(2024-09-06). US-Turkish activist killed by Israel in West Bank during settlement protest. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-09-06). Israel pulls out of Jenin, but denies end of West Bank offensive. middleeasteye.net 
Israel pulls out of Jenin, but denies end of West Bank offensive | Residents of city its refugee camp return to homes following 10-day Israeli assault | | A man sits in front of a damaged building following an Israeli military raid in the Jenin refugee camp, occupied West Bank, on…
(2024-09-06). US Citizen Killed During Protest in West Bank, Shot by Israeli Troops. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). Israel razes Gaza homes, UN says situation 'beyond catastrophic'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces destroyed residential blocks in southern and central Gaza early on Friday, killing several people and leaving others presumed dead and injured under the rubble. | Local sources said residential blocks were destroyed in Rafah and in the Zeitoun neighbourhood southeast of Gaza City. | Six people were reported killed in the strikes on the Radi family home in Zeitoun, while a Palestinian woman was reported killed along with her daughter in Tal al-Hawa, where several others are thought to have died under the rubble. | The latest Israeli attacks come as UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that more th…
(2024-09-06). Settlers destroyed their West Bank village, Israel forbids them from rebuilding it. haaretz.com A Palestinian community abandoned its ancestral village in the South Hebron Hills at the start of the war for fear of settler attacks. An Israeli court decision allowed them to return, but settlers have already destroyed most of their homes. Now the military government won't let them rebuild…
(2024-09-06). UK Halts Arms Exports to Israel but Targets Pro-Palestine Voices at Home. mintpressnews.com 
While suspending arms licenses to Israel, the UK government pursues legal actions against outspoken critics of its foreign policy, including journalists and activists who face terrorism charges.
(2024-09-06). ICC Prosecutor Says World Leaders 'Threatened' Him Over Israel. popularresistance.org The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) says world leaders pressured him not to apply for arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and defense minister on allegations of war crimes in Gaza, the BBC reported on 5 September. | Karim Khan told the BBC, "Several leaders and others told me and advised me and cautioned me," he said. | In May, Khan said there were reasonable grounds to believe that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant had committed war crimes during the Israeli assault on Gaza that has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, the majority women…
(2024-09-06). Israel's war on Palestinian armed resistance is failing. 972mag.com With army incursions and airstrikes deepening Palestinian resentment, Israel's violent campaign in the West Bank is driving recruitment for militant groups.
(2024-09-06). How Israel's war on Gaza is spilling into the West Bank. newarab.com 
For more than a week, Israeli forces have raided the Palestinian cities of Jenin, Tubas, and Tulkarem in the While the Israeli military claims the operations are aimed at extinguishing terrorism, Palestinians say the goal is "The Israeli government has come to settle the whole conflict and put…
(2024-09-06). Israeli forces kill US citizen in W. Bank with 'gunshot to head'. newarab.com 
A Palestinian hospital official said on Friday that a US citizen died from a "gunshot in the head" in the occupied The activist was identified as Aisha Noor Ege, a 27-year-old US national of Turkish origin, who had arrived at the hospital already dead, Nablus Governor Ghassan Daghlas told The New Arab's Arabic language site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | She was described as an "American" activist by the director of the Rafidia Hospital, Fouad Nafaa, who…
(2024-09-06). Hezbollah hits Israeli military bases with drones, rockets in retaliation. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah says it carried out strikes on multiple Israeli sites in response to the brutal aggression on Gaza and in retaliation for assaults on southern Lebanese regions.
(2024-09-06). What is Israel's endgame? electronicintifada.net Netanyahu is hastening the state's downward trajectory in pursuit of regional war.
(2024-09-06). Israeli podcasters muse over 'erasing every being in Gaza'. newarab.com 
A clip from an Israeli podcast has gone viral on social media, in which the hosts discuss eliminating the entire Palestinian population of The excerpt, taken from an August episode of the English-language 'Two Nice Jewish Boys' podcast, shows hosts Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein discussing Israel's latest war on Gaza. | "If you gave me a button to just erase Gaza, every single living bei…
(2024-09-06). Why is Kamala Harris Erasing Palestinians? counterpunch.org 
It's not that the Democrats did not show any concern about Palestinians at the Democratic National Convention. They showed extraordinary concern given the lengths they went to erase them from Kamala's coronation. | Afterwards the Democrats seemed ecstatic that a little genocide didn't disrupt their joy. But there were still plenty of protests and signs of divisions that could pose problems with Harris's path to election especially as student protesters look to reinvigorate the movement.
(2024-09-06). Oppose FBI attack on Black organization. workers.org 
Support for the Uhuru 3 is gaining momentum as their trial in the face of repressive charges begins on Sept. 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The three are Omali Yeshiteli, Chair of the African People's Socialist Party (APSP); Penny Hess, Chair of the African Peoples Solidarity Committee; and Jesse Nevel, . . . |
(2024-09-06). Free Speech Trial Of Uhuru Three Begins In Tampa. popularresistance.org The trial of the Uhuru 3 opened this morning at U.S. District Court in downtown Tampa, Judge William Jung presiding. The defendants in the highly politically charged case are facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted of charges that they have been operating as unregistered agents of a foreign government, Russia. | The three defendants are Omali Yeshitela, the longtime chairman of the African People's Socialist Party; and white supporters Penny Hess, chair of the African People's Solidarity Committee, and Jesse Nevel, chair of the Uhuru Solidarity Movement. | As noted in a post by the Hands Off Uhuru! Coalition…
(2024-09-06). Erdoğan welcomes al-Sisi to Turkey for the first time in the shadow of the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Erdogan and al-Sisi are taking steps to strengthen their ties amid Israel's US-NATO-backed genocide in Gaza, which is spreading to the West Bank, and preparations for war against Iran.
(2024-09-06). UN Expert Warns Israel on Track to Exterminate Nearly Entire Gaza Population. truthout.org Israel is on track to wipe out nearly the entire population of Gaza if global powers don't intervene to stop its genocide, a UN expert has warned, based on estimates of the true death toll in Gaza from the first 11 months of the slaughter. "Reading the health experts, I am starting to think with horror that if it's not stopped, Israel's assault could end up exterminating almost the entire… |
(2024-09-06). From the Arsenal of Democracy to an Arsenal of Genocide. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). Chicago Students Start Strong With 'Hands Off Lebanon' Demonstration. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On Thursday, August 29, New Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) started the week strong with a demonstration on campus, with about 90 students, demanding U.S. hands off Lebanon, an end of U.S. aid to Israel and to stand strong with Palestine. | Speakers from other progressive student organizations like Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at UIC, and Anakbayan at UIC, also spoke. The rally strengthened the students' message of funding for education — such as cultural centers and student resources — not for genocide, war and occupat…
(2024-09-06). Gaza's Polio Vaccine Project: Bill Gates comes to the Rescue of Palestinian Children. Can you Trust Him? globalresearch.ca The first thing which was denied to Palestinians was water and food. It was the onslaught of the genocide against the People of Palestine. | Netanyahu ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip starting on October 9, 2023, preventing and …
(2024-09-06). Nicaragua reiterated condemnation genocide against Palestine. plenglish.com Managua, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Nicaraguan Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaentschke, expressed his government's commitment to continue strengthening solidarity with Palestine and reiterated the condemnation of the genocide that Israel maintains today in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-06). Token cut in British arms exports a smokescreen for aiding genocide. electronicintifada.net More than 91 percent of UK arms sales to Israel still permitted.
(2024-09-06). Holding the Press and White House Accountable: Solomon's Afterword on the Gaza War. dissidentvoice.org 
In Norman Solomon's new Afterword in the paperback edition of his book War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, the author excoriates the White House for arming a genocide with assistance from a negligent press. Solomon tracks events following Hamas' killings and kidnappings of Israelis on October 7th, a …
(2024-09-06). Holding the Press and White House Accountable: Solomon's Afterword on the Gaza War. counterpunch.org 
In Norman Solomon's new Afterword in the paperback edition of his book War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, the author excoriates the White House for arming a genocide with assistance from a negligent press. Solomon tracks events following Hamas' killings and kidnappings of Israelis on October 7th, a
(2024-09-06). From Hiroshima to Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
I mourn the six dead Israeli hostages recently murdered by Hamas before Israeli Defense Forces could claim them as military victories because I strive to be a human being. But it has been revolting to hear and see so much detail in the dominant media about the beauty and humanity of one group of people
(2024-09-06). Israeli Forces Kill 26-Year-Old American, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in West Bank. truthout.org Israeli forces shot and killed an American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, during a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Eygi, who was of Turkish origin, was 26 years old. She was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli forces as she was protesting in Beita, near Nablus, during the town's weekly demonstration against settlements. A witness told CNN that… |
(2024-09-06). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli strike in West Bank's Tulkarm camp. presstv.ir Three Palestinians were killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the Tulkarm refugee camp.
(2024-09-06). Empty streets in Jenin during major Israeli raid across West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli forces with heavy machinery roam the streets of Jenin.
(2024-09-06). Funeral of Palestinian teenager killed in Israel West Bank raid. presstv.ir Mourners gather for the funeral of 16-year-old Palestinian teenager Lujain Osama Musleh.
(2024-09-06). American activist shot dead by Israeli forces in Occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli occupation forces have shot dead an American activist of Turkish origin during a peaceful weekly anti-settlement march in the West Bank.
(2024-09-06). Thousands attend funeral of Palestinian fighters killed by Israeli forces in West Bank. presstv.ir Thousands join a funeral ceremony held in the city of Jenin in northern West Bank for seven Palestinian fighters killed by Israeli forces at the city's refugee camp.
(2024-09-06). Is Israel using Gaza's 'mowing the lawn' strategy in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister Jenin, Tulkarem, and Far'a camp, near Tubas, have been the focus of the Israeli mil…
(2024-09-06). Aftermath of Israeli assault as military withdraws from West Bank's Jenin. aljazeera.com Palestinians assess the massive damage following an Israeli military operation in Jenin that lasted 10 days.
(2024-09-06). Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin, step up raids in other West Bank areas. aljazeera.com Palestinians start clearing wreckage in Jenin after the Israeli military's 10-day assault leaves trail of destruction.
(2024-09-06). Two Bedouin Israelis say IDF soldiers beat them while they were driving in West Bank. haaretz.com The two men said that the soldiers stopped them en route to Jerusalem, ordered them out of their car, put their rifles to their heads and beat them with their guns. When they asked to go to a hospital because of their injuries, one of the solders threatened to shoot them if they turned around…
(2024-09-06). Palestinians: American-Turkish activist shot dead by Israeli army troops in West Bank. haaretz.com The activist participated in a demonstration in Beita, which has been held every week since the settler Evyatar outpost was established there in 2021. The IDF said it fired at a person who threw stones at soldiers, and is investigating the incident…
(2024-09-06). Palestinians: Israeli army gunfire kills 13-year-old girl in West Bank following settler clashes. haaretz.com The father of the 13-year-old girl said she was struck while in her room at home. Eyewitnesses reported that clashes, involving settlers throwing stones and setting fields on fire, broke out with the IDF before the shooting…
(2024-09-06). Palestinians: Israeli army gunfire kills 13-year-old girl in West Bank following settler clashes. haaretz.com Fatal West Bank shooting of American-Turkish activist: White House 'deeply disturbed,' Turkey calls it 'murder' ‚ñ Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Settlers set fire to vehicles and vandalized buildings in two Palestinian villages in the Ramallah area ‚ñ UN warns humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip 'beyond catastrophic' ‚ñ Palestinian news agency: IDF withdraws from West Bank cities of Jenin, Tul Karm after 10 day operation…
(2024-09-06). Israel Just Killed Another American in the West Bank. Will the U.S. Ever Respond. theintercept.com 
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a human rights activist, was protesting an illegal West Bank settlement when she was reportedly shot in the head by Israeli soldiers.
(2024-09-06). Headlines for September 6, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination; U.N. Warns Gazans Getting No Food in "Beyond Catastrophic" Scenario, Israel Continues Assault on West Bank, Leaves Devastating Scenes After Attacking Jenin and Tulkarm, Georgia Authorities Charge Father of Apalachee High School Mass Shooter, Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax Rate, Proposes Tax Benefits for Small Businesses, DOJ Indicts Russians over Election Subversion Scheme Involving Social Media "Propaganda" Accounts, Activists Demand Justice After Ugandan Olympic Runner Rebecca Cheptegei Is Killed by Her Partner, DRC Finally Gets First Mpox Vaccin…
(2024-09-06). Jordan to view Israeli displacement of Palestinians 'declaration of war'. presstv.ir Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has warned that any Israeli attempt to displace Palestinians from the occupied West Bank to Jordan will be considered a 'declaration of war'.
(2024-09-06). Israel to continue Jenin operation 'until objectives achieved' as extent of atrocities revealed. presstv.ir The Israeli military says its "military operation" in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, which began 10 days ago, is still ongoing after some reports said the regime's forces were withdrawing.
(2024-09-06). Army Detonates a Home in the Tulkarem Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces detonated, on Thursday, a Palestinian-owned home in the Tulkarem refugee camp in the northwestern West Bank city of Tulkarem. Media sources said that occupation forces wired and detonated, on Thursday afternoon the home of the Doush family, in the schools neighborhood of the Tulkarem refugee camp. Sources added that the explosion caused several …
(2024-09-06). Israeli Soldiers Shoot a Woman Near Bethlehem. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian woman, on Thursday night, after invading the village of Husan, west of Bethlehem in the southern occupied West Bank. Rami Hamamreh, the director of the Husan Village Council, told WAFA that occupation soldiers stormed the eastern entrance to the village, sparking protests among local Palestinian youths. Hamamreh added that the …
(2024-09-06). Israeli forces withdraw from Jenin, raid other cities. newarab.com 
The Palestinian foreign ministry issued a statement on Facebook following their withdrawal, accusing Israel of using the same destructive tactics used in Gaza on the occupied West Bank. | A witness for the Reuters news agency confirmed that Israeli forces left behi…
(2024-09-06). Palestinians: Israeli army gunfire kills 13-year-old girl in West Bank following settler clashes. haaretz.com Fatal West Bank shooting of American-Turkish activist: White House 'deeply disturbed,' Turkey calls it 'murder' ‚ñ Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Settlers set fire to vehicles and vandalized buildings in two Palestinian villages in the Ramallah area ‚ñ UN warns humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip 'beyond catastrophic' ‚ñ Palestinian news agency: IDF withdraws from West Bank cities of Jenin, Tul Karm after 10 day operation…
(2024-09-06). Israeli army on fatal West Bank shooting of U.S. activist: Troops responded to violence, incident 'under review'. haaretz.com Lebanese media reports Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon ‚ñ Settlers set fire to vehicles and vandalized buildings in two Palestinian villages in the Ramallah area ‚ñ UN warns humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip 'beyond catastrophic' ‚ñ Palestinian news agency: IDF withdraws from West Bank cities of Jenin, Tul Karm after 10 day operation…
(2024-09-06). Netanyahu's message is aimed squarely at Hamas leader Sinwar: 'Don't bother'. haaretz.com Netanyahu knows a hostage deal would mean he has no coalition ‚ñ Of all people, he is failing to take the necessary steps to counter Iran's nuclear project ‚ñ The West Bank is seeing a rise in the use of explosives…
(2024-09-06). Israel at war, day 336: UN says humanitarian situation in Gaza 'beyond catastrophic'. haaretz.com Blinken says nearly 90 percent of terms for truce in Gaza have been agreed upon, mediators will present new proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days ‚ñ Hamas publishes video of murdered Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin ‚ñ Israeli forces reportedly shot and killed American-Turkish human rights activist in West Bank protest ‚ñ Here's what you need to know 336 days into the war…
(2024-09-06). Israel plans new West Bank settlement at UNESCO World Heritage Site in breach of commitments. haaretz.com In 2014, UNESCO recognized the ancient terraces at Battir as a World Heritage Site at the request of the Palestinian Authority. Although Israel quit UNESCO seven years ago, it never voided its signature on and commitments under the convention…
(2024-09-06). Houthis Planning Big Attack On Israel? Iran-Backed Group's Boss Drops Big Hint; 'Enemy Will Be…'. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement chief Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on September 5 took a swipe at Arab nations for not doing enough against Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza and military operations in the occupied West Bank. Al-Houthi said, "Arab countries are simply watching the Zionist regime's crimes against Palestinians, arson attacks on mosques, and desecration of copies of the Holy Quran without taking a clear stance in this regard." He also called for Jihad against the Israeli regime.
(2024-09-06). HAPPENING NOW: Israeli army kidnapping civilians in Jenin. youtube.com 
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(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Israel razes Gaza homes, kill US activist in Nablus. newarab.com Israeli forces destroyed residential blocks in southern and central Gaza early on Friday, killing several people and leaving others presumed dead and injured under the rubble. | Local sources said residential blocks were destroyed in Rafah and in the Zeitoun neighbourhood southeast of Gaza City. | Six people were reported killed in the strikes on the Radi family home in Zeitoun, while a Palestinian woman was reported killed along with her daughter in Tal al-Hawa, where several others are thought to have died under the rubble. | The latest Israeli attacks come as UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that more th…
(2024-09-06). Revolution Is Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au An effective solution that we can all begin applying in the here and now is working to foment a revolutionary zeitgeist by spreading awareness of the depravity and deceit of the empire.
(2024-09-06). Netanyahu Rejects US Assessment on Ceasefire, Says There's 'Not a Deal in the Making'. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there was "not a deal in the making" regarding a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas and rejected a US assessment that an agreement was 90% of the way there. When asked on Fox News about the 90% assessment, Netanyahu said, "No, it's exactly inaccurate. There's a …
(2024-09-06). Saturday 9/7: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-09-06). Berkeley City Council Cancels Ceasefire Meeting; Activists Respond with a Spirited Rally. indybay.org Zionist City Hall vs. Pro-Palestine Citizenry…
(2024-09-06). Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge. presstv.ir Massive Palestinian flag unfurled on Madrid's Toledo Bridge as hundreds gathered to express solidarity with Gazans and demand an immediate ceasefire.
(2024-09-06). Blinken says Gaza ceasefire deal '90 percent ready'. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). Hamas accuse Netanyahu of trying to 'thwart' Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Hamas on Thursday accused The blame trading comes as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal that would Netanyahu main…
(2024-09-06). Mapping Israeli protests since October 7. aljazeera.com More than 1,200 protests have taken place in Israel since October 7, most calling for a ceasefire deal.
(2024-09-06). US caution Israel that naval forces can't protect them 'forever'. newarab.com 
US officials warned Israel that The comments came amid continued fears of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. | According to Channel 13, a message was sent to Israel informing them that tensions with Hezbollah and Iran need to be reduced at some stage as "the [US] aircraft carriers will not be able to stay in the area…
(2024-09-06). Has Hezbollah re-established deterrence with Israel? aljazeera.com Will Israel's Netanyahu try to inflame the border with Lebanon or has Hezbollah made it clear what that would cost him?>
(2024-09-06). Hezbollah Fury Against Israel; 40 Rockets Fired Per Day From Lebanon As IDF Scrambles To Hit Back. hindustantimes.com Israel reportedly saw the highest number of rocket attacks from Lebanon in the month of August. According to Shin Bet data, around 1,307 rockets were fired from Lebanon and Syria, with the majority launched from Lebanon and Hezbollah leading the assault. On average, more than 40 rockets were launched daily from these regions. Watch for more.
(2024-09-06). Hezbollah Fury Burns Israeli Forces; Iran-Backed Group Unleashes Rockets & Drones At IDF | Watch. hindustantimes.com Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah carried out eight non-stop attacks on the Israeli military, soldiers, positions, and strongholds in northern Israel on September 5. Hezbollah claimed that targets were achieved after Grad rockets and a swarm of assault drones attacked the IDF.
(2024-09-06). Hezbollah and Israel: A Joint Statement. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). What is revealed in the school massacre in Winder, Georgia. wsws.org School shootings are a manifestation of the devastating social crisis of American capitalism.
(2024-09-06). Israeli war threat leaves Lebanese diaspora with travel dilemma. newarab.com 
Safety is a common concern among the diaspora when considering a visit to Lebanon. | Although around With
(2024-09-06). Lebanon's ex-bank governor 'broke down in tears' during arrest. newarab.com 
In a bid to avoid public embarrassment, Salameh draped a jacket over his wrists to conceal the handcuffs as he was escorted by police, according to witness and a leaked photograph. | Salameh, who led the bank for nearly three decades before steppi…
(2024-09-06). Israeli war threat leaves Lebanese diaspora with travel dilemma. newarab.com Although around With
(2024-09-06). Lebanon justice ministry accuses Salameh of financial crimes. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). Facing dire domestic woes, Gaza and Lebanon fighting have become an increasing burden for Iran. haaretz.com Iran fears that the 'response equation' policy it devised with its proxies against Israel may backfire, drawing it into a regional conflict that could worsen its already severe economic challenges and hinder the new government's efforts to pursue rehabilitation…
(2024-09-06). Young people of Santa Cruz reject opposition strike in Bolivia. plenglish.com La Paz, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Young people of Santa Cruz denounced the political tinge of the civic strike taking place in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with the preliminary results of the Population and Housing Census 2024 as a pretext.
(2024-09-06). Why Would Six Israelis Receive More Attention Than Tens of Thousands of Murdered Palestinians. counterpunch.org 
September 1, 2024, twenty-seven Palestinian families woke up to mourn their loved ones, including at least 11 who were killed at a "safe" shelter, Safad School in Zaitune neighborhood east of Gaza city. On the same day, the Israeli occupying army recovered the bodies of six Israeli captives, who died as a direct or indirect result of an Israeli incursion into a tunnel in Rafah.
(2024-09-06). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). ICC officials receiving threats over Israeli ministers warrants. newarab.com 
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been subjected to repeated threats from various sources, both publicly and privately, as it continues to carry out its mandate across different cases, a spokesperson from the Public Information Unit (PIU) of the ICC told The New Arab. | The comments came a day after ICC chief prosecutor The PIU emphasised that such threats undermine the ICC's…
(2024-09-06). Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant for US-Backed Former Candidate. popularresistance.org The Venezuelan Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for former opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González. | On Monday, state prosecutor Luis Ernesto Dueñez requested that the Court of First Instance with competence over terrorism-related matters approve the order to arrest the US-backed politician for the charges of usurpation of functions, public document forgery, instigation of law-breaking, conspiracy, sabotage and association to commit crimes. | Later in the day, Judge Edward Briceño approved the warrant and tasked the CICPC investigative police unit with executing it.
(2024-09-06). ICC Prosecutor Says World Leaders 'Threatened' Him Over Israel Arrest Warrants. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). The War On Palestine Within US Education Isn't Just In Colleges. popularresistance.org In a May 2024 congressional hearing, the Committee on Education and the Workforce questioned leaders of three public school districts: New York City; the Washington, DC suburbs of Montgomery County, Maryland; and Berkeley, California. Similar to earlier hearings that cross-examined the presidents of Harvard, Penn, MIT, and Columbia, the event was premised on "pervasive antisemitism" in U.S. education and a demand for accountability from its leaders. | As NPR reported, the K-12 hearing did not net the "headline moments" that lawmakers enjoyed with the university presidents, which saw the leaders struggle to answer…
(2024-09-06). A Conversation With a Columbia University Undergraduate. counterpunch.org 
When the subway riders boarded the 1 train at 116th Street on Manhattan's West Side, it was apparent that many riders on this Labor Day were students. The subway car wasn't particularly crowded and one of the people I guessed was a student sat down next to me. We began talking about the difference in
(2024-09-06). Student Activists Vow To Continue Pro-Palestine Protests Despite Crackdowns. popularresistance.org Marie Adele Grosso joined the Columbia University chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) two years ago when she started at Columbia's Barnard College. She said the group mainly did cultural awareness work back then, but the activism escalated in the spring when they created the first of the college encampments that became an international movement. College students across the country and the world demanded their institutions divest from companies connected to Israel's slaughter of Palestinians. | "I am doing what I believe is moral, and I think everyone has the responsibility to be standing up in what…
(2024-09-06). "Campus Has Become Unrecognizable": Columbia Prof. Franke Faces Firing After DN Interview on Gaza. pressenza.com Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke last appeared on Democracy Now! in January to discuss an attack on Columbia's campus targeting pro-Palestinian student activists with a foul-smelling liquid that led to multiple hospitalizations. Following her interview, Franke now faces termination after two Columbia professors filed a complaint against her claiming she had created a hostile environment for Israeli students; she also became a target for Republican lawmakers. | Franke joins Democracy Now! to discuss the campaign against her, the ongoing crackdown on pro-Palestine activism at Columbia and more.
(2024-09-06). Turkey blocks Gaza bound flotilla carrying 5,000 tonnes of aid. newarab.com 
Around 5,000 tonnes of aid bound for Gaza has been blocked by Turkish authorities, the
(2024-09-06). Who Wants to Kill and Die for the American Empire? pressenza.com The Associated Press By Nicolas J. S Davies"Some people don't want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in trenches but don't open fire. … That is why our men are dying," said a frustrated battalion commander in Ukraine's 47th Brigade. "When they don't use the weap…
(2024-09-06). Cuban diplomacy chief congratulates Nicaragua's new Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla welcomed the appointment of Nicaragua's new Foreign Minister, Valdrack Jaenstchke, replacing Denis Moncada, who was relieved of his duties for health reasons.
(2024-09-06). Houthi: Arab regimes sitting idly by amid Israeli atrocities. presstv.ir Houthi has sharply criticized certain Arab regimes for sitting idly by whilst the occupying Tel Aviv regime continues its atrocities against Palestinians desecrates the holy Muslim book of Quran's in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-09-06). Israel's ad-hoc judge at ICC: Anti-judicial coup protesters 'disgusted by Mizrahim, afraid of Haredim'. haaretz.com Prof. Ron Shapira, who serves as Israel's ad hoc judge on the International Court of Justice, said that those demonstrating against the government's judicial overhaul 'truly fear that the country has been stolen from them'…
(2024-09-06). Who Wants to Kill and Die for the American Empire? dissidentvoice.org "It's brave to admit your fears" — Ukrainian recruiting poster. Photo credit: Ministry of Defense, Ukraine. The Associated Press reports that many of the recruits drafted under Ukraine's new conscription law lack the motivation and military indoctrination required to actually aim their weapons and fire at Russian soldiers. "Some people don't want to shoot. They …
(2024-09-06). Give Me Missiles: Gina Rinehart and the Pathologies of Mining. dissidentvoice.org Power should only ever be vested carefully, and certainly not in the hands of mining magnate Gina Rinehart, a creature so comically absurd as to warrant immediate dismissal in any respectable commentary. But Australia's richest human being demands to be noticed, given the insensible influence she continues to exert in press and policy circles. Rants …
(2024-09-06). Eradication of Diseases. dissidentvoice.org 
(2024-09-06). Haunted by the rubble: Morocco's quake survivors PTSD struggle. newarab.com 
The earthquake that struck the country a year ago has never stopped here in the Atlas Mountains. | In Ounayen, a village nestled in these mountains, people, buildings, and objects still carry the memories of the death and destruction that hit the area on 8 September 2023, killing more than 2,900 people. | "For me, the quake has never stopped. I still see it and feel it every day," says Omar Ouzart, a villager, sitting outside in the heat in front of his plastic tent. | Omar pulled six members of his family from under the rubble, including his mother and sister. The recollections of their bodies become more mac…
(2024-09-06). UC Berkeley law school dean fabricated "anti-Semitic" incident. electronicintifada.net Erwin Chemerinsky is smearing his students and falsely claiming to be a victim of anti-Jewish bigotry.
(2024-09-06). Two women forced from their home meet death on the road. electronicintifada.net Neighbors unite to find missing women, bring them back for a dignified burial.
(2024-09-06). Dedrick Asante-Muhammad & Algernon Austin on the Black Economy. fair.org 
(2024-09-06). Dedrick Asante-Muhammad & Algernon Austin on the Black Economy. fair.org
(2024-09-06). Secret Chats Expose Decade Of US Meddling In Ecuador. popularresistance.org Exclusive interviews and leaked messages reveal how a key ally of the US weaponized the fight against corruption and criminal organizations to selectively prosecute Ecuador's heads of state, viciously persecuting Rafael Correa and his Revolución Ciudadana movement on flimsy evidence, while delaying investigations into much graver crimes allegedly committed by his successors. | Recently-leaked secret chats obtained by The Grayzone expose how Ecuadorian prosecutor Diana Salazar leaked information to a subject of an ongoing investigation, undermining the prosecution of associates of Ecuador's current and previous US…
(2024-09-06). "Beyond Catastrophic": U.N. Issues Dire Warning on Gaza as Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination Drive. democracynow.org 
The United Nations is warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "beyond catastrophic" as more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza did not receive any food rations in August amid Israel's relentless assault. Israel's 11-month campaign has killed more than 15,000 children and enabled the besieged territory's first polio outbreak in a quarter-century. INARA founder Arwa Damon just got back from spending two weeks in Gaza, where the nonprofit currently provides medical and mental healthcare to Palestinian children. "Israel has decimated every single aspect of any sort of i…
(2024-09-06). Democracy Now! 2024-09-06 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 06, 2024; Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Pledges $250 Million More for Kyiv Amid Deepening War; "Beyond Catastrophic": U.N. Issues Dire Warning on Gaza as Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination Drive; Fred Trump III Denounces His Uncle Donald Trump for Saying Disabled People "Should Just Die" | Headlines for September 06, 2024; Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Pledges $250 Million More for Kyiv Amid Deepening War; "Beyond Catastrophic": U.N. Issues Dire Warning on Gaza as Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination Drive; Fred Trump III Denounce…
(2024-09-06). Israel hampering polio vaccine drive as daily bombardment of Gaza continues. wsws.org Israel could not have killed hundreds of thousands and laid waste to Gaza's infrastructure, creating the perfect conditions for thousands more deaths from disease, without the unstinting support of the imperialist powers.
(2024-09-06). "Israel won't change from the inside…" Antony Loewenstein on State of Play with Greg Stoker. youtube.com 
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(2024-09-06). Poll: Endorsing Israel Arms Embargo Would Boost Harris's Support to 49 Percent. truthout.org Survey data published Thursday shows that U.S. voter support for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris would grow if she heeded calls to support an arms embargo against the Israeli military, whose Gaza assault has relied heavily on a steady supply of American weapons. Commissioned by the Arab American Institute (AAI), the online poll of 2,505 American voters conducted between July 31… |
(2024-09-06). Israel Is Hindering the Delivery of Polio Vaccines, Gaza's Health Ministry Says. truthout.org The United Nations is warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "beyond catastrophic" as more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza did not receive any food rations in August amid Israel's relentless assault. Israel's 11-month campaign has killed more than 15,000 children and enabled the besieged territory's first polio outbreak in a quarter-century. INARA founder Arwa Damon just got back… |
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Amman anger: Jordanian protesters gather at Israeli embassy in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Protesters in Amman marched in support of Palestinians in Gaza after Friday (August 16) prayers.
(2024-09-06). Palestinian diagnosed with leukemia a week after release from Israeli jail. presstv.ir A former Palestinian prisoner has been diagnosed with leukemia only a week after his release from an Israeli prison.
(2024-09-06). Millions take to Yemen streets to slam Israel's 'crime of century' against Gaza. presstv.ir Yemenis hold over 70 mass demonstrations in the capital Sana'a and other provinces across the country in support of the war-hit Palestinians.
(2024-09-06). Trump is Netanyahu's favorite, but Democrats' Israel policy keeps them from saying so. peoplesworld.org 
During his presidency, Donald Trump was an unmitigated disaster for Palestine. If he takes office again, all signs point to him being even worse the second time around. This is why the Biden administration and the Harris-Walz campaign would do well to immediately implement an arms embargo on Israel and move to attack his record …
(2024-09-06). Roaming Charges: Ain't That America, Something to See, Baby? counterpunch.org 
A country that tolerates the routine shootings of its own school children as the cost of doing business in our weird notion of a "free society" is unlikely to feel any empathy for Palestinian children killed by the weapons we sell Israel. Violence is our chief export; indifference to the bloodshed is our national characteristic.
(2024-09-06). Craven Tokenism: The UK Suspension of Arms Export Licenses to Israel. counterpunch.org 
The government of Sir Keir Starmer, despite remaining glued to a foreign policy friendly and accommodating to Israel, has found the strain a bit much of late. While galloping to victory in the July elections, leaving the British Labour Party a heaving majority, a certain ill-temper could be found among the ranks on his attitudes regarding
(2024-09-06). Al menos 18 muertos en nueva ola de ataques israelíes contra Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel mataron hoy a 18 palestinos e hirieron a muchos más durante nuevos ataques contra la Franja de Gaza, al cumplirse 11 meses del inicio de la ofensiva castrense contra el territorio.
(2024-09-06). Knowledge is power. Gaza war supporters don't want students to have both. nationofchange.org Silence is complicity, and that's the way Israel's allies like it. For them, the new academic term restarts a threat to the status quo.
(2024-09-06). Gaza — Day 336: At Least Twenty Killed, Including Children, Before Dawn. imemc.org 
On Friday, September 6, 2024, day 336 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their relentless attacks on Palestinian civilians in all parts of the besieged coastal enclave. Nearly two million people remain displaced, pushed from one location to another as …
(2024-09-06). UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Police change start time for London pro-Palestine demo | Organisers say police will allow protesters to gather from midday before marching to the Israeli embassy | | Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags and carry placards on a march through London, during a National Day…
(2024-09-06). Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair. middleeasteye.net 
Benjamin Netanyahu and maps: A brief history of an enduring love affair | Israel's prime minister has a history of using controversial maps in his presentations | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a map during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA…
(2024-09-06). Israeli lawmaker calls for B'Tselem chief to be arrested for 'assisting the enemy'. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli lawmaker calls for B'Tselem chief to be arrested for 'assisting the enemy' | Likud MP urges police to question Yuli Novak under law punishable by death penalty or life sentence after Security Council speech | | Israeli human rights activist Yuli Novak attends a press conference…
(2024-09-06). Trump tells Jewish voters Israel would be 'gone' under Harris. newarab.com 
US presidential hopeful Speaking to a crowd of Jewish Republican voters, Trump claimed that a presidency under
(2024-09-06). Amnesty urges war crimes probe over Israel razing of east Gaza. newarab.com 
Amnesty International on Thursday urged a war crimes probe into "Using bulldozers and manually laid explosives, the Israeli military has unlawfully destroyed agricultural land and civilian buildings, razing entire neighbourhoods, including homes, schools and mosques," it said. | The London-b…
(2024-09-06). Israeli captive's family say Netanyahu missed chance to save her. newarab.com 
The family of deceased Israeli captive Gat's family confirmed the authenticity of the video on Wednesday evening, Haaretz reported, just days after her body was returned to Israel on Sunday. | "On October 7, I, my family, and other residents of Be'eri were abandoned to our fate. I am begging and pleading with the Israeli government and its leader, Mr. Benjamin Netany…
(2024-09-06). US 'discussing deal with Hamas' to release American captives. newarab.com 
The United States is considering a request to reach a unilateral deal with Hamas to secure the return of American captives held by the group's armed wing in Gaza, according to US media reports. | NBC News cited five sources familiar with the matter who said that US officials are discussing the request, which was made during a meeting between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and the families of the captives on Sunday. | Biden administration officials told the news outlet that it was considering all options, however, underscored that a comprehensive deal involving Hamas and Israel remains the best opti…
(2024-09-06). We looked at Israel's claims about Hamas support. They are lying. newarab.com 
On August 29, the However, an investigation by
(2024-09-06). Israel will cease to exist if Harris becomes president, Trump claims. aljazeera.com Republican presidential nominee tells Jewish donors that his Democratic rival would 'totally abandon' Israel.
(2024-09-06). Tim Walz: Time for Netanyahu to start moving in the direction of a two-state solution. haaretz.com Comments are the first time either Harris or her running mate have directly called out the Israeli prime minister by name…
(2024-09-06). Allowing Netanyahu to handpick civil service chief is illegal, Israel's AG tells top court. haaretz.com The Attorney General requested that the court halt the cabinet's decision, saying that it is liable to make the commissioner dependent on the prime minister rather than the public…
(2024-09-06). Lack of faith in Israel's state watchdog leaves explosive Gaza war reports in the drawer. haaretz.com The military believes that criticism during wartime could erode its performance, and the attorney general agrees. Even more, State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman is seen as a puppet of Benjamin Netanyahu, who's keen to blame others for his shortcomings…
(2024-09-06). Israeli court halts Ben-Gvir's promotion of police officer under investigation for violence against protesters. haaretz.com The judge ruled that Meir Suissa's promotion was 'a clear deviation from police legal and professional vetting procedures.' Suissa is currently being investigated for offenses that include throwing a stun grenade at anti-judicial overhaul protesters in 2023…
(2024-09-06). Hamas publishes captivity video of murdered Israeli American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. haaretz.com In the video, Hersh says he survived in Gaza with almost no medical care and 'can't remember the last time I saw the sun or took a breath of fresh air.' His parents said the video must serve as an immediate wake-up call to the world to take action to secure the release of the remaining hostages…
(2024-09-06). The October 7 effect: The Israelis leaving Israel, and the Diaspora Jews replacing them. haaretz.com Driven by antisemitism, anti-Zionism, solidarity with Israel, fears of war and the collapse of democracy, or just the high cost of living, tens of thousands of Jews have left their homelands – to or from Israel – since October 7. Are Jews in the third decade of the 21st century returning to a life of wandering?
(2024-09-06). Faced with a dire economic crisis, Iran increasingly views the war in Gaza as a burden. haaretz.com Iran fears that the 'response equation' policy it devised with its proxies against Israel may backfire, drawing it into a regional conflict that could worsen its already severe economic challenges and hinder the new government's efforts to pursue rehabilitation…
(2024-09-06). Portland is the first city on the East Coast to adopt a divestment resolution sanctioning Israel. youtube.com 
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Ala Eddine Slim on creating alternate worlds through cinema. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). Despite a new 'moderate' president, Iran's execution surge. newarab.com 
As global attention focused on Iran's latest presidential election and its potential impact on the country's foreign policy and nuclear program, one reality within the country remained unchanged: the execution chambers. | Though not new to Iran's domestic politics, the use of capital punishment has drawn renewed international scrutiny since the establishment brutally suppressed the 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" uprising. | Many protesters arrested during the movement were sent to the gallows despite widespread global condemnation. | In May 2023, as the final embers of the uprising still flickered, The New Arab <...
(2024-09-06). Egyptian MB members 'silenced' during Sisi's Turkey visit. newarab.com 
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's historic "Muslim Brotherhood leaders were clearly ordered to keep silent about Sisi and the visit or else they would face grave consequences," an Egyptian security official told The New Arab on condi…
(2024-09-06). German migration commissioner proposes Rwanda deportation plan. newarab.com 
Germany's migration commissioner has proposed deporting The proposal comes amid rising pressure on Germany's ruling coalition government to restrict irregular migration following a fatal stabbing linked to Islamic State at a city festival last month that fuelled far-right opposition and criticism of Berlin's migration policies. | Joachim Stamp, Germany's Spec…
(2024-09-06). Hamas releases Gaza before and after video to tune of indie band. newarab.com 
The video, which lasts around a minute and a half, opens with ariel footage of the besieged enclave before the war then goes to show tunnels and dead I…
(2024-09-06). Journalist unions 'concerned' over Richard Medhurst arrest in UK. newarab.com 
The largest global union of journalists has joined its UJ affiliate to condemn the arrest of British writer The
(2024-09-06). Man who targeted asylum hotel receives longest UK riot sentence. newarab.com 
A UK judge on Friday handed out the longest sentence associated with recent Painter and decorator Thomas Birley was jailed for nine years for his role in violence outside the Holiday Inn Express hotel near Rotherham, northern England, on August 4. | Judge Jeremy Richardson at Sheffield Crown Court told Birley, 27, that his case was "unquestionably" one of the most serious concerning the Rotherham riot.
(2024-09-06). Mayors decry Smotrich's 'racist' budget cut to Palestinian towns. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). 'Purely military approach' not the solution in Gaza: German FM. newarab.com 
German Foreign Minister "The past weekend has dramatically demonstrated that a purely military approach is no solution to the situation in Baerbock was referring to the…
(2024-09-06). Syria rebels cuts ties with Turkey-backed opposition government. newarab.com 
A Syrian opposition armed group operating in northern Syria has ceased cooperation with the The Levant Front, a prominent armed group which is part of the Turkish-backed 'Syrian National Army' controls areas of northern Syria close to the Turkish border, called for the dissolution of the current government and for criminal charges to be brought against Mustafa. | A meeting organised by Turkish…
(2024-09-06). UK: Met police U-turn on pro-Palestine protests restrictions. newarab.com 
The A spokesperson from the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) told The New Arab that the Met police informed them early on Friday that they were "re-evaluating the conditions imposed". | "The continuous obstacles and restrictions f…
(2024-09-06). As US university classes resume, so do concerns for free speech. newarab.com 
As university students across the US head back to campus, many administrations are taking pre-emptive measures to prevent the Some universities have erected signs in indoor and outdoor common areas stating that overnight demonstrations are banned, as are loudspeakers at certain hours, in an apparent reference to last year's protests. Some cam…
(2024-09-06). Where do UK Tory leadership hopefuls stand on the Middle East. newarab.com 
Earlier this week, Conservative MPs held the first of six rounds of voting to appoint the next leader of the party following former prime minister Rishi Sunak's resignation in the wake of the massive general election defeat in July. | Five former cabinet ministers have entered the race, including former The next leader of the right-wing party will be announced on 2 November after Conserv…
(2024-09-06). Polio vaccinations are not enough to keep children in Gaza alive. newarab.com 
At the beginning of the month, a joint effort bringing together the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNRWA, and other partners, started in an effort to
(2024-09-06). The stain on Western media press vests is from the blood of Gaza. newarab.com 
On April 8 2003, Palestinian reporter Tareq Ayyoub was reporting for Al Jazeera on the US invasion of Iraq when he was killed by two US missiles which struck the network headquarters in Baghdad. | The station was clearly marked as a media centre, and the US military had been informed of its location. | On the same day, the
(2024-09-06). Reconstruction efforts in Libya are cementing Haftar's ambitions. newarab.com 
Over a Over the past two years, however, the old, war-scarred city has become unrecognisable to its residents. Almost everyone who visits Bengha…
(2024-09-06). 12 Syrian soldiers killed in HTS-claimed suicide attacks. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). Back to school for most people, except for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
Instead of joining her On this day last year, the
(2024-09-06). Bahrain: Dissidents among 450 prisoners released in royal pardon. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). Explainer: All you need to know about Algeria's 2024 elections. newarab.com 
(2024-09-06). France: Macron names ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as PM. newarab.com 
Si…
(2024-09-06). Gaza: Palestinians would 'rather die' than live through more war. newarab.com 
A growing number of Palestinians in Gaza are facing Both adults and
(2024-09-06). Grenfell inquiry: Families of UK fire victims seek prosecutions. newarab.com 
Families of the victims of the tragic Grenfell fire are calling for criminal prosecutions following the final report into the fire that killed 72 people. | Nazanin Aghlani, whose mother died in the fire, has told local media that only criminal prosecutions can bring her "closure" and justice. | Her comments came after an inquiry concluded that the disaster was the "culmination of decades of failure" by the government, fire service, and the construction industry bodies who showed "systematic dishonesty" over building materials. | "What we are after is criminal charges. It should have been the other way around […
(2024-09-06). Oil-rich UAE completes Arab world's first nuclear plant. newarab.com 
The oil-rich Abu Dhabi's
(2024-09-06). Syrian hospitals face major funding shortfalls, risking closure. newarab.com 
A major hospital in
(2024-09-06). Ignore the noise, Ireland is America's favourite Gaza gunrunner. newarab.com 
Making your way from Dublin airport to the Down on the Liffeyside, the squat glass offices of tax-evading tech giants grow like moss around a dirty gutter. Streets over, in old British buildings, clientelistic Irish policymakers preen themselves for TikTok's or Guinness…
(2024-09-06). Europe's Thirst For Green Imperialism In Serbia. popularresistance.org On the 18th of June 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany visited Serbia. The two countries signed an agreement to give mining permits to German industrialists in the lithium-rich region of Jadar in Western Serbia. This will enable Germany to continue to compete with China's manufacturing capabilities. Mass protests are ongoing in Serbia against this project and the selling of natural resources with complete disregard for the environmental ramifications. This deal between Serbia and Germany comes amidst imperialist tactics that are unfairly trying to compete with China's advancements in the mass production of e…
(2024-09-06). Turkish Masses Protest Presence Of US Navy Ship At Izmir Port. popularresistance.org The Turkish Communist Party (TKP) alongside other Turkish political groups and masses took to the streets on Tuesday, September 3, near ƒ∞zmir port to protest the anchoring of the United States' Navy multi-purpose amphibious assault ship, USS Wasp (LHD-1) at the port. | The arrival of the US Navy ship at ƒ∞zmir Port followed a joint training exercise that took place in the Mediterranean sea between August 13-17 with Türkiye's first amphibious warship TCG Anadolu. The exercise has been considered an indicator of military cooperation between Türkiye and the United States, which provo…
(2024-09-06). Venezuela In The Crosshairs Of Technological Imperialism. popularresistance.org In August, Venezuela's re-elected president, Nicolás Maduro, signed a decree blocking access to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, for 10 days. President Maduro said of its owner, tycoon Elon Musk, "He has violated the rules by inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death, confrontation among Venezuelans, and has violated all Venezuelan laws." | Musk, who also owns the Starlink satellite broadband network, expressed his support for the far-right Venezuelan opposition and insulted the president, which is a sign of the determination of the new global elites to carry out regime change in Venezuela. | This acti…
(2024-09-06). Freedom Tunnel to Al-Aqsa Flood: Prisoners, Resistance and Liberation. samidoun.net 
On 6 September 2024, we mark the third anniversary of the great Freedom Tunnel on 6 September 2021, in which six Palestinian prisoners — Mahmoud al-Ardah, Mohammed al-Ardah, Yousef Qadri, Ayham Kamamji, Munadil Nafa'at and Zakaria Zubeidi — liberated themselves from the Zionist occupation regime's "high security" Gilboa prison. The Freedom Tunnel was a harbinger …
(2024-09-06). 'Dangerous': Judge Blocks Student Debt Relief Rule That Doesn't Exist Yet. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). EFF & 140 Other Organizations Call for an End to AI Use in Immigration Decisions. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). Northwestern Suspends Journalism Professor Steven Thrasher After Gaza Solidarity Protest. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). The Big Rip: Low Wage Corporations Spent Half a Trillion Inflating CEO Pay. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). US Food Insecurity Rate Rose to 13.5% in 2023 as Government Benefits Declined and Food Prices Soared. scheerpost.com 
(2024-09-06). Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission. middleeasteye.net 
Both of Sudan's warring sides guilty of atrocities, finds UN mission | Fact-finding report reveals range of crimes by RSF and Sudanese army, including rape, killings and torture, and calls for arms embargo | | Members of Sudan's armed forces take part in a military parade held on the occasion of…
(2024-09-06). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-09-06). Turkey: Joint trial observation report on the case of Kurdish human rights defenders and IHD members Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın. fidh.org In a joint report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders—a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT)—and the International Observatory for Lawyers in Danger (OIAD) present findings from the judicial observation of the first hearing in the trial of Eren Keskin and Güllistan Yarkın, from the Human Rights Association (IHD). Both were accused of "publicly denigrating the Turkish Nation" (…) | – |
(2024-09-06). Federal Judge Blocks Student Debt Relief Rule That Hasn't Even Been Finalized. truthout.org A Republican-appointed U.S. federal judge in Georgia raised eyebrows and objections Thursday after taking what observers called the "unprecedented" step of blocking a rule that hasn't even been finalized in order to stop the Biden administration from implementing a plan to deliver promised debt relief to millions of student borrowers. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Georgia… |
(2024-09-06). Trump and Vance Offer Incoherent, Baffling Responses to Questions on Child Care. truthout.org In response to a question on child care on Thursday, former President Donald Trump gave a roundabout, incoherent answer, providing no specific insights into how he would lessen the burden for parents should he win the presidential election this year. Trump's response delved into a number of unrelated issues, including placing tariffs on other countries, deficit spending… |
(2024-09-06). Trump Says Elon Musk Would Become Government Auditor If He's Elected President. truthout.org During a speech on Thursday at the Economic Club of New York, former President Donald Trump suggested that he would enlist multi-billionaire Elon Musk to work in his administration and help him make cuts to government spending. Musk, who owns Tesla, X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX, apparently made the suggestion to Trump himself, the Republican nominee for president explained. |
(2024-09-06). Buffalo Medical Residents Are Striking for Fair Pay and Better Conditions. truthout.org Around 100 picketers stood in front of Buffalo General Hospital on September 4, chanting and talking to reporters under the midday sun. They gripped signs with slogans like "Fair Contract Now" and "United For Our Patients." Cars honked in support as they passed by, with some drivers thrusting fists into the warm air through their open windows. It was the second day of a four-day strike by… |
(2024-09-06). Project 2025 and GOP Agenda Would Increase Poverty and Wealth Gap, Experts Say. truthout.org If Republicans were to win the White House and Congress, their fiscal agenda would increase poverty and hardship nationwide in order to provide deep tax breaks for corporations and wealthy families, according to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a liberal-leaning think tank. In a new report, the group analyzes the House GOP's legislative wish list alongside Project 2025… |
(2024-09-06). Here's How the Fossil Fuel Industry Infiltrates and Influences Higher Education. truthout.org For decades, oil and gas companies have donated tens to hundreds of millions of dollars to colleges and universities, sat on governing boards, sponsored scholarships and built pro-fossil fuel programming and curriculum — resulting in real or apparent conflicts of interest for universities and their researchers. "Fossil fuel companies have embedded themselves in universities across the U.S., U. |
(2024-09-06). RNC and DNC: Two versions of anti-migrant policies. workers.org 
The Republican National Convention, held in Milwaukee in July, was a blatant display of white supremacy and fascistic demagoguery regarding migrants. The Democratic National Convention, held in Chicago in August with a more inclusive and "progressive" faàßade, nevertheless presented a program that restricted the rights of migrants. RNC and DNC: . . . |
(2024-09-06). On 8th anniversary of La Junta, demonstrators demand: 'Free Puerto Rico!'. workers.org 
Credit: Richie Merio On the 8th anniversary of the implementation of the Fiscal Control Board, Aug. 31, organizers denounced La Junta both in Puerto Rico and in New York and demanded a free Puerto Rico! In New York, protesters marched from the offices at 26 Federal Plaza, where hedge . . . |
(2024-09-06). CADTM : what to do with the Financial sector and the Banks and, with the Sovereign Debt arbitration. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, [1] Christoph Sorg summarises the CADTM's position on the financial sector and banks. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 184 to 186.
| As for financial sectors and national economies, CADTM has suggested a set of immediate (radical) Keynesian measures as well as the complete socialization of the banking sector (Fattorelli (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-09-06). From the "Committee for the Cancellation of Third World Debt" to the "Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt" cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
| CADTM ("Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt") shares (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-09-06). Alarming development: Rights activists, including a young woman, face blasphemy charges in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). The worst ever global debt crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Ecuador: From Rafael Correa to Guillermo Lasso via Lenin Moreno. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Ecuador: Resistance against the policies imposed by the World Bank, the IMF and other creditors between 2007 and 2011. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Peasants and Politics in Neoliberal India: The 2020-21 Peasant Movement. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Reclaim the Night! cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Irrationality and mass paranoia invade our societies. cadtm.org
(2024-09-06). Fred Trump III Denounces His Uncle Donald Trump for Saying Disabled People "Should Just Die" democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump's Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III's new memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way, shares fresh insights into the Trump family and acts as a platform to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Fred Trump's own son William has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. He says Donald Trump once told him to abandon William, saying, "He doesn't recognize you. Let…
(2024-09-06). Fred Trump III Denounces His Uncle Donald Trump for Saying Disabled People "Should Just Die" democracynow.org Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump's Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III's new memoir, All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got to Be This Way, shares fresh insights into the Trump family and acts as a platform to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Fred Trump's own son William has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. He says Donald Trump once told him to abandon William, saying, "He doesn't recognize yo…
(2024-09-06). Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine as U.S. Pledges $250 Million More for Kyiv Amid Deepening War. democracynow.org 
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced more U.S. aid for Ukraine just days after the country was hit by one of the deadliest airstrikes since Russia's invasion in early 2022. On Tuesday, a pair of Russian missiles struck a military academy and hospital in the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 270. "The sense … is that the U.S. is giving Ukraine enough so that it doesn't lose, but not enough so that it can actually make significant and needed gains," says award-winning journalist Arwa Damon, who is in Ukraine providing medical and m…
(2024-09-06). Democracy Now! 2024-09-06 Friday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Friday, September 6, 2024 | Democracy Now! Friday, September 6, 2024…
(2024-09-06). China adjusts its cross-boarder adoption policy. ecns.cn part from the adoption of a child or stepchild from one's collateral relatives by blood of the same generation and up to the third degree of kinship by foreigners coming to China, China will not send children abroad for adoption.
(2024-09-06). AI Hangzhou service platform to offer foreigners greater convenience. ecns.cn The "AI Hangzhou" service platform for foreigners was launched during the 7th Hangzhou International Day inaugurated in Zhejiang Province on Thursday.
(2024-09-06). PLA Navy hospital Ark Peace ship enhances China-Africa medical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) hospital ship "Ark Peace" is carrying out Mission Harmony-2024 scheduled from mid-June 2024 to mid-January 2025, providing humanitarian medical services to visiting countries.
(2024-09-06). Ancient 'Dragon City' on show in NYC. ecns.cn Some 1,600 years ago, long before modern globalization, a vibrant cultural melting pot existed in a region of Northeast China known as "Dragon City" — present-day Chaoyang in Liaoning province.
(2024-09-06). Preserving cultural heritage essential for shared future. ecns.cn Members from Asia News Network and speakers take group photos at the Forum on Cultural Heritage Conservation in Selangor, Malaysia, on Thursday.
(2024-09-06). The timeless allure of lavish clocks. ecns.cn Elaborately designed luxury clocks that are often a cross between high jewelry and exquisite horological craftsmanship are in the spotlight once again, attracting the attention of collectors the world over.
(2024-09-06). Schooling key to realizing women's empowerment. ecns.cn Spouses of leaders attending the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing stressed on Thursday the need for China and African countries to join hands for women's empowerment through education.
(2024-09-06). Foreign ministers of the Co-Chairs of FOCAC jointly meet the press. ecns.cn On September 5, 2024, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, joined by Foreign Minister Yassine Fall of Senegal, the incumbent African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso of the Republic of the Congo, the incoming African co-chair, met and took questions from Chinese and foreign journalists.
(2024-09-06). Metaverse expected to rapidly grow within China. ecns.cn China's metaverse-related industry is expected to grow fast in the next three years, thanks to continuing maturity and the application of key technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing and virtual reality, according to an industrial report.
(2024-09-06). China records hottest August in over 60 years. ecns.cn The average temperature of August in China was 22.6 ∞C, or 1.5 ∞C higher than the same period in a typical year, marking the highest for the same period since 1961, according to a meteorological official.
(2024-09-06). Typhoon Yagi halts flights, university registrations. ecns.cn Flights from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, to airports in Hainan province scheduled for Friday have been canceled due to the approaching super typhoon Yagi.Due to Yagi, several universities in Guangzhou, Zhanjiang and Guangdong's Zhuhai have adjusted registration dates for new students previously scheduled for the coming weekend.
(2024-09-06). Reduced speeds for Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link amid Typhoon Yagi. ecns.cn The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a core transportation hub project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, will implement reduced-speed traffic measures as Typhoon Yagi approaches.
(2024-09-06). Beijing educators lend expertise to Xizang schools. ecns.cn In August 2014, Beijing began dispatching teachers to support the Xizang autonomous region as part of a pilot project. The first group of 50 teachers was sent to the Lhasa-Beijing Experimental Middle School as part of a group-style educational support system for Xizang.
(2024-09-06). World's largest indoor skiing resort set to be hot venue. ecns.cn Danzel Djimon Dangleben, a first-time skier from the Caribbean, had his snowboarding experience in Shanghai this summer.
(2024-09-06). In Numbers: Infrastructure projects highlight China-Africa friendship and cooperation. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). Insights | When you understand China's DNA, you wouldn't criticize it: Moroccan business leader. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing. In an interview with China News Network, Mehdi Laraki, president of Morocco Chinese Business Council refutes the narrative of China's "debt trap".
(2024-09-06). International journalists play relay game at 2024 FOCAC. ecns.cn After the ceremony, we played a selfie relay game with journalists from different countries. Playing the game, through which we've shared the path with each other, and now we're real friends.
(2024-09-06). China launches 10 Geely-03 satellites. ecns.cn China on Friday launched a Long March-6 carrier rocket to place a group of 10 commercial satellites in space."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-06). Insights | China-Africa cooperation won't be disturbed by Western remarks: Chadian business leader. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with a reporter from China News Service, Ali Adji Mahamat Seid, president of the Chadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that China-Africa cooperation achieves a win-win situation and will not be disturbed by Western remarks.
(2024-09-06). Insights | Chinese assistance projects truly benefit African people: Tanzanian reporter. ecns.cn Kanky Patrice Mwaigomole, a journalist from Tanzania told China News Network during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) that, unlike most Western countries, China has helped Africa take big steps ahead and Chinese assistance projects have created a large number of job opportunities for the African people. China has helped Africa a lot, which has truly benefited the African people.
(2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) Togo seeks to become Africa's Shenzhen through China's assistance: association president. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). Comicomment: China-Africa green partnership fuels a sustainable future. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). 2024 FOCAC Summit | Chinese and African entrepreneurs hope to deepen future cooperation. ecns.cn As economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa draws increasingly closer, related businesses are hoping to tap into future cooperation.
(2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) China's achievements conducive to global peace and development. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is currently ongoing in Beijing, capital of China. This is not only a grand gathering of China and Africa, but also a major event for the Global South and the entire international community.
(2024-09-06). China signs International Lunar Research Station cooperation agreement with Senegal. ecns.cn The Second International Deep Space Exploration Conference kicked off on Thursday in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province.
(2024-09-06). 2024 FOCAC Summit | China to give least developed countries zero-tariff treatment. ecns.cn China will give all the least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, including 33 African countries, zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech on Thursday.
(2024-09-06). Xi proposes action plans to jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China stands ready to work with Africa to implement 10 partnership action plans to jointly advance modernization.
(2024-09-06). Xi says China to work with UN for Africa's peace, development. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). Xi proposes partnership actions to jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). Xi: Jointly advance modernization with Africa. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping unveiled on Thursday 10 partnership actions for modernization to deepen China-Africa cooperation in the next three years, pledging to back the continent with unilateral opening of the nation's market and the creation of at least 1 million jobs.
(2024-09-06). Ascent of Sino-African relationship continues, Wang says. ecns.cn The relationship between China and Africa has been elevated to a higher level and bilateral cooperation has been boosted, demonstrating the unity and potential of Global South cooperation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2024-09-06). Insights丨African scholar: Western countries use 'Chinese Debt Trap' to confuse Africa-China relations. ecns.cn The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing. China News Network had an interview with Lewis Ndichu, research director at the Centre for China-Africa Policy (CCAP). Ndichu believes that the narrative of China's "debt trap" is made by Western countries to confuse China-African relations and spearhead political maneuvers. Ndichu also notes that the Belt and Road Initiative is rhymed in the African Union Agenda 2063 for development.
(2024-09-06). (W.E. Talk) Former Tanzanian FM spoke highly of the BRI. ecns.cn The 2024 summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will be held in Beijing from Sept 4 to 6.
(2024-09-06). Insights | China-African cooperation crucial to brighter future of Africa: Kenyan journalist. ecns.cn "This partnership is very key, very key," said Kenyan journalist Edward Alusa Mudanya on Thursday in an interview with China News Network during the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing.
(2024-09-06). International journalists play relay game at 2024 FOCAC. ecns.cn
(2024-09-06). Zelensky begins mass dismissal of cabinet ministers. wsws.org The turnover of the Zelensky cabinet comes amid an impending military defeat in the Donbass region.
(2024-09-06). Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise: Police brutality and a marriage implosion amidst Sri Lanka's economic collapse. wsws.org Paradise is a poignant and compelling film that reveals much about Sri Lanka's social relations and will resonate with workers and youth around the world.
(2024-09-06). With contract expiring soon for East Coast dockworkers, ILA make radical-sounding statements to head off rank-and-file anger. wsws.org The ILA bureaucrats are drawing from the same playbook as the Teamsters and the UAW, using radical-sounding talk to ease the passage of a deal with massive hidden concessions. A general rule of thumb has emerged: the bigger the talk, the bigger the sellout.
(2024-09-06). Macron names Barnier to lead right-wing French government backed by neo-fascists. wsws.org The selection of Barnier tramples upon the election victory of the New Popular Front and marks a major step towards an authoritarian regime led by the far right.
(2024-09-06). Wellington rail workers voting on strike action. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Group calls on rail workers to vote in favour of strike action in their pay dispute with Transdev and Hyundai Rotem, but warns that to carry out a real fight, workers must break from the RMTU and establish an independent rank-and-file committee.
(2024-09-06). UK studies on Long COVID reveal its brutal impact and prevalence. wsws.org Several recent UK studies have investigated this harm being done to the population's health by the policy of "living with the virus" enacted jointly by Conservative and Labour parties.
(2024-09-06). Harris and Trump compete for support from billionaires. wsws.org Appealing to the billionaires that control both parties, at two recent events both Trump and Harris pledged to cater their policies to the interests of the ultra-wealthy.
(2024-09-06). Canada's NDP ends governmental pact with Trudeau in hopes of averting electoral debacle. wsws.org The NDP's new oppositional posture is aimed at repositioning the social democrats and their trade union allies so they can more effectively perform their essential function for the ruling class—suppressing the class struggle and acting as political safety valves—under conditions of intensifying global capitalist crisis.
(2024-09-06). US urges New Zealand to ramp-up military capacity to police the Pacific. wsws.org As the US presses for ramped-up military preparations, the Pacific is being placed on a war footing without the consent of the population, who have not been consulted.
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(2024-09-06). November election candidates' forum with candidates for SF Mayor & SF Board of Supervisors. indybay.org On September 12, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm, SF candidates for Mayor and Board of Supervisors will speak and answer questions posed by advocates for the elderly, disabled and the general public at the UU Center, Geary @ Franklin. Sponsored by the California Alliance for Retired Americans and Senior and Disability Action. SF and California ballot measure recommendations will be made as well. Keynote speaker: Former state assemblyman Tom Ammiano.
(2024-09-06). Saturday 9/7: Project 2025 meets The Land Question, a walking tour. indybay.org meets in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2024-09-06). Sunday 9/8: One City, Two Realities: Eyewitness Reports from Protesters at the DNC. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (near Ellis), SF | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni lines #5,19, 27, 31, 38, 49 | Or online via Zoom (Register: tinyurl.com/FSPReportBack)…
(2024-09-06). Berkeley Candidate Chip Moore Scolds City Council for their "Astoundingly Spineless Move" indybay.org Zionist Politicians are Lambasted in On-Going Conflict…
(2024-09-06). Political Signals from Chicago. indybay.org Harris and Walz advocate continuing the Biden administration's program: Harris embodies the continuity of Democratic policy. She cast the decisive vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, so she is part of the Bidenomics program. Harris is a centrist within the party, but on certain issues, especially gender, abortion and the service economy, she is decidedly progressive.
(2024-09-06). SF Mime Troupe: "American Dreams" – Interview With Director Velina Brown. indybay.org Interview with Velina Brown, director of "American Dreams" 2024 San Francisco Mime Troupe play.
(2024-09-06). Monday 9/9: "Bad Faith": Christian Nationalism's Threat to Democracy Film & Panel: Peter Coyote & more. indybay.org Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center | 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy | Napa, CA 94558 | FREE film and panel event…
(2024-09-06). "I'm Just Trying To Stay Alive" SF Police Attack Black Mother Of 5 & DA Jenkins Cover-up. indybay.org San Francisco police have attacked a Black mother of five for jaywalking. They assaulted her and then the District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has been covering it up.
(2024-09-06). Tuesday 9/17: Ballot in Brief: Learn About the San Francisco Ballot Measures 2024 w/ LWV SF & UCSF. indybay.org Online via Zoom: www.eventbrite.com/e/ballot-in-brief-lea……
(2024-09-06). Tuesday 9/17: Ballot in Brief: Learn About the California Ballot Props 2024 w/ LWV SF & UCSF. indybay.org Online via Zoom: www.eventbrite.com/e/ballot-in-brief-lea……
(2024-09-06). Tuesday 9/24: Ballot in Brief: Learn About the San Francisco Ballot Measures in 2024 w/ LWV SF & UCSF. indybay.org Online via Zoom: www.eventbrite.com/e/ballot-in-brief-lea……
(2024-09-06). Monday 9/9: 2024 California Admission Day – 1849 Negro Bar, Mormon Island, Negro Hill – Gold District. indybay.org Historic Leidesdorff Plaza | and | West Steps, California State Capitol…
(2024-09-06). Recent Trilateral Naval Drills in the Gulf of Oman. indybay.org The recent trilateral naval drills involving Russia, China, and Iran in the Gulf of Oman have captured the attention of global security analysts and defense experts…
(2024-09-06). Corruption in Cal/OSHA: An In-Depth Examination of a Critical Regulatory Agency Corruption. indybay.org Allegations of corruption in Cal/OSHA have surfaced periodically, raising concerns about the agency's integrity and ability to enforce safety standards impartially. Take for example the California high-speed rail authority project OSHO has receive several complaints about safety issues-and no actions been taken…
(2024-09-06). State child care in Greece and Croatia. indybay.org In Quebec, and elsewhere, parents often prefer the government-subsidized centers for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the higher level of quality compared to the private centers, which aren't subject to the same level of government regulations as the CPEs.
(2024-09-06). Tuesday 9/17: City Council Resolution in Support of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. indybay.org San José City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San José…
(2024-09-06). Thursday 9/26: "Bad Faith": Film on White Christian Nationalism Threatening U.S. Democracy (Berkeley). indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Elmwood | 2966 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705 | FREE…
(2024-09-06). Saturday 9/21: Why Oct. 7 Didn't Change Everything: Gaza Talk w/ Joel Benin PhD, Emeritus Stanford. indybay.org In person: First Presbyterian Church, Outdoor Courtyard, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto | Online via Zoom…
(2024-09-06). Wednesday 9/18: GOTV: Reaching Our Unhoused & Homeless Neighbors – Ballot Access Post SCOTUS Grants Pass. indybay.org Online via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-C……
(2024-09-06). Friday 9/6: Join In! Giant Trump Chicken Erection Action. indybay.org Lytton Plaza in downtown Palo Alto | 200 University Ave | Palo Alto | intersection University/Emerson…
(2024-09-06). Wednesday 9/4: Sacramento: Emergency Demonstration for Palestine! indybay.org 16th & J St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-09-06). Thursday 9/12: Save Democracy: How States Can and Should Certify the Results of the 2024 Elections. indybay.org Zoom: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ux1VE0G……
(2024-09-06). Saturday 9/21: International Day of Peace Celebration. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2024-09-06). Dozens, including civilians, killed in militant attack in Burkina Faso. presstv.ir Civilians are among the dozens of people killed in an attack by militants in Burkina Faso.
(2024-09-06). Floods kill 15 in India after heavy rains. presstv.ir
(2024-09-06). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-06). Italians dissatisfied with EU. presstv.ir An online survey shows that an increasing number of Italians are profoundly dissatisfied with the European Union and the European institutions.
(2024-09-06). UN chief calls for Africa's permanent seat on Security Council. presstv.ir The UN chief has urged African leaders to address the "injustices" faced by the continent.
(2024-09-06). FM Araghchi: Redrawing of boundaries a red line for Iran. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described any threats to territorial integrity of neighboring countries or redrawing of boundaries as a red line for the Islamic Republic.
(2024-09-06). Iranian, Bahraini foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties. presstv.ir Iranian and Bahraini foreign ministers have discussed bilateral ties.
(2024-09-06). US announces $250 million in new military aid for Ukraine. presstv.ir US President Joe Biden is set to approve an additional $250 million in security assistance for Ukraine despite calls repeatedly warning Washington of the repercussions of funneling military aid to Kiev and prolonging a devastating war with Russia.
(2024-09-06). Iran 'extensively' upgrades radar, missile systems: Air defense chief. presstv.ir The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says Iran has ascended to the top air defense power in the region thanks to significant upgrades in the country's radar and missile systems.
(2024-09-06). Global arrogance fears power of Iran's nuclear industry capacity: AEOI chief. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) calls sanctions the tool used by the global imperialist system to reduce independent nations into submission.
(2024-09-06). The US soldier with the hood on the head: The story behind. uwidata.com 
On September 3rd, 15 members of the Vatan Party's youth wing, Vanguard Youth, put a hood on the head of a US soldier in the Turkish city of Izmir. The US soldiers were stationed on the USS Wasp, the largest assault ships in the American fleet, docked at Izmir Port. Following the action, Erol Aslan, …
(2024-09-06). What Will Be the Fallout For the West When the Ukraine War Ends? thesiriusreport.com 
We assess, in light of the recent devastating Poltava attack by Russia, what the fallout will be for the West now and in the aftermath of the end of the Ukraine war.
(2024-09-06). From the cradle: How kids, newborns, and the unborn jump-started South Korea's historic climate lawsuit. grist.org 
Choi Hee-woo was a 20-week-old embryo when he joined a landmark climate lawsuit in South Korea. At the time, his
(2024-09-06). Harris OR Trump? Report from Mexico & Scotland. pressenza.com BCR podcast traveled to Mexico and Scotland in August and asked what citizens of the world were feeling about the U.S. Presidential election. Nearly everyone I met was aware of the election and had significant and personal feelings about "Americans" and their limited choice for leadership. I talked with people from Puerta Vallarta, San Miguel de Allende, Edinburgh, and Aberfeldy — tourists, a waiter, a van driver, teens from Belfast, couple of cooks, a photographer and painter, a teacher, an airline worker, Cambridge students, tour guides, Edinburgh Fringe Festival workers and artists, and the Fringe Financ…
(2024-09-06). Dirty Dancing: Assaults in the Berlin dance scene. pressenza.com 
The Berlin couple-dancing scene is an integral part of Berlin's nightlife. Thursdays and Sundays at Berlin's Soda Club (located at Kulturbrauerei), where you can dance pairwise on 5 different floors (Kizomba, Salsa Cubana, Mambo, Bachata, Zouk), are quite simply an institution. Open-air dance events are held almost daily on the Spree's waterfront in summer, reflecting the dedication of this community: The events are free, the city's best DJs provide their skills and people of all ages, from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds move rhythmically in couples to the music. There are also annual festivals s…
(2024-09-06). Meeting of the Commissions of the European Parks of Study and Reflection. pressenza.com 
At the initiative of the Parc La Belle Idée Commission (France, Paris region), twenty-five people, all members of the commissions of European Parks for Study and Reflection, met at Bassevelle from August 30 to September 01. | These Parks of Study and Reflection are places of retreat, far from the hustle and bustle of the city; they offer their well-kept, natural setting, their generous spaces and their facilities to humanists from all over the world, who come to study, reflect, exchange and present their work, the foundations of which are to be found in Silo's thought. They also host a wide range of activities: w…
(2024-09-06). The 'weavings' of a wacko: The fakery of grinding Trump hokum into brilliance. nationofchange.org "I never ramble, I only 'weave,'"/ Thus doubling down ways to deceive.
(2024-09-06). Belarusian parliamentarians demand excluding Cuba from infamous list. en.escambray.cu The Belarus-Cuba parliamentary friendship group demanded the exclusion of Cuba from the US list of states sponsors of terrorism.
(2024-09-06). Ignacio Ramonet sends open letter to U.S. President Joe Biden. en.escambray.cu Journalist Ignacio Ramonet has sent an open letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, arguing that he should exclude Cuba from the list of States sponsoring terrorism.
(2024-09-06). Revolution Is Now. thealtworld.com People are always asking me what we can do to fight the tyranny and depravity of the empire and create a healthy world. | "But what can we do?" they ask. "You always talk about the problems, but we need solutions! How do we solve the problems you keep pointing to?" | It's especially common during US election season, because I tend to spend a lot of time pointing to the fraudulent nature of western electoral politics and saying Americans will never be able to vote their way out of their problems. | Which is of course fair. If I'm saying "Not that way, it's a dead end," it's only fair that I should be asked which w…
(2024-09-06). The sand cannot stop. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's note: The Permian Basin is a vast region of western Texas and southeastern New Mexico containing the most productive oil fields in the United States. It has yielded nearly 30 billion barrels of oil and over 75 trillion cubic feet of natural gas since the first commercial well opened in the region in 1921. …
(2024-09-06). Macron 'gives middle finger' to French voters, appoints fascist-approved prime minister. peoplesworld.org 
After delaying for months, President Emmanuel Macron has finally told the French people directly that he is ignoring their votes. In July parliamentary elections, they put the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) coalition in first place, but on Thursday Macron named right-wing figure Michel Barnier as the country's next prime minister. Barnier is affiliated with …
(2024-09-06). 'The Front Room' review: Religious trauma and Black womanhood collide for wild horror ride. peoplesworld.org 
"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." ‚Äï Audre Lorde The above quote by American writer, philosopher, and intersectional feminist Audre Lorde seems appropriate when considering what is at the heart of the new psychological horror film The Front Room. The use …
(2024-09-06). The new 'Reagan' film is an ahistorical conservative fairytale. peoplesworld.org 
As the 2024 presidential election draws near, there has been a growing realization that ex-President Donald Trump's second term would be detrimental to working people and the country as a whole. Among those pointing out this danger are increasing numbers of prominent Republicans. Yet, as they condemn Trump, they have begun to wax poetic of …
(2024-09-06). With guns drawn, Texas deputies terrorize 87-year-old Latina voter registration activist. peoplesworld.org 
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Lidia Martinez was startled by a loud knock on her door at 6 a.m. When Martinez, 87, opened the door in her nightgown, nine of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's deputies confronted her. With guns drawn, bearing riot shields, and brandishing a search warrant, the officers barged in. For several hours …
(2024-09-06). Poor People's Campaign and clergy gathering combats voter suppression. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A Poor People's Campaign strategy session among clergy from around the U.S., called to discuss how to register and mobilize poor and low-wealth people to vote this fall, pivoted into how to protect those voters against right-wing intimidation, disinformation and voter suppression. The Rev. William Barber II, the campaign's co-chair, finished his short introduction about …
(2024-09-06). Macron gives 'middle finger' to French voters, appoints fascist-approved prime minister. peoplesworld.org After delaying for months, President Emmanuel Macron has finally told the French people directly that he is ignoring their votes. In July parliamentary elections, they put the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) coalition in first place, but on Thursday Macron named right-wing figure Michel Barnier as the country's next prime minister. Barnier is affiliated with …
(2024-09-06). BRICS Membership Or Lack Thereof Isn't Actually That Big Of A Deal. thealtworld.com BRICS can be compared to a Zoom conference: members actively participate in talks on financial multipolarity, partners observe their discussions in real time, and everyone else with an interest in them hears about the outcome afterwards. | Türkiye prompted a debate about the merits of BRICS membership upon Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov's
(2024-09-06). Mystery Munition Appears Under Ukrainian Su-24 Fencer Attack Jet's Wing. twz.com 
A video has emerged showing a Ukrainian
(2024-09-06). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 924. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 924th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-06). Ukraine military chief says Kursk offensive working, Russia advance stalled. aljazeera.com Oleksandr Syrskii admits Pokrovsk situation 'most problematic' but insists Kursk offensive having intended effect.
(2024-09-06). Zelenskyy urges Ukraine allies to allow long-range weapons use in Russia. aljazeera.com Ukrainian president seeks to rally more support at meeting of key backers as US pledges an additional $250m in aid.
(2024-09-06). Another Embarrassment For Zelensky? Russia Bombs Ukraine's Kamikaze Drones Even Before Take Off. hindustantimes.com Russia's Defense Ministry released a video claiming to have successfully neutralised Ukrainian kamikaze drone teams in the Kharkiv region. The footage reportedly shows Russian forces, part of the Sever Group, conducting a reconnaissance operation to detect and target UAV launching points. According to the MoD, drones provided real-time intelligence, enabling artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions. Watch for more.
(2024-09-06). Putin Declares 'Impossible' To Shutdown Russia's Energy Sector, Mocks EU; Veiled Thanks To India. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine's decision to end the gas transit agreement, set to expire at the end of the year, will impact Europe more than Moscow. During a Q&A session at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin highlighted that the termination will reduce gas volumes flowing to Europe. Watch for more.
(2024-09-06). Ukraine War Day #926: Putin Endorses Harris. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
(2024-09-06). Germany's support for the Ukraine war is starting to take a massive political toll internally. youtube.com 
(2024-09-06). Brazil to improve infrastructure of Santos Dumont airport. tvbrics.com 
The flow of foreign tourists to Rio de Janeiro has increased by 20 per cent this year…
(2024-09-06). China prepares for mission to deliver Mars samples. tvbrics.com 
The mission is planned for 2028 and will consist of two launches…
(2024-09-06). Ethiopia's pharmaceutical sector generates US$1.5 billion per year in revenue. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia's Minister of Health has emphasised the investment potential of the country's pharmaceutical sector…
(2024-09-06). India opens public libraries in 21 states. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to popularise reading and increase access to knowledge…
(2024-09-06). Saudi Arabia discusses new water security initiatives at seminar in Riyadh. tvbrics.com 
The Kingdom is working to restore and preserve its natural water resources…
(2024-09-06). Grenfell report indicts capitalism. mronline.org 
CROOKED companies dishonestly presenting their products as safe. Corporate incompetents engaged in a merry-go-round of buck-passing.
(2024-09-06). HR Mission denounces atrocities and demands arms embargo in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission, appointed by the UN for Sudan, called for an arms embargo in the country, denouncing the total impunity with which the rival forces act in the conflict.
(2024-09-06). More than 150 flights canceled due to Argentine aviation strike. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) More than 150 flights were canceled or postponed due to a strike by the Argentine Airline Pilots Association (APLA), to demand a salary increase.
(2024-09-06). Cuban University celebrates 10th anniversary of Tourism program. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Tourism program at the Cuban University of Camagàºey (UC) today catapults the intentions of promoting the sector, particularly in the Cayo Cruz area.
(2024-09-06). Foreign diplomats congrat DPRK on founding anniversary. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) On the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), foreign diplomats accredited in this capital sent congratulatory messages to the country's leader, Kim Jong-un.
(2024-09-06). Blinklen's visit to the Dominican Republic and Haiti repudiated. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Political and social organizations of the Dominican Republic and Haiti today repudiated the visit to both countries of U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken.
(2024-09-06). El Salvador continues to fight against drug trafficking. plenglish.com San Salvador, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from El Salvador continue the fight against drug trafficking in the country and reported today the capture of two individuals who were carrying three kilos of cocaine.
(2024-09-06). Nepalese youth reject aggressive U.S. policy against Cuba. plenglish.com Kathmandu, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Young people of Nepal ratified their rejection to the US blockade against Cuba and the permanence of Cuba on the list created by Washington of alleged state sponsors of terrorism, it was learned today.
(2024-09-06). Jabalinista Aguilera elogia entrega de los cubanos en Paralímpicos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (PL) El jabalinista cubano Ulicer Aguilera, bronce de la categoría F13 (débiles visuales) en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, elogió la entrega de la delegación nacional.
(2024-09-06). Cuba por sumar otro título en París con paratenista Fernández. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La delegación de Cuba tratará hoy de sumar un nuevo título en los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024, cuando el paratenista Yunier Fernández enfrente en la final de la categoría SM1 al británico Robert Davies.
(2024-09-06). Met Police Back Down — Palestine March to Go Ahead As Planned. commondreams.org In a victory for the movement, the police have withdrawn all the major restrictions on tomorrow's march. The coalition that organise the national demonstrations for Palestine have released the following statement: With less than 24 hours to go, the Metropolitan Police has dropped its attempt to frustrate our national march for Palestine. Tomorrow we will …
(2024-09-06). Georgia school shooting sparks renewed debate over gun control and safety reforms. nationofchange.org With the suspect now in custody, questions about gun safety, political will, and legislative inaction are dominating the conversation.
(2024-09-06). Republican judge blocks student debt relief rule before it's finalized, delaying relief for millions. nationofchange.org The Biden administration has been working to alleviate the burden of student loans, especially for long-term borrowers who have been repaying loans for decades.
(2024-09-06). How doctors killed my mother (Part Two). expose-news.com In the second part of 'How doctors killed my mother', Dr, Vernon Coleman describes the hospitalisation of his mother at Budleigh Hospital, and how he and his family faced significant challenges with …
(2024-09-06). Labour's masterplan to defund pensioners so the UK Government can fund offshore wind projects. expose-news.com The UK Government has reduced the Winter Fuel Payment to the elderly which has conveniently provided the £1.5 billion needed to fund Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed …
(2024-09-06). UN's Pact for the Future, Planetary Commons and The Overpopulation Project. expose-news.com The Pact for the Future, set to be adopted at the Summit of the Future on 22 September, calls for a significant overhaul of global governance in response to perceived existential risks. …
(2024-09-06). Moderna confirms mRNA COVID Vaccines cause Cancer. expose-news.com Moderna has admitted its mRNA COVID vaccine causes CANCER after billions of DNA fragments were found in vials of the dangerous injection. The revelation was made after Dr. Robert Malone recently made an …
(2024-09-06). Who Wants To Kill And Die For The U.S. Empire? progressivehub.net NICOLAS J. S DAVIES | WORLD BEYOND WAR…
(2024-09-06). Unemployment Edges Down to 4.2 Percent in August. Economy Creates 142,000 Jobs. cepr.net The August employment report showed a modest drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent. While this is a trivial decline, it comes after the rate had risen by 0.6 percentage points from 3.7 percent in January to 4.3 percent in July, raising concerns about a possible recession. The drop in August should help to …
(2024-09-06). Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release. middleeasteye.net 
Tunisian presidential candidate arrested again shortly after release | Ayachi Zammel's re-arrest comes amid accusations that authorities are manipulating the race in Kais Saied's favour | | Tunisian voter casts his ballot at a polling station in Mnihla district, outside Tunis, during the p…
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: Venezuelan President Declares Christmas In October. theonion.com 
Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro decreed that Christmas will start Oct. 1 in the country, the announcement coming as Venezuela grapples with the fallout from a July presidential election that saw Maduro claim a third term despite global skepticism and outcry from the country's opposition movement. What do you think?
(2024-09-06). Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 1). levernews.com 
(2024-09-06). Indonesian fruit-pickers say seasonal work in UK left them drowning in debt. aljazeera.com Migrant workers say they were fired within weeks of arriving at UK farm after failing to meet impossible targets.
(2024-09-06). Japanese scientists graft living skin onto 'smiling' robot. aljazeera.com Researchers say breakthrough could pave the way to realistic humanoids in the future.
(2024-09-06). Telegram CEO Pavel Durov hits out at 'misguided' arrest. aljazeera.com Tech founder says French authorities are putting innovation at risk in first public comments since his detention.
(2024-09-06). US roll outs new export controls aimed at restricting China's chip industry. aljazeera.com US Department of Commerce says curbs follow consultation with international partners.
(2024-09-06). China ends foreign adoptions leaving prospective families with questions. aljazeera.com Beijing is no longer allowing foreigners to adopt Chinese children, except in the case of blood relatives.
(2024-09-06). Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall on China's Hainan as 400,000 evacuated. aljazeera.com Transport links shuttered as Asia's strongest storm this year drenches southern China and will affect Vietnam and Laos.
(2024-09-06). Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect Colt Gray arrested. aljazeera.com Two students and two teachers were killed and nine people injured in Wednesday's high school shooting.
(2024-09-06). Fugitive former mayor Alice Guo back in the Philippines to face Senate. aljazeera.com Guo fled the Philippines two months ago as the Senate investigated her alleged links to Chinese cyberscams.
(2024-09-06). Record summer temperatures set world on course for hottest year ever. aljazeera.com European climate monitor says extreme weather will become more 'intense' if countries don't slash emissions.
(2024-09-06). At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire. aljazeera.com President Ruto says those responsible will be 'held to account' for the blaze that also seriously injured 14 pupils.
(2024-09-06). UN experts call for 'impartial force' to protect civilians in Sudan. aljazeera.com Warring parties have committed 'harrowing human rights violations' that could amount to war crimes, report finds.
(2024-09-06). Blinken announces aid, US support for peacekeeping force on Haiti visit. aljazeera.com Antony Blinken arrived in the capital of Port-au-Prince to meet with Haiti's transitional government amid gang violence.
(2024-09-06). What killing of Hindu teen by India cow vigilantes tells us about Modi 3.0. aljazeera.com What happens when the vigilantes 'mistakenly' shoot a Hindu teenager dead after a 40km chase, thinking he was a Muslim?>
(2024-09-06). Who are the candidates in Algeria's presidential elections? aljazeera.com Profiles of the three contenders to lead one of Africa's largest and most influential countries.
(2024-09-06). Scholasticide must not be normalised. aljazeera.com In Gaza and other conflict zones, attacks on schools are threatening to upend key international legal principles.
(2024-09-06). At least 17 students killed in Kenya boarding school fire. aljazeera.com President Ruto says those responsible will be 'held to account' for the blaze that also seriously injured 13 pupils.
(2024-09-06). Harris vs Trump and the Time Competition. counterpunch.org One of the most underestimated differences in the Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump presidential competition is the question of time. Yes Donald Trump was born in 1946 and Kamala Harris in 1964, so there is an obvious generation gap between them. But beyond the obvious question of age and generations is the larger question of
(2024-09-06). The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans. counterpunch.org 
As the country moves rapidly toward the 2024 elections, Black Americans are experiencing the best economic conditions they've had in generations. Record low unemployment rates, record low poverty rates, and record high levels of income and wealth paint a picture of Black prosperity. Yet African Americans remain mired in great economic insecurity, reflected in their
(2024-09-06). How HIV/AIDS Got Its Name: Science, Stigma and Religious Language. counterpunch.org 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term "AIDS" on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early years of the crisis were marked by a great deal of confusion over what caused the disease, who it affected and how it spread. But
(2024-09-06). The Venetian Birth of Modernism. counterpunch.org 
Consider a short list of the defining qualities, the necessary and sufficient conditions of European modernism, in contrast or opposition to old master sacred tradition. Modernism involves secular rather than sacred subjects. Compare Impressionist landscapes with High Renaissance altarpieces. Modernism requires a system in which art is made to be sold in the marketplace rather
(2024-09-06). Low Wage Work Isn't Just Bad for Employees — It Hurts Customers, Too. counterpunch.org 
I've always felt that working in customer-facing jobs is my calling. I'm passionate about making people feel comfortable when they enter a business, be it a retail store or a restaurant. But it was hard to keep that passion when I worked at Dollar General. Like workers at many other big retailers, we were so
(2024-09-06). Why Children's Rights Are Critical for Climate Policy and Environmental Activism. counterpunch.org 
The actual cause of the climate crisis is the anthropogenic emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere since the start of the industrial revolution. But the proximate cause—the underlying activity that sparked the climate crisis and the intertwined environmental crises—is how we have built society, starting from when humans are born. Despite the threat of the sixth extinction, ecosystem collapse, air and water
(2024-09-06). The US Made the Dutch an Offer They Couldn't Refuse. counterpunch.org 
ASML, a Dutch firm that currently is the world's only manufacturer of the extreme ultraviolet lithography machines that produce the most advanced chips, is repeatedly getting stiff-armed by the US — intimidated into breaking deals and told not to sell a widening range of goods to China. Back at the start of the year, after a
(2024-09-06). Workers Need Protection From Record-Breaking Heat. counterpunch.org This summer is on track to being the hottest on record, with 2024 very likely to be the hottest year. Fueled by global warming, extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. It claims the lives of around 2,000 workers and injures another 170,000 in heat stress-related incidents each year,
(2024-09-06). Democracy's Damndest Defamation. counterpunch.org 
In a democracy, people automatically become liable for whatever the government inflicts upon them. Many of the most deadly errors of contemporary political thinking stem from the notion that in a democracy the government is the people and vice versa, so there is scant reason to distinguish between the two—or to worry about protecting citizens
(2024-09-06). Are We Better Off Accepting There's No Free Will? counterpunch.org 
The release of Determined, a new book by renowned Stanford professor of primate behavior and neuroscience Robert M. Sapolsky, has catapulted him into the middle of an ancient debate: whether humans have free will and agency over their actions. Determined isn't just a bio-philosophical treatise: It covers the potential benefits that a society that accepts Sapolsky's thesis of
(2024-09-06). Slaying Neoliberalism With 'Holy Rashness' and the Slow Build of Character. counterpunch.org 
The world pushes you into poetry by withdrawing something, not giving it. — Martin Shaw, Courting the Wild Twin Culture is defined not by what you gained but by what you were prepared to live without. — Ibid. As many nerve endings as there are in a body, are the messages attempting to issue forth amongst place, animal
(2024-09-06). Nuclear Roulette: The U.S. Nuclear Employment Guideline. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. Nuclear Employment Guideline Report, according to Department of Defense websites, appears to be a detailed target menu in the event the president orders a nuclear attack. It is required of the executive by Congress, Section 491, when the president alters the nuclear weapons strategy of the U.S. As alluded to by top-ranking administration
(2024-09-06). The Disappearance of International Law. counterpunch.org 
(2024-09-06). Humans Rescue Doomsday Glacier? counterpunch.org 
It was only 3 years ago when a group of distinguished climate scientists led by Erin C. Pettit (Oregon State University) said Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf of the Thwaites Glacier/Antarctica, aka: Doomsday Glacier, could collapse "within as little as 5 years." (Source: C34A-07 Collapse of Thwaites Eastern Ice Shelf by intersecting fractures, American Geophysical Union,
(2024-09-06). The Red Hour of Miracles: Aimé Césaire's And the Dogs Were Silent. counterpunch.org 
The Haitian revolution was the first victorious anti-colonial war in the so-called New World led by those enslaved by the colonizers. The battle engaged against the slavers and their empires was long and bloody. European kings and European republics fought and lost. In doing so, the latter revealed their colonialist and white supremacist similarities to
(2024-09-06). Trumptopia and Beyond. counterpunch.org 
Yes, long ago, I dreamt of being a novelist. Two ancient manuscripts packed away in a distant corner of my closet attest to that (ir)reality, as does one novel focused on the world of publishing (in which I'd been an editor) that made it into print, even if it was barely noticed. Still, from time to
(2024-09-06). Three Important Questions You Won't Hear Asked in the Presidential Debates. counterpunch.org 
In November 2020, Common Dreams published my op-ed "Three Questions That Didn't Get Asked During the Presidential Debates (and Probably Never Will)." The article offered several probing policy questions that (I surmised) would never make it through the corporate media's screening process. Sure enough, none of those issues were addressed in the widely televised debates in advance of the
(2024-09-06). The Fate of Bangladesh. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). Kamala Harris and foreign policy. independent.co.ug 
Other than Biden, Americans must go way back to 1989 to find a president who would take office with more experience COMMENT | HEATHER HURLBURT | Freshman U.S. senators, presidential candidates, and sitting vice presidents are frequently advised to say as little as possible about foreign affairs, in order not to distract an American public that …
(2024-09-06). As Pennsylvania chooses the next president, its unions are choosing clean energy. grist.org 
The U.S. presidential campaigns both have their eyes on the critical swing state of Pennsylvania — and Pennsylvania, as ever, has its eyes on energy. The state is the nation's second-largest producer and exporter of fuels for energy — mostly natural gas and coal. The future of those industries is sufficiently important to the state's voters that one of Vice President Kamala Harris' first political decisions as a presidential candidate this summer was to Bu…
(2024-09-06). National Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Announced in London Park. devdiscourse.com A national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II will be erected in a central London park, the British government announced on Saturday. The site, which holds historical significance and a personal connection to the long-reigning monarch, will be in St James's Park.
(2024-09-06). Fashion Week Unveiled: Eclectic Inspirations Shine in Menswear Collections. devdiscourse.com New York Fashion Week kicked off with an eclectic mix of menswear designs, featuring influences from Zanzibar beaches to the 1970s and personal dreams.
(2024-09-06). Keir Starmer's Diplomatic Mission to Dublin: Renewing EU Ties. devdiscourse.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Dublin on Saturday, marking the first trip to the Republic of Ireland by a British leader in five years. This visit comes as his administration seeks to improve relations with Ireland and other European Union members.
(2024-09-06). Senate Showdown: Mexico's Judiciary Reform in Jeopardy. devdiscourse.com Mexico's opposition senators are joining forces to block controversial judicial reforms pushed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The reforms, which face a Senate vote next week, aim to overhaul Mexico's judiciary by introducing popular elections for judges.
(2024-09-06). Pope Francis to Visit Remote Catholic Community in Papua New Guinea. devdiscourse.com Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in one of the world's most isolated Catholic communities in Papua New Guinea's Vanimo on Sunday, welcomed by Argentine missionaries with a traditional herbal drink known as "mate." The 87-year-old pontiff, originally from Buenos Aires, aims to promote global climate action during his 12-day tour of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore.
(2024-09-06). Jessica Pegula Eyes U.S. Open Glory Against Sabalenka. devdiscourse.com American tennis star Jessica Pegula is aiming for her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open final against the formidable Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula, who has faced significant injury setbacks this year, is riding high on her recent form and the enthusiastic support of the home crowd.
(2024-09-06). Jannik Sinner Triumphs Over Jack Draper to Reach U.S. Open Final. devdiscourse.com Italian top seed Jannik Sinner triumphed over ailing Briton Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2 to advance to the U.S. Open final on Friday. Battling muggy conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sinner pushed through a wrist injury sustained in the second set to reach his second major final of the year, following his Australian Open victory earlier this season.
(2024-09-06). Teenage Prodigy Caitlin Simmers and Veteran John John Florence Clinch World Surfing Titles. devdiscourse.com Teenage sensation Caitlin Simmers has become the youngest-ever world surfing champion after triumphing in the World Surf League (WSL) finals in Southern California. Hawaiian John John Florence also claimed his third world title.
(2024-09-06). Allen Kagina reaffirms UNRA's commitment to adhering to ESG standards. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency's commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. She delivered this message while officially opening the 29th ICPAU Annual Seminar in Entebbe …
(2024-09-06). Gender ministry to scale LABE's Home Learning Centre model nationally. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development is considering scaling the Home Learning Centre (HLC) model being implemented by Literacy and Adult Basic Education (LABE) — an indigenous NGO — into a nationwide program. Under the HLC model, LABE uses innovative methods to engage children by incorporating locally …
(2024-09-06). Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax evasion trial in Los Angeles. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty Thursday to all nine counts in his criminal tax case in a Los Angeles federal court. Hunter Biden, 54, was indicted in California in December on nine counts related to a Justice Department investigation into his taxes. Federal prosecutors charged him …
(2024-09-06). Mpox: DR Congo receives first batch of vaccines. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | A first batch of 99,100 doses of mpox vaccines was delivered on Thursday to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the global health crisis. "In total, that will make 200,000 doses on Saturday. Today, we received 99,100 doses, and the rest (will be received) on …
(2024-09-06). Old Mutual Investment Chairman sees more Ugandans embracing financial services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's economy stands to benefit from more Ugandans increasingly embracing financial services according to Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Chairman, Samuel Ssejjaaka. Ssejaaka was speaking at OMIG Annual General Meeting for Uganda's Unit Trust Holders held at Kampala Serena Hotel on Sept.5, where he updated shareholders about the performance of …
(2024-09-06). POWER: New intervention can reduce unpaid care work burden on women. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) have found that a new model known as P.O.W.E.R. can help reduce and redistribute the burden of unpaid care work traditionally borne by women. Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer at the Makerere University School …
(2024-09-06). Uganda's Kadondi glad to join English side Nottingham Forest Netball Club. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's She Cranes player Faridah Kadondi has expressed her delight after signing a professional contract with the English side Nottingham Forest Netball Club. The English club, set to make its debut in the England Netball Super League, announced Kadondi's signing on Wednesday. Speaking to Xinhua online on Thursday, Kadondi described …
(2024-09-06). Why I refuse to mourn Fr Damien Grimes. independent.co.ug 
Grimes subjugated timidity, ignorance and lack of exposure, especially out of me. If the Grimesian spirit so still dwells in me who was only a teacher on the Namasagali staff, I guess it must dwell even much more in his former direct students EULOGY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | By refusing to mourn Irish former …
(2024-09-06). Republicans defend attacking Biden on hostages despite families' repeated calls for no politics. haaretz.com GOP lawmakers used the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual confab to explicitly blame Biden and Harris for empowering Hamas and failing to do enough to rescue the hostages…
(2024-09-06). Gantz and Eisenkot take on Netanyahu, but it's hard to beat a crook. haaretz.com
(2024-09-06). Putin Flexes Muscle Near NATO Nations; Anti-Submarine Warships, Fighter Jets & Choppers Join Drills. hindustantimes.com Russia's Northern Naval Fleet conducted a special military exercise in the Barents Sea on September 5. The drill involves approximately 20 warships, along with six aircraft. Russia's anti-submarine warship 'Brest' in coordination with anti-submarine aviation assets—the IL-38 aircraft and Ka-27M naval helicopter—detected and targeted a simulated enemy submarine using jet depth charges and torpedoes.
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2024-09-06). Help for complex swallowing disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Treatment for swallowing disorders depends on the cause of the problem, making it essential to get the correct diagnosis. Jessica Gregor, a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, says swallowing can become difficult for some people who suffer from trauma, certain medical conditions, and head and neck cancers. Mayo Clinic in Arizona operates a multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic that involves a group of specialists evaluating the patient at…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Endometrial cancer, the most common uterine cancer, starts with abnormal cell growth in the endometrium. Significant risk factors include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a lack of physical activity, according to a recent study. PCOS affects 13% of women globally, causing hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen and ovarian cysts, which can lead to infertility. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, explains how PCOS increases the risk of endometrial cancer. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2024-09-06). Managing plugged ducts, mastitis when breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed or given only breast milk only for the first six months of life. The group also recommends that continuing breastfeeding as solid foods are introduced, up to and beyond the child's first year or as long as the mother and child desire. Many people desire to exclusively breastfeed their child for six months and plan to continue to breastfeed for one year or more. Breast pain is…
(2024-09-06). Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of peak weight-loss period The time to establish your exercise habits is before you have the surgery. Then solidify that routine during the first year…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season for people ages 6 months and older. These updated vaccines are designed to better protect against recently circulating variants, helping to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. "It appears that this virus is going to continue to change as immunity in the population wanes, either after vaccination…
(2024-09-06). RegenBio Summit: Healing disease at its molecular roots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A clinician-researcher whose interest in collagen biology and improving the lives of patients drove his passion for discovering the first federally-approved gene therapy for genetic blistering diseases will deliver a keynote address at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Collagen is a protein that is a key building block for connective tissue and skin. M. Peter Marinkovich, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology at Stanford University, will share the promises of advancing gene therapy for…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Graves' disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease, but I don't know much about it. I want to be supportive and educate myself. What is Graves' disease, and how does it affect the body? How is it treated? ANSWER: Graves' disease is a condition of the immune system that leads to an overactive thyroid. It is caused by antibodies attacking the thyroid by mistake. The thyroid and the hormones it produces are…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-06). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…
(2024-09-06). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…
(2024-09-06). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…
(2024-09-06). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume….
(2024-09-06). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…
(2024-09-06). Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person's gut microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated at least 80% accuracy in differentiating healthy individuals from those with any disease. The tool was developed by analyzing stool gut microbiome…
(2024-09-06). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have high blood pressure and was just diagnosed as having chronic kidney disease. I am disheartened by this news, but I also am determined to do more to improve my health. I know I may not be able to reverse my condition, but I am hoping to avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant for as long as possible. ANSWER: Your determination will help you manage your chronic kidney disease by following…
(2024-09-06). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy is no picnic when it comes to listeria. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you're planning a Labor Day gathering outdoors, remember that food safety is important for everybody, but it is especially important if you're expecting. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can change a pregnant person's immune system, making her more susceptible to contracting foodborne illness.In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, discusses the risks associated with listeria and what summertime foods should be avoided by those who are expecting….
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: What new college students should know about bacterial meningitis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5HxjZAL8L3Q Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 57) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume. That's because some unsuspecting foods you may think are healthy contain added sugar. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician…
(2024-09-06). Help for complex swallowing disorders. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Treatment for swallowing disorders depends on the cause of the problem, making it essential to get the correct diagnosis. Jessica Gregor, a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders in the Department of Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, says swallowing can become difficult for some people who suffer from trauma, certain medical conditions, and head and neck cancers. Mayo Clinic in Arizona operates a multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic that involves a group of specialists evaluating the patient at…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Endometrial cancer associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Endometrial cancer, the most common uterine cancer, starts with abnormal cell growth in the endometrium. Significant risk factors include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a lack of physical activity, according to a recent study. PCOS affects 13% of women globally, causing hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, excess androgen and ovarian cysts, which can lead to infertility. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, explains how PCOS increases the risk of endometrial cancer. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute…
(2024-09-06). Managing plugged ducts, mastitis when breastfeeding. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breastfed or given only breast milk only for the first six months of life. The group also recommends that continuing breastfeeding as solid foods are introduced, up to and beyond the child's first year or as long as the mother and child desire. Many people desire to exclusively breastfeed their child for six months and plan to continue to breastfeed for one year or more. Breast pain is…
(2024-09-06). Why exercise is essential after bariatric surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of peak weight-loss period The time to establish your exercise habits is before you have the surgery. Then solidify that routine during the first year…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic expert discusses updated COVID-19 vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As a summer surge of COVID-19 outbreaks is underway, new vaccines for the virus have been released. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved new COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season for people ages 6 months and older. These updated vaccines are designed to better protect against recently circulating variants, helping to prevent serious illness and hospitalization. "It appears that this virus is going to continue to change as immunity in the population wanes, either after vaccination…
(2024-09-06). RegenBio Summit: Healing disease at its molecular roots. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A clinician-researcher whose interest in collagen biology and improving the lives of patients drove his passion for discovering the first federally-approved gene therapy for genetic blistering diseases will deliver a keynote address at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Collagen is a protein that is a key building block for connective tissue and skin. M. Peter Marinkovich, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology at Stanford University, will share the promises of advancing gene therapy for…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Graves' disease. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was just diagnosed with Graves' disease, but I don't know much about it. I want to be supportive and educate myself. What is Graves' disease, and how does it affect the body? How is it treated? ANSWER: Graves' disease is a condition of the immune system that leads to an overactive thyroid. It is caused by antibodies attacking the thyroid by mistake. The thyroid and the hormones it produces are…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic's high-tech pursuit of precision alcohol addiction treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ming-Fen Ho, Ph.D., conducts research at the Mayo Clinic Addiction Research Program in pursuit of precision psychiatry. Millions of people worldwide are affected by alcohol use disorder, a debilitating addiction that can disrupt daily life and overall health. Alcohol use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking, a preoccupation with alcohol and continued use despite negative consequences. According to the World Health Organization, 400 million people, or 7% of the world's population ages…
(2024-09-06). Steroid dosage risks and benefits when managing lupus nephritis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A recent Mayo Clinic study highlights the link between glucocorticoid dosage and outcomes in patients with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Glucocorticoids are potent anti-inflammatory medications often used to help treat this condition. Researchers discovered that while higher doses of these steroids can improve kidney function, they also may increase the risk of serious infections and death, further warranting the need for individualized treatment for patients suffering from this autoimmune…
(2024-09-06). (VIDEO) Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about mpox. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Microscopic image of monkeypox virus particles. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox, previously called monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that means that there are significant enough cases and severity of disease in Africa with potential for the virus to spread to other countries that WHO felt it was appropriate to raise the level of awareness and concern…
(2024-09-06). Understanding CAR-T cell therapy for cancer: Mayo Clinic expert explains how it works. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Lymphoma Day is September 15 ROCHESTER, Minn. — For many doctors and researchers, immunotherapy that uses someone's own immune system to target and attack cancer cells is the next and best frontier of cancer treatment. Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, or CAR-T cell therapy, is one type of immunotherapy. Sometimes likened to a "smart drug" or "living drug," CAR-T cell therapy relies on genetically modified immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. In…
(2024-09-06). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Surprising sources of added sugar Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is important. However, you may not even realize how much added sugar you consume….
(2024-09-06). How to talk with someone grieving a suicide loss. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editors note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month In 2021, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 48,000 people — nearly double the number of homicides. People of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds choose to end their own lives. That means that people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds may be affected by suicide. When learning that a loved one, friend, neighbor, work colleague or child has…
(2024-09-06). Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person's gut microbiome. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated at least 80% accuracy in differentiating healthy individuals from those with any disease. The tool was developed by analyzing stool gut microbiome…
(2024-09-06). Meet 3 new innovators in healthcare delivery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Healthcare is evolving rapidly, demanding solutions to complex challenges. The Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is at the forefront of guiding a new generation of clinician-scientists to address these needs and improve patient care. Meet Nadine Abdallah, M.D., Eleshia Morrison, Ph.D., and Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S., who are completing the Kern Health Care Delivery Scholars Program. They join a growing group of clinician-scientists at Mayo who…
(2024-09-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Now what? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have high blood pressure and was just diagnosed as having chronic kidney disease. I am disheartened by this news, but I also am determined to do more to improve my health. I know I may not be able to reverse my condition, but I am hoping to avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant for as long as possible. ANSWER: Your determination will help you manage your chronic kidney disease by following…
(2024-09-06). Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down — are easily mistaken for typical pregnancy discomforts. Late-breaking research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on a Mayo Clinic study showed an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that…
(2024-09-06). 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?
(2024-09-06). U.S. Secretary of State visits Haiti. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says America is committed to supporting Haiti and its interim government. Blinken visited the Caribbean nation on Thursday, September 5, and held talks with key officials, including the head of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council. | Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
(2024-09-06). Colombia's truckers agree to lift blockades after deal with government. colombiareports.com Colombia's transport sector leaders asked truckers to resume work after the government agreed to compromise on fuel price hikes. The government agreed to revoke the $0.26/gallon price hike that triggered…
(2024-09-06). Mennonites join Apache Stronghold on prayer journey to Supreme Court. anabaptistworld.org Mennonite congregations and individuals from the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery are supporting Apache Stronghold's two-month prayer journey across the United States to deliver their appeal directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
(2024-09-06). Holocaust Memorial Site Provokes Row in House of Lords Amid Claims It Presents 'Very Real Terrorist Risk'. bylinetimes.com 
In a petition to the He added that siting of the new memorial centre for "security reason…
(2024-09-06). 5 lessons to level up conservation successfully. imperial.ac.uk Conservation needs to scale successfully to protect nature. A new paper takes lessons from around the world to show how that might be done.
(2024-09-06). Imperial retains top spot in UK university league table. imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London has been named as the UK's top university for the second year in a row.
(2024-09-06). Award shortlists and interdisciplinary research grants: News from Imperial. imperial.ac.uk Summary: Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
(2024-09-06). 14-year-old and his father face murder charges over school shooting. america.cgtn.com 
Suriname may be small but its football talent is huge. | In the latest episode of CGTN's "More than Just a Game," Ahmed Ghoneim takes us on a journey through this tiny South American nation producing some of the world's most legendary footballers. | Dive into how this football powerhouse is trying to channel its raw talent to aim for glory in the 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
(2024-09-06). Five things Friday roundup: Taste and see pumpkin spice. anabaptistworld.org 1. Taste and see that God is good Psalm 34 uses this sentence, referring to the blessedness of trusting in God. Songs with this text are used around communion. Something I've heard in my community is "Food is God's love made edible." While that statement can be a bit problematic, there is a reason why …
(2024-09-06). Chinese automaker BYD big in Brazil market. america.cgtn.com 
In Brazil, Chinese auto giant BYD has already taken a huge market share of electric vehicles even before it rolls out the first models from its Salvador, Bahia plant later this year. | In Rio de Janeiro, Lucrecia Franco has the story of one happy app-driver customer.
(2024-09-06). Oropouche virus growing in Cuba. america.cgtn.com 
Cuba has registered over 500 cases of Oropouche fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and midges, which is affecting several Latin American and Caribbean countries. | Luis Chirino reports from Havana, Cuba.
(2024-09-06). The Sudan War has Been Dubbed the 'Forgotten Crisis' by the Same Media who Have 'Forgotten to Report on it' — Here's Why. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-09-06). Climate Protestors Target Right Wing Think Tanks Demanding Labour 'Cut Ties' with Oil-Funded Lobbyists. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-09-06). Trade talks continue between EU and South America. america.cgtn.com 
Another round of trade talks between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is taking place in Brazil. While no breakthroughs are expected, it could pave the way for both sides to make progress toward a treaty. | Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.
(2024-09-06). Russia Allegedly Spent $10 Million Funding US Media Company and its 'Superspreader' Creators to Push Pro-Kremlin Disinformation. bylinetimes.com 
Two Russian nationals employed by RT have been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in the United States. | Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva are
(2024-09-06). Food, encouragement served here. anabaptistworld.org The teachers at Spotswood Ele ≠men ≠tary School would have been happy with bagels and cream cheese. The breakfast that Immanuel Mennonite Church set out for them on the day they returned to school was a lot better.
(2024-09-06). Nazareth Faces Economic Collapse as War Devastates Tourism. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). The Marble Goddess. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). Economic world war: US has sanctions on 1/3rd of all countries, 60% of poor nations. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com 
Subscribe now Washington is waging an economic world war. The US government has imposed sanctions on one-third of all countries on Earth, including more than 60% of poor nations, according to a comprehensive report in the Washington Post. The United States had 15,373 active sanctions as of April 2024. No other country comes even remotely …
(2024-09-06). Canada is ending Jewish National Fund's charitable status. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Jacobin on Sep 5, 2024. It is shared here with permission. The recent revocation of the Jewish National Fund's (JNF) charitable status may be the most important Palestine solidarity victory in Canadian history. The grassroots win is a boost to the global Stop the JNF campaign and efforts to disrupt Canadian charity …
(2024-09-06). Macron ignores left winning most seats, installs far right-backed Barnier as prime minister. thecanary.co French President Emmanuel Macron has ignored that the Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) left-wing alliance won the most seats in France's snap legislative election in early July — and instead installed infamous Michel Barnier. Barnier's party won just 7% of the vote He has instead appointed a prime minister from the right-wing Les Républicains …
(2024-09-06). Fossil fuel companies forging ahead with Rosebank and Jackdaw cases should surprise no-one. thecanary.co The thing about fossil fuel companies is that they are just so damn predictable. It's only a week on from the Labour government's decision to drop a legal defence in a key legal challenge against Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields. Already however, the fossil fuel firms behind the projects are dusting off their …
(2024-09-06). BREAKING: another FOUR Just Stop Oil supporters JAILED — cementing the UK's authoritarian state. thecanary.co Four Just Stop Oil supporters have been sentenced to prison for up to three years, while one has been given a suspended sentence. The five took action in August 2022, demanding the UK government immediately halts all licensing and consents for new fossil fuel exploration and extraction. Just Stop Oil: five sentenced, four sent to …
(2024-09-06). Why Does the US Not Want Mexico to Vote for Their Own Judges? youtube.com 
Mexico froze relations with the US and Canadian ambassadors after they criticized the Mexican President's recent proposal for judicial reform. The reforms, which were passed by the lower house of Congress on Wednesday, would elect judges and Supreme Court justices based on a popular vote. The US ambassador said the move would threaten Mexico's democracy …
(2024-09-06). National Identity and Civil Strife. themedialine.org
(2024-09-06). Stevenson's Opinion on Resolving the Palestinian Issue. themedialine.org
(2024-09-06). Stop the Fake Calls for Unity. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-06). In This Land, We Can Comment On This Specific Tweet! salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, says: ÿ£ŸéŸÑŸéŸÖŸí ÿ™Ÿéÿ±Ÿé ÿ£ŸéŸÜŸëŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸÑŸëŸéŸáŸé ŸäŸéÿπŸíŸÑŸéŸÖŸè ŸÖŸéÿß ŸÅŸêŸâ Ÿ±ŸÑÿ≥Ÿ…
(2024-09-06). N.J. developer convicted with Bob Menendez pleads guilty to bank fraud. whyy.org A New Jersey real estate developer Fred Daibes, 67, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Newark, the U.S. Attorney's office said in a statement. He was charged with making false statements concerning a 2008 loan. | While Daibes was chairman and CEO at Mariner's Bank, he falsely said another person was the borrower on a $1.8 million loan when in fact the line…
(2024-09-06). U.S. House members from Pa., N.J. closer to honoring Billie Jean King with Congressional Gold Medal. whyy.org Two members of the House of Representatives say they have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey said Thursday they have about 300 cosponsors in the 435-member House, after Fitzpatrick said the companion bill passed unanimously in the Senate. | The only step left to get the tennis Hall of Famer and activist…
(2024-09-06). Open Letter to the President of Mongolia: Ensure the Arrest of Vladimir Putin. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million. sanews.gov.za Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million | The National Counterfeit Goods Unit has led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations that has led to the arrest of five people and the seizing of counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million.
In a statement on Thursday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said it along with its crime fighting partners, remain relentless in efforts to disrupt and dislodge illicit trade in counterfeit and contraband goods.
The teams comprised of various internal and external stakeholders that included, among others; SAPS members from various sp…
(2024-09-06). 'Inhumane conditions': Report finds Pa.'s largest immigrant detention center 'riddled with human rights violations'. whyy.org 
(2024-09-06). Mayor welcomes re-opening of the Hilton Hotel in Durban. sanews.gov.za Mayor welcomes re-opening of the Hilton Hotel in Durban | eThekwini Municipality mayor, Cyril Xaba, has welcomed the re-opening of the Hilton Hotel Durban, which will significantly benefit the City's tourism economy.
Xaba noted that the reopening of the hotel is timely as it comes at the start of Tourism Month, which is celebrated annually in September.
"The hotel's re-opening will add to the luxury executive accommodation inventory of Durban. The phased re-opening of the hotel will also strategically amplify the city's business case when bidding to host national and international conferences," the…
(2024-09-06). Deputy President laments police continuing to die at the hands of criminals. sanews.gov.za Deputy President laments police continuing to die at the hands of criminals | Government says with so many police officers continuing to lose their lives at the hands of criminals, it can not be business as usual. | "This is unacceptable," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday, as he engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on matters related to his delegated responsibilities. | The country's second-in-command provided an update on measures taken to prevent further loss of life considering the incidences of exchange of fire and fatal shootings between members of the South African Po…
(2024-09-06). Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafias, says DP Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Police making significant progress in dealing with construction mafias, says DP Mashatile | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken significant steps to deal with construction mafia through a coordinated and multi-disciplinary response to criminal activities. | "Investigative capacity has been established to address extortion and violence at construction sites across the country, with a particular focus on KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and other areas where similar problems have been reported," said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. | The Deputy President was engaging Members of Parliament (MPs) in t…
(2024-09-06). "The engines can't take it, captain" — A global Captain Kirk-like plea for more power gets Scotty's standard line. wattsupwiththat.com Some aspects of humanity are just what they are, and we need to run in the same direction to change the direction of the herd. Go ahead and stand in front of it if you want, best of luck.
(2024-09-06). Wrong, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregonians Are Not Being "Hit Hard" By Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Hiding or obfuscating the real data, which shows the unalarming truth about modest climate change, is journalistic malfeasance. OPB should quit misleading its audience. The best evidence, in the form of real-world data, show that Oregonians face no climate crisis.
(2024-09-06). AXIOS: Harris campaign dodges over EV mandate walkback — 'Axios asked Harris campaign to clarify her position' but the 'Harris' campaign ultimately declined to comment. wattsupwiththat.com Harris' campaign has sent contradictory signals about her position on a mandate for automakers — a key issue in pivotal Midwestern states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, where many autoworkers are based.
(2024-09-06). Uganda: Crackdown on activists protesting against large-scale oil projects. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). Kyrgyzstan: Overturn Decision to Liquidate Kloop Media. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). Nigeria: Protesters Charged with Treason. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators react as Nigerian policemen fire teargas canisters during the End Bad Governance protest in Abuja on August 1, 2024. | © 2024 Kola Sulaimon/AFP via Getty Images…
(2024-09-06). Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder. whyy.org The father of the teenager accused of Colin Gray, 54, the father of Colt Gray, was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a social media post. No other details were immediately provided, but a news conferen…
(2024-09-06). Race to watch: Pennsylvania's 2024 general election for attorney general. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Several row offices in Pennsylvania are up for The attorney general is the highest-ranking law enforcement official in Pennsylvania. While the position existed as early as 1643 in the colony of New Sweden, it later became enshrined in the state constitution in 1776. Prior to 1980, th…
(2024-09-06). Programme Officer in The Hague – Fixed term part-time (50 %) contract for 5 months. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH's International Secretariat is composed of around 70 employees, (…) | – |
(2024-09-06). Kyrgyzstan: Respect and restore civic space. fidh.org Once known as the "island of democracy" in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has recently adopted a number of laws and practices severely curtailing civic space, including a Russia-style "foreign representatives" law, which drastically tightens control over foreign-funded human rights organisations. On the occasion of the Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), its Kyrgyz member organisation, Bir Duino-Kyrgyzstan, and the Coalition for Equality reiterate (…) | – |
(2024-09-06). Egypt: Spate of free speech prosecutions. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). Investigators will test DNA found on a wipe removed from a care home choking victim's throat. whyy.org The Pennsylvania attorney general's office plans to test DNA from a hair found on a wipe that was The testing is part of a renewed criminal investigation into Cheryl Yewdall's choking death in Philadelphia nearly three years ago, according to court documents filed Thursday. | Staff discovered Yewdall lying face down on the floor with blue lips and in a pool of urine. She was taken to a hospital…
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). China, Africa relations mutually beneficial: President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za China, Africa relations mutually beneficial: President Ramaphosa | By Nosihle Shelembe | Beijing, China – President Cyril Ramaphosa says he does not believe that China invests in countries on the African continent with the intention of putting them in debt. | "Our experience is that China seeks to promote a mutually beneficial relationship with countries it engages with on the continent," the President said on Thursday in Beijing, China. | Addressing members of the media at the conclusion of his State Visit to the People's Republic of China, he said President Xi Jinping demonstrated that China's relationship with…
(2024-09-06). SA briefs China on Government of National Unity. sanews.gov.za SA briefs China on Government of National Unity | Beijing, China- With the recent political developments in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured China's President Xi Jinping of South Africa's commitment to continue adhering to its policies with its Asian counterpart. | Addressing members of the media on the conclusion of his visit to China, Ramaphosa said he briefed President Xi on the setting up of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and how it is structured. | "We heard concerns that they may have had about South Africa's policy with China. We assured him that South Africa will continue to adh…
(2024-09-06). SA increases imports to China. sanews.gov.za SA increases imports to China | Beijing, China – With the agreements that South Africa has signed with China in relation to trade, the country will see an increase in the imports of agricultural and manufactured products to China. | "We were able to sign eight agreements, many of which have to do with increased trade between the two countries and that has led to the opening up of the Chinese market for South African products, particularly with regards to beef," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday in Beijing, China. | Addressing members of the media on the conclusion of his visit to the People's Republic of…
(2024-09-06). A new musical about a Jenkintown Holocaust survivor is premiering at Gratz College in Elkins Park. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ruth Kapp Hartz was four years old, living with her German Jewish parents in Toulouse in the "free zone" of France below the Nazi-occupied portion to the north. When the Nazi-aligned Vichy police started searching door-to-door for Jewish, non-French residents, Ruth became Renée. | "Old Testament names in France are not that common in France. In fact, weren't even allowed up until 1980," she said. "Old Testament names immediately meant that you were Jewish." | For the next th…
(2024-09-06). Unlocking the Full Potential of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. fidh.org How Liberties and other human rights groups want to ensure effective litigation strategies for the coming EU cycle.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights (Charter) is a powerful tool for the protection of rights across the European Union (EU). However, despite its robust framework, implementation is hampered by a lack of transparency and a failure to deploy all available tools. This, coupled with the European Commission's slow and cautious approach, threatens accountability and puts its role (…) | – |
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: Horrified Taylor Swift Realizes Football Happens Every Year. theonion.com KANSAS CITY, MO—Growing increasingly alarmed as she stared at her boyfriend Travis Kelce's upcoming 2024 schedule, a horrified Taylor Swift reportedly realized for the first time Friday that football happens every year. "So football…that's not just a thing Travis did last fall for a couple of months—that's something that's going to happen again and again?" …
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: Jimmy Carter Awakens To Learn He Outlived Every Single Person In America. theonion.com PLAINS, GA—Opening his eyes to find an empty room eerily devoid of any sounds, former President Jimmy Carter reportedly awoke Friday to learn that he had seemingly outlived every single person in America. "Hello? Is anybody there? Can anyone hear me?" said the 99-year-old in a shouted plea, stumbling through the halls of an abandoned …
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: New Antigravity Hover Shoes Protect Dogs' Paws From Anything Within 6 Inches Of Ground. theonion.com NEW YORK—Catering to consumers whose dogs have an aversion to outdoor surfaces, pet accessory brand Wild One unveiled new antigravity hover shoes Friday designed to protect canine paws from hazards by allowing the wearer to float up to six inches off the ground. "We're thrilled to introduce these stylish and practical booties to help your pup avoid …
(2024-09-06). SATIRE: Tips For Growing Your TikTok Following. theonion.com Despite its looming U.S. ban, TikTok continues to grow in popularity, with over 1 billion active monthly users across the globe. The Onion shares tips for growing your follower count on the social media platform.
(2024-09-06). 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Iran Defeats Kyrgyzstan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran defeated Kyrgyzstan 1-0 in Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers -Road to 26- on Thursday.
(2024-09-06). Iran, Bahrain Aiming to Bolster Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Bahrain weighed plans to strengthen relations between the two neighbors through political talks.
(2024-09-06). Iran Rejects Any Change in Regional Borders. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed the country's categorical opposition to any redrawing of boundaries in the region.
(2024-09-06). Iran Refutes Allegation of Interference in US Election. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed the "baseless and biased" allegations made by the US attorney general that Tehran was making efforts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-09-06). Iran Urges Full Implementation of CWC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations called for the full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
(2024-09-06). The US soldier with the hood on the head: The story behind. unitedworldint.com 
Turkish youth shakes global media with its protest action. On September 3rd, 15 members of the Vatan Party's youth wing, Vanguard Youth, put a hood on the head of a US soldier in the Turkish city of Izmir. The US soldiers were stationed on the USS Wasp, the largest assault ships in the American fleet, …
(2024-09-06). Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival Returns to Southside as Summer Ends and School Year Begins. urbancny.com 
Parade Grand Marshal Bea Gonzalez to lead parade procession from Beauchamp Branch Library to festival venue at Brighton Academy Local heroes to be honored for achievements despite adversity in opening ceremony Event brings published authors and illustrators, including London Ladd, to community, offering free books, resources, and entertainment Syracuse, N.Y. — Light a Candle for Literacy (LACFL) revives Literacy Parade & Children's Book Festival, an annual event created to advance reading and writing in Syracuse. Bea Gonzalez, a retired higher education administrator, public servant, and community advocate,…
(2024-09-06). Mayor Walsh and Chief Monds Announce $7.5+ Million SAFER Grant to Syracuse Fire Department. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY- Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Chief of Fire Michael Monds announce that the Syracuse Fire Department has been awarded $7,595,180 in federal funding. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER) program. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered the news to the City of Syracuse and Syracuse Fire Department leadership earlier this week. SAFER Grants were created to provide funding directly to fire departments to help them increase or main…
(2024-09-06). Taste of Syracuse 2024 Raised Over $22,000 for Local Charities. urbancny.com 
Syracuse, NY — Central New York's biggest food and music festival welcomed an estimated 200,000 people over two days. While the festival welcomed large crowds, it also raised $22,616.72 for local charities. Two checks were presented on Wednesday, September 4th, within Clinton Square where the festival was held. A check for $11,308.36 was presented to Griffin's Guardians. Another check for $11,308.36 was presented to Paige's Butterfly Run. The money collected for the two charities was a joint effort between two Taste of Syracuse sponsors, The Summit Federal Credit Union and Tops Friendly Markets. Kinney Drug…
(2024-09-06). Funeral for Gaudreau brothers to be held Monday at church in Media, Pa. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The funeral details have been released for NHL player
(2024-09-06). CPJ, others reject 7-year prison sentence for Brazilian journalist over blog. abraji.org.br
(2024-09-06). Kyrgyz authorities threaten to block 2 news outlets over report on president. kloop.kg
(2024-09-06). CPJ joins call urging Apple to reinstate VPNs in Russia after removals. therecord.media
(2024-09-06). CPJ concerned by Kazakhstan's restrictive new media accreditation. gov.kz
(2024-09-06). Russia labels exiled journalist Galina Timchenko a 'foreign agent'. svoboda.org
(2024-09-06). Political Collapse: Lessons From Fallen Empires. independentmediainstitute.org
(2024-09-06). Shockat Adam tells the Canary Labour's response to far-right race riots isn't good enough. thecanary.co Leicester's Shockat Adam did the country a great service by defeating Jon Ashworth in the 2024 general election. And now, he has joined forces with Jeremy Corbyn. They and fellow independent MPs Ayoub Khan, Adnan Hussain, and Iqbal Mohamed have united as the Independent Alliance. The corporate media has been predictably awful in its framing […] | By
(2024-09-06). US support of UN organizations must remain unabated. onlineopinion.com.au US financial support of various UN organizations is critical not only for the fulfillment of their humanitarian causes but also to serve America's best national interests.
(2024-09-06). Elle Macpherson's breast cancer: when the media reports on celebrity cancer, are we really getting the whole story? onlineopinion.com.au In fact, Macpherson appears to have followed recommended treatment for her cancer. She did have surgery, a lumpectomy to remove the DCIS.
(2024-09-06). An unlikely line of defense during heat waves: Food banks. grist.org 
On a Tuesday morning in mid-August, Mary Hynes was blasting her air conditioning. Hynes has walking problems, and she said she's passed out "a couple of times" in the past. The issue went away after having her pacemaker adjusted, but it was enough to make her nervous about leaving her apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. And then New York experienced
(2024-09-06). EXPOSED: Good Law Project reveals disabled children's charity funnelling cash to Tufton Street. thecanary.co 
The Good Law project has uncovered a donor to the shadowy network of right-wing dark money think tanks based at Tufton Street. Joining the ranks of its usual band of malign clandestine donors from fossil fuel firms, to tobacco corporations is UK nonprofit the Street Foundation. What does it exist to do? Help disabled children. […] | By
(2024-09-06). 3D room scans show the harrowing reality of life with severe ME, trapped in a neglectful household. thecanary.co 
A former architecture student living with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) has created a series of 3D room scans to show what life with the devastating disease is like. From the small world that is her bedroom, 26-year-old Katiana has produced the series of images to illustrate how Greece's dire lack of services for people with […] | By
(2024-09-06). DRC: Disillusion and concern for human rights defenders and civil society. fidh.org
(2024-09-06). Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder. whyy.org The father of the teenager accused of Colin Gray, 54, the father of Colt Gray, was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a social media post. No other details were immediately provided, but a news conferen…
(2024-09-06). How Big Oil's big money influences climate research. grist.org 
For more than a decade, students have been begging their universities to stop investing in oil and gas companies. In 2019, protesters
(2024-09-06). To address the climate emergency, foundations must spend big on movements. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article The only way philanthropy can spur the society-wide mobilization necessary to avert climate disaster is by betting big on social movements. | This article
(2024-09-06). Should we send politicians to prison for climate crimes? The majority of the public think so. thecanary.co Nearly three out of four people (72%) surveyed across 18 G20 countries support making it a criminal offence for government or leaders of large businesses to approve or permit actions which cause serious damage to nature and climate, finds major new research. The findings have significant implications for how the world addresses the climate crisis. […] | By
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Las Gazelles: øRuta hacia un mejor servicio? (II). cubadebate.cu En una publicación anterior comenzamos una serie sobre las gazelles, bautizadas en Cuba como gacelas, muy cercanas a los habaneros por el importante papel que han jugado en la transportación pública de pasajeros desde el 2019, año en el que se importaron procedentes de Rusia. Pero, øcuál es la situación actual de este servicio?.
(2024-09-06). Defensa de Donald Trump busca anular veredicto en demanda de abuso sexual. cubadebate.cu Desviándose de la ruta de campaña para acudir a la sala de un tribunal, el expresidente estadounidense y candidato republicano a las presidenciales, Donald Trump, observó en silencio el viernes cómo sus abogados luchaban para anular un veredicto en que fue hallado culpable de abuso sexual y difamación. Trump no reconoció ni miró a Carroll cuando pasó directamente frente ella.
(2024-09-06). El verano de 2024 fue el más caluroso jamás registrado en la Tierra. cubadebate.cu El verano de 2024 fue el más caluroso jamás registrado en la Tierra, lo que hace aún más probable que este año acabe siendo el más cálido que haya medido la humanidad, según informó el viernes el servicio climático europeo Copernicus.
(2024-09-06). 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".
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-09-06). 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".
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). El teléfono de Pandora. radiohc.cu Chile vive momentos de gran expectación en espera de nuevas revelaciones en lo que podría ser el mayor escándalo de corrupción en la historia del país, donde ya hay involucrados altos empresarios, funcionarios públicos, miembros de la clase política y hasta de la farándula.
(2024-09-06). No cede tensión social en Argentina. radiohc.cu Mientras el presidente Javier Milei se entretiene en una nueva reunión de la ultraderecha mundial, que durante dos días ha tenido como sede a Buenos Aires, la tensión social no disminuye en Argentina. Los ciudadanos continúan tomando las calles y son reprimidos por las fuerzas policiales.
(2024-09-06). Malasia por expandir nexos con Cuba, afirma embajador Radzi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 sep (RHC) Desde que establecieron relaciones Malasia y Cuba mantienen lazos de amistad y de colaboración en foros internacionales, entendimiento que puede contribuir a impulsar el comercio y la cooperación en varios campos, opinó el embajador Muhammad Radzi.
(2024-09-06). Radio Habana Cuba recibe a delegación de La Voz de Vietnam. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Con un cálido mensaje de bienvenida, Radio Habana Cuba, RHC, recibió a una delegación de periodistas, presidida por el vicepresidente de La Voz de Vietnam, Phang Manh Hung, que forman parte de una amplia delegación de ese país, invitados por la UPEC y el ICS.
(2024-09-06). Rusia resta importancia a cambios en la cúpula ucraniana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, restó importancia hoy a los recientes cambios en la cúpula del gobierno ucraniano, y agregó que no se pueden cifrar esperanzas en los mismos.
(2024-09-06). Parlamentarios belarusos exigen excluir a Cuba de espuria lista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El grupo de amistad parlamentaria Belarús-Cuba exigió la exclusión de Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo que unilateralmente confeccionan las autoridades estadounidenses, conoció hoy Prensa Latina.
(2024-09-06). Nuevas inversiones mejoran abasto de agua en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La ejecución de una conductora de 27 kilómetros y el emplazamiento de dos motores nuevos, que ya ofrecen servicio en la estación de la presa Pontezuela, resaltan entre las inversiones del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos (INRH) para lograr mayor bombeo de agua hacia la ciudad de Camagàºey…
(2024-09-06). Felicita jefe de la diplomacia cubana a nuevo canciller de Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, felicitó hoy a través de su cuenta en X, a Valdrack Jaenstchke por su nombramiento como Canciller de Nicaragua en reemplazo de Denis Moncada, relevado de sus funciones por motivos de salud.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Harris intensifica campaña a dos meses de elecciones en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La campaña electoral de la vicepresidenta y candidata demócrata Kamala Harris alista el fin de semana de mayor actividad de su contienda hasta hoy, a dos meses de las elecciones en Estados Unidos.
(2024-09-06). Jóvenes de Nepal rechazan política agresiva de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Katmandú, 6 sep (RHC) Jóvenes de Nepal ratificaron su rechazo al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y a la permanencia de la isla caribeña en la lista creada por Washington de Estados presuntos patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-09-06). Omara Durand conquista su décimo oro paralímpico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (PL) La cubana Omara Durand conquistó este jueves su décima presea de oro en Juegos Paralímpicos, tras coronarse campeona de los 100 metros, categoría T12, en la actual edición de París 2024.
(2024-09-06). Canciller de Nepal ratifica apoyo a Cuba en su lucha contra bloqueo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La canciller de Nepal, Arzu Rana Deuba, reiteró el tradicional apoyo al pueblo de Cuba en su lucha contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos, según divulgaron hoy fuentes diplomáticas de la nación caribeña.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Yunier Fernández con histórico oro en Paralímpicos de París 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (ACN) El cubano Yunier Fernández conquistó hoy una histórica medalla de oro en el paratenis de mesa, correspondiente a la edición XVII de los Juegos Paralímpicos de París 2024.
(2024-09-06). Vicepresidente Cubano realiza visita de trabajo a La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) El integrante del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa realizó este jueves una visita de trabajo a La Habana, dónde evaluó temas relacionados con el desarrollo de la urbe.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). Aporte solidario mejorará comunidades serranas de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 6 sep (RHC) El Centro de Investigaciones de Energía Solar (CIES), la ONG española SODePAZ y el Gobierno del municipio santiaguero Songo-La Maya, se articulan hoy para remodelar la Central Fotovoltaica de la comunidad de Santa María de Loreto.
(2024-09-06). Convoca la FAO en Cuba a primer taller internacional de fincas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) de conjunto con autoridades cubanas convocó hoy al I Taller internacional de fincas emprendedoras del 17 al 19 de septiembre en el Palacio de Convenciones de esta capital.
(2024-09-06). Evalúa Díaz-Canel corrección de distorsiones y reimpulso económico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Presidido por Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, comenzó hoy por Pinar del Río la evaluación de la marcha de los resultados de los territorios en función de corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía en 2024…
(2024-09-06). Intercambian periodistas cubanos y vietnamitas sobre la gestión de medios de comunicación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 sep (RHC) Integrantes de la Asociación de Periodistas de Vietnam (APV) visitaron la víspera el Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social y sostuvieron encuentros profesionales con colegas de la radio y la televisión cubanas.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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.
(2024-09-06). 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).
(2024-09-06). Nueva ola de ataques israelíes contra Gaza deja al menos 18 muertos. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel mataron este viernes a 18 palestinos e hirieron a muchos más durante nuevos ataques contra la Franja de Gaza, al cumplirse 11 meses del inicio de la ofensiva castrense contra el territorio. Más de 40 900 palestinos murieron en el enclave costero desde el inicio del nuevo ciclo de violencia, el 7 de octubre de 2023.