aljazeera.com (2024-08-17). Israeli attack on Gaza shelter kills 15 members of one Palestinian family
The Israeli military has bombed a warehouse sheltering displaced Palestinians in the az-Zawayda area of central Gaza, killing 15 members of one family, including nine children.
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). How Indian Media reporting of attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus boomeranged? ummid.com 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Ben Gvir: Israeli army should shoot Palestinians throwing stones. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Critical Updates on Kursk and the War in Palestine. sonar21.com 
A very busy day. I did a controlled rant on Daniel Davis Deep Dive and my usual Friday interview with Nima. I want to start with the latest update on what happened at Kursk from my good friend, Pepe Escobar. He has excellent sources in Russia. The following article was published originally at An extremely serious debate is already raging among selected circles of power/intelligence in Moscow — and the heart of the matter could not be more incandescent. | To cut to the chase: wh…
(2024-08-17). Ukrainian troops trained in UK before attacking Kursk. wsws.org The UK's Sun newspaper reported Friday that Ukrainian troops who participated in the attack on Kursk had trained in the United Kingdom, adding to the growing evidence of NATO's leading role in preparing and coordinating the attack.
(2024-08-17). Russia Vs US-Made ATACMS Battle On Camera As Ukraine Attacks This Region Amid Kursk Incursion. hindustantimes.com Russia said that it had thwarted a midnight attack on the Crimea bridge on Aug 16. The landmark bridge, considered Putin's pet project, was reportedly targeted by U.S. Missiles. Russia in a statement said 12 U.S.-made ATACMS were destroyed by its air defenses. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-08-17). Russia says Ukraine used Western weapons to destroy bridge in Kursk. aljazeera.com Moscow says destruction of bridge in western Russia will hinder the evacuation of civilians amid Ukrainian incursion.
(2024-08-17). Ukraine's HIMARS Strike on Kursk Region Highlights Intensifying Conflict. devdiscourse.com Ukraine reportedly employed Western rockets, likely American-made HIMARS, to demolish a bridge over the Seym River in Russia's Kursk region, resulting in the deaths of volunteers assisting with civilian evacuations, according to Russia's foreign ministry.
(2024-08-17). Ukraine's Kursk "Success" Speeds own Defeat + the Next US "Wonder Weapon" for Ukraine. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for August 19, 2024… | — As Ukrainian forces continue military operations in Kursk, Russia, the actual line of contact continues to crumble as Russian forces advance; | — Ukrainian progress in Kursk was due to a lack of Russian troops which are now flooding the area to contain and then roll back Ukrainian troops; | — Russian advances along the line of contact consists of overtaking extensive Ukrainian defensive positions; | — The Kursk incursion will raise the cost for Russia, but ultimately will accelerate the collapse of Ukraine's own fighting capacity;…
(2024-08-17). Ukraine war: as Russian troops close in, Kyiv urges civilians to evacuate Pokrovsk. scmp.com Ukraine is banking its incursion into Kursk will divert Russian attention away from Donetsk, but analysts say it remains to be seen if this will provide any relief to Ukrainian forces there.
(2024-08-17). Zelensky says Ukraine 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk. scmp.com President Zelensky's comments come a day after Moscow accused Ukraine of destroying a key bridge over a river in the border region.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Damascus denounces Israeli massacre of Syrians in Lebanon strike. presstv.ir Syria says Israeli's recent massacre against a Syrian family in Lebanon constitutes a flagrant violation of international charters and laws.
(2024-08-17). Lebanese Resistance responds to Israeli aggression in the South. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hezbollah) bombed today the settlement of Ayelet HaShahar, in response to the Israeli aggression against the southern village of Wadi Kfour, which caused civilian victims of Syrian nationality.
(2024-08-17). Israel on the Brink: IDF Crumbling as Iran and Hezbollah Prepare the Knockout Blow! | Scott Ritter. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter is a former Marine intelligence officer who served in the former Soviet Union, implementing arms control agreements, and on the staff of General Norman Schwartzkopf during the Gulf War, where he played a critical role in the hunt for Iraqi SCUD missiles. | From 1991 until 1998, Mr. Ritter served as a Chief Inspector for the United Nations in Iraq, leading the search for Iraq's proscribed weapons of mass destruction. | Mr. Ritter was a vocal critic of the American decision to go to war with Iraq. His new book, Disarmament in the Time of Perestroika: Arms Control and the End of the Soviet Union, is his…
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah's Upper Hand Slaps 'Israel': Deaths, Injuries, Fires in North of Occupied Palestine (Video). english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance continued on Friday striking the Israeli occupation posts and settlements near Lebanon southern borders in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon and support of Gaza. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that, in response to the "Israeli" enemy's assaults …
(2024-08-17). 2 children among 10 killed by Israeli air strike on south Lebanon. scmp.com Lebanese health officials say at least 10 people were killed in an air attack on southern Lebanon, as Israel reported a strike on a Hezbollah arms depot.
(2024-08-17). Israel at war, day 316: Gaza health officials say IDF strike kills 17 in central Strip. haaretz.com Palestinians report 17 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strike on central Gaza ‚ñ Lebanon's Health Ministry: 10 killed in Israeli strike; IDF: Struck a Hezbollah weapons storage facility ‚ñ Biden official: Cease-fire/hostage deal talks 'now in end game.' ‚ñ Israeli probe finds IDF soldiers stood idly by during Thursday's West Bank settler attack ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 316 days into the war…
aljazeera.com (2024-08-17). AIPAC is growing desperate
The pro-Israel lobby is finding it harder and harder to confront a growing shift in American public opinion on Israel-Palestine.
Public opinion is no longer as dominantly favourable towards Israel as it used to be, which worries the Israeli government and its American supporters.
(2024-08-17). Not Direct Attack, This Is How Iran & Hezbollah May Avenge Haniyeh & Fuad Shukr Killings | Gaza War. hindustantimes.com Stunning details of Iran's potential attack on Israel appear to have emerged. Iran and Hezbollah could try to assassinate Israeli security officials, as per Ynet. The report added that Israel's security cabinet members have been warned about the same. Watch for more.
(2024-08-17). Israeli Media Overwhelmed by Hezbollah Tunnel Video Posing Strategic Questions. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli media concentrated in the recent hours on the military clues of the tunnel video published by Hezbollah Military Media. 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 …
(2024-08-17). At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military claims it hit a Hezbollah weapons warehouse but Lebanese Health Ministry says residence attacked.
(2024-08-17). 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
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah Fires 55 Rockets Within Minutes; Panic In Israel: Revenge After IDF 'Kills Kids' | Lebanon. hindustantimes.com After an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon killed ten people and injured five others, Hezbollah unleashed a massive rocket attack. The Lebanese group on August 17 reportedly fired at least 55 rockets, targeting Northern Israel. The attack caused power cuts in Israeli towns and also caused fire in the Biryeh forest. Israeli officials have advised residents in the region to restrict movements and stay near bomb shelters. Watch for more.
(2024-08-17). Falaq Rockets, Drone Swarms & More: Hezbollah Targets Israel With 8 Back-To-Back Midnight Attacks. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group on August 16 announced a new series of operations against Israel amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike. Lebanon-based Hezbollah said that its fighters carried out eight operations against Israeli military sites and soldiers in the past 24 hours.
(2024-08-17). Hezbollah's retaliation will far exceed Israeli expectations: Top official. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese resistance movement's surprise retaliation will be much greater than what Israel could imagine.
(2024-08-17). Israeli strikes kill 10 Syrians in Lebanon, 15 family members in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli strikes kill 10 Syrians in Lebanon, 15 family members in Gaza | The escalation follows the latest truce talks, which ended without a breakthrough | | A Palestinian mourns his relatives, killed in an Israeli strike, at al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on 17 Aug…
(2024-08-17). Hamas official accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sabotaging and stalling a ceasefire deal by not providing clear answers in regard to key questions and laying out new conditions, Ghazi Hamad, a senior member of Hamas' political bureau in Gaza has said. | In an interview with the pro-Iran Lebanese Al Mayadeen news outlet, Hamad reiterated that no deal will be agreed without a complete ceasefire. | "Netanyahu undermined the agreement from the ground up," he said. | He added that by laying out new conditions, Netanyahu was trying to change previously agreed upon terms, which he said was prolonging the war on Gaza fur…
(2024-08-17). At Least 10 Killed as Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon Industrial Area. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Israel carried out an airstrike against the industrial-residential area of the southern Lebanon city of Nabatieh, killing at least 10 people and wounding five others, two of them seriously. Officials say that the airstrike hit a residential building. Reports from the Lebanon Health Ministry are that all 10 of the slain were Syrian …
(2024-08-17). Woman, children among 10 dead in Israel strike on south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike in The strike on Wadi al-Kfour in
(2024-08-17). Islamic Resistance fires Katyusha missile barrages at Ayelet HaShahar settlement in response to Zionist aggression on Kfour town in South Lebanon: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Two Israeli reserve soldiers killed in Gaza; IDF strikes car in West Bank. haaretz.com Palestinian reports: 17 killed in Israeli strike in refugee camp in central Gaza ‚ñ Vehicle attacked in airstrike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ Ten killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon, health officials say ‚ñ Israel negotiating team expressed 'cautious optimism' on Gaza hostage deal, Netanyahu office says ‚ñ Senior Hamas official: 'No major issue was agreed upon in the latest round of talks'…
(2024-08-17). Israel kills 18 in Gaza's Zawayda, 10 dead in Lebanon airstrike. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Ten killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon building: Ministry. presstv.ir At least ten people have been killed and five others seriously wounded after an Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building northwest of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
(2024-08-17). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-08-17). 10 civilians confirmed killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli attack. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) A total of 10 civilians were killed, among them a mother and her two children and four were wounded as a result of an Israeli air attack in the province of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon.
(2024-08-17). As war looms over Lebanon, refugees wonder how they will survive. aljazeera.com Syrians and Sudanese nationals are trapped between war raging in their own countries and a war looming over Lebanon.
(2024-08-17). Two Israeli soldiers wounded near Lebanese border; 55 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com Palestinian reports: 17 killed in Israeli strike in refugee camp in central Gaza ‚ñ Ten killed in Israeli strike in south Lebanon, health officials say ‚ñ Biden says he directed negotiating team in Doha to put forward proposal presented on Friday ‚ñ Hamas senior official: 'No major issue was agreed upon in the latest round of talks' ‚ñ Gaza health ministry says it has detected first case of polio in the strip…
(2024-08-17). Israeli media report casualties due to heavy missile fire from Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Voters Are Sending A Clear Message Ahead Of The DNC. popularresistance.org As Democrats prepare for their National Convention in Chicago next week, anti-genocide protesters and advocates are gearing up to meet them there. While Democratic leaders hope to demonstrate unusual party unity at the Convention, the yawning gap between those leaders and most Democratic voters—especially the key sectors of young voters, progressives, Muslim- and Arab-Americans—stands in the way of that unity. | Democratic policy toward Palestine is not the only problematic issue in the Democrats' policy book, but it's a prominent one. Neither Vice President Kamala Harris nor her running mate, Governo…
(2024-08-17). Maya Ixil Elders Prepare To Give Their Testimony In Genocide Case. popularresistance.org Guatemala City, Guatemala – On Monday August 12, 2024, the defense lawyers of ex-general Manuel Benedícto Lucas García, accused of genocide, forced disappearance and crimes against humanity of the Maya Ixil people, made a frivolous and malicious attempt to dismiss the case surrounding the genocide of the Maya Ixil people in Guatemala. | The case against ex-general Lucas García has been in progress for four months since it began on April 5, 2024 at the First Court of Criminal Sentencing, Narco Activity and Crimes against the Environment, for High Risk Processes, Group "A", Guatemala City, Guatemala.
(2024-08-17). Australian opposition leader spearheads bipartisan offensive against Gaza refugees. wsws.org Liberal-National Coalition leader Peter Dutton this week demanded a total ban on Palestinians trying to flee the intensifying US-armed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-17). FB blocks NYC subway video that called for anti-Maersk protests over Gaza genocide. presstv.ir A video of pro-Palestinian activists speaking out against the US-backed Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, recorded by a journalist inside a NYC subway, was blocked by Facebook.
(2024-08-17). We must not succumb to despair, Palestinians need our help. aljazeera.com Fundraising campaigns for Gaza evacuations give Palestinian families much needed hope amid the genocide.
(2024-08-17). Voting for Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 
If Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Kuzinski were the candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties, which one would you vote for? Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both have more blood on their hands than either of these serial killers, and they promise to kill many more. Both of them supported the latest $20 billion to …
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-17). Update: Day 316: Dozens Of Casualties As Israel Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org 
Updated: On Saturday, day 316 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles, shells, and live fire killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Palestinian children were torn to pieces as the army bombarded displaced families in central Gaza.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Day 316: Dozens Of Casualties As Israeli Continues To Bomb Gaza. imemc.org Earlier Saturday, day 316 of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli missiles, shells, and live fire, killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children and women. Palestinian children were torn to pieces as the army bombarded displaced families in central Gaza. At least 11 Palestinians were killed, and many were …
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Revocation of the JNF's charitable status indicates massive shift in how Canada views the Israeli occupation. mondoweiss.net 
The revocation of the Jewish National Fund's and Ne'eman Foundation's charitable status suggests a massive shift is underway in how Canada views the illicit funding of West Bank settlements following the ICJ's opinion on the Israeli occupation.
(2024-08-17). Germany was never denazified. That's why it's siding with Israel today. mondoweiss.net 
The Allies failed to denazify Europe by failing to dismantle the political foundations their own nations shared with the Nazi regime. Europeans need not repeat that mistake.
(2024-08-17). Supreme Court of Venezuela Conducts Technical Analysis of Electoral Records From July 28 Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) is conducting technical analyses of the voting records and associated electoral material of the July 28 presidential elections. On Friday, August 16, in the Expert Appraisal Area of the Electoral Chamber of the TSJ, technicians continued with the appraisal of the electoral records submitted by the former presidential candidates and the representatives of the political organizations that participated in the election. | The technical analysis consists of transcribing the results reflected in the tally sheets of each political party and evaluating the voting records. | I…
(2024-08-17). For Over 150 Years, Democratic Party Operatives Have Infiltrated, Coopted and Destroyed Independent Political Movements in the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com When will people on the left get smart and build the wherewithal to prevent this from happening yet again? William A. A. Carsey was a covert operative working for the Democratic Party in the late 19th century, who infiltrated labor organizations and other independent political groups with the goal of sabotaging them, coopting their messaging, …
(2024-08-17). Two Cheeks of the Same. dissidentvoice.org 
Needless is it for me to say to the thinking workingman that he has no choice between these two capitalist parties, that they are both pledged to the same system and that whether the one or the other succeeds, he will still remain the wage-working slave he is today. — Eugene V Debs, "Outlook for …
(2024-08-17). 17 injured in 4.8-magnitude earthquake in west Syria. newarab.com 
Around 17 people were injured in the city of The quake, which was felt by residents in Syria and Syria's National Earthquake Centre said two quakes were detected in Hama province, where Salamiyah is l…
(2024-08-17). Powerful Quake Hits Kamchatka Coast, Triggers Tsunami Alert. devdiscourse.com A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region at a depth of 51 km (32 miles), according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
(2024-08-17). A Turning Point or More of the Same? The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Palestine and Its Global Impact. justpeaceadvocates.ca Just Peace Advocates was pleased to be invited to join the Faculty for Palestine at University of Victoria for this critical and timely session. Over 300 people registered with over 150 attending. As the global spotlight shifted to the U.S. election and University campuses quieted for the summer with the end of student encampments, the …
(2024-08-17). Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume In Doha Amid Flagrant Israeli Atrocities. popularresistance.org Gaza ceasefire talks resumed on Thursday, August 15, in the Qatari capital of Doha with the notable absence of one of the negotiating parties, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). | 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 Sunday, August 11 that it rejected an invitation to attend the new round of negotiations because it wants a return to the Biden-back…
(2024-08-17). Israel Is Holding Thousands of Palestinians Captive — Including Children. truthout.org In October 2023, Fadiah Barghouti's home in Ramallah was raided by Israeli forces. Soldiers broke down her door and smashed everything that they could get their hands on. They were searching for her son Basel, whom they beat along with her other son, saying they would all "pay the price for supporting Hamas." It was a claim Barghouti was familiar with: Her husband Mahmoud is currently being held… |
(2024-08-17). 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?
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). US covers for Israeli prison rapes while sending in more weapons. liberationnews.org 
The U.S has called on the Israeli regime, which is responsible for raping Palestinian prisoners, to investigate itself.
(2024-08-17). Denmark in court over arms sales to Israel amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Israel-Gaza war: 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza. scmp.com The killings occurred in Zawayda, according to official Palestinian news agency WAFA, as Israel issued new evacuation orders.
(2024-08-17). Israel Approves New Colony On Lands Marked As UNESCO World Heritage Site. imemc.org 
The far-right Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu and his fanatic colonial settlers' coalition partners, has officially published plans to establish a new illegal Israeli colony in the Al-Makhrour Mountain, officially registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank. The decision was made after the Israeli government vowed to "legalize" …
(2024-08-17). Trump says Harris wants to destroy Israel at 'antisemitism' talk. newarab.com 
Trump threw multiple jabs at his rival during the event hosted by the Republican-aligned Stop Antisemitism group, saying she is "always demanding a ceasefire" in reference t…
(2024-08-17). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-17). British Foreign Office official resigns over UK 'complicity in war crimes' in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
British Foreign Office official resigns over UK 'complicity in war crimes' in Gaza | Source tells MEE a senior official responded to resignation by emailing staff to promise a 'listening session' | | A Union Jack flag flies from a mast atop of the Foreign Office after the State Opening of Pa…
(2024-08-17). Israel-Gaza war: 18 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza. scmp.com The killings occurred in Zawayda, according to official Palestinian news agency WAFA, as Israel issued new evacuation orders.
(2024-08-17). Even when the government is corrupt, this group can save Israel. haaretz.com In 2011 the Mossad chief blocked a decision to bomb Iran, but in 2024, there's no one in the defense realm with the stature of Meir Dagan to thwart Netanyahu. Professionals with a backbone could save Israel from a general war, the destruction of democracy and transformation into a banana republic…
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 'I can't sleep': Gaza gravedigger says he is burying 200 to 300 martyrs every week. presstv.ir As the death toll in the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza surpasses 40,000, a gravedigger in Deir al-Balah says he has buried nearly 19,000 since October 7, 2023.
(2024-08-17). Over 100 journalists urge US to impose arms embargo on Israel. presstv.ir More than 100 journalists have called on the administration of US President Joe Biden to impose a ban on weapons transfers to Israel.
(2024-08-17). Gaza fighting 'exhausted', Israel security sources say. newarab.com 
Israel's war on However, the sources said
(2024-08-17). Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan, dad of newborns killed by Israel, speaks. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2024-08-17). Israeli forces 'stood by' as settlers raided West Bank village. newarab.com 
The attack resulted in the killing of a 23-year-old Palestinian man and dozens of others to be wounded, as the settlers opened fire in the village of Jit on Thursday. | The probe also showed tha…
(2024-08-17). Gaza: Israel issues new evacuation orders ahead of attack. newarab.com 
The The evacuation order covered many areas, including Al-Maghazi, Salah Al-Din Street, Al-Farouq and Al-Amal areas. | The forced displacement of Palestinians through evacuation orders has repeatedly been used since…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Israel-Gaza war: aid groups aim to avert a polio outbreak with vaccination surge. scmp.com Aid groups have called for an urgent pause to the war so they can head off a full-blown outbreak, with cases first detected in July.
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 'Uncommitted' delegates bring Gaza-war message to Democratic convention. aljazeera.com Thirty delegates from across the US will represent voters who cast ballots in protest of Democrats' pro-Israel policies.
(2024-08-17). Investigation shows settler raid on Palestinian village took place as IDF forces stood by. haaretz.com The soldiers 'didn't do anything to stop the pogrom,' a senior defense official said, 'they just stood there next to them, saw everything and did nothing.' The body of the Palestinian who was killed was taken for autopsy, but the results are inconclusive as to who shot him…
(2024-08-17). Aid groups call for immediate pause in Gaza war for polio vaccination to avert outbreak. presstv.ir Aid groups have called for an immediate humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza to facilitate the vaccination of over 600,000 children in an attempt to avert a widespread polio outbreak.
(2024-08-17). Escalating West Bank Violence Following Gaza Conflict. devdiscourse.com An Israeli airstrike on a car in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin resulted in the deaths of at least two Palestinians on Saturday, including an 18-year-old, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Israel's creation and exploitation of Palestinian human shields. thealtworld.com
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Escalation Guaranteed. Iran's Retaliation? Israel is Preparing to Strike Back. globalresearch.ca We are still awaiting Iran's retaliation on Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader Haniyeh in Tehran. | Before taking Iran into further far-reaching hostilities, Iran found it wise first to get prepared. To get over the wasteful talks …
(2024-08-17). 'The ultimate vaccine for polio is peace': Gaza's first polio case prompts calls for vaccination program. haaretz.com Pauses in combat between Israel and Hamas is crucial to vaccinate Gazans against the highly infectious disease, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says following a confirmed case in Deir al-Balah…
(2024-08-17). West Bank Residents Fight Back Against Israeli Raids. english.almanar.com.lb Locals in the West Bank are taking a stand against Israeli raids in their towns, with confrontations erupting in Ya'bad and Tulkarm. Palestinian resistance fighters fought back against Israeli occupation forces, firing upon military vehicles in Tulkarm. Despite Israeli attempts to oppress Palestinians in the West Bank, support for Gaza remains strong. The number of …
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Tamer volunteered as a paramedic in Nablus. He was killed in the line of duty by an Israeli missile. haaretz.com A 21-year-old volunteer paramedic in a Palestinian refugee camp was killed by an Israeli missile, even though he wore the orange vest identifying him as medical staff. He died on the day planned for his sister's wedding. Since the war began in Gaza, the IDF has also stepped up its aerial attacks in the West Bank…
(2024-08-17). Senior British diplomat quits in protest at UK's arms sales to Israel. presstv.ir A UK Foreign Office diplomat has resigned over the country's continued arms sales to Israel.
(2024-08-17). Israelis set 273 fires in West Bank since Gaza war: commission. newarab.com The Moayyad Shaban, the head of the Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) said on Friday that the f…
(2024-08-17). Hamas against Israeli plan to leave troops on Egypt-Gaza border. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). Soldiers Abduct A Father And His Son In Nablus. imemc.org 
On Saturday at dawn, Israeli soldiers invaded the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part before abducting a father and his son. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded the refugee camp and fired barrages of live rounds. They added that the soldiers stormed and ransacked many homes, before …
(2024-08-17). At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in central Gaza, health officials say. haaretz.com According to Gaza health officials, eight children and four women were among the dead. The Israeli military says it is looking into reports of the strike…
(2024-08-17). 15 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strike on Central Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 15 people have been reported killed, with some still missing, after the Israeli military bombed a warehouse reportedly sheltering displaced Palestinians in the az-Zawayda area of central Gaza.
(2024-08-17). US complicit in Israeli crimes in Gaza, can't be impartial mediator: Iran. presstv.ir Iran's interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says the United States is complicit in Israeli crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, and cannot be an impartial mediator to broker a ceasefire in the coastal sliver.
(2024-08-17). Hamas official dismisses Biden's truce optimism as 'illusion'. presstv.ir Sami Abu Zuhri, a high-ranking member of the Hamas political bureau, has dismissed as "an illusion" Biden's optimism that a ceasefire deal in Gaza is in sight.
(2024-08-17). UN must intervene to stop settler violence in West Bank: Rapporteur. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur calls upon the international community to stop Israel's forced displacement of Palestinian communities.
(2024-08-17). Pro-Palestine activists remanded under UK Terrorism Act. presstv.ir Several members of the direct action group, Palestine Action, are facing the long arm of British law for raiding a site belonging to the UK-based Israeli arms company, Elbit Systems.
(2024-08-17). Gaza ceasefire talks paused, with plans to resume next week. scmp.com Biden says a deal is 'much, much closer' than before, and top US diplomat Blinken is expected to meet Israel PM Netanyahu on Monday.
(2024-08-17). Israeli doctor exposes shocking conditions at notorious prison. presstv.ir An Israeli military doctor has presented a horrendous testimony on the appalling and fairly inhumane conditions of sick Palestinian prisoners being held at a detention center in Israel.
(2024-08-17). Israeli media outlets report "hard incident" in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Israeli Soldiers Invade Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Saturday dawn, several Israeli military vehicles invaded Tulkarem city, in the occupied West Bank's northwestern part. Media sources said the army stormed the city from its southern part, before invading several neighborhoods and storming homes. They added that the soldiers concentrated the invasions into the area of Nablus Street, near the Tulkarem refugee camp, …
(2024-08-17). Amid cautious optimism in talks, Israelis across the country call for a hostage release deal. haaretz.com 'You have the full support of the Israeli people. Do not be ashamed to take the most moral and the most Jewish decision, and bring them home,' says a hostages' brother…
(2024-08-17). Israeli Colonizers Displace 14 Families In Northern Plains. imemc.org 
The remaining fourteen Palestinian families in the Umm al-Jimal Bedouin community, located in the northern Jordan Valley, have been compelled to dismantle their residences and vacate the area due to increasing assaults and serious violations by fanatic, illegal paramilitary Israeli colonizers, supported by Israeli occupation forces. Official reports state that 14 families were forced out …
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Israeli drone targets a motorcycle on Cadmous road in northern Tyre: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). 'We will never defeat extremists in their home court. Centrists must do the exact opposite'. haaretz.com Over 30 politicians, intellectuals, academics and writers have contributed to a new book, edited by Yair Lapid's senior policy adviser, to explain why centrism is the remedy for extremism…
(2024-08-17). Iran Warns Hamas Of 'Deceit' After Gaza Truce Talks; Biden Says 'Don't Undermine Peace Bid…'. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri spoke to his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on August 16. He warned about "the deceit and dishonesty" of Israel and US as the Gaza truce talks in Doha ended with no breakthrough. Commenting on ceasefire-hostage negotiations, US President Joe Biden said, "We're not there yet, but it's much, much closer than it was three days ago. So keep your fingers crossed."
(2024-08-17). Hamas Rocket Barrage Hits Israel After Tel Aviv Attack; 4 Of 5 Rockets Missed By Iron Dome? | Iran. hindustantimes.com At least five rockets were fired from south Gaza to Israel in a suspected Hamas attack, Times of Israel reported. The rocket barrage targeted the Nirim border community in the Negev region in northern Israel. Iron Dome shot down only of the five rockets while the others landed in open areas. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-08-17). At least 16 killed in Israeli bombardment against Gaza village. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) At least 16 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in a bombardment by Israeli aircraft against the village of Zawaida, located in the center of the Gaza Strip, medical sources reported today.
(2024-08-17). Pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement at an impasse with top Democrats as DNC begins. scmp.com President Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza war means 36 delegates out of thousands will belong to the "uncommitted" movement.
(2024-08-17). Israeli attack on Gaza shelter kills 15 members of one Palestinian family. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes 'wiping out whole families' after attack on warehouse sheltering displaced Palestinians in az-Zawayda.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Israeli strike kills 15 members of one Gaza family, including 9 children. presstv.ir At least nine children and two women were among the victims of the attack in the Gaza town of Al-Zawaida.
(2024-08-17). Doha talks: Iran warns about 'deceit, dishonesty' of Israel, US. presstv.ir Commenting on Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Qatar, Iran has warned about "the deceit and dishonesty" of the criminal Israeli regime and its the United States.
(2024-08-17). Gaza Ceasefire: Hamas' Serious Allegation On U.S., Israel After Biden's 'Closer Than Ever' Remark. hindustantimes.com Hamas slammed claims made by U.S. on discussions around Gaza ceasefire deal. Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri accused U.S. of trying to create a 'false positive atmosphere'. The comments came after U.S. President Joe Biden said potential Gaza deal is 'closer than ever'. Watch for more.
(2024-08-17). Israeli media: Number of soldiers dead or injured in a "hard incident" in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Yemenis Rally in Support of Palestinians amid Ongoing Israeli War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis took to the streets of Sanaa and other provinces on Friday afternoon, showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
(2024-08-17). Gaza rescuers say Israeli strike kills 15 from same family. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). Woman Defends Herself Against Drunken Advances with Kitchen Spatula in Thane. devdiscourse.com A 30-year-old man was injured after a woman used a metal spatula to fend off his alleged unwanted advances in Thane district, Maharashtra, officials said on Saturday.
(2024-08-17). Ukraine says it is '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…
(2024-08-17). UN says food trucks ready to roll from Chad into Sudan. newarab.com 
The United Nations said Friday it was ready to start delivering food into war-torn The months-long closure of the
(2024-08-17). Gaza records first polio case as UN urges vaccinations. newarab.com 
Gaza has recorded its first Tests in Jordan confirmed the
(2024-08-17). Yemen rivals threaten to resume war, UN envoy warns. newarab.com 
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Sudan health minister declares cholera epidemic. newarab.com 
"We are declaring a cholera epidemic because of the weather conditions and because drinking water has been contaminated," Haitham Ibrahim said in the video. | He said the decision was taken in conjunction with authorities in the eastern state of Kassala, United Nations agencies and experts af…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Documents reveal Meta's bias in moderating Arabic over Hebrew. newarab.com 
Facebook's parent company Newly revealed documents and a former Meta employee who spoke to the Guardian shows that internal policy guidelines governing hate speech related to Palestine and Israe…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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 
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Gold medal boxer Imane Khelif hailed upon return to Algeria. newarab.com 
With an outpouring of fans greeting her as she arrived in her hometown on Friday, The football-obsessed North African country has given Khelif the celebrity treatment sinc…
(2024-08-17). 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
(2024-08-17). 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
(2024-08-17). Hamas official dismisses 'illusion' that Gaza truce nearer. newarab.com 
A senior "To say that we are getting close to a deal is an illusion," Hamas political bureau member Sami Abu Zuhri told AFP. "We are not facing a deal or real negotiations, but ra…
(2024-08-17). US: Jill Stein announces Muslim convert as VP running mate. newarab.com 
US Green Party candidate Jill Stein announced her pick for her vice-presidential running mate at an online event on Friday night – academic, activist and Muslim convert Rudolph "Butch" Ware. | The announcement came after days of speculation over who Stein would choose in her, by all indications, quixotic campaign for president. | Over the past several days, multiple names – mainly Arab Americans – have been floated as Stein's VP contender, however Ware's name did not appear in most major news reports on the subject. | After Stein announced him as her running mate, Ware described himself as a "willing warrior w…
(2024-08-17). Turkey using 'backdoor' diplomacy to hold Assad-Erdogan meeting. newarab.com 
A journalist close to Erdogan's ruling AK Party said in an article for the Hurriyet newspaper on Friday that a meeting between the two leaders wa…
(2024-08-17). Pakistan logs first mpox case as fears grow of global spread. newarab.com 
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(2024-08-17). Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey. newarab.com 
Firefighters are battling a Helicopters and water bombers which were grounded due to strong winds continued their fight against the flames on Saturday morning, the NTV news channel reported. | The fire started Thursday and was quickly spread to residen…
(2024-08-17). A Suspicious Mediation. orinocotribune.com By Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) Argentina chapter — Aug 15, 2024 | Presidents Petro and Lula propose an unusual "transitional cohabitation government and new free elections" in Venezuela to calm their incomprehensible impatience to know the definitive results of the presidential election. Both waited two and a half months to learn the definitive result of the presidential election in Mexico due to the challenge filed by Xóchitl Gálvez on behalf of that country's right wing. So, what is wrong with them now? Why can they not wait for the deadlines established by law, which…
(2024-08-17). Lula, Petro, and Washington's Diplomatic Escalation Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Aug 15, 2024 | In the last few days, the pressure of the US government in the Latin American region has gained a remarkable intensity with the aim of manufacturing a "regional consensus" that would let the US adopt a more aggressive and hostile posture towards Venezuela amid…
(2024-08-17). President Maduro Responds to Lula and Petro's 'Proposals'. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro responded to his Brazilian and Colombian counterparts' interventionist statements regarding Venezuela's presidential elections. | This Thursday, August 15, in statements to the press, President Maduro defended the sovereignty and independence of Venezuela, saying that he does not practice microphone diplomacy. | "I do not practice microphone diplomacy; I never do. Otherwise, one then becomes an advisor to other countries," he said. | Regarding Colombia, President Maduro reiterated that he has been rebuilding relations with great dedication. | He said that he speaks privately wi…
(2024-08-17). Sunday August 25 Webinar: Defending Bolivarian Venezuela Against Yet Another US-Led Coup Attempt. orinocotribune.com Caracas (
(2024-08-17). Washington Contradicts Itself Again Over Venezuela's Elections. popularresistance.org 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.
(2024-08-17). Is The Ukraine War Spilling Into Africa? popularresistance.org Ukraine's military intelligence recently claimed to have had a role in the massive ambush coordinated with Tuareg rebels that killed Russian troops operating alongside Malian armed forces in Mali, the Francophone West African country. | The assertion has sparked fears that parts of Africa might become a proxy war zone for Russia and Ukraine. | As the war in Ukraine continues, President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking beyond the stubborn battlefield on his country's front line for other victories. In Africa, the apparent success in Mali could be largely rhetorical, several analysts told PassBlue.
(2024-08-17). Why I Left The Service: Military Officer On Ukraine, Gaza, And US Decline. popularresistance.org At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance. For those familiar with the disinformation operations of Western legacy media and intelligence agencies, it is increasingly evident that U.S. hard power is experiencing unprecedented decline. | The sheer inertia behind the United States Empire will ensure a measure of global d…
(2024-08-17). Ten Theses On The Far Right Of A Special Type. popularresistance.org There has been widespread consternation about how to understand Donald Trump's emergence as a serious candidate for US president since 2016. Far from an isolated phenomenon, Trump rose to power alongside other strongmen such as Viktor Orbán (prime minister of Hungary since 2010), Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan (president of Turkey since 2014), and Narendra Modi (prime minister of India since 2014). People like this, who came to power and cemented their rule through liberal institutions, seem to be impossible to permanently remove through the ballot box. It has become clear that a rightward shift is taking place…
(2024-08-17). Climate Disaster Survivors Call For Investigation Into Fossil Fuel Industry. popularresistance.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 with Chesapeake Climate Action Network, delivered the letter to the DOJ. | The letter comes at a time of increased public pressure against the fossil fuel industry and during which climate-related civil lawsuits have increased at an unprecedented…
(2024-08-17). Hundreds Converge For 44th Annual Earth First! Gathering. popularresistance.org Walking up the path to the Kirkridge Retreat Center outside Bangor, Pennsylvania in early July, you may have sensed something was afoot. Cars with license plates from far-flung states lined the driveway and wild-haired twenty-somethings mingled with kids, tweens and adults in their 30s, 40s and beyond. | A hand painted cardboard sign reading simply "EF!" would have directed you, with an arrow pointing to the activity. A blend of laughter, music, and fragments of conversations about climate catastrophe quickly sets the tone before you reach a folding table strewn with literature, hand sanitizer, masks and snacks.
(2024-08-17). Mali And Niger Break Diplomatic Relations With Ukraine. popularresistance.org Since the beginning of the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, the African continent has become a major battleground in the renewed Cold War between Moscow and Washington. | In recent weeks in response to an attack by rebels in the north of Mali in Tinzaoten, the military government based in Bamako has revealed that Ukrainian military forces were involved in an ambush against its soldiers and Russian security advisors on July 27. | Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have formed an Alliance of Sahel States (AES) which has formerly broken with the western-backed Economic Community of West African States (ECOWA…
(2024-08-17). California's Low Wage Future. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). Universal Health Care Was Big on the 2020 Democratic Platform. Where Is It Now? scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). Scott Ritter: A Farewell to Truth. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). When Presidents Kill. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). In These Five Social Media Speech Cases, Supreme Court Set Foundational Rules for the Future. scheerpost.com 
By David Greene / Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) The U.S. Supreme Court addressed government's various roles with respect to speech on social media in five cases reviewed in its recently completed term. The through-line of these cases is a critically important principle that sets limits on government's ability to control the online speech of people …
(2024-08-17). 'Turning Into the Super PAC Election': Outside Spending Tops $1 Billion for 2024. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). 'Words Like Slaughter:' a Comparative Study of the New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-17). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-17). New Price Caps Won't End Exploitation Baked Into Prison Communications Industry. truthout.org The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in July to implement tighter price caps on phone and video call services in prisons and jails. The $1.4 billion industry of prison communications will now attempt to continue to squeeze a profit under these restrictions. The FCC decision was the result of 2022 legislation signed by President Joe Biden, entitled the Martha Wright-Reed Just and… |
(2024-08-17). Nike Promised Climate Action, But Its Corporate Jets Kept Flying — and Polluting. truthout.org On dozens of occasions since 2020, a private Gulfstream jet belonging to Nike has touched down at Moffett Field, a federally owned airfield on the banks of San Francisco Bay. The Silicon Valley site's most notable feature is a hulking building known as Hangar One, which in the 1930s housed a U.S. Navy airship and today is a conspicuous landmark along U.S. 101. It also happens to sit… |
(2024-08-17). Spread of Mpox Underscores Global Health Disparities and Lack of Vaccine Access. truthout.org Another global emergency involving mpox is unfolding, with cases spreading from Africa now springing up across the globe, an echo of the viral crisis two years ago. But this time around, things are different, with a mutated strain of the mpox virus that seems to be more contagious — and more deadly, threatening to become a pandemic on par with COVID-19. The crisis first attracted attention… |
(2024-08-17). Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Navigate Legal Hearings and Potential Penalties. truthout.org Sebastian Rowan was taken to jail on a Wednesday evening. That Friday, he defended his Ph.D. dissertation proposal. The University of New Hampshire graduate student was arrested in May when police swept a tent encampment students launched at a pro-Palestine protest on campus. Rowan was held overnight in jail, where he paced the cell practicing his thesis presentation… |
(2024-08-17). Normalizing Nazi Rhetoric Won't Further the Goal of Palestinian Liberation. truthout.org This week, leftists on multiple social media platforms debated whether the acronym "ZOG" is an accurate or acceptable descriptor for the United States government. The term "ZOG," which stands for Zionist Occupied Government, was popularized by The Turner Diaries — a 1978 novel by neo-Nazi William Luther Pierce. Pierce was the founder and chairman of National Alliance, a white supremacist political… |
(2024-08-17). SCOTUS Rejects Biden Admin's Request to Reinstate Expanded Title IX Rule. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied the Biden administration's emergency request to reinstate parts of its updated Department of Education Title IX rule expanding the definition of "discrimination on the basis of sex" to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy status. The nation's highest court ruled 5-4 — with conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch joining liberal… |
(2024-08-17). Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic's rape, murder. aljazeera.com Hospitals hit by 24-hour shutdown as protests demanding protection for health workers and condemning violence swell.
(2024-08-17). Sisters divided: How partition ruptured a family in a vanishing community. aljazeera.com Remembering the trauma of the India-Pakistan partition of 1947 through the stories of divided families.
(2024-08-17). Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in western Turkey. aljazeera.com Nearly 4,000 residents in the region have been moved to safety and six arrested for alleged sabotage, authorities said.
(2024-08-17). Nearly a dozen inmates killed in Haiti prison break. aljazeera.com Residents in central city of Saint-Marc have been advised by authorities to remain vigilant for escapees.
(2024-08-17). Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda as residents hunker down. aljazeera.com Bermuda minister warns third hurricane of this year's Atlantic hurricane season 'is not a storm to be taken lightly'.
(2024-08-17). Biden says Gaza ceasefire in sight, warns against efforts to undermine deal. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East to continue diplomatic push for ceasefire deal.
(2024-08-17). Why does the US have such a high maternal mortality rate? aljazeera.com Experts say the US's method for recording maternal deaths obscures underlying causes that need to be addressed.
(2024-08-17). Nearly 68 million people reeling from drought in Southern Africa: Official. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-17). How far has mpox spread and how can you protect yourself? aljazeera.com Sweden and Pakistan have both reported cases of mpox days after the WHO declared the virus an 'emergency'.
(2024-08-17). 'An island of freedom': Inside the secret beauty salons of Afghanistan. aljazeera.com In Kabul, an army of clandestine beauticians is keeping morale alive for women under the Taliban-led government.
(2024-08-17). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-17). Will US-NATO Soon Pilot Ukrainian F-16s Out of Moldova for Sorties Against Russia? globalresearch.ca This scenario carries with it very serious potential consequences. | The
(2024-08-17). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-17). A Punk Rock Paean. counterpunch.org 
Image by Evgeniy Smersh. | Any rock music fan worthy of being considered as such knows that the Pacific Northwest was a major focal point of the music in the late 1980s and the 1990s. Indeed, a sound the industry called grunge began there. Essentially, grunge is punk rock with a lot more fuzz and a few more hooks in the melody lines. In its artistic heyday, so-called punk bands like Nirvana, Mudhoney, the Melvins and TAD played clubs, dorm rooms, basements, bars and art galleries in their quest for the fulfillment playing music brings. Somewhere along the line, the media and industry recognized the phenomenon…
(2024-08-17). Unlock Chinese Cities: Fuling targets global market for traditional Chinese medicine. ecns.cn Fuling District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has utilized its rich herbal resources and adopted digital technology to target the global market for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
(2024-08-17). Crackdown on cross-border crime urged. ecns.cn China, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos agreed on Friday to intensify efforts to jointly combat transnational crimes including online gambling, telecom fraud, drugs and human trafficking, in a bid to safeguard regional peace and stability.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). More treasures garner global recognition. ecns.cn Ten years ago, when Xi made his first visit to the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, he explained his vision of "diverse, equal, and inclusive" civilizations for the first time.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Mainland slams DPP for deceiving, intimidating Taiwan compatriots. ecns.cn A spokeswoman from the Chinese mainland condemned on Friday the Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan for distorting measures against "Taiwan independence", with the intention to deceive and intimidate Taiwan people.
(2024-08-17). Unemployment rate shows age-related variations. ecns.cn The National Bureau of Statistics released the unemployment figures for July on Friday, revealing notable age-related variations in jobless rates among China's urban workforce.
(2024-08-17). China launches new remote-sensing satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 4B carrier rocket on Friday afternoon to place a group of remote-sensing satellites in space, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2024-08-17). Ministry addresses reservation issues at tourist spots. ecns.cn Multiple measures are being taken to address people's difficulties in booking tickets and making reservations for tourist attractions during peak traveling seasons such as holidays and vacations, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Friday.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). China, Russia joint naval exercises routine drill, ministry says. ecns.cn The recent joint naval exercises by China and Russia in the Gulf of Finland were part of routine military cooperation and complied with international law and standards, said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang.
(2024-08-17). 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).
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Giant panda twins born in HK. ecns.cn Hong Kong is experiencing a new wave of panda fever, with residents warmly extending wishes to the first locally-born twin giant pandas, and hailing the new progress on the delivery of one more pair of pandas gifted by the central government.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Nation to incentivize foreign investors. ecns.cn China will roll out a set of initiatives aimed at incentivizing foreign investment, with the goal of enabling a greater number of global players to benefit from the dividends of the country's reform and opening-up policies, and promoting a win-win scenario, senior officials said on Friday.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Hainan fishing ports celebrate after annual moratorium lifts. ecns.cn Fishing ports and docks in South China's Hainan province are bustling once again as the annual fishing moratorium season comes to an end. The three-and-a-half-month hiatus began on May 1.
(2024-08-17). 516-member Paralympic team formed. ecns.cn The Olympic excitement may have cooled down with summer's end, but for Paralympians, the Games are just heating up. China's 516-member Paralympic delegation was officially formed in Beijing on Friday, and all set to compete in Paris with pride and integrity.
(2024-08-17). Chinese mainland criticizes Taiwan's findings on fatal fishing boat incident near Jinmen. ecns.cn A spokeswoman from the Chinese mainland on Friday criticized Taiwan's released investigation findings regarding a mainland fishing boat incident earlier this year near Jinmen, where two fishermen died, as disregarding the facts.
(2024-08-17). Islamic Resistance strikes al-Marj occupation sites with two assault drones, hitting it directly and leaving casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-17). Think tank warns Americans that the federal government has catastrophically failed to prioritise food security for the nation. expose-news.com
(2024-08-17). While elections keep the population distracted, America is being bought by oligarchs. expose-news.com The American government and economy have been compromised by corporate interests and foreign ownership. American land and businesses have been lost to foreign entities, national debt is increasing and the media has …
(2024-08-17). Sir Keir "Free Suits" Starmer and other things going wrong in Britain today. expose-news.com In his latest passing observations, Dr. Vernon Coleman describes all that is going wrong in Britain today. Sir Keir "Free Suits" Starmer is a common feature. Passing Observations 257 By Dr. Vernon …
(2024-08-17). Australian professor calls for public health officials who failed the public during the covid era to be sacked and held accountable. expose-news.com Professor Ian Brighthope has again criticised the Australian government's response to the covid-19 pandemic. He raises the Government's controversial decisions and misguided actions, concerns about transparency, scientific evidence handling and public health. …
(2024-08-17). New EU vaccine passport is a move towards mandatory vaccinations and restrictions on freedoms and sovereignty. expose-news.com Pilot projects for a vaccination passport are commencing in five European countries next month. Officially called the European Vaccination Card, it is claimed that it aims to "foster informed decision-making on vaccination, …
(2024-08-17). Proton makes VPN free for countries where elections are under threat from censorship or political interference. expose-news.com Proton, an alternative to Big Tech for over 100 million people worldwide, is making Proton VPN free in 20 countries with a history of censorship or political interference that have elections this year. The …
(2024-08-17). IIOJK to conduct election five years after Modi ended its autonomy. geo.tv 
(2024-08-17). Sadiq Khan says tough social media regulations must to stop hatred against Muslims. geo.tv 
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London speaks to guests during the annual Reuters IMPACT summit in London, Britain October 3, 2022. — Reuters
(2024-08-17). Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in Turkey. geo.tv 
(2024-08-17). Brawl in Turkish parliament over ousted MP. geo.tv 
Former Turkish football player and deputy of ruling AKP Alpay Ozalan scuffles with Turkish Workers Party deputy Ahmet Sik at Grand National Assembly of Turkey in Ankara on August 16, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-17). Europe's £8.6m bridge allows tourists to visit three countries in a day. geo.tv 
(2024-08-17). The Covid-19 Shots Trigger Acute Tinnitus. "Stockholm Syndrome": A Hell of a Drug. globalresearch.ca The ostensible purpose of the Stat News essay below is to promote transparency from the government and pharmaceutical industry regarding the risks and drawbacks of whatever injection they have on deck next. | Via "In February …
(2024-08-17). African-American History: The Global Dimensions of the Life and Legacy of Malcolm X. globalresearch.ca Note: This is the text of a lecture delivered at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan in honor of African American History Month on February 8, 2017. The program was sponsored by the campus African American Association, the Diversity Club …
(2024-08-17). The Twilight of the Western Settler Colonialist Project in Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-17). 'Medical Warfare': Doctors Who Questioned COVID Shots, Promoted Ivermectin Lose Certification/By Michael Nevradakis. marktanliano.net 
By Michael Nevradakis Global Research, August 16, 2024 Children's Health Defense 14 August 2024 Original link here: 'Medical Warfare': Doctors Who Questioned COVID Shots, Promoted Ivermectin Lose Certification — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization wo doctors who spoke out about vaccines and alternative treatments for COVID-19 received notice that their medical certifications were revoked, while …
(2024-08-17). O passaporte vacinal desembarca em cinco países pilotos: o projeto EUVABECO visto à lupa. globalresearch.ca — Prossegue a execuàßà£o de um sistema de controle digital mundial | — A vigilância em massa sob o pretexto sanitário | — Conivência ativa da Unià£o Europeia | O EVC, o Cartà£o Europeu de Vacinaàßà£o, será lanàßado em setembro de 2024 em …
(2024-08-17). Towards A Worldwide Monkeypox Pandemic? Big Money behind "Fake Science" globalresearch.ca "The PCR is a process. It does not tell you that you are sick." | —Dr. Kary Mullis, (feature image left ) Nobel Laureate and Inventor of the RT-PCR, passed away in August 2019, a few months prior to …
(2024-08-17). The Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families. globalresearch.ca The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco)…
(2024-08-17). Towards A Worldwide Monkeypox Pandemic? Big Money behind "Fake Science" globalresearch.ca The WHO Director General has called once more for a monkeypox global public health emergency (PHEIC) while emphasizing that "the outbreak is concentrated among men who have sex with men (MSM)". Dr. Tedros also expressed his concern on the spread of mpox in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2024-08-17). It's the End of the World As We Know It. The American-NATO Rush Toward Nuclear War with Russia. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-17). Historical Analysis of the Global Elite: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing.'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-17). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2024-08-17). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca
(2024-08-17). The Ghost of Hubert Humphrey Is Stalking Kamala Harris. indybay.org The similarities are eerie…
(2024-08-17). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-17). Saturday 8/17: An antidote to identity politics: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-17). Thursday 8/15: Webinar: The Border Industrial Complex in the Time of Elections. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/TpAKN-FrqkuUK6lI5……
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Factory Farm Supporters Get an Eye-Full. indybay.org Supporters of Measure J, which would ban factory farms in Sonoma County, confront opponents at "No" event. CEFF (Coalition to End Factory Farming) activists lined the road with images of cruelty in the poultry industry.
(2024-08-17). California Bill to Affirm Local Choice on Oil, Gas Operations Goes to Senate Vote. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 15, 2024 — The California Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill today that would affirm local governments' authority to protect communities by limiting or banning oil and gas operations, methods and locations. The bill will now go to a full state Senate vote.
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-17). Friday 8/16: Weekly vigil/protest in front of Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…
(2024-08-17). Friday 8/16: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org At the Corner of Fell and Masonic at the Golden Gate Park Panhandle…
(2024-08-17). Sunday 9/1: SWEEP The Billionaires From San Francisco Not The Homeless. indybay.org Billionaire David Sacks Mansion | 2845 Broadway | San Francisco…
(2024-08-17). 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…
(2024-08-17). Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass in Berkeley!
(2024-08-17). Convicted felon Trump and JD Vance may be supported by fascist extremist groups. indybay.org
(2024-08-17). Saturday 8/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forbidden Pilgrimage" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ixc6……
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Unauthorized Disclosure: Andy Thayer. thedissenter.org Please enjoy this episode of the "Unauthorized Disclosure" podcast. Typically available to paid subscribers of The Dissenter, it was unlocked for free subscribers. | In this interview for the "Unauthorized Disclosure" podcast, host Kevin Gosztola is joined by Andy Thayer, a longtime activist and organizer in the city of Chicago. He is part of a coalition called Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws that obtained a permit for the first march that will take place during the 2024 Democratic National Convention. | Andy discusses the formation of Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws and why the coalition is marching against the DNC…
(2024-08-17). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Press A Button, Get A Human. levernews.com 
Good things are happening! Customer service calls will get less annoying, a federal judge refuses to gas up pipelines, Massachusetts millionaires pay up, and customers strike back at greedflation. Michael Dell, founder of Dell, Inc., working on a customer service phone line in 2004. (AP Photo / Harry Cabluck)Don't Bank On Chatbots: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(2024-08-17). Carlos Ron: The Democratic Tradition of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Carlos Ron speaks in Brussels. Photo: Zoe Alexandra Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs gives a play by play on exactly what happened on election night and how the Bolivarian Revolution upholds democracy On August 7, Peoples Dispatch editor Zoe Alexandra conducted an interview with Carlos Ron, Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the…
(2024-08-17). ALBA Movements: Neither Cohabitation nor Transition! Venezuela has Decided. libya360.wordpress.com The suggestion of a co-government with the U.S.-backed, coup-plotting far right is a disregard for Venezuelan rule of law. On Friday, ALBA Movements, an organization bringing together grassroots movements from 25 countries in the Americas, issued a statement rejecting the claims made by the presidents of Colombia and Brazil, who proposed the formation of a…
(2024-08-17). Ten Theses on the Far Right of a Special Type. libya360.wordpress.com Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research Fascism is an insufficient term, as it denies the intimacy between liberal and far right forces. In this week's newsletter, we present ten theses to understand this 'intimate embrace' and the rise of this far right of a special type. There has been widespread consternation about how to understand Donald…
(2024-08-17). To Confront Rising Neofascism, the Latin American Left Must Rediscover Itself. libya360.wordpress.com Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research This dossier presents a broad overview of the Latin American far right's political, economic, and cultural programmes and how the absence of a real left political project that secures better living conditions has thrown different fractions of the working class into the grip of neofascism. Introduction The new Latin American…
(2024-08-17). UK: Pro-Palestine student groups form network after encampments. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Pro-Palestine student groups form network after encampments | The Student Federation for a Liberated Palestine, launched on Friday, is composed of 15 pro-Palestinian societies and groups | | Cambridge University students protest in support of Palestinians by setting up camp and erectin…
(2024-08-17). Students left out of discussions about student Gaza protests. mronline.org 
Recent student-led campus encampments in solidarity with Palestine prompted considerable media conversation.
(2024-08-17). Ten theses on the far right of a special type: The Thirty-Third Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
Fascism is an insufficient term, as it denies the intimacy between liberal and far right forces. In this week's newsletter, we present ten theses to understand this 'intimate embrace' and the rise of this far right of a special type.
(2024-08-17). From growth fetish to post-growth. mronline.org Gus Speth – "My family and I spent 25 years in Washington DC. They were good years, and every morning I began with coffee and The Washington Post. The newspaper was a wonderful companion—and reliably progressive. But there is something going on there now on the editorial board that I find, well, weird."
(2024-08-17). Thousands hit streets across India demanding safe spaces and justice for women. mronline.org 
The call for the nationwide vigil to "reclaim the night" was given by the left groups following the rape and murder of a medical staff on duty in Kolkata last week.
(2024-08-17). Cerro Norte, face of insecurity in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The capital's Cerro Norte neighborhood has been the face of insecurity in Uruguay in recent days, at the same time as the debate on the implementation of nighttime police raids, now outlawed by the Constitution.
(2024-08-17). Two children die in landslide in El Salvador. plenglish.com Two children and an adult were buried due to the collapse of a house in the San Nicolás canton, Las Cañas, Apopa. The bodies of the minors were recovered early this morning after a five-hour search. | Atilio Urías, spokesman for Cruz Verde, stated that there were six people in the house, and the infrastructure of the premises did not have any mitigation works that could contain the landslides other than pure bush. | Civil Protection indicated that the incident occurred due to rains in the last hours. According to the information is the second landslide registered in the country so far this month. On August 12, o…
(2024-08-17). Lula mourns death of Santos, Brazil's biggest TV personality. plenglish.com Brasilia, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva lamented the death today of communicator Silvio Santos, whom he described as the greatest personality in the history of Brazilian television.
(2024-08-17). UN agency in Cuba calls for a photography contest. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Cuba is calling for amateur photographers living in the country to participate in the "Focus on Lives" contest. The call, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the office, is aimed at people over 18 years of age, who must creatively reflect in their visual proposals themes of the work of Unfpa's agenda in Cuba.
(2024-08-17). First case of polio in Gaza, while the UN prepares vaccinations. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) Gaza authorities announced the first case of polio in the territory, amid a UN campaign to reach a temporary cease-fire to start a round of vaccination.
(2024-08-17). Hurricane Ernesto hits Bermuda. plenglish.com The meteorological phenomenon has been moving towards the north/northeast at about 15 kph and a minimum pressure of 969 hectoPascal. | Ernesto is expected to cause numerous damage to the island due to its large size and slow movement. | The electricity company of this British archipelago detailed that some 26,000 homes are without power, more than 70% of the dwellings. | Strong winds, with gusts of more than 170 kph will continue on the island for most of today.
(2024-08-17). Russian Progress MS-28 spacecraft docked to the ISS. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Progress MS-28 cargo spacecraft, launched Thursday from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, docked today to the Zvezda module of the International Space Station (ISS), the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) reported.
(2024-08-17). UN agency in Cuba calls for a photography contest. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Cuba is calling for amateur photographers living in the country to participate in the "Focus on Lives" contest.
(2024-08-17). Military action 'necessary' to expel US forces from Iraq: Resistance leader. presstv.ir The leader of the Iraqi Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group says military action is "obligatory and necessary" in order to expel American occupation forces from Iraq.
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian: Close Iran-Indonesia ties foster unity among Muslim nations. presstv.ir Pezeshkian made the remark in a message to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
(2024-08-17). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.
(2024-08-17). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-17). Gaza records first polio case in 25 years as UN calls for truce. presstv.ir The Health Ministry in Gaza has said that it detected the first polio case in the besieged strip.
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian calls for national consensus as parliament debates cabinet lineup. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament has officially started reviewing the qualifications of proposed ministers in the new administration.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-17). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Organismo de ONU en Cuba convoca a concurso de fotografía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (RHC) La Oficina del Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas (Unfpa) en Cuba, convoca este sábado a aficionados de la fotografía residentes en el país a participar en el concurso ´Enfoque de vidas ª.
(2024-08-17). Llevar la cultura a las montañas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Conocidos popularmente como casas de la cultura ambulante, los Conjuntos Artísticos Integrales de Montaña han llevado durante más de 30 años las diversas manifestaciones del arte a los más intrincados lugares de la geografía cubana.
(2024-08-17). Cubanos residentes en Dominicana dialogan con viceprimer ministro. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 16 ago (RHC) Miembros de la Asociación Máximo Gómez de Cubanos Residentes en Dominicana dialogaron con el viceprimer ministro de ese país Jorge Luis Tapia, quien encabezó la delegación de Cuba a la investidura del presidente Luis Abinader.
(2024-08-17). VSU "Offensive"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com unfolds as planned by the Russian Army and copious amount of BS NATO media try to spread contradict the overall, and tactical, pictures of a slaughter of the best 404 (and NATO) reserves. Here is another US wundrwaffe joins its "colleagues" in the technological hell–courtesy of Russian RUK (Recon Strike Complex) with Mr. Iskander visiting this unlucky HIMARS. The slaughter of VSU continues and Russian Army is now forced to deal with piles of decomposing bodies of VSU it needs to collect all over forests. Meanwhile, the number of POWs also grows–here is a whole platoon of VSU surrenders. They had enough.
(2024-08-17). Carl Jung, Mystery Cults and MK Ultra: The Eleusinian Mystery Revival Now Underway. thelastamericanvagabond.com In a previous report published on The Last American Vagabond, I outlined the esoteric rituals underlying the Paris 2024 olympics and several extremely dangerous mystery cults that went to war with Christianity during its first several hundred years after the murder of Jesus. In that location I spent time outlining the essential characteristics of these
(2024-08-17). Brazilian authorities present plan to develop tourism industry until 2027. tvbrics.com 
Thanks to tourism, new jobs appear in the country…
(2024-08-17). Saudi Arabia opens new areas of study for professional development in the arts and culture sector. tvbrics.com 
Amateurs and professionals have the opportunity to enrol in courses and contribute to the cultural sector…
(2024-08-17). The Asian elephant population grows in southwest China. tvbrics.com 
The Republic strives to conserve the species…
(2024-08-17). Scientists discover herbal medicines in India. tvbrics.com 
They were discovered on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar…
(2024-08-17). Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Green Energy Plan Despite Ongoing War. wattsupwiththat.com The Ukrainian government approved a plan to significantly spur green energy development on Tuesday as its war against Russia continues to drag on, according to Reuters.
(2024-08-17). Putin's Wrath On Display: Russia Decimates U.S.' Famed Patrios, German IRIS-T System In Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian forces continue to decimate Ukraine's Western weapons amid the ongoing war. In the latest, Russian missiles destroyed two batteries of U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems, and a German IRIS-T air defence missile system in missile strikes. The Russian Defence Ministry has released videos of the purported hits on the Western systems.
(2024-08-17). Drone Strike Escalates Safety Concerns at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. devdiscourse.com Safety at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is deteriorating following a drone strike that hit a perimeter access road on Saturday, according to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Mariano Grossi.
(2024-08-17). Ukraine Approves $20 Billion Green Energy Plan Despite Ongoing War. wattsupwiththat.com The Ukrainian government approved a plan to significantly spur green energy development on Tuesday as its war against Russia continues to drag on, according to Reuters.
(2024-08-17). Nord Stream 2 bombing and Zelensky's "three men and a boat" story. strategic-culture.su 
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(2024-08-17). 30 "banned" figures of Europe. uwidata.com In Europe, there are those who rebel against NATO and US impositions, the dominion of capital, war policies, and the scourge of poverty. From the realms of politics, academia, journalism and the arts… Here, we present 30 figures, whose voices cannot be confined within the so-called "freedom of expression" boundaries of Europe, showcasing their qualities …
(2024-08-17). While Modi professes concern for the jobless, his government's budget escalates class war. wsws.org The re-elected Modi-led BJP government is whipping up communalism, persecuting political opponents, expanding India's involvement in Washington's incendiary military-strategic offensive against China, and implementing a raft of anti-worker, "pro-investor" policies.
(2024-08-17). New Thai prime minister: Daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra. wsws.org Neither Pheu Thai nor the People's Party have any intention of defending the democratic and social rights of workers, peasants and youth who have supported them believing they were alternatives to the military.
(2024-08-17). Series of workplace incidents at ports around the world highlights serious global safety issues for dockworkers. wsws.org On August 9, a US crane operator at the Port of Long Beach after his crane cab fell 40 feet. The same day, a massive explosion occurred on a vessel docked at the Ningbo-Zhoushan port in China.
(2024-08-17). Dismissal "with prejudice" of case against Harvard vindicates Professor John Comaroff. wsws.org The smear campaign by three graduate students against Professor Comaroff, which has been underway for over four years with false allegations of sexual assault and retaliation, collapsed on Wednesday in a dismissal of the lawsuit against Harvard University without costs and with prejudice.
(2024-08-17). SEP stands in Sri Lankan presidential election to fight for a socialist program. wsws.org The SEP is intervening in the election to advance the program and perspective of international socialism for the working class, against imperialist war, ruling class austerity and moves toward dictatorial forms of rule.
(2024-08-17). Support the Dakkota workers strike! Ban scab parts and launch a rank-and-file counteroffensive! wsws.org Rank-and-file autoworkers in Chicago are appealing for the broadest mobilization of support and solidarity for the strike at the Dakkota parts plant.
(2024-08-17). Homeless Detroit teenager handcuffed, publicly humiliated by judge after falling asleep during courtroom field trip. wsws.org The horrific incident provides a glimpse of the real class relations in American society and the daily humiliations faced by masses of workers in America which virtually never make the headlines.
(2024-08-17). More book banning in Utah and Iowa. wsws.org Iowa and Utah have become the latest states to ban books for their supposed sexual content, but in reality because of any socially critical content that the far-right finds unacceptable.
(2024-08-17). Kremlin expands internet censorship amid NATO escalation of the war against Russia. wsws.org The Kremlin has taken steps to curtail access to YouTube, VPNs and the end-to-end encrypted messenger app Signal.
(2024-08-17). Australian Labor government tries to ram through laws to place construction union under state control. wsws.org This is the latest escalation in an orchestrated assault on the CFMEU by the media, corporate and political establishment that is ultimately directed against the wages, conditions and basic workplace and democratic rights of the entire working class.
(2024-08-17). 5-day strike at California Rady Children's Hospital called off as nurses forced to vote on identical agreement. wsws.org The slim passage of the agreement reflects the lack of confidence in the union to bring back a better offer and a strong desire to fight for significantly higher wages and access to medical care.
(2024-08-17). 16 years since the Founding Congress of the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org We are publishing here the report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by Joseph Kishore, the national secretary of the SEP.
(2024-08-17). Kamala Harris outlines pro-corporate economic agenda at North Carolina campaign stop. wsws.org As president, Harris said she would focus on "cutting needless bureaucracy and regulatory red tape" in order to create "a stable business environment."
(2024-08-17). Stop mass layoffs at Warren Truck! Mobilize the international working class against job cuts! wsws.org The cuts at the Detroit-area plant, set to take place on October 8, are a battle in a world war on jobs, pitting a working class united by global production against the giant transnational corporations.
(2024-08-17). Chinese steel giant warns of "long cold winter" wsws.org The immediate cause of the crisis is the slump in construction and property development, one of the chief sources of demand for steel.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Jamia, Textile Cartography exhibition 'Mere Desh ke Dhaage' opens to overwhelming response. ummid.com "Mere Desh ke Dhaage", a National Exhibition on Textile Cartography, in association with Textile Cartography opened at Jamia Millia Islamia to an overwhelming response Wednesday August 14, 024.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). '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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Malegaon joins Doctors' nationwide strike against Kolkata rape, murder case. ummid.com Doctors in Malegaon joined 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Saturday August 17, 2024 to protest against the brutal rape and murder of their colleague in Kolkata, West Bengal.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). "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".
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Jammu Kashmir, Haryana 2024 Poll Dates Out: Key Statistics. ummid.com The Election Commission of India Friday announced the Assembly Election Schedule of Jammu and Kashmir, and Haryana and the key statistics of the two states.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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?
(2024-08-17). Every Leading Large Language Model Leans Left Politically. wattsupwiththat.com Could the models' creators be fine-tuning their AIs in that direction, or are the massive datasets upon which they are trained inherently biased?>
(2024-08-17). Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall in Bermuda, leaving thousands without power. scmp.com Hurricane Ernesto lashed Bermuda with heavy rains and strong winds on Saturday, with meteorologists warning of a dangerous storm surge and floods.
(2024-08-17). Iran's Export of Handicrafts Up 53%. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's export of handicrafts in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) grew by 53 percent compared to the same period last year.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Building a back-to-school routine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org For many kids, summer is a time to stay up late, sleep in and hang out with friends. Waking up for that first day of a new school year can be a shock if young children, teenagers, parents or caregivers have not come up with a routine. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Stephen Whiteside, a Mayo Clinic child psychologist, offers some tips for getting into a back-to-school routine. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/NcCbjDivMCY Journalists: …
(2024-08-17). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). City Lawyer John Matovu granted shs20 million bail. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court on Friday granted City Lawyer, John Matovu on a 20 million shilling cash bail. Matovu had been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with theft by agent and conspiracy to defraud the government of more than 4 billion shillings. The stolen money was meant to compensate …
(2024-08-17). Medics March for Justice: Candlelight Vigil in Response to Trainee Doctor's Tragedy. devdiscourse.com Hundreds of medics, including doctors and resident doctors, marched in Delhi on Saturday, protesting the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week. The demonstrators, carrying placards reading 'I don't want to be the next victim,' started their march from Lady Hardinge Medical College.
(2024-08-17). Book Release: 'Modi's Governance Triumph' by BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh. devdiscourse.com New Delhi—BJP General Secretary Tarun Chugh released his new book, 'Modi's Governance Triumph: Reshaping India's Path to Prosperity,' on Saturday. The event saw the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy.
(2024-08-17). CPJ urges Mongolia not to contest investigative journalist's appeal against conviction. zarig.mn
(2024-08-17). President Ramaphosa arrives in Zimbabwe for Ordinary SADC Summit. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives in Zimbabwe for Ordinary SADC Summit | President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Harare, in the Republic of Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government.
The President arrived in neighbouring Zimbabwe on Saturday morning.
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(2024-08-17). For Florida corals, unprecedented marine heat prompts new restoration strategy — on shore. grist.org 
Tucked away in an office park hundreds of miles from the southeast Florida coast where North America's only barrier reef is at dire risk, a collection of brain corals performed a once-a-year feat — producing a constellation of egg sacks, each a bundle of hope. | The brain corals, with their geometric design of grooves, are among more than 500 coral specimens arranged within rows of tanks inside the Florida Coral Rescue Center, a facility staffed by SeaWorld and funded by Disney, the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The nondescript facility is situated a…
(2024-08-17). Rethinking advice amid COVID summer surge: How long do you really need to isolate? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It's been a while since most of us have had to think about masking or isolation. But according to "What is clear is that we are in the middle of a very…
(2024-08-17). Mayo pioneers population science to advance personalized medicine. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a bold move blending pioneering technology with medical science, Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine is forging a new frontier in healthcare with the launch of its population omics strategy. This advanced approach uses large-scale "omics" data to connect genomics, environmental factors and health outcomes. The population omics strategy studies a wide range of biological data from large cohorts — including DNA, proteins, metabolites and more — to uncover patterns associated with diseases. However,…
(2024-08-17). Internal crisis shakes Balkan media network run by UK intel, leaked emails show. strategic-culture.su
(2024-08-17). Would you make friends with AI robots? america.cgtn.com 
Over the past few years, AI has gone from fact provider, to question answerer to personal assistant. Now, it's taking another leap forward by attempting to become your friend, no matter what age you are. Mark Niu has details.
(2024-08-17). Riots: A Product of the Liberal Mind? muslimskeptic.com The United Kingdom was once so confident and sure of its liberal values that it aimed to export them via force and coercion throughout much of the world, employing the euphemism of "civilization" for its colonial depredation. These days, however, it seems its very own native populace is in no mood to remain left-liberal as …
(2024-08-17). Aston Villa Triumphs Over West Ham with Dramatic Debut Goals. devdiscourse.com Amadou Onana made an immediate impact in his Aston Villa debut, scoring just four minutes into the game against West Ham United. His header from Youri Tielemans' corner set the tone for Villa's 2-1 victory on Saturday.
(2024-08-17). Michael Shannon, former chairman and CEO of KSL Capital Partners, to join Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Michael (Mike) Shannon, former chairman, co-founder and CEO of KSL Capital Partners, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on August 9. "Mr. Shannon brings an extensive background in hospitality and finance together with a lifelong passion for improving healthcare, especially mental health, and broad experience serving on various educational and healthcare boards," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., Mayo Clinic president and CEO. "Throughout his work and service,…
(2024-08-17). Lok Sabha speaker constitutes six new parliamentary committees for 2024-25. devdiscourse.com The Lok Sabha speaker on Saturday named the constituents of the six new Parliamentary Committees including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which examines government expenditure. Ganesh Singh, BJP MP from Satna, Madhya Pradesh has been appointed as the chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes. The Committee was first established in 2012 and its functions include, considering reports from the National Commission for Backward Classes and reviewing welfare measures for OBCs.
(2024-08-17). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Boost your health and productivity with 'activity snacks' Sitting at a desk for hours at a time may make some feel exhausted and unmotivated. If that's ever happened to you, it may be time for a snack … an activity snack.‚Å ‚Å Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains the concept of activity snacks and…
(2024-08-17). Every Leading Large Language Model Leans Left Politically. wattsupwiththat.com Could the models' creators be fine-tuning their AIs in that direction, or are the massive datasets upon which they are trained inherently biased?>
(2024-08-17). Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov's Cybertruck Adventure. devdiscourse.com Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Russia on Saturday after a video emerged showing Kadyrov driving a Cybertruck with a machine gun mounted on it.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Brazil celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with China. america.cgtn.com 
China and Brazil are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations this year. Events, both cultural and political, were held this week in Brazil's capital, Brasilia, to mark the anniversary. Our correspondent in Brazil, Paulo Cabral, was there.
(2024-08-17). US woman arrested for 'brazen scheme' to steal Elvis estate Graceland. scmp.com Lisa Jeanine Findley falsely claimed that Presley's daughter pledged his home as collateral for a loan she failed to repay before her death.
(2024-08-17). Dutton denies parliamentary reproach — but if the 'racist' cap fits. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-17). Lightning Tragedy Strikes: Three Women Killed, Seven Injured in Chhattisgarh. devdiscourse.com Three women were killed and seven others injured in lightning strikes in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district, officials said on Saturday.
(2024-08-17). Kamala Harris lays out plan for US 'opportunity economy' in first policy speech. scmp.com The Democratic Party candidate outlines populist proposals that expand on US President Joe Biden's agenda and criticises Donald Trump's tariff threats.
(2024-08-17). Allahabad High Court Delegates Janmashtami Festival Management at Banke Bihari Temple to District Administration. devdiscourse.com The Allahabad High Court has entrusted the responsibility of maintaining law and order during the Janmashtami festival at Banke Bihari temple in Mathura to the district administration. This will be in effect from August 25 to 29. The court instructed the state government to restrict live streaming to within the temple premises to help control the crowd.
(2024-08-17). President Ramaphosa appoints Minister Motshekga as Acting President. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints Minister Motshekga as Acting President | Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga, has been appointed as South Africa's Acting President. |
"President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Ms Angie Motshekga to serve as Acting President today, Saturday, 17 August 2024," said the Presidency in a brief statement on Saturday.
The appointment has been made in view of the President's Working Visit today to Harare, Zimbabwe, to participate in the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Developm…
(2024-08-17). Canada's 'absurd' South China Sea play: challenging Beijing or undermining Asean? scmp.com Canada's symbolic vow to maintain order alongside Australia poses a threat to Asean centrality, analysts say.
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Health consequences of obesity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Obesity is a complex health issue that affects people of all ages worldwide. It greatly increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and certain types of cancer. Health consequences can range from a higher risk of early death to long-term conditions that lower your quality of life. And it is not just the physical toll — the stigma around obesity can affect mental health. Dr. Meera Shah, a Mayo…
(2024-08-17). How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online. thearabdailynews.com How will Arab and Muslim Americans vote and why is focus of Arab Radio show in Michigan and online Chicago, IL — The presidential election is the focus on a special season of "The Ray Hanania Radio Show" which begins broadcasting this week in Michigan on the US Arab Radio Network sponsored by Arab News,… |
(2024-08-17). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-17). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). Researchers call for awareness on waste disposal after Kiteezi collapse. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers have urged the government to invest in ensuring that communities sort municipal waste before transferring it to dumpsites to avert future calamities associated with poor waste disposal. Dr. Moses Mwesigwa a Senior Scientist at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLiRRI) who heads the Zero Waste Dairy Platform, a …
(2024-08-17). 30 "banned" figures of Europe. unitedworldint.com An inconclusive list of Europeans who resist transatlantic policies. In Europe, there are those who rebel against NATO and US impositions, the dominion of capital, war policies, and the scourge of poverty. From the realms of politics, academia, journalism and the arts… Here, we present 30 figures, whose voices cannot be confined within the so-called …
(2024-08-17). Southern Delaware town's 11 p.m. teen curfew draws mixed reviews. whyy.org
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What are brain metastases? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Over one million people in the U.S. are living with brain tumors, and more than 90,000 new diagnoses are made each year. Dr. Rich Byrne, a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, explains how brain tumors are classified and what that means for treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/MIR22gSrJGs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. There are dozens of types of…
(2024-08-17). Congolese police officers return home. independent.co.ug 
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 98 Congolese police officers and their families who fled to Uganda have returned to their country. They fled to the Ugandan side of Ishasha in Kanungu district on August 3, after the town of Nyamilima in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province fell in the hands of the March 23 Movement …
(2024-08-17). Centenary Bank opens 81st branch in Buliisa District, to boost Oil region. independent.co.ug Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank, recently opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and …
(2024-08-17). Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients' recovery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients' recovery MANKATO, Minn. — For more than 15 years, Ronald Gary Woods ended most days with aching knees. "It was hard walking around. My knees would get sore and were popping and cracking," says Woods, 63, of Eagle Lake, Minnesota. "It's like everything else, they just wore out." Woods tried various treatments, including cortisone shots and nerve ablation, to interrupt pain signals sent to the brain. His…
(2024-08-17). Pezeshkian in Parliament to Defend His Proposed Cabinet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has attended an open session of the Parliament on Saturday morning to defend his nominees for the cabinet posts.
(2024-08-17). Trump, unnerved and exposed, tries to breathe new life into his flagging campaign. scmp.com Trump was brimming with confidence after surviving an assassination attempt last month, but President Joe Biden's withdrawal means "The Donald" faces a contender who is younger and more vibrant.
(2024-08-17). Brandon McNulty Wins Thrilling Vuelta a Espana Opener. devdiscourse.com A moment of triumph for American cyclist Brandon McNulty as he clinched the opening stage time trial at the Vuelta a Espana by a margin of two seconds on Saturday. The UAE Team Emirates rider completed the flat 12km route around Lisbon in 12 minutes and 35 seconds, narrowly edging out Czech competitor Mathias Vacek.
(2024-08-17). School District of Philadelphia 'Ring the Bell' at Phillies stadium to promote back to school efforts. whyy.org As the familiar sound of ringing school bells fills the air, it signals one clear message: the start of a new school year is just around the corner. School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington joined several school board members which included President Reginald Streater, and Sarah-Ashley Andrews to welcome students back to school at their Ring the Bell event at Phillies Citizens Bank Park stadium on August 13. | "This is my favorite time of the year," said Andrews. | "Back to school, we get to gear up the kids, we are at Phillies stadium park, can't get more exciting than this." | The Phillie…
(2024-08-17). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
(2024-08-17). Tomorrow's Cure: How to train medical professionals for tomorrow's cure. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Healthcare is changing rapidly. Tomorrow's cure is already here today. How do top medical educational institutes prepare and equip the workforce for the fast-changing healthcare landscape? Learn more in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure out now. This week's podcast episode features Dr. Fredric Meyer, executive dean of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and dean of Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Dr. James Stoller, professor and chairman of the Education Institute…
(2024-08-17). 3D body volume scanner uses AI to help predict metabolic syndrome risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner — originally developed for the clothing industry — to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, according to findings published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health. Metabolic syndrome can lead to…
(2024-08-17). ARPA-H lends award to project to develop precision surgical tools for cancer care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, MN ‚àí The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been awarded an up to $33 million contract from the Advanced Research Funding Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Mayo Clinic and Illinois, through the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance for Technology-Based Healthcare, will work to develop precision surgical tools to help surgeons perform procedures accurately, providing real-time assessments for surgical decision-making in cancer care. "Through this project, we aim to build…
(2024-08-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-17). Kerala Doctors Strike Over Kolkata Medical Resident's Tragic Death. devdiscourse.com Non-emergency medical services across Kerala faced significant disruption on Saturday as doctors and nurses staged protests in response to the rape and murder of a resident doctor at a Kolkata hospital.
(2024-08-17). Assam Partners with Geological Survey of India for Advanced Landslide Warning System. devdiscourse.com The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has entered into a partnership with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to implement a regional Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) for combating landslides in the state. The agreement was signed by ASDMA CEO Gyanendra Dev Tripathi and GSI's Deputy Director General, Siladitya Sengupta.
(2024-08-17). Back-to-school essentials: Parent's guide for a healthy start to the school year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and guardians have much to consider for their children to have a healthy and successful start to the new academic year. From scheduling well-child examinations to planning for proper nutrition and adequate sleep, the list of tasks may feel daunting. Here are back-to-school tips to help you and your children prepare. Well-child examinations Well-child examinations are a cornerstone of healthcare for children of all ages. These check-ups are essential for…
(2024-08-17). What we know about the new mpox outbreak. scmp.com As health authorities scramble to deal with the outbreak of mpox, experts anticipate more people will be infected with the deadlier strain of the virus.
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Stacking your exercise over the weekend. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org While the Summer Olympics in Paris are winding down, some weekend warriors might have the itch to get their athletic juices flowing again. Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how people who stack their workouts can avoid common injuries and reap the benefits of their activity. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-08-17). Third Voice of Global South Summit Amplifies the Needs and Aspirations of Developing Nations. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's commitment to uplifting the developing countries during his address at the third Voice of Global South Summit. Modi emphasized India's role in sharing its developmental experience in infrastructure, digital, and energy sectors, significantly boosting cooperation among participating nations.
(2024-08-17). Africa muscles in on the semiconductor value chain. independent.co.ug 
Prospects for high-tech manufacturing beckon for Africa as the United States moves to secure critical supply chains and cultivate a robust new frontier in the global semiconductor market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa could finally insert itself into the chip-making value chain as the U.S. taps Kenya for a groundbreaking semiconductor manufacturing partnership. …
(2024-08-17). A state divided. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about Legionnaires' disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria. While most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, some people are at higher risk of infection and potentially serious illness. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious disease expert, explains how this disease is spread and what you should know about Legionnaires' disease. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/N0_LtcERqe8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
(2024-08-17). IRGC Sets Up Field Hospital on Border with Iraq to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — As the Arbaeen season has gained momentum with huge crowds of Iranians traveling to Iraq, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force has built a large makeshift hospital at a western border crossing to provide medical services to the pilgrims.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). ]WATCH] Christianity vs. Islam Debate Reaction. muslimskeptic.com
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing migraines in the summer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Severe weather conditions are enough to give anyone a headache, but temperature fluctuations are even more problematic for migraine sufferers. Dr. Rashmi Halker Singh, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says the weather can trigger some migraine patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/M3rfDADYFEs Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. For some people, migraines are debilitating. The intense, throbbing head…
(2024-08-17). Team Uganda to 2024 Olympics lauded at Parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has lauded Team Uganda for exceptional performance in the recently concluded Olympics in France from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Uganda emerged 55th out of 206 countries that participated in the Olympics, wherein Joshua Cheptegei won a gold medal in the 10,00-metre race while Peruth Chemutai won a …
(2024-08-17). PLU Delivers Relief Food Aid to Families Affected by the Kiteezi Landfill Disaster. plusnews.ug 
This afternoon, a delegation from the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), led by Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, Minister of State for Gender, Labour, and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, delivered relief food items to the families affected by the Kiteezi landfill disaster. The relief package, which included 1,000 kgs of beans …
(2024-08-17). Afreximbank to double Intra-African Trade Financing to $40 Billion. independent.co.ug 
Abuja, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's multilateral lender, the African Export-Import Bank, aims to double its financing of intra-African trade from $20 billion in 2021 to $40 billion by 2026. This announcement was made by Haytham ElMaayergi, the bank's Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank, during the African Caucus Meeting of the World Bank Group …
(2024-08-17). Why California Fires Are Getting Bigger | Jim Steele | Ian Faloona. wattsupwiththat.com What makes these fires bigger has a lot to do with how we've mismanaged the landscapes for the last 100 years. Fire suppression, changes in grazing patterns, loss of wetlands. We allow shrub lands and grasses to build up underneath it, add more fuel to the fire, and you have more urban development, just the more asphalt, the more cement you're raising temperatures | Available on our ClimateTV page here: tinyurl.com/28zu67dr…
(2024-08-17). Mpox News: India To Sound Alarm? After Sweden, Now Pakistan Reports New Cases, China Does This | WHO. hindustantimes.com Mpox cases are being reported worldwide days after W.H.O. declared it a global health emergency. After Sweden, Pakistan has now reported three new Mpox cases. The spike in global cases has raised an alarm with China announcing to monitor international arrivals. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-08-17). Iran Ready to Transit Russian Gas via Its Territory: Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Tehran is interested in cooperation with Moscow to transit the Russian gas through Iranian territory, Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said.
(2024-08-17). Doctors Demand Safety in Wake of Trainee's Tragic Death. devdiscourse.com In a display of collective outrage, doctors and medical professionals took to the streets on Saturday, protesting against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata.
(2024-08-17). What should New Jerseyans know about bird flu? whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The New Jersey Departments of Agriculture, Health and Environmental Protection launched an "As we prepare for the fall migration of wildlife from north to south, we wanted to have a landing page for people to find relevant information related to how it's moving through the area," said Ed Weng…
(2024-08-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-17). Incident 21 years ago demonstrates Allamah Rabee's Humility- [Recanting a Slip of The Tongue, Whilst Calling to Unity, Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil]. salaficentre.com In the Name of AllƒÅh, The Most-Merciful (to His creation), the Ever-Merciful (to His believing servants). [1] Your feedback is more than welcome to improve this translation. May Allah bless you all. Arabic Text Shaikh_Rabee_Humility Accepting Advice and Wholehearted Submission to The truth is One of the Great Obligations (Obligated) to all Muslims All praises …
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Weaning off popular weight-loss medications. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Many people have lost unwanted pounds by using popular injectable weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound. These drugs contain semaglutide, liraglutide or tirzepatide, which curb appetite and increase insulin sensitivity. Some studies show that you can lose up to 15% of your body weight. But what if you want to wean off weight-loss medications? Dr. Meera Shah, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist, says that if you want to lose weight permanently, you need to…
(2024-08-17). Growing Number of Foreign Pilgrims Heading for Iraq via Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Statistics show a significant rise in the number of Turkish, Azerbaijani and Georgian nationals passing through Iran on their way to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
(2024-08-17). 2024 is going to give us all PTSD. wattsupwiththat.com Energy will be the last industry standing, no matter what happens.
(2024-08-17). UN chief seeks Gaza pause, as first polio case is confirmed in baby. scmp.com A ceasefire would allow a vaccination campaign to be conducted, amid fears that the disease could spread outside the Palestinian enclave.
(2024-08-17). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
Immigration is a hot-button issue in this year's U.S. presidential election. Republican Party candidate Donald Trump blames his rival Kamala Harris, for presiding over an influx of millions of undocumented migrants into the United States. But the vice president's campaign insists she can fix what her own administration admits is a crisis at the southern border. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-08-17). New Era Begins: Liverpool's Arne Slot Era Kicks Off with Victory. devdiscourse.com Liverpool kicked off the Arne Slot era in style with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town in their opening Premier League game on Saturday, marking their first competitive match without Juergen Klopp at the helm in nine years. Dutchman Slot is expected to lead Liverpool in a title challenge, similar to Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, whose team opened with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A bright red rash on the cheeks is a distinctive sign of parvovirus infection. Cases of human parvovirus B19, commonly known as Fifth disease, are on the rise, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week to issue a health advisory. Parvovirus B19 is the cause of Fifth disease, a mild rash typically seen in children, although adults can contract the virus. Parvovirus B19 affects only humans. You can't contract it or transmit it…
(2024-08-17). Rubanda Sub-County Chief arrested for bribe attempt. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Benjamin Asiimwe, the Sub-County Chief of Bubaare in Rubanda District, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rubanda. Asiimwe was apprehended by Eric Ssewandigi, the Rubanda RDC, at the Capricorn Hotel in neighboring Kabale town. Asiimwe faces accusations of failing to account for …
(2024-08-17). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). Lukwago: Kampala City sitting on "death trap" independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has urged the government to release at least 1.3 trillion shillings from the contingency fund to address the city's pressing issues and prevent more catastrophic comings. Addressing a news conference at City Hall in Kampala, Lukwago has urgently called on the government to reallocate …
(2024-08-17). Poultry deaths in Masaka linked to bacterial infections. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has dispelled fears of a poultry disease outbreak in Masaka, following the discovery of over 35,000 dead poultry in the area. Last month, poultry carcasses were found dumped at multiple sites in Masaka City, sparking public alarm. Social media amplified the …
(2024-08-17). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow transplants for autoimmune disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bone marrow transplants are a common treatment for various blood disorders and many types of cancers. At Mayo Clinic, patients with autoimmune disorders, including Crohn's disease, scleroderma and multiple sclerosis, also may be eligible for an autologous bone marrow transplant (using cells from your own body) as a treatment option. Dr. Ernesto Ayala, a hematologist and oncologist at Mayo Clinic, explains the use of autologous bone marrow transplantation to help these patients who aren't responding well to standard care. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-08-17). Surprise visitor lights up fire-brigade demo. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-17). Contemplating Some Prophetic Narrations and a Supplication For the Janazah as Some of Our Parents, Elders, and Loved Ones Depart, While We Await Our Own. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "What is the world to me? What am I to the world? Verily, the example of this world and myself is that of a rider who seeks shade under a tree, then …
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). President Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act which sets out far-reaching reforms of the country's electricity sector, including the establishment of a competitive electricity market.
In a statement on Friday, the Presidency said the bill assented to by the President amends the Electricity Regulation Act of 2006. This is so as to respond to current realities in the electricity sector.
It also opens up pathways to greater competition and reduced energy costs; increases investment in new…
(2024-08-17). US hospital lost part of patient's skull, then charged him US$19,000 for replacement. scmp.com Added costs from Fernando Cluster's botched surgery ended up at over US$146,000, which his lawsuit blames on the hospital's mistake.
(2024-08-17). Turkish Parliament Turns Into Boxing Ring As Erdogan's Party & Oppn MPs Engage In Bloody Clash. hindustantimes.com The Turkish parliament descended into chaos on August 16 during a debate over a jailed lawmaker. The brawl broke out after an MP from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party charged at an opposition member Ahmet Sik from the Workers' Party of Turkey. Sik called Erdogan's party "terrorist organisation" for sentencing Atalay to 18 years in jail in 2022 over anti-government protests.
(2024-08-17). Triumphant Homecoming for Vinesh Phogat as She Receives Heroic Reception. devdiscourse.com Celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome on her return to the country, as hundreds of supporters and prominent figures gathered outside the IGI airport on Saturday, displaying immense solidarity with her.
(2024-08-17). Uzbek PM visits Afghanistan in highest-level visit since Taliban seized power. scmp.com Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and strengthen trade.
(2024-08-17). ATF, NSSF Offers Up to $5,000 Reward for Information on the Central NY FFL Burglaries. urbancny.com 
Major Theft of Firearms from Multiple Central NY Locations Syracuse, N.Y. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of firearms from MD Arms, McLain's Sporting Goods, Denver's Firearms, AJ Archery, all federal firearms licensees. ‚Ä¢ AJ Archery, located 3938 Nelson Heights, Cazenovia, NY 13035, was burglarized on Aug. 16, 2024. Individuals forced…
(2024-08-17). Soviet Aircraft Carrier Turned Failed Chinese Tourist Attraction Is On Fire (Updated). twz.com 
(2024-08-17). Math Confirms Foolishness of Climate Alarmism. wattsupwiththat.com Whatever the motivations, spending trillions of dollars to replace fossil fuels with expensive and unreliable wind and solar sources is foolish, futile and dangerous.
(2024-08-17). The conjuncture in the crisis. polity.lk If Sri Lanka is on the 'road to recovery', why is the public unpersuaded?>
(2024-08-17). Byron Bay's iconic Bluesfest calls it quits. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-17). MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayo Clinic celebrates the topping-off of the new proton beam therapy facility. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is set to celebrate the next phase of construction of its new proton beam therapy facility with a topping-off ceremony, which will place the final steel beam on top of the Andersen Building. The Andersen Building, located in downtown Rochester, was constructed to meet the increasing demand of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment. The building, expected to be open and treating patients in the second quarter of 2027, will have…
(2024-08-17). Baby Makrii breathes easier after innovative airway surgery at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Paul Boesch, D.O, Swina Taylor (holding Aleeg), Naney Omot (holding Makrii), and Stephanie Polites, M.D., reunited at a recent appointment. When Swina Taylor was two months pregnant, she chose a name for her baby: Makrii. In Micronesia, where Swina hails from, the name means "strong" and typically is given to boys. From the day of her birth in April 2022, Makrii Omot has lived up to that name, amazing her multidisciplinary pediatric care team with…
(2024-08-17). China-ties probe of Tim Walz, Democratic VP candidate, formally launched by US House panel. scmp.com Republican chair writes to FBI chief and cites Minnesota governor's 'cosy relationship' with Beijing and 'devotion to the CCP'.
(2024-08-17). Al Hilal Clinches Saudi Super Cup with Dominant 4-1 Victory over Al Nassr. devdiscourse.com Al Hilal clinched the Saudi Super Cup trophy by coming from a goal down to crush Al Nassr 4-1 on Saturday, with all four of their goals coming in a dominant second half. Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al Nassr's only goal a minute before the end of the first half, in which there were few chances, when he capitalized on a wonderful pass from Abd El Rahaman Ghareeb.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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?
(2024-08-17). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Checkups, screenings are key for men's health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Also, men aren't as likely as women to have preventive screenings and checkups with their healthcare team. This is a problem because early detection of a medical issue is the best way to treat and manage it effectively. Why should you reconsider your reservations about seeing a healthcare professional? Delaying or avoiding a checkup or screening could lead to…
(2024-08-17). Can China's restraint inspire a more peaceful rivalry with the US? scmp.com Despite becoming a US peer competitor, China's practice of strategic forbearance does not point to aspirations of global hegemony.
(2024-08-17). High Court orders salary enhancement for police legal officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered a salary enhancement for police legal officers to match that of other government lawyers working in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Attorney General's office. The landmark judgment, delivered on Friday by the head of the Civil Division, Justice …
(2024-08-17). The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony. independent.co.ug 
Watch the controversial ceremony carefully again and look out for its emancipatory meaning COMMENT | SLAVOJ ZIZEK | Two big cultural events this summer, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, both offer dazzling spectacles saturated by irony. But that is about all they have in common, and …
(2024-08-17). Mercenários estrangeiros participando na invasà£o de Kursk. globalresearch.ca Os mercenários estrangeiros està£o a desempenhar um papel importante na invasà£o ucraniana de Kursk. Um soldado ucraniano que se rendeu aos russos contou a verdade sobre as tropas ucranianas envolvidas na operaàßà£o de Kursk. Segundo ele, há muitos estrangeiros entre …
(2024-08-17). Canciller cubano denuncia impunidad de Israel en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, condenó este sábado la impunidad con la que el gobierno de Israel masacra a la población palestina en Gaza.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). De vigilancia sismológica en Cuba y la viruela símica hablamos en el resumen semanal de Las 3 del día (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Nos volvemos a encontrar en Las 3 del día, un podcast de Cubadebate con el resumen de lo que ha sido noticia en nuestra web durante la semana que concluye. Yo soy Yunier Sarmientos y le invito a que se quede escuchando hasta el final. °No se desconecte que ya comenzamos!
(2024-08-17). Hamás asegura que EEUU intenta ganar tiempo en las conversaciones sobre Gaza. cubadebate.cu Según artículo publicado este sábado en el The Wall Street Journal, Sami Abu Zuhri, un funcionario de Hamás, aseguró que Estados Unidos intenta crear la ilusión de que se avecinan grandes avances en las negociaciones sobre un alto el fuego en la Franja de Gaza para, de esa forma, intentar ganar tiempo.
(2024-08-17). X cierra sus operaciones en Brasil con efecto inmediato. cubadebate.cu Según la plataforma, sus numerosos recursos presentados ante el Tribunal Supremo del país no han sido escuchados, el público brasileño no ha sido informado de estas órdenes y sus trabajadores no tienen ninguna responsabilidad ni control sobre el bloqueo de contenidos, mientras que Moraes ha optado por "amenazar" a su personal en Brasil en lugar de respetar la ley o el debido proceso.
(2024-08-17). Raidel Martínez salva su juego 32 y se coloca al borde de la excelencia en temporada beisbolera de Japón. cubadebate.cu Raidel Martínez alcanzó este viernes su trigésimo segundo salvamento de la temporada, asegurando el triunfo de los Dragones de Chunichi por 2×1 sobre los Tigres de Hanshin en la Liga Profesional de Béisbol de Japón. En el Vantelin Dome de Nagoya, el lanzador pinareño retiró por la vía del ponche a uno de los tres adversarios que enfrentó en un episodio de labor.
(2024-08-17). Ahora los pueblos: Guerra cibernética, estrategia hegemónica. cubadebate.cu La guerra híbrida se entiende como una estrategia que amplía la confrontación de la guerra regular a otros campos de batalla, como el mediático, el cibernético y el cognitivo, que incluyen operaciones psicológicas. Asimismo, extiende a los actores involucrados más allá de los ejércitos regulares, incorporando grupos terroristas, paramilitares, empresas de mercenarios, crimen organizado y la propia población civil.
(2024-08-17). Diez cubanos competirán en Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo. cubadebate.cu Cuba estará representada por diez exponentes en el Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Atletismo de Lima 2024, que entre el 27 y el 31 de agosto retomará las emociones dejadas por este deporte en los recién concluidos Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024. Lideran el grupo la vallista Jocelyn Echazabal y el triplista Gian Carlos Baxter, ubicados en los lugares tres y cinco, respectivamente, del ranking universal para menores de 20 años.
(2024-08-17). Vale la pena… volver a escuchar: Diviértete sin molestar (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Una excelente campaña de bien público realizada en el viejo continente es como una invitación a replicarla en nuestras tierras. Diversión y ruido no tienen que ir juntos, a ninguna hora. Pero sobre todo después de las 10 de la noche. Bajando el volumen podemos divertirnos sin molestar.
(2024-08-17). Venezuela no está sola: Flashmob en Roma. cubadebate.cu El fascismo no pasara en Venezuela. Estas fueron las consignas de un flashmob organizado y convocado por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba, la Red Comunista, las organizaciones OSA y Cambiare Rotta en el que participaron otras organizaciones solidarias con la Revolución Bolivariana de Venezuela. La manifestación de apoyó a la victoria electoral de Maduro.
(2024-08-17). øCómo manipuló las actas la oposición en Venezuela? Desvelamos el mecanismo utilizado. cubadebate.cu La estrategia de la oposición, contemplaba varias maniobras paralelas, esenciales para que el golpe tuviese éxito. Una de ellas se sustentaba en la publicación de esta página plagada de actas manipuladas, tras dificultar el proceso de conteo con ataques informáticos a los organismos electorales venezolanos, para crear el clima propicio dentro y fuera del país.
(2024-08-17). El Carmen, un templo majestuoso. cubadebate.cu En la esquina de Infanta y Neptuno se alza el edificio de los Padres Carmelitas Descalzos; iglesia y convento. Tiene dos torres desiguales: una, central, de 35 metros de alto, con lozas vidriadas y una cúpula rematada por una pequeña cruz; mientras que la segunda torre, a la derecha, que alcanza los 60 metros, es campanario y pedestal de la imagen de bulto de la virgen del Carmen.
(2024-08-17). Desacuerdos prevalecen entre Gobierno de Colombia y ELN. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 17 ago (RHC) En el único aspecto donde parecen coincidir hoy la Delegación del Gobierno de Colombia para los diálogos de paz y el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) es que ambos reconocen la existencia de una crisis en la mesa negociadora.
(2024-08-17). Cobertura docente en Camagàºey, principal reto para curso 2024-2025. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 17 ago (RHC) En Camagàºey, se deben continuar aplicando variantes más efectivas que permitan lograr una cobertura docente de calidad, pues este indicador solo se cumple al 84 por ciento a partir de las dos mil 197 necesidades de maestros que existen en la demarcación. afirmó en esta ciudad Naima Ariatne Trujillo Barreto, ministra de Educación.
(2024-08-17). Izuky Pérez Hernández asiste a las quinceañeras (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Los acontecimientos con costumbre de celebración en la contemporaneidad no garantizan siempre la certeza de sus orígenes. Como algunos hechos casi olvidados que se investigan, sus principios pueden ser tan caprichosos como las variaciones asumidas en cada país. Así con las Sweet Sixteen de los Estados Unidos, el baile de debutante en Brasil, la fiesta de quince o ‚Ä∂los Quince‚Ä≥ en Cuba…
(2024-08-17). Caricom acompaña a Haití en el restablecimiento del orden político. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 17 ago (RHC) La Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom) mantiene hoy su acompañamiento a Haití, un país de la región que adelanta un proceso para restablecer la democracia así como el orden político y constitucional.
(2024-08-17). Thais Valdés: a Chijona no le puedo decir que no. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (Prensa Latina) La actriz Thais Valdés, un rostro bien conocido del cine cubano, siempre acude con gusto ante el llamado de Gerardo Chijona y así lo hizo con La fiesta, película que se encuentra hoy en proceso de rodaje.
(2024-08-17). Cuba denuncia impacto negativo de medidas coercitivas en desarrollo. radiohc.cu Nueva Delhi, 17 ago (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, afirmó este sábado que medidas coercitivas como el bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla caribeña, es un serio obstáculo para la plena consecución del desarrollo económico y social.
(2024-08-17). El Fidel Castro que lleva consigo un cubano agradecido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (Prensa Latina) La sensibilidad para sentir como suyo el dolor y la preocupación ajenas revelan hoy la dimensión humanista del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro, descrita por un periodista en el libro Privilegiados del tiempo.
(2024-08-17). Actuación del grupo cubano Síntesis genera expectativa en Cali, Colombia. radiohc.cu Cali, 17 de ago (RHC) La cartelera del Festival de Música del Pacífico Petronio àÅlvarez destaca hoy la actuación programada para esta noche del grupo cubano Síntesis, invitado internacional al evento que celebra la cultura afrocolombiana.
(2024-08-17). Estudio de académico cubano indica que cruceros duplican tamaño. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (RHC) El académico e investigador cubano en temas de turismo, José Luís Perello, examinó este el incremento del tamaño de los cruceros, como una de las actuales tendencias en esta esfera de viajes.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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".
(2024-08-17). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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".
(2024-08-17). Insta Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla a cesar el injerencismo en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla instó este viernes a cesar el injerencismo en Venezuela. A través de su cuenta en la red social X, el Canciller recordó el historial de golpes de Estado, dictaduras e invasiones militares de Estados Unidos en países de la región no condenadas por la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA).
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). Un avión cayó al mar mientras participaba en una ceremonia conmemorativa en Francia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un avión civil Fouga Magister se precipitó este viernes contra el mar mientras participaba en un espectáculo aéreo por el 80. ∞ aniversario del desembarco de las fuerzas aliadas, el Día D, en 1944. El accidente ocurrió alrededor de las 5: 00 p.m., hora local, frente a la costa de Le Lavandou, al sureste del país galo. Se confirmó el hallazgo del cuerpo sin vida del piloto.
(2024-08-17). Reportan sismo perceptible en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional registró un sismo perceptible a las 07: 18 p.m., localizado en las coordenadas 19.67 grados de latitud norte y los 75.47 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 12.6 km y con una magnitud de 3.6. El sismo se localizó a 44 km suroeste del municipio de Niceto Pérez y a 50 km sureste de Santiago de Cuba.
(2024-08-17). Movilizaciones en Caracas y ciudades de Venezuela en apoyo a Maduro. radiohc.cu Caracas, 17 ago (RHC) Las fuerzas revolucionarias y chavistas se movilizarán hoy en Caracas y otras partes del país en una gran marcha en defensa de la victoria electoral del presidente Nicolás Maduro y por la paz de Venezuela.
(2024-08-17). Cuba instalará mil 312 equipos de bombeo de energía fotovoltaica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 17 ago (RHC) Cuba prevé instalar mil 312 equipos de bombeo de agua con una potencia de 10 kilowatts (kW) de energía solar fotovoltaica, para avanzar en el cambio de la matriz energética del país, informó este sábado el diario Granma.
(2024-08-17). En Santiago de Cuba rinden homenaje a Perucho Figueredo. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 17 ago (RHC) Una representación del pueblo de Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo este sábado a Perucho Figueredo, autor del Himno Nacional, en el lugar donde fue fusilado hace 154 años por los colonialistas españoles.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). UNE pronostica déficit de 820 MW en pico nocturno de este sábado. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio por déficit de capacidad de generación desde las 07: 46 horas de la mañana y se mantuvo durante toda la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación en el día fue 833 MW a las 21: 00 horas, no coincidente con la hora pico. Afectación superior a lo planificado por salida imprevista de las unidades 2 de la CTE Santa Cruz y 3 de la CTE Rente.
(2024-08-17). Trump regresa a Pensilvania, destino en disputa en elecciones de EEUU. radiohc.cu Washington, 17 ago (RHC) El expresidente de Estados Unidos y candidato republicano, Donald Trump, regresará este sábado a Pensilvania, más de un mes después del intento de asesinato en Butler, esta vez para un mitin en Wilkes-Barre.
(2024-08-17). Jornadas por la verdad e institucionalidad y contra el terrorismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Jornadas muy activas vive Venezuela en defensa de la institucionalidad, la paz, por la justicia y en contra del terrorismo.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). 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.
(2024-08-17). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).
(2024-08-17). Qué trae la prensa cubana, sábado 17 de agosto de 2024. cubadebate.cu
(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…