(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Israeli protesters rally for 'the right to rape' prisoners. aljazeera.com Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel are defending the right of soldiers to mistreat prisoners.
(2024-08-13). Hamas: Palestinian guards kill Israeli captive, wound 2 others after Gaza massacre. presstv.ir Hamas says Palestinian guards have opened fire on Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip, killing one and seriously wounding two others in reaction to an earlier Israeli massacre.
(2024-08-13). Pro-Palestine Activists Are Under Attack In Europe. popularresistance.org Since October 7, and the subsequent genocide in Gaza, millions have taken to the streets worldwide to demonstrate against the current genocide, as well as against the 76-year-long Israeli occupation of Palestine. In Europe and North America, and in countries in West Asia, these protests are largely directed against their own governments that are accused of not doing enough for Palestine, or are directly involved in the occupation in Palestine and in the genocide in Gaza. | Political protest, which is opposed to the state and government policy, inevitably runs the risk of being met with state repression.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Israel's Tabeen school massacre and the normalisation of war crimes. strategic-culture.su 
In one of the worst single atrocities of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, three Israeli missiles struck a building in the Tabeen school in Gaza City early Saturday. Up to 100 Palestinians were slaughtered in the attack, although the death toll will continue to rise as rescue workers pick through the rubble.
(2024-08-13). Activists Who Heckled Kamala Harris Call For Nationwide Disruptions. popularresistance.org A group of young pro-Palestine activists who heckled US presidential candidate Kamala Harris earlier this week, due to concerns she wouldn't pursue meaningful policy changes towards Israel if she won the race for the White House, have started a campaign to disrupt her election rallies across the country. | In an exclusive interview with Middle East Eye, representatives of the small contingent of activists from Michigan who protested Harris during her address in Detroit, said they were convinced the Democratic Party had no intention of changing its policies towards Israel, let alone prioritising a ceasefire or an…
(2024-08-13). '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.
(2024-08-13). In threat to Iran, US sends warships to Middle East. wsws.org The Israeli military is on high alert as the Biden administration moved a naval strike group, destroyers and a submarine into the region escalating the threat of war between Israel and Iran.
(2024-08-13). Israel Suddenly Has A Problem With Attacks On Population Centers. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This is of course rich coming from the regime that has spent ten months turning Gaza into a flattened wasteland of rubble and civilian corpses.
(2024-08-13). Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Jordan-Syria region. gnnhd.tv 
At least 25 people sustained minor to moderate injuries due to stampeding following the earthquake…
(2024-08-13). UK charges pro-Palestine group members under terrorism law. aljazeera.com Palestine Action members are accused of burglary, violent disorder at building belonging to Israeli defence firm Elbit.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount Visit Sparks Controversy in Israeli Government. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-13). Israel's Ben Gvir says Jewish prayer permitted at Al-Aqsa Mosque during large raid. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's Ben Gvir says Jewish prayer permitted at Al-Aqsa Mosque during large raid | Hundreds of Israelis defy decades-old convention by praying, singing and raising the Israeli flag at the sacred site for Muslims | | Itamar Ben Gvir at Al-Aqsa Mosque on 13 August (Reuters) | Dozens…
(2024-08-13). State Repression: Palestine Action Actionists Continue To Be Held. popularresistance.org Cops continue to hold six Palestine Action activists under counter-terrorism laws after they entered Elbit System's Bristol factory — a company complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. The group, other organisations, and its supporters have hit back — with protests happening outside two police stations. The Canary's view? We're witnessing the state setting a precedent against direct actionists. | As the Canary previously reported, Palestine Action activists targeted Elbit's Bristol site on Tuesday 6 August. They used a repurposed prison van to smash the gates at the site. When inside, they destroyed eq…
(2024-08-13). "Another Massacre": The Bombing of the Tabeen School in Gaza City. globalresearch.ca They It was just pieces of people everywhere. They bagged body parts
(2024-08-13). The Fajr Massacre: Every 70 KG Bag of Human Remains Is Considered a Martyr. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-13). Tal al-Zaatar massacre 1976: When Zionists massacred 3,000 Palestinians in Beirut. presstv.ir Tal al-Zaatar massacre of 1976, which claimed the lives of 3,000 Palestinians, had a profound impact on Palestinian national identity, serving as a poignant emblem of their struggle and perseverance…
(2024-08-13). US to Send Thousands of Munitions to 'Israel' Amid Ongoing Genocide in Gaza (+JDAMs). orinocotribune.com The United States is set to send thousands of munitions to "Israel," Zeteo reported on Friday as the ongoing genocide in Gaza now nearing its 11th month. | The State Department has also notified Congress of a direct sale of 6,500 Joint Direct Action Munitions (JDAMs) to "Israel" valued at $262 million, Zeteo added. | The sale, which was reportedly delayed in May pending review, has now been approved. | Read more: Leaked video shows Israelis sexually assaulting Palestinian prisoner | The US-made munitions have been used in a series of Israeli massacres in Gaza, including in the recent bombing of the al-Mawasai ten…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Democracy Now! 2024-08-13 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 13, 2024; Middle East Braces as Iran & Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations; Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism"; Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores & Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Aftermath | Headlines for August 13, 2024; Middle East Braces as Iran & Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations; Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism"; Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores & Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Afte…
(2024-08-13). Democracy Now! 2024-08-13 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 13, 2024; Middle East Braces as Iran & Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations; Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism"; Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores & Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Aftermath | Headlines for August 13, 2024; Middle East Braces as Iran & Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations; Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism"; Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores & Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Afte…
(2024-08-13). Fears Grow of Wider Regional War in the Absence of Ceasefire in Gaza. truthout.org Iran has rejected a call by France, Germany and the United Kingdom demanding it refrain from any retaliatory attacks over the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Tensions also remain high on Israel's northern border as Lebanon-based Hezbollah vows to respond to the Israeli assassination of its senior military commander Fuad Shukr. On Friday… |
(2024-08-13). Middle East Braces as Iran & Hezbollah Vow Retaliation for Israeli Assassinations. democracynow.org 
Iran has rejected a call by France, Germany and the United Kingdom demanding it refrain from any retaliatory attacks over the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. Tensions also remain high on Israel's northern border as Lebanon-based Hezbollah vows to respond to the Israeli assassination of its senior military commander Fuad Shukr. On Friday, Israel continued its assassination campaign by killing a Hamas commander in the Lebanese city of Sidon. "It's a very, very tense time here in Beirut, and in Lebanon more generally," says Karim Makdisi, a profess…
(2024-08-13). 2006 Lebanon War a symbol of resistance against Zionist entity: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says Lebanon's 33-day war with Israel has become a symbol of resistance against the Zionist entity.
(2024-08-13). Desire for revenge could risk Israel-Hezbollah deal, even if Gaza cease-fire brokered. haaretz.com The equation of responses between Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran has made the cease-fire in Gaza strategically crucial as a tool to prevent all-out regional war, but it has pushed hostage release to the sidelines…
(2024-08-13). Israeli Society Is in a Deepening State of Contradiction. theintercept.com 
Thousands of Israelis demonstrated with the hostages' families against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding an immediate hostage deal and ceasefire in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Aug. 10, 2024. | Photo: Matan Golan/Sipa USA via AP | Nearly a year into the Gaza war, the sense of dread in Israel is all-consuming. Since the twin assassinations of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders within hours of each other in Beirut and Tehran, respectively, nearly two weeks ago, Israelis have anxiously awaited a retaliatory attack by Iran and its regional allies. Despite some indications from Iran that it's not seeking an all-out…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Cyprus ready for evacuees from Israel and Lebanon, foreign minister says, amid Iranian threat. haaretz.com Amid fears that Iran and Hezbollah could soon launch major attacks on Israel, Cyprus said its preparations for a potential evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon and Israel are complete…
(2024-08-13). Lebanon insists on national unity in the face of Israeli threats. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The interim Prime Minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati, insisted today on national unity to face the ongoing Israeli threats and aggression.
(2024-08-13). Borrell Calls For EU Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers. popularresistance.org EU Foreign Policy chief Josep Borrell said on 11 August that the bloc must consider imposing sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." | Borrell urged the Israeli government to clearly dissociate itself from individuals who incite war crimes and to work seriously towards a ceasefire deal. | The high-ranking EU official also denounced Ben Gvir for urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt all humanitarian aid and fuel to the Gaza Strip amidst the ongoing genocide. | Finance Minister Smotrich's comments about starving two millio…
(2024-08-13). Tlaib Lambasts Blinken for Saying the US Respects the Geneva Conventions. truthout.org Rep. Rashida Tlaib had harsh words for Secretary of State Antony Blinken as he attempted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions while enabling what many experts consider to be Israel's genocide in Gaza. "The United States reaffirms our steadfast commitment to respecting international humanitarian law and mitigating suffering in armed conflict… |
(2024-08-13). Australian political turmoil intensifies as central bank predicts ongoing inflation. wsws.org The Labor government's program of militarism, complicity in genocide and cuts to working-class living conditions is opening the door for the return of a right-wing Coalition government.
(2024-08-13). 21 August, Chicago: Shut the DNC Down! samidoun.net 
🚨ALL OUT TO CHICAGO🚨 The time is near, Chicago, and we need all hands on deck! The Democratic National Convention is coming to Chicago next week, and we MUST be in the streets making our voices heard of our condemnation of the past 10 months of genocide in Gaza. A genocide that is being carried …
(2024-08-13). Palestine: More Than 100 Days and 75 Years of Genocide. substack.com
(2024-08-13). 10-17 August, Chicago: Week of Action — Shut Down the DNC for Gaza! Including "Fedayin" Screening. samidoun.net 
Now that the butchers of Gaza are coming to Chicago it's time to take this political battle into high gear. With dozens of out of town volunteers coming, we're holding two weeks of intense programming, geared around going to the people, and getting in the streets to actually shut down Genocide Joe and Killer Kamala, …
(2024-08-13). 20 August, Chicago: Shut down the DNC for Gaza! samidoun.net 
Stand with Palestine! Shut Down the DNC for Gaza! August 20th, 7PM — 500 W Madison, Chicago Whether it's Genocide Joe, or Killer Kamala, the butchers of Gaza cannot be allowed to gather in Chicago undisturbed. Despite mass starvation, mass expulsion, and mass slaughter, despite 8 months of US-Israel genocide on Gaza, the Palestinian …
(2024-08-13). Israeli scholar Omer Bartov accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli genocide scholar Omer Bartov has accused Israel of committing Bartov, a professor at Brown University in the
(2024-08-13). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). 'No place will be safe in all of Palestine': Palestinians brace for prospect of regional war. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinians fear that if a regional war breaks out, Israel might try to use the opportunity to carry out a second Nakba.
(2024-08-13). The ICJ finds that BDS is not merely a right, but an obligation. mondoweiss.net 
The ICJ's authoritative ruling on the Israeli occupation makes clear that boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli occupation, colonization, and apartheid are not only a moral imperative but also a legal obligation.
(2024-08-13). The Empire Is The Real Enemy. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): ‚ùñ The US has offered to drop its ridiculous criminal charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if he agrees to leave power. These freaks really do believe the entire planet is their property. ‚ùñ Normal person: …
(2024-08-13). International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Just Legal, But Obligatory. truthout.org Israel and its lobby have, for years now, been engaged in a frenzy of activity to further insulate Israel from accountability by using their influence in the West to effectively outlaw organized opposition to Israel. Foremost among these efforts has been the Israeli campaign to penalize calls to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its gross violations of human rights. As a result… |
(2024-08-13). Resisting AUKUS: The Paul Keating Formula. dissidentvoice.org From his own redoubt of critical inquiry, the former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has made fighting the imperialising leprosy of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the UK and the United States a matter of solemn duty. In March 15, 2023, he excoriated a Canberra press gallery seduced and tantalised by the prospect of …
(2024-08-13). "What Did You Learn in School Today?" dissidentvoice.org 
Through the centuries, the Republic that eventuated in North America has maintained a maximum of chutzpah and minimum of awareness in forging a creation myth that sees slavery and dispossession not as foundational but as inimical to the nation now known as the United States. But, of course, to confront the ugly reality would induce sleeplessness interrupted by haunted dreams, so far this unsteadiness has prevailed. | — Dr. Gerald Horne…
(2024-08-13). Who Owns America? dissidentvoice.org 
The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. You don't. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. They own all the important land. They own and control the corporations. They've long since bought and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the …
(2024-08-13). A family tragedy in Jabaliya refugee camp. electronicintifada.net Ali al-Aswad could no longer recognize his cousin in the rubble and had to identify him by his clothing.
(2024-08-13). U.S. to keep funding Israeli military unit that killed elderly Palestinian American. mronline.org Earlier reports said the U.S. was going to sanction the unit, Netzah Yehuda, but Israeli officials lobbied against the plan.
(2024-08-13). Over 1,500 Israeli settlers led by Minister Ben-Gvir, storm Al-Aqsa Mosque. peoplesdispatch.org Storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque has been one of the Israeli occupation's provocative policies towards the Palestinian people, exemplifying the fact that the end goal of the Zionist project is incompatible with any semblance of Palestinian sovereignty…
(2024-08-13). After Billions More for Israeli Military, Biden Joins Call for Cease-Fire. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.
(2024-08-13). IDF says Hamas rocket launched from Gaza lands off Tel Aviv coast. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir leads dozens of Jewish worshipers in defying status quo at Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa ‚ñ Soldiers suspected of abusing Palestinian detainee released to house arrest ‚ñ Iran dismisses European calls for restraint amid Middle East tensions ‚ñ Palestinians report young man killed by Israeli forces in West Bank ‚ñ Washington Post: Iran fears Israel, U.S. will target its nuclear program ‚ñ 39,929 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, Hamas ministry says…
(2024-08-13). Netanyahu Bent on Setting Middle East Ablaze and Dragging Washington Into Larger War? globalresearch.ca For a long time, Israel and Iran have been waging a so-called "
(2024-08-13). 'Politicising security': Palestinian Americans sue US government over secret watchlist, no-fly list. middleeasteye.net 
'Politicising security': Palestinian Americans sue US government over secret watchlist, no-fly list | Osama Abu Irshaid was placed on a watch list, and Mustafa Zeidan was placed on a no fly list after being vocal critics of Israel's war on Gaza | | Demonstrators march during national m…
(2024-08-13). War on Gaza: US approves $20bn worth of weapons sales to Israel. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: US approves $20bn worth of weapons sales to Israel | Bulk of the sale is dominated by F-15 fighter jets but also includes tank cartridges and army vehicles | | US Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, on 25 July 2024 (Nathan H…
(2024-08-13). Iran says West's calls to stand down Israel threat lacks 'political logic'. scmp.com Washington shares Israeli assessments that any attack by Iran 'could be this week', said US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
(2024-08-13). With dwindling donations and turnout, Israel's anti-gov't protest is at a critical juncture. haaretz.com The group Israel Democracy HQ revived Israel's protest movement eight weeks into the Gaza war, but 10 months after October 7, it hasn't achieved its main goals…
(2024-08-13). 'Continued cycle of deprivation': UN says Israel blocking crucial aid missions in Gaza. presstv.ir The UN says that since the start of this month, Israel has obstructed access to Gaza for nearly one-third of all aid missions.
(2024-08-13). Canada revokes charitable status of JNF, Ne'eman Foundation. newarab.com 
Canada has revoked the tax-exempt status of two major pro-Israel organisations, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced on Sunday. | The announcement, published in the Canada Gazette, revokes the subsidies from the While no official reason was given for the revocations, pro-Palestine groups have speculated that the move follows allegations that the two organisations were working with illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank. | In January, Toronto-based adv…
(2024-08-13). US warns about 'significant set' of anti-Israeli retaliatory attacks by Iran, resistance front. presstv.ir The US says Iran and the regional resistance movements could launch "a significant set of attacks" against the Israeli regime in retaliation for the latter's assassination of senior resistance figures.
(2024-08-13). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Israel Launches $190 Million Security Program for Gaza Border Communities. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-13). Fitch lowers Israel's credit rating, says 'Gaza war could last well into 2025'. haaretz.com Fitch is the last of the three rating agencies to downgrade Israel's credit rating since the Gaza war began, following Moody's and S&P; Finance Minister Smotrich said the move was 'expected' citing Israel's 'most costly existential war' to date…
(2024-08-13). 'Punishment of aggressor': Pezeshkian says West's silence on Israel endangers security. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says certain Western countries' support for Israel has endangered regional and international peace and security.
(2024-08-13). With heavy hearts and zero faith in the state, veteran kibbutzniks return to their Gaza-border homes. haaretz.com Ten months after being evacuated to a hotel in Herzliya, where Mefalsim residents recreated their kibbutz, they are now starting to move back home – despite the war raging less than a mile away…
(2024-08-13). On International Youth Day, Gaza's young struggle with death. newarab.com 
As the world marked International Youth Day yesterday, young Since October 2023, Israel launched a massive war on the besieged coastal enclave, which killed so far more than 39,800 Palestinians and injured more than 92,152, most of whom are women and children, according to the…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Fitch Ratings lands 'severe blow' on Israeli economy by cutting credit rating. presstv.ir Israel's economy has been struck by a severe blow after Fitch Ratings downgraded the regime's credit rating.
(2024-08-13). Israel's Great Dilemma: Its Three Choices in the Gaza War. fairobserver.com The recent escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas has inflicted a devastating toll on the Gaza Strip, with nearly 40,000 Palestinian deaths. The conflict has reignited international concern regarding Israel's strategic objectives in the region. Israel's leadership articulates that their immediate goals likely include securing the release of captives held by Hamas, deterring future…
(2024-08-13). Hamas says Israeli captive killed, two wounded in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli army says it's investigating but could not refute or confirm the claims of casualties in separate incidents.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-13). Media watchdog says Al Jazeera paying 'devastating price' in warning on Gaza reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A global media watchdog has expressed concern for the safety of an Al Jazeera reporter after false claims by the Israeli military. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it was concerned for Anas al-Sharif, Al Jazeera Arabic's correspondent in northern Gaza, after an Israel military spokesperson accused him of "presenting a…
(2024-08-13). Families fume over Israel's plans to include living hostages in October 7 memorial events. haaretz.com Relatives of those Israelis who are still being held by Hamas and whose fate is unclear reject the state's plan to 'commemorate' their loves ones on the anniversary of their abduction…
(2024-08-13). Ben-Gvir leads Israeli storming of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
More than a thousand Israelis stormed the Israel's far-right National Security Minister Video posted to social media sh…
(2024-08-13). The "Dangerous" California Bill Inspired by Pro-Palestine Campus Protest Is Still Alive. theintercept.com 
A bill making its way through California's legislature would stifle free speech on public university and college campuses, specifically around protests against Israel's war in Gaza and its occupation of Palestine, according to civil rights advocates. | As state lawmakers head back to Sacramento for the final stretch of the year's legislative session, which often ends in a flurry of last-minute votes in mid-September, the American Civil Liberties Union in California is ringing the alarm bell on Senate Bill 1287, saying that it will "set a dangerous precedent of chilling speech on campuses across the state." | T…
(2024-08-13). Middle East talks to defuse tensions over Iran and Israel-Gaza war fuel hope of respite. scmp.com Iran and its allies are expected to calibrate retaliation against Israel over the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, analysts say.
(2024-08-13). Seven in UK court over attack at Israeli weapons firm Elbit site. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). Fish 'n Chips. counterpunch.org 
The King of any Countrey is the Publique Person, or Representative of all his own subjects. And God the King of Israel was the Holy one of Israel. The Nation which is subject to one earthly Soveraign, is the Nation of the Soveraign, that is, of the Publique Person. So the Jews, who were Gods Nation, were called (Exod.
(2024-08-13). Emergency meeting at UN over attack on Gaza school. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council will hold today an emergency meeting called by Algeria after the recent Israeli attack against a school in the Gaza Strip, which left more than a hundred fatalities.
(2024-08-13). Far-right Israeli extremist Ben Gvir once AGAIN violates Al-Aqsa. thecanary.co 
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir led hundreds of Israelis into the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday 13 August and performed Talmudic rituals marking a Jewish holiday. Ben Gvir: Israel's very own far-right thug — well, one of them… Ben Gvir, who has often defied the Israeli government's longstanding […] | By
(2024-08-13). Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages, on Jewish holiday. aljazeera.com Far-right government minister joins march on Al-Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem on Jewish mourning day Tisha B'Av.
(2024-08-13). Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after 19 killed in Gaza. newarab.com 
Hamas fired two rockets at Israel's commercial hub There were no reports of casualties in Israel. Two rockets had been fired from Gaza…
(2024-08-13). Iran tells European trio it needs no permission to defend national security. presstv.ir Iran emphasizes its right to defend national sovereignty and create deterrence against Israel.
(2024-08-13). I'm from Masafer Yatta, the frontline of Israel's settler pogrom. newarab.com 
On July 7, my family was arrested for standing on the land that they have owned for generations. | An Israeli settler had raided There was no violence and no attack towards the settlers — but when the Israeli army arrived, they arrested my uncle, three cousins, and three international activists. | The treatment after their arrest was inhumane. The…
(2024-08-13). Five Israeli soldiers suspected of abusing Hamas prisoner in Sde Teiman to be sent to house arrest. haaretz.com The Israeli army's prosecution agreed to place the suspects under house arrest due to the extended time needed to complete the probation service review and the consideration that the suspects have families and do not pose a public threat upon their release…
(2024-08-13). Hamas: Iran to take decisive revenge on Israel 'at substantial level'. presstv.ir The representative of Hamas in Tehran says Iran's response to Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh will be "definite and decisive."
(2024-08-13). The 'last chance' summit for an Israel-Hamas deal leaves the Mideast on edge. haaretz.com The U.S. is increasing its deployment in the Middle East, while the Israeli military is putting renewed pressure on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar — as Israel's far right sets its sights on a new target within the IDF…
(2024-08-13). UK: Journalist union slams Israeli government spokesman for 'abusive' attack on BBC presenter. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Journalist union slams Israeli government spokesman for 'abusive' attack on BBC presenter | David Mencer clashed with the BBC's Mishal Husain, accusing her of inciting 'attacks on Jews' | | Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer was speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme (Scre…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Netanyahu added new conditions to ceasefire proposal: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Netanyahu added new conditions to ceasefire proposal: Report | Israel and US have blamed Hamas for stalemate in talks, but new document suggests Netanyahu has obstructed progress | | New ceasefire deliberations are set to take place on Thursday 15 August, but a new document suggests Israel has int…
(2024-08-13). Jordan-Israel ties tested by tainted vegetables scandal. newarab.com 
Relations between Jordan and Israel have come under further strain over a scandal related to allegedly tainted vegetables exported from the kingdom. | Israeli media outlets reported on Monday that Tel Aviv had halted imports of some fruits and vegetables from Despite no evidence yet of produce being contaminated, the pause on imports was taken as a precautionary measure while Israel's Health Ministry investigates further. | T…
(2024-08-13). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). What's behind Russia's 'soft power' moves on Israel-Palestine? aljazeera.com Mahmoud Abbas is the latest Palestinian leader to visit Moscow amid Israel's continuing onslaught of Gaza.
(2024-08-13). Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant clash over Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
"The reason a hostage deal is stalling is in part because of Israel", Israeli media, including television channel Kan, reported Gall…
(2024-08-13). Palestinian killed as Israeli forces demolish West Bank homes. newarab.com 
A Mutaz Sarsour died from wounds sustained during the dawn raid on the Al-Am'ari refugee camp in the city of Ramallah. | The attack also injured three men, including one who was reportedly run over by a military vehicle, according to WAFA. |
(2024-08-13). Iran's Response to Outstrip Israeli Assassination of Haniyeh: Hamas Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will definitely take revenge against the Israeli regime for the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, even at a higher level, the representative of the Hamas resistance movement in Iran said.
(2024-08-13). Two young Palestinian men killed in Israeli military raids in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Two young Palestinian men have been killed by Israeli forces during raids in the occupied West Bank cities of Ramallah and Qalqilya.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Ben-Gvir during inflammatory Temple Mount visit: Our goal is to permit Jewish prayer. haaretz.com Netanyahu's office said that the far-right minister's visit to the holy site violated the status quo there, which remains unchanged. 'There is no personal policy at the Temple Mount – neither that of the national security minister's nor of anyone else's'…
(2024-08-13). Bracing Israel for regional war, Netanyahu and Gallant escalate the battlefront — against each other. haaretz.com Safe in the knowledge he cannot be fired, Gallant fired poisonous barbs at his boss, the Israeli prime minister, calling talk of 'total victory' in Gaza 'nonsense'. One might have expected Netanyahu to show restraint, either ignoring Gallant's remarks or issue a saner statement…
(2024-08-13). Al-Tabin School Attack 'Deliberately Timed to Cause Maximum Casualties': Probe. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An investigation into the Israeli airstrike on al-Tabin school has revealed that the attack was deliberately coordinated to cause maximum civilian casualties.
(2024-08-13). Israeli galleries stash away masterpieces amid Iran strike fears. newarab.com 
Fears Curators at Israeli galleries told Haaretz that works of art by
(2024-08-13). America Poking Tehran? Pro-Iran Fighters Killed In Arab Nation Amid 'Attack Israel' Fear | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). Does Israel's Netanyahu want a regional war in the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). The Israeli Election Interference and Psychological Operations Industrial Complex. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (8/13/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-08-13). Iran dismisses European restraint calls as contradicting international law. aljazeera.com Iran says the request by France, Germany and Britain 'lacks political logic' and it is determined to deter Israel.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Headlines for August 13, 2024. democracynow.org Latest Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 32 Palestinians; Hamas Says Hostages Killed, Wounded, Israeli Settlers Storm Palestinian Villages and Al-Aqsa Mosque, Joined by Far-Right Minister, Hundreds of Minority Rohingya Muslims Killed in Burma's Rakhine State , Putin Vows to Retaliate as Ukraine's Military Presses Deeper into Russia, Red Cross Marks 75th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions with Call for Action , Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Assaulting Capitol Police, Trump Campaign Charters Private Jet Formerly Owned by Jeffrey Epstein, Greek Wildfires Rage Near Athens After Record High S…
(2024-08-13). 'Tehran backs Gaza truce efforts, but reserves right to retaliate against Israel'. presstv.ir Iran's acting Foreign Minister says the Islamic Republic reserves the right to retaliate against Israel for violation of its sovereignty.
(2024-08-13). Iran Raps EU3's 'Insolent' Call for Inaction against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman hit back at the European troika for their insolent request for Iran's muted reaction to the Zionist regime for the assassination of the Hamas chief in Tehran, advising the EU3 to rein in the Israeli genocidal crimes in Gaza.
(2024-08-13). After calling for cease-fire, Biden releases $3.5 billion in military aid to Israel amid global criticism. nationofchange.org The move has raised questions about the consistency of U.S. foreign policy, particularly as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, resulting in massive civilian casualties.
(2024-08-13). Exclusive: Iran rebuffs West's offer to prevent Israel strikes. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). Iran Reveals 'Haniyeh Revenge' Plan From Russia? Top Military Official Warns Israel: 'Attack On Way'. hindustantimes.com Top Iranian military official dropped a big hint on possible attack on Israel. Brigadier General Ali Shadmani, speaking from Moscow, said the retaliation is "on its way". Shadmani, referring to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, added that Israel crossed red lines. The Iranian official was in Russia to attend 10th International Military Technical Forum Army-2024. Watch for more.
(2024-08-13). A Tale of Two Horrid Tales. counterpunch.org 
Tale Number One On 19 July 2024, Donald Trump gave a speech to "The Believers' Summit," a gathering of Christian fundamentalists seeking "practical knowledge and strategies to live out their faith boldly and counteract the prevailing 'woke' narratives." Among other chimeras spun that evening, Trump implied to his audience that in four years hence there would be
(2024-08-13). Media watchdog says Al Jazeera paying 'devastating price' in warning on Gaza reporter. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch A global media watchdog has expressed concern for the safety of an Al Jazeera reporter after false claims by the Israeli military. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it was concerned for Anas al-Sharif, Al Jazeera Arabic's correspondent in northern Gaza, after an Israel military spokesperson accused him of "presenting a…
(2024-08-13). Joined by far-right minister, 1,600 Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa mosque. presstv.ir Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers storm the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
(2024-08-13). Israel's genocidal war leaves children without parents, parents without children. presstv.ir A three-month-old baby was the only member of her family to survive an Israeli airstrike near Khan Yunis.
(2024-08-13). Fitch downgrades Israel, warns Gaza war could 'last until 2025'. newarab.com 
US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Fitch lowered Israel's rating from "A+" to "A". | "The conflict in Gaza could last well into 2025 and there are risks of it broadening to other fronts," Fitch said in a note. | "I…
(2024-08-13). Kamala Harris' campaign taps Jerusalem-born Ilan Goldenberg as liaison to U.S. Jewish community. haaretz.com Appointment comes as vice president faces continued pressure from the left over her approach to the Gaza war and U.S. military aid to Israel and Republicans continue weaponize Democratic divisions on Israel…
(2024-08-13). Iran: US primary defender, promoter of terror in region, world. presstv.ir Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN calls the United States the primary defender and promoter of terrorism across the West Asia region and the world.
(2024-08-13). Explainer: What are the scenarios and potential targets of retaliatory strike on Tel Aviv? presstv.ir The stage is set for the retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime in response to the assassinations of top-ranking Axis of Resistance commanders in Tehran and Beirut.
(2024-08-13). Israelis accused of raping Gazan detainee put on house arrest. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). US asking Turkey to help de-escalate Iran tension with Israel. newarab.com 
The United States is asking Ambassador Jeff Flake made the comments as the region braces for possible attacks by Iran and its allies after the
(2024-08-13). Israeli Airstrikes Continue to Inflict Casualties across Gaza Strip. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli airstrikes have intensified across the Gaza Strip, targeting refugee camps and residential areas, resulting in significant casualties.
(2024-08-13). Detritus found in drainage channel captures ancient Jerusalem life before its destruction. haaretz.com Pottery finds and a fully intact glass vial exemplify ancient Jerusalemite tableware in the Roman period, the Israel Antiquities Authority says — though its owners may not have enjoyed them for long…
(2024-08-13). 19 and 22 August, Chicago: March on the DNC! samidoun.net 
📢 Join us to March on the Democratic National Convention! 🌍 Stand with Palestine and demand an end to US aid to Israel! The democrats have failed us on TOO MANY FRONTS, so we march to demand: ✊ Stop police crimes ✊ Community control of the police NOW ✊ Immigrant rights and legalization for all …
(2024-08-13). Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism" democracynow.org 
The United States, Qatar and Egypt are urging Israel and Hamas to hold a new round of negotiations to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza. However, Hamas is urging mediators to enforce the ceasefire terms proposed by President Biden in May that Hamas already agreed to and that Israel rejected. Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project and a former Israeli peace negotiator under Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Yitzhak Rabin, says U.S.-led efforts for a ceasefire are likely to fail as long as the Biden administration remains unwilling to pressure Israel. "It's quite clear Netanahu does not wan…
(2024-08-13). Former Israeli Peace Negotiator Daniel Levy: U.S. Is Part of "Axis of Zionist Extremism" democracynow.org The United States, Qatar and Egypt are urging Israel and Hamas to hold a new round of negotiations to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza. However, Hamas is urging mediators to enforce the ceasefire terms proposed by President Biden in May that Hamas already agreed to and that Israel rejected. Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project and a former Israeli peace negotiator under Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Yitzhak Rabin, says U.S.-led efforts for a ceasefire are likely to fail as long as the Biden administration remains unwilling to pressure Israel. "It's quite clear Netanyahu does not wa…
(2024-08-13). Iran Urges Germany to Push for Ending Gaza War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran reminded Germany of its responsibility to halt the Zionist regime's genocidal crimes in Gaza, calling on the European country to reverse the policy of sponsoring Israel.
(2024-08-13). Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv after Israeli airstrikes kill 19 in Gaza. presstv.ir The military wing of Hamas made the announcement in a statement after the regime carried out new deadly airstrikes across Gaza.
(2024-08-13). Trump holds live 'chat' with backer Musk, after 'cyber attack'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). Iraq's top Shia cleric Ali al-Sistani declares war on drugs. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). Why did Hamas announce the killing of a captive in Gaza. newarab.com 
Monday night's In a statement posted on Telegram, the Hamas spokesperson said that in two separate incidents, two fighters "assigned with…
(2024-08-13). Who are Kais Saied's opponents in Tunisia's 6 October election. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). Riyadh 'dodging' $15mn payment to US for Yemen campaign support. newarab.com 
The support, which was provided to
(2024-08-13). Taliban say three civilians killed in Pakistan border clash. newarab.com 
The latest exchange of fire took place on Monday near the Pakistan an…
(2024-08-13). Which airlines cancelled flights to MENA, and is Amman affected. newarab.com 
The suspension of flight routes to the Middle East have spread to Amman and Flights to Queen Alia International Airport in
(2024-08-13). Is the UAE fanning the flames of Sudan's war. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government last week Abu Dhabi had called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to authorise cross-border aid deliveries to alleviate the
(2024-08-13). Alarm raised as 100,000 Sudanese flee to Libya via Sahara Desert. newarab.com 
(2024-08-13). On Elections and Collective Emancipation: A Conversation with Robert Longa. orinocotribune.com 
A key cadre from El Panal Commune discusses US interventionism and Venezuela's participative and protagonistic democracy. | The Alexis Vive Patriotic Force is a Chavista and Guevarist organization in the heart of the 23 de Enero barrio in Caracas, where it has carefully built the El Panal Commune. It began this project even before communes became part of the official discourse, relying on hard work and grassroots organizing. Today El Panal has a thriving economy centered on social property. In this interview, communal spokesperson and Alexis Vive founder Robert Longa responds to our questions about Venezuela's pa…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela: Over 30 Million Cyber Attacks Per Minute Since July 28. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan platforms have experienced over 30 million cyberattacks per minute without a break since July 28. This was reported by Venezuelan Minister of Science and Technology Gabriela Jiménez this Monday, August 12, at the National and State Security Council held by President Nicolás Maduro. | Presenting a full report of the ongoing cyberattacks Venezuela has received since the presidential elections, Minister Jiménez said that 25 institutions have been affected by cyberattacks, and 40 are being investigated. | "Among the cyberattacks, we can see that 65% were the denial of service type, affecting the servers of…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela's Communication Minister: 83% of Opposition 'Voting Records' Were Edited. orinocotribune.com In the recent edition of his program Cable a Tierra broadcast on Friday, August 9, Venezuelan Minister for Communication and Information Freddy àëáñez reported that of the supposed voting records the far-right published on its fraudulent website, 83% of them were altered using editing software. | This revelation comes after computer experts analysed the images uploaded to the portal. "It is interesting because when you talk to computer experts, they tell you each image can be identified with its identity card. That is, each document you scan generates an image that is what we see on the screen, but that imag…
(2024-08-13). Ex-Bangladeshi Prime Minister Says US Orchestrated Her Ouster to Control Strategic Island. orinocotribune.com Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the United States, in a letter published on Sunday, of orchestrating her ouster after she refused to give up the sovereignty of the strategic island of St. Martin. | "I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal," the letter obtained by The Economic Times read. | Hasina said last summer that Bangladesh would not lease the island, without specifying the details or the interested party. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said days later that t…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela Launches National Cybersecurity Council. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, signed a decree for the creation of the National Cybersecurity Council of Venezuela to confront cyber attacks against the country's technological systems. | During the Defense and State Council that took place this Monday, August 12, with members of the high military command and his cabinet, the head of state said that the measure seeks to guarantee the release and protection of all technological command systems in the country. | "We have to free all command centers, all of them, absolutely, because many people underestimate this situation," President Maduro said. | For…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela: Over 30 Million Cyber Attacks Per Minute Since July 28. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan platforms have experienced over 30 million cyberattacks per minute without a break since July 28. This was reported by Venezuelan Minister of Science and Technology Gabriela Jiménez this Monday, August 12, at the National and State Security Council held by President Nicolás Maduro. | Presenting a full report of the ongoing cyberattacks Venezuela has received since the presidential elections, Minister Jiménez said that 25 institutions have been affected by cyberattacks and 40 are being investigated. | "Among the cyberattacks, we can see that 65% were the denial of service type, affecting the servers of…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela's Parliament to Discuss Legislation to Regulate Social Media, NGOs, and Hate Speech. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, announced the suspension of the parliamentary recess to dedicate that time to the discussion of the package of laws to regulate social media platforms. In addition, the parliament continued with a second discussion of the Bill on Supervision, Regularization, Action, and Financing of Non-Governmental and Related Organizations (NGOs). | "It is necessary to focus this time on the creation of a package of laws to be able to care for and defend our population from expressions of hateful and fascist ideas," said Jorge Rodríguez yesterday. "Starting tom…
(2024-08-13). Fidel is Fidel. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Aug 12, 2024 | On August 13, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) would have turned 98 years old. Today, Resumen Latinoamericano honors the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution with commentaries by those who knew him. | Fidel is best known as a guerrilla leader: the Barbudo, the young man who stormed the Moncada Barracks alongside others who sought radical political change. He is well known for his struggle in the Sierra Maestra to establish a fairer social model for vulnerable Cubans—the majority of the country—establishing a model of the humble and for the humble. | The Fidel…
(2024-08-13). The 90th Anniversary Of The 1934 Truckers' Strike. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On July 27, workers, descendants of the strikers, and the local labor community came together at Wabun Park in Minneapolis to honor the 90th anniversary of the 1934 Truckers' Strike that brought Minneapolis to a standstill and served as a spark for radical and militant labor struggle across the country. | The strike lasted about three months, as Teamsters Local 574 truckers demanded a fair wage and official recognition of the union. The trucking companies had the support of the Citizens Alliance, an anti-trade union organization that sought to break the strike. The strike's impact reverber…
(2024-08-13). Science Should Save All, Not Just Some. popularresistance.org Discussions around global equity and justice in science typically emphasize the lack of diversity in the editorial boards of scientific journals, inequities in authorship, "parachute research," dominance of the English language, or scientific awards garnered predominantly by Global North scientists. These inequities are pervasive and must be redressed. But there is a bigger problem. The legacy of colonialism in scientific research includes an intellectual property system that favors Global North countries and the big corporations they support. This unfairness shows up in who gets access to the fruits of science a…
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). Developers Halt Grain Elevator That Would Disrupt Black Historic Sites. popularresistance.org A development company abruptly halted plans for a sprawling grain export facility in Louisiana this week after a three-year campaign led by members of a Black community who said it would have ripped through rural neighborhoods, old plantation tracts and important historic sites. At the start of a meeting on Tuesday, Greenfield LLC announced that it was "ceasing all plans" to construct the $400 million, milelong development in the middle of the town of Wallace in St. John the Baptist Parish. | After a company spokesperson made the announcement in a small Wallace church, community members seated in the pews burst i…
(2024-08-13). United States Elites Fail To Sink Chinese Swimmers. popularresistance.org US political and media elites tried but failed to sink the Chinese swimming team at the Paris Olympics. The Chinese swimmers performed well despite the increased stress caused by media-induced rumors of "Chinese doping". And now, the tables are being turned as the US anti-doping regime is coming under increasing scrutiny and criticism. | The media manufactured cloud of suspicion | Just a few months ago the NY Times and German ARD media ignited the controversy with an "investigation" regarding an incident from December 2021. At that time, 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a trace amount of the heart medicati…
(2024-08-13). Samidoun international coordinator receives Islamic Human Rights Award in Tehran. samidoun.net 
On 4 August 2024, Samidoun international coordinator Charlotte Kates was one of several international figures honoured with the 8th annual Islamic Human Rights and Human Dignity Award in Tehran, Iran. During this year's awards process, 42 human rights figures from 17 countries were nominated to the Islamic Human Rights and Human Dignity Award Committee, of …
(2024-08-13). Zelensky Acknowledges Ukraine's Offensive In Russia's Kursk Oblast. scheerpost.com 
By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged for the first time Ukraine's US-backed ground incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, which began on August 6. Zelensky said in his nightly address that the Ukrainian military was working "to push the war out into the aggressor's territory." He added that Ukraine was "proving that it really …
(2024-08-13). Monday Chats on the Wars in Ukraine and Palestine. sonar21.com 
Danny Davis, the host of Deep Dive, is a relatively new friend who hosts an excellent video podcast. He invited me last week to host some of his shows this week while he is on a well-deserved vacation. In light of the developments in Kursk over the weekend, I took to the air solo to discuss what is really happening on the ground. I will be interviewing Colonel Jacques Baud tomorrow and Ambassador Chas Freeman on Wednesday. Here is what I did today. | I also did my regular Monday chat with Judge Napolitano. While Western media continues to celebrate the Ukrainian "success", the Ukrainian soldiers and West…
(2024-08-13). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org "Dublin" / Geneva / Paris, 13 August 2024. Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address (…) | – |
(2024-08-13). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). West Bengal : Kolkata doctor's autopsy reveals she was throttled to death, genital torture. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff…
(2024-08-13). Trump Backlogged Citizenship Process — Biden Has Halved the Time It Takes. truthout.org Requests from immigrants to obtain U.S. citizenship status are being processed at the fastest rate seen in over a decade, according to a new report. The fast clip of people receiving citizenship status could play a role in the outcome of the 2024 presidential contest, although it's not clear yet which states these new citizens are living in or whom they intend to vote for. |
(2024-08-13). Arizona Abortion Rights Amendment Is Officially on the November Ballot. truthout.org An abortion rights initiative will officially be on the ballot in the state of Arizona this November. On Monday, the Arizona Secretary of State's office certified enough signatures to formally place the amendment proposal on the ballot, following the successful collection of enough signatures across the state to do so. Currently in Arizona, a 15-week abortion ban is in place… |
(2024-08-13). "Self Obsessed Rich Guys" — Harris Campaign Pans Musk's Trump "Interview" on X. truthout.org After being largely absent from the platform since leaving the White House, former President Donald Trump, the current GOP nominee for president, returned to X on Monday, the site formerly known as Twitter, making a series of campaign posts and returning for an "interview" with site owner Elon Musk. Trump had made just one post on the site in his post-presidential career… |
(2024-08-13). Over 100 People Die in Missouri Prisons Each Year. Othel Moore Was One of Them. truthout.org It's been almost eight months since a prisoner in Missouri's Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) frantically phoned Oriel Moore to let her know that guards had killed Moore's 38-year-old brother, Othel, during a routine drug sweep. But this was no routine death, it was murder. Those charged were members of a special unit contracted from another Missouri prison two hours away in Potosi. |
(2024-08-13). Queer Youth Are Derailing the Controversial Kids Online Safety Act. truthout.org As millennials become parents and Gen Z grows up glued to smartphones, Congress has come under massive pressure to do something, anything, to protect children and teens from online harm and hold Silicon Valley accountable. Since Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's infamous testimony before the Senate in 2018, determined parents have met with lawmakers in both parties and showed up for contentious… |
(2024-08-13). UAW Files Labor Charges Against Trump, Musk Over Effort to "Intimidate Workers" truthout.org The United Auto Workers announced Tuesday that it filed federal labor charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk after the former president heaped praise on the world's richest man for firing striking workers. During a rambling and lie-filled conversation on X — the social media platform owned by Musk — Trump hailed the Tesla CEO as "the greatest… |
(2024-08-13). Bangladesh court orders probe in murder case against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina. aljazeera.com Case is the first filed against Hasina after she was forced out of office and fled the country amid nationwide protests.
(2024-08-13). Who is Thomas Kwoyelo, Ugandan LRA rebel commander on trial for war crimes? aljazeera.com Kwoyelo is the first member of the Lord's Resistance Army militia group to face trial in Uganda.
(2024-08-13). Cyberattack, inflation, immigration: Six takeaways from Trump-Musk chat. aljazeera.com We take a look at the key highlights from Trump-Musk interview that took place on X on Monday.
(2024-08-13). Turkey arrests teenager for stabbing attack at mosque. aljazeera.com Eighteen-year-old injured at least five people at random, reportedly under the influence of a video game.
(2024-08-13). Trump returns to X with two-hour Elon Musk chat hit by technical glitch. aljazeera.com Trump had not posted on the platform since 2023, when he shared a mugshot taken after his surrender to a Georgia jail.
(2024-08-13). Echoes of Unity: Music connections in Morocco. aljazeera.com Urban musician and DJ Asmae Youness meets traditional Ahwach singers in rural Morocco for a creative musical union.
(2024-08-13). Trump slams 'radical left lunatic' Kamala Harris in chat with X's Elon Musk. aljazeera.com Presidential candidate Donald Trump spent much of his live conversation with Elon Musk on X criticising Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-13). Stern: The Man, the Gang and the State. aljazeera.com Avraham Stern, leader of a Zionist armed group that fought the British in Palestine, aimed to create a Jewish state.
(2024-08-13). EU firefighters to join effort as Greece battles wildfires near Athens. aljazeera.com A large wildfire raged across the northern suburbs of Athens on Monday, killing at least one person.
(2024-08-13). Elderly man punches pro-Palestine demonstrator in Norway. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-13). Myanmar military committing war crimes at 'alarming' rate, UN warns. aljazeera.com UN investigators say more than three million people were displaced in Myanmar's escalating conflict in last six months.
(2024-08-13). From Papua to Gaza, military occupation leads to climate catastrophe. aljazeera.com Environmental destruction is not an unintended side effect, but a primary objective in wars of occupation.
(2024-08-13). What's DDoS, the cyberattack Musk claims disrupted Trump's interview? aljazeera.com Several listeners reported error messages as they attempted to access the interview link.
(2024-08-13). A hidden ocean on Mars, would it spur human settlement? aljazeera.com
(2024-08-13). Scientists find liquid water on Mars. aljazeera.com Scientists say they've discovered vast oceans of liquid water below the surface of Mars.
(2024-08-13). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 900. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 900th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-13). New study suggests ocean of water lies beneath Mars's surface. aljazeera.com The findings follow analysis of seismic readings from NASA's Mars InSight lander before it shut down in 2022.
(2024-08-13). Resisting AUKUS: The Paul Keating Formula. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-13). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). 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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(2024-08-13). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). 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
(2024-08-13). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-13). Is "Drill Everywhere" Good News for the Oil Industry? cepr.net 
The Trump campaign has made "drill everywhere" one of its main campaign slogans, implying that it will radically weaken environmental and other restrictions on oil drilling. This is supposed to be good for both the economy, since it would in principle mean lower gas and energy prices more generally, but also the oil industry since …
(2024-08-13). Ten Years After the Death of Michael Brown, the Conditions That Led to the Uprisings Remain. counterpunch.org 
April 29, 1992: I am in Harlem, preparing for my AAU basketball team practice in Riverside Church's basement. As I am warming up, my coach suggests I leave immediately. He had heard unrest was likely to erupt on 125th Street after the acquittal of the police who brutally beat Rodney King in Los Angeles (LA).
(2024-08-13). Let's Think About How to Build a More Peaceful World. counterpunch.org 
Although the current U.S. presidential campaign has focused almost entirely on domestic issues, Americans live on a planet engulfed in horrific wars, an escalating arms race, and repeated threats of nuclear annihilation. Amid this dangerous reality, shouldn't we give some thought to how to build a more peaceful future? Back in 1945, toward the end
(2024-08-13). Putting War and Peace on the Ballot. counterpunch.org 
The corporate media report on elections — especially the biggie coming up — as though they were sporting events. If you win, hurray! You get the gold cup or whatever. The election process is a matter of shrewd strategy combined with, uh, likability. Thus, as per the New York Times: "Tim Walz is going to bring
(2024-08-13). A False Accusation Put Me in Prison, a Safety Net Could Have Kept Me Out. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-13). Comfy in Camo: Getting to Know Tim. counterpunch.org 
Kase Wickman at Vanity Fair calls it big dad energy. Tim Walz brings "a long military career, recognition in the Midwest, a white male presence…" And how about the image of Walz hugging a piglet at the Minnesota State Fair? And the video of Walz thinking about finding a corn dog… But Walz's daughter, Hope, is
(2024-08-13). Enough With The "Stolen Valor" Whining Already. counterpunch.org 
Ah, the tempest teapot of vice-presidential campaigns: Republican veep nominee JD Vance, Senator from Ohio, accuses Democratic veep nominee apparent Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, of engaging in "stolen valor garbage." Vance's allegations seem to involve three components: First, that Walz retired from the National Guard after 24 years in infantry and artillery jobs, instead
(2024-08-13). Healthcare at a Crossroads. counterpunch.org 
As the November election approaches, the nation again nears a crossroads on healthcare, with candidates diverging on a basic question of equity: who is to bear the risks and costs of care? For Donald Trump, his congressional allies, and conservative policy analysts, the answer is clear: cut government spending and shift the risks and costs
(2024-08-13). Canada Cheers on 'Africa's Most Ruthless Regime'. counterpunch.org 
While the Canadian government questions whether Nicolas Maduro really won 51% of the vote in Venezuela's presidential election it has no trouble with Africa's most bloodstained dictator claiming 99%. Ottawa also has no trouble supporting the Rwandan government despite UN experts accusing it of aggression. Two weeks ago, Paul Kagame 'won' 99.18% of the vote
(2024-08-13). Private Fortunes vs. Public Education. counterpunch.org 
The United States essentially invented public education. Back in the 1780s, notes the Center on Education Policy, federal legislation "granted federal lands to new states and set aside a portion of those lands to be used to fund public schools." By the 18th century's close, most Americans had embraced the notion of "using public funds
(2024-08-13). No First Use of Nuclear Weapons: Rejecting Nuclear Annihilation. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-13). Democracy Now! 2024-08-13 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 13, 2024…
(2024-08-13). Who Are the Venezuelan Opposition? Leonardo Flores & Alejandro Velasco Debate Election Aftermath. democracynow.org 
Turmoil continues in Venezuela after July's contested election, in which both President Nicolás Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition claimed victory. The National Electoral Council declared Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, but the opposition has released thousands of vote tally sheets online that, if authenticated, suggest a landslide win for Edmundo González. Maduro has tasked the country's Supreme Court with verifying the electoral results, though critics question the court's impartiality. Meanwhile, dueling protests have taken place in Caracas and other parts of Venezuela as internatio…
(2024-08-13). Key U.S. economic data raises global concerns. ecns.cn Data showing the national debt of the United States at a record high of $35 trillion and an unemployment rate that is surging have sparked worries about the health of the U.S. economy.
(2024-08-12). Former member of Japan's germ-warfare unit offers apology in Harbin. ecns.cn Hideo Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, testified and apologized on Tuesday for the crimes committed by the unit during the Japanese invasion of China during the war.
(2024-08-13). Universities to optimize disciplines. ecns.cn China will advance reforms at higher education institutions and adjust disciplines and talent training models to contribute to the country's scientific and technological development efforts and national strategies.
(2024-08-13). Top court condemns killing of judge in Henan. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court, the country's top court, has condemned the killing of a judge in Henan province last week, expressing deep condolences on Monday to the victim's family and vowing to uphold justice.
(2024-08-12). Mainland sends back 4 Taiwan fishing boat crew: CCG. ecns.cn The Fujian Coast Guard lawfully sent back four Taiwan fishing boat crew members on Tuesday, while another person suspected of illegal fishing remains under further investigation.
(2024-08-13). Mainland sends back 4 Taiwan fishing boat crew: CCG. ecns.cn The Fujian Coast Guard lawfully sent back four Taiwan fishing boat crew members on Tuesday, while another person suspected of illegal fishing remains under further investigation.
(2024-08-13). Magnificent scenery of Moshi Park in Sichuan. ecns.cn Spanning 4.8 square kilometers at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, the park boasts an incredible rock forest. Geologists have dubbed this unique geological formation the "Bermuda Triangle of Chinese Geology."
(2024-08-12). Cancer expert expelled from Party for corruption. ecns.cn Cancer expert and researcher Li Jingquan has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from his public position after serious violations of discipline and law, the Hainan Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on Monday.
(2024-08-12). Authorities bust espionage networks of Taiwan separatists. ecns.cn The national security agencies have successfully uncovered over a thousand cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan spies, dismantling a number of espionage networks established within the mainland.
(2024-08-12). Key U.S. economic data raises global concerns. ecns.cn Data showing the national debt of the United States at a record high of $35 trillion and an unemployment rate that is surging have sparked worries about the health of the U.S. economy.
(2024-08-12). Top court condemns killing of judge in Henan. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court, the country's top court, has condemned the killing of a judge in Henan province last week, expressing deep condolences on Monday to the victim's family and vowing to uphold justice.
(2024-08-13). Giant panda Xiao Liwu enjoys life in Sichuan. ecns.cn Xiao Liwu, meaning "Little Gift" in Chinese, was born in San Diego, U.S., in July 2012, and returned to Sichuan in May 2019. The Jiawuhai Giant Panda Conservation and Research Park officially opened in November 2019.
(2024-08-13). French President Macron congratulates Chinese athletes for Paris Olympic success. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron extended his congratulations to Chinese athletes for their remarkable achievements at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics during an exclusive interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV on Sunday.
(2024-08-12). Universities to optimize disciplines. ecns.cn China will advance reforms at higher education institutions and adjust disciplines and talent training models to contribute to the country's scientific and technological development efforts and national strategies.
(2024-08-13). Panda pair makes debut with rousing welcome. ecns.cn California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed Aug 8 as California Panda Day. Newsom was at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday to attend the opening of the newly expanded Panda Ridge — Yun Chuan and Xin Bao's new home.
(2024-08-13). New checkpoints to boost exchanges between mainland, HK. ecns.cn Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province is doubling down on efforts to smoothen the flow of people and cargo to and from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by building and upgrading checkpoints.
(2024-08-13). Numbers of Yangtze finless porpoise increasing. ecns.cn In Jiangxi province's Hukou county, the waters of the Yangtze River converge with the Poyang Lake. Here, a patrol team, led by Shu Yin'an, is witnessing firsthand the resurgence of the elusive Yangtze finless porpoise.
(2024-08-12). HK athletes' Olympic success praised. ecns.cn The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council congratulated the Hong Kong athletes, saying that their performance exemplified the "Lion Rock spirit", showcasing Hong Kong youth's unwavering determination to achieve their dreams.
(2024-08-12). Hamas pushes for UN-backed truce deal. ecns.cn Palestinian militant group Hamas is pushing for implementing a Gaza cease-fire plan previously backed by the United Nations Security Council rather than holding further rounds of talks for a fresh pact.
(2024-08-13). Large cargo drone makes maiden flight. ecns.cn A new large, unmanned cargo plane developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation, a private drone maker, made its debut flight on Sunday in Zigong, Sichuan province.
(2024-08-13). Economists advocate direct support to consumers. ecns.cn Previous economic stimulus policies focused on supporting business operations so that improved business conditions can translate into growing household income.
(2024-08-12). Chinese Olympic champion Pan Zhanle disbands fan group. ecns.cn Chinese star swimmer Pan Zhanle disbanded his only official fan group on China's X-like platform Sina Weibo on Monday, after the toxic "fan culture" targeting certain Chinese Olympic athletes sparked controversy online.
(2024-08-13). HK athletes' Olympic success praised. ecns.cn The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council congratulated the Hong Kong athletes, saying that their performance exemplified the "Lion Rock spirit", showcasing Hong Kong youth's unwavering determination to achieve their dreams.
(2024-08-13). Hong Kong court tosses appeals of assembly verdicts. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal dismissed on Monday appeals by former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six former lawmakers who were seeking to overturn their convictions for participating in an unauthorized assembly during social unrest in 2019.
(2024-08-13). Macao to hold chief executive election on Oct 13. ecns.cn The Macao Special Administrative Region government has announced that the election for its chief executive will be held on Oct 13.
(2024-08-13). Picturesque landscape of wetland park in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Picturesque landscape of Tuoshigan River National Wetland Park in Wushi County of Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2024-08-13). Guidelines set out path to green future. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have released guidelines aimed at accelerating green transition in the country's socioeconomic development.
(2024-08-13). Former member of Japan's germ-warfare unit offers apology in Harbin. ecns.cn Hideo Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, testified and apologized on Tuesday for the crimes committed by the unit during the Japanese invasion of China during the war.
(2024-08-13). Giant salamanders make a comeback in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Wild giant salamanders are extremely rare and are mainly found in tributaries above 1,500 meters of the Yangtze River, Yellow River and Pearl River basins.
(2024-08-12). Fishing ban helps Yangtze River biodiversity on recovery mode. ecns.cn The aquatic biological resources in the Yangtze River have notably recovered following the fishing ban imposed since 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Monday.
(2024-08-13). Visa rules could hit UK degree eligibility. ecns.cn A 16 percent fall in the number of overseas students at United Kingdom universities has led to them lowering entry requirements in a bid to attract more British students.
(2024-08-12). Giant panda Xiao Liwu enjoys life in Sichuan. ecns.cn Xiao Liwu, meaning "Little Gift" in Chinese, was born in San Diego, U.S., in July 2012, and returned to Sichuan in May 2019. The Jiawuhai Giant Panda Conservation and Research Park officially opened in November 2019.
(2024-08-12). Insights丨Robert Kuhn: China's S&T achievement beneficial to the world. ecns.cn During an interview with China News Network, Robert Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, notes that in all of China's stated goals for the future, science and technology is central part of it. With the core approach of innovation being a primary thing with targeted areas, China's achievements in science and technology are natural consequences.
(2024-08-13). Cancer expert expelled from Party for corruption. ecns.cn Cancer expert and researcher Li Jingquan has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from his public position after serious violations of discipline and law, the Hainan Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on Monday.
(2024-08-13). Fishing ban helps Yangtze River biodiversity on recovery mode. ecns.cn The aquatic biological resources in the Yangtze River have notably recovered following the fishing ban imposed since 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Monday.
(2024-08-13). Authorities bust espionage networks of Taiwan separatists. ecns.cn The national security agencies have successfully uncovered over a thousand cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan spies, dismantling a number of espionage networks established within the mainland.
(2024-08-12). Hong Kong court tosses appeals of assembly verdicts. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal dismissed on Monday appeals by former media tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and six former lawmakers who were seeking to overturn their convictions for participating in an unauthorized assembly during social unrest in 2019.
(2024-08-13). Insights丨Robert Kuhn: China's S&T achievement beneficial to the world. ecns.cn During an interview with China News Network, Robert Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, notes that in all of China's stated goals for the future, science and technology is central part of it. With the core approach of innovation being a primary thing with targeted areas, China's achievements in science and technology are natural consequences.
(2024-08-12). Guidelines set out path to green future. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have released guidelines aimed at accelerating green transition in the country's socioeconomic development.
(2024-08-13). Shougang Park ready for 2024 CIFTIS after renovation. ecns.cn The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, or CIFTIS, is scheduled to be held in Beijing from Sept 12 to 16.
(2024-08-13). Ethnic costumes offer visitors fresh experience in Xinjiang. ecns.cn With the peak tourist season getting underway in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, a trend has arisen among visitors to be photographed at some of the major tourist spots while wearing traditional attire.
(2024-08-13). Chinese Olympic champion Pan Zhanle disbands fan group. ecns.cn Chinese star swimmer Pan Zhanle disbanded his only official fan group on China's X-like platform Sina Weibo on Monday, after the toxic "fan culture" targeting certain Chinese Olympic athletes sparked controversy online.
(2024-08-13). IAEA allays fears over nuclear safety after fire. ecns.cn The United Nations' nuclear watchdog said on Sunday that a fire near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant had "no impact" on the facility's safety.
(2024-08-12). Macao to hold chief executive election on Oct 13. ecns.cn The Macao Special Administrative Region government has announced that the election for its chief executive will be held on Oct 13.
(2024-08-12). Ethnic costumes offer visitors fresh experience in Xinjiang. ecns.cn With the peak tourist season getting underway in Xinjiang Autonomous Region, a trend has arisen among visitors to be photographed at some of the major tourist spots while wearing traditional attire.
(2024-08-12). Large cargo drone makes maiden flight. ecns.cn A new large, unmanned cargo plane developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation, a private drone maker, made its debut flight on Sunday in Zigong, Sichuan province.
(2024-08-12). New checkpoints to boost exchanges between mainland, HK. ecns.cn Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province is doubling down on efforts to smoothen the flow of people and cargo to and from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by building and upgrading checkpoints.
(2024-08-12). Shougang Park ready for 2024 CIFTIS after renovation. ecns.cn The 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, or CIFTIS, is scheduled to be held in Beijing from Sept 12 to 16.
(2024-08-12). Magnificent scenery of Moshi Park in Sichuan. ecns.cn Spanning 4.8 square kilometers at an altitude of about 3,500 meters, the park boasts an incredible rock forest. Geologists have dubbed this unique geological formation the "Bermuda Triangle of Chinese Geology."
(2024-08-12). Picturesque landscape of wetland park in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Picturesque landscape of Tuoshigan River National Wetland Park in Wushi County of Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2024-08-13). Hamas pushes for UN-backed truce deal. ecns.cn Palestinian militant group Hamas is pushing for implementing a Gaza cease-fire plan previously backed by the United Nations Security Council rather than holding further rounds of talks for a fresh pact.
(2024-08-13). Is the UK government orchestrating the "counter-protests" to what they label "far-right" and "fascist"? expose-news.com Recent "anti-fascist" protests have been presented as an organic uprising of the British working class. A closer inspection shows this not to be the case. The following is a clip from yesterday's …
(2024-08-13). How Labour and the political left plan to undermine our hard-won freedoms. expose-news.com Starmer and his cronies are using the unrest in the UK as an excuse to crack down on free speech. There has never been a time in history where the people who …
(2024-08-13). How the PCR test has killed millions — and is STILL killing! expose-news.com The PCR test is responsible for more deaths than any test in history. It has been the weapon of choice for those determined to create fear, to justify pointless and damaging lockdowns, …
(2024-08-13). Kyiv's Kursk Offensive and the Symbolic Theater of War. fpif.org The daring campaign has already sent a powerful message to Russia, the United States, and the wider international community that the beleaguered Ukrainian military can still fight and win.
(2024-08-13). Is India on the Way to Number Three? fpif.org The rise of India has reshaped regional and global landscapes over the past decade. Since Narendra Modi stormed to power in 2014, India's economy has advanced from tenth to a remarkable fifth place, with some analysts predicting that it will overtake Japan and Germany to become number three by 2027. The country is filled with a sense of optimism. The fruitful infrastructure achievements, soaring stock market, and growing mobile manufacturing are all testament to the dynamic transformation taking place within the economy. No wonder Modi is keen to trumpet the "China plus one" strategy to encourage countries to min…
(2024-08-13). Hasina demands probe into July 'killings and vandalism' in Bangladesh. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 17, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-13). Trump to be interviewed by supporter Elon Musk on X. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are seen at the Firing Room Four after the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft on NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US May 30, 2020….
(2024-08-13). Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: study. geo.tv 
(2024-08-13). Indian arrested for making peacock curry for YouTube views. geo.tv 
(2024-08-13). Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: study. geo.tv A woman cools off amid scorching heat in Skopje, Macedonia. — AFP/File
(2024-08-13). India: Neglect of Land Reforms by the Country with the World's Largest Rural Population Has High Costs. globalresearch.ca Harijanpur is a hamlet of about 140 households in Manikpur block of Chitrakut district (state of Uttar Pradesh). When some of the poorest people settled here about seven decades back, what helped them the most was a move initiated by …
(2024-08-13). US Troops Return to Oil-rich Kirkuk Despite Talks to Withdraw from Iraq. globalresearch.ca Troops from the US-led international coalition have returned to the K-1 military base in the oil-rich Iraqi city of Kirkuk for the first time since 2020, The New Arab (TNA) An informed Kurdish source told TNA, …
(2024-08-13). Video: "Following Orders". 24-Year-Old Soldier Left Disabled by COVID-19 Vaccines. globalresearch.ca Army and National Guard accused of abandoning 24-year-old soldier with "debilitating heart condition" that internal memo "linked" to COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. | New military records confirm the soldier's heart injury was "In Line of Duty," and details her account of "complications …
(2024-08-13). Voyeurism, Celebrity and Surveillance: A Straight Line. globalresearch.ca Many years ago, while sitting somewhat mournfully in a dentist's office after I had returned from overseas, I chanced upon a magazine in the waiting room: People. I leafed through a few pages of the new publication, recently launched, and …
(2024-08-13). SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine-related Myocarditis and Pericarditis: An Analysis of the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report Database. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | Background: The association between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mRNA vaccines and myocarditis/pericarditis in the Japanese population has not been systematically investigated. This study was aimed at clarifying the association between SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines (BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273) …
(2024-08-13). Risk Stratification: COVID-19 Vaccine-Induced Cardiac Arrest. globalresearch.ca We continue to see vaccinated persons suffer cardiac arrests three years after most took the shots in 2021. Both Pfizer and Moderna mRNA have been found in human heart muscle at autopsy. Spike protein has been stained in
(2024-08-13). Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC. icrc.org Media Briefing — GC 75th anniversary…
(2024-08-13). Ukraine: Repairing two dams reduces risk of collapse for communities. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). P, Private archives, 1859-1991, 20 metres of shelf space. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Eight rules for "civilian hackers" during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). 5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Mexico: A regional exhibition honours the family members of missing people who died searching for their loved ones. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-13). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Moldova: Rebuilding lives through the cash-for-livelihood programme. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Georgia: Remains of 16 people missing in connection with 1992-93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Geneva Conventions 75th Anniversary: Reaffirm commitment to IHL and make it a political priority. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Ethiopia: Almost 1.5 million livestock vaccinated to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). China: Health interventions in crisis situations. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure. icrc.org
(2024-08-13). CAIR Sues FBI for Gaza Activists Constitutional Violations. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-12) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held two press conferences on August 12, in Washington, DC and Los Angeles in introducing a lawsuit filed against the federal government on behalf of two United States citizens of Palestinian descent who have been placed on the secret No-Fly list claiming they were added for political reasons.
(2024-08-13). Thursday 8/15: US Out of the Philippines Educational Discussion. indybay.org Downtown Santa Cruz Library Community Room | 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Thursday 8/15: "The Year of Living Constitutionally": Book Talk w/ author A. J. Jacobs hosted by LWV. indybay.org Online via Zoom…
(2024-08-13). Friday 8/16: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-08-13). Sunday 9/8: AMERICAN DREAMS – A New Musical by SF Mime Troupe. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center | 301 Center St., Santa Cruz 95060…
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). The Valley Film Festival Announces Winners! indybay.org The Valley Film Festival announced the winners of the 10 Degrees Hotter Award! The festival was held at Laemmle NoHo 7 in the North Hollywood Arts District.
(2024-08-13). Black Rose Anarchists 10th Anniversary Party. indybay.org
(2024-08-13). Current Military Trends Increased Military Exercises. indybay.org The combination of increased military exercises, regional tensions, and ongoing conflicts contributes to a complex and volatile global environment. The likelihood of new conflicts arising or existing ones escalating cannot be dismissed…
(2024-08-13). Saturday 8/10: Free Palestine. indybay.org Ocean at Water St. Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-13). Tuesday 8/13: Trail of Truth Rally for Indigenous Rights w/ Muwekma Ohlone (San Jose). indybay.org San Jose City Hall Plaza | 200 E. Santa Clara Street | San Jose CA 95113…
(2024-08-13). Saturday 8/17: Caminata for Pathway to Citizenship through Registry. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza | 1700 Alum Rock Avenue | San José, CA 95116…
(2024-08-13). Friday 8/16: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-13). Friday 8/16: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-13). Thursday 8/22: People's Park Update and Movie Night! indybay.org Arthouse Gallery and Cultural Center | 2905 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA…
(2024-08-13). SF DA Brooke Jenkins, Drop the Charges! Demand Palestine Supporters of the Golden Gate 26. indybay.org
(2024-08-13). Saturday 8/17: Free Palestine protest. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-13). Kamala Harris Fundraising Visit Met by Protesters. indybay.org Protesters want more from Kamala than "we are working for a cease fire."
(2024-08-13). Boris Johnson could return to the Telegraph as global editor-in-chief as Nadhim Zahawi plots bid. leftfootforward.org Johnson has longstanding links with the Telegraph, having previously written a column for the paper and having started his journalism career there.
(2024-08-13). MASTER PLAN Episode 1: When Nixon's Milk Money Prompted A Backlash. levernews.com
(2024-08-13). MASTER PLAN, Ep 1: Nixon's Milk Money Prompts A Backlash. levernews.com
(2024-08-13). MASTER PLAN Is Here. levernews.com
(2024-08-13). Project 2025: A nightmare for immigrant rights. liberationnews.org 
Project 2025's positions on immigrants and the U.S. immigration system would be a nightmare for immigrant rights if they were to be made real under a second Trump term.
(2024-08-13). 'Unlivable': French-Algerians dream of a new life in Algeria to escape Islamophobia. middleeasteye.net 
'Unlivable': French-Algerians dream of a new life in Algeria to escape Islamophobia | People of Algerian descent in France contemplate crossing the Mediterranean for a one-way trip away from racism | | El Djazair II, a ship belonging to the company Algerie Ferries, leaves Marseille for Algeria in July 2…
(2024-08-13). Iran: Attacked from all sides, Zarif found no support from Pezeshkian. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Attacked from all sides, Zarif found no support from Pezeshkian | After taking office, the reformist president largely ignored his advisor, who discovered he had both conservative and reformist enemies | | Masoud Pezeshkian, right, and Mohammad Javad Zarif visit Ayato…
(2024-08-13). Two dozen former Guantanamo detainees expelled from Oman to Yemen, says report. middleeasteye.net 
Two dozen former Guantanamo detainees expelled from Oman to Yemen, says report | Several former Guantanamo detainees of Yemeni origin have been subject to harm after being returned to Yemen | | Photo made during an escorted visit and reviewed by US military shows unidentified detainees at 'Camp 6'
(2024-08-13). US 'to send $750m shipment of bombs' to Saudi Arabia. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-08-13). Defending national sovereignty and delinking. A question of class struggle and rights. mronline.org 
Global capital through the international finance system has obtained near hegemony and capitalism is projected as the best and most superior system in history.
(2024-08-13). Democracy in Power with Sandeep Vaheesan. mronline.org 
We speak with Sandeep Vaheesan, legal director at the Open Markets Institute, about his forthcoming book, Democracy in Power: A History of Electrification in the United States (University of Chicago Press, 2024). Democracy in Power is a highly detailed work of political and institutional history that recounts the struggle over electric power generation in the United States.
(2024-08-13). As Texas antifascist found "not guilty," billionaire GOP mega-donor reportedly bankrolling lawsuit for fascist, anti-semitic group. mronline.org 
Members of the New Columbia Movement routinely rally alongside neo-Nazi groups which openly flaunt Nazi imagery.
(2024-08-13). What's behind regime change in Bangladesh. mronline.org 
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 U.S. and China in the Asia-Pacific region.
(2024-08-13). If Hindus continue to remain inactive, Goa could become another Pakistan, says RSS leader Bhobe, warns BJP against viewing Muslims as vote bank. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The chief of the Goa unit of the National Volunteer Association (RSS), Rajendra Bhobe, has expressed "concerns" over the rising number of Muslim voters in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he urged them not to view Muslims as a vote bank and discouraged the inclusion of voters from …
(2024-08-13). Former Bangladesh's PM Hasina booked under murder charges. muslimmirror.com DHAKA : A murder case has been filed against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and six others over the death of a grocery shop owner during last month's violent clashes that led to the fall of her government, media reports revealed on Tuesday. The case was the first to be filed against Hasina, 76, …
(2024-08-13). If Hindus continue to remain inactive, Goa could become another Pakistan, says RSS leader Bhobe. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The chief of the Goa unit of the National Volunteer Association (RSS), Rajendra Bhobe, has expressed "concerns" over the rising number of Muslim voters in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he urged them not to view Muslims as a vote bank and discouraged the inclusion of voters from …
(2024-08-13). Voters reject JD Vance's far-right views: Polls show growing backlash against Trump's running mate. nationofchange.org The findings suggest that the more the electorate learns about Vance's far-right views, the less they support him.
(2024-08-13). Inside Project 2025's secret training videos. nationofchange.org Dozens of never-before-published videos created for Project 2025 were provided to ProPublica and Documented by a person who had access to them.
(2024-08-13). Biden administration's 'Time Is Money' initiative: A comprehensive crackdown on corporate exploitation. nationofchange.org This initiative is part of a broader effort by the administration to hold corporations accountable and protect consumers from unfair business practices.
(2024-08-13). Thousands Rally Against Far-Right Extremism in the UK. peoplesdispatch.org On Saturday, August 10, the streets of Newcastle were filled with thousands of people from diverse backgrounds and communities, united in a powerful demonstration against far-right extremism in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, a far-right counter-protest occurred at the same time, drawing only around 50 participants.
(2024-08-13). Battle for Jadar: tens of thousands rally against Rio Tinto's mining project in Serbia. peoplesdispatch.org Over 30,000 people protested in Belgrade on Saturday, August 10, against Rio Tinto's resumed Jadar Project, a proposed lithium mine in western Serbia. The protest united people who have been mobilizing over the last month against the project in demonstrations in around 50 towns and cities across the country. | After the protest, activists blocked two railway stations in Belgrade, warning that, if pursued, the project will lead to irreversible environmental damage, devastating health and agriculture not only in western Serbia but across the region. | Scientist Dragana ƒêorƒëeviƒá e…
(2024-08-13). Sexual violence and child malnutrition in Sudan's civil war place heavy burden on women. peoplesdispatch.org Sudanese women activists have reported that since the civil war which broke out in 2023, sexual violence has been used as a tool of war by both sides…
(2024-08-13). Fidel Castro: a life of revolution. peoplesdispatch.org August 13 marks the anniversary of the birth of Marxist and communist revolutionary Fidel Castro, one of the most influential political leaders of the 20th century. Read our series of articles about the political life of the revolutionary leader.
(2024-08-13). Beyond the Finance Bill: Kenya's ongoing demand for change. peoplesdispatch.org For the past five weeks, Kenya has been gripped by unprecedented protests. What began on June 18 as a In society, development and events are never entirely predictable, nor do they occur in isolation. Even periods of apparent inactivity can give way to rapid change, overshadowing years of dormancy or quietness. These dynamics are evident in the ongoing pr…
(2024-08-13). Gaza's ceasefire and prisoner deal hangs in the balance. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-08-13). Name one Communist who ever endorsed a capitalist politician. peoplesworld.org 
I was assigned by People's World to cover the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston that nominated John Kerry for president. The other big part of my assignment was to report on the mass protests outside the Fleet Center convention hall urging the Democrats to oppose the Iraq war. The weekend before that convention, anti-war …
(2024-08-13). "We're paying for our own annihilation but nobody thinks about it" peoplesworld.org 
LIVERMORE, Calif. — "They don't want peace. Why? Because peace doesn't make money." Those words were spoken here at the recent demonstration against the production of thermonuclear weapons at Livermore Labs. As peace activists gathered around the world to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, honoring the hundreds …
(2024-08-13). North Carolina nurses at privatized Mission Hospital picket new corporate owners. peoplesworld.org 
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—On Aug. 6, nurses from Mission Hospital took to the streets here to protest what they describe as exploitative practices by the hospital's owners, HCA Healthcare. The private company bought Mission Health, previously a not-for-profit community healthcare system, in February 2019 for $1.5 billion. Molly Zenker, a nurse at Mission Hospital and a member …
(2024-08-13). Bridging the great cultural chasm: A fractured comic fairy tale of 'Human Error'. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES — This is one of the most fractious times in our nation's history, as we experience more division in America than at any period since the Civil War and the Vietnam War. The USA is deeply split today along political, ethnic, gender, and economic lines, with massive income inequality and intense partisan polarization. …
(2024-08-13). Taxes on tips not the only or main problem facing tipped workers. peoplesworld.org 
LAS VEGAS—With all the talk lately about eliminating the taxes on tips, major parts of the issue are not being addressed, it seems, by anyone — including presidential candidates, unions in Las Vegas, and others. The first thing is that workers should be able to keep their tips so often stolen by employers who falsely …
(2024-08-13). Chilean miners begin strike for better salary conditions. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The union of workers at the Escondida mine, located in the Chilean region of Antofagasta, decreed the beginning of a strike starting today, aimed at demanding the transnational consortium BHP better salaries.
(2024-08-13). Construction of National Stadium advances in El Salvador. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The National Stadium in El Salvador is making progress today in its construction and is already expected to be the new venue available to host qualifying matches for the World Cup.
(2024-08-13). ECLAC forecasts 1.8 percent regional growth this year. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) today forecast that the region will continue a low growth path this year, with an average of 1.8 percent, although by 2025 it will rise to 2.3.
(2024-08-13). Argentine graduates in Cuba highlight Fidel Castro's legacy. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine Association of Graduates in Cuba (AAGraCuba) today highlighted the legacy of the historic leader of the Revolution on the island, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), on the 98th anniversary of his birth.
(2024-08-13). African countries ravaged by incliment weather. plenglish.com Dakar, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Severe downpours and floods have affected more than 716,000 inhabitants of West and Central Africa in just two months of the rainy season, the United Nations warned today.
(2024-08-13). Commander of the Revolution pays tribute to Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Guillermo Garcia, Commander of the Revolution, paid tribute to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the Santa Ifigenia patrimonial cemetery in this city on Tuesday.
(2024-08-13). Syria and Cuba celebrate anniversary of relations. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The peoples of Syria and Cuba are celebrating another anniversary of their relations, established on August 11, 1965, and marked for 59 years by brotherhood, solidarity, and unwavering principled positions.
(2024-08-13). Large police deployment in Peru for APEC meeting; minister in trouble. plenglish.com Lima, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) A large security deployment characterizes today the second day of a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, whose host, Agriculture Minister Angel Manero is the target of harsh criticism.
(2024-08-13). Midwinter Antarctica 50 ∞F Above Average. pressenza.com Temperatures for the entire month of July in Antarctica were 50 ∞F above average, but it also experienced days when temperatures spiked up to 82 ∞F above average. Yes, Antarctica is the world's deep freeze and it is the dead of winter. What does this portend? | For starters, according to Michael Dukes, director of forecasting at MetDesk: "In Antarctica generally that kind of warming in the winter and continuing into summer months can lead to collapsing of the ice sheets." (Source: Antarctica Temperatures Rise 10C Above Average in Near Record Heatwave, The Guardian, August 1, 2024) | Already, the summe…
(2024-08-13). Midwinter Antarctica 50 ∞F Above Average. pressenza.com Temperatures for the entire month of July in Antarctica were 50 ∞F above average, but it also experienced days when temperatures spiked up to 82 ∞F above average. Yes, Antarctica is the world's deep freeze and it is the dead of winter. What does this portend? | For starters, according to Michael Dukes, director of forecasting at MetDesk: "In Antarctica generally that kind of warming in the winter and continuing into summer months can lead to collapsing of the ice sheets." (Source: Antarctica Temperatures Rise 10C Above Average in Near Record Heatwave, The Guardian, August 1, 2024) | Already, the summe…
(2024-08-13). The Role of Ancient DNA in Modern Traits. pressenza.com Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. | By Marjorie Hecht | Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. | An international team of researchers examined 732 post-mortem brain samples and identified variations in DNA associated with different psychiatric conditions, which they cross-referenced with data fro…
(2024-08-13). Manila Toy Wholesalers Sell Plastic Nails with Toxic Glue. pressenza.com 
12 August 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste criticized the unchecked sale of unauthorized plastic nail sets marketed for children's use that are sold with a glue containing a hazardous substance restricted in cosmetics and toys. | Based on the market monitoring conducted yesterday, August 11, toy wholesalers in Binondo, Manila sell various types of artificial nail sets with an accompanying glue listing dibutyl phthalate (DBP), a known endocrine disrupting chemical or EDC, among its ingredients. This glue used for artificial nails lists dibutyl phthalate, an endocrine disrupting chemical, among…
(2024-08-13). Lowering Organic Waste Methane: Turning Organic Waste into Climate Solutions. pressenza.com 
Mobilizing Asia-Pacific for Rapid Methane Reduction and Sustainable Waste Management: | Methane is 82.5 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, making it the second largest component of greenhouse gasses and responsible for 30% of global emissions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) underscores the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5 ∞C. Immediate and substantial reductions in methane emissions could achieve a significant impact, reducing expected global warming by nearly 20% by 2045. | The Glob…
(2024-08-13). Scott Ritter Reports on 'Doxxing' and 'Swatting' Along with the FBI Raid on His House. pressenza.com Aug. 11, 2024 (EIRNS)—Scott Ritter issued a 12-minute video on Aug. 8 regarding what happened during the FBI raid on his house on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and then used his regular two-hour Friday interview ("Ask the Inspector") with Jeff Norman to explain the matter in depth. He revealed that he was "doxxed" when the FBI exposed his street address and other data on his residence, and "swatted" when the FBI was told there was a "shooter" in his house, that "someone in my household was threatening to carry out a mass shooting," which provoked a SWAT team, armed and ready, to enter the home. That was neutralized be…
(2024-08-13). The Role of Ancient DNA in Modern Traits. pressenza.com Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. | By Marjorie Hecht | Ancient human retrovirus DNA could be one of the markers of susceptibility to mental illness—specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, a new study suggests. | An international team of researchers examined 732 post-mortem brain samples and identified variations in DNA associated with different psychiatric conditions, which they cross-referenced with data fro…
(2024-08-13). Scott Ritter Reports on 'Doxxing' and 'Swatting' Along with the FBI Raid on His House. pressenza.com Aug. 11, 2024 (EIRNS)—Scott Ritter issued a 12-minute video on Aug. 8 regarding what happened during the FBI raid on his house on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and then used his regular two-hour Friday interview ("Ask the Inspector") with Jeff Norman to explain the matter in depth. He revealed that he was "doxxed" when the FBI exposed his street address and other data on his residence, and "swatted" when the FBI was told there was a "shooter" in his house, that "someone in my household was threatening to carry out a mass shooting," which provoked a SWAT team, armed and ready, to enter the home. That was neutralized be…
(2024-08-13). Iran showcases indigenous long-range Mohajer-10 drone at Russian exhibition. presstv.ir The Iranian Defense Ministry also showcased advanced radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems at the Moscow defense exhibit.
(2024-08-13). Paris Olympics: Iran's taekwondo 'stars' bring laurels to country with four medals. presstv.ir Iran was represented by 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics, including four young taekwondo athletes. All four of them won medals, bringing laurels to their country.
(2024-08-13). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Iran says made breakthrough in defense capabilities in parallel with missile, drone power. presstv.ir A high-ranking Iranian military commander says various types of military equipment entirely designed and manufactured by the country's technicians are on par with its world-famous drones and missiles.
(2024-08-13). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-13). Al-Aqsa Storm turned Palestinian resistance into global movement: Iran's interim FM. presstv.ir Bagheri Kani says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm has transformed the Palestinian resistance into a global resistance which has become an undeniable truth.
(2024-08-13). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-13). Putin tells Mahmoud Abbas Russia 'doing everything to support Palestine'. presstv.ir The Palestinian Authority president is in Moscow "to exchange views regarding the difficult conditions that Palestine is experiencing."
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-13). Pezeshkian: Mutual respect key to enhanced Iran-Europe ties. presstv.ir Iran's president was speaking on the phone with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). Teatro Terry de Cienfuegos subsede del Festival Internacional de las Artes Folk danza 2024 (+Foto). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 13 ago (RHC) El espectáculo Latinoamérica Baila, del programa del Festival Internacional de las Artes Folk danza 2024 se presentará en la subsede del Teatro Tomás Terry de esta ciudad, el próximo 15 de agosto.
(2024-08-13). Why US Hegemony is Over. thesiriusreport.com 
We detail the historical decline of the United States, why the US is no longer a hegemonic power and why it faces an uncertain future.
(2024-08-13). For a fighting union movement, it needs to break with Labor. socialist-alliance.org 
Jonathan Strauss argues that a fighting, democratic union movement would entail members and delegates' meetings directing industrial action and political campaigns, opposing state intervention and not subordinating union strategy to Labor's pro-capitalist project.
(2024-08-13). NATO and its Kiev proxy in last roll of the dice. thealtworld.com The NATO NeoNazi regime in Kiev is going for broke, as its Third Reich forbears did during World War Two. | The NATO NeoNazi regime in Kiev is going for broke, as its Third Reich forbears did during World War Two. This time around, though, the fascists have a nuclear terrorist card to play. | As in the endgame of World War Two, the Nazi Wehrmacht tried to break out in Kursk as a way to divert from battlefield losses elsewhere on the crumbling Eastern Front. The gamble proved futile then and looks like repeating disastrously today. | Vladimir Zelensky, the illegitimate puppet president of Ukraine, is out of troops…
(2024-08-13). Saudi Arabia performs first-of-its-kind fully robotic tumour resection. tvbrics.com 
Robotic surgery opens new horizons for cancer treatment…
(2024-08-13). UAE opens public Cyber Defence Centre. tvbrics.com 
The facility aims to achieve the highest level of digital security…
(2024-08-13). Iran's exports to Latin America reach 436 million tonnes. tvbrics.com 
15 Latin American countries welcomed Iranian goods…
(2024-08-13). Ethiopia attracts Iranian investors to develop industrial parks. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia's development results, especially in the energy sector, have created favourable conditions for investment…
(2024-08-13). China transforms roads to meet green standards. tvbrics.com 
Clean energy paves the way for sustainable transport…
(2024-08-13). India unveils 109 varieties of climate resilient crops. tvbrics.com 
Farmers termed these varieties as very beneficial as they will reduce the cost of production while having a positive impact on the environment…
(2024-08-13). Iranian engineers create device to combat heat and dust. tvbrics.com 
This mechanism sprays water into the air and serves as a way to increase humidity…
(2024-08-13). Ethiopia develops programme to cultivate green culture. tvbrics.com 
The Green Legacy Programme is bearing its first fruits…
(2024-08-13). Egypt simplifies process of obtaining building permits. tvbrics.com 
Obtaining a permit will now take from 26 days to 40 days…
(2024-08-13). The political significance of the NATO-Ukrainian attack on Kursk. wsws.org The Kursk offensive is of limited military effectiveness, but its political significance is substantial. It is an immense political humiliation for the Putin regime and a demonstration that NATO has no "red lines" in its escalation against Russia.
(2024-08-13). The political significance of the NATO-Ukrainian attack on Kursk. wsws.org The Kursk offensive is of limited military effectiveness, but its political significance is substantial. It is an immense political humiliation of the Putin regime and a demonstration that NATO has no "red lines" for its escalation against Russia.
(2024-08-13). Russia's Putin rebukes governor who admitted Ukraine offensive in Kursk. scmp.com The president cut Alexey Smirnov off at a televised meeting after he said Ukrainian forces had penetrated at least 12km into the region.
(2024-08-13). 'Russia's 1000 Sq km With Ukraine Troops': Zelenksy Army Chief's Bombshell Claim Amid Kursk Invasion. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian Army Chief Oleksandr Syrsky made a shocking claim on August 12, stating that Ukrainian forces now control 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory in the Kursk region. "We continue to conduct offensive operations in the Kursk region. As of now, about 1,000 square kilometres of the territory of the Russian Federation are under our control," Syrsky said. Syrsky's bold declaration was reportedly made in a video released by President Zelensky. The claim marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-13). Putin says Ukraine's attack on Russia is aimed at ceasefire negotiations. scmp.com Russian president said it seemed Ukraine trying to improve negotiating position, accused Kyiv of targeting civilians in its Kursk operation.
(2024-08-13). Russia strikes back at Ukrainian forces in Kursk region. scmp.com Russia's defence ministry published footage of bombers striking what it said were Ukrainian troops in the Kursk border region and of infantry storming Ukrainian positions.
(2024-08-13). Ukraine War Day #902: Did Ukraine Seize Russia's Gas Meter? — Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers, | I am still trying to figure out whether or not the invaders managed to seize Russia's gas metering hub in the city of Sudzha. At the start of this invasion, there was a lot of speculation that this gas meter station might be one of NATO's "strategic" goals in undertaking this operation. | But first: to explain exactly what this meter is, The Sudzha Gas-Metering Station is a component of a singular route of gas delivery out of Russia, crossing Ukrainia…
(2024-08-13). Why China's shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine has gained pace. scmp.com China's recent diplomatic efforts related to the Ukraine war offer insights into Beijing's possible future role in mediating in the conflict.
(2024-08-13). Putin says Ukraine's attack on Russia is aimed at ceasefire negotiations. scmp.com Russian president said it seemed Ukraine was trying to improve negotiating position, accused Kyiv of targeting civilians in Kursk operation.
(2024-08-13). Nearly 100 Migrant Families Evicted from Aurora, CO 'Slumlord' Apartment. unicornriot.ninja 
(2024-08-13). Imperialism's dread: Turkish Blue Homeland. uwidata.com By (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain Halil àñzsaraàß The theoretical framework of region-shaping initiatives such as the Greater Middle East Project (BOP) of imperialism consists of realism based on the supremacy of geopolitics and power, as well as neoliberalism based on the interdependency of states. While the imperialist establishment of the United States (US), European …
(2024-08-13). Over 1.3 million Americans are now being infected with COVID-19 each day. wsws.org The deepening summer wave is taking place amid a complete cover-up by the Biden administration, the CDC and the corporate media, all of whom have conspired to impose the homicidal "forever COVID" policy.
(2024-08-13). Macron agrees to Pacific leaders' fact-finding mission to New Caledonia. wsws.org The Pacific Forum's intervention in the French colony's crisis is driven by concerns that the situation could be the spark for wider regional unrest.
(2024-08-13). Steward Health Care to shutter two Massachusetts hospitals by August 31. wsws.org Workers and residents throughout the state must mount a campaign to defend healthcare jobs and medical care at Steward Health Care.
(2024-08-13). Former Australian PM says the US is an "aggressor" targeting China. wsws.org Keating's comments pointed to the real dynamic of the war threat, with US imperialism in decline and seeking to maintain its hegemony through aggressive conflict with China.
(2024-08-13). Dockworker union issues 60-day strike notice ahead of potential walkouts on US East Coast. wsws.org A strike would not only bring whole sections of the economy to a halt, it would also embolden workers across the country and the world to press for their own demands and become the start of a broader offensive by the working class.
(2024-08-13). Socialist Equality Party (US) holds Eighth National Congress. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in the United States held its Eighth National Congress from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-13). Hack work vs. history: Aidan Beatty's The Party Is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. wsws.org Professor Aidan Beatty, a lecturer at the Carnegie Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, has posted an announcement of the upcoming publication of his book on Gerry Healy.
(2024-08-13). Review into Nottingham killings by mentally ill man ignores decades-long collapse in care provision. wsws.org In 1983, the Thatcher Conservative government adopted a policy of "Care in the Community" as part of an overall cutting of NHS provision within the political project of "rolling back the frontiers of the state".
(2024-08-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Thousands of educators rallied in Valparaiso, Chile on August 7 protesting exploitative conditions, while hotel workers walked out in Montreal, Quebec City and Sherbrooke over wages.
(2024-08-13). 80 years since the liberation of Lublin-Majdanek concentration camp: From Hitler's war in the East to the Holocaust. wsws.org The history of the Majdanek camp reveals the links between Nazi Germany's war of aggression against the Soviet Union and the Holocaust, and the extermination of the Jewish population, which primarily affected Poland and Eastern Europe.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots? ummid.com 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). '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".
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.
(2024-08-13). 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).
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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".
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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".
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). 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.
(2024-08-13). FBI investigating after Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran. scmp.com FBI is also looking into alleged hack targeting Biden and Harris campaign advisers, The Washington Post reported.
(2024-08-13). SATIRE: J.D. Vance Accuses Tim Walz Of Stolen Valor For Wearing 'Grill Master' Apron. theonion.com 
WASHINGTON—Lambasting the Democratic vice presidential candidate across social media platforms, J.D. Vance reportedly accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Tuesday of stolen valor for wearing an apron that said "Grill Master." "Tim Walz is a liar—he has never attained the rank of grill master," said Vance, attacking Walz…
(2024-08-13). India Awaits Next Elephant Census Results. devdiscourse.com India will have to wait until June next year for the results of the latest elephant census, as the population estimation has been delayed in some northeastern states, sources said. Wild elephants are found in forested, hilly tracts across four regions of India: the foothills of the Himalayas in the north, the northeastern states, east-central India, and the Western and Eastern Ghats in the southern parts of the country.
(2024-08-13). Judicial officers demand meeting with Principal Judge over Bukirwa's expulsion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Judicial Officers Association (UJOA) has petitioned Principal Judge Flavian Zeija, demanding an urgent meeting over the expulsion of Justice Farida Bukirwa from High Court duty. Justice Bukirwa was among the 16 justices who were appointed in acting capacity by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2022, and whose confirmation …
(2024-08-13). President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of the Presidential Health Compact. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of the Presidential Health Compact | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 15 August 2024, preside over the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. | The second compact follows the 2023 Presidential Health Summit which built on the inaugural summit of 2018 and brought together several stakeholders. | These include government, business, labour, civil society, health professionals, unions, service users, statutory councils, academia, and researchers to develop sustainable and inclusive solutions to challenges in the nation…
(2024-08-13). Jannik Sinner Gears Up for Cincinnati Open Despite Hip Concerns. devdiscourse.com Tennis star Jannik Sinner has said he is not overly worried about a lingering hip issue as he prepares for the Cincinnati Open this week. The 22-year-old, who has been dealing with the injury since May, aims to gain confidence for the upcoming U.S. Open.
(2024-08-13). National Organization for Women (NOW) PAC Endorses John Mannion for Congress In NY-22. urbancny.com 
The grassroots NOW PAC is endorsing Mannion for his strong commitment to women's rights, economic justice, and racial equality. Syracuse, NY —Today, Senator John Mannion was endorsed by the National Organization for Women (NOW) PAC, the largest grassroots feminist organization in the country. "The National Organization for Women PAC endorses John Mannion, we know he is a strong leader and will work to ensure women and girls have safe communities in which to thrive," said NOW PAC Chairwoman Christian F. Nunes. "His work on equitability in education, fair pay and supporting our right to choose is at the core…
(2024-08-13). From the ends of the earth. gilbertdoctorow.com I have just received from the broadcaster TNT News the internet link to their podcast of my interview with their Johnny Vedmore show on 7 August, and I share this with you here: tntvideo.podbean.com/e/lenka-white-gilbe… I come on at 37 minutes into the program, though I can also recommend that you listen to the interview with …
(2024-08-13). Energy should play key role in 2024 Pennsylvania (and US) elections. wattsupwiththat.com The threat of recurrent blackouts is rising, and we are getting closer than ever to having electricity when it happens to be available, instead of when we need it.
(2024-08-13). Surreal pop video clashes climate crisis with the British seaside holiday. thecanary.co A music duo is tackling the climate crisis head on in their new track — but they're doing it with a difference across their new track The Tide. The Tide Aiming for a viral hit this summer, The Tide brings sinister humour along with a serious message to a scene all Brits are familiar with. […] | By
(2024-08-13). Climate change is fueling the spread of dengue in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
Experts warn that climate change is fueling the spread of diseases like dengue to new regions. The World Health Organization reports a 232% increase in suspected dengue cases across the Americas this year compared to the same period last year, including in the United States. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
(2024-08-13). Capitalism, imperialism and global displacement. links.org.au 
Justin Akers Chacón — The crisis churning out rising displacement is located in the failings of the capitalist system internationally, both in its economic functions and political operations.
(2024-08-13). Can Vice-Presidential Pick Tim Walz Make Democrats the Education Party Again? independentmediainstitute.org
(2024-08-13). Second phase of Operation Vulindlela to focus on municipalities. sanews.gov.za Second phase of Operation Vulindlela to focus on municipalities | As Operation Vulindlela is expected to enter its second phase, government will focus on stabilising the performance of local government to address the immediate challenges in electricity, water, and other basic services.
"Without these services, businesses cannot function, and investors cannot invest," the Deputy Minister of Finance, David Masondo, said on Tuesday.
Addressing the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, Masondo said in the long term, the institutional structure and funding model for local government will be reviewed to ensu…
(2024-08-13). The RBA says one thing, its pictures and graphs say another. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-13). Veolia got £4.2bn from UK privatisation, gives CEO £3m — but a worker can't accept a £3k holiday? thecanary.co 
Veolia, the private sector outsourcing giant that's gobbled up huge swathes of local authority privatised contracts, is at the centre of a growing storm over the treatment of one of its workers. Of course, the company probably doesn't care less — as it's bled the public purse dry of billions over the years, while its […] | By
(2024-08-13). Olympic Medallist Manu Bhaker Takes Break Ahead of World Cup. devdiscourse.com Olympic double medallist Manu Bhaker might miss the upcoming World Cup in October, according to her coach Jaspal Rana. The celebrated 22-year-old pistol shooter has decided to take a three-month break.
(2024-08-13). Donald Trump recalls assassination attempt in chat with Elon Musk on X. scmp.com The Republican also discussed illegal immigration and his plans to cut government regulations in an interview marred by technical glitches.
(2024-08-13). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Japanese Shares Surge as Investors Monitor Key Data. devdiscourse.com Japanese shares spearheaded gains in Asia on Tuesday, weakening the yen as investors awaited critical U.S. inflation data which could influence the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions. The uptick in Japanese shares follows last week's market volatility driven by recession fears and a strengthening yen.
(2024-08-13). NEMA: Waste landfilling at Kiteezi is backwardness. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) Akankwasah Barirega has criticized landfilling as an outdated waste management practice unsuitable for the modern era. "Landfilling of waste in the 21st century is backwardness," Barirega remarked in Kampala on Monday. Barirega's comments follow the recent collapse of Uganda's …
(2024-08-13). ACSN paramilitaries from northern Colombia declare ceasefire. colombiareports.com Paramilitary organization ACSN ordered its forces in northern Colombia to cease fire in response to government decrees that seek to negotiate the demobilization of paramilitaries. The ACSN, which is also…
(2024-08-13). NZ Herald's disclosure obligation to readers: Why are we waiting? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis The New Zealand Herald and its publisher are failing to follow a golden rule: Engage with readers when they question your actions. The Herald is currently confronted by two controversies. The first is its decision to use artificial intelligence to write editorials. The second is its decision to publish a highly…
(2024-08-13). Africa CDC Declares mpox a Public Health Emergency. plusnews.ug 
The African Union's Health watch-dog has declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a "clarion call for action". "I declare with a heavy heart but with an unyielding commitment to our people, to our African citizens, we declare mpox as public health emergency of continental …
(2024-08-13). Riot Act: Unpicking Matthew Goodwin's Arguments in Defence of 'White Anger'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-08-13). Kiribati elections 2024 — what's at stake in today's vote. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The I-Kiribati people will go to the polls for the first round of voting today. Ballots are expected to open at 7am NZ time. The Kiribati Electoral Commission is responsible to conduct the election with the support of the Ministry for Culture and Internal Affairs. READ MORE: Other…
(2024-08-13). Kamala Harris is Brat, Tim Walz is Midwest Princess. gnnhd.tv 
The Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign's camo hat sold out within an hour. It's a reference to pop star Chappell Roan — and a clear example of the Democrats' efforts to reach young people.
(2024-08-13). Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Father and Daughter for Stealing Over $280,000 from Elderly New Yorker. urbancny.com 
Frank Whittaker and Christine Ellsworth Spent Stolen Funds on a New Car and at Restaurants, Casinos, and a Jewelry Store New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment and arrest of Frank Whittaker, 56, of Kingston, NY and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 38, of Accord, NY for allegedly stealing more than $280,000 from a vulnerable elderly victim in Ulster County. After earning the trust of the victim by providing lawn maintenance and assisting with household tasks, Whittaker and Ellsworth gained access to the then-92 year-old's checkbook and finances. Whittaker had himse…
(2024-08-13). Experts urged to add their voice on water and climate issues. sanews.gov.za Experts urged to add their voice on water and climate issues | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has implored academia and global experts in research and science to prioritise major water, environment and climate change issues facing the entire global community. | Mahlobo made the call at the International Conference on Water and Environmental Sustainability, currently underway in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. | The two-day conference which began on Monday, is organised by the University of Zululand in collaboration with the Changán University in China. | The conference presents a distinguished…
(2024-08-13). Why Buying CBD Oil In Bulk Is The Best Option This Coming Season. moguldom.com 
By Mark Twins With the rise in Buy CBD Oil demand, more and more customers are considering buying it in bulk as a lucrative strategy for the upcoming season. One should purchase more CBD oil for many reasons, including savings on costs and ensuring that your favorite wellness product is always available. Bulk purchases offer …
(2024-08-13). Banksy's latest animal themed artwork depicts a rhino mounting a car. scmp.com The street artist has been posting artwork in his animal-themed collection in London to his Instagram every day since Monday, August 5.
(2024-08-13). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.
(2024-08-13). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Kaleidoscope Voting and Kamala: TikTok's Influence on the 2024 Election. fairobserver.com 
If you've opened up TikTok in the last month, chances are you've wondered why your feed looks like a coconut tree-riddled Hawaiian Island. In the month before, you may have been bombarded by AI-generated images of an embracing Donald Trump and Joe Biden. TikTok is a distinctive sea. Gen Z — the generation born from…
(2024-08-13). China's third plenum shows its reform era has entered a new phase. scmp.com As China strives to build a "high-level socialist market economy", expect the central government to build on the reforms of past decades.
(2024-08-13). Politicians don't get how popular climate action is. That's a problem. grist.org 
When the New Orleans City Council debated a proposal for a $210 million gas-fired power plant in 2017, something felt off about the public meetings in City Hall. At one hearing, dozens of people wearing orange shirts clapped when a speaker said something against wind and solar power and gave speeches in support of the power plant. After the City Council approved the project the following year, the local news outlet
(2024-08-13). Governor Hochul Announces Over $2 Billion In Bonuses Paid To More Than 800,000 Health Care Workers Across New York State. urbancny.com 
Payments Up to $3,000 Per Eligible Worker Delivered Through Governor's Health Care Worker Bonus Program Governor Launched Program in 2022 As Part of Efforts to Strengthen and Increase State's Health Care Workforce Continued Efforts to Put More Money in the Pockets of Working New Yorkers Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has paid over $2 billion in bonuses to more than 800,000 health care workers statewide through the Health Care Worker Bonus Program. The program was launched by Governor Hochul in 2022 and provided bonuses of up to $3,000 for eligible health care workers across New York. "H…
(2024-08-13). Public Procurement Act not yet effective. sanews.gov.za Public Procurement Act not yet effective | While the President has signed into law the Public Procurement Act, the provisions of the Act are not in force yet.
"The President will bring the provisions of the Act into operation through a proclamation in the Gazette," National Treasury said on Tuesday.
The Public Procurement Act, 2024 (Act No. 28 of 2024) was approved by the President and published as an Act in the Government Gazette on 23 July 2024. | READ |
(2024-08-13). Italy Backs Initiative for Gaze Truce. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Italy voiced support for an initiative developed by QatarŸà Egypt and the US for a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-13). Finance Deputy Minister urges responsible use of retirement savings. sanews.gov.za
(2024-08-13). To preserve democracy, tax the rich. independent.co.ug 
A progressive tax system would redistributes incomes to the poor while preserving incentives for the rich COMMENT | KAUSHIK BASU | While there are many ways to measure economic inequality, key metrics consistently show that disparities are getting worse. According to a recent United Nations report, 71% of the world's population now live in countries where …
(2024-08-13). Netherlands wins OT thriller for gold in men's 3×3. gnnhd.tv 
Netherlands won gold in men's 3×3 basketball at the Paris Games off a 2-pointer in overtime by Worthy de Jong.
(2024-08-13). SDPI Activists Allegedly Vandalize CPI (M) Office in Kattakkada. devdiscourse.com A group allegedly linked to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) vandalized the ruling CPI (M) office in Kattakkada, police reported on Tuesday.
(2024-08-13). Eskom reduces diesel spend by R9bn. sanews.gov.za Eskom reduces diesel spend by R9bn | Eskom has recorded a reduction of some R9 billion in diesel expenditure from 1 April 2024 to 7 August 2024, compared to the same period last year. | This as the power utility has kept load shedding at bay for more than 135 days and reduced reliance on Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs), which use diesel to generate energy. | During a media briefing on Monday, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, explained that because of Eskom's sustained Energy Availability Factor (EAF), spending on the fuel has decreased significantly. | "If your EAF is up, it means…
(2024-08-13). Expert Team to Investigate Lethal Landslides in Wayanad. devdiscourse.com A five-member expert team will visit the landslides-hit areas of the district on Tuesday to assess what caused the disaster that claimed hundreds of lives.
(2024-08-13). TikTok use could put women at higher risk of eating disorders: study. scmp.com Researchers warned there must be "effective controls" put in place on the platform to stop what they describe as "pro-anorexia" content circulating, or risk users experiencing "detrimental consequences".
(2024-08-13). Ex-LRA commander Kwoyelo to know fate today after decade-long trial. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni will know his fate today as the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court delivers its verdict on the case in which he is accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. The verdict will be …
(2024-08-13). Travel Advisory: Lane and Ramp Closures Along Interstate 690 Eastbound in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, August 12, Interstate 690 eastbound will be reduced to two lanes of traffic from the junction with Interstate 81 southbound to Exit 14 (Teal Avenue) in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. The lane reduction is expected to continue through the spring of 2025 and is necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of bridges over North Crouse Avenue and Lodi Street and the construction of a new on ramp from North Crouse Avenue to I-690 eastbound as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Additionally, the entrance ramp fro…
(2024-08-13). Thailand Aborts the Colour Revolution. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-13). Kiribati elections 2024 — what's at stake in today's vote. asiapacificreport.nz By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The I-Kiribati people will go to the polls for the first round of voting today. Ballots are expected to open at 7am NZ time. The Kiribati Electoral Commission is responsible to conduct the election with the support of the Ministry for Culture and Internal Affairs. READ MORE: Other…
(2024-08-13). Mexico: Inadequate Abortion Access in State of Mexico Violates Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Women take part in a march for the decriminalization of abortion, "Strike for International Day for the Decriminalization of Abortion," Toluca, Mexico. September 28, 2021 | © 2021 Editorial Image, Shutterstock. | Authorities and healthcare providers in the state of Mexico, the nation's most populous state, are failing to guarantee access to abortion care, even in cases in which it is legal.Barriers to legal abortion care make it more difficult for people to get services they are entitled to, especially people living in poverty, adolescents, and those with disabilities.The state of…
(2024-08-13). Government faced with critical decisions for booming distilling industry. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-13). Cameroonian Social Media Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video published on social media on July 21, 2024 and showing Steve Akam, also known as Ramon Cotta, at the border between Gabon and Cameroon. | © 2024 Private…
(2024-08-13). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.
(2024-08-13). New President Welcomes Iran's Closer Ties with UK. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran said his administration welcomes the expansion of relations between Tehran and London.
(2024-08-13). President Museveni Urges Youth to Fight Corruption and Embrace Skill Development at International Youth Day. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has renewed his call for Ugandan youth to combat corruption through appropriate and legal channels. Speaking at the International Youth Day celebrations held at Soroti Core Primary Teachers' College in Soroti District on Monday, the President emphasized the importance of accountability in government spending. "Avoid and fight corruption. You don't need …
(2024-08-13). Operation Barbarossa and Kursk/ By Dan Kovalik. marktanliano.net 
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(2024-08-13). Fiji's Rabuka 'will apologise' to Melanesian leaders over failure to visit West Papua. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lice Movono and Stephen Dziedzic of ABC Pacific Beat Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says he will "apologise" to fellow Melanesian leaders later this month after failing to secure agreement from Indonesia to visit its restive West Papua province. At last year's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting in Cook Islands, the Melanesian Spearhead…
(2024-08-13). Just Stop Oil's 'Whole Truth Five' to Appeal Years-Long Sentences after Sun Journalist Exposed M25 Disruption Plans. bylinetimes.com Just Stop Oil protesters Cressie Gethin, Roger Hallam, Lou Lancaster, Daniel Shaw and Lucia Whittaker De Abreu were convicted in July for plotting action that caused major disruption to traffic, with protesters climbing onto gantries over the motorway for four successive days in November 2022, as PA reported. | Hallam, who is the co-founder of environmental campaign groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, was given five years in prison, while the other four were each jailed for four years. | Southwark Crown Court found the activists guilty on July 11th of "conspiring to intentionally cause a public nui…
(2024-08-13). The state rep who sparked Colorado's fire recovery. grist.org 
Hello, and welcome back to State of Emergency, a limited-run newsletter about how disasters are reshaping our politics. I'm Jake Bittle, a reporter for Grist, and I'll be writing this newsletter along with my colleague, Zoya Teirstein. It's almost a truism that disasters offer an opportunity for positive change. That's the idea behind President Joe …
(2024-08-13). Gold medal is only the first step of USWNT's Emma Hayes era. gnnhd.tv 
A gold medal in the first few months of her tenure is impressive, but Emma Hayes has much bigger plans for the USWNT and U.S. Soccer.
(2024-08-13). Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide Decline In Crime As New York Communities Ranked Among Safest In The Nation. urbancny.com 
U.S. News & World Report Ranked Counties in Long Island, Hudson Valley and New York City Among the Top 25 Safest in America Crime in New York State Is Down 6% Year over Year Governor Hochul Has Invested over $800 Million in Crime-Fighting Initiatives Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted ongoing declines in statewide crime as a new independent report ranked New York communities among the safest in the nation based on violent crime rates, emergency services and other key metrics. Eight counties across New York State, including counties in Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New York City, were recognized in the U…
(2024-08-13). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.
(2024-08-13). Elon Musk's Social Media Revolution: Reinventing Free Speech on X. devdiscourse.com Elon Musk, the influential owner of X, has been using the social media platform to broadcast his political opinions, increasingly aligning with right-wing figures. This move has few modern parallels, much like Musk himself.
(2024-08-13). Misleading advertisements case: SC closes contempt proceedings against yoga guru Ramdev, Balkrishna, Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-13). Youth anger: a global future? onlineopinion.com.au Never has a young generation been so individually isolated in a globalised world, seamlessly exposed to unfiltered, unsolicited, and harmful content in a virtual space, and collectively disheartened and frustrated as they are today.
(2024-08-13). Bangladesh, a direct attack on one of the key BRI corridors. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-13). EU digital chief warns Elon Musk to comply with law ahead of Trump interview. scmp.com Last month, EU tech regulators ruled that Musk's X breached the Digital Services Act and deceived users through its use of blue checkmarks.
(2024-08-13). Association of Cities and Municipalities BRICS. unitedworldint.com As a fundamental platform for the development of relations between Türkiye and Russia On June 21, 2024, the Association of Cities and Municipalities of the BRICS Countries was established in Kazan city in Russia. The founding meeting took place the day after the closing ceremony of the 2024 BRICS Games in Kazan, where more than …
(2024-08-13). SAPS celebrates women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates women in blue | As the country observes women's month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) joins the nation in celebrating its women in blue who are breaking barriers and blazing a path in their daily duties towards making South Africa a much safer and better place to live in. | In a statement on Monday, the SAPS introduced the nation to the Divisional Commissioner for Visible Policing and Operations, Lieutenant General Maropeng Johanna Mamotheti. | Mamotheti has 36 years of service having joined the organisation in 1987 as a student constable. | She was promoted to the rank of a Lieutenant G…
(2024-08-13). X interview between Donald Trump and Elon Musk plagued with tech issues. whyy.org Donald Trump's big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned. | Trump and Elon Musk, X's owner, were slated to have what the tech titan termed a "live conversation" at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. "Should be highly entertaining!" Musk posted ahead of the event. | There were 878,000 users connected to the conversation more than 40 minutes after the scheduled start time, but no interview was being broadcast. Many users received a message reading, "Details not available." | Trump's team posted that the "interview on X is being overwhelmed with listeners logging in." | The convers…
(2024-08-13). AUKUS revamped: the complete militarisation of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Give them nuclear powered submarines, let them feel special, and a false sense of security will follow.
(2024-08-13). Mars may have ocean's worth of water beneath surface, new study suggests. scmp.com Study suggests there may be enough water hiding in the cracks of underground rocks on Mars to form a global ocean.
(2024-08-13). US union UAW sues Trump and Musk, saying they intimidated car workers in X interview. scmp.com During their conversation, Trump called the Tesla CEO 'the greatest cutter' while discussing workers walking off the job to go on strike.
(2024-08-13). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Syracuse Parks & Recreation Accepting Swimsuit Donations Until Sept. 4. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, N.Y. — The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation is now accepting new and gently used swimwear for children who do not have the appropriate clothing to participate in swimming and water activities. The department will be accepting brand new swimsuits, swim trunks, and burkinis for all genders, sizes, and ages through September 4. "I'm proud of our lifeguards for seeing and recommending the donation drive as a way to keep our pools and activities accessible to all kids," said Tony Williams, Parks Commissioner. "We hope for a positive response from our community and know it'll go a long…
(2024-08-13). CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection Shares Safety and Scam Prevention Tips for Students Heading Back to Campus. urbancny.com 
Students Can Learn Important Steps to Prevent Identity Theft and Other Safety Risks as They Start the New Academic Year Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, X and Instagram for "Tuesday's Tips" — Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics Secretary Mosley: "Before heading back to campus, I urge students and their parents or caregivers to learn about the simple, but important, steps to take to help prevent identity theft, common scams and other safety risks that come with living on campus." As many students begin heading to college, vocational or graduate…
(2024-08-13). Condom Shortages Persist in Rural Uganda Despite Government Efforts. plusnews.ug 
While free government-issued condoms are readily accessible in many urban areas of Uganda, their scarcity in rural regions and islands remains a significant concern. This disparity has sparked discussions, with many arguing that the government's focus should shift towards these underserved areas due to various critical factors. In June, reports emerged highlighting a severe shortage …
(2024-08-13). The state tried to protect climate-wrecker Drax, but protesters would not be silenced. thecanary.co 
State servile cops and complicit courts have shielded climate-wrecker Drax from public scrutiny. So, between the 9 to 12 August, climate protesters mobilised. After a pre-emptive swathe of arrests, climate crisis protesters refused to stay silent over UK mega-polluter Drax's climate-wrecking biomass plant. Drax: the greenwashing giant Bioenergy giant Drax operates the world's largest wood […] | By
(2024-08-13). Six Arrested in Student Kidnapping and Murder Case. devdiscourse.com Six men accused of kidnapping and murdering a private university student in Uttar Pradesh were arrested under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, police reported on Tuesday.
(2024-08-13). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-13). Transactions halted on controversial 640-acre land in Kasanje. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has issued a directive stopping all transactions related to politician James Rwanyarare's 640-acre land in Kasanje, Wakiso District. This follows a violent confrontation between Home Care Properties (HCP) and local residents who accuse the company of forcibly taking over their land and destroying property. The …
(2024-08-13). UK COVID Inquiry Branded 'Shameful' for Excluding Voices of Children With Long COVID. bylinetimes.com 
A decision to refuse The two charities – who represent approximately 11,000 children and families suffering from Long
(2024-08-13). Lamola to use economic diplomacy to tackle poverty and unemployment. sanews.gov.za Lamola to use economic diplomacy to tackle poverty and unemployment | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has pledged that his department will use economic diplomacy to tackle the underlying challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment in South Africa. | "I look forward to working with all of you in the seventh administration to make international relations more accessible to every South African. International relations is not abstract, it affects us in our everyday lives," he said on Monday. | Lamola was speaking during a media briefing where he was updating the public on his…
(2024-08-13). We have a drug that might delay menopause — and help us live longer. gnnhd.tv 
For roughly half of humans, one thing is as certain as death and taxes: If you menstruate and live long enough, your ovaries will stop releasing eggs, and your menstrual cycle will end. Menopause is weird, biologically speaking. People, five species of whales…
(2024-08-13). Greek government calls for EU disaster response mechanism over fire. scmp.com Wildfire reached Athens suburbs on Monday afternoon. European Civil Protection Mechanism helps EU countries respond to emergencies.
(2024-08-13). Shooting with Injuries (Updated Information). urbancny.com 
On Monday, August 12th, around 10: 58 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a shooting with injury complaint at Upstate University Hospital. When they arrived, Officers were notified of a juvenile male, who was dropped off by a private vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The victim is currently listed in critical condition. The victim in this incident is a 15-year-old male. The juvenile is still listed in critical condition. After an initial investigation, the incident location has been determined to be in the 200 block of Westmoreland Avenue, near the intersection with East Fayett…
(2024-08-13). La Liga: Real Madrid, Atletico sign well, Barca in trouble. independent.co.ug 
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | A new La Liga season will kick off on Sunday, and before the closure of the transfer market at the end of the month, fans shouldn't expect too many changes from what they saw last season — perhaps with one important change. The long-awaited arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Real …
(2024-08-13). Government commits to supporting athletes for 2028 Olympics. sanews.gov.za Government commits to supporting athletes for 2028 Olympics | With South Africa having doubled its tally of medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has set his sights on providing financial support to athletes who aspire to participate in the 2028 Olympics. | Addressing a media briefing welcoming the return of team South Africa at the OR Tambo International Airport, the Minister committed to taking 300 athletes to the 2028 Olympic Games taking place in Los Angeles, United States. | "I can promise the nation that come 2028, the athletes will get [financial] assis…
(2024-08-13). MTN to pay Shs 147.8bn as interim dividend. independent.co.ug 
The company's service revenue surged by 20.4% to Shs 1.5 trillion, supported by an increase in mobile subscriber numbers, which now stand at 20.7 million. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is set to pay shareholders an interim dividend of Shs 6.6 per share, amounting to Shs 147.8 billion, following a strong financial performance …
(2024-08-13). First UHRC tribunal sits in Kabale to hear 13 complaints from Kigezi region. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirteen complaints are listed for hearing as the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) extends its tribunal services to the Kigezi region. The first tribunal of its kind in this region started on Monday at the Commission offices on Makanga Hill in Kabale District and will continue until Wednesday, August …
(2024-08-13). SPECIAL REPORT: An eyewitness account of disaster at Kiteezi. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | GODWIN TOKO | It is impossible to describe the magnitude of tragedy that befell Kiteezi and Lusanja in a tweet. However, the picture below captures, in part, the mountain of rubbish that peeled off on Saturday morning. This (photograph below) is what is left of it, in the background and to the extreme …
(2024-08-13). Kamala Harris vs. Trump: Policy Maneuvering for the 2024 Election. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris is strategically positioning herself against former President Donald Trump as she sets forth her policy vision ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Harris, who ascended to the nomination after President Biden's withdrawal, is filling out her platform with promises such as ending federal taxation of tipped earnings for lower- and middle-income workers.
(2024-08-13). MSI Unveils Luxurious Stealth Laptops in India. devdiscourse.com MSI, the renowned leader in high-performance computing, is set to elevate the Indian tech market with the introduction of its limited-edition Stealth 18 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport laptop and the revamped Stealth 16 model. Tech enthusiasts in India can grab these devices from August 8th, exclusively at authorized MSI retailers.
(2024-08-13). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.
(2024-08-13). The foreign agent law, Pt. 2. unitedworldint.com New demands and debates. By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü A comparison of the cases of Georgia, Hungary, Slovakia and Türkiye where the law is relatively new or has been discussed. Georgia Georgia may be the best recent example of the US and EU's attitude towards foreign agent legislation in countries that are shifting from pro-west international alignment …
(2024-08-13). Kampala lawyer John Matovu dragged to Luzira from court in cooperatives sh4 billion saga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was drama in court on Monday as senior lawyer John Matovu, 62, was charged and remanded to Luzira Prison over allegations of stealing more than 4 billion shillings in compensation meant for the Busoga Growers Cooperative Union. Matovu, of M/S Matovu & Matovu Advocates, appeared before Acting Senior …
(2024-08-13). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Ssekikuubo: Court ruling has not erased censure motion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikuubo says the court ruling in the 1.7 billion shillings "service award" has not erased his censure motion against the Parliamentary Commissioners. Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, of the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala early on Tuesday ruled that the five hundred million shillings …
(2024-08-13). Japan's Remilitarization — Maintain or Disrupt Regional Stability? asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-13). Junior Doctors Boycott Services Over Kolkata Doctor's Murder. devdiscourse.com Junior doctors at the state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi began a 'pen-down' agitation on Tuesday, boycotting outpatient department services and elective surgeries.
(2024-08-13). Tragic Incident at R G Kar Medical College: NCW Team Investigates. devdiscourse.com A two-member team from the National Commission for Women (NCW) visited the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday morning to investigate a tragic incident.
(2024-08-13). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?
(2024-08-13). The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here's how taxpayers saved. whyy.org
(2024-08-13). Residents seek to rebuild one year after the deadly Maui fire. america.cgtn.com 
It's been one year since the devastating Maui fire burned down the historic town of Lahaina. Thousands of locals remain displaced amid a severe housing crisis. Meanwhile, a new reforestation effort by local volunteers seeks to reclaim arid lands once used for plantations.CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports from Lahaina.
(2024-08-13). Philly-area man accused of voting in 2 states faces federal charges. whyy.org
(2024-08-13). Alibaba's Lazada posts first monthly profit amid intense competition in Southeast Asia. scmp.com Lazada's CEO revealed in a town hall meeting on Tuesday that the firm achieved positive Ebitda, a measure of profitability, in July.
(2024-08-13). The True Cost of Biden's Bet on BEVs. wattsupwiththat.com Since that initial "investment," billions and billions more have been poured into what is increasingly a failing effort to convince or cajole auto buyers to switch.
(2024-08-13). Promote Entrepreneurial Spirit in Education, Advises Kakiika. plusnews.ug 
Kakiika Mohammed, Principal of Vienna College Namugongo, has emphasized the importance of integrating entrepreneurial skills into children's education, arguing that this approach will foster a mindset of innovation and societal impact. Kakiika highlighted that the world today is driven by entrepreneurs such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates, who, despite dropping out of …
(2024-08-13). US to convene Sudan ceasefire talks, even without Khartoum. scmp.com The US-mediated talks in Switzerland come with Sudan at a catastrophic 'breaking point', according to UN, after civil war erupted a year ago.
(2024-08-13). South Jersey school district rescinds controversial bus service plan after outrage from parents. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The Deptford Township School District says it is rescinding a controversial plan that would have eliminated In a letter released to the community on Monday, Superintendent Kevin Kanauss said that after careful consideration and…
(2024-08-13). Consultancy to support the facilitation of a strategic reflection workshop. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Envoy Refutes US Accusation of Iran's Support for Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations hit back at his American counterpart for accusing Iran of supporting terrorism in the region, slamming the US as the primary advocate and propagator of terrorism.
(2024-08-13). Turkey blocks Roblox . gnnhd.tv 
The Turkish government has blocked access to Roblox following a government investigation that found content that could lead to child exploitation.
(2024-08-13). Puigdemont defiantly returned to Catalonia — prompting an effective manhunt. thecanary.co 
Since 1714 Spain has treated Catalonia as a colony, with a fiscal plundering of ‚Ǩ22 billion a year (10% of Catalonia's GDP) and with a discriminative anti-Catalan attitude. This has persisted to this day, and that is why we need Catalan independence. We organised a referendum of self-determination in 2017 and, as a result of […] | By
(2024-08-13). Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels pianist over pro-Palestine stance. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-13). Tax exemptions for MPs at Sh159 billion every year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tax exemptions on employment incomes of various government officials is costing government 458.9 billion Shillings a year in foregone revenue, as per the year 2022/2023. According to the Tax Expenditure Report for Financial Year 2022/23, a total of 158.56 billion Shillings or just over a third of this employment …
(2024-08-13). What Is the Infrastructure of Critique? publicbooks.org The work of certain authors are infrastructuring critique: building new models of critique, which foreground how infrastructure is not just an object of concern, but a methodology for contemporary scholarship.
(2024-08-13). Iraq: Exhume Mass Grave Sites to Ensure Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of expert teams take part in the opening of a mass grave and the exhumation of the remains of victims who were killed and buried by the Islamic State (ISIS) back in 2014, in Al-Humaydat, Iraq, June 13, 2021. | © 2021 Ismael Adnan/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo…
(2024-08-13). Man Charged in Leicester Square Stabbing of 11-Year-Old Girl. devdiscourse.com Ioan Pintaru, a 32-year-old man, has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the stabbing of an 11-year-old girl in Leicester Square, London, according to a statement released by the Met Police early Tuesday.
(2024-08-13). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.
(2024-08-13). MCC expands East Coast warehouse. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite Central Committee broke ground July 10 for a $1 million expansion of its East Coast Material Resources Center in Ephrata, Pa.
(2024-08-13). Western Cape Government urges motorists to exercise caution. sanews.gov.za Western Cape Government urges motorists to exercise caution | The Western Cape Government (WCG) is urging motorists to reduce their speed on the roads after recording a concerning 201 speeding offences on provincial roads. | "This statistic highlights the ongoing challenge of curbing speeding and ensuring road safety across the province," said the provincial government in a statement. | The speeding offences were recorded between 5 and 11 August. | According to the WCG, speeding remains one of the leading causes of traffic crashes, resulting in preventable injuries and fatalities. | The Mobility Department said…
(2024-08-13). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Mexico: Inadequate Abortion Access in State of Mexico Violates Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Women take part in a march for the decriminalization of abortion, "Strike for International Day for the Decriminalization of Abortion," Toluca, Mexico. September 28, 2021 | © 2021 Editorial Image, Shutterstock.
(2024-08-13). UK and Uganda unveil £5 Million clean cooking initiative. independent.co.ug 
Currently, 95% of households rely on wood or charcoal for cooking, contributing to deforestation and indoor pollution, which disproportionately affects women and children Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UK, in partnership with Uganda's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has unveiled a £5 million clean cooking programme designed to revolutionize cooking technologies across Uganda. …
(2024-08-13). Miss South Africa redefines what it means to be a queen, Chikunga. sanews.gov.za
(2024-08-13). SATIRE: Crush Not Texting You Because His Feelings So Strong That They Scare Him, Finds Imaginary Study. theonion.com 
CAMBRIDGE, MA—Lending credence to the already widespread theory about the young man you fancy, an imaginary study published Tuesday by Harvard University found that your crush wasn't texting you back because his feelings were so powerful that they frightened him. "Our research strongly indicates that the guy who gives…
(2024-08-13). Trump says his biggest fear is 'nuclear warming', with China to overtake US in capability. scmp.com In live interview on X by Elon Musk, Republican presidential nominee criticised Kamala Harris' ability to deal with China's 'Chairman Xi' if elected president.
(2024-08-13). Pantsir Packed With Drone-Intercepting Mini Missiles Unveiled By Russia. twz.com 
(2024-08-13). Venezuela: Logbook of a new victory. unitedworldint.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein, Caracas, Venezuela The presidential election has concluded. They were long days of extreme tension in which the Venezuelan people were subjected to strong psychological pressure campaigns accompanied by enormous financial and media support for the opposition that included an action of digital terrorism against the National Electoral Council (CNE), preventing it …
(2024-08-13). Syracuse University Libraries to Host Hybrid Roundtable titled "Latino": Unpacking Identities, Narratives, Roots, and Demographic Diversity. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, New York, August 12, 2024 — Syracuse University Libraries is hosting a hybrid roundtable discussion titled: "Latino": Unpacking Identities, Narratives, Roots, and Demographic Diversityon Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 2 to 3: 30 pm EST (1 — 2: 30 pm Central). Attendees can register to attend the discussion via Zoom or in-person at Bird Library, Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Room 114. The roundtable discussion is based on Marie Arana's book, LatinoLand: A Portrait of America's Largest and Least Understood Minority, from the perspective of four Latino/a professors from different college/un…
(2024-08-13). 100ml liquids limit in cabin baggage is back at European airports, in blow for travellers. scmp.com Measure described as 'temporary' and 'precautionary' amid concerns new-generation airport scanners cannot correctly read bottles. UK brought back the 100ml liquids limit for cabin baggage in June.
(2024-08-13). Ohio labor initiates days of action in defense of democracy. cpusa.org 
Across Ohio, union members, comrades, progressives and allies mobilized for the In Dayton, union members and allies, joined by comrades, met at the AFL-CIO's annual Take Yo…
(2024-08-13). Prince Harry's chief of staff quits after 3 months: 'not the right fit'. scmp.com Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have gained a reputation for being unable to retain staff as they forged ahead with their charitable and production ventures in the United States.
(2024-08-13). 'Resistance Consensus' for Palestine in Beijing. unitedworldint.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk / Beijing, China Upon China's invitation, 14 Palestinian political factions, including Fatah and Hamas, held a reconciliation meeting in Beijing from July 21-23. The meeting has a unique and historical significance for the internal unity of the Palestinian resistance. China's Palestine policy is intertwined with its Middle East strategy and has deep …
(2024-08-13). SATIRE: Trump Campaign Hacked By Iran. theonion.com 
Former President Donald Trump's campaign said some internal communications have been hacked, blaming the Iranian government and citing past hostilities between Trump and Iran without providing direct evidence. What do you think?
(2024-08-13). Maui's tourism returns one year after devastating wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
It's been a year since the devastating fire that reduced the historic town of Lahaina on Maui to ashes, claiming over a hundred lives. Thousands of survivors not only lost their homes but also their means of livelihood. For many locals, already grappling with financial challenges before the fire, sustaining a living on the island has become increasingly difficult. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports from Lahaina.
(2024-08-13). How the Marshall Fire sparked a political transformation in Colorado. grist.org 
This story is part of As the one-year anniversary of the 2021 Marshall Fire approached, Kyle Brown was serving as a city councilman in Louisville, Colorado, a suburb of Boulder that had been devastated by the blaze. Brown's own home had escaped damage, but hundreds of his neighbors had lost everything to the costliest and deadliest fire…
(2024-08-13). SATIRE: Newly Sober God Admits He Has No Recollection Of Creating Universe. theonion.com 
THE HEAVENS—Sipping on a Diet Coke as He described the mix of alcohol and pills He had lived off of for years, a newly sober God admitted Tuesday that He had no recollection of creating the universe. "Everyone tells Me I made light and darkness, sea and sky, but to be honest, I was blacked out for most of that…
(2024-08-13). Nationwide Strike by Resident Doctors Shakes Medical Services. devdiscourse.com Resident doctors in Maharashtra began an indefinite strike Tuesday morning, aligning with nationwide protests triggered by the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee at a Kolkata medical college.
(2024-08-13). Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Killed in Highway Ambush; Baloch Struggle Intensifies. devdiscourse.com Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Hussain Baloch was killed, and four others were injured in a firing incident on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Mastung on Monday, official sources informed as reported by Dawn. The attack occurred when the DC, along with Panjgur Municipal Committee chairman Abdul Malik Baloch, was traveling to Quetta and unknown assailants opened fire at their vehicle near Khadkocha, Mastung.
(2024-08-13). President Museveni Hosts Lesotho P.M. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Rt. Hon. Sam Matekane, at State House, Entebbe on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed deepening the long-standing ties between Uganda and Lesotho. "We are very glad to have you here in Uganda. While we share a strong brotherhood, we have not fully …
(2024-08-13). School District of Philadelphia announces new school selection process. Here's what you need to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Students who want to attend schools outside of their neighborhood could have a chance to make their scholastic dreams come true, as the School District of Philadelphia announced an updated selection system to provide a more streamlined application process. | Beginning Sept. 13, students in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade will have the opportunity to apply to any district school with available space outside of their neighborhood or catchment area for the 2025—2026 s…
(2024-08-13). Court clears Mpuuga in sh500m service award saga, leaves Mwesige in hot soup. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has declared that the service award of sh500 million to the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga and sh400 million each to three other Commissioners was lawful but improper. The court said it was made possible by the negligence of the Clerk to …
(2024-08-13). As US trade with Asia flourishes, resistance to CPTPP bloc holds firm. scmp.com American companies have integrated more deeply with Vietnam and other regional partners outside the grouping, undercutting need to join pact.
(2024-08-13). GST Council to Convene for Crucial Discussion on Rate Rationalisation. devdiscourse.com The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, under the leadership of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to convene on September 9, 2024, in New Delhi.
(2024-08-13). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-13). Imperialism's dread: Turkish Blue Homeland. unitedworldint.com By (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain Halil àñzsaraàß The theoretical framework of region-shaping initiatives such as the Greater Middle East Project (BOP) of imperialism consists of realism based on the supremacy of geopolitics and power, as well as neoliberalism based on the interdependency of states. While the imperialist establishment of the United States (US), European …
(2024-08-13). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-13). Arriba a República Dominicana viceprimer ministro de Cuba para asistir a juramentación de Luis Abinader. cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro de Cuba, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, llegó hoy a Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, para asistir a la juramentación del reelecto presidente de ese país, Luis Abinader, que tendrá lugar el próximo viernes. A su llegada al aeropuerto internacional de Las Américas, Fonseca fue recibido por Juan José Porto Real, jefe de gabinete de la Cancillería.
(2024-08-13). Chapeando: Para llegar al podio se necesita… (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Respondiendo a los derrotistas, que se están dedicando a leer los resultados de Cuba en París como una prueba de retroceso o decadencia de la Revolución en esa área, este podcast llama la atención sobre las características de los medallistas cubanos que no compitieron por Cuba: todos fueron formados en Cuba desde la base y casi todos se mantienen con entrenadores cubanos.
(2024-08-13). Biblias para los comunistas. cubadebate.cu En 1987, durante el proceso de apertura religiosa producido por el impacto de la entrevista del Comandante recogida en el libro Fidel y la religión (en Brasil, Companhia das Letras), los obispos de Cuba me pidieron que consiguiera nuevas ediciones de la Biblia para las comunidades del país. Como en Brasil no se editan libros en español, el padre Edênio Valle, del Verbo Divino, logró que sus cofrades de España enviaran a Cuba un container con obras religiosas.
(2024-08-13). Cuba es y será Fidelista siempre. cubadebate.cu Hace pocos días leí una expresión de una colega amiga que su Dios era el Comandante en Jefe de la Revolución cubana, y tengo la certeza absoluta que para la mayoría de sus compatriotas y millones de personas en numerosos países lo es también porque Fidel es Fidel. Es un paradigma, más en estos tiempos difíciles que vive la humanidad.
(2024-08-13). Archivo CD: "La era pos-Castro" cubadebate.cu Hoy Fidel cumpliría 98 años, y su obra se hace presente en cada rincón de este país, al que dejó profundos aportes en la salud, educación, ciencia, cultura, deporte e idiosincrasia. Por eso, Cubadebate trae desde su archivo el texto "La era pos-Castro", de la periodista Arleen Rodríguez Derivet.
(2024-08-13). OIT: Uno de cada cinco jóvenes en el mundo integró en 2023 el contingente de los Ninis. cubadebate.cu Uno de cada cinco jóvenes en el mundo integró en 2023 el contingente de los Ninis: de los que no tienen empleo, ni educación o formación, reveló hoy la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT); es decir, un 20,4% de la población global de 15 a 24, aunque las perspectivas del mercado laboral mejoraron en el último cuatrienio.
(2024-08-13). Aunque no todo lo esperado, Cuba fue también protagonista de la fiesta de París. cubadebate.cu París fue todo una fiesta durante los Juegos Olímpicos que acaban de finalizar. No hubo convite mayor en todo el planeta por estos días; y aunque no todo lo esperado, Cuba fue también protagonista de este espectáculo inigualable. | Durante 17 días, la gran cita cuatrienal del deporte nos mantuvo en vilo; festejando grandes actuaciones, rumiando algunos reveses, admirando el accionar de grandes luminarias y poderosos equipos. Entre ellos, la consagración de Mijaín López con su 5to Oro olímpico, una hazaña para la historia de los Juegos, un momento de magia y emoción a los pies de la Torre Eiffel en el hermoso Parí…
(2024-08-13). Raúl Castro: El Fidel invicto que nos convoca con su ejemplo. cubadebate.cu El más preclaro hijo de Cuba en este siglo, el hermano, el insigne luchador, el guerrillero de la Sierra Maestra, el libertador de Cuba, el maestro y el padre de todos nosotros, fecundo e imprescindible legado. Estás son algunas de las cualidades con las que definieron a Fidel Castro Ruz: su hermano Raúl Castro Ruz, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez y Hugo Chávez Frías.
(2024-08-13). Contaminación lumínica impide ver las estrellas al 85% de los habitantes del planeta. cubadebate.cu El 85% de los habitantes del planeta vive bajo cielos afectados por la contaminación lumínica, un problema ambiental que, además de impedir que millones de personas puedan contemplar las estrellas, tiene graves consecuencias en los ecosistemas, la salud y la observación astronómica. La contaminación lumínica, entre otras cuestiones, afecta a los humanos al interferir en el reloj biológico.
(2024-08-13). Fidel, un hombre imprescindible de la historia. radiohc.cu Una figura imprescindible de la historia no sólo de Cuba, sino también del mundo y en especial de esa América nuestra es Fidel Castro. Su pensamiento y ejemplo guían a los cubanos y a incontables personas que luchan por sociedades más justas e inclusivas.
(2024-08-13). Estados Unidos en modo electoral: Trump quiere frenar el entusiasmo demócrata. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) En una campaña electoral reñida e impredecible hoy, el candidato republicano y expresidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump busca fórmulas para atraer nuevas bases de votantes y frenar el entusiasmo demócrata desde que irrumpió Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-13). Legado e impronta de Fidel están presentes en Siria. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) La Asociación de Profesionales Sirios Graduados en las Universidades Cubanas destacó hoy la vigencia del pensamiento del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Fidel Castro, y la inmortalidad de los valores humanos que dejó para las generaciones.
(2024-08-13). Fidel: Razones en el tiempo y en la historia. radiohc.cu La visión de un Fidel próximo a su gente nació y creció desde que vino al mundo un 13 de agosto de 1926 en Birán, pequeño poblado de la antigua provincia de Oriente.
(2024-08-13). Viceprimer ministro de Cuba llegó a República Dominicana. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de Cuba, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, llegó hoy a esta capital para asistir a la juramentación del reelecto presidente dominicano, Luis Abinader, que tendrà lugar el próximo viernes.
(2024-08-13). øCambio de juego. radiohc.cu Continúan en alza las voces en Estados Unidos acerca del impacto de la candidatura de Kamala Harris y Timothy Walz en la contienda para ocupar la Casa Blanca, una campaña que hasta hace 20 días parecía inclinada indefectiblemente a favor de Donald Trump.
(2024-08-13). Roberto Chile: trabajar con Fidel fue lo más importante de mi carrera (+Fotos). radiohc.cu El reconocido documentalista y fotógrafo cubano Roberto Chile resaltó en exclusiva con Prensa Latina que haber documentado durante años los viajes por el mundo del líder revolucionario Fidel Castro es lo más importante de su carrera periodística.
(2024-08-13). Circuba reunirá a artistas latinoamericanos en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) Artistas de México, Colombia, Chile y Cuba estarán presentes en Circuba Internacional 2024, a celebrarse del 15 al 18 de este mes en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional, que hoy se prepara para acoger el evento.
(2024-08-13). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".
(2024-08-13). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.
(2024-08-13). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-08-13). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.
(2024-08-13). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.
(2024-08-13). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-13). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.
(2024-08-13). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-13). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.
(2024-08-13). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-08-13). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-13). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-08-13). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.
(2024-08-13). Trump elogia los duros recortes de Milei en Argentina: "Está haciendo un gran trabajo" cubadebate.cu El candidato republicano para las presidenciales en EE.UU., Donald Trump, lanzó varios elogios al mandatario de Argentina, Javier Milei, a quien calificó como un "gran fan" de su filosofía política MAGA ('Haz a América grande otra vez', en español).
(2024-08-13). Cubanos y rusos homenajean a Fidel Castro en su 98 cumpleaños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) Miembros de la misión diplomática de Cuba en Rusia y amigos de la solidaridad homenajearon hoy en Moscú al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana Fidel Castro (1926-2016) en su 98 cumpleaños.
(2024-08-13). Dirigentes cubanos exaltan legado e impronta de Fidel Castro en el aniversario 98 de su natalicio. radiohc.cu La Habana,13 ago (RHC) Con la presencia del Presidente cubano y de Roberto Morales Ojeda, cuadros y trabajadores del Comité Central celebraron el aniversario 98 del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe. Su consagración al Partido, al pueblo y la Revolución son una inspiración constante.
(2024-08-13). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-13). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-08-13). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-08-13). Santiagueros rinden tributo a Fidel desde Santa Ifigenia. cubadebate.cu Una representación del pueblo santiaguero rindió tributo hoy a Fidel Castro en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, de Santiago de Cuba, al conmemorarse el aniversario 98 del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución.
(2024-08-13). Rinden tributo a Fidel Castro en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 13 ago (RHC) El comandante de la Revolución Guillermo García Frías, y una representación del pueblo santiaguero rindió tributo hoy a Fidel Castro en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, de esta ciudad, al conmemorarse el aniversario 98 del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro.
(2024-08-13). Verano en Cuba celebra la juventud, el deporte y la vida. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) Cientos de capitalinos se dieron cita la noche de este lunes en La Piragua para una gran fiesta popular incluida en las actividades por el verano en el país.
(2024-08-13). Organizaciones de izquierda vuelven a la mesa de diálogo en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) Cinco organizaciones de izquierda en Ecuador vuelven hoy a la mesa de diálogo con el objetivo de crear una alianza formal para las elecciones generales de 2025 en esta nación sudamericana.
(2024-08-13). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-08-13). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-08-13). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-08-13). ONU condena ataque de Israel a escuela Al Tabaín, donde fueron asesinados 93 palestinos. cubadebate.cu El secretario general de Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, condenó este lunes "la continua pérdida de vidas" en Gaza tras el "devastador" ataque de Israel el sábado a la escuela Al Tabaín, donde 93 palestinos fueron asesinados, incluidos 11 niños y 6 mujeres.
(2024-08-13). Mijaín López, leyenda. cubadebate.cu Qué carrera tu carrera/ llena de triunfos y retos./ Cuántos kilogramos netos/ de amor por nuestra bandera./ Qué madera tu madera. Qué humano excepcional./ Nada sobrenatural./ Eres, por tu gran aporte,/ un gigante del deporte/ cubano y universal.
(2024-08-13). Cuba y China recuerdan contribuciones de Fidel al sector biotecnológico. cubadebate.cu Expertos, académicos, diplomáticos y científicos de China y Cuba rememoraron los aportes de Fidel a la cooperación bilateral en biotecnología. A propósito del aniversario 98 del natalicio del máximo jefe de la Revolución cubana, los presentes se reunieron en la empresa mixta Biotech Pharmaceuticals Limited y repasaron los hitos de la colaboración científica.
(2024-08-13). En casa, campeones cubanos de París 2024 (+Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu Mijaín llegaba como parte del último grupo de la delegación cubana asistente a los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. La Habana, orgullosa, les dio la bienvenida a sus campeones, entre ellos, los medallistas de bronce: Yarisleidis Cirilo, de canotaje; Luis Alberto Orta, Milaymis Marín Potrilé y Gabriel Rosillo, de lucha; Arlen López, de boxeo, y Rafael Alba, de taekwondo. Igualmente, a Yusneilys Guzmán (plata en lucha libre) y Erislandy àÅlvarez (oro en el boxeo de los 63.5 kg).
(2024-08-13). Ecotur Cuba cumple 28 años de operaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) La Agencia de Viajes Ecotur S.A. cumple hoy 28 años del inicio de sus operaciones y ya acapara todas las más importantes actividades de turismo de naturaleza y aventuras del archipiélago.
(2024-08-13). Resalta cancillería alcance de líder revolucionario Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores destaca hoy en la red social X, el alcance internacional de la vida y obra del líder histórico de la Revolución Cubana, Fidel Castro.
(2024-08-13). Investigadores holguineros disertan en torno a Fidel, Martí y los jóvenes (+Foto). radiohc.cu Holguín, 13 ago (RHC) Eliel Gómez Martínez, presidente de la filial de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba ( UNEAC) en Holguín, desde el Museo Provincial La Periquera disertó en torno a José Martí, Fidel Castro y los jóvenes, en el Día Internacional de la Juventud y en el 98 aniversario del natalicio del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, este 13 de agosto.
(2024-08-13). Ecotur de Cuba cumple 28 años de operaciones. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) La Agencia de Viajes Ecotur S.A. de este país cumple hoy 28 años del inicio de sus operaciones y ya acapara todas las más importantes actividades de turismo de naturaleza y aventuras del archipiélago.
(2024-08-13). Continúa paro de frente universitario en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 ago (RHC) El Frente Sindical de Universidades Nacionales cumple hoy la segunda jornada de un paro de 72 horas, convocado para exigir aumentos salariales y denunciar el ajuste del Gobierno argentino.
(2024-08-13). Importantes acuerdos para proteger a Venezuela en Segunda Sesión Conjunta del Consejo de Defensa de la nación y del Consejo de Estado (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu El Presidente de Venezuela Nicolás Maduro presidió la Segunda Sesión Conjunta del Consejo de Defensa de la nación y del Consejo de Estado, donde se tomaron importantes acuerdos para preservar la paz y defender la nación de la escalada fascista.
(2024-08-13). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-08-13). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-13). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-13). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-13). 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).