-12). Did a wrestler's battle against sexual harassment in Indian sports cost her an Olympic medal? mronline.org Disqualified after becoming first Indian women wrestler to enter the finals in Olympics, Phogat along with her colleagues have been waging a protracted battle against the sexual harassment in country's wrestling federation…

Staff (2024-08-12). Hamas calls for implementation plan over previous talks on Gaza ceasefire. muslimmirror.com Gaza : Hamas has called on mediators of the Gaza ceasefire to put forward a plan to implement what they had approved before instead of going to more rounds of negotiations or introducing new proposals. Since the beginning of the Gaza conflict, Hamas has been "keen to make the efforts of the mediators in Egypt …

Staff (2024-08-12). Federation of Indian-American Christian organizations demands U.S. sanctions for India's 'religious freedom violations'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff More than 300 Christian leaders in the United States, including denominational heads, are calling on the U.S. State Department to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) due to escalating violations of religious freedoms, particularly against Christians. The leaders, representing a wide range of denominations and Christian organizations, have …

Staff (2024-08-12). National panel of Muslims to raise community's demands with Centre, states. muslimmirror.com MUMBAI : A national-level committee of well-known Muslims would be formed to bring various sections under a single umbrella and raise the cause of the community's long-pending demands and aspirations, both with the states and the Centre shortly, top officials said here on Monday. The panel shall be headed by world-renowned Islamic scholar Khalil-ur-Rahman S …

Staff (2024-08-12). UP govt plans to affiliate all Madrassas with two new universities, raising concerns among Muslim leaders. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Uttar Pradesh Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar announced that the state plans to open two new universities to which all madrassas will be affiliated. Rajbhar stated, "Our effort is to open two universities. We want to attach the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education with the university, and all madrassas …

Staff (2024-08-12). Hamas calls for implementation plan over previous talks on Gaza ceasefire. muslimmirror.com Gaza : Hamas has called on mediators of the Gaza ceasefire to put forward a plan to implement what they had approved before instead of going to more rounds of negotiations or introducing new proposals. Since the beginning of the Gaza conflict, Hamas has been "keen to make the efforts of the mediators in Egypt …

Staff (2024-08-12). Federation of Indian-American Christian organizations demands U.S. sanctions for India's 'religious freedom violations'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff More than 300 Christian leaders in the United States, including denominational heads, are calling on the U.S. State Department to designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) due to escalating violations of religious freedoms, particularly against Christians. The leaders, representing a wide range of denominations and Christian organizations, have …

Staff (2024-08-12). UP: Mirzapur authorities demolish church amid conversion allegations. muslimmirror.com In Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, authorities have demolished an allegedly illegal church built on forest department land. This action is part of a larger crackdown on alleged religious conversion activities in marginalized tribal areas. According to the news portal Aaj Tak, the demolition was carried out with a heavy police presence using bulldozers. The church and …

Staff (2024-08-12). UP: Mirzapur authorities demolish church amid conversion allegations. muslimmirror.com In Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, authorities have demolished an allegedly illegal church built on forest department land. This action is part of a larger crackdown on alleged religious conversion activities in marginalized tribal areas. According to the news portal Aaj Tak, the demolition was carried out with a heavy police presence using bulldozers. The church and …

Staff (2024-08-12). UK Riots: Islamophobia and misinformation as the main culprits. muslimmirror.com By Asad Mirza The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use. Recent …

Staff (2024-08-12). Hindutva leader arrested in UP's Ghaziabad for threatening Muslims. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : A Hindutva leader Satyam Pandit was arrested in Ghaziabad district on Monday after he released a video threatening violence against Muslims calling them "Bangladeshi". Reports suggest that Pandit, who is the president of Rashtriya Hinduveer Sena, was accorded VIP treatment by the Uttar Pradesh police when he was taken into custody in …

Staff (2024-08-12). UP govt plans to affiliate all Madrassas with two new universities, raising concerns among Muslim leaders. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Uttar Pradesh Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar announced that the state plans to open two new universities to which all madrassas will be affiliated. Rajbhar stated, "Our effort is to open two universities. We want to attach the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education with the university, and all madrassas …

Alexis Sterling (2024-08-12). Progressive leaders demand end to Citizens United following Cori Bush's primary defeat. nationofchange.org Cori Bush's primary defeat underscores the urgent need to reform campaign finance laws as progressives rally against the influence of super PACs and billionaire-funded elections.

Alexandra Jacobo (2024-08-12). UAW unleashes powerful campaign to unite working class against Trump and the billionaire elite. nationofchange.org The UAW's latest ad calls for nationwide solidarity among workers to counter the influence of the billionaire class and defeat Donald Trump, highlighting the stakes for the future of America's working class.

Robert S. Becker (2024-08-12). Trump squawks: "Biden, that crooked backstabber quit ONLY to steal another election FROM ME" nationofchange.org In the end, "they" are out to get Trump and Trumpism.

Antjuan Seawright (2024-08-12). Why Tim Walz Is The Perfect VP Pick For Kamala Harris. newsone.com Source: Jason Armond / Getty | Did you hear that? It's as if an entire nation cheered at once and that cheer was echoed by crowds in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin and felt in our homes and our hearts across America introducing us to Vice President Am I overdoing it a bit? Probably. But it felt like that. After the nonstop divisiveness and thinly veiled threats generated by the Trump/Vance MAGA ticket, Walz came waltzing in like a belly laugh and a breath of fresh air, like a voice of common sen…

Stacey Patton (2024-08-12). The Privilege To Fail: How Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn's Olympic Routine Made Breakdancing A Global Joke. newsone.com Rachael Gunn's Olympic breakdancing routine wasn't just an embarrassing series of missteps, it was a modern-day minstrel show where cultural appropriation masqueraded as athleticism.

Bilal G. Morris (2024-08-12). Georgia Family Demands Answers After Cobb County Police Kill Black Man In Walgreens. newsone.com Source: Jenkins family / Fox 5 | A family in Georgia is searching for answers after a MORE: On Aug. 9, Cobb County Police were actively searching for Jenkins, as he allegedly had outstanding warrants, according to Cobb County PD, but there is no word…

Bruce C.T. Wright (2024-08-12). Violent White Folks Who Were Taken Into Custody With Loving Care By Police. newsone.com UPDATED: 8: 00 a.m. ET, Sept. 25, 2023 | Originally published: June 18, 2019 | Only in America can police respond to separate calls for the same thing and have two different results depending on the race of the suspect. | It's tough to reconcile the way the application of certain law enforcement tactics appears to fall along racial lines depending on who the suspect is. In America, when a white man goes on a murderous killing spree, he often lives to tell about it. But when a Black man commits a minor law infraction, like a traffic offense, he may lose his life at the hands of the folks paid to protect him. | F…

Kenya Evelyn (2024-08-12). 'Black Story Circles': Playwright a.k. payne Invites Pittsburgh Artists To Build Collaborative, Creative Space. newsone.com Source: iOne Digital Creative Services | Step into the story circle. | The dimly lit, living room-like space rumbles with the hum of bantering voices as the smell of freshly cooked, family delicacies perform an intricate waltz with the sound of soft R&B harmonies synchronizing in the background. | Flanked by dozens of vintage photographs, each one holding a story, a memory — artists show off their own historical heirlooms in the midst of organic creation. The scene is warm and vibrant, yet comfortably cool. It's familiar, defined by camaraderie often missing from traditional studios, offices, and artists sp…

Lauren E. Williams (2024-08-12). Fans Rally Around Jordan Chiles As Olympic Gymnast's Bronze Medal Is Threatened. newsone.com

Stu Becker (2024-08-12). In Houston, back-to-school means back-to-privatization. peoplesworld.org HOUSTON—Before the 2023-24 school year, Houston Independent School District (ISD) was the victim of a state takeover by Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, an appointee of far-right Gov. Greg Abbott. Morath removed the democratically-elected school board of Houston ISD and imposed his own "board of managers." Morath also installed former student of late-billionaire …

Eric A. Gordon (2024-08-12). 'Tartuffe: Born Again': Molière shows crooks and fraudsters will always be with us. peoplesworld.org TOPANGA, Calif. — Can we even imagine a world without crooks, fraudsters, hucksters, impostors, scam artists, snake oil purveyors, narcissists, cheats, grifters and hypocrites? Probably not. The best antidote against them is an educated population attuned to their tricks and wiles who will be able to quickly recognize when a con artist is trying to …

Eric A. Gordon (2024-08-12). 'Tartuffe: Born Again': Molière shows crooks and fraudsters will always be with us. peoplesworld.org TOPANGA, Calif. — Can we even imagine a world without crooks, fraudsters, hucksters, impostors, scam artists, snake oil purveyors, narcissists, cheats, grifters, and hypocrites? Probably not. The best antidote against them is an educated population attuned to their tricks and wiles who will be able to quickly recognize when a con artist is trying to …

Press Associates (2024-08-12). Chicago pizza delivery workers cite dangers faced on-the-job. peoplesworld.org CHICAGO—Arelino Candelaro delivers pizzas to customers of Pizza Nova starting from its restaurant on West 26th Street, in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. Sometimes it's dangerous, he says. Once he got assaulted on a delivery, and the owner told him to call the police, and that's all. It's responses like that, along with refusal to raise …

John Wojcik, Joelle Fishman (2024-08-12). Harris-Walz ticket makes historic campaign launch at UAW union hall. peoplesworld.org The members of UAW Local 900 made history again last week, crowded into their union hall to welcome union brother Tim Walz and lifelong union supporter Kamala Harris as they launched their presidential campaign. The turnout of members was big following their Stand Up strike almost a year ago that resulted in winning a breakthrough …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-12). In Minnesota's Omar-Samuels rerun better results expected for Ilhan. peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—In this year's U.S. House rerun primary Tuesday between Ilhan Omar, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) incumbent, and her leading challenger, former city council and school board member Don Samuels, the candidates may be the same, but the outcome may be different. That's because two years ago, Omar—as her campaign manager admitted—"took her foot off the gas …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-12). In Minnesota's Omar-Samuels rerun, better results expected for Ilhan. peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—In this year's U.S. House rerun primary Tuesday between Ilhan Omar, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) incumbent, and her leading challenger, former city council and school board member Don Samuels, the candidates may be the same, but the outcome may be different. That's because two years ago, Omar—as her campaign manager admitted—"took her foot off the gas …

Cameron Harrison (2024-08-12). UAW fights back against Stellantis plan to lay off 2,500 Michigan workers. peoplesworld.org DETROIT—"The American taxpayer has invested in Stellantis. Workers have invested in Stellantis. Consumers have invested in Stellantis. It's time for Stellantis to invest in us." That was the heated response of United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain following the auto giant's threat of massive layoffs at its Warren Truck Plant. Stellantis may indefinitely lay off …

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-12). International health care providers began working in Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Abeba, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The first round of the international group of free summer health care providers, composed of 26 specialists from India, arrived in Ethiopia, the Ministry of Health reported today.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-12). Retention of Colombian soldiers will be resolved soon. plenglish.com Bogotá, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The chief negotiator of the Colombian Government with the faction of the self-styled Central General Staff (EMC) still in talks, Camilo González, affirmed that the situation generated by the retention of soldiers in Guaviare (east) will be resolved soon.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-12). ESA highlights Bukele's economic initiative in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Salvadoran media today highlighted a proposal by President Nayib Bukele to modernize and activate the country's ports, which would be the third phase of the economic plan.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-12). ELN armed strike generates confinement in western Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Several residents of Choco, western Colombia, remain confined today due to the armed strike decreed in the area by the National Liberation Army (ELN) for an offensive against the Gulf Clan.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-12). Africa and China focus on bilateral collaboration. plenglish.com Djibouti, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The executive secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, held talks today with the Chinese ambassador to Djibouti and accredited to the African body, Hu Bin, on the deepening of bilateral collaboration.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-08-12). Haitian gangs maintain their reign. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The gangs in Haiti begin another week with their reign intact, and the police together with the Kenyan troops continue today without being able to exterminate them from their fiefdoms in Carrefour, Gressier, Ganthier and 80 percent of this capital.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-12). Angolan president travels to DRC for peace talks. plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Angola's President Joao Lourenco traveled to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Monday to hold talks with his counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi, over the conflict in that country's eastern region.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-08-12). Minister confirmed seventh death due to dengue fever in El Salvador. plenglish.com While participating in the interview program Frente a Frente of Corporación Salvadoreña (TCS), the official detailed the efforts of the entity and other government agencies to prevent further spread of the disease and to remain in a safe area, when already in the entire region of the Americas there are reports of 11 million contagions. | The victim was a minor, who died on Sunday, who, like the six previous victims, falls within that age range, while the red alert has been in effect since July 3, Alabi said. | "We reiterate the call to parents and caregivers of children to be attentive to any sign or symptom of…

Partido Humanista de Chile (2024-08-12). Workers working without heating. pressenza.com Job insecurity in Chile | It is not enough to cover the daily bread. | When we talk about job insecurity, we are talking about unfair working conditions, low or insufficient salaries, low training that leads to higher accident rates, lack of social protection (social security), not being able to exercise rights such as medical leave and vacations. | It is by obtaining work that one gains access to the social security system, which includes pensions, unemployment insurance, the health system, coverage and protection against illness or work accidents. | The precarious are women and men, who have no power to negotia…

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Algerian Boxer Khelif files complaint over online harassment after gender row. presstv.ir Algerian female boxing gold medalist Imane Khelif who was at the center of a gender eligibility row during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, files complaint over online harassment.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Russia vows to deal 'tough response' to Ukraine's border strikes. presstv.ir Russia pledges to deal a "tough response" to Ukrainian forces Tuesday border strikes.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Explainer: What is in IRGC's massive new batch of weaponry unveiled recently? presstv.ir IRGC unveiled a wide array of anti-ship and cruise missiles, combat, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and kamikaze drones, electronic warfare systems and naval radars.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). IRGC tells US Navy: We can reach you at 'closest point' in international waters. presstv.ir The IRGC Navy can supply various types of heavy vessels enabling it to have a presence in international waters, says a senior commander.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). China supports Iran in defending its security, sovereignty: FM. presstv.ir China's foreign minister reiterates Beijing's support for Iran in defending its sovereignty, security and national dignity.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Iraqi resistance warns US forces against attacking Iran. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance forces say their response will have no limits if US forces use Iraq's airspace to attack Iran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). General strike in Ramallah to protest Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran. presstv.ir Shops closed in Ramallah after Palestinian factions called for a general strike.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Massive protest in Sana'a condemns assassination of Hamas leader Haniyeh. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters gathered in Sana'a to condemn the assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Russia stages large-scale navy drills involving most of its fleet. presstv.ir

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Rescue operations underway after landslides in India kill over 160. presstv.ir Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in India's Kerala state.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). 'Nuclear terrorism': Fire erupts at power plant after Ukraine's attack. presstv.ir A fire has broken out at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in what Moscow described as "an act of nuclear terrorism" by Ukraine.

presstv.ir (2024-08-12). Leader hails honorable performance of Iranian Olympians at Paris 2024. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei commends the honorable performance of Iranian Olympians who participated at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Sarah Lahm (2024-08-12). Is Tim Walz a Progressive? progressive.org The Minnesota governor has a track record of doing the right thing.

Ryan Black (2024-08-12). Full Text Of Hiroshima Peace Declaration On 79th Anniversary Of Atomic Bombing. progressivehub.net KAZUMI MATSUI | THE MAINICHI…

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). ONU: Juventud mundial es fuerza decisiva para logros de ODS. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 12 ago (RHC) El rol de la tecnología digital en la consecución de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU convoca hoy a la celebración del Día Internacional de la Juventud.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). ONU: Juventud mundial es fuerza decisiva para logros de ODS. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) El rol de la tecnología digital en la consecución de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) de la ONU convoca hoy a la celebración del Día Internacional de la Juventud.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-12). Thomas Bach: juegos de París 2024 han sido sensacionales. radiohc.cu París, 12 ago (PL).- El presidente del Comité Olímpico Internacional (COI), Thomas Bach, calificó de sensacionales los XXXIII Juegos de París 2024, durante la ceremonia de clausura en el Stade de France.

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_____ (2024-08-12). Rethinking Conflict: The Cultural Approach. transcend.org Conflict is a complex human phenomenon and should by no means be confused with violence. Although conflicts may lead to violence, they are totally different conceptually. At the root of a conflict there is always an incompatibility, a contradiction, between goals.

_____ (2024-08-12). The Path Forward. transcend.org 11 Aug 2024 – We are 15 million indigenous Palestinians, over 8 million of us are intentionally made refugees or displaced. So far, over 250,000 Palestinians were killed or perished prematurely thanks to genocidal policies since 1948. A million were injured and another million imprisoned since 1948 by Zionists.

_____ (2024-08-12). What Makes Life Alive: Vassily Grossman on Consciousness, Freedom, and Kindness. transcend.org "Every thing that lives is holy, life delights in life," William Blake wrote in an era when science first began raising questions with spiritual undertones: What is life? Where does it begin and end? What makes it alive?>

_____ (2024-08-12). (Italiano) LA PACE E' POSSIBILE. Sant'Anna di Stazzema 12 agosto 2024 ore 15:00. transcend.org Incontro a cura dei Camminatori per la Pace e il Disarmo.

_____ (2024-08-12). FBI Raids Scott Ritter's Residence. transcend.org 9 Aug 2024 – Scott Ritter on the F.B.I.'s search and seizure at his home in New York State yesterday.

_____ (2024-08-12). Lytton's Disciple: Sorcerer Behind Ripper Murders. transcend.org While the Ripper murders were underway, D'Onston was a patient in London's Whitechapel Hospital during the total duration of the killings; he began writing articles on the topic of the killer's identity for his long-time employer The Pall Mall Gazette (for whom he worked since 1869).

_____ (2024-08-12). Interrogating the Venezuelan Victory of Nicolás Maduro. transcend.org 6 Aug 2024 – "If Maduro manages to hold on, and especially if he gains support from Brazil and other moderate governments, it will be interpreted as a setback for ideologically motivated US coercive diplomacy, including an effort to exert political influence by imposing sanctions unilaterally," Richard Falk said.

_____ (2024-08-12). Venezuela: An Attempted Coup by Any Other Name. transcend.org 4 Aug 2024 – Once again, as in 2002, Venezuela has been the victim of a combined media and diplomatic coup attempt, but this time with the added element of organized crime and a cyber-attack.

_____ (2024-08-12). Between Killing with Nukes and the Possibility of a Nonkilling Global Society. transcend.org 9 Aug 2024 – 79 years after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the risk of killing directly and indirectly with nukes remains tangible. When I say directly, I mean at any time; nuclear weapons can be used by accident, miscalculation or by the willingness of nuclear states.

_____ (2024-08-12). Maga-Man and Fertility Lad. transcend.org Meanwhile, in the US of A…

_____ (2024-08-12). The Ardent Pipe Dreams of U.S. Voters. transcend.org 4 Aug 2024 – No matter how obvious it is that the U.S. is an oligarchy, not a democracy, the ardent pipe dreams of a new face in the White House go to their heads every four years. It can only be explained by a combination of intellectual ignorance, the acceptance of propaganda, and the embrace of illusions.

_____ (2024-08-12). (Italiano) Sudan. Un genocidio periferico che non interessa nessuno. transcend.org 9 ago 2024 – RSF era la milizia del genocidio, che è stata ribattezzata Janjawee, e finanziata dall'UE con milioni di euro, per fungere da lupi che proteggono i rifugiati africani dal raggiungere l'Europa cristiana bianca, dopo il genocidio del Sudan del Sud.

_____ (2024-08-12). US Elites Fail to Sink Chinese Swimmers. transcend.org 9 Aug 2024 – US political and media elites tried but failed to sink the Chinese swimming team that performed well despite the increased stress caused by media-induced rumors of "Chinese doping" at the Paris Olympics. Now, the tables are being turned as the US anti-doping regime is coming under increasing scrutiny and criticism.

_____ (2024-08-12). Full Text of Hiroshima Peace Declaration on 79th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing. transcend.org 6 Aug 2024 – The following is the full text of the Peace Declaration read today by Hiroshima's Mayor Kazumi Matsui at a ceremony to mark 79 years since the 1945 US atomic bombing of the city.

_____ (2024-08-12). Paris Olympics 2024: Céline Dion Sings l'Hymne À L'amour (Music Video of the Week). transcend.org 26 Jun 2024 – Céline Made History at the Top of the Eiffel Tower…

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tvbrics (2024-08-12). Delegations from 126 countries are invited to BRICS International Municipal Forum in Moscow. tvbrics.com This is the main business event on the municipal agenda of Russia's BRICS Chairmanship for the exchange of experience and best practices between government and business from different countries…

tvbrics (2024-08-12). Brazilian government approves investment to complete one of the most ambitious construction projects in the country. tvbrics.com The Brazilian president Lula da Silva endorsed the creation of the Social Infrastructure Investment Fund to complete the railway Transnordestina…

tvbrics (2024-08-12). Egypt creates Environmental and Climate Policy Committee. tvbrics.com This initiative promotes Egypt's green transition…

tvbrics (2024-08-12). India increases its rice exports. tvbrics.com Maldives, Mauritius, Malawi, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the main export destinations…

Catherine Churchill (2024-08-12). The Weekly Round-Up: Riots Continue, No Appeal for Shamima Begum, & Venezuelan Unrest. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK News Riots continued throughout the UK last week, sparked by the attack and murder of 3 children in Southport on July 29th. The riots have been linked to a widely circulated online rumour falsely identifying the perpetrator as a Muslim asylum seeker. UK Chief Executive for Amnesty International, Sacha Deshmukh, has stated the …

WSWS (2024-08-12). Resistance to war grows among soldiers and civilians in Ukraine. wsws.org This report by Ukrainian journalists documents growing signs of disintegration of the Ukrainian army and resistance to the war at the front and in the rear.

yalensis (2024-08-12). Ukraine War Day #901: Wounded Civilians Speak Out. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Putting aside, for a moment, the tactics and strategy of NATO's recent invasion of Russia, today Mikhail Murashko heads Russia's Ministry of Health.

noemail (2024-08-12). Russia Thwarts Overnight Drone Attacks by Ukraine. devdiscourse.com In a significant overnight operation, Russia's air defences successfully intercepted 11 drones launched by Ukraine, targeting the border Kursk region, according to the Russian defence ministry.

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-12). Russia admits battling deep Ukraine incursion into Kursk region. scmp.com The Russian army acknowledged that Ukrainian forces had penetrated its territory by up to 30km in some places.

United World International (2024-08-12). "Provocations against Russia and Iran are interconnected" uwidata.com UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan evaluated Ukraine's attack on Kursk and recent developments in West Asia. Gàºzaltan claims that the war provocations against Russia and Iran are happening simultaneously, and that the response could be coordinated. He also suggests that the front line stretching from Russia to Iran has merged into a …

noemail (2024-08-12). Moscow and Kyiv Trade Accusations Over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Fire Incident. devdiscourse.com Moscow and Kyiv have exchanged accusations over a fire at Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia plant in Ukraine, which is currently under Russian control. Both sides reported no elevated radiation levels.

A A (2024-08-12). Starmer, Ukraine and Britain's riots. strategic-culture.su The burgeoning authoritarianism of Britain and Ireland aside, what was also noticeable in the aftermath of the outbreak of violence in England, was Starmer's vocal condemnation of the , , and

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-12). Russia, Ukraine trade blame over fire at cooling tower of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. scmp.com Ukraine said it was 'intensively monitoring' the situation from meteorological stations near Europe's largest nuclear power station.

Unicorn Riot (2024-08-12). The 90th Anniversary of the 1934 Truckers' Strike Honors Minneapolis' Militant Labor History. unicornriot.ninja

United World International (2024-08-12). How the Venezuelan economy recovered despite sanctions. uwidata.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas / Venezuela Oil, Bolivarian socialism, sanctions, hyperinflation … These are the keywords that have been reflected in the Turkish press from Venezuela in recent years. The country's economy has really taken off in recent years. In the recent presidential elections, the economy was one of the most important items on the …

WSWS (2024-08-12). Socialist Equality Party candidates on the ballot in New Jersey. wsws.org Nominating petitions for Joe Kishore and Jerry White have also been filed in Michigan and Washington state.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Growing number of homeless migrants forced to sleep in the open in New York. wsws.org The Democratic administrations in Albany and NYC are criminalizing migrants and the homeless.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Market gyrations a symptom of a deep-seated crisis. wsws.org The single day fall in the Japanese market last Monday was the most significant such event since the Wall Street and global market crash of October 1987.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Wicked Little Letters: A biting comic work, but gilding the lily only weakens it. wsws.org Colman and Spall in particular know these sorts of lower middle class characters inside out. Their performances would be difficult to improve upon.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Further mine closures point to deepening job cuts across Australia. wsws.org Unemployment is rising across the country, with the highest levels recorded in working-class areas.

WSWS (2024-08-12). UK Supreme Court refuses Shamima Begum appeal against revoking her British citizenship, with Labour government's backing. wsws.org This cruel and vindictive decision means Begum, demonised as a "Jihadi bride", has exhausted all legal means of challenge in the UK and she remains stateless in Syria, deprived of all human rights.

WSWS (2024-08-12). SEP (Sri Lanka) presidential candidate holds Colombo press conference. wsws.org Presidential candidate Pani Wijesiriwardena explained that the SEP is the only party fighting to mobilise the working class against capitalist austerity and war.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Thousands of university jobs being axed in Australia as Labor scapegoats international students. wsws.org The Albanese government is more than halving the number of overseas student and other migrant arrivals—trying to blame them for the worsening housing and cost-of-living crisis affecting working-class households.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Meet BMA's sellout of junior doctors in England with socialist opposition to Labour government. wsws.org The BMA Junior Doctors Committee are intent on ending the dispute, with joint leader Dr Robert Laurenson declaring, "I think it's fair to say we have no plans at the moment to call for strike action."

WSWS (2024-08-12). The right-wing attack on Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. wsws.org The media lynching, fueled by right-wing attacks on the boxer, was a particularly foul expression of the cultural rot afflicting capitalism.

WSWS (2024-08-12). Fight the layoffs at Stellantis Warren Truck! Organize a rank-and-file counteroffensive! wsws.org Autoworkers must make this the start of a broad fightback, counterposing workers' right to employment and a decent standard of living against management's so-called "right" to profit.

WSWS (2024-08-12). At Las Vegas rally, Kamala Harris vows to "walk the walk" in waging war on immigrants. wsws.org Positioning herself as a more effective "deporter-in-chief" than Trump, Harris accused the fascistic Republican of talking a "big game" when it came to "border security" but failing to "walk the walk."

WSWS (2024-08-12). Lawsuit launched by family of Austin, Texas worker killed at Tesla. wsws.org Victor Gomez was electrocuted on the job in Tesla's Gigafactory, one of the most injury-prone workplaces in America.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Quit India Movement: A Unique Model of Non-Violent Resistance. ummid.com How Quit India Movement, a non-violent resistance, was made possible amidst a raging World War certainly demands serious analysis, if only to give those intellectuals who fixated on the Indian role in violence in 1942 (and also in 1857) a much-needed perspective.

UMMID (2024-08-12). DTE Maha 2024 Post HSC Pharmacy Diploma Registration Begins. ummid.com Online registration for the students seeking admission in First Year Post HSC Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharm) for the year 2024-2025 started through DTE Maharashtra official website phd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.

UMMID (2024-08-12). MCHOSE unpacks affordable mechanical keyboards. ummid.com China based peripheral giant, MCHOSE, has brought back in the PC market affordable mechanical keyboards, with this making its debut in the international market.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Development Indicators of USA and Russia – Some Interesting Insights. ummid.com Some weaknesses of Russia and the USA from a development perspective are common — both have high levels of inequality and both spend a high share of their budgets on weapons and military.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Owaisi, Imran in 31-member JPC to review Waqf Bill 2024. ummid.com Besides Asad Owaisi and Imran Masood, Congress MP Mohammed Jawed and SP MP Maulana Mohibullah have also been nominated to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to review the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-12). A Great Nation? Sorry America, you don't deserve to be one. ummid.com No matter how much we love America, and despite massive propaganda, America has been a violent nation throughout its history.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Direct Link: DTE Maha Direct 2nd Year Diploma Round 1 Allotment 2024. ummid.com DTE Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Saturday August 10, 2024 the result of CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment for the candidates who have applied for Admission to Direct Second Post SSC Diploma in Engineering, Technology (Polytechnic) for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Modi govt introduces bill to repeal Mussalman Wakf Act 1923. ummid.com The Narendra Modi NDA government Thursday August 08, 2024 introduced the"Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024″ to repeal the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Direct Link: MAH Direct 2nd Yr Engineering 2024 Merit List. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to publish today i.e. Thursday August 08, 2024 on its official website dse24.mahacet.org.in Merit List of students seeking admission in Direct Second Year Full Time Under Graduate Course in Engineering (B.E and B.Tech) for the academic year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-12). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).

UMMID (2024-08-12). Arunachal Muslims voluntarily disband 'Tribal Muslim Youth Forum'. ummid.com The All Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Muslim Youth Forum (AAPTMYF) was voluntarily dissolved on August 8, 2024 at Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh state.

UMMID (2024-08-12). A Medal or no Medal, Vinesh Phogat remains a Champion. ummid.com A medal or no medal, Vinesh Phogat remains a champion. This is both within the playfield as well as outside.

UMMID (2024-08-12). NASA wraps 'NEOWISE Mission' after years of successful Asteroid detections. ummid.com NASA engineers on NEOWISE (Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer) Mission commanded the spacecraft to turn its transmitter off for the last time Thursday August 08, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Integrity of SEBI compromised: Rahul Gandhi on Hindenburg allegations. ummid.com The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi commenting on the latest allegations by Hindenburg Research said the integrity of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been "gravely compromised".

UMMID (2024-08-12). 'Anti-Minority' Waqf Bill 2024 referred to JPC. ummid.com The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha Thursday August 08, 2024, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after protests by the Opposition parties that called it "anti-minority, divisive and unconstitutional".

UMMID (2024-08-12). What if Yunus demands India to extradite Sheikh Hasina? ummid.com The delay in ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum or stay in destination to North America, the United Kingdom or Europe, has caused the elites in India's South Block and Indian Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi to bite their nails.

UMMID (2024-08-12). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah. ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Hindenburg 'reveals' why SEBI did not take action against Adani Group. ummid.com America based short-seller firm Hindenburg Research Saturday alleged Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had a stake in the obscure offshore entities used in the "Adani money siphoning scandal".

UMMID (2024-08-12). HCOI releases Hajj Policy 2025, Online Application Starts Soon. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has published the Haj Policy 2025 for Hajj 1446 H and is planning to start soon online application through its official website hajcommittee.gov.in soon.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Plans to Amend (Weaken) The Waqf Act. ummid.com The government's alleged plans to amend the Waqf Act 1995 has come under severe criticism both by the secular parties and Muslim organisations. But it also highlights the fact that the so-called Muslim leaders themselves are not ready to set their own house right.

UMMID (2024-08-12). Why exempt Tilak, Bindi? SC on Hijab ban by Mumbai college. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Friday came down heavily on a Mumbai college's decision to ban Hijab, Burqa and other such outfits wore by Muslim girl and female students.

UMMID (2024-08-12). UPSC Civil Services Main 2024 Time Table released, Check Here. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in, the Time Table and detailes schedule of Civil Services Main 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-12). MHT CET 2024 B Pharm, Pharm D Admission Begins – Apply Here. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released on its official website ph2024.mahacet.org the Notification for Admission to First Year in the Four Year Undergraduate Course in Pharmacy B. Pharmacy and Pharm. D for the year 2024-25, and has also started receiving online registration and application form.

Guest Blogger (2024-08-12). Washington State Voters Confront Their Climate Commitment Act. wattsupwiththat.com Do the majority of Washington voters have more common financial sense than the legislature on this CCA issue?

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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.

DikelediM (2024-08-12). Entrepreneurship can be used to lift more women out of poverty, says President. sanews.gov.za Entrepreneurship can be used to lift more women out of poverty, says President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that through stronger collaboration between government and business, along with the backing of labor and civil society, entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool to lift more women out of poverty. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter to the nation on Monday. | "With greater collaboration between government and business, together with the support of labour and civil society, we can use entrepreneurship to lift more women out of poverty. We can create more jobs for women and help mor…

Jim Spellman (2024-08-12). U.S. presidential election campaign continues to heat up. america.cgtn.com The U.S. presidential campaign is ramping up as the election approaches. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will hold a rally in North Carolina on August 14 and Vice President Kamala Harris will hold her first joint campaign event with President Joe Biden in Maryland on August 15. CGTN's Jim Spellman has more.

GABIK (2024-08-12). Emergency spillway under construction to avoid further Riverlands disaster. sanews.gov.za Emergency spillway under construction to avoid further Riverlands disaster | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has given the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam reported to be on the verge of collapse to lower the risk of its collapse. | This follows the failure of three farm dams, located in Riverlands, that breached, resulting in flooding that caused severe property and infrastructure damage to the affected area, leading to hundreds of people being provided with humanitarian assistance. | The department's Head of Communication, Dr Mandl…

Urban CNY News (2024-08-12). Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund $140,000. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY — $140,000 is now available through the Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund which was established by the city of Syracuse in recognition that festivals and event programming contribute to a vibrant community. Funds are intended to support non-profit community groups in delivering celebratory events centered on a specific theme that are free for the public to attend (no ticket purchase is required or involved), held in public spaces, and provide entertainment and/or activities for patrons. Festivals that will be held between the September 2024 through September 2025 timeframe are eligible for consi…

EDWIN (2024-08-12). Gauteng police net over 900 suspects. sanews.gov.za Gauteng police net over 900 suspects | Police in Gauteng have arrested over 900 suspects in the high-density Operation Shanela carried out under the leadership of the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni. | The arrested suspects were involved in a wide range of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, rape, business robbery, drug dealing, possession of drugs, assault, hijacking, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. | The collaborative effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Correctional Se…

NPR staff (2024-08-12). Photos: See what happened at the Olympics closing ceremony. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The Paris Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a lavish We take a look at the celebration.

noemail (2024-08-12). Rain-Hit Test Match Ends in Draw as South Africa and West Indies Battle Until the End. devdiscourse.com Both South Africa and West Indies had aspirations of clinching victory in the rain-marred first Test, but ultimately had to settle for a draw.

noemail (2024-08-12). Sara Ali Khan Celebrates Birthday with Mumbai Paparazzi, Reveals Exciting New Projects. devdiscourse.com Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan marked her birthday on Monday by celebrating with Mumbai-based paparazzi. Captured by ANI, visuals show Sara cutting a chocolate cake and distributing sweets to the photographers. Sporting a white ethnic suit and bindi, she embraced a traditional look.

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Reuters (2024-08-12). Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Greek capital Athens. scmp.com Authorities sent evacuation alerts for 5 nearby areas. By evening, thick smoke hung over Athens and reached island of Aegina to its south.

(2024-08-12). Nigerian security forces attack, arrest journalists covering protests. premiumtimesng.com

Guest Blogger (2024-08-12). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #607. wattsupwiththat.com "IPCC is one of the worst sources of scientific misinformation." — John Clauser, Nobel laurate in Physics (2022) [H/t Willie Soon]…

editor (2024-08-12). A day in the life of a Sydneysider: the epitome of urban perfection. onlineopinion.com.au Sydney embodies a lifestyle where every action, every decision, is a declaration of their superior taste, intellect, and aesthetic.

David Matthau (2024-08-12). Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey's Latino Community. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Mercer County, New Jersey is gearing up for a big party, and everybody is invited. | Fiesta Latina will be held at the County Park Festival Grounds at the beginning of Hispanic Heritage month in September. | According to the latest Mercer County Executive…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Pakistan to send 1,000 students to China for higher education. gnnhd.tv He says that banks have been directed to offer ownership opportunities and loans to young people…

Rob Maaddi (2024-08-12). 6-time All-Pro Jason Kelce is slimming down, embracing his TV role and enjoying life after football. whyy.org Jason Kelce was destined for a career in the media long before he partnered with his brother, Travis, to co-host a popular podcast. | It was evident early on after Andy Reid selected Kelce in the sixth round of the 2011 draft that his dynamic personality would play well on the other side of the microphone. Kelce became a go-to source for reporters throughout his 13-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He's insightful, eloquent and funny. | Kelce has the skills to succeed in television and he brings credibility to the studio where he'll be part of ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" broadcast team. | The six-time…

Our Reporter (2024-08-12). UNEB Urges Heads of Centers to Display Candidate Registration Lists. plusnews.ug Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), has called on heads of examination centers to ensure the full display of candidate registration lists for the 2024 exams, in compliance with the UNEB Act. In a statement released on Monday, Odongo emphasized that this year's mandatory display period will run from …

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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.

Plus News (2024-08-12). Government Commissions $200M Cement Factory in Buikwe. plusnews.ug The government has commissioned the construction of a $200 million cement grinding station in Njeru, Buikwe District. The 50-acre facility, with an annual production capacity of 3 million tons, was officially launched in a ceremony attended by several high-profile government officials. Among them were Hon. Peter Lokeris, Minister of State for Karamoja, Hon. Balam Barugahara, …

Tim Huber (2024-08-12). MCC Gaza aid begins long journey. anabaptistworld.org After many delays and obstacles, a Mennonite Central Committee shipment of comforters, hygiene supplies and infant care items departed Ephrata, Pa., July 23, bound for Gaza.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Arshad Nadeem declines offers from other countries to play for them. gnnhd.tv Javelin star says his heart belongs to Pakistan, and he wants to play for his country…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-12). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org

The Independent (2024-08-12). Up to 70% of Ankole traders yet to get onto E-business platforms. independent.co.ug Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ankole traders have voiced concern about their limited knowledge of E-business, which they believe is hindering their growth and competitive edge compared to other traders across the country. Fred Kimbareba, the President of the Mbarara Small Manufacturers Association, expressed that E-business technology has not yet been widely adopted in …

GABIK (2024-08-12). Emergency housing team dispatched to assist collapsed dam victims. sanews.gov.za Emergency housing team dispatched to assist collapsed dam victims | Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has dispatched an emergency housing team to urgently assist displaced families whose homes were flooded when the walls of a dam collapsed in the Swartland Municipality in the Western Cape. | Kubayi said the ongoing assessment will inform what interventions required for all the affected households. | The Minister highlighted there are four categories of interventions provided by the department and these include restoration, relocation, rebuilding and repairs. | "We have directed the team to ensure that t…

The Independent (2024-08-12). UCDA tasks coffee farmers on quality in Hoima. independent.co.ug Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Hoima district have been cautioned against compromising the quality of their coffee by ensuring that they do not harvest unripe coffee. Rosemary Mukonyezi, the regional coffee extension officer for Hoima sub-region said harvesting raw coffee not only affects the quality of the final product but also compromises the …

noemail (2024-08-12). Kadiya Gang Members Arrested with Rs 1.45 Crore Valuables. devdiscourse.com In a significant breakthrough, Madhya Pradesh police have apprehended three members of the notorious Kadiya gang, accused of stealing a bag of jewellery valued at Rs 1.45 crore during a wedding at a luxurious hotel in Jaipur.

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Major reshuffle as Punjab govt orders transfer, posting of 15 officers. gnnhd.tv Secretary of Health Ali Jan Khan has been granted a four-month leave, during which he has instructed to report to the S&GAD…

(2024-08-12). Philippine court overturns Rappler shutdown order. rappler.com

Associated Press (2024-08-12). Man stabs a girl and her mother in London before being arrested, police say. scmp.com A girl, 11, and a woman, 34, were stabbed in tourist hotspot Leicester Square. Police said there was no indication attack was terror-related.

APR editor (2024-08-12). Breaking bad: Why Australia's Raygun scored zero in Olympics debut. asiapacificreport.nz By Amit Sarwal The Paris Olympics might be over, but in a stunning turn of events on the last weekend Australian breakdancing champion Rachael Gunn, known as B-girl Raygun, scored a zero in her debut. The 36-year-old university lecturer with a PhD in cultural studies failed to earn a single point across her three bouts…

Pacific Media Watch (2024-08-12). Islands Business: 'Big picture' style journalism is the future for media. asiapacificreport.nz By Dominique Meehan, Queensland University of Technology In the expansive landscape of Pacific journalism, one magazine stands for unwavering command and unfiltered truth. Islands Business, with its roots deep beneath Fijian soil, is unafraid to be a voice for the Pacific in delivering forward-thinking analysis of current issues. Established in Fiji's capital, Suva, Islands Business…

Amanda Seitz (2024-08-12). Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, are turned away from ERs despite federal law. whyy.org

The Independent (2024-08-12). CONFIRMED: Kenya, Zimbabwe to play AFCON 2025 qualifiers at Namboole. independent.co.ug KAMPALA | (Xinhua | The Football Federations of Kenya and Zimbabwe are to play their home matches of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers, which will kick off in September, at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital city of Uganda. Edgar Watson Suubi, CEO of the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), confirmed to …

Kandy Wong (2024-08-12). Nobel-winning economist Michael Spence on China's future in a tech-driven world. scmp.com Michael Spence, a winner of the Nobel Prize for economics, discusses the impact of the US-China rivalry on global trade and the future of China's economy as supply chains shift.

Zoà´ Read (2024-08-12). What to know about the chemical spill at Bartram's Garden. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? What we know, and don't know, about the Bartram's Garden chemical spill: | Correspondence from 2022 shows that a consultant working for the current owners of a former industrial site next to Bartram's Gardens in Southwest Philadelphia discovered a mysterious yellow-green soil on the property. It's unclear what became of that soil. Fast forward two years later, in April, a similar substance was

The Independent (2024-08-12). EC starts sensitising youth for 2026 general elections. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched a nationwide initiative to sensitize youth ahead of the 2026 general elections. Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission told the press on Monday that the EC is currently in the Elgon region after completing activities in the Bukedi region. The sensitization exercise at …

Urban CNY News (2024-08-12). Mayor Walsh Says Supreme Court Ruling Affirms City's Authority to Stop Illegal Cannabis Sales. urbancny.com Statement by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on a bench decision by State Supreme Court Judge James Murphy in a case involving alleged illegal and unlicensed cannabis sales at a business on North Salina Street known as "The Herbal Center" or "THC." The Court agreed with the City that its Local Cannabis Law is not preempted by New York State law, and that the City's case against The Herbal Center can proceed to trial. "The Supreme Court's decision affirms the City's ability to use our local cannabis law to prosecute illegal and unlicensed sales of cannabis and seek the imposition of steep civil penalties against those un…

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: R. Kelly Petitions Supreme Court To Watch Him Pee. theonion.com

IAN KATUSIIME (2024-08-12). Embattled Speaker Among fights back. independent.co.ug LOP Ssenyonyi under siege as parliament moves from Kampala COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In her two year tenure following corruption scandals and international sanctions, under pressure Speaker Anita Among has had to adopt various strategies to cope and survive. Her latest gambit, as the precincts of parliament remain sealed behind security barricades since …

Kenny CooperNicole Leonard (2024-08-12). Who is CHA Partners? Here's what to know about the New Jersey company looking to buy Delco's Crozer Health. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? CHA Partners LLC emerged last week as The New Jersey—based

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: Sofa So Good. theonion.com

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Death Valley keeps getting hotter. How do residents survive? gnnhd.tv Full-time residents have to live in Death Valley's extreme temperatures day in, day out…

Josiah Mortimer (2024-08-12). Leading Labour MP Brands Twitter Owner Elon Musk a 'Dangerous Narcissist' as She Calls for Clampdown on Online Hate. bylinetimes.com Musk has caused outrage in the midst of racist riots over the past fortnight, sharing provocative posts appearing to egg on a race-based 'civil war', doctored headlines about rioters supposedly being deported, and amplifying inflammatory claims about supposed 'anti-white' policing by dubbing the PM 'Two Tier Keir'. | London Labour MP Dawn Butler is now urging public bodies and politicians to switch over to other platforms such as Meta-owned Threads, Byline Times can report. Several other Labour MPs have shifted their focus to the X-alternative over the past week, including Sir Chris Bryant, who is a minister.

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-12). Myanmar: Armies Target Ethnic Rohingya, Rakhine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A family who fled from Buthidaung, Myanmar, at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, June 25, 2024. | © 2024 Mohammad Ponir | (Bangkok) — Myanmar junta forces and the opposition Arakan Army have committed extrajudicial killings and widespread arson against Rohingya, Rakhine, and other civilians in Myanmar's western Rakhine State in recent months, Human Rights Watch said today. The military's unlawful recruitment of Rohingya men and boys has stoked communal tensions between the Rohingya Muslim and Rakhine Buddhist communities.In April and May 2024, the junta military and…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). NAB withdraws reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. gnnhd.tv Former PM was facing trial for alleged appointments in the PSO…

noemail (2024-08-12). Ben Stokes Injured: Concerns Ahead of Sri Lanka Test Series. devdiscourse.com England captain Ben Stokes had to be helped off the field after suffering an injury while playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred domestic cricket competition. This development has raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Contributing Writers (2024-08-12). DMED database and Jab Rollouts. marktanliano.net READ MORE: Bombshell Japanese Study Exposes 4900% Spike in Heart Failure Among Covid-Vaxxed — Slay News Young People Dying of Cancer at 'Explosive' Rates, UK Government Data Show. Study — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization…

Guest Blogger (2024-08-12). NOAA Criteria Suggest Full-Fledged La Niña Unlikely in 2024 — Even A Single La Niña Threshold Unlikely During the Indian Southwest Monsoon. wattsupwiththat.com The ENSO Outlook is currently at La Niña Watch, meaning there are some signs that a La Niña may form in the Pacific Ocean later in 2024. A La Niña Watch does not guarantee that a La Niña will develop.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Global warming: Alarming threat for future Olympics. gnnhd.tv By 2050 most of the world will be too hot to hold the Olympic Games…

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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.

Charles E. Morrison (2024-08-12). Time to share Olympic glory with the Global South. scmp.com As the risks of hosting the Olympics increase, modern solutions can help make the Games safer, cheaper and more accessible to other countries.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-08-12). Chinese Cargo Drone Capable Of Carrying Two Tons Has Flown. twz.com Chinese drone maker Tengden says it has flown a new uncrewed cargo aircraft with a stated payload capacity of around 4,410 pounds (2,000 kilograms) for the first time. The company is primarily pitching the unnamed twin-engine turboprop design, said to be the largest cargo-carrying drone built in the country to date, to commercial operators. However, it

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-12). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Shah Rukh Khan's 11-year old son Abram Khan steps into showbiz industry. gnnhd.tv Indian media report that Abram Khan has stepped into showbiz not as an actor but as a voice-over artist…

krish-rad_ind (2024-08-12). LIVE: SCOTT RITTER Raided By F.B.I.! (& more). rumble.com

Julian Petley (2024-08-12). 'Why the Online Safety Act Won't Stop Type of Misinformation that Sparked Riots — the Government Must Create New Legislation'. bylinetimes.com Questions about whether there are any laws concerning spreading disinformation online, which I discussed In the wake of the riots – sparked by the deaths of three young girls in Stockport – much has been made of the mis- and disinformation that fuelled them, and how easily it spread unabated across social media. | Afte…

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: Tim Walz: A Career Timeline. theonion.com Kamala Harris' decision to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate has galvanized Democratic voters. The Onion takes a look at Walz's rise from Army National Guard member to potential vice president of the United States.

United World International (2024-08-12). How the Venezuelan economy recovered despite sanctions. unitedworldint.com By Yunus Soner, Caracas / Venezuela Oil, Bolivarian socialism, sanctions, hyperinflation … These are the keywords that have been reflected in the Turkish press from Venezuela in recent years. The country's economy has really taken off in recent years. In the recent presidential elections, the economy was one of the most important items on the …

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). BBL praises Haris Rauf's impact, eyes more South Asian talent. gnnhd.tv BBL General Manager Alistair Dobson says Haris Rauf is a prime example of how quickly a player can build a strong fan base in Australia, especially with the Melbourne Stars…

Staff (2024-08-12). Mastering the Dissertation: Essential Tips for Crafting a Standout Academic Journey. moguldom.com Crafting a standout dissertation is a crucial step in your academic journey. This document offers you a unique opportunity to present your research, findings, and perspectives comprehensively. Here are some top tips to help you write an outstanding dissertation! Understanding the Purpose of the Dissertation Expression of Original Research The dissertation is a chance to …

The Independent (2024-08-12). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Death toll of garbage dump landslide in Uganda climbs to 21. independent.co.ug The names of those retrieved are: 1.Nasser 2. Nuwary Kironde 3. Sam Kajubi 4. Meddy Mubiru 5. Shamon Muhammed 6. Halima Nakalume 7. Mulikedete Phiona 8. 3 months old baby of Mukadete 9. Kasule James 10. Mukose Emmanuel 11. Grace daughter 2 Anne Maria 12. Brenda Kawuki 13. Sharon House maid to Brenda 14. Kikambi …

A A (2024-08-12). "An Intricate Fabric of Bad Actors Working Hand-in-Hand" — So is war Inevitable? strategic-culture.su

noemail (2024-08-12). European Stocks and U.S. Futures Show Recovery as Investors Eye Economic Data. devdiscourse.com European stocks and U.S. futures showed a modest increase on Monday while the yen declined, attributing to Japan's holiday which reduced recent market volatility. Investors are focusing on incoming economic data from the U.S. and China, after previous market declines driven by weak U.S. job statistics and an unwinding yen trading strategy.

RONALD MUSOKE (2024-08-12). South Sudan signs Nile Treaty. independent.co.ug What it means for river basin states ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Last month on July 8, the South Sudanese parliament — the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) — ratified the Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), a modern treaty that outlines the principles, rights and obligations for cooperation, management and development of the River Nile's water …

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-12). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-12). Biden brands Trump a 'genuine danger' to American security. scmp.com In his first TV interview since dropping out of White House race, US president also told CBS News he will campaign hard for Kamala Harris.

Kimera Abdu (2024-08-12). Advocate Calls for Extended Partner Leave for Fathers of Preterm Babies During World Breastfeeding Week. plusnews.ug During World Breastfeeding Week, observed in the first week of August each year, advocates are calling for extended partner leave for fathers of preterm babies. The 2024 theme, "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding for All," highlights the critical role breastfeeding plays in child health and survival. The campaign, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, …

Plus News (2024-08-12). Regional peace is a priority for Rwanda, Kagame says. plusnews.ug President Paul Kagame, on Sunday, August 11, emphasised that the prevalence of peace in the region is Rwanda's priority, noting that it is not a matter of 'dished-out favours', but everyone's obligation. In his inauguration speech, Kagame said that despite being a priority, peace has been lacking, particularly in eastern DR Congo, emphasizing that it …

Kenny Cooper (2024-08-12). Crozer Health to shutter operating room services at Taylor Hospital by Sept. 1. whyy.org

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Pakistan committed to combat climate change: NA Speaker. gnnhd.tv He said our dedication is reflected in legislative and policy measures being implemented in the country…

noemail (2024-08-12). Top Indian Cricketers To Miss Season-Opening Duleep Trophy. devdiscourse.com Top Indian cricketers including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah will sit out the season-opening Duleep Trophy, set to begin on September 5, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. A panel led by Ajit Agarkar will select the teams later this month. In contrast, most other centrally contracted players are expected to compete in the four-team tournament.

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-12). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org

NEOB (2024-08-12). R257m PPE contract declared invalid. sanews.gov.za R257m PPE contract declared invalid | The Special Tribunal has declared as invalid and set aside a R257 million COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract awarded by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH). | The contract was awarded to Nkhane Projects and Supply. | The case was brought to the Special Tribunal by the Special Investigating Unit, which sought to have the contract overturned as it did not, amongst others, comply with the prescripts of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). | "The SIU's application to the Special Tribunal followed an investigation that found Nkhane had made an unsolicit…

tn.ai (2024-08-12). JCPOA Revival Achievable: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It will be possible to resuscitate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and hold negotiations on other issues as well if the involved parties care about the reciprocal fulfillment of interests and build trust, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

tn.ai (2024-08-12). Leader Praises Iran's Olympic Athletes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei lauded the Iranian athletes who attended the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

NEO (2024-08-12). Government activities for the week 12- 16 August 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 12- 16 August 2024 | On Monday, 12 August, Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi engages with Limpopo stakeholders on the National Health Insurance. | Also on Monday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation will host a media briefing to update the public on the Minister's programme and other topical issues related to international relations and cooperation. | Tuesday, 13 August, no confirmed events. | On Wednesday, 14 August, the Electoral Commission holds six municipal ward by-elections in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo. | On Thursday, 15 August, Gender Equality…

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-12). Venezuela opposition leader calls for worldwide protests on August 17. scmp.com In a video on social media, Maria Corina Machado called for support for the opposition's claimed election victory over President Maduro.

Abdullah Jallow (2024-08-12). Part 4: O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [Faris hit us and wept; preceded us and lodged a complaint]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Ad-Darda, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "The heaviest (deed) on the scale is good manners". Al-Allamah Zayd Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: This …

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: Dr. Scholl's Recalls All Products After Announcing Only Way To Fix Flat Feet Is With Eugenics. theonion.com

Staff (2024-08-12). The Rise of AI In Academic Writing: Benefits And Ethical Considerations. moguldom.com Meta description: AI for writing content is okay if the ethical side of it is known. There is a lot of debate on its use in academics, so knowing the good and bad of it is important. Using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic writing is common today. You can use AI tools to automate many …

Klaas Woldring (2024-08-12). Two-party system fuels opposition for opposition's sake. independentaustralia.net

noemail (2024-08-12). Bridging the Communication Gap: New BSL Signs for Marine Conservation. devdiscourse.com Efforts are underway in Edinburgh to develop 100 new British Sign Language (BSL) signs to facilitate discussion about marine species and conservation. This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by deaf people, including students and scientists, who currently rely on spelling out each term letter by letter due to a lack of specific signs.

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Panjgur DC killed in Mastung firing incident. gnnhd.tv Commissioner Kalat later confirms that Zakir Baloch succumbed to his injuries at the hospital while Abdul Malik Baloch, who is the brother of Provincial Assembly member Rahmat Saleh Baloch, is currently receiving medical care…

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-12). Tunisia Hollows Out its Media Landscape Ahead of Elections. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tunisian journalists display their press card as they protest against the arrest of Noureddine Boutar, director of MosaàØque FM, Tunis, February 16, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Hassene Dridi…

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: Study: Gen Z Having Less Sex Due To Allure Of Leftovers At Home. theonion.com BLOOMINGTON, IN—Reporting a steady decline in the amorous endeavors of young adults, a new study released Monday by the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University found that members of Generation Z are having less sex than previous generations due to the allure of leftovers at home. "We found that a large segment of…

noemail (2024-08-12). National Symposium on Indian Folk Theatre Kicks Off in Shimla. devdiscourse.com The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla inaugurated a three-day national symposium on 'Indian Folk Theatre: Bearer of the Cultural Heritage of the People' on Monday. The event, running from August 12 to August 14, aims to unite scholars, researchers, and experts to deliberate on the importance of Indian folk theatre in cultural preservation.

tn.ai (2024-08-12). Kermanshah-Khosravi Railway Plays Key Role in Connecting Iran to Mediterranean Sea, Minister Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's minister of roads and urban development said the Kermanshah-Khosravi Railway plays a major role in connecting Iran to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Independent (2024-08-12). Pomp, colour as Rwanda's Kagame is sworn in for 4th term. independent.co.ug KIGALI | Xinhua | President-elect Paul Kagame on Sunday was sworn in as President of Rwanda for his fourth term, in a ceremony marked by pomp and color at the fully packed Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, the capital city. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo at an inauguration ceremony attended by thousands …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-12). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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.

Zoà´ Read (2024-08-12). Store owners use "blast freezers" to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste. whyy.org This story is from Find it on
| Robert Amar opened the door of one of his tall, stainless steel, blast freezers at his shop Small World Seafood in Philadelphia. A cold mist lingered over layers of trays carrying bright coral…

6abc digital staff (2024-08-12). 6 dogs found abandoned with note at Bucks County park. whyy.org Officials in Bucks County are educating residents on how to properly surrender animals after someone abandoned several dogs over the weekend. | The Morrisville Borough Police Department posted photos on social media of the pets that were left behind.

(2024-08-12). South Sudan police detain journalist Sisto Germano Ohide without charge. theradiocommunity.org

Alan Austin (2024-08-12). Well done Australia! Paris proves bipartisanship actually works. independentaustralia.net

Associated Press (2024-08-12). Man arrested for climbing Eiffel Tower, area evacuated before Olympics closing ceremony. scmp.com The shirtless man was spotted just above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the Paris monument on Sunday afternoon.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-12). Pentagon Orders Missile Submarine to Middle East as Tensions Escalate. themedialine.org

Julian Petley (2024-08-12). 'Why the Online Safety Act Won't Stop Type of Misinformation that Sparked Riots — the Government Must Create New Legislation'. bylinetimes.com here last week, have now turned to the In the wake of the riots – sparked by the deaths of three young girls in Stockport – much has been made of the mis- and disinformation that fuelled them, and how easily it spread unabated across social media. | After the unrest came to a sudden halt on August 7, London Mayor Sadiq Khan

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GABIK (2024-08-12). Local government called to be responsive to community needs. sanews.gov.za Local government called to be responsive to community needs | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has urged local government office bearers to be responsive to the needs of communities or face the consequences from the electorate. | Speaking at the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) KZN Sustainable Governance and Accountability Symposium in Durban last week, Buthelezi underscored the importance of sustainable governance and innovative solutions to meet the challenges facing municipalities throughout the province. | Buthelezi pointed out the compl…

The Independent (2024-08-12). PICTORIAL: Kwar Adhola celebrates Silver Jubilee, VP Alupo promises to unite Tororo. independent.co.ug Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has urged leaders in Tororo district to focus on implementing programmes to improve roads, water and wealth creation that unite the common person, and move away from politics of divison. The Vice President said this August 7 at grand celebrations by Jopadhola at Achilet …

APR editor (2024-08-12). Greenlight given to Guam, American Samoa for PIF associate membership. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific foreign ministers have given their nod of approval for United States territories Guam and American Samoa to be associate members of main regional decision-making body, but a political analyst says it is geopolitics at play. The news was delivered by Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) chair and Cook Islands…

Eileen Kinch (2024-08-12). The Clinic for Special Children unveils expanded facility. anabaptistworld.org The Clinic for Special Children, a nonprofit comprehensive medical practice for children and adults with rare genetic disorders, commemorated the opening of its new 28,062 sq. ft. medical clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 20. The event celebrated the opening of the new clinic and feature tours of the new facility in Gordonville, …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-12). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org

Alan Yu (2024-08-12). Meet two companies vying to make the next generation air conditioner. whyy.org

Associated Press (2024-08-12). English town of Southport mourns 9-year-old stabbing victim, calls for end to unrest. scmp.com Far-right activists have used misinformation about the July 29 dance class attack that killed 3 girls as a pretext for anti-immigrant protests.

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Shaheens to take on Bangladesh 'A' in first four-day on Tuesday. gnnhd.tv First four-day match at Islamabad club will start from August 13 and will end on August 16 while second four-day match will be played at the same venue from August 20 to August 23…

Andy May (2024-08-12). Pubpeer Comment on our recent paper by the anonymous "Phoma destructiva" wattsupwiththat.com

Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza (2024-08-12). North Broad Street's newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For the past 50 years, the Beury Building on North Broad Street has sat vacant. And the The historic property was once known as the National Bank of North Philadelphia, which sits near the commercial…

Adriaan Alsema (2024-08-12). Guerrilla lockdown confining 50,000 people to their homes in west Colombia: governor. colombiareports.com Guerrilla group ELN confined tens of thousands of people from western Colombia to their homes in order to fight paramilitary organization EGC. The guerrillas issued the indefinite lockdown order in…

Anurag Punetha (2024-08-12). Divine Energy and Spiritual Communion Through the Damaru. fairobserver.com "When Shiva beats his Damaru, evil shakes while the wise awake," begins the timeless adage, encapsulating the profound significance of Lord Shiva's sacred instrument. Lord Shiva is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. Shiva is a member of the trim≈´rti, the supreme divine triad, along with Brahma and Vishnu. He is associated with…

noemail (2024-08-12). Gauteng Police Arrest Over 900 Suspects in Major Crime Operation. devdiscourse.com In a major law enforcement initiative led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, over 900 suspects have been arrested in a high-density operation targeting serious criminal activities.

Jason Stearns (2024-08-12). FO ∞ Talks: Violence is Surging on the Congo—Rwanda border. fairobserver.com On May 10, a bombing attack on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reignited decades-long tensions between the DRC and its neighbor, Rwanda. Tensions have run high since 1996 when Rwanda orchestrated an invasion into Congo as a continuation of the Rwandan Civil War. But how did we get to a bombing attack? There are…

Reuters (2024-08-12). Chinese mining firm files judicial review against Canada. scmp.com Jinteng Mining, a subsidiary of Chinese gold and copper company Zijin Mining Group, disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal.

newleftreview (2024-08-12). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.

The Independent (2024-08-12). Archbishop Kaziimba asks Govt to release youth arrested for protesting against corruption. independent.co.ug Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has called on government to release the youth arrested for protesting against corruption in the country. Presiding over the consecration of the new Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese, Rev Canon Jacob Ateirweho at St. Peter's Cathedral Duhaga in Hoima …

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). IG Punjab reviews performance of Virtual Women Police Stations, Tahafuz Centres. gnnhd.tv Various matters, including the performance of the Virtual Women Police Stations, Police Khidmat Centres, Tahafuz Centres, Meesaq Centres, and District Women Police Councils have been reviewed…

Margaux Hourigat (2024-08-12). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org

noemail (2024-08-12). Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveils 'Amrit Gyan Kosh', 'Faculty Development Portal' at CSTI Convention. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 'Amrit Gyan Kosh' Portal and the 'Faculty Development Portal' during the Civil Service Training Institutions (CSTI) Convention held today at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event marks a significant step in modernizing civil service training in India, reflecting a paradigm shift towards a future-ready civil service grounded in Indian values with a global outlook.

Anand Naidoo (2024-08-12). The Heat: Politicization of the Olympics. america.cgtn.com The Paris Olympics Games ended with a spectacular finale. Over the past two weeks athletes from around the world came together in a celebration of the human spirit. Records were set and broken; China had its best Olympic games since 2008 winning a whopping 40 gold medals. But the games were overshadowed by accusations of doping against China by the U.S. and western media. | For its part, China's anti-doping agency hit back, accusing the West of double standards and calling for increased testing and scrutiny of U.S. athletes. | Joining the discussion: |

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Acute Gaza clean water crisis adds new misery to Palestinians' repeated displacements: UN. gnnhd.tv UNICEF, the UN Children's Fund, issued a statement from Deir al-Balah in Gaza's central area, where untreated sewage run-off formed large pools on the road next to shelters for forcibly displaced people…

Plus News (2024-08-12). Why the KCCA Health & Environment Director's Job Is in Jeopardy. plusnews.ug Things are likely to turn south for Dr. Daniel Ayen Okello, a relative of minister Okello Oryem. According to highly placed sources at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Dr. Okello's re-appointment as the Director in charge of Public Health and Environment Directorate (PH&ED) at KCCA apparently hangs in balance. Dr. Okello whose tenure is only …

Thomas Newdick (2024-08-12). Giant Hawaii Mars Flying Boat Made Its Final Glorious Flight. twz.com One of the last two examples of the legendary

tn.ai (2024-08-12). Araqchi Aligns Himself with IRGC Ahead of Confidence Vote. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Abbas Araqchi, who has been proposed by the Iranian president for the position of foreign minister, has expressed commitment to the goals he pursued when he served in the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) years ago, a lawmaker said.

editor (2024-08-12). Biden, Bibi, MBS, Guterres & Abdullah can no longer ignore HKOPS. onlineopinion.com.au The Group of 5 need to bury their ideological and political differences and call for the implementation of HKOPS in a last-ditch effort to avert Iran threatening to turn the region into one giant killing field.

A A (2024-08-12). Fifty years ago, Nixon's downfall spawned a million monsters. strategic-culture.su By Lee SIEGEL | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact us: | When Richard Nixon resigned as president 50 years…

NEOB (2024-08-12). A further 2 500MW expected back 'by the end of August'. sanews.gov.za A further 2 500MW expected back 'by the end of August' | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the power grid is expected to be strengthened with generating units expected back by the end of August. | He was speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday morning. | "We are expecting Medupi Unit 4 to give us 800MW [megawatts] and to fire up Kusile Unit 6, which is another 800MW. We are hoping to get an extension of life of Koeberg Unit 2… We are not complacent. We are doing everything by the book and we are still optimistic about getting that extension of life, and it will gi…

ANDREW MWENDA (2024-08-12). Kenya's misguided protestors. independent.co.ug How Kenya's Gen Z have exaggerated expectations of their government and president THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | I am writing this article from Nairobi where young, educated Kenyans are keeping President William Ruto busy. At the beginning of these protests, naàØve commentators commended Ruto for conceding to the demands of the protestors by withdrawing the …

Carlos Lancho (2024-08-12). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi calls on Punjab CM in Lahore. gnnhd.tv Chief Minister prayed for the health and longevity of the Khadim-e-Harmain Sharifain…

Guest Blogger (2024-08-12). Wind turbines taller than skyscrapers to march across British countryside. wattsupwiththat.com OnPath, formerly known as Banks Renewables, was granted permission for 10 machines up to 823ft tall at New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, despite opposition from locals and the campaign group Scotland Against Spin (SAS) which has called for height limits.

A A (2024-08-12). Ireland's keystone cops are hot on the heels of Russian spymaster Vladimir Putin. strategic-culture.su

A A (2024-08-12). Fake revolutions everywhere you look. strategic-culture.su This happens all the time these days: people who are inextricably intertwined with establishment power structures posturing as brave revolutionaries leading a resistance against the very establishment they themselves are a part of. Elon Musk is no more a part of any "resistance" than Joe Biden or Bill Gates, but his sycophantic fanboys will mindlessly…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-12). President visits family of martyr Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik. gnnhd.tv He says the entire nation is proud of its brave martyrs…

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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?

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Politicians' reaction to former Spy chief Faiz Hameed's military custody, court-martial. gnnhd.tv ISPR earlier in the day said that former ISI Chief Lieutenant General (retired) Faiz Hameed has been taken into custody…

Urban CNY News (2024-08-12). Winter Fair Hoops Check Presentation for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse. urbancny.com Pictured is Jenni Gratien, M.S. Ed. Executive Director, ,Steve Becker, Winter Fair Promoter, Lawrence Moten — Syracuse University Legendary Basketball Player, Rob Drummond — Syracuse University Star Football Running Back on the undefeated team from 1987 along with campers at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse. Winter Fair in the Expo Center at the New York State Fairgrounds takes place the first weekend in February. At this Major Community Event Winter Fair Hoops where the attendees attempt to make free throws to win prizes. The $5 donation goes to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Syracuse. The organizatio…

noemail (2024-08-12). India Finalizes Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines in Landmark FAO Workshop. devdiscourse.com A two-day workshop on the Finalization of Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines (SVTGs) was held by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) of the Government of India in New Delhi on August 8-9, 2024. The event gathered 78 key stakeholders from various sectors, including ICAR Animal Science Institutes, Veterinary Universities, private sector organizations like INFAH, international bodies such as FAO, USAID, Jhpiego, and DAHD, to collaboratively develop guidelines for standardizing veterinary practices across…

noemail (2024-08-12). Sunny Deol Wraps Up Intensive Shoot for 'Lahore 1947'. devdiscourse.com In an eagerly awaited update, actor Sunny Deol has wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming film 'Lahore 1947'. The film concluded after a grueling 70-day schedule, with no breaks, raising excitement among fans.

Dr Abul Rizvi (2024-08-12). Government agencies confused about overseas student policy. independentaustralia.net

noemail (2024-08-12). Fire Erupts at Delhi Jeans Manufacturing Unit. devdiscourse.com A fire broke out at a jeans manufacturing unit located at the Badli Industrial area in outer Delhi on Monday morning, officials said.

The Independent (2024-08-12). Lukaya stuck with sh3.7 billion government market that lacks parking. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A market constructed by the Ministry of Works in Lukaya along the Kampala-Masaka highway in Kalungu district continues to be shunned by the intended beneficiaries. Authorities in the area are confused about what to do with it as it goes to waste under their watch. The new market with …

noemail (2024-08-12). Trichy Celebrates World Elephant Day with Enthusiasm. devdiscourse.com On World Elephant Day, the Trichy Forest Department and local residents gathered at the Government Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Trichy MR Palayam to celebrate the largest land mammal. Trichy District Forest Officer Krithiga participated, offering fruits to the elephants maintained at the center.

theonion (2024-08-12). SATIRE: Third Person Dies In Boar's Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak. theonion.com Three people have now died in a listeria food-poisoning outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, bringing the overall number of people sickened to 43. What do you think?

noemail (2024-08-12). Stephen Ames Triumphs Again: Boeing Classic Victory. devdiscourse.com Stephen Ames successfully defended his Boeing Classic title, capping the event with a birdie on the par-5 18th for a 5-under 67 and a one-stroke victory over Ernie Els, Steven Alker, and Robert Karlsson.

Andrea Hsu, NPR (2024-08-12). Working from home allowed him to be a more engaged dad. Now it's over. whyy.org Return-to-office policies are getting stricter, upending the lives of those who had gotten used to working from home. | Employers are stepping up the number of days their employees need to show up in person, arguing it promotes stronger social connections, better collaboration and fairness in the workplace. A survey last year by the professional services firm KPMG found two-thirds of CEOs predicting a full return to office by 2026. | In the city of Philadelphia, it's already happening. | This summer, the city's new mayor Cherelle Parker made good on her promise to give residents a government they could "see, touc…

Charles Rotter (2024-08-12). Who is directing the war on agriculture and nutrition? wattsupwiththat.com South Africa's electricity minister recently said his country will not be "turned into a guinea pig for a worldwide Green New Deal."

Kimera Abdu (2024-08-12). Uganda Police Warns Against Reckless and Malicious Reporting. plusnews.ug Kituuma Rusoke, the Uganda Police spokesperson, has urged media outlets across the country to adhere to ethical journalism standards when reporting on matters related to the police. Kituuma expressed concern over a recent trend of inaccurate and misleading reports from certain media organizations, which have misrepresented the Police Force's activities. "Such reports not only mislead …

A a (2024-08-12). A "vitória" do avozinho assassino. strategic-culture.su

Faisal Ali Ghumman (2024-08-12). PCB unveils prices for tickets for Bangladesh Test series. gnnhd.tv Tickets will go on sale online from August 13 at 5pm at PCB.tcs.com.pk…

Tim Huber (2024-08-12). Healthcare group celebrating 80 years in September. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship is marking its 80th anniversary at its annual gathering Sept. 27-29 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, Pa.

newleftreview (2024-08-12). 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.

Associated Press (2024-08-12). Air taxis failed to get certified for the Paris Olympics. There's still hope for LA 2028. scmp.com Germany's Volocopter and other autonomous flying taxi firms look to usher in a new era in public transport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Hussnain Bhutta (2024-08-12). Faiz Hameed's court martial will uphold army's honor: Rana Sana. gnnhd.tv PM's aide says Faiz Hameed's signatures are on the agreement related to the Faizabad sit-in, and certainly, these matters would be part of the inquiry…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). El día que Fidel Castro bebió té de coca por Bolivia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) Desde un balcón del hotel Plaza en La Paz el líder de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, bebió té de la hoja de coca en defensa del equipo de futbol de Bolivia, recuerdan hoy.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). Conferencia en Bolivia rendirá tributo a Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La Paz, 12 jul (RHC) El historiador Javier Larraín encabezará hoy un panel en la sede del Convenio Andrés Bello, en esta ciudad boliviana, que analizará la figura de Fidel Castro como estadista y constructor revolucionario del socialismo en Cuba.

A a (2024-08-12). Israel perto de perder o que ainda lhe resta. strategic-culture.su

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-12). 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.

Staff (2024-08-12). Reto visual: Encuentra al pequeño aguacate con un corazón como semilla. cubadebate.cu Ilusiones ópticas, retos visuales y acertijos son el pasatiempo favorito de las redes sociales, y no es para menos: gracias a ellos podemos ejercitar nuestra mente, poner a prueba nuestra agilidad mental y visual, a la vez que pasamos un rato entretenido. El desafío de hoy consiste en identificar al pequeño aguacate antropomorfo con un corazón como semilla.

Staff (2024-08-12). Fiscalía de Venezuela presenta informe sobre acciones terroristas tras los comicios del 28 de julio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Fiscal General de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, presentó este lunes en una reunión conjunta del Consejo de Defensa de la Nación y el Consejo de Estado, un informe de dos tomos en el cual se detallan las acciones criminales y terroristas ocurridas después del 28 de julio, fecha de los comicios presidenciales que dieron la victoria al mandatario Nicolás Maduro, del Gran Polo Patriótico, con 6 408 844 votos.

Staff (2024-08-12). Vinicius Jr. y el Real Madrid dan la espalda al mayor contrato en la historia del fútbol. cubadebate.cu Cientos de millones para el Club merengue y mil millones de euros en salario para Vinicius Jr., con un contrato de cinco años, han quedado sobre la mesa al desechar el mayor contrato en la historia del fútbol, que ha llegado de la mano del Al Ahli saudí. Pero no solo el dinero quedó en el limbo con la negativa del astro brasileño, también dio la espalda a la propuesta de ser la imagen del Mundial de 2034.

Staff (2024-08-12). Entregan premios oficiales del Festival de Cine de Gibara. cubadebate.cu El filme cubano La mujer salvaje (2023), de Alán González obtuvo el Premio Lucía al mejor largometraje de ficción en el recién finalizado 18 Festival Internacional de Cine de Gibara, evento que tuvo lugar en esa localidad del oriente cubano, entre los días 6 y 10 del actual mes. Durante la cita cinematográfica fueron entregados los Premios Lucía de Honor a Manuel Herrera, Livio Delgado y Manuel Pérez Paredes.

Staff (2024-08-12). Tormenta tropical Ernesto mantiene en alerta a islas del Caribe oriental. cubadebate.cu La formación, este lunes, de la tormenta tropical Ernesto, mantiene en alerta a las Islas Sotavento. Para mañana se espera que afecte a Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes, según informó el Centro Nacional de Huracanes de EE.UU. La tormenta tropical se ubicó en la tarde de este lunes, a unos 475 kilómetros al este sureste de Antigua, y a unos 950 kilómetros al este de San Juan.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-08-12). Ucrânia praticando terrorismo nuclear em Kursk. globalresearch.ca Foto : A ZNPP, que foi construída entre 1984 e 1995, é a maior da Europa e está entre as 10 maiores usinas nucleares do mundo. Localizada no sudeste da Ucrânia, perto da cidade de Enerhodar, a usina gera 20% …

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-12). Llega hoy a Cuba delegación olímpica que asistió a París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (ACN) El último grupo de la delegación cubana que asistió a los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 llegará este lunes a La Habana, donde el pueblo los recibirá con entusiasmo y alegría.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Venezuela: Violencia deja 25 muertos y 192 heridos a finales de julio (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) El fiscal general de Venezuela, Tarek William Saab anunció este lunes en Caracas, que 25 personas fallecieron en ese país durante los actos violentos protagonizados por la ultraderecha y sus comanditos el pasado 29 y 30 de julio.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Díaz-Canel recibe a delegación cubana a JJOO París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (Red Web) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió en la noche de este lunes al último grupo de la delegación de la mayor isla de las Antillas que participó en los Juegos Olímpicos (JJOO) París 2024.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). Harris vs Trump a 85 días de elecciones en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) A una semana hoy de asegurar oficialmente la candidatura del Partido Demócrata para las elecciones de Estados Unidos este año, la vicepresidente Kamala Harris mantiene una energizada carrera que preocupa a su rival republicano.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). En los invencibles brazos de Mijaín, la bandera llega hoy a la Patria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) Pocas veces hay una imagen tan nítida de las diferencias entre el mundo rico y el pobre como la que se ve en los Juegos Olímpicos.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). Se van conformando candidaturas para elecciones generales en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Los ecuatorianos irán a las urnas en febrero de 2025, en unas elecciones generales en las que en la contienda por la presidencia repetirán algunas figuras políticas que ya participaron en los comicios adelantados de agosto del pasado año.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). Cierra acción inicial de investigación del accidente aéreo en Brasil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) La Fuerza Aérea Brasileña (FAB) informó que hoy cerrarían los trabajos iniciales de investigación sobre el accidente de avión en el estado de Sao Paulo en el que murieron el viernes 58 pasajeros y cuatro tripulantes.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Sismo en el centro de Siria provoca pánico en la población. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) El Centro Nacional de Sismología de Siria informó que un temblor de magnitud 5,5 en la escala de Richter se registró este lunes en el centro de esa nación levantina.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). Participa Díaz-Canel en presentación de libro en homenaje a Fidel (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago RHC) Con la presencia del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, se presenta hoy, el Centro Fidel Castro Ruz, el título Palabras que inspiran, de Keyla Estévez García y Yuniel Labacena Romero.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). Conabi inicia nuevo trámite en línea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) A partir de este lunes, el Bufete de Consultores y Abogados Internacionales (Conabi) inicia un nuevo trámite en línea de obtención y legalización de antecedentes penales acorde con la estrategia de transformación digital que impulsa este bufete especializado.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-12). Cuatro cubanos destacan en Panamericano Sub-18 de Beisbol. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 12 ago (JIT).- Cuatro talentosos jugadores cubanos fueron incluidos entre los más destacados del Torneo Panamericano Sub-18 de Beisbol, que tuvo lugar en Panamá.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-12). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-12). 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".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-12). 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".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-12). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-12). Un crimen execrable. radiohc.cu El fin de semana el Estadio sionista de Israel volvió a dar muestra de su desprecio por las normas más elementales de convivencia entre los pueblos y las naciones, cuando bombardeó una escuela en la Franja de Gaza donde se cobijaban refugiados palestinos y mató por lo menos a cien de ellos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). Fidel vive en la capacidad de la cultura para salvar a la humanidad (+Audio). radiohc.cu Nueva Gerona, 12 ago (RHC) Constante y voluntarioso Huberto Llamas, uno de los más grandes teatristas de Cuba y América se encuentra en su patria chica, La Habana.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). Tendrá lugar en en La Habana cantata Fidel es Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) Bajo el nombre de Fidel es Cuba, una gran cantata ofrecerá el martes, en esta capital, la Academia de canto Mariana de Gonitch y su compañía profesional Las Voces.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-12). Delegación cubana lista para el Mundial de Atletismo Máster en Suecia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC).- La delegación cubana al Campeonato Mundial de Atletismo Máster desfiló este lunes en la ceremonia de apertura en Gotemburgo, Suecia, y este martes comenzará su actividad en su estreno en las lides para atletas mayores de 35 años.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Autoridades reconocen protagonismo de jóvenes de Cuba en principales tareas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) Autoridades de Cuba felicitaron este lunes a los jóvenes del país por el Día Internacional de la Juventud y los instaron a mantener su protagonismo en las tareas encomendadas.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-12). 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.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Provincia cubana de Camagàºey realizará cantata en homenaje a Fidel (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) La emblemática Plaza del Gallo de la centro-oriental ciudad cubana de Camagàºey será escenario de una cantata especial, este lunes, por el aniversario 98 del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016).

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-12). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

Staff (2024-08-12). Implementan desde este lunes nuevo trámite en línea para obtención y legalización de antecedentes penales. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la estrategia de transformación digital, el Bufete de Consultores y Abogados Internacionales (Conabi), con sede en La Habana, inicia desde este lunes un nuevo trámite en línea de obtención y legalización de antecedentes penales. Por el momento se abrirán solo 50 solicitudes como prueba piloto, con el fin de ir perfeccionando los mecanismos para este servicio.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-12). ONU pide protección de civiles en Gaza y condena ataques a escuelas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 ago (RHC) La agencia de la ONU encargada de ayudar a los palestinos reclamó hoy, otra vez, la protección a los civiles en la Franja de Gaza y condenó los ataques contra escuelas, hospitales y viviendas.

María Candela (2024-08-12). Conversando con Katiuska Blanco: Fidel (Audio, Parte I). radiohc.cu Conversamos en exclusiva para RHC con Katiuska Blanco Castiñeira, reconocida periodista, escritora y ensayista, biógrafa de Fidel.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-08-12). Mijaín López entre las luces de la clausura de París-2024. radiohc.cu París, 12 ago (JIT)- La leyenda de la lucha, el cubano Mijaín López, participó el domingo representando al continente americano en la ceremonia de clausura de los Juegos Olímpicos de París y formó parte del segmento protocolar.

Martha Ríos (2024-08-12). Parlamento Europeo calificó al bloqueo de contrario a los derechos humanos, afirma experto. radiohc.cu El diputado al Parlamento Europeo, Pietro Fiocchi entrevistó al profesor Iván Cardillo, presidente del Think Tank, Instituto de Derecho Chino quien manifestó sus criterios sobre el obsoleto y criminal cerco económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos a la mayor isla de las Antillas.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

A A (2024-08-12). Riesgos y fracasos de la espectacularidad en la información en la guerra en Ucrania. strategic-culture.su El declive de la unipolaridad se manifiesta en la ruina humana y humanitaria como signo de época y nos llama en avanzar en pro de sociedades más críticas, menos irreflexivas, más informadas y activas. | àönete a nosotros en , y .

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-12). 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.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-12). 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.

Staff (2024-08-12). 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).

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