borderlessmag.org (2024-08-20). DNC Protesters Call For Ceasefire in Gaza, Israel Arms Embargo – Borderless Magazine NFP
As the Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday with caucus meetings for DNC delegates, 15,000 protesters from across the country assembled in Union Park, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to U.S. military aid for Israel. ⚪ Throughout the two-hour rally, speakers criticized President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive presidential nominee and the Democratic Party for supporting Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-08-20). NATO Invades Russia, A Red line is Crossed. sonar21.com 
I had not considered the implication of the Kursk operation as crossing a "red line" until I heard Scott Ritter discussing the matter with Nima. The role of the United States and other NATO allies in planning and supplying Ukraine with intelligence, weapons and some troops (in the form of "mercenaries"), is a casus belli. Pure and simple. | Since the start of the Special Military Operation (SMO) in February 2022, the NATO countries have been continuously poking the bear and acting more provocatively towards Russia as the defeat of Ukraine looms on the horizon. Besides providing Ukraine with a stream of ISR…
newsweek.com (2024-08-20). Hamas Says It Accepts Biden Ceasefire Deal Without 'New' Israel ConditionsAmid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Hamas has agreed to the ceasefire proposal presented by the United States, but remains opposed to what the group argues are "new conditions" added by Israel, according to a statement shared with Newsweek.
The statement, attributed to senior Hamas official and spokesperson Basem Naim, recounted the Islamic Palestinian movement's initial positive reaction to a three-phase plan first outlined by President Joe Biden on May 31. However, Naim argued Israel instead sought to double down on its 10-month war effort in Gaza and impose new demands, leading to another potential impasse in talks that U.S. officials claimed saw a breakthrough earlier on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Day 319: Israeli Bombardment Continues in Pre-Dawn Hours on Tuesday. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, August 20th, day 319 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their relentless assault by air, sea and land. A number of civilians were killed and injured, at dawn on Tuesday, as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' bombing of several areas …
(2024-08-20). Police Must Respect Journalists' Rights To Freely Report On DNC Protests. popularresistance.org
(2024-08-20). Police Must Respect Journalists' Rights To Freely Report On DNC Protests. popularresistance.org Hundreds of journalists are expected to converge on Chicago to cover the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19-22 — and they must be allowed to do their jobs unimpeded. | The city's plan to "streamline" mass arrests during the convention, by processing arrestees at a makeshift court at the Area 3 police station at Belmont and Western, does nothing to alleviate the threat mass arrests pose to journalists. The plan, reported by the Sun-Times last week, is supposedly for the arrestees' convenience: It'll be easier for them to get home on public transportation that way. | But "catch and release" arrests are…
(2024-08-20). Israel's "Shared Values" With The West Are Tyranny, War And Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel is a murderous, tyrannical, psychopathic regime. So is the western empire. So when westerners talk about having "shared values" with Israel, they're not actually lying.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian bombing attacks return amid uncertainty in ceasefire talks. peoplesdispatch.org While the United States is attempting to force the Palestinian people to accept a compromising unguaranteed ceasefire and prisoner swap deal, the Palestinian resistance has threatened to re-activate bombing attacks inside Israel as a tactic…
(2024-08-20). Meta Permanently Bans The Cradle In Latest Attack On Free Speech. popularresistance.org On 16 August, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta permanently banned The Cradle from its social media platforms for allegedly violating community guidelines by "praising terrorist organizations" and engaging in "incitement to violence." | "No one can see or find your account, and you can't use it. All your information will be permanently deleted," reads the message accompanying the ban on Instagram, where The Cradle had surpassed 107,000 followers and amassed millions of views. | "You cannot request another review of this decision," the message ends, despite the fact the ban came with little warning or any…
(2024-08-20). Israel army 'deliberately' targets TRT Arabi crew in Khan Younis. newarab.com 
The crew's car was reportedly shot at by long-barreled weapons during a field mission northwest of
(2024-08-20). UK Journalist Richard Medhurst Detained Under UK Terrorism Law Thursday 8/15/2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: This happened on the other side of the pond but it is the same IDF driven mechanism that underpins repression in the USA being dutifully encoded into law by legislators of both Israel supporting political parties — the Democrats and Republicans in the USA. Richard Medhurst is doing the same sorts of advocacy journalism as FightBackBetter albeit on a much more grand scale and greater platform. | If it can happen to him in UK it can happen to me in the USA, | Kamala is coming for us and if not Kamala — Trump is coming for us — both are beholden to Israel which demands crackdown on a…
(2024-08-20). UK Journalist Richard Medhurst Detained Under UK Terrorism Law Thursday 8/15/2024. fightbackbetter.com Editor's note: This happened on the other side of the pond but it is the same IDF driven mechanism that underpins repression in the USA being dutifully encoded into law by legislators of both Israel supporting political parties — the Democrats and Republicans in the USA. Richard Medhurst is doing the same sorts of advocacy journalism as FightBackBetter albeit on a much more grand scale and greater platform. | If it can happen to him in UK it can happen to me in the USA, | Kamala is coming for us and if not Kamala — Trump is coming for us — both are beholden to Israel which demands crackdown on a…
(2024-08-20). Hamas leader says mediators to discuss Philadelphi Corridor. newarab.com 
The leader made the comments in an interview with The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, adding that Israel has occupied the corridor for three m…
(2024-08-20). How US Big Tech Monopolies Colonized The World: Welcome To Neo-Feudalism. popularresistance.org US Big Tech corporations have essentially colonized the world. In almost every country on Earth, the digital infrastructure upon which the modern economy was built is owned and controlled by a small handful of monopolies, based largely in Silicon Valley. | This system is looking more and more like neo-feudalism. Just as the feudal lords of medieval Europe owned all of the land and turned almost everyone else into serfs, who broke their backs producing food for their masters, the US Big Tech monopolies of the 21st century act as corporate feudal lords, controlling all of the digital land upon which the digital eco…
(2024-08-20). Over 400 humanitarian organizations call for civilian protection amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Rights advocates have condemned US President Joe Biden and other senior officials for denying Palestinian sufferings.
(2024-08-20). World's inaction root cause of Israel's unrelenting crimes: Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the inaction of the international community leads to the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians.
(2024-08-20). Hamas: US 'buying time' for Israel to continue genocide. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says the US is "buying time" for the Israeli regime so the latter can continue its war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-20). Israeli fire kills journalist Ibrahim Muharab in south Gaza. newarab.com 
A journalist was killed by "Ibrahim Muharab's body was taken to Nasser Hospital", in the southern city of
(2024-08-20). Wednesday 8/21: DNC: Stop Arming Israel! Immediate Ceasefire! End the Genocide! indybay.org 1390 Market St., San Francisco…
(2024-08-20). Report: Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Derailed Partial Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org Ukraine's offensive into Russia's Kursk Oblast has derailed planned indirect negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials that could have resulted in a partial ceasefire, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. | The two sides were scheduled to send officials to Qatar for negotiations on an agreement that would halt strikes on energy and power infrastructure on both sides. Qatari officials would have acted as mediators instead of having the Russian and Ukrainian negotiators meet directly. | An unnamed diplomat told…
(2024-08-20). Can the Ukrainian invasion of Kursk province destabilize Russia? gilbertdoctorow.com Can the Ukrainian invasion of Kursk province destabilize Russia? Regrettably, Americans, including the elites running the government, are so dismissive of the culture and historical experience of other countries that the operating assumptions behind many of Washington's foreign moves are dead wrong. Is it any wonder that policies built on sand go awry? I direct …
(2024-08-20). Kursk incursion lifts Ukraine's hopes but some expect 'nightmare' in Donbas. aljazeera.com Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.
(2024-08-20). Ukraine says Kursk attack shows Kremlin red lines are bluff. newarab.com 
Zelensky said
(2024-08-20). Kursk Military Incursion Inside Russia: Zelensky Says it is to Create A "Buffer Zone" globalresearch.ca Kyiv's self-proclaimed mayor Vladimir Zelensky belatedly realized the strategic objective of the Kursk incursion was creating a
(2024-08-20). Russian MP Kuznetsov: We need a reliable world, with justice and respect to every nation's interests. unitedworldint.com Background of the Kursk Offensive and the future of Russia-Ukraine relations By Edvard Chesnokov Dmitry Kuznetsov is a member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) from the SRZP (A Just Russia — For Truth) party. Along with his party fellow, a famous Russian writer Zakhar Prilepin, Kuznetsov stands for Eurasianism and establishing a united …
(2024-08-20). Confirmed: Putin To Launch Big Op? Ally Sends Air Force After Army To Ukraine Border | Russia, Kursk. hindustantimes.com Russia is ramping up its military presence near the Ukraine border, with reports confirming that Putin may launch a major operation soon. An ally has sent its air force to support Russian forces, intensifying the buildup in the Kursk region. This move signals a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about the next phase of the Russia-Ukraine war. Watch the video for details.
(2024-08-20). NATO Countries Fear Kursk Operation Could "Sow Division" Among Kiev Allies. "Escalation That Would Push Ceasefire Further Away" globalresearch.ca Although several NATO allies have supported Ukraine's decision to deploy troops to Russia's Kursk region and called the operation a legitimate form of self-defence against Moscow's so-called war of aggression, some have expressed doubts publicly and privately, and even said …
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Hamas decries Israel's attack on Gaza school, holds US accountable. presstv.ir An Israeli airstrike on a school in Gaza City has killed at least 12 Palestinian on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Cuban president reiterates denunciation of Israel's massacre in Gaza. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of State noted that the bombings by the Israeli army since October 2023 have killed more than 40,000 Palestinians and have wounded nearly 92,000, in addition to displacing two million people. | The day when the future generations ask why we did not stop the Holocaust, we will not have a dignified and reasonable answer, he noted in his message. | On Tuesday, the general director of the Government Information Office in Gaza, Ismail Al-Thawabta, explained that among the population murdered "in a clear and massive manner" were 16,480 minors. | He noted that of that number, 115 were born an…
(2024-08-20). Lebanese resistance strikes Israeli military posts. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Hezbollah dropped Tuesday rockets and drones on Israeli barracks, as part of the battle front in support of Gaza and in retaliation for attacks on the Lebanese locations of Al-Dhayra, Bekaa and Naqoura.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah says Israeli forces suffer casualties after infiltration in Lebanon repelled. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters have carried out an operation against Israeli forces as they attempted to infiltrate Lebanon in the Hadab Aita forest area, causing casualties and forcing the Israeli troops to retreat.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian Resistance reaffirms unity with Lebanon's Hezbollah. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Resistance on Tuesday reaffirmed the unity of struggle with the Lebanese political and military movement Hezbollah in the confrontation with Israeli forces as part of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah Missiles Shower Israeli Barracks in Occupied Golan, Northern Palestine. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Islamic Resistance continued on Tuesday striking the Israeli occupation posts and settlements near Lebanon southern borders in response to the Zionist aggression on South Lebanon as well as Bekaa 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 …
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah hammers Israeli targets after eight wounded in regime's attacks on Bekaa. presstv.ir Hezbollah in a retaliatory operation targeted two Israeli military positions on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Hezbollah: fired 'intense rocket barrages' at Israeli positions. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters launched "intense rocket barrages" at two Israeli army positions in the occupied Golan Heights "in response to the Israeli enemy's attack on the Bekaa" Valley — which a source close to
(2024-08-20). Iran's unrealized retaliation and Netanyahu's strategic collapse. unitedworldint.com Amidst negotiations for a ceasefire, Netanyahu may try to continue process by provoking Hezbollah. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß * According to the latest US and Israeli claim, Iran cannot decide whether to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assumption is that there is a rivalry between Pezeshkian and the hardliners of the …
(2024-08-20). Palestinian Resistance Sends Letter to Hezbollah, Steps Up Ops against IOF in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Palestinian Resistance continued confronting the Zionist aggression on Gaza, inflicting more losses upon the Israeli occupation forces. In this regard, Al-Qassam Brigades announced, in a statement, targeting two Zionist military bulldozers (D9) in western Rafah. Al-Qassam fighters clashed with the IOF units in western Rafah, killing 3 occupation soldiers. Meanwhile, Al-Quds Brigades, the military …
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu doubts deal, insists Israel's control of Gaza-Egypt border; Hamas criticizes U.S. proposal. haaretz.com IDF says 55 rockets fired from Lebanon; some intercepted, others fell in open areas ‚ñ Biden: Working 'around the clock' for Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal ‚ñ Cease-fire talks to be held in Cairo on Thursday and Friday, Egyptian FM says ‚ñ Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim, says it 'raises many ambiguities'…
(2024-08-20). Israeli media: A barrage of 20 rockets fired from Lebanon at Western Galilee. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Israeli Airstrikes in East Bekaa Leave 8 Injured, Including Children. english.almanar.com.lb Last night, Israeli aircraft conducted a series of airstrikes in the eastern Bekaa region of Lebanon, resulting in injuries to eight people. The attacks targeted various areas, including the Kasrnaba, Tamnin al-Tahta, Nabi Sheth. In addition to the airstrikes, Israeli occupation forces also launched artillery attacks on several towns in the Baalbek district, including Dhour …
(2024-08-20). Lebanon files new complaint with Security Council over Israeli violations. presstv.ir The complaint points to Israeli pilots' breaking the sound barrier in the skies over Lebanese regions.
(2024-08-20). Israel strikes deep in east Lebanon after soldier killed. newarab.com 
Israel struck It came after an Israeli soldier was killed in northern Israel, amid 10 months of cross-border clashes between "Israeli strikes in the [eastern] Be…
(2024-08-20). Iraq says 'committed' to supplying Lebanon with fuel amid delays. newarab.com 
Iraq has reiterated its commitment to supplying An Iraqi cabinet spokesperson said on Monday that a delay in sending new shipments was due to "technical" and "logistical" reasons relating to transportation and shipping. | The spokesperson stressed that a new fuel shipment would arrive in Lebanon "in the coming days". | Le…
(2024-08-20). Genocide in a child's mind. electronicintifada.net My daughter Rita turned 5 this month, and it feels impossible to protect her.
(2024-08-20). Israel's "Shared Values" With The West Are Tyranny, War And Genocide: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
British journalist Richard Medhurst reports that on Thursday he was arrested and treated as a terrorism suspect for the …
(2024-08-20). Biden Says Civilians Being Killed on Both Sides in Gaza. The Ratio Is 45 to 1. truthout.org In a speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, President Joe Biden said that "both sides" in Israel's genocide of Gaza are experiencing civilian death — a blatant lie that ignores any semblance of reality on the ground in Gaza, where the Palestinian civilian death toll rises each day. "Those protesters out in the street, they have a point," Biden said… |
(2024-08-20). Blinken Blames Hamas for Ceasefire Impasse — But Hamas Supports Biden's Proposal. truthout.org On Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Hamas negotiators for causing the impasse in the latest ceasefire negotiations — but Hamas said that this is another of the Biden administration's "misleading claims" aimed at "buying time" for Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza. In a press conference after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… |
(2024-08-20). Washington Post and NPR join right-wing witch-hunt against tech journalist Taylor Lorenz. wsws.org Journalist and podcaster Taylor Lorenz has come under attack by the Washington Post, National Public Radio and far-right publishers for her opposition to the Biden administration's support for the Gaza genocide and policy of mass infection of the public with the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2024-08-20). Jean-Pierre Page: in Gaza, France's CGT Union Turned Its Back on Internationalism. dissidentvoice.org While the CGT proudly participated in the 'Games of Shame,' a personal triumph for Macron and his repressive, regressive policies, with the participation of the Israeli delegation and even the Israeli President, who was honored amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza, this letter from Jean-Pierre Page, former head of the CGT's International Department, condemns the …
(2024-08-20). End This Genocide/ By Dan Kovalik. marktanliano.net
(2024-08-20). US or China, Which Is Truly Democratic? US Oligarchy vs Chinese 'Consultative Democracy'. orinocotribune.com By Simon Turner — Aug 16, 2024 | While scholars conclude that the USA is an oligarchy run by big corporations, China has developed a unique system of "whole-process people's democracy". This is how it works. | Who do we want to lead? With genocide ongoing, regional wars brewing, and climate change records breaking, who is a safe pair of hands? | Today a choice exists; an alternative to the US-led international order is being built, with China at its center. | A Western survey, the Edelman Trust Barometer, found China to be the country rated highest globally in terms of people's trust in their government. | C…
(2024-08-20). Palestinians are being dehumanised to justify occupation and genocide. aljazeera.com Western media's framing of us as inherently violent is as deadly as Israeli bombs and bullets.
(2024-08-20). Headlines for August 20, 2024. democracynow.org Biden, AOC Address Night 1 of DNC as Palestinian Rights Activists Shine Light on Gaza Genocide, Women Affected by Abortion Bans in GOP-Led States Share Harrowing Experiences from DNC Stage, Protesters "March on the DNC" Amid Heavy Police Presence, Arrests, Blinken Says Netanyahu Agreed to Ceasefire Proposal, But Israel Continues Its Genocidal War in Gaza, Court Sentences Chrystul Kizer to 11 Years for Killing Her Sex Trafficker in Self-Defense as a Teen, Georgia Approves New Rule That Could Delay Election Certification, Sow Chaos Post-Election, Disgraced NY Congressmember George Santos Pleads Guilty t…
(2024-08-20). 'March on DNC': US pro-Gaza protesters call for end to Israeli genocide. presstv.ir Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in the US city of Chicago on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention.
(2024-08-20). Pandemics and vaccine agenda: They are programming the public to accept a genocide of global proportions. expose-news.com On Friday, the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern ("PHEIC" pronounced "fake") for the second time in two years. It was known that a tabletop exercise …
(2024-08-20). Who Are They? The CA Legislative Jewish Caucus. counterpunch.org 
While University of California students chanted "Divest!" and erected "Free Palestine" encampments, a little-known pro-Israel faction of the California legislature introduced legislation to indoctrinate six million California public school children and stem the rising tide of college resistance to Israel's genocide in Gaza. What's in a name? They call themselves the California Legislative Jewish Caucus and they
(2024-08-20). Thousand of Chicago Protesters At DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 'DNC represents genocide and war': Democratic convention kicks off as Gaza protests try to grab spotlight. haaretz.com As the Democratic Party attempts to foster a big-tent atmosphere toward pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian advocates alike, thousands march through Chicago to protest the 'U.S.-funded Israeli genocide of the Palestinian people'…
(2024-08-20). The view from '68: Bill Ayers on the Chicago DNC. therealnews.com 
It's a presidential election year, and a deeply divisive imperialist war has split the public. As the Democratic National Convention gathers in Chicago, anti-war organizers vow to be in the streets to protest US responsibility for a genocide overseas. No, this isn't 2024. It's 1968. And the police riot that follows in the city of Chicago has effects on US politics that will reverberate for decades to come. Former member of the Weather Underground Bill Ayers joins The Marc Steiner Show for a timely look back on the events of the 1968 Chicago DNC, and its resonance with the current Chicago DNC happening amid…
(2024-08-20). Pandemics and vaccine agenda: They are programming the public to accept a genocide of global proportions. expose-news.com On Friday, the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern ("PHEIC" pronounced "fake") for the second time in two years. It was known that a tabletop exercise …
(2024-08-20). Muslim, Immigrant & Jewish Delegates Unfurl "Stop Arming Israel" Banner During Biden DNC Speech. democracynow.org 
During President Biden's speech on the first night of the DNC, protesters briefly unfurled a banner that read "Stop Arming Israel," before it was wrested away by convention staff. We speak to three members of the group Delegates Against Genocide who organized and carried out the action: Esam Boraey, a human rights activist and delegate from Connecticut; Florida DNC member Nadia Ahmad; and progressive Jewish activist Liano Sharon, an elected delegate from Michigan. "We were there specifically to confront President Joe Biden," says Ahmad, explaining why the protesters chose to disrupt…
(2024-08-20). UN satellite images reveal colossal damage to structures in Gaza amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The most recent images released by the United Nations show the damage to structures in the Gaza Strip has seen a sharp increase over the past 11 months of genocidal war.
(2024-08-20). Journalist critical of Israeli genocide in Gaza arrested in UK under 'Terrorism Act'. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.
(2024-08-20). Democratic Party Unites Under Banner of Silence on Gaza Genocide. theintercept.com 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks onstage during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. | Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | The performances on the first night of the Democratic National Convention were impeccable. Responses to the speeches on the convention floor and throughout liberal corners of social media were ecstatic. | To chants of "We love Joe," President Joe Biden gave a statesmanly blessing to his would-be successor, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Hillary Clinton spoke of shattering the "glass ceiling." Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., a pastor, delivered…
(2024-08-20). Kamala's Home Town Demands: "Not Another Bomb" indybay.org Over a thousand rally and march in Oakland to demand a cease fire and arms embargo to stop Israel's genocide of Palestine…
(2024-08-20). Employment Equity roadshow heads to Limpopo. sanews.gov.za Employment Equity roadshow heads to Limpopo | The Department of Employment and Labour is taking the 2024 annual National Employment Equity workshops/roadshows to Limpopo today. | The workshops will be held at Moche Grace Land in Thohoyandou today and at the Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane on Wednesday. | The workshops, which are run in collaboration with the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), are designed to improve racial, gender and disability equality in the workplace under the theme: "Bridging the Equity Gap Through Diversity & Inclusion". | "The EE workshops are targeting employers or…
(2024-08-20). Al-Qassam Brigades says 3 Israeli soldiers killed as resistance fighters clash with occupation forces from point-blank range in Rafah's Tal Al-Sultan Neighborhood. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Women, children among dead in Israeli strike on Gaza City school. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike hit a school in Gaza City on Tuesday morning in an attack which claimed was targeting a Hamas "command and control centre" but has killed at least 12 civilians, according to local journalists. | Aerial shelling and gun battles were reported across Gaza, including in Rafah, Khan Younis and al-Bureij camp in central Gaza. | The attacks come as plans for a U…
(2024-08-20). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 318: Gazans given new evacuation orders as Netanyahu insists on additional ceasefire conditions. mondoweiss.net
(2024-08-20). Hands Off Uhuru 3! (Statement). orinocotribune.com Statement by Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition & Venezuela Solidarity Network | The Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition opposes the US government prosecution of the Uhuru 3 as agents of Russia. We join with the many other organizations standing in defense of free speech rights and encourage others to also. Their trial will start in less than a month, on September 3 in Tampa federal court. | The defendants are three activists — Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel -associated with the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), accused by the government of acting as Russian agents when they criticize US interfere…
(2024-08-20). Aid worker deaths hit record high following Israel's war on Gaza: UN report. presstv.ir The United Nations has revealed a distressing rise in the number of aid worker fatalities in conflict zones, largely linked to the ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Record number of aid workers killed in 2023, UN says. newarab.com 
A record number of aid workers were The 280 aid workers from 33 countries killed in 2023 was more than double the previous year's figure of 118, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs known as OCHA said in a report on Wo…
(2024-08-20). Politicians In Dystopialand Warn Other Candidate Will Cause Dystopia. caitlinjohnstone.com.au From the heart of this tyrannical nightmare, politicians warn that if you don't vote for them you will find yourself in a nation that has been transformed into a tyrannical nightmare.
(2024-08-20). Absolutist, Relativist and Cynical Thinking Styles. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation The mismatch between the complexity of the world and the simplistic manner in which we think about it The social, economic and political world in which we live is extremely complex, but most of the Yankee population does not have the thinking skills that can make intelligent decisions about this world and what to …
(2024-08-20). India-Russia Friendship Relevant Even in Multipolar World Order. infobrics.org After assuming power for the third consecutive time, prime minister Narendra Modi has given the message to the western countries by choosing Russia for his first bilateral foreign tour that India's foreign policy is independent and it is driven by its national interests…
(2024-08-20). Egypt, UAE Strengthen Agricultural Investment Ties. infobrics.org Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with Mariam Al Kaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Cairo, to discuss enhancing cooperation between the two countries in agricultural investment…
(2024-08-20). The Forgotten Trophy of India-Russia Friendship. infobrics.org If there is one single individual icon who epitomises India-Russia cooperation above and beyond politics, diplomacy and transactional ties, it is India's greatest chess player and five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand…
(2024-08-20). Thousands March on DNC in Chicago to Demand End to War on Gaza. democracynow.org 
On the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, Democracy Now! was on the streets of Chicago during the March on the DNC as thousands of protesters held a rally and march to call on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end U.S. support for Israel amid its ongoing assault on Gaza. We bring you the voices of some of the protesters.
(2024-08-20). India's top court sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder. geo.tv 
Medical professionals hold posters during a demonstration amid nationwide strike by doctors to condemn the rape and murder of a young medic from Kolkata, along a street in New Delhi on August 17, 2024. — AFP
(2024-08-20). In Gaza, Israel's dehumanization of the Palestinians has reached a new height. mronline.org 
The Israel Defense Forces has decided to downsize the Oketz unit, Unit 7142, ahead of its cancellation. The unit for dogs and their trainers has been suffering from a shortage recently.
(2024-08-20). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-20). The US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Talks Are A Complete Sham. thelastamericanvagabond.com The US Biden administration is claiming that the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations have been the most productive in months. However, the deal that is currently on the table, after the Israeli government has additional conditions which go well beyond what was previously agreed to, no longer even make the agreement worthy of the
(2024-08-20). Gaza War, Lack of Palestinian Labor Drives Decline of Israeli Economy. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence on continuing his total war on Gaza is not only inflicting untold misery on thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza but is also hurting the economic well-being of Israelis. According to the Israeli newspaper Arab 48, the Israeli economy's …
(2024-08-20). Israel Sought to Bypass Foreign Agent Law to Spread Propaganda in US: Report. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-20). CA Educators Are Resisting Anti-Palestine Bills Pushing "Academic Police State" truthout.org A raft of bills proposed in the California legislature would stifle Palestine-related speech in public schools and on college campuses, including protests against Israel's war on Gaza and the teaching of ethnic studies and histories of Palestine and the Middle East. "These bills are really about censorship of teaching Palestine. They're about perpetuating right-wing myths about people of… |
(2024-08-20). First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights Asks: Will Dems Take Urgent Action? truthout.org This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza. We play excerpts, including from the Arab American Institute's James Zogby, a former executive member of the Democratic National Committee; Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care… |
(2024-08-20). Israel Bombed School That Served as Shelter for Hundreds of Palestinian Families. truthout.org Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians, including two children, in the bombing of a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City on Tuesday, according to Gaza's civil defense agency. An Israeli plane dropped a bomb on the Mustafa Hafiz School, which housed hundreds or thousands of displaced people, without warning, leaving Palestinian rescue workers to sift through the rubble of the collapsed… |
(2024-08-20). Uncommitted Delegates Say They "Have a Duty to Serve" Their Constituents. truthout.org While Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the vast majority of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination for president in this year's election, dozens of delegates remain uncommitted, and are attempting to use their status to persuade Harris's campaign to adopt a stricter policy against Israel as it wages a genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. |
(2024-08-20). 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?
(2024-08-20). Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza: At least 9 martyred, many others injured as Israeli occupation strike Mustafa Hafez School, west of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Israeli military retrieves bodies of 6 hostages killed in Hamas captivity, relatives slam Netanyahu. haaretz.com Family members of the hostages, all of whom died while held in Gaza, accuse the government of abandoning them and call for the urgent release of the remaining hostages…
(2024-08-20). Israeli Gov't Under Fire as Bodies of 6 Israeli Captives Retrieved from Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
Families of Israeli captives whose bodies were retrieved from Gaza accused the Zionist government of abandoning them, Israeli media reported on Tuesday. Israeli occupation military announced early on Tuesday it has recovered the bodies of six captives during an overnight operation in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli media identified the dead hostages …
(2024-08-20). IDF retrieves bodies of six Israeli hostages overnight, all kidnapped alive and killed in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com Senior Hamas official criticizes Blinken's Gaza proposal claim, says it 'raises many ambiguities' ‚ñ Israeli army officer killed, six soldiers wounded from IDF missile in Gaza's Khan Yunis ‚ñ Hundreds gather outside Blinken meeting with hostage relatives, calling for hostage deal ‚ñ IDF soldier killed in attack on northern Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu's office says meeting with Blinken was 'positive, good spirited'…
(2024-08-20). Biden's claim about ceasefire status 'green light' for Israel to continue war: Hamas. presstv.ir Hamas has denounced Biden's "misleading" claim that the resistance group is blocking a Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2024-08-20). Israel Announces Recovery of 6 Hostage Bodies From Gaza Strip. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-20). First-Ever DNC Panel on Palestinian Rights: We Need to "Restore the Soul of the Democratic Party" democracynow.org 
This year, the Democratic National Convention held its first-ever panel on Palestinian human rights. The panel came after persistent grassroots organizing against U.S. support for Israel's assault on Gaza. We play excerpts, including from the Arab American Institute's James Zogby, a former executive member of the Democratic National Committee; Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, a pediatric intensive care surgeon who recently worked in Gaza; and Layla Elabed, co-chair of the Uncommitted National Movement. | Later that day, during President Biden's convention speech, protesters standing near the Florida delega…
(2024-08-20). Israel releases Gaza detainees, who reveal 'inhuman' conditions. newarab.com 
A new batch of WAFA and Quds News Network both reported that 25 detainees arrived in Gaza via the
(2024-08-20). Rights groups sue UK over arms sales to Israeli regime. presstv.ir Human rights groups file a complaint against the British government over the licensing of arms sales to the Israeli regime.
(2024-08-20). British diplomat quits over UK-Israel arms sales amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A British Mark Smith, who worked as a second secretary in the UK embassy in Dublin,
(2024-08-20). Scotland suspends all meetings with Israel. plenglish.com London, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The autonomous government of Scotland, in the United Kingdom, reiterated today the suspension of all its meetings with representatives of the Government of Israel until real progress is made towards peace in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-20). Israel's futile war against massive Iranian hack of secret data. haaretz.com Anti-Israel hackers stole troves of sensitive Israeli data and are now publishing gigabytes of secret and classified information. Unable to stop the hacks, Israel is waging a futile war to against the leaks…
(2024-08-20). Hostage deal won't bring down Israeli government, sources close to Netanyahu say. haaretz.com Even if far-right minister Ben-Gvir and Smotrich quit the coalition over a possible deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war, the prime minister won't be forced to call fresh elections…
(2024-08-20). Hamas accuses US of 'buying time for Israel' in Gaza ceasefire talks. aljazeera.com Blinken visits Egypt as US pushes Hamas to agree to an amended deal that allows Israel to keep troops in Gaza.
(2024-08-20). What is the Gaza ceasefire 'bridging proposal' and will it work? aljazeera.com US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire 'bridging proposal', but the Palestinian group says it only serves the Israelis.
(2024-08-20). Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention. whyy.org Dozens of protesters broke through a security fence near the site of the Families with babies in strollers, students, elected leaders and others holding signs and flags joined the march to the United Center, where the convention is being held, to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. As the larger group marched peacefully, a few dozen who broke away tore…
(2024-08-20). IRGC: Stronger response awaits Israel for Hamas leader's assassination. presstv.ir Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) vows to serve the Israeli regime with a stronger response over the assassination of senior Hamas' leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-20). Palestine features prominently in Algeria election campaigns. newarab.com 
Some of the key topics discussed in speeches were Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, the rights of Palestinians and delivery of much needed aid, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Algeria's President Abdelmajid Tebboun…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces wound Palestinians in violent raid on Nablus. newarab.com 
Four Palestinians were wounded during a violent According to Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the They agency added that Israeli forces de…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces kill 18-year-old Palestinian in West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed an 18-year-old Palestinian during several raids on Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Haroub was shot in his right eye by the Israeli army at the al-Fawar camp in the town of Dura, south of Hebron. Al-Haroub was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. | Soldiers fired live rounds, sound bombs and gas cannisters at residents during the confrontation in which al-Haroub was killed, local sources told Wafa. Two other people we…
(2024-08-20). Palestinian teenager killed in West Bank after Israeli forces shoot him in head. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid in the town of Dura, south of the occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials say.
(2024-08-20). New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel. middleeasteye.net 
New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel | Platform touts 2016 memorandum that sends $3.8bn to Israel each year as 'ironclad' | | Demonstrators in support of Palestinians in Gaza on sidelines of Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on 19 August 2024…
(2024-08-20). Israel air strike on Gaza school kills several displaced Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
Israel air strike on Gaza school kills several displaced Palestinians | Children were among those killed after Israeli warplanes targeted Mustafa Hafez school in Gaza City | | Palestinians inspect a school sheltering displaced people after it was hit by an Israeli strike in Gaza City on 20 August…
(2024-08-20). Bari Weiss, Zionist crusaders, and the era of the toxic troll. newarab.com 
In a As the founder, public face and heat-seeking curator of The Free Press, a new media company with ambitions to overtake the old media, Ms. Weiss, 40, has identified a mélange of reliable foils: the illiberal left; diversity, equity and inclusion programs; opponents of Israel; The New York Times, where Ms. Weiss worked until 2020…For her sins against groupthink, Ms. Weiss has suggested, she faced evic…
(2024-08-20). Wait for Iran's retaliation against Israel 'could be long'. newarab.com 
There could be a long wait for The Middle East has been bracing for Iran's avowed retaliation over the killing of
(2024-08-20). Independent journalist critical of Israel's Gaza genocidal briefly arrested in UK. presstv.ir An independent British journalist critical of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza is briefly arrested in the UK under Section 12 of the country's Terrorism Act of 2000.
(2024-08-20). Another FIVE Palestine Action activists have just been jailed. thecanary.co On Tuesday 20 August at Glasgow Sheriff Court, five young people from Palestine Action Scotland were jailed. Israel, the climate crisis, and the UK's political prisoners It was after they occupied Thales's weapons factory in Govan, Glasgow, on 1 June 2022. The five occupied the roof of the arms maker and dropped banners to disrupt […] | By
(2024-08-20). Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv attack. presstv.ir The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a deadly bomb blast in Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-20). Chaos at the DNC as peaceful protesters face violence from DEMOCRATS over Israel. thecanary.co 
Yesterday at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), delegates chose violence when peaceful protesters held up a sign which read 'stop arming Israel': Nonviolent protest met with violence at the DNC. A man hitting a woman in a hijab and he wasn't thrown out. t.co/qYvWbQl7eT — Charles Preston (@_CharlesPreston) August 20, 2024 DNC: silencing minority voices […] | By
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co 
Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they […] | By
(2024-08-20). Young children among those killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza market. aljazeera.com Video from the immediate aftermath of an Israeli air strike on a market in Deir el-Balah, Gaza shows young victims.
(2024-08-20). Israeli jet hits Gaza school killing at least 12. thecradle.co
(2024-08-20). Tensions Rise as Israel Retrieves Bodies of Hostages from Gaza. devdiscourse.com Israel retrieved the bodies of six hostages from Gaza, the military announced on Tuesday. Negotiations continue to secure the return of over 100 captives from the besieged Palestinian enclave.
(2024-08-20). Israel's Big Security Lapse 1 Hour After Blinken Arrives; Netanyahu Govt Admits… | Hamas | Tel Aviv. hindustantimes.com The Israeli government made a big admission a day after a bomb blast in the country's biggest city. Netanyahu's government spoke on the Tel Aviv attack after Hamas issued a sinister threat to Israel. Earlier in the day, Hamas took responsibility for the Tel Aviv blast and said more such attacks are in store. The timing of the explosion coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to the city. Watch for more.
(2024-08-20). Thousands protest US support for Israel's war on Gaza as Democratic convention begins in Chicago. muslimmirror.com CHICAGO : Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors gathered in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off on Monday to push for an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed. Located just half a mile east of the convention hall, Union Park was filled with …
(2024-08-20). Iran's unrealized retaliation and Netanyahu's strategic collapse. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß * According to the latest US and Israeli claim, Iran cannot decide whether to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assumption is that there is a rivalry between Pezeshkian and the hardliners of the Revolutionary Guards and that the new President Pezeshkian is opposed to any aggressive strategy …
(2024-08-20). How Israel's 'moral compass' justifies the rape of Palestinians. newarab.com 
The gang rape footage of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards at the Sde Teiman detention centre in the Negev sent a shockwave across the world. However shocking, certain sections of Israel's society were prepared to defend the indefensible. | Following the arrests of ten reservists caught on camera sexually assaulting Palestinian detainees at Sde Teiman, far-right mobs, including government ministers, flooded the facility to protest the arrest. | "Gang rape is permissible for the security of the state," commented Security Minister Itmar Ben Gvir. Meanwhile, Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich was angered no…
(2024-08-20). Thousands march at Democratic National Convention demanding end to US support for Israel amid Gaza conflict. nationofchange.org As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, thousands of protesters take to the streets, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end unconditional U.S. military support for Israel as the Gaza conflict enters its tenth month.
(2024-08-20). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-20). Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of two members of Hamas' armed wing.
(2024-08-20). Nearly 65% of Israeli settlers oppose prosecution for rape of Palestinian detainees: Poll. presstv.ir A new survey has revealed that 65 percent of Israelis believe that soldiers who have sexually assaulted Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility should not face criminal charges.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Missile Kills Israeli Soldier In Gaza, Wounds 6 Others Far From Hamas Target: IDF Red-Faced. hindustantimes.com Huge confession by Israeli military on August 19 amid mounting losses in the Gaza Strip. An Israeli officer was killed and several wounded in a faulty airstrike, as per IDF. The Israeli Army said the incident happened in the Southern Gaza Strip on the morning of August 19. IDF's initial probe said one of the missiles fired by Israeli jets did not correctly glide to the intended target due to technical issues. Watch for more.
(2024-08-20). IRGC Reaffirms Resolve to Respond to Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps highlighted the "determination" to give a retaliatory response to the Israeli regime for its acts of aggression, noting that Iran decides when to take action.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Abduct Two, Near Tubas. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot, on Tuesday, three Palestinian young men, assaulted another, and abducted two brothers in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces simultaneously invaded the city of Tubas and the town of Tammun, to the south, where they stormed …
(2024-08-20). What are the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com Israeli forces continue attacks as attention moves to talks in Egypt.
(2024-08-20). 'Return of martyrdom': 'The Engineer' Yahya Ayyash trends as Hamas threatens more suicide attacks. haaretz.com Infamous for introducing suicide bombings into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Ayyash — who was killed by Israel in 1996 — is getting renewed attention after an attempted bombing in Tel Aviv…
(2024-08-20). The supposed free-press UK just held Richard Medhurst under counter-terror laws. thecanary.co Independent journalist Richard Medhurst was detained for 24 hours by cops at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws — presumably, he believes, for his reporting on Israel and Gaza. Richard Medhurst: detained by cops Richard Medhurst posted a video on social media explaining the situation. He said that on Thursday 15 August he was escorted off […] | By
(2024-08-20). Explainer: What are the scenarios and likely targets of retaliatory strike on occupied al-Quds? presstv.ir The occupied Jerusalem al-Quds is home to a number of important Israeli military and intelligence sites that could be targeted in the retaliatory military operation.
(2024-08-20). DNC 2024: New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel. middleeasteye.net DNC 2024: New Democratic Party platform shuns US arms embargo on Israel | Platform touts 2016 memorandum that sends $3.8bn to Israel each year as 'ironclad' | | Demonstrators in support of Palestinians in Gaza on sidelines of Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on 19 A…
(2024-08-20). IOF Kills Young Palestinian in al-Khalil, Sparking Confrontations in West Bank Cities. english.almanar.com.lb A Palestinian young man Mahmoud Ibrahim al-Haroub 18-year-old was shot in the head by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Dura, south of al-Khalil. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, al-Haroub succumbed to his injuries. Another Palestinian was also injured during the gunfire. Following al-Haroub's martyrdom, the number of Palestinian lives …
(2024-08-20). War on Gaza: Six Israeli captives retrieved from Gaza likely killed by Israel. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Six Israeli captives retrieved from Gaza likely killed by Israel | The Israeli military recovered the bodies of six captives in Gaza, five are believed to have died in a tunnel after an Israeli strike | | A woman walks past a mural in support of captives taken during the 7 October att…
jsonline.com (2024-08-20). Milwaukee pro-Palestinian protesters outside DNC say neither Harris, Trump deserves support
(2024-08-20). International student federation kicks Israel out: 'Iran, Russia and Syria are still there'. haaretz.com Without documentation and without any written decision, Israeli representatives were suspended from the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations. What preceded it should raise alarms about the collapse of Israel's standing in the world…
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co 
Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they […] | By
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). 15 people arrested in protests outside DNC as demonstrators push for Israel-Hamas war ceasefire, reproductive and LGBTQ rights protection
(2024-08-20). Iran, Malaysia slam Western military support for Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian of Iran and Prime Minister Ibrahim of Malaysia discussed the latest developments on the phone.
(2024-08-20). Reginald D Hunter stung by Zionist smear op as 'Mark and Mandy' return to agitate in UK. thecanary.co Comedian Reginald D Hunter has been the victim of a Zionist smear operation — but not even a very good one, at that. Because the central actors at the heart of the story have a long history of agitating for the Israeli state; just ask Jeremy Corbyn. So, it wasn't hard to expose who they …
(2024-08-20). At least 12 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza school. presstv.ir At least a dozen Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli military attacked a Gaza City school, the eleventh deadly strike against Gaza schools in August alone.
(2024-08-20). Sirens sound in Kabri, east of Nahariya: Israeli media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Thousands protest US support for Israel's war on Gaza as Democratic convention begins in Chicago. muslimmirror.com CHICAGO : Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors gathered in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicked off on Monday to push for an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza, where more than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed. Located just half a mile east of the convention hall, Union Park was filled with …
(2024-08-20). Israeli killed in WB settlement, suspect's home to be demolished. newarab.com 
The attack was allegedly carried by a Palestinian suspect, who hit Gidon Peri on the head with a hammer. The Israeli man was later taken to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, where he as later pronounced dead. | The 38-year-old Peri was on duty in the i…
(2024-08-20). Hamas or Israel: Who's blocking the Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Following ceasefire and prisoner exchange talks in Doha last week, there have been conflicting reports over whether a new ceasefire deal between Israel and While the
(2024-08-20). A grim flashback: Suicide bombing by Hamas in Tel Aviv was a response to Gaza. haaretz.com Hamas sees the many proposals for a deal as a trap in which the U.S. adopts Israel's position of refusing to end the war and withdrawing from the Gaza Strip…
(2024-08-20). Palestinian prisoners facing 'systematic torture' at Israel's Ofer prison. presstv.ir Recently released Palestinian abductees have recounted their suffering at the hands of the regime's jailers.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). UK: Lobby group paid for former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's £28,000 trip to Israel. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Lobby group paid for former Home Secretary Suella Braverman's £28,000 trip to Israel | In the parliamentary register of interests, Braverman described the four-night trip as a 'solidarity visit' in response to the 7 October attack | | As home secretary, Braverman tried to proscribe pro-P…
(2024-08-20). 'A war crime': Gaza says US, Israel use starvation as political weapon. presstv.ir Gaza's Government Media Office says the United States and its key ally, Israel, are using the policy of starvation as a tool to exert political pressure on the Palestinians, condemning the practice as "a war crime and a crime against humanity."
(2024-08-20). Canada refuses to comment on US sale of Canadian-made weapons to Israel. aljazeera.com Rights advocates say Canada is not being transparent and has failed to take danger of arms exports to Israel seriously.
(2024-08-20). NGOs call for UK gov't to ban arms sales to Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
A group of Lawyers have put forward a case detailing claims of Palestinians being
(2024-08-20). Arms embargo and ceasefire are the demands of thousands marching on DNC. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Today we are voting in the streets!" Allen Harris, a member of United Steel Workers, told People's World at the March on the DNC rally that saw 10,000 protesters hit the streets of Chicago Monday afternoon. Marchers demanded the Biden administration stop providing weapons to Israel and pressure its ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …
mississippivalleypublishing.com (2024-08-20). Michigan delegate escorted out of Biden's DNC speech over Israel-Hamas war protest
(2024-08-20). Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Top US diplomat Blinken, on his ninth visit to the Middle East since the
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu accused of 'doublespeak' over Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The contradiction between Israeli Prime Minister "Doublespeak" — a term used by George Orwell in 1984 to describe a distortion of words — was used in the Axios piece to describe how Netanyahu has hardened his position…
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces launch deadly attack Gaza City school shelter. aljazeera.com An Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed at least 10 people.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school. newarab.com 
Murtaja was a photographer and journalist with several media outlets. His brother, Yasser Mortaja, was also a journalist who was killed in the 2018-2019 Following M…
(2024-08-20). Why Did Israel Invade the Gaza Strip? globalresearch.ca After the asymmetric punishment inflicted by Israel in Gaza, all basic infrastructure, schools, mosques, hospitals and 90 per cent of buildings were reportedly destroyed by systematic aerial bombardments resulting in over 40,000 Palestinian civilian casualties and several thousand more buried …
(2024-08-20). Israeli settlers befuddled, shaken by Tel Aviv truck bombing claimed by Hamas, PIJ. presstv.ir A high-intensity explosion claimed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad ripped through southern Tel Aviv on Sunday, creating more panic among the already befuddled Israeli settlers.
(2024-08-20). Israeli Envoy Openly Says UN HQ In USA Must Be Bombed, 'Wiped Off Earth's Face' | Gilad Erdan | Gaza. hindustantimes.com In a shocking declaration amid growing criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, the outgoing Israeli ambassador to the United Nations has made a controversial statement, calling for the UN building to be "wiped off Earth's face." Netanyahu's envoy to the UN also described the organisation as "twisted" and "distorted." Watch the full video for more.
(2024-08-20). Palestinian leader's Gaza visit could help on 'the day after' — but only if there's a deal with Hamas. haaretz.com If Israel allows Abbas to travel to Gaza, it could help advance a plan for an international force to take control of the Strip and even finalize a hostage deal — but Israel will also have to declare the fighting over and that it will withdraw its troops…
(2024-08-20). Israel's Economy Is Officially Over! youtu.be
(2024-08-20). Yemen says will surely respond to Israel's 'vicious' attack on Hudaydah. presstv.ir "Yemen's response in retaliation for the barbaric and vicious Israeli assault on Hudaydah will be delivered through any possible means."
(2024-08-20). Why Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas wants to go to Gaza. haaretz.com Days after Abbas declared 'victory or martyrdom' in the Turkish parliament, his office asked Israel for permission to travel to Gaza. Such a trip could advance…
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-08-20). Scottish government suspends meetings with Israeli ministers over war on Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Scottish government suspends meetings with Israeli ministers over war on Gaza | The move comes amid backlash following a secret meeting held between the external affairs secretary and an Israeli diplomat | | Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein, posted a photo with Angus R…
(2024-08-20). War on Gaza: Palestinian youth self-censoring online for fear of repercussions. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinian youth self-censoring online for fear of repercussions | Report shows that digital security for Palestinians aged 15 to 30 has worsened since Israel's war on Gaza | | Social media users in Palestine increasingly face online scrutiny over their posts (AFP)
| A new report…
(2024-08-20). IRGC: Iran will choose timing of its response, keeping Israel in limbo. presstv.ir Brigadier General Naeini, the IRGC's spokesman, said Iran's response might not necessarily be a repetition of the previous operations.
(2024-08-20). Israel strikes market and school in Gaza, killing at least 20 Palestinians. aljazeera.com At least eight killed in Deir el-Balah market, hours after yet another school attack kills 12 displaced Palestinians.
(2024-08-20). Israeli forces say they recovered six captives' bodies from Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces say they recovered six captives' bodies from Gaza | Five of those recovered had already been confirmed dead by authorities before their bodies were found in Khan Younis | | A protester carries a poster during a gathering calling for the release of Israeli captives in Tel Aviv on 19…
(2024-08-20). Israel has expelled Norwegian diplomats. What does it mean. newarab.com 
On 8 August 2024, Eight days later, Norway was forced to shut down its Representative Office in the occupied West Bank as a result of Israel's action. | "This decision seeks to target the Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority and all those who defend international law, the two-state solution and the Palestinians' leg…
(2024-08-20). Short on forces, Israeli army calls up reservists previously given exemptions but deemed fit to serve. haaretz.com Army officials say that around 15,000 soldiers, all under 35, have been called up in three rounds 'as part of the IDF's plan to expand the pool of serving soldiers'…
(2024-08-20). Likud MP claims The Matrix written by Yeshiva students. newarab.com 
An Israeli During the program, she was qu…
(2024-08-20). Anarchists in the Labor Movement #3. itsgoingdown.org Black Rose Anarchist Federation continues to speak with anarchists involved in the labor movement. This is the third installment in our Anarchists in the Labor Movement series. Click through the links to read installment #1 with an education worker and #2 with healthcare workers. In this interview we speak to Daniel Bovard-Katz, a metalworker in…
(2024-08-20). Anarchists in the Labor Movement #3. itsgoingdown.org Black Rose Anarchist Federation continues to speak with anarchists involved in the labor movement. This is the third installment in our Anarchists in the Labor Movement series. Click through the links to read installment #1 with an education worker and #2 with healthcare workers. In this interview we speak to Daniel Bovard-Katz, a metalworker in…
(2024-08-20). Help Launch subMedia's New Series: InterRebellium. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new media project, InterRebellium, from long-time anarchist film collective, subMedia. To support the project, go here. InterRebellium is an upcoming documentary project from subMedia about the historic wave of protests and uprisings that broke out around the globe between late 2018 and mid 2020. It is planned as a limited ten-part series, featuring…
(2024-08-20). Help Launch subMedia's New Series: InterRebellium. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new media project, InterRebellium, from long-time anarchist film collective, subMedia. To support the project, go here. InterRebellium is an upcoming documentary project from subMedia about the historic wave of protests and uprisings that broke out around the globe between late 2018 and mid 2020. It is planned as a limited ten-part series, featuring…
(2024-08-20). Indian doctors demand tougher laws after colleague was raped. newarab.com 
Hundreds of doctors protested near India's Health Ministry on Monday to demand stringent laws to protect healthcare workers from violence and to seek justice for their colleague who was The protesting doctors, holding up placards like "Justice delayed is justice denied," were stopped by police as they tried to set up free outpatient services outside the ministry in New Delhi. | Doctors and medics across India have held protests, candlelight marches and temporarily refuse…
(2024-08-20). US says Iran cyber operations targeted Trump, Harris campaigns. newarab.com 
The "We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle," said a statement by the
(2024-08-20). Children in Gaza need urgent psychological support: UNICEF. newarab.com 
UNICEF spokesperson Kazem Abu Khalaf was quoted by Palestinian news agency Wafa as saying children in
(2024-08-20). Iraq risks being drawn into war amid Gaza fallout: UN official. newarab.com 
The Claudio Cordone told The National that "the
(2024-08-20). University of California bans campus encampments, face masks. newarab.com 
The The president of UC, Michael V Drake, claimed in a statement on Monday that the university wa…
(2024-08-20). Bassem Youssef X account 'vanishes' following pro-Palestine post. newarab.com 
Supporters posted a screenshot of Youssef's final tweet, which slammed the conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism and the targeting of pro-Palestine advocates. | "Antisemitism was an accusation that used to freeze the blood on people's veins. I see many people now realizing how this fear tactic is used to shut down conversat…
(2024-08-20). Morocco pardons nearly 5,000 cannabis farming convicts. newarab.com 
Morocco is a major cannabis producer and has allowed the cultivation, export and use of the drug for medicine or in industry since 2021, but it does not allow it to be used for recreational purposes. | The pardon by
(2024-08-20). Journalist Richard Medhurst 'detained under UK Terrorism Act'. newarab.com 
British independent journalist The Syria-born writer known for his critical coverage of Western foreign policy on the Middle East, said six officers apprehended him upon arriving to the airport in a Medhurst said that he was interrogated for almost 24 hours, his phone was seized, and was prevented…
(2024-08-20). Iraqi parliament's 'secret' salary hike vote sparks public fury. newarab.com 
The The decision—concealed from the official agenda during the parliamentary session on 7 August and kept away from media scrutiny—pr…
(2024-08-20). EU watchdog intervention forces Frontex to improve transparency. newarab.com 
[This piece is part of an investigative section called "For the Record". The New Arab believes that public interest comes first and that publishing research findings, even if not conclusive, can inform future investigative efforts]. | This investigation is co-published with A year and half after the appointment of an ostensibly pro-transparency leadership at the European Border and Coast Guard agency (Frontex), improvements in the agency's information disclosure practices are begrudgingly following suit. | The European Ombudsman (EO), the EU's top account…
(2024-08-20). Joe Biden gives farewell speech at DNC, but public moves on. newarab.com 
Around the time US President It was an odd sight for a historical speech that marked the end of the political career of the most powerful man in the world. On the other hand, perhaps it was fitting that one of the least popular incumbent presidents in US history would end with little more…
(2024-08-20). Yemen flood toll climbs to 60, thousands affected: UN. newarab.com 
Flooding caused by torrential rainfall in war-torn
(2024-08-20). Jordanian crown prince shares photo of newborn daughter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Libya central bank resumes operations after official's release. newarab.com 
Libya's central bank said Monday it was resuming its operations following the release of a bank official who had been The Msallem was abducted from his house Sunday morning by an "unidentified group", the bank had said, adding it…
(2024-08-20). Tebboune's sham election guarantees Algeria's democratic decline. newarab.com 
The worst-kept secret in Algerian politics is out. Everything had been carefully planned. | Tebboune had already moved the election from December to September and lobbied for the support of various political parties — including the pro-government N…
(2024-08-20). Egypt renews detention of satirical cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
An Egyptian state security prosecutor renewed, on Sunday, Held via video conference briefly in Omar's absence, his detention has been renewed for the second time for another 15 days pending further investigations into the charges allegedly "being involved in a terrorist group, disseminating false news and misusing soc…
(2024-08-20). Widespread anger after Kurdish courier killed by Iraqi guards. newarab.com 
The death of a young Kurdish courier, known as a "Kolbar", by Aram Khalil was fatally shot in Sargat village, near the Iranian border in the Hawraman area of Iraqi Kurdist…
(2024-08-20). Philippines to host 'limited number' of Afghans seeking US visas. newarab.com 
A "limited number" of Afghans will temporarily stay The timeline for the programme is still being discussed by the two governments with both saying only a "limited number" of visa applicants will be covered, without revealing exact figures. | The programme to process possibly thousands of Muslim asylum seeke…
(2024-08-20). Pakistan suffers snail-speed internet with some accusing government of setting up national firewall. newarab.com 
People in The problem has affected millions of users, disrupting businesses and drawing nationwide complaints, while authorities have denied allegations that the installation of a national firewall was behind the slowdown. | Since February, users have been either unable to use social media or allo…
(2024-08-20). Morocco, Tunisia hold talks after two years of tensions. newarab.com 
On 15 August, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar discussed "ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries", according to a statement from Tunisia's Foreig…
(2024-08-20). What the Houthi government reshuffle means for Yemen. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Palestinians activists lead march on first day of DNC in Chicago. newarab.com 
The first day of the US Organisers began setting up mid-morning with the efficien…
(2024-08-20). Palestinians, activists lead march on day one of DNC in Chicago. newarab.com The first day of the US Organisers began setting up mid-morning with the efficien…
(2024-08-20). Mediators want three humanitarian routes in Sudan opened: US envoy. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Can Turkish mediation mend Somalia and Ethiopia's rift. newarab.com 
In a move that shuffled all the cards, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Turkey launched an initiative to reconcile two of its
(2024-08-20). Ex-official alleges MbS forged signature on Yemen war decree. newarab.com 
(2024-08-20). Iran shuts down language institute recognized by German embassy. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Tuesday closed down the last language institute certified by the German embassy, local media said, in retaliation to the shuttering of Islamic centers in the European country. | A report by Nournews.ir, believed to be close to Iran's security bodies, published a photo of police forces taking down the sign showcasing the establishment's name. | The Institute For Teaching German Language was established in the capital in 1995 to teach the German language to Iranians, said the German embassy's website. | Mizanonline.ir, a news website affiliated with the country's judiciary, said judicial a…
(2024-08-20). Rights group criticises Saudi 'terrorism' execution. newarab.com 
A Berlin-based Abdel Majeed Al-Nimr, a 59-year-old father of four from Shia-majority
(2024-08-20). Gaza rebuild estimated at over $80 billion. newarab.com 
The cost of rebuilding RAND economist Daniel Egel told Bloomberg that the reconstruction could come to that amount when taking into account hidden costs, including labour market costs that have been impacted by death, injury and trauma. | According to the World Bank, from around October 2023 to January 2024, the estimated cost of reconstruction sat at $13.3 billion for housing, $553.5 million for health, a…
(2024-08-20). Credibility of Opposition 'Voting Records' Collapses in Tinaquillo. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-08-20). President Maduro Declares Activist Women Murdered by Far-Right Violence as Martyrs. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Mayaury Silva and Cirila Gil, two women grassroots Chavista leaders who were viciously murdered by violent gangs under far-right control, as "Martyrs of the Bolivarian Revolution of the 21st Century." The murders occurred in Turmero and El Callao during the terrorist actions following Venezuela's July 28 presidential elections. | "I ask for the most sublime tributes for them as martyrs of this antifascist Revolution. This Revolution is humanist, Christian, socialist, Zamorana, also anti-imperialist and antifascist. I claim the antifascist character of the Bolivarian Re…
(2024-08-20). Real Democracy And Continental Integration. popularresistance.org Continental integration has been a longstanding project in Latin America. It aims to overcome the balkanization that occurred in the wake of independence, which weakens the region geopolitically. This was a goal pursued by Simón Bolivar and José Marti in the 19th century and more recently by Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez. In 2004, the latter two joined forces to found The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America — Peoples' Trade Treaty [ALBA-TCP], which works to build connections among the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean. In this interview, we talk with Jorge Arreaza, Secretary of ALBA-T…
(2024-08-20). The Other Occupation: US Forces In Syria. popularresistance.org The strategic placement of US military bases in northeastern Syria is no coincidence. Extending from the Syrian—Jordanian—Iraqi border in the southwest of the country, to areas west of the Euphrates in the northeast, are 28 US installations — 24 of them US military bases. | This deployment, carefully planned out with specific geostrategic objectives, is there only to serve Washington's local, regional, and international interests. | According to US data, the number of American occupation soldiers in Syria increased dramatically from 50 troops in 2015 to over 2,000 by the end of 2017. Reports in…
(2024-08-20). Workers At Cornell Strike As Student Move-In Begins. popularresistance.org Ithaca, N.Y. — For the first time in decades, workers at Cornell University are on strike. | Thousands of students are scheduled to begin moving into Cornell's campus on Monday for the fall semester, but workers on the night shift began to walk off the job Sunday, when the strike officially started at 10 p.m.. Workers are scheduled to picket on the university's campus during student move-in day. | The United Auto Workers (UAW) and Cornell University have been locked in tense labor contract negotiations since April. UAW Local 2300 represents a bargaining unit of about 1,200 workers at Cornell, the majority o…
(2024-08-20). Axios Report Reveals Rampant Forced Labor In Grocery Supply Chains. popularresistance.org A stunning report in Axios paints a damning picture of widespread farm labor abuse in the US agricultural industry outside the protections of the Fair Food Program. | Yet while federal prosecutions of forced labor operations grow more common in agriculture, many massive food corporations like the grocery giant Kroger continue to turn a blind eye to the extreme abuses of some of the most vulnerable workers at the bottom of their opaque supply chains, according to a shocking report, months in the making, by Richard Collings of Axios. Meanwhile, according to the report, the lack of adequate resources for state and f…
(2024-08-20). DHL Workers Crush Corporate Union-Busting, Win Historic Victory. popularresistance.org Cincinnati, OH — Workers at DHL's largest air hub in the United States made history on Monday, August 12. DHL, bowing to months of escalating pressure after a two-year organizing campaign, officially recognized the union formed by over 1300 sort workers at the company's Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) hub. Now unionized, the sort workers at CVG have joined Teamsters Local 89. | James Lamb, a sort worker at CVG and a new member of Local 89, said in a press statement, "DHL has recognized the strength in our unity and the hard work we put in every day. We've fought hard, and we're prou…
(2024-08-20). How Should Cities Use The Land Freed Up By Highway Removal? popularresistance.org The 20th-century era of urban planning saw highways carving scars across the landscapes of many American cities, leaving in their wake a legacy of displacement and destruction. Today, removing freeways seems to offer a path to repairing some of this harm and moving away from car-centric infrastructure. But highway removal alone is not enough. | Whether removal projects make good on their promises to mend some of the damage caused by freeway construction and redesign cities at a more human scale depends entirely on two questions: Who controls the reclaimed land when a freeway comes down, and how will those decisio…
(2024-08-20). How US Big Tech Monopolies Colonized the World: Welcome to Neo-Feudalism. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-20). Meta Permanently Bans The Cradle in Latest Attack on Free Speech. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-20). After Meeting With Blinken, Netanyahu Backs US Gaza Proposal That Includes His Demands. scheerpost.com
(2024-08-20). Defence Correspondents: The Journalistic Wing of the Military? scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-20). Meta Permanently Bans The Cradle in Latest Attack on Free Speech. scheerpost.com The main webpage for the Cradle. Photo by Esteban Carillo from The Cradle. By News Desk / The Cradle On 16 August, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta permanently banned The Cradle from its social media platforms for allegedly violating community guidelines by "praising terrorist organizations" and engaging in "incitement to violence." "No one can see or …
(2024-08-20). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
(2024-08-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). Walz's Climate Record Is Complicated by Coziness With Fossil Fuel Companies. truthout.org Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, soon to be coronated as the Democratic Party's official nominee for Vice President of the United States, has stirred enthusiasm amongst the climate movement. Since taking office in 2019, Walz signed into law a bill requiring utilities to provide 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2040 and aligned the state's climate change policies closely with those of another… |
(2024-08-20). Chicago Organizers Remind Us That Movement Building Happens Outside the DNC. truthout.org Chicago: the biggest city in the Midwest, hub for industrial unionism and also nursery for neoliberalism (through the Chicago school of economics). From this contradiction has emerged — most recently, in the dozen years since the landmark Chicago teacher's strike — a rising tide of movement power. In 2023, Brandon Johnson, a former teachers union organizer backed by United Working Families… |
(2024-08-20). Sanders Calls Income and Wealth Inequality Issues "We Don't Talk About" truthout.org Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) were keynote speakers at Progressive Central 2024, which took place on Sunday and Monday just blocks north of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Progressive Central 2024 is a conference hosted by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). Several other progressive organizations partnered with PDA to… |
(2024-08-20). In 2024 Platform, Democrats Lurch Right on Policing and Immigration. truthout.org As thousands of delegates flock to Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), much of the public will be watching to see how the Democratic Party makes its case for Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential bid. One theme, already a popular talking point on the campaign trail, popped up repeatedly on the DNC's first night: This race, according to the Democrats… |
(2024-08-20). Biden's DNC Speech Praises Harris, But Mostly Focuses on Himself — and Trump. truthout.org On Monday evening, President Joe Biden returned to headline the Democratic National Convention stage, as he has many times in the past — though this time, it was not in the way he had probably prepared for just two months ago. Instead of returning as a presidential candidate, Biden spoke as a supportive incumbent who had opted not to run again, backing the campaign of his vice president… |
(2024-08-20). 'The Uncommitted movement did a service to the Democratic Party'. 972mag.com
(2024-08-20). Divers search Sicily yacht wreck with UK tech boss among the six missing. aljazeera.com British tycoon Mike Lynch was among the 22 onboard, celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges in the US.
(2024-08-20). World's oldest person Maria Branyas dies in Spain aged 117. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-20). Video: Thousands join Gaza protests at Democratic Convention. aljazeera.com Thousands of people have joined demonstrations against the war on Gaza near the US Democratic National Convention.
(2024-08-20). Japan's ruling party to pick new leader, successor to PM Kishida next month. aljazeera.com The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister.
(2024-08-20). All-woman Arab bands blazing a trail in Yemen and Oman. aljazeera.com Backstage with two female bands finding new audiences in Yemen and Oman, celebrating women in modern Arab music.
(2024-08-20). US sanctions former Haitian president over alleged drug trafficking. aljazeera.com US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly 'abused his influence' to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.
(2024-08-20). Cricket: Samoa's Visser breaks men's T20I record with 39 runs in one over. aljazeera.com Darius Visser obliterated the single over record by three runs against Vanuatu at a T20 World Cup qualifier in Apia.
(2024-08-20). German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old former Nazi camp secretary. aljazeera.com Irmgard Furchner loses her appeal against a conviction of complicity in more than 10,000 murders during World War II.
(2024-08-20). Indonesia and Australia finalise 'significant' defence pact. aljazeera.com The move comes as Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.
(2024-08-20). Jannik Sinner defeats Frances Tiafoe to win ATP Cincinnati Tennis Open. aljazeera.com The world number one will ride a wave of momentum into next week's US Open after winning his fifth ATP title of 2024.
(2024-08-20). North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report. aljazeera.com Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.
(2024-08-20). Panama deports 29 Colombian migrants from Darien Gap under US deal. aljazeera.com First group of migrants has been deported under agreement on migrant repatriations signed with the US in July.
(2024-08-20). How did the superyacht carrying tech tycoon Mike Lynch sink off Sicily? aljazeera.com Lynch and Morgan Stanley chief Jonathan Bloomer are among six people missing after the Bayesian sank, killing one.
(2024-08-20). Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US. aljazeera.com US government to support 'necessary services' for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country.
(2024-08-20). Mpox not the new COVID, says WHO. aljazeera.com WHO official says regardless of strain, mpox is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.
(2024-08-20). US orders inspections of Boeing 787 planes following midair plunge. aljazeera.com Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections after mid-flight dive blamed on random movement of pilots' seats.
(2024-08-20). India's top court orders national task force on doctors' workplace safety. aljazeera.com India's Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to be set up to improve doctors' workplace safety.
(2024-08-20). Trump Media shares hit record low as race tightens for former US president. aljazeera.com The stock is seen by some retail traders as a bet on whether Trump would win a second term as US president.
(2024-08-20). Manhunt in Kenya after suspected serial killer escapes prison. aljazeera.com
(2024-08-20). 'Empty words': Advocates say Biden's Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short. aljazeera.com US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago 'have a point'.
(2024-08-20). Are Gen Z able to change the world through their political engagement? aljazeera.com Gen Z are trailblazing through cultural, economic and political spheres, despite an unprecedented set of challenges.
(2024-08-20). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 907. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-20). India's top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor. aljazeera.com Supreme Court also orders paramilitary forces to provide security at Kolkata state hospital where trainee was attacked.
(2024-08-20). Top takeaways from day one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. aljazeera.com President Joe Biden has delivered the keynote speech, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris as the party nominee.
(2024-08-20). Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Kenya's Nairobi. aljazeera.com Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who is accused of dismembering 42 women, breaks out of a police station along with 12 others.
(2024-08-20). Video shows rocket engine explode during test at new Scottish spaceport. aljazeera.com A rocket engine exploded during a test at the new SaxaVord spaceport in Scotland.
(2024-08-20). Gaza protesters have a point, says Biden. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden has said pro-Palestine protesters "have a point" after thousands had rallied outside the DNC.
(2024-08-20). Ukraine is losing the plot in Africa. aljazeera.com Ukraine should be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the Cold War.
(2024-08-20). Trump posts AI fakes implying Taylor Swift endorsement. aljazeera.com The Republican presidential candidate has posted several AI-generated images which have been labelled misinformation.
(2024-08-20). US says Iran behind cyber attacks on Harris, Trump election campaigns. aljazeera.com Intelligence agencies accuse Iran of trying to create discord amid concern about foreign interference in November polls.
(2024-08-20). Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes? aljazeera.com Why did the Swiss military dump munitions into lakes from 1918 to 1964 and why must they be retrieved now?>
(2024-08-20). Biden asks voters to 'preserve democracy' by backing Harris. aljazeera.com US president Joe Biden asked voters to 'preserve democracy' by backing Kamala Harris in November's presidential election…
(2024-08-20). EU lists lower tariff on China-made Teslas as it revises duties. aljazeera.com Tesla asked for another look at its initial duty, saying it receives lower subsidies than its Chinese competitors.
(2024-08-20). The Distasteful Nonsense of Olympism. counterpunch.org 
Ekecheiria, also known as the "Olympic Truce," is a quaint notion dating to Ancient Greece, when three kings prone to warring against each other — Iphitos of Elis, Cleosthenes of Pisa and Lycurgus of Sparta — concluded a treaty permitting the safe passage of all athletes and spectators from the relevant city-states for the duration
(2024-08-20). What's Behind Regime Change in Bangladesh. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-08-20). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Social Movements and the Politics of Debt. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-08-20). Politicians In Dystopialand Warn Other Candidate Will Cause Dystopia. thealtworld.com 
One bizarre thing about modern US presidential races is watching politicians in one of the most dystopian civilizations ever to exist warning people that the other candidate wants to lead them into a dark dystopia, which depending on the party they label "communism" or "fascism". | Yesterday I saw an amazingly idiotic
(2024-08-20). Prices Are Still High, and Other Absurd Things Pushed by the Media. cepr.net A couple of decades ago a candidate for Copenhagen's city council ran on a platform that if he won, the wind would always be at bicycle riders' backs. In a country where many people use bicycles for commuting and shopping, this was an attractive promise. The proposal was put forward as a joke by a …
(2024-08-20). Kenya Protests: A Wake-Up Call to a Failing International Financial Architecture. cepr.net Protests ignited by recent IMF-backed reforms in Kenya show no signs of abating. Demonstrations began in June when Kenyan president William Ruto proposed taxes on essential goods including food, health care, and fuel in line with IMF-supported budget reforms. In response, Kenyan police resorted to a brutal crackdown, arresting protestors and opening fire on crowds. …
(2024-08-20). The Status of Europe's Autonomous Movements. counterpunch.org 
Spanish officials reassuringly heralded a "new era" for the country after May 2024 elections. Catalonian pro-independence parties had lost the parliamentary majority that had enabled them to govern their region since 2015, and for the first time in decades, had failed to secure a majority of seats in regional parliament. Spain's ruling Socialists meanwhile managed to emerge as Catalonia's largest party.
(2024-08-20). Water, Water, Everywhere, But Not for You, Palestinian. counterpunch.org 
I have a very intense relationship with water. As a result of a long-term health condition, I am often feeling very thirsty and drained. I cannot go more than perhaps 15 minutes without having a sup of water until I start to feel uncomfortable. On average people in the UK use 149 litres of water per-day,
(2024-08-20). Just Because We Can Innovate In Healthcare, Doesn't Mean We Should. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. consumes an incredible amount of healthcare resources, spending more on healthcare than any other high-income country. Much of this spending occurs within the biotechnology sector towards the development of new healthcare technologies. As a result, the U.S. serves as the engine of innovation for the rest of world with many of our most
(2024-08-20). Today's Young Mega-Millionaires Just Want to Have Fun. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-20). Speculative Algorithms are the New Invisible Cage for Workers. counterpunch.org 
It was barely a decade ago that many of us became enamored by the "gig" economy. Booking a room, ride, or restaurant took seconds and could be done at virtually any time or place. A major factor enabling the gig economy to grow was organizations using algorithms to create these services. Organizations, such as Airbnb,
(2024-08-20). "And Now They Want Our Votes" counterpunch.org 
Eman Abdelhadi's speech from the "Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws" demonstration on Aug. 18 in Chicago. Chicago, we all know why we are here. We are drowning, and our hearts are broken. We are drowning in debt. In medical bills. In rising rents. In inflation. We are under attack in this country. The Right has declared war on people
(2024-08-20). Tipping Is Racist and Harms Us All, It's Past Time to Eliminate It. counterpunch.org In most of the country, workers in restaurants, bars, nail salons, barber shops, and other service jobs are paid differently than workers in virtually all other occupations. For these workers, a large portion of their take-home pay comes from gratuity or "tips" provided directly from the customer. While employers of workers in other occupations must
(2024-08-20). Ukrainian Parliament Votes To Ban Orthodox Church With Historic Ties to Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's parliament voted on Tuesday on a bill that would ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), which has historic links to Russia but severed ties with the Moscow Patriarchate following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The UOC has also denounced the Russian invasion, but these steps were not enough for Ukrainian officials, who still …
(2024-08-20). Remembering TV Icon Phil Donahue: He Brought Antiwar Voices to the Airwaves Until MSNBC Fired Him. democracynow.org 
The acclaimed television host Phil Donahue died Sunday at the age of 88. Donahue's commitment to bringing major social and political issues to the American public spanned decades, a mission that was perhaps best encapsulated by his platforming of antiwar perspectives during the leadup to the Iraq War. He was fired in 2003 from his eponymous MSNBC talk show for doing so. In 2013, Democracy Now! spoke to Donahue about his firing. We play an excerpt from that interview and speak to journalist Jeff Cohen, who served as a senior producer on MSNBC's Donahue before its cancellation. "Phil was a progres…
(2024-08-20). Democracy Now! 2024-08-20 Tuesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | Democracy Now! Tuesday, August 20, 2024…
(2024-08-20). "Donald Trump Is a Scab": UAW President Shawn Fain Hails Kamala Harris & Attacks Corporate Greed. democracynow.org 
Labor rights were in the spotlight during the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, as union leaders, including UAW President Shawn Fain, took to the stage. We play part of Fain's address, in which he called Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump "a scab" and praised Democratic nominee Kamala Harris's labor record.
(2024-08-20). Chicago Is a Labor Town: Teachers Union President and In These Times Editor on Organizing for Change. democracynow.org 
We discuss Chicago's storied history of organized labor and the state of the labor movement today with Alex Han, a longtime union organizer and now the executive director of the Chicago-based progressive magazine In These Times, and with Stacy Davis Gates, the current president of the Chicago Teachers Union, of which Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson — who opened the 2024 DNC last night — was previously a member. As the Democratic Party increasingly embraces union rights as a major part of its policy platform, "It's pretty remarkable to think of how far we've come. It’…
(2024-08-20). China firmly opposes Philippine coast guard vessels' intrusion into adjacent waters of Xianbin Jiao. ecns.cn China firmly opposes Philippine coast guard vessels' intrusion into adjacent waters of Xianbin Jiao, and will continue to take resolute measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests and uphold the sanctity of the South China Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Lin-gang a hothouse for incubating success, pioneering tech. ecns.cn In 2023, more than 1.1 million intelligent connected cars were churned out in Lin-gang, with the industry's annual output exceeding 300 billion yuan ($41.9 billion), which is 10 times the size in 2019.
(2024-08-20). Record flooding seen in China's major rivers. ecns.cn China's rivers have seen more floods this year than in any year dating back to 1998, when such data was first collected, the Ministry of Water Resources reported on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Two ex-soccer officials sentenced to 11 years. ecns.cn Two former soccer officials were each sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday in Hubei province as part of China's ongoing crackdown on corruption in the soccer industry.
(2024-08-20). The trilogy of Philippines in the Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn Recently, two Philippine Coast Guard patrol boats 4410 (BRP Bagacay) and 4411 (BRP Cape Engano) forced their way into waters near Xianbin Reef of the Nansha Islands and illegally entered waters near Ren 'ai Reef again. The Philippine side laterly made a false accusation against China.
(2024-08-20). New Chinese-developed AAA game 'Black Myth: Wukong' a global hit. ecns.cn "Black Myth: Wukong," the first AAA game developed by Chinese company Game Science, was officially released globally on Tuesday, according to Securities Times.
(2024-08-20). Olympic champion Sun Yang set to make his return. ecns.cn The General Administration of Sport of China has confirmed that Olympic champion Sun Yang will make his competitive return in Hefei, Anhui province, according to Anhui local news website Dawan.
(2024-08-20). Bigger role for social security fund stressed. ecns.cn The social security fund should play a bigger role in the capital market to help better nurture technological innovation and make due preparation for an aging society, said industry observers.
(2024-08-20). Spies exploit university students to photograph sensitive research sites: MSS. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed on Monday that foreign spies, under the pretext of "making friends" and "giving part-time jobs," were luring college students to take photos of sensitive research bases to collect secret information.
(2024-08-20). Abbas to visit Gaza as polio fears grow. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' planned visit to Gaza has been welcomed amid worsening humanitarian conditions in the enclave, including fears of a polio outbreak, despite the resumption of cease-fire talks led by mediators.
(2024-08-20). Dali 120th Anniversary World Tour kicks off in Beijing. ecns.cn The exhibition features a total of 142 pieces of artworks, including 23 sculptures, 95 illustration book prints, 6 installation art pieces, 9 jewelry artworks, and 9 fashion artworks created by globally designers to pay tribute to Dali.
(2024-08-20). Xi, Lam hold talks in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi held talks with Lam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-08-20). Official urges measures to prevent accidental doping of Paralympians. ecns.cn Highlighting the importance of anti-doping program, a senior sports official on Tuesday called for continuous anti-doping efforts for the Chinese Paralympic delegation to the Paris Paralympic Games.
(2024-08-20). China urges U.S. to uphold one-China policy. ecns.cn The United States should respect China's core interests, uphold the one-China policy, and avoid sending erroneous signals to forces advocating for "Taiwan independence".
(2024-08-20). Shenzhen puts big bucks into university project. ecns.cn The southern boomtown of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, is set to invest approximately 6 billion yuan ($840 million) in the initial construction phase of the new Shenzhen Ocean University campus, with completion expected by 2026.
(2024-08-20). First full moon of 2024 lights up night sky in China. ecns.cn The first full moon of 2024 lights up the night sky in Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 20, 2024.
(2024-08-20). Unlock‚Chinese‚Cities‚ | Fuling targets global market for traditional Chinese medicine. ecns.cn
(2024-08-20). Immigration authorities crackdown on national border management. ecns.cn Immigration authorities nationwide have resolved over 22,000 cases of various crimes that obstruct national border management since the beginning of this year, resulting in the apprehension of over 39,000 suspects.
(2024-08-20). Parents help children dodge time limits on online games. ecns.cn Despite concerns over gaming addiction among minors, more than half of Chinese parents are willing to provide their identification information to help their children bypass real-name authentication requirements in online games, recent surveys reveal.
(2024-08-20). A decade on, high-speed rail still delivering in western China>. ecns.cn The high-speed railway starts in Lanzhou, Gansu province, passes through Xining in Qinghai, and terminates in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, spanning a total length of 1,786 km.
(2024-08-20). Authorities redefine money laundering to combat rising crime. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities announced strict measures on Monday to combat money laundering, in a bid to maintain financial order, safeguard national security and protect people's property by giving a new interpretation to the rising crime.
(2024-08-20). China's Counterespionage Law will not target normal business activities: FM. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday said that China's Counterespionage Law targets the very few spying activities that are harmful to China's national security, not normal business and investment activity.
(2024-08-20). Experts see economy stabilizing. ecns.cn China's economy is likely to gradually stabilize in the third and fourth quarters, as policymakers are poised to step up stimulus measures aimed at stabilizing growth and deepening economic structural reforms.
(2024-08-20). Candidates emerge as LDP race heats up. ecns.cn More than 10 candidates have emerged in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided not to seek reelection for the presidency.
(2024-08-20). Country boosts innovation with nationwide credit score system. ecns.cn The Ministry of Science and Technology has expanded its Innovation Credit Score System nationwide, offering unsecured, low-interest loans to technology-based enterprises in a bid to foster innovation.
(2024-08-20). HICOOL Summit attracts top-notch entrepreneurs to Beijing. ecns.cn The HICOOL 2024 Global Entrepreneur Summit themed on new quality productive forces and innovations will open on Aug. 23 in Beijing.
(2024-08-20). Neiqiu wetland a paradise for birds in Hebei. ecns.cn With the improvement of the local environment, Neiqiu wetland that covers an area of more than 1,872 hectares has now become an ideal destination for birds.
(2024-08-20). Islamic Resistance fighters target Al-Marj occupation site with rockets, hitting it directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Blinken in Egypt for talks on Gaza ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-20). Dr. Scott Atlas: The era of trusting people solely based on their credentials is over. expose-news.com In 2020, Dr. Scott Atlas was an advisor to the president and a member of the White House Covid-19 Task Force. He was shocked to see how powerful figures in Washington, including …
(2024-08-20). Dr. Scott Atlas: The era of trusting people solely based on their credentials is over. expose-news.com In 2020, Dr. Scott Atlas was an advisor to the president and a member of the White House Covid-19 Task Force. He was shocked to see how powerful figures in Washington, including …
(2024-08-20). Revisiting the last time Tedros the Terrorist declared mpox an international health emergency. expose-news.com In May 2022, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared monkeypox, now called mpox, a PHEIC despite the majority of the expert panel advising against it. This decision raised concerns about Tedros's objectivity …
(2024-08-20). British journalist arrested and detained at Heathrow Airport. expose-news.com Richard Medhurst says he was arrested at Heathrow Airport, London, under the Terrorism Act, Sec 12. He believes he is being persecuted because he reports on Palestine. Six police officers were waiting …
(2024-08-20). Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he holds a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US August 17, 2024. — ReutersFormer President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote…
(2024-08-20). Nijjar's associate survives assassination attempt in California shootout. geo.tv 
Satinder Pal Singh Raju stands holding the flag of Khalistan. — Photo by reporterLONDON: A close associate of the assassinated Canadian-Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and an active organiser of Khalistan Referendum has survived a deadly ambush in a planned California…
(2024-08-20). In pictures: 'Rare' Super Blue Moon lights up the skies in parts of world. geo.tv 
(2024-08-20). US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack. geo.tv 
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during his campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, US June 18, 2024. — ReutersIran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said on Monday, accusing…
(2024-08-20). Joe Biden hails Kamala Harris as DNC's future in emotional farewell speech. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden speaks during Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. Multiple speakers thank president for his dedicated service to US.Biden recounts his administration's accomplishments in speech."America, I love you," says…
(2024-08-20). Two British-Pakistani professionals honoured in UK. geo.tv 
British-Pakistanis Ahmed Junaid and Asim Khan. — Provided by reporter LONDON: Two distinguished British-Pakistanis have been acknowledged at an awards ceremony for their contribution to Islamic financing and the British public life.The awards honoured Asim Khan, the founder…
(2024-08-20). Harris urges Democrats to fight in surprise DNC appearance. geo.tv 
Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris walks onstage during Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. —ReutersCHICAGO: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise…
(2024-08-20). Obama to anoint Harris as Democrats' future at convention. geo.tv 
Former President Barack Obama hugs Vice President Kamala Harris during an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House on April 5, 2022 in Washington, DC. — AFP CHICAGO: Barack Obama will use the Democratic convention in Chicago…
(2024-08-20). President Joe Biden addresses DNC as he passes torch to VP Kamala Harris. geo.tv US President Joe Biden speaks during Day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024. Multiple speakers thank president for his dedicated service to US.Biden recounts his administration's accomplishments in speech."America, I love you," says…
(2024-08-20). UK tech tycoon, daughter still missing after luxury yacht sinks near Sicily. geo.tv 
(2024-08-20). Selected Articles: Video: The Globalization of War. America's "Long War" Against Humanity. Reveal the Lies. Confront the War Criminals. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-08-20). The National Blackout on Affordable Healthcare. "Undermine the Legitimacy of Universal Healthcare" globalresearch.ca As the last remaining months click down before the November elections, there has been a surreal national blackout about the dreadful state of Americans' physical and mental health. It is the forbidden subject in Washington. A viable and affordable healthcare …
(2024-08-20). "Observable Real-time Injuries at the Cellular Level in Recipients of the "Safe and Effective" COVID-19 injectables" globalresearch.ca We bring to the attention of our readers this important study | Abstract: | Observable real-time injuries at the cellular level in recipients of the "safe and effective" COVID-19 injectables are documented here for the first time with the presentation of a …
(2024-08-20). Venezuela: Electoral Warfare by the Book. globalresearch.ca To understand what has been going on in Venezuela over the past few weeks, you have to realize two things: one, that the presidential elections there took place in the "backyard" of the U.S. and two, that the country is …
(2024-08-20). Corporate Bioinputs: Agribusiness's New Toxic Trap. globalresearch.ca Up until the end of the 1990s, Monsanto was mainly a company focussed on producing and selling chemical pesticides. These kill bugs quickly and indiscriminately, ideal for large, monoculture farms and routine spraying, albeit devastating for biodiversity and human health. …
(2024-08-20). A Crash That Was Suspicious to Say the Least… and Horrible! "Eight Medical Doctors Travelling to the Sà£o Paulo Oncology Conference" globalresearch.ca Indeed, according to the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency, the aircraft which crashed on Friday August 9, 2024, in Brazil, in Vinhedo, west of Paraná, with 62 people on board (passengers and crew members), had been flying since 2010 and …
(2024-08-20). The WHO Confirms that the Covid-19 PCR Test is Flawed: Estimates of "Positive Cases" are Meaningless. Both the Lockdown and the "Vaccine" Have No Scientific Basis. globalresearch.ca One year later the WHO retracts. They don't say "We Made a Mistake". It's carefully formulated. While they do not officially deny the validity of their misleading January 2020 guidelines, they recommend RT-PCR "Re-testing" (which everybody knows is an impossibility).
(2024-08-20). Skyline Assassination? Brazil Plane Crash Story Not Adding Up as Strange New Details Emerge. Eight Oncologists on Board. globalresearch.ca Earlier this month, which you might have seen on Twitter/X, a passenger plane went down over Brazil. | These things happen from time to time as acts of God, but this case is particularly strange for two reasons: the people who …
(2024-08-20). Kids Who Received mRNA COVID Vaccines Had Altered Immune Systems a Year Later. globalresearch.ca Children ages 5-11 who received two doses of Pfizer's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine had heightened levels of a type of antibody suggestive of an altered immune system response one year after vaccination, a new The team of German …
(2024-08-20). Keir Starmer Calls for Comprehensive Assistance to Ukraine Despite the Decline of Britain. globalresearch.ca British Prime Minister Keir Starmer asked the country's National Security Council to consider giving more support to Kiev, the British newspaper The Times
(2024-08-20). The Future — How They Will Control All of Us. Is "The Deep State" Preparing for Another "Plandemic" globalresearch.ca click | **** | Everything that concerns the future is speculation. | But at this point, it is worth mentioning the rumors for …
(2024-08-20). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. indybay.org Bombast with bombs…
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/FridayPSAs…
(2024-08-20). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Thursday 8/22: Commemorate the Haitian Revolution in the Spirit of Black August. indybay.org Webinar Registration: bit.ly/BAHandsOffHaiti…
(2024-08-20). Tuesday 8/20: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineTuesday…
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2024-08-20). Saturday 8/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Forbidden Pilgrimage" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ixc6……
(2024-08-20). Saturday 8/17: Santa Cruz: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2024-08-20). Friday 8/23: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……
(2024-08-20). China and US: race for AI domination. indybay.org The Chinese expert community is focused on competition between China and the USA for AI domination. China's local AI companies in contrast to country's authorities are skeptical towards achieving global AI leadership by 2030 amid the American sanctions, lack of state support, variety of technologies and lack of staff. Many of the Western countries acknowledged China's lagging from the developed world.
(2024-08-20). Sunday 9/8: UUSF Forum: UU the Vote. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom, but zoom participation will not allow participation in letter writing | zoom.us/j/99938924898?pwd=reIcDTnWjToHrs… | Meeting ID: 999 3892 4898…
(2024-08-20). Apache Stronghold Heads East on Prayer Journey to Supreme Court. indybay.org Apache Stronghold shares their journey through the west, from the Lummi Nation to California, and in gatherings with Quechan and Hopi, and in the cities of Tucson, Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. The Prayer Journey to the Supreme Court continues east in the journey to protect sacred Oak Flat from a copper mine.
(2024-08-20). Digital Demagogue: The Critical Candidacy of Donald J. Trump. indybay.org Demagogues make assertions or arguments without regard for truth. Ceaser adds that the demagogue relies on appeals to three main emotions: envy, fear and hope. Religion is a powerful tool of the demagogue, since the speaker's invocation of the divine can inspire all three of those passions. They pander to passion, prejudice, bigotry and ignorance rather than appealing to reason.
(2024-08-20). Monday 8/19: Meet 9th District Supe candidate Roberto Hernandez. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco CA 94110…
(2024-08-20). Saturday 8/24: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Silent Protest: 1929 Jerusalem" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3Qcb……
(2024-08-20). Monday 8/19: Jovanka Beckles For CA State Senate & Yes On Measure DD Joint Canvass! indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center – West, 2414 6th St. Berkeley CA…
(2024-08-20). Sunday 9/15: UUSF Forum: Election Roundup with Tim Redmond. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 | or Zoom | zoom.us/j/93648295440?pwd=QOFBFEWUhTGIZE… | Meeting ID: 936 4829 5440 | Passcode: 925169…
(2024-08-20). Sunday 9/22: "Simone" Book Release & Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…
(2024-08-20). Wednesday 8/21: "The Political Prosecution of the Uhuru 3: The First Amendment on Trial" indybay.org Register: handsoffuhuru.org/legal…
(2024-08-20). 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…
(2024-08-20). Convicted felon Trump and JD Vance may be supported by fascist extremist groups. indybay.org
(2024-08-20). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…
(2024-08-20). Labour's Sadiq Khan says he's worried about the threat to him and his family if Trump returns to the White House. leftfootforward.org 'I worry about what a second Trump presidency would mean for me and my family, but I'm not going to allow these people to cower me.'
(2024-08-20). Mick Lynch perfectly explains why trade unions matter amid Tory attacks. leftfootforward.org "The very idea of the weekend is a trade union idea. Public holidays. Sick pay. Holiday pay itself. Pensions…
(2024-08-20). MASTER PLAN, Ep 2: Watergate's Magic Window Of Corporate Cash. levernews.com
(2024-08-20). FBI concludes Iran hacked Trump campaign. middleeasteye.net 
FBI concludes Iran hacked Trump campaign | US intelligence agencies say Iran sees 2024 US election as crucial to its interests | | FBI headquarters in Washington, DC, on 15 August 2022 (Mandel Ngan/AFP) | The FBI and other
(2024-08-20). Morocco pardons 4,800 jailed for cultivating cannabis – so they can farm legally. middleeasteye.net 
Morocco pardons 4,800 jailed for cultivating cannabis – so they can farm legally | The world's largest cannabis producer aims to encourage legal cultivation of the plant and export it for industrial or medical purposes | | A farmer checks crops of cannabis in the commune of Mansoura, in the Chefch…
(2024-08-20). Syrian villagers take up rifles to shoot down explosive-laden drones. middleeasteye.net 
Syrian villagers take up rifles to shoot down explosive-laden drones | Government forces step up drone attacks in northwest Syria, wreaking havoc in civilian areas | | Young men hide under olive trees in al-Nayrab village, monitoring the sky for drones (Abd Almajed Alkar…
(2024-08-20). How U.S. Big Tech monopolies colonized the world: Welcome to neo-feudalism. mronline.org 
U.S. Big Tech corporations are like the feudal landlords of medieval Europe. These Silicon Valley monopolies own the digital land that the global economy is built on, and are charging higher and higher rents to use their privatized infrastructure.
(2024-08-20). Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind meets opposition leaders, parliamentarians over 'unconstitutional' Waqf Amendment Bill. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has initiated discussions with opposition leaders and members of the Parliament's joint committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, expressing concerns that the proposed legislation is "unconstitutional" and interferes with the religious affairs of the Muslim community. The prominent Muslim organization emphasized that if the Bill is passed in …
(2024-08-20). Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind meets opposition leaders, parliamentarians over 'unconstitutional' Waqf Amendment Bill. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has initiated discussions with opposition leaders and members of the Parliament's joint committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, expressing concerns that the proposed legislation is "unconstitutional" and interferes with the religious affairs of the Muslim community. The prominent Muslim organization emphasized that if the Bill is passed in …
(2024-08-20). Dhaka University dean resigns after student protest over Quran recitation ban. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Professor Dr. Abdul Bashir has resigned from his role as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Dhaka University (DU). He submitted his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor on Monday, stating, "I am resigning from…
(2024-08-20). Dhaka University dean resigns after student protest over Quran recitation ban. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Professor Dr. Abdul Bashir has resigned from his role as Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Dhaka University (DU). He submitted his resignation letter to the Vice-Chancellor on Monday, stating, "I am resigning from…
(2024-08-20). Revealed: Shell Oil nonprofit donated to anti-climate groups behind Project 2025. nationofchange.org Shell USA Company Foundation sent $544,010 between 2013 and 2022 to organizations that broadly share an agenda, including severely limiting the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2024-08-20). The imploding Trump sequel is a bust, exposing the one-trick pony phony: Could he be trying to lose? nationofchange.org The only thing worse than lurching into dotage—and failing to realize you ain't what you used to be—is defying all good advice to drastically modify your pitch.
(2024-08-20). The status of Europe's autonomous movements. nationofchange.org While the EU plays a dominant role in managing autonomous and separatist movements in member states, non-EU countries have their own rules, and can be more vulnerable to outside interference.
(2024-08-20). At DNC Black women demand a seat at the table. peoplesworld.org 
The organizing power of Black women was placed center stage on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), as the Black Caucus used its first official session to host a panel on Black women's leadership and the upcoming presidential election. As Vice President Kamala Harris is set to become the first Black …
(2024-08-20). Union leaders and members at DNC praise Harris, blast Trump. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Union leaders and two union members marched to the podium at the opening day of the Democratic Convention in Chicago, full of praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and blasting at her Republican foe, convicted felon and white nationalist Donald Trump, President Biden's predecessor. Auto Workers President Shawn Fain led the parade, after announcing earlier …
(2024-08-20). Sanders: Beat Trump's fascism in November, then tackle capitalist oligarchy. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—The task facing the people's and democratic movements in the 2024 elections is clear, according to Sen. Bernie Sanders: Trump has to be beaten in order to block fascism. After that, it's time to take on what he called "uber capitalism" and the big money oligarchy controlling the United States. Vermont's independent socialist senator brought …
(2024-08-20). Women of the future: 'Sunny' and 'Molli and Max' on screens big and small. peoplesworld.org 
Two new science fiction works, one for the small screen and one for the large, provide new views of women. Each suggests different socio-political changes. Both measure the differences from the past. Molli and Max in the Future rides in on its sharp, hip, modern sarcastic dialogue, greatly abetted by Alex Winkler's well-paced light jazz …
(2024-08-20). Salvadoran authorities warn of persistent rains and thunderstorms. plenglish.com San Salvador, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Salvadoran authorities warned today of persistent rains and thunderstorms during the afternoons and nights of the current week which reaffirms the worsening of the so-called winter in the country.
(2024-08-20). President Díaz-Canel congratulates Mijaín López on his 42nd birthday. plenglish.com On his X profile, the head of State noted that López's fifth Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024 turned him into one of the legends of that sports event. | In his message, Díaz-Canel praised "the dedication, dignity and commitment of the true athlete, proud of the four-letter (Cuba) team shirt." | With his victory on August 6 in Paris, López became the best wrestler in history, winning gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games in an individual discipline (130 kg Greco-Roman wrestling). | He had previously won the titles in Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
(2024-08-20). UN calls for humanitarian pause in Gaza to launch anti-polio campaign. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) United Nations agencies on Monday called for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip to launch a vaccination campaign against polio, after a case was detected there for the first time time in 25 years.
(2024-08-20). Energy prices in Latin America and the Caribbean continue to decline. plenglish.com Quito, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Energy Organization (Olade) reported today that monthly energy inflation in the region has maintained a downward trend for the fourth consecutive month.
(2024-08-20). Mexican president describes judiciary as a kidnapped power. plenglish.com Mexico, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Tuesday described the judiciary as a kidnapped power at the service of a minority, and considered that the majority of Mexicans do not care about the strike announced by that sector.
(2024-08-20). Colombian Finance Minister warns of impending fuel price rise. plenglish.com Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla said on Tuesday there is an impending rise on diesel prices, stemming from the need to maintain fiscal sustainability in the country.
(2024-08-20). Saharawis slam opening of Chadian consulate on occupied lands. plenglish.com Algiers, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) has strongly condemned Chad's decision to open a consulate in the Moroccan-occupied territories, an official source informed in this capital on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Uruguay warns of agricultural debt after drought. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The growing debt in the agricultural sector as a result of the historic drought between 2022 and 2023 is currently a cause of concern in Uruguay.
(2024-08-20). Study reveals export opportunities between Ethiopia and India. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) A market study released by the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture and the Indian Embassy here on Monday revealed export opportunities and how to address challenges to improve trade bilateral countries.
(2024-08-20). Russian army takes control of important town in Donetsk. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Russian troops have taken control of the village of Novgorodskoe, (New York for Ukrainians) an important logistics center of the Donetsk Republic, the Ministry of Defense announced today.
(2024-08-20). øWhere's the gold? Argentinian deputy asks a reluctant Central Bank. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Union for the Fatherland deputy Sergio Palazzo today denounced that the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) has denied him access to public information on partial shipments of local gold reserves abroad.
(2024-08-20). Guatemalan police arrest 61 Salvadorans. plenglish.com Guatemala City, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala's National Civil Police (PNC) have been arresting 61 Salvadorans from January through Tuesday, in a joint effort to bring them to justice for a myriad of crimes they might have committed in both countries…
(2024-08-20). Chile's homicide rate recorded slight decrease in 2023. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean Prosecutor's Office presented Tuesday the report on homicides perpetrated here in 2023, which shows a slight downward trend compared to blood-related crimes committed in 2022.
(2024-08-20). Fed by gang violence, insecurity haunts life in Haiti. plenglish.com According to the Le Nouvelliste daily, the renewal of the State of Emergency is a clear sign that nothing has changed since the establishment of the Presidential Transitional Council and the interim Government headed by Prime Minister Garry Conille. | While criminals go rampant, the police are awaiting reinforcements and equipment, with no support from the Kenyan forces who came in June to allegedly defeat the armed groups. | "It is extremely important that the commitments made by partners and neighboring countries are implemented as quickly as possible," Conille insisted. | Such scenario of terror has eroded the…
(2024-08-20). Man sentenced for disappearing peace signers in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) A man was sentenced to 34 years in prison for the disappearance of five peace signers in 2017 in Nariño, southwestern Colombia, according to information available today on the Attorney General's website.
(2024-08-20). EU facilitates trade with Fiji and imposes tariffs on China. plenglish.com Brussels, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) informed Tuesday that its interim economic partnership agreement with the Pacific States came into force with Fiji, and confirmed the decision to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
(2024-08-20). Mexico registers a decrease in homicides compared to 2018. plenglish.com Mexico City, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Mexico registered an 18 percent decrease in intentional homicides in July compared to December 2018, the beginning of the current administration, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Rosa Icela Rodríguez reported today.
(2024-08-20). Guterres calls for an inclusive Bangladesh interim Government. plenglish.com United Nations, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General António Guterres called Tuesday for the interim Government in Bangladesh to be inclusive, as it seeks to restore calm and organize parliamentary elections.
(2024-08-20). Senate to decide on legalizing electronic cigarettes in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Senate's Economic Committee will vote on a bill on Tuesday that would legalize e-cigarettes in Brazil, where their manufacture, import, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, and advertising are prohibited.
(2024-08-20). Macron reaches out to different political parties. plenglish.com Paris, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The French Presidency confirmed Tuesday consultations by Emmanuel Macron from Friday through Monday with leaders of political parties and parliamentary groups, as he seeks the formation of a new Government.
(2024-08-20). Cuba welcomes over 1.4 million tourists. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has received 1.4 million international visitors from January to July, 2024, the National Statistics and Information Office (ONEI) reported Tuesday, at a time when several local hotels are winning new world awards.
(2024-08-20). New details of plan to assassinate Petro revealed. plenglish.com Bogota, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) Julio Lozano, head of the criminal structure of the Nueva Junta cartel, would reportedly be the capo behind financing the preparations for an attempt on the life of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
(2024-08-20). Refreshing body and spirit in Yazd, the Bride of the Desert. pressenza.com Some parts of the northern hemisphere are experiencing a particularly hot summer 2024. In cities, it is often not easy to escape the heat unless you have air conditioners, which have a high energy and environmental impact anyway. Those who can, try to escape the summer heat by visiting mountain or hillside locations with better air circulation, or by visiting seaside resorts with sea, lakes, rivers and swimming pools. | This heat reminded us of a visit we made to Iran at the end of summer 2018 together with our friends from Occitania and Castilla as part of the Silo's Message on the Silk Roads meetings. | In…
(2024-08-20). NO to Nuclear Weapons and NO to Fossil Fuels! pressenza.com 
September 2024: Two Weeks to Pressure the Corporations putting Profit ahead of People and Planet: | Continued burning of fossil fuels will make this world uninhabitable within a few decades. A nuclear war would make this world uninhabitable in a few minutes. We must end our addiction to fossil fuels and nuclear weapons before it's too late. | The top 40 companies that profit from fossil fuels and nuclear weapons spend millions on lobbying, elections and propaganda to maintain their control over Congress and the White House. But these companies — and their investors — also care about their publ…
(2024-08-20). Blinken in Egypt: President Sisi warns of regional war, urging Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The Egyptian president told the US secretary of state all parties must be wary of the grave danger of a catastrophic regional conflict.
(2024-08-20). Iran refutes allegations of intervention in US presidential election. presstv.ir Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has roundly rejected "unsubstantiated" allegations about the Islamic Republic's interference in the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-08-20). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.
(2024-08-20). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Iran pres. pick for defense minister: World rejects US-led unipolar order. presstv.ir Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who has been picked by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, to run the Ministry of Defense, says the world has rejected the US-led unipolar world order.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Iran's shift from importer to Asia's largest dairy exporter. presstv.ir Agriculture is one of the sectors that has grown steadily since the Islamic Revolution and been able to contribute to exports in addition to ensuring the country's food security, where a peremptory comparison is telling.
(2024-08-20). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh vows to continue to support Muslim Rohingya refugees. presstv.ir Bangladesh's new leader Muhammad Yunus has vowed to continue to support the Muslim Rohingya refugees living in his country.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). America the Unwell. tomdispatch.com One thing our government doesn't like doing is challenging the greed of health insurance companies. I can speak with some authority about holes in the ever-fraying safety net of our healthcare system, including Tricare, the military health insurance plan used by most troops, veterans, and their families, other employer-sponsored health insurance, state-sponsored care like Medicare and Medicaid, and individually purchased plans. After all, I'm the spouse of a veteran who uses military healthcare and a clinical social worker. I serve military families that rely on a variety of health insurance plans to pay for thei…
(2024-08-20). Iran's Chehel Dokhtaroon cave becomes officially recognised as national heritage site. tvbrics.com 
The cave contains 50 rock paintings…
(2024-08-20). India to land human on Moon by 2040. tvbrics.com 
The Indian space station Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) should be established and launched before 2035…
(2024-08-20). Russian archaeologists discover unique Stone Age artefacts. tvbrics.com 
The expedition was carried out by specialists from the State Hermitage Museum in the Smolensk Region…
(2024-08-20). Egypt's chemical exports grow year on year. tvbrics.com 
Egypt's chemical exports reached US$4bn in the first half of 2024…
(2024-08-20). China and Russia sign documents on humanitarian cooperation. tvbrics.com Agreements were signed in the fields of education, tourism, sports, health care, youth policy, cinematography, and culture…
(2024-08-20). Moscow region summarises results of dressage tournaments for United Arab Emirates Cup. tvbrics.com 
The 17 strongest dressage duets in the country competed for the trophy…
(2024-08-20). 200 Ethiopian students receive scholarships to Chinese universities. tvbrics.com 
Such scholarships not only enrich students' educational careers, but also strengthen relations between the two countries, states Ethiopian official…
(2024-08-20). Russian Neo-Stalinists, Maoists oppose the campaign to free Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The response by these tendencies to the fight to free Bogdan Syrotiuk must serve as an object lesson for workers and young people in Russia and internationally as to the character of the forces that have emerged out of the wreckage of Stalinism.
(2024-08-20). Ukraine War Day #909: Russians Take Artyomovo. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | I had to resist the temptation to headline "Russian Soldiers Capture New York". I have been using that gag for quite a long time, but apparently it did actually, finally happen, yesterday. | And even more successes for Team Russia on the Eastern Front, where they have been steamrolling through Ukrainian defenses.
(2024-08-20). Russian MP Kuznetsov: We need a reliable world, with justice and respect to every nation's interests. uwidata.com By Edvard Chesnokov Dmitry Kuznetsov is a member of the State Duma (the Russian Parliament) from the SRZP (A Just Russia — For Truth) party. Along with his party fellow, a famous Russian writer Zakhar Prilepin, Kuznetsov stands for Eurasianism and establishing a united anti-American front between Moscow, Ankara, Tehran, Beijing, Pyongyang and other non-western …
(2024-08-20). While Fain stumps for Harris at DNC, UAW issues strike bluster at Stellantis. wsws.org The union bureaucrats are maneuvering to get out in front of rank-and-file anger before it escapes their control. If there is to be a strike to defend jobs—and there must be—it has to be enforced by a rebellion against the apparatus.
(2024-08-20). German interior minister seeks to massively step up police state powers. wsws.org Two bills drafted by the Interior Ministry will provide the Federal Criminal Investigation Authority (BKA) and the Federal Police with new powers. They represent a milestone in the establishment of a totalitarian police state.
(2024-08-20). Pittsburgh plans to close 16 schools, devastating communities. wsws.org As federal pandemic funds expire, schools across Pittsburgh are being targeted for closure.
(2024-08-20). The financialization of higher education and the fight against war. wsws.org Eaton's book traces the financialization of higher education from the 1980s through the 2010s, which underlay the subordination of academia to Wall Street and the war machine of US imperialism.
(2024-08-20). IMF mission lays down the law to next Sri Lankan president. wsws.org Ahead of the election, the IMF has insisted "sustaining the reform momentum and ensuring timely implementation of all program commitments are critical" for the next government to carry out to the letter.
(2024-08-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org University workers and educators carried out a 72-hour strike last week across Argentina, while 1,300 flight attendants at low-cost US carrier PSA are set to take a strike vote.
(2024-08-20). Kroger's EDGE and other corporate swindlers use AI to rob working people. wsws.org It is telling that Kamala Harris said nothing about the use of AI to dynamically raise prices, despite undoubtedly knowing of its increasingly prominent use by corporations such as Kroger.
(2024-08-20). "Vote no! We deserve a lot better!": Dakkota auto parts workers furious after UAW announces snap vote on sellout deal to shut down the strike. wsws.org The UAW has called a snap vote to shut down the strike at Dakkota in Chicago, infuriating many workers who are disgusted with the agreement and the process.
(2024-08-20). "Vote no! We deserve a lot better!": Workers furious after UAW calls off Dakkota strike, announces snap vote on sellout deal. wsws.org The UAW has called off the strike at Dakkota in Chicago, infuriating many workers who are disgusted with the agreement and the process.
(2024-08-20). 2014-2024: The ICFI's response to a decade of global war. wsws.org We are publishing here the opening report to the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), given by Andre Damon, the US national co-editor of the World Socialist Web Site.
(2024-08-20). New Zealand PM reaffirms support for anti-China AUKUS military pact. wsws.org New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon praised NZ's alliance with Australian and US imperialism and indicated that New Zealand would support them in a war against China.
(2024-08-20). The global mpox emergency and the destruction of public health. wsws.org The PHEIC declaration on the latest threat by the deadlier strain of mpox raises to the fore the bankruptcy of the entire public health infrastructure under capitalist rule.
(2024-08-20). Journalist Richard Medhurst arrested under Britain's Terrorism Act. wsws.org Medhurst revealed that six police officers were waiting for him at the entrance to the aircraft when it landed at London's Heathrow Airport.
(2024-08-20). What Is Progress 2025? yesmagazine.org 
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Jamia Professor's Research on Black Hole Garners Global Attention. ummid.com A groundbreaking solution proposed by Professor Sushant Ghosh from the Centre for Theoretical Physics (CTP), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has captured significant attention and acclaim.
(2024-08-20). TN Paramedical (Degree) 2024 Merit List Published – Check Here. ummid.com The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu has published on its official website tnhealth.org and tnmedicalselection.net today i.e. Monday August 19, 2024 TN Paramedical Degree Provisional Rank List for Admission in various courses.
(2024-08-20). UPSC IAS Coaching Centre fined for misleading advertisements. ummid.com A Delhi based UPSC (IAS and IPS) caching centre has been fined by the government for misleading advertisements and using exaggerated numbers to show its success and achievements.
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu's dreams that Oct 7 shattered. ummid.com The dawn of 7 Oct, 2023 destroyed all the plans and dreams of Netanyahu, and his likeminded right-wing allies.
(2024-08-20). UK to Treat Misogyny as Terrorist Ideology. ummid.com In a welcome and novel move, the United Kingdom government is planning to treat extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Massive protest after two minors sexually assaulted in Badlapur school. ummid.com A massive protest erupted in Badlapur, Maharashtra Tuesday after two minor girls were sexually assaulted by a sweeper in the bathroom of a renowned school.
(2024-08-20). Jaya (Bachchan) vs Dhankhar Showdown in Rajya Sabha. ummid.com The treatment of Jaya Bachchan, an actor turned politician since 2012, and a 5th time elected MP from Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha at the hands of Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, 14th vice president of India was appalling.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Rajasthan MBBS, BDS Counselling 2024 Begins, Apply before Aug 21. ummid.com NEET UG Medical and Dental Admission/Counseling Board 2024 Jaipur, Rajasthan has started Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 – Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling through its official website rajugneet2024.org.
(2024-08-20). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration starts, Apply before Aug 24. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has started through its official website upneet.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 Online Registration for First Round of Counselling for students seeking admission in First Year MBBS (Medical), BDS (Dental) and other Medical Courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Maharashtra NEET UG 2024 Counselling: Registration Starts, Apply Now. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) Cell has started through its official website cetcell.mahacet.org from today i.e. Saturday August 17, 2024 Online Registration for NEET UG 2024 Counselling conducted for Admission in Health Science Courses MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BPTh / BOTh / BASLP / BP&O.
(2024-08-20). 'Muhammad Ali': 11-yr-old Pakistan teen's AI robot thrills tech enthusiasts. ummid.com An 11-year-old Pakistani teen has astounded by developing an AI Assistant Robot which after accepting the voice commands responds as directed humanway.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Gujarat NEET UG Merit List 2024 Published, Download PDF. ummid.com Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) has released on its official website medadmgujarat.org soon Gujarat NEET UG 2024 Merit List of the students who have registered for admission in different medical and dental courses including MBBS and BDS for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-20). TN Diploma in Nursing DGNM 2024: Last Date to Apply Today. ummid.com The online application process for admission in Diploma in Nursing Course for Women (DGNM) for the year 2024-25 is underway, for which the last date of application is today.
(2024-08-20). Maha Direct 2nd Yr Engineering 2024 Round 1 Allotment – Direct Link. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Tuesday August 20, 2024 on its official website dse2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Engineering and Technology (BE and B Tech) courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-20). Partition of India: Counterview. ummid.com I have maintained in the teeth of casual or contemptuous dismissal of critics that the Partition of India was part of the grand design of an Empire in retreat.
(2024-08-20). Check Now: Tamil Nadu MBBS, BDS 2024 Rank List Published. ummid.com The Directorate of Medical Education Tamil Nadu (DME Tamil Nadu) has published on its official website tnmedicalselection.net the Rank List, also called as Merit List, of the students who have registered for TN MBBS / BDS Counselling for NEET 2024 (NEET UG 2024) based admission in different Medical Courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-08-20). UK riot fake-monger shared unverified 'Bangladeshi Hindus under attack' videos. ummid.com A British national and far right activist, who has been involved in fake-mongering during UK riots, shared unverified videos showing Muslims attacking Bangladeshi Hindus, BBC Verify has found.
(2024-08-20). Attempt to polarize India in the name of Bangladeshi Hindus. ummid.com My assessment under the present situation is that whenever and wherever elections will be announced in India in the coming days, there will be election campaigns based on religious and communal polarization in the name of the Hindus of Bangladesh.
(2024-08-20). Waqf Protection:Time Warrants A Balanced Reform. ummid.com A more balanced approach to reform is needed to protect Waqf properties — one that addresses the legitimate concerns of mismanagement and corruption while preserving the autonomy and purpose of Waqf institutions.
(2024-08-20). India's changing relationships with Maldives. ummid.com Changing relationships with the Maldives have come as India's Independence Day gift in the face of perceived Chinese dominance in the island nation following a rupture on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep in the beginning of this year.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). After outrage, Govt asks UPSC to cancel lateral entry advertisement. ummid.com A day after Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's criticism, Narendra Modi government asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel its latest advertisement issued for lateral entry recruitment.
(2024-08-20). Jammu Kashmir: Long Wait for Elections Finally Ends. ummid.com What's most important to note is that this is not so difficult for the government to hold these elections as they are pretending. The most difficult elections were for Narasimha Rao.
(2024-08-20). The Ruling On Happy Independence Day or National Day Celebrations — Imam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Perfect Example to Follow In Every Aspect of Life Allah, The Exalted, says: ŸÑŸëŸéŸÇŸéÿØ€° ŸÉŸéÿßŸÜŸé ŸÑŸéŸÉŸèŸÖ€° ŸÅŸêŸâ ÿ±Ÿéÿ≥ŸèŸàŸÑŸê Ÿ±ŸÑŸÑŸëŸéŸáŸê &yum…
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Main DNC protest returns to Union Park, police clear area where breach happened
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh: The 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. links.org.au 
Michael Roberts — The overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina's dictatorial government in Bangladesh is a startling outcome of the economic nightmare that many so-called developing economies are experiencing.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). JD Vance rallies in Philadelphia as DNC kicks off in Chicago. whyy.org
(2024-08-20). Tolly Actor Samrat Mukherjee Arrested After Motorcycle Collision. devdiscourse.com Tollywood actor Samrat Mukherjee was arrested by police early Tuesday after his car hit a motorcycle in the Behala area of the city. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old resident of Vidyasagar Colony in Behala, was initially taken to M R Bangur Hospital and later transferred to SSKM Hospital.
(2024-08-20). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Chicago DNC protest: Additional fencing installed on Day Two following breach, police announce more arrests
chicagoreader.com (2024-08-20). Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws protest ahead of the DNC
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Harris, DNC to face thousands of protesters ready to push their demands
michiganchronicle.com (2024-08-20). Michigan Delegate Removed from DNC After Pro-Palestine Protest
(2024-08-20). Let's not waste Kiteezi garbage tragedy. independent.co.ug 
Lessons from Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT TEAM | Until 2017, the Koshe Landfill on the edge of the Ethiopian capital,Addis Ababa, was just like the Kiteezi Garbage dumpsite on the northern edge of Kampala City. On a typical day, several trucks carrying waste from the city would plough through gullied roads and …
(2024-08-20). 'Monsoon Brides': Economic Desperation Drives Child Marriages in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-20). Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He's just a piece of a bigger puzzle. whyy.org
(2024-08-20). Let West Bengal not be in denial mode, complete failure of law and order in state, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in SC. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-20). Iran Pressing for Release of 2 Citizens Held in Saudi Arabia. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian Foreign Ministry official had a meeting with Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to push for the release of two Iranian Hajj pilgrims imprisoned by the kingdom.
whsv.com (2024-08-20). 'Our voices are being heard now': Pro-Palestinian activists make their presense felt at DNC
(2024-08-20). SATIRE: Here's Why I Decided To Buy 'The Onion'. theonion.com Since Global Tetrahedron bought this publication several months ago, there has been significant chatter about who our company is and what it represents. Much has been made of my past as a tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, human trafficker, and philanthropist. Some have questioned what interest we—a multinational behemoth with a portfolio encompassing everything from Lockheed …
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh Unrest Fuelled by Far-Right Videos as new Interim Government Given 'Historic Opportunity' to set New Direction for Country. bylinetimes.com 
With the riots over in the UK,
(2024-08-20). SATIRE: Philosopher's Friends Constantly Pitching Him Ideas For Dilemmas. theonion.com CAMBRIDGE, MA—Expressing frustration that they didn't understand the challenges associated with his job, philosopher Henry Taylor told reporters Tuesday that his friends were constantly pitching him ideas for dilemmas. "I swear, every time I'm hanging out at a friend's house or out to dinner, somebody has a couple drinks and starts regaling me with this …
(2024-08-20). America needs political age limits. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | NANCY QIAN | Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential race remains one of the biggest stories of the year. Criticized for his June debate performance and showing clear signs of aging, the 81-year-old president finally acknowledged what the polls were showing and handed the reins to his vice president, Kamala Harris, …
(2024-08-20). 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 (…) | – |
americanmilitarynews.com (2024-08-20). Videos: Left-wing protesters break through DNC fencing, clash with cops
(2024-08-20). Doctors Rally in Shimla for Justice and Safety Reforms After Kolkata Tragedy. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, a group of doctors in Shimla conducted a march towards the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. They also pushed for enhanced safety and security measures for medical personnel in Himachal Pradesh.
(2024-08-20). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org
(2024-08-20). Tajikistan journalist Ahmad Ibrohim arrested on bribery charges. rus.ozodi.org
(2024-08-20). Governor Advocates for Diversifying Farmer Income Amid Climate Change. devdiscourse.com Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has called for the introduction of alternative income sources for farmers in response to changing climatic conditions.
(2024-08-20). How Will Cops Treat Journalists at the DNC in Chicago this Week? indiemediatoday.com
(2024-08-20). U.S. Army Has A Plan For Paragliding Paratroopers. twz.com 
The U.S. Army is looking at The Army put out a contracting noti…
(2024-08-20). The Pacific Ocean Was As Warm 600 Years Ago. wattsupwiththat.com An international team of climate scientists have used a 627-year coral record from Fiji to reveal unprecedented insights into ocean temperatures and climate variability across the Pacific Ocean since 1370.
(2024-08-20). Inside the Push to Get Palestinian Speakers on the DNC Main Stage. theintercept.com 
The speaker list at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago includes names from across the Democratic Party, such as Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and of course Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. But notably absent from the lineup are any Palestinian American voices. | "Uncommitted" Democratic delegates and political leaders, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, are pushing to correct the omission by urging DNC officials to include two Palestinian American speakers on the convention's main stage to address the ongo…
(2024-08-20). Delhi High Court Weighs In on Sukesh Chandrashekar's Plea for Increased Legal Consultation. devdiscourse.com The Delhi High Court on Tuesday instructed jail authorities to consider a plea by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who is seeking five virtual meetings with his counsel each week.
(2024-08-20). Iran Refutes Allegation of Interference in US Election. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations dismissed the "unsubstantiated" allegations of efforts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-08-20). Nepal: New Transitional Justice Law a Flawed Step Forward. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Nepali man looks at photographs of disappeared persons displayed by human rights activists at an event to mark the International Day of the Disappeared in Kathmandu, Nepal, August 30, 2017. | © 2017 AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha…
(2024-08-20). An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris. He could lose his position in the party. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The His charge? Endorsing "Once we start living in f…
(2024-08-20). How do you reduce the carbon footprint of a political convention? One donation at a time. grist.org This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Climate change and sustainability are on the agenda for this week's Democratic National Convention, which started Monday in Chicago, with speakers including Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. | But climate-minded delegates and voters might be wondering what's so sustainable about a gathering that pulls in…
(2024-08-20). SC raps West Bengal govt over delay in filing FIR in rape-murder case, asks what were hospital authorities doing. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-20). C.I.A. Admits To SOME of The Truth About Nord Stream! youtu.be
blockclubchicago.org (2024-08-20). DNC In Chicago Day 1: Biden Takes Stage, Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Appearance (LIVE BLOG)
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Jannik Sinner Cleared of Intentional Doping Charges After Testing Positive for Steroid. devdiscourse.com Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner tested positive twice for a banned anabolic steroid in March and was stripped of prize money and points earned at a tournament in Indian Wells, California. However, he will not be suspended as an independent tribunal determined the violation was unintentional.
newsnationnow.com (2024-08-20). Mothers bring their kids to march at the DNC for Gaza
(2024-08-20). New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign from Senate after bribery convictions. whyy.org New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is slated to resign by the end of the day Tuesday, about a month after a jury Menendez signaled his resignation last month in a letter to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who said Friday he's George Helmy will succeed Menendez until the November electi…
(2024-08-20). A new Alzheimer's study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis. whyy.org In the United States, it's estimated that about 7 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. But the number of people with a formal diagnosis is far less than that. Now, a new study suggests the likelihood of getting a formal diagnosis may depend on where a person lives. | Researchers at the University of Michigan and Dartmouth College found that diagnosis rates vastly differ across the country and those different rates could not simply be explained by dementia risk factors, like if an area has more cases of hypertension, obesity and diabetes. | The reasons behind the disparity aren…
(2024-08-20). Human remains discovered at Philly construction site 8 years ago have been reburied, but issues still persist. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The arguments over hundreds of bodies found during a Philadelphia construction project are still not over. | Now that the bodies have finally been reburied at a cemetery, there are new objections to how the burials and some of the research were handled. | Construction leads to surprise 2016 discovery: |
(2024-08-20). US politics today: Chaos, conflict and a creeping constitutional crisis. links.org.au 
Ashley Smith — The greater evil is obviously Trump and the far-right GOP. Harris and the Democratic Party are lesser evils by comparison. But that does not exonerate them of being evil.
usatoday.com (2024-08-20). The DNC protests in support of Palestinians need to happen. Why isn't that obvious?
(2024-08-20). India's Renewable Energy Path: Can Battery Storage Reduce Coal Dependence? devdiscourse.com India may sidestep building new coal plants and could keep its coal capacity steady through 2032 if the cost of battery-storage systems decreases by 15% annually, according to a new report.
(2024-08-20). Iran: Alarming Surge in Executions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Shadows of an Iranian policeman and a noose are seen on the ground before an execution in Tehran, Iran. | © 2005 Reuters | (Beirut) — Iranian authorities have reportedly executed at least 87 people in the month after the presidential elections in late June, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Among those executed was Reza (Gholamreza) Rasaei, a Kurdish man arrested during the 2022 nationwide "Women, Life, Freedom" protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini in custody.The nongovernmental group Iran Human Rights reported that in addition to the spate of…
(2024-08-20). Volunteer Spotlight: World BEYOND War Illinois Chapter Co-Coordinator Daphne Agosin. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2024-08-20). A Brief Acquaintance With Al-Allaamah Ali Bin Muhammad Bin Nasir Al-Faqihi. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. A Brief Acquaintance With Al-Allaamah Ali Bin Muhammad Bin Nasir Al-Faqihi — may Allah have mercy upon him: He was born in the village of Al-Manjarah, situated in the Jazan region, in the year 1354 AH. He spent his formative years there, where …
(2024-08-20). 'Rushed' Airport Sell-Off Sparks Anger as Councils Push Through Privatisation to Plug Shortfalls. bylinetimes.com An audio recording of a secret council meeting about selling the airport has been leaked, which suggests a deal, codenamed "Operation Corduroy," is underway to privatise Newquay Airport by December 31. The council-owned site is the main commercial airport for Cornwall. | On August 1, the local authority announced they'd started an "exclusivity period" to negotiate with a potential commercial partner to run and manage the Cornwall Airport Newquay and the land around it. | It is the latest in a wave of sell-offs happening across England, often without much scrutiny or public fanfare. | The sale would come jus…
(2024-08-20). No, Evie Magazine, Climate Change is Not Causing Anxiety. wattsupwiththat.com if someone decides not to have kids, "that's their prerogative, but they should know this decision will likely have little impact on saving our planet."
(2024-08-20). The BMP's resolute struggle for socialism in the Philippines. links.org.au 
Rasti Delizo — The enduring struggle for the socialist transformation of the Philippines resolutely marches onward in the early half of the 21st century.
(2024-08-20). New battle over FDC. independent.co.ug 
Tensions as Katonga faction plans to dissolve party NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | News that the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) could be dissolved has caught many by surprise. A Delegates Conference organised by the Katonga faction slated for August 19 could seal the fate of what was once the largest and most formidable …
health.wusf.usf.edu (2024-08-20). Biden gets hero's welcome. And, protesters pull down fencing to get into the DNC
(2024-08-20). The NHS selling off our data management to Palantir is an attack on us and democracy. thecanary.co The already crisis-ridden NHS lunged further into decline, having capitulated to a shady deal with Palantir — a nefarious organ of surveillance activities with a poor reputation. The move stoked vast outcry from conscientious civil society actors, and for good reason. This ill-advised contract binds the NHS in corporate servitude and contradicts its core values. …
dailynews.com (2024-08-20). Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside DNC
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). ASEAN and regional multilateralism. onlineopinion.com.au The ARF is not a conventional international organization, but a forum who provides a setting for discussion, multilateral diplomacy and for the development of cooperative responses to regional problems.
urbanmilwaukee.com (2024-08-20). Wisconsin 'Uninstructed' Voters Among DNC Protestors in Chicago
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Illinois to take center stage at Day 2 of DNC
(2024-08-20). Labour is really mopping up the water companies' mess with its latest nil stars for sewage-spillers sham. thecanary.co Regulator the Environment Agency (EA) is about to hit the profiteering effluent-mongering water companies where it really hurts. The rankings! Specifically, the EA is "considering" reforms to its flawed star rating system, which has allowed water companies to dump sewage and still rack up a full sweep of stars to their names. Because, tightening the …
(2024-08-20). From Karl Marx to Eco-Marxism. links.org.au 
Michael Là∂wy — Reflection on Marx's contribution to an ecological perspective has made considerable progress in recent decades.
(2024-08-20). Hiking to Margherita Peak Resumes — UWA Announces. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the resumption of hiking activities to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park. In a statement released on Tuesday, UWA's communications head, Bashir Hangi, confirmed that safety improvements have been implemented to ensure the well-being of hikers. "The temporary suspension of hiking activities was lifted after these enhancements …
(2024-08-20). Delhi University Students Rally for Justice in Doctor's Tragic Case. devdiscourse.com Students from different organizations at Delhi University staged a protest on Tuesday, condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a Kolkata hospital. They rallied on campus, calling for stronger women's safety measures and justice for the victim.
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Demonstrations continue after protestors break through portion of security barrier on first night of DNC
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). 'Anyone can make a change': Tennessee teen is state's youngest DNC delegate
(2024-08-20). The Party Platform Racket. davidswanson.org While party platforms are usually full of insincere popular promises, this year's from the Democrats spits in the face of the majority of Democrats who want peace. Normally, U.S. political party platforms should not be read as outlines of what a party will do if given power. (Lists of donors should be read as outlines …
(2024-08-20). Mbarara to host Uganda Veterinary Association AGM and exhibition. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the second time in three years, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) AGM, exhibition and symposium will be held in the cattle corridor. The theme this year is " Veterinarian's role in health and wealth creation." Hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals, and thousands of livestock farmers will head to Mbarara …
rawstory.com (2024-08-20). 'We love Joe!' Delegates chant as protest hits Biden DNC speech
(2024-08-20). SC to hear on Aug 27 BRS leader K Kavitha's bail pleas in CBI, ED cases linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-20). DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden's legacy and hope for a new future. whyy.org
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Thousands take part in Pro-Palestinian protest march outside DNC
(2024-08-20). NARO starts pilot of Ugandan anti-tick vaccine. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) has started piloting the anti-tick vaccine in preparation for production planned for next year. Speaking to URN in an interview, Andrew Kiggundu NARO's Principal Research Officer said that initial doses have been produced following a greenlight from clinical trials and have been distributed …
(2024-08-20). Your guide to voting after a disaster. grist.org 
marinij.com (2024-08-20). DNC Day 2 begins: What happened Monday, what's coming Tuesday
(2024-08-20). Bangladesh to Establish Prof. Yunus-Led Foundation for Protest Victims. devdiscourse.com Bangladesh's interim government announced the establishment of a foundation led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to support those affected by the recent student-led protests. The protests led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.
(2024-08-20). Ministerial Nominees Picked Following High-Level Deliberation: Iran's President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he has chosen his ministers after consultations with senior authorities.
(2024-08-20). Reports of government student visa cut misleading. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Labour is really mopping up the water companies' mess with its latest nil stars for sewage-spillers sham. thecanary.co Regulator the Environment Agency (EA) is about to hit the profiteering effluent-mongering water companies where it really hurts. The rankings! Specifically, the EA is "considering" reforms to its flawed star rating system, which has allowed water companies to dump sewage and still rack up a full sweep of stars to their names. Because, tightening the […] | By
(2024-08-20). Tajikistan journalist Ahmad Ibrohim arrested on bribery charges. rus.ozodi.org
(2024-08-20). Pa. opens public feedback on rate increases to 2025 health insurance plans. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Health insurance companies in Pennsylvania are looking to increase the prices of their coverage plans in 2025, which could raise monthly premium costs for people who buy plans through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. | The state Insurance Department wants the public to weigh in before it approves final
(2024-08-20). Jill Biden's speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too. whyy.org On Monday night, now very accustomed to that spotlight, the first lady stood before the Her words marked the…
(2024-08-20). Mbale City schools team to miss Soroti finals due to lack of funds. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For a second consecutive year, the Mbale City primary ball games team will not participate in this year's nationals in Soroti city, set for the 26th of August, due to a lack of funds. In an exclusive interview, Moses Wangwe, the Mbale city sports officer, expressed deep regret over …
(2024-08-20). Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Slams Politically Motivated Allegations in MUDA Scam. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused his political opponents of being behind the allegations in the MUDA scam, calling them politically motivated. This comes a day after the Karnataka High Court directed a trial court to refrain from taking any precipitative action against him based on sanctions issued by the Governor.
(2024-08-20). Politicians turning Australia into wildlife graveyard. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-20). RFK Jr. to defend bid to get on Pa. ballot against Democrats' challenge. whyy.org Democratic Party-aligned
(2024-08-20). Met Police Strip Search Detainees 80% More Than Other Forces — as Report Details Controversial Tactic is Still Being Misused. bylinetimes.com The Met police strip searches detainees as much as 80% more than other police forces, Byline Times can reveal, as a government report found the controversial practice is still being misused four years on from the "shocking" case of a black school girl being searched while menstruating. | According to Home Office data, the Met strip-searched just under 18% of its 97,697 male detainees and nearly 14% of its 15,302 female detainees during the 2022-2023 financial year. That compares to a national average of 10.1% – for men – and 9.6% for female detainees. Data for 2023-2024 has not yet been released. | A full 'Str…
(2024-08-20). Jannik Sinner Cleared of Doping Allegations. devdiscourse.com World men's number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of fault or negligence after failing two drug tests in March, according to the International Tennis Integrity Authority (ITIA) on Tuesday.
(2024-08-20). Monaco Strengthens Defense by Signing Jordan Teze. devdiscourse.com Monaco bolstered its defense by signing Netherlands defender Jordan Teze, adding crucial Champions League experience ahead of its return to the competition.
(2024-08-20). IMH board selects California pastor as executive director. anabaptistworld.org The board of directors of Iglesia Menonita Hispana (Hispanic Mennonite Church) appointed Juan Montes executive director during IMH's annual meeting April 6 in Chicago.
(2024-08-20). President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of second Presidential Health Compact. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of second Presidential Health Compact | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday preside over the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. | The Presidential Health Compact is an initiative established by President Ramaphosa in 2019. | It is a framework of cooperation between critical sectors in South Africa that significantly influences good health outcomes. | According to the Presidency, it also monitors and evaluates components where roles and responsibilities are assigned to various stakeholders to support the strengthen…
shorenewsnetwork.com (2024-08-20). Dems Are Right, Walls Don't Work as Protestors Crash Barriers at DNC
(2024-08-20). Mob of 7,000 people cannot enter R G Kar Hospital without knowledge of Kolkata Police: SG Tushar Mehta in SC. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-20). Rabid Dog Attack Injures 12 in Poonch. devdiscourse.com In a shocking incident in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, 12 individuals, including school children and women, were injured by a rabid dog on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that the attack took place in Mendhar town between 8 am and 8.30 am.
(2024-08-20). August 20 Day of Action. armsembargonow.ca Arms Embargo Now!
wrvo.org (2024-08-20). With the DNC underway, a historian explains how 'The Stadium' became a public square
(2024-08-20). Iraq to Share Profits with BP for Kirkuk Oil Fields Development. devdiscourse.com Iraq will share profits with BP from developing its giant Kirkuk oil and gas fields, two officials said on Tuesday, as the country moves away from low-margin service contracts to speed up production growth and lure back Western majors.
(2024-08-20). India: Release Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, arbitrarily detained for 1,000 days. fidh.org
(2024-08-20). Understanding Brand Rwanda. independent.co.ug 
What the inauguration of Kagame for another term told about the Rwanda he is building THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | And so it was that on August 11 we were in Kigali for President Paul Kagame's inauguration. It happened that a well-known Rwandan with Ugandan roots hosted a wedding of his son in Kigali the …
(2024-08-20). 'Free Palestine!': Thousands march through Chicago before DNC begins. therealnews.com 
Hours before the Democratic National Convention officially began on Monday, Aug. 19, thousands of people gathered in Chicago's Union Park for a rally and march organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC. "Democratic Party leadership switching out their presidential nominee does not wash the blood of over 50,000 Palestinians off their hands," the coalition's
(2024-08-20). Hlabisa to visit eThekwini metro to assess progress in the region. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa to visit eThekwini metro to assess progress in the region | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is visiting Durban to assess the progress of the eThekwini Working Group's implementation, a key initiative aimed at addressing critical challenges in the region. | Today's meeting follows the establishment of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group, which is tasked with implementing the eThekwini turnaround strategy. | The working group is also looking into coordinating efforts to position eThekwini as a leading investment and tourism hub and leveraging insigh…
(2024-08-20). News media's lack of accountability destroying democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-08-20). Biden's Cruel & Orwellian Remarks on Gaza at the DNC. consortiumnews.com
(2024-08-20). India U20 Aims for Continuous Improvement After SAFF U20 Victory Against Bhutan. devdiscourse.com The India U20 Men's National Team is focusing on steady progress as they regroup after their initial victory in the SAFF U20 Championship 2024 against Bhutan. Edging out their Himalayan neighbors 1-0, India's provisional top spot in Group B comes with three crucial points.
(2024-08-20). The economic record: Trump vs Biden/Harris. onlineopinion.com.au Prices rose 8.4% under Trump. Prices rise 22.22% under Biden/Harris.
(2024-08-20). Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye released after two years in prison. x.com
mymotherlode.com (2024-08-20). The Latest: Obama and Emhoff are set to headline the DNC on Day 2
(2024-08-20). Medics probe suspected Mpox case at Uganda-South Sudan border. independent.co.ug 
Elegu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health officials in Amuru District are investigating a suspected case of Mpox disease, reported at the Uganda-South Sudan border town of Elegu over the weekend. Dr. Alfred Okello, the Acting Amuru District Health Officer says a Ugandan male adult was taken into isolation on Saturday after presenting with symptoms …
(2024-08-20). Over 20% of medicines in Africa are substandard. independent.co.ug 
Most noted are Antibiotics, antimalarial, and antihypertensive medicines ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 23% of medicines used in African medical facilities are either substandard or falsified. This includes medicines that do not meet quality specifications and are deliberately substandard or falsified and circulated in the market. Sadly, many substandard, falsified, unlicensed, and unregistered medicines …
chicago.suntimes.com (2024-08-20). Despite breach of security perimeter, protesters mostly peaceful as DNC kicks off
evanstonroundtable.com (2024-08-20). Evanston at the DNC: A lifetime of protest
(2024-08-20). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-20). Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui Denies Plans to Join NCP Amid Claims of Party Sidelining. devdiscourse.com Congress MLA Zeeshan Siddiqui met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday amid claims of being sidelined by his party. Despite participating in the NCP's 'Jan Sanman Yatra,' Siddiqui stated he has not yet decided to switch parties.
(2024-08-20). SATIRE: Puzzled Coworkers Not Sure Why Man Telling Them He Has Cancer. theonion.com DALLAS—Shooting awkward looks at each other as he spoke about his upcoming months of radiation treatment, puzzled coworkers of local man Benjamin Sharp admitted Tuesday they had no idea why he was telling them he has cancer. "This cancer stuff all seems kind of personal, and I'm not sure why he wanted to have a whole discussion about it when it doesn't have anything …
(2024-08-20). Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris. whyy.org Delegates at the The…
(2024-08-20). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). The Missed Opportunity of Trains in the U.S. whyy.org While other developed countries have invested in their rail systems, the U.S. has leaned into more individualistic ways of getting around. In this episode, we ride cross-country trains in America and China to feel the difference.
(2024-08-20). Security beefed up ahead of Kasese's Rwenzori Theluji Festival. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been beefed up in Kasese district ahead of the third edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival. This year's festival will take place on Saturday starting with the marathon. The festival is a showcase of the uniqueness of biodiversity in and around Kasese. The Rwenzori East Police Spokesperson, Nelson …
(2024-08-20). Fuel Load and Forest Fires. wattsupwiththat.com If we are to deal effectively with the forest fire issue it is imperative that we get the foundational data correct first so we can develop effective strategies to deal with this major threat to mankind.
(2024-08-20). Doctors Surrender Prescriptions Amid Matthew Perry Death Probe. devdiscourse.com In a major development in the case surrounding actor Matthew Perry's death, the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has confirmed that doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez have relinquished their registrations to prescribe medication. This action follows allegations that tie them to Perry's untimely demise, as reported by E! News.
(2024-08-20). BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi on Kolkata Doctor Case Comments. devdiscourse.com The BJP sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday for evading media queries regarding the Kolkata doctor rape-and-murder case. They labeled his refusal to comment an 'insult to the victim and all women.'
(2024-08-20). Immigration Myths v. Facts: A look behind the anti-immigrant furor. cpusa.org 
The Republican Party is spewing blatant lies in order to stoke fear of a border "invasion." Republican politicians scapegoat immigrants while immigrants continue to fuel our economy and rebuild many of our communities throughout the United States. The 2022 midterm congressional elections again brought out attacks on immigrants and Latinos without addressing the importance of providing legal status to the 11 million undocumented immigrants. The 2024 presidential and congressional election is now doing the same, using anti-immigrant hate speech to garner votes for the Republicans. | Undocumented immigrants are s…
(2024-08-20). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-20). Attorney General James Sues Predatory Lender For Cheating Thousands of New Yorkers. urbancny.com 
Acima "Rented" Goods That Could Not Be Returned, Overcharged Consumers for Basic Items New York — New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Acima Digital, Acima Holdings, and Acima Solutions (Acima) for deceiving more than 100,000 New York consumers. The Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) lawsuit alleges that Acima violated New York's rent-to-own law by "leasing" goods that could not be returned, charging more than the allowable amount on goods, and misleading consumers about the cost of financing provided by Acima. These dishonest actions resulted in New York consumers enrolling in contracts that mo…
(2024-08-20). CPJ urges transparency as India broadcast bill raises censorship fears. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-20). No cases of Mpox detected in Delhi so far, but we are prepared and there is no need to panic: Health department official to PTI. devdiscourse.com
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Gaza activists at the DNC say they are getting a positive reception
(2024-08-20). TABULA: Supect in murder of Ndiga clan leader arrested. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of the suspected murderer of Ndiga clan leader Eng Daniel Bbosa. Lujja Tabula, who has been hiding since February 25, 2024 when Bbosa was shot to death at Lungujja, Rubaga Division, in Kampala was arrested on Monday in his hideout …
(2024-08-20). Netanyahu Accepts US-Backed Cease-fire: Details, Problems and Implications. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-20). New qualitative study highlights the depth of Ontario's healthcare crisis. rabble.ca Ontario healthcare workers are facing a mental health crisis as their workload continues a steady march towards becoming too heavy to handle.
(2024-08-20). Georgia: Violent Attacks on Government Critics. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demonstrator draped with the Georgian national and EU flags stands in front of police who are blocking the way to the parliament building, during a protest against the "foreign agent" law in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 14, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Shakh Aivazov | (Berlin) — Georgian authorities have yet to demonstrate that they are conducting effective investigations into a spate of violent attacks on civic and political activists over recent months, Human Rights Watch said today. Impunity for these attacks risks encouraging further political violence and instability in the run-up…
(2024-08-20). Kolkata rape-murder: SC says power of West Bengal govt should not be unleashed on protestors, its time of national catharsis. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-20). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org
(2024-08-20). Katanga Case: Trial delayed by poor internet connection. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the case in which Molly Katanga is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga faced a setback as proceedings failed to resume due to poor internet connectivity. The connection was crucial for linking Molly currently incarcerated at Luzira Women's Prison, to the virtual hearing via Zoom before …
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org
(2024-08-20). The NHS selling off our data management to Palantir is an attack on us and democracy. thecanary.co The already crisis-ridden NHS lunged further into decline, having capitulated to a shady deal with Palantir — a nefarious organ of surveillance activities with a poor reputation. The move stoked vast outcry from conscientious civil society actors, and for good reason. This ill-advised contract binds the NHS in corporate servitude and contradicts its core values. […] | By
(2024-08-20). Tragic Discovery: Nursing Student Found Dead in Suspected Suicide. devdiscourse.com A tragedy unfolded in New Ashok Nagar, East Delhi, as a 22-year-old nursing student was discovered dead, police said Tuesday. The young woman was found with a cannula in her hand at her PG accommodation.
(2024-08-20). Ensure Safety While Traveling on Water Bodies — Police. plusnews.ug 
Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke has urged individuals traveling on water bodies to prioritize safety by wearing life jackets. As the rainy season approaches, the police advise the public to be extra cautious, particularly in flooded areas where hidden hazards such as deep holes can pose a serious drowning risk. A recent incident in Bukedi North …
nydailynews.com (2024-08-20). Takeaways from the DNC's first night as Biden passes the torch to Kamala Harris
(2024-08-20). New prison drama 'Sing Sing' captures faith of the formerly incarcerated. anabaptistworld.org The new prison drama Sing Sing points the camera at the humanity of men who have been imprisoned, touching on themes of faith, hope, love, confession and redemption — and employs those formerly incarcerated to play on-screen versions of themselves. Based on the real-life story of the maximum security prison's Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program, …
(2024-08-20). Guantanamo Bay is both Obama's and America's stain which neither can get rid of. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-08-20). Labour causes UPROAR as it gives London City Airport expansion the greenlight. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party's transport secretary Louise Haigh has a cunning climate-crisis solution, to top all climate solutions. Buckle up — your chin that is, because you're in for a ride. Haigh's master plan: put the plebs on bikes to offset Labour's capitalist chums flying out in business class from London City Airport's swanky new flights. […] | By
(2024-08-20). UBL gives Pilsner Lager lovers an early Christmas. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Breweries Limited announces price reduction on Pilsner Lager Port Bell — Luzira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced a price reduction on one of its iconic beer brand, Pilsner Lager. Starting today, the favourite local beer will be sold at a recommended retail price of sh3,000 — down sh200 …
(2024-08-20). 'Burnt UBC Kololo tower was poorly maintained'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire that ravaged the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation's (UBC) Kololo Summit View Tower last week has left more questions than answers. While officials attribute the blaze to a lightning strike, experts and insiders are pointing to a more complex web of causes, including poor maintenance. On Friday, a …
(2024-08-20). Delaware Olympic silver medalist swimmer returns, preps for start of college career. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover?
(2024-08-20). Here's all you need to know as Talkio Mobile readies for launch in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
TECH NEWS | THE INDEPENDENT | Excitement is building as Talkio Mobile, Uganda's latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), gears up for its highly anticipated launch. Promising a blend of innovation and disruption, Talkio Mobile aims to shake up the telecommunications landscape in Uganda, with whispers circulating that the launch could take place as early …
jweekly.com (2024-08-20). DNC protest attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands
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(2024-08-20). SATIRE: 'Ketamine Queen' Charged In Connection With Matthew Perry's Death. theonion.com 
Two California doctors, Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, and a reputed drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" have been charged in connection with the accidental overdose death of the Friends star last year. What do you think?
(2024-08-20). Dr. Aminah Zawedde Reappointed as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance. plusnews.ug 
Dr. Aminah Zawedde is among the seven (7) reappointed as permanent secretaries for their respective ministries by President Yoweri Museveni for another three years. The reappointment was confirmed by the Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, saying that the President indeed had renewed the contracts of the permanent secretaries, Dr. Aminah Zawedde inclusive. Dr. Aminah …
(2024-08-20). St Peter's school seeks sh700m to ease congestion in classrooms. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Peter's Church of Uganda Primary School, located in Nantabulirwa, Mukono Municipality, is seeking sh700 million to construct four classrooms that will ease the current congestion. The school located within Namanve Industrial Park, currently accommodates over 1,000 learners but it is struggling with limited space, which affects the …
(2024-08-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-20). Tax Justice Network takes down the myth that the super rich will leave if we tax them more. thecanary.co Tax Justice Network has documented that just 0.01% of super rich households relocated after Norway, Sweden, and Denmark introduced increased wealth tax reforms. The evidence challenges corporate media claims that higher taxes on extreme wealth in the UK would lead to an exodus of the super rich. Only the most fringe, super rich penny pinchers […] | By
wsiltv.com (2024-08-20). DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: Obamas set to help hand torch to Kamala Harris
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Extreme weather 101: Your guide to staying prepared and informed. grist.org 
(2024-08-20). 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?
(2024-08-20). The Lofty Status of Upright Scholars In The Ummah. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah's Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Verily, Allah does not take away knowledge by snatching it from the people, but He takes it away by taking away death of the religious scholars till none of the …
(2024-08-20). SATIRE: Increasingly Concerned Tim Walz Asks DNC Volunteer Where Giant Corn Dog Stand Is. theonion.com CHICAGO—Grabbing the worker's sleeve and stopping him in his tracks, an increasingly concerned Tim Walz reportedly asked a Democratic National Convention volunteer Tuesday where the giant corn dog stand was. "Excuse me, sir—I seem to have missed the jumbo corn dog stand," said the Minnesota governor and vice presidential nominee, who explained that he had …
(2024-08-20). Tunisia: Prospective Presidential Candidates Barred. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Chairman of the Independent High Electoral Body (ISIE) Farouk Bouasker, (3-R) at a press conference on August 10, 2024, to announce just three preliminary candidates for the presidential election to be held in Tunisia. | © 2024 Mohamed Hammi/SIPA/Shutterstock.
yahoo.com (2024-08-20). Chicago officials, Secret Service give DNC public safety update after chaotic protest
(2024-08-20). Hubli Tigers Secure Fourth Consecutive Win with Taha's Fireworks. devdiscourse.com Hubli Tigers clinched their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Shivamogga Lions by eight wickets in the Maharaja Trophy at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. An explosive 35 off 12 balls by Mohd Taha powered the Tigers to chase down a revised target of 51 runs in just five overs.
(2024-08-20). SHIPU Head Advocates for Holistic Approach to Youth Unemployment and Wealth Creation. plusnews.ug 
The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, today held a productive meeting with leading academics to address youth unemployment and wealth creation challenges in Uganda. The meeting, held at SHIPU's offices in Kampala, focused on developing strategies to improve opportunities for young people, who make up the majority of …
(2024-08-20). Caravana Cuba àönica por Bolivia llega a urbe paceña. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) La Caravana Turística por Bolivia Cuba àönica reunirá hoy en el Hotel Camino Real La Paz a empresarios del sector y representantes de medios periodísticos interesados en las bondades que ofrece la nación caribeña.
(2024-08-20). Presidente de Cuba reitera denuncia sobre masacre israelí en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiteró hoy a través de su perfil en X, la denuncia sobre el genocidio que comete el gobierno sionista de Israel contra la población palestina en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Cuba sufre primera derrota en Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas. cubadebate.cu Cuba, representada por los Bombarderos de Santa Clara, sufrió hoy su primera derrota en la Serie Mundial de las Pequeñas Ligas, con sede en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport, al caer 10-2 ante China Taipéi. Los dirigidos por Everaldo Pedroso no encontraron la fórmula para doblegar al equipo de un país que ha conquistado 17 títulos en estas lides.
(2024-08-20). øPor qué se vió roja la superluna azul? (+Fotos). cubadebate.cu Una enorme y brillante Luna llena alumbró la noche del domingo y se podrá seguir viendo en las próximas dos noches. Se trata de una superluna, la primera de 2024, que es como se conoce el fenómeno que ocurre cuando la Luna llena coincide con el momento en que esta se encuentra en el punto de su órbita más cercano a la Tierra.
(2024-08-20). Ministro de Salud ratifica compromiso de Cuba con la región y el mundo para el estudio y manejo clínico del Dengue y otros arbovirus emergentes. cubadebate.cu El compromiso de los profesionales médicos y científicos cubanos con el estudio y manejo clínico del Dengue y su control, así como con otros arbovirus emergentes en la región y el mundo, en pos de encontrar las respuestas que requieren los disímiles desafíos sanitarios que acechan al planeta, fue ratificado este lunes 19 de agosto por el ministro de Salud Pública, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda.
(2024-08-20). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Entrevista del Primer Ministro Manuel Marrero con HispanTV. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este martes desde las 7 pm la entrevista que concediera el Primer Ministro Manuel Marrero Cruz al canal HispanTV durante su reciente visita a Irán. En el programa se analizarán detalles de esa visita y otros temas de interés.
(2024-08-20). Falleció el Dr. àÅngel Aguilera Rodríguez, fundador de la biotecnología cubana (+Video). cubadebate.cu Ayer 19 de agosto, en horas de la noche, falleció el Dr. àÅngel Aguilera Rodríguez, uno de los científicos fundadores de la biotecnología cubana y del CIGB. Formó parte del equipo que obtuviera los primeros lotes de interferón leucocitario en Cuba.
(2024-08-20). Sancti Spíritus: Descosidos en la venta de uniformes (+Video). cubadebate.cu Solo la presencia de uniformes de diferentes tallas y en correspondencia con los tamaños de quienes cursan las enseñanzas disminuirá la reventa en el mercado informal. Más de una opinión alertó que no pocas familias desembolsan significativas cifras de dinero para que sus hijos puedan iniciar el curso tal y como exige el reglamente escolar.
(2024-08-20). Chicago: Manifestantes propalestinos rompen la valla frente a la sede de la Convención Demócrata (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Las protestas propalestinas están cobrando fuerza en la ciudad estadounidense de Chicago, donde este lunes comenzó la Convención Nacional Demócrata, en la que se espera que Kamala Harris asuma formalmente su nominación como candidata a la presidencia.
(2024-08-20). Mijaín López, la actuación cubana en los Juegos Olímpicos París 2024 y las proyecciones para los Paralímpicos (+Video). cubadebate.cu Una valoración sobre la actuación cubana en los recién finalizados Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 fue realizada la tarde de este lunes en el programa radiotelevisivo Mesa Redonda, que contó con la participación de directivos del Inder y el pentacampeón olímpico Mijaín López, en vísperas de su cumpleaños 42, este 20 de agosto.
(2024-08-20). "Guillermo, qué quiere que le diga" Tribute dialogues with the legacy of late artist Guillermo Núñez. pressenza.com 
By Maxine Lowy | In a sample of the exuberant and infinite creative power of the human being, some 180 variants of two works, made by the same number of artists, cover the length and breadth of the walls of the Guillermo Núñez Art Gallery with color and texture. It is "Guillermo, qué quiere que le diga" (What can I tell you), an exhibition that opened on August 14 at the Anselmo Cádiz Municipal Culture House in the commune of El Bosque, south of Santiago. | It honors not only the legacy of the National Prize for Plastic Arts, who died this past May 23, at the age of 94, after whom this cultural space was named, b…
(2024-08-20). Convocan a edición 30 de la Fiesta de la Cubanía en Bayamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) La Dirección Provincial de Cultura en Granma y su red de instituciones culturales, artistas, escritores, intelectuales y sus organizaciones convocaron a la edición 30 de la Fiesta de la Cubanía que se celebrará del 17 al 20 de octubre.
(2024-08-20). Jornada de muerte súbita en Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (PL) Cuatro duelos de muerte súbita se disputarán hoy en la séptima jornada de la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas, que se desarrolla todos los veranos desde hace 77 años en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport, Pensilvania.
(2024-08-20). Putin firma decreto para facilitar residencia temporal en Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El presidente Vladimir Putin firmó un decreto que facilita la obtención de la residencia temporal para extranjeros que comparten los valores tradicionales, según informó hoy el portal oficial de información jurídica de Rusia.
(2024-08-20). Operación en Brasil combate tráfico de mujeres a Europa. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 20 ago (RHC) La Policía Federal (PF) de Brasil cumple hoy la denominada Operación Perfidia, que tiene como objetivo combatir el tráfico de personas, en especial de mujeres, para la explotación sexual en Europa.
(2024-08-20). Los niños, entre los más afectados por las altas temperaturas. radiohc.cu El mundo ha vivido meses de intenso calor. En junio último se registraron temperaturas récords y esa parece ser la tendencia, lo que ha llevado a los expertos a vaticinar que 2024 podría superar a 2023 como el año más caluroso.
(2024-08-20). øGolpe de Estado en EEUU. radiohc.cu La ultraderecha en EEUU está en crisis. Desde la inédita definición de "golpe palaciego" que sacó de carrera al presidente, Biden, con la promoción de la vicepresidenta, Kamala Harris, a la candidatura presidencial tras ser designada por la cúpula del Partido Demócrata, según la revista, The American Conservative, el pasado 13 de agosto, hasta la repetición del expresidente, Donald Trump, de sus falsas acusaciones y estridentes groserías contra sus rivales, esta vez con menos éxito, que durante la campaña electoral del 2016.
(2024-08-20). Supremo de Brasil por conocer omisiones de autoridades ante golpismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El ministro Alexandre de Moraes, del Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) de Brasil, pidió un informe a la Policía Federal (PF) de las investigaciones que realiza hoy sobre omisiones de autoridades en los actos golpistas de 2023.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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".
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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".
(2024-08-20). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). Salud del ex presidente uruguayo, José Mujica, mejora tras tratamiento contra cáncer. cubadebate.cu El ex presidente uruguayo, José Mujica, de 89 años, presenta un "panorama bastante positivo" de salud tras haber recibido un tratamiento contra el cáncer de esófago, informó este lunes su esposa y ex vicepresidenta Lucía Topolansky.
(2024-08-20). Adiós a Biden y bienvenida a Kamala (+Video). cubadebate.cu El primer día de la Convención Nacional Demócrata se estrenó con llamados a la unidad de líderes laborales, alcaldes y legisladores, y culminó con los primeros discursos de despedida del presidente Joe Biden quien fue obligado por su partido a ceder su candidatura presidencial a su vicepresidenta Kamala Harris.
(2024-08-20). Sesiona en La Habana evento RadioMorfosis 2024 (+Video). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El evento RadioMorfosis Cuba 2024, sesiona este martes en La Habana, bajo el lema "Más de cien años de radio: su evolución hasta la actualidad".
(2024-08-20). Felicita Cuba al campeón olímpico Mijaín López en su cumpleaños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy a través de su cuenta en X, al Campeón Olímpico Mijaín López en su cumpleaños.
(2024-08-20). Santiago de Cuba ya en la final del nacional juvenil de baseball5. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (JIT) El equipo de Santiago de Cuba mantuvo su buen ritmo competitivo y se convirtió en el primer conjunto clasificado a la gran final del Campeonato Nacional Juvenil de Baseball5 2024, con sede en la Eide Julio Díaz, de Artemisa.
(2024-08-20). Felicita Cuba a la gloria deportiva Mijaín López por sus 42 años. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (ACN) Las máximas autoridades cubanas felicitaron hoy al pentacampeón olímpico Mijain López Núñez, en su cumpleaños 42.
(2024-08-20). Ley de comunicación social: apuntes en el camino hacia su implementación (Audio). radiohc.cu Desde su publicación en la Gaceta Oficial el 5 de junio pasado y su pronta entrada en vigor, el 3 de octubre, la Ley 162 de la Comunicación Social, está en el centro de análisis, capacitación y aprendizajes, bajo la guía del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS)…
(2024-08-20). Sufre Santa Clara primer revés en Pequeñas Ligas de Beisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (JIT) La selección cubana perdió este lunes su invicto, al caer 2×10 ante el favorito equipo de Taipéi de China, en la Serie Mundial de Pequeñas Ligas de Beisbol, con sede en el Estadio de los Voluntarios, en la ciudad estadounidense de Williamsport.
(2024-08-20). Primer éxito cubano en Copa Panamericana de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (JIT) La selección cubana logró este lunes su primer triunfo en la XXI Copa Panamericana Femenina de Voleibol 2024, al dominar a la de Costa Rica en sets corridos del duelo correspondiente al grupo B con sede en la ciudad de Irapuato, en el estado mexicano de Guanajuato.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). UNE pronostica déficit de 870 MW en pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional para este 20 de agosto, a las 07: 00 horas es de 2270 MW, la demanda 2320 MW con una afectación de 120 MW, se estima en el horario de la media una máxima afectación de 400 MW por déficit de capacidad de generación.
(2024-08-20). Egipto y EEUU dialogan sobre crisis y alto el fuego en Gaza. radiohc.cu El Cairo, 20 ago (RHC) El presidente egipcio, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, abordó hoy la crisis en Gaza, durante una reunión en la norteña ciudad de New Alamein con el secretario de Estado norteamericano, Antony Blinken, quien arribó a esta capital para una ronda nueva de contactos en busca de un alto el fuego.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). How can you tell if soil is healthy? Just listen to it. grist.org 
Think back to the last concert you went to. Now replace the music that rang through the venue with an erratic series of pops, muffled staccatos, distorted taps, and sudden clicks. Not one sound is quite distinguishable from the other, all blending together in a medley of unsynchronized noise. | Except, instead of musicians, what you're hearing is a mass of underground invertebrates. And they're putting on an unorthodox show for the handful of humans who know where, and how, to tune in — a complex symphony of vibrations and pulses that relay the state of the very soils these organisms are moving within.
(2024-08-20). Cuba lista para la Noche de Campeones del Boxeo. cubadebate.cu Cuba celebrará este 2024 el Día Internacional del Boxeo con la llamada Noche de Campeones, los días 26 y 27 de agosto en el Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva. El evento servirá de homenaje a los 50 años del primer Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo Aficionado, celebrado en la propia Ciudad Deportiva, informaron esta mañana en conferencia de prensa autoridades del deporte.
(2024-08-20). Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! indybay.org Palestina: A seguir denunciando el genocidio sionista! | Contraimpunidad y Solidaridad sin fronteras!
(2024-08-20). Representante García: Los demócratas 'cometieron el error' de ceder ante el Partido Republicano en materia de inmigración. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Los demócratas "han cometido un error" al "no defender la justicia, la igualdad y la inclusión de los inmigrantes" en la sociedad estadounidense y contra el "miedo y la división" de los republicanos, encabezados por el candidato presidencial Donald Trump, dice el representante Jesús "Chuy" García, demócrata por Illinois, un líder destacado en el tema …
(2024-08-20). Astros del boxeo confirmados en Noche de Campeones de IBA en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC).- Los bicampeones olímpicos Julio César La Cruz y Arlen López pelearán por fajas el martes próximo en la primera Noche de Campeones de IBA en La Habana, un cartel profesional de seis combates cuyos premios a los ganadores de las peleas estelares ascienden a 120000 dólares.
(2024-08-20). Cuba y Nigeria firman memorando de cooperación en la esfera de la salud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ago (RHC) La Autoridad Reguladora de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos de la República de Cuba (Cecmed) y la Agencia Nacional para la Administración y el Control de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Nigeria (NAFDAC) firmaron en ese país de àÅfrica occidental, un memorando de entendimiento con el objetivo de propiciar un desarrollo más amplio en la esfera de la Salud.
(2024-08-20). Festival Timbalaye 2024 promueve arte e identidad en barrio de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) La XVI edición del Festival Internacional Timbalaye 2024: La Ruta de la Rumba, trasladó arte y festividad al barrio habanero de Pogolotti, donde se puso de manifiesto el deseo de preservar nuestra identidad.
(2024-08-20). Continúa en Cuba evaluación de preparativos para curso escolar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) La ministra de Educación de Cuba, Naima Trujillo, continúa hoy el periplo por el país con el objetivo de evaluar y certificar los preparativos para el curso escolar 2024-2025.
(2024-08-20). Cuba acogerá conferencia internacional por aniversario de programa UNESCO. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) Cuba acogerá del 21 al 23 de agosto, la Conferencia internacional por el aniversario 30 del programa de la UNESCO "'La ruta de las personas esclavizadas: resistencia, libertad y patrimonio"'.
(2024-08-20). Hoteles de Cuba clasifican en el ranking mundial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) Los hoteles Iberostar Grand Packard de La Habana y Mystique Trinidad La Popa by Royalton de Trinidad, clasificaron hoy en los puestos cinco y 19 de los mejores del mundo…
(2024-08-20). Convocan al Premio Iberoamericano de Cuento Julio Cortázar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ago (RHC) El Instituto Cubano del Libro, la Casa de las Américas, y la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba convocaron hoy a la edición 22 del Premio Iberoamericano de Cuento Julio Cortázar.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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.
(2024-08-20). 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).
(2024-08-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 20 de agosto de 2024. cubadebate.cu
(2024-08-19). Thou Shalt Not Commit Genocide. transcend.org 16 Aug 2023 – Opposing genocide is a moral not a political choice.
(2024-08-19). "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Health officials in Gaza said today that the official death toll from Israel's 10-month genocide has topped 40,000–though that is believed to be a vast undercount–just days after the Biden administration greenlit $20 billion in additional weapons sales to Israel.
(2024-08-19). Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt agrees to Israeli control of Gaza border in return for Rafah reopening | Cairo to allow Israel to keep soldiers in Philadelphi Corridor or build an underground barrier – but the border crossing must be operated by Palestinians | | Egyptian soldiers stand guard near the Rafah Crossin…
(2024-08-19). The International Court of Justice Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – In its historic ruling, the ICJ found that Israel's occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza is entirely unlawful, that Israel practices apartheid and racial segregation, and that all states are under a duty to help bring this to an end, including by cutting off all economic, trade and investment relations with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
(2024-08-19). Hamas says latest ceasefire proposal deviates from previous agreements. middleeasteye.net 
Hamas says latest ceasefire proposal deviates from previous agreements | Palestinian group criticises Biden for 'misleading' comments and accuses Washington of buying Israel more time in its war on Gaza | | Hamas officials Khalil al-Hayya and Osama Hamdan attend a press conference in B…
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | Demonstrators rally on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) i…
(2024-08-19). US Approves $20 Billion Arms Deal for Israel. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – The United States today approved more than $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Reuters reported that the move was approved by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The deal reportedly includes F-15 fighter jets.
(2024-08-19). Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy. middleeasteye.net 
Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy | Organisers look to turn US voters away from Harris after receiving no commitment to unconditional ceasefire or Israel arms embargo | | People take part in a protest on eve of Democratic National Convention in Chicago,…
(2024-08-19). He Had Two Babies. transcend.org 14 Aug 2024 – He had two babies. Twins. Aysal and Aser, a boy and a girl, and a loving wife. An Israeli airstrike killed both his babies, and their mother, and their grandmother, while he was out collecting their birth certificates. There's a video of him screaming, screaming the way any of us would scream.
(2024-08-19). 'Words like Slaughter:' A Comparative Study of The New York Times Reporting in Ukraine and Gaza. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – An in-depth comparison of The New York Times coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine vs. Israel's genocidal war on Gaza shows how the Times dutifully launders the news to fit the U.S. government's agenda.
(2024-08-19). Israel concerned US advocacy ran afoul of foreign agents law: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Israel concerned US advocacy ran afoul of foreign agents law: Report | Israel's strategic affairs ministry secretly hired a DC law firm to analyse Foreign Agents Registeration Act | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, on 4 August 2024 (Naama Gry…
(2024-08-19). EU Foreign Policy Chief Calls for Sanctions against Israeli Ministers for 'Incitement to War Crimes'. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – Josep Borrell said yesterday that the bloc must impose sanctions against Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for "incitement to war crimes." He called Smotrich's comments on starving two million Gazans by withholding aid "sinister."
(2024-08-19). Israelis Use the Same Tactics of the Nazis During WWII. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – Probe Confirms Israeli Military Using Palestinians as Human Shields – Despite global condemnation, the Haaretz investigation found that the technique is nonetheless a recurrent element of the IOF's operating routines.
(2024-08-19). The Responsibility of Western 'Liberal Democracies' for Gaza Catastrophe. transcend.org 13 Aug 2024 – This is certainly either gross incompetence on Israel's part or a deliberate effort to provoke a wider war. And a shady effort by Israel to compel the engagement of the US in its multiple struggles in the region.
(2024-08-19). Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith. middleeasteye.net 
Israel perpetrating war crimes in plain sight, says resigned UK official Mark Smith | Ex-diplomat says he raised concerns about UK complicity, including with David Lammy, but received an 'unsatisfactory' response | | Chained Israeli protesters hold placards in a call for an end to the war in Gaza,…
(2024-08-19). The Escalating Conflict in the Sahel: A Geopolitical Quagmire. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The Sahel, this vast arid region stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, which has long been a battleground for various forces, shows no signs of abating. Instead, it is intensifying, drawing in both regional and global powers in a struggle that is as much about resources as it is about ideology and control.
(2024-08-19). Starmer's net public approval falls 24 points in one month. skwawkbox.org 
The more people see of the robotic Starver and his appalling decisions, the less they like Keir Starmer's office is reeling at the news that his net approval rating has fallen by a massive 24 points in a single month, according to a new Opinium poll. The number of people fooled into approving of him …
(2024-08-19). We Are the Bad Guys. transcend.org 12 Aug 2024 – When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved by the Prime Minister, it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture to justify military policy in Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(2024-08-19). Algeria's Tebboune says army ready to build hospitals in Gaza once Egypt border reopens. middleeasteye.net 
Algeria's Tebboune says army ready to build hospitals in Gaza once Egypt border reopens | Algerian president vows to send troops to 'help rebuild what the Zionists destroyed' | | Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pictured during a working session of the G7 Summit in Italy's Savelletri on 14…
(2024-08-19). 'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins. middleeasteye.net 
'Welcome to Hell week': Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine as DNC begins | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outsid…
(2024-08-19). DNC 2024: 'Welcome to Hell week' as Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine. middleeasteye.net DNC 2024: 'Welcome to Hell week' as Chicago braces for mass protests for Palestine | Thousands of activists promise week-long disruptions at Democratic National Convention | | Police officer takes a photo in front of mural of Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris outside…
(2024-08-19). Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia: MBS forged father's signature in Yemen war decree, ex-official says | Saad al-Jabri tells BBC documentary that Mohammed bin Salman falsified signature to commit ground troops in Yemeni conflict in early 2015 | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and King Salman attending a meeti…
(2024-08-19). Billionaire Politics: A Danger to Democracy. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Donald Trump was "interviewed" this week on X by owner Elon Musk, whose questions were so deferential that End Citizens United filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission. An instance of the power of billionaires attempting to hijack the political process for their own ends.
(2024-08-19). A Just and Sustainable Peace in Sudan Is Possible. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The shortest path to ending this war is through ending the support the RSF receives from certain regional powers.
(2024-08-19). UN Rights Office Calls for Accountability for Latest 'Horrific' West Bank Killing. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The perpetrators of a deadly rampage targeting a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank must face justice to deter future attacks, the UN human rights office insisted today.
(2024-08-19). Reading Chinese FM Wang Yi's Meetings with Myanmar Military Leaders. transcend.org 15 Aug 2024 – Despite Wang Yi's carefully worded diplomatic message designed to convey China-Myanmar bilateral relations as "friendship with all Myanmar peoples, the political significance of his official and public meetings for the embattled military cannot be overstated.
(2024-08-19). A Farewell to Truth. transcend.org 16 Aug 2024 – The F.B.I. agents did more than seize my personal electronics when they searched my home on Aug. 7, the author writes. They stole the truth.
(2024-08-19). President Ramaphosa to attend farewell dinner in honour of Chief Justice Zondo. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend farewell dinner in honour of Chief Justice Zondo | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday attend a farewell dinner held in tribute to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is retiring at the end of August 2024. | The Chief Justice, who is retiring after a distinguished judicial career spanning 27 years, will be celebrated at the Marriott Hotel in Johannesburg. | The farewell dinner will take place on the eve of a Special Ceremonial Sitting of the Constitutional Court, at which the Judiciary, the Executive, Parliament, and the legal profession will honour Chief Justice Zondo's contribu…
(2024-08-19). Museveni urges leaders to emulate 'developmental' Speaker Among. independent.co.ug 
Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, 18 August 2024 officially opened the 21st Edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games. The games, which will run up to 27 August 2024 are being hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and Amus College School in Bukedea District, …
(2024-08-19). 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 (…) | – | /…
(2024-08-19). Government activities for the week 19-23 August. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 19-23 August | On Monday, 19 August, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will officiate at the opening ceremony of the 40th Association for Educational Assessment in Africa at the Century City Conference and Hotel, Cape Town.
Also on Monday, the Phelophepa train will be at Tembisa (Oakmoor station) and Sedibeng (Vereeniging station) from 19-23 August. | Tuesday, 20 August, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille together with the Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, will launch Tourism Month in the Northern Cape.
On Wednesday, 21 August, Employment and…
(2024-08-19). 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 (…) | – |
(2024-08-19). Emergency work on the fourth Riverlands dam. sanews.gov.za Emergency work on the fourth Riverlands dam | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the fourth dam – upstream of Riverlands in the Swartlands Local Municipality – has been cleared through a side channel spillway created to prevent a more catastrophic collapse of the dam wall. | The department said during an inspection on 12 August 2024, it was established that there is a progressing piping failure (on the downstream slope) at the highest section of the dam wall. | "The integrity of the dam was compromised and hence the possibility of failure was detected. | "Subsequently, the decision was taken to em…