(2024-08-16). Exclusive: Hamas 'categorically rejects' attempts to add Netanyahu's conditions to Gaza ceasefire proposal. middleeasteye.net 
Exclusive: Hamas 'categorically rejects' attempts to add Netanyahu's conditions to Gaza ceasefire proposal | US says it has 'already narrowed some gaps' in talks, but sources tell MEE that Netanyahu's conditions are an obstacle and 'positive' media leaks are unfounded | | Palestinian rescuers stan…
(2024-08-16). United Nations Delegations Are Listening To Us On Gaza. popularresistance.org World BEYOND War President Kathy Kelly has been fasting, demonstrating, and meeting at the United Nations with the delegations of various nations. Activists have held two vigils each day and met with the Missions of South Korea, Brazil, Venezuela, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Malta, the Holy See, Iran, Denmark, Russia, Mexico, and Slovenia. | You can add your own words, but it reads: | "I urge your country to move to convene an emergency session of the UN General Assembly and use Uniting For Peace (Resolution 377) to impose an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on the Israeli government, suspend the Israeli governmen…
truthout.org (2024-08-15). US Approved Another $20 Billion in Weapons for Israel Before New Ceasefire TalksHealth officials in Gaza said Thursday that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month war has topped 40,000, though that is believed to be a vast undercount of the true figure. The grim milestone was reached just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel, including 50 F-15 fighter jets, tank ammunition, mortar rounds, tactical vehicles and advanced air-to-air missiles.
(2024-08-16). China Releases Explosive Report On US's National Endowment For Democracy. popularresistance.org China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released quite the explosive report on the US's National Endowment for Democracy (NED), explaining how under the cover of "promoting democracy", it has "long engaged in subverting state power in other countries, meddling in other countries' internal affairs, inciting division and confrontation, misleading public opinion, and conducting ideological infiltration". In short, it's subverting democracy, the exact contrary of what it says it's doing. The NED has long been infamous for doing this kind of stuff but there are a few things in the report that are really explosive.
(2024-08-16). Day 315: Israeli Missiles Kill And Injure Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org 
In the early hours of Friday, the Gaza Strip was subject to intense rocket and artillery bombardment by Israeli forces, leading to dozens of fatalities and injuries among the residents. Reports indicate that emergency medical teams have retrieved five slain individuals from the Abdul Wahid and Al-Khor families, along with eight wounded, following an attack …
(2024-08-16). Russia denounces US interference in Venezuela's internal affairs. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The level of interference of the United States in the sovereign affairs of Venezuela continues to be high, the Kremlin advisor for naval affairs, Nikolai Patrushev, declared.
(2024-08-16). UN says 'strong indications' Bangladesh security forces used 'unnecessary' force. geo.tv 
Police detains a man from the University of Dhaka premises, a day after the clash between Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling party Bangladesh Awami League, and anti-quota protesters, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 17, 2024. —ReutersReport stresses need for rapid…
(2024-08-16). Bangladesh students plan new party to end duopoly of Hasina, Khaleda. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi student protesters run as police fire teargas during a coffin rally of anti-quota protesters at the University of Dhaka in Dhaka, Bangladesh on July 17, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-08-16). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.
(2024-08-16). Challenges before Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh. ummid.com The challenges at the frontiers of Yunus' interim government in Bangladeshare (unlucky) seven: law and order; economy; military, elections; justice; religious freedom; and freedom of expression.
(2024-08-16). Bangladesh Hindus Call for an End to Violence. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-13) — A vociferous crowd of Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrated at the White House on August 10, calling for an end to religious discrimination and violence directed against them in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and hasty departure to India. As head of the Awami League Party coupled with her 15-year reign as prime minister, her popularity has waned over time as her government had become more authoritarian. The weeks of violent protests and demonstrations beginning in July when scores of university students and others were killed was the beginning of the end of her st…
(2024-08-16). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Arab Spring Effect in South Asia: After Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Which next? pressenza.com Yemeni human rights activist Tawakkul Karman, known as "The Mother of the Revolution," once said, Youth is a revolution; they cannot be stopped, they cannot be suppressed, and they cannot be silenced. Karman's words came true in Bangladesh on August 5. On that day, Sheikh Hasina, known as the iron lady of Bangladesh, resigned and fled the country after weeks of deadly protests. A non-violent movement by the students against the introduction of a quota system in the country's government jobs quickly turned into an anti-government Gen-Z revolution. The youth uprising has struck a chord in a society already deeply e…
(2024-08-16). Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: Fueling Islamophobia in India. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India. Shaikh Hasina has been ruling Bangladesh with iron hand for the last fifteen years, totally suppressing the opposition to the …
(2024-08-16). Economics Behind the Fall of Autocracy in Bangladesh. fpif.org Naheed Islam was not yet born in 1996, when prime minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh began her first term in office. In 2009, when she was elected to her second term, Islam had just turned 11. On August 5, he brought an abrupt end to Hasina's 15-year long autocracy. | The 26-year-old Islam, a sociology major at Dhaka University, led the democratic uprising against Hasina's patronage hires that had solidified her power base. Ostensibly, this patronage was meant to reward the relatives of those who fought for the country's independence in 1971, when Bangladesh broke away from the mother country Pakistan. Over the…
(2024-08-16). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.
(2024-08-16). Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: Fueling Islamophobia in India. muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a major phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India. Shaikh Hasina has been ruling Bangladesh with iron hand for the last fifteen years, totally suppressing the opposition to the …
(2024-08-16). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Bangladesh recalls ambassadors from seven key nations, orders immediate return to Dhaka. muslimmirror.com By Muhammad Shoaib The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh has instructed ambassadors and high commissioners stationed in seven countries, including the United States and Russia, to return to Dhaka immediately. Aside from the ambassadors in the United States and Russia, those representing Bangladesh in Saudi Arabia, Japan, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and the …
(2024-08-16). NATO main battle tanks are operating inside Russia in Kursk offensive. wsws.org Sky News reported Thursday that the British Challenger 2 main battle tank has been deployed inside Russia as part of the NATO-Ukrainian offensive against Russia's Kursk region.
(2024-08-16). "A NATO invasion of nuclear Russia is currently underway, and the world is unaware that it is in World War III". Has President Putin's Patience Reached Its Limits?‚Ä®. globalresearch.ca A NATO invasion of nuclear Russia is currently underway, and the world is unaware that it is in World War III, as reported by Megatron (14 August 2024). | The Kursk region of Russia is currently full of NATO weapons, …
(2024-08-16). 'Ukraine's Kursk Offensive is Vladimir Putin's Emperor Has No Clothes Moment'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-08-16). Biden Poking Putin Amid Kursk Incursion? U.S. Set To Give Long-Range Missiles To Kyiv | Russia. hindustantimes.com United States President Joe Biden is reportedly "open" to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. This comes as Ukraine claims to advance deeper into Kursk — the Russian border region it invaded last week. The possible delivery of joint air-to-surface missiles (JASSMs) will boost Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets which Kyiv recently acquired. If the U.S. goes through with its plans, it may also risk being dragged into a direct conflict with Russia as the missiles have the potential to do a lot of damage to Moscow.
(2024-08-16). Kursk Incursion: Putin Aide Blames U.S. For Daring Op; 'Kyiv Wouldn't Dare To…' | Russia-Ukraine War. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aide has accused the US of playing a role in Ukraine's recent Kursk incursion. Nikolai Pavel said Kyiv would never dare stage such an OP without US and NATO support. He said, "The US leadership's claims of non-involvement in Kyiv's actions in the Kursk region do not correspond to reality… Without their participation and direct support, Kyiv would not have ventured into Russian territory."
(2024-08-16). Western Analysts Worry Ukraine Throwing Scarce Resources at Kursk. globalresearch.ca Europe is not seriously discussing options for military support for Ukraine and is reluctant to step up assistance to Kiev, while, at the same time, with the current level of support, Ukraine has no chance of winning the conflict in …
(2024-08-16). Damning Proof Of West Hand In Kursk Assault? UK Challenger 2 Tanks On Combat Duty In Russia | Watch. hindustantimes.com Ukraine is using British Challenger 2 main battle tanks inside Russia's Kursk, Sky News reported. This is believed to be the first time the UK's tanks have been used in combat on Russian territory. However, the British Ministry of Defence declined to comment on operational details of the Kursk incursion. This comes as Zelensky claimed Ukrainian forces have taken control of the town of Sudzha after launching a cross-border incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
(2024-08-16). Ukraine Drops Key Russian Bridge In Kursk. twz.com 
(2024-08-16). So what really happened in Kursk? strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-16). As Ukraine invades Russia's Kursk region, where are Putin's allies? aljazeera.com While Belarus's Lukashenko has commented on the cross-border attacks, Central Asian nations stay mum.
(2024-08-16). Russian television starts reporting destruction of Ukrainian forces in Kursk. gilbertdoctorow.com In my interviews of the past two days which have been widely seen, I maintained that Russian television coverage of the Ukrainian incursion in Kursk province (oblast) has been almost entirely devoted to the humanitarian relief efforts of governmental agencies and civil society to provide for the needs of the 140,000 or so displaced residents …
(2024-08-16). We All Remember This… smoothiex12.blogspot.com you know, British "tank commander". Well, evidently, not only Challengers II do not outmatch anything, but they turned out to be matchboxes which burn together with all their ammo. What a "design"!
What it takes is a visit from Lancet and one gets the fireworks. This is one which was destroyed in Kursk, the…
(2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.
(2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.
(2024-08-16). Kursk incursion: Ukraine sets up military office in Russian town of Sudzha. scmp.com The move suggests Kyiv might try to keep its forces in the region long-term — or just signal to Moscow that it may intend to do so.
(2024-08-16). Israel's PR Scramble Following Gaza SchooI Massacre: Hamas Fighters Killed Twice and "No Women and Children Present" mintpressnews.com After committing a massacre at a school in Gaza City, the Israeli military claimed that the facility, which housed over 6,000 displaced civilians, was being used as a Hamas command center. The military released the names of alleged fighters killed in the attack. However, some of those identified as militants were killed months earlier, and every claim made by Israel is contradicted by substantial evidence. | The August 10 massacre at Gaza City's Tabeen School
(2024-08-16). Israel's PR Scramble Following Gaza SchooI Massacre: Hamas Fighters Killed Twice and "No Women and Children Present" mintpressnews.com After committing a massacre at a school in Gaza City, the Israeli military claimed that the facility, which housed over 6,000 displaced civilians, was being used as a Hamas command center. The military released the names of alleged fighters killed in the attack. However, some of those identified as militants were killed months earlier, and …
(2024-08-16). Joint Letter to Greek Government: We Demand Urgent Action Against the Overseas Santorini and Overseas Sun Coast. samidoun.net 
The following joint letter was sent as part of the No Harbour for Genocide campaign, focusing on a demand to the Greek government to take action against the Overseas Santorini and the Overseas Sun Coast, two US vessels in the business of transporting military fuel for the Zionist regime. Around the same time that the …
(2024-08-16). Violence is Everywhere, So Are the People Trying to Stop It. counterpunch.org 
I'm tired of the violence. Aren't you? Some days, it seems relentless. A mass shooting at a school. Another youth killed by gun violence. A family on the street after fleeing an abusive partner. A genocide halfway around the world. Brutal wars displacing millions. When will the violence stop? The answer is: when we take
(2024-08-16). Israel's Killing Continues in Gaza as Palestinian Death Toll Exceeds 40,000. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's relentless war on Gaza has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians, at least 16,456 of them children and over 11,000 women.
(2024-08-16). President Maduro responds to Lula and Petro's call for redo election: "We are a sovereign country" peoplesdispatch.org Following declarations from the Brazilian and Colombian heads of state, Nicolás Maduro told the media that Venezuela is a sovereign country and the decisions about the country would be made by its institutions.
(2024-08-16). Democrats Are Pigs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au That's right: they're using her condescending shutdown of pro-Palestine demonstrators as a fun girlboss campaign slogan now.
(2024-08-16). The Imperialist Attack On The Alliance Of Sahel States. popularresistance.org On July 27, 2024, armed Tuareg militants and affiliates of the Islamic State in the Sahel attacked a Malian military convoy heading to the northern part of the country, Tinzawaten, close to the border with Algeria. The ambush led to the killing of a large score of the Malian military personnel and their accompanying cadres from the Private Military company, Wagner Group. Being inflicted on one of Russia's allies in the Sahel, the Western puppet press voyeuristically rushed to glorify the violence. More importantly, Ukraine hopped on to cheer the massacre, and a Facebook post from their embassy in Dakar claimed th…
(2024-08-16). Every Place in Gaza—Including Schools—Is a Target. counterpunch.org 
This sequence of attacks on schools came before the August 10 bombing, which shows that there is a pattern of targeting civilians who are seeking shelter in schools. The massacre at al-Taba'een is the 21st attack by Israel against a school that has been serving as a shelter since July 4. Ahmed Abed lost his brother-in-law Abdullah al-Arair in the massacre at al-Taba'een. "There is nowhere else to go," he said. "Every place in Gaza is a target."
(2024-08-16). Government working to finalise Marikana tragedy claims. sanews.gov.za Government working to finalise Marikana tragedy claims | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, says government remains dedicated to addressing claims arising from the Marikana tragedy.
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Marikana tragedy.
On 16 August 2016, 34 mineworkers at the Lonmin mine in the North West were shot by police while they were demanding a salary of R12 500 a month.
Ten police officers were also killed in the days leading up to the Marikana massacre. Speaking at Friday's media briefing, Simelane described today as a "sombre chapter in the natio…
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Israel at war, day 315: Biden says negotiating parties 'closer than ever' to cease-fire. haaretz.com Negotiations for cease-fire/hostage release deal continue on Friday in Qatar, with one source saying they 'have been successful so far ‚ñ Source close to Hezbollah tells Washington Post that the group won't retaliate against Israel as long as talks are taking place in Doha ‚ñ Israel's FM tells British, French counterparts that 'If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defense' ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 315 days into the war…
(2024-08-16). U.S. presents cease-fire proposal that bridges Israel-Hamas gaps, mediators say. haaretz.com Report: Hezbollah will not launch attack on Israel during negotiations in Qatar, retaliation is 'not urgent' ‚ñ Palestinian killed after masked settlers descend on West Bank village; U.S. condemns attack ‚ñ Cease-fire, hostage release talks continue in Qatar ‚ñ French, U.K. foreign ministers to meet Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem…
(2024-08-16). Report: Hezbollah will not attack Israel during hostage talks, retaliation 'not urgent'. haaretz.com Palestinian killed after masked settlers descend on West Bank village; U.S. condemns attack ‚ñ Cease-fire, hostage release talks continue in Qatar ‚ñ French, U.K. foreign ministers to meet Israeli counterpart in Jerusalem ‚ñ Source close to Hezbollah says group won't launch retaliation during negotiations…
(2024-08-16). Watch Hezbollah's Fortified Underground Missile Facility: "Our Mounts… Our Storehouses" english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Military Media Published on Friday a video showcasing a massive missile facility located deep underground, in a clear message of full readiness to the Israeli enemy. The four-and-a-half-minute video displays ready-to-launch precision and non-precision missiles that could be used in any future war waged by the Zionist enemy and the Lebanese resistance group. The …
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Touts Rocket Cave Network Capable Of Underground Launches. twz.com 
(2024-08-16). Lebanon is two states for one people — and both of them are waiting for Hezbollah. haaretz.com Progress at the cease-fire talks in Doha will determine the timetable of a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, but it remains unclear how Hezbollah will behave after the summit — and whether it will agree to forgo its revenge attack for the assassination of a top commander…
(2024-08-16). Israel Desperate Bid To Break Iran-Backed Groups, Takes This Step Against Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com The Israeli Defense Ministry has reportedly imposed sanctions on 18 oil tankers transporting Iranian oil to cut down Iran's vital fuel sale revenues. The National Bureau of Israel for Countering Terrorist Financing statement reveals that these tankers are used by Iran's Quds Force. Israel has also expressed its readiness to cooperate with international partners such as the EU and the U.S. amid rising tensions tensions with Iran and its proxies.
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance says direct hit achieved as fighters targeted an Israeli gathering in the vicinity of Mattat Barracks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Behind Hezbollah's Missile Facility Video: Messages Delivered to 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's video which shows the group's underground missile facility has send several messages to the Israeli enemy in a time of high tensions, sources told Al-Manar on Friday. "This facility is as giant as a city and it is known neither where it begins, where it ends, nor what it is connected to," sources within …
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah video appears to show its tunnels, missiles. newarab.com 
Lebanon's The release comes as negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire were to meet for a second day in
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance says direct hit achieved as fighters targeted an Israeli gathering in the vicinity of Mattat Barracks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Ups The Ante, Strikes Israeli Military Base In Fifth Strike In A Week | Gaza War | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com The Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, claimed that its fighters have attacked the Israeli military site near the border in the north early on August 16 morning. According to Al Jazeera, Hezbollah militants targeted the IDF's Ruwaysat al-Alam in the Kfarchouba hills. Hezbollah claimed that they directly attacked the IDF base with "appropriate weapons." This is the fifth attack on an Israeli military base in a week ahead of Iran's expected revenge strike after the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
(2024-08-16). The Americans are handing out carrots, but Netanyahu's more worried about sticks at home. haaretz.com All of Netanyahu's considerations collide at Doha ‚ñ The Americans have been surprised by how much Israel has damaged Hamas but believe it has achieved everything it can ‚ñ Hezbollah has created a balance of fear with Israel but also has a disadvantage…
(2024-08-16). Watch Hezbollah's Fortified Underground Missile Facility: "Our Mounts… Our Storehouses" english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah's Military Media Published on Friday a video showcasing a massive missile facility located deep underground, in a clear message of full readiness to the Israeli enemy. The four-and-a-half-minute video displays ready-to-launch precision and non-precision missiles that could be used in any future war waged by the Zionist enemy and the Lebanese resistance group. The …
(2024-08-16). Behind Hezbollah's Missile Facility Video: Messages Delivered to 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah's video which shows the group's underground missile facility has send several messages to the Israeli enemy in a time of high tensions, sources told Al-Manar on Friday. "This facility is as giant as a city and it is known neither where it begins, where it ends, nor what it is connected to," sources within …
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Military Media: Stay tuned… "Imad 4" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah: Response to Israeli assassinations 'definite'. presstv.ir Lebanon's resistance movement Hezbollah has once again stressed its determination to retaliate against the Israeli assassination of its senior commander, despite US efforts to spare its ally the consequences of its crimes.
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Unveils Underground Missile Facility (+Video). tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement released a new video showcasing a sophisticated underground facility and an extensive tunnel network packed with missile launch pads.
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Ibrahim Shwaqi Salameh (Alaa), from the southern town of Blida. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah Military Media: Stay tuned… "Imad 4" english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah unveils new missile facility, warns Israel of 'unexpected destiny'. presstv.ir Lebanon's resistance movement revealed the "Imad 4" facility in a video released by its Military Media outlet.
(2024-08-16). Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance mourns Martyr All the Way to Al-Quds Ibrahim Shwaqi Salameh (Alaa), from the southern town of Blida. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Israel In Panic? Hezbollah Reveals 'Futuristic' Underground Missile Facility IMAD 4 | Iran | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah released a new video amid fears of a full-blown war with Israel. The video, released on August 16, appears to show an underground missile facility in Lebanon. The footage shows missiles and launching positions for projectiles. Several Hezbollah fighters and weapon-loaded trucks are also seen in the video. Watch for more.
(2024-08-16). Lebanese Health Ministry says Lebanese citizens martyred, another injured in an Israeli strike on the border town of Aytaroun. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Lebanese authorities demand halt to Israeli crimes. plenglish.com Upon receiving separately the Egyptian foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, the speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri; the interim prime minister, Najib Mikati, and the head of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Bou Habib, agreed on the need to pressure Israel to put an end to its crimes and implement Security Council Resolution 1701. | In this regard, the Lebanese officials thanked Cairo for its support to the nation of the cedars, as well as the Arab and international efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. | The highest figure in the legislature considered that the true root of the conflict in the region is the Palestinian que…
(2024-08-16). "The US military is being forced into Lebanon by Israel." Interview with Dr. Hadi Dalloul. globalresearch.ca On July 31, at 2: 00 am. local time, Israel assassinated Palestinian leader, and the head of Hamas political office, Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran, hours after he attended the inauguration of the new President of Iran. Iran's …
(2024-08-16). Two killed, scores injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com 
One person was killed and nine others wounded in a strike on the southern town of Marjayoun, the Lebanese health ministry said, revising downwards a previous death toll of three. | Another was k…
(2024-08-16). Lebanese Health Ministry says Lebanese citizens martyred, another injured in an Israeli strike on the border town of Aytaroun. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Why Are We Doing Informational Picketing At This Gas Station? popularresistance.org People are organizing to stop shipments of petroleum products to the Israel military in order to end the genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, as shown in this poster. | Oil Change International reports that BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell are profiting from the transfer of crude oil and oil products to Israel where the crude is refined into jet fuel, diesel and gasoline for tanks and other military vehicles. Valero ships jet fuel to Israel directly from the U.S., according to the American Friends Service Committee. | "…oil firms must ensure they're not in the business of helping…
(2024-08-16). Columbia University President Shafik resigns amidst right-wing attacks over anti-genocide protests. wsws.org However justified the hatred of Shafik among students and faculty may be, this celebration is misplaced, and illusions that it represents a "victory" for the anti-genocide protesters are dangerous.
(2024-08-16). Talk World Radio: How Does the Genocide in Gaza Keep Worsening? davidswanson.org This is the August 21 show published early. AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about the somehow ever-worsening livestreamed genocide in Gaza. Our guest, Jennifer Loewenstein, is former Associate Director of Middle Eastern …
(2024-08-16). 16 August, Vancouver: Mass March and Rally — End the Genocide Now! Palestine Resists! samidoun.net 
ALL OUT FOR PALESTINE! Vancouver Rally and March to end the genocide in Gaza now! Friday, August 16 7: 30 pm Olympic Cauldron — 1055 Canada Place The Zionist-US genocide has continued in Palestine for over 10 months. Just yesterday, the US approved another $18 billion in weaponry for the Zionist regime, only days after the …
(2024-08-16). Israeli Occupation Forces Continues Genocide in Gaza Strip for 315th Consecutive Day. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli occupation forces has once again committed the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip, launching the Holy Bible's Kerem al-Nabit and artillery shelling for the 315th day in a row. Amid the catastrophic humanitarian situation resulting from suffering and migration, the occupation forces have targeted homes, displaced persons' gatherings, and streets, resulting in …
(2024-08-16). Protesters march in support of Palestinians after Friday prayers in Amman. presstv.ir Jordanians have once again been out on the streets to express support for the Palestinian people, particularly those facing the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-16). Aug 14: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Wednesday, August 14.
(2024-08-16). Israeli genocide in Gaza passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths. presstv.ir Civil defense workers say the true toll could be considerably higher given the fact that a large number of bodies remain buried under the rubble.
(2024-08-16). Pakistan: Iran has right to self-defense in face of Israeli terrorism. presstv.ir Pakistan says Iran has every right to defend itself in the face of the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-16). South Koreans stand with Palestine on Liberation Day. presstv.ir South Koreans have taken to the streets to protest Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the liberation of Palestinians from Israeli occupation.
(2024-08-16). It's now the 'Filton10', as the state charges three more Palestine Action activists. thecanary.co The state is further punishing Palestine Action activists for standing up to Elbit Systems' complicity in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Palestine Action: the state abusing the law Three more Palestine Action activists are charged with aggravated burglary and criminal damage allegedly in connection to an action against Elbit Systems UK on Tuesday 6 August. […] | By
(2024-08-16). Woman on NYC Subway Speaks Out Against Genocide — Goes Viral. youtube.com 
(2024-08-16). Iran urges 'practical measures' to end Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani underlines the need for "practical measures" aimed at putting an end to Israel's ongoing Gaza genocide.
(2024-08-16). Israeli Occupation Forces Continues Genocide in Gaza Strip for 315th Consecutive Day. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation forces has once again committed the crime of genocide in the Gaza Strip, launching the Holy Bible's Kerem al-Nabit and artillery shelling for the 315th day in a row. Amid the catastrophic humanitarian situation resulting from suffering and migration, the occupation forces have targeted homes, displaced persons' gatherings, and streets, resulting in …
(2024-08-16). Arab Christians urge evangelicals to rethink support for Israel's war. anabaptistworld.org Arab Christians can no longer be silent about their co-religionists' solidarity with what is at best an act of revenge and at worst a genocide.
(2024-08-16). Returning Gaza Student Protesters Face Punitive Welcome. indybay.org As university and college students prepare to return to campus for the new school year, many find themselves in legal limbo for their participation in the anti-Genocide student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza at the end of the last school year.
(2024-08-16). 'My dream is for the war to end': Inside Gaza's last schools. therealnews.com 
Nowhere is safe in Gaza, and this is particularly true for sites of key civilian infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Since October, Israel has damaged or destroyed 80 percent of Gaza's schools and all its universities, decimating a core pillar of Palestinian society. In spite of this scholasticide, Palestinian educators and students remain committed to ensuring class remains in session. The Real News reports from Rafah, speaking directly with children and their teachers resisting genocide through education. | Producer: Belal Awad, Leo Erhardt | Videographer: Ruwaida Amer | Video Editor: Leo Erhardt…
(2024-08-16). Has the Mystery of the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Been Solved? Ukrainian Suspect Flees Arrest. democracynow.org 
Ukraine's government has denied a Wall Street Journal report this week that Kyiv approved the plan to blow up the Russian-owned Nord Stream pipelines in 2022. According to the newspaper, a crew of Ukrainian civilians and active-duty soldiers used a rented yacht to reach the pipelines, which deliver Russian natural gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea, and used explosives to sever three of the four pipelines. This comes as Poland says it was unable to carry out a German arrest warrant for a new suspect in its investigation into the Nord Stream attack, a 44-year-old Ukrainian diving professional who is alleged t…
(2024-08-16). Nicaraguan police handed over gang member to El Salvador. plenglish.com Managua, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan National Police handed over to El Salvador the member of the Sancocos de Sonsonate gang José Mauricio Carballo, who had an arrest warrant for crimes of illicit groupings and aggravated homicide, it was reported today.
(2024-08-16). Columbia President Resigns After Violent Crackdown On Students. popularresistance.org The president of Columbia University announced her resignation late Wednesday, months after she authorized a violent police crackdown on student demonstrators urging the school to divest from Israel over the country's devastating assault on the Gaza Strip. | Minouche Shafik said in her announcement that recent months have been "a period of turmoil where it has been difficult to overcome divergent views across our community." Dozens of Columbia students were arrested and injured during a Shafik-approved police raid of a campus building in late April. | "This period has taken a considerable toll on my family, as it…
(2024-08-16). Columbia University…Where the Only Ivy is Poison. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-16). Columbia University president steps down following backlash over Gaza protests. presstv.ir Columbia University's president has resigned after facing extensive criticism regarding her management of pro-Palestinian protests on campus,.
(2024-08-16). Resignation of Columbia's Shafik over Gaza protest widely lauded. newarab.com 
The resignation of Columbia University president Many in the left-leaning pro-Palestine camp have been criticising her for ordering a brutal police crackdown on student demonstrators, and many in the right-leaning pro-Israel camp have been…
(2024-08-16). Tactical Paranoia: Peter Dutton's Palestinian Problem. dissidentvoice.org The philosophy of the dunce, and the politics of the demagogue, often keep company. And Peter Dutton has both of these unenviable traits in spades. The Australian opposition leader, smelling weakness in his opponent, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has again gravitated to something he is most comfortable with: terrifying the kaka out of the Australian …
(2024-08-16). Something's Coming, We Don't Know What It Is But It Is Going To Be Bad. dissidentvoice.org 
With a click, with a shock Phone'll jingle, door'll knock, open the latch Something's coming, don't know when but it's soon . . . — "Something's Coming," West Side Story, lyrics by S. Sondheim, music by L. Bernstein. Shock should not be the word, but when World War III breaks fully loose many who are …
(2024-08-16). Twenty-fifth anniversary of the August 17, 1999 Gà∂lcàºk earthquake. wsws.org Time is being wasted when the technology and labour are available to build millions of safe houses in a very short time in Turkey and everywhere in the world where there is a risk of earthquakes.
(2024-08-16). "Piles of flesh were everywhere" electronicintifada.net I am only alive today because I didn't arrive to the dawn prayers at the Tabaeen school on time.
(2024-08-16). Houthis Raid UN Human Rights Office in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Houthi military personnel patrol a street in Sanaa, Yemen, July 1, 2024. | © 2024 YAHYA ARHAB/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock | On August 3, Houthi forces raided the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and "seiz[ed] documents and property by force," according to High Commissioner Volker Tàºrk. The office has remained under Houthi occupation, despite calls by OHCHR and others for the Houthis to vacate the premises and return all stolen assets.Since May 31, the Houthis, an armed group that controls much of Yemen, have arrested…
(2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…
(2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…
(2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…
(2024-08-16). King's College London to review arms investment policy after student protests. geo.tv 
Demonstrators protest in solidarity with Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, October 14, 2023. — ReutersKing's College London , a prestigious educational institution in Britain, has decided to review…
(2024-08-16). Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha amid flagrant Israeli atrocities. peoplesdispatch.org Gaza ceasefire Over the past several months, the talks have involved three main mediators including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar in addition to warring parties Israel and Hamas, and have passed through different stages of obstructions and stalemate recriminations. | Hamas had already announced on Sun…
(2024-08-16). Journalists Demand Blinken Back Israel Arms Embargo. popularresistance.org Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 160 Palestinian journalists. This is the largest recorded number of journalists killed in any war. While Israel's indiscriminate bombing of the densely populated Gaza means no civilians are safe, Israel has also been repeatedly documented deliberately targeting journalists. | Israel's military actions are not possible without U.S. weapons, U.S. military aid, and U.S. diplomatic support. By providing the weapons being used to deliberately kill journalists, you are complicit in one of the gravest affronts to press freedom today. | On World Press Freedom Day this ye…
(2024-08-16). Restoring Fear — Why Israeli Soldiers Rape. counterpunch.org 
On October 25, Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that "Muslims are not afraid of us anymore." It might sound odd that Feiglin saw the element of fear as critical to Israel's well-being if not its very survival. In actuality, the fear element is directly linked to Israel's behavior and fundamental to
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Every school bombed in Gaza adds to Palestinians' thirst for education. ummid.com According to the United Nations, 93% of Gaza's 560 schools have been either destroyed or damaged whereas about 340 have been directly bombarded by the Israeli army since October 7.
(2024-08-16). As Israel Bomb Gaza, These Two Indian Judges Stand Tall. ummid.com People with conscience, shaken by watching daily the images and videos of shattered and half/fully burnt dead bodies of the Palestinians, women and children included, wonder isn't there a single person of integrity in the world's power corridors, who like the two Indian judges, has the courage to stand against the Zionists and held them accountable for their crimes?
(2024-08-16). After herding Palestinians into schools and shelters, Israel blasts them with U.S. bombs. peoplesworld.org 
It is almost as if the Israeli army is trying to gather as many Palestinians as possible in one place and then kill them all. Ahmed Abed and his family fled the Dalal al-Maghribi school in early August after an Israeli air strike displaced them. That air strike killed 15 Palestinians who had taken refuge …
(2024-08-16). Miko Peled: Inside Israel's 'Insane Society' that Systematically Tortures and Rapes Palestinians. youtube.com 
Full interview on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/extended-miko-1101… To discuss Israel's intensifying atrocities in Gaza, including its weaponization of rape, Rania Khalek was joined by Miko Peled, the son of an Israeli general and the head of the newly established Palestine House of Freedom in Washington, D.C. Peled is the author of "The General's Son: Journey of …
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/24: Film Screening: "Israel's Reel Extremism" indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, Houge Park | San José CA 95124…
(2024-08-16). Palestinian Christians demand settler stolen UNESCO land back. newarab.com 
Since then, the family, along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists, have continuously returned to their land to demonstrate against the eviction and reclaim their home. | "[The settlers] are trying now to use the war and [with] all eyes on Gaza and the demonstrations happening in Israel," Alice Kisiya, 30, told The New Arab. | "So they're taking advantage of this situation to steal more lands," she adds. |
(2024-08-16). Israeli settlers launch new pogrom in Palestinian W Bank village. newarab.com 
Dozens of masked The Palestinian ministry of health reported several wounded following the violent attack, with settlers' also targeting residents of the village of Jit with live fire. | The Palestinian man killed in the attack has been identified as 23-year-o…
(2024-08-16). Israeli occupation forces announce start of a new military operation north of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, and east of Deir al-Balah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Saudi prince MBS 'fears assassination' over Israel normalisation. newarab.com 
Saudi Crown Prince The sources, who include one unnamed former US official and two individuals with knowledge of the talks, said the kingdom's de-facto ruler shared these fears with US lawmakers. | Prince Mohammed allegedly highlighted the US's alleged failure to protect slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981 after normalis…
(2024-08-16). 'Investigation into Israeli Soldiers' Sexual Assault of Palestinian Detainee is the Tip of the Iceberg'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-08-16). Doha and Tehran Face 'Sensitive' Results in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations: Iran Acting FM. english.almanar.com.lb In the latest round of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, Qatar's Foreign Minister, Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, described the results as "sensitive," according to Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani. The two diplomats emphasized the need for comprehensive efforts and practical measures to end the Israeli violence against the Palestinian people. …
(2024-08-16). Israel warns Haredi over kosher phones amid Iran attack fears. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Backed by US, Israel committing 'crimes against humanity': Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the terrorist Israeli regime has the full support from the US in committing crimes against humanity.
(2024-08-16). Israel-Gaza war: ceasefire talks in Qatar enter second day as deaths top 40,000. scmp.com A Hamas official said Israel's continuing operations were an obstacle to progress on a truce.
(2024-08-16). Melbourne orchestra leaders voted out for removing pianist over Gaza tribute. middleeasteye.net 
Melbourne orchestra leaders voted out for removing pianist over Gaza tribute | MSO admits 'error' after cancelling concert of musician who dedicated song to Palestinian journalists killed by Israel | | Pianist Jayson Gillham dedicated a five-minute piece to journalists killed in Israel's…
(2024-08-16). Israeli media: IOF orders evacuation of Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah neighborhoods. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). How the Gaza war highlights Bosnia's internal divisions. newarab.com 
The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In
(2024-08-16). US Fumes At Israel Amid Iran Attack Fear; Biden Govt's Angry Response Over 'Anti-Palestinian' Riots. hindustantimes.com The United States reacted strongly after dozens of extremist Israeli settlers went on a rampage in the occupied West Bank on Thursday night. The spokesperson of the National Security Council of the US, in a statement, urged Israel to "take measures to protect all communities from harm and intervene to stop such violence and hold all perpetrators of such violence to account." A 23-year-old Palestinian was killed after settlers torched homes and cars in Jit village of the occupied West Bank. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-08-16). Israeli Forces Shoot a Child, Injure Others, Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Friday, a Palestinian child and injured dozens of citizens during the army's suppression of the anti-settlement demonstration in the village of Kufur Qaddoum, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the West Bank. Prior to the weekly anti-settlement march, occupation forces invaded the village and surrounded the Omar Bin Al-Khattab …
(2024-08-16). Haaretz: "A shocking testimony of an Israeli military doctor about Israel's Sde Teiman detention center" imemc.org 
TEL AVIV, Friday, August 16, 2024 (WAFA) — An Israeli military doctor has provided a harrowing account of the inhumane conditions faced by Palestinian detainees at the notorious Sde Teiman detention center in southern Israel, Anadolu Agency quoted Haaretz, Israel's daily newspaper. According to Anadolu Agency, the doctor's testimony which was published by the Israeli …
(2024-08-16). Al-Qassam says guard who killed Israeli captive acted 'in revenge'. presstv.ir The military wing of the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, says Israel is fully responsible for the suffering and threats posed to its captives in Gaza.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Foreign Ministry Calls On Sanctions On Colonizers. imemc.org 
The Palestinian Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ministry stated that the armed assault by fanatic Israeli colonizers on Jeet village, east of Qalqilia, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, which led to the death of a young man and left another critically wounded, as well as the arson of homes and vehicles, constitutes …
(2024-08-16). Intensifying Diplomacy: Efforts to Halt Israel-Hamas Conflict Escalation. devdiscourse.com Efforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from escalating into a wider regional conflict intensified on Friday, with British and French foreign ministers visiting Israel and cease-fire talks in Qatar entering their second day.
(2024-08-16). Doha and Tehran Face 'Sensitive' Results in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations: Iran Acting FM. english.almanar.com.lb 
In the latest round of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, Qatar's Foreign Minister, Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, described the results as "sensitive," according to Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani. The two diplomats emphasized the need for comprehensive efforts and practical measures to end the Israeli violence against the Palestinian people. …
(2024-08-16). Israel thinks it's strong, but has never been so dependent on the U.S. haaretz.com Three times since October 7, the United States has sent major forces to the Middle East to help Israel against Iran and its proxies — on top of massive military aid. It's a paradox of relations: Under Netanyahu, the stronger Israel feels, the more it's reliant on America…
(2024-08-16). Erdogan's NATO Betrayal? Turkish Agency Data Helping Iran's Military Ops Amid Israel Tensions | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Nato nation Turkey has secretly been helping Iran, according to a report in Nordic Monitor. Turkey's weather agency has been supplying Iran with sophisticated weather information. The report claims the information can be tailored for military operations for several years. The revelation was made in a government report released in November 2023, which described this situation as a risk that the agency must address in the future. This poses a significant threat given Iran's ongoing tensions with Israel and the U.S.-led West, as Tehran has vowed vengeance after an alleged Israeli operation killed Ismail Haniyeh in T…
(2024-08-16). The American Colony Hotel hoped to be an island of sanity. Then the Gaza war broke out. haaretz.com The hotel is an icon of Jerusalem, but for the first time in its 100-year history its survival is in jeopardy as occupancy plummets…
(2024-08-16). US warns Iran faces 'cataclysmic' consequences if strikes Israel. newarab.com 
A US official warned Friday that Iran would face "cataclysmic" consequences and derail momentum toward a Gaza truce if it strikes The United States "would encourage the Iranians — and I know many are — not to move down that road, because the consequences could be quite cataclysmic, particularly for Iran," a senior US official told reporters on customary…
(2024-08-16). Yemenis reiterate support for Palestinians against Israel. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana'a and other provinces across the country to reiterate their support for Palestinians in Gaza who are subjected to an Israeli genocidal war.
(2024-08-16). Israel relieved as Barclays reverses decision to withdraw from next gov't bond auction. haaretz.com Israel's accountant general welcomes British bank's decision 'to resist antisemitic and anti-Israel pressures, particularly those promoted by BDS movements'…
(2024-08-16). Journalists and press freedom groups demand Blinken stop US arms sales to Israel as Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000. nationofchange.org
(2024-08-16). 'Now, in Israel, people have evacuated their homes. But we moved from one planet to another'. haaretz.com She's coped with loss, rejection and being an outsider, but has never left the stage. At 94, Lea Koenig, the first lady of Israeli theater, talks about what's needed for a long and meaningful life…
(2024-08-16). Borrell to propose sanctions against Israel over West Bank settler attacks. presstv.ir "Day after day, in an almost total impunity, Israeli settlers fuel violence in the occupied West Bank, contributing to endanger any chance of peace," Borrell wrote on X.
(2024-08-16). Israeli settlers attack Palestinian residents in West Bank town. presstv.ir Israeli settlers, supported by the regime's forces, have killed a young Palestinian man in a violent attack on a town near the occupied West Bank city of Qalqilya.
(2024-08-16). 'My dream is for the war to end': Inside Gaza's last schools. therealnews.com Nowhere is safe in Gaza, and this is particularly true for sites of key civilian infrastructure like hospitals and schools. Since October, Israel has damaged or destroyed 80 percent of Gaza's schools and all its universities, decimating a core pillar of Palestinian society. In spite of this scholasticide, Palestinian educators and students remain committed to ensuring …
(2024-08-16). Jewish settlers descend on West Bank village; Palestinian killed, one critically wounded. haaretz.com At least one person was killed when dozens of Jewish settlers descended on Jit on Thursday night; Yair Golan: 'Settlers are a violent group that enjoys enormous government support'…
(2024-08-16). Hamas, Islamic Jihad call for popular uprising after deadly Israeli settler attack in West Bank. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have denounced the attack by illegal Israeli settlers on a northern West Bank village, where they killed a Palestinian and set fire to homes and cars belonging to other residents.
(2024-08-16). Hamas: Ceasefire must involve 'complete' Israeli withdrawal. presstv.ir Hamas has once again stressed that any agreement with Israel must ensure a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-16). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-16). Palestinian killed in attacks by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The 23-year-old man was shot and several people were injured as settlers set cars ablaze and destroyed property.
(2024-08-16). Israeli occupation forces announce start of a new military operation north of Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, and east of Deir al-Balah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Palestine: No Breakthrough in Doha Talks, 'Israel' Clinging to Its Stance — Source. orinocotribune.com A trilateral statement by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt says talks regarding a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner exchange deal "were serious and constructive." | The Doha negotiations did not yield any developments as "Israel" is clinging to its positions, a senior Palestinian Resistance official told Al Mayadeen. | Moreover, a senior Hamas source pointed out that what the movement's leadership was informed of Friday regarding the results of the Doha ceasefire meetings does not include a commitment to what was agreed upon on July 2. | This follows a statement that senior officials from the governments of the…
(2024-08-16). After Netanyahu's Big Charge, Israeli Military Blows Up Dozens Of Hamas 'Terror Tunnels' Near Egypt. hindustantimes.com The Israel Defence Forces destroyed dozens of tunnels in the Philadelphi corridor along the Gaza-Egypt border in southern Gaza. IDF on August 15 said more than 50 tunnels discovered along the Philadelphi Corridor have been demolished by combat engineers over the past week. The action came days after Netanyahu accused Egypt of 'empowering' Hamas.
(2024-08-16). End game: What's Israel's plan in the occupied West Bank? aljazeera.com Israel continues to expand settlements, with many politicians open about their desire to stop a Palestinian state.
(2024-08-16). Gaza one of 21st century's 'bloodiest wars' amid high death toll. newarab.com 
Israel's war in Gaza, ongoing for The number is considered excessive due to the small population of the Strip a…
(2024-08-16). Israel's liaison office in Morocco quietly resumes operations. middleeasteye.net 
Israel's liaison office in Morocco quietly resumes operations | Protests erupted in Rabat after the appointment of a new Israeli diplomatic delegation | | Demonstrators burn the Israeli flag during a rally in Rabat on 3 August, protesting the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (Fad…
(2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.
(2024-08-16). UN condemns deadly Israeli attack on village in West Bank. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The UN Special Envoy for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, condemned today the recent Israeli attack against the Palestinian village of Jit, in the West Bank, which left one fatality and material damage.
(2024-08-16). Israel army orders evacuations in Gaza 'humanitarian safe zone'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Palestine President's Big Gaza Vow; 'Won't Accept Solution That Separates An Inch Of Our Homeland…'. hindustantimes.com Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas vowed to visit the war-torn Gaza despite the risks posed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In his address to the Turkish Parliament, Abbas stressed that the Palestinian people will not accept any solution that keeps Gaza and the West Bank divided, a separation that has persisted since 2007. His comments came during his visit to Turkey, where he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the ongoing Gaza war. Watch for more.
(2024-08-16). Hamas says will not accept new truce conditions from Israel: Report. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas reportedly says it will not accept new truce conditions from the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…
(2024-08-16). Protesters demanding an arms embargo on Israel gather outside Tim Walz's Rhode Island fundraiser. youtube.com 
(2024-08-16). Israeli forces shoot dead three Palestinians injured in drone strike. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinians at close range, including a 17-year-old boy, following a drone strike in the northern occupied West Bank.
(2024-08-16). CPJ slams Israel for smearing Gaza journalists killed in attacks. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Israeli media: IOF orders evacuation of Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah neighborhoods. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-16). Hamas against Israeli plan to leave troops on Egypt-Gaza border. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-16). Hamas says guard killed Israeli hostage in Gaza 'revenge attack'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan, dad of newborns killed by Israel, speaks. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-16). The UK BDS effect: Is divestment from Israel gaining momentum. newarab.com 
The UK's Currently, one of the most prominent forms of
(2024-08-16). New harrowing abuse details emerge from Israel's Sde Teiman. newarab.com 
More details have surfaced on the human rights violations taking place at the notorious Israeli reservist soldiers who served at the prison over the months spoke to the Haar…
(2024-08-16). Israeli settlers kidnap, abuse 2 Palestinian boys near Bethlehem. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers kidnapped and abused two Palestinian teenage boys near On Monday, Israeli settlers from a new illegal settlement outpost in the area assaulted two 15-year-old Palestinian boys who were herding sheep around the suburb of Irtas south of Bethlehem. | The settlers put knives on the boys' necks and took them to their settlement outpost, where they beat them, broke their legs, and urinated on them. | They…
(2024-08-16). Houthi: Resistance front's response to Israeli assassinations 'definite'. presstv.ir Houthi says US warships and military forces can't deter Yemenis from launching an anti-Israel retaliatory operation.
(2024-08-16). Deif is 'fine': Hamas rejects Israeli claims of military chief assassination. presstv.ir A senior member of Hamas has categorically dismissed Israeli reports on the assassination of the Palestinian resistance movement's military leader, Mohammed Deif.
(2024-08-16). Hostage Families' Fight: Israel-Palestine Talks & Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com Familys of hostages held in Gaza see the current ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as a crucial chance to free their loved ones, amidst escalating regional tensions.
(2024-08-16). 'If Netanyahu wanted a deal, this interview wouldn't have taken place' says father of Hamas hostages. haaretz.com It took weeks and much pressure before Itzik Horn was informed that his two sons, Yair and Eitan, were being held in Gaza. The Argentinian-born father slams those who want to bring order to Gaza 'on the backs of the hostages' and suggests that Netanyahu send his son, Yair, to Gaza to bring back Horn's son Yair…
(2024-08-16). Snow White remake slammed over casting of Gal Gadot. newarab.com 
Activists have called for a boycott of the Snow White remake after it was announced Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be featuring in it. | Earlier this week, the film's trailer was slammed by social media users who criticised the choice of casting Gadot in the film. | The Israeli actress, who will be featured as the Evil Queen in the film, has previously expressed support for Israel. | On 7 October, the day Israel launched its war on Gaza following a surprise Hamas-led attack, the actress posted "I stand with Israel" on Instagram. | "The thing about Gal Gadot being cast as an evil queen is that she doesn't have…
(2024-08-16). Gaza ceasefire talks resume for second day in Qatar. newarab.com 
Mediators met in The on-and-off truce talks reconvened in Doha on Thursday without Hamas, which has accused Israel of obstructing a deal and insists on the implementation of previously agreed terms. | The Qatari foreign ministry confirmed…
(2024-08-16). Denmark in court over arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Iranian Diplomat Hails Hamas' Non-Attendance in Doha Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of office for the protection of the interests of Iran in Egypt praised the decision by the Hamas resistance movement to absent itself from a new round of talks in Qatar on a ceasefire in Gaza, where the Israeli regime has killed over 40,000 Palestinians since October 2023.
(2024-08-16). Gaza truce talks resume as number killed by Israel tops 40,000. newarab.com 
The United States hailed a "promising start" to Israel's onslaught has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its population at least once and triggered a towering humanitarian crisis. | Talks involving CIA director William Burns opened in the Qatari capital
(2024-08-16). October 7 was shocking enough. Why should Israelis embellish the tragedy? haaretz.com
(2024-08-16). Trump, Harris campaigns zero in on Jewish vote ahead of Democratic convention. haaretz.com Both camps use star power, megadonors and networking to rally support among the Jewish community in an election where Israel and antisemitism may be more front of mind than any previous race…
(2024-08-16). The world must decide: implement Gaza mandate or let the bloodshed in the Middle East continue. haaretz.com The Palestinian Authority has no ability to govern Gaza and the only ones in Israel with a postwar plan are those in favor of annexation. While returning Gaza to the mandate era sounds like an opening for another colonialist intervention, in reality, international bodies are already running the Strip…
(2024-08-16). UK government legally obliged to probe Israeli torture claims. newarab.com 
The UK government is breaching its obligations under international law to prevent torture by failing to investigate the mounting Israel is facing dozens of claims of torture and abuse against Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October, hundr…
(2024-08-16). Ben Gvir: Israeli army should shoot Palestinians throwing stones. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Netanyahu Faces Fire Amid Iran Attack Fear; Ex-War Cabinet Minister Urges PM To 'Be Brave For Once'. hindustantimes.com Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has lashed out at Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gantz slammed Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza War and demanded he "be brave for once." He said, "It is time for you to stop tending to the fate of the government and only tend to the fate of Israel." Meanwhile, Netanyahu's party hit back at Gantz, accusing him of opposing decisions crucial to Israel's security.
(2024-08-16). Explainer: What are the scenarios and potential targets of retaliatory strike on Haifa? presstv.ir In addition to the port complex, Haifa has significant sites that could be targeted, such as the Bahad 21 air force training base and the ministry of war affairs building.
(2024-08-16). An Antifascist Analysis of Christian Dominionism and the New Apostolic Reformation. itsgoingdown.org
(2024-08-16). Running Down the Walls 2024 — The 25th Anniversary! itsgoingdown.org Announcing upcoming Running Down the Walls events in September of 2024 and beyond. Since 1999, prisoners and supporters throughout Turtle Island, and recently in the UK, have participated in the annual event known as Running Down the Walls (RDTW) often running or walking simultaneously in many cities and prisons at once. RDTW is a non-competitive…
(2024-08-16). Al-Qaeda kills 16 Yemeni pro-government fighters: official. newarab.com 
A bomb attack on Friday in southern An explosive-laden vehicle targeted a site of the
(2024-08-16). Head of Qatari intelligence receives top CIA award>. newarab.com 
The spy chief was recognised for his work towards strengthening US-Qatari intelligence cooperation, the report said, citing two sources privy to the matter. | The Qatari official was awarded in a ceremony that took place at the CIA headquarters earlier this week, as the two coun…
(2024-08-16). Iran court issues new charges against rapper, keeping him jailed. newarab.com 
Salehi, 33, was arrested in October 2022 after publicly backing demonstrations that erupted a month earlier, triggered by the death in police custody of Iranian Kurdish woman Amini, 22, was detained b…
(2024-08-16). Iran hackers target Harris, Trump campaigns: Google. newarab.com 
Google on Tuesday confirmed that hackers backed by A hacker group known as "APT42" linked to Iran's
(2024-08-16). WHO declares mpox a global health emergency amid surge in cases. newarab.com 
Worried by the rise in cases in the
(2024-08-16). Over half a million Gaza children out of school for year: UNRWA. newarab.com 
Over half a million Humanitarian agencies have warned that the absence of education will leave children with
(2024-08-16). South Sudan 'not ready' to hold 1st post-independence elections. newarab.com 
Nicolas Haysom told the UN Security Council that the consultations make it difficult to treat the election date of December…
(2024-08-16). Starbucks names new CEO after Gaza war boycott hits sales. newarab.com 
Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…
(2024-08-16). Gaza records first polio case as UN urges vaccinations. newarab.com 
Gaza has recorded its first Tests in Jordan confirmed the
(2024-08-16). Memories of the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago haunt 2024. newarab.com 
When the Democrats After all, Illinois is not a swing state where conventions typically take place. Moreover, Chicago is arguably where the most catastrophic DNC in history was held, characterised by violence, chaos, and a weak Democratic candidate who lost in a landslide, ushering in an era of decades-long conservatism. | The party leaders are now faced with striking similarities from six decades ago. |
(2024-08-16). Yemen: Heavy flooding leaves at least 57 dead. newarab.com 
At least 57 people have been killed in heavy flooding across OCHA's head of finance, Lisa Dutton, said the flooding has injured over 600 people and caused widespread devastation in central Yemen. | "Heavy rains and floods have hit several governorates in Yeme…
(2024-08-16). SDF lift siege of Syrian regime-held areas of Qamishli, Hasakah. newarab.com 
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have lifted a blockade they imposed last week on Syrian regime-held areas of the cities of Qamishli and Al-Hasakah. | The blockades were imposed after The agreement to lift them came following mediation by the regime's other main ally, Russia. | Most of Qamishli…
(2024-08-16). Millions flock to Iraq's Karbala for Arbaeen pilgrimage. newarab.com 
Millions of This event, which marks the 40th day of mourning following the martyrdom of Imam Hussein bin Ali, a central figure i…
(2024-08-16). Wildfires, fanned by strong winds, blaze in Turkey's west and north. newarab.com 
A forest fire in The fire in Izmir started late on Thursday in the Karsiyaka district for unknown reasons, as firefighters already worked to contain three separate fires in northwestern Turkey. | Izmir Governor Suleyman Elban said the fire in Karsiyaka continued in between four and five…
(2024-08-16). The Muslim female hikers turning their struggles into triumphs. newarab.com 
Activities like hillwalking and adventuring might attract a certain kind of person, but for these three women, there's no place like the mountains. | Zahrah Mahmood, known as 
Joe Biden and Chants of "Thank you
(2024-08-16). Protests in Syria's Suwayda: What did they achieve one year on. newarab.com 
Activists in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda on Friday marked the first anniversary of The protests in Suwayda which began in August 2023 were reminiscent of
(2024-08-16). Two teens in UK court charged with right-wing terrorism offences. newarab.com 
Two teenagers appeared in a Rex Clark, 18, and Sofija Vinogradova, 19, were both charged with a single count of preparation of terrorist acts, after an investigat…
(2024-08-16). Ukraine says its 'strengthening positions' in Russian region. newarab.com 
Kyiv has claimed to have taken control of 82 settlements over an area of 1,150 square kilometres (444 square miles) in the region since Aug. 6. Ukraine's foreign ministry put the figure as exceed…
(2024-08-16). Hollywoodgate: How booze and $7 billion shaped Taliban's return. newarab.com 
On August 16, UK cinemas will release In just an hour and a half, the film captures the Taliban's evolution from a militia into a military regime, offering a chilling glimpse into Afghanistan's future under their rule. | The timing of the release is significant. Just one day earlier, the world will have remembered the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 15, 2021, marking the sudden collapse of the West's…
(2024-08-16). UN rights experts press Bahrain over prison conditions. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Pakistan logs first mpox case as fears grow of global spread. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-16). New Mecca cinema stirs controversy over proximity to Holy Kaaba. newarab.com 
A The cinema is a key component of the "
(2024-08-16). Lawmakers in Turkey draw blood in brawl during debate on jailed colleague. newarab.com 
A brawl broke out among Televised footage showed Ahmet Sik, a representative from the same party as the imprisoned deputy, being approached and attacked by a lawmaker from President In a su…
(2024-08-16). Iraq says withdrawal of US-led coalition delayed. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Turkey, Iraq sign accord on cooperation amid anti-PKK operations. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Why is Egypt's new grand mufti Nazir Ayyad under fire. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). PA's Abbas tell Turkey parliament he will 'go to Gaza' amid war. newarab.com 
(2024-08-16). Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia. newarab.com 
Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by The Somali leader's visit came after Ethiopia signed a deal with the breakaway state of Somaliland last January, giving E…
(2024-08-16). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of 'Fraud' in the Venezuelan Presidential Election. orinocotribune.com 
By Allan Miller and Roger D. Harris — Aug 15, 2024 | In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed embellishing of the claims of fraud as described below. | Blackmailing the Venezuelan electorate | The moment that Venezuela's election authority (CNE in its Spanish initials) reported that incumbent Mad…
(2024-08-16). PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello: Far Right Plans for Violence on Saturday. orinocotribune.com The first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, warned that the far right is planning to carry out terrorist acts on the coming Saturday, August 17, using criminal groups in Petare, Caracas. | On Thursday, August 15, during the transmission of the 490th edition of his TV program Con El Mazo Dando, Cabello added that there will be criminals "from abroad" who have contact with people loyal to former Colombian President àÅlvaro Uribe. | "We are reporting it beforehand, do not say later that we did not say it," Cabello said. "This is not a false positive. Nothing li…
(2024-08-16). PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello: There Will Be No 'Second Round' Election in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, stated that there will be no "second round" in the Venezuelan presidential elections and there will be no re-run either, responding to those who are suggesting that the presidential elections be repeated. | "Here Nicolás Maduro won, we are not going to please the oligarchs," Cabello said during the transmission of his television program Con El Mazo Dando on Thursday, August 15. Similarly, he added that there will be no second round because it is not in the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. | He called…
(2024-08-16). Venezuela's Attorney General: Far Right Conspired With Gangsters to Destabilize the Country (+Leopoldo López). orinocotribune.com The attorney general of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, reported about alleged links of the organized criminal gangs Tren del Llano and Wilexys with…
(2024-08-16). Washington Contradicts Itself Again Over Venezuela's Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The White House has reversed the statement made by US President Joe Biden, in which he declared that he supported the proposal to run a new election in Venezuela, continuing the zigzag of the imperial line on its statements regarding the Latin American nation. | Biden was questioned by a journalist this Thursday, August 15, about whether he "supported new elections in Venezuela," to which the US president, in a newly overt display of interventionism, replied, "Yes, I do." The White House then had to reverse their president's statement and "clarify" what the US president supposedly meant. | "The President was refe…
(2024-08-16). Resistance to Military Conscription Deepens in Ukraine as Leaders Talk of Role as Mercenary Power. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Aug 15, 2024 | The beginning of August in Ukraine was marked by increased confrontations over the government's ever-tightening, military conscription policies. | Every day, across the country, police Those detained by police for these attacks have mostly been teenagers between 12 and 18 years of a…
(2024-08-16). Venezuela: National Assembly Passes Bill on NGO Supervision and Regulation. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) has approved the Law on Supervision, Regularization, Action and Financing of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), following several months of parliamentary discussion. | During the ordinary session of parliament this Thursday, August 15, the Venezuelan deputies of the AN made a final approval of the bill, initially brought about in January 2023. It will now be passed to the Executive Branch, to be signed off by President Nicolás Maduro. | "The Law on Supervision, Regularization, Action and Financing of Non-Governmental Organizations and Non-Profit Social Organizations is he…
(2024-08-16). Should Venezuelans Accept the Opposition's Claim that Maduro Lost? A Response to Alejandro Velasco. orinocotribune.com By Nino Pagliccia — Aug 13, 2024 | A recent article by Alejandro Velasco published in The Nation asks In fact, the whole article is a classic example of Plato's definit…
(2024-08-16). Ibrahim Nabulsi and the Lions of Nablus: Prelude to the Flood. orinocotribune.com 
By Samidoun — Aug 12, 2024 | 9 August marks the second anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lion of Nablus, the ghost of the mountain of fire, Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, and his fellow fighters, martyrs and prisoners of the Lions' Den. | Two years after his martyrdom, Nabulsi and his comrades remain symbols of courage, resistance, pride and combativeness for an entire generation of Palestinians but also for all supporters of the Palestinian resistance throughout the world. | Nablus: From the Mountain of Fire to the Lions' Den | Since the period of the British Mandate, Nablus has played a central role in Palestinian…
(2024-08-16). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis Of Fraud In The Venezuelan Presidential Election. popularresistance.org In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed embellishing of the claims of fraud as described below. | The moment that Venezuela's election authority (CNE in its Spanish initials) reported that incumbent Maduro had prevailed in the July 28 presidential contest over his nearest challenger, Edmundo González…
(2024-08-16). Urgent Call To Action To Revoke The Snowbowl Memorandum Of Agreement. popularresistance.org Flagstaff, Arizona – Environmental and cultural advocates are expressing outrage following the approval and signing of the Snowbowl Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP), and the United States Forest Service (USFS). This agreement has been established without the incorporation of critical scientific monitoring provisions on the San Francisco Peaks Traditional Cultural Property (TCP), disregarding the recommendations of indigenous Tribes, involved scientist, and respected elders.
(2024-08-16). How A Strong Messaging Strategy Helped Defeat Brazil's Bolsonaro. popularresistance.org The Trump phenomenon in the United States has sharp parallels with the powerful right-wing populist movement in Brazil. Under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, who won the presidency in 2019, that movement trampled previous democratic norms, denied climate change, downplayed the risks of COVID-19 and fostered violence against vulnerable communities. | Often called "The Trump of the Tropics," Bolsonaro lost his re-election effort in January 2023, and quickly followed in Trump's footsteps by refusing to concede defeat. His supporters then tried to occupy and attack government buildings in the capital, while also ca…
(2024-08-16). The US Prison System Is Slowly Killing Its Political Prisoners. popularresistance.org Each year on Black August, socialists, revolutionaries, and those familiar with the Black radical tradition mark the month to "study, fast, train, fight" in honor of the many freedom fighters who were killed or languish behind bars in service to the Black liberation movement. Black August marks a number of key dates within the Black liberation movement, including when the first enslaved Africans landed in what is now the United States in 1619, Nat Turner's slave rebellion in 1831, as well as more modern events such as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom of 1963 and the Watts Rebellion on 1965.
(2024-08-16). James Baldwin At 100. popularresistance.org James Baldwin would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 2, had he lived so long. He didn't: He died young. | He was but 63 on Dec. 1, 1987, the day he slipped away at the shabby-grand house in Saint—Paul-de—Vence, France, where he had lived since 1970, a refugee from … from a lot of things, not least America and what it was on the way to becoming. | There is a long, strange story behind the house and Baldwin's residence in it, told satisfactorily in Jules Farber's not-brilliantly-written James Baldwin: Escape From America, Exile in Provence (Pelican Publishing, 2016). | Harlem, Paris, a Swiss…
(2024-08-16). 16 August, Chicago: Film Screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" samidoun.net 
Join us Friday at 6: 30pm for a film screening of Fedayin: Georges Abdullah's Fight w/ an introduction from Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his release, this powerful film explores …
(2024-08-16). 16 August, Paterson NJ: Film Screening of "Fedayin: Georges Abdallah's Fight" samidoun.net 
Join us this Friday in Paterson, Nj for a screening of the film "Fedayin" on the corner of Main St (Palestine Way) & Gould Ave @ 8pm! ✌️🇵🇸 Fedayin traces the course of an indefatigable Arab Communist and fighter for Palestine. From the Palestinian refugee camps that shaped his conscience to international mobilizations for his …
(2024-08-16). The United States is Preparing to Jettison Volodomyr Zelensky. sonar21.com 
[NOTE — YouTube has banned Judge Napolitano for one week. Bastards!! You can follow him at BitChute. Please spread the word.] | Queue up Auld Lang Syne, I think we are seeing signs that Ukraine's not-so comedic genius is going to hit the skids. One of my loyal readers and supporters (Dave, you know who you are) flagged last night's Wall Street Journal article for me — A Drunken Evening, a Rented Yacht: The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage. You know you are dealing with real "professionals" when you have a group that is mixing a booze blast with high explosives (allegedly). | After…
(2024-08-16). The United States is Preparing to Jettison Volodomyr Zelensky. sonar21.com
(2024-08-16). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org 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 the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |
(2024-08-16). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-16). Bahraini prisoners subjected to 'psychological torture' at Jau prison, says detainee. middleeasteye.net 
Bahraini prisoners subjected to 'psychological torture' at Jau prison, says detainee | Inmate says officials are restricting electricity, water and food from prisoners following their mass protest against the death of a fellow political prisoner | | Bahraini protestors wave their national…
(2024-08-16). The legacy of George Jackson and Attica lives on. workers.org 
The following edited remarks were made on a Sept. 2, 2021, live broadcast, "50 Years of Resistance: Black August & Attica," sponsored by the Prisoners Solidarity Committee of Workers World Party. Moorehead is a Workers World newspaper managing editor and a member of the PSC. Black Panther newspaper honors George . . . |
(2024-08-16). Honor the legacy of Black August/Support Workers World. workers.org 
The month of August holds special meaning for the Black Liberation struggle. This August marks the 405th anniversary of the arrival of the first ship of Africans brought in chains to the shores of the British colony of Virginia in 1619. This August marks 246 years of the enslavement underlying . . . |
(2024-08-16). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election. counterpunch.org 
In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed
(2024-08-16). Sheikh Hasina Speaks Up on US Plot. globalresearch.ca The exclusive report in today's Economic Times carrying Sheikh Hasina's first remarks after her ouster from power will come as a slap on the face of the nincompoops in our country who are waxing eloquently about developments in that …
(2024-08-16). How Kamala Harris Can Be a Pro-Voting Rights President. aclu.org 
In a moment when hostile state legislators have used unlawful redistricting efforts and discriminatory voting laws to attack our electoral systems, Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris has committed to protecting our democracy. | On the campaign trail, Harris has promised to push for passage of essential federal voting rights protections, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA), the Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA), and the Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA). If elected, Harris has the opportunity to build on the Biden-Harris administration's record of championing measures t…
(2024-08-16). Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Ampil approaches. aljazeera.com Flights and trains in Tokyo area cancelled as weather agency warns people of strong winds and heavy rains.
(2024-08-16). Indian doctors call nationwide strike over rape and murder of Kolkata medic. aljazeera.com Hospitals to suspend non-essential services and medical procedures on Saturday as public fury over brutal attack grows.
(2024-08-16). 'SADC should speak out': Zimbabwe activists face crackdown ahead of summit. aljazeera.com Police flood Harare's streets in anticipation of protests on the eve of Southern African Development Community meeting.
(2024-08-16). Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's next PM, youngest ever. aljazeera.com The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra is the third member of the family to lead the country.
(2024-08-16). What has caused the growing ideology divide between genders in the youth? aljazeera.com There is a widening gap between men and women on social and political views, a global poll under Gen Z shows.
(2024-08-16). Pakistan says at least one case of mpox virus detected. aljazeera.com Sequencing of confirmed case under way to determine whether virus is same deadly Clade 1 variant discovered by Sweden.
(2024-08-16). Qatar's intelligence chief receives CIA award for security cooperation. aljazeera.com CIA director cites Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Khulaifi's role in advancing intelligence work between the two countries.
(2024-08-16). In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope. aljazeera.com Swimmers hope their friendly rivalry can be an example for cooperation across the troubled Taiwan Strait.
(2024-08-16). Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's new, youngest prime minister? aljazeera.com What's happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?>
(2024-08-16). Breaker Raygun 'devastated' by backlash after Paris Olympics performance. aljazeera.com Australian Rachael Gunn said she wasn't prepared for the level of negative attention she got in Olympic debut.
(2024-08-16). Nusantara: Celebrations planned in Indonesia's costly 'symbol of progress'. aljazeera.com The new capital is the pet project of outgoing President Joko Widodo and is taking shape on the island of Borneo.
(2024-08-16). India-administered Kashmir to hold first local elections in a decade. aljazeera.com Nearly nine million people are registered to vote in the polls from September 18 for the 90-member legislative assembly.
(2024-08-16). A just and sustainable peace in Sudan is possible. aljazeera.com The shortest path to ending this war is through ending the support the RSF receives from certain regional powers.
(2024-08-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 903. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 903rd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-16). What economic challenges await Kamala Harris as US president hopeful? aljazeera.com Harris's economic views are largely unknown, but inflation is a red flag for the Democratic presidential nominee.
(2024-08-16). WHO reports 300 cholera deaths in Sudan, warns dengue and meningitis rising. aljazeera.com More than 25 million people across the country face acute hunger as well as outbreaks of disease due to civil war.
(2024-08-16). Nusantara: Indonesia's costly 'symbol of progress' set for inauguration. aljazeera.com The new capital is the pet project of outgoing President Joko Widodo and is taking shape on the island of Borneo.
(2024-08-16). Tactical Paranoia: Australia's Peter Dutton's Palestinian Problem. globalresearch.ca The philosophy of the dunce, and the politics of the demagogue, often keep company. And Peter Dutton has both of these unenviable traits in spades. The Australian opposition leader, smelling weakness in his opponent, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has …
(2024-08-16). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-16). Democrats Are Pigs: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
(2024-08-16). Is Drill Everywhere Good for the Oil Companies? counterpunch.org 
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
(2024-08-16). The Olympics Illustrated the Power of Racial Equity and Diversity. cepr.net The 2024 Olympic Games were inspiring and memorable. The athletes performed amazing feats that seemed like they shouldn't be humanly possible—over and over again. Forty-seven records were broken, and five countries were first-time medal winners. As someone whose career is dedicated to promoting racial equity, I couldn't help but also see the Olympics through this …
(2024-08-16). The Future of Our World by Noam Chomsky. counterpunch.org 
Noam Chomsky (95) famous dissident and father of modern linguistics, considered one of the world's leading intellectuals, is recovering from a stroke he suffered at age 94 and now living with his wife in Brazil. According to a report in Amy Goodman's Democracy Now d/d July 2, 2024, this past June Brazilian President Lula personally
(2024-08-16). The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey Is Stalking Kamala Harris. counterpunch.org 
After the Democrat in the White House decided not to run for reelection, the vice president got the party's presidential nod — and continued to back the administration's policies for an unpopular war. As the election neared, the candidate had to decide whether to keep supporting the war or speak out for a change. Hubert
(2024-08-16). Blueprint for Dystopia: Project 2025. counterpunch.org As Donald "I Never Heard of Project 2025" Trump falls all over himself to shed the repulsive embrace of that hideous Project 2025 swamp creature from the fetid depths of Washington's conservative think tanks, so far he's not done a convincing job. After all, Project 2025 emerges from the putatively intellectual milieu of his supporters.
(2024-08-16). Does Disability Pride Month include children in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
A few weeks ago, I learned that July is Disability Pride Month in recognition of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990 (only 34 years ago) that breaks down legal barriers for inclusion of those with disabilities. Being a person with a disability, you'd think I'd have known there was a
(2024-08-16). Power to the Patients: the Navajo Nation vs. the Uranium Industry. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-16). Trump, the Obituary. counterpunch.org Donald Trump's presidential candidacy—his third in eight years—died in mid-August 2024. There were no immediate survivors. According to a presidential spokesperson, Trump had been having long conversations with himself for much of the past year, and a few of these sang the praises of "the late, great Hannibal Lecter." Even these soliloquies, or others involving
(2024-08-16). Scam Science and the Death Penalty: the Case of Robert Roberson. counterpunch.org 
In 2002, Robert Roberson raced his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, to a hospital emergency room in the east Texas town of Palestine. Nikki was limp, her skin blue. Roberson told the emergency room doctors and nurses that the two had been sleeping when he awoke and found Nikki on the floor, having fallen off the bed. The child was unresponsive. Nikki Curtis never regained consciousness and died a few days later.
(2024-08-16). U.S. Politics Today Chaos: Conflict, and a Creeping Constitutional Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The greater evil is obviously Trump and the far-right GOP. He, not Harris, is threatening the deportation of 13 million human beings and the criminalization of queer people. Harris and the Democratic Party are lesser evils by comparison. But that does not exonerate them of being evil. Bourgeois electoral politics in the U.S. has entered an
(2024-08-16). How to Decolonize Our Battle Against Climate Change. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-16). Bullying Blacks by the New York Times's Neo-Con Columnists. counterpunch.org I had a cordial exchange with a Times columnist. The exchange ended when I asked her whether the Times would ever provide a platform for Black intellectuals to respond to her and her Neo-Con colleague's constant sniping at Black individuals and institutions. Ross Douthat, Bret Stephens, and Nicholas Kristof's tirades against liberalism always feature an
(2024-08-16). On the One-Month Anniversary of the Attempted Assassination of Trump. counterpunch.org 
Imagining the king's death It has been just a month since Thomas Crooks, a 20-year-old loner and nerd from Bethel Park, PA near Pittsburgh, attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. To the relief of some and the consternation of others, Crooks missed by an inch. Disappointment at Crooks' poor aim is the under-reported story
(2024-08-16). Some Back to School Fashion Advice: Buy Less. counterpunch.org 
It's back to school season again. And for many students and parents, that means the return of familiar tendencies for overconsumption. Store sales and brand promos this time of year inspire many of us to frantically purchase new clothes, regardless of whether we actually need to. Through these dopamine fixation habits, we all involve ourselves
(2024-08-16). The US Needs a "Robin Hood" Tax. counterpunch.org 
This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year — when many of the 2017 Trump tax cuts for corporations and the rich expire. Part of that fight will be about
(2024-08-16). The Olympic Refugee Teams was an Inspiration and a Tragedy. counterpunch.org 
Of all the memorable moments from this year's Olympics, there's one in particular that will stay with me. As the spectacular parade of lighted boats sailed up the Seine to open the games, among them was a small craft filled with 37 competitors in white uniforms. Their flag carrier was boxer Cindy Ngamba, who won the
(2024-08-16). The Tyranny of the Minority: A Marxist Appreciation and Critique. counterpunch.org 
Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, The Tyranny of the Minority: Why American Democracy Reached the Breaking Point (New York: Crown, 2023 It is possible to embrace, learn from, and strongly criticize an academic book at one and the same time. Good Stuff Take Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt's volume, The Tyranny of the Minority (New York: Crown, 2023).
(2024-08-16). The Timeline of Nostalgia. counterpunch.org 
'[W]ho ever is elected this November, a vast segment of the U.S. population will be deeply unhappy, in fact feel existentially threatened. That is the recipe for divisive clashes". Patrick Mazza, "How Civil Wars Start," Counterpunch, July 29, 20 In the second season of the wildly inventive TV show The Umbrella Academy, a clandestine mass
(2024-08-16). Can Harris Make This Not Just Her Moment — But Ours? counterpunch.org 
Giddy triumphalism has become the reigning mood in American politics. First it was the Republicans, exulting in their standard-bearer's expanding lead over a decrepit Joe Biden, some confidently predicting a November GOP landslide. Now it's the Democrats' turn. Having vanquished Biden in a transparent political coup led by Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi — and confirmed by Cy
(2024-08-16). The Ephemeral Joys of Summer: The Harris/Walz Campaign and the French Olympics. counterpunch.org Summer is almost over. Vacations are coming to an end. Summertime pleasures will inevitably give way to the realities of everyday life. But will this summer's particular pleasures somehow linger? Joy has become the major theme of the Harris/Walz campaign, and the splendid French Olympics have given a needed boost to French bonheur. But the
(2024-08-16). Wild Work: To Build A Culture of the Cultured. counterpunch.org 
There is wild work to be done. —Dr. van Helsing to Jonathan Harker as he proceeds against the vampire in Bram Stoker's Dracula The business of love is cruelty,/which,/ by our wills,/ we transform/to live together. —William Carlos Williams To tear ourselves away from the everyday, from habit, from mental laziness which hides from us the
(2024-08-16). Power to the Patients: the Navajo Nation vs. the Uranium Industry. counterpunch.org
(2024-08-16). Nixon And The Never-Ending Presidential Crime Wave. counterpunch.org 
August 8 was the fiftieth anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation. Unfortunately, that anniversary spurred little reflections or lamentations on how lawless the federal government has become in the subsequent half century. Aside from his Watergate abuses, Nixon was guilty of illegally invading a foreign country (Cambodia), perpetuating the war in Vietnam for political purposes
(2024-08-16). Democracy Now! 2024-08-16 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 16, 2024; Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out "Radical Agenda" for Next Trump Term; "Decolonize Global Health": WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines; Has the Mystery of the Nord Stream Pipeline Bombing Been Solved? Ukrainian Suspect Flees Arrest | Headlines for August 16, 2024; Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out "Radical Agenda" for Next Trump Term; "Decolonize Global Health": WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines; Has the Mystery of the Nord Stre…
(2024-08-16). Watch Undercover Video: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out "Radical Agenda" for Next Trump Term. democracynow.org 
As Donald Trump tries to distance his campaign from Project 2025, those behind the right-wing policy blueprint to remake the U.S. government continue to brag in private about their close ties to the Republican presidential nominee and how they intend to push a radical right-wing agenda in a second Trump administration. In July, Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought met with two people he believed to be relatives of a wealthy conservative donor interested in funding the effort. In fact, he was meeting with two reporters with the U.K.-based Centre for Climate Reporting as part of an undercover sting captured on vid…
(2024-08-16). "Decolonize Global Health": WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency as Africa Awaits Vaccines. democracynow.org 
The World Health Organization has declared mpox to be a global public health emergency. The viral disease, formerly known as monkeypox, spreads through close physical contact and can cause fevers, rashes and extremely painful lesions. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also declared a public health emergency over mpox earlier this week after logging over 15,000 cases. Scientists say this strain of mpox has a fatality rate of around 5% in adults and double that in children. For more, we speak with Nigerian journalist Zubaida Baba Ibrahim, who says there is still a shortage of mpox vaccines in Af…
(2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.
(2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.
(2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.
(2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.
(2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.
(2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.
(2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.
(2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.
(2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.
(2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.
(2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.
(2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.
(2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.
(2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.
(2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.
(2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.
(2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.
(2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
(2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.
(2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).
(2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.
(2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.
(2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.
(2024-08-16). Trinidad Beaches among the most Attractive Offers for the Summer Season. en.escambray.cu The beaches of the southern coast of Sancti Spíritus are an ideal scenario to enjoy the summer in several places…
(2024-08-16). What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? en.escambray.cu
(2024-08-16). Attack on free speech: UK government is turning Big Tech companies into online police. expose-news.com Before some of the UK's strictest censorship laws in living memory have even come into effect, there are already calls to make them even more draconian. In 2023, the UK government passed …
(2024-08-16). Nearly half of covid vaccine recipients report sleep disorders, a Jordanian study finds. expose-news.com
(2024-08-16). Fertility rates in Western countries are below replacement level; immigration is not the answer. expose-news.com Worldwide, fertility rates have halved from 60 years ago. The global average fertility rate is now around 2.4. This worrisome drop is approaching the 2.1 replacement level which is considered to be …
(2024-08-16). Harris says will debate Trump twice. geo.tv 
(2024-08-16). EU health body raises mpox risk alert level after new strain found in Sweden. geo.tv 
Representational image of a laboratory nurse taking a sample from a child declared a suspected case of Mpox at the the treatment centre in Munigi, Congo July 19, 2024. — ReutersThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday raised its risk level for mpox, a day after…
(2024-08-16). Indian doctors push for nationwide shutdown after horrific rape of medic. geo.tv 
Students shout slogans as they hold placards during a protest rally demanding justice following the rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata, in New Delhi, India, August 14, 2024. — ReutersRape, murder of young doctor sparks widespread protests in India.Horrifying incident shows…
(2024-08-16). Seoul shatters 118-year-old weather record with 26th 'tropical night'. geo.tv 
Pedestrians use an umbrella to shield from the sun and a portable fan as they wait to cross a road in Seoul on August 14, 2024, during a prolonged heatwave which has gripped much of the country. — AFPSouth Korea's capital broke a century-old weather record with the 26th so-called…
(2024-08-16). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-08-16). Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso—Why the Humanitarian Crisis in Central Sahel Region Needs Special Attention. globalresearch.ca At the beginning of this year, on January 12, 2024 to be precise, about 20 eminent persons involved in humanitarian aid efforts for Central Sahel region of Africa issued an appeal for giving the proper attention to the serious humanitarian …
(2024-08-16). Pfizer Whistleblower Exposes Vaxx Fraud, Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit. globalresearch.ca A reader asked me recently what can be done on the legal front against Pfizer and Moderna regarding their genocidal shots that were deceptively marketed as "vaccines" even though they are gene therapies. | First, any meaningful action by the government, …
(2024-08-16). U.S. Justice Department Considers a Rare Antitrust Move: Breaking Up Google. globalresearch.ca A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.'s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company
(2024-08-16). Nord Stream: Scapegoating Rogue General to Exonerate Zelensky. globalresearch.ca The Wall Street Journal, the official mouthpiece of establishment Republicans, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, that has taken the lead in publishing insider scoops during the four-year tenure of the Biden admin while the Democratic shills, the New York …
(2024-08-16). 'Medical Warfare': Doctors Who Questioned COVID Shots, Promoted Ivermectin Lose Certification. globalresearch.ca Two The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) last week …
(2024-08-16). JFK 60 Years after his Death: The CIA, the Case against LBJ and Beyond. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-16). Paraguay Orders US Ambassador to Leave Following Sanctions on Former President. globalresearch.ca The decision by the US State Department to maintain economic sanctions against the Paraguayan company Tabesa (Tabacalera del Este) for its links with former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes (2013-2018) has raised tensions between the government of President Santiago Peña and …
(2024-08-16). "Something's Coming, We Don't Know What It Is" … But It Is Going to be Bad. Edward Curtin. globalresearch.ca "With a click, with a shock | Phone'll jingle, door'll knock, open the latch | Something's coming, don't know when but it's soon . . . " | — "Something's Coming," lyrics by S. Sondheim, music by L. Bernstein — West Side Story…
(2024-08-16). The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey Is Stalking Kamala Harris. indybay.org The similarities are eerie…
(2024-08-16). Wednesday 9/18: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2024-08-16). Monday 8/19: Caminata for Pathway to Citizenship through Registry – Closing Rally. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2024-08-16). Protest of Reboot 2024 and Project 2025. indybay.org US Pirate Party helps the California Pirate Party launch their first direct action, a protest against Reboot 2024 at Fort Mason on September 4th-5th. The Heritage Foundation (Project 2025) along with the Catholic University of America and the Foundation for American Innovation are meeting up to talk about how to implement Project 2025 in San Francisco.
(2024-08-16). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-16). Friday 8/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org At the Corner of Fell and Masonic at the Golden Gate Park Panhandle…
(2024-08-16). Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas 'The Pirates Who Stole My Words'. indybay.org Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, points out that today more than 20 books use her words about O'odham and the border without her permission. The pirates range from the United Nations and book authors, to non-profits and corporate-paid activists. Ofelia's words and life work are often plagiarized for profit and self-promotion by those who do not live on the Tohono O'odham Nation.
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/17: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-16). Shane Gray's Sign Mission to Free Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier. indybay.org Shane Gray Has made Thousands of Free Leonard Signs In The San Francisco Bay Area To Make The Public Aware Of Leonard Peltier Being A Political Prisoner.
(2024-08-16). WorkWeek On Hiroshima Anniversary, E. Palestine Poisoning, LA Meeting On Fascism & Workers. indybay.org WorkWeek on KPOO covers Hiroshima Anniversary, E. Palestine Poisoning, LA Meeting On Fascism & Workers Party & Slave Labor & Free Labor In The Golden State With Professor Jean Pfealzer…
(2024-08-16). Friday 8/16: Weekly vigil/protest in front of Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…
(2024-08-16). Friday 8/30: "If You're Not Afraid of the Truth" – From @BobAvakianOfficial, Presentation & Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2024-08-16). Friday 9/13: "From Russia with Lev": Film & Panel on Trump Impeachment w/ Producer, Rachael Maddow. indybay.org Roxie Cinema | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2024-08-16). Sunday 9/1: SWEEP The Billionaires From San Francisco Not The Homeless. indybay.org Billionaire David Sacks Mansion | 2845 Broadway | San Francisco…
(2024-08-16). Hiroshima Appeal August 6, 2024. indybay.org Everybody gathering to the rally in front of the A-bombs Dome today, on the 79th commemoration of the A-bombing on Hiroshima! | Now on August 6 in 2024, we are facing an extraordinary situation, in which Hiroshima citizens are prohibited to make appeals against war and nukes: the Peace Memorial Park is closed by the Hiroshima city administration to prevent public access and entry; tools to demonstrate the anti-war and anti-nuke will, such as placards, flags, banners are all forbidden to be brought in.
(2024-08-16). Key Players in L.A. Community College Building Fraud Ousted From Leadership Positions. indybay.org Since The Los Angeles Times published shocking news coverage of fraud and corruption surrounding the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction, multiple key players in the building fraud have been ousted from various leadership positions in multiple communities.
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/17: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-08-16). Capitalism, Imperialism, The 2024 French Olympics & The Working Class. indybay.org The 2024 Olympics in France should the role of profiteering and capitalism as well as nationalism and imperialism as tools used by the US and other major imperialist countries.
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-16). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos. indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.
(2024-08-16). Santa Barbara City College President Erika Endrijonas Garners Lawsuit. indybay.org Career college administrator Erika Endrijonas garners new lawsuit against Santa Barbara Community College.
(2024-08-16). Convicted felon Trump and JD Vance may be supported by fascist extremist groups. indybay.org
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forbidden Pilgrimage" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ixc6……
(2024-08-16). Saturday 8/17: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-16). Thursday 8/15: Webinar: The Border Industrial Complex in the Time of Elections. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/TpAKN-FrqkuUK6lI5……
(2024-08-16). Prominent NHS campaigner latest left wing figure to quit X/Twitter. leftfootforward.org
(2024-08-16). Tories gave 10 times as many knighthoods to MPs while in office than last Labour government did. leftfootforward.org New analysis has revealed the eye-watering extent to which the Tories gave knighthoods and damehoods to sitting MPs. | According to figures Under the Tory government, 77 knighthoods and damehoods were given to Tory MPs, 27 to Labour MPs, fi…
(2024-08-16). Latest opinion poll shows Reform are ahead of the Tories. leftfootforward.org Support for the Tories continues to sit in the doldrums after their catastrophic election defeat earlier this summer. | According to the latest opinion poll, support for the Tories is now lower than support for Nigel Farage's Reform party. | The pollster WeThink's latest In the 2024 general election, Labour picked up 33.7% of the popular vote, with the Tories in second on 23.7%. Reform polle…
(2024-08-16). One in ten Reform voters say the far right riots made them feel 'proud'. leftfootforward.org
(2024-08-16). 10 ways we could curb undeserved executive remuneration and secure equitable distribution of income. leftfootforward.org Prem Sikka is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting at the University of Essex and the University of Sheffield, a Labour member of the House of Lords, and Contributing Editor at Left Foot Forward. | This week, the
(2024-08-16). Pakistan says its first mpox patient travelled from Gulf country. middleeasteye.net 
Pakistan says its first mpox patient travelled from Gulf country | The health ministry is assessing whether it is a new deadly variant one day after Sweden reported the first case of the virus strain outside of Africa | | Vials of the mpox vaccine are placed on a table in Tucson, US (Reuters…
(2024-08-16). UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism. middleeasteye.net 
UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism | Amer Walid, 24, hurled cans at rioters who threw alcohol at him | | A masked protester throws a can of beer towards riot police in Bristol, southern England, on August 3 (AFP) | A young Muslim man i…
(2024-08-16). UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism. middleeasteye.net 
UK judge tells Muslim man jailed for fighting back against rioters to 'rise above' racism | Amer Walid, 24, hurled cans at rioters who threw alcohol at him | | Members of the far-right gather outside a Holiday Inn in Wath, Rotherham on 4 August 2024 which was alleged to be housing migrants…
(2024-08-16). Venezuela today: Revolution and elections. mronline.org 
In light of recent imperialist aggressions, Chris Gilbert reflects on the challenges and complexities of using elections as a tool for socialist construction.
(2024-08-16). Death by incarceration: The U.S. prison system is slowly killing its political prisoners. mronline.org 
By denying parole and medical treatment, the U.S. prison system is sentencing its longest-held political prisoners to a slow death.
(2024-08-16). What Trump has already wrecked—and still at it, still escaping deterrence, still capable of winning. nationofchange.org Who has more greatly battered the entire system of justice from prosecution investigations, to arraignments and indictments—in short law and order?>
(2024-08-16). Canada's 2023 wildfires released nearly a decade's worth of CO2 in one devastating season as climate crisis escalates. nationofchange.org As wildfires intensify due to climate change, Canada's 2023 fire season serves as a warning of the catastrophic environmental and health impacts that lie ahead if global emissions are not curbed.
(2024-08-16). Hummingbird migration set to begin as the pollinator continues to experience declining population trends. nationofchange.org More than 191 hummingbird species from across the Americas are experiencing declining population trends.
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(2024-08-16). How Harold Hamm is bankrolling Trump's 2024 campaign to advance Big Oil's agenda. nationofchange.org Behind Trump's promises to dismantle climate regulations and drill more oil lies a $1 billion fundraising push led by billionaire Harold Hamm. This investigation reveals the deep ties between Trump, Big Oil, and their shared vision for America's energy future.
(2024-08-16). How to decolonize our battle against climate change. nationofchange.org Rich countries have exported climate breakdown through extractive industries, creating a "carbon colonialism."
(2024-08-16). Michael Rubin And When Outsiders Speak Freely About The Black Community. newsone.com 
If Michael Rubin, friend to famous Black people, wants to get along with the rest of us, he may want to reconsider how freely he chooses to speak about a community he is not a part of.
(2024-08-16). 7 Times Black Music Was Code For Freedom: The Evolution Of Black Revolutionary Music. newsone.com 
The government's assault on Billie Holiday for "Strange Fruit" is still a reminder of why Black Americans have historically coded messages in songs.
(2024-08-16). Quick Reaction to Harris Policy Proposals. peoplespolicyproject.org Kamala Harris $25k for First Time Homebuyers: | This is a bad idea. It is unfair to people who, even with the subsidy, cannot afford to buy a home or those who prefer to rent. Because it is a demand subsidy without any corresponding price con…
(2024-08-16). Communist Party USA campaigns to win relief for Vietnam's Agent Orange victims. peoplesworld.org 
HANOI—On Aug. 8, the people of Vietnam marked 63 years since the United States and its allies first dropped the chemical weapon known as "Agent Orange" on their country. Every year on the anniversary, the Vietnamese Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) marks the occasion with events aimed at raising much-needed funds for the …
(2024-08-16). Harris and the Democrats should back a Wall Street 'Robin Hood Tax'. peoplesworld.org 
This year's presidential race has unfolded like a made-for-TV drama, with twists and turns aplenty. But no matter who wins the White House or Congress, a giant tax fight awaits them next year—when a number of the 2017 tax cuts for the rich and businesses expire. Part of that fight will be about closing loopholes …
(2024-08-16). Climate disaster survivors demand criminal investigation into fossil fuel industry. peoplesworld.org 
More than 10,000 survivors and loved ones of survivors of "climate-driven disasters" have signed an open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging an investigation into fossil fuel companies for "climate-related crimes." Of the signatories, more than 1,000 were survivors of these disasters and more than 9,000 were loved ones. Public Citizen said they, along …
(2024-08-16). Federal injunction demand gives Pittsburgh newspaper strikers a win. peoplesworld.org 
PITTSBURGH—Almost 22 months after the right-wing owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette forced the Pittsburgh News Guild and five other unions to strike, workers won a key point when the National Labor Relations Board wielded its strongest cudgel against the law-breaking bosses: An injunction demand in federal court ordering them to immediately take the workers back …
(2024-08-16). 'Train hard and prove these losers wrong!' — Women's sports and the 2024 Olympics. peoplesworld.org 
Did the 2024 Olympics turn into another battle in the war on women's sports, a case of trans panic, or both? For the right wing in the U.S., the answer was all of the above. Instead of celebrating the women's team's seven rugby bronze (first U.S. rugby medal since 1924), for example, conservative pundits and …
(2024-08-16). Science and the knowledge economy bolster Cuba's socialist revolution. peoplesworld.org 
Cuba and Cuban science gained acclaim worldwide for producing very effective COVID-19 vaccines. The achievement stood out among nations of the Global South. The feat reflects Cuba's development over decades of a formidable scientific establishment engaged in the development and marketing of biologic products oriented mainly to healthcare and also to food production. The planning …
(2024-08-16). Hurricane Ernesto approaches Bermuda. plenglish.com Washington, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Meteorological event Ernesto is approaching Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 155 kilometers per hour, the National Hurricane Center reported today, classifying it as a major tropical cyclone.
(2024-08-16). Mpox could become a pandemic worse than Covid-19, expert says. plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The monkeypox (Mpox) virus is spreading and raising concerns in several African countries, and without adequate measures to counter it, it could become a pandemic worse than Covid-19, a regional health authority said on Friday. | Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the African Union's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa-CDC), told reporters about the urgency to take concrete action and praised Angolan President, Joao Lourenco, for his willingness to promote relevant countermeasures. | Lourenco met with the health official shortly before the former left for Harare, the cap…
(2024-08-16). Five minors die as a result of an attack at a Sudanese school. plenglish.com Khartoum, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The bombing, for the moment anonymous, against a secondary school in the center of Sudan, caused the death of five students sheltered in the campus as well as the wounding of 20, according to a report released here today.
(2024-08-16). Belarus reinforces border with Ukraine after drones shot down. plenglish.com "After the events with these drones, we tightened control on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. In addition, we deployed parts of our Army there," Lukashenko said at a meeting devoted to security, quoted by Belta agency. | The president also asked the military to inform him about the situation on the border. | On August 9, a group of drones launched from Ukraine crossed the border into Belarus and was shot down by the country's air defense systems. | According to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, another group of UAVs headed from Ukraine towards the territory of Russia. | The Belarusian leader branded the drone att…
(2024-08-16). Haiti: Five children a week on average killed in 2024. plenglish.com The Save the Children humanitarian organization that has been working in this country since 1978 reported that 131 minors, including babies, were killed or injured in attacks on their neighborhoods or in clashes between armed groups and the police. | Based on data provided by the United Nations, Save the Children does not rule out that the number of child victims is likely much higher. | Some who committed minor crimes were killed by the same population, the organization, quoted by the Haiti Libre digital newspaper, stated.
(2024-08-16). Russia: new Defense council will be in charge of supplying troops. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Coordination Council for military security in the border territories, created in the Russian Ministry of Defense, will supply the troops and assistance in evacuation, the military entity informed.
(2024-08-16). Distortions in the value of work in Cuba, says expert. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) An important problem to be solved in Cuba is the value of work in a society that eagerly seeks justice, said today doctor in science Luis A. Montero.
(2024-08-16). Syrian and Chinese FMs both congratulate on anniversary of relations. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, exchanged congratulatory messages on Friday on the 68th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
(2024-08-16). Panama arrests 25 people associated with drug trafficking network. plenglish.com Panama City, Aug 16 ( Prensa Latina ) The Ministry of Security (Minseg) of Panama today reported the arrest of some 25 people associated with a criminal network operating from Panama, dedicated to drug trafficking in the region.
(2024-08-16). Workers continue on strike at biggest copper mine in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The strike at Minera Escondida, the world's biggest open-pit copper mine, enters its fourth day on Friday, with no agreement in sight between Chilean workers and mining giant BHP.
(2024-08-16). Angola does not register cases of Mpox. plenglish.com Luanda, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Angola continues today without registering cases of smallpox (Mpox), but reinforced measures of the contingency plan, the Secretary of State for Public Health, Carlos Alberto Pinto, assured.
(2024-08-16). Ethiopia sets million tree planting figure in a day. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced a plan to plant more than 600 million tree seedlings in a day in Ethiopia, a campaign scheduled for August 23.
(2024-08-16). El Salvador launches project to protect populations. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador announced today the launching of a project to protect the environment, mitigate poverty and promote economic welfare in the Trifinio region. The initiative "Resilient and Biodiverse Landscapes of Northern Mesoamerica project" will benefit residents in the district of Metapan, in Santa Ana Norte and is supported by the Government of the United Kingdom through the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).
(2024-08-16). ALBA movements reject all types of meddling in Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Social and grass roots groups clustered under "Our America" umbrella organization and linked to ALBA Movements, on Friday deemed unusual and counterproductive any attempts by some "progressive" regional sectors to meddle in Venezuela's internal affairs.
(2024-08-16). University movement announces 48-hour strike in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) Argentina's National Federation of Research Teachers and University Creators announced on Friday a 48-hour strike from August 20 through 21, to demand pay raises and to denounce the measures adopted by the Argentinian Government.
(2024-08-16). UN calls for humanitarian pauses for anti-polio vaccination in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General António Guterres today called for humanitarian pauses in the conflict in Gaza to begin an anti-polio immunization campaign for more than 640,000 children in the enclave.
(2024-08-16). The Role of Diasporas in Political Freedom Movements: Agents of Change Across Borders. pressenza.com In the interconnected world of the 21st century, diaspora communities have emerged as pivotal players in the pursuit of political freedom and self-determination for their homelands. These communities, often dispersed across multiple countries, wield significant influence through their ability to navigate both their host and home countries' political landscapes. The activities of diasporas in supporting freedom movements are varied and dynamic, ranging from grassroots advocacy to high-level diplomacy, making them indispensable agents of change. | By Basit Zaheer Baloch | One of the most direct ways in which diaspo…
(2024-08-16). BAN Toxics urges caution using mosquito coils, household insecticides and fogging amid rising dengue cases due to potential health risks. pressenza.com With DOH data showing a 33% increase in dengue cases from January 1 to August 3 compared to the same period last year, environmental NGO BAN Toxics is cautioning the public and urging regulatory agencies to address the hazards posed by harmful chemicals and pollutants of concern in mosquito insecticides. | "Protecting oneself from mosquito bites as part of the anti-dengue strategies should not come at the cost of introducing another health hazard." This was the statement of Thony Dizon, advocacy and campaign officer of the group. "While mosquito coils are an affordable and effective way to reduce mosquito bites,…
(2024-08-16). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-16). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.
(2024-08-16). UK whitewashing Bahraini crimes. presstv.ir Marking Bahrain's Independence Day in the shadow of a regime that rules with an iron fist, the exiled democratic opposition in London say it is an occasion which is more than worthy of celebrating, even though it remains incomplete.
(2024-08-16). IRGC adviser martyred following injuries in US-led airstrike in Syria. presstv.ir A military adviser of the Aerospace Division of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has succumbed to injuries sustained in Syria recently during an airstrike by the US-led occupation.
(2024-08-16). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-16). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.
(2024-08-16). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-16). Pezeshkian: Close Iran-Indonesia ties foster unity among Muslim nations. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
(2024-08-16). US walks back Biden remarks on new election in Venezuela. presstv.ir The White House walks back President Joe Biden's apparent call for a new election in Venezuela after his comment drawn criticism from President Nicolas Maduro.
(2024-08-16). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-16). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-16). Pezeshkian: Iran-Indonesia ties foster Muslims' unity, promote peace. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
(2024-08-16). Indian-administered Kashmir to hold first elections in 10 years. presstv.ir India has announced three-phased assembly elections in the Kashmir region scheduled for next month, the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2019 stripped the Muslim-majority region of its semi-autonomy status.
(2024-08-16). Adversaries exaggerate their power as part of psychological warfare: Leader. presstv.ir The Leader said the enemies of Iran have always tried to instill fear in the nation and force it to retreat on the military field.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Fast Food's Automation Problem. progressive.org For years, the fast food industry has used the threat of automation to avoid paying workers more.
(2024-08-16). Rusia califica de terrorista ataque contra centro comercial en Donets. radiohc.cu Moscú, 16 ago (RHC) El ataque del ejército ucraniano contra un centro comercial en la ciudad de Donetsk, capital de la república homónima, es un acto de terrorismo planeado, denunció hoy la portavoz de la Cancillería rusa, María Zajárova.
(2024-08-16). Tres artes, un sentir: exposición japonesa en Nueva Gerona. radiohc.cu Nueva Gerona, 16 ago (RHC) La galería de arte "Martha Machado" de Isla de la Juventud acoge durante el corriente mes la exposición transitoria "Tres artes, un sentir", homenaje a la rica herencia cultural de la colonia japonesa en el municipio especial, la más numerosa en Cuba.
(2024-08-16). Próximamente en Cuba, Festival Internacional la Ruta de la Rumba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 agos (RHC) Del 18 al 31 de este mes se realizará desde el oriente hasta el occidente de Cuba, la XVI edición del Festival Internacional la Ruta de la Rumba, evento convocado por Timbalaye, Promotor Internacional de la Cultura Cubana.
(2024-08-16). Ministra cubana de Educación evalúa preparativos para el inicio del próximo curso escolar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 agos (RHC) Cuando restan pocos días para comenzar el próximo periodo lectivo en Cuba, la ministra de Educación, Naima Ariatne Trujillo, acompañada de otros directivos del sector, realizan un recorrido por todas las provincias del país con el objetivo de valorar los aseguramiento para el inicio del curso escolar 2024-2025.
(2024-08-16). Lamentan académicos fallecimiento de eminente científica cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) La Academia de Ciencias de Cuba -ACC-, lamentó el fallecimiento de Mayra Paulina Hernández Sánchez, Doctora en ciencias físicas e Investigadora titular.
(2024-08-16). Recuerdan aniversario 99 del primer Partido Comunista de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana 16, ago (RHC) Hace hoy 99 años se reunía en La Habana un puñado de revolucionarios para fundar el 1er Partido Comunista de Cuba, glorioso antecesor del actual. Siempre admiraremos a nuestros precursores, escribió Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba.
(2024-08-16). Presidente dominicano dispone cambios en las Fuerzas Armadas. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 16 ago (RHC) El presidente de la República Dominicana, Luis Abinader, dispuso hoy importantes cambios en la estructura de mando de las Fuerzas Armadas, poco después de concluir la ceremonia de juramentación para un segundo período de gobierno.
(2024-08-16). What Really Matters in Gold and Silver Markets. thesiriusreport.com 
We discuss gold and silver in the first of our series of podcasts on this subject. We assess some of the important criteria associated with these markets that are often overlooked.
(2024-08-16). This Is ALREADY… smoothiex12.blogspot.com a legend. Russian T-800 at work.
(2024-08-16). Weaponized Migration & Experimentation — Tools For Subversion, Division & Manufacturing Consent. 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 (8/16/24). 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
(2024-08-16). Fight Australia gov't move to take over the building union. themilitant.com
(2024-08-16). India and UAE boost partnership by integrating financial systems and increasing trade. tvbrics.com 
The countries have concluded the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)…
(2024-08-16). Brazil's Ministry of Health to create smallpox emergency committee. tvbrics.com 
Brazil currently has 709 cases of smallpox registered in 2024…
(2024-08-16). Ethiopia's Minister of Innovation and Technology Belete Molla: China is at the frontline in technological and scientific advancement. tvbrics.com 
He expressed hope for more support from China in the areas of technology transfer…
(2024-08-16). BRICS Cooperation in Food Security and Agriculture. tvbrics.com During the BRICS Chairmanship, Russia presented the results of the plan for the countries' cooperation in the field of agriculture in 2021—2024…
(2024-08-16). Iran increases exports of Persian handmade carpets. tvbrics.com 
The development of the rug sector may affect employment growth and foreign exchange attraction‚Å…
(2024-08-16). UAE publishes book on whales and dolphins of the Arab region. tvbrics.com 
The book is the result of five years of research into marine life…
(2024-08-16). First G20 Sherpas meeting under the South African presidency to be held from 9-12 December. tvbrics.com 
This was announced by Marat Berdyev, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry…
(2024-08-16). Saudi Arabia announces adoption of Road Code. tvbrics.com 
The Kingdom is moving to the forefront of countries actively using modern technology in infrastructure development…
(2024-08-16). UPDATE 1-Russia diplomat says Ukraine wouldn't have attacked Nord Stream without US approval. devdiscourse.com Russia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday that he did not believe Ukraine would have attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines without the tacit approval of the United States, and that Russia would identify and punish those behind the attack.
(2024-08-16). Wall Street Journal: Ukrainian President Zelensky approved Nord Stream pipeline attack. wsws.org The attack, which caused billions in damage and drove energy prices to dizzying heights, did not come from an external source, from Russia, but from within Ukraine and NATO itself.
(2024-08-16). Ukraine War Day #905: Susanin Versus The Nazis. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | The kreakle version of a classic | Earlier pre-war Readers from my opera-reviewing days may recall how upset I was at a particular staging of Borodin's magnificent opera "Prince Igor". Some Russian kreakle "Genius Director", (who shall remain unnamed), when picking which great classic he would butcher, decided on Borodin's masterpiece. Moving the action from the medieval year 1202 forward in time to the "modern" era, he couldn't decide whether it was World War I or the Yeltsin Era. Either way trying t…
(2024-08-16). Lenin on Serbia's role in World War I: A useful analogy for the current Ukraine war? links.org.au 
Michael Prà∂bsting looks at Lenin's actual position on the defence of Serbia in World War I and why it is wrong to apply it to the Ukraine War today.
(2024-08-16). Ukraine wouldn't have attacked Nord Stream gas pipelines without US approval: Russian envoy. scmp.com Anatoly Antonov said Moscow 'will seek to identify the real perpetrators of the bombing and punish them'.
(2024-08-16). In Serbia, ordinary people understood what the Ukrainian farmers still do not understand. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-16). Venezuela: Oil and the election protocols. uwidata.com By Atilio Borón* Various media organs in the Spanish-speaking world report that the government of Brazil will not accept the ruling of the Supreme Court of Venezuela in the dispute over the results of the elections. The governments of Colombia and Mexico are in a similar position and, with a more belligerent stance, that of …
(2024-08-16). The country that struck a blow against colonialism: Burkina Faso. uwidata.com 
By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Burkina Faso made a move against Western colonialism with the coup in September 2022, contributing significantly to the weakening of colonial powers in Africa. Ibrahim Traoré, the head of the interim government, improved relations with Türkiye, Russia and China. After spending more than 3 months in Burkina Faso, Italian/Russian journalist Vittorio Nicola …
(2024-08-16). Reflections on the death of Lt. Willam Calley Jr.: Imperialist atrocities, from My Lai to Gaza. wsws.org Calley spent only three days in prison for his role in directing the mass murder of 504 Vietnamese men, women and children. He is now reported to have died April 28 at the age of 80.
(2024-08-16). Record temperatures spread wildfires in Greece and southern Europe. wsws.org Fires in Greece are part of a wider trend across the continent, which is sweltering under a heatwave that has led to blazes in Albania, Italy, Portugal, Bulgaria, Sardinia and North Macedonia.
(2024-08-16). Opening report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US). wsws.org We are publishing here the opening report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by David North, the national chairman of the SEP. The congress was held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.
(2024-08-16). "Everyone needs to get together and strike": Detroit autoworkers speak out against mass layoffs at Warren Truck Assembly Plant. wsws.org Workers placed blame for the cuts squarely on the UAW bureaucracy, which is helping the company to carry out the cuts.
(2024-08-16). Hundreds of thousands abused in state and religious facilities in New Zealand. wsws.org The finding that more than 250,000 people were subjected to physical and sexual abuse in schools, boot camps, foster care and youth justice facilities is an indictment of successive governments and of the capitalist system itself.
(2024-08-16). "It's almost like the letter carriers have been to war. They have shell shock and PTSD": Canada Post worker speaks out on dangerous working conditions. wsws.org "I want to be optimistic. I want to be part of a movement to make things better because I don't like to see that it's so dilapidated, beat up. At some point, you've got to change direction. You've got to navigate in a different way."
(2024-08-16). RMT seeks to rein in strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers to aid Labour government's war agenda. wsws.org The RFA workforce is employed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and consists of around 1,750 civilian seafarers operating a fleet of 13 vessels providing logistical support critical to the Royal Navy's global operations.
(2024-08-16). What way forward in the fight against the far right in the UK? wsws.org Single-issue protest cannot stop the rise of the far right. This requires the political and industrial mobilisation of the working class, the overwhelming majority of the population, for socialism.
(2024-08-16). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Samsung Electronics union calls four-day strike; National Health Mission workers' strike in Haryana enters fourth week; Australia: Fremantle Port maritime officers strike for higher pay…
(2024-08-16). As new school year opens, COVID-19 surge forces abrupt classroom closures in the US. wsws.org Schools in Tennessee and Alabama were quickly shuttered this week, shortly after the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, due to COVID spread among students and staff.
(2024-08-16). As the new school year opens in the US, SARS-CoV-2 forces abrupt classroom closures. wsws.org Schools in Tennessee and Alabama were quickly shuttered this week, shortly after the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, due to COVID spread among students and staff.
(2024-08-16). Mpox detected in Sweden one day after World Health Organization declares epidemic a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. wsws.org This year alone, there have been 17,451 cases of mpox and 517 deaths, a case fatality rate of 2.95 percent.
(2024-08-16). Japanese PM to Resign, Once Again Confirming Western Political Instability. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-16). Tamil Nadu: Hijabi, Muslim nurse receives bravery award. ummid.com A Hijabi, Muslim nurse, Ms A. Sabeena, who saved over 35 human lives after the Wayanad landslides was honored by the Tamil Nadu government for her exemplary courage.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). NASA claim of water reservoirs on Mars sparks debate. ummid.com The American space agency NASA Monday claimed evidence of liquid water reservoirs underneath the Mars surface, sparking a debate about the possiblity of human life on the Red Planet.
(2024-08-16). Nigeria urged early registration of 2025 Hajj pilgrims. ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports Hajj activities in Nigeria has appealed to NAHCON to instruct state Muslim pilgrim's welfare boards, agencies and commissions to announce the start of registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj.
(2024-08-16). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-16). "Every day we see Muslim children being killed. But…": Londoners have a powerful message. ummid.com In a powerful message coming in the wake of wars and conflicts, the Londoners said they see Muslim children being killed everywhere around the world but they don't retaliate in the manner "the far right English Defence League goons are responding".
(2024-08-16). 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).
(2024-08-16). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 'Circle to Search with Google' now powers Samsung Galaxy A, Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. ummid.com Electronics major Samsung Wednesday announced the availability of "Circle to Search with Google" in Galaxy A series phones and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets.
(2024-08-16). Petitioner against Urdu signboard at Patur Municipality suffers setback in SC. ummid.com The petitioner against Urdu signboard put up by the Patur Municipal Council in Akola district of Maharashtra Tuesday suffered setback in the Supreme Court of India.
(2024-08-16). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal. ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). UK Riots: Outburst of "White-Ego" against non-Whites? ummid.com Citizens of UK must be commended for coming out strongly, and in great number, to display their stand against rioters having indulged in violence. But is this enough to correct what appears to be ingrained deeply and strongly in sections of the British society?
(2024-08-16). 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".
(2024-08-16). Registration Steps: MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website mcc.nic.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 Online Registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1.
(2024-08-16). 2024 likely to be warmest year on record: US Agency. ummid.com The year 2024 has a 77% chance of being the warmest year on record, news agency AFP reported citing a US environmental body Monday.
(2024-08-16). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-16). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-16). Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill: Proposals and Apprehensions. ummid.com The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill has sparked significant concern among Indian social media creators, who fear it could stifle creativity and limit freedom of expression online.
(2024-08-16). For Elon Musk, Arabic is language of enemies, says daughter. ummid.com American multi-billionaire Elon Musk's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in a sensational social media post said the SpaceX Chief and X owner, used to say Arabic is the language of enemies.
(2024-08-16). Hasina has fallen, and so has India's flawed South Asia policy? ummid.com Sadly, most Indians, fail to see the connection between Hasina's rise as a despot and her fall because of and the role the India/Modi/Hasina Patron/Client relationship played in it.
(2024-08-16). TN: Muslim fishermen say harassed by Christian counterparts backed by Missionaries. ummid.com The Christian societies have threatened the Muslims fishermen to either leave Kadaiyakudi village as none other than RC Christian faith can live there or the convert and seek forgiveness from the Church.
(2024-08-16). Trump's 2016 take on Afghan women, veil goes viral ahead of 2024 Polls. ummid.com A short clip showing Donald Trump at a rally in Atkinson, New Hampshire in 2016 talking about women in Afghanistan and Middle East, and Hijab they wear is viral ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Elections.
(2024-08-16). Climate Deniers of the World, Unite! wattsupwiththat.com Will some future Britain sport an unelected Climate Change Committee sitting in judgement, Star Chambers-like, over climate deniers that congregate in secretive forums at 55 Tufton Street, that bastion of libertarian and right wing organizations?>
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution. therealnews.com 
This story was co-published with in The explosion happened on Dec. 30, 2021, in the working-class South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay. At the coal plant building owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, no more than a city block away from residents' homes and local businesses, a buildup of methane gas inside one of CSX's coal silo towers led to the thundering explosion. | "The explosion occurred at the coal transfer tower of…
(2024-08-16). President Museveni Bids Farewell to King Mswati III After 3-Day State Visit. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today bid farewell to King Mswati III of Eswatini, concluding the monarch's 3-day state visit to Uganda, which began on August 14, 2024. King Mswati III was invited by President Museveni for the visit, accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama. Before departing, King Mswati III and Queen Lamashwama paid …
(2024-08-16). The Promise and Future of Psychedelics Research. whyy.org What is the future of psychedelic research after the recent FDA decision to reject MDMA as a treatment for PTSD?
(2024-08-16). Nuclear power procurement Ministerial Determination withdrawn. sanews.gov.za Nuclear power procurement Ministerial Determination withdrawn | Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that the Ministerial Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy, has been withdrawn. | The Minister was speaking during a media briefing held on Friday in Pretoria. | The determination, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) concurrence of the process, had come under legal pressure with groups contending that, amongst others, public comments had not been sought and the procedure had not been fair. | "I have taken the decision…to with…
(2024-08-16). Phase 2 of Project 2025 is absolute insanity — and Trump knows more than he's letting on. thecanary.co 
Yesterday, the Centre for Climate Reporting released exclusive footage which reveals a Donald Trump insider discussing the 'top secret' second phase of Project 2025 — in which they plan to feed hundreds of highly-confidential plans directly into Trump's team: NEW We went undercover in Project 2025. Our investigation uncovered details of the secretive second phase […] | By
(2024-08-16). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: 34! independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four more bodies were recovered from the garbage mound at the Kiteezi dumpsite Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed dead to 34. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango said the bodies were retrieved under the garbage that collapsed last Saturday. "Today, the operational team in Kiteezi landfill …
(2024-08-16). Some of the Motivations for Clinging to Falsehood When the Truth Is Clarified By Another Person. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: Ignorance: This particular reason predominantly overwhelms the majority of people, as the one ignorant of something will exhibit hostility towards it and its adherents. Furthermore, if such an individual harbours animosity towards the …
(2024-08-16). Royal Family Panel Introduced to Resolve Amakhosi Succession Disputes. devdiscourse.com KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has introduced a Conflict Mediation Panel appointed to address succession disputes in areas under the leadership of amakhosi. The panel, comprised of members from the royal family, has been tasked with resolving long-standing challenges related to succession within royal families across the province.
(2024-08-16). Sonowal Launches Green Tug Transition Program to Decarbonize Maritime Operations. devdiscourse.com In a landmark move towards environmental sustainability, Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) today in New Delhi. This initiative aims to transition India's harbour tugs from conventional fuels to greener, more sustainable alternatives, reinforcing the nation's commitment to a sustainable maritime sector.
(2024-08-16). VP Dhankhar Raises Concerns Over Constitutional Overreach in Public Statements. devdiscourse.com Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today expressed serious concerns regarding recent public statements by individuals holding constitutional positions, which he believes are urging the Supreme Court to extend its jurisdiction beyond the Constitution's provisions. Speaking at the convocation of the first batch of the Joint Masters/LL.M degree in IP Law and Management at National Law University (NLU), Delhi, Shri Dhankhar highlighted the dangers of such overreach, suggesting it could harm the nation's economy.
(2024-08-16). PM Luxon and PM Albanese Strengthen Trans-Tasman Ties During Productive Visit. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Christopher Luxon concluded a successful two-day visit to Australia, highlighted by a productive meeting with his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in Canberra. The leaders emphasized the enduring strength of the trans-Tasman relationship and agreed to enhance cooperation to address modern challenges.
(2024-08-16). Kamala Harris Wants to Distinguish Herself From Joe Biden. Criminal Justice Is a Place to Start. theintercept.com 
As a U.S. senator, Harris pushed criminal justice reforms. Will she run on her ideas — or run away from them?
(2024-08-16). Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution. therealnews.com This story was co-published with in In These Times on Aug. 14, 2024. The explosion happened on Dec. 30, 2021, in the working-class South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay. At the coal plant building owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, no more than a city block away from residents' homes and local businesses, a buildup of methane …
(2024-08-16). Chinese remote-sensor maker Hesai awaits Pentagon notification on blacklist decision. scmp.com Company initially deemed to have military ties in limbo over reported reversal as influential US lawmaker warns of 'direct CCP surveillance'.
(2024-08-16). US girl, 12, dies after parents treat life-threatening injuries with smoothies, vitamins. scmp.com Miranda Sipps' mother and stepfather were arrested and charged with one count of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury by omission.
(2024-08-16). Rising Threat: New Mpox Strain Sparks Global Concern. devdiscourse.com The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Friday raised its risk level for mpox, a day after global health officials confirmed a new strain of the virus in Sweden, marking the first case outside Africa.
(2024-08-16). The country that struck a blow against colonialism: Burkina Faso. unitedworldint.com 
Journalist Vittorio Rangeloni talked about the fight against terrorism, the economic situation and the view of the government in the country. Rangeloni emphasized that the Burkinabe people view Türkiye, Russia and China with sympathy and friendship. By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Burkina Faso made a move against Western colonialism with the coup in September 2022, contributing significantly …
(2024-08-16). Biden Admin Cements Gas Stove Rule After Insisting It Isn't Going After Gas Stoves. wattsupwiththat.com The DOE's regulation applies to electric cooktops, gas cooktops, stand-alone electric cooktops, stand-alone gas cooktops and ovens.
(2024-08-16). Women still face barriers in accessing land. sanews.gov.za Women still face barriers in accessing land | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has recommended that the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development takes the lead in ensuring the introduction of necessary national legislative reforms related to communal land.
The recommendation follows the commission's reports, which found that women in rural areas still face discriminatory and patriarchal challenges that pose significant barriers in gaining access to land.
The Commission launched the reports titled: "Exploring Barriers to Women's Access to Land in selected Provinces of Sout…
(2024-08-16). UPDF commissions 298 Counter-Terrorism Commandos. independent.co.ug 
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 298 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have completed counter-terrorism training at Nakasongola School of Defense and Intelligence. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who presided over the pass out of the 298 plus 58 Special tactics warriors at the School of Defence, Intelligence and Security in Nakasongola, emphasized …
(2024-08-16). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the Alliance for Human Rights in Afghanistan, joins eight other international human rights organisations to highlight concerns regarding the international response to human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, we, the undersigned organizations, remain (…) | – |
(2024-08-16). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-16). Justice Department forges ahead with plans to extradite Bushiri and Gupta brothers. sanews.gov.za Justice Department forges ahead with plans to extradite Bushiri and Gupta brothers | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, announced on Friday that the department is actively addressing Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Extradition requests involving South Africa. | "We are committed to fulfilling our treaty and extradition obligations to ensure that justice is served in all relevant cases," she told journalists. | The Minister was speaking during a media briefing where she outlined the priorities of her department in the seventh administration. | She told journalists th…
(2024-08-16). China vows 'strong measures' against Philippines over encroaching ships in South China Sea. scmp.com Sabina Shoal is latest flashpoint between Beijing and Manila as foreign ministry decries 'infringing behaviour'.
(2024-08-16). COAS Felicitates Indian Army Sportspersons for Stellar Performance at Paris Olympics 2024. devdiscourse.com General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), honored Indian Army sportspersons for their exceptional performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 in a ceremony held at South Block. The event celebrated the athletes' achievements and highlighted the Indian Army's critical role in nurturing sports talent in the country.
(2024-08-16). Protests highlight corruption at the top. independent.co.ug 
But political elites in Kenya and Uganda don't give in without a fight against anti-corruption COMMENT | INGE AMUNDSEN | The recent protests by young people in Kenya and Uganda have highlighted a form of corruption that is difficult to deal with: political corruption. Compared to its cousin, administrative or bureaucratic corruption (such as a civil …
(2024-08-16). Jia Bei Zhu, owner of secret Chinese-run California lab, faces new US charges. scmp.com He and his partner Zhaoyan Wang were linked to a scheme to import Covid-19 test kits from China while pretending they were made in the US.
(2024-08-16). 'Keir Starmer Wants Police to Expand Use of Facial Recognition Technology Across UK — He Should Ban it Altogether'. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.
(2024-08-16). FO ∞ Talks: SCOTUS Creates Tantalizing Opportunities to Overturn 40-Year-Old Rules. fairobserver.com
(2024-08-16). Mpox's 'big evolutionary jump' hinders efforts to track its spread. scmp.com The new mutated strain appears to be spreading more quickly in children and adolescents, posing challenge to contain the outbreak of the disease.
(2024-08-16). Doctors Continue Protests Amid Growing Patient Frustrations at Chandigarh PGIMER. devdiscourse.com Amid nationwide protests condemning the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, medical professionals at Chandigarh PGIMER continued their protest on Friday. The doctors have vowed to persist until justice is delivered. Patients visiting Chandigarh PGIMER reported significant troubles due to the five-day protest and urged the government to meet the doctors' demands.
(2024-08-16). Dr. Mary Nelson's Back-to School Supply Giveaway Saturday August 17th (Registration Deadline Aug. 16th). urbancny.com 
Deadline To Register: August 16, 2024 All Youth Must Register!!! Register Online Dr. Mary Nelson organized the first Back-to-School Supply Giveaway in 2002 as an effort to reduce gun violence in this southside neighborhood. At first, Nelson treated neighborhood children and their families to a full-scale barbeque, with 850 parents, and youth in attendance. After the first year, Mary Nelson's Back to School Backpack Giveaway grew as word spread about the need in this southside neighborhood. The event this year takes place on Saturday, August 17th at the corner of S. Salina and Wood Ave. In addition to back-to-scho…
(2024-08-16). National security obsession blinding US to its biggest threats at home. scmp.com Paranoia over grave and imminent dangers all around is distracting America from the serious risks of domestic terrorism and political violence.
(2024-08-16). WAR: 32,000 Sudanese refugees enter Uganda in one year. independent.co.ug 
Kiryadongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 32,350 Sudanese refugees have fled to Uganda due to conflict in the past year. The refugees entered the country between November 2023 and August this year. The refugees have since been received and accommodated at the Panyadoli refugee settlement area in Kiryadongo district. Emmanuel Turyagenda, the settlement …
(2024-08-16). DRDO Transfers AHSP of Nipun Munition to DGQA. devdiscourse.com The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of the Nipun munition to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), according to a statement from the Defence Ministry on Friday.
(2024-08-16). WHO confirms 1st case of new mpox outside of Africa as outbreak spreads. scmp.com A patient in Sweden was infected while in Africa with the clade Ib version of the virus, thought to cause a more serious type of mpox.
(2024-08-16). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-16). CARTOONS: Mark David is playing with the sports industry. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-16). Harris-Trump presidential debate to be held at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The ABC News Presidential Debate will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the network announced Friday morning. | The debate, between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. EDT. | "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live "Prime" anchor Linsey Davis will serve as moderators. | "The Race for the White House" Pre-Debate Spec…
(2024-08-16). Senior AAP Leader Extends Birthday Greetings to Jailed CM Arvind Kejriwal. devdiscourse.com Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia extended birthday wishes to jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, hailing him as a patriot and revolutionary leader standing against dictatorship.
(2024-08-16). Trudi Warner victory may be the new government's statement of intent over protest. thecanary.co For the first time since March last year, Trudi Warner, a 69-year-old retired social worker, can go to sleep without the threat of imprisonment hanging over her. Trudi Warner: it's all over On Thursday 15 August the new Solicitor General, Sarah Sackman MP, has informed the Court of Appeal that she will not be pursuing […] | By
(2024-08-16). Govt initiates new effort to support empty stomachs in schools. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Millions of Ugandan children spend hours at school on empty stomachs each day, hindering their ability to learn and grow. In a bid to address this longstanding crisis, the government has launched a new initiative to establish a nationwide school feeding program. Eric Kakoole, the Assistant Commissioner for Policy in …
(2024-08-16). Kitara FC Vs Al Hilal: Why both legs are to be played at Al Hilal's stadium. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima-based club Kitara FC will make its debut on the continental stage when they face Libya's Al Hilal Benghazi in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederations Cup. The match will be played on Friday at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi. The team qualified for the Confederations Cup after …
(2024-08-16). Oil Kills: governments 'cannot arrest their way out of the climate crisis'. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from Oil Kills In the last three weeks, over 500 ordinary people from 14 countries across Europe, North America and Africa have been engaged in a campaign of civil resistance at international airports. People from 22 different civil resistance groups have united under the Oil Kills banner in …
(2024-08-16). SBI Hikes Lending Rates for Third Time in a Row. devdiscourse.com State Bank of India, the country's biggest lender, has raised the Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) by 10 basis points (0.1 percentage point), across tenors, making most consumer loans costlier.
(2024-08-16). Mayor Walsh Appoints Vaughn Davis to Assistant Director of Equity Compliance. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Vaughn Davis as the Assistant Director of Equity Compliance in the Office of Management and Budget. Working as a part of the Division of Equity Compliance and Social Impact (DECSI), Davis will be critical to the coordination of planning City procurement. As a liaison to the local vendor community, Davis promotes diversity, fairness, and inclusivity in City purchasing; champions local businesses run by minorities, service-disabled veterans, and women; and helps historically marginalized businesses thrive. He will ensure that the City's co…
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Donald Trump's fans love his bobbleheads, but most are made in tariff-targeted China. scmp.com The collectible dolls, which originated in China centuries ago, will cost much more if Trump is elected and makes good on his threat of additional import duties.
(2024-08-16). Chocolate makers 'may have to cut cocoa content'. independent.co.ug 
The price of cocoa hit a peak in April at $12,261 a tonne, having been about $3,000 in April 2023, but by this month the price of cocoa had dipped again to about $7,750. ANALYSIS | ANDREW TURNER | Chocolate bars could get smaller or have cheaper ingredients added as manufacturers try to combat cocoa …
(2024-08-16). Rahul Gandhi and Foxconn's Young Liu Discuss the Future of Technology in India. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Foxconn chairman Young Liu met on Friday to explore the future of technological innovation in India and globally.
(2024-08-16). Soviet Aircraft Carrier Turned Failed Chinese Tourist Attraction Is On Fire. twz.com 
(2024-08-16). Government, private sector partnerships offer hope for jobs. sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partnerships offer hope for jobs | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has expressed optimism that the strengthened partnership between government and business will significantly boost economic growth and pave the way for increased job creation.
In a statement on Thursday, Meth acknowledged the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) report for the second quarter of 2024 that was released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) earlier this week.
She noted that while the official unemployment rate has increased from 32,9% in quarter one to 33,5% in quarter two, t…
(2024-08-16). Over 1.5 Million Cross Iran-Iraq Border for Arbaeen Pilgrimage. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The number of people who have crossed the border between Iran and Iraq during the past recent weeks for the Arbaeen pilgrimage has surpassed 1.5 million, an official said.
(2024-08-16). New Chief Human Rights Commissioner and Key Leadership Appointments. devdiscourse.com Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced three significant leadership appointments within New Zealand's Human Rights Commission, including the appointment of Dr. Stephen Rainbow as the new Chief Human Rights Commissioner.
(2024-08-16). Syracuse Fire Hazardous Materials Response Team Called to Assist County Units at Facility in Baldwinsville. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY- On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7: 26 a.m., the Syracuse Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team was requested to assist units from the Belgium-Cold Springs Fire Department on a suspected hazardous materials release. Units from the BCS FD were investigating an alarm activation with report of people feeling ill at a commercial fruit processing plant at 8864 Sixty Road in Baldwinsville. The BCS FD units requested Syracuse Fire's HazMat team to respond after arriving at the scene and investigating the reported alarm activation. The Hazardous Materials Response Team, based at Syracuse Fire Sta…
(2024-08-16). Britain narrowly avoided its own 'Kristallnacht'. It needs to be a very quick lesson for the future. thecanary.co Since Tuesday 30 July, there has been an uprising of far-right terror on British streets. Beginning on the aforementioned night, the Southport Mosque was viciously attacked after a vigil held for the child victims of the Southport Stabbings. At the event there was already the germinal of violent disorder, despite the attempts of the community […] | By
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). The Upside Down: Bee the Change. bylinetimes.com The first time I opened a beehive, something changed inside me. | I'm not sure if it was the rich wax-and-pollen laced smell or the gentle buzzing of the bees themselves, but I felt suffused with a sense of peace and rightness as I gently eased my first frame up and into the light. The weight of the bees on a frame still surprises me. However grim the news from the human world, for me, the hive is always a place of wonder and solace. | There is nothing hyperbolic about using wonder to describe the world of honey bees. | They can talk to one another, passing on the quality, distance, and precise location of a…
(2024-08-16). Tabor professor inspired thousands. anabaptistworld.org Tabor College professor emeritus of history and religion Richard "Doc" Kyle, 85, died July 15.
(2024-08-16). Drug Peddler Arrested in Itanagar with Heroin Stash. devdiscourse.com A drug peddler was arrested from Arunachal Pradesh's capital Itanagar after suspected heroin worth Rs 51,000 was seized from his possession, police disclosed on Friday.
(2024-08-16). Protest Erupts at Coimbatore Medical College Over Attempted Molestation. devdiscourse.com A purported attempt to molest a woman house surgeon at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital incited a spontaneous protest by approximately 150 house surgeons engaged in the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship at the institution. Authorities detained the suspect following intervention initiated by the hospital's management, according to a senior medical officer.
(2024-08-16). Home Affairs tackles ID fraud. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs tackles ID fraud | The Department of Home Affairs is taking decisive action against fraud involving identity books and cards.
Through a publication in the government gazette, the department has called upon persons who are currently in possession of blocked IDs to provide written reasons and representations within 30 days for why their ID should not be cancelled.
The submissions must be sent to: Sylvia.Phasha@dha.gov.za.
The department will also undertake a sustained social media advertising campaign to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations.
Thro…
(2024-08-16). WHO confirms first case of new mpox outside of Africa as outbreak spreads. scmp.com A patient in Sweden was infected while in Africa with the clade Ib version of the virus, thought to cause a more serious type of mpox.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Phase 2 of Project 2025 is absolute insanity — and Trump knows more than he's letting on. thecanary.co Yesterday, the Centre for Climate Reporting released exclusive footage which reveals a Donald Trump insider discussing the 'top secret' second phase of Project 2025 — in which they plan to feed hundreds of highly-confidential plans directly into Trump's team: NEW We went undercover in Project 2025. Our investigation uncovered details of the secretive second phase …
(2024-08-16). MTN Uganda's 30 Days of Y'ello Care: A record-breaking year of collaboration with agility and community impact. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2007, MTN Uganda embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the 21 Days of Y'ello Care programme. This initiative was designed to empower employees to contribute directly to their local communities, embodying the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility. Initially conceived as a singular internal initiative, the …
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-16). Popcorn for the People Creates Career Opportunities for Adults with Autism. whyy.org
(2024-08-16). Home Affairs welcomes court decision on 95 Libyans. sanews.gov.za
(2024-08-16). Tech Should Be Shared, Not Protected: Towards Democratic Digital Governance. fairobserver.com The foundation of human civilization is agriculture. It was organized agriculture that allowed our nomadic forebears to settle down and create large settlements — cities — where the cultural arts could flourish. And, throughout history, the advancement of technology has been essential to the advancement of agriculture. When I was at my farm a few…
(2024-08-16). Brazil and Colombia — but not US — favour fresh Venezuela elections. scmp.com Biden initially signalled support for such a move but the White House walked back his comment hours later.
(2024-08-16). "The military police treated us really well… Really all of them." — IOF soldier. youtube.com 
(2024-08-16). The far right are already calling Mpox a conspiracy — because who cares about dead Black people? thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 14 August, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that Mpox is now a global emergency. Of course the far right are going wild — because they don't care about dead Black, LGBTQ+, or disabled people — and it must be a conspiracy. What is Mpox? Unlike Covid-19, Mpox is not airborne and in …
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Homicide Investigation on South Salina Street Victim Identified. urbancny.com 
On Tuesday, August 13th, around 11: 59 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the 4100 block of South Salina Street in regards to a shooting with injury complaint. Prior to Officers arriving at the scene, a 25-year-old male now identified as 25-year-old Matthew Freeman was transported by private vehicle to St. Joseph's Hospital. Freeman was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the abdomen and the shoulder. Despite life-saving treatment performed at the hospital, the victim succumbed to their injuries. The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact…
(2024-08-16). Donald Trump says he's 'entitled to personal attacks' on Kamala Harris. scmp.com The Republican US presidential candidate also says he does not 'have a lot of respect' for his Democratic rival's intelligence.
(2024-08-16). PHA and Sharswood grocery store gift more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Philly students. whyy.org 
(2024-08-16). Justice dept works to restore integrity of State Attorney and Master's Offices. sanews.gov.za Justice dept works to restore integrity of State Attorney and Master's Offices | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is implementing a "robust" turnaround strategy for the Office of the State Attorney, following allegations of fraud, corruption and malfeasance.
This is according to Justice Minister Thembi Simelane who briefed the media in Pretoria on Friday.
"The Department is currently implementing a robust turnaround strategy within the Offices of the State Attorney. This strategy is designed to address allegations of fraud, malfeasance, and corruption, as identified by the Sp…
(2024-08-16). Investigating Directorate bolsters fight against corruption. sanews.gov.za Investigating Directorate bolsters fight against corruption | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, says the operationalisation and establishment of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) — which resides within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) — is a crucial step in government's fight against corruption in the country. | The Minister was speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane on Friday. | In May this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the NPA Amendment Act and on Thursday, signed a proclamation which brought the Act into operation. | "T…
(2024-08-16). FSSAI Boosts Street Food Safety Training in Mumbai. devdiscourse.com The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is intensifying its training programs for street vendors countrywide to ensure the provision of safe food, FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao announced.
(2024-08-16). HC issues summons to Narayan Rane on Sena (UBT) leader's plea seeking cancellation of his election. devdiscourse.com The Bombay High Court on Friday issued a summons to BJP MP Narayan Rane on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut's plea seeking cancellation of the former's election from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency.
(2024-08-16). Mediation team to resolve succession disputes under Amakhosi areas. sanews.gov.za Mediation team to resolve succession disputes under Amakhosi areas | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has introduced a team from the royal family appointed to resolve the succession disputes that have increased in areas under amakhosi. | The team – the Conflict Mediation Panel – which includes royal children, was appointed by Buthelezi in a bid to address long-standing challenges of succession disputes within royal families. | The panel will leverage their cultural authority and deep understanding of traditional practices to help families resolve disp…
(2024-08-16). 'We can fix these bike lanes': Thousands petition Mayor Parker, Philly City Council to demand concrete barriers. whyy.org
(2024-08-16). "We should have better answers by now": Broken Climate Models Can't even Explain the Recent Warm Bump. wattsupwiththat.com If climate models can't even get heat spikes right, what use are they?>
(2024-08-16). UNBS: Petroleum non-compliance cases in Busoga highest. independent.co.ug 
Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have identified Busoga sub-region as an area with the highest incidence of bad practices in the country's petroleum sector. This follows a week-long sensitization campaign targeting fuel dealers, motorcyclists, and local government leaders across Busoga and neighboring districts, including Buikwe, …
(2024-08-16). Government to Launch First Kiswahili District Center in October. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA) has announced that the pilot launch of District Kiswahili Learning and Teaching Focal Centres will take place in Jinja City on October 2, 2024. Speaking on behalf of Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the State Minister Hon. James Magode emphasized that the primary aim of these centres is …
(2024-08-16). All set for new Premier League as Man City look to make it five in a row. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The new Premier League will kick off on Friday with Manchester City aiming for a fifth consecutive title in what may (or may not) be Pep Guardiola and Kevin de Bruyne's last season at the club, while Arsenal look to go one better than last season, when they pushed Manchester …
(2024-08-16). Canada's first 'prisoner of conscience' is an Indigenous land defender. grist.org In 2019, construction began on a natural gas pipeline that would cut through the unceded homelands of the Wet'suwet'en Nation in western Canada. Wet'suwet'en land and water protectors were forbidden from coming near the construction area operated by
(2024-08-16). Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Thailand's Youngest PM Faces Immediate Challenges. devdiscourse.com Thailand's parliament elected the political newcomer Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its youngest prime minister on Friday. The election comes amid an ongoing power struggle among the country's elite, marking a significant turn in Thailand's political landscape. Paetongtarn, daughter of the controversial political figure Thaksin Shinawatra, won nearly two-thirds of the house vote.
(2024-08-16). Qatar Briefs Iran on Gaza Truce Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The prime minister of Qatar and the caretaker foreign minister of Iran talked about the latest developments in a fresh round of negotiations held in Doha about a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-08-16). The Week in Ableist Bullsh*t: don't worry, disabled TODDLERS are fair game to right-wing rags too. thecanary.co The new Labour Party government might be in summer recess, but there's no time like the present for throwing disabled people under the bus. It's summer recess — but don't let that stop you Keir and his pals might be on their summer holibobs, but since they conveniently forgot to throw out the previous lot's […] | By
(2024-08-16). Muhoozi confirms new IDs to include iris details but not DNA. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is awaiting 5,680 biometric kits that include iris scanners before it starts the delayed mass enrollment and ID card renewal exercise of Ugandans in October. DNA will however not be picked, and, sample kits to be used have been displayed to …
(2024-08-16). Finance Ministry Authorizes 15 Firms for Aadhaar-Based KYC. devdiscourse.com The finance ministry has recently permitted 15 securities firms to conduct Aadhaar authentication for their customers. This significant authorization includes notable firms such as SBICAP Securities, IIFL Securities, and Angel One.
(2024-08-16). Iran, Japan Discuss Efforts for Regional Peace. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior diplomats from Iran and Japan stressed the need for constant diplomatic interaction between the two countries to weigh plans for regional peace and security.
(2024-08-16). Death toll from Uganda rubbish dump landslide rises to 35. scmp.com The landslide followed torrential rains that have battered parts of the East African country in recent weeks, triggering extensive flooding and damage.
(2024-08-16). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-16). Poland will strive to host summer Olympics in 2040 or 2044, PM Donald Tusk says. scmp.com Poland won 10 medals altogether in Paris and took 42nd place in the overall standings, making it the country's worst performance since 1956.
(2024-08-16). De-risking from Chinese copper would cost world US$85 billion, 'mess up' supply chains. scmp.com Decoupling from China's copper manufacturing industry would take 'massive investments', says analytics firm Wood Mackenzie.
(2024-08-16). Brazil election sees China-born candidate aspiring to historic win in municipal race. scmp.com Zhejiang province native who has logged a quarter century of community work in Sao Paulo scored endorsement from country's vice-president.
(2024-08-16). Former Màºtter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Long-time Màºtter Museum forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody will continue her work analyzing historic samples, but now in a research institute of her own. Dhody has distinguished herself in mining centuries-old human remains and tissues for modern insights. | In 2007, a researcher called Dhody and asked for samples of human intestines with cholera to study what the disease was like more than a century ago. At the time, Dhody was at the Màºtter Museum. The popular m…
(2024-08-16). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-16). How youth perspective can help firms future-proof their strategy. scmp.com The increasing influence of Gen Z and millennials means businesses need to understand and incorporate their views to stay competitive.
(2024-08-16). Unify the political left without sidestepping the needed debates! lifeonleft.blogspot.com Bernard Rioux reflects on his five decades on Quebec's radical left.
(2024-08-16). Supreme Court Directs CAT to Address Infrastructure Shortfalls in Jammu. devdiscourse.com In a move to address infrastructure deficiencies at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu, the Supreme Court has mandated a status report on the tribunal's requirements to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
(2024-08-16). Venezuela: Oil and the election protocols. unitedworldint.com
(2024-08-16). Indonesia's leader highlights economic and infrastructure developments in his final state of nation address. devdiscourse.com Indonesia's outgoing President Joko Widodo highlighted advances in the economy and infrastructure during his final State of the Nation address Friday.
(2024-08-16). China's oil demand dips, ticks down as economic ebb eases fuel imports. scmp.com Reduced economic activity and greater adoption of green energy has softened China's oil imports, a change so significant it has altered projections for global energy purchases.
(2024-08-16). Iraq: Parliament Poised to Legalize Child Marriage. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman holds a sign protesting women being deprived of their rights in marriage in Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq, August 8, 2024. | © AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-08-16). The fight over giving out needles to drug users in Pa., explained in 9 numbers. whyy.org This story originally appeared on About a year ago, Spotlight PA and WESA started looking into a The multibillion dollar settlements that
(2024-08-16). Government widely misses net migration target. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-16). Lt Governor Censures Delay in Tabling CAG Reports in Delhi Assembly. devdiscourse.com Lt Governor VK Saxena has flagged the delay in tabling of 11 CAG reports in the Delhi Assembly, stating that this delay constitutes a "clear violation" of constitutional and legal provisions, as per Raj Niwas officials on Friday.
(2024-08-16). Why we love our stuff. whyy.org
(2024-08-16). Five things Friday roundup: Faith at home. anabaptistworld.org With the school year starting this week (in central Kansas at least) and the new Sunday school year starting in a couple of weeks — faith formation and growth is on my mind. At a time of new beginnings, it's a good time to think about what intentional choices I can make to help my …
(2024-08-16). Tim Walz and J.D. Vance agree to US vice-presidential debate, setting up October 1 clash. scmp.com CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan of Face the Nation will moderate the event.
(2024-08-16). Settlement Announced To Provide Discounted Broadband To Low-Income New Yorkers "Low-Income Broadband Program for $15 Per Month" urbancny.com 
Charter Communications Will Offer Low-Income Broadband Program for $15 Per Month Governor Kathy Hochul on August 15th announced that the New York State Public Service Commission had reached a settlement agreement with Charter Communications, Inc., parent company of broadband provider Spectrum, which operates in 58 out of the 62 counties in New York State, requiring the communications company to provide discounted broadband service to low-income customers in the National Free School Lunch Program or receive Supplemental Security Income benefits. "My administration has been steadfast in its commitment to expand int…
(2024-08-16). MONKEY POX: Uganda puts 23 districts on high alert. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has classified 23 districts on the Uganda-DRC border as high risk for potential importation of the monkey virus MPOX. The Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng said five of teh 23 districts are hosting refugees from DRC, while Kampala is included on the list. A …
(2024-08-16). PRASA terminates employment of Zolani Matthews. sanews.gov.za PRASA terminates employment of Zolani Matthews | The Board of Control (BOC) of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the termination of Zolani Matthews's employment with immediate effect. | Last month, Matthews was reinstated as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), in compliance with the judgement by the Labour Court.
PRASA Board Chairperson, Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo, said the termination of Matthews's employment was in line with his contract, and in the interest of PRASA and all rail passengers, as the rail agency remains focused on reopening all rail corridors and refurbishing…
(2024-08-16). Literacy Parade and Festival with Susan Keeter on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com 
This week, we'll be hearing from Illustrator and Author Susan Keeter who's part of Light a Candle for Literacy! She's here to talk about the Literacy Parade and Festival taking place on September 7th at Brighton Academy. Listen now on
(2024-08-16). N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy discusses impact of Harris-Walz campaign on the Garden State. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Democrats from across the country are headed to Chicago next week for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where You can catch nightly coverage of the convention on 90.9 WHYY-FM and WHYY-TV 12.
(2024-08-16). Women birders visit Bongole GreenFingers Farm as agro-tourism in Uganda grows. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | Carolyne Mutesi | There's a new way to explore Uganda, one that brings travelers closer to the heart of the land and its people. Away from the traditional Safari packages that Africa is famous for, travelers are now seeking more unique and immersive experiences when they travel. Trends in tourism worldwide are changing away …
(2024-08-16). Major airport disruption in Germany as Oil Kills movement eyes more targets. thecanary.co 
Four German airports were disrupted on Thursday 15 August after eight people entered the airfields and glued themselves to taxiways as part of Oil Kills — an international uprising to end oil, gas, and coal by 2030. The uprising is calling for governments to commit to signing a Fossil Fuel Treaty. Oil Kills action in […] | By
(2024-08-16). Vice President Urges Youth to Explore Beyond Civil Services. devdiscourse.com Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns over the increasing volume of coaching centre advertisements in newspapers, calling them 'seductive'. Speaking at the induction programme for the first joint masters/LLM degree in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management at National Law University in Delhi, Dhankhar emphasized the need for youth to explore lucrative opportunities outside of civil services.
(2024-08-16). EAC governments asked to stop lip service and fund education. independent.co.ug 
ARUSHA, TANZANIA | THE INDEPENDENT | Governments across the East African region need to stop giving lip service to the Education Sector and breathe life into the recent reforms with adequate funding. Tanzanian Vice President Dr Philip Isdor Mpango says that the educational reforms that EAC member states have embarked on in recent years will require …
(2024-08-16). Two lawsuits challenge the EPA's regulation of ethylene oxide. grist.org 
Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized new regulations to govern the more than 80 industrial facilities across the nation that use ethylene oxide, a highly potent and toxic chemical, to sterilize medical equipment. The rule was announced eight years after the agency discovered that ethylene oxide is 30 times more toxic to adults and 60 times more toxic to children than previously understood. This new rule marked the first time regulations for these sterilization facilities had been revised in three decades. | Now the rule is coming under fire from two directions. In early July, groups…
(2024-08-16). Aurobindo Pharma Subsidiary Receives FDA Warning for Telangana Unit. devdiscourse.com Aurobindo Pharma Ltd announced on Friday that its subsidiary, Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, received a warning letter from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Telangana-based formulations manufacturing unit.
(2024-08-16). Eswatini Supreme Court Rubber Stamps Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists light candles while holding posters at a tribute to the assassinated human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, January 20, 2023. | © 2023 James Wakibia/Sipa via AP Images…
(2024-08-16). Cessna Caravan Turned Into Cargo Drone Tested At China-Focused Airpower Exercise. twz.com 
(2024-08-16). WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage. whyy.org WHYY News was awarded a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for its coverage of the The RTDNA awarded the news organization the "Excellence in Innovation" award in its Large Market Radio category Thursday for its digital coverage of last year's elections. The awards honor "outstanding achievements" in multimedia journalism and are "among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news." | In addition to covering everything from the Philadelphia mayoral race to t…
(2024-08-16). Ousted MP Liz Truss Accused of Being in 'Denial' About Defeat as she 'Clings to Constituent Casework'. bylinetimes.com Ousted former Prime Minister Liz Truss is allegedly refusing to hand over casework to the new Labour MP who defeated her in July, prompting claims that the disgraced ex-MP may be breaching data protection laws. | Recently-elected Labour MP Terry Jermy told Byline Times that Liz Truss had failed to help him with the transition to being the new MP. It is seemingly a break with the convention where ousted MPs hand over casework to smooth the transition to a new representative for constituents. Jermy has branded the situation "very odd". | "Nothing has been handed over to me. I have had residents forward previous…
(2024-08-16). How to say 'Kamala' — and why it makes a difference. whyy.org Before Kamala Harris was on the national stage, the only famous Kamala whom Kamala Kanneganti had ever heard of was from a 1992 episode of Star Trek. | Growing up in Michigan, Kanneganti used to sometimes go by nicknames like Kammi or KK, instead of saying "Kamala" when she met someone. Now, though, when she introduces herself, she has a different method. | "Once she started running for president, and VP, I could go, 'Kamala like Harris,' and it's now the offhand way I say it," Kanneganti said. | As Harris has risen up in the political world, the name Kamala is getting more airtime — and more attention from…
(2024-08-16). PJM Auction a Strong Indicator America Needs More Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com There are no easy answers to PJM's capacity crisis. The auction results are so jarring that a good Marxist would celebrate the result as "heightening the contradictions" so that a revolution can come along.
(2024-08-16). President Museveni Oversees Graduation of Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Officers. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who also serves as the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), presided over the passing-out ceremony of 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors from Intake 07/23-24 and 58 Special Tactics trainees. The officers successfully completed a rigorous nine-month training program at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in …
(2024-08-16). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-16). Can the Olympics survive climate change? therealnews.com 
The Olympics weren't the only place new world records were set this summer. Across the globe, sweltering temperatures shattered previous climate records. As the climate crisis continues, these new records will only be broken time and again. The impact is already being felt on the world of sports, and the effects will only become more …
(2024-08-16). Trump says he's 'entitled to personal attacks' against Harris at N.J. rally. whyy.org
(2024-08-16). Justice Maya 'equal to the task' at ConCourt, says Minister Simelane. sanews.gov.za Justice Maya 'equal to the task' at ConCourt, says Minister Simelane | Chief Justice designate, Mandisa Maya is "capable" and equal to the task of heading South Africa's apex court — the Constitutional Court.
This is according to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, who was speaking to SAnews on Friday.
The appointment of Justice Maya — who is the current Deputy Chief Justice — was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July following consultation, in accordance with Constitutional prescripts, with the Judicial Service Commission and the leaders o…
(2024-08-16). Olympics: Overturn Athlete's Disqualification for Speaking out. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugee Team's Manizha Talash, known as "b-girl Talash," wears a cape that reads "Free Afghan Women" as she competes during the pre-qualifier of the breaking competition during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, August 9, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Abbie Parr…
(2024-08-16). Rwandan parliament elects female speaker during inaugural session. independent.co.ug 
KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Gertrude Kazarwa, a member of parliament (MP) from the opposition Liberal Party, was elected the Speaker of the Rwandan Parliament Wednesday during its inaugural session. It came after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected lawmakers for a five-year mandate following last month's legislative elections. President Paul Kagame presided over …
(2024-08-16). Phantom healthcare for 'real' diseases: when will ME/CFS and long Covid get parity? thecanary.co Historically, medicine has had a problem with women, especially those who were not married. Sounds unrealistic? The nineteenth century wasn't that long ago, and many diagnoses and treatments of physical illnesses were linked to women's mental and emotional lives. Speculumism, clitoridectomy, and institutionalisation were all instigated because women's testimonies were regarded as inherently unreliable. Today, […] | By
(2024-08-16). Minister of Health Urges Lawmakers to Amplify Mpox Prevention Messages. plusnews.ug 
Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health, has called on lawmakers to reinforce the Ministry of Health's efforts by spreading Mpox prevention messages within their respective communities. According to Minister Aceng, legislators can help curb the spread of Mpox by educating the public on key preventive measures, such as avoiding physical contact with individuals displaying …
(2024-08-16). CPJ urges Mongolia not to contest investigative journalist's appeal against conviction. zarig.mn
(2024-08-16). Can the Olympics survive climate change? therealnews.com The Olympics weren't the only place new world records were set this summer. Across the globe, sweltering temperatures shattered previous climate records. As the climate crisis continues, these new records will only be broken time and again. The impact is already being felt on the world of sports, and the effects will only become more acute with time. Climate and sports scholar
(2024-08-16). Susan Price (Socialist Alliance, Australia): Capitalism is incompatible with preventing catastrophic climate change. links.org.au 
Susan Price — To say "Capitalism kills" is not hyperbole. Capitalism is simply incompatible with life on Earth.
(2024-08-16). Massive reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir Police, intelligence wing gets new chief. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-16). WHYY Newscast for Friday, August 16, 2024, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2024-08-16). 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?
(2024-08-16). Vegan cheese that tastes like cheese? These startups may have cracked the code. grist.org 
(2024-08-16). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |
(2024-08-16). Iran's President to Defend New Cabinet at Parliament. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is planned to attend a session of the Parliament on Saturday, August 17, to defend the nominees for cabinet posts, a lawmaker said.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Nuevo candidato, mismo partido genocida. workers.org 
Mundo Obrero publicó por primera vez esta declaración, que ha sido actualizada, el 25 de julio. Credit: Tony Murphy Mundo Obrero se ha enterado de que, desde que el presidente Joe Biden abandonó la carrera entre él y el ex presidente Donald Trump y Kamala Harris fue elegida para postularse . . . |
(2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.
(2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.
(2024-08-16). Enfermeras de Carolina del Norte en el Hospital Mission privatizado protestan ante los nuevos propietarios corporativos. peoplesworld.org 
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—El 6 de agosto, las enfermeras del Hospital Mission salieron a las calles de esta ciudad para protestar contra lo que describen como prácticas explotadoras por parte de los propietarios del hospital, HCA Healthcare. La empresa privada compró Mission Health, anteriormente un sistema de atención médica comunitaria sin fines de lucro, en febrero de …
(2024-08-16). Nuevo estudio confirma el poder antidepresivo de la música clásica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Un nuevo estudio ha ido más allá y ha demostrado que la música clásica tiene efectos positivos en el cerebro, un hallazgo que podría servir para ayudar a los pacientes con depresión resistente al tratamiento.
(2024-08-16). Tribunal Electoral ratifica a Claudia Sheinbaum como la primera mujer electa de México. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 16 agos (RHC) El Tribunal Electoral de México emitió un documento que ratifica a Claudia Sheinbaum como la primera mujer electa de México. Por primera vez esta constancia fue entregada por una mujer: Mónica Soto, presidenta del Tribunal.
(2024-08-16). Fiesta de pescadores Santa Elena una de las más antiguas de Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La tradición de los pescadores, de familias que comparte el sonido de las olas y se atavían del salitre vuelven hoy a la comunidad de Casilda, en el sur y a cinco kilómetros de la Trinidad de Cuba.
(2024-08-16). Reitera Cuba intransigencia ante tráfico de drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, reiteró hoy a través de la red social X, que el gobierno de la isla mantiene cero tolerancia ante el tráfico y consumo de drogas ilícitas.
(2024-08-16). Sancti Spíritus entre las que tiene mayor esperanza de vida al nacer. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 16 ago (RHC) Esta provincia cubana figura entre las que tiene mayor esperanza de vida al nacer, al reportar un índice de 79.2 años, resultado por encima de la media nacional, informaron autoridades provinciales de Salud.
(2024-08-16). 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".
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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".
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Selección femenina cubana de fútbol gana amistoso ante Belice. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (JIT).- La selección femenina de fútbol de Cuba ganó este jueves el primero de dos duelos amistosos frente a su similar de Belice, con marcador de 2-0.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). ONU pide pausas humanitarias para vacunación antipolio en Gaza. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 16 ago (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, pidió hoy pausas humanitarias en el conflicto en Gaza para iniciar una campaña de inmunización antipolio para más de 640 mil niños menores en el enclave.
(2024-08-16). Organismos sanitarios instan a reforzar medidas tras el primer caso de mpox en Europa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Los organismos sanitarios europeos instaron este viernes a reforzar las medidas de control tras la detección ayer en Suecia del de una cepa más grave de viruela del mono (mpox) fuera de àÅfrica y reducir así el riesgo de una transmisión amplia.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). Federación universitaria anuncia paro de 48 horas en Argentina. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 16 ago (RHC) La Federación Nacional de Docentes, Investigadores y Creadores Universitarios-Histórica anunció este viernes la realización de un paro de 48 horas el 20 y 21 de este mes para exigir aumentos salariales y denunciar las medidas del gobierno argentino.
(2024-08-16). Relaciones Cuba-Tanzania, un ejemplo de amistad entre dos pueblos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades de Cuba y la República Unida de Tanzania califican de especiales las relaciones entre ambos países, forjadas en la gran amistad entre el líder histórico de la revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, y el fundador y primer presidente de la nación tanzana, Julius Nyerere.
(2024-08-16). Estudios hídricos y mineros permitirán a Cuba disponer de nuevos mapas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) Especialistas de varias entidades pertenecientes al Grupo Empresarial Gestión de las Aguas Terrestres trabajan en la elaboración del mapa hidrogeológico, a escala 1: 100 000, confirmó al periódico Granma el director de Geología del Ministerio de Energía y Minas (Minem), Enrique Castellanos.
(2024-08-16). Favorece donativo demandado servicio de Cardiología en provincia cubana (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ago (RHC) La reciente donación de 50 marcapasos al país por la red de Asociaciones y Organizaciones No Gubernamentales de Desarrollo MediCuba-Europa y el Grupo de Solidaridad estadounidense Global Health Partners beneficia el servicio cardiológico en la oriental ciudad de Santiago de Cuba.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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.
(2024-08-16). 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).